Master Aberdeen, about the obsidian Song Jian reminded him.
Aberdeen paused and sighed heavily. He turned and walked back into the Doomsday cksmith Shop, cradling the rocketuncher.
Follow me, Ill repair this weapon for you. But as a penalty, put a hundred units of obsidian in front of me before dawn or youll face the wrath of a level 30 elite like me! Aberdeen said.
A smirk appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth. When Aberdeen stated that the task must bepleted before dawn, he had more or less confirmed his suspicions. He felt about 80% sure that the Doomsday cksmith Shop would disappear just like the Doomsday Supermarket after dawn. Regarding whether it would reappear, Song Jian believed thating to this Zombie City cost Aberdeen a great deal, a price that was certainly higher than the punishment of a level 10 yer without a career.
Song Jian followed Aberdeen into the cksmith shop, which was brightly lit. He noticed that it was arge room of over 600 square meters, far more spacious than it appeared from the outside.
In the middle stood a seven to eight-meter high furnace, and rows of shelves ran along the walls. The shelves on the left boasted all kinds of equipment. Their quality was at least of blue grade, and Song Jian even saw silver and gold-grade equipment neatly arranged on the shelves.
The shelves on the other side disyed various weapons that dazzled Song Jian. Not only were there cold weapons like swords, spears, and halberds, but there were also firearms like pistols, assault rifles, rifles, and sniper rifles. However, the number of firearms was far less than that of cold weapons. Respected Dwarf cksmith, are these weapons for sale? Im willing to offer a satisfactory price! Song Jian couldnt help but ask, pointing at a sniper rifle of silver grade on the shelf that radiated chilling intent.
These are my treasured collections and are not for sale! Aberdeen refused bluntly.
Staring at these weapons, Song Jian swallowed hard. If he werent wary of Aberdeens strength, he would have seriously considered killing Aberdeen and seizing everything.
Aberdeen ced the rocketuncher on a workbench, disassembled it into a pile of parts with a toolkit, and then began to inspect each part.
What kind of mutant energy did you add that could cause such considerable damage? After carefully checking the damaged parts, Aberdeen seemed to have noticed something. He looked up at Song Jian, a hint of wariness shing in his eyes.
Seeing Song Jians smiling silence, Aberdeen didnt press further, but his confidence in Song Jians ability to collect obsidian increased slightly.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
In total, thirteenponents need to be reforged, and theunching tube also requires recement. Give me your three obsidians! Aberdeen brusquely extended his hand.
After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian ced the three obsidians on the workbench.
Hmm, wait, the repair will take half an hour! Aberdeen informed him.
Will it regain its previous attributes? Can its features be preserved? Song Jian eagerly asked.
Huh, who do you think I am? Do you think everyone and anyone can own a Doomsday cksmith Shop? You should know, as long as 1 have enough materials, I can forge Legendary or even Epic-grade equipment for you, let alone a lowly blue-grade weapon! Be patient. Youll find that with these three obsidians, the attributes of your rocketuncher will only get better!
Aberdeen snorted and grabbed a handful of ore carbon powder, tossing it into the roaring mes. With a bang, the mes in the furnace red up, even raising the temperature around them several degrees.
Aberdeen lined up various forging tools on the workbench, fromrge to small,prising more than ten types of different shapes.
Alright, youre not needed here. You can wait outside! Aberdeen began to shoo him away.
Song Jian, who originally intended to sneak a peek at Aberdeens weapon repair process to possibly understand the art of forging, wore an awkward smile and turned to leave the cksmith shop.
Before long, he heard the sounds of furious hammering, akin to that of a torrential rainstorm,ing from the cksmith shop.
Chapter 178 - 178 Black Dragon (Fourth Update)
Chapter 178: ck Dragon (Fourth Update)
Trantor: 549690339
Nearly all the novice zones yers were attracted by a mushroom cloud billowing into the sky in the distance and the vague outline of a gargantuan creature appearing and disappearing in the cloud.
The monsters size was colossal, almost as tall as a six-story building, with wings spanning at least thirty meters extending from its back. As the mushroom cloud ascended, the creature too was striving to soar towards the sky inside the cloud.
Roar-
A thunderous roar echoed from afar, instilling a sense of fear in everyone. This was a primal terror that felt like it was emanating from the depths of their souls, akin to a frog being watched by a venomous snake, the dread induced by a natural predator seeping into each individuals cells.
The yers who originally wanted to approach the beast immediately halted; the creature was not something they could approach at their current level. Or rather, for a long time in the future, they wouldnt be capable of going near such a horrific monster.
That that creature it looks vaguely like the dragon from the legends! Professed a yer abruptly, pointing at the monster in the mushroom cloud.
Upon hearing his remark, everyone looked on and found theparison more and more convincing, stirring excitement among them.
A dragon, a creature from myths, was an apex entity in any game. The ultimate glory for any yer was probably to personally vanquish a Giant Dragon.
Some people began to stir, even though they shook uncontrobly, their cells continually alerting them of danger, but they couldnt resist the impulse within their hearts.
Even a glimpse from far away would be worth it. Some started to run towards the direction of the mushroom cloud. Daytime was the best time for the yers to venture out. By nightfall, this city would unequivocally be the monsters territory.
Song Jian was the fastest among them. At this stage in the game, it was rare for a yer to have a mount or vehicle. His gaze was fixated on the enormous creature tumbling in the air far away, its wings constantly pping as if trying to thrust into the sky. Yet, it seemed to be restrained by something. Struggling vehemently, its angered roars echoed through the sky.
It does look a bit like the Giant Dragon from the legends! Song Jians eyes gleamed.
The beast appeared much like a massive lizard, with two curved ck horns atop its head, ck scales adorning its body, a thick tail ending in arge ball cloaked with sharp bony spines.
The distance was too great for Song Jian to check the monsters attributes. He could only continue onwards. He had now entered the region containing level 10 monsters. The roar of his motorcycle drew all the shadow-dwelling monsters towards him, chasing after Song Jian. Despite being left far behind, they didnt give up. As long as they could hear the sound of the motorcycle, the monsters could continue to chase after it endlessly.
Even the regr monsters have reached level 10, should I continue ahead? Faced with an increasing onught of monsters, Song Jian reluctantly dismounted the motorcycle, stored it away, and hid in a remote alley.
Continuing further might lead to being besieged by the creatures. Even though he was very powerful, Song Jian could not possibly survive amidst hundreds of level-10 monsters, even if they all had their attributes halved.
Roar-
The roars of the beast grew more intense. Its enormous body moved with surprising smoothness, like a fish writhing. Each inch of its body exuded power.
However, it seemed like the gigantic creature was truly being confined by something. After ascending to mid-air, it could no longer fly any higher. The distance was too far for Song Jian to see clearly, but he felt the beast possessed an overpowering sense of tenacitya sense of destructive force.
Song Jian was brimming with excitement, every cell in his body trembling. It was a mix of fear and extreme exhration.
This might be the most terrifying creature in the game, perhaps this is my only chance to see it! Thought Song Jian, Just like the figure that floated on the rooftop, absorbing the essence of the moon before, just like the gigantic skeleton that walked past the window, over a hundred meters tall
There were too many powerful monsters lurking in this city. Song Jian had crossed paths with such formidable beasts twice before, and he still remembered the sensation he felt when that enormous skeleton passed down a street only a few dozen meters away from him.
Song Jians figure swiftly darted through the city, the low growls of monsters echoing around him. Now, he had ventured into the territory of level 15 monsters. Even though he couldnt see them, he could sense the formidable aura radiating from the monsters nearby. Yet, these monsters aura pales inparison to the colossal creature in the distance, like a firefly against the full moon.
He was getting closer C close enough to see the giant creatures massive eyes. They were a pale golden color, slit pupils like those of a snake or lizard, gleaming with an unusual light.
This gigantic creature asionally exhaled plumes of heated ck smoke, even spurting sparks from its nostrils. Its muscles bulged with explosive power, its ck scales shone brilliantly, much like steel.
However, there was a rope, rough as thick as a finger, tightly circling the colossal beast. Regardless of how much it struggled, it couldnt break free from this seemingly frail constraint.
[Lv8o ck Dragon C Erbartlein] (Elite): Vitality Points:58oo/???, Traits: Super Resistance, ???, Fire Element Control, Lightning Element Control, ???; Skills: Vortex Fireball, Tail Whip, ??? Electro-Strike, ???
Its a level 80 Elite Boss, so terrifying! More than half of its attributes are invisible, perhaps I can only see these because its injured, or because its in a fight. Song Jian could feel every cell in his body trembling, screaming, even wanting to bow and worship the beast. This was the reverence of lower organisms for higher ones, at the cellr and gic level.
The closer he got, the more shivers ran through his spine. In the end, he couldnt even muster the courage to take a step forward.
The ck Dragon Erbartlein grew increasingly violent, its mouth already starting to conjure a Vortex Fireball. All the monsters within several kilometers disappeared under its terrifying power. Lower level monsters could only run away, incapable of any other action.
Its just a monster! No matter how high its level is, it is simply a monster. Monsters exist for yers to level up and get equipment, but why am I still so afraid! Song Jians face was deathly pale, sweat pouring from his body, trembling uncontrobly. The vertical pupils on his forehead even opened wide, pushing him to his limit and on the brink of copsing.
Just then, the Hexagram Array on his chest suddenly erupted with dazzling light, its radiance shining through his armor, illuminating Song Jians face.
The terror in his heart was being rapidly reced by rampaging bloodlust. Song Jians face twisted into a fearsome grimace, his eyes gleaming with a lust for blood.
Its only a big lizard! Whats there to fear? Kill it, skin it, rip its flesh, scoop out its bones, devour its heart C the Giant Dragon is nothing but my prey!
Boom!
With a stomp of his foot, Song Jian left cracks in the cement road. He propelled himself towards the ck Dragon in the distance like an arrow loosed from its bow.
Chapter 179 - 179: Dragon Hunter
Chapter 179: Dragon Hunter
Trantor: 549690339
At this point, Song Jian was like a humanoid behemoth, exuding a terrifying aura. With each step forward, he moved a distance of seven to eight meters, far exceeding the capabilities of a level ten yer;
The surrounding monsters continued to increase in level, fifteen, eighteen, twenty. Such levels of monsters where challenging to contend with even at half-strength and with Song Jian at full capability. But now, the mere aura emanating from Song Jian sent these monsters into disarray, prompting them to scatter and flee in panic;
The closer he got to the terrifying beast, the fewer monsters there were around. In the end, on the empty streets, only Song Jians racing silhouette remained, crossing over abandoned vehicles and scaling walls with agility. Eventually, he arrived in the ck Dragons sector;
Ahead, Song Jian jumped onto a three-story building of a hundred-meter-high skyscraper, tightly gripping the outer wall with his hands. His fingers dug deep holes into the concrete.
Descending the rooftop with bare hands, he moved as deftly as a monkey. It was not before long that Song Jian appeared at the topmost part of the tall building. The ck Dragon, still struggling fiercely from its shackles, was less than thirty meters away from him. The thick smoke and sparks spewing from its mouth had already spread to Song Jians vicinity.
With eyes full of murderous intent, Song Jians expression softened gradually. He looked around bewildered, as though he had just woken up from a dream;
When Song Jian took sight of the beast in front of him, he shuddered, involuntarily stepping back two steps. Only then did he realize that he was standing at the rooftop of a hundred-meter-high building;
Looking at his blood-soaked fingers, the memories from before shed across his mind;
Did I climb up here myself? Song Jian looked down and immediately felt dizzy;
Who would believe that I climbed up a hundred-meter-high building with bare hands? I cant even believe it myself!
After a while, Song Jian finally turned his gaze to the ck Dragon in front of him. At this point, he clearly saw the golden ropes enveloping the ck Dragons body. Some of the ropes had even embedded themselves between the dragons scales, seeping into its flesh. Fresh blood slowly dripped down, staining the entire rope in red, continuously dripping onto the ground;
Woo Woo-
The ck Dragon roared as it thrashed its wings. But it didnt make any height. Instead, it caused the golden ropes to sink in deeper;
Whoosh-
Another gold rope shot up from the ground. Flying in a beautiful arc in the sky, it coiled around the ck Dragons neck. Next, with a light Bing sound, the rope tightened, forcing the ck Dragon to jerk its head backward. Its massive body teetered backward and nearly lost its bnce, on the brink of dropping from the sky;
Roar-
A resentful roar emerged from the ck Dragon. Muscles bulging, it struggled with all its might to escape, but over a dozen ropes tightly bound it. The other ends of the ropes seemed to be in the hands of a deity, immovable;
Song Jian could sense that the aura emanating from the ck Dragon was gradually weakening, and its strength was slowly fading as it continued to bleed;
The ck Dragon could no longer maintain its flying position. It crashed into the building next to it making the building copse from the middle. Amidst the billowing dust, it struggled to get up;
Hahaha, this will be the thirteenth Giant Dragon that I, Dragon Hunter Dierdeli, have hunted! A proud voice sounded from below the building. Song Jian looked down and saw a figure raising both hands high. Both her hands donned a pair of dark green gloves. The dozens of golden ropes binding the ck Dragon were shot from these gloves;
At this time, Dierdeli controlled the gloves to wrestle with the ck Dragon. It was clear that Dierdeli had the upper hand, but achieving final victory wasnt easy. The ck Dragon just might manage to escape if she was not careful;
[LV85 Dragon Hunter C Dierdeli ? Walker] (Elite), Vitality Points: ???, Spirit Points: ???, Characteristics: ???, Skills: ???
Damn it, all attributes except for level, profession, and name are question marks!;
However, this was within Song Jians expectations. After all, it took a lot of luck to view other yers attributes when they surpassed level ten. Attributes of level twenty monsters could be seen for the most part. With level thirty, you might not even see anything but the name and level. As for level forty, fifty, it was probably too much to ask to even approach;
If it wasnt for the battle between the Dragon Hunter and the ck Dragon, if not for the Hexagram Array Diagram on his chest, Song Jian wouldnt even be able to approach within a ten-kilometer radius.
Oh? Theres a human daring to approach the Dragon Hunters battle zone. Amazing! Haha, do you fancying down for a chat? Dragon Hunter Dierdeli seemingly noticed Song Jians presence and invited him over;
The ck Dragon also seemed to notice the arrival of a third party and roared in anger towards Song Jian. At this point, Song Jian was as insignificant as an ant in its eyes. If it hadnt been for Dierdelis invitation, the ck Dragon wouldnt have even nced at Song Jian.
Song Jian took a deep breath. This was an eighty-five level elite boss. If it werent for her name in green, Song Jian wouldnt dare to approach.
Just as Song Jian prepared to descend, the ck Dragon suddenly pounced towards him. Its massive body loomed over like an oppressive storm cloud. Its fierce dragon head opened wide for an attack with seething mes gathering in its mouth. Thick ck smoke and sparks spurted from its nostrils, and in its golden vertical pupils, a crazy and brutal expression could be seen.
How dare you! A sharp reproach sounded, and the dozens of golden ropes suddenly tightened. The ck Dragons body stalled mid-air, and the Vortex Fireball, originally coalescing in mid-air, abruptly dispersed, transforming into pure fire elements that evaporated into the air.
A resentful wail erupted, and the ck Dragons eyes shed with embarrassment and anger. To it, Song Jian was like a puny ant. Normally, it could obliterate him with one fiery breath, but now, its full-force attack was unable to kill him, which made the ck Dragon feel extremely angry and humiliated;
As the golden ropes tightened,rge chunks of the ck Dragons scales were scraped off, and its scalding dragon blood sprayed all around. For a moment, it even felt as if the surrounding temperature had risen a few degrees;
Just then, the Hexagram Array Diagram on Song Jians chest suddenly burst out with a brilliant light. The dragon blood raining down from the sky was mysteriously drawn towards it, as if an invisible hand gathered all the droplets, channeling them into Song Jians chest;
In an instant, Song Jian felt a burning sensation in his chest, as if was being branded with a hot iron. He couldnt help but groan in pain and stumbled forward;
Chapter 180 - 180: Dragon Sorcerer
Chapter 180: Dragon Sorcerer
Trantor: 549690339
Song Jian knelt on the ground with one knee, supporting his body with both hands, a sensation like branding iron constantly stimting his nerves in his chest area, causing his body to tremble incessantly;
Waves of heat spread from his chest to his limbs; under his exposed skin, his veins radiated a dazzling red glow, as if blood was reced byva.
The burning sensation extended from his chest to every part of his body. Song Jians body simply couldnt withstand such torment akin to being scorched. His skin began to curl, arge amount of water evaporated from his body, wisps of green smoke emerged, making it seem as if he would burst into mes any moment.
Song Jians Vitality Points dropped drastically. At first, only one or two points decreased every second, but soon it turned into three or four points, then seven or eight, and eventually dozens of points.
In just a few minutes, Song Jians Vitality Points had decreased by thousands. If it wasnt for the SSS-grade mission reward, which increased his Vitality Points recovery speed by 500%, he would have already turned into a dried-up corpse.
Now, with his own and his equipments Vitality Points recovery speed, Song Jian could restore thirty-eight Vitality Points per second. The rate at which his Vitality Points were dropping was only thirty points per second. As a result, despite his weak appearance, his Vitality Points remained full.
Song Jian felt as if he had fallen into a pit ofva, and his consciousness began to blur. He didnt know how much time had passed before a cooling sensation gradually spread from his chest, epassing his entire body, as if he had gone from being inva to being in a crystal-clear stream. The burning fire within his body was covered by the cooling sensation;
Song Jians body twisted like a cooked shrimp, his face distorted with pain, and his entire body looked like it had been soaked in water, damp all over. Beneath himy arge white stain, a trace of his evaporated sweat.
Whats happening to me? Song Jians consciousness slowly recovered, and his memory had a brief nk. It took him a while to recall that he hade here chasing something, and then
ck Dragon! Song Jian was shocked to remember, and immediately got up. Just a few dozen meters away, the huge monstery gasping atop half a building, its body bound by dozens of gold-glowing ropes. The creatures golden vertical pupils stared hatefully and angrily at Song Jian;
Why are you ring at me? Its not like I hit you, there are other people to me for your grievances
Song Jian suddenly remembered that the person who had beaten the ck Dragon into such a state was standing below, and couldnt finish his sentence.
Opening his personal attributes interface, Song Jian saw a faint light emanating from the Hexagram Array Diagram on his models chest. One corner of the Hexagram Star was covered in red blood, looking like a red gem;
Song Jian was shocked. He tore open his chest and found that the Hexagram Array Diagram on his chest had indeed changed. A brilliant crystal, like a red gem, was now embedded in one corner of the Hexagram Array Diagram;
Also, the attributes of the original Hexagram Array Diagram had changed;
Night yer (Foundation), Category: Integrated Hexagram Array, Usage Effect 1: Boost hosts attack power by 30%; Usage Effect 2: Automatically absorb lunar essence during the night, enhancing hosts physical condition, can also absorb lunar essence in the real world; Usage Effect 3: Morphing into Dark Cloud (active), can turn into a dark cloud, immune to physical attacks, increasing 100% resistance, and fly while dealing (300+200%*Mental Strength) damage to targets within the range, additionally inflicting 50 fire damage per second. This skill is actively cast and can be dispelled early; (Morph into Dark Cloudsts 15 minutes and has a cooldown of 60 minutes, with 3 Mental Strength consumed per minute.) Usage Effect 4: Can embed six talismans to further enhance strength. Number of embedded talismans: 1/6 Dragon Blood Talisman: Increases 200 Vitality Points limit, increases 100 Spirit Points limit, attacks deal an extra 30 Dragon Might damage, this damage is ineffective against creatures of higher rank than ck Dragon Albatrine;
My attributes have increased so much? A look of joy appeared on Song Jians face; the original attributes that had only been effective during the night were now unrestricted. The first effects attack power boost had been doubled from 15% to 30%. The second effect, which had been unable to absorb lunar essence in the real world, could now do so. The third effect had removed the restriction on only being active at night while also adding 50 fire damage per second. Most impressive of all, the previously vacant positions for six talismans now held a Dragon Blood Talisman, with an increase of 200 Vitality Points and 100 Spirit Points.
Originally, Song Jians Vitality Points were only 400, but now they had soared to 600, which was almost on par with a level five elite BOSS. Meanwhile, his original 70 Spirit Points also increased to 170.
My strength has increased by at least a thirdpared to before; this is amazing! Song Jian clenched his fists, feeling the power surging in his body constantly. His weakened body gradually recovered and grew stronger; Human, youre still alive? Dierdelis surprised voice came from downstairs. Song Jian smiled faintly, activated the Morphing into Dark Cloud skill, and descended from the rooftop to the ground. The originally pitch-ck dark cloud now emitted a faint red glow, giving off a dangerous feeling;
Landing on the ground, Song Jian dismissed the dark cloud state and bowed to Dierdeli, Thank you for your assistance just now. Im deeply grateful!
Just moments ago, the ck Dragon was about to spew Vortex Fireball at Song Jian, but it was stopped by Dierdeli. Otherwise, he would have been reduced to ashes by now;
Gods Chosen? Dierdelis eyes lit up, recognizing Song Jians identity. She couldnt help but shake her head in admiration, You truly deserve the favor of the gods, daring to absorb the essence of the ck Dragons blood. Ordinary people who try would have been dead by now, but not only have you survived, you seem to have gained quite a few benefits. Have you gained the ck Dragon Bloodline?
The ck Dragon Bloodline? What is that? Song Jian couldnt help but ask in amazement;
Legend has it that those who bathe in dragon blood gain a powerful body resistant to weapons, and can even change their bloodline to possess the Dragon Bloodline. Those with a strong concentration of the bloodline can even master some Dragon Language Magic, bing powerful Dragon Sorcerers! Dierdeli exined.
Dragon Sorcerer, is that also a battle profession? Song Jian asked excitedly;
Of course! Oh, havent you be a professional yet? Would you like to learn about the Dragon Sorcerer profession? Youve just bathed in the essence of the ck Dragon Albatrine, so maybe you have the qualifications to be a Dragon Sorcerer too! Dierdeli said with a smile.
Chapter 181 - 181: Injury
Chapter 181: Injury
Trantor: 549690339
Dragon Sorcerer?
Song Jian instantly became excited. This profession sounded extraordinarily superior!
Yes, its a profession with high requirements for bloodline. Without the Dragon Bloodline, no matter how hard you try, its impossible to gain entry. You should know, a Dragon Sorcerer is a rare profession. Very rare, indeed. Dierdeli said with a taut muscr grip around the golden rope in her hand.
A rare profession? Song Jians heart skipped a beat and asked hurriedly, Respected Dragon Hunter, could you borate on the profession ssifications? Are professions also divided intomon and rare?
Haha, you dont even know this. Dierdeliughed heartily and looked Song Jian up and down. She nodded and said, It seems you need a responsible tutor to guide you. However, before that, I can tell you about the profession ssifications.
In this world, there are all sorts ofbat professions. There are ten thousandmonbat professions, three thousand elite ones, eight hundred are rare, one hundred and eight are legendary, and seventy-two are epic. Starting from the elite professions, each profession has a limited number. If a profession is full, no one else can take on this profession, unless someone already in the profession dies, creating a vacancy!
The Dragon Sorcerer is one of the eight hundred rare professions. The number of people hasnt ever been filled because the entry requirements are too stringent, such as having your Dragon Bloodline concentration above 65% as the lowest threshold. Only those with a Dragon Bloodline concentration of 80%, or even 90%, have the potential to be formidable Dragon Sorcerers!
Let me show you first how powerful a Dragon Sorcerer can be, and introduce you to the skills one can possess. Well talk about other thingster. Oh, yes, to learn about the Dragon Sorcererbat profession, you must pass a test first
Hmm, let me see, 1 shall pick the simplest assessment for you.
Ha, this one it is. As long as you can harm the ck Dragon, I will exin the traits of the Dragon Sorcerer profession to you. Dierdeli looked at Song Jian and added, Now, Elbandrean is severely injured and weakened. Do you have any long-range means of attack? If not, I suggest you give up this test. Even when weakened, a blow from Elbandrean would kill you instantly!
System: Dragon Hunter and Combat Profession Tutor Dierdeli has assigned you a test mission: Inflict damage on the ck Dragon Elbandrean; Task Requirement: Inflict damage on the severely wounded ck Dragon Elbandrean; Time limit: 1 hour; Mission Reward: Receive Dierdelis praise, and she will exin information about the profession Dragon Sorcerer; Mission Penalty: Substantial decrease in Dierdelis favorability towards you, lose an opportunity to learn about thebat profession Dragon Sorcerer.
Looking at the task bar, Song Jian found thatpleting this test mission would mean half the main mission ispleted. He just needed to gain exnations frombat profession tutors five more times, then apply for a selectedbat profession.
Tutor Dierdeli, I happen to have a weapon suited for rangedbat, Song Jian said with a smile.
He hoisted the Rocket Launcher. After unleashing a Hearts Eye skill on the ck Dragon Elbandrean, a giant blood-red crosshairs began scanning up and down the dragons body.
Dierdeli seemed a bit stunned, detecting something. She turned to look at Song Jian, a smile creeping up on her lips.
After a long while, the crosshairs finally stopped, locking onto the ck Dragon Elbandreans right eye.
Bang-
Song Jian pulled the trigger. A silver-glowing rocket ming a long tail behind it, aimed for the ck Dragon Elbandreans right eye.
In this shot, Song Jian had loaded the Rocket Launcher with 50% Invisible Sword Qi. He dared not add more, fearing it might break the Rocket Launcher again.
Seemingly sensing danger, the ck Dragon opened its mouth wide and slightly tilted its head back. Elemental fire gathered in the air, quickly forming a fireball that spun like a neb.
Song Jians heart sank. If hit by the dragons Vortex Fireball, the rocket would surely explode and cause no damage to the ck Dragon.
Dierdeli gave a subtle smile and yanked back the rope in her hands. Suddenly, dozens of golden ropes glowed brilliantly and pressed into the dragons flesh.
ck- ck-
The ck Dragon Elbandreans blood burst forth anew from its wound. A mournful dragons cry was heard as the Vortex Fireball, which was just about to form, copsed instantly, turning into a cluster of shooting stars and a pir of thick smoke jutting from the dragons mouth and nostrils.
The rocket traced an arc in the air, pierced through the thick smoke, and aimed for the ck Dragons right eye.
Boom-
With a loud crash, the rocket hit the right eye of the ck Dragon. Instantly, a damage number of over thirty floated above the head of the ck Dragon Elbandrean.
Huh! Dierdeli wore a surprised look on her face and turned to Song Jian. You actually managed to deal thirty-two points of damage. Thats truly astonishing.
Oh, why do you say that? Song Jian could not help but ask in surprise.
Well, you are only level ten, and Elbandrean is a level eighty elite BOSS. Even in his injured state, you could not possibly break through its defenses!
The strength of a dragons body is harder than steel. They dont fear firearms. Even I can only slowly wear it out, depleting its energy and vitality to inflict damage. This process sometimessts for several hours, even days, just to kill a single dragon!
I thought at best you could deal it one point of damage, but I didnt expect Hehe, impressive! Dierdelis face bloomed in admiration and nodded towards Song Jian.
System: You havepleted Dragon Hunter and Combat Profession Tutor Dierdelis test mission, and won Dierdelis favor!
Now, let me take you into the Exnation Space forbat professions and allow you toprehend the formidable strength of the Dragon Sorcerer profession!
With that, a blur crossed Song Jians vision, and he found himself in a special space.
Song Jian had been in this space before and did not exhibit any surprise. Only he was present in this space. Dierdeli had not entered with him.
Quickly, Dierdelis voice resonated in the space. Along with her voice, a character appeared in the space, clothed in a long, golden robe and holding a Magic Staff made from dragon vertebrae.
Chapter 182 - 182 Forbidden Dragon Bloodline
Chapter 182: Forbidden Dragon Bloodline
Trantor: 549690339
In the spacious battle guidance Exnation Space, Dierdelis voice rang in Song Jians ears. As her voice sounded, the screen in front of him showed a man holding a Dragonbone Wand and wearing a golden robe, entering a battle state.
Dragon Sorcerer, a powerful profession that utilizes the energy from burning their own dragon bloodline to master multiple draconic spells! Not only do they have an extremely high physique, but they also possess incredibly powerful magic!
Bang-
In the screen, swarms of monsters rushed toward the man, their numbers akin to a tidal wave. The man waved his hand, and arge number of ice spikes appeared out of thin air, covering a range of more than ten meters. Within this area, it was a forbidden zone for life; all creatures werepletely frozen, some even pierced by the ice spikes, dangling in mid-air.
This is the Dragon Sorcerer with the Ice Dragon bloodline, who can develop the power of ice to the extreme!
In the screen,rge kes of snow fell, countless ice spells flew out from the hands of the sorcerer, reaping the lives of numerous monsters.
A few minutester, the man suddenly raised both hands as his body began to float. Surrounding him, ice crystals appeared and encircled him. Behind him emerged a gigantic white dragon phantom, and endless frosty aura emanated from his body.
Finally, with him at the center,yer uponyer of ice crystals fell from the sky, and everything within sight turned into a vast expanse of ice and snow. All monsters transformed into ice sculptures, shattering to pieces. The entire world became an endless icyndscape.
Ice Sealed Thousand Miles! This is one of the forbidden spells that the Dragon Sorcerer with the Ice Dragon bloodline possesses!
The scene changed, and a man in a ck robe appeared at the center of the screen. On the surface of his exposed skin, ck dragon scales emerged, and his eyes turned into golden vertical pupils.
When the Dragon ns bloodline within a Dragon Sorcerers body exceeds a certain level, their body will be strengthened by the Dragon ns gic power, gaining a physiqueparable to a giant dragon. At the same time, their body will partially transform, bing a half-dragon!
In the screen, facing the oing tide of monsters, this man charged right into them. His hands transformed into enormous dragon ws, effortlessly tearing the surrounding monsters apart. The monsters attacks couldnt prate the defense provided by his dragon scales, and he was like a tiger among a flock of sheep, causing a bloody massacre among the monsters.
Only Dragon Sorcerers can have such a formidable body and powerful spells at the same time.
The scenes in the screen kept changing, and each person with a Dragon Bloodline who became a Dragon Sorcerer possessed incredibly powerful capabilities. Song Jian even saw someone transform into a Giant Dragon in the screen; its boundless Dragon me burnt all the monsters to ashes.
After more than ten minutes, Song Jian emerged from the Exnation Space but was still immersed in those scenes, his blood boiling with excitement. This was the profession he desired;paring Musketeer, Street Thug, or Armed Miner to it was likeparing trash to gold!
System: You have found a battle profession mentor and learned about the Dragon Sorcerer profession. Main Quest progress: 5/10.
The progress of the Main Quest had advanced once more; after finding five more battle profession mentors, this quest would bepleted.
Is this the power of rare professions? Are all rare professions so powerful? Song Jian couldnt help but ask.
Thats right, this is the power of formidable rare professions. Those that can be called rare professions have simr power. Other rare professions also have their own strengths. So, are you interested in the Dragon Sorcerer profession? Dierdeli revealed a smile at the corner of her mouth and asked Song Jian.
Its so powerful! Song Jian eximed, his heart filled with longing for the Dragon Sorcerer profession;
Haha, this profession is indeed very powerful, but you must have the Dragon Bloodline to be one. Come, let me see how much of the ck Dragon Albertines essence blood you absorbed and how much it transformed. Dierdeli said.
What do 1 need to do? Song Jian asked with an eager expression.
Drip some blood out! Dierdeli said;
Song Jian immediately cut his finger, and blood gushed out;
Dierdeli was taken aback and looked up at Song Jian. Then, she wrapped the golden rope around her arm, freeing her palm, and a painful roar of the ck Dragon could be heard in the distance;
Dierdeli grabbed Song Jians right hand and put the bleeding finger into her mouth to suck;
Impossible! How can this be? Dierdelis face was full of astonishment;
What, whats wrong? Is there something wrong with my body? Song Jian immediately became nervous;
Just now, I clearly saw that your body absorbed a lot of Albertines essence blood, and your body has been significantly strengthened. Why, why isnt there a trace of the ck Dragon Bloodline in your veins? Dierdeli eximed in surprise.
Even if it cant reach a concentration above 65%, it shouldnt bepletely absent. Could it be that it has weakened to the point where it cant even invade the bloodline of an ordinary person? No, the powerful genes of higher-order beings cannot be resisted by lower-order beings. Even if its weakened, its impossible for not a single trace of bloodline to be transformed! Dierdeli muttered to herself, seemingly contemting something.
Upon hearing Dierdelis words, Song Jian understood that the ck Dragon Essence Blood he had absorbed was all transformed into the Dragon Blood Talisman by the Hexagram Array Diagram on his chest, without merging with his own bloodline. His body had be stronger because he had absorbed the ck Dragon Essence Blood, and his Night yer (foundation) attribute had be more powerful, enhancing his physical constitution;
Could it be that you also possess the Forbidden Dragon Bloodline? Dierdeli suddenly brightened her eyes, as if she had discovered a treasure, and examined Song Jian up and down.
Forbidden Dragon Bloodline? What is that? Song Jian couldnt help but ask curiously;
Hahaha, I didnt expect to find a Forbidden Dragon Bloodline bearer in this abandoned city! Dierdeliughed heartily, and her attitude towards Song Jian became even more friendly.
The Forbidden Dragon Bloodline is a bloodline that has the ability to iste the gic invasion of higher-order beings. How one obtains this bloodline, no one knows, and those with this bloodline appear no different from ordinary people! Dierdeli exined: But this bloodline can iste the invasion of higher-order bloodlines, such as the Dragon n, the Elf n, etc., and can draw power from these higher-grade bloodlines!
You have to know that after being invaded by the bloodline of other high-level beings, if your willpower is not strong enough, you will gradually lose your self-consciousness and eventually be like a wild beast. For instance, Dragon Sorcerers can only control more power when their dragon bloodline is more concentrated, but the more concentrated the dragon bloodline is, the more it affects the Dragon Sorcerers. Many powerful Dragon Sorcerers ultimately cant withstand the endless erosion of their bloodline and lose their self-consciousness, bing half-dragon beasts! Dierdeli sighed.
Holy shit, its that dangerous? Song Jians eyes widened, and he immediately lost interest in the Dragon Sorcerer profession;
Chapter 171 - 171: Eating Alone?
Chapter 171: Eating Alone?
Trantor: 549690339
The emergence of a level 10 elite BOSS caused a stir among the onlookers. No one had expected the cooperativepletion of the main quest to attract a level 10 elite BOSS.
Many yers had experienced the strength of a level 10 elite BOSS. A single level one safe-house couldnt possibly defend against it, let alone a level one manor, unless it possessed formidable defensive measures.
The powerful attacks of the BOSS could easily prate the defenses of the safe-house. To prevent this, it had to be vanquished before it got close.
A level 10 elite BOSS. Just as 1 expected. There are no bugs in this game. If they hadnt cooperated, it would have been a level 5 elite BOSS at most, definitely not level 10.
Yeah, now theyve shot themselves in the foot. Its just a matter of how many level 10 BOSSes they can fend off.
How many? This ONE is enough for them to choke on! Just wait and see, theyll definitely fail this time or Ill eat shit on a live broadcast!
Easy on the trash talk, anything can happen in this game
While the spectators began to mock and ridicule, Qiang suddenly pulled out a blue scroll from his package, opened it, and tore it fiercely.
A semi-transparent curtain of light appeared in front of Qiang. He waved his hands continuously as if adjusting something or writing something into the light.
Quickly, all yers in the whole area received a system notification at the same time;
System: An anonymous yer has issued a kill order to all yers within a kilometer radius. Your task is to kill the Spiky Zombie Kuka (Elite) of LV10 and obtain its skull: 0/1. Reward: 5000 Doomsday Coins! Everyone in the area is automatically given this task. There will be no penalties for task failure.
The spectators around the area stiffened. They looked at each other, seeing the surprise in each others eyes.
How did he post a mission? 1 cant do that.
Are you blind? Didnt you see him using a scroll? Its probably a task posting scroll. How can you post a task without it?
5000 Doomsday Coins, thats a lot of money
Is the guy who said he would eat shit on live broadcast still around? Are you freaking out now?
The spectators began to get excited. To them, 5000 Doomsday Coins was a huge sum of money. However, hunting down a level 10 elite BOSS in a sea of monsters was no easy task.
When the timees, one only needs to inflict some damage on the BOSS to be eligible to pick up the loot. The main focus should be snatching the BOSSS head at the end. Almost all yers thought the same. They set their sights on the level 10 elite BOSS, expecting someone to take the first move. The yer to first attack the BOSS would bear the brunt of its hatred. Despite having its abilities halved, a level 10 elite BOSS was no joke.
Seeing the yers around him, Song Jian immediately pulled out the rocketuncher, aimed at the level 10 elite BOSS, and pulled the trigger. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
Whoosh-
A rocket trailing a long me flew towards the Spiky Zombie. The BOSS seemed to sense the danger and turned its head towards the rocket, letting out a roar. Two spikes came out of its elbows, which it threw at the iing rocket.
Inner Eye!
A glint shed in Song Jians eyes. Suddenly, the rocket slightly curved in the air, avoiding the two spikes.
By the time the Spiky Zombie tried to dodge, it was toote. Because the modified rocket had a 25% increase in flight speed and was locked onto the target by the Inner Eye skill, the Spiky Zombie could only brace for the hit.
Boom!
Amidst the explosion, the Spiky Zombie let out a screech. Its menacing bloody eyes stared at Song Jian. Holding two foot-long spikes in its hands, it charged towards Song Jian.
All the monsters in its path were torn to pieces by the Spiky Zombie. The monster hopped and spun with the two spikes in its hands as it raced towards Song Jian. Its spikes were like the death gods scythes, reaping the lives of any monster that dared to stand in its way.
Itsing, itsing, get ready, get ready! The surrounding yers were yelling and swiftly retreated. Within a short period, there was no one within a ten-meter radius of Song Jian.
The other yers also raised their ranged weapons, aiming at the level 10 elite BOSS. As soon as it was within range, they would attack without hesitation.
Hey, this guy is quite daring. Now the BOSSS hatred is firmly on him. We dont have to worry about drawing the BOSSS attention anymore. A yer nced at Song Jian and murmured.
There are still good people around! Hehe, its a windfall. The BOSSS head is mine!
Back off! The BOSSS head is mine. As soon as it gets three meters closer, its within my attack range!
Just at this moment, Song Jian pulled the trigger of the rocketuncher towards the BOSS yet again.
Boom-
This attack had a critical hit, a nearly 200-point critical hit, above the head of the BOSS. The explosion wiped out arge number of surrounding monsters, leaving the BOSS in the midst of a 3-meter radius cleared area; not a single small monster survived.
At this point, the BOSSS health points dropped by one-third, leaving it with less than 800 points. Song Jian reloaded the rocketuncher. A silver vertical scar slowly opened on his forehead, and a silver beam shot out towards the BOSS.
Boom Boom Boom Boom-
A series of damage indicators sprang from the head of the BOSS. The CS couldnt maintain its bnce and was pushed backwards by the silver beam. The surface of its body looked like it had been doused with sulfuric acid.
After equipping the rocketuncher, Song Jians physical attack has massively increased. This resulted in the enhancement of his Vertical Pupil skill Eye Killer. The skill was dealing over a hundred points of mixed damage to the BOSS per second.
Even more irritating was the fact that the silver beam from the Eye Killer pushed the BOSS back into the horde of monsters.
After five seconds, a look of fatigue crept onto Song Jians face, but the BOSSS vitality had been depleted down to just over 200 points.
As everyone watched in shock, Song Jian jumped off the roof and charged towards the Spiky Zombie BOSS.
Holy shit, this guy wants to hog all the kill points. Everyone, get him!
Snatch the BOSS, snatch the kill! Who is this guy? His damage output is too high. One round and he almost took out the level 10 elite BOSS. Terrifying!
The spectators started panicking. They hadnt even touched the BOSS yet and it was about to die? This cant be happening!
Instantly, the spectators broke through the monster horde and charged towards the Spiky Zombie BOSS.
Just let me touch it once, let me touch it! All the yers had bloodshot eyes. They held their ranged weapons tightly, shooting in the direction of the Spiky Zombie after rushing into the horde of monsters. Even if they werent in effective range, as long as a stray bullet hit the BOSS, they would be eligible to pick up the loot.
Some brave yers even aimed directly at Song Jians back. If Song Jian died, wouldnt all the loot from the BOSS be unimed property?
System: yer Zhao Dong caused 16 ranged damage to you. You have the right to counter-attack. If you kill this yer, your killing value will not increase;
System: yer Zhou Guowei caused 13 ranged damage to you. You have the right to counter-attack. If you kill this yer, your killing value will not increase;
Chapter 172 - 172: Stealing the BOSS
Chapter 172: Stealing the BOSS
Trantor: 549690339
Cant hit the BOSS, but can I still hit you? Seeing that the BOSS was about to be taken down by Song Jian alone, the yers behind him immediately shifted their targets and started aiming at Song Jians back to attack him.
Fuck, are you guys serious? Song Jian felt the full malicious intenting from behind him, and his Vitality Points dropped from the full 400 points to less than 200 points in an instant.
Song Jian nced at the spike-covered Zombie heading towards him and turned directly to rush towards the yers.
You guys want to fight the BOSS, right? Ill bring it to you. Song Jian thought to himself with a cold smile on his face.
This guy brings the BOSS over, hurry up and hit it, hit it!
Great opportunity, BOSS is low HP, grab the BOSS, grab the kill, grab the equipment!
For a while, the onlookers all turned their guns and started shooting at the BOSS. By now, the BOSSS hatred had been firmly attracted by Song Jian, so no matter how the surrounding yers attacked, they wouldnt steal aggro and could safely unleash their strongest attacks topete for the loot rights.
Song Jian rushed into the crowd, not continuing to run forward, but darted around in the crowd like a fish, causing the BOSSS two spikes to constantly swing and its body to spin. A circle of ck aura surrounded it, striking fear into the hearts of those that saw it, as the yers who touched the ck aura had their Vitality Points drained rapidly.
Get out of the way, dont crowd, the BOSS ising. In an instant, a storm of blood and gore erupted among the yers. The vast majority of yers were around level 5 or 6, mostly those who hadntpleted the main quest or set up Safe Houses. Facing the BOSS, they were like ants, their attacks dealing only single-digit damage, some not even able to break its defenses.
In the BOSSS eyes, there was only Song Jian, but it would tear apart anyone who stood in its way, be it yer or monster.
Some yers managed to escape by a hairs breadth, fleeing with low HP, while some were instantly killed by the BOSS before they even realized what was happening.
Now, no more yers wanted topete for the loot rights, as they all howled like ghosts and ran off, trying to keep their distance from the BOSS.
Other yers faces turned green as they saw Song Jian rushing towards them, and they scattered before he even arrived, prioritizing their own lives over the quest rewards and BOSS drops.
Song Jian stood in the middle of the street, and none of the surrounding yers dared to meet his gaze.
This guy is too vicious, deliberately luring monsters and killing so many yers, hes a murderer! someone muttered quietly.
Dont say anything, be careful not to get targeted by him, he wouldnt mind killing one more
yers who attacked Song Jian would find themselves covered in a faint pink glow, visible only to the yers targeted by him.
That wave just now had killed more than half of the yers who attacked Song Jian; having taken a look around, Song Jian suddenly turned and rushed down a nearby street.
The yers who were standing there panicked and scattered in all directions like birds and beasts.
Fuck, hes back again. I told you not to hit him, but you didnt listen. Now hes seeking revenge with the BOSS, whatre you going to do?
I said to attack him, and you all agreed, so why the hell are you ming me now?
Run, dont argue, that BOSS is too fierce, if it catches us, were dead!
Song Jian arrived in front of the three yers without speaking, only to hear a roar from the BOSS behind him.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh-
Countless spikes rained down like a torrential downpour in Song Jians direction.
Bang bang bang-
Song Jians protective shield started shaking violently, and after the downpour ended, the shields defense dropped to zero. It shattered like ss, and Song Jians Vitality Points shot up again.
While he was running towards the yers, Song Jians Vitality Points had almost fully recovered. This time, his Vitality Points were restored to their maximum level.
Meanwhile, the three yers beside him were pierced by spikes all over their bodies, turning into three corpses.
Song Jian scanned the area, and there were almost no yers with the red glow left. Even if there were, they had already run far away, not daring to approach him in the slightest.
Looking at the other yers, at first, some were still excitedly attacking the BOSS, but after being kited around by Song Jian, amazingly, no yers dared to attack the BOSS anymore. They all sheepishly put away their weapons with awkward smiles.
Song Jian nced at the T-11 High Explosive Grenade in his inventory, and then at the BOSSS just over 200 Vitality Points, and shook his head slightly before rushing towards the BOSS with his dagger clutched in hand.
His dagger was thrust like a tusk towards the BOSSS eyes. The spike-covered Zombie raised both hands to block, its spikes stopping Song Jians attack. But Song Jian feinted, swiping his right hand across the Zombies arm, cutting a foot-long wound and drenching its arm in blood.
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Song Jians head also showed a damage value of more than ten points.
Rebound damage? How annoying! Song Jian frowned slightly. However, with his current rate of Vitality recovery, any real damage would be healed within a second. To him now, rebound damage was basically nonexistent.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh-
Song Jian danced around, executing the basic moves of the dagger fighting technique, but whenbined, these moves unleashed a significant amount of power. The spike-covered Zombies Vitality Points quickly dropped to below 100. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
With a long howl, the spike-covered Zombies muscles tightened as it released its power. All the spikes on its body began to tremble slightly and slowly protrude outwards.
Run, the BOSS is about to use its ultimate move again! The onlooking yers immediately ran towards the distance, while Song Jians mouth revealed a faint smile and he whispered a single word: Explode!
Puff-
The spike-covered Zombie trembled slightly and green smoke burst from its body, showing a damage value of over 100 points, which emptied its remaining Vitality Points.
The BOSSS body slumped to the ground, scattering loot all over, leaving only a headless corpse. Song Jian picked up all the dropped items, including a small package disying Kucas Head of the Spike Zombie.
Opening the task interface, Song Jian directly chose to Complete Task, and the small package in his inventory disappeared, reced by 5,000 Doomsday Coins. By now, Song Jians Doomsday Coins were close to 8,000.
Now 1 have enough money to buy the seeds! Song Jians face showed a satisfied smile.
Looking at the Safe House in front of him, without the level 10 elite BOSS, the three yers main quest should bepleted soon. Once they seeded, future yers would definitely follow their example, and even if it attracted a level 10 elite BOSS, it would still be much stronger than resisting the monster waves on their own.
There was no reason to stay here any longer. Song Jians experience points were locked and would not increase unless he became a professional yer. He turned to leave, but suddenly a voice stopped him.
Chapter 173 - 173: Hiring
Chapter 173: Hiring
Trantor: 549690339
Just as Song Jian was about to turn and leave, he was suddenly stopped by someone.
Big bro, how about we pay you 3,000 Doomsday Coins to help us get through the main quest? A teenager who looked about 17 or 18, asked timidly.
Behind him stood three other teenagers of the same age. They seemed somewhat afraid of Song Jian, avoiding eye contact and looking uncertain. They appeared to be students.
Five thousand, and I keep whatever the BOSS drops, Song Jian said indifferently.
The teenager looked troubled and said, Big bro, can you give us a moment? We need to discuss.
The four teenagers huddled together for a moment before the one who stopped Song Jian first stepped forward and said, Big bro, well give you 5,000 Doomsday Coins if you can hold off the level-10 elite BOSS. You can also keep whatever it drops!
Deal! Song Jian agreed with a slight smile.
Big bro, my name is Yan Bo. These are my ssmates, although were not all in the same ss. We are in the same grade though. Hes Kong Ning, hes Ge Fan, and the youngest one is Fu Dong. We are all high school sophomores at Linhai High School Yan Bo seemed very happy as he introduced everyones background.
When are you guys creating your Safe Houses? Song Jian listened patiently for three minutes but eventually had to interrupt Yan Bo since he showed no sign of stopping.
Right now. Weve already picked a location not far from here. Theres a pedestrian street filled with shops. We chose a few of thergest ones, intending to create our Safe Houses together. We had doubts, but we didnt expect to meet others with the same idea today. What a coincidence! We wanted toe and observe, learn from their experience, otherwise
Alright, lets go now. Were short on time! Song Jian wiped sweat from his forehead, finding Yan Bo very talkative. The other three ssmates, on the other hand, seemed to be more reserved and quiet.
The pedestrian street they chose was just over a kilometer away from New Garden Residential Area in a straight line. Their three Safe Houses were all located in the middle of the street C one was a bakery, one a bubble tea shop, and thest one was a convenience store and fruit shop. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
As Song Jian examined the buildings they had chosen, he couldnt help but take a closer look at the four teenagers. The shops they had selected held potential to be special Safe Houses, just like Li Keer. He wondered if they might be able to create something simr to the Sunflower Bar.
Big bro, our choice of location is good, right? Theyre thergest shops on this pedestrian street. Yan Bo looked incredibly smug.
Do you have enough materials? Song Jian asked hastily.
Of course! We spent more than a month gathering materials. We barely leveled up at all but collected materials for twelve hours a day. It was even more tiring than studying. Look at my hands; Ive got calluses Yan Bo showed his hands to Song Jian, revealing the thickyer of calluses on his knuckles.
Song Jian narrowed his eyes. Yan Bo might be chatty, but he was indeed persistent and tough. It was surprising to see he had gathered materials with his fists instead of using any tools.
Alright, good. Lets start building. Song Jian nced at Yan Bo and nodded.
Okay, guys, letsplete the main quest! Ive been stuck in this game for over a month now and really want to get back to the real world. I wonder how worried my mom must be since Ive been missing for more than a month Yan Bo sighed.
Dont worry. No matter how long youve been in the game, itll only be one night in the real world, Song Jian assured him.
Really? Thats great, you have no idea
Lets start building, time is of the essence, Song Jian said, a bit helpless.
Alright, alright, well start now.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh-
Four green beams of light shot up into the sky almost simultaneously. Song Jian and Yan Bo were in a bakery, watching Yan Bo control the Safe House creation interface.
Soon, the original brick and stone structure of the bakery transformed into a small wooden house with a wooden fence surrounding it.
If you have enough materials, upgrade the Safe House to level three directly! Song Jian instructed from the side.
But wont upgrading it attract higher-level BOSSes? Yan Bo turned to ask.
It wont be a problem as long as you dont upgrade it to the level of a mansion, Song Jian reassured him.
Alright, well listen to big bro! Yan Bo immediately upgraded the Safe House to level three, and the surrounding wooden fence became a stone wall. He then set up traps and the Arrow Tower as well.
Song Jian nced at the other three. They had all upgraded their Safe Houses to level three.
No special buildings have appeared! Song Jian frowned slightly. He had initially thought that these four would turn one of their chosen buildings into something like the Sunflower Bar, a special building. But it seemed that getting a special building was more difficult than he thought.
Big bro, is this good enough? Yan Bo turned to ask.
Have you built all your defense structures? If theres anything else you can build, build it all, Song Jian instructed.
I can hire a baker, but I have to pay him a sry. He can make bread! Yan Bo suddenly said.
I can hire a fruit seller who can sell various fruits! Kong Ning suddenly chimed in.
I can hire a bubble tea girl!
I can hire a convenience store owner!
Song Jian looked startled. Wasnt the hiring system only avable after the Safe House was created? How could they hire beforepleting the task? Could it be rted to their chosen locations?
Wow, you can hire a girl? Hire her quickly and let us see! Youre so lucky. If I knew, Id have picked the bubble tea shop too! The other three looked on enviously. Hearing about a girl, the initially silent teenagers began to show excitement.
Before Song Jian could say anything, the four of them hired their respective NPCs at the same time.
A short, bald, chubby middle-aged man appeared next to Yan Bo.
Hello, boss! My name is Pig, the baker. Im d to be at your service! Pig greeted Yan Bo with a smile and a bow.
Song Jian nced at the baker and noticed he was just an ordinary NPC, just like his butler, gardener, and carpenter.
Hi, hi, just do whatever you can do for now. Yan Bo wasnt sure what to assign him yet, so he let him do his own thing.
Boss, if I had an oven, wheat, and water C ideally some butter and malt sugar too C I could bake the best bread in the world! Pig looked around the empty Safe House with a hint of helplessness.
But 1 dont have any of that right now, and I have to fend off these monsters. I wont have time to find these things for you! Yan Bo said, feeling helpless.
Boss, do you have Doomsday Coins? Pig asked cautiously, with a smile on his face.
Chapter 174 - 174: Nine Entries and Twelve Exits?
Chapter 174: Nine Entries and Twelve Exits?
Trantor: 549690339
Upon hearing the words Doomsday Coins, Yan Bos head ached. The three of them had struggled to scrape together 5,000 coins. Plus, hiring the NPC, which wasnt free, had emptied Yan Bos pocketspletely. Now, Yan Bos pockets were even cleaner than his face.
No! Yan Bo said expressionlessly, while sneaking a nce at Song Jian, only to find that thetter was even calmer than himself.
Well, theres nothing i can do. Bread maker, Peige, shrugged: I can buy these materials from the special store, but I cant do it without Doomsday Coins.
Lets get through the creation of the safe house first, well have more Doomsday Coins eventually. Yan Bo gritted his teeth as he spoke.
If I have these materials, I can also help Peige muttered under his breath.
When Song Jian overheard Peiges muttering, his eyes lit up and he asked, How many Doomsday Coins do you need?
Yan Bos face suddenly broke into a smile.
Nine in, twelve out. A small loan. What do you say? Song Jian nced at Yan Bo and suddenly asked.
Brother Song must be joking, right? Yan Bo broke out in a cold sweat.
Whats wrong, the money is supposed toe from you, right? Just say if you want to borrow it or not. Song Jian said nonchntly.
Boss, it doesnt take much money. I just need 300 Doomsday Coins. Bread maker Peige said softly.
If its for 300 Doomsday Coins, Ill give you 270. Payback 360 in a week. Any problems? Song Jian asked.
Ill borrow 400, and I dont believe I wont make any money once we create the safe house! Yan Bo gritted his teeth.
Song Jian smiled slightly, took out 400 Doomsday Coins, and passed along a bag of wheat seeds as well. This is a gift.
Yan Bos face finally looked a bit better upon seeing the bag of wheat seeds.
After giving the Doomsday Coins and wheat seeds to bread maker Peige, it didnt take long for kitchen utensils, such as baking ovens, stoves, chopping boards, and rolling pins, to appear in the safe house.
Having turned the wheat seeds into flour, Peige began kneading dough and making bread.
Song Jian watched closely, noticing the asional system prompts popping up in front of him, inducing a slight upward curve of his lips.
System: You watched bread maker Peige make Magic Bread, and gained 3 points in Cooking proficiency.
System: You watched bread maker Peige make Magic Bread, and gained 2 points in Cooking proficiency.
Could it be that the produced bread can temporarily increase character attributes? Song Jian spected in his heart.
In a short while, dough balls were ced into the oven by Peige, who began making biscuits afterward.
System: You watched bread maker Peige make Magic Biscuits, and gained 2 points in Cooking proficiency.
System: You watched bread maker Peige make Magic Biscuits, and gained 4 points in Cooking proficiency.
System: Your Cooking skill has been upgraded to Level 2, and you have gained the recipe Magic Bread C Magic Bread: Food, Usage effect: increases Hunger level by 30 points, Defense by 20% for 30 minutes.
System: Your Cooking skill has been upgraded to Level 2, and you have gained the recipe Magic Biscuits C Magic Biscuits: Food, Usage effect: increases Hunger level by 25 points, Attack by 30% for 30 minutes.
Indeed, they temporarily increase character attributes. Song Jian nodded slightly after looking at the recipes.
Brother Song, lend me 500 Doomsday Coins. 1 want to buy goods in bulk!
Brother Song, lend me 300.1 need start-up capital for making milk tea!
Song Brother Song, I, I also need 600 Doomsday Coins. I can import a batch of small healing potions from my shop!
Thest person was Fu Dong, who treated the convenience store as a safe house. Hearing his call, Song Jian couldnt help but shudder.
Small healing potions can be bought from the store now? Song Jian immediately distributed the required Doomsday Coins, and soon, there were ding-ding-dang-dang soundsing from the other three safe houses.
Soraya, Kuchi, Morashata Bread maker Peige suddenly recited some inexplicable incantations towards the oven and stove. Song Jian was stunned, but he could feel a mysterious force swirling around the surface of the oven and stove, seeping into the interiors in strands.
In a short while, a shocking scene unfolded as the oven and stove automatically opened from the inside, and palm-sized bread and biscuits, which had sprouted tiny limbs, slowly crawled out and lined up on the ground, as if they were soldiers.
Soldiers, its time to defend our homnd! Bread maker Peiges face was fierce, making him look like amanding general of thousands of troops. However, the apron he wore and the flour on his face made the scene somewhatical.
Hooray-, the bread and biscuit people cheered in unison.
Master, I wonder if there is any wood and stone left. My soldiers need to make some weapons and siege equipment! Bread maker Peige turned to face them, a pleading expression on his face, contrasting sharply with his previous fierce demeanor.
Ho- How much do you need? Yan Bo also seemed astonished, staring at therge group of bread and biscuit people for a long time before raising his head to ask. N?v(el)B\\jnn
Not much, not much. Just one unit of each will do. Bread maker Peige rubbed his hands together.
Here you are! Yan Bo took out one unit of wood and one unit of stone, cing them on the ground.
Lets get started, soldiers! Start making weapons and equipment. Lets fight a beautiful battle! Peige shouted loudly.
Hooray-, hooray-, the bread and biscuit people rushed towards the wood and stone that looked like small hills for them, like ants. In a short time, apanied by a series of ding-ding-dang-dang sounds, the wood and stone were turned into small shavings and formed into helmets, armor, and spears, as well as bows and arrows.
What was even more surprising was that some of the little people had gathered to makedders, movable tforms, lever cranes, and even primitive catapults, while others made stone projectiles from the stone materials.
The little people, or rather, the bread and biscuit soldiers, worked at an incredibly fast pace, and in no time, arge number of weapons and equipment were produced. They then split up to carry other people and catapults onto the outer walls of the safe houses usingdders, lever cranes, and movable tforms. Each of them drew bows and arrows, looking ready to fight.
At this moment, the green light columns on the surfaces of the four safe houses began to fade. Eventually, the light columns shattered with a crisp sound, turning into fine fragments. The surrounding monsters roared simultaneously and charged towards the safe houses.
Chapter 187 - 187: Chat Channel
Chapter 187: Chat Channel
Trantor: 549690339
Seeing Dierdelis expression, Song Jian felt his heart sink, and it suddenly urred to him that in order to be a Dragon Hunter, one must possess the Forbidden Dragon Bloodline. The reason why he had misled Dierdeli was because he had absorbed the ck Dragon Bloodline, but his own bloodline did not contain any trace of the ck Dragon Bloodline;
Im done for. She misunderstood. Im not at all of the Forbidden Dragon Bloodline. The reason why 1 wasnt tainted by the dragon blood was mainly because of the Hexagram Array Diagram on my chest. The ck Dragon Essence Blood was all transformed into Dragon Blood Talisman by it, so there isnt a trace of ck Dragon Bloodline in my veins, but I still have the aura of the ck Dragon Song Jian thought to himself;
Mentor, whats the situation? Song Jian asked softly;
There was a trace of exhaustion on Dierdelis face as she looked meaningfully at Song Jian. After a moment, she shook her head slowly, without saying a word. She took two steps away, and then a golden rope suddenly shot out from her knuckle duster, wrapping around a distant building. Dierdeli leaped up with a sudden burst of speed, using the ropes force to fly into the air. Her other hand then shot out another rope towards the distance, and she moved like Spider-Man, disappearing into the steel jungle with a few shes of her body;
Song Jian sighed as he watched Dierdelis retreating figure, feeling at a loss. He didnt want to deceive Dierdeli, and he was also very interested in the legendary profession of Dragon Hunter, but unfortunately, he simply didnt have the qualifications to be one;
Roar-
Just then, Song Jian suddenly heard a monsters roar from not far away. A creature resembling an ape emerged from a building;
LV30 Mutated Ape Beast (Ordinary): Vitality Points: ???, Traits: ???
A level 30 monster! Song Jian was startled. Although absorbing the ck Dragon Essence Blood had greatly increased his strength, a monster that was twenty levels higher than him was still somewhat difficult to handle. Clearly, after the ck Dragon and Dierdeli had disappeared one after the other, more and more monsters would appear in this area. If he were to get entangled with this level 30 monster and end up surrounded by other monsters, Song Jian would have no way out;
With that in mind, Song Jians body tensed up as he stared intently at the giant ape-like creature not far away;
Unexpectedly, the Mutated Ape Beast just nced at Song Jian from afar before turning around and running towards the building that the ck Dragon had demolished. It moved on all fours with incredible speed, and in no time, it climbed onto a chunk of concrete and seemed to be sucking on something;
Song Jian slowly retreated, his figure disappearing from the area. In just a few minutes, he saw seven or eight level 30 monsters, rushing towards the location of the previous battle. Even when they saw Song Jian, they appeared not to care, as if they had more important things to do;
Even at a distance from the area, Song Jian could still hear the faint sounds of monstrous roars and battles in the distance, as if they were fighting over something;
Perhaps its the blood of the ck Dragon, or maybe its the shattered muscle tissue of the ck Dragon. Those monsters will gain even more powerful strength if they devour these things, and they might even have a chance to be Dragon Beasts! Song Jian thought to himself;
This area was simply too dangerous, with high-level monsters everywhere. It was easy to lose ones life by being careless. Song Jian carefully dodged the monsters, narrowly avoiding being surrounded several times, but luckily he managed to escape using his Morphing into Dark Cloud ability;
By the time Song Jian returned to the level 10 monster area, nearly two hours had passed. When he had first set off, it had only taken him a few minutes to reach the area, but now the return trip had taken him almost two hours;
Although it was dangerous, the rewards were great. Ive made significant progress on the main quest, and even got a Dragon Blood Talisman! Song Jian looked at the Dragon Blood Talisman in his character attributes and smiled;
The increase of two hundred Vitality Points and one hundred Spirit Points had brought about a tremendous change in Song Jians strength. With six hundred Vitality Points and a 500% Vitality Point recovery rate, he could now recover more than thirty Vitality Points per second. Even when facing arge group of monsters, he could charge in and kill a few times. It could be said that he was now in a dominant position in this level 10 monster area. However, since his Experience Points were now locked, killing more monsters wouldnt allow him to level up. His attention was now focused entirely on finding abat profession mentor;
At this moment, Song Jian noticed that there was someone talking in the chat channel;
World Channel: (Zhao Lin) Haha, Im finally level 10! Let me gloat for a bit! Why isnt anyone saying anything? Could it be that Im the first level 10 yer in the game? Haha, Im so proud!
World Channel: (Wang Hai) 1 reached level 10 three days ago, bro!
World Channel: (Zuo Zhiqian) Reached level 10 five days ago, bro!
World Channel: (Su Zhi) Two days ago, 1 saw someone solo a level 10 Elite BOSS, can you believe it?!
World Channel: (Zhao Lin) Ah, so many people have reached level 10 already, how embarrassing!
Song Jian looked at the chat and smiled faintly. The chat channel was only essible after reaching level 10, and when Song Jian had reached level 10, other yers were still at lower levels. It had only been a few days, and now there were already so many level 10 yers. Moreover, these yers must have alsopleted the second main quest and created their safe houses;
I just dont know if theyvee across the job-rted main quest yet Song Jian thought to himself: If someone can ess the job-rted main quest, we might be able to share resources.
Just then, someone in the chat channel suddenly asked about the information onbat profession mentors;
World Channel: (Jiang Hong) Does anyone know about thebat profession mentor information? This main quest is so difficult. Ive only found twobat profession mentors in the past week
Song Jians heart leaped with joy, and he quickly inquired in the chat channel;
World Channel: (Song Jian) Bro, Im doing this quest too. Are those twobat profession mentors still in their original ces? How about we exchange information?
World Channel: (Jiang Hong) Sure, the twobat profession mentors I met were in a small vi courtyard next to Building 3 in Meidi Community C one is a boxer, and the other is a wandering monk with a profession in martial arts. However, that wandering monk has been gone for a long time now, so you can only try your luck at Meidi Community. That boxer is actually a rare profession, so 1 might choose it if 1 dont find any better options. Bro, what about yours?
World Channel: (Song Jian) Do you know Sunflower Bar? Theres a bouncer named Zuo Ya who can give you information on the Street Thug profession. Also, this bar sometimes has wandering NPCs. Last time 1 met one, I got information on the Musketeer profession;
Song Jian thought for a moment and continued;
World Channel: (Song Jian) Do you know the Terrifying Underground Boxing Arena dungeon? Its a level 1 secret realm, and there are three bosses in there. If you can make it to the third level, theres a boss named Jia Ke Si who can give you the Weapon Master profession, which is also a rare profession;
World Channel: (Jiang Hong) All, thank you, Brother Song! It seems like youve almostpleted the quest! Well, actually, 1 know of anotherbat profession mentor, but the test for that mentor was too difficult, and 1 failed. However, that person seems to not have left yet
Chapter 188 - 188 Ancient Martial Arts Master
Chapter 188: Ancient Martial Arts Master
Trantor: 549690339
The test from thebat mentor is too challenging, failed? Song Jian was taken aback and asked hurriedly, Is thatbat sses mentor still around, where is he now?
World channel: (Jiang Hong) Brother, do you know the Tianfeng Building? Thatbat mentor is on the rooftop, dressed in ck and carrying a long sword on his back. He seems like a swordsman or something, but all his attributes are hidden, you cant even see his level or name!
Song Jian chatted in the channel for a while and found out that it seemed only Jiang Hong had encountered a professional task, others had just finished creating safe houses. He didnt exclude the possibility that some of them refused to share their experience with thebat mentor in the chat channel.
Closing the chat channel, Song Jian decided to head first to the vi next to building number 3 in the Meidi district to look for that martial arts master. That should be easier. As for the Tianfeng Building, Song Jian found its location on the map. That area was teeming with level 15 creatures, and there might be a chance of running into a level 15 elite boss. Even for him, he would have to be careful.
Song Jian ced his ck Dragon hatchling, who was sleeping soundly, in the vi and set off alone towards the Meidi district.
The Meidi district wasnt far from Camel Square. Along his journey, Song Jian even found a few yers who had also sessfully set up safe houses. However, their safe houses were only level one and had no particr features. It was just a simple wooden wall and house. They didnt look very strong against wind and rain. He wondered how they managed to withstand the monsters attacks.
As Song Jian arrived at the Meidi district, he saw seven or eight yers surrounding a vi far ahead the moment he entered the districts gate.
There were only five or six people in the chat channel just now, didnt expect so many people to be lurking! Song Jian thought to himself, and quickly made his way towards the vi.
Guys, stop crowding here, Master Han isnt awake yet. Even if you guys huddle around here, its pointless. Master Han doesnt take disciples lightly. A teenager who looked about 13 or 14, dressed in dark blue clothes and sporting short hair, stood outside the vi with a helpless look, talking to the yers around them.
Lad, we just wanted to know more about the career characteristics of the martial arts master Han Hai. We dont necessarily want to be his disciples. Can you give us some leeway, or tell us about the career characteristics of the martial arts master Han Hai? a yer who was tall and thin like a bamboo pole shouted out loudly.
Yeah, Young man, how about you tell us about the career characteristics of the martial arts master Han Hai? the other yers echoed.
They had onlye toplete the main task, they didnt necessarily want to be the disciples of the martial arts master Han Hai.
Song Jian looked up to see that the boy was shaking his head and saying anxiously, Im just an apprentice, whos only been learning for two years. Im not qualified to be thebat mentor for you people.
It seemed that the boy was not that naive. Despite his young age, he was not easily fooled. He knew what these yers wanted. However, he was just an apprentice and had no qualifications to be abat mentor. He would not help the surrounding yersplete the quest by telling them about the professional characteristics of the martial arts master. The system just wouldnt recognize it.
Song Jian thought for a moment and began sizing up the vi in front of him.
The vi was about four or five hundred square meters and consisted of three courtyards. It was walled with red bricks on the outside, and there were several single-story houses inside. It had a front yard and a backyard. The building style wasnt that of a western-style stand-alone vi. Instead, it had the feel of a rural courtyard, with red bricks and tiled roofs. The courtyard was filled with bamboo nts and a few fruit trees. By the sound of it, there seemed to be a stream flowing.
Song Jian went round to the backyard and faintly heard the sound of someone practicing martial arts, the sound was produced by the swift movement of the disembodied air by fist swings and sleeve movements.
Song Jian made a slight jump, caught hold of the wall, and slowly peeked his head in to look inside the courtyard.
The backyard had been converted into a practice field where a man in his forties was practicing martial arts. He was wearing a moon-white long gown, the lower part of which was tucked around the waist.
[LV35 Ancient Martial Arts Master C Han Hai] (Elite) Vitality Points: 2800/2800, Attributes: High resistance, High defense, Swift, Air-tearing; Skills: Ancient martial arts (Advanced), Rhinoceros Fist, Burst Fist, Hurricane Fist.
Watching Han Hai practice martial arts with such discipline, his movements fluid and his demeanor tranquil, filled Song Jian with a sense of excitement and utter thrill, he even felt as if he was a part of it.
Suddenly, Master Han Hai stepped forward abruptly, shattering the green brick underneath his foot. Pieces of broken stones scattered, he then waved his hand and several pieces of broken stone flew towards Song Jian, who wasying on the top of the wall with half of his head sticking out.
Song Jians body plunged downwards, hiding behind the wall, leaving only one hand grasping the top of the wall to support his body.
The sound of the stones flying past his head, was terrifyingly sharp, causing Song Jians scalp to tingle.
Since he had been discovered, Song Jian didnt bother to hide anymore. With a strong push of his hand the whole body leaped above the wall as if he were arge bird andnded within the courtyard.
Song Jian made a fist salute and said to Han Hai, Master Han!
Young man, youre nimble. But did you know, its taboo to spy on someones practice? Han Hai said in a deep voice as he appraised Song Jian up and down, with his hands behind his back.
Im sorry, Master Han, I just wanted to understand ancient martial arts, so I came uninvited. I wonder if Master Han could exin it to me? Song Jian said frankly.
All of youah, forget it, since I cant avoid it, lets discuss it together. Follow me! Han Hai sighed and headed out, shaking his head as he went.
Song Jian followed Master Han Hai towards the front yard, passing through a walkway. There was a fake mountain pond on the side, the creek was babbling, and there were even a few koi fishes waving their bodies and asionally sshing water in the pond.
At the end of the walkway was a moon gate. Passing through the moon gate, both of them came to the front hall. Song Jian could already faintly hear the mor of the yers in front.
The heart is not sincere or calm. How can martial arts be practiced well? Hmph, 1 wont ept such people as my disciples! Han Hai frowned as he looked at Song Jian and said.
Feeling somewhat helpless, Song Jian just followed closely behind Han Hai as they arrived at the front yard.
Pushing open the courtyard door, the figure of Martial Arts Master Han Hai appeared outside the small yard. Right now, his disciple was already sweating, and if it werent for him having a higher level than these yers, he might have already been unable to stop the yers from entering the vi.
When the disciple saw Han Haiing out, he let out a sigh of relief, and his face eased up. He hurried forward to bow and said, Master, they
Han Hai waved his hand and said, I know all about it; you back down.
His disciples backed off, and the surrounding yers became quiet seeing the master outside, but their gazes allnded on Song Jian standing behind Master Han Hai.
Chapter 177 - 177: Devouring Belt
Chapter 177: Devouring Belt
Trantor: 549690339
Looking at the BOSS that had fallen like a pile of mud, Song Jians brows furrowed slightly.
Did someone steal my kill?
Following the sound of the gunshot, he saw at a distance atop a building, a man in a ck trench coat slowly rising to his feet with a silver sniper rifle in hand.
Upon noticing Song Jians gaze, the man smirked at him before turning to go.
Song Jian stared at the mans receding figure, a look of surprise crossing his face. This man was level eleven, one level higher than him.
Could it be that hes alreadypleted the main quest to be a professional? Otherwise, it wouldnt have been possible for him to level up to eleven. Song Jians face grew darker, suddenly feeling a heavy pressure.
Lucky you ran quickly. If you dared fight me for loots, 1 would have beaten you to a pulp! Song Jian sneered, stretched, and casually sat down on the wall to watch Yan Bo.
Dont forget to pay me back when the mission is over! Song Jian said to Yan Bo.
Boss, 1 still have a part of my mission toplete. There are at least several hundred monsters left! Yan Bo responded somewhat helplessly.
As long as there are no level ten elite bosses, the four of you wont have any issue. Song Jian looked at Yan Bos team with a hint of envy. They had been lucky to all get special buildings as their safe houses. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
The four employees who possessed the revive skill were clearly the perks of having special buildings. Why else would others need their safe houses to be fully operational before they could hire, while they could hire during their creation?
Even though I did not learn the revive skill, at least 1 have mastered two recipes and leveled up my cooking skill by one level. Thats not too bad. Song Jianforted himself, never taking his eyes off the spot where the level ten elite boss died.
Following the death of the boss, a piece of blue quality equipment had dropped. Even though he could barely make out what it was, for Song Jian, a piece of level ten blue quality equipment was already a significant prize;
Without the level ten elite boss, Yan Bo and the others finally managed to finish their defense without much ado. The whole area around their safe house was packed with dead monsters. When only a few monsters remained, Song Jian rushed over to pick up the blue-quality equipment.
Brother Song, congrats on scoring the level-ten blue-quality gear, Yan Bo said cheerfully, not showing envy despite the envious expression on his face.
Thank you, thank you. The four of you are at the top of the game now too, Song Jianughed.
Very few yers were able to construct their safe houses. Most were stillboriously chopping wood and gathering materials. Not everyone was like Li Keer who had a one-time chance to finish a mission; naturally, the more secure, the better.
Ha ha, were doing okay. Were changing this ce into a bakery. My pastries can be sold, and its getting tougher to find food. In a while, everyone might have toe here just to buy bread. By that time, well have made a fortune, ha ha! Yan Bo was delighted.
Song Jian felt a shock at his heart. He hadnt considered the scenario Yan Bo mentioned, but reflecting on it, the quantity of food avable was indeed reducing as ofte. However, his cooking skill could sustain him for now. If it ended up like Yan Bo said, with the avable food to forage bing rarer, should he start growing some crops in his manor and hire a cook?
Brother Song, it might take me a while to pay you back. Opening up a shop requires arge investment Yan Bo scratched his head awkwardly. After a safe house is constructed, it would still need to be converted into a bakery. This was an advanced feature. The existing safe house was just the basic version. Changing it to a bakery would require a substantial amount of money.
Thats okay, pay me back when you have the money. Song Jian shook his head. The 20% interest was just a joke. Just pay back what you owe.
Yan Bo and the others eyes brightened up and they beamed, Thank you, Brother Song!
Each one of their safe houses had its own unique feature, especially the fruit shop and the milk tea shop that could restore Spirit Points. He was bound to have frequent dealings with them. The 20% interest meant nothingpared to the potential friendship with them.
Brother Song, whats the blue-quality gear you got from the BOSS? Show us and let us feast our eyes, Yan Bo asked cheerfully. The other three showed curious expressions.They had never seen a level ten blue-quality equipment before; even level five blue-quality equipment was rare to them.
Its just a level ten belt with average attributes. Song Jian said nonchntly. He then generously disyed the belt and its attributes for all to see.
Devouring Belt (Blue), Belt, Equipment Effect: Physical Defense +4, Vitality Points recovery speed increased by 10%. Special Effect: Devouring, recover 5% Spirit Points for every monster killed. Usage Requirement: Level 10. Can the equipment be taken out of the game: No.
An equipment that restores spirit points! lveIve never seen one before! Yan Bo eximed in surprise.
Exactly, without this special effect, this belt would be ordinarily average. But with this special effect, the value of this belt has skyrocketed! Ge Fan adjusted his sses and said. Behind him was a short, young girl who looked to be around thirteen or fourteen years old. With cat ears on her head and a long tail behind her, she looked a little frightened by the strange nces thrown her way.
Meow- When she saw Song Jian looking at her, the cat girl seemed a little timid, gave a soft meow, and hid behind Ge Fan.
This is my milk tea sister that 1 hired. Ge Fan blushed slightly as he exined.
Hehehe- The other three people looked at Ge Fan with a weird grin on their faces. They exchanged nces, making the cat girl behind Ge Fan even more scared.
Well, Song Jian smiled faintly, equipped the belt, and said to the four: Now that youve created the safe houses, you can add me as a friend in the game. Once you get some money, you can mail it to me in the game.
Dont worry, Brother Song. Once we have the money, well mail it to you right away, Yan Bo patted his chest confidently.
Alright, Im leaving! Song Jian said, summoning his motorcycle and heading towards the distance.
There were already professionals in the game, and Song Jian was no longer in the lead. He had onlypleted half of the main quest. He still needed to find sixbat professional tutors,plete their trial quests, and be a professional himself.
The pressure from the sniper who stole thest hit on the BOSS earlier had made Song Jian feel a sense of urgency. There was no time to waste; he needed to finish the main quest as soon as possible.
But where can I find the sixbat professionals? Song Jian furrowed his brows in frustration. The city was so vast that even the outskirts had a range of several kilometers. He dared not venture any further due to the sheer number of monsters and bosses outside. Onepse in attention could mean death.
Just then, a loud explosion could be heard from a distance. A dark mushroom cloud arose, and not long after, a shockwave rushed towards Song Jian.
What happened? Did an arsenal explode? Otherwise, there wont be such a powerful explosion! Song Jian squinted, shielding his eyes with one hand until the shockwave passed. Looking towards the direction of the mushroom cloud, he saw the shadow of a massive monster vaguely visible amidst the thick smoke, apanied by a series of sharp cries.
Lets go and check it out! Song Jian turned his motorcycle around and drove towards the direction of the mushroom cloud.
Chapter 190 - 190: For Forging
Chapter 190: For Forging
Trantor: 549690339
Song Jian walked up to a few stalls, swept a nce around, and his eyes immediately lit up;
What are these boxing gloves made of? How much are they selling for? Song Jian asked, pointing at a few Fine Iron Boxing Gloves ced in front of a stall.
Fine Iron Boxing Gloves (white), function unknown.
My friend, you have good taste. This is a white-quality forging material, capable of producing level 10 blue-quality equipment, these Fine Iron Boxing Gloves are raw materials. They can also increase the sess rate of forging. How about it? Want to buy a couple and test them out? Theyre cheap anyway, even if the forging fails, you wont lose much! The stall owner quickly said with a smirk.
Can it really be used to forge level 10 blue-quality boxing gloves? Song Jian showed a skeptical expression, clearly unconvinced.
Of course, look at its attributes. Even though its functions are unknown. But just from its name, you know. It can definitely be used to forge a full set of valuable materials. You can buy one for just five Doomsday Coins here. Even if you fail, how much would you really lose? It can be considered as spending money to buy forging proficiency, you wouldnt be at a loss! The man was insistent;
After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian nodded and said, Alright then, Ill buy all five Fine Iron Boxing Gloves here. I need to rush to practice my forging proficiency. Even if forging fails, I can still gain some proficiency points from the white-quality materials.
Thats the spirit, bro, you absolutely wont regret it! The man was grinning from ear to ear. These Fine Iron Boxing Gloves were practically useless, and could only be sold back to the system store for one Doomsday Coin. They werent even forging materials. If they were thrown onto a forge, the system would just prompt this item cannot be forged.
Hey, mate, I also have three Fine Iron Boxing Gloves here, Ill sell them to you for five Doomsday Coins each. To level up your forging skill, youll need lots of materials! Someone nearby quickly chimed in;
Fine Iron Boxing Gloves could drop with a certain chance after killing an Iron Fist Zombies. Ever since these people reached level 10, they had been hunting monsters here, killing at least a hundred Iron Fist Zombies with each of them getting several Fine Iron Boxing Gloves.
Song Jian bought all the Fine Iron Boxing Gloves from the stalls near the fountain, totaling twenty, costing him a hundred Doomsday Coins.
After making his purchases, Song Jian was not in a hurry to leave. He nced at the few people and asked, Have you guyspleted your Safe House creation task?
Yeah, we have. What about it, bro, havent you finished yours? Need materials? I still have some wood and stone! The man who first sold Song Jian the Fine Iron Boxing Gloves brightened up, and quickly asked;
No, I was just wondering. Youve all epted upational tasks too, right? The one that requires finding ten professional Combat Mentors?
Yeah, we all took on that mainline task. But finding Combat Mentors in this city is such a time-waste, we might as well level up while searching. Maybe well get lucky and bump into one! Someone else joined the conversation;
Have you encountered any Combat Mentors? Song Jians eyes lit up. He had already found seven Combat Mentors and still needed three more. If he didnt count the one that Han Hai mentioned which failed the test, he still needed two more toplete the task;
Nope, leveling up is more important. Ive leveled up to 56% of level 10 now. The amount of Experience Points required after level 10 is too high, otherwise, we wouldnt have toe here to hunt higher level monsters!
No, no, this city is just too dangerous. Wandering around aimlessly, we might identally stumble into a monster nest. We wont even know how we died then. Lets just stick to leveling up by hunting monsters and leave it to luck. Yeah, weve already been grinding here for three days, and we havent even gained one level of Experience Points. This game is too hard!
The stall vendors voiced theirints one after another;
Song Jian shook his head, it seemed that these guys were all crazy monster grinders. They didnt even know that their Experience Points would be locked and couldnt increase beyond level 10 if they didntplete the upational task;
After ncing into the distance, Song Jian ced one Fine Iron Boxing Gloves in front of him and patiently waited;
Hey, mate, arent you going to practice your forging skill? What are you doing here? The man next to him asked curiously. He looked at the Fine Iron Boxing Gloves in front of Song Jian and didnt understand what Song Jian was trying to do.
Oh, 1 didnt learn the forging skill Song Jian said casually.
Then you are
Hey, bro, do you know what these Fine Iron Boxing Gloves are used for? Someone finally realized, and quickly asked.
Hehe, youll know soon enough! Song Jian said with augh;
Everyone exchanged looks, all having a bad feeling about this.
What is that thing used for? The man who initially tricked Song Jian looked at the boxing glove in front of Song Jian with a puzzled face, muttering to himself;
Didnt you say it increases forging proficiency? A man next to him gave him a sideways nce.
Bullshit, wasnt I just advertising, just like the beef in the instant noodlemercials!
Theres nothing about it in its attributes anyway. Anyway, I feel like, at five Doomsday Coins, you definitely sold it at a loss. Wonder how much this kid here is going to sell it for!
Wait and see, an unknown function white item, how high can he sell it? I think five Doomsday coins are reasonable,
What if its worth ten! Then we lost five!
Song Jian listened to their mutteredments, smiled to himself, soon he saw a group of people running over from a distance.
The Iron Fist Zombies should be around here, wonder if the drop rate is high. Three hours seems a bit tight!
What if the drop rate is high? Maybe one Iron Fist Zombie can drop two, after all, it does have two hands
You have a point, lets try it!
Hey, look over there, someone is selling items. Isnt that a Fine Iron Boxing Glove? I wonder how much its for. If its cheap, we could just buy ten directly toplete the task, right?
This guy looks familiar!
Isnt he the guy who stood behind Fist Master Han Hai, and rode on a motorbike?
Upon seeing Song Jian, and then looking at the boxing glove in front of him, they were all left speechless;
How much are you nning to sell this boxing glove for? Someone tentatively asked;
Lowest price fifty Doomsday Coins, highest bidder gets it! Song Jian said nonchntly.
Hiss- The nearby vendors gasped. The Fine Iron Boxing Gloves they sold for five Doomsday Coins each were now being resold for ten times the price. This was out of this world!
Those Fine Iron Boxing Gloves, level 15 regr monsters drop them, fifty Doomsday Coins, youd have to be crazily poor. A man at one of the stalls folded his arms, sneering;
Exactly, what a joke! The crowd showing disdainful expressions towards Song Jian.
Why dont you try and kill them yourself to see. Song Jian remained unfazed, smiling;
Lets go, lets go. Theyre only level 15 monsters, theyre nothing special, lets kill them ourselves!
Right, well kill them ourselves. I refuse to believe that we cant get the items to drop!
The crowd headed towards the distant high-rise building. It was daytime now, and the Iron Fist Zombies were all hiding somewhere not exposed to sunlight. The shopping mall opposite and the New China Bookstore next door were obviously ces where the Zombies gathered;
Song Jian wasnt in a hurry. He silently watched as the crowd entered the high-rise building. Soon enough, the sound of battle could be heard from inside.
Chapter 179 - 179: Dragon Hunter
Chapter 179: Dragon Hunter
Trantor: 549690339
At this point, Song Jian was like a humanoid behemoth, exuding a terrifying aura. With each step forward, he moved a distance of seven to eight meters, far exceeding the capabilities of a level ten yer;
The surrounding monsters continued to increase in level, fifteen, eighteen, twenty. Such levels of monsters where challenging to contend with even at half-strength and with Song Jian at full capability. But now, the mere aura emanating from Song Jian sent these monsters into disarray, prompting them to scatter and flee in panic;
The closer he got to the terrifying beast, the fewer monsters there were around. In the end, on the empty streets, only Song Jians racing silhouette remained, crossing over abandoned vehicles and scaling walls with agility. Eventually, he arrived in the ck Dragons sector;
Ahead, Song Jian jumped onto a three-story building of a hundred-meter-high skyscraper, tightly gripping the outer wall with his hands. His fingers dug deep holes into the concrete.
Descending the rooftop with bare hands, he moved as deftly as a monkey. It was not before long that Song Jian appeared at the topmost part of the tall building. The ck Dragon, still struggling fiercely from its shackles, was less than thirty meters away from him. The thick smoke and sparks spewing from its mouth had already spread to Song Jians vicinity.
With eyes full of murderous intent, Song Jians expression softened gradually. He looked around bewildered, as though he had just woken up from a dream;
When Song Jian took sight of the beast in front of him, he shuddered, involuntarily stepping back two steps. Only then did he realize that he was standing at the rooftop of a hundred-meter-high building;
Looking at his blood-soaked fingers, the memories from before shed across his mind;
Did I climb up here myself? Song Jian looked down and immediately felt dizzy;
Who would believe that I climbed up a hundred-meter-high building with bare hands? I cant even believe it myself!
After a while, Song Jian finally turned his gaze to the ck Dragon in front of him. At this point, he clearly saw the golden ropes enveloping the ck Dragons body. Some of the ropes had even embedded themselves between the dragons scales, seeping into its flesh. Fresh blood slowly dripped down, staining the entire rope in red, continuously dripping onto the ground;
Woo Woo-
The ck Dragon roared as it thrashed its wings. But it didnt make any height. Instead, it caused the golden ropes to sink in deeper;
Whoosh-
Another gold rope shot up from the ground. Flying in a beautiful arc in the sky, it coiled around the ck Dragons neck. Next, with a light Bing sound, the rope tightened, forcing the ck Dragon to jerk its head backward. Its massive body teetered backward and nearly lost its bnce, on the brink of dropping from the sky;
Roar-
A resentful roar emerged from the ck Dragon. Muscles bulging, it struggled with all its might to escape, but over a dozen ropes tightly bound it. The other ends of the ropes seemed to be in the hands of a deity, immovable;
Song Jian could sense that the aura emanating from the ck Dragon was gradually weakening, and its strength was slowly fading as it continued to bleed;
The ck Dragon could no longer maintain its flying position. It crashed into the building next to it making the building copse from the middle. Amidst the billowing dust, it struggled to get up;
Hahaha, this will be the thirteenth Giant Dragon that I, Dragon Hunter Dierdeli, have hunted! A proud voice sounded from below the building. Song Jian looked down and saw a figure raising both hands high. Both her hands donned a pair of dark green gloves. The dozens of golden ropes binding the ck Dragon were shot from these gloves;
At this time, Dierdeli controlled the gloves to wrestle with the ck Dragon. It was clear that Dierdeli had the upper hand, but achieving final victory wasnt easy. The ck Dragon just might manage to escape if she was not careful;
[LV85 Dragon Hunter C Dierdeli ? Walker] (Elite), Vitality Points: ???, Spirit Points: ???, Characteristics: ???, Skills: ???
Damn it, all attributes except for level, profession, and name are question marks!;
However, this was within Song Jians expectations. After all, it took a lot of luck to view other yers attributes when they surpassed level ten. Attributes of level twenty monsters could be seen for the most part. With level thirty, you might not even see anything but the name and level. As for level forty, fifty, it was probably too much to ask to even approach;
If it wasnt for the battle between the Dragon Hunter and the ck Dragon, if not for the Hexagram Array Diagram on his chest, Song Jian wouldnt even be able to approach within a ten-kilometer radius.
Oh? Theres a human daring to approach the Dragon Hunters battle zone. Amazing! Haha, do you fancying down for a chat? Dragon Hunter Dierdeli seemingly noticed Song Jians presence and invited him over;
The ck Dragon also seemed to notice the arrival of a third party and roared in anger towards Song Jian. At this point, Song Jian was as insignificant as an ant in its eyes. If it hadnt been for Dierdelis invitation, the ck Dragon wouldnt have even nced at Song Jian.
Song Jian took a deep breath. This was an eighty-five level elite boss. If it werent for her name in green, Song Jian wouldnt dare to approach.
Just as Song Jian prepared to descend, the ck Dragon suddenly pounced towards him. Its massive body loomed over like an oppressive storm cloud. Its fierce dragon head opened wide for an attack with seething mes gathering in its mouth. Thick ck smoke and sparks spurted from its nostrils, and in its golden vertical pupils, a crazy and brutal expression could be seen. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
How dare you! A sharp reproach sounded, and the dozens of golden ropes suddenly tightened. The ck Dragons body stalled mid-air, and the Vortex Fireball, originally coalescing in mid-air, abruptly dispersed, transforming into pure fire elements that evaporated into the air.
A resentful wail erupted, and the ck Dragons eyes shed with embarrassment and anger. To it, Song Jian was like a puny ant. Normally, it could obliterate him with one fiery breath, but now, its full-force attack was unable to kill him, which made the ck Dragon feel extremely angry and humiliated;
As the golden ropes tightened,rge chunks of the ck Dragons scales were scraped off, and its scalding dragon blood sprayed all around. For a moment, it even felt as if the surrounding temperature had risen a few degrees;
Just then, the Hexagram Array Diagram on Song Jians chest suddenly burst out with a brilliant light. The dragon blood raining down from the sky was mysteriously drawn towards it, as if an invisible hand gathered all the droplets, channeling them into Song Jians chest;
In an instant, Song Jian felt a burning sensation in his chest, as if was being branded with a hot iron. He couldnt help but groan in pain and stumbled forward;
Chapter 180 - 180: Dragon Sorcerer
Chapter 180: Dragon Sorcerer
Trantor: 549690339
Song Jian knelt on the ground with one knee, supporting his body with both hands, a sensation like branding iron constantly stimting his nerves in his chest area, causing his body to tremble incessantly;
Waves of heat spread from his chest to his limbs; under his exposed skin, his veins radiated a dazzling red glow, as if blood was reced byva.
The burning sensation extended from his chest to every part of his body. Song Jians body simply couldnt withstand such torment akin to being scorched. His skin began to curl, arge amount of water evaporated from his body, wisps of green smoke emerged, making it seem as if he would burst into mes any moment.
Song Jians Vitality Points dropped drastically. At first, only one or two points decreased every second, but soon it turned into three or four points, then seven or eight, and eventually dozens of points.
In just a few minutes, Song Jians Vitality Points had decreased by thousands. If it wasnt for the SSS-grade mission reward, which increased his Vitality Points recovery speed by 500%, he would have already turned into a dried-up corpse.
Now, with his own and his equipments Vitality Points recovery speed, Song Jian could restore thirty-eight Vitality Points per second. The rate at which his Vitality Points were dropping was only thirty points per second. As a result, despite his weak appearance, his Vitality Points remained full.
Song Jian felt as if he had fallen into a pit ofva, and his consciousness began to blur. He didnt know how much time had passed before a cooling sensation gradually spread from his chest, epassing his entire body, as if he had gone from being inva to being in a crystal-clear stream. The burning fire within his body was covered by the cooling sensation;
Song Jians body twisted like a cooked shrimp, his face distorted with pain, and his entire body looked like it had been soaked in water, damp all over. Beneath himy arge white stain, a trace of his evaporated sweat.
Whats happening to me? Song Jians consciousness slowly recovered, and his memory had a brief nk. It took him a while to recall that he hade here chasing something, and then
ck Dragon! Song Jian was shocked to remember, and immediately got up. Just a few dozen meters away, the huge monstery gasping atop half a building, its body bound by dozens of gold-glowing ropes. The creatures golden vertical pupils stared hatefully and angrily at Song Jian;
Why are you ring at me? Its not like I hit you, there are other people to me for your grievances
Song Jian suddenly remembered that the person who had beaten the ck Dragon into such a state was standing below, and couldnt finish his sentence.
Opening his personal attributes interface, Song Jian saw a faint light emanating from the Hexagram Array Diagram on his models chest. One corner of the Hexagram Star was covered in red blood, looking like a red gem;
Song Jian was shocked. He tore open his chest and found that the Hexagram Array Diagram on his chest had indeed changed. A brilliant crystal, like a red gem, was now embedded in one corner of the Hexagram Array Diagram;
Also, the attributes of the original Hexagram Array Diagram had changed;
Night yer (Foundation), Category: Integrated Hexagram Array, Usage Effect 1: Boost hosts attack power by 30%; Usage Effect 2: Automatically absorb lunar essence during the night, enhancing hosts physical condition, can also absorb lunar essence in the real world; Usage Effect 3: Morphing into Dark Cloud (active), can turn into a dark cloud, immune to physical attacks, increasing 100% resistance, and fly while dealing (300+200%*Mental Strength) damage to targets within the range, additionally inflicting 50 fire damage per second. This skill is actively cast and can be dispelled early; (Morph into Dark Cloudsts 15 minutes and has a cooldown of 60 minutes, with 3 Mental Strength consumed per minute.) Usage Effect 4: Can embed six talismans to further enhance strength. Number of embedded talismans: 1/6 Dragon Blood Talisman: Increases 200 Vitality Points limit, increases 100 Spirit Points limit, attacks deal an extra 30 Dragon Might damage, this damage is ineffective against creatures of higher rank than ck Dragon Albatrine;
My attributes have increased so much? A look of joy appeared on Song Jians face; the original attributes that had only been effective during the night were now unrestricted. The first effects attack power boost had been doubled from 15% to 30%. The second effect, which had been unable to absorb lunar essence in the real world, could now do so. The third effect had removed the restriction on only being active at night while also adding 50 fire damage per second. Most impressive of all, the previously vacant positions for six talismans now held a Dragon Blood Talisman, with an increase of 200 Vitality Points and 100 Spirit Points.
Originally, Song Jians Vitality Points were only 400, but now they had soared to 600, which was almost on par with a level five elite BOSS. Meanwhile, his original 70 Spirit Points also increased to 170.
My strength has increased by at least a thirdpared to before; this is amazing! Song Jian clenched his fists, feeling the power surging in his body constantly. His weakened body gradually recovered and grew stronger; Human, youre still alive? Dierdelis surprised voice came from downstairs. Song Jian smiled faintly, activated the Morphing into Dark Cloud skill, and descended from the rooftop to the ground. The originally pitch-ck dark cloud now emitted a faint red glow, giving off a dangerous feeling;
Landing on the ground, Song Jian dismissed the dark cloud state and bowed to Dierdeli, Thank you for your assistance just now. Im deeply grateful!
Just moments ago, the ck Dragon was about to spew Vortex Fireball at Song Jian, but it was stopped by Dierdeli. Otherwise, he would have been reduced to ashes by now;
Gods Chosen? Dierdelis eyes lit up, recognizing Song Jians identity. She couldnt help but shake her head in admiration, You truly deserve the favor of the gods, daring to absorb the essence of the ck Dragons blood. Ordinary people who try would have been dead by now, but not only have you survived, you seem to have gained quite a few benefits. Have you gained the ck Dragon Bloodline?
The ck Dragon Bloodline? What is that? Song Jian couldnt help but ask in amazement;
Legend has it that those who bathe in dragon blood gain a powerful body resistant to weapons, and can even change their bloodline to possess the Dragon Bloodline. Those with a strong concentration of the bloodline can even master some Dragon Language Magic, bing powerful Dragon Sorcerers! Dierdeli exined.
Dragon Sorcerer, is that also a battle profession? Song Jian asked excitedly;
Of course! Oh, havent you be a professional yet? Would you like to learn about the Dragon Sorcerer profession? Youve just bathed in the essence of the ck Dragon Albatrine, so maybe you have the qualifications to be a Dragon Sorcerer too! Dierdeli said with a smile.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Chapter 193 - 193: Territorial Expansion
Chapter 193: Territorial Expansion
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Seeing Song Jian, the young ck Dragon showed its affection by flying onto his shoulder and lying down on it, looking very well-behaved;
Song Jian checked the attributes of the young ck Dragon which was now at level 2, with 450 Vitality Points and 100 Spirit Points, but no other changes in its traits and skills;
Song Jian smiled slightly, took out a piece of roasted meat from his bag, and offered it to the young ck Dragon. Watching it swallowing the meat, which was almost the same size as its body, Song Jian felt that something was off;
It didnt call me its mother this time
Song Jians heart sank. It seemed that the young ck Dragons bloodline memory was slowly recovering as it leveled up. The Dragon ns lineage was passed on through their blood, so even if they slept for a hundred years right from birth, they would still obtain their ns inheritance memory and skills once they reached adulthood;
It must have realized that Im not its mother but can still sense the ck Dragon Bloodline within me, so it remains affectionate. But when it levels up more and gains higher intelligence, it will surely understand that were not of the same kind. When that timees, Im afraid
Song Jian yed with the young ck Dragon as he made his way to the third floor of the castle;
In the third-floor bedroom, there was a one-meter diameter wooden bowl filled with dry straw. Song Jian had instructed the carpenter in his manor to make this as a ck Dragon Nest;
cing the yawning young ck Dragon in the nest, Song Jian turned to check his mailbox;
There were more than a dozen letters in the mailbox, each containing a type of nt seed. He took out all the seeds, spending more than 4,000 Doomsday Coins.
George! Song Jian shouted loudly;
Yes, master, how can I help you? Butler George appeared in front of Song Jian immediately with a respectful tone;
Give these seeds to John, let him choose and nt them. If theres a harvest ceremony, be sure to let me know immediately! Song Jian handed the dozen nt seeds to George;
As you wish, master, Ill pass your order on to John and follow up. Once a harvest ceremony can be held, Ill let you know right away! George epted the seeds and replied;
Song Jian nodded, then suddenly remembered something and asked, Do we need to hire a cook? After all, the food we produce needs to be processed into consumable meals;
Master, not only do we need a cook, but also a mill, and preferably some livestock George began to n for the future development of the manor.
Youve made some good points. Go ahead and follow your ns for development. Ive given you the authority, so the manors in your hands now. Song Jian smiled;
Master, our most pressing issue right now is that we dont have enoughnd for building the mill and Livestock Pen George showed a troubled expression on his face;
Song Jian nodded, knowing that his safezone now had thergestnd area in the game, covering five to six hundred square meters. But apart from the castle and the six Spirit Fields in the yard, there was no more space for building anything else.
Do you have any suggestions? Can we build anything outside the safezone? Song Jian inquired;
Since anything built outside of Song Jians safezone did not belong to him, he didnt know whether he could build something on othernds;
Master, I would not rmend building anything onnds that do not belong to us. It is very unsafe, and most importantly, if the building is not on ournd and is destroyed, we will be left with nothing; George shook his head;
Song Jian nodded, aware that if a building inside the safezone was destroyed, it could be rebuilt with very little materials. For example, the traps outside the walls, the Arrow Towers on the walls, and the Catapults on the castle could be rebuilt with only about a tenth of the materials if they were destroyed;
However, if a building outside was destroyed, it would be a total loss, with all the contents inside disappearing as well, leading to even greater losses;
If Song Jian were to build the mill outside, he would risk losing all the food stored inside if it were destroyed, bing loot for others;
But if the mill were built within the safezone and was destroyed, most of the food inside would be preserved;
Can we continue expanding our current location? Song Jian asked;
Master, in order to expand the safezone, we have to initiate an Expansion Battle, which is a very risky move. It should only be considered when we have absolute confidence, as failure may result in huge losses! George said with a serious expression;
Are there any other alternatives for development? Song Jian inquired;
George frowned deeply, thought for a moment, and slowly shook his head;
Then lets initiate the Expansion Battle! Song Jian wore a determined expression on his face;
Master, you can only initiate an Expansion Battle once a month. Once started, it will be a fight to the death. The battle will only end when one side ispletely destroyed! Master, please be cautious! George sighed;
Dont worry, there are no undefeatable enemies around us! Song Jian smiled slightly;
With a thought, Song Jians figure appeared at the top of the castle, and as he looked around, he saw a few vis and a green jungle in the direction of Camel Square;
Expansion! Song Jian summoned the safezone interface and made his move;
Suddenly, a grand, low, and stern voice emerged from the castle and spread out in all directions;
Territory Struggle, initiated!
A zing red light slowly seeped out from the castle, spreading in all directions and stopped ten meters away from the outer walls. The red light then came to a halt;
System: No other safezones detected within the expansion area, would you like to upy?
upy!
Whoosh-
Inside the castle, a slowly expanding green light covered the original red light. The green light spread very slowly, as if waiting for something;
After three minutes, the green lightpletely covered the red light, and the entire area became Song Jians external territory;
Originally close neighboring vis disappeared under the green light, and a wide road outside the manor began to blur;
Before long, all buildings and items on the ground within the green light disappeared, reced by arge area of unexplored green grasnd;
The green light vanished, and Song Jian stared at the green grasnd that suddenly appeared among the high-rise buildings with an odd expression. It was so strange that he even saw a half-cut vi standing eerily at the edge of the grasnd;
Master, congrattions on your brilliant victory! George said with an excited face;
Chapter 182 - 182 Forbidden Dragon Bloodline
Chapter 182: Forbidden Dragon Bloodline
Trantor: 549690339
In the spacious battle guidance Exnation Space, Dierdelis voice rang in Song Jians ears. As her voice sounded, the screen in front of him showed a man holding a Dragonbone Wand and wearing a golden robe, entering a battle state.
Dragon Sorcerer, a powerful profession that utilizes the energy from burning their own dragon bloodline to master multiple draconic spells! Not only do they have an extremely high physique, but they also possess incredibly powerful magic!
Bang-
In the screen, swarms of monsters rushed toward the man, their numbers akin to a tidal wave. The man waved his hand, and arge number of ice spikes appeared out of thin air, covering a range of more than ten meters. Within this area, it was a forbidden zone for life; all creatures werepletely frozen, some even pierced by the ice spikes, dangling in mid-air.
This is the Dragon Sorcerer with the Ice Dragon bloodline, who can develop the power of ice to the extreme!
In the screen,rge kes of snow fell, countless ice spells flew out from the hands of the sorcerer, reaping the lives of numerous monsters.
A few minutester, the man suddenly raised both hands as his body began to float. Surrounding him, ice crystals appeared and encircled him. Behind him emerged a gigantic white dragon phantom, and endless frosty aura emanated from his body.
Finally, with him at the center,yer uponyer of ice crystals fell from the sky, and everything within sight turned into a vast expanse of ice and snow. All monsters transformed into ice sculptures, shattering to pieces. The entire world became an endless icyndscape.
Ice Sealed Thousand Miles! This is one of the forbidden spells that the Dragon Sorcerer with the Ice Dragon bloodline possesses!
The scene changed, and a man in a ck robe appeared at the center of the screen. On the surface of his exposed skin, ck dragon scales emerged, and his eyes turned into golden vertical pupils.
When the Dragon ns bloodline within a Dragon Sorcerers body exceeds a certain level, their body will be strengthened by the Dragon ns gic power, gaining a physiqueparable to a giant dragon. At the same time, their body will partially transform, bing a half-dragon!
In the screen, facing the oing tide of monsters, this man charged right into them. His hands transformed into enormous dragon ws, effortlessly tearing the surrounding monsters apart. The monsters attacks couldnt prate the defense provided by his dragon scales, and he was like a tiger among a flock of sheep, causing a bloody massacre among the monsters.
Only Dragon Sorcerers can have such a formidable body and powerful spells at the same time.
The scenes in the screen kept changing, and each person with a Dragon Bloodline who became a Dragon Sorcerer possessed incredibly powerful capabilities. Song Jian even saw someone transform into a Giant Dragon in the screen; its boundless Dragon me burnt all the monsters to ashes.
After more than ten minutes, Song Jian emerged from the Exnation Space but was still immersed in those scenes, his blood boiling with excitement. This was the profession he desired;paring Musketeer, Street Thug, or Armed Miner to it was likeparing trash to gold! n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
System: You have found a battle profession mentor and learned about the Dragon Sorcerer profession. Main Quest progress: 5/10.
The progress of the Main Quest had advanced once more; after finding five more battle profession mentors, this quest would bepleted.
Is this the power of rare professions? Are all rare professions so powerful? Song Jian couldnt help but ask.
Thats right, this is the power of formidable rare professions. Those that can be called rare professions have simr power. Other rare professions also have their own strengths. So, are you interested in the Dragon Sorcerer profession? Dierdeli revealed a smile at the corner of her mouth and asked Song Jian.
Its so powerful! Song Jian eximed, his heart filled with longing for the Dragon Sorcerer profession;
Haha, this profession is indeed very powerful, but you must have the Dragon Bloodline to be one. Come, let me see how much of the ck Dragon Albertines essence blood you absorbed and how much it transformed. Dierdeli said.
What do 1 need to do? Song Jian asked with an eager expression.
Drip some blood out! Dierdeli said;
Song Jian immediately cut his finger, and blood gushed out;
Dierdeli was taken aback and looked up at Song Jian. Then, she wrapped the golden rope around her arm, freeing her palm, and a painful roar of the ck Dragon could be heard in the distance;
Dierdeli grabbed Song Jians right hand and put the bleeding finger into her mouth to suck;
Impossible! How can this be? Dierdelis face was full of astonishment;
What, whats wrong? Is there something wrong with my body? Song Jian immediately became nervous;
Just now, I clearly saw that your body absorbed a lot of Albertines essence blood, and your body has been significantly strengthened. Why, why isnt there a trace of the ck Dragon Bloodline in your veins? Dierdeli eximed in surprise.
Even if it cant reach a concentration above 65%, it shouldnt bepletely absent. Could it be that it has weakened to the point where it cant even invade the bloodline of an ordinary person? No, the powerful genes of higher-order beings cannot be resisted by lower-order beings. Even if its weakened, its impossible for not a single trace of bloodline to be transformed! Dierdeli muttered to herself, seemingly contemting something.
Upon hearing Dierdelis words, Song Jian understood that the ck Dragon Essence Blood he had absorbed was all transformed into the Dragon Blood Talisman by the Hexagram Array Diagram on his chest, without merging with his own bloodline. His body had be stronger because he had absorbed the ck Dragon Essence Blood, and his Night yer (foundation) attribute had be more powerful, enhancing his physical constitution;
Could it be that you also possess the Forbidden Dragon Bloodline? Dierdeli suddenly brightened her eyes, as if she had discovered a treasure, and examined Song Jian up and down.
Forbidden Dragon Bloodline? What is that? Song Jian couldnt help but ask curiously;
Hahaha, I didnt expect to find a Forbidden Dragon Bloodline bearer in this abandoned city! Dierdeliughed heartily, and her attitude towards Song Jian became even more friendly.
The Forbidden Dragon Bloodline is a bloodline that has the ability to iste the gic invasion of higher-order beings. How one obtains this bloodline, no one knows, and those with this bloodline appear no different from ordinary people! Dierdeli exined: But this bloodline can iste the invasion of higher-order bloodlines, such as the Dragon n, the Elf n, etc., and can draw power from these higher-grade bloodlines!
You have to know that after being invaded by the bloodline of other high-level beings, if your willpower is not strong enough, you will gradually lose your self-consciousness and eventually be like a wild beast. For instance, Dragon Sorcerers can only control more power when their dragon bloodline is more concentrated, but the more concentrated the dragon bloodline is, the more it affects the Dragon Sorcerers. Many powerful Dragon Sorcerers ultimately cant withstand the endless erosion of their bloodline and lose their self-consciousness, bing half-dragon beasts! Dierdeli sighed.
Holy shit, its that dangerous? Song Jians eyes widened, and he immediately lost interest in the Dragon Sorcerer profession;
Chapter 183 - 183: Assessment Task
Chapter 183: Assessment Task
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The side effects of the Dragon Sorcerer profession made Song Jian somewhat apprehensive. Although powerful, the more powerful the profession, the greater the possibility of bing a humanoid dragon beast.
Song Jian could not imagine what it would be like when the concentration of dragon blood in his body reached one hundred percent. Would that still be considered a human?
Thinking back to the professional exnation space where the warlocks with dragon horns on their heads, dragon scales all over their bodies, and ferocious faces like wild beasts, he had thought they were cool at the time. But now it seemed that those people might have been tortured to the brink of copse by the Dragon ns bloodline, bing half-dragon beasts!
Its too dangerous, too dangerous!
1 Song Jian shook his head and said.
Yes, in the pursuit of their own strength, humans will lose many things and in the end., they do not know whether it s worth it or not! Dierdeli sighed lightly.
Respectedbat mentor, can you exin the Forbidden Dragon Bloodline in detail to me? Song Jian asked. Although he was sure that the reason he was not affected by the dragon blood was mainly due to the Hexagram Array Diagram on his chest, it wouldnt hurt to learn more about the content of this game. He might encounter someone with a Forbidden Dragon Bloodline in the future;
As I mentioned earlier, the Forbidden Dragon Bloodline can prevent the erosion of higher-level creatures bloodlines. In this world, when people think of powerful creatures, their first thought is often the Dragon n. So, this kind of bloodline that can prevent high-level bloodline invasion is called Forbidden Dragon Bloodline. However, in reality, there are too many creatures at a higher level than the Dragon n, and this ability to prevent the bloodline of higher level creatures is extremely rare! Dierdeli shook her head.
If I possess such a bloodline, would I be able to take on an even more powerful profession? A bright idea suddenly shed through Song Jians mind, and he couldnt help but ask.
Hehe, youre right! Dierdeli looked meaningfully at Song Jian and said: I am someone who possesses the Forbidden Dragon Bloodline!
You, a Dragon Hunter? Song Jian eximed in surprise.
Haha, yes, a Dragon Hunter. Only those with the Forbidden Dragon Bloodline are qualified to be a Dragon Hunter! Dierdeli said proudly;
I wonder if the mentor could exin the Dragon Hunterbat profession to me? Is it also a rare profession? Song Jians eyes lit up. Perhaps he could learn about anotherbat profession today;
Haha, only those who possess the Forbidden Dragon Bloodline are qualified to learn about the Dragon Hunter profession! Dierdeliughed: The Dragon Hunter is not a rare profession, its a legendary profession! Im looking forward to the day it bes an epic profession!
Anticipation appeared on Song Jians face as he stared intently at Dierdeli. Dierdeli smiled at Song Jian, as if looking at a sessor.
Ive heard of the Dragon yer technique. Are Dragon Hunters the ones who possess the Dragon yer technique?
1 Song Jian asked curiously.
Haha, Dragon yer technique? Only fools would im to have mastered the Dragon yer technique. If such a guy can survive for two days, itd be a miracle. The true art of ying dragons is not as simple as rushing into a dragonir and challenging a dragon one-on-one! You have to track the Giant Dragon through endless wilderness, sneak up on it without being noticed, and strike it down when its least prepared.
Speaking about the Dragon yer technique, Dierdelis face was filled with disdain. She gestured to the dying ck Dragon in the distance, Look, a true Dragon Hunter should be like me, hunting real Giant Dragons!
A look of admiration appeared on Song Jians face. Dierdeli nodded and smiled, Do you want to learn about the Dragon Hunter profession? Do you want to be a real Dragon Hunter?
Song Jian nodded eagerly;
Then go to their of Albertlean and steal a ck Dragon egg for me! Dierdeli whispered.
System: Combat profession mentor and Dragon Hunter Dierdeli issues you a challenge: Dragon Hunters Test; Task requirements: Enter their of the ck Dragon Albertlean and steal a mature ck Dragon egg; Task time limit: 1 hour; Task reward: Obtain Dierdeiis appreciation and teach you about the profession Dragon Hunter; Task penalty: Greatly reduce Dierdeli s favorability towards you, lose a chance to learn about thebat profession Dragon Hunter
1; Task tip: Dragon Hunter is a legendary profession, please take the test seriously!
Going to the Giant Dragon Lair? Stealing a dragon egg? Song Jian was shocked, but quickly realized that the ck Dragon Albertlean, who was on the verge of death, must have the safestir right now.
I dont know where itsir is. Im afraid 111 waste time if I cant find it! Song Jian said.
Take out the map! Dierdeli said.
Song Jian took out the map, and Dierdeli lightly pointed at it, saying, The ce marked with a ck mark is itsir. You need to speed up, as time is not very abundant! Once Albertlean dies, the dragon eggs itid will shatter right away!
Is it really that magical? Song Jian wondered in his heart.
Alright, 111 go now! Song Jian nced at the map, put it away, summoned his motorcycle, and drove to the marked location.
Dierdeli watched Song Jians figure, nodding her head and saying, After more than a hundred years, I finally meet someone with the Forbidden Dragon Bloodline, and hes also a God-favored one. It seems that the Dragon Hunter profession can continue to be passed down in my hands!
Albertleansir was about seven or eight kilometers away from where it and Dierdeli had fought. The ck Dragon Albertlean had moved away from itsir, perhaps out of fear of harming its offspring.
On the way, Song Jian didnt encounter a single monster. It seemed that the battle between the ck Dragon Albert lean and Dragon Hunter Dierdeli had driven all the surrounding monsters away;
It was worth noting that the area was inhabited by level 30 monsters. Any ordinary monster could cause serious trouble for Song Jian. The level suppression at level 20 would cause Song Jians damage to be reduced by more than sixty percent;
Driving his motorcycle at breakneck speed, Song Jian saw traces of destruction everywhere. Many roads were blocked by copsed buildings, forcing Song Jian to take detours and waste some time.
Twenty minutester, Song Jian stopped his motorcycle in front of a cinema building. The only sign that it was a cinema was therge neon sign that read Eastern Cinema.
The entire building was covered in a thickyer of steel, through which Song Jian saw traces of trains, cars, and other materials. It seemed that the ck Dragon Albertlean had collected all the steel it could find and melted it together with its Dragon me to create itsir;
Before he even got close, Song Jian felt a wave of heat. Inside the building, which was covered in molten steel, there seemed to be a volcano ready to erupt, emitting rolling waves of heat; n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
Song Jian hesitated for a moment, then walked towards the building;
Chapter 184 - 184: Black Dragon Hatchling
Chapter 184: ck Dragon Hatchling
Trantor: 549690339
The closer Song Jian got to the building, the higher the temperature rose. He even felt as if the air around him was on fire.
Once inside the building, Song Jian realized that there was no sign of any modern civilization. The building interior was like a deep cave with walls and pirs wrapped in thick rock. The rocks glowed with a dark red light, fissures branched out like veins, oozing a sticky red liquid. The liquid flowed slowly through these fissures, all converging into a bowl-shaped nest in the depths of the hall.
The nest, with a diameter of more than ten meters, was carved out of hot stone, glowing with heat. Embedded on its surface were fist-sized mineral crystals. A thin golden string connected these crystals, their arrangement giving off a sense of a magic array. The closer one got, the more dangerous it felt.
The bowl-shaped nest was like a pot filled with boiling magma, constantly churning in the nest and illuminating half of the great hall with a dark red glow.
Song Jian did not know how the ck dragon managed to source so much magma in such a modern city. It seemed that the magma was continuously heated, never hardening.
At that moment, Song Jians gaze fell back on the surface of the nesting chamber. Could it be that the magic array, built from numerous mineral crystals, was heating the magma?
Inside the nest stood three ck dragon eggs, each taller than a person. Their surfaces emitted a blue glow, dotted with flickering silver lights, looking like stars.
There are actually three ck dragon eggs. Dierdelis test only required one. Could I take two for myself? Suddenly, a surprised smile appeared on Song Jians face.
Song Jian briskly headed toward the ck Dragon Nest. Suddenly, the mineral crystals on the surface burst into brilliant light, sending a wave of heat spreading in all directions. Within moments, the temperature in the building rose drastically. Song Jian immediately felt as if he had entered a gigantic steamer, his Vitality Points started to drop rapidly.
Thump-
A heatwave swept over him, filling the entire hall. Song Jian had nowhere to hide and could only use his arms to protect his face. He lowered his body slightly, taking the blow head-on.
Boom-
The heatwave hit him, causing his body to shake. A burning pain transmitted from his skin, with a fire damage of more than a hundred points floating above his head. He was during the burning negative state.
Burning (Level 1): causes the target to lose 10 Vitality Points per second,sting for 60 seconds. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Upon checking his Vitality Points, Song Jian was startled. He had just lost 180 Vitality Points. If it had been another level ten yer, they would have been killed instantly.
As for the level one burning status, with his current Vitality Points recovery rate, he could practically ignore it.
Song Jian started making his way to the enormous nest in the deepest part of the hall, more than twenty meters away from the entrance.
Just as Song Jian was about to approach the nest, the mineral crystals on the surface shone again.
Another wave of scorching heat surged towards Song Jian.
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Fire damage of more than two hundred points floated up above Song Jians head. The closer he got to the nest, the greater the damage he suffered.
At the same time, the burning status that was originally at level one had now been raised to level two; the bleeding rate per second had increased from ten points to twenty points.
At this point, Song Jian felt a sense of nervousness. Regardless of how quickly his Vitality Points were recovering, the two attacks he had just suffered cost him 400 Vitality points. Thankfully, The Dark yer (Foundation) had absorbed the ck Dragons Essence Blood and condensed the Dragon Blood Rune, adding 200 Vitality Points to him, otherwise, he would have been killed by the previous attack.
The recovery speed was more than 500% of his Vitality Points, allowing him to maintain more than 300 Vitality Points and continue to recover at a speed of ten points or more per second.
I am already suffering from a Level 2 burn. By the time it reaches levels three or four, my Vitality Points recovery rate will be offset. Then Ill be left with certain death and no chance of escape! Song Jian felt a sense of urgency. His life was in danger, he needed to act quickly.
Just as Song Jian was less than a meter away from the nest, the mineral crystal on the surface once again emitted a dazzling light, this time at a shorter interval than the previous one, and the light was even more blinding.
What was almost a substantial wave of fire had condensed into giant fire dragon illusions on the surface of the nest, rushing in all directions.
Song Jians heart felt as if it had been tightly gripped by a giant hand. His pupils contracted abruptly. With a single thought, his figure disappeared instantly, reced by a giant ck cloud with a diameter of more than five meters.
Whoosh-
A fire dragon illusion passed through the ck fog. A fire damage of 150 points rose above the ck fog.
Song Jian drew a long breath, having transformed into a dark cloud, his magic resistance increased by 100%. If he hadnt reacted quickly, the fire damage of this attack would surely have exceeded 300 points. Coupled with the third-degree burn, it would have definitely killed Song Jian.
Fortunately, having transformed into a ck cloud, he only suffered slightly over a hundred points of damage, and the burning condition was still only at level two.
Song Jian didnt hesitate and immediately flew into the nest. Just as he was doing so, one of the dragon eggs close to the edge of the nest began to shake dramatically, and cracks started to form on the eggshell.
Crack, crack-
The sound of cracking echoed, and the dragon egg hatchedpletely in just a few seconds. A reddish, four-legged lizard that hadnt even opened its eyes climbed out of the egg, and fell directly into the magma.
To Song Jians surprise, the dragonling hatched from an egg taller than a person was only the size of a palm. When the hatchling fell into the magma, not even a bubble surfaced, the shattered dragon egg also slowly fell into the magma, dissolving out of sight.
Only two out of the three eggs are left? Surely this hatchling wont be scorched to death by the magma. Song Jian looked at the churning magma and thought to himself.
Just as Song Jian was intending to grasp the other two dragon eggs, a red figure burst out from the magma. The palm-sized hatchling looked like a lizard with wings, and its scales gradually changed from red to green. There were only two bumps on its head, and the dragons horns had not yet grown out.
[LV1 ck Dragonling] (Elite): Vitality Points, 200/200, Spirit Points: 50/50; Traits: me Strengthening, Low-Level Magic Immunity; Skills: Dive, w sh, me Ejection.
The ck dragon hatchling, still dripping with magma, stared at the ck fog above its head, feeling a sense of kinship from the fog.
Mama! The ck dragon hatchling bellowed at the ck fog.
Chapter 197 - 197: Skill Improvement
Chapter 197: Skill Improvement
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While practicing dagger lighting technique at the ck Panther Gym in the real world) his coach once told Song Jian, regardless of the fighting style or the presence of weapons, from the moment of first contact, he must receive standard instruction and not blindly practice on his own.
Once bad habits are formed, they are incredibly hard to correct. Adhering to wrong practices not only nullifies improvement but can also harm the body over time;
Just like Song Jians situation C the sword move he had summarized from half a day of fighting was filled with errors. He knew this in his heart, but sword practice was not his true aim; he merely wanted to catch Duan Jians attention since they were both in the same building.
After over an hour of the practice, Song Jian found his entire right arm numbing, with unbearable itching, swelling, and pain at the shoulder joint. He was drenched in sweat and about to give up when he finally heard Duan Jians voice.
Master!
11 Turning around with a weary face, Song Jian greeted Duan Jian respectfully.
Swordsmanship is not practiced this way! Duan Jian shook his head, raising his right hand. The silver metal orb that had been revolving around him suddenly expanded into a long sword and flew into Duan Jians right palm.
Holding the longsword, he oozed an imposing demeanor which forced Song Jian to involuntarily step backward until his back hit the wall.
Even the continual echoes of monster roars around him came to an abrupt end, as if the whole world fell into silence;
A sword is an extension of the arm, not just a dead object!
Dont control your sword with your hand; control it with your will, your spirit, your soul
Your hand can control the dimensions around your body, but your will and spirit can fill the space between heaven and earth. Control the sword with your spirit. Wherever the mind moves, the sword reaches
Walking and talking about his understanding of the sword, Song Jian found his words somewhat inexplicable. He felt that he understood yet didnt understand at all.
It was like when a post-doctorai mentor lectures first-year university students. What they impart is not just specialized knowledge of the first year but a concept, a direction, a guiding path.
Maybe many students couldnt understand at that time, but if you persist, there will eventuallye a time when everything seems illuminated. Only then will youprehend the true intentions behind their teachings.
Duan Jian was doing something simr now. He didnt tell Song Jian how to hold the sword, how to use it, or impart any substantial sword skills, but he was enlightening Song Jian with a certain ideology.
After listening to Duan Jian for a long time, Song Jian looked at him perplexedly.
Duan Jian, feeling his throat parched from talking, saw Song Jians excited expression and couldnt help but snort, Its impossible to carve rotten wood!
Ready to leave with a swing of his sleeve, Duan Jian was stopped by Song Jian, who rushed towards him and grabbed his leg: Master, you cant leave! At the very least reach me one sword technique so that I can defeat a level 15 elite boss. Otherwise, do you really want to watch me blindly practice till 1 ruin my arm?
Song Jian cried out, squeezing the corners of his eyes to try and force out a few tears, but to no avail. In the end, helpless, he applied saliva to the corners of his eyes.
Enough, stop pretending you really are Duan Jian was a bit helpless for a moment before suddenly asking, Do you know a fat guy with the surname Mu?
Song Jian was taken aback and shook his head.
You two truly are alike. Thick-skinned! Get up. I ll teach you how to use a sword. After speaking, Duan Jian yanked Song Jian up by his left hand.
Watch carefully. I will only demonstrate once. How much you can grasp is up to you! With that, Duan Jian began demonstrating the basic sword technique.
Song Jian opened his eyes wide, not daring to blink, afraid of missing a single move.
System prompts flooded his view like a waterfall. His passive skill, [Cold Weapon (Sword ss) (Basic)], was rapidly improving.
System: Sword Controller Duan Jian imparts basic sword technique to you, your [Cold Weapon (Sword ss) (Basic)] skill proficiency has improved by 20 points.
System: Sword Controller Duan Jian imparts basic sword technique to you, your [Cold Weapon (Sword ss) (Basic)] skill proficiency has improved by 21 points.
In just a few minutes, Duan Jian had finished demonstrating the basic sword technique. Turning around, he sent his sword flying into the air where it shrank back into the size of a finger before curling into a smooth, silver metal orb. This orb slowly floated back to Duan Jians side and began revolving around him like a satellite.
Thats all the help 1 can give you. Anymore and I would be breaking the rules. It doesnt matter to me how much youve managed to grasp. Just know that if you havent hunted a level 15 elite boss by tomorrow, dont show your face to me anymore
1. Duan Jian left after giving Song Jian a stern look.
Song Jian wiped the sweat from his brow and stood still with closed eyes. Beneath his eyelids, his eyeballs were shifting rapidly. His right hand was twitching involuntarily, wanting to shake from time to time, as if it wasnt under his control.
At this moment, in Song Jians mind, every details of Duan Jians basic sword technique demonstration was being reyed.
After a long while, Song Jian let out a sigh, and a serious expression appeared on his face. He mused inwardly, The gap is truly enormous!
Only after witnessing a real sword technique, did he realize his own deficiencies. Composing himself, Song Jian started practicing exactly as Duan Jian had demonstrated;
In just a few tens of minutes, Song Jians passive skill, | Cold Weapon (Sword ss) (Basic)], rose from level two to five, improving at a terrifying speed;
[Cold Weapon (Sword ss) (Basic)]: Passive, Level 5, Increase in power of sword weapons by 30%, Armor Break +1.
Now that he had started practicing, the skills improvement rate was extremely slow. One reason was the high level of the skill, which demanded higher proficiency. The other reason was the disparity between Song Jians and Duan Jians mastery of sword techniques, naturally causing their proficiency to be different.
The night passed like this. As the sun slowly rose, Song Jian only thenid down his sword and sat down on his bedtorest.
At this moment) Song Jians aura was drastically different from the previous day. The transformation over the night seemed to have allowed him to take an important step on the path of martial arts.
Duan Jian stood with his hands behind his back, high on the rooftop, looking at the slowly rising sun. The corners of his mouth held a faint, indistinct smile.
Chapter 186 - 186: Failure
Chapter 186: Failure
Trantor: 549690339
After a long while following Song Jians departure from ck Dragon Albatleons nest, the ck Dragon egg that had already turned into rock cracks with a round of shattering sounds. Finally, it bes a pile of stone fragments scattered on the solidifiedva;
A hatchling, the size of a palm and in earthy grey colour, clumsily crawled out. With a sturdy body, the hatchling spread its two flesh wings that were as long as an arm, looking much like a huge bat;
This grey hatchling, covered in grey scales, had a pair of eyes like two dull stones, stumbling on theva field. Having stood for a short while, it fell again, its limbs struggled against the rock ceaselessly with sharp ws that left trails and trenches;
Wha~
A roar echoed as the earth elements swiftly gathered in the mouth of the little dragon, and a stone spike over a foot long abruptly appeared, shooting towards the front, and sted a giant hole at the rim of the bowl-shaped nest;
This earth attribute hatchling seemed startled, puzzled for a while, and with pping wings and paddling limbs, it crawled to the rim of the nest. In no time, it stood on the edge of the nest, gave a strong jump, vigorously pped its wings, took to the air shakily. Looking back at the shattered stone egg in the nest, it turned its body and flew outward. In a short time, it disappeared into the city;
Dierdeli looked with amusement at the ck Dragon hatchling climbing on Song Jians shoulder. The hatchling C its belly bulging, tightly clutching Song Jians Legion Armour with its four ws, andying limp C intermittently exhaled a puff of ck smoke mixed with sparks from its nostrils and mouth as it breathed;
ck Dragon Albatleon was already gone by then. Only traces of the previous battle remained in the distance: copsed high-rises, bricks, and stones melted by the scorching mes, with ck smoke billowing everywhere;
Is that ck Dragon dead? Song Jian curiously asked;
Dead! Dierdeli shrugged and said: Did you get the dragon egg? To ensure you secured the dragon egg, I held back for a while before ying it. You should know, once a ck Dragon is dead, all dragon eggs in its nest would be destroyed!
I had just arrived, and this little guy was hatched already. There were two more dragon eggs, but I could only retrieve one; the other one is destroyed and turned into a stone egg! Song Jian pulled out the ck Dragon egg from his inventory, instantly, a giant egg over a person-high appeared beside him;
Hey, you are lucky then! Dierdeli chuckled while taking out a palm-sized cloth bag. She scooped towards the dragon egg, putting away the person-high egg directly into the bag;
Spatial equipment! Dierdeli showed the cloth bag in her hand to Song Jian, saying: I know you chosen ones naturally possess this sort of equipment, certainly more convenient than us.
However, are you sure you want to raise this ck Dragon hatchling? You should know, the legacy of a ck Dragon is etched in its bloodline. As time passes, they will be more and more intelligent, be careful it may retaliate! Dierdeli cautioned, ncing at the ck Dragon hatchling sound asleep on Song Jians shoulder. One day, it will know you are not its kin. Its strange; you dont have a shred of ck Dragon Bloodline in you, why is it so close to you?
I dont know either Song Jian scratched his head. Despite what Dierdeli said, he couldnt bear to kill this little guy.
Okay, lets talk about the characteristics of a Dragon Hunter profession. Dierdeli shook her head and directly pulled Song Jian into the Exnation Space, starting to exin the characteristics of a Dragon Hunter;
System: You havepleted the trial of Dragon Hunter Dierdeli, greatly improving your favorability with Dragon Hunter Dierdeli; Dierdeli reveals information aboutbat job Dragon Hunter to you;
Song Jian stayed dumbfounded for more than half an hour in the Exnation Space before emerging, shocked. After all, it was his first time encountering a Legendary Level profession. Indeed, a Legendary Level profession was inherently far stronger than other jobs; N?v(el)B\\jnn
Just the professional inherent abilities alone were four, including absorbing dragon blood to enhance ones attributes, thus increasing attack, critical damages, and movement speed. When confronted with dragon-type beings, it can induce a sense of fear in them, lowering their defenses, and increase damage inflicted on them. After killing each Giant Dragon, a random perpetual status would be granted;
The skills of a Dragon Hunter were numerous and immensely powerful. Just the core skills alone tallied up to dozens, and most importantly, all these core skills could be learned directly from Dierdeli, saving a lot of trouble;
System: You have found abat job tutor, understood the relevant content of the job Dragon Hunter,pleted the mainline task 6/10;
How is it? Interested in bing a real Dragon Hunter? Dierdeli said with a beaming smile, sensing that Song Jian was already tempted.
Of course, I wish to be a Dragon Hunter! Song Jian said excitedly. This was a Legendary Level job after all. In the entire game, there were only five spots avable for bing a Dragon Hunter. Once one spot was held, there was one less spot. Currently, three yers had already be Dragon Hunters, only two spots left. Song Jian estimated that these three yers were likely NCPs, as no yer had yet be a Dragon Hunter;
Then let me help you change your profession now! You will soon be a Dragon Hunter! Dierdeli smiled;
But I have not yetpleted my mainline task. I need to understand tenbat jobs before turning into one. Song Jian said with hesitation;
No problem, you can first turn into a Dragon Hunter, then go understand other jobs. It wont conflict! Dierdeli exined.
Alright. Lets get started. Song Jian drew a deep breath to calm his agitated feelings;
Dierdeli raised her right hand, resting it on top of Song Jians head, and began chanting. Suddenly, a deste and ancient voice rang near Song Jians ear, while different scenes appeared before his eyes. They were scenes of Dragon Hunters chasing Giant Dragons on the Wilderness, each Dragon Hunter wielded different weapons; some held spears emitting a blood-red aura, some held huge battle bows taller than a person. There were even those carrying a sniper rifle on their shoulder that had an opening as big as a fist engraved withplex Magic Runes
Song Jian even saw a Dragon Hunter equipped with a pair of gauntlets identical to the one on Dierdelis hand, but that person was not Dierdeli;
Just then, a sudden bang echoed near Song Jians ear. The scenes before his eyes shattered like ss, and in front of him appeared Dierdelis astonished face;
Failed, it failed. How did it fail? Dierdeli muttered to herself, seemingly encountering such an event for the first time;
Chapter 199 - 199 Temporary Task
Chapter 199: Temporary Task
Trantor: 549690339
Looking at the blue-quality Tusk Fang Stinger in Song Jians hand, Lin Shengs eyes were full of little stars;
Ill take you there! Lin Sheng said directly: Its just ahead, that boss has been injured, lost a leg, and its vitality points are less than half left, looking very desperate.
Song Jian followed behind Lin Sheng, running and asking: Why didnt you finish it off yourself, a level 15 boss will definitely drop good loot!
I cant beat it, it can see through my stealth, I cant even get close to it Lin Sheng said somewhat helplessly;
Soon, the two of them arrived at a small residential area, in a central pavilion, Song Jian saw the heavily injured boss.
The boss looked like an enormous beastman, with blue skin covered in lumps, two tusks protruding from its lips, and sanguine eyes emitting a bloodthirsty glow, looking very ferocious.
Its massive body was squatting in the pavilion, looking like a meat mountain. Next to it, stood four wooden stakes, half a mans height, carved withplex magic runes on the surface. Rings of energy condensed into light, slowly rotating around the stakes;
One stake was enveloped in a green glow, one stake was enveloped in a crimson glow, another stake was epassed in a gray energy glow, thest one flickered with tiny currents;
[LV15 Mutated Shaman Beast C Kuru Tutu] (Elite): Vitality Points 680/2800, Spirit Points: 250/800; Traits: Regeneration, Beasts Blood Boil; Skills: Summon Totem Pir, Summon Beast Spirit, Death Ray, Ice Cone.
This guy is a beastman, huh? Song Jian stared at the mountain of flesh in the distance, stroking his chin;
Yes, it looks like a beastman. Do you see those three pirs next to it? Those are totem pirs, they can attack automatically. The damage isnt high, but they are very troublesome. Lin Sheng pointed at the three wooden stakes next to the Mutated Shaman Beast;
Hey, it seems to be healing its wounds! Song Jian saw that every few seconds, a +5 green healing figure would jump above the bosss head, he couldnt help but say;
There is a healing totem pir! Song Jian pointed at the wooden stake surrounded by green light: You need to be faster, if it drags on, its vitality points will be fully restored.
Its okay, didnt you see that it doesnt have much spirit points left? It looks like it has been through a big fight, youre really lucky! Song Jian said;
Hehe, Brother Song is the lucky one, now its yours. Lin Sheng chuckled.
Alright, give you the dagger, this boss is mine. The test required me to fight solo, so just guard the perimeter for me. Dont participate! As Song Jian spoke, he handed the Tusk Fang Stinger to Lin Sheng.
Dont worry, Brother Song, 1 know the rules! Lin Shengs face broke out into a grin as he took the dagger, swinging it around a few times, looking thrilled.
Song Jian slowly approached the boss with his sword. As soon as he stood around a dozen meters away from the boss, it stood up.
Despite the imposing pressure from the one-legged boss, Song Jian hesitated whether picking this boss was a correct choice.
Human, this is Kuru Tutus territory. If you dont want your soul to be tormented on my me Totem forever, leave now!
The boss even spoke, surprising Song Jian; a monster capable of speech indicating it has consciousness, and a conscious monster is way tougher than a senseless one.
Perhaps perceiving Song Jians hesitation, a hint of a smile appeared on Kulu Tutus face. Feeling the immense power within this human, Kulu Tutu himself was at a low ebb with barely over 200 spirit points left, just not enough to sustain a fight. Even if he could win, it would be a Pyrrhic victory. He could end up being taken down by an ordinary monster afterward.
Human, if you leave now, youll gain Kuru Tutus friendship. I will also give you a gift! Kuru Tutu continued;
System: Kuru Tutu is offering you a temporary mission, leave territory; Mission requirement: leave the area within one kilometer radius from Kuru Tutu; Mission reward: obtaining Kuru Tutus friendship; exquisite totem imprint; Mission failure: permanent reduction of 2 points in all attributes; Do you ept?
Song Jian carefully read through the mission details word by word, and then chose to ept;
As soon as Song Jian epted, a smile crossed Kuru Tutus face, he threw something towards Song Jian;
Song Jian caught it and checked the attributes;
Exquisite Totem Imprint (Green): Iy I essory, essory Attributes: Worn on the body, recovers 1 vitality point per second; can be iid on equipment, when iid on a helmet, vitality points increase by 100; when iid on armor, defense increases by 5 points; when iid on leg protectors, spirit points cap increases by 50;
Not bad! Dont know if it can be used as a spirit talisman and iid on the Hexagram Array Diagram! Song Jian thought;
Seeing Song Jian pick up the item and stand still, Kulu Tutus face darkened, yelled: Human, you have already epted the task 1 assigned. Why havent you left? Are you willing to bear the punishment of the beast god?
Song Jian threw the item into his inventory, lifted his head, nced at Kuru Tutu, then turned around and ran towards the exit of the residential area;
Seeing Song Jian leaving, Kuru Tutu let out a mocking smile as he slowly sat back down with the help of the pavilions pir: Stupid human
Lin Sheng watched as Song Jian rushed past him,pletely baffled, only hearing Song Jian say to him: Just wait for me for a bit, Ill be right back!
Soon, Song Jians figure disappeared from Lin Shengs vision;
Song Jian kept running forward until a system prompt appeared in front of him, then he stopped;
System: Youpleted the temporary mission, leaving the territory;
System: You obtained Kuru Tutus friendship, you received the item Exquisite Totem Imprint;
Seeing that the mission waspleted, Song Jian turned around and ran towards the residential area;
I need to hurry up, if anyter, that bosss vitality points will be fully restored.
Lin Sheng was a bit confused, standing in ce waiting for a few minutes. Soon, he saw Song Jian hurriedly running back from a distance;
What are you up to? Lin Sheng asked. His level was too low, Kuru Tutu did not offer him a temporary mission at all. Seeing him, it attacked, scaring him away.
Doing a mission! Song Jian said while panting heavily: Stay here and wait for me. Dont help when I take action. Song Jian seemed a little worried and reminded him again;
Seeing that Song Jian was charging back towards him once more, Kuru Tutus anger red up;
Shameless human! Kuru Tutu roared in his heart, suddenly standing up;
Human, honesty is key! Kuru Tutu seemingly had fireing out of his eyes, staring at Song Jian, and growled;
Song Jian was stunned, opened the mission column, pointed at thepleted mission, and said: But Ipleted the mission!
Kuru Tutu:, you have a point!
Chapter 188 - 188 Ancient Martial Arts Master
Chapter 188: Ancient Martial Arts Master
Trantor: 549690339
The test from thebat mentor is too challenging, failed? Song Jian was taken aback and asked hurriedly, Is thatbat sses mentor still around, where is he now?
World channel: (Jiang Hong) Brother, do you know the Tianfeng Building? Thatbat mentor is on the rooftop, dressed in ck and carrying a long sword on his back. He seems like a swordsman or something, but all his attributes are hidden, you cant even see his level or name!
Song Jian chatted in the channel for a while and found out that it seemed only Jiang Hong had encountered a professional task, others had just finished creating safe houses. He didnt exclude the possibility that some of them refused to share their experience with thebat mentor in the chat channel.
Closing the chat channel, Song Jian decided to head first to the vi next to building number 3 in the Meidi district to look for that martial arts master. That should be easier. As for the Tianfeng Building, Song Jian found its location on the map. That area was teeming with level 15 creatures, and there might be a chance of running into a level 15 elite boss. Even for him, he would have to be careful. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Song Jian ced his ck Dragon hatchling, who was sleeping soundly, in the vi and set off alone towards the Meidi district.
The Meidi district wasnt far from Camel Square. Along his journey, Song Jian even found a few yers who had also sessfully set up safe houses. However, their safe houses were only level one and had no particr features. It was just a simple wooden wall and house. They didnt look very strong against wind and rain. He wondered how they managed to withstand the monsters attacks.
As Song Jian arrived at the Meidi district, he saw seven or eight yers surrounding a vi far ahead the moment he entered the districts gate.
There were only five or six people in the chat channel just now, didnt expect so many people to be lurking! Song Jian thought to himself, and quickly made his way towards the vi.
Guys, stop crowding here, Master Han isnt awake yet. Even if you guys huddle around here, its pointless. Master Han doesnt take disciples lightly. A teenager who looked about 13 or 14, dressed in dark blue clothes and sporting short hair, stood outside the vi with a helpless look, talking to the yers around them.
Lad, we just wanted to know more about the career characteristics of the martial arts master Han Hai. We dont necessarily want to be his disciples. Can you give us some leeway, or tell us about the career characteristics of the martial arts master Han Hai? a yer who was tall and thin like a bamboo pole shouted out loudly.
Yeah, Young man, how about you tell us about the career characteristics of the martial arts master Han Hai? the other yers echoed.
They had onlye toplete the main task, they didnt necessarily want to be the disciples of the martial arts master Han Hai.
Song Jian looked up to see that the boy was shaking his head and saying anxiously, Im just an apprentice, whos only been learning for two years. Im not qualified to be thebat mentor for you people.
It seemed that the boy was not that naive. Despite his young age, he was not easily fooled. He knew what these yers wanted. However, he was just an apprentice and had no qualifications to be abat mentor. He would not help the surrounding yersplete the quest by telling them about the professional characteristics of the martial arts master. The system just wouldnt recognize it.
Song Jian thought for a moment and began sizing up the vi in front of him.
The vi was about four or five hundred square meters and consisted of three courtyards. It was walled with red bricks on the outside, and there were several single-story houses inside. It had a front yard and a backyard. The building style wasnt that of a western-style stand-alone vi. Instead, it had the feel of a rural courtyard, with red bricks and tiled roofs. The courtyard was filled with bamboo nts and a few fruit trees. By the sound of it, there seemed to be a stream flowing.
Song Jian went round to the backyard and faintly heard the sound of someone practicing martial arts, the sound was produced by the swift movement of the disembodied air by fist swings and sleeve movements.
Song Jian made a slight jump, caught hold of the wall, and slowly peeked his head in to look inside the courtyard.
The backyard had been converted into a practice field where a man in his forties was practicing martial arts. He was wearing a moon-white long gown, the lower part of which was tucked around the waist.
[LV35 Ancient Martial Arts Master C Han Hai] (Elite) Vitality Points: 2800/2800, Attributes: High resistance, High defense, Swift, Air-tearing; Skills: Ancient martial arts (Advanced), Rhinoceros Fist, Burst Fist, Hurricane Fist.
Watching Han Hai practice martial arts with such discipline, his movements fluid and his demeanor tranquil, filled Song Jian with a sense of excitement and utter thrill, he even felt as if he was a part of it.
Suddenly, Master Han Hai stepped forward abruptly, shattering the green brick underneath his foot. Pieces of broken stones scattered, he then waved his hand and several pieces of broken stone flew towards Song Jian, who wasying on the top of the wall with half of his head sticking out.
Song Jians body plunged downwards, hiding behind the wall, leaving only one hand grasping the top of the wall to support his body.
The sound of the stones flying past his head, was terrifyingly sharp, causing Song Jians scalp to tingle.
Since he had been discovered, Song Jian didnt bother to hide anymore. With a strong push of his hand the whole body leaped above the wall as if he were arge bird andnded within the courtyard.
Song Jian made a fist salute and said to Han Hai, Master Han!
Young man, youre nimble. But did you know, its taboo to spy on someones practice? Han Hai said in a deep voice as he appraised Song Jian up and down, with his hands behind his back.
Im sorry, Master Han, I just wanted to understand ancient martial arts, so I came uninvited. I wonder if Master Han could exin it to me? Song Jian said frankly.
All of youah, forget it, since I cant avoid it, lets discuss it together. Follow me! Han Hai sighed and headed out, shaking his head as he went.
Song Jian followed Master Han Hai towards the front yard, passing through a walkway. There was a fake mountain pond on the side, the creek was babbling, and there were even a few koi fishes waving their bodies and asionally sshing water in the pond.
At the end of the walkway was a moon gate. Passing through the moon gate, both of them came to the front hall. Song Jian could already faintly hear the mor of the yers in front.
The heart is not sincere or calm. How can martial arts be practiced well? Hmph, 1 wont ept such people as my disciples! Han Hai frowned as he looked at Song Jian and said.
Feeling somewhat helpless, Song Jian just followed closely behind Han Hai as they arrived at the front yard.
Pushing open the courtyard door, the figure of Martial Arts Master Han Hai appeared outside the small yard. Right now, his disciple was already sweating, and if it werent for him having a higher level than these yers, he might have already been unable to stop the yers from entering the vi.
When the disciple saw Han Haiing out, he let out a sigh of relief, and his face eased up. He hurried forward to bow and said, Master, they
Han Hai waved his hand and said, I know all about it; you back down.
His disciples backed off, and the surrounding yers became quiet seeing the master outside, but their gazes allnded on Song Jian standing behind Master Han Hai.
Chapter 189 - 189: Fine Iron Boxing Gloves
Chapter 189: Fine Iron Boxing Gloves
Trantor: 549690339
Whos this guy? Why is he following the boxer around? N?v(el)B\\jnn
Did he already be a disciple, bing a student of Han Hai the Boxing Master?
I just saw him. He arrivedter than us. How could he have be a disciple?
A crowd murmured quietly, Han Hai the Boxing Master swept a nce across the crowd, his gaze sharp. He lightly shook his head and shouted loudly, Are you all here to worship, to learn boxing?
The crowd of yers around him were mainly just beginning their professional quests. They didnt wish to choose the first profession they came across as their own, but didnt want to say they were just here to learn the ropes, so they all fell silent.
Only the tall and thin one who spoke earlier nced around, then stepped forward and said, Master, we want to understand the characteristics of the boxer profession first, then wellpare it with others to see if were really suitable for learning boxing. If we are suitable, well naturally be disciples of yours and learn boxing skills!
Yes, yes, we first need to understand it! the others eximed in conjunction.
Well, thats fine. However, if you want to understand the profession of an Ancient Martial Arts Master, you must pass my test. Those who fail the test do not have the qualifications to ess this profession! Han Hai the Boxing Master dered, his face disying high arrogance.
Were willing, were willing! the crowd chanted altogether.
Alright, then go fetch me ten Fine Iron Boxing Gloves. As long as you canplete this task, 1 will exin the characteristics of the Ancient Martial Arts Master profession to you! Han Hai the Boxing Master waved his hand and continued, Fine Iron Boxing Gloves can be dropped by the Iron Fist Zombies, although the drop rate is somewhat low, I hope you can hold out. Now go, stop standing around me!
All the yers simultaneously received a system prompt.
System: Ancient Martial Arts Master Han Hai has issued you a challenge: The Boxers Test. Task Requirement: Hunt Iron Fist Zombies and obtain ten Fine Iron Boxing Gloves; o/io. Time Limit: 3 hours. Rewards: Receivemendation from Ancient Martial Arts Master Han Hai and information on the Ancient Martial Arts Master profession. Punishment: Greatly reduce Han Hais positive sentiments towards you, lose an opportunity to learn about the Ancient Martial Arts Master profession.
Damn, Iron Fist Zombies? Thats a Lvl 15 creature. One punch from it can decrease my vitality points by forty or more someone muttered in disbelief. A Lvl 15 monster? Are you serious? Is this test that hard?
Song Jian was taken aback, immediately opening the chat channel. In it, people had already begun to privately message Jiang Hong to ask about the situation. World Channel: (Pan Ming) Brother Jiang Hong, are you there? Whats this boxing test you mentionedst time, is it to get ten Fine Iron Boxing Gloves within three hours?
World Channel: (Jiang Hong) Ten Fine Iron Boxing Gloves? No, the test 1 had was just to hunt ten ordinary Lvl 10 creatures. There was no time limit, and it was very easy toplete.
World Channel: (Zhou Guang) What? You only had to huntmon Lvl 10 creatures? Why is our test so hard, requiring us to hunt Lvl 15 creatures? Why is there such a big difference between people?
World Channel: (Jiang Hong) Lvl 15 creatures? Iron Fist Zombies? Heh, I wish you guys good luck.
The World Channel was filled with wails of despair, however, since they had already epted the quest, they had no choice but to try. Although Lvl 15 creatures were powerful, in the daytime, when their attributes were halved, they were only as strong as Lvl 7 or 8 creatures.
Just after Han Hai the Boxing Master issued the task, Song Jian immediately summoned his motorcycle and rushed towards the area where the Iron Fist Zombies were located.
That guy has a motorcycle already? How did he get it?
Do monsters drop motorcycles? Did he make it himself or did a monster drop it? Are there mechanical monsters now?
Impressive, there are so many experts in this game. It looks like hes already strong enough to solo Lvl 15 creatures, otherwise he wouldnt be in such a hurry!
Soloing Lvl 15mon creatures isnt too difficult, we should all be able to do it. But obtaining enough Fine Iron Boxing Gloves from killing creatures within three hours Thats a bit more challenging!
Those who had already leveled up to Lvl 10 were yers with considerable strength, typically possessing two or three attack skills. With enough caution, they should be able to solo a Lvl 15 creature.
Anyone want to team up? Were safer in a group, and most importantly, it will speed up our hunting! someone shouted.
Does this game have a team setting? How are the drops distributed? In this game, as long as you inflict damage to the monster, even just a little, you are entitled to loot. As of now, there werent any team mechanisms for hunting in the wild, so once a monster was killed, chaotic looting was likely to ur.
Lets take turns picking up! Trust in luck. Whoever gets the Fine Iron Boxing Gloves can keep them!
That sounds good, Im Lvl 10 and have two long-range attack skills. Anyone want to team up with me?
Outside the vi of Ancient Martial Arts Master Han Hai, several Lvl 10 yers started forming teams in a lively and noisy manner. Seven or eight yers ultimately formed three teams, preparing to head towards the area where the Iron Fist Zombies resided.
The number of people in a team shouldnt be too few. If its too few, hunting bes difficult. Conversely, if its too many, taking turns picking up loot means it might take a long time to have a turn, making efficiency potentially worse than solo hunting.
Most people formed teams of three. While they were still busily forming groups, Song Jian had already arrived in the area inhabited by Iron Fist Zombies on his motorcycle.
This area included a multi-purpose six-story mall, next to it was a three-story New China Bookstore, and in front was a za with a fountain. Long wooden benches were ced around the edge of the za.
At this time, there were three or four people sitting around the fountain in the middle of the za. In front of each of them was a ck clothid out with several objects shing with colored lights.
After checking their levels, Song Jian noticed that these people were all Lvl 10, their equipmentpleted and they looked rather capable.
Huh, another onese. Looks like well have to work harder, there are more and more Lvl 10 yers! A yer who was bored from manning his stall saw Song Jian approaching and his eyes immediately lit up. The other yers followed suit.
Weve been in the game for over a month now, and should have leveled up to Lvl 10 just from grinding monsters, not to mention the task of creating a safe house One of the yers next to him snorted, But the ones who dare toe to a Lvl 15 monster area to farm are few and far between!
Exactly, were five levels ahead in grinding. Other yers at most dare to hunt Lvl 10 or even weaker creatures!
Hey man,e take a look! All Lvl 10 equipment here, and also some rare materials. Certainly something will catch your interest! One of the yers shouted towards Song Jian.
Lvl 15 creatures dont necessarily drop Lvl 15 equipment, they could drop equipment from a lower level. But the lower the level of the equipment, the better the quality.
The ck cloth in front of the yer wasid out with several green-quality Lvl 10 equipment pieces that caught the eye.
Chapter 190 - 190: For Forging
Chapter 190: For Forging
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Song Jian walked up to a few stalls, swept a nce around, and his eyes immediately lit up;
What are these boxing gloves made of? How much are they selling for? Song Jian asked, pointing at a few Fine Iron Boxing Gloves ced in front of a stall.
Fine Iron Boxing Gloves (white), function unknown.
My friend, you have good taste. This is a white-quality forging material, capable of producing level 10 blue-quality equipment, these Fine Iron Boxing Gloves are raw materials. They can also increase the sess rate of forging. How about it? Want to buy a couple and test them out? Theyre cheap anyway, even if the forging fails, you wont lose much! The stall owner quickly said with a smirk.
Can it really be used to forge level 10 blue-quality boxing gloves? Song Jian showed a skeptical expression, clearly unconvinced.
Of course, look at its attributes. Even though its functions are unknown. But just from its name, you know. It can definitely be used to forge a full set of valuable materials. You can buy one for just five Doomsday Coins here. Even if you fail, how much would you really lose? It can be considered as spending money to buy forging proficiency, you wouldnt be at a loss! The man was insistent;
After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian nodded and said, Alright then, Ill buy all five Fine Iron Boxing Gloves here. I need to rush to practice my forging proficiency. Even if forging fails, I can still gain some proficiency points from the white-quality materials.
Thats the spirit, bro, you absolutely wont regret it! The man was grinning from ear to ear. These Fine Iron Boxing Gloves were practically useless, and could only be sold back to the system store for one Doomsday Coin. They werent even forging materials. If they were thrown onto a forge, the system would just prompt this item cannot be forged.
Hey, mate, I also have three Fine Iron Boxing Gloves here, Ill sell them to you for five Doomsday Coins each. To level up your forging skill, youll need lots of materials! Someone nearby quickly chimed in;
Fine Iron Boxing Gloves could drop with a certain chance after killing an Iron Fist Zombies. Ever since these people reached level 10, they had been hunting monsters here, killing at least a hundred Iron Fist Zombies with each of them getting several Fine Iron Boxing Gloves.
Song Jian bought all the Fine Iron Boxing Gloves from the stalls near the fountain, totaling twenty, costing him a hundred Doomsday Coins.
After making his purchases, Song Jian was not in a hurry to leave. He nced at the few people and asked, Have you guyspleted your Safe House creation task?
Yeah, we have. What about it, bro, havent you finished yours? Need materials? I still have some wood and stone! The man who first sold Song Jian the Fine Iron Boxing Gloves brightened up, and quickly asked; n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
No, I was just wondering. Youve all epted upational tasks too, right? The one that requires finding ten professional Combat Mentors?
Yeah, we all took on that mainline task. But finding Combat Mentors in this city is such a time-waste, we might as well level up while searching. Maybe well get lucky and bump into one! Someone else joined the conversation;
Have you encountered any Combat Mentors? Song Jians eyes lit up. He had already found seven Combat Mentors and still needed three more. If he didnt count the one that Han Hai mentioned which failed the test, he still needed two more toplete the task;
Nope, leveling up is more important. Ive leveled up to 56% of level 10 now. The amount of Experience Points required after level 10 is too high, otherwise, we wouldnt have toe here to hunt higher level monsters!
No, no, this city is just too dangerous. Wandering around aimlessly, we might identally stumble into a monster nest. We wont even know how we died then. Lets just stick to leveling up by hunting monsters and leave it to luck. Yeah, weve already been grinding here for three days, and we havent even gained one level of Experience Points. This game is too hard!
The stall vendors voiced theirints one after another;
Song Jian shook his head, it seemed that these guys were all crazy monster grinders. They didnt even know that their Experience Points would be locked and couldnt increase beyond level 10 if they didntplete the upational task;
After ncing into the distance, Song Jian ced one Fine Iron Boxing Gloves in front of him and patiently waited;
Hey, mate, arent you going to practice your forging skill? What are you doing here? The man next to him asked curiously. He looked at the Fine Iron Boxing Gloves in front of Song Jian and didnt understand what Song Jian was trying to do.
Oh, 1 didnt learn the forging skill Song Jian said casually.
Then you are
Hey, bro, do you know what these Fine Iron Boxing Gloves are used for? Someone finally realized, and quickly asked.
Hehe, youll know soon enough! Song Jian said with augh;
Everyone exchanged looks, all having a bad feeling about this.
What is that thing used for? The man who initially tricked Song Jian looked at the boxing glove in front of Song Jian with a puzzled face, muttering to himself;
Didnt you say it increases forging proficiency? A man next to him gave him a sideways nce.
Bullshit, wasnt I just advertising, just like the beef in the instant noodlemercials!
Theres nothing about it in its attributes anyway. Anyway, I feel like, at five Doomsday Coins, you definitely sold it at a loss. Wonder how much this kid here is going to sell it for!
Wait and see, an unknown function white item, how high can he sell it? I think five Doomsday coins are reasonable,
What if its worth ten! Then we lost five!
Song Jian listened to their mutteredments, smiled to himself, soon he saw a group of people running over from a distance.
The Iron Fist Zombies should be around here, wonder if the drop rate is high. Three hours seems a bit tight!
What if the drop rate is high? Maybe one Iron Fist Zombie can drop two, after all, it does have two hands
You have a point, lets try it!
Hey, look over there, someone is selling items. Isnt that a Fine Iron Boxing Glove? I wonder how much its for. If its cheap, we could just buy ten directly toplete the task, right?
This guy looks familiar!
Isnt he the guy who stood behind Fist Master Han Hai, and rode on a motorbike?
Upon seeing Song Jian, and then looking at the boxing glove in front of him, they were all left speechless;
How much are you nning to sell this boxing glove for? Someone tentatively asked;
Lowest price fifty Doomsday Coins, highest bidder gets it! Song Jian said nonchntly.
Hiss- The nearby vendors gasped. The Fine Iron Boxing Gloves they sold for five Doomsday Coins each were now being resold for ten times the price. This was out of this world!
Those Fine Iron Boxing Gloves, level 15 regr monsters drop them, fifty Doomsday Coins, youd have to be crazily poor. A man at one of the stalls folded his arms, sneering;
Exactly, what a joke! The crowd showing disdainful expressions towards Song Jian.
Why dont you try and kill them yourself to see. Song Jian remained unfazed, smiling;
Lets go, lets go. Theyre only level 15 monsters, theyre nothing special, lets kill them ourselves!
Right, well kill them ourselves. I refuse to believe that we cant get the items to drop!
The crowd headed towards the distant high-rise building. It was daytime now, and the Iron Fist Zombies were all hiding somewhere not exposed to sunlight. The shopping mall opposite and the New China Bookstore next door were obviously ces where the Zombies gathered;
Song Jian wasnt in a hurry. He silently watched as the crowd entered the high-rise building. Soon enough, the sound of battle could be heard from inside.
Chapter 191 - 191: Now We Have to Set a Price
Chapter 191: Now We Have to Set a Price
Trantor: 549690339
Fifty Doomsday Coins, youre really selling them for that much! A man next to Song Jian gaped at him.
Its not that hes selling them for fifty, its that the price starts at fifty Doomsday Coins, do you know what starts at means? Another person interjected.
Hes acting as if this is an auction. The materials dropped by a level fifteenmon monster are being sold for such a high price!
Indeed, but it seems everyone here needs this thing. I wonder what theyre using it for
It must be useful, we just dont know what for. However, fifty Doomsday Coins, heh heh
A few people were whispering to one another nearby. By now, they had realised that this Fine Iron Boxing Gloves must have a significant use, otherwise, these people wouldnt have rushed over so hurriedly.
Hey, bro, could you tell us what these Fine Iron Boxing Gloves are used for? A man with a stall leaned over to Song Jian and asked softly.
This man was Miao Hong, the one who initially misled Song Jian by saying that the Fine Iron Boxing Gloves could enhance his forging experience.
They are used for forging and can produce level ten blue-quality equipment. Even if you fail, it will still boost your forging experience! Song Jian nced at him and responded coldly.
Miao Hong:
Was he mad at him?
He had initially thought that Song Jian was an easy mark, but it turned out that Song Jian was pretending to be a pig to eat a tiger, tricking them all.
But fifty Doomsday Coins, you dare to bid that price Miao Hong said, shaking his head.
An enigmatic smile appeared on Song Jians face as he suddenly turned his head and asked, If I told you they all have a task requiring ten Fine Iron Boxing Gloves each, and these need to be obtained within three hours, no, now its two hours and forty minutes, would you say that one Fine Iron Boxing Glove is worth fifty Doomsday Coins?
It depends on the reward for that task. If the reward is a silver-quality weapon, Id dare to bid five hundred Doomsday Coins for these Fine Iron Boxing Gloves! Miao Hong was instantly excited.
Its just a profession initiation task, a test set by abat profession mentor! Song Jian said indifferently.
What, abat profession mentor? Where? Its been nearly a week, and we havent even encountered onebat profession mentor. Damn it, this game is too difficult to y Miao Hong looked shocked.
What, Xiao Miao, you have information on abat profession mentor? Where? Dont hog it, lets go together! Upon hearing this, a few vendors nearby also became excited and gathered around.
Next to House No. 3 in the beautiful residential district, theres a vi courtyard where an Ancient Martial Arts Master named Han Hai resides. Song Jian generously shared the location of thebat profession mentor with them. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
Bro, youre generous. If I were you, 1 would sell one boxing glove for at least a hundred Doomsday Coins. You know, our survival here depends on the few of us fighting for four days to get this Miao Hong gave Song Jian a thumbs up, hastily packed up his stall and ran towards the beautiful residential district with the others.
Song Jian smiled faintly. In fact, when he was buying these Fine Iron Boxing Gloves, he had already calcted their drop rate in his heart. It was too low. Probably Han Hai, the Martial Arts Master, had also ignored these people, hence choosing such a difficult test task. Otherwise, why was Jiang Hongs test task easy and theirs so difficult?
Not muchter, Miao Hong and the others, who had previously teamed up to hunt the Iron Fist Zombies, returned, grinning from ear to ear, and set up their stalls again.
What happened Song Jian looked surprised.
Haha, for some reason, the test task given to us by that Ancient Martial Arts Master, Han Hai, was to get twenty iron fist badges. These are also dropped by Iron Fist Zombies, but their drop rate and that of the Fine Iron Boxing Gloves cant bepared. After killing ten Iron Fist Zombies, at least eight or nine Iron Fist badges will drop. Weve already collected a bunch, which allowed us toplete the task right away, haha! Miao Hong said,ughing heartily.
I think the profession of the Ancient Martial Arts Master is pretty good, powerful moves, cool actions. When you reach levels 30-40, with one punch, you can wipe out arge group of monsters. Simply formidable! someone nearby said,ughing.
I also think its pretty good. Dont forget, in this game, you can take your skills out, so in the future, I might even be able to be a World Boxing Champion for fun!
A smile appeared on Song Jians face. These people were first-timers in dealing withbat profession mentors. In reality, eachbat profession mentor showcases the strongest sides of their profession. They tend to gloss over the weaknesses and shorings of the profession. If you dont specifically ask, they wont tell you.
Initially, when Song Jian first exposed his Musketeer profession, his blood boiled with excitement, and he wished he could assume the Musketeer profession immediately. But after truly understanding the Musketeer profession, he instantly lost interest in it.
Though Song Jian has not actually been exposed to the Ancient Martial Arts Master profession, this profession is merely a good one. Its not even a rare profession, let aloneparing it with the legendary profession of Dragon Hunter. Its definitely inferior. Therefore, Song Jian was not very interested in the Ancient Martial Arts Master profession. He only wanted toplete Han Hais test task for the sake ofpleting the main line task.
Actually, up till now, the profession that Song Jian truly wanted to pursue was the legendary profession, Dragon Hunter. However, the more powerful the profession, the greater the restrictions to qualify. The Dragon Hunter required one to possess the Forbidden Dragon Bloodline, which Song Jian hardly had, hence he couldnt qualify for this legendary profession.
s, what a pity! Song Jian shook his head, nced at the two core skills of the Swordsman Immortal profession in his skill bar, and immediately became excited again.
The unique ten professions: Immortal, Demon, Holy, King, God, Tao, Buddha, Prince, Schr, Emperor! And the Swordsman Immortal is part of the Immortal, it would be wonderful if I could truly qualify for the unique profession!
However, Song Jian also knew that even qualifying for a legendary profession was such a challenge, let alone an epic profession, followed by the unique profession. With this in mind, he could understand the difficulty of bing a unique profession. After all, a unique profession signifies that in the entire game, only one person could qualify!
Just as Song Jian was fantasizing about the future, the group of people who had gone to kill the Iron Fist Zombie walked out of the mall, looking dejected.
ncing at his task bar, Song Jians lips curled into a smile.
As he expected, there were less than thirty minutes left for the test task. This group must have deeply realised the pitiful drop rate of the Fine Iron Boxing Gloves.
Fifty Doomsday Coins, Ill take ten! A yer with a darkened face walked up to Song Jian and said.
Ahem, just now it was fifty Doomsday Coins. Now, after two hours, all of you have just experienced how low the drop rate is. The price needs to go up! Song Jian said somewhat apologetically.
The yers looked at each other. Are you even human?
Seventy Doomsday Coins, 1 want eight! A young man nearby called out loudly.
Song Jian was startled, turning to look at him.
Not bad, kiddo. Youve gotten two in two hours. It seems like you have some good luck!
Chapter 204 - 204: Forced Signing
Chapter 204: Forced Signing
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The ck Dragon cub stood on the wall, gasping for breath. Its two wings were already injured; being able to leap onto the two-meter-high wall meant it had already exploded its final potential, expending a great amount of energy.
Hearing Song Jians words, the ck Dragon cub bared its sharp fangs at him, letting out a low roar. A trace of brutal murderous intent appeared in its golden vertical pupils.
Although it wanted to kill the man before it, the ck Dragon cub knew how powerful the enemy was and that it was now injured. If it didnt run, it might die here.
As its level increased, the ck Dragon cubs bloodline inheritance gradually awakened. It was precisely because it recognized Song Jians strength that it had been eager to raise its level. As long as it could reach level 10, it would be confident in escaping from here. If it could reach level 15, it would even have the confidence to kill Song Jian.
With a leap backward, the ck Dragon cub jumped off the wall, fluttered its broken wings, and fled into the distance.
Do you think you can escape?
The Arrow Tower was still locked onto the ck Dragon cub, continuously shooting crossbow bolts at it. The three Catapults also made a creaking noise, with stones already prepared and aimed at the ck Dragon cub, adjusting their angles automatically.
The roots of the Bloodthirsty Yin Soul Poison Tree, Alex, spread underground towards the manors exterior, breaking through the earth near the ck Dragon cub and stabbing its body like a spear.
This was probably the only chance for the Bloodthirsty Yin Soul Poison Tree to devour the blood of a Giant Dragon. Even if it destroyed all its roots, it wouldnt miss this opportunity.
Song Jian followed the ck Dragon cub at an unhurried pace. He couldnt afford to let down his guard for even a moment against a dragon, even if it was just a cub, for fear of capsizing in the gutter.
Woooo-
A deep whistling sound echoed through the air as three stones fell from the sky, blocking the ck Dragon cubs escape route. Several tree roots ruthlessly pierced the ck Dragon cubs abdomen, causing several blossoms of blood to burst forth, and the cub let out a painful roar.
Boom, boom, boom-
The three stones hit the ck Dragon cubs body, causing its vitality points to drop drastically. Song Jian was startled and quickly stopped the Catapults from attacking. If they continued attacking, they might just kill the ck Dragon cub directly.
The Arrow Tower also stopped attacking, and now only the Bloodthirsty Yin Soul Poison Tree Alex was fighting against the ck Dragon cub.
Root after root began to suck blood from the ck Dragon cub continuously. Wisps of smoke rose from the roots as the water inside evaporated, causing them to burn and turn to ash.
However, Alex persisted stubbornly. One root after another wrapped around the ck Dragon cub, constantly sucking its blood, even though the blood was like moltenva to Alex.
With too much vitality lost, the ck Dragon cubs health had already dropped to below a third. It fluttered its wings and struggled in vain, unable to break free from the shackles of the Bloodthirsty Yin Soul Poison Tree.
Alex, be careful. Dont kill it, Song Jian warned anxiously.
Master, Master, uh-, I will control The Bloodthirsty Yin Soul Poison Tree seemed to have expended a lot of energy and appeared somewhat breathless.
The ck Dragon cub was in a very sorry state at this point. Both its wings were pierced through by several tree roots that had burrowed into the ground, locking the wings in ce. Its limbs were tightly wrapped by tree roots, while five or six roots continuously stabbed into its body, sucking its blood before burning and turning to ash. More roots would then continue to pierce the cubs body. The endless onught of roots left its body covered in wounds, making the ck Dragon cub feel desperate.
Sign it, and you can live! Song Jian stood three or four meters away from the ck Dragon cub, holding the Pet Contract, and spoke to it.
The ck Dragon cub seemed to ignore him, as if it had given up on struggling. Its wings would asionally twitch, but its entire bodyy on the ground, allowing the Bloodthirsty Yin Soul Poison Tree to suck its blood at will.
The Vitality Points slowly decreased, and soon the ck Dragon cubs Vitality Points were reduced to just one-tenth. Song Jian narrowed his eyes, as this Pet Contract could only be used once; if the ck Dragon cub refused to submit, forcefully signing the contract could easily fail.
Do I really have to kill it? Even if its part of the Dragon n, its just a Level 5 elite BOSS now. What kind of good loot could it drop? Compared to a giant dragon pet, the items it drops now are worthless. Looking at the still-defiant ck Dragon cub, Song Jian couldnt help but frown and be agitated.
At this moment, severeral tree roots that had pierced the abdomen of the ck Dragon cub began to emit faint white smoke on the surface but did not catch fire. In the manor courtyard, the Bloody Infernal Poison Tree Alex suddenly roared.
Sweet, crisp, and the me of burning fire, this isthe blood of a giant dragon, roar!
After the destruction of hundreds of tree roots, the Bloody Infernal Poison Tree finally adapted to the fiery poison in the blood of the ck Dragon. Of course, this wasrgely because the ck Dragon cub was too small; otherwise, daring to directly suck the blood of a giant dragon would result in the Bloody Infernal Poison Tree bing a huge torch.
-1
-1
-1
A series of -1 numbers began to float above the head of the ck Dragon cub, appearing so frequently that Song Jian thought Alex wanted to kill the ck Dragon cub.
However, after losing just over thirty Vitality Points, Alex stopped absorbing and left the ck Dragon cub with just over fifty Vitality Points remaining. Be my pet, or die! Song Jian said coldly.
The ck Dragon cub still struggled fiercely, trying to break free from the bondage of the Bloody Infernal Poison Tree, opening its mouth wide and roaring angrily at Song Jian.
It seems like 1 have no choice but to kill you! Song Jian felt the unyielding spirit of the ck Dragon cub and disappointment appeared on his face.
Although he wanted the ck Dragon cub to be his pet, Song Jian dared not continue to keep it without the game systems certification; otherwise, it would be like raising a tiger to invite trouble. As soon as the ck Dragon cub grew up, it would definitely bacsh against him.
Song Jian raised his sword and shed heavily at the ck Dragon cub, finally reducing its Vitality Points to less than ten.
Be my pet, or die! Song Jian still couldnt help but show the silvery Pet Contract Scroll in his hand to the ck Dragon cub.
Roar-
Understood!
Song Jian raised his sword, preparing to end the life of the ck Dragon cub.
Master, why not just try using the scroll directly? Steward George suddenly appeared at the entrance of the manor, shouting at Song Jian.
Use it directly? If it fails, the scroll will be gone as well Song Jian hesitated.
Its life value is already very low now. At this time, forcefully signing the contract will also have a high sess rate George exined.
Song Jian pondered for a moment and finally gritted his teeth, tearing the scroll in his hand and throwing it at the ck Dragon cub.
Chapter 205 - 205 Occupation
Chapter 205: upation
Trantor: 549690339
A silvery light flickered, and the Pet Contract Scroll transformed into arge, descending upon the ck Dragon Cub;
The moment it was trapped by the Contract Scroll, a hint of confusion passed across the eyes of the ck Dragon cub. Its ferocious aura rapidly weakened, and it was as if it had be a quail, crouched on the ground;
System: You have sessfully captured a ck Dragon cub as your pet;
System: Congrattions! Youre the first yer in the game to acquire a pet. After youplete the main quest and exit the game, the game will undergo its first maintenance. After the maintenance, you will receive a reward;
System: You have obtained a Pet Space; you may ce your pets in the Pet Space and summon them at any time. It takes five seconds to summon your pet. When your pet dies, it will automatically be revived within the Pet Space;
Huh, 1 actually caught it? Song Jians eyes widened in disbelief. He had decided to kill this Level Five Elite Boss, the Biack Dragon cub. He never expected such a vicious creature to submit in the end;
Their words say no, but their bodies are honest, huh! Song Jian rubbed his chin, looking at the battered ck Dragon cub, deep in thought;
Damn it, I have to treat its wounds now, and its vitality points are less than ten. Dont let it die Suddenly, it seemed as if something dawned on Song Jian, he quickly ordered his Blood Soul Poison Tree to release the ck Dragon cub;
Surgical healing!
A white light enveloped the ck Dragon cub. Its initially broken and damaged wings rapidly healed, and its status of bleeding also vanished instantly. The ck Dragon cub let out a weak cry towards Song Jian, struggling to stand up;
Song Jian promptly offered a piece of grilled meat that had the property of vitality restoration to the cub. Seeing it tearing at the meat bit by bit and its vitality points gradually increasing allowed him to finally breathe a sigh of relief;
Just then, two consecutive system alerts brought a smile of surprise to Song Jians face;
System: Since youve captured the first pet, the game has opened the rare profession Beast Tamer for you. You dont need toplete an assessment task to learn about the features of this profession;
System: Since you have a Giant Dragon as a pet, the game has opened the epic profession Dragon Knight for you. You dont need toplete an assessment task to learn about the features of this profession;
This is really like receiving a gift from heaven while sitting at home! Haha, Beast Tamer, Dragon Knight, these sound really cool! Song Jian burst intoughter;
A rare profession and an epic profession, neither requiring any assessment tasks. This time, capturing the ck Dragon cub as a pet was truly a huge win for Song Jian;
Especially the Dragon Knight profession, which is the first epic profession Song Jian encountered. If not for the chance to be a Sword Immortal as a Sword Controller, Song Jian would undoubtedly pick this epic profession without any hesitation;
Other than the unique profession, it is one of the most powerful ones;
To be a Dragon Knight, one must have a Giant Dragon as a prerequisite Looking at the obedient ck Dragon cub standing by his side, Song Jian thought to himself;
Next, Song Jian followed the procedure, entered the Exnation Space for the two different professions, and quickly learned their characteristics;
The Beast Tamer profession is mainly centered around capturing pets. It s a bit weak in the early stages, but once a vast pet squad is assembled in theter stages, its simply overwhelming. Even leveling a city is not out of reach;
However, this profession doesnt amplify the strength of the Beast Tamer himself considerably. Almost all the skills are auxiliary. Once there are no pets, the might of this profession plunges;
As for the Dragon Knight, this epic profession matched Song Jians prediction. It requires a Giant Dragon as a pet initially, only when one owns a Giant Dragon can they touch the threshold of this profession;
The Dragon Knight profession is so powerful its almost dreamy. Super high defense, d in heavy helmets and armor, even the vitality levels are so high its depressing. High-level Dragon Knights even possess the skill Life Link with their pets: as long as the pet is alive, the Dragon Knight wont die;
Apart from having high defense and vitality, the attack of the Dragon Knight is also extremely formidable. Besides the handheld heavy swords, the most distinctive weapon is the profession-enhanced weapon the Dragon Lance a weapon that only Dragon Knights can equip. Its part of epic professions unique equipment;
This huge weapon more than three meters long can kill almost any creature in seconds with the aid of a Giant Dragons speed; its terrifying;
However, theres a minor issue for Song Jian if he chooses this profession. Almost all the Dragon Knights skills are required to be executed with the help of a Giant Dragon. Considering the young age of his ck Dragon cub, to bring out the true power of a Dragon Knight, Song Jian will have to nurture the ck Dragon cub into an adult dragon, meaning to raise its level to sixty first
This is a bit awkward. Im afraid that before I could grow you up, Id be the one to die first! Song Jian rubbed his nose and mumbled, touching the head of the ck Dragon cub;
After bing a pet, the experience points gained from ying monsterswill be split evenly between him and the pet. Of course, this can be adjusted from a minimum of 10% to a maximum of 50%;
The wounds on the ck Dragon cub began to heal at a rapidly visible speed. After bing a pet, the ck Dragon cub lost its vicious temperament, most importantly, it lost the eligibility to inherit its lineage. Its growth curve will now change to another system;
System: You have learned about tenbat professions. Please choose one of them as your main profession. You may also choose other professions as your main profession, but you must have abat profession certification!
I want to choose the Sword Immortal as mybat profession! Song Jian tried probing;
System: Please show the certification for the Swordsman Immortal profession!
Helpless, Song Jian could only shake his head and say, I choose the Sword Controller as mybat profession!
A golden light descended from the sky, enveloping Song Jian. At the same time, a surging force flowed from above his head into his body.
System: Youve chosen the Sword Controller as yourbat profession, you are now a Sword Controller!
System: Youve obtained profession bonuses for yourbat profession Sword Controller. Your strength attribute has increased by 5 points, agility attribute by 3 points, physique attribute by 3 points, and spirit attribute by 3 points;
System: From now on, you can only use sword-type weapons as yourbat weapons. If you use other weapons, the power will decrease by 80%;
Holy smoke, isnt that a scam? Song Jians eyesnded on thest system prompt, and he felt like crying without tears. It looks like his secret weapon, the Cobra-2X Rocket Launcher, will be of no use from now on;
Chapter 194 - 194 Tianfeng Building
Chapter 194: Tianfeng Building
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Song Jian looked somewhat speechless at the ten-meter grasnd extending beyond the wall;
Such a big move, with such an imposing momentum, making people s blood boil, but you only extended by ten meters? Are you kidding me!
My lord, it is a glorious victory. Congrattions, we finally have our territory! The butler George was excited.
Song Jian stared at him for a moment, thinking George was mocking him, a lord with only ten meters of territory?
Alright, George, now that weve got a ce, hurry up and get to work. Build everything you can, and dont forget the defensive structures. We dont want our hard work destroyed by the monsters, Song Jian said;
At yourmand, my lord! George respectfully bowed;
With the ten-meter territory, George s form of address for Song Jian changed from master to my lord.
But, being called my lord does feel pretty good, hehe! Song Jian was secretly pleased in his heart;
George began tomand Tammy and John to get to work. With the expansion of the territory, they could now hire more workers. George started recruiting workers one after another;
in no time, the manor was filled with the noise of construction, as it turned into a bustling construction site.
Song Jian returned to the third floor to make potions. Although he had only learned the form for Weakness Potion, the high-quality Portable Mobile Potion Crafting Table could produce potions of even higher quality. In battle, an excellent quality Weakness Potion could change the oue of a fight;
Working untilte into the night, Song Jian exhausted all the potion materials in his inventory. He now had over twenty bottles of Weakness Potion (Excellent) and seven or eight bottles of Weakness Potion (Mutated). n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Its a pity I dont have enough materials for high-explosive grenades. Now that would be a real killer! Song Jian sighed at the sight of the single high-explosive grenade in his inventory.
Although potion-malting had a simple process, Song Jian was tired after spending most of the night on it. He nced at the sleeping ck Dragon cub in the wooden nest andy down to rest.
At the moment Song Jian closed his eyes, the ck Dragon cub suddenly opened its eyes. A sh of brilliance in its golden pupils stared at Song Jian lying on the bed for a few seconds before closing them again.
A quiet night passed, and when Song Jian got up the next day, he saw a newly built mill outside the manor. The seven- or eight-meter high mill had a massive windmill with a diameter of over six meters spinning slowly at the top;
In the distance, a few NPCs were building a Livestock Pen. They appeared to have been working all night, their eyes red;
Song Jian appeared in front of the unfinished Livestock Pen. At this time, George was also standing next to it looking tired. Tammy and John were leading a few NPC workers to construct the pen;
At this moment, a countdown timer appeared in the empty space above the Livestock Pen, and it looked like it would bepleted in about three hours;
Noticing Song Jian approach, George prepared to bow. Song Jian waved to stop him.
George, youve worked hard. After work is done, treat everyone to a good meal to thank them, Song Jian paused, seemingly thinking of something, and continued, You can go to the Sunflower Bar to buy some drinks so everyone can celebrate.
George immediately shouted: Did you hear that, fellows? Work hard, and after its over, well have wine and meat! Our lord will be rewarding us!
Suddenly, a cheer erupted from the working crowd;
Long live our lord!
System message: You spent 130 Doomsday Coins to boost the morale of rhe construction workers. Their building efficiency has increased by 30%
Song Jian nced at the countdown above the Livestock Pen, which suddenly jumped to two hours. At the same time, the Doomsday Coins in his inventory, which were almost depleted, disappeared by another hundred. Song Jian couldnt help but feel the pain.
Spending over a hundred Doomsday Coins to save just over an hour seemed uneconomical. But when he thought of how these coins were going to buy wine and meat for the hardworking NPC builders, Song Jian felt much better;
Summoning his motorcycle, Song Jian drove towards the Tianfeng Building. There should be a Combat Mentor there;
The chat said that the assessment task given by this Combat Mentor is too difficult. It might be like Han Hais situation, where the Combat Mentor didnt think much of him and chose the hardest task. If the Combat Mentor considers me worthy, maybe theyll select a more manageable task Song Jian thought;
Every Combat Mentor would issue an assessment based on the testers abilities. An easy task would be assigned to a yer suited for the profession, while a more challenging task would be assigned to a yer not suited for the profession;
Driving his motorcycle, Song Jian was followed by arge group of mutated zombies. Despite being during the day, the noise from the motorcycle attracted many monsters;
After about ten minutes, Song Jian left the level 10 monster area and entered the level 15 monster area. In this area, Song Jian didnt dare to drive his motorcycle recklessly anymore. If a few elite level 15 monsters were provoked, hed have no choice but to run;
On the top floor of Tianfeng Building, a man wearing a ck uniform stood at the edge, looking down at the entire street. Beside him, a thumbnail-sized metal ball constantly rotated around his body;
The man saw Song Jian quickly rush into Tianfeng Building, followed by a sea of mutated monsters, and couldnt help but chuckle and mutter, Another fearless fellow!
Song Jian panted as he dashed into Tianfeng Building and looked back at the tide of monsters, cold sweat appearing on his brow.
Its terrifying. From now on, I shouldnt drive a motorcycle in the city. Mutated zombies are too horrifying they followed me for over ten kilometers without giving up
Under normal circumstances, monsters have their specific zones to operate in. Level 5 monsters wouldnt enter level 10 monster zones, and level 10 monsters wouldnt venture into level 5 monster zones. They usually didnt interfere with each other;
Song Jian thought the same, so he drove his motorcycle carelessly through the city. But the noise from the bike caused level 5 monsters to follow him into level 10 monster zones and not leave. Instead, they joined level 10 monsters and chased after Song Jian into the level 15 monster zone. By the time Song Jian realized something was wrong, it was toote. Hundreds of monsters had gathered behind him;
Phew, Ill find the Combat Mentor first and then deal with you properly. Song Jian nced at the high-explosive grenade in his inventory, resisting the urge to throw it into the monstrous horde, and ran towards the staircase;
Chapter 195 - 195: Sword Controller
Chapter 195: Sword Controller n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
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The horde of monsters surged towards the Tianfeng Building. They had just reached the entrance when the monsters in the front suddenly halted their steps with a look of horror and continued to retreat. The monsters behind could not slow down in time and directly crashed into them, causing a scene of chaos. The roars echoed under the Tianfeng Building;
Atop the building, a man in ck grimaced, muttering irritably under his breath.
Hum-
The silver orb surrounding him began to vibrate violently, projecting an inch-long silver halo, inhaling and exhaling as if a living entity;
Seemingly sensing the formidable force, the monsters below trembled all over, lying motionlessly on the ground while emitting faint wails.
Scram! A single shout echoed from the top of the building, prompting hundreds of monsters to flee in disarray;
Song Jian, who was climbing the building, heard these remarks clearly. He looked out of the window and saw hundreds of monsters fleeing, including several Level 10 and 15 elite creatures, which made his blood boil;
A powerful shout and the monsters are pacified, when will 1 have such strengthwondered Song Jian whose eyes were filled with astonishment.
By the time Song Jian reached the rooftop, the man in ck was still standing by the edge of it, leaning against the wind, while a silver metallic orb was slowly rotating around him;
Mao? Song Jian blurted out involuntarily;
The man in ck turned around, a trace of helplessness in his eyes.
Im not Mao, nor do I possess the X-gene. I cant control metal. This is my weapon, the Sword Orb!
Embarrassment flickered across Song Jians face. It seemed that many yers had seen the man in ck. Any yer who saw the metal orb slowly rotating around him would be reminded of Maos escape from jail in the movie X-Men.
Are you a Sword Immortal? Song Jian suddenly asked with a look of excitement;
Sword Immortal? The man in ck was taken aback, then shook his head slowly, A Sword Immortal is what 1 strive to be. Perhaps in the future, I will be a Sword Immortal, but not now. Currently, I am just a Sword Controller!
Just as the man in ck uttered the phrase Sword Controller, Song Jian was granted ess to some of his attributes, which were previously obscured by question marks;
[LV86 Sword Controller C Duan Jian] (Elite): Vitality Points: ??? Spirit Points: ???; Traits: Immortal Sword Body, ???; Skills: Sword Retention, ???
An elite BOSS of level 86? Even higher than the Dragon Hunter, Dierdeli Walker, Song Jian was taken aback and hastily bowed, Could you tell me about the special characteristics of the Sword Controller profession?
Duan Jian gave a slight smile, scanning Song Jian before asking, Can you wield a sword?
Song Jian felt awkward. Although his secondary weapon was the blue-grade one-handed Guardians Sword, he had never in fact wielded it inbat. Even the passive skill [Cold Weapon (Sword Type) (Basic)] that he learned was only at level one and he had never attempted to upgrade it;
Song Jian responded, 1 have never encountered a swordsmanship master, so Im reluctant to learn from the unskilled!
Duan Jian paused,ughing heartily: You are the second brazen person Ive met. In honour of the first one, Ill give you a chance!
Use the sword you carry to ughter a level 15 elite monster. If you do, 111 tell you the meaning of a Sword Controller! Duan Jian pointed at the Guardians Sword hung around Song Jians waist and spoke arrogantly;
Can I only use this sword? Cant 1 use other weapons? Song Jian frowned and asked;
Exactly. You can only use this sword. Once you employ a different weapon, even if you kill a level 15 elite monster, the trial will be deemed a failure. You will not need to see me again in such a case, otherwise, I will kill you! Duan Jian stared coldly at Song Jian as he spoke;
Can I use my personal skills? Song Jian queried further;
Duan Jian hesitated for a moment, then slowly nodded: You can use the skills you have mastered, but
Forget it. Lets talk about it once you pass the test! Duan Jian seemed to want to say something, but ultimately just waved his hand, signaling Song Jian to leave;
System: The Sword Controller and Battle Job Instructor, Duan Jian, gives you a challenge: Kill a level 15 Elite BOSS, 0/1; Challenge Requirements: Use your sword to kill a level 15 Elite BOSS; If any other weapon is used, the mission will fail immediately; Challenge time limit: 24 hours; Challenge Reward: Earn Duan Jians admiration and enlightenment about the Sword Controller profession; Challenge Punishment: Duan Jian will negatively change his attitude towards you by arge margin, and you will lose a chance to learn about thebat profession C Sword Controller;
Song Jian nodded his head, turned around, and left the rooftop;
To kill a Level 15 Elite Boss, which has at least three to four thousand vitality points, even when its attributes are halved during daytime, is almost impossible without the use of the Rocket Launcher or Tusk Fang Stinger skills. Coupled with the onught from five levels above him, the endeavor to singlehandedly hunt down a Level 15 Elite BOSS seemed like an impossible task to Song Jian;
Song Jian switched the Guardians Sword to his right hand and yed with it as he walked along, trying to get a feel for it;
On leaving the Tianfeng Building, there were no monsters to be seen. Despite practicing for a while with the Guardians Sword, Song Jian still felt a bit awkward;
First, let me find some regr monsters to get used to it, who knows, I might even learn some sword skills on my own! Song Jian muttered to himself as he set off down a gloomy alley;
First, he would test his skills on a Level 15 regr monster. If he cant even beat that, he might as well abandon the challenge.
In the dark alleyy a ragged human-formed zombie, appearing like a corpse. Yet Song Jian knew that as soon as he strayed into its alert zone, it would instantly awake, relentlessly chasing him until he was dead;
Earth Teeth Assault!
Before it could fully awake, he chose to deplete its vitality points;
The Tusk-energy ball lunged at the corpse and fiercely struck the zombies waist. This sent its body flying in the air;
Roar-
The mutant zombie slowly rose from the ground. Its blood-red eyes gradually opened, focusing on Song Jian and emitting a roaring sound;
LV15 Mutant Zombie (Regr): Vitality Points 850/1700, Traits: Intermediate Defense, Primary Vitality Restoration; Skills: Gnaw.
Seeing the mutant zombie pouncing towards him, Song Jian took a deep breath. Tightening his grip on the Guardians Sword, he sprinted towards the zombie;
Whoosh-
As soon as he neared, the sword in Song Jians hand sliced across the zombies head, inflicting over 60 critical damage points;
Experiencing pain, the zombie became more frenzied, waving its hands, while its mutated nails, sharp as mini des, carved streaks of white in the gloomy alley;
Chapter 208 - 208: Auction House
Chapter 208: Auction House
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Several yers looked at each other suspiciously, starting to doubt Song Jians identity;
Im telling you, this guy looks like a yer to me, someone muttered;
Yeah, are NPCs really this smart? He evenins that were not giving him enough money! The man in leather armor looked up and down at Song Jian with suspicion;
I think hes a fraud!
Right, he looks like a yer, and hes only level 10
The man in leather armor walked up, his face sour, and said to Song Jian, Hey, brother, stop joking with us, will you? Where did the Sword Controller ss teacher go?
Ha ha! Song Jianughed and said, Im sorry, everyone, but Ive be a Sword Controller, and thebat ss teacher has left. This is a legendary ss, limited in number!
Hearing Song Jians words, everyones faces darkened. In fact, they had a bad feeling in their hearts when they saw through Song Jians yer identity, and they didnt expect it to be a reality;
Wasnt the Sword Controller ss test supposed to be difficult? How did someoneplete it so quickly
Yeah, I had to travel a long way to get here, and this ce is a level 15 monster area. 1 was almost surrounded by monsters just now!
Sigh, lets go, and try our luck somewhere else!
A few yers nced at Song Jian, looking annoyed, and turned to leave the rooftop;
Hey, man, youre good, a legendary ss! A yer turned back, gave Song Jian a thumbs-up, and said;
Song Jian smiled slightly and watched them leave;
System: You have 30 seconds left until you exit the game. Please be prepared!
Soon, a sh of white light appeared, and Song Jians figure disappeared from the rooftop of the Tianfeng Building;
The real world
Song Jian opened his eyes to discover that the sun was already high in the sky. The window let in a cacophony of noise from the city: honking, hawking, the sounds of street vendors frying dough sticks, various noises amalgamating into a rich atmosphere of life;
Phew, I only got an S-ss rating for myst main quest. It seems that in the future, I cant give up quests so casually! Song Jian thought to himself.
Pushing open the window and taking a deep breath, Song Jian showed a happy expression: Returning to the real world is much morefortable. The game was just too oppressive.
Ding dong-
At this moment, Song Jians phone rang. Picking it up, he saw it was a delivery notification;
Rushing downstairs to retrieve a cardboard box, Song Jian opened it up and couldnt help but smile with bitterness;
It was a dagger he had bought online two days ago for over a thousand yuan. It hadnt been sharpened yet, and he had intended to practice dagger fighting techniques with it at home, but now it seemed a bit redundant;
Looks like Ill have to buy a longsword now, huh- Song Jian sighed helplessly and set the dagger aside;
After washing up, Song Jian went out for breakfast and made his way to Coastal Citysrgest auction house. His pocket now contained two pieces of jewelry, and he nned to auction one off so that he wouldnt have to worry about money in the future, allowing him to focus on his practice.
Jiade Auction House was thergest auction house in Coastal City. It was not only famous domestically but also held a ce in the international market.
Upon arriving at the auction house and stating his intention, Song Jian was led to a private room. The room was not very big, only about thirty or forty square meters, but the interior was luxuriously decorated. Song Jian sat on the sofa and waited for a moment. Soon, a man entered the room and was momentarily taken aback by Song Jian before his eyes shed with disappointment;
Zhou Li had been working at Jiade Auction House for almost five years, but he had always been the lowest-ranking appraiser, earning a few thousand yuan a month. His usual tasks involved appraising rtively cheap items, making him an invisible person in the auction house hierarchy;
Seeing Song Jians shabby clothing, Zhou Li quickly deduced that the man in front of him was not in good financial shape. Usually, people like this would bring in items of low value for auction, often fakes;
Hello, sir. Can you show me the item youd like ourpany to auction? Zhou Li asked with a smile;
Despite his internal judgment, Zhou Lis professional courtesy showed through his polite manner and actions;
Song Jian smiled faintly and took out the Jewel: me from his pants pocket, cing it casually on the velvet-covered table;
Upon seeing Song Jian retrieve the item from his pocket, Zhou Lis heart sank. What kind of valuable item would be casually stored in a pants pocket?
He probably doesnt even think his item is worth much. Zhou Li couldnt help but grumble to himself internally;
When he saw the Jewel: me, the first thought that came to Zhou Lis mind was, What a huge piece of red ss this is!
Zhou Li didnt even bother to take out his magnifying ss and said after an indifferent nce, Sir, in my opinion, this item is
At that moment, a ray of sunshine from the window illuminated the Jewel: me on the table, and the brilliant red gem suddenly seemed to be engulfed in a me. It shimmered in the air as if it were actually burning;
Zhou Lis eyes widened, and his face was full of disbelief: How is this possible? Only a top-quality gemstone could have such a phenomenon! My God, this is a top-quality gem!
Taking a deep breath, Zhou Li calmed himself down, walked slowly to the table, and took out his magnifying ss to examine the gem closely. In no time, his eyes were filled with intoxication;
Its perfect, an absolute work of art. No, this can only be a treasure crafted by gods themselves, priceless! Zhou Li murmured as he continued to examine the gem;
Um, can 1 ask how much this is worth? Song Jian asked from the side;
Money? Zhou Li straightened up and put away his magnifying ss, his face serious: Measuring such a masterpiece with money would only tarnish it. Sir, I apologize for my rudeness just now. Id like to reintroduce myself. My name is Zhou Li, an appraiser of Jiade Auction House. Your jewel is priceless, and Im afraid I cannot represent Jiade Auction House to discuss the auction of this jewel with you. Please wait, Ill go and ask our general manager toe over and speak with you personally. Please wait a moment! Zhou Li bowed respectfully to Song Jian. Before Song Jian could respond, Zhou Li turned and left the room.
Upon exiting, Zhou Li briefly stood outside the door and took out a set of keys from his pocket, locking Song Jians room from the outside;
Calling over a service staff member, Zhou Li whispered, Stay here and watch this door. Dont let the person inside leave. Hes an important customer, and Im going to look for the general manager now. If Ie back with the general manager and the guest is missing, you know the consequences!
Y-yes, sir, Ill stay right here The 19-year-old teenager stuttered;
Zhou Li stared at him for a while before rushing upstairs;
Chapter 197 - 197: Skill Improvement
Chapter 197: Skill Improvement
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While practicing dagger lighting technique at the ck Panther Gym in the real world) his coach once told Song Jian, regardless of the fighting style or the presence of weapons, from the moment of first contact, he must receive standard instruction and not blindly practice on his own.
Once bad habits are formed, they are incredibly hard to correct. Adhering to wrong practices not only nullifies improvement but can also harm the body over time;
Just like Song Jians situation C the sword move he had summarized from half a day of fighting was filled with errors. He knew this in his heart, but sword practice was not his true aim; he merely wanted to catch Duan Jians attention since they were both in the same building.
After over an hour of the practice, Song Jian found his entire right arm numbing, with unbearable itching, swelling, and pain at the shoulder joint. He was drenched in sweat and about to give up when he finally heard Duan Jians voice.
Master!
11 Turning around with a weary face, Song Jian greeted Duan Jian respectfully.
Swordsmanship is not practiced this way! Duan Jian shook his head, raising his right hand. The silver metal orb that had been revolving around him suddenly expanded into a long sword and flew into Duan Jians right palm.
Holding the longsword, he oozed an imposing demeanor which forced Song Jian to involuntarily step backward until his back hit the wall.
Even the continual echoes of monster roars around him came to an abrupt end, as if the whole world fell into silence;
A sword is an extension of the arm, not just a dead object!
Dont control your sword with your hand; control it with your will, your spirit, your soul
Your hand can control the dimensions around your body, but your will and spirit can fill the space between heaven and earth. Control the sword with your spirit. Wherever the mind moves, the sword reaches
Walking and talking about his understanding of the sword, Song Jian found his words somewhat inexplicable. He felt that he understood yet didnt understand at all.
It was like when a post-doctorai mentor lectures first-year university students. What they impart is not just specialized knowledge of the first year but a concept, a direction, a guiding path.
Maybe many students couldnt understand at that time, but if you persist, there will eventuallye a time when everything seems illuminated. Only then will youprehend the true intentions behind their teachings.
Duan Jian was doing something simr now. He didnt tell Song Jian how to hold the sword, how to use it, or impart any substantial sword skills, but he was enlightening Song Jian with a certain ideology.
After listening to Duan Jian for a long time, Song Jian looked at him perplexedly.
Duan Jian, feeling his throat parched from talking, saw Song Jians excited expression and couldnt help but snort, Its impossible to carve rotten wood!
Ready to leave with a swing of his sleeve, Duan Jian was stopped by Song Jian, who rushed towards him and grabbed his leg: Master, you cant leave! At the very least reach me one sword technique so that I can defeat a level 15 elite boss. Otherwise, do you really want to watch me blindly practice till 1 ruin my arm?
Song Jian cried out, squeezing the corners of his eyes to try and force out a few tears, but to no avail. In the end, helpless, he applied saliva to the corners of his eyes.
Enough, stop pretending you really are Duan Jian was a bit helpless for a moment before suddenly asking, Do you know a fat guy with the surname Mu?
Song Jian was taken aback and shook his head.
You two truly are alike. Thick-skinned! Get up. I ll teach you how to use a sword. After speaking, Duan Jian yanked Song Jian up by his left hand.
Watch carefully. I will only demonstrate once. How much you can grasp is up to you! With that, Duan Jian began demonstrating the basic sword technique.
Song Jian opened his eyes wide, not daring to blink, afraid of missing a single move.
System prompts flooded his view like a waterfall. His passive skill, [Cold Weapon (Sword ss) (Basic)], was rapidly improving.
System: Sword Controller Duan Jian imparts basic sword technique to you, your [Cold Weapon (Sword ss) (Basic)] skill proficiency has improved by 20 points.
System: Sword Controller Duan Jian imparts basic sword technique to you, your [Cold Weapon (Sword ss) (Basic)] skill proficiency has improved by 21 points.
In just a few minutes, Duan Jian had finished demonstrating the basic sword technique. Turning around, he sent his sword flying into the air where it shrank back into the size of a finger before curling into a smooth, silver metal orb. This orb slowly floated back to Duan Jians side and began revolving around him like a satellite.
Thats all the help 1 can give you. Anymore and I would be breaking the rules. It doesnt matter to me how much youve managed to grasp. Just know that if you havent hunted a level 15 elite boss by tomorrow, dont show your face to me anymore
1. Duan Jian left after giving Song Jian a stern look.
Song Jian wiped the sweat from his brow and stood still with closed eyes. Beneath his eyelids, his eyeballs were shifting rapidly. His right hand was twitching involuntarily, wanting to shake from time to time, as if it wasnt under his control.
At this moment, in Song Jians mind, every details of Duan Jians basic sword technique demonstration was being reyed.
After a long while, Song Jian let out a sigh, and a serious expression appeared on his face. He mused inwardly, The gap is truly enormous!
Only after witnessing a real sword technique, did he realize his own deficiencies. Composing himself, Song Jian started practicing exactly as Duan Jian had demonstrated;
In just a few tens of minutes, Song Jians passive skill, | Cold Weapon (Sword ss) (Basic)], rose from level two to five, improving at a terrifying speed;
[Cold Weapon (Sword ss) (Basic)]: Passive, Level 5, Increase in power of sword weapons by 30%, Armor Break +1.
Now that he had started practicing, the skills improvement rate was extremely slow. One reason was the high level of the skill, which demanded higher proficiency. The other reason was the disparity between Song Jians and Duan Jians mastery of sword techniques, naturally causing their proficiency to be different.
The night passed like this. As the sun slowly rose, Song Jian only thenid down his sword and sat down on his bedtorest.
At this moment) Song Jians aura was drastically different from the previous day. The transformation over the night seemed to have allowed him to take an important step on the path of martial arts.
Duan Jian stood with his hands behind his back, high on the rooftop, looking at the slowly rising sun. The corners of his mouth held a faint, indistinct smile.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
Chapter 210 - 210: What If It Turns Out to Be True
Chapter 210: What If It Turns Out to Be True
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Fake? Song Jian hesitated, thenughed incredulously, pointing at the Jewel: me on the table. Youre saying this is fake?
By now, the sun had shifted angles, and the light no longer shone on the Jewel: me, hiding the me-like haze on its surface. The ruby now appeared as a finely carved piece of red ss.
Seeing Song Jians confident expression, Ding Yi hesitated, then took another closer look at the gem on the table.
All, the craftsmanship is good, but the gem is incredibly fake. How could such a piece of jewelry be real? There has never been such arge ruby in the world. Are you saying that this man has brought forth the worldsrgest? Ding Yi couldnt help butugh at the thought.
Even if this piece of jewelry were real, it certainly wouldnt belong to someone whose entire outfit doesnt even amount to 300 yuan! Thinking of this, Ding Yi looked up at Song Jian and couldnt help but admire Song Jians acting skills. Are scammers so professional these days that they remain so righteous even after being exposed?
Alright, sir, take your toy and leave immediately, or 111 call the police! Ding Yi said seriously.
Song Jian frowned, couldnt help but stand up, and a violent murderous intent surged in his heart. Luckily, his reaction was quick, and the murderous intent vanished as quickly as it had appeared.
Ding Yi suddenly found that when the other party rose from his seat, he seemed like a ferocious humanoid beast, ready to pounce on and devour him in the next moment.
All, you! Ding Yis face turned white. He hurriedly retreated a few steps, bumping into the door painfully. When he looked at Song Jian again, that feeling had suddenly disappeared, as if it had all been a figment of his imagination.
Alright, since Jiade isnt willing to ept this auction item, Ill just find anotherpany. Song Jian shook his head and said.
Of course, you can. Haha, 1 suggest you try the Shengshi Auction House across the street. Their appraisers arent as professional as ours, so maybe theyll be fooled. Haha! Ding Yiughed sarcastically, a contemptuous look on his face. He thought to himself, Anyone with a little appraisal experience would easily realize the truth. The people at Shengshi must be blind to ept this item
Boom-
The private room door was pushed open, and Ding Yi was sent flying towards the table by a strong force, hitting his head on the solid wooden table.
Ouch, who is it? Anger rose in Ding Yis heart. He quickly turned and red, but his expression quickly changed.
The general manager has arrived. Ding Yis face revealed a ttering smile, followed by a stern scolding of Zhou Li, who was beside the general manager. Zhou Li, how could you casually bring out the general manager for any person and any item? Dont you have eyes to see that this is clearly a counterfeit? You made the general manager lose face by calling him down here. Do you not want your job?
Counterfeit! General Manager Sun Yong hesitated, then nced at Zhou Li with a hint of doubt in his eyes.
Zhou Li has been a long-time employee of Jiade. He would not joke about his position, Sun Yong thought to himself.
Counterfeit? How could it be? Even a blind person could see that the piece of jewelry is precious. How could it be a counterfeit! Zhou Li couldnt help but retort.
Seeing Ding Yi preparing to argue, Sun Yong frowned slightly, waved his hand, and said, Alright, stop arguing. Let me take a look at the item first!
It was unprofessional for two appraisers to argue in front of the client.
General Manager, its the piece of jewelry on the table. Its a rare treasure. I believe that there will never be a second gem as brilliant as this one in the world! Zhou Li said excitedly.
Song Jian: Haha!
With Zhou Lisments, Song Jian felt embarrassed to bring out the other Jewel: Deep Blue.
However, Song Jian also knew that he couldnt present both pieces at the same time. Otherwise, it would be impossible to sell them at a high price.
Sun Yong gave Song Jian a polite smile and then looked at the Jewel: me on the table. At first nce, he was amazed. Were people really so bold as to pass off ss as a gem now?
But soon, Sun Yong noticed the fine craftsmanship of the piece. Even if it were just a piece of ss, the exquisite carving alone would make it worth over 100,000 yuan.
Would someone really use ss for such craftsmanship? Wouldnt that be As this thought crossed Sun Yongs mind, he suddenly became excited.
He carefully picked up the gem and took out a magnifying ss to examine it closely.
After studying it for a full three minutes, Sun Yong quickly beckoned Zhou Li and said, Go and get Old Wang and Old Sun over here!
Yes, General Manager! Zhou Li instantly showed an ted expression and hurriedly left the private room.
General Manager, what are you Ding Yis heart sank, feeling that something was amiss.
Dont speak! Sun Yong red at Zhou Li.
Haha, Im sorry. This appraiser said that my item is a fake and told me to try my luck at the Shengshi Auction House across the street. I wont bother you then. With that, Song Jian feigned an attempt to retrieve the gem and leave.
Sir, please wait. Aspensation, our auction house is willing to charge only a 3%mission fee. This is an offer that no other auction house can give. You should know that the usual auction fees range between 10% and 15%. 1 believe you wouldnt turn away from the offer because of the money, right? Sun Yong said with a smile.
I believe that as long as I bring out this piece of jewelry, any auction house will give me the bestmission rate. Some might even waive the fee entirely. What do you think? Song Jian shrugged and continued, Moreover, I am skeptical about the skill level of your appraiser, and what irritates me even more is his attitude towards me. If yourpany cant give me an exnation, 1 wont choose to work with you!
If Ding Yi couldnt figure out what was happening at this moment, he would have wasted his years working in this field. Cold sweat instantly broke out on his forehead.
How could this be? This item is obviously a fake. How could there be such a transparent and massive ruby in the world? Ding Yis eyes flickered, his heart filled with unease.
Seeing Sun Yongs serious expression, a thought suddenly shed through Ding Yis mind: What if the gem really is real? What should I do?
As Ding Yi was in a panic, the door to the private room was pushed open, and two elderly men followed Zhou Li inside.
Manager Sun, what cant you figure out that requires both of us old fellows toe? Quickly show us what it is and let this old man broaden his horizons! The elderly man in front chuckled.
Ding Yi watched the two old men as a glimmer of hope rose in his heart, thinking, If the two old men also insist that its a counterfeit, then
Chapter 199 - 199 Temporary Task
Chapter 199: Temporary Task
Trantor: 549690339
Looking at the blue-quality Tusk Fang Stinger in Song Jians hand, Lin Shengs eyes were full of little stars;
Ill take you there! Lin Sheng said directly: Its just ahead, that boss has been injured, lost a leg, and its vitality points are less than half left, looking very desperate.
Song Jian followed behind Lin Sheng, running and asking: Why didnt you finish it off yourself, a level 15 boss will definitely drop good loot!
I cant beat it, it can see through my stealth, I cant even get close to it Lin Sheng said somewhat helplessly; n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
Soon, the two of them arrived at a small residential area, in a central pavilion, Song Jian saw the heavily injured boss.
The boss looked like an enormous beastman, with blue skin covered in lumps, two tusks protruding from its lips, and sanguine eyes emitting a bloodthirsty glow, looking very ferocious.
Its massive body was squatting in the pavilion, looking like a meat mountain. Next to it, stood four wooden stakes, half a mans height, carved withplex magic runes on the surface. Rings of energy condensed into light, slowly rotating around the stakes;
One stake was enveloped in a green glow, one stake was enveloped in a crimson glow, another stake was epassed in a gray energy glow, thest one flickered with tiny currents;
[LV15 Mutated Shaman Beast C Kuru Tutu] (Elite): Vitality Points 680/2800, Spirit Points: 250/800; Traits: Regeneration, Beasts Blood Boil; Skills: Summon Totem Pir, Summon Beast Spirit, Death Ray, Ice Cone.
This guy is a beastman, huh? Song Jian stared at the mountain of flesh in the distance, stroking his chin;
Yes, it looks like a beastman. Do you see those three pirs next to it? Those are totem pirs, they can attack automatically. The damage isnt high, but they are very troublesome. Lin Sheng pointed at the three wooden stakes next to the Mutated Shaman Beast;
Hey, it seems to be healing its wounds! Song Jian saw that every few seconds, a +5 green healing figure would jump above the bosss head, he couldnt help but say;
There is a healing totem pir! Song Jian pointed at the wooden stake surrounded by green light: You need to be faster, if it drags on, its vitality points will be fully restored.
Its okay, didnt you see that it doesnt have much spirit points left? It looks like it has been through a big fight, youre really lucky! Song Jian said;
Hehe, Brother Song is the lucky one, now its yours. Lin Sheng chuckled.
Alright, give you the dagger, this boss is mine. The test required me to fight solo, so just guard the perimeter for me. Dont participate! As Song Jian spoke, he handed the Tusk Fang Stinger to Lin Sheng.
Dont worry, Brother Song, 1 know the rules! Lin Shengs face broke out into a grin as he took the dagger, swinging it around a few times, looking thrilled.
Song Jian slowly approached the boss with his sword. As soon as he stood around a dozen meters away from the boss, it stood up.
Despite the imposing pressure from the one-legged boss, Song Jian hesitated whether picking this boss was a correct choice.
Human, this is Kuru Tutus territory. If you dont want your soul to be tormented on my me Totem forever, leave now!
The boss even spoke, surprising Song Jian; a monster capable of speech indicating it has consciousness, and a conscious monster is way tougher than a senseless one.
Perhaps perceiving Song Jians hesitation, a hint of a smile appeared on Kulu Tutus face. Feeling the immense power within this human, Kulu Tutu himself was at a low ebb with barely over 200 spirit points left, just not enough to sustain a fight. Even if he could win, it would be a Pyrrhic victory. He could end up being taken down by an ordinary monster afterward.
Human, if you leave now, youll gain Kuru Tutus friendship. I will also give you a gift! Kuru Tutu continued;
System: Kuru Tutu is offering you a temporary mission, leave territory; Mission requirement: leave the area within one kilometer radius from Kuru Tutu; Mission reward: obtaining Kuru Tutus friendship; exquisite totem imprint; Mission failure: permanent reduction of 2 points in all attributes; Do you ept?
Song Jian carefully read through the mission details word by word, and then chose to ept;
As soon as Song Jian epted, a smile crossed Kuru Tutus face, he threw something towards Song Jian;
Song Jian caught it and checked the attributes;
Exquisite Totem Imprint (Green): Iy I essory, essory Attributes: Worn on the body, recovers 1 vitality point per second; can be iid on equipment, when iid on a helmet, vitality points increase by 100; when iid on armor, defense increases by 5 points; when iid on leg protectors, spirit points cap increases by 50;
Not bad! Dont know if it can be used as a spirit talisman and iid on the Hexagram Array Diagram! Song Jian thought;
Seeing Song Jian pick up the item and stand still, Kulu Tutus face darkened, yelled: Human, you have already epted the task 1 assigned. Why havent you left? Are you willing to bear the punishment of the beast god?
Song Jian threw the item into his inventory, lifted his head, nced at Kuru Tutu, then turned around and ran towards the exit of the residential area;
Seeing Song Jian leaving, Kuru Tutu let out a mocking smile as he slowly sat back down with the help of the pavilions pir: Stupid human
Lin Sheng watched as Song Jian rushed past him,pletely baffled, only hearing Song Jian say to him: Just wait for me for a bit, Ill be right back!
Soon, Song Jians figure disappeared from Lin Shengs vision;
Song Jian kept running forward until a system prompt appeared in front of him, then he stopped;
System: Youpleted the temporary mission, leaving the territory;
System: You obtained Kuru Tutus friendship, you received the item Exquisite Totem Imprint;
Seeing that the mission waspleted, Song Jian turned around and ran towards the residential area;
I need to hurry up, if anyter, that bosss vitality points will be fully restored.
Lin Sheng was a bit confused, standing in ce waiting for a few minutes. Soon, he saw Song Jian hurriedly running back from a distance;
What are you up to? Lin Sheng asked. His level was too low, Kuru Tutu did not offer him a temporary mission at all. Seeing him, it attacked, scaring him away.
Doing a mission! Song Jian said while panting heavily: Stay here and wait for me. Dont help when I take action. Song Jian seemed a little worried and reminded him again;
Seeing that Song Jian was charging back towards him once more, Kuru Tutus anger red up;
Shameless human! Kuru Tutu roared in his heart, suddenly standing up;
Human, honesty is key! Kuru Tutu seemingly had fireing out of his eyes, staring at Song Jian, and growled;
Song Jian was stunned, opened the mission column, pointed at thepleted mission, and said: But Ipleted the mission!
Kuru Tutu:, you have a point!
Chapter 200 - 200: Beast Spirit Descent
Chapter 200: Beast Spirit Descent
Trantor: 549690339
Human, I dont want to be your enemy. As long as you leave my territory and never return, 1 will teach you a skill. This is a core skill that only Beastman shamans can learn: Totem Pir! Kuru Tutu suppressed his anger and spoke solemnly.
Song Jian quickly received a system prompt.
System: Kuru Tutu has issued you a temporary quest: Leave the territory forever. Quest Requirement: Leave the area within a one-kilometer radius of Kuru Tutu, and never return. Quest Reward: Gain Kuru Tutus friendship and skill: Totem Pir (Lightning). Quest Failure: Permanent loss of 2 points in all attributes. Do you ept?
Song Jian carefully reviewed the quest requirements. After a while, a look of regret appeared on Song Jians face, there was no loophole this time. If it was just a level 15 elite BOSS, Song Jian might have epted the quest, because even if he killed it, there was no guarantee of getting its core skill.
But now, this weakened BOSS was rted to thepletion of Song Jians evaluation quest. If Song Jian couldnt even defeat a severely injured level 15 elite BOSS, then there was no hope ofpleting his evaluation quest.
Song Jian sighed and chose to refuse.
Kuru Tutus face suddenly became ugly.
Human
Song Jian didnt wait for the other party to speak. Holding the Guardians Sword tightly in his hand, he whispered, Lets fight. N?v(el)B\\jnn
Kuru Tutus face revealed a ferocious expression. He picked up a bone wand from the ground and roared loudly. Lightning condensed on the bone wand and shot towards Song Jian.
Song Jian directly activated the Guardians Swords inherent skill. A milky-white halo surrounded his entire body. The lightning struck the light shield, taking away more than a hundred defense points.
Without slowing down, Song Jian roared and charged towards Kuru Tutu. He lifted his sword to his chest and stabbed forward fiercely. Breaking through the air, a silver glow appeared on the sword. Song Jian added Invisible Sword Qi to the surface of the sword.
Just as he arrived in front of Kuru Tutu, the two Totem Pirs next to him started to shake violently. Lightning and fire burst out from the Totem Pirs and struck towards Song Jian.
Totem Pir (Lightning): Releases a bolt of lightning at enemies within attack range, dealing 60 points of lightning damage. Has a chance to trigger the Paralysis effect. This attack can only be released once every three seconds. Totem Pir Defense: 50 points.
Totem Pir (Fire): Releases a stream of fire at enemies within attack range, dealing 50 points of fire damage. Has a chance to trigger the Burning effect. This attack can only be released once every three seconds. Totem Pir Defense: 50 points.
The two Totem Pirs around Kuru Tutu began to attack Song Jian. The other two Totem Pirs were the Revealing Totem Pir, capable of revealing any invisible enemies within range, and the Healing Totem Pir, which released healing light on Kuru Tutu to restore his vitality points.
Lightning and fire struck the light shield on the surface of Song Jians body, causing the shield to tremble violently, but it still didnt break through the defense.
Thud-
Song Jians sword stabbed fiercely into Kuru Tutus plump body. More than a hundred critical damage points floated above Kuru Tutus head.
Before Kuru Tutu could react, Song Jian flipped his wrist and pulled out the sword. He shed it through the air in an arc, aiming for Kalu Tutus head.
Unforgivable! Kalu Tutu roared angrily, waving his bone wand to block Song Jians attack. Just when the bone wand and sword were about to collide, Song Jian flicked his wrist, making the sword tip vibrate intensely. It covered Kalu Tutus skull, throat, and chest, making it impossible to tell where the sword would strike.
In the moment of Kalu Tutus hesitation, the Guardians Sword had already pierced his chest.
Pu-
A thick, green jet of blood spurted out, and Kalu Tutus vitality immediately weakened; the heart was a vital point for any species.
Beast Spirit Descent! Kalu Tutu struggled to stand up, raising his hands high, while his Bone Wand let out a rumbling sound and cracks appeared on its surface.
Crack, crack-
The wand, over a meter long, unexpectedly shattered inch by inch, turning into nothingness. A look of pain shed in Kalu Tutus eyes, his aura increasingly weakened, and wrinkles spread across his entire face, making him seem a dozen years older instantly.
This was the result of sacrificing 15 years of his life and his Bone Wand to summon the ancient beast spirits.
The sky churned, and a whirlwind of dark clouds appeared above Kalu Tutus head, apanied by thunderous roars. From the whirlwind, an ancient beasts roar emerged, sounding like an angry bellow of a primordial creature.
A huge w emerged from the whirlwind, reaching for Song Jian. This massive w was like a skyscraper towering in the sky, pressing down on Song Jian.
Goosebumps stood on the back of Song Jians neck as a powerful sense of threat rushed toward him. It felt like his body was locked in by something, no matter how he tried to dodge, he couldnt avoid this deadly blow.
Pu-
Song Jians body disappeared, reced by arge cloud of ck fog. After morphing into a dark cloud, Song Jian drifted toward Kalu Tutu, quickly enveloping him in the ck fog.
Within the pitch-ck fog, Kalu Tutus damage numbers floated above his head. Being shrouded in ck fog, he would suffer 300 fixed damage points and 200% mental damage.
Kalu Tutus Vitality Points were already low, and after summoning the ancient beast spirits, he became even weaker, unable to withstand the damage caused by Song Jians ck fog.
Within the ck fog, Kalu Tutu roared in anger, swinging his Bone Wand continuously, creating gusts of wind. However, all his efforts were useless, unable to cause any harm to the ck fog.
Crack, crack-
Several Totem Pirs shattered one after another. The 50-point defense couldnt bear the damage from the ck fog. Losing the healing from the healing Totem Pir, Kalu Tutu became even more agitated.
That huge w above his head was like a massive pir, pressing down on the ck fog on the ground. Before it could even get close, Song Jian felt his mind waver, nearly unable to maintain the state of ck fog.
Song Jian couldnt help biting his tongue hard, and when the taste of blood filled his mouth, he barely broke free from the mental pressure, trying his best to maintain the ck fog state.
Always shrouded in ck fog, the furious Kalu Tutu stumbled blindly, trying to shake off the entanglement of the ck fog. However, all of this was to no avail. The more terrifying thing, in Kalu Tutus view, was that he could feel the massive w above his head getting closer and closer. The giant w, with a diameter of more than ten meters, could easily crush Song Jians ck fog form. Correspondingly, the continuously fog-shrouded Kalu Tutu couldnt escape the fate of being struck by the earth-shattering blow of the beast w.
No! A look of despair appeared on Kalu Tutus face, staring at the ancient beasts w with deep lines running through it like gullies, and he let out a desperate roar.
Chapter 201 - 201: Pet Contract
Chapter 201: Pet Contract
Trantor: 549690339
A gigantic beast w descended from the sky, pulverizing arge area in the center of the neighborhood. The small pavilion where Kalu Tutu resided, right under the palm of the w, was ground to a fine powder;
Song Jian, transformed into a cloud of dark mist, was also suppressed underneath the w. Wisps of ck smoke gradually seeped out from the gaps between the beasts ws;
After this blow, the beasts w slowly vanished. The swirling ck clouds shing with lightning overhead also gradually dissipated, and the sky returned to its bright blue. Only a massive paw print, over fifteen meters in diameter, remained on the ground; n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Kalu Tutu looked like a broken rag doll with wounds cracking open all over its body. Ity on the brink of death in a pool of dark green blood;
Song Jian was utterly shaken. That blow, although mostly physical, had also carried a trace of spiritual attack, simr to his Eye of Mind skill. The beast had first locked onto Song Jian with its mind, then unleashed this earth-shaking blow;
Physical damage could be negated, but that trace of spiritual damage still inflicted Song Jian with over a hundred and eighty points of damage;
Kalu Tutus vitality points had now dwindled to less than a hundred. With its every bone broken, it couldnt understand how the desperate finishing move it had deployed, had rebounded onto itself, while the enemy had barely been damaged;
Song Jian returned to his human form, his face turning pale. He couldnt help but spit out a mouthful of fresh blood while his mind was in tumult, and his head throbbed with pain. The image of the gigantic beast ws earth-shaking blow was deeply imprinted in Song Jians mind, as imposing as a massive mountain range in his consciousness.
This is horrifying! This is nothing but a level fifteen Elite Boss. Yet, it could summon such a terrifying strike! And it was just a single giant w. If the ancient beast were summoned in its entirety, the entire city might have vanished. Song Jian revealed a horrified expression;
How how could this be Kalu Tutu looked up at the sky. It could feel its strength swiftly draining away from its body. It knew it was about to die;
Watching Song Jian gradually approaching it, a puzzled look appeared in Kalu Tutus eyes, Human, how did you manage to do this?
Song Jian remained silent, lifting his longsword to thrust towards Kalu Tutus head;
Human, dont kill me. Dont you want to know about the Shaman profession
Thunk-
The longsword pierced straight into its brain, draining Kalu Tutusst bit of vitality. Kalu Tutu died in confusion, a transparent me surfaced on its body;
A few items exploded out, one of them emitting bright silver light;
A silver-quality item? Song Jians face lit up with a pleasantly surprised smile. He reached out to grab the silver-quality item;
Pet Contract (Silver): Consumable, Usage Effect: Apply to a beast ss no higher than a Lord, turning it into a pet. The lower the beasts HP, the higher the sess rate of the contract. Once the contract is sessful, the pets level resets to level one. Uses: o/i. Usage Requirement: 9 points of Charm. Can it be taken out of the game: No.
A Pet Contract Scroll? Song Jian was taken aback, then a smile spread across his face. He had always been wondering whether or not to kill the ck Dragon Hatchling. The Dragon n passed down its powers through bloodline. As the hatchling leveled up, it would grow rapidly, learning vast inherited knowledge from its bloodline. If the hatchling ever surpassed Song Jian in power, it might very well turn against him;
Even now, Song Jian could sense some estrangement from the hatchling. It no longer felt as close to him as before and had be somewhat wary;
Great! With this scroll, I can truly own a dragon pet. When that happens hahaha! Song Jian burst outughing, hurriedly storing the scroll away in his inventory.
Aside from this silver-quality pet contract scroll, Kalu Tutu also dropped a blue quality totem pir, and the rest were some materials like linen;
Healing Totem Pir (Blue) C Consumable, Use Effect: Restores Vitality Points of all teammates within a five-meter radius by (5+10*120 Spirit/second), duration of 15 minutes; Usage: 1/1; Defense: 50 points.
This is an item best used for dungeon raiding or on the battlefield. It would be a waste to use it during regr times. Holding the palm-sized totem pir, Song Jian pondered;
After collecting all the items, Song Jian was a bit uneasy. Although he had killed a level 15 elite boss, it was severely injured and its mental strength was almost exhausted with only a stroke of power left. He picked up a good bargain and wondered if Duan Jian would acknowledge his sessfulpletion of the task.
Upon opening his task bar, as expected, the task was not shown as beingpleted, causing Song Jians heart to sink;
Brother Song, what was that just now? Was that your skill? That beast w was terrifying After seeing the boss getting killed, Lin Sheng quickly ran over. The beast w was overwhelming and Lin Sheng was filled with fear;
If I could perform that move, wouldnt I wipe out anyone in my path? That was the bosss final counterattack, the trump card Song Jian rolled his eyes as he spoke;
Brother Song, you endured such a terrifying move, my admiration for you is like a mighty river Lin Sheng revealed a surprised expression as he looked at Song Jian in disbelief;
Alright, alright, I have a task to hand in. You go and find your Thief Mentor. With a wave of his hand, Song Jian took a few steps away before he hesitated and turned back to say to Lin Sheng, Lin Sheng, 1 still think that man who guided the dungeon is not as simple as he seems. If in the future you really have the strength to enter a realistic difficulty dungeon, you must go and meet with him again.
Lin Sheng thoughtfully nodded, saying: I understand, Brother Song.
Seeing Lin Sheng take the advice to heart, Song Jian turned around and dashed towards the Tianfeng Building;
These days, Song Jian has encountered many high-level NPCs. He can clearly feel their power and even distinguish some of their strengths from the aura they emitted;
When he initially entered the dungeon, the guide only showed to be at level thirty but the terrifying aura that Song Jian sensed from him was not less than Dragon Hunter or Duan Jian;
Upon returning to the Tianfeng Building, there were still five to six hours left until the taskpletion deadline. Reaching the rooftop, Duan Jian looked at Song Jian speechlessly: You really 1 dont know what to say about you, but you are indeed lucky
An awkward smile surfaced on Song Jians face. If Kalu Tutu hadnt been severely injured, Song Jian would have had to reveal his full strength to fight with it. The result turned out to be that Kalu Tutu was seriously injured. Not only did it lose a leg, its spirit points were almost depleted, only able to exert a weak final blow;
That final blow happened to be restrained by one of Song Jians skills. As a consequence, not only did it not eliminate Song Jian, it instead gave it a fall, leaving Song Jians prepared trump card unused;
Now thinking about it, even if Kalu Tutu wasnt severely injured, with Song Jians current strength, even without using the Rocket Launcher and the Tusk Fang Stinger, after a hard fight, he could have in it;
Safety first, safety first, hehe- Song Jian grinned while rubbing his hands together;
Alright, 111 consider this a pass for you this time. Duan Jian let out a sigh of resignation and muttered under his breath, Just like that fat man, clearly having the strength to y the boss, but still insists on finding loopholes to benefit.
Chapter 214 - 214: The Han Sword
Chapter 214: The Han Sword
Trantor: 549690339
As he entered the top floor hall, Song Jian discovered that the interior was decorated simr to an NBA arena, with a boxing ring in the center, almost twice the size of an ordinary one. Above the ring was a projection television, disying the ongoing fight on the ring.
Surrounding the ring were tiered seats. There were not many spectators at the moment, only about a third of the seats were upied.
On the ring, two boxers were engaged in a fierce battle. Song Jian squinted his eyes, realizing both fighters were not wearing any defensive gear or boxing gloves.
How is it, pretty realistic, isnt it? Only a ce like this is perfect for you! Wu Xuan eximed passionately, pointing at the ring, As soon as you walked in here today, 1 could tell right away. Youre not like Old Man Gu, or any of the trainers at the gym. They may have been on the battlefield before, but do they still have a shred of their warrior spirit left?
Even Old Man Gu, all hes doing now is taking care of his health. Studying swordsmanship with him is simply a waste for you! stated Wu Xuan.
Song Jian looked at Wu Xuan in surprise. He had felt the same way when he was practicing with Old Man Gu. Thus, he didnt hesitate to leave. He didnt expect Wu Xuan to have noticed this. This guy had a sharp eye.
Surprised, huh? Wu Xuanughed, In our line of work, we rely on these two eyes. If you decide you want to step into the ring, just let me know. Without a manager to introduce you, you cant get on that ring!
So, youre my manager now? Song Jian joked.
Well, a mans got to eat! Wu Xuan nodded,ughing.
Alright, sign me up for a match if theres one that uses weapons. But, I dont have a suitable weapon right now. You have to find me a sword, a good quality one. Also, what if what if I identally take someones life here Song Jian hesitated.
Upon hearing Song Jians willingness to participate, Wu Xuans eyes lit up and he quickly waved his hand, saying: Dont worry, this ce has robust backing. But you also need to be careful. If you really end up broken here, its
Song Jian just nodded, saying nothing more.
Wu Xuan patted Song Jian on the shoulder, instructed him to wait, and then rushed off to the office nearby. In no time, Wu Xuan returned to Song Jians side.
Ive notified them. Youll be able to y after two more matches. This is the information about your opponent. Take a look! Wu Xuan handed Song Jian a sheet of A4 paper with the opponents details printed on it.
In terms of weapons, youll have to choose your own. Most athletes bring their own weapons. Even though the weapons here are of decent quality, its always better to use your own weapons since youre ustomed to them. We still have time now, so we could go and pick it up Wu Xuan hesitated.
Waving his hand, Song Jian said: Im good with the weapons here.
Alright, follow me to choose a weapon! Wu Xuan instructed, leading Song Jian down the corridor to a room next door.
The room was lined with racks of equipment filled with various weapons. A man in his twenties was sitting behind a wooden desk by the door, ying on hisputer.
Xiao Hui, its your shift today, huh! Wu Xuan handed over a voucher, and sneakily slipped in a pack of cigarettes.
Hey brother Wu, found another good fighter? Xiao Hui lifted his eyes to look at Wu Xuan and then nced at Song Jian, pushing his sses up the bridge of his nose.
Hi, let us pick a good sword first, were short on time. Wu Xuan hastily replied, clearly embarrassed.
Fine, second row on the far left. Go pick one yourself. Thepany just received a new batch, the quality is not bad! Xiao Hui casually pointed to the left.
Alright, you get back to work. Well have a look over there! Wu Xuan pulled Song Jian towards the direction Xiao Hui pointed.
When they arrived at the designated ce, there were three rows of weaponry racks filled with all types of long swords.
Go ahead and pick one Song Jian, whichever feels right! Wu Xuan instructed.
Song Jian reached for the closest sword, withdrawing it from its sheath to inspect it more closely. All of these swords looked as though they had just been forged. They were sharp but seemed unused.
He gently flicked his finger against the de and crack, a tiny crack spread across the de from where he had hit it.
What kind of junk is this! Song Jians expression instantly darkened. He returned the sword to its sheath, ced it back onto the rack.
Standing aside, Wu Xuan was also taken aback, murmuring, Impossible, how can there be such poor quality? The kickback must have been quite vicious this time.
Song Jian continued to test several swords, cracking them one after another; he was growing impatient.
Eh, this ones not bad! Song Jian withdrew another sword. This one was somewhat heavier than the previous ones, the de appeared to be long and narrow, ground into eight facets.
With a light flick, a clear resonance rang out as the de vibrated, reflecting light like a pool of clear water.
Ill take this one! Song Jian returned the sword into its sheath, holding it in his hand with a satisfied smile showing on his face.
As long as yourefortable with it! Wu Xuan sighed in relief. The quality of weapons is crucial in a weapons match. An ineffective weapon could greatly diminish a fighters capabilities.
After waiting for more than an hour, it was finally Song Jians turn. At this point, there were many blood stains on the ring, being wiped away by three or four service personnel. Only after ten or so minutes was the ring finally cleaned.
Stepping on the hard rubber mat of the ring, Song Jian could still smell a faint scent of blood. He felt a chilling sensation in his heart. Once you step on this ring, its a matter of life and death. Even if you survive, you would have sustained serious injuries, and might end up spending the rest of your life on a bed or wheelchair.
Song Jian took a deep breath, fixing his eyes on a man d in a white long robe, clutching a long knife in his arms and a shorter one hanging on his waist. He stood tall, his gaze icy cold.
He remained oblivious to thementary from the announcer or the noise from the audience. The only thing in his eyes was his opponent.
Why does this guy look somewhat like a Japanese? Song Jian squinted, looking the opponent up and down.
Ding-
The match begins!
At the sound of the clear bell, the man in the white robe drew out his long knife and charged towards Song Jian, shouting as he went.
Shit, a katana. He really is Japanese! Song Jian squinted and pressed the spring on his right hand C a portion of the sheath popped out immediately.
He threw the sheath forwards with his left hand. The sheath flew towards the opponent swiftly like an arrow.
Tyson! The Japanese man swung his katana forwards suddenly, cleaving the sheath into two. The sheer force of the killer intent was overwhelming.
Song Jian swung his sword single-handedly, charging forwards whilst perpetually rotating his wrist. The long sword in his hand was as light as a wisp of smoke, emitting a low whistling sound.
Die! Upon seeing the Japanese man head on, Song Jian waved his right hand and struck his long sword viciously towards his opponents head.
Chapter 215 - 215: The "God’s Favorite" Robber
Chapter 215: The Gods Favorite Robber
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The Eight-sided Sword in Song Jians hand was much heavier than the katana wielded by the Japanese man. When he brought down his sword, it struck with the force of a thousand juns, leaving the Japanese stunned;
Is this your sword technique? 1 know little of Chinese martial arts, dont try to fool me!
The seemingly effortless move of Song Jian was powerful and heavy, leaving the Japanese no choice but to recover his stance and defend with his sword;
Bang C
As if a mountain was pressing down on him, the katana in the Japanese mans hand was forced towards his own shoulder. When it came to power, the two men were not in the same league. Song Jian overwhelmed him with his superior strength;
N-nani! The Japanese mans face filled with surprise: How could this Chinese man be so strong? Could it be that he took some sort of drug?
Too weak! Song Jian looked at the Japanese man dressed in a white shirt with disappointment in his eyes, deeply wounding the Japanese mans pride.
All, I am a warrior of the Great Japanese Empire. Our warriors are invincible! Die- The Japanese mans face twisted in rage, and he abruptly released his katana, leaping towards Song Jian.
The main reason he came to fight in these underground fights was because the organizers had a huge amount of influence. Even though people were seriously injured or even killed every day, it never caused any problems. The Japanese man and Song Jian had the same goal; both came here seeking to improve their martial arts skills through killing. However, he didnt expect to encounter Song Jian, a tough nut to crack, on his very first day in the ring.
Knowing that Song Jian was powerful, the Japanese man made a desperate decision. As he leaped towards Song Jian, he drew a short de from his waist and thrust it forward with all his strength;
I told you, you are too weak! Song Jian sighed lightly, as the mans every move were transparent in front of his superior perception.
With a flick of his wrist, the Eight-sided Sword shed with white light and cut directly towards the Japanese mans right hand. A stream of blood spurted out, followed by a painful scream, and a hand holding a broken de flew up in the air;
Ahhh- The Japanese man, like a wild beast, opened his arms and lunged at Song Jians throat, in a posture to perish together.
Song Jian did not retreat but pushed forward, lightly thrusting the long sword in his hand into his adversarys throat. A spurt of fresh blood shot out and Song Jian quickly withdrew his sword and stepped back to avoid the ssh.
Heh heh- The Japanese man staggered forward a few steps, his knees gave way, and he fell to the ground.
We won! Ding Yi jumped up excitedly from below the stage.
Song Jian walked down the stage expressionlessly. It was too easy and not even a warm-up for him.
If the contestants here are all of this level, I wont being back here in the future! Song Jian nced at the excited Ding Yi and shook his head.
Ding Yis face stiffened, and he quickly said: 1 only brought you here for a look today. Normally, there are no experts here. You can tell by looking at the audience. The battles between the top fighters are notified and promoted in advance. Dont worry, if there are no skilled fighters here in Linhai City, there wont be any elsewhere either!
Fine, let me know when theres a strong opponent, Song Jian said casually: Im taking this sword with me, thats no problem, right?
Ding Yi hesitated for a moment, then shook his head: No problem, you can take it.
Song Jian nodded and walked away with the Eight-sided Sword;
In fact, the fighters couldnt take the sword away, but Ding Yi was a familiar face here, a nominal manager. As long as he paid, he could buy the sword. However, there was no discount on the price, and the money had toe from Ding Yis own pocket.
Song Jian took off his coat and wrapped it around the Eight-sided Sword to cover it a bit. The swords scabbard was damaged, and carrying it down the street would make people think he was crazy.
As he walked down the street, Song Jian felt mixed emotions. This was his first time killing someone in real life. He had thought he would be ufortable, but unexpectedly
Just as Song Jian was reflecting on his situation, he suddenly heard a scream from a distance: Ah-, catch the thief, the thief has stolen my purse, catch the thief-
Song Jian looked in the direction of the sound and saw a young girl who had been pushed to the ground in front of him. It seemed that her ankle had been twisted and she was having trouble standing. She was screaming loudly and pointing at a young man running away ahead of her, she looked almost like she was about to cry.
The young man who stole her purse looked around fifteen or sixteen. He was holding adies handbag in his hand and his face was filled with excitement. He was running very fast, easily jumping over a fence half his height.
Stop, dont run!
A traffic policeman, who had been issuing a parking ticket, heard the shout and turned his head to look at the fleeing boy. While he shouted, he also gave chase.
Seeing the policeman, a look of panic appeared on the boys face and a white light suddenly bloomed at his feet. His speed boosted significantly, even leaving an afterimage, and whooshed past the policeman. The policeman instinctively tried to reach out and grab him but caught only air.
Song Jian narrowed his eyes, his gaze fixed on the boy.
This is the eleration Skill from the game. Lin Sheng has used a simr skill before
At the fact that this boy was using a game skill in broad daylight to steal bags, Song Jian was somewhat speechless. It was really embarrassing for the so-called Gods Chosen, like them. Even if he participated in a sports event and won some prize money, it would be better!
A sense of heaviness crept into Song Jians heart. The skills they learned in the game could now be brought back to the real world, giving many people terrifying power overnight. However, these peoples character couldnt keep up with their skyrocketing power, often pushing them into the path of crime;
This was evident in the news about people who won the lottery being unable to hang onto their windfall. Most of them ended up worse off than before they won.
Looking at the spot where the boy disappeared, Song Jian shook his head and continued in the direction of his home.
He walked into the housingplex and turned towards his rented room. As he passed a small alley, he noticed a boy in the shadows holding a white purse, rummaging through it, and randomly flinging makeup products about.
What a coincidence, Song Jians lips twitched upwards as he turned towards the boy;
Perhaps he noticed Song Jians gaze, the boy looked up and their eyes met.
The boy made a vicious face, hoping to intimidate Song Jian but to no avail. Seeing Song Jians slightly upward-twitching lips, the boy felt provoked.
He tossed the purse aside and drew out a switchde from his pocket, gesturing threateningly at Song Jian. Stay out of this, or else, he growled menacingly.
Chapter 216 - 216 Update
Chapter 216: Update
Trantor: 549690339
Seeing the fierce yet tender expression on the young mans face, Song Jian chuckled and took two steps forward.
Im warning you, donte any closer or youll be covered in blood! the teenager shouted angrily, retreating two steps.
The alley was dimly lit and had a strong smell of urine. Song jian didnt want to stay here much longer, so he waved to the boy and asked, What level are you in the game?
The teenager was startled and asked, Are you a God-chosen too?
Cut the crap, we re just yers. Dont try to make yourself look good, said Song Jian. How did you end up resorting to robbery? You dont think youre tarnishing the name God-chosen?
The teenager showed an awkward expression and scratched his head. Im just a beggar, 1 dont have any other skills besides stealing.
So youve upgraded from begging to robbery? Song Jian waved his hand, Come on out, its too smelly in here.
The teenager reluctantly walked out, holding his switchde, but his eyes still showed a hint of vignce.
Whats your name? What level are you in the game? asked Song Jian as he walked ahead with the teenager following behind him.
Im Zhang Ergou, level 10 in the game! the teenager answered quietly.
Level io? Already built a safe house? Not bad! Song Jians eyes shed with surprise. He knew that in the game, fewer than one in ten yers had built a safe house.
Just luck! Zhang Ergou s eyes showed a hint of pride.
Cant you bring items out of the game? Wouldnt selling a few be enough instead of resorting to robbery? Song J ian was puzzled.
I couldnt find anything valuable to bring out. All the items were useless Zhang Ergou was frustrated. He had been ying the game for over a month without finding any valuable items to bring out of the game.
Song Jian smiled wryly, knowing that it really depended on their luck.
So what are your ns for the future? Continue being a thug and stealing on the streets? Song Jian asked.
Zhang Ergous face darkened, feeling his pride wounded. He snorted, Thats none of your business, hmph!
With that, Zhang Ergou immediately jumped onto a nearby wall andnded on the roof. Standing on the roof, he shouted at Song Jian, Mind your own business, and be careful not to lose your life in the game!
Song Jian was taken aback, watching Zhang Ergou disappear. He didnt know what to say.
Zhang Ergou was the first yer Song Jian had met in the real world. He originally wanted to develop a good rtionship and possibly ally with him, but they had a falling out after just a few words.
No wonder hes called Zhang Ergou. He really has a dog face, turning against me just like that, and 1 was even nning to give him ten or twenty thousand Song jian muttered under his breath as he walked towards the rental house with his sword.
With two million in his pocket, Song Jian nned to buy a house first, so hed have a ce to store items brought from the game. He didnt feel safe leaving valuable items in a rental house.
After returning to his room and malting himself a simple lunch, Song Jian took a short rest and then picked up his Eight-sided Sword to practice indoors.
The space in the room was limited, but it didnt stop Song Jian from practicing the basic moves of his sword technique. Half the day passed quickly, and darkness began to fall.
Song Jian freshened up, changed into loose clothes, drank a ss of milk, and ced his phone on the bedside table before lying down quietly in bed.
Soon, rhe phone on the bedside table lit up automatically, as did the Doomsday City game icon, which turned into a spinning red vortex.
A skeletal arm emerged from the vortex, grabbed Song Jian, and pulled him into the phone.
After a dizzying moment of weightlessness, Song Jian opened his eyes and found that he hadnt entered the game directly, but had arrived at the stage where mainline missions were calcted.
Every time a yerpleted a mainline mission and left the game, they would enter this space for calction. During hisst mainline mission, Song Jian received an S-ranking reward: the next time he entered the game, his Vitality Points recovery rate would be increased by 300%. Song Jian roughly understood why his ranking was two levels lower this time; it was most likely because he had abandoned the side mission offered by the dwarf cksmith from the Doomsday cksmith Shop.
This alerted Song Jian about the importance of side missions. If hepleted them, his ranking would improve, but if he failed, it would decrease. It was a double-edged sword.
But why didnt 1 enter the game directly this time? Why was 1 sent to this calction space? Song Jian wondered.
At that moment, rows of golden text appeared in front of Song Jian:
After carefully reading through the information, Song Jian finally realized that the game had its first update. This update had a lot of changes, with the most significant ones being the cancetion of the requirement toplete mainline missions to leave the game;
Additionally, some other updates made Song Jian feel quite surprised.
The real world and game worlds time flow ratio is 1:24, so one hour in the real world makes one day pass in the game!
Each time you enter the game, you can stay for at most one week, which is seven days in the real world. After the time is up, the game shuts down automatically!
Added roaming NPC C Pet Merchant. You can buy pets if you meet them! Added Pet Contract Scroll to System Shop. When a monsters Vitality Points are below 5%, you can use the Pet Contract Scroll for a chance to capture it as a per!
Added a special building C Auction House. There are City Auctions and World Auctions! No handling fees and mailing costs for City Auction House items; World Auction House will have high handling fees and mailing costs! Increased the number of side missions, lowered their difficulty, and added regional missions. Uponpletion, yers will receive numerous rewards! Song Jian carefully read through the densely packed update information and changes. The changes were made to avoid inconsistencies in the flow of time for yers entering and leaving the game at the same time due to the difference in thepletion speed of mainline missions. These inconsistencies would likely consume a significant amount of resources, malting the game difficult to maintain, and eventually had to be changed to fix the time flow speed between the real world and the game world.
As for the other changes, they served to enrich the game content. Song Jian believed that this wasnt thest update, and more content would be added in the future.
What is the ultimate purpose of this game? To create gods? Song Jian furrowed his brow, gazing at the starry-space-like settlement area beneath his feet while specting silently.
Chapter 205 - 205 Occupation
Chapter 205: upation
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A silvery light flickered, and the Pet Contract Scroll transformed into arge, descending upon the ck Dragon Cub;
The moment it was trapped by the Contract Scroll, a hint of confusion passed across the eyes of the ck Dragon cub. Its ferocious aura rapidly weakened, and it was as if it had be a quail, crouched on the ground;
System: You have sessfully captured a ck Dragon cub as your pet; n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
System: Congrattions! Youre the first yer in the game to acquire a pet. After youplete the main quest and exit the game, the game will undergo its first maintenance. After the maintenance, you will receive a reward;
System: You have obtained a Pet Space; you may ce your pets in the Pet Space and summon them at any time. It takes five seconds to summon your pet. When your pet dies, it will automatically be revived within the Pet Space;
Huh, 1 actually caught it? Song Jians eyes widened in disbelief. He had decided to kill this Level Five Elite Boss, the Biack Dragon cub. He never expected such a vicious creature to submit in the end;
Their words say no, but their bodies are honest, huh! Song Jian rubbed his chin, looking at the battered ck Dragon cub, deep in thought;
Damn it, I have to treat its wounds now, and its vitality points are less than ten. Dont let it die Suddenly, it seemed as if something dawned on Song Jian, he quickly ordered his Blood Soul Poison Tree to release the ck Dragon cub;
Surgical healing!
A white light enveloped the ck Dragon cub. Its initially broken and damaged wings rapidly healed, and its status of bleeding also vanished instantly. The ck Dragon cub let out a weak cry towards Song Jian, struggling to stand up;
Song Jian promptly offered a piece of grilled meat that had the property of vitality restoration to the cub. Seeing it tearing at the meat bit by bit and its vitality points gradually increasing allowed him to finally breathe a sigh of relief;
Just then, two consecutive system alerts brought a smile of surprise to Song Jians face;
System: Since youve captured the first pet, the game has opened the rare profession Beast Tamer for you. You dont need toplete an assessment task to learn about the features of this profession;
System: Since you have a Giant Dragon as a pet, the game has opened the epic profession Dragon Knight for you. You dont need toplete an assessment task to learn about the features of this profession;
This is really like receiving a gift from heaven while sitting at home! Haha, Beast Tamer, Dragon Knight, these sound really cool! Song Jian burst intoughter;
A rare profession and an epic profession, neither requiring any assessment tasks. This time, capturing the ck Dragon cub as a pet was truly a huge win for Song Jian;
Especially the Dragon Knight profession, which is the first epic profession Song Jian encountered. If not for the chance to be a Sword Immortal as a Sword Controller, Song Jian would undoubtedly pick this epic profession without any hesitation;
Other than the unique profession, it is one of the most powerful ones;
To be a Dragon Knight, one must have a Giant Dragon as a prerequisite Looking at the obedient ck Dragon cub standing by his side, Song Jian thought to himself;
Next, Song Jian followed the procedure, entered the Exnation Space for the two different professions, and quickly learned their characteristics;
The Beast Tamer profession is mainly centered around capturing pets. It s a bit weak in the early stages, but once a vast pet squad is assembled in theter stages, its simply overwhelming. Even leveling a city is not out of reach;
However, this profession doesnt amplify the strength of the Beast Tamer himself considerably. Almost all the skills are auxiliary. Once there are no pets, the might of this profession plunges;
As for the Dragon Knight, this epic profession matched Song Jians prediction. It requires a Giant Dragon as a pet initially, only when one owns a Giant Dragon can they touch the threshold of this profession;
The Dragon Knight profession is so powerful its almost dreamy. Super high defense, d in heavy helmets and armor, even the vitality levels are so high its depressing. High-level Dragon Knights even possess the skill Life Link with their pets: as long as the pet is alive, the Dragon Knight wont die;
Apart from having high defense and vitality, the attack of the Dragon Knight is also extremely formidable. Besides the handheld heavy swords, the most distinctive weapon is the profession-enhanced weapon the Dragon Lance a weapon that only Dragon Knights can equip. Its part of epic professions unique equipment;
This huge weapon more than three meters long can kill almost any creature in seconds with the aid of a Giant Dragons speed; its terrifying;
However, theres a minor issue for Song Jian if he chooses this profession. Almost all the Dragon Knights skills are required to be executed with the help of a Giant Dragon. Considering the young age of his ck Dragon cub, to bring out the true power of a Dragon Knight, Song Jian will have to nurture the ck Dragon cub into an adult dragon, meaning to raise its level to sixty first
This is a bit awkward. Im afraid that before I could grow you up, Id be the one to die first! Song Jian rubbed his nose and mumbled, touching the head of the ck Dragon cub;
After bing a pet, the experience points gained from ying monsterswill be split evenly between him and the pet. Of course, this can be adjusted from a minimum of 10% to a maximum of 50%;
The wounds on the ck Dragon cub began to heal at a rapidly visible speed. After bing a pet, the ck Dragon cub lost its vicious temperament, most importantly, it lost the eligibility to inherit its lineage. Its growth curve will now change to another system;
System: You have learned about tenbat professions. Please choose one of them as your main profession. You may also choose other professions as your main profession, but you must have abat profession certification!
I want to choose the Sword Immortal as mybat profession! Song Jian tried probing;
System: Please show the certification for the Swordsman Immortal profession!
Helpless, Song Jian could only shake his head and say, I choose the Sword Controller as mybat profession!
A golden light descended from the sky, enveloping Song Jian. At the same time, a surging force flowed from above his head into his body.
System: Youve chosen the Sword Controller as yourbat profession, you are now a Sword Controller!
System: Youve obtained profession bonuses for yourbat profession Sword Controller. Your strength attribute has increased by 5 points, agility attribute by 3 points, physique attribute by 3 points, and spirit attribute by 3 points;
System: From now on, you can only use sword-type weapons as yourbat weapons. If you use other weapons, the power will decrease by 80%;
Holy smoke, isnt that a scam? Song Jians eyesnded on thest system prompt, and he felt like crying without tears. It looks like his secret weapon, the Cobra-2X Rocket Launcher, will be of no use from now on;
Chapter 206 - 206: Silver Moon Commercial Group
Chapter 206: Silver Moon Commercial Group
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The [Cobra C 2X] Rocket Launcher is a level 10 blue weapon with decent damage. Not only does it automatically replenish ammunition, but it also has a premium attribute of +1 ammo capacity. Song Jian calcted that he should be able to use this weapon until at least level 20.
But now after bing a Sword Controller, he could only use sword-type weapons. The power of all other weapon types would decrease by 80%, making the Rocket Launcher instantly be useless.
Thank god I already gave away that dagger, otherwise, the feeling of heartache would be doubled! Song Jian couldnt help but think. Only now did he understand the significance of the assessment task given to him by Duan Jian: to use a sword-type weapon and kill a level 15 elite BOSS by himself.
Looks like from now on I can only rely on my good old sword! Song Jian muttered to himself.
Initially, he gave the Tusk Fang Stinger to Lin Sheng not only toplete the task but also because the Tusk Fang Stinger was only a level 5 weapon with slightly insufficient damage. If it werent for its Poison Nova skill, Song Jian would have probably sold it off long ago.
But the Rocket Launcher was different, it was a level 10 item;
Forget it, selling it can still earn me a lot, Song Jian consoled himself.
System: Youvepleted the main storyline task. You may choose to leave the game now, or you may choose to leave in three hours. After three hours, you will be forcefully logged out of the game.
Uponpleting the main storyline task, Song Jian let out a sigh of relief. Fled spent over twenty days in-game on this excursion. Living cautiously each day in this monster-filled city was mentally exhausting, and he now keenly needed to return to the real world and rx.
First, he ced the two jewels into the golden bag slot, then he headed towards his manor with the ck Dragon cub in tow.
Upon entering the manor, the ck Dragon cub let out an angry roar towards the Bloody Shadow Poison Tree Alex. If Song Jian hadnt controlled it, he feared that another fight would break out between the cub and Alex;
It seemed that the ck Dragon cub still retained its memories of the previous battle and was filled with hatred towards the Bloody Shadow Poison Tree.
The Bloody Shadow Poison Tree, which had absorbed the blood of the ck Dragon, now had vivid red markings emerging on its trunk surface, stretching out to all its branches like blood vessels.
Master evolution. sleep Tree Shepherd Alex seemed drowsy at the moment, his speech sluggish and choppy before it wentpletely silent.
Alright, Lil ck, were all friends here, dont pick on Alex anymore! Song Jian said, patting the ck Dragon cubs head.
Roar-
The ck Dragon cub made an unwilling noise but obediently followed Song Jian.
Even though he had a Pet Space, Song Jian still didnt want to ce the ck Dragon cub inside it. Just because it had lost its bloodline inheritance didnt mean it would be increasingly stupid. On the contrary, with level ups, the ck Dragon cub would acquire wisdom and cunning to rival that of humans.
Back on the third floor of the castle, Song Jian opened his radio.
Since he couldnt use the Rocket Launcher, it was natural to sell it as soon as possible. Instead of selling it to other yers, it would be more profitable to sell it to NPCs.
Crackle Crackle
After a burst of static, Song Jian heard a recruitment message that was being looped and broadcasted;
This is the Silver Moon Merchant Guild, we are looking for ten professionals, level 10 or above. Outstanding and rare professionals will be given priority. Good treatment assured, please send your CV to the mailbox address ****
The message continued to loop for ten minutes before it ended.
Just when it ended, a slew of raucous cursing immediately filled the radio.
Fuck, the Silver Moon Merchant Guild sure is full of itself, even upying the radio channel to loop their advertisement, freaking hell
How good it must be to have money, 1 wish I had enough money to dominate a frequency like the Silver Moon Merchant Guild N?v(el)B\\jnn
What exactly is the treatment? Why dont they dere it directly on the frequency
Money can make people capricious, those without just have to ept their fate. Young people should notin about their situation, strive more while youre young. The next sessful person might be you.
Yeah, right, keep going, if you dont try your best, how would you know What is despair!
Can you please not monopolize the public channel with such harmful advice, fuck you
After listening for a while, Song Jian realized this radio was pretty effective. It automatically censored swear words.
Ahem, 1 have a weapon for sale, [Cobra-2X] Rocket Launcher, blue-quality. Song Jian interrupted. He described the properties of the Rocket Launcher: Act fast, those interested can send me a private message for the price. I wont reply to messages without a price or those offering too low!
After Song Jian finished describing the properties of the Rocket Launcher, the radio eerily became silent except for a faint hum of electricity. There were no other sounds.
Just when Song Jian thought something was wrong with the radio, a timid voice piped up.
Boss, are you really selling this weapon? Youre not joking with us right?
That voice caused an uproar in the radio, sounding like a pot boiling over, with hushed voices jumping in one after another;
A gods favored one! This boss must be a gods favored one, right? Only a gods favored one would have such financial clout to sell such a weapon!
My god, this level 10 weapon is going to be against the heavens. If 1 had it, 1 could use it until level 15
I can use it till level 20
I could use it till level 30
I could use it for my fucking lifetime
5,000 Doomsday Coins, we from the Silver Moon Merchant Guild will purchase it. Were also curious if this Gods chosen one would be interested in joining our Silver Moon Merchant Guild. The hiring price is negotiable and definitely the highest in the industry. Were even willing to lower the usual requirements. If youre not already a professional, we can offer you three scarce profession scroll for free
Song jian was taken aback. A simple level 10 blue-quality weapon could be sold for 5,000 doomsday coins? When he had originally sold two set armor pieces, he only got 4,000 Doomsday coins
After waiting for a bit, no one offered a higher price. After the Silver Moon Merchant Guild made their bid, the radio fell silent, as if everyone was intimidated by the Silver Moon Merchant Guild, and they dare not raise the price.
Could it be, the Silver Moon Merchant Guilds influence is really that big? Song Jian frowned. He needed to be careful when selling items over the radio in the future.
Alright then, Silver Moon Merchant Guild, this weapon is sold to you. As for your hiring offer, lets forget about it. Besides, Im already a professional and currently have no intentions of joining any organization! Song Jian politely refused.
Alright, you can mail the weapon to ***** Looking forward to our next deal!
Chapter 207 - 207: Broken Wing Dance
Chapter 207: Broken Wing Dance
Trantor: 549690339 n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
After selling a level 10 blue quality weapon for five thousand Doomsday Coins, Song Jian was more than satisfied, although he couldnt help feeling a little reluctant to part with it.
Oh well, out with the old and in with the new. Ill have even better weapons in the future. Song Jianforted himself and recalled what the Sword Master Mentor had once said: If he chose this profession, he would receive a free sword technique, so he might as well use this time to learn it.
Immediately, Song Jian sent his ck dragon whelp to the Pet Space, as he didnt have much time left, and having the whelp follow him would slow him down.
Morphing into Dark Cloud, Song Jian flew high into the sky, heading for the area where level 15 monsters were located.
In reality, Song Jians flight speed while in the Dark Cloud form wasnt fast, and was equivalent to riding a bicycle. The advantage was that he could fly at a high altitude, making it the safest method to travel, as long as he didnt encounter any flying bosses.
After spending more than half an hour, Song Jian arrived at Tianfeng Building, where Duan Jian was still standing on the rooftop, gazing into the distance with his hands behind his back.
Seeing him, Song Jian couldnt help but want to tease him: Yo, what are you looking at all day long, are you waiting for your wife?
Mentor! Song Jian flew to the rooftop, cancelled the Dark Cloud state,nded in front of Duan Jian, and bowed in salute.
Well done! It looks like youve made the right choice! Duan Jian nced at Song Jian, his face revealing a satisfied smile.
Mentor, didnt you say I could learn a sword technique for free from you? Song Jian asked somewhat shyly.
Yes, as your guide, you can learn a basic Sword Controller technique from me, Duan Jian nodded and said, But what you can learn depends on your luck!
It relies on luck? Song Jian frowned but understood immediately.
Duan Jian raised his hand, and more than a dozen cards with a faint golden light floated in front of him.
Choose one at random, Duan Jian said casually.
A gold-quality skill? Impossible, wasnt it mentioned that its a basic sword technique? Song Jian couldnt help but feel surprised, looking closely at the cards.
The cards were all facing Song Jian with their backs, adorned with intricate patterns that resembled magic arrays. The patterns were all identical, making it hard to tell the differences with the naked eye.
Song Jian closed his eyes, trying to discern the difference using his Mental Strength. As a Sword Controller, his mental attribute had been raised to 9 points, making his sixth sense much more intuitive, and he could even anticipate some impending dangers. He wanted to see if he could distinguish the value of these cards by using his Mental Strength.
Unfortunately, the results were disappointing. The cards surface seemed to be covered in a faintyer of Mental Strength, blocking any sensing attempts. With his currently limited use of Mental Strength, he couldnt even touch the cards themselves, let alone tell any difference between them.
A momentter, Song Jian shook his head, unable to discern any differences. He nced at the smiling Duan Jian and casually chose a card from the middle.
After choosing the card, the faint golden light on it slowly faded, leaving a card with a white glow.
Skill: Broken Wing Dance (Active), Level 1, Skill Effect: Activating this skill allows you to charge forward, initiating a surprise attack and can be activated twice more. First and Second Strikes: shes forward, dealing 50 + 0.5 * physical damage to all enemies touched. Third Strike: Leap into the air, then smash the ground, causing 60 + 0.6 * physical damage, and sending surrounding enemies flying away. Learning requirements: Sword Controller. This skill is quite good! It has strong attacks, includes a shifting ability, and even has control effects! Nice, nice! Song Jian was ted, immediately using the card to learn the Broken Wing Dance sword technique. However, he also became interested in the other cards, eyeing them curiously.
Duan Jian smiled faintly, waved his hand, and turned over the remaining cards, which caused Song Jians face to change, his eyes widening in surprise.
Damn, Six Vein Divine Swords (Iplete) C Little Merchant Sword, Dugus Nine Swords (Iplete) C Palm Breaking Strike, Tai Chi Sword Skill, Quanzhen Sword Technique, Jade Maiden Sword Skill, Three-part Swordsmanship Song Jians eyes bulged as he looked at the legendary sword techniques. He initially thought that Broken Wing Dance was already a remarkable technique; little did he know that among these sword techniques, it would rank at best as average.
Dugus Nine Swords, Six Vein Divine Swords, Tai Chi Sword, and even Evil Warding Sword Skill Song Jian was speechless. There were so many legendary sword techniques that it was overwhelming.
Alright, practice well. When you reach level 15, go to the Television Tower to find me, and Ill teach you a body refining technique! Duan Jian said, waving his hand, and all the cards disappeared. The Sword Orb around him transformed into a giant longsword, which Duan Jian jumped onto, and used the Sword Flight Art. Within a short while, he disappeared into the sky, bing a small ck dot.
Sword Sword Flight Art? Is this also a skill that Sword Controllers can master? Song Jian asked in surprise.
Just then, hurried footsteps sounded from behind Song Jian. Turning around, he saw three or four yers rushing to the rooftop.
Seeing Song Jian standing on the rooftop, the yers disyed a surprised expression.
Sword Controller, are you the Sword Controller Mentor? asked a yer wearing leather armor, shouting towards Song Jian.
Since bing a Sword Controller, Song Jian hadnt had the chance to hide his profession, so now his level and profession were exposed above his head.
It shouldnt be, right? 1 heard that the Sword Controller has a level of seventy or eighty, this one is only level 10
Maybe hes a disciple of that Sword Controller, possibly our senior brother in the future
Right, right! We have to be polite!
Do you fellows need my master for anything? Song Jian asked with a smile. Master? It seems we guessed correctly. Hes indeed that Combat Mentors disciple
Ahem, we also want to be Sword Controllers, is that possible? These yers quickly asked.
Of course, but it depends on how sincere you guys are Song Jians face was full of smiles as he stretched out his index finger, rubbing it against his thumb. Damn, is he asking for a bribe? Are the NPCs in this game so intelligent? Its so human-like
Just give it, maybe itll make our assessment tasks easier
These yers hurriedly took out a handful of Doomsday Coins from their inventory, some gave thirty, others fifty, and the highest one gave a hundred Doomsday Coins.
Looking at the Doomsday Coins in their hands, Song Jian sighed disappointedly and said, Your hearts are not sincere enough-
Chapter 208 - 208: Auction House
Chapter 208: Auction House
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Several yers looked at each other suspiciously, starting to doubt Song Jians identity;
Im telling you, this guy looks like a yer to me, someone muttered;
Yeah, are NPCs really this smart? He evenins that were not giving him enough money! The man in leather armor looked up and down at Song Jian with suspicion;
I think hes a fraud!
Right, he looks like a yer, and hes only level 10
The man in leather armor walked up, his face sour, and said to Song Jian, Hey, brother, stop joking with us, will you? Where did the Sword Controller ss teacher go?
Ha ha! Song Jianughed and said, Im sorry, everyone, but Ive be a Sword Controller, and thebat ss teacher has left. This is a legendary ss, limited in number!
Hearing Song Jians words, everyones faces darkened. In fact, they had a bad feeling in their hearts when they saw through Song Jians yer identity, and they didnt expect it to be a reality;
Wasnt the Sword Controller ss test supposed to be difficult? How did someoneplete it so quickly
Yeah, I had to travel a long way to get here, and this ce is a level 15 monster area. 1 was almost surrounded by monsters just now!
Sigh, lets go, and try our luck somewhere else!
A few yers nced at Song Jian, looking annoyed, and turned to leave the rooftop;
Hey, man, youre good, a legendary ss! A yer turned back, gave Song Jian a thumbs-up, and said;
Song Jian smiled slightly and watched them leave;
System: You have 30 seconds left until you exit the game. Please be prepared! N?v(el)B\\jnn
Soon, a sh of white light appeared, and Song Jians figure disappeared from the rooftop of the Tianfeng Building;
The real world
Song Jian opened his eyes to discover that the sun was already high in the sky. The window let in a cacophony of noise from the city: honking, hawking, the sounds of street vendors frying dough sticks, various noises amalgamating into a rich atmosphere of life;
Phew, I only got an S-ss rating for myst main quest. It seems that in the future, I cant give up quests so casually! Song Jian thought to himself.
Pushing open the window and taking a deep breath, Song Jian showed a happy expression: Returning to the real world is much morefortable. The game was just too oppressive.
Ding dong-
At this moment, Song Jians phone rang. Picking it up, he saw it was a delivery notification;
Rushing downstairs to retrieve a cardboard box, Song Jian opened it up and couldnt help but smile with bitterness;
It was a dagger he had bought online two days ago for over a thousand yuan. It hadnt been sharpened yet, and he had intended to practice dagger fighting techniques with it at home, but now it seemed a bit redundant;
Looks like Ill have to buy a longsword now, huh- Song Jian sighed helplessly and set the dagger aside;
After washing up, Song Jian went out for breakfast and made his way to Coastal Citysrgest auction house. His pocket now contained two pieces of jewelry, and he nned to auction one off so that he wouldnt have to worry about money in the future, allowing him to focus on his practice.
Jiade Auction House was thergest auction house in Coastal City. It was not only famous domestically but also held a ce in the international market.
Upon arriving at the auction house and stating his intention, Song Jian was led to a private room. The room was not very big, only about thirty or forty square meters, but the interior was luxuriously decorated. Song Jian sat on the sofa and waited for a moment. Soon, a man entered the room and was momentarily taken aback by Song Jian before his eyes shed with disappointment;
Zhou Li had been working at Jiade Auction House for almost five years, but he had always been the lowest-ranking appraiser, earning a few thousand yuan a month. His usual tasks involved appraising rtively cheap items, making him an invisible person in the auction house hierarchy;
Seeing Song Jians shabby clothing, Zhou Li quickly deduced that the man in front of him was not in good financial shape. Usually, people like this would bring in items of low value for auction, often fakes;
Hello, sir. Can you show me the item youd like ourpany to auction? Zhou Li asked with a smile;
Despite his internal judgment, Zhou Lis professional courtesy showed through his polite manner and actions;
Song Jian smiled faintly and took out the Jewel: me from his pants pocket, cing it casually on the velvet-covered table;
Upon seeing Song Jian retrieve the item from his pocket, Zhou Lis heart sank. What kind of valuable item would be casually stored in a pants pocket?
He probably doesnt even think his item is worth much. Zhou Li couldnt help but grumble to himself internally;
When he saw the Jewel: me, the first thought that came to Zhou Lis mind was, What a huge piece of red ss this is!
Zhou Li didnt even bother to take out his magnifying ss and said after an indifferent nce, Sir, in my opinion, this item is
At that moment, a ray of sunshine from the window illuminated the Jewel: me on the table, and the brilliant red gem suddenly seemed to be engulfed in a me. It shimmered in the air as if it were actually burning;
Zhou Lis eyes widened, and his face was full of disbelief: How is this possible? Only a top-quality gemstone could have such a phenomenon! My God, this is a top-quality gem!
Taking a deep breath, Zhou Li calmed himself down, walked slowly to the table, and took out his magnifying ss to examine the gem closely. In no time, his eyes were filled with intoxication;
Its perfect, an absolute work of art. No, this can only be a treasure crafted by gods themselves, priceless! Zhou Li murmured as he continued to examine the gem;
Um, can 1 ask how much this is worth? Song Jian asked from the side;
Money? Zhou Li straightened up and put away his magnifying ss, his face serious: Measuring such a masterpiece with money would only tarnish it. Sir, I apologize for my rudeness just now. Id like to reintroduce myself. My name is Zhou Li, an appraiser of Jiade Auction House. Your jewel is priceless, and Im afraid I cannot represent Jiade Auction House to discuss the auction of this jewel with you. Please wait, Ill go and ask our general manager toe over and speak with you personally. Please wait a moment! Zhou Li bowed respectfully to Song Jian. Before Song Jian could respond, Zhou Li turned and left the room.
Upon exiting, Zhou Li briefly stood outside the door and took out a set of keys from his pocket, locking Song Jians room from the outside;
Calling over a service staff member, Zhou Li whispered, Stay here and watch this door. Dont let the person inside leave. Hes an important customer, and Im going to look for the general manager now. If Ie back with the general manager and the guest is missing, you know the consequences!
Y-yes, sir, Ill stay right here The 19-year-old teenager stuttered;
Zhou Li stared at him for a while before rushing upstairs;
Chapter 221 - 221: Regional Plot Task
Chapter 221: Regional Plot Task
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Seeing so many bat-winged zombies. Song Jians heart skipped a beat, recalling the scene from that night. Even though these bat-winged zombies were level 10 elite bosses, the sight of a hundred of them flying low through the sky was absolutely terrifying.
That night, Song Jian had seen numerous level 15 and even level 20 elite bosses fall under the bat-winged zombies onught and be their food.
Just as Song Jian stepped onto the stage and prepared to retreat, he suddenly heard a cold, mechanical voice in his ear.
Warning: You have entered a sensitive area, and the areas plot will begin!
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Warning: There is a Skill Book Stele in this area. Kill all the monsters in the entire theater to activate it. The stele will be avable for 10 minutes, and you can purchase Skill Books that appear on it!
Warning: You will automatically ept this task and cannot refuse. Fifteen seconds after epting the task, all the monsters in the entire theater willunch an incessant offensive against you. Please be prepared!
Tip: After the task starts, the entire theater will be a special structure, prohibiting other yers from entering in any form and preventing you from leaving in any form until the stele appears. After 15 minutes, you can choose to leave. If you leave the special structure, the task will fail, the Skill Book Stele will disappear, and you will no longer be able to obtain this task here in the future!
System: You have epted a regional plot task, which will begin in fifteen seconds!
System: Fifteen-second countdown begins: 15, 14,13,
A regional plot task? Is it only avable to the first person who enters here? Song Jian was puzzled. ncing at the dense crowd of at least a hundred bat-winged zombies in the hall, he felt a tingling sensation on his scalp.
Fortunately, these bat-winged zombies were only level 10 ordinary monsters, not elite bosses like the ones he had seen that night. Seeing their childlike bodies, Song Jian assumed it was because they hadnt fully grown yet.
LV10 Bat-Winged Zombie (Young), Vitality Points: 550/1100, Traits: Flight, Strong Poison; Skills: Bite, Dive
These bat-winged zombies were just level 10 ordinary monsters, but their attributes and skills were powerful. Although not as formidable as elite bosses, they were much stronger than regr level 10 zombies.
The fifteen-second countdown ended quickly, and all the bat-winged zombies opened their blood-red eyes at the same time, staring at Song Jian.
A hundred bloodthirsty red eyes stared at Song Jian, making him feel a tingling sensation on his scalp, as he slowly moved towards the backstage passageway.
It was impossible for him to fight so many monsters in an open area. If he wanted to achieve victory, he had to rely on terrain. The passageway leading from the stage to the backstage could only fit two or three people side by side, giving him a distinct advantage over fighting the bat-winged zombies on the open stage.
Moreover, Song Jian could retreat while fighting, and if he felt overwhelmed, he could hide in the loft he had entered the theater through. As long as he held the entrance, he could endure until the fifteen minutes were up.
However, this would be hisst resort. Until the very end, Song Jian wouldnt choose to hide in the loft and let the task fail.
Plop!
All the bat-winged zombies took to the air and attacked Song Jian. It looked like a massive wave of dark clouds rushing towards him.
Seeing the swarming bat-winged zombies, Song Jians eyes lit up, and he took out a T-11 high-explosive grenade from his inventory, pulled the pin, and threw it at them.
Boom!
A loud explosion ripped through the crowd of bat-winged zombies, instantly sweeping away dozens of them. Arge row of damage numbers appeared, creating a dizzying disy.
Ten-plus bat-winged zombies received critical damage, showing damage figures of over six hundred points above their heads and were instantly killed. They transformed into ck ashes floating down from the sky. Many other bat-winged zombies lost half of their Vitality Points, their bodies drenched in blood and emitting painful screams.
Some bat-winged zombies even caught fire, flying around in pain and causing other bat-winged zombies to stay away from their burningpanions.
Killing more than a dozen bat-winged zombies gave Song Jian a small boost in his Experience Points. He then took out a bottle of Weakness Potion and threw it at the nearest bat- winged zombie.
Without checking the effect of the Weakness Potion, Song Jian turned and ran towards the passage behind him.
What a pity. I only managed to make one high-explosive grenade. If 1 had three or five of them, it would be easy to wipe out these monsters! Furthermore, killing all these monsters would be enough to raise my level by one. Song Jianmented as he ran.
The T-11 high-explosive grenade was quite powerful, dealing 300 points of area damage to targets within a five-meter range and having a chance to inflict an additional 150 points of fire damage. If in the center of the explosion, there was a high chance of critical damage; the more densely packed the monsters, the better its effect. It was indeed a powerful tool for ying monsters.
But the sess rate of crafting high-explosive grenades was low C even ten sets of materials might not guarantee the creation of one, and the materials required were numerous and challenging to gather. Otherwise, Song Jian could have mass-produced them and quickly reached the highest level possible.
Upon reaching the passageway, Song Jian turned around, wielding the Guardians Sword, and stood one meter away from the entrance, waiting quietly. In no time, several bat-winged zombies covered in Weakness Potion rushed in, attacking Song Jian without hesitation.
With a sudden forward thrust of the longsword in his hand, Song Jian pierced the head of the foremost bat-winged zombie, flung its lifeless body backward, and hit several others.
Broken Wing Dance!
With a soft shout, Song Jian lunged forward, his body shing heavily into a bat-winged zombie covered in Weakness Potion, instantly cutting the half-health monster in half. Blood rained down on him.
Buzz!
A faint sound echoed, and a milky-white light shield appeared around Song Jians body, blocking the attacks of the approaching bat-winged zombies. The second stage of Broken Wing Dance was activated, and in the narrow passage, Song Jian could only move forward.
At this point, he had reached the entrance of the passage, and if he continued forward, he would be in the middle of the swarm of monsters. Undaunted, he charged ahead, his longsword piercing another bat-winged zombie.
Then, Song Jian leaped high into the air and struck down forcefully.
With a bang, his sword smashed into a bat-winged zombies head, splitting it open like a watermelon. A shockwave spread in all directions, sweeping away the other bat-winged zombies that were within range. The damage numbers continued to rise as Song Jian retreated back into the passage.
Chapter 222 - 222: Blood Pool Summoning Skill
Chapter 222: Blood Pool Summoning Skill
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The Broken Wing Dance skill, featuring impressive damage, mobility, and a powerful third-stage attack that can control opponents, can paralyze anyone hit by its energy wave, throwing them into the air. Its a versatile move that can be used for both offensive and defensive tactics.
Ssh-
Upon seeing Song Jian retreat to a backstage corridor, the bat-winged zombies swarmed in, screaming. They piled on top of one another, desperate to squeeze into the tight space.
They seem to have lost any sense of self-awareness Song Jian frowned, looking at the chaotic red eyes of the bat-winged zombies, filled with fury and a thirst for blood.
Attack! Song Jian advanced instead of retreating, standing his ground in the corridor. He swung his sword, chopping at the monsters rushing towards him. These creatures had ws as sharp as metal. The tips of their ws gleamed with a green light. Theyunched themselves from the air at a furious speed, and any neglect on Song Jians part would result in them managing tond a blow.
Thud-
The Vitality Points of the bat-winged zombies were shed to zero one by one. They burned in mid-air, dissipating into a cloud of ck smoke apanied by a pitiful scream, only leaving some ck ash floating in the air.
Sword Finger!
A three-meter-long silver sword light suddenly shed and stabbed forward, piercing the bodies of six or seven bat-winged zombies like kebabs.
Plop Plop Plop-
The bodies of three bat-winged zombies exploded, turning into ck smoke and breaking apart. The rest were heavily injured, struggling on the ground of the corridor, their bodies continuously emitting ck smoke.
Song Jian fought as he retreated, quickly killing three to four dozen bat-winged zombies. The other zombies didnt hesitate in the face of theirrades death, throwing themselves at Song Jian one after another.
Despite his vitality points recovering at a rate of twenty-three per second, Song Jians vitality points kept dropping. The bat-winged zombies attacks were all highly toxic. Each hit resulted in a burning pain at the wound site.
System: Bat-Winged Zombie (Juvenile) has inflicted 55 points of damage on you, with an additional 15 points of Toxic Damage; your talent skill Thick Skin has activated, reducing 12 points of damage and immunizing against the Toxic Damage. After considering your physical condition and equipment defense, the Bat-Winged Zombie (Juvenile) has inflicted a final damage of 24 points on you.
System: Bat-Winged Zombie (Juvenile) has inflicted 59 points of damage on you, with an additional 15 points of Toxic Damage; your talent skill Thick Skin has activated, reducing 12 points of damage and immunizing against the Toxic Damage. After considering your physical condition and equipment defense, the Bat-Winged Zombie (Juvenile) has inflicted a final damage of 28 points on you.
Suchbat prompts were falling like a waterfall, startling Song Jian. His talent skill was really powerful; it immunized him against every instance of Toxic Damage. Otherwise, Song Jian would have long since retreated, instead of standing his ground in the corridor, fighting against three to four bat-winged zombies.
Soon, he reached the end of the corridor, which led to a hallway lined with dressing rooms. Song Jian retreated towards the dressing room he first entered, which had a staircase to the attic. If he couldnt hold them off, he would have to retreat to the attic and block the entrance.
A thickyer of ck ash now covered the corridor, with more than fifty bat-winged zombies dead. Among the ck ash, various glowing items floated about. These were the items dropped by the bat-winged zombies that Song Jian had no time to collect.
In actuality, this quest isnt designed for solo yers but for abat squad. Only with a well-organized and fully-equipped squad could one potentially block the suicidal onught of so many bat-winged zombies using this corridor.
But unexpectedly, Song Jian, with his extraordinary vitality recovery rate and strong attacks, couldnt go as far as a full-fledgedbat squad, but he came close. Relying on his strategy of retreat and fight, he managed to eliminate nearly half of the bat-winged zombies. The rest couldnt inflict fatal damage on him. As long as he had enough time, Song Jian believed he could wipe them all out before his Vitality Points run out.
The speed of his Vitality Points depletion was very slow. At this moment, Song Jian still had more than 300 Vitality Points. If it were someone else, they would have hidden in a narrow ce by now. But, Song Jian had killed fifty to sixty bat-winged zombies.
Phew, that was refreshing! Song Jian wiped the jet-ck blood sttered on his forehead, surprisingly a smile crept onto his face.
Whoosh-
He was hit hard on the shoulder again. Although he was immune to the poisonous damage, the moment he was attacked, he felt a burning pain in his shoulder, as if something was scorching and corroding the wound.
The durability of the Zombie Leaders Armor also appeared, its durability had now dropped to 28/56. This made Song Jian a little worried. This piece of Zombie Leaders Armor was a minor masterpiece, and its a set with gloves that came with set-increased attributes.
Once the armor is damaged, not only will he lose the attributes of an upper garment but the 3-point strength attribute bonus the set provides would disappear as well. That would be somewhat unbearable.
Broken Wing Dance!
Seeing that the cooldown of the sword skill Broken Wing Dance had ended, Song Jian immediately released this skill. With the Devouring Belt and Frost Skeleton Ne, as long as Song Jian didnt expend high-consuming skills like Eye Kill, his Spirit Points would consistently remain above 90%.
Phew, No more, 1 must replenish some Vitality Points, otherwise, its not sustainable. Even if 1 reach the attic, they will drain me to death! After casting the skill, Song Jian retreated. He checked his Vitality Points, which had dropped from over three hundred to just over two hundred and eighty. For others, more than two hundred Vitality Points might be their total, but for Song Jian, he had already reached a very dangerous zone.
Blood Pool Summoning Skill!
Song Jian murmured, and a Hexagram Magic Array materialized under his feet centered around him;
Whoosh-
A flock of Blood Ravens flew out of the Magic Array. Average level of the thirty-odd Blood Ravens was around five. Their sudden appearance startled the bat-winged zombies. Those that were about to pounce on Song Jian also halted, but they resumed their charge at the realization of the Blood Ravens strength;
Level five Blood Ravens were no match for these bat-winged zombies, plus, bat-winged zombies could fly, nullifying the only advantage Blood Ravens had.
However, Song Jian had not summoned the Blood Ravens to resist the bat-winged zombies C a mere few seconds distraction would suffice.
The Blood Ravens were obliterated one by one by the bat-winged zombies, turning into sttered blood, dyeing the entire corridor in red. The sweet nauseating smell of blood filled the surroundings.
The Blood Ravens bought Song Jian six seconds of recovery time, restoring his Vitality Points to over four hundred.
As one by one the Blood Ravens were obliterated, red zombies emerged from the Hexagram Magic Array.
Chapter 211 - 211: Thirty Million
Chapter 211: Thirty Million
Trantor: 549690339
Old Wang, Old Sun,e take a look at this item! The General Manager, Sun Yong, handed the Jewel: me in his hand to the two elders.
Song Jian didnt mind, thinking that the more they could confirm the authenticity of the Jewel: me, the better he could negotiate with them. After all, Jiade is thergest auction house in the country, and its fame, both domestically and abroad, is iparable to that of Shengshi.
Seeing the jewel in Sun Yongs hand, the two elders revealed a touch of surprise in their eyes. After ncing at each other, they both showed a hint of a smile at the corners of their mouths.
Alright, since Manager Sun has his eye on it, let me, an old man, take a look at it. Old Wang took the jewel from Sun Yong, and after just a few seconds, the smile on his face disappeared and was reced by a serious expression.
Seeing Old Wangs serious expression, a hint of surprise shed in Old Suns eyes. Soon, Old Wang shook his head and sighed, handing the jewel to Old Sun beside him, eximing, 1 never thought Id see such a dazzling jewel in my lifetime C its worthy of a peaceful death!
Ah, how is that possible! Hearing Old Wangs words, Ding Yisst hope was shattered, and he wore an expression of despair on his face.
Sir, I, I, Im really sorry, I. Ding Yi looked at Song Jian with a bitter face.
Alright, Ding Yi, Zhou Li, you two leave first. Sun Yong said directly.
The two left the private room with mixed feelings.
This jewel belongs to you, young friend. Its truly remarkable! 1 never thought there would be such a precious gem in this world; its simply unbelievable! Old Wang looked at Song Jian and praised, Does this jewel have a name?
This jewel is called me, Song Jian said with a smile.
me? Old Wang was puzzled for a moment and then slowly shook his head, saying, The name is too ordinary; it doesnt do this jewel justice!
Song Jian smiled slightly, took the Jewel: me from Old Sun, walked to the window, and, facing the sunlight, lifted the jewel up.
Suddenly, a crimson me ignited on the surface of the ruby and spread throughout the entire jewelry piece. If someone were to wear it, it would appear as if a raging me was burning around their neck.
All, how is that possible
My God, this is simply n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
Sun Yong and the others watched, dumbfounded, as the jewel in Song Jians hand caught their eyes. Sun Yong even rubbed his eyes in disbelief, his face full of shock.
me, me indeed, its truly a raging me! No other name could be more suitable for this jewel; its a treasure only fit for the gods! Old Wang couldnt help but exim.
Sir, we at Jiade Auction House are willing to auction this item without charging any fees. We implore you to choose our Jiade Auction House, please! Sun Yong bowed deeply to Song Jian.
But 1 have doubts about the professionalism of your Jiade Auction House. Just now, someone said that what 1 brought in was a fake! Song Jian put the Jewel: me into his pocket casually.
Seeing Song Jian put away the jewel, Sun Yongs heart sank, and he hurriedly said, Our Jiade Auction House enjoys a high reputation worldwide. We definitely wont allow that appraiser to continue working here; you can rest assured!
Little Sun, what happened? Old Sun asked quietly, frowning.
Ding Yi came in earlier and said this gentlemans jewel was a fake, which angered him! Sun Yong exined softly.
What! How could this happen? Old Suns face darkened. As a rule, even if someone brings a counterfeit for auction, the auction house cannot directly use them of having a fake; this can easily offend people.
Little Ding has been working here for many years now; how can he not understand this rule? Old Sun nced at Song Jian and said to Sun Yong, People like him staying at Jiade will only tarnish the reputation of our Jiade.
You are right, Old Sun. Sun Yongs gaze shifted to Old Wang.
Old Wang nodded and said, I have the same opinion as Old Sun. Dismiss him directly.
Feeling reassured, Sun Yong said to Song Jian with a smile, Sir, as you can see, we are quite sincere. We wont let this kind of person stay here at Jiade!
Song Jian smiled slightly, took out the Jewel: me, and handed it to Sun Yong, saying, I am very satisfied with your sincerity. Please auction it off as soon as possible; I need the money urgently.
Alright, theres an auction in three days. We can make this jewel the finale. Sun Yong smiled.
Little Sun, wait a moment! Old Wang interrupted before Sun Yong could finish speaking. Frowning, he turned to Song Jian and said, Young friend, its too hasty to auction off such a treasure like this. Please give us a month. In a month, our Jiade will hold a special auction for this treasure. Only in this way can we do justice to this jewel!
A month? Thats too long Song Jian shook his head slowly.
A month is not long. In fact, by our calctions, just the promotion would take three months. We want every tycoon in every country on Earth to know about this jewels existence. When the timees, itll definitely fetch a sky-high price at the auction! Old Wang said excitedly.
But
Song Jian hesitated.
Sir, how much money do you need? Our Jiade can advance you 30 million RMB, and the auction proceeds will directly deduct this 30 million. Old Wang said directly.
Song Jian was startled, then smiled and nodded, Then lets follow your arrangement.
Old Wang and the two others exchanged nces, and their faces lit up with excitement.
Three months, in three months, Jiade will hold an international auction! Old Wang dered resolutely.
30 million was transferred to Song Jians ount immediately. At this time, Song Jian had just left Jiade Auction House. He was quite satisfied with Jiades efficiency. He didnt know how much effort Jiade had put in to quickly transfer the 30 million to his ount, just to show their sincerity.
Leaving Jiade Auction House, Song Jian headed towards the ck Panther Gym.
Jiade Auction House, General Managers Office.
Zhou Li, call Ding Yi over to my office. Sun Yong hung up the phone, his fingers gently tapping on the desk and his eyes slightly narrowed, seemingly deep in thought.
In fact, for an appraiser, making a mistake is not a very serious issue. As long as it doesnt cause damage to thepany, such cases are usually overlooked.
In todays incident, even though Ding Yi behaved against regtions, the severest punishment would be demotion, not outright dismissal. After all, training an appraiser costs Jiade Auction House a lot of resources.
Knock, knock, knock-
Come in!
General Manager, you wanted to see us.
Zhou Li and Ding Yi walked in together. Sun Yong looked at Ding Yi, who had a very unpleasant expression on his face, and shook his head, saying, Ding Yi, go to the finance department to get three months sry. As you know, this is a chance for Jiade, and we cant give it up. Im sorry.
Chapter 212 - 212 Is he despising your cooking skills!
Chapter 212: Is he despising your cooking skills!
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Ding Yis heart jolted, he quickly looked up at Sun Yong.
Mr. General Manager, 1 know I misjudged this time, but
Sun Yong waved a dismissive hand and said, Ding Yi, any appraiser is prone to make mistakes now and then. Misjudgment isnt a big problem as long as it doesnt cause any loss to thepany. But what youve done today is a bit too much.
Just as Sun Yong was about to continue, he suddenly paused and sighed, Ding Yi, your dismissal is the clients suggestion. We must seize this coboration opportunity, so much so that our Auction House didnt even charge a fee. You know, when we dont charge a fee, it means we are operating at a loss. But even so, we have to secure this auction opportunity. You should know why. Therefore, we must meet his requirement and Im sorry that it means letting you go
In fact, Ding Yi did everything wrong from the beginning. From breaking into the private room by himself and snatching other appraisers clients, straightforwardly dering the clients item as fake, and even suggesting in a condescending tone that the client should go to Shengshi Auction House;
Sun Yong didnt dare to imagine, if he arrived a few secondster and the client directly left for Shengshi Auction House and started coborating with them, the news would probably cost him his position as General Manager.
Go. Sun Yong didnt want to say anything more and waved Ding Yi off.
Ding Yi left the office like a walking corpse.
Zhou Li, youve done a great job today. You deserve praise. From now on, the position of appraisal department manager will be yours! After Ding Yi left, Sun Yong switched to a warm expression and told Zhou Li;
Song Jian arrived at the ck Panther Gym. As soon as he entered, he saw Wang Dan chatting with Sun Qian in the lobby.
Seeing Song Jian, Wang Dans eyes lit up, she quickly gestured him over, Why are you here sote? Quick,e with me to the ssroom, Ill teach you a new technique today
Before she finished her sentence, Song Jian disyed an awkward expression, Master, I intend to stop learning the dagger fighting technique.
Wang Dan was taken aback, blurted out, But you have just started, there are still more than ten lessons toplete!
Well, Im interested in sword techniques now, I n to learn how to use a longsword!
Sword technique? Whats the use of learning that? Wang Dan replied discontentedly; This is modern society, you cant always carry a sword around, can you? Dagger is much better, just tuck it in your waist, no one will notice
Master Wang, 1 may have to disagree with your opinion! Gu Bo casually walked over.
Seeing Gu Bo, Wang Dan looked embarrassed, she bowed to Gu Bo and greeted him, Master!
Gu Bo nodded slightly, turned around and smiled at Song Jian; Young man, youve been practicing the dagger technique well, why do you want to learn sword technique?
Song Jian scratched his head, not knowing how to reply. Its not like he could say that he is ying a game, and has switched his ss to Sword Controller in the game, so he can only use a longsword, and no more other weapons, right?
Well, I suddenly became interested in sword techniques Song Jian said with slight embarrassment. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Hahaha, good, interest is the prime motivator for learning. Come, follow me to the ssroom, Ill teach you the sword technique! Gu Bo, looking quite pleased, led Song Jian to the ssroom.
Wang Dan:
Looking at Sun Qians teasingugh, Wang Danined, Is this considered undermining me? Its hard to find a promising student like this one, and I thought I could
What were you thinking? Didnt you see the guy doesnt want to learn the dagger fighting technique from you? Probably because he thinks youre not good enough Sun Qian quietly chuckled on the side.
Im no good? Wang Dans eyes widened, she started poking Sun Qian, Tell me, where am I not good? My dagger fighting technique is the most practical killing technique, it could save lives on the battlefield!
Alright, alright, youre amazing, nobody can beat you! Sun Qian quickly pleaded for mercy, asking, If on the battlefield, you only have a dagger, and Master Gu only has a longsword, who do you think would survive?
Wang Dan stood still, furrowed her eyebrows, pondered for a long time, then finally sighed, Where are we going for lunch? 1 think theres a new Sichuan restaurant next door, should we try it?
Sun Qian:
Inside the ssroom, Song Jian held a training sword, watching Gu Bo demonstrating the basic sword techniques. Just like the Sword Controller Duan Jian in the game, Gu Bo also broke down the basic moves, demonstrating and exining the details.
However, Song Jian felt that Gu Bos swordsmanship paled inparison to Duan Jians technique in the game; his grasp of the basic sword techniques seemed even better than Gu Bos.
Nevertheless, Song Jian didnt show impatience, he patiently waited for Gu Bo to finish exining.
After more than half an hour, Gu Bo finally finished demonstrating the basic sword moves. He didnt withhold anything about every detail and movement key to pay attention to from Song Jian.
How about it, want to give it a try?; Gu Bo put away the sword, looking at Song Jian excitedly.
Sure! Song Jian responded with a slight smile. With a flick of his wrist, the scabbard of his sword flew off, urately sticking on the weapon rack about five or six meters away from him.
Hiss- Gu Bo looked astonished, involuntarily gasping at Song Jians stunt. He looked at Song Jian in disbelief.
Song Jian simply smiled, walked a few steps forward to the center of the room, inhaled deeply, and started moving. The longsword in his hand made the crisp sound of cutting through the air.
Chop, thrust, hack, slice, raise, wrap, twist.
Song Jians basic sword technique swiftly appeared just like flowing water. Sharp sounds of splitting air followed his movements, causing Gu Bos face to change dramatically.
Song Jians passive skill Cold Weapon (Sword Type) (Basic) had already reached level five. Demonstrating a basic sword technique, Song Jian could do it like its childs y.
After the demonstration, Song Jian let out a sigh and steadied himself
How did 1 do, Master Gu? Song Jian asked with a grin.
Gu Bo:
Isnt this guy here to show off!?
Ahem, it seems like youre not entirely a beginner, you must have practiced for seven or eight years, impressive! Gu Bo grinned and said, Come on, lets spar a bit. And you dont have to call me Master Gu, we can just regard each other as equals.
Alright, Master Gu, please! Song Jians face expressed excitement. After all, he had only fought monsters in the game and was unsure of his own level. He could finally take this opportunity to see how good he is!
Chapter 225 - 225: Goblin Merchant
Chapter 225: Goblin Merchant
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Upon hearing that someone was actually inside the theater, Lin Dongs face darkened. The sudden burst of light from the theater had attracted one of their team members who had been out hunting monsters in the street. The others hadnt noticed the theater, but an archer resting and recovering his Vitality Points caught a glimpse of the light and called out loudly.
Lin Dongs team consisted of five people, and upon seeing the light in the theater, they thought it might be some kind of treasure. They quickly abandoned their monster hunting in the street and began to surround the theater.
In fact, this theater in the Level-io monster area was quite well-known. Previously, a team of three had tried to enter it to search for supplies, only to attract hundreds of Level-io monsters. Needless to say, the three-person team was wiped out, but other yers witnessed the spectacle of monsters pouring out of the theater as well.
As a result, the danger of the theater began to spread among the yers, and in this Level-10 zone, it soon became an off-limits area. However, it wasnt long before people realized that as long as they didnt enter the theater itself, even yelling at the top of their lungs nearby wouldnt attract the attention of the monsters inside. Gradually, the theater began to be ignored by the yers.
At first, Lin Dong and his team were a bit hesitant, considering the sheer number of monsters inside. In the end, they couldnt resist the temptation. The n was to have the person who smashed the ss draw all the monsters, and the rest of the team would enter the theater to search for treasure.
The team member chosen to attract the monsters was a thief, who had a strong forced stealth skill. Just like the old temporary teammate of Song Jian, Lin Sheng. Even in battle, he could instantly enter stealth mode.
Furthermore, the thief profession also had an eleration Skill, so as long as he was careful, even if all the monsters from the theater were drawn out, he wouldnt necessarily die. As long as he hid in a corner, the monsters would not find him and naturally return to the theater. By that time, Lin Dong and his team would havepleted their search.
Just as the thief broke the ss, he saw Song Jian running from the stage towards the backstage, and the stage was filled with slowly dissipating sparkling light points, indicating that the treasure had already been taken. He immediately began to yell in desperation.
Lin Dong and the others were initially hiding in a shop across the street, waiting for the thief to attract the monsters so they could enter the theater. Yet, when they heard the thiefs sudden cry, they were startled and rushed over.
Big Mouth, what are you shouting for? Theres someone inside? How is that possible? The archer who had first noticed the theaters light asked incredulously. The theater was filled with a swarm of monsters; who would dare to go inside and court death?
The monsters inside are gone. I just saw the stage covered with light spots, which have now disappeared. The light that appeared earlier must havee from the stage; the treasure must have been taken by that person, the thief insisted anxiously.
Everyone turned to look at Lin Dong.
Lets go in and take a look! Lin Dong took the lead, jumping through the window and charging towards the backstage.
The five of them chased after him, only to find that the person had already vanished when they reached the backstage.
Split up and search. 1 dont believe it! Big Mouth, go guard the passage. Theres only one entrance and exit to this theater unless that person can fly! Lin Dong looked at the row of dressing rooms, his expression turning ugly.
Master Lin, look at the ck ash on the ground. Could it be that all the monsters here have been killed by that person? One of them carefully examined the ground
Impossible! There were hundreds of Level-io monsters. That person isnt a god; how could they kill so many monsters? Master Lin immediately refuted.
The thief stealthily walked towards the passage in the back, and the remaining four scattered to search the dressing rooms one by one.
Master Lin, it seems like someone has searched through these dressing rooms! Someone shouted.
Master Lin, someone has searched here too!
Lin Dongs face grew darker and darker. This was a chance encounter they had just barely missed, and he couldnt ept it.
Master Lin, I found an attic here! It seems like it can lead outside! Suddenly, a team member called out.
Lin Dongs expression changed, and he hurriedly rushed towards thest dressing room.
Climbing the stairs in the dressing room to the attic, Lin Dong looked at the gaping skylight above him and stomped his foot in frustration.
At this time, Song Jian had already left the area and had headed to another street to hunt monsters. Having killed hundreds of monsters in the theater, his experience points for Level n had already reached 91%, and he would soon level up to Level 12.
The only disadvantage of hunting monsters during the day was that he had to find them himself. These monsters were hiding in nooks and crannies, making them time-consuming and difficult to find.
Since real alliance guilds hadnt yet appeared, many yers were forming small groups to hunt monsters together. To find a monster, they had to pull it into the sunlight. Under the sun, the monsters defense and attack would decrease, and their movements would be somewhat slower, making them much easier to kill.
After all, everyone had only one life, and most people chose safety first.
But Song Jian didnt need to go through so much trouble since he could nowpletely crush monsters of the same level. A 35% increase in attack speed was no joke. Even merely using his basic attack, he could stand toe-to-toe with Level-10 monsters without any fear.
In just over half an hour, over thirty monsters had died at the hands of Song Jian. However, the duration was mainly because it took a lot of time to find them.
Following the road, Song Jian turned into a dark alley, where he faintly heard the roar of monsters. He walked more than a hundred meters down the alley and saw five Level-10 mutant zombies. It seemed that they were surrounded and fighting over something.
You ugly creatures, leave me alone! I only have one piece of wild boar meat left, God, who will save me!
Donte any closer, fine, Ill give you one more piece. This really is myst piece! Im giving them all to you, really! Donte any closer
A sharp voice emerged from the group of zombies, sounding desperate and furious.
Are these monsters attacking an NPC? Song Jian was surprised to discover that in front of the five zombies, a creature no taller than the thigh of an adult was carrying arge bag and constantly yelling.
This creature had pale green skin, long ears, deep-set eyes, and a high, prominent nose. It was wearing a simple gray hemp garment and carried a package on its shoulder almost the same size as its body. The packages surface was covered with patches, making it look very worn.
LV15 Goblin Merchant C Canaan: Vitality Points 1000/1000, Spirit Points 500/500; Traits: Stingy, Super-Speed; Skills: Miserly, You Cant Catch Me! Title: Miser.
The five mutant zombies kept approaching, and whenever they were about to pounce on the Goblin Merchant, he took out a fresh piece of pork from his bag and threw it at them.
Chapter 214 - 214: The Han Sword
Chapter 214: The Han Sword
Trantor: 549690339
As he entered the top floor hall, Song Jian discovered that the interior was decorated simr to an NBA arena, with a boxing ring in the center, almost twice the size of an ordinary one. Above the ring was a projection television, disying the ongoing fight on the ring.
Surrounding the ring were tiered seats. There were not many spectators at the moment, only about a third of the seats were upied.
On the ring, two boxers were engaged in a fierce battle. Song Jian squinted his eyes, realizing both fighters were not wearing any defensive gear or boxing gloves.
How is it, pretty realistic, isnt it? Only a ce like this is perfect for you! Wu Xuan eximed passionately, pointing at the ring, As soon as you walked in here today, 1 could tell right away. Youre not like Old Man Gu, or any of the trainers at the gym. They may have been on the battlefield before, but do they still have a shred of their warrior spirit left?
Even Old Man Gu, all hes doing now is taking care of his health. Studying swordsmanship with him is simply a waste for you! stated Wu Xuan.
Song Jian looked at Wu Xuan in surprise. He had felt the same way when he was practicing with Old Man Gu. Thus, he didnt hesitate to leave. He didnt expect Wu Xuan to have noticed this. This guy had a sharp eye.
Surprised, huh? Wu Xuanughed, In our line of work, we rely on these two eyes. If you decide you want to step into the ring, just let me know. Without a manager to introduce you, you cant get on that ring!
So, youre my manager now? Song Jian joked.
Well, a mans got to eat! Wu Xuan nodded,ughing.
Alright, sign me up for a match if theres one that uses weapons. But, I dont have a suitable weapon right now. You have to find me a sword, a good quality one. Also, what if what if I identally take someones life here Song Jian hesitated.
Upon hearing Song Jians willingness to participate, Wu Xuans eyes lit up and he quickly waved his hand, saying: Dont worry, this ce has robust backing. But you also need to be careful. If you really end up broken here, its
Song Jian just nodded, saying nothing more.
Wu Xuan patted Song Jian on the shoulder, instructed him to wait, and then rushed off to the office nearby. In no time, Wu Xuan returned to Song Jians side.
Ive notified them. Youll be able to y after two more matches. This is the information about your opponent. Take a look! Wu Xuan handed Song Jian a sheet of A4 paper with the opponents details printed on it.
In terms of weapons, youll have to choose your own. Most athletes bring their own weapons. Even though the weapons here are of decent quality, its always better to use your own weapons since youre ustomed to them. We still have time now, so we could go and pick it up Wu Xuan hesitated.
Waving his hand, Song Jian said: Im good with the weapons here.
Alright, follow me to choose a weapon! Wu Xuan instructed, leading Song Jian down the corridor to a room next door.
The room was lined with racks of equipment filled with various weapons. A man in his twenties was sitting behind a wooden desk by the door, ying on hisputer.
Xiao Hui, its your shift today, huh! Wu Xuan handed over a voucher, and sneakily slipped in a pack of cigarettes.
Hey brother Wu, found another good fighter? Xiao Hui lifted his eyes to look at Wu Xuan and then nced at Song Jian, pushing his sses up the bridge of his nose.
Hi, let us pick a good sword first, were short on time. Wu Xuan hastily replied, clearly embarrassed.
Fine, second row on the far left. Go pick one yourself. Thepany just received a new batch, the quality is not bad! Xiao Hui casually pointed to the left.
Alright, you get back to work. Well have a look over there! Wu Xuan pulled Song Jian towards the direction Xiao Hui pointed.
When they arrived at the designated ce, there were three rows of weaponry racks filled with all types of long swords.
Go ahead and pick one Song Jian, whichever feels right! Wu Xuan instructed.
Song Jian reached for the closest sword, withdrawing it from its sheath to inspect it more closely. All of these swords looked as though they had just been forged. They were sharp but seemed unused.
He gently flicked his finger against the de and crack, a tiny crack spread across the de from where he had hit it.
What kind of junk is this! Song Jians expression instantly darkened. He returned the sword to its sheath, ced it back onto the rack.
Standing aside, Wu Xuan was also taken aback, murmuring, Impossible, how can there be such poor quality? The kickback must have been quite vicious this time.
Song Jian continued to test several swords, cracking them one after another; he was growing impatient.
Eh, this ones not bad! Song Jian withdrew another sword. This one was somewhat heavier than the previous ones, the de appeared to be long and narrow, ground into eight facets.
With a light flick, a clear resonance rang out as the de vibrated, reflecting light like a pool of clear water.
Ill take this one! Song Jian returned the sword into its sheath, holding it in his hand with a satisfied smile showing on his face.
As long as yourefortable with it! Wu Xuan sighed in relief. The quality of weapons is crucial in a weapons match. An ineffective weapon could greatly diminish a fighters capabilities.
After waiting for more than an hour, it was finally Song Jians turn. At this point, there were many blood stains on the ring, being wiped away by three or four service personnel. Only after ten or so minutes was the ring finally cleaned.
Stepping on the hard rubber mat of the ring, Song Jian could still smell a faint scent of blood. He felt a chilling sensation in his heart. Once you step on this ring, its a matter of life and death. Even if you survive, you would have sustained serious injuries, and might end up spending the rest of your life on a bed or wheelchair.
Song Jian took a deep breath, fixing his eyes on a man d in a white long robe, clutching a long knife in his arms and a shorter one hanging on his waist. He stood tall, his gaze icy cold.
He remained oblivious to thementary from the announcer or the noise from the audience. The only thing in his eyes was his opponent.
Why does this guy look somewhat like a Japanese? Song Jian squinted, looking the opponent up and down.
Ding-
The match begins!
At the sound of the clear bell, the man in the white robe drew out his long knife and charged towards Song Jian, shouting as he went.
Shit, a katana. He really is Japanese! Song Jian squinted and pressed the spring on his right hand C a portion of the sheath popped out immediately. N?v(el)B\\jnn
He threw the sheath forwards with his left hand. The sheath flew towards the opponent swiftly like an arrow.
Tyson! The Japanese man swung his katana forwards suddenly, cleaving the sheath into two. The sheer force of the killer intent was overwhelming.
Song Jian swung his sword single-handedly, charging forwards whilst perpetually rotating his wrist. The long sword in his hand was as light as a wisp of smoke, emitting a low whistling sound.
Die! Upon seeing the Japanese man head on, Song Jian waved his right hand and struck his long sword viciously towards his opponents head.
Chapter 215 - 215: The "God’s Favorite" Robber
Chapter 215: The Gods Favorite Robber
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The Eight-sided Sword in Song Jians hand was much heavier than the katana wielded by the Japanese man. When he brought down his sword, it struck with the force of a thousand juns, leaving the Japanese stunned;
Is this your sword technique? 1 know little of Chinese martial arts, dont try to fool me!
The seemingly effortless move of Song Jian was powerful and heavy, leaving the Japanese no choice but to recover his stance and defend with his sword;
Bang C
As if a mountain was pressing down on him, the katana in the Japanese mans hand was forced towards his own shoulder. When it came to power, the two men were not in the same league. Song Jian overwhelmed him with his superior strength;
N-nani! The Japanese mans face filled with surprise: How could this Chinese man be so strong? Could it be that he took some sort of drug?
Too weak! Song Jian looked at the Japanese man dressed in a white shirt with disappointment in his eyes, deeply wounding the Japanese mans pride.
All, I am a warrior of the Great Japanese Empire. Our warriors are invincible! Die- The Japanese mans face twisted in rage, and he abruptly released his katana, leaping towards Song Jian.
The main reason he came to fight in these underground fights was because the organizers had a huge amount of influence. Even though people were seriously injured or even killed every day, it never caused any problems. The Japanese man and Song Jian had the same goal; both came here seeking to improve their martial arts skills through killing. However, he didnt expect to encounter Song Jian, a tough nut to crack, on his very first day in the ring.
Knowing that Song Jian was powerful, the Japanese man made a desperate decision. As he leaped towards Song Jian, he drew a short de from his waist and thrust it forward with all his strength;
I told you, you are too weak! Song Jian sighed lightly, as the mans every move were transparent in front of his superior perception.
With a flick of his wrist, the Eight-sided Sword shed with white light and cut directly towards the Japanese mans right hand. A stream of blood spurted out, followed by a painful scream, and a hand holding a broken de flew up in the air;
Ahhh- The Japanese man, like a wild beast, opened his arms and lunged at Song Jians throat, in a posture to perish together.
Song Jian did not retreat but pushed forward, lightly thrusting the long sword in his hand into his adversarys throat. A spurt of fresh blood shot out and Song Jian quickly withdrew his sword and stepped back to avoid the ssh.
Heh heh- The Japanese man staggered forward a few steps, his knees gave way, and he fell to the ground.
We won! Ding Yi jumped up excitedly from below the stage.
Song Jian walked down the stage expressionlessly. It was too easy and not even a warm-up for him.
If the contestants here are all of this level, I wont being back here in the future! Song Jian nced at the excited Ding Yi and shook his head.
Ding Yis face stiffened, and he quickly said: 1 only brought you here for a look today. Normally, there are no experts here. You can tell by looking at the audience. The battles between the top fighters are notified and promoted in advance. Dont worry, if there are no skilled fighters here in Linhai City, there wont be any elsewhere either!
Fine, let me know when theres a strong opponent, Song Jian said casually: Im taking this sword with me, thats no problem, right?
Ding Yi hesitated for a moment, then shook his head: No problem, you can take it.
Song Jian nodded and walked away with the Eight-sided Sword;
In fact, the fighters couldnt take the sword away, but Ding Yi was a familiar face here, a nominal manager. As long as he paid, he could buy the sword. However, there was no discount on the price, and the money had toe from Ding Yis own pocket.
Song Jian took off his coat and wrapped it around the Eight-sided Sword to cover it a bit. The swords scabbard was damaged, and carrying it down the street would make people think he was crazy.
As he walked down the street, Song Jian felt mixed emotions. This was his first time killing someone in real life. He had thought he would be ufortable, but unexpectedly
Just as Song Jian was reflecting on his situation, he suddenly heard a scream from a distance: Ah-, catch the thief, the thief has stolen my purse, catch the thief- n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Song Jian looked in the direction of the sound and saw a young girl who had been pushed to the ground in front of him. It seemed that her ankle had been twisted and she was having trouble standing. She was screaming loudly and pointing at a young man running away ahead of her, she looked almost like she was about to cry.
The young man who stole her purse looked around fifteen or sixteen. He was holding adies handbag in his hand and his face was filled with excitement. He was running very fast, easily jumping over a fence half his height.
Stop, dont run!
A traffic policeman, who had been issuing a parking ticket, heard the shout and turned his head to look at the fleeing boy. While he shouted, he also gave chase.
Seeing the policeman, a look of panic appeared on the boys face and a white light suddenly bloomed at his feet. His speed boosted significantly, even leaving an afterimage, and whooshed past the policeman. The policeman instinctively tried to reach out and grab him but caught only air.
Song Jian narrowed his eyes, his gaze fixed on the boy.
This is the eleration Skill from the game. Lin Sheng has used a simr skill before
At the fact that this boy was using a game skill in broad daylight to steal bags, Song Jian was somewhat speechless. It was really embarrassing for the so-called Gods Chosen, like them. Even if he participated in a sports event and won some prize money, it would be better!
A sense of heaviness crept into Song Jians heart. The skills they learned in the game could now be brought back to the real world, giving many people terrifying power overnight. However, these peoples character couldnt keep up with their skyrocketing power, often pushing them into the path of crime;
This was evident in the news about people who won the lottery being unable to hang onto their windfall. Most of them ended up worse off than before they won.
Looking at the spot where the boy disappeared, Song Jian shook his head and continued in the direction of his home.
He walked into the housingplex and turned towards his rented room. As he passed a small alley, he noticed a boy in the shadows holding a white purse, rummaging through it, and randomly flinging makeup products about.
What a coincidence, Song Jians lips twitched upwards as he turned towards the boy;
Perhaps he noticed Song Jians gaze, the boy looked up and their eyes met.
The boy made a vicious face, hoping to intimidate Song Jian but to no avail. Seeing Song Jians slightly upward-twitching lips, the boy felt provoked.
He tossed the purse aside and drew out a switchde from his pocket, gesturing threateningly at Song Jian. Stay out of this, or else, he growled menacingly.
Chapter 228 - 228: We Have A Contract
Chapter 228: We Have A Contract
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Song Jian carefully read the content of the temporary task, and when he saw the failure penalty, he couldnt help but look up at the Goblin merchant Canaan. This little green-skinned dwarf was quite ruthless!
ept!
Song Jian chose to ept the temporary task, and Canaan immediately breathed a sigh of relief, revealing a smile on his face, but a cunning look shed in his eyes.
Broken Wing Dance!
Song Jian held his long sword and rushed towards the five mutated zombies. With a 35% increased attack speed, the first segment of the Broken Wing Dances sprint was almost like teleportation. In the blink of an eye, the long sword had already struck a mutated zombies body.
Before it could react, the second segment of the attack hadnded on it.
Roar-
The mutated zombie roared angrily, turning around and extending its withered arm towards Song Jian. Its two palms had nails that shimmered with a metallic cold light, and there was a faint green trace on them.
Before it could make a move, the third segment of the Broken Wing Dances attack arrived; Song Jian leapt high, and his long sword struck downwards.
With a boom, the long sword cleaved the head of the mutated zombie, killing it instantly. A wave of air erupted from Song Jians long sword, spreading in all directions. Any monster touched by it lost control of their body, and the remaining four mutated zombies were sent floating by the air wave, with eighty-some damage numbers popping over their heads.
Sword Finger!
Before they couldnd, a silver sword light burst forth, sweeping across the bodies of the four mutated zombies, leaving deep sword marks on them.
System: Combat Combo +1, targets damage received increased by 110%.
Seeing this system prompt, Song Jian was stunned. Combatbo? What the hell is that?!
As Song Jian was momentarily distracted, the four mutated zombies fell heavily to the ground, with over a hundred damage numbers popping over their heads.
Swipe, swipe, swipe C
Before they could get up from the ground, Song Jians long sword struck their bodies. Even with a normal attack, once Invisible Sword Qi was attached, it could cause considerable damage to these level ten ordinary monsters.
Swipe-
The cooldown of Sword Finger was extremely short, only five seconds. By the time the four mutated zombies got up, the five seconds had passed. A silver sword light burst forth, sweeping across the bodies of the four mutated zombies.
When it swept across the waist of the fourth mutated zombie, there was a crack sound, and it was directly cut in half at the waist. Its foul-smelling intestines spilled onto the ground.
This half-mutated zombie didnt die after being cut at the waist, and it let out a low growl as it crawled towards Song Jian with both hands.
The smell of the mutated zombies guts was unbearable, so Song Jian covered his nose and retreated a few steps. He stomped his right foot hard, and suddenly a sharp, tooth-like energy condensed at his foot, emitting a piercing sound as it flew towards the nearest mutated zombie.
There was no requirement for the Earth Teeth Assault skill to be triggered by hand, as it could be used with any part of the body. Even if Song Jian sat on the ground with his butt, as long as he thought about it, he could trigger the skill.
Song Jian realized that every time he bent down to trigger the Earth Teeth Assault skill with his hand, it would be about one second slower. Triggering it with his foot was much faster.
Bang-
The mutated zombie closest to Song Jian was hit by this attack, its Vitality Points were emptied, its legs broke with a snap, and ity weakly on the ground, turning into a lump of ck ash.
Only two half-zombies remained, both with low vitality. Song Jian wielded his sword and quickly harvested their Vitality Points.
System: You havepleted the temporary rescue mission issued by the Goblin merchant Canaan: Kill the mutated zombies surrounding him!
System: Your intimacy with the Goblin merchant Canaan has greatly increased!
System: You have the right to choose any item from the Goblin merchant Canaans merchant package!
Hahaha, thank you, my friend, respected blessed one! It was you who saved me from these monsters. 1 praise you, and our friendship shall be like a surging river, endless, and also like The Goblin merchant Canaan opened his tooth-marked arms, walked towards Song Jian as if trying to embrace him, but with Canaans height, he could probably only embrace Song Jians thigh!
Wheres my reward? Song Jian interrupted him, asking directly.
The Goblin merchant paused, looking at Song Jians cold face, as if he wasnt interested in his embrace. Canaans outstretched arms seemed awkward and didnt know where to put them.
Sheepishly lowering his arms, he ced therge package behind him in front of Song Jian. The Goblin merchant Canaan generously said, My friend, you saved my life. The Goblin n always keeps its promises and wont betray its friends. You can pick anything from my merchant package, take any item you like, and choose any two No, you can pick one item as my thanks to you!
Song Jian nodded to the Goblin merchant Canaan with satisfaction, squatted down, and began to pick items from Canaans merchant package.
In no time, Song Jian raised his head with a gloomy face, and asked indifferently, This is what you intended to sell? Youvee all this way to this monster-infested city just to sell this garbage?
Hearing Song Jian call the items in his package garbage, the Goblin merchants face darkened, and he angrily shouted, Garbage? You dare to say that the great Goblin merchant Canaans items are garbage? Oh my god, Goblin god, this is the most vicious personal attack on me, Canaan!
I am a great Goblin merchant, and the items I sell are valuable treasures. My reputation is known throughout the entire continent uh, along the entire west coast, and many people are proud to be able to buy my merchandise!
I want you to apologize, friend. These items may not seem useful, but they actually are uh, cough, cough, just pick one, we have a contract, after all!
In the end, it seemed that even the Goblin merchant Canaan was a little embarrassed. His initially angry expression gradually became unnatural under Song Jians emotionless gaze. In the end, he just looked up at the sky with a stubborn, pig-headed gaze.
Of course, Song Jian would not believe that this Goblin merchant only sold garbage. He must have good things hidden somewhere on him!
There were quite a few items in his package, dozens of them, but their quality was disastrously low. Most of them were actually gray-quality items, with only a handful of white-glowing items.
Song Jian did not carefully check the attributes of these items. Just looking at the light they emitted, he felt his heart turn cold.
Seeing the Goblin merchants expression that seemed to say we have a contract, and we must abide by it, Song Jian was momentarily lost for words!
Youre a tough one! After gritting his teeth, Song Jian started to carefully check the items in the Goblin merchants package.
Chapter 217 - 217: The Ten-Door Sword Technique
Chapter 217: The Ten-Door Sword Technique
Trantor: 549690339
Song Jian quickly emerged from the settlement space and entered the game;
Huh, 1 remember when I left the game, I was on the top floor of the Tianfeng Building, so howe Im back in the Manor Castle after re-entering the game? Song Jian sat up from his bed with a slight frown.
System: When a yer logs off, please save your current location as the login point. This way, you will log in from the current location when you reenter the game; otherwise, you will log in from the games default location (safe house); Oh, 1 see! Song Jian nodded. If he were to return to the safe house every time he entered the game, it would be embarrassing if he went to a distant location, arrived at the destination, and then, after the game time was up and he logged in again, found that he had wasted his previous journey.
Just then, a red liquid started to seep out slowly onto the wall opposite Song Jian. The liquid didnt drip down; instead, it coagted on the wall to form a few lines of text.
Main Quest: Swordsmanship
Mission Brief: As a newly appointed Sword Controller, youve started to feel embarrassed about the number of sword skills you have. To be a true Sword Controller, you must master various sword skills. Only then can you be stronger and grow gradually!
Mission Goal: Master ten sword skills. Progress: 2/10
Mission Tip: There are many ways to acquire sword skills. You can get them from monsters or learn them from other swordsmen. You can even purchase them from the auction house!
Tip: The stronger the sword skill you master, the higher thepletion degree of your main mission will be!
Tip: The higher level the monster, the higher chance it will drop high-level sword skills!
Tip: Humanoid monsters have a much higher probability of having sword skills than other monsters!
Warning: If you die in the game, your identity in the real world will also be erased!
You can view this mission in the mission bar at any time!
The wall of blood letters emitted a faint glow for a few minutes before gradually disappearing, as if they were being reabsorbed into the wall.
Ten sword techniques, this should not be very difficult for me. Song Jian looked at the main objective, which he had alreadypleted two-tenths of. It seems that the system had counted his Sword Finger and Broken Wing Dance as part of it, but the passive basic sword techniques werent included.
However, this was within Song Jians expectations. These basic passive abilities are easy to understand when you enter the game and are a kind of benefit for the yers. But how powerful these passive abilities are is hard to say.
Inside the Manors Spirit Field, the Blood-soaked Spectral Poison Tree, Alex, is still in deep sleep. Its level has been upgraded to level thirteen, and its aura is gradually bing stronger. A touch of coercion is being released around it, and its branches and leave veins are bing more vibrant. They were originally a sallow shade mixed with a hint of dark red. But now, they are visibly turning blood-red.
The number of blood ravens on Alex seems to have decreased, perhaps only half of the usual. When they saw Song Jian, they didnt react. They shrank their heads and stood on the tree. It took them quite a while to twist their necks, making them look just like statues.
All the other Spirit Fields were full of nts. This time, sweet potatoes and radishes were nted. They seemed to be growing well, and it wouldnt be long before another harvesting ceremony could be held.
Compared with the Attribute Fruits dropped by monsters, the monthly harvesting ceremony has be Song Jians primary way of increasing his attribute points.
Outside the walls of the manor, a few zombies with red skin and ragged clothes were wandering around. As soon as any mutant zombie approached, these zombies would rush to fight them until the mutant zombie was eliminated;
These are the Blood Zombies bred after the Blood Pool was upgraded to level two. They have stronger bodies and faster speed than the level one mutant zombies. They dont have their abilities halved during the day, and they have a blood-sucking ability when attacking, which canpletely crush mutant zombies of the same level;
The most important thing is, these Blood Zombies can also upgrade their own levels by fighting monsters. However, their maximum level is limited by Song Jians level; they cant surpass Song Jians level;
Now these Blood Zombies are still low level, only around levels two or three. But since Song Jians manor is built in the novice area where the monsters levels arent very high, the Blood Zombies can handle them.
Master, youre here to inspect the territory again! The steward George appeared out of nowhere. When Song Jian wasnt paying attention, he appeared beside him and bowed, immediately starting to tter, I believe that under your leadership, our manor will surely prosper. In the future, we will certainly have even more territories and a vast expanse ofnd n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
Song Jian gave a slight nod. As for having a territory only within a ten-meter range, he felt somewhat helpless. But there were few yers around building safe houses, so he believed that in a short period of time, he could safely invade and upy territories. However, the rule that he could only expand once a month made Song Jian somewhat frustrated. After all, there were too many buildings that could be built. Right now, his territory only had one Livestock Pen and one mill. He was in the process of building houses, soter he could recruit more NPCs. When the scope of the territory expanded, he would be able to open up fields.
Looking at the steady development of the manor, Song Jian was very satisfied. He nodded, then summoned the ck Dragon hatchling. After bing a pet, the ck Dragon hatchlings level had dropped back down to zero and needed to be leveled up again. The area he was going to had high-level monsters and wasnt suitable to bring it along. In case it carelessly got killed, there would be a drop in intimacy level, so it was better to let it safely hunt low-level monsters to level up in this area. The ck Dragon hatchling was very intelligent and would hide in the manor if it encountered danger.
Watching the ck Dragon hatchling eagerly pounce on a mutant zombie, Song Jian summoned a motorcycle and headed towards the area with level ten monsters.
After bing a Sword Controller, the level limit has been lifted, and he can continue to level up. Previously, Song Jian had noticed that many people had already reached level ten. Moreover, some of them had even be professionals earlier than he had, which made him feel somewhat threatened. Even if he couldnt maintain being the top yer level-wise, he must at least stay in the leading echelon, and couldntg too far behind;
All the way there, Song Jian saw many yers hunting monsters to level up. When a monster zone was repeatedly cleared, the zone would stop refreshing monsters and would be a safe zone. Simrly, if a safe zone didnt see any yers for a long period of time, the safe zone would be upied by monsters, regressing back to a monster zone;
The power dynamics between the yers and the monsters waxed and waned. As more and more yers entered the game, the area of the safe zone also continued to expand, amodating more yers.
The roar of the motorcycle attracted quite a few monsters, but these level five or six monsters only nced at Song Jian from a distance and then stopped chasing. Unless they were monsters that hadpletely lost their sanity, most monsters had an instinct to avoid stronger beings. Since they sensed Song Jians strength, they naturally wouldnt chase him to their deaths.
Upon reaching the area with level ten monsters, Song Jian put away his motorcycle. The monsters here wouldnt shy away from him. If he attracted too many, he would be in danger.
There were not many yers here, just a handful scattered around, either hunting level ten monsters on the streets or searching for supplies in nearby shops.
Song Jians gaze fell on a theater in the distance. Generally, therger the buildings space, the more likely a BOSS could appear. And the probability of a BOSS dropping a skill, was obviously much higher than ordinary monsters.
After looking around, Song Jian cautiously made his way towards the theater;
Chapter 230 - 230 Kantelu Ruins
Chapter 230: Kantelu Ruins
Trantor: 549690339
Gazing at Song Jians retreating figure, Canaan was momentarily stunned, followed by a flurry of expressions crossing his face, leaving him at a loss for words.
Hey, 1 say, dont go. I have a hiring task here. Are you interested? Canaan suddenly shouted towards Song Jians retreating figure.
Hiring task? Song Jian paused, stopped in his tracks, and turned around to ask, What hiring task?
I need to go to the Kantelu Ruins, but there could be some minor dangers along the way. I need a powerfulpanion! The Canaan Goblin Merchant said, I dont know if youre willing to apany me. Of course, Ill pay you. You can check my
Before Goblin Merchant Canaan finished talking, Song Jian interrupted directly, Choose any Skill Book from your collection of swordsman skills, and I will ept your hiring task. Moreover, for your safety, 1 need you to provide me with the reward for the task in advance!
How can that be? You havent escorted me yet, how can I give you the reward in advance? What if you run away after taking the reward? What if, what if the Goblin Merchants eyes darted around nervously, lookingpletely flustered.
Well, whatever. The highest quality of your sword skill books is just a blue-quality skill. As for the Kantelu Ruins you mentioned, just from the name we can tell its not a friendly ce. We dont know what level the monsters inside are, and you have no fighting power. Escorting you might even cost me my life. So, if you dont consent, dont bother with the task. Even if you offer, ill refuse! Song Jian said with an indifferent demeanor.
But, but Canaan stammered anxiously. Although he was prepared for whaty ahead in the abandoned city, the number of monsters turned out to exceed his expectations. Despite having treasures that can reduce monster perception and provide invisibility, Canaan was cornered by a zombie in an alleyway. If Song Jian hadnte along just in time, Canaan would have been left with no choice but to use a Town Return Scroll or be a corpse.
After hesitating for a while, as Canaan watched Song Jian reach the alleys exit, he finally gritted his teeth and shouted: Alright, I agree to your terms!
A smile flickered across Song Jians face. He was starting to understand this green-skinned dwarfs mentality. The dwarf would not yield until thest moment, and when pushed into a corner, he would quickly capitte.
Fine, post the task. And while youre at it, disy all your sword skill books, ill just choose one, Song Jian said.
He had already spent all his Doomsday Coins in buying the Rapid Sword; otherwise, he would purchase all the sword skills from Canaans pocket. If he did this, the task would be consideredplete.
System: The Goblin Merchant Canaan issued a temporary task to you: Protect; Task requirements: Protect the Goblin Merchant Canaan to Kantelu Ruins; If the Goblin Merchant Canaan dies, the task fails! The task reward: Choose a Sword Skill Book (can be acquired in advance); Task failure punishment: Permanently locking the rtion with the Goblin n as hate, suffering assassination from the Goblin n! All attributes permanently decrease by 5 points; Do you ept?
Wow, you little dwarf, youre ruthless! Song Jian looked at the penalty for task failure and couldnt help sucking in a breath of cold air, but he finally chose to ept!
However, putting himself in Song Jians shoes, hed set the task failure punishment as: annihtion!
If the task cant bepleted, then you can apany me in death!
Alright, I have epted the task. Hurry up and disy all the Sword Skill Books! Song Jian urged.
The Goblin Merchant Canaan presented all his Sword Skill Books. Song Jian immediately picked up the highest quality one, saying, Ill take this one!
I knew it The Goblin Merchant Canaan mumbled under his breath.
Most of the Sword Skill Books he carried were of white-quality, with two or three of green-quality. Song Jian had chosen the only blue-quality Sword Skill Book.
Skill: Sword Silk (Blue): After use, learn the skill: Sword Silk; Usage requirement: Weapon is a sword-type weapon; Sword Silk (Active): Level 1, Skill effect: Condense Mental Strength to form three Sword Silk threads which randomly attack enemies within a 5-meter radius, each Sword Silk inflicting (3O+i5%*Mental Strength Maximum) damage; Cooldown time: 8 seconds; Skill cost: 30 Mental Strength points; Skill description: This skill can use Sword Qi instead of Mental Strength, and using Sword Qi increases the power by 30%; After upgrading the skill to level 10, it can be advanced to Silver-quality Sword SkillSword Web.
This was the first time Song Jian saw an upgradeable skill. If sold, this Sword Silk Skill Book would be worth at least 8,000 Doomsday Coins. This mission was a good deal.
Without hesitation, he learned the skill book, and there were some minor changes to Sword Silk.
The original book was for swordsmen and should have consumed Sword Qi. Still, not all swordsmen have Sword Qi, so the cost had been changed to consume Mental Strength.
However, once Sword Qi is obtained, the cost bes Sword Qi, and the power of the Sword Silk condensed by Sword Qi will increase substantially, resulting in increased damage.
Sword Silk (Active): Level 1, Skill effect: Condense Sword Qi to form three Sword Silk threads which randomly attack enemies within a 5-meter radius, each Sword Silk inflicting (45+io%*Mental Strength Maximum +io%*Vitality Points Maximum) damage; Cooldown time: 8 seconds; Skill cost: 30 points of Sword Qi Value; Skill description: This skill can use Sword Qi instead of Mental Strength, with Sword Qi increasing the power by 30%; When upgraded to Level 10, it can be advanced to Silver-quality Sword SkillSword Web.
Because Song Jian possessed Invisible Sword Qi, the power of this Sword Silk skill was elevated to a new level. Although it is a blue-quality sword skill, it is now not weaker than an ordinary silver-quality skill.
With a forward wave of the long sword in his hand, three silver lines of Sword Silk five meters long appeared by Song Jians side, each thread being condensed by Invisible Sword Qi, emitting a powerful aura.
* smack smack smack*
The three Sword Silks whipped against the nearby wall, and the wall more than half a foot thick was immediately torn apart by the Sword Silk. From the crack, you could even see what was on the other side.
Impressive, impressive! ha Song Jian burst outughing.
Now, Song Jians maximum Mental Strength was two hundred, and his maximum Vitality Points had reached six hundred and eighty. So, each Sword Silk thread could inflict more than one hundred and thirty points of damage. Although the Sword Silk randomly attacks nearby enemies, if Song Jian has only one enemy, then all three Sword Silk threads will attack this one enemy. This means the total damage inflicted on the target will be nearly four hundred points, making this an extremely terrifying skill.
Moreover, this skill is still only at level one. When the level is increased, the power will be even more potent!
Alright, lets go, to that whats-its-name ruin! Song Jian seemed brimming with confidence.
Its Kantelu Ruins! Canaan quietly corrected him.
Chapter 219 - 219: The Golden Jar
Chapter 219: The Golden Jar
Trantor: 549690339
After recovering his Spirit Points to over 80%, Song Jian approached the items dropped by the monster.
It was a mutated skeleton. Although it was just a level 10 ordinary monster, the items it dropped were quite good.
First, there was a blue-quality weapon, which even came with a skill C it could be considered a small top-quality item.
[me Skeleton Repeating Crossbow] (Blue): One-handed weapon, Attack:
22-48, Fire damage +3, Agility +2. Special effect 1: Triple Shot (active), consecutivelyunches three crossbow bolts at the target, with the first dealing 110% physical damage, the second 90% physical damage, and the third 60% physical damage; Skill cooldown: 10 seconds; Special effect 2: Infinite Ammo: The weapon can automatically generate crossbow bolts; Usage requirement: Level 10; Can it be taken out of the game: No
Aside from slightly low damage, this weapons other attributes were top quality, almostparable to a silver-quality item. Although Song Jians attack damage would be reduced by 80% when using this crossbow, it could be equipped in the secondary weapon slot to enjoy the attribute bonuses, and it would also be very handy for luring monsters.
Song Jian equipped it in his secondary weapon slot, finally raising his Agility attribute to double digits, reaching 11 points.
Of the remaining three items, one was a white-quality ne, another was a material, and there was also a small pile of Doomsday Coins.
Getting a blue equipment and a white equipment from a level 10 ordinary monster could already be considered a pleasant surprise.
[Frost Skeleton Ne] (White): Ne, Defense increase by 10%, additional Spirit Points recovery +2. Usage requirement: Level 10; Can it be taken out of the game: No
[Bone Powder] (White): Material, can be used to make potions, usage requirement: Possess potion-making skill;
[Doomsday Coins] (56): Currency, can be used to purchase items in the game;
An item that could recover Spirit Points was a rare piece of equipment among rare pieces. Since entering the game, Song Jian rarely came across items that could recover Spirit Points. Besides the Devouring Belt in his possession, this would be the second item that could recover Spirit Points. Naturally, he put it on his neck without hesitation.
As for the Bone Powder, although it was a material for making potions, without the corresponding form, he didnt know what kind of potion it could be used for, so he could only put it in his inventory for now. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Although the Doomsday Coins werent many, not every humanoid monster dropped them, so it was still a pleasant surprise.
System: Your level has increased to 11, you gained one skill point.
Song Jians Experience Points had long been stuck at level 10, 99%, and after bing a Sword Controller, the level limit was removed. A level 10 monster was enough to raise him to level 11.
He checked his skill bar, and at this time, all his active skills proficiency was not maxed, so he could only add the skill point to a passive skill. However, these basic passive skills could be improved through daily practice, so using the skill point on them felt a bit wasteful.
In the end, Song Jian could only add this skill point to his natural talent skill Thick-skinned, raising it to level 8.
At level 8 Thick-skinned, his defense was increased by 2%, resistance by 1%, damage forcibly reduced by 11 points, and there was a slight increase in resistance to negative effects such as taunts, charms, corpse poison, paralysis, and dizziness. However, these improvements could not be seen in the data.
Just after adding the skill point, Song Jians gaze suddenly fell on his active skills, and an idea surfaced in his mind, his face full of regret.
I, Im such a pig! Song Jian cursed.
Both Earth Teeth Assault and Kick skills consumed Vitality Points, but now that Song Jian recovered 23 Vitality Points per second, he could fully withstand the consumption of these two skills. He could use them to increase his proficiency as long as the cooldown time was over.
As for the Sword Finger skill, it consumed Invisible Sword Qi, which recovered extremely quickly. A hundred Invisible Sword Qi points, even if fully consumed, could be fully restored in just a few seconds. It was effortless to improve.
The newly learned sword skill Broken Wing Dance consumed Spirit Points, and he could practice it intermittently as long as he ensured his Spirit Points remained above 80%.
With this thought, Song Jian lifted his left hand, and a silver Sword Qi burst forth, directly piercing a bookcase in front of him. Next, he kicked his right foot forward, and a white light enveloped his right foot. Apanied by a soft breaking sound, the white light shed and disappeared.
Seeing that the proficiency of both skills increased by one point, Song Jian regretted so much that he wanted to bang his head against the wall.
Forget it, its not toote to start practicing now! Song Jian shook his head and continued to explore.
There was only one mutated skeleton in this attic. After killing it, Song Jian slowly began to search the ce. In this game, acquiring items was not limited to defeating monsters. Searching for supplies was also an important method of acquiring items in the game.
Drawers, wardrobes, boxes, and even under the bed, Song Jian carefully searched every spot, and though he did note up empty-handed, the items he found were not very useful to him.
A firearms attachment, a 2x scope, and a misceneous item, a nail clipper. This nail clipper has the property of being able to be taken out of the game, but what use would that be for me? It even takes up one of my carry-out slots! Song Jian looked at the two items he discovered and couldnt help but chuckle ruefully.
At least the 2x scope could be sold for some money, but this nail clipper is this a joke?
After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian didnt throw away the nail clipper. Instead, he stored it in his inventory. Currently, he not only has a Storage Ring but also a backpack, so the storage slots were fairly open. If he really couldnt fit all the items, this nail clipper would certainly be among the things he would casually discard.
After finishing his search, Song Jian came to a corner of the attic. On the floor here, there was a rectangr metal cover locked in ce.
This should be the passage to the theater! Song Jian broke the rotten padlock and threw it aside, then opened the metal cover.
Below was a short flight of stairs leading to a slightlyrger spacious room.
This room seemed to be the backstage makeup room of the theater. There was arge mirror embedded in the wall, upying half the wall, and below was a row of dressing tables. Directly across from the dressing tables were a row of dpidated sofas.
Therge mirror seemed to have been struck by something, with arge chunk broken off, and a crack extending from the center to both sides, dividing the mirror into two halves. Numerous smaller cracks branched out from this central crack, creating countless tiny fragments.
On the dressing table beneath the mirror, in the center, there was a pale golden jar. On the surface of the jar, twisted and deformed faces were drawn. These faces seemed to be enduring immense pain as they contorted and wailed, bingpletely misshapen. There were numerous faces,rge and small, which looked quite eerie and made onlookers feel uneasy.
Song Jian slowly approached the pale golden jar.
Chapter 220 - 220: Sniper Skill Stone
Chapter 220: Sniper Skill Stone
Trantor: 549690339
This was a pale gold porcin jar, covered in gold foil, with countless twisted faces of agony etched upon it. From a distance, it gave off an eerie feeling. Anyone with a fear of crowds would undoubtedly feel nauseous upon seeing it.
Song Jian leisurely walked towards the porcin jar. The closer he got to it, the stronger the sense of danger he felt in his heart. There was also a bone-chilling feeling that wrapped around him, as if whaty before him werent a porcin jar, but a massive, thousand-year-old chunk of ice.
Maybe this is a treasure chest in the game, capable of yielding good loot! Song Jians eyes were gleaming, his mind filled with visions of silver-grade and gold-grade treasures.
Upon closer observation, there was a rigid look in his eyes, as if he were being pulled forward by some unseen force.
Stepping up to the dressing table, Song Jian extended his hand towards the porcin jar.
Hisss-
Smoke resembling human faces wafted from the jar. Each face was screaming in torment as it seemed to bear an endless pain. They had already shattered.
Come, join us, join us, join
Im free, Im free, Im so hungry
Kill you all, kill all, kill all
A cacophony of screams and roars filled Song Jians ears, as if a vast crowd surrounded him, relentlessly yelling, irritating him, and causing his eyes to gradually fill with bloodshot veins.
Groups of face-shaped dark smoke floated above the porcin jar, repeatedly merging, biting, and swallowing each other. Eventually, they formed into one horrendous and resentful face, staring intently at Song Jian.
Song Jians head was throbbing with pain, his chest felt as if a boulder was pressing against it. He tried to vomit but couldnt. Wave after wave of psychic attacks, like tidal surges, came crashing against him. Just as he was about to sumb, about to break down, a burst of cool energy emerged in his mind, instantaneously dispelling all negative energy.
Song Jian regained his consciousness, panting heavily. His face was covered in sweat. Just now, he had faced a brush with death, and had almost lost his sanity!
Looking up at that ferocious face, a trace of murderous intent flickered in Song Jians eyes. He lifted his left hand.
Swipe-
A streak of silver Sword Qi whizzed towards the floating face.
The horrific face curled up at the corners of its mouth, with a look of mockery passed in its eyes: Your attack is ineffective, mortal, offer up your body, let me
Whoosh-
The silver Sword Qi shed past, splitting the face in half. Dense smoke rose from the fractured wounds. The face looked horrified: How is this possible
Puff
The face turned into a cloud of dark smoke, wildly writhing in mid-air, as if trying to reform itself. However, it eventually dissipated.
The chilling and bone-piercing feeling gradually faded, and the golden light that radiated from the surface of the porcin jar dimmed.
Crack-
A crack appeared on the surface of the porcin jar, followed by the sound of shattering. The entire surface of the porcin jar was like a spiders web, covered in cracks. A sense of decay wafted from within the jar.
Bang-
The porcin jar suddenly exploded, spewing out a heap of grey-ck powder. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
This feels like the ashes left after the monsters die? Song Jian looked in confusion at the powder that continued to flow out.
This time, he gained no benefits. Instead, he almost lost his life, leaving Song Jian a bit vexed.
Swoosh, swoosh-
As the porcin jar exploded, the grey-ck powder flowed out non-stop, trickling from the dressing table to the floor. Song Jian began searching other pieces of furniture in the room, possible sources of hidden items.
One bottle of mineral water, one bag of chips, nothing else! Song Jian shook his head, stashing these two items into his inventory.
Resources in the newbie zones were running thin. Only these high-level areas still had food and drinks. Back in newbie zones, these items that were essential for survival had started to slightly increase in price.
I should scout other dressing rooms. Maybe I can find some good loot! As Song Jian was about to leave, he nced unintentionally at the dressing table and noticed a flicker of light from the shattered jars ashes.
Huh, theres something inside! Song Jians eyes lit up. He walked swiftly towards the porcin jar, now reduced to a pedestal, and dug into the ck ashes twice. He then pulled out a stone that shimmered with a silvery glow.
It was a stone in opalescent white, semi-transparent, with a surface that was as smooth as pebbles. Engraved in the stone was the character for skill.
What is this Holding the stone, Song Jian furrowed his brows. This was his first encounter with such an object, leaving him somewhat bewildered.
However, the attributes of the stone soon appeared before his eyes.
Sniper Skill Stone: Fatal Blow; Learning Requirements: Sniper ss, Level 15; Usage effect: Once used, learn the skill, Fatal Blow. Fatal Blow: At the cost of 80% Vitality Points, deal 280% critical damage to the target, additionally, hit enemys vitals to stack extra damage on critical hits.
A skill stone for snipers? This skill is a bit scary. A one-shot kill from a kilometer away must be a core skill for the sniper profession. As expected from Fatal Blow, it is indeed fatal! Song Jian was a bit astounded. This skill stone was extremely precious. With such severe damage output, it gave even Song Jian pause, fearing he might get one-shotted. As for other yers with only a hundred or two hundreds of Vitality Points?
I cant sell this skill even if it rots in my warehouse! Song Jian tightly clutched the skill stone. After pondering for a while, he put it into his inventory.
Even though he found a valuable item, it brought little immediate benefit to Song Jian. After leaving the dressing room, he thoroughly searched all the other dressing rooms backstage of the theatre. He found a lot of food and water, as well as some ingredients for making medicine. With his portable medicine crafting station, Song Jian managed to create three high-quality Weakness Potions.
Through a corridor, he pushed open a half-broken wooden door to enter a spacious front hall. As far as he could see, the hall was probably over two thousand square meters in size. There were over a thousand seats in front of the stage, although many of them were now in disrepair.
Ribbit, ribbit-
A series of low croaks resonated throughout the hall. Song Jian narrowed his eyes, noticing that under the seats of the hall, many monsters were sound asleep.
These monsters looked like eight or nine-year-old children, dressed in simple dirty gray clothes, badly torn. Behind them wererge ck bat wings, making them look like giant bats.
Zombie Bats, all of them are Zombie Bats! Song Jian was startled and quickly retreated.
Chapter 233 - 233 Golden Treasure Chest
Chapter 233: Golden Treasure Chest
Trantor: 549690339
Be careful! Canaan warned, The Kantelu Maze is filled with traps and dangers. Sometimes, you might see a treasure in front of you, but in reality, its just an illusion, charging in will lead to your instant death!
Really? Doubt filled Song Jians eyes.
I wouldnt lie to you. Of course, treasure chests also appear here, in all kinds of quality. It depends on your luck. Canaan revealed a strange grin, adding, As for whether its a trap or a treasure, that would depend on your discernment. If you cant tell the difference or make urate judgements, 1 suggest its better to act like you didnt see anything.
Song Jian slightly smiled and began to walk down the left corridor;
After turning a corner, Song Jian found that the corridor was just five or six meters deep and ended in a dead-end. Yet at the far end, there was a box emitting faint golden light, which was precisely the glow Song Jian had seen earlier.
Its a golden treasure chest! Excitement shed across Song Jians face.
Be sure to identify it carefully. It could be a trap, or it could be a monster disguising as a chest said Canaan, the goblin merchant, as he joined Song Jian. He peered at the chest with a greedy gleam in his eyes.
Since you have such high defense, why dont you go and check? Song Jian shot the goblin merchant a sidelong nce, his tone filled with dissatisfaction.
Before calling it a trap or monster, you might want to wipe the drool off the corner of your mouth. That would make your warning more persuasive! Song Jian smirked coldly and started walking slowly towards the chest.
However, after taking two steps, his body stiffened abruptly and he slowly backed away.
Whats wrong? Canaan, the goblin merchant, asked a puzzled Song Jian who had broken out into a cold sweat, fear in his eyes.
The goblin shot another nce at the chest, his eyes flickering with a faint purple light.
Theres nothing wrong, its a real treasure chest Canaan thought to himself. As a goblin merchant, discerning the true value of an item is a basic skill. Naturally, Canaan had his own ways of identifying the authenticity of a chest.
Upon first seeing the chest, he knew it was a genuine treasure chest, a valuable golden one at that. He even used his Eye of Appraisal to confirm its authenticity;
However, Song Jians reaction puzzled him;
Back off! Its dangerous! Song Jian murmured softly.
Youre just scared because of what I said earlier, arent you? Haha, actually Canaan didnt want to give up on this chest, so if this human refused to open it, the golden treasure chest would be his.
Just as Canaan was about to open the chest, Song Jian swiftly pulled him out of the corridor;
Watch where youre going, you idiot! Song Jian grumbled
The Kantelu Maze is made up of a series of sewer lines spanning over three meters in width and five meters in height. Although some faint light is emitted from the algae on the walls, its hard for anyone to notice whats above amidst the dim lighting of the corridor.
Following the direction Song Jian was pointing, Canaans gazended on the ceiling above the chest, immediately causing him to fall back onto the ground in fright;
Right above the chest, at the top of the sewer line, was a massive white spider web. At the center of the web was a colossal spider, its body measuring over a meter in diameter, resting.
Between the web and the chest was a thin strand of white spider silk. The moment someone opened the chest, the giant spider overhead would be alerted.
LV20 Will-O-Wisp (Elite), Vitality Points: 2300/2300, Spirit Points: 360/360, Characteristics: Brutal, Trapying,??, Skills: Will-O-Wisp Burn, Spider w Strike, Spider Web Trap, ??
A Level 20 elite boss Canaan swallowed, backing away cautiously.
What a pity. Its a real golden treasure chest Longing filled Canaans eyes as even he hadnt encountered a golden chest many times.
If it were just a Level 20 ordinary monster, I could risk it, but an elite boss Song Jian frowned, contemting how to defeat this elite boss. After pondering for a while, he eventually gave in with a shake of his head.
Canan reluctantly headed down another corridor, muttering under his breath, A golden treasure chest, it was a golden treasure chest
Song Jian noticed Canaan making a mark on his handmade map, marking the corridor where the golden chest was.
Thebyrinths interior was always dim, making it hard to tell day from night. However, Song Jians personal attribute interface disyed a countdown till the next time he could log out, so he could tell it was around 10:30 pm in the game time.
Canaan, do we really have to explore this whole map to find these Kantelu Ruins you mentioned? Song Jian couldnt help asking.
Of course not. I remember one time it only took me six hours to get through the maze because I found the Kantelu Ruins after exploring only a quarter of the map replied Canaan casually.
Whats in the Kantelu Ruins that makes you keeping back? Song Jian couldnt help asking.
Its a magical ce, once the dwelling of the Kantulu n. Although its now deserted, a prayer altar they built still remains and can Canaan suddenly stopped, looked at Song Jian, and turned away, saying, Youll know when we get there. Youre lucky this time to discover this secret. Without me guiding you, you wouldnt have even found the entrance here. Do you think any random sewer entry in the city leads to the Kantelu Maze?
You mean the entrance changes along with the movement of the Kantelu Maze? Song Jian asked.
Of course, even 1 have to put in some effort to find the entrance each time. Other people have no hope of finding it! Canaan gave Song Jian a nce and burst outughing.
Just then, they both heard faint sobbing of a girl echoing from the corridor ahead. The crying reverberated in the corridors, sounding somewhat eerie.
How can there be anyone else here? Canaans face darkened. No sooner had he imed that no one else could find the entrance than someone appeared to have found it earlier than they did.
Be careful, something doesnt feel right. Song Jian gripped his sword tightly and cautiously moved forward.
Soon, they saw a little girl in white pajamas crouching in the middle of the corridor. Her hands were wrapped around her knees, her head buried deep between her legs, leaving only a head of long hair scattered around;
Her shoulders quivered slightly, sobbing sounds softly escaping her.
Damn, how can there be a little girl here? Canaans face turned ugly. His eyes glowed purple as he studied the little girl.
Chapter 234 - 234 Necromancer Witch
Chapter 234: Necromancer Witch
Trantor: 549690339
The Eye of Appraisal of Canaan had zero attack power, but its ability to distinguish truth from falsehood and see through illusions was formidable. It even had a particrly high rate of appraising items whose true nature was hidden behind special energies.
However, after using the Eye of Appraisal, Canaan found that the tunnel before them was empty. There was no crying little girl.
If its truly an illusion, then whats with the sobbing were hearing? Canaan couldnt help but shrink back, saying to Song Jian, How about we try another passage?
Song Jian nodded. They were still in the exploration stage and hadnt figured out the correct path, so choosing a different tunnel didnt make a difference.
If the invisible phantasm-like creature was indeed blocking the right path, they would have no choice but to fight it with everything they had. But they werent at that point yet.
The two slowly backed away and chose a different tunnel. As they moved forward, Canaan continued to map their path.
After moving tens of meters forward, they heard the sobbing of the little girl again. Canaan shuddered, dropping the pencil he was using to draw the map, his normally pale green skin beginning to turn a pale white.
What do we do? Its stalking us! Canaan said, with trembling words.
What exactly is it? Havent you been here many times? Dont you even know the kind of monsters in here? Song Jian frowned, annoyed at theck of information about the monsters here and Canaans evasive attitude.
Its different, every time the location of the maze changes, the monsters inside change as well. Every entrance has different monsters. The giant spider from before was a new type, and this ghostly little girl is also new.Ive never seen her before. Canaan said with a trembling body.
I honestly dont know how you managed to navigate this maze in the past! Song Jianmented, taking a step forward.
Sure enough, after turning two corners in the sewer tunnel, they encountered the crying little girl again. She was squatting on the ground, hugging her knees.
Moving closer, a silver vertical line slowly opened in Song Jians forehead. From this pupil, a silver light shined towards the little girl.
Through Song Jians eyes, the crying little girl squatting on the ground turned into a floating ghost. Her head was disheveled, and she was wearing a tattered ck robe. Her robe was so decayed that bits and pieces were floating away from it. Her hands had no flesh, just skin covered bones, as dry as tree branches. Her fingers were glowing with a ck light.
This ghost didnt have legs, her lower body was a cloud of ck mist. She floated above the little girl while a handful of long, ck hair covered her face. A pair of eyes, emitting a bloody red glow, peeked through the strands.
LV15 Necromancer Witch (Elite), Vitality Points: 1900/1900, Spirit Points: 1000/1000. Traits: Undead, Soul Eater, Immune to Fear, Disease, and Bleeding effects. Skills: Soul Wail, Necromancers Aura, Phasing, Void w.
The first thing Song Jian noticed was that this creature was a level 15 elite BOSS. Until encountering the Ghostfire Beast, Song Jian had always thought that there were no BOSS level creatures in the Kantelu Maze.
After seeing the Ghostfire Beast, however, Song Jians views had shifted, and he became more cautious. If there was a level 20 elite BOSS, there would certainly be those of other levels. If they were to encounter a level 30 elite BOSS, Song Jian would certainly retreat without a second thought;
Attribute points could be recovered, but lives couldnt. If they died, there would be nothing left.
This is actually a magic-using elite BOSS. Seeing the Necromancer Witchs Spirit Points were at a thousand, Song Jian knew instantly that it was a magic-type monster.
From his inventory, he took out a Weakness Potion, and threw it toward the little girl;
With a pop sound, the potion bottle shattered, enshrouding the little girl in a cloud of green mist.
Eye Kill
Without saying a word, Song Jian directly activated the Vertical Pupils inherent skill. A dazzling silver beam of light shot towards the floating Necromancer Witch in the air.
You missed, damn it, why did you release your skill towards the air? Canaan watched as the silver beam surprisingly shot towards a ce more than a foot above the little girls head, and suddenly became flustered.
But soon, it saw that the monster it had originally seen squatting and crying on the ground had disappeared. In its ce was the monster floating above its head.
A series of damage numbers floated up from above the Necromancer Witchs head. The power of Eye Kill was surprisinglyrge, causing over a hundred points of damage to the Necromancer Witch every second.
I curse you, curse you, curse As wounds appeared all over the Necromancer Witchs body, ck mist continually seeped out. It howled continuously, reaching out with its withered arms towards Song Jian, sharply pinching the air before him.
Song Jian suddenly felt the heat around him beingpletely absorbed, as a bone-chilling cold rushed at him from all directions, causing him to shiver involuntarily. At the same time, he felt a pair of greasy, icy hands travelling along his shoulders, towards the sides of his neck, like two serpents slowly tightening around his neck, giving him a feeling of suffocation.
System: You have been cursed by the Necromancer Witch; you will lose a total of 500 vitality points in 30 seconds.
System: Your talent skill Thick Skin has been activated, the curse effect is weakened, the duration is extended to 60 seconds, and the loss of blood is reduced to 350 points.
Song Jian was taken aback. This was the first time he had encountered a negative effect that his talent skill hadntpletely immunized against. However, his vitality point recovery rate was twenty-three points per second, so even if it hadnt been weakened, the curse would only suppress his vitality point recovery rate and wouldnt cause any damage to him.
After releasing the curse, the Necromancer Witch seemed to have spent a lot of spirit points, which dropped by more than two hundred points. It floated in ce, no longer releasing any other skills.
The five-second Eye Kill had ended. Song Jian seized the opportunity to rush towards the Necromancer Witch. His long sword moved, with three sword silks appearing in the empty space around his body. After twisting and dancing in the air for a moment, they shot towards the Necromancer Witch in unison.
Whizz, whizz, whizz-
The three sword silks pierced through the Necromancer Witchs body, causing over five hundred points of damage, floating up from its head.
The power of the Sword Silk has increased! Seeing the damage numbers floating above the witchs head, Song Jian was taken aback. Every skill he had released had dealt more damage to the witch than usual. Could this be because the witchs resistance was too low?
Just then, the Guardians Sword had also shed at the witchs body. An icy chill instantly spread from the long sword to his right hand.
At that moment, Song Jian felt as if his entire right hand had been immersed in icy cold water. The chill was even flowing along his arm towards his shoulder.
On the surface of the Necromancer Witchs body, a ripple-like undtion also appeared. This caused Song Jians strike to feel like it was sinkingpletely into a puff of cotton C void of any resistance whatsoever.
Immune to physical damage? Song Jians eyes widened in surprise as he stared at the Necromancer Witch.
Chapter 223 - 223: Skill Stele
Chapter 223: Skill Stele
Trantor: 549690339 |
Blood Ravens filled the sky, yet they were under siege by the bat-winged zombies. Periodic bursts of blood sma were seen, and within the Hexagram Array, the figures of red zombies began to appear.
These creatures were blood beasts called Blood Zombies, produced by the Blood Pool after being upgraded to the second level. These Blood Zombies, like the Blood Ravens, could kill monsters to level up. However, their maximum level was much higher than the Blood Ravens, reaching up to level ten.
The Blood Zombies had not been around for long, so none of them had reached level ten. The highest among them was level six, while the lowest was only level three.
All blood beasts would return to the Blood Pool to grow again once they died, and their levels would directly drop to level one. To regain their original levels, it would take considerable effort.
T he blood beasts could level up in two ways. One was by killing monsters to gain Experience Points, and the other was through time C their levels would automatically increase over time. However, thetter method was time-consuming and greatly dependent on the level of the Blood Pool.
T he Blood Zombies were considerably stronger than the Blood Ravens. As soon as they left the Magic Array, they roared and rushed towards the bat-winged zombies. Despite their lower levels, the Blood Zombies managed to fight on par with their enemies for a short period.
While a Blood Raven could be defeated with two hits, each Blood Zombie would need to be hit about five or six times by the bat-winged zombies before it was killed.
Song Jian smiled slightly as he watched his vitality points about to be fully restored. He then charged towards the bat-winged zombies.
In just over ten seconds, the thirty Blood Zombies had been reduced to only seven or eight. Even though their vitality was drained, they had managed to buy time for Song Jian to recover. They had also managed to kill three or four of the bat-winged zombies. In contrast to the Blood Ravens, the Blood Zombies had certainly enhanced theirbat power several times over.
Sword Finger!
Swish-
A silver sword light about three meters long swept across and instantly bisected seven or eight bat-winged zombies. The bats screamed in pain and turned into ck ash, sending a chill through the remaining bat-winged zombies and in the blink of an eye, Song Jian had charged into the hordes of bat-winged zombies, causing carnage.
Weakness Potion!
Bang!
Another wealmess potion was thrown at the bat-winged zombies. As it shattered, a green powdery mist enveloped all the bat-winged zombies within six meters. The green particles seemed to burrow under their skin and entered their bodies through their mouths and nostrils. Suddenly, a greyish aura spread amongst the afflicted zombies.
The potion caused thirty points of actual damage and reduced the armor defense of all enemies within its range by 35% for 65 seconds. Many bat-winged zombies turned into ck ash before they could shake off the weakening effect.
Kill! Kill! Kill!
In his frenzied state, Song Jian charged around the hordes of bat-winged zombies without any regard for his defense as the bat-winged zombies ws left marks on his armor.
The battlested for half an hour, with all the Blood Zombies killed and returned to the Blood Pool. Song Jian,pletely exhausted, startedughing heartily amidst the ck ashes and loot scattered around. He sat on the floor, leaning on his long sword.
System: You have sessfullypleted the regional plot task, and the evaluation of the main task has been upgraded!
System: The Professional Skill Book Stele will appear in three minutes, and its appearance time is ten minutes. Please prepare!
System: The Professional Skill Book Stele only exists for ten minutes and will disappear after ten minutes. During this period, you cannot leave the regional plot task area, or the stele will disappear immediately!
Song Jian struggled to his feet and began picking up the spoils of the battle scattered on the ground. All these items were dropped by level-ten monsters even their materials were more valuable than those dropped by previous monsters.
He continued along the corridor, collecting items all the way onto the stage. Song Jians bag was filled, six slots of his Storage Ring were also upied, with only the green-quality Postal Bag remaining empty.
Sixty-four white-quality materials, thirteen green-quality materials, three summon card of bat-winged zombies, more than six hundred Doomsday Coins, one Vampiric Scroll, one Attack Scroll, haha, its well worth it! Song Jian looked at the items in his bag and an excited look shed across his face.
White-quality materials of the same type could upy one slot, while green-quality materials had to be separately stored from the white ones, even if they were of the same type. This was why Song Jians bag was full. The summon cards of bat-winged zombies upied one slot, and the Vampiric Scroll and Attack Scroll each took up one slot.
After picking up the loot, Song Jian went to the spacious stage. At this point, countless shimmering dots of light, like fireflies, were dancing in the air, continuously merging towards the center to form a light pir more than three meters high. The light pir was emitting a soft glow, which got brighter as more dots of light joined.
Looking at the time, two minutes had passed, and the Professional Skill Book Stele was about to appear.
As more and more light converged on rhe pir, it grew brighter and more intense. Eventually, Song Jian had to cover his eyes to avoid being blinded.
Soon, Song Jian received a system prompt.
System: The Professional Skill Book Stele has appeared, please select and purchase quickly. The stele will disappear in ten minutes!
The light vanished in an instant, and Song Jian lowered his hand. Before him stood a three-meter tall cyan stele. This stele, carved from cyan stone, was wider at the bottom and tapered upward withplex magical patterns on its surface. Energy was flowing through these patterns, flickering in and out of sight.
Song Jian stepped forward quickly, reached out his right hand and touched the surface of the stele. Instantly, a three by three grid appeared before his eyes. Each grid was upied by a skill book.
Song Jian had a cheerful smile on his face as he carefully looked at the contents of the nine skill books.
The Professional Skill Book Stele was essentially a hidden store that only sold skill books for various professions. These books included skills for over ten thousand professions, from unique tomon, each with dozens of skills. Finding a skill book for ones own profession from the vast number of skills was like finding a needle in a haystack.
Soon, the smile on Song Jians face gradually faded and he looked somewhat distressed.N?v(el)B\\jnn
Chapter 236 - 236: Ghostly Leather Armor
Chapter 236: Ghostly Leather Armor
Trantor: 549690339
Boom-
With a muffled sound, the energy cluster in the shape of fangs exploded under the feet of the Necromancer Witch, causing more than eighty points of damage to float above her head. At this point, the witchs vitality points had already dropped below one hundred, and her body was practically invisible due to its transparency, even as she floated and moved slowly near the ground.
How could they let such a piece of fat meat escape when it was so close to their mouths?
Song Jian charged towards the Necromancer Witch while running and pulled out the me Skeleton Repeating Crossbow from his offhand slot, aimed at the silhouette of the witchs back, and pulled the trigger.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh-
Three ming crossbow bolts were fired at the Necromancer Witchs back, hitting the escaping transparent figure.
Crackle, crackle, crackle-
Three bursts of fire sparked on the witchs back, and the nearly transparent Necromancer Witch seemed to explode like fireworks, her wails echoing in the corridor for a long time.
System: Your experience points are full, your level has been upgraded to Lv. 12, and you have gained one skill point.
After killing the Necromancer Witch, Song Jian gained arge amount of experience points, which fulfilled his level upgrade requirement, going from level eleven to twelve. He nced at the skill bar and saw that the proficiency of all the active skills hadnt been maxed; even if he practiced them continuously, the skills still took a long time to improve. The fastest among them was the Earth Teeth Assault, with 87% proficiency, while the others ranged from 20% to 30%.
After some thought, Song Jian used the skill point to upgrade his talent skill Thick Skin to level nine. In battle, Song Jian was not afraid of enemies with high attack power but rather the countless negative effects they could inflict, making Thick Skin the perfect skill to counter such attacks.
Tinkle, tinkle, ng-
Several items fell from the sky, making a crisp sound, and one of them gleamed with a silver light so intense that it almost illuminated the entire corridor.
Silver quality? Song Jians eyes lit up, and he sped up even more to reach the pile of loot, grabbing the silver-quality item.
Ghostly Leather Armor (Silver), upper body armor; Equipment effect: Physical defense +10, magical resistance +8, damage +25, strength +5, constitution +2, + 5% damage bonus against monsters;, Special effect 1: When taking damage, theres a chance to trigger the skill Void. Void (Passive): Immunity to the damage from the current hit, reducing the damage taken from the next hit by 50%; this skill can only be triggered once every 60 seconds, Special effect 2: Shadow (Passive): Reducing your presence, making you less noticeable and reducing the detection range of monsters by 1 meter; duringbat, the dodge rate gradually increases, up to a maximum of 30% dodge rate; equipment requirement: Level 15, Can it be taken out of the game: Yes.
As expected from silver quality equipment! A satisfied smile appeared on Song Jians face; just based on the attributes, it was far better than the Zombie Overlord Set he currently had. Even if he lost the +3 Strength set attribute after changing, the Ghostly Leather Armor could still handle it and may even provide 2 additional points of strength attribute.
Wearing this equipment would boost my attack power by at least 30%, Song Jian thought to himself. However, since the armor required level fifteen to wear, it had to be stored in his backpack for the time being.
Of the remaining loot, there was an Advanced Enhancement Stone for enhancing any type of armor, and a Vitality Stone that increased vitality points recovery speed by 2% when equipped in the bag. In an emergency, it could be directly used to restore 300 vitality points, so it was quite a valuable item.
In addition, the Necromancer Witch had dropped a Necromancer Crystal Core, a level 5 forging material that required at least an expert-level Forge Art to useobviously a good item.
Not bad, it seems that hiring you to escort me to Kantelu Ruins was one of the wisest decisions Ive made. *cough* One of them!
With the danger gone, the Goblin merchant Canaan followed along; watching as Song Jian collected the spoils of battle, a hint of envy appeared on Canaans face.
However, being a Goblin merchant, silver-quality equipment may be rare but not unheard of. In his mind, only equipment with golden quality or above was the most precious; he had not even traded a golden quality item.
A level 15 elite BOSS is no match for you. If you try your best, you might be able to defeat the level 20 elite BOSS. Do you want to give it a shot? Canaan spoke in a soft voice: There must be at least one gold-quality item in that treasure chest; if you dont need it, you can sell it to me, I promise to give you a fair price!
Song Jian nced at Canaan and shook his head, saying, If you dare to take on the BOSSS attacks upfront, we might have a chance to kill it together. But with just me alone, haha!
Although the Goblin merchant Canaan had no offensive capabilities, his defense was extremely strong. Song Jian estimated that even against a level 20 elite BOSS like the Ghostfire Beast, it would only take single-digit damage at most.
If Canaan was really willing to tank the BOSS in front, with the terrain advantage, they might have a high chance of taking down the Ghostfire Beast together;
With an indecisive expression, Canaan hesitated for a while before ultimately sighing and shaking his head, saying nothing more.
Song Jian looked at Canaan with a hint of contempt in his eyes. He wasnt sure if all the members of the Goblin n were like this or if it was because Canaan was a merchant. Song Jian believed they would have an 80% chance of defeating the level 20 elite BOSS if they worked together. Moreover, Canaan himself had an eleration skill, which would allow him to escape faster than Song Jian if necessary. Yet still, he didnt want to join forces. This just showcased how much Canaan fearedbat.
Alright, lets continue going forward, said Song Jian.
Canaan sighed and seemed to feel a little embarrassed, walking forward with his head down.
On their journey, the pair encountered several traps and wiped out several waves of monsters. They had already mapped nearly half of the area when Canaan yawned and shook his head, saying, Lets rest here for a while. We have plenty of time; theres no need to hurry.
Song Jian nodded. Just as he was about to speak, a rumbling sound came from ahead, resemblingrge rocks scraping against the ground.
Haha, lets go, lets go! Were in luck! Canaan heard the sound, and his spirits immediately lifted. He ran toward the sound with a joyful expression, Song Jian closely following behind him.
After running tens of meters along the corridor and turning several corners, they were suddenly met with a bright light shining in the dim passage. Both of them couldnt help but squint and shield their eyes with their hands.
Hurry up, hurry up! We only have a few minutes before the door closes! Canaan shouted, running faster toward the light.
In no time, the two of them entered the light.
What what is this ce? Could this be Kantelu Ruins? Song Jian looked around in amazement. They had somehow arrived at a valley surrounded by towering mountains. In the valley, there was a forest, and next to it, an abandoned vige with a huge stone pir standing in front of it.
As Song Jian was astonished, the rumbling sound came again from behind. He turned to see two enormous rocks over ten meters high and more than a meter thick slowly closing together, blocking the entrance to the corridor they had just passed through.
Chapter 225 - 225: Goblin Merchant
Chapter 225: Goblin Merchant
Trantor: 549690339
Upon hearing that someone was actually inside the theater, Lin Dongs face darkened. The sudden burst of light from the theater had attracted one of their team members who had been out hunting monsters in the street. The others hadnt noticed the theater, but an archer resting and recovering his Vitality Points caught a glimpse of the light and called out loudly.
Lin Dongs team consisted of five people, and upon seeing the light in the theater, they thought it might be some kind of treasure. They quickly abandoned their monster hunting in the street and began to surround the theater. N?v(el)B\\jnn
In fact, this theater in the Level-io monster area was quite well-known. Previously, a team of three had tried to enter it to search for supplies, only to attract hundreds of Level-io monsters. Needless to say, the three-person team was wiped out, but other yers witnessed the spectacle of monsters pouring out of the theater as well.
As a result, the danger of the theater began to spread among the yers, and in this Level-10 zone, it soon became an off-limits area. However, it wasnt long before people realized that as long as they didnt enter the theater itself, even yelling at the top of their lungs nearby wouldnt attract the attention of the monsters inside. Gradually, the theater began to be ignored by the yers.
At first, Lin Dong and his team were a bit hesitant, considering the sheer number of monsters inside. In the end, they couldnt resist the temptation. The n was to have the person who smashed the ss draw all the monsters, and the rest of the team would enter the theater to search for treasure.
The team member chosen to attract the monsters was a thief, who had a strong forced stealth skill. Just like the old temporary teammate of Song Jian, Lin Sheng. Even in battle, he could instantly enter stealth mode.
Furthermore, the thief profession also had an eleration Skill, so as long as he was careful, even if all the monsters from the theater were drawn out, he wouldnt necessarily die. As long as he hid in a corner, the monsters would not find him and naturally return to the theater. By that time, Lin Dong and his team would havepleted their search.
Just as the thief broke the ss, he saw Song Jian running from the stage towards the backstage, and the stage was filled with slowly dissipating sparkling light points, indicating that the treasure had already been taken. He immediately began to yell in desperation.
Lin Dong and the others were initially hiding in a shop across the street, waiting for the thief to attract the monsters so they could enter the theater. Yet, when they heard the thiefs sudden cry, they were startled and rushed over.
Big Mouth, what are you shouting for? Theres someone inside? How is that possible? The archer who had first noticed the theaters light asked incredulously. The theater was filled with a swarm of monsters; who would dare to go inside and court death?
The monsters inside are gone. I just saw the stage covered with light spots, which have now disappeared. The light that appeared earlier must havee from the stage; the treasure must have been taken by that person, the thief insisted anxiously.
Everyone turned to look at Lin Dong.
Lets go in and take a look! Lin Dong took the lead, jumping through the window and charging towards the backstage.
The five of them chased after him, only to find that the person had already vanished when they reached the backstage.
Split up and search. 1 dont believe it! Big Mouth, go guard the passage. Theres only one entrance and exit to this theater unless that person can fly! Lin Dong looked at the row of dressing rooms, his expression turning ugly.
Master Lin, look at the ck ash on the ground. Could it be that all the monsters here have been killed by that person? One of them carefully examined the ground
Impossible! There were hundreds of Level-io monsters. That person isnt a god; how could they kill so many monsters? Master Lin immediately refuted.
The thief stealthily walked towards the passage in the back, and the remaining four scattered to search the dressing rooms one by one.
Master Lin, it seems like someone has searched through these dressing rooms! Someone shouted.
Master Lin, someone has searched here too!
Lin Dongs face grew darker and darker. This was a chance encounter they had just barely missed, and he couldnt ept it.
Master Lin, I found an attic here! It seems like it can lead outside! Suddenly, a team member called out.
Lin Dongs expression changed, and he hurriedly rushed towards thest dressing room.
Climbing the stairs in the dressing room to the attic, Lin Dong looked at the gaping skylight above him and stomped his foot in frustration.
At this time, Song Jian had already left the area and had headed to another street to hunt monsters. Having killed hundreds of monsters in the theater, his experience points for Level n had already reached 91%, and he would soon level up to Level 12.
The only disadvantage of hunting monsters during the day was that he had to find them himself. These monsters were hiding in nooks and crannies, making them time-consuming and difficult to find.
Since real alliance guilds hadnt yet appeared, many yers were forming small groups to hunt monsters together. To find a monster, they had to pull it into the sunlight. Under the sun, the monsters defense and attack would decrease, and their movements would be somewhat slower, making them much easier to kill.
After all, everyone had only one life, and most people chose safety first.
But Song Jian didnt need to go through so much trouble since he could nowpletely crush monsters of the same level. A 35% increase in attack speed was no joke. Even merely using his basic attack, he could stand toe-to-toe with Level-10 monsters without any fear.
In just over half an hour, over thirty monsters had died at the hands of Song Jian. However, the duration was mainly because it took a lot of time to find them.
Following the road, Song Jian turned into a dark alley, where he faintly heard the roar of monsters. He walked more than a hundred meters down the alley and saw five Level-10 mutant zombies. It seemed that they were surrounded and fighting over something.
You ugly creatures, leave me alone! I only have one piece of wild boar meat left, God, who will save me!
Donte any closer, fine, Ill give you one more piece. This really is myst piece! Im giving them all to you, really! Donte any closer
A sharp voice emerged from the group of zombies, sounding desperate and furious.
Are these monsters attacking an NPC? Song Jian was surprised to discover that in front of the five zombies, a creature no taller than the thigh of an adult was carrying arge bag and constantly yelling.
This creature had pale green skin, long ears, deep-set eyes, and a high, prominent nose. It was wearing a simple gray hemp garment and carried a package on its shoulder almost the same size as its body. The packages surface was covered with patches, making it look very worn.
LV15 Goblin Merchant C Canaan: Vitality Points 1000/1000, Spirit Points 500/500; Traits: Stingy, Super-Speed; Skills: Miserly, You Cant Catch Me! Title: Miser.
The five mutant zombies kept approaching, and whenever they were about to pounce on the Goblin Merchant, he took out a fresh piece of pork from his bag and threw it at them.
Chapter 238 - 238: Purple Bamboo Pavilion
Chapter 238: Purple Bamboo Pavilion
Trantor: 549690339
After ncing at the now tattered Red Blood Grass in his hand, Song Jian threw it away casually.
Broken herbs had no value, they couldnt be used for alchemy or sold. However, gathering just one allowed Song Jian toprehend the Medicine Gathering Skill, which was a nice little surprise.
Song Jian began to wander around the edge of the woods. This ce must have existed for a long time, with plenty of herbs in the forest. He would find one every few steps.
Canaan stood by the window of the bamboo house, watching Song Jian digging in the soil under the trees. He couldnt help but curl his lips and yawn, before turning and lying down on the cleaned bamboo bed.
Song Jian was a novice herb gatherer and didnt have a suitable tool for gathering herbs. After gathering more than ten nts, he ended up with nothing but broken herbs, which made him feel a little impatient.
Since being careful doesnt yield intact herbs and wastes time, its better to just use Experience Points instead. Song Jian thought to himself.
The next moment, Song Jian approached a Red Blood Grass nt, inserted his hands directly into the soil and pulled the herb out.
There was only a small section of the root left in his hand, with a long part of the root remaining in the ground.
System: You have gathered a broken herb and gained 1 Gathering Experience point;
Hehe. Seeing the system message, Song Jianughed, threw the herb away casually, and continued towards the next nt.
In this way, Song Jians speed in gaining gathering experience greatly increased. If this was in the real world, such gathering would bring no benefit and waste herbs; but now in the game, even the most broken herbs would add a point of gathering experience for Song Jian.
In half an hour, Song Jian gathered more than sixty herbs, several times faster than before. Although he didnt have a sessful gathering attempt, his gathering experience had umted to eighty-two points;
With this gathering method, I dont believe that 1 will still get broken herbs after the level of Medicine Gathering Skill increases. Song Jian thought to himself.
After twenty more minutes, Song Jian finally maxed out his gathering experience for his Medicine Gathering Skill.
System: Your Medicine Gathering Skill level has increased to level 2. [Medicine Gathering Skill]: Passive, level 2,10% efficiency increase when gathering herbs, +1 gathering sess rate.
Seeing the +1 gathering sess rate attribute after his Medicine Gathering Skill increased to level 2, Song Jian knew his efforts were in the right direction.
Such gathering was very destructive, but these herbs were not painstakingly cultivated by Song Jian. He wouldnt feel bad even if he wasted them.
After his Medicine Gathering Skill level increased, Song Jian continued his previous gathering style. The first herb he pulled out was still a broken herb, adding one point to his gathering experience.
To advance his level 2 Gathering Skill to level 3, he needed 200 Gathering Experience points. For Song Jian, this just meant pulling out 200 herbs.
After more than two hours, Song Jians Gathering Skill reached level 3. He was tired and sore from all the work, and there were broken herbs scattered all over the forest. Surprisingly, he hadnt managed to gather even a single intact herb during all that time.
[Medicine Gathering Skill]: Passive, level 3,15% efficiency increase when gathering herbs, +2 gathering sess rate
After resting for a short time under a big tree, Song Jian walked deeper into the forest. Most of the herbs near the edge of the forest had been uprooted by him, so he had to search further in.
There were many more herbs deep in the forest, but they were all low-level ones: Red Blood Grass for making basic healing potions, Silver Leaf Grass for making basic recovery potions, and ck Thorn Grass for making basic defense potions.
These herbs were not valuable, and most importantly, Song Jian didnt have the rted alchemy recipes. Even if he sessfully gathered some intact herbs with great care, it would be useless. It was better to continue gathering quickly like this, at least he could increase his Medicine Gathering Skill level in a short time.
After gathering more than a dozen nts in a row, the gathering experience increased by more than a dozen points. To advance his level 3 Medicine Gathering Skill, he would need three hundred gathering experience points. With Song Jians current speed, it would only take him a little more than three hours to level up his Medicine Gathering Skill again, as long as he had enough herbs.
There are quite a lot of herbs in this area! After discarding a broken herb, Song Jian began digging out the herb next to it.
The deeper he went into the forest, the more frequently he encountered herbs. Some of them even grew three or four nts under one big tree, saving him a lot of time searching for herbs.
Song Jian inserted his hands into the soil, closed them together, and yanked upwards. His herb gathering movements were incredibly smooth by now. If any other herb gatherer saw this, they would definitely scold him for wasting herbs C but this didnt matter here.
Just as Song Jian was forcefully pulling upwards, he suddenly felt the herb in his hand getting heavier, as if some force was resisting his gathering.
At this point, Song Jians strength attribute had reached 17 points, so with a slight effort, the resisting force was immediately suppressed and a Blue Rat Grass with a long root was pulled out.
System: You have gathered a Blue Rat Grass and gained 3 Gathering Experience points;
Blue Rat Grass (white), herb, can be used to make Slow Medicine, gathering requirement: Have level 1 Medicine Gathering Skill.
Huh, I seeded in gathering? Holding the Blue Rat Grass in his hand, Song Jian was somewhat surprised. After all, he had gathered more than three hundred herbs and reached level 3 Medicine Gathering Skill before finally managing to gather a single intact herb.
After ying with the Blue Rat Grass for a while, he put it into his backpack. This was aplete herb, which could be sold in the system store for a few Doomsday Coins, so he couldnt just throw it away.
As he continued gathering along the way, Song Jian went wherever he found herbs. Soon, he arrived at the depths of the forest.
Once again, after failing to gather, he casually threw away a broken herb and looked up.
Huh, it seems theres an open space up ahead?
Through the gaps between several big trees, Song Jian could see an area ahead that seemed to have been artificially ttened into an open space, and he could even vaguely see a row of bamboo fences.
Song Jian walked quickly forward, covering a distance of five or six meters, and suddenly found this ce was actually a herb field, about two acres in size. It was divided into more than ten sections, with dense herbs growing in each area.
Next to this herb field, there was a bamboo house as well. This bamboo house was different from the ones they had seen in the vige before. Those were made from green bamboo, but the one in front of him was built from purple bamboo.
Song Jian nced at the thriving herbs in the field and then at the Purple Bamboo Pavilion, hesitated for a moment, and finally decided to search the Purple Bamboo Pavilion first.
Chapter 227 - 227: Don’t Leave
Chapter 227: Dont Leave
Trantor: 549690339
The fresh pork from Goblin merchant Canaans bag was all used up. It was unlikely it would carry fresh pork in its bag forever. The few pieces thrown out may have been its own rations. After all, he was a goblin merchant, not a goblin pork merchant.
Ah, dont hit me, dont bite me, dont eat me, my meat tastes terrible, you hateful monsters!
Without the attraction of fresh pork, five mutant zombies shambled towards the goblin merchant, constantly attacking it. What puzzled Song Jian was this Goblin merchant seemed to have no power to fight back. He seemed to have nobat power, only knowing how to dodge and wave his arms randomly. What a waste of your level fifteen! Song Jian shook his head speechlessly. This goblin merchant was five levels higher than these monsters. If a level fifteen yer was simrly bullied by five level ten ordinary mutant zombies, they probably wouldnt be able to lift their heads.
What surprised Song Jian even more was the goblin merchants defense or evasion attributes were extremely high. The zombies attacks could only forcibly reduce its Vitality Points by one each time, sometimes even resulting in a MISS.
Clearly, these five mutant zombies could not break the defense of the goblin merchant.
Damn it, this human is too cunning! The goblin merchant warded off the mutant zombies attacks while staring at Song Jian, who stood not far away with his arms folded.
Human, my bag is apanion equipment. Once I die, the bag and all the items in it will bepletely destroyed by the power of time and space! The goblin merchant shouted.
Companion equipment? Song Jians expression changed; this was the first time he had heard of this type of equipment.
What is apanion equipment? Song Jian curiously asked.
Human, 1 would like to exin to you what apanion equipment is, but now, is this really the right time? Goblin merchant Canaan shouted in anger.
I think its quite suitable. You have so much vitality, you couldnt die anytime soon. Why not we have a chat? Maybe if we enjoy our conversation, 1 may help you kill these five monsters? Song Jian shrugged and said casually.
Companion Equipment, that is the Growth Equipment spoken in your Gods devotees terms. Once obtained, it is bound to the owners bloodline, growing with the enhancement of the owners level, it is a piece of equipment that can grow with people. Once the owner dies, this equipment will also shatter, sharing life and death with the owner! Goblin merchant Canaan didnt hesitate and quickly exined.
Such equipment also has a cap, which is the ceiling mentioned in your Gods devotees terms, and normal growth equipment can only grow to the silver or gold quality at most, and thats the limit. Only a fewpanion equipment can grow with the owner for a lifetime, reaching the highest epic level, or even legendary level. Some people even say that there arepanion equipment that grows into artifacts, but no one has ever seen it! Now I have told you all I know, can you please take action?
Goblin merchant Canaan held his head to block the attack of the mutant zombie and shouted.
So thats how it is. Thank you for the exnation. But if you want me to save you, you have got to bleed money. You have to at least give me a piece of equipment. Song Jian said with augh.
ckmail! This is outright ckmail, you, you Goblin Merchant Canaan roared angrily, his eyes filled with a hateful look.
Trying to get a piece of equipment from it for free was like cutting a piece of meat from its body, which was something it could not tolerate.
Dream on, human, this is impossible. We, the Goblin n, have never given anything for free! Goblin merchant Canaan yelled.
Is that so? Then Ill wait a little longer Song Jian said indifferently.
Not only did the mutant zombies scratch with their ws, but they also gnawed at their targets. In no time at all, billowing tooth marks appeared on the goblin merchants arms.
After ten minutes, the goblin merchants vitality points had dropped by more than a hundred, but it still clenched its teeth in resistance, staring at Song Jian with eyes full of anger.
Song Jian was nonchnt. The zombies hate values were firmly locked onto the goblin merchant due to the fresh pork. Even if Song Jian walked up to them, they probably wouldnt attack him.
Half an hourter, the goblin merchants vitality points had dropped by more than three hundred, nearly halving them. At this point, a touch of panic appeared on its face. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
It seemed to want to plead for mercy. It opened its mouth, but in the end, it didnt make any sound; it persevered with gritted teeth.
55%, 50%, 40%, 30%
After more than an hour, Song Jian was getting a bit impatient. Even when hunting monsters, he could have killed a few dozen level ten monsters in such a long time. The spoils of war might even be more than this task reward. Hmph, youre still noting to your senses! Seeing the goblin merchants vitality points fall below 30%, Song Jian coldly uttered a sentence then turned to leave.
Seeing Song Jian actually turned and left, the goblin merchant started panicking.
Dont go, dont go, and Gods devotee, please dont leave. Save me, Ill give you a handsome reward. We, the Goblin n, keep our promises! The Goblin merchant Canaan started begging.
A smile appeared on Song Jians face. He waited for over an hour; even though he was a bit impatient he wouldnt give up easily. The reason he turned around and pretended to leave was merely to put some mental pressure on this little green goblin.
Are these your words? Song Jian turned around, a serious look on his face as he stared at the goblin merchant and said, 1 will pick an item at random from your bag. If you dont agree, then forget it!
What, pick one item at will? The Goblin merchants face changed and he began to hesitate. But seeing Song Jian turning to leave, he quickly agreed, Okay, okay, no problem. You can pick one item from my bag as your reward!
System: LV15 Goblin Merchant C Canaan is issuing you a rescue mission: Kill the besieging mutant zombies and free him from the dangerous situation! Mission requirements: Kill the five mutant zombies besieging the Goblin Merchant. Number: 0/5. Mission rewards: Greatly increase intimacy with Goblin Merchant C Canaan and randomly select an item from the Goblin Merchants merchant bag! Failure penalty: Reputation with the Goblin n will drop to hatred, and you will be hunted by the Goblin n! The intimacy with the Goblin Merchant C Canaan will be greatly reduced, and all Goblin Merchants will refuse to trade with you from then on!
Chapter 228 - 228: We Have A Contract
Chapter 228: We Have A Contract
Trantor: 549690339
Song Jian carefully read the content of the temporary task, and when he saw the failure penalty, he couldnt help but look up at the Goblin merchant Canaan. This little green-skinned dwarf was quite ruthless!
ept!
Song Jian chose to ept the temporary task, and Canaan immediately breathed a sigh of relief, revealing a smile on his face, but a cunning look shed in his eyes.
Broken Wing Dance!
Song Jian held his long sword and rushed towards the five mutated zombies. With a 35% increased attack speed, the first segment of the Broken Wing Dances sprint was almost like teleportation. In the blink of an eye, the long sword had already struck a mutated zombies body.
Before it could react, the second segment of the attack hadnded on it.
Roar-
The mutated zombie roared angrily, turning around and extending its withered arm towards Song Jian. Its two palms had nails that shimmered with a metallic cold light, and there was a faint green trace on them.
Before it could make a move, the third segment of the Broken Wing Dances attack arrived; Song Jian leapt high, and his long sword struck downwards.
With a boom, the long sword cleaved the head of the mutated zombie, killing it instantly. A wave of air erupted from Song Jians long sword, spreading in all directions. Any monster touched by it lost control of their body, and the remaining four mutated zombies were sent floating by the air wave, with eighty-some damage numbers popping over their heads.
Sword Finger!
Before they couldnd, a silver sword light burst forth, sweeping across the bodies of the four mutated zombies, leaving deep sword marks on them.
System: Combat Combo +1, targets damage received increased by 110%.
Seeing this system prompt, Song Jian was stunned. Combatbo? What the hell is that?!
As Song Jian was momentarily distracted, the four mutated zombies fell heavily to the ground, with over a hundred damage numbers popping over their heads.
Swipe, swipe, swipe C
Before they could get up from the ground, Song Jians long sword struck their bodies. Even with a normal attack, once Invisible Sword Qi was attached, it could cause considerable damage to these level ten ordinary monsters.
Swipe-
The cooldown of Sword Finger was extremely short, only five seconds. By the time the four mutated zombies got up, the five seconds had passed. A silver sword light burst forth, sweeping across the bodies of the four mutated zombies.
When it swept across the waist of the fourth mutated zombie, there was a crack sound, and it was directly cut in half at the waist. Its foul-smelling intestines spilled onto the ground. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
This half-mutated zombie didnt die after being cut at the waist, and it let out a low growl as it crawled towards Song Jian with both hands.
The smell of the mutated zombies guts was unbearable, so Song Jian covered his nose and retreated a few steps. He stomped his right foot hard, and suddenly a sharp, tooth-like energy condensed at his foot, emitting a piercing sound as it flew towards the nearest mutated zombie.
There was no requirement for the Earth Teeth Assault skill to be triggered by hand, as it could be used with any part of the body. Even if Song Jian sat on the ground with his butt, as long as he thought about it, he could trigger the skill.
Song Jian realized that every time he bent down to trigger the Earth Teeth Assault skill with his hand, it would be about one second slower. Triggering it with his foot was much faster.
Bang-
The mutated zombie closest to Song Jian was hit by this attack, its Vitality Points were emptied, its legs broke with a snap, and ity weakly on the ground, turning into a lump of ck ash.
Only two half-zombies remained, both with low vitality. Song Jian wielded his sword and quickly harvested their Vitality Points.
System: You havepleted the temporary rescue mission issued by the Goblin merchant Canaan: Kill the mutated zombies surrounding him!
System: Your intimacy with the Goblin merchant Canaan has greatly increased!
System: You have the right to choose any item from the Goblin merchant Canaans merchant package!
Hahaha, thank you, my friend, respected blessed one! It was you who saved me from these monsters. 1 praise you, and our friendship shall be like a surging river, endless, and also like The Goblin merchant Canaan opened his tooth-marked arms, walked towards Song Jian as if trying to embrace him, but with Canaans height, he could probably only embrace Song Jians thigh!
Wheres my reward? Song Jian interrupted him, asking directly.
The Goblin merchant paused, looking at Song Jians cold face, as if he wasnt interested in his embrace. Canaans outstretched arms seemed awkward and didnt know where to put them.
Sheepishly lowering his arms, he ced therge package behind him in front of Song Jian. The Goblin merchant Canaan generously said, My friend, you saved my life. The Goblin n always keeps its promises and wont betray its friends. You can pick anything from my merchant package, take any item you like, and choose any two No, you can pick one item as my thanks to you!
Song Jian nodded to the Goblin merchant Canaan with satisfaction, squatted down, and began to pick items from Canaans merchant package.
In no time, Song Jian raised his head with a gloomy face, and asked indifferently, This is what you intended to sell? Youvee all this way to this monster-infested city just to sell this garbage?
Hearing Song Jian call the items in his package garbage, the Goblin merchants face darkened, and he angrily shouted, Garbage? You dare to say that the great Goblin merchant Canaans items are garbage? Oh my god, Goblin god, this is the most vicious personal attack on me, Canaan!
I am a great Goblin merchant, and the items I sell are valuable treasures. My reputation is known throughout the entire continent uh, along the entire west coast, and many people are proud to be able to buy my merchandise!
I want you to apologize, friend. These items may not seem useful, but they actually are uh, cough, cough, just pick one, we have a contract, after all!
In the end, it seemed that even the Goblin merchant Canaan was a little embarrassed. His initially angry expression gradually became unnatural under Song Jians emotionless gaze. In the end, he just looked up at the sky with a stubborn, pig-headed gaze.
Of course, Song Jian would not believe that this Goblin merchant only sold garbage. He must have good things hidden somewhere on him!
There were quite a few items in his package, dozens of them, but their quality was disastrously low. Most of them were actually gray-quality items, with only a handful of white-glowing items.
Song Jian did not carefully check the attributes of these items. Just looking at the light they emitted, he felt his heart turn cold.
Seeing the Goblin merchants expression that seemed to say we have a contract, and we must abide by it, Song Jian was momentarily lost for words!
Youre a tough one! After gritting his teeth, Song Jian started to carefully check the items in the Goblin merchants package.
Chapter 229 - 229: Is My Face Clean?
Chapter 229: Is My Face Clean?
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Huh, these items Song Jian looks at the myriad of items in front of him, a surprised expression graces his face.
The items that the goblin merchant had brought out were mostly of junk quality, but surprisingly, these items had the attribute of Take out of the game: Yes.
That is to say, these items, mostly, can be brought out of the game into the real world. Thus, Song Jians interest is piqued greatly. He knows that his two pieces of jewelry, while also ssified as junk, resulted in millions of benefits for him in the real world.
However, this isnt to say that all items that can be taken out of the game are useful. Some are worthless, applying no worth or use even if taken out of the game.
After sifting through them for quite a while, Song Jian picked out a white-quality stone. He told the goblin merchant Canaan, This one is my choice!
Control Guardian (White): Consumable, use effect: deploys a guardian that can monitor a nearby area, this item will reveal invisible entities and creatures around it, simultaneously, it can also monitor sounds and images in the immediate vicinity. The range of effect is 10 meters and the scope of monitoring is 500 meters. Guardian Duration: 3 days. Item Quantity: 3/3; Can be taken out of the game: Yes.
This item could be considered the bane of all rogues, almost all of their initial skills require them to be stealthed. The moment a control guardian is deployed nearby, any rogue entering within a ten-meter radius will be revealed.
Furthermore, it can listen and record nearby sounds and scenes. It can be used in the real world as a bugging device, making it one of the more valuable items amongst those disyed.
Hmm, a wise choice indeed. This is an unused control guardian, brand new The goblin merchant Canaan stared at the control guardian in Song Jians hand while touching his chin, his face disying a slight trace of pain.
Alright, now that the task ispleted, 1 should get going. So, farewell and may your business prosper! Song Jian waved at the goblin merchant Canaan and turned to leave.
My friend, dont you intend to buy some items from me? You must know, I am a merchant after all Canaan slightly packed up his big bundle, slung it over his shoulder, and said to Song Jian.
Figures, youve hidden all the good stuff, havent you! Song Jians eyes narrowed, a cold, murderous intent arose within him.
Apologies, my friend, contract, contract! We did sign a contract, you only asked to pick an item from my big bundle Canaan, the goblin merchant wiped his sweat, speaking urgently.
Very well, let me take a look. What good stuff do you have? He was about to refuse, as Song Jian didnt have a penny to his name, he had spent all his money on the skill Rapid Sword. However, on second thought, it didnt cost anything to look. This seemed like a perfect opportunity to find out where this green skinned dwarf hid his good stuff.
Seeing the potential for business, Canaan was naturally delighted. He lightly stroked his right hand with his left, and in a sh of faint blue light, rather ancient looking rings appeared on three of his fingers.
Damn, Storage Rings, I should have guessed! Song Jian cursed quietly to himself, he himself possessed a Storage Ring. As a merchant, how could Canaan not possess a simr storage equipment?
The items within the three Storage Rings were disyed to Song Jian. Upon seeing them, his expression turned even grimmer. This goblin in front of him had indeed hidden the good stuff.
The first ring stored all sorts of potions, from miniature healing potions and miniature spiritual recovery potions, to advanced healing potions and advanced spiritual recovery potions, to attribute-enhancing potions, and vitality points and spirit points enhancement potions, it had everything. There were even potions like the Weakness Potion, which could add negative effects to targets.
The second ring contained numerous fighting scrolls, simr to the Vampiric Scroll and Attack Scroll in his bundle. They could be used during fights. Besides, there were many formidable scrolls like the Thunder Web Scroll, me Scroll, and Deadly Poison Scroll, etc.
The third ring kept some equipment. All of the gear were at least level 10 with green quality. Among them, the highest quality items were three silver-level weapons: a long sword, a machete, and a spear.
The long sword was a double-handed sword which wasnt suitable for Song Jian. The machete was single-handed, and the spear was a tyrant spear, merely the strength attribute required to use it was over 25 points;
Is that all? Song Jian asked with a hint of dissatisfaction.
The goblin merchant nced at Song Jian, hesitating, under Song Jians gaze, the Goblin Merchant gave a forced smile and said, Of course theres more! n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
As he spoke, the goblin merchant reached around his waist. A blue light flickered and revealed that his belt was also a storage item.
Another interface appeared before Song Jian, surprisingly storing numerous skills, and the lowest quality was of a blue level.
Sss, so many skills? A surprised look shed in Song Jians eyes. Roughly seventy to eighty types of skills were stored in it, and over ten of those belonged to the swordsmanship category. Song Jian had the urge to rob the merchant!
This goblin merchant had no offensive capabilities. Even a few level ten mutated zombies could corner him in an alley and pound him to death. If he was to do it himself, his chances of sess were quite high.
Seeing the malicious look in Song Jians eyes, the face of the Goblin merchant Canaan turned grim. He cautiously said to Song Jian, Dont think Im defenceless. 1 do have a trump card.
Oh, you have a trump card? You were about to be killed earlier and 1 didnt see you pulling out your trump card, Song Jian snorted at the merchants im. If it werent for his involvement, the green-skinned dwarf would probably be dead by now.
Hmph, what do you think this is? Canaan pulled out a scroll and showed it to Song Jian.
Town Return Scroll (Special) C Effect: Transports the user to a previously marked city. Requirements: none. Can be Taken out of the game: yes.
A Town Return Scroll? Song Jian narrowed his eyes. He didnt expect this dwarf had such a valuable item in his possession. It was a life-saving artifact. Where did you pull that scroll from? A thought suddenly passed through Song Jians mind. He recalled Canaans movements from earlier. The scroll he held was not taken from the big bag, nor from the Storage Rings or the Storage Belt.
This green-skinned dwarf has another storage item! Song Jian nced at Canaan, realizing the truth.
Why didnt you use it earlier? Song Jian maliciously asked.
Do you think I came to this abandoned city for business? I have a mission. 1 need to Just as Canaan was speaking, he suddenly stopped, took a nce at Song Jian and snorted, In any case, just dont set your sights on me. Look, do you need any of these items? If you buy in bulk, I can even offer you a discount!
Do you see any dirt on my face, is it clean? Song Jian asked out of the blue.
Canaan was taken aback. After closely inspecting Song Jians face, he responded with confusion, Its very clean, theres nothing there.
My pockets are even cleaner than my face! Song Jian announced, spared Canaan a nce, and then turned to head towards the alley entrance.
Chapter 230 - 230 Kantelu Ruins
Chapter 230: Kantelu Ruins
Trantor: 549690339
Gazing at Song Jians retreating figure, Canaan was momentarily stunned, followed by a flurry of expressions crossing his face, leaving him at a loss for words.
Hey, 1 say, dont go. I have a hiring task here. Are you interested? Canaan suddenly shouted towards Song Jians retreating figure.
Hiring task? Song Jian paused, stopped in his tracks, and turned around to ask, What hiring task?
I need to go to the Kantelu Ruins, but there could be some minor dangers along the way. I need a powerfulpanion! The Canaan Goblin Merchant said, I dont know if youre willing to apany me. Of course, Ill pay you. You can check my
Before Goblin Merchant Canaan finished talking, Song Jian interrupted directly, Choose any Skill Book from your collection of swordsman skills, and I will ept your hiring task. Moreover, for your safety, 1 need you to provide me with the reward for the task in advance!
How can that be? You havent escorted me yet, how can I give you the reward in advance? What if you run away after taking the reward? What if, what if the Goblin Merchants eyes darted around nervously, lookingpletely flustered.
Well, whatever. The highest quality of your sword skill books is just a blue-quality skill. As for the Kantelu Ruins you mentioned, just from the name we can tell its not a friendly ce. We dont know what level the monsters inside are, and you have no fighting power. Escorting you might even cost me my life. So, if you dont consent, dont bother with the task. Even if you offer, ill refuse! Song Jian said with an indifferent demeanor.
But, but Canaan stammered anxiously. Although he was prepared for whaty ahead in the abandoned city, the number of monsters turned out to exceed his expectations. Despite having treasures that can reduce monster perception and provide invisibility, Canaan was cornered by a zombie in an alleyway. If Song Jian hadnte along just in time, Canaan would have been left with no choice but to use a Town Return Scroll or be a corpse.
After hesitating for a while, as Canaan watched Song Jian reach the alleys exit, he finally gritted his teeth and shouted: Alright, I agree to your terms!
A smile flickered across Song Jians face. He was starting to understand this green-skinned dwarfs mentality. The dwarf would not yield until thest moment, and when pushed into a corner, he would quickly capitte.
Fine, post the task. And while youre at it, disy all your sword skill books, ill just choose one, Song Jian said.
He had already spent all his Doomsday Coins in buying the Rapid Sword; otherwise, he would purchase all the sword skills from Canaans pocket. If he did this, the task would be consideredplete.
System: The Goblin Merchant Canaan issued a temporary task to you: Protect; Task requirements: Protect the Goblin Merchant Canaan to Kantelu Ruins; If the Goblin Merchant Canaan dies, the task fails! The task reward: Choose a Sword Skill Book (can be acquired in advance); Task failure punishment: Permanently locking the rtion with the Goblin n as hate, suffering assassination from the Goblin n! All attributes permanently decrease by 5 points; Do you ept?
Wow, you little dwarf, youre ruthless! Song Jian looked at the penalty for task failure and couldnt help sucking in a breath of cold air, but he finally chose to ept!
However, putting himself in Song Jians shoes, hed set the task failure punishment as: annihtion!
If the task cant bepleted, then you can apany me in death!
Alright, I have epted the task. Hurry up and disy all the Sword Skill Books! Song Jian urged.
The Goblin Merchant Canaan presented all his Sword Skill Books. Song Jian immediately picked up the highest quality one, saying, Ill take this one!
I knew it The Goblin Merchant Canaan mumbled under his breath.
Most of the Sword Skill Books he carried were of white-quality, with two or three of green-quality. Song Jian had chosen the only blue-quality Sword Skill Book.
Skill: Sword Silk (Blue): After use, learn the skill: Sword Silk; Usage requirement: Weapon is a sword-type weapon; Sword Silk (Active): Level 1, Skill effect: Condense Mental Strength to form three Sword Silk threads which randomly attack enemies within a 5-meter radius, each Sword Silk inflicting (3O+i5%*Mental Strength Maximum) damage; Cooldown time: 8 seconds; Skill cost: 30 Mental Strength points; Skill description: This skill can use Sword Qi instead of Mental Strength, and using Sword Qi increases the power by 30%; After upgrading the skill to level 10, it can be advanced to Silver-quality Sword SkillSword Web.
This was the first time Song Jian saw an upgradeable skill. If sold, this Sword Silk Skill Book would be worth at least 8,000 Doomsday Coins. This mission was a good deal.
Without hesitation, he learned the skill book, and there were some minor changes to Sword Silk.
The original book was for swordsmen and should have consumed Sword Qi. Still, not all swordsmen have Sword Qi, so the cost had been changed to consume Mental Strength.
However, once Sword Qi is obtained, the cost bes Sword Qi, and the power of the Sword Silk condensed by Sword Qi will increase substantially, resulting in increased damage.
Sword Silk (Active): Level 1, Skill effect: Condense Sword Qi to form three Sword Silk threads which randomly attack enemies within a 5-meter radius, each Sword Silk inflicting (45+io%*Mental Strength Maximum +io%*Vitality Points Maximum) damage; Cooldown time: 8 seconds; Skill cost: 30 points of Sword Qi Value; Skill description: This skill can use Sword Qi instead of Mental Strength, with Sword Qi increasing the power by 30%; When upgraded to Level 10, it can be advanced to Silver-quality Sword SkillSword Web. N?v(el)B\\jnn
Because Song Jian possessed Invisible Sword Qi, the power of this Sword Silk skill was elevated to a new level. Although it is a blue-quality sword skill, it is now not weaker than an ordinary silver-quality skill.
With a forward wave of the long sword in his hand, three silver lines of Sword Silk five meters long appeared by Song Jians side, each thread being condensed by Invisible Sword Qi, emitting a powerful aura.
* smack smack smack*
The three Sword Silks whipped against the nearby wall, and the wall more than half a foot thick was immediately torn apart by the Sword Silk. From the crack, you could even see what was on the other side.
Impressive, impressive! ha Song Jian burst outughing.
Now, Song Jians maximum Mental Strength was two hundred, and his maximum Vitality Points had reached six hundred and eighty. So, each Sword Silk thread could inflict more than one hundred and thirty points of damage. Although the Sword Silk randomly attacks nearby enemies, if Song Jian has only one enemy, then all three Sword Silk threads will attack this one enemy. This means the total damage inflicted on the target will be nearly four hundred points, making this an extremely terrifying skill.
Moreover, this skill is still only at level one. When the level is increased, the power will be even more potent!
Alright, lets go, to that whats-its-name ruin! Song Jian seemed brimming with confidence.
Its Kantelu Ruins! Canaan quietly corrected him.
Chapter 231 - 231: Highly Toxic Skeleton
Chapter 231: Highly Toxic Skeleton
Trantor: 549690339
How do I get to the Kantelu Ruins? Song Jian asked.
The entrance to the Kantelu Ruins is right under your feet! The Goblin merchant pointed at a sewer cover Song Jian was stepping on.
You cant be serious Song Jian nced at the sewer cover beneath his feet, feeling a sense of dread.
I was wondering why you were stuck in this deserted alley. So its because the entrance is here. But are you sure we have to go through the sewer? Cant we just take the road above? Song Jian was inwardly somewhat resistant.
Theres no other way. This is the only passage to the Kantelu Ruins. Getting to the Kantelu Ruins is no easy task; you must be prepared! said the Goblin merchant Canaan, with a serious face.
If I had known I would have to crawl through a sewer, 1 wouldnt have taken this task! Song Jian mumbled, lifting the sewer cover with one hand, and a foul, rotten smell immediately struck him.
Are you sure you want to go down? Song Jian pointed at the already lifted sewer entrance, seeking confirmation once again.
Im very sure. Lets hurry up and not waste any more time. Dont forget, you signed a contract! Canaan took out a palm-sized mask from his parcel and threw it to Song Jian, saying, Wear this to filter the poisonous gas inside.
It was a gas mask, shaped to fit exactly over the mouth and nose of a face.
When put on, it covered the mouth and nose, but did not interfere with speech, albeit making it slightly muffled.
The Goblin merchant looked at therge parcel on his shoulder, furrowed his brows, and then chanted a few spells. The parcel, almost the same size as his body, began to shrink slowly, finally bing palm-sized and hung around his waist.
After watching the Goblin merchant crawl into the sewer first, Song Jian hesitated for a moment before following.
The sewer was not as filthy as Song Jian had imagined, but it was slightly damp. On the walls of the passage, there were algae nts emitting a faint glow. Although it was dark, the nts light allowed them to hardly see their surroundings.
The moment Song Jian entered the sewer, he received a system prompt.
System: You have entered a special area Kantelu Maze with a danger level of 3;
System: The monsters in Kantelu Maze range from level 10 to level 30, with the minimum entry level for yers being 10, and the maximum 15;
Special area? Danger level 3? Damn it, there are level 30 monsters here! Song Jian was startled. He was only level 11 now, and although he was not far from level 12, it didnt make much difference against level 30 monsters;
Did you know there are level 30 monsters here? Song Jian asked.
Of course, why else would 1 hire you as an escort? The Goblin merchant Canaan nced at Song Jian and said, If we run into really powerful monsters, your job is to hold them off and cover my escape! N?v(el)B\\jnn
Song Jian: Was that too realistic?
Canaan walked ahead, with Song Jian following behind him. After traveling less than ten meters, they encountered their first monster!
It was a skeleton exuding a pale green aura, which had been leaning against the sewer wall. Sensing the presence of the living, the skeleton slowly stood up, with two clusters of ghostly green mes rising in its eyes.
Lvio Venomous Skeleton (Ordinary), Vitality Points: 690/690, Traits: Rapid Attack, High Toxicity;
Monster, Monster! Canaan jumped back in fright, hiding behind Song Jian, and shouted, Kill it, kill it!
I know, its just a level 10 ordinary monster, can you be quiet? Song Jian was a little annoyed, Canaans shrill voice echoed through the sewer and gave him a headache.
Perhaps because they couldnt see the sun in the sewer, the attributes of the monsters here were not halved, which made Song Jians task much more difficult.
ck ck ck-
The Venomous Skeleton held a bone knife over a foot long and lunged towards Song Jian;
Song Jian swung his sword and shed at it;
Sword Silk!
Whoosh whoosh whoosh-
Three silver threads with a sharp aura appeared in the air around Song Jian, and after exploring for a while like tentacles in midair, they simultaneouslyshed towards the highly toxic skeleton.
With a sharp sound of tearing through the air, the silver Sword Silks struck the highly toxic skeleton, immediately causing bone fragments to fly everywhere and more than half of its Vitality Points plummeted.
Awesome! Song Jian had a satisfied smile on his face as his long sword fiercely chopped down on the highly toxic skeleton.
Ignoring the heavy blow, the highly toxic skeleton still raised its bone knife and shed towards Song Jian. The moment it high-raised the bone knife, its attack speed suddenly increased, leaving a faint afterimage in the air.
ng ng ng-
Song Jian felt a sharp pain in his shoulder and in an instant, the highly toxic skeleton had actually shed three times in a row. A ghostly green color emerged from Song Jians shoulder and began to spread.
Youre poisoned, youve been poisoned! Canaan, hiding on the side, pointed at Song Jians shoulder with a terrified yell.
Song Jian swung his left hand forward violently, and a silver light shed briefly in the sewer.
Sword Finger!
The silver Sword Qi chopped down on the highly toxic skeletons shoulder, even severing its entire right arm.
Boom!
Song Jian suddenly kicked the skeleton with his right leg, pushing it back several steps and causing it to fall to the ground.
It was then that Song Jian noticed the ghostly green on his shoulder.
At this moment, the ghostly green color of the highly toxic poison, which had originally spread to an area the size of a palm, began to fade slowly and eventually disappeared.
Song Jian grinned, as his innate skill Thick-skinned had been upgraded to level 8. With high resistance to the poisoned effect, it would be quite difficult for the toxin to take effect on him from a mere level 10 ordinary monster.
Do you have Detox elixirs? With a puzzled face, Canaan looked at Song Jian and asked.
Do you have any? Bring out a few bottles. The monsters here have a poisonous attack. If I get poisoned, dont even think of reaching the Kantelu Ruins! Song Jian asked casually.
Originally it was just a casual question, Song Jian didnt think that the stingy goblin merchant would be willing to give him Detox Elixirs. Unexpectedly, Canaan hesitated for a long time and then took out a bundle of elixirs emitting a dark glow and handed them over.
Song Jian was taken aback and grabbed it.
Detox Elixir (Ordinary): After use removes a Level 3 or below poisoned effect and has a mandatory immune effect against that poison for the next 30 seconds.
Thanks! Song Jian looked at Canaan with surprise and put the bundle of twelve Detox Elixirs into his inventory.
The highly toxic skeleton on the other side had already wobbled up from the ground, its entire arm severed and the bone knife fallen on the ground. Yet, it still didnt give up attacking and continued to charge towards Song Jian.
Earth Teeth Assault!
Song Jian stomped his right foot on the ground, and an ivory-shaped qi gathered on the ground. With a whoosh sound, it rushed towards the highly toxic skeleton.
Smack-
Earth Teeth Assault hit the highly toxic skeleton and harvested the remaining vitality points. At that moment, the highly toxic skeletons body shattered like bowling pins hit by a bowling ball, and its body parts flew in all directions.
Boom-
A bundle of transparent mes burned fiercely, turning the highly toxic skeleton into a pile of ck ashes. Several items scattered around the ck ashes, radiating a milky-white glow.
Chapter 232 - 232: Labyrinth
Chapter 232: Labyrinth
Trantor: 549690339
It only took a few moves to kill a level 10 ordinary monster, and Song Jian was quite satisfied with his performance. The venomous skeleton didnt drop any valuable items, just a few materials. Song Jian nced at them and put them into his inventory.
Lets keep going, Song Jian said to the goblin merchant hiding nearby.
Alright, lets go. This time, the goblin merchant, Canaan, didnt dare to walk ahead but walked side by side with Song Jian while guiding the way.
At every intersection, Canaan would make a mark on the wall. After walking for more than ten minutes, Song Jians eyebrows furrowed: Why has it turned into this?
Even though it was his first time entering the citys underground sewerwork, Song Jian already noticed something was off. It was indeed like the name given by the system, a huge maze, rather than an ordinary city sewer.
This is a moving maze. The path is different every time you enter. You need to explore carefully. Dont worry, Ive been to ces like this more than once. If you follow me, you wont get lost. It will just take some time! Canaan said while drawing something on a piece of parchment.
Song Jian took a nce and realized Canaan was drawing the path they had just walked. He couldnt help but say: Is this maze big? Exploring it like this is quite time-consuming.
There is no other way. This maze moves once a month, and then all previous paths are invalidated, so you have to explore it again. But dont worry, if were lucky, it will only take a day or two for us to find the exit and reach Kantelu Ruins! Canaan said somewhat helplessly.
What if were not lucky? Song Jian asked.
The longest it took me to pass the maze was six days! Canaan nced at Song Jian and said.
As they were talking, Song Jian suddenly felt a chill down his spine.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh-
Several crossbow bolts suddenly shot out from the wall opposite them. Song Jian instinctively activated the Knights Faith, a skill that came with the Guardians Sword. Immediately, a milky white glow enveloped his body.
Boom boom boom-
The bolts hit the protective light barrier on Song Jians body, sinking one fingers length into it. The barrier shook violently, its defense dropping by more than half.
The boltssted for a second or two before the kic energy dissipated, and they all fell to the ground with a ng.
Oh, damn it, another trap! I hate traps! It hurts so much! The goblin merchant Canaan pulled out two bolts from his body, threw them on the ground, and stomped on them angrily.
Song Jian looked at Canaan in surprise. These bolts were extremely powerful and could instantly kill any ordinary level 10 yer without any defense. But the goblin merchant in front of him seemed unharmed, casually pulling out the bolts from his body and only losing two vitality points.
Your defense is really strong! Song Jian eximed.
Of course, any attack that doesnt exceed my maximum vitality will only reduce my vitality by one point! Canaan said proudly.
So, having such strong defensees at the price of no attack power, right? Song Jian asked.
Canaan hesitated for a moment, then red at Song Jian: Im a merchant, not a warrior. What use would attack power have for me? Lets move on. It seems that this passage should be the right one!
Song Jian followed Canaan as they continuously navigated the maze. At first, he was able to remember some of the path features, but soon he gave up. There were too many passages, densely packed and seemingly identical. He simply couldnt remember the ones he had walked through before.
On Canaans parchment, about a quarter of the area had been depicted. Song Jian remained silent, feeling numb after walking for several hours.
We should go this way! Canaan pointed to the leftmost passage at a three-way intersection.
As Song Jian walked along the passage, he suddenly heard a faint click. Startled, he instinctively jumped back.
Whoosh-
A huge ball of me red up, engulfing the spot where Song Jian had just been standing.
This maze was extremely dangerous, full of traps at every step. Song Jian had to use the ck Mist Morph skill to narrowly avoid several traps when his Guardians Sword skill was on cooldown.
The levels of the monsters encountered were getting higher and higher, from the initial level 10 venomous skeletons to level 15 monsters now.
Surprisingly, Canaan seemed exicted: The higher the monsters level, the more it indicates that were on the right path!
So in the end, will we encounter level 30 monsters? Song Jian couldnt help but ask.
He could still handle level 15 monsters, but level 30 represented a huge gap. Due to the level suppression, Song Jian didnt even know if he could break through a level 30 monsters defense.
Its possible, but even level 30 monsters couldnt outrun me! Canaan said proudly. However, Song Jians expression turned dark.
Of course, its not certain. After all, there arent many monsters here and the Kantelu Ruins might not necessarily lie within the level 30 monsters territory! Sensing that Song Jians mood had turned sour, Canaan quickly added.
Thus, a day passed, and Song Jian felt exhausted navigating the maze. Once they had replenished their food and water, they continued on the trail alongside Canaan. N?v(el)B\\jnn
Over half of the map had been depicted by Canaan, and it seemed that they could cover the entire area within one more day.
Be careful, we might encounter level 18 monsters further ahead! Canaan wore a serious expression as he spoke.
On the way, they encountered numerous monsters. Thest one they killed was a level 16 ordinary monster. Although it was defeated, Song Jian felt it was quiteborious, consuming more than two-thirds of his vitality to kill it.
However, hunting so many high-level monsters had rapidly increased Song Jians experience points. He had already reached level 11 with 98% experience.
If he killed seven or eight more monsters, he could level up to 12.
Go this way! Canaan struggled to carve a symbol into a corner and pointed to a passage in front.
Just as Song Jian was about to walk forward, he noticed a faint glow flickering in the left passage.
Whats that over there? Should we go take a look? Song Jian pointed to the left passage and looked at Canaan.
Chapter 245: Desert Scorpion Beast
Chapter 245: Desert Scorpion Beast
Trantor: 549690339
In this maze, Song Jian didnt care about other ces, but the golden treasure chest guarded by the Level 20 Elite BOSS was extremely enticing to him.
If he didnt have the map, it would take some effort to find that ce. However, with the map in hand, Song Jian could easily locate the Level 20 Elite BOSS. If he prepared properly, he might be able to y it.
That was a golden treasure chest, after all. Inside, there was at least one gold-quality equipment, which, at this stage of the game, was almost like a divine artifact for yers.
Haha, youre not bad, human. From now on, youre Jiernas friend. When we have time, we can spar again, but no using pets! Jierna said, patting Song Jian on the shoulder.
System: You have gained the favor of the game character Jierna. Your rtionship with the game character Jierna has increased to Friendly.
System: When your rtionship with a game character increases to Adoration, there is a certain chance that you can recruit them as a Follower.
After Jierna finished speaking, she casually led her two Red-tailed Beasts into the light door. Song Jian stood in front of the light door, staring at the system prompt for a long time before revealing a trace of a smile and stepping in.
As Song Jian stepped through the light door, his vision blurred, and he felt a sense of weightlessness. A strong dizziness enveloped him.
This experience was even worse than when he first entered the game.
When the dizziness subsided, Song Jian lifted his head and immediately furrowed his eyebrows.
At this moment, he was standing on a sand dune. The light door behind him was slowly shrinking, and by the time Song Jian noticed it, it had already shrunk to the size of a basketball. In a short while, it disappeared entirely, leaving Song Jian alone in the desert.
Canaan and Jierna were both gone, seemingly teleported to different ces.
Song Jian looked around. This ce was clearly muchrger than the valley he had been in before. He was now in the middle of a desert, with no signs of life anywhere within a few miles. All he could see were rolling sand dunes.
A zing sun hung in the sky, and the air was miserably dry. The entire area was deste and lifeless, with not even a single de of grass in sight.
I must have left the Zombie Citys boundaries, right? Song Jian thought to himself. After all, even during daylight hours in Zombie City, there was no sunlight, and the sky was covered with thick clouds,pletely obscuring the sun.
ncing at the sun overhead, he quickly determined his direction. Song Jian picked a random path and began walking forward.
In the endless desert, there seemed to be no boundaries, and Song Jian was the only one walking alone, leaving a long trail of footprints behind him.
Along the way, he didnt find any traces of life or even a hint of it. However, he did find some ruins in the desert. There were some crude stone houses half-buried in the sand, along with a few dessicated skeletons scattered around. These skeletons looked exactly like the one he had found in the Purple Bamboo Pavilion earlier, with horns on their heads and rows of bone spurs on their arms.
There wasnt anything valuable in these stone houses, so Song Jian quickly searched them and found only a tattered map. At the center of the map was a huge pyramid marked on it.
There arent any altars marked on this, just this pyramid. Ill check it out first and see! Song Jian thought to himself as he put the tattered map into his bag. Following its directions, he headed towards the pyramid.
In the desert, ones hunger and thirst depleted quickly. Without water, it wouldnt be long before the thirst gauge would hit zero. Afterward, his Vitality Points would begin to decrease. Without enough water, one could easily die of thirst here.
Fortunately, Song Jian had plenty of supplies. He always carried a lot of food and water with him.
When his thirst gauge dropped below half, Song Jian took out a bottle of mineral water and gulped it down.
At this moment, Song Jian suddenly felt faint sounds ofbating from his left front. Apanied by the roars of Red-tailed Beasts, he immediately rushed in that direction.
A few miles away, Jierna was wielding an axe and, along with her two Red-tailed Beasts, was attacking a Level 15 Elite BOSS. The BOSS resembled a huge scorpion with six legs and a segmented tail. Its tail was hook-shaped and tipped with a bright red stinger.
LV15 Desert Scorpion Beast (Elite), Vitality Points: 2200/2900, Characteristics: Enhanced Defense, Highly Poisonous, Skills: Sand Escape, Scarlet Poison Needle, Pincer Strike.
Song Jian stood on a sand dune, squinting as he watched. Although it was three against one, the Desert Scorpion Beast was incredibly fierce, able to move freely in the sand without any hindrance. It brandished its giant pincers, creating sparks each time they shed. The two Red-tailed Beasts appeared quite wary of the BOSSS formidable weapons, and did not dare to attack head-on, instead harassing it from the sides. Jierna, on the other hand, was the main fighting force and directly faced the scorpion beast.
As he carefully observed from the side, Song Jian seized the opportunity to see just how strong Jierna was inbat and if she had any hidden cards.
However, before he could watch for long, Jierna seemed to detect something and turned her head towards Song Jian.
Since there was nowhere to hide on the vast sands, Song Jian, who was standing on a high sand dune, could not escape Jiernas gaze.
The moment she saw Song Jian, Jierna raised an eyebrow, anger shing across her face. Stop standing there and help!
No longer able to watch the fight, Song Jian shrugged his shoulders, drew his Guardians Sword, and charged towards the Desert Scorpion Beast.
When the Desert Scorpion Beast saw Song Jian approaching, it didnt pay any attention to him. In its eyes, power directly corrted with size. It even held some contempt for the seemingly insignificant Song Jian.
However, it quickly realized its grave mistake. Song Jians attacks were extremely powerful and his damage high. With a swing of his sword, three silver Sword Silks pierced through the thick shell and prated the scorpion beasts body.
With the silvery Sword Qi shing on his sword, Song Jian effortlessly tore through the shell on the scorpion beasts body, causing massive damage to it.
Even when its pincers shed with Song Jians sword head on, thetter remained fearless. The Invisible Sword Qi made the sword incredibly sharp. Each sh shattered fragments of the scorpions pincers, leaving them pitted and ragged in no time.
The Desert Scorpion Beasts Vitality Points rapidly decreased, and its eyes filled with fear when looking at Song Jian.
Feeling the imminent threat to its life, the Desert Scorpion Beast actually turned and fled. After running some distance, it burrowed directly into the sand and disappeared.
Chapter 246: Scorpion Beast Helmet
Chapter 246: Scorpion Beast Helmet
Trantor: 549690339
Desert Shift!
This is a defense skill of the Sand Scorpion Beast, whenever it faces danger, it tunnels into the sand to escape.
What to do? Watch it run away like this? Song Jian looked regretfully where the Scorpion Beast dug arge hole, he couldnt chase it into the sand.
Hmph, it cant stay beneath the sand indefinitely. Its skill also needs to cool down sometime! Jierna snorted, flicking her ponytail, she ordered the two Red-tailed Beasts: You two, track its trail, find where ites out.
After strolling around the big hole for a while, the two Red-tailed Beasts roared at Jierna before running toward the left.
Follow them! After Jierna finished speaking, she jumped onto one of the Red-tailed Beasts, riding it to follow the other one.
Although Song Jian owned a motorcycle, it couldnt run smoothly through the desert, with his own two legs the only option, he trailed behind the two Red-tailed Beasts, eating their dust.
Because they were tracking the trace of the Sand Scorpion Beast, the Red-tailed Beasts werent moving very fast, which barely allowed Song Jian to keep up with them.
After running for about ten minutes, there was a noise from the front, and the Sand Scorpion Beast finally emerged from under the sand.
Attack, its Vitality Points arent plenty anymore. Knock it down, well share the loot! Jierna shouted to Song Jian behind her, instantly wielding her battleaxe and lunging from the back of the Red-tailed Beast, leaping mid-air. Die! Jierna yelled fiercely in mid-air. Her battleaxe, with a whistling sound, swung towards the Sand Scorpion Beast.
Song Jian also charged at it. The ground quaked under his foot, and a sharp fang-shaped energy wave ripped through the sand, leaving a deep mark.
After using the Desert Shift skill, the Sand Scorpion Beast seemed very exhausted. Crawling in the sand for about ten minutes without air and against much resistance burned a few times more energy than usual, so when it came out, the Scorpion Beast was panting heavily.
Feeling the intense energy above its head, a look of annoyance shed in the eyes of the Sand Scorpion Beast. It surprisingly rose its front body up, swinging the scorpion w at mid-air Jierna.
Boom!
After the battleaxe and the Scorpions w collided, a loud boom followed by a shockwave rolled through, and the Sand Scorpion Beast retreated a few steps, surprise shing in its eyes. It couldnt believe that such a tiny figure could wield such immense power.
Just then, a sharp sound came from below. A fang-shaped energy wave hit one of its left legs hard.
With a crack, the Earth Teeth Assault triggered a critical hit and broke off one of the Scorpion Beasts legs.
A wave of intense pain washed over the Sand Scorpion Beast, causing it to tilt towards the left, losing its bnce and rolling over.
Well done! Jiernas eyes shone. She shouted, stomping under her foot causing a giant pit, her body sprung up, swinging her battleaxe towards the Scorpion Beasts stomach.
Ssh-
The battleaxe easily ripped open the Scorpion Beasts soft belly, a stinky thick green liquid splurted out from the wound, staining Jiernas entire body green. The Scorpion Beast let out a series of frantic shrills. The Scorpion Tail swung from under its body, raising up high, a vivid red Scorpion hookunched towards Jiernas back.
Buzz-
A soft trembling sound echoed through the air as a three-meter-long sword light swept across, chopping the scorpion tail into two pieces.
Sword Silk!
Three silver sword silks appeared out of nowhere from the surface of Song Jians body. After briefly probing the surroundings, theyshed out at the desert scorpion beast with a swish.
Thwack thwack thwack-
The three sword silks struck the shell of the desert scorpion beast like a whip, splitting three wounds over a meter long. Blood sttered around, tinting the surrounding sand green.
Still not dead? Jierna didnt even nce at the scorpion tail behind her, continuously swinging her battle axe and hacking at the scorpion beast. The beast writhed crazily, stirring up a cloud of dust and sand that cloaked everything in chaos.
Jiernas growling and the scorpions beasts roar intertwined. The figure of the scorpion beast flickered in the dust, its thick green blood asionally sttering out.
Soon, the movement of the desert scorpion beast gradually diminished. The dust settled, and next to a small sand dune, the beast copsed onto the ground. Jierna stood atop the beasts body, one foot stepping on its head, one hand holding the battle axe on her shoulder, looking at Song Jian.
Impressive! Song Jian gave Jierna a thumbs-up, loudly praising her.
Upon hearing Song Jians praise, a radiant smile spread across Jiernas face.
You did pretty well too. If it werent for you, I might have been seriously injured this time. This guys tail is no joke! Jierna jumped off the massive body of the scorpion beast, delivering a hard kick to its corpse.
An invisible me began to burn on the surface of the scorpion beasts body, its enormous corpse sizzling in heat. A few items emitting a bluish-green glow emerged from its body.
Jierna carefully examined the items. She immediately separated one piece of blue equipment and two pieces of white-quality materials into one pile, and the remaining three green items into another pile. Then she said to Song Jian, Lets split the spoils. You pick first!
Song Jian stepped forward to take a look. Among the two piles of spoils, there was only one piece of equipment, which was the blue item.
Scorpion Beast Helmet (Blue): Helmet, Equipment Effect: Physical Defense + 8, Vision +3, Attack +10; Special Effect: Summoning Scorpion Beast (Passive), when damaged, there is a certain chance to summon a Desert Scorpion Beast Soul to assist in battle. The Desert Scorpion Beast Soulsts for 180 seconds, this skill can only trigger once every sixty minutes. Equipment requirement: Level 13, Can it be taken out of the game: No.
A level 13 helmet. Song Jian was only at level 12, he needed to level up once more to wear it. The remaining two items paired with the helmet were white-quality materials: Scorpion Meat full of Fishy Smell and Broken Scorpion Shell.
The former was a cooking material, thetter a forging material, both of not very high value.
The other pile held three green quality items which were three Exquisite Scorpion Pearls, their usage unknown. But if sold, each can fetch a thousand Doomsday Coins.
Song Jian nced at them, then directly picked up the blue-quality helmet and the two white-quality materials. Jierna watched Song Jian, a mysterious smile ying at the corner of her mouth as she collected the three Exquisite Scorpion Pearls.
Continue in this direction, and in about five or six kilometers, we should reach Kantelu Ruins. The Prayer Altar is there! Jierna pointed in a direction across the desert.
Something clicked in Song Jians mind. The direction she was pointing to was where the pyramid was marked on the map. It seemed that the map he had found earlier was indeed the map of Kantelu Ruins.
Chapter 235 - 235: Soul Wail
Chapter 235: Soul Wail
Trantor: 549690339
Song Jians skills dealt extra damage to the Necromancer Witch, but his ordinary attack, chopping down on her, was directly immunized.
In fact, it was just the Necromancer Witchs skill Ephemeralization that temporarily immunized physical attacks. However, after being released, she suffered a 30% increase in Spirit damage.
Swish-
The witchs two withered hands grabbed forward, leaving five pale scratch marks in the air. Without even touching Song Jians body, he suddenly felt a strong forceing at him and the pain in his chest. Five damage numbers of over thirty floated above his head, and this attack directly removed nearly a hundred and eighty Vitality Points from Song Jian.
Song Jian took two steps backward, withdrew his sword, and showed a sh of silver on the index finger of his left hand. With a forward-point, a three-meter-long sword light aimed at the skull of the Necromancer Witch. Muted shes of silver light filled the dim passageway, here and gone in a sh. This attack directly pierced the skull of the Necromancer Witch, and the silver sword light emerged from the back of her head.
The silver sword light vanished in a sh, and the Sword Finger skill dealt significant damage to the Necromancer Witch. After the sword light disappeared, a critical damage of over a hundred points floated above the witchs head, causing her entire body to tremble violently and let out a painful scream.
Song Jian swung his right hand, and Invisible Sword Qi surged towards the Guardians Sword. The sharp de flickered with silver light. A circle of grey light suddenly bloomed beneath the Necromancer Witch, rippling outwards like waves. A range of five to six meters was enveloped, including even the space beneath Song Jians feet.
System: You are affected by the Necromancer Witchs skill C Necromancers Aura, losing 10 Vitality Points every second, Spirit Points consumption doubled, and self-attributes decreased by 30%. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Swish-
The witchs right hand swung high, leaving five pale scratch marks in the air that lingered for a long time. Again, five damage numbers of over thirty rose from Song Jians head.
A feeling of weakness surged in his heart, and Song Jian frowned. The witchs attack was a bit too strong. These void scratches dealt considerable damage and had a short cooldown time, only slightly slower than the frequency of ordinary attacks.
Whats more, there were no hints of a void scratching, making it nearly impossible to defend against. Each attack dealt over 150 points of damage. Even with his high Vitality Points, Song Jian found it hard to bear.
And with the Necromancers Aura activated, Song Jians strength instantly dropped by more than 30%, increasing the damage he took. If not for his near 700 Vitality Points, if he were an average yer, he would probably be looking for a way out by now.
System: Your talent skill Thick Skin is triggered, weakening the effects of the Necromancers Aura. Your Vitality Points lose 6 points per second, Spirit Points consumption increased by 30%, self-attributes decreased by 10%.
Fortunately, the talent skill Thick Skin remained as effective as ever. Though it couldntpletely immunize the Necromancers Aura, it could reduce its effects to an eptable level.
Just after the Necromancer Witch released the void scratches, Song Jian rushed forward with his long sword, a sh of silver light on the de. His speed increased dramatically.
Broken Wing Dance!
One phase, two phases, three phases!
Boom!
An airwave erupted from Song Jians sword, and the Necromancer Witchs body lost control, tilted to one side.
Song Jians eyes lit up, and he immediately activated the Rapid Sword skill.
Swish, swish, swish C
Even the ordinary attacks, with a 35% increase in speed, were as powerful as skill damage.
The energy of the Invisible Sword Qi poured out like a flood, quickly depleting within a few seconds. The Necromancer Witchs body was not in control, and the defense on its bodys surface trembled violently like water waves, as if it was about to shatter at any moment.
Pop-
With a light sound, the Necromancer Witchs skill Nothingness finally reached its time limit. Although this skill could temporarily immunize physical damage, bearing too much would reduce its duration.
However, by this time, the Necromancer Witch had also broken free from the control of the Broken Wing Dance, floating again and showing a hint of anger on her face towards Song Jians constant shing.
As Song Jian continued his assault, the witch suddenly opened her mouth wide, as if venting her anger, and a violent energy burst from her mouth.
The sound was abrupt, like a needle piercing through a persons eardrum. But even covering both ears wouldnt help. The Soul Wail acted directly on the targets brain and spirit, spreading from inside to outside, to each corner of their body.
While attacking, Song Jian suddenly felt a strong sense of fear surging from the depths of his heart, and instantly wanted to turn and run. At the same time, his vision ckened, his head spinning and his chest feeling stuffy and wanting to vomit.
Stunned in ce, Song Jians face turned pale, swaying unsteadily, his entire body trembling incessantly. The long sword in his hand felt as if it weighed a thousand pounds, giving him a feeling that he couldnt lift it anymore.
Swish-
Another five pale scratches appeared in the air, and this time, Song Jian was blown backward by the attack. Blood sprayed from his chest, and five critical damage numbers of over sixty floated above his head.
His Vitality Points were reduced by more than half, leaving only around two hundred. Although the Vitality Points were still slowly recovering, the curses and the Necromancers Aura continued to suppress his recovery rate.
The Necromancer Witch was faring no better, with only about a third of her Vitality Points left. Due to the presence of Invisible Sword Qi, her Nothingness skill was virtually useless. Moreover, the continuous skill usage severely depleted her Spirit Points.
Her crimson eyes stared at Song Jian as she hesitated, unsure whether to continue attacking or flee.
At that moment, the Necromancer Witch noticed that Song Jian had broken free from the Soul Wail state. The negative effect that should havested for seven to eight seconds was on this human for less than three seconds.
Seeing this, the Necromancer Witch hesitated no more and turned to flee towards the depths of the passage. However, her body was now emanating a ck aura, making it appear much weaker and more transparent, as if it was about to copse.
Song Jian, having broken free from the Soul Wail state, looked at the crumbling Necromancer Witch about to vanish into the passage and a fierce killing intent shed in his eyes.
Aftering this far, theres no way he would let her escape!
Earth Teeth Assault!
A sharp fang-shaped air mass shot out with a piercing sound, heading straight for the Necromancer Witch.
Chapter 248: Stone Gate
Chapter 248: Stone Gate
Trantor: 549690339
The desert scorpion creatures behind them closely guarded the base of the Great Pyramid. The three of them walked along the stone passageway into the interior of the pyramid and went a distance of more than a hundred meters. A stone door appeared in front of them.
Phew, weve made it. Just wait a moment; once the door opens, we can enter. Canaan rxed when he saw the stone door and sat on the stone passage floor to rest.
Jierna leaned her battle-axe and rested on it as well, and the two Red-tailed Beasts closely followed her.
Song Jian nced at the two and assumed that the stone door would automatically open in due time, allowing them to enter the ce where the prayer altar was.
After looking around, Song Jian was attracted by the stone door and walked up to it to carefully examine it from top to bottom.
The stone door was pitch ck and looked different from the other stones in Stone City. Its surface had a faint glow, and it was filled with a strong aura of deathly silence, clearly having been refined by the Kantulu ns secret method.
The door was engraved with strange characters and patterns, and some parts were even iid with gold threads and jewels. Song Jian reached out to touch the jewels, but as soon as his finger touched the stone door, a strong current appeared with a snap sound, bouncing Song Jians finger away and floating a damage of over a hundred points above his head.
The damage is so high? Song Jian was somewhat surprised. Generally, even if a yer reached level 10, their Vitality Points wouldnt be this high. If they came here and casually touched the stone door, they would be killed in an instant.
Be careful, theres a curse from the Kantulu n on this stone door. If you touch it carelessly, you will be injured. Canaan nced at Song Jian and said. Now that their employment rtionship hade to an end, Canaan became somewhat cold-hearted. If this had happened before, Canaan would have warned Song Jian before he tried to touch it.
So, it cannot be touched? What about this? Song Jian pointed to a sword mark over three feet long on the stone door and asked.
The door was intact except for the sword mark, which stood out. Song Jian raised his left hand, and a silver sword glow erupted out of thin air.
Shoo-
The sword glow fiercely chopped at the stone door, causing sparks to fly. However, the stone door remained unharmed.
Have you gone mad? Canaan jumped up, taking several steps back in retreat.
As the stone door was attacked, its surface emitted currents that made crackling sounds.
Boom-
A beam of current shot out like the whip of a thunder god and struck Song Jian.
A light curtain appeared on Song Jians body, the current mmed fiercely onto the light curtain, and in one blow, it shattered the light curtain with a defense power of 500 points.
Quick, get back! As long as you get out of its attack range, youll be safe! Canaan screamed from behind Song Jian.
Rather than retreating, Song Jian advanced forward and held up the Guardians Sword. The Invisible Sword Qi on the sword de was stained silver;
Shoo-. The long sword fiercely shed at the stone door, and immediately, thunder-like noises resounded through the stone passageway. The currents on the stone door grew in number, eventually forming a wall of lightning.
Just then, that sword mark on the stone door suddenly shone with a bright light, apanied by a faint hum in everyones ears.
Boom-
An illusory figure appeared in front of the stone door out of thin air. This figure wore a green robe and had long hair draped over their shoulders. Song Jian could only see their back. The figure raised their right hand, and a sword as thick as a finger appeared out of nowhere, transforming into a gigantic heavy sword that chopped fiercely at the stone door.
Boom-
With a loud noise, the lightning wall before Song Jian disintegrated. On the stone door, along the sword mark, another crack appeared, bursting more than a foot to the left.
The illusory figure turned around, nodded at Song Jian, and slowly dissipated in the air.
A look of bewilderment appeared in Song Jians eyes. He squinted, trying to get a closer look at the face of the illusory figure but couldnt see it clearly.
The lightning, the figure, the sword glow, and the giant sword all disappeared, returning to how it had been when the three just arrived. The only difference was that there was now an additional crack more than a foot long on the stone door.
What just happened? Canaan was dumbfounded. He had been to the Kantelu Ruins countless times and had never seen anything like this before.
System: You have personally experienced the Epic profession Sword Master demonstrating sword moves to you. All your sword-rted skill levels have increased by one.
Song Jian was dumbfounded. He didnt expect that merely witnessing the illusory figures sword strike would increase all his sword-rted skill levels by one. This was like receiving a pie from the sky.
Sword Master? Epic profession? Does that mean that if I continue to improve as a Sword Controller, the next time I change jobs, 1 can be a Sword Master? Song Jian secretly thought, Just dont know when Ill be able to change jobs to the Swordsman Immortal profession.
He checked his skill column and found that indeed, all sword-rted skills, including the[Cold Weaponry (Sword) (Basic)], had been increased by one level. Whats more, the proficiency from practicing for so long had been maintained, further enhancing his strength.
Boom-
The stone door began to tremble slightly, and moved to both sides, seemingly opening on its own.
Huh, its not time yet. Why is the stone door opening automatically? Could it be because of just now Canaan murmured softly and slowly stepped forward.
As the stone door opened, an extreme aura of destruction apanied by countless screams and wails surged out. Song Jian stood at the forefront and instantly felt a sharp sensation rushing towards him, as if countless evil spirits were surrounding him and gnawing at his body. A series of damage numbers floated above his head.
Canaan yelled and rushed backward as a milky white light surged under his feet. Jierna roared, her body shining with golden light as she entered Tyrant Body State.
System: You have been injured by the ancient curse of the Kantulu n, losing 100 Vitality Points per second for ten seconds.
System: The Kantulu ns ancient curse triggered your talent skill Thick Skin, weakening the curses effect and causing you to lose 60 Vitality Points per second for five seconds.
Song Jian was startled and couldnt help but take two steps back. However, with the bonus of his talent skill Thick Skin and the 300% Vitality Points recovery speed, the ancient curse of the Kantulu n was unable to deal fatal damage to him.
After enduring for ten seconds, Song Jians Vitality Points started to gradually increase. Jiernas face showed a trace of exhaustion. The continuous activation of Tyrant Body State consumed a lot of her energy. However, the state of Tyrant Body made her immune to any negative effects, so the ancient curse didnt cause her any harm.
Behind them, Canaan held a handful of pills in his hands, a distressed look on his face as he shoved the pills into his mouth, whispering, Im at a loss, a big loss. Im afraid I wont even be able to break even this time. How could this happen? I havent encountered such a situation before
Chapter 249: 249: Altar of Prayer
Chapter 249: 249: Altar of Prayer
Trantor: 549690339 |
Canaan felt depressed inside. When they came to the Kantelu Ruins before, thebyrinth would be somewhat dangerous, bur once they entered the real Kantelu Ruins, there would be no danger.
However, when they entered the Kantelu Ruins this time, he was chased by arge group of desert scorpion beasts, causing Canaan to waste several one-time eleration items and many potions that restore Spirit Points. Later, when they entered the pyramid, he wasted a lor of porions that recover Vitality Points. This trip would be a great loss if he hadnt obtained good things at rhe prayer altar.
Tve never been so unlucky before, nor encountered so many troubles Canaan muttered quietly.
Jierna pointed at Song Jian and said, Youve never been with him before either!
Canaan was stunned and then cast a resentful nce at Song Jian.
Being chased by desert scorpion beasts before could be attributed to bad luck, bur the fact that they triggered the passive defense of the stone gate resulted in the damage and early activation of the gate. This subsequently led them to be hit by an ancient curse inside, and it was all Song Jians fault for carelessly trying to investigate it.
But Canaan dared not me Song Jian, so he could only quietly grumble while drawing circles in a corner.
The three crossed the stone gate and faced a huge pce. In the center of the pce, there was an altar over a person tall, built from stone blocks.
This is the prayer altar of the Kantulu n. It canmunicate with countless nes. Some items that you think are useless might be treasures in other nes, and some useless items on the other side could be treasures in our ne. Through this altar, we can exchange items with creatures from other nes!11 Canaan pointed at the altar in the pce and said.
The probability of what you said happening is very small, right? Song Jian nced at Canaan and said.
Canaans face showed an awkward expression, scratching his head, he said, Thats what the senior who brought me here for the first time said. Anyway, Tve never encountered such a good thing before!
How to activate it? Song Jian asked.
Its not time yet; when it starts emanating light, it can be used. Canaan finished, suddenly alert and reminded Song Jian with a nce: Dont mess with it; this altar is the only valuable thing here. If something goes wrong, our trip will be in vain.
You guys use it quickly, and after that, Im going to carry this altar away. Jierna said casually, and nced at Song Jian, adding: We agreed on this beforehand.
This thing is somewhat chicken ribs; it should also follow the principle of equivalent exchange Song Jian touched his chin and muttered quietly: For example, an Attribute Fruit may seem like a treasure to us, but in other nes, its probably not cheap, right?
Not necessarily. What if theres a ne with trees full of Attribute Fruits everywhere? Itd be asmon as ordinary fruits here! Canaan suddenly said.
How can that be? Song Jian raised an eyebrow and said, If thats true, wouldnt people from that ne be incredibly strong?
What if the people from that ne became immune to Attribute Fruits after eating too much, and the fruits only have effects on people from other nes? Canaan said casually: Anything is possible!
Have you encountered any simr good fortune? Song Jian asked.
Goblin merchant Canaans face suddenly darkened, and after a long silence, he shook his head and said: In most cases, its an equivalent exchange. However, some items from other nes dont exist in our world; they are non-renewable resources. Some big shots like to collect them, and they can be sold at a good price
Song Jian didnt move, but Jierna began to circle the prayer altar, examining the cement of each stone block. It seemed like she really wanted to take this prayer altar back to her house.
This altar had densely packed Magic Runes carved on its surface, numbering in the thousands. Even if Song Jian couldnt understand them, he felt a sense of inexplicable awe.
Prayer Altar (Special Building), Effect: Offer an item of at least ordinary quality, use the altar tomunicate with the myriad realms, and trade items with a certain probability of exchanging items of a higher grade; Usage conditions: Specific rime, once a month
In other words, there is a chance to get an item of a higher quality than the offered item; if you offer a silver-quality item and get a gold-quality item, wouldnt that be a huge profit? Song Jian murmured to himself.
It didnt take long for the three of them to witness the altar surface start emanating milky white light. The originally bluish-green stone gradually turned into a jade-like green color, and the Magic Runes carved on it also glowed with golden light.
Its activated, the altar is activated. Whos going first? Canaan became excited and showed an eager expression.
You go first; Im here to take it down! Jierna waved her hand and said.
Canaan nced at Song Jian, and Song Jian signaled him to go first. Canaan grinned, took out a silver-glowing item from his backpack, and walked towards the altar step by step.
Wow, youre really generous! Song Jians eyes widened as he stared at the silver item in Canaans hand; he had never seen it before. It seems like this guy had some hidden storage items.
The goblin merchant climbed the steps to the top of the prayer altar, ced the silver-quality equipment on it, and then began to pray silently with his palms together.
In a short while, a silvery light bloomed on the altar.
Another nes creature has taken interest in his item and is showcasing its exchange items. Unfortunately, only those who are on the altar can see the traded items! Jierna, who was also curious about the altar, exined to Song Jian, who was visiting the ce for the first time.
What if youre not satisfied with the item the other party puts out? Song Jian asked.
Its not a trade with just one party or in a queue. As long as they are interested in the item on the altar, they can showcase their exchange item. When the timees, you can just pick the highest value one from within, Jierna exined and added: Of course, if the items value is too low and no one wants to exchange it, then this opportunity will be wasted. You will have to wait until next month to try again!
As they talked, Song Jian noticed that the silver-quality item Canaan had ced on the altar suddenly disappeared. Apparently, Canaan had sessfully traded with a creature from another ne, but what item he got in exchange could only be known to him, as others couldnt see it.
Seeing the satisfied smile on Canaans face, it seemed that he got what he wanted, and their trip to the Kantelu Ruins wouldnt be a waste.
Its your turn! Canaan came down from the altar with a grin and said to Song Jian.
Song Jian took a deep breath and walked towards the prayer altar.
Chapter 238 - 238: Purple Bamboo Pavilion
Chapter 238: Purple Bamboo Pavilion
Trantor: 549690339
After ncing at the now tattered Red Blood Grass in his hand, Song Jian threw it away casually.
Broken herbs had no value, they couldnt be used for alchemy or sold. However, gathering just one allowed Song Jian toprehend the Medicine Gathering Skill, which was a nice little surprise.
Song Jian began to wander around the edge of the woods. This ce must have existed for a long time, with plenty of herbs in the forest. He would find one every few steps.
Canaan stood by the window of the bamboo house, watching Song Jian digging in the soil under the trees. He couldnt help but curl his lips and yawn, before turning and lying down on the cleaned bamboo bed.
Song Jian was a novice herb gatherer and didnt have a suitable tool for gathering herbs. After gathering more than ten nts, he ended up with nothing but broken herbs, which made him feel a little impatient.
Since being careful doesnt yield intact herbs and wastes time, its better to just use Experience Points instead. Song Jian thought to himself.
The next moment, Song Jian approached a Red Blood Grass nt, inserted his hands directly into the soil and pulled the herb out.
There was only a small section of the root left in his hand, with a long part of the root remaining in the ground.
System: You have gathered a broken herb and gained 1 Gathering Experience point;
Hehe. Seeing the system message, Song Jianughed, threw the herb away casually, and continued towards the next nt.
In this way, Song Jians speed in gaining gathering experience greatly increased. If this was in the real world, such gathering would bring no benefit and waste herbs; but now in the game, even the most broken herbs would add a point of gathering experience for Song Jian.
In half an hour, Song Jian gathered more than sixty herbs, several times faster than before. Although he didnt have a sessful gathering attempt, his gathering experience had umted to eighty-two points;
With this gathering method, I dont believe that 1 will still get broken herbs after the level of Medicine Gathering Skill increases. Song Jian thought to himself.
After twenty more minutes, Song Jian finally maxed out his gathering experience for his Medicine Gathering Skill.
System: Your Medicine Gathering Skill level has increased to level 2. [Medicine Gathering Skill]: Passive, level 2,10% efficiency increase when gathering herbs, +1 gathering sess rate.
Seeing the +1 gathering sess rate attribute after his Medicine Gathering Skill increased to level 2, Song Jian knew his efforts were in the right direction.
Such gathering was very destructive, but these herbs were not painstakingly cultivated by Song Jian. He wouldnt feel bad even if he wasted them.
After his Medicine Gathering Skill level increased, Song Jian continued his previous gathering style. The first herb he pulled out was still a broken herb, adding one point to his gathering experience.
To advance his level 2 Gathering Skill to level 3, he needed 200 Gathering Experience points. For Song Jian, this just meant pulling out 200 herbs.
After more than two hours, Song Jians Gathering Skill reached level 3. He was tired and sore from all the work, and there were broken herbs scattered all over the forest. Surprisingly, he hadnt managed to gather even a single intact herb during all that time.
[Medicine Gathering Skill]: Passive, level 3,15% efficiency increase when gathering herbs, +2 gathering sess rate
After resting for a short time under a big tree, Song Jian walked deeper into the forest. Most of the herbs near the edge of the forest had been uprooted by him, so he had to search further in.
There were many more herbs deep in the forest, but they were all low-level ones: Red Blood Grass for making basic healing potions, Silver Leaf Grass for making basic recovery potions, and ck Thorn Grass for making basic defense potions.
These herbs were not valuable, and most importantly, Song Jian didnt have the rted alchemy recipes. Even if he sessfully gathered some intact herbs with great care, it would be useless. It was better to continue gathering quickly like this, at least he could increase his Medicine Gathering Skill level in a short time.
After gathering more than a dozen nts in a row, the gathering experience increased by more than a dozen points. To advance his level 3 Medicine Gathering Skill, he would need three hundred gathering experience points. With Song Jians current speed, it would only take him a little more than three hours to level up his Medicine Gathering Skill again, as long as he had enough herbs.
There are quite a lot of herbs in this area! After discarding a broken herb, Song Jian began digging out the herb next to it. N?v(el)B\\jnn
The deeper he went into the forest, the more frequently he encountered herbs. Some of them even grew three or four nts under one big tree, saving him a lot of time searching for herbs.
Song Jian inserted his hands into the soil, closed them together, and yanked upwards. His herb gathering movements were incredibly smooth by now. If any other herb gatherer saw this, they would definitely scold him for wasting herbs C but this didnt matter here.
Just as Song Jian was forcefully pulling upwards, he suddenly felt the herb in his hand getting heavier, as if some force was resisting his gathering.
At this point, Song Jians strength attribute had reached 17 points, so with a slight effort, the resisting force was immediately suppressed and a Blue Rat Grass with a long root was pulled out.
System: You have gathered a Blue Rat Grass and gained 3 Gathering Experience points;
Blue Rat Grass (white), herb, can be used to make Slow Medicine, gathering requirement: Have level 1 Medicine Gathering Skill.
Huh, I seeded in gathering? Holding the Blue Rat Grass in his hand, Song Jian was somewhat surprised. After all, he had gathered more than three hundred herbs and reached level 3 Medicine Gathering Skill before finally managing to gather a single intact herb.
After ying with the Blue Rat Grass for a while, he put it into his backpack. This was aplete herb, which could be sold in the system store for a few Doomsday Coins, so he couldnt just throw it away.
As he continued gathering along the way, Song Jian went wherever he found herbs. Soon, he arrived at the depths of the forest.
Once again, after failing to gather, he casually threw away a broken herb and looked up.
Huh, it seems theres an open space up ahead?
Through the gaps between several big trees, Song Jian could see an area ahead that seemed to have been artificially ttened into an open space, and he could even vaguely see a row of bamboo fences.
Song Jian walked quickly forward, covering a distance of five or six meters, and suddenly found this ce was actually a herb field, about two acres in size. It was divided into more than ten sections, with dense herbs growing in each area.
Next to this herb field, there was a bamboo house as well. This bamboo house was different from the ones they had seen in the vige before. Those were made from green bamboo, but the one in front of him was built from purple bamboo.
Song Jian nced at the thriving herbs in the field and then at the Purple Bamboo Pavilion, hesitated for a moment, and finally decided to search the Purple Bamboo Pavilion first.
Chapter 239 - 239: Medicinal Field
Chapter 239: Medicinal Field
Trantor: 549690339
The bamboo building next to the herb field was constructed from purple bamboo. Each bamboo stalk radiated a crystalline glimmer, semi-transparent, appearing as if made from Purple Crystal.
Song Jian stepped onto the bamboo building. The steps underneath his feet creaked slightly, revealing an sticity that suggested their durability.
Most of the other bamboo buildings in the vige had copsed. The few that remained had started to decay and it wasnt long before they, too, would be ruins. However, this Purple Bamboo Pavilion gave an impression of being freshly constructed, still carrying a sense of freshness.
Once inside the pavilion, Song Jian first spotted a skeleton seated on a bamboo chair. The skeleton appeared to belong to a human, but it had a foot-long horn on its head and there were bone spurs about two or three feet long on its arms. There was even a bony tail trailing behind the chair.
Could this be the remains of a Cantru person? Song Jian stared at the skeleton for a long time before he was finally sure it was remains, not some sort of monster.
Next to the skeleton on a table, there were three bamboo boxes, all covered in dust, evidently having been there for a long time.
Song Jian quickly proceeded to the table and opened the boxes one by one.
In the first box, there was a medicine spade. The handle was made of purple bamboo, the de was fine iron C surprisingly, it was a silver-quality tool.
Purple Bamboo Spade (Silver), Medicine Gathering tool, Equipment effect: Strength +1, Medicine Gathering speed +4.0%, Medicine Gathering sess rate + 8, Medicine Gathering Skill +2. Equipment requirement: Medicine Gathering Skill Level 3. Can it be taken out of the game: No.
Just as I was thinking about needing a pillow for sleep, they hand me one; Just as 1 was worried about the low efficiency of gathering herbs by hand, heres a medicine spade! Ha ha! Song Jian was quite pleased. He took out the Purple Bamboo Spade and put it in his bag.
With this Purple Bamboo Spade, he would be able to collect the herbs in the field without damaging them. Without it, nearly all of them would be wasted.
He could imagine that the herbs in the field would be far more precious than those growing in the forest. It would be such a pity to waste them like he did before.
He opened the second box to find two scrolls. Upon unrolling them, he found they were Alchemy recipes for Slow Medicine and Fire Lizard Medicine.
Medicine Recipe: Slow Medicine; upon use, it can produce Slow Medicine; Requirement: Mastery of Alchemy; Slow Medicine: Can be thrown at targets within a six-meter range, slowing the movement speed by 30% and attack speed by 30% of all targets within three meters for 60 seconds;
Medicine Recipe: Fire Lizard Medicine; upon use, it can produce Fire Lizard Medicine; Requirement: Mastery of Alchemy; Fire Lizard Medicine: Changes the users and surrounding team members attack attributes to Fire, causing a certain chance of triggering a Burn effect upon attacking,sts for 60 seconds.
Acquiring two more Medicine recipes, the Slow Medicine could decrease the targets attack speed. Combined with Song Jians Rapid Sword skill, it could create a crushing attack effect and decrease the targets movement speed, making it impossible for the targets to escape.
The Fire Lizard Medicine could increase his own attack attribute. Ordinary physical attacks could also be Fire attribute attacks. If he had used the Fire Lizard Medicine when hunting the Necromancer Witch earlier, the Witchs Etherealization skill effect would have been greatly diminished, making the battle much easier.
Song Jian picked up the two recipes and learned them directly. The Slow Medicines main ingredient is Blue Rat Grass, while the Fire Lizard Medicine requires me Flower. Both herbs were present in the herb field he had seen earlier.
Upon opening the third bamboo box, a look of surprise shed in Song Jians eyes.
In this box, there were three golden herbs. They were not golden in grade, but the entire herb radiated a golden light, as if they were made of pure gold.
What a treasure! Having been preserved for so long, even if they do not attain the golden grade, the difference cant be much. It would be beneficial even if consumed as is, without making into a potion! A smile emerged on Song Jians face as he reached out to grab the three herbs.
However, the moment his fingers touched the herbs, there was a soft pop sound. The three herbs surprisingly turned into a pile of ashes that scattered within the bamboo box.
Song Jians expression instantly turned sour. These herbs had been here for too long. Although they seemed intact, they had in fact decayed. As soon as he opened the bamboo box, they turned to dust. He examined the golden powder with his fingers. It was slick andcked any vitality.
Shaking his head, Song Jian sighed and casually tossed the third bamboo box back onto the table.
Having obtained a silver-quality medicine spade and two alchemy recipes, his luck could be considered pretty good. It would seem that he didnt have any fate with the three golden herbs.
Having searched thoroughly without finding anything else of interest, Song Jian turned to leave the bamboo building and headed towards the herb field.
The two-acre herb field had been artificially divided into several patches, within which the herbs grew luxuriantly, some even taller than a human. As he approached the field, he already smelled the strong scent of the herbs.
At the edge of the field grew arge plot of Blue Rat Grass, roughly amounting to over a hundred nts. Carrying his Purple Bamboo Spade, Song Jian began to dig them out one by one. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
With the silver-quality Purple Bamboo Spade, Song Jians gathering went smoothly, with the gathering experience contributing significantly.
After spending over an hour, Song Jian managed to collect all of the Blue Rat Grass. His Medicine Gathering Skill also smoothly leveled up to four. With the additional boost from the Purple Bamboo Spade, Song Jians Medicine Gathering Skill had reached Level Six.
With all the 113 nts of Blue Rat Grass collected without a single failure, Song Jian was slightly surprised. The difference between having the Purple Bamboo Spade and not having it was quite significant.
After emptying the plot of Blue Rat Grass, Song Jian moved towards the me Flowers. The two new recipes he received required these two herbs as the main ingredients. In order to improve his Alchemy, he needed to prioritize their collection.
Gathering herbs is a dull task. If an average yer was to repeat this monotonous work, theyd probably go insane. Many yers couldnt stick to collecting wood and stones in the past. Some even haventpleted their first main quest yet.
But Song Jian was still persisting, just like how he handed out flyers in the real world. Every day, he needed to hand out three thousand flyers; he wouldnt rest unless all were distributed. This kind of work, he continued for over a month. If it wasnt because of this game, he would probably still be distributing flyers daily;
A few hourster, Song Jian had gathered from the fifth plot of the herb field, levelled his gathering skill up to five. Level five Gathering Skill, efficiency increase by 25%, gathering speed by 10%, sess rate +3. With the additional two levels provided by the Purple Bamboo Spade, Song Jians Gathering Skill had reached level seven;
Just as Song Jian was done gathering from the fifth plot, and was on his way towards the sixth area, the goblin merchant Canaan appeared by the herb field.
Gazing at the robust herbs in front of him, Canaan opened his mouth wide, looking astonished. He nkly stared at the few small plots of herb fields left.
Chapter 252: 252: Annihilation
Chapter 252: 252: Annihtion
Trantor: 549690339
Once Song Jian opened the Immortal Sword Body technique, all his attributes increased by five points. His strength, now over twenty points, was supreme, with all other attributes receiving a corresponding boost. Other than his vitality points, all his attributes outssed those of ordinary level twenty monsters. Add to that his high defense, resistance and unnaturally fast vitality recovery; it was clear that Song Jian could take whatever the desert scorpions threw at him.
He moved with the fervor of a berserker amidst the desert scorpions, deflecting attacks left and right as silver light shed and blood flew. The spectral swords that shone around him reduced the severity of their attacks before his equipped armor bore the remainder. The actual damage inflicted on him was minuscule;
Further with his inherent skill Thick Skin forcibly reducing 12 points of damage, each desert scorpion could only inflict minimal damage on Song Jian. Given his current vitality points over 700, if only his Immortal Sword Body couldst for more than 30 seconds, he might have in all the surrounding scorpions;
With five seconds of Immortal Sword Body left, Song Jian charged towards the pyramid. Within just twenty seconds, he had killed over twenty desert scorpions, boosting his experience points by 8%. The experience gained through killing monsters eight levels above him was substantial. Under normal circumstances, it would take him half a day of grindingparable monsters to obtain such a feat.
Whew, that was awesome! Song Jian staggered into the stone corridor, falling to one knee, sword propped on the ground. His zombiemanders armor was worn and torn, its durability drastically reduced. Despite that, his face wore an expression of excitement and wild glee.
After a brief rest, upon standing up and turning to face the desert scorpions outside the stone corridor, the scorpions blocking the entrance instinctively retreated a few steps.
The brutality of Song Jians onught earlier had left an indelible impression on them, akin to facing a natural predator.
Rumble-
A thunderous noise came from within the pyramids hall C Jierna had begun her assault. Song Jian was taken aback C she was seriously attempting to interfere with the prayer altar.
Wouldnt I be doomed if she made a mistake? Song Jian couldnt help but worry.
At this moment, the agitated desert scorpions outside the pyramid attempted to rush in. Yet, as they neared the stone corridor, they recoiled hissing, refusing to take a step further, even under the relentless attacks of theirrades.
As the sounds of disturbance within the hall grew louder, waves of scorpions began converging towards the pyramid. Scorpions from behind were mbering over those in front, piling inyers and pressing closer towards the stone corridor.
Five meters, four meters, three meters
Finally, a scorpion was pushed into the stone corridor;
Ssh-
Golden light erupted from the walls of the stone corridor, the numerous intricate magic runes taking form on the surrounding walls, continuously crackling with electricity;
Boom-
A bolt of lightning struck the squeezed-in scorpion, causing an instant reduction of over 1300 vitality points.
These ordinary level twenty monsters had only 1450 vitality points to begin with, which was far less than that of the elite scorpion that chased Canaan in the past. The lightning left it at deaths doorstep with less than 100 vitality points remaining;
As the second bolt of lightning formed, Song Jian dashed towards the nearly dead, shell-shattered desert scorpion, driving his long sword deep into its body.
Having received a fatal blow, the almost dead desert scorpion was once flung up and heavily fell onto the ground, turning into a corpse. A transparent me swiftly burned it into a pile of ck ash.
With the death of the scorpion, the lightning within the stone corridor slowly dissipated. The magic runes on the surrounding stone walls also gradually faded, returning to their original in stone appearance.
Most of the vitality points of this scorpion were stripped away by the pyramids defense measures which means that although Song Jian received all its experience points, it didnt drop any loot.
Huh, this way of killing is faster! Realising this, Song Jian brightened up and threw a bottle of Weakness Potion towards the entrance of the stone corridor.
Above the heads of a few dozen scorpions right outside the corridor, a whack sound resonated as the potion bottle exploded, causing 30 points of damage per scorpion, and drastically reducing their defense.
Like rolling balls, the scorpions started getting pushed into the stone corridor, triggering the pyramids defense measures again. Bolt after bolt of lightning, like the whip of a thunderstorm, struck down mercilessly on the desert scorpions that dared intrude the pyramid. The shes of electricity and the painful cries from the scorpions echoed within the stone corridor, leaving no scorpion capable of withstanding the whip-like blows.
However, before they ended up in the corridor, all these scorpions were first subjected to Song Jians attack. Therefore, the system defaulted the experience points of these monsters to Song Jian.
Rapidly, his experience points began to fluctuate. All he needed to do was continuously throw bottles of Weakness Potion at the desert scorpions about to be squeezed into the stone corridor.
15%, 30%, 45%, 60%
Song Jians experience points increased at a fast pace, his Weakness Potions decreasing at the same pace;
Soon, an hour passed with his experience reaching Level 12 at 94%, just one notch away from Level 13.
The swarm of scorpions at the enclosed gate multiplied, seeming as if every desert scorpion in the area had poured into this Stone City.
At first, these scorpions were just getting pushed into the corridor but eventually relying on their sheer toughness, they began braving through the stone corridors lightning to invade the pyramid. Each progressing step resulted in a few desert scorpions being annihted by the corridors lightning. Nheless, the scorpions from behind trampled over the ashes of theirrades, inching closer and closer. Meanwhile, Song Jian could only keep retreating.
Just then, a rumble eruption from behind him reverberated through the pyramid; the entire building trembling. It felt like an earthquake.
A surge of air rushed out from behind, bringing with it an aura of endless death and decay, making Song Jians heart tighten;
No time to dodge, Song Jian instinctively activated the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body again as it had just cooled down. He was enveloped in a golden light, with several ghostly long swords floating upside down rotating slowly around him.
Boom!
The torrent of air from behind shed harshly against Song Jian, almost knocking him t on the ground. His body shimmered in golden light, while the few sword-like figures rotated even faster to form a sword-like shield that blocked the airwave.
Just like a tidal wave, the air mass rushed at Song Jian who was presently using all his strength to stand still. He leaned against the wall of the stone corridor like a boulder, with closed eyes waiting for the air mass to dissipate.
After a long ten seconds, the energy wave full of deathly silence began to weaken and finally disappeared.
Chapter 241 - 241: One-on-One Duel?
Chapter 241: One-on-One Duel?
Trantor: 549690339
The two Red-tailed Beasts behind Jierna looked somewhat strange. They were covered in thick shells everywhere else on their bodies, looking like a giant beetle, and only their tails were covered in red fur. As they ran and swung their tails, it looked like a ball of burning mes.
Jierna was a level 15 elite BOSS, and the two Red-tailed Beasts behind her were level 10 elite BOSSes. Facing suchbat power, even Song Jian felt somewhat tricky.
Before entering the maze, you never mentioned that you had such enemies! Song Jian sighed, took a step forward, and stood in front of the goblin merchant Canaan.
This woman is a madwoman, she wants to move the Prayer Altar in the Kantelu Ruins to her own home, and she will chase and kill anyone she sees in the maze! Canaan screamed loudly, looking at Jierna with fear and resentment in his eyes.
The Prayer Altar is mine, and you useless lot dare topete with me! Jierna raised her battle-axe with one hand and pointed at Canaan, shouting, Little green-skinned dwarf, 1 spared youst time, but 1 didnt expect you to be so small in stature yet so ambitious, so you really dare topete with me for the Prayer Altar?
You madwoman, you killed all my guards, the Prayer Altar is an artifact of the Kantulu n, just leave it there, cant you just go there once a month to exchange items? Why do you have to dismantle it and take it back? Are you not afraid of damaging it? The goblin hid behind Song Jian and screamed loudly.
If I set my eyes on something, it belongs to me. Why should 1 share it with you trash? Die, Red-tailed Beasts, kill these two! Jierna carried her battle-axe and walked step by step towards the two.
Song Jian took out a bottle of Weakness Potion from his package and threw it at the two Red-tailed Beasts. With a bang sound, the potion bottle exploded, and the two Red-tailed Beasts were enveloped in a cloud of green dust, causing a thirty-point damage floating above their heads.
Broken Wing Dance!
Song Jian, holding the Guardians Sword, charged at the two Red-tailed Beasts.
Eh, little dwarf, you found a pretty good bodyguard this time. Dare to fight head-on with my two Red-tailed Beasts. Those bodyguards you had before, they were so scared they ran away when they saw the Red-tailed Beasts, hahaha! Jierna seemed to think of something funny, pointed her battle-axe at Canaan, andughed out loud.
Jierna, have you found a way to move the Prayer Altar yet? Canaan suddenly asked.
Jierna was startled, a trace of embarrassment shed in her eyes, and she shouted angrily: Even if I havent found a way to move it, I wont allow you useless lot to use it! In case the altar is destroyed due to too much energy consumption, that would be my loss. As for the method to remove it, 1 will find it sooner orter!
Jierna, you dont even understand the principle of the Prayer Altar, yet you want to move it. Youre simply deluding yourself! Canaan sneered.
Eh, little dwarf, you dare talk to me like that? Jierna showed a surprised expression, nced at Canaan, and then her gaze fell on Song Jian, who was fighting with the two Red-tailed Beasts.
So, you found a powerful bodyguard, no wonder you have be so bold, hmph! Jiernas eyes shed with a murderous intent, waved her battle-axe, and charged at Song Jian: Let me shatter your courage once more!
Song Jians third strike of the Broken Wing Dance sent both Red-tailed Beasts floating in the air.
Rapid Sword!
While the two Red-tailed Beasts were floating, Song Jian used his Rapid Sword skill, increasing his attack speed greatly, waving his sword quickly and cutting through the beasts.
The Red-tailed Beasts, which had already reduced their defense by 35%, werepletely defenseless in their floating state. Even ordinary attacks could cause considerable damage, let alone Song Jians sword which also had Invisible Sword Qi attached.
System: You deal 45 points of physical damage to the Red-tailed Beast,bo point+1, damage increased by 110%
System: You deal 56 points of physical damage to the Red-tailed Beast,bo point+1, damage increased by 120%
The Broken Wing Dance made the Red-tailed Beasts float in the air, and then connected with other attacks, which causedbo points, increasing the damage. However, the Broken Wing Dance was only level one, and the third strikes floating effect could onlyst for a short second. Soon, the two Red-tailed Beasts would fall down.
Just as the Red-tailed Beasts were about to hit the ground, a silver light shed on Song Jians left index finger, he shed forward, causing both Red-tailed Beasts to let out painful cries, a damage number close to two hundred floated above their heads.
As the Red-tailed Beastsnded, Song Jians Rapid Sword state had not yet disappeared. Sword light flickered, continuously shing at the Red-tailed Beasts, and for a time, the two level 10 elite BOSSes couldnt fight back.
Die! Just as Song Jian was constantly chopping away at the two Red-tailed Beasts, a yell apanied by a surge of powerful force came rushing at him.
Seeing Jierna, who was covered in red armor, lunging at him, Song Jian had no time to dodge, so he could only hold his long sword horizontally in front of him;
Just as he raised his sword to his chest, Jiernas battle-axe had already arrived. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Bang-
With a crisp sound of metal shing, Song Jian felt a sharp pain in his chest and a tearing pain in his right hand holding the sword, almost unable to hold the sword.
Blood spewed from his mouth, and Song Jians body was knocked back.
Dare not fight one-on-one? Song Jian climbed up from the ground, angry, and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, yelling at Jierna.
One-on-one? Jierna was stunned for a moment, and then burst outughing, Did your human mind break? These Red-tailed Beasts are my pets, and also a part of my power. Why should I give up this power to fight one-on-one with you? Hahahaha!
Pets are also part of your power, huh? Well, thats what you said! Song Jians eyes shed with a cunning look.
Soon, a Hexagram Star summoning array appeared under Song Jians feet.
Whoosh!
Arge group of dark red blood crows flew out of the summoning array and pounced on Jierna.
These blood crows were at least level 8, and some had even risen to level 10. Obviously, Song Jians summoned creatures had not been idle during his absence.
Thirty blood crows crowded into the narrow, five-meter-wide, three-meter-high corridor. They were not used to such a cramped environment. As soon as they appeared, they swarmed towards Jierna;
Seeing that Song Jian had summoned so many blood crows, Jierna was startled. However, after seeing their levels, a disdainful look shed in her eyes.
Red-tailed Beasts, kill this garbage!
Chapter 242 - 242: Tyrant Body State
Chapter 242: Tyrant Body State
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The number of Blood Crows was considerable, but theirbat power was weak. Their existence was not meant for direct attacks but for reconnaissance and early warning.
Even a level 10 Blood Crow only had no vitality points and could not face the level 10 elite BOSS Red-tailed Beast head-on.
Thats why Jierna sneered contemptuously once she noticed the strength of these Blood Crows.
The corridor was crowded, and the Blood Crows couldnt fly, but under Song Jiansmand, they pounced on the Red-tailed Beasts, creating a sense of blotting out the sky in the narrow corridor.
The Red-tailed Beast roared and swiped at the Blood Crows, leaving sharp w marks in the air. With each swipe, it tore a Blood Crow apart, turning it into a cluster of pus and blood.
Watching the number of Blood Crows diminish quickly, Jierna sneered, Pathetic.
When all the Blood Crows were annihted, Jierna suddenly noticed in front of her a row of blood-colored zombies. Thirty blood zombies waved their arms and pounced on the Red-tailed Beast. Although these zombies were also not high-level, around level seven or eight, their strength was clearly much higher than the Blood Crows. Even the Red-tailed Beast couldnt kill them with one blow like it did with the Blood Crows.
The thirty blood zombies swarmed the Red-tailed Beast, piling up on it in a manner reminiscent of a human pyramid.
The narrow corridor didnt provide any room for the Red-tailed Beast to dodge, and it was quickly pinned down under a swarm of blood zombies.
It seemed to be carrying a mountain of flesh, roaring and struggling to escape from underneath the pile, but with its limbs tightly held by the blood zombies and more than a dozen more piling on its body, it couldnt break free.
Seeing the Red-tailed Beast pinned down, Jierna snorted lightly, wielding her battle-axe towards one of the zombies on the beast.
Song Jian tightly gripped the Guardians Sword and rushed towards Jierna, he couldnt let her attack the blood zombies.
Broken Wing Dance!
Song Jians speed suddenly increased significantly, reaching Jiernas side as she just lifted her battle-axe over her head.
Jierna wasnt expecting his speed to increase so quickly. Her face showed surprise as she hurriedly swung her battle-axe to block.
ng!
A surge of great force came, Jierna almost felt like she couldnt hold onto her battle-axe, took several steps back to unload the force and regain her bnce. An unnatural flush rose to her cheeks as blood began to seep from the corner of her mouth.
Just as she prepared to speak, Jierna suddenly noticed that Song Jians speed had once again increased and he was rushing towards her.
Bang-
Jierna was unable to block in time. Song Jians sword fiercely struck Jiernas red armor. Sparks flew as the sword left a deep mark on the armor.
Impossible! Jierna stepped back a few steps, vomiting blood. She felt the power and speed of Song Jians attack increasing with each strike.
A piercing pain rose from her shoulder. His attack had shed open her armor and struck her body. Just then, Jierna felt a shadow enveloping her. Looking up, she saw Song Jian leaping high up, almost touching the corridors ceiling.
Watching as Song Jian hacked at her from the air, Jierna gritted her teeth, held her battle-axe horizontally, and faced him.
Bang!
Another violent collision urred, as if a heavy mountain was pressing down on her. Jierna felt intense pain in her knee and involuntarily knelt on the ground.
Boom!
A shockwave burst from Song Jians long sword. Jiernas body involuntarily rose in the air,ying horizontally in mid-air in a humiliating posture.
Levitation state! A thought shed across Jiernas mind, her eyes revealed a look of terror.
She knew what levitation state meant. In this state, she would bepletely defenseless against any iing attack. The damage she would suffer would also be multiplied.
Rapid Sword!
Song Jians attack speed suddenly increased. Multiple auras of silver light encircled Jierna as his sword relentlessly shed her. For a moment, blood sprayed from Jierna who was under the levitation state, her vitality points were dropping quickly.
Bang!
As Jiernanded, a silver Sword Qi burst from Song Jians left index finger, piercing her body and pinning her to the ground.
The series of attacks had reduced more than half of Jiernas vitality points.
Once released from her levitation state and back on the ground, Jierna regained control of her body. Seeing Song Jian attack again, she roared, and a golden light shed over her body. A wave of energy spread from her body in all directions.
Song Jian was met head-on with the wave, forcing him to cover his head and face with his hands while his body was flung backward.
Groans-
The Red-tailed Beast behind her writhed wildly, its thick neck swaying from side to side, its sharp fangs fatally pierced through the bodies of the reachable blood zombies. Some zombies were already torn apart by the Red-tailed Beast, not even aplete corpse was left. Their vitality points reduced to zero and slowly disappeared into pools of pus and blood.
With furrowed brows, Song Jian noted that although the blood zombies outnumbered the Red-tailed Beast by ten times, they were simply no match for it. So far, the two Red-tailed Beasts had only lost a fifth of their vitality points while already ten of the blood zombies had been lost. The remaining zombies were having trouble holding down the two Red-tailed Beasts. In about ten seconds more, the beasts would free themselves. The zombies would then be utterly useless.
At this point, Jierna was radiating a golden light all over her body and charged towards Song Jian like a valkyrie.
Tyrant Body State? Song Jian stared at the status bar above Jiernas head and eximed in surprise.
Under the Tyrant Body State, Jiernas attack, defense and speed increased significantly, and she also became immune to some controlling effects such as levitation, knockback and dizziness. These effectssted for a whopping thirty seconds.
This made Song Jian feel a bit of a bind. Seeing Jierna rushing towards him, he opened his silver vertical pupil on his forehead. A silver beam burst out from his vertical eye shooting towards Jierna.
Eye Beam Kill!
Boom Boom Boom C
The silver beam continually bombarded Jiernas body, each hit causing nearly a hundred points of damage. However, Jierna held her battle-axe in front of her and continued to move forward despite the onught of the silver beam.
Silver sparks flowed from Jiernas body likeva. She growled lowly, her once delicate face bing somewhat ferocious.
Chapter 243 - 243 Let’s Unite
Chapter 243: Lets Unite
Trantor: 549690339
Jiernas strength was formidable, and she was currently in the Tyrant Body state, which gave Song Jian a great headache.
The damage from the Eye Kill was high, but Jierna was surprisingly able to withstand the damage, step by step charging towards Song Jian. Her frenzied battle state took even Song Jian aback C he hadnt expected this girl to be a battle maniac!
Five seconds passed, and a hint of fatigue shed in Song Jians eyes. Jierna was now just three or four meters away from him and could reach him with just a sprint.
Sword Silk!
Song Jian swung his sword at Jierna, the sword and the battle-axe viciously collided, and a small piece of metal chipped off from the sword. A faint crack appeared on the surface of the Guardians Sword, spreading downward from the chipped area.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh-
Three strands of silver Sword Silk appeared out of nowhere from Song Jians body surface and stabbed towards Jiernas body. One of them pierced Jiernas arm, one pierced her neck, and another entered her abdomen.
Usually, it could cause close to four hundred points of damage, but for Jierna, who was in the Tyrant Body state, it only caused slightly more than two hundred and eighty points of damage.
Die! Jierna swung her battle-axe towards Song Jian. Intense breaking wind sound suddenly resounded, as unsettling as ghost wails and wolf howls, giving one a headache.
The strong winds met his face, cutting a few minor wounds on Song Jians cheeks. Fresh blood stained his entire cheeks in a sh.
Buzz-
A light shield appeared on Song Jians body surface as he gritted his teeth and stabbed at Jierna with his sword. Hepletely gave up on defense, acting as if he was fighting for his life.
A cruel smile appeared on Jiernas face, her battle-axe didnt slow, and a jade ne around her neck sh with a pale blue light.
Bang!
The battle-axe cleaved on the light shield, Song Jians sword also cleaved on a pale blue water screen. This strike, neither of them had inflicted damage on the other. N?v(el)B\\jnn
You dare to fight for your life against me? You are not qualified! Jiernas eyes were fixed on Song Jian, her tongue licking the blood at the corner of her mouth, and she sneered.
Roar-
Behind him, two Red-tailed Beasts finally broke free from the Blood Zombies Human Pyramid. Shaking their heads and tails, they immediately flung several blood zombies hanging on their bodies.
p-
A Blood Zombie was thrown away by a Red-tailed Beast, happened to fly past another Red-tailed Beast, the Red-tailed Beast twisted its head like a lightning, biting the Blood Zombie in its mouth. With a hard bite, it immediately crushed the Blood Zombie into a puddle of pus and blood, exploding in mid-air.
In an instant, the two Red-tailed Beasts were like tigers entering sheepfold, sweeping the remaining dozen of Blood Zombies. Jierna looked back at Song Jian with a wild smile on her face: The trash creatures you summoned are almost wiped out. Once my two Red-tailed Beasts finish off your trash, Id like to see what you can do to fight me!
Jierna, youve gone too far! The Goblin n wont let you go! Canaan, hiding in the distance with a face full of rage, screamed.
I should be scared of your short n? Jierna showed a disdainful expression on her face,pletely ignoring Canaans threat.
Song Jian took out two potions from his pocket, threw one at the two Red-tailed Beasts, and the other at Jierna.
Pat-
Jierna swung her battle axe toward the sky, causing the potion vial to explode in the air. A cloud of green powder enveloped Jierna, but was blocked by the golden light around her bodythe Weakness Potion had no effect on Jierna in her Tyrant Body State.
Is that the only trick you know? Jierna gave Song Jian a contemptuous smile and swung her axe toward him.
Song Jian backed off hastily, knowing he was no match for Jierna in her current state.
Just then, Song Jian felt two gusts of wind from behind him. He abruptly lowered his body, and two Red-tailed Beasts leapt over him.
Grrr-
The Red-tailed Beasts hit the ground, turned their bodies around, leaned slightly forward, and bared their fangs at Song Jian, growling lowly at him.
H-Human, we are no match for that crazy woman, we should run away! Canaan said tremblingly from afar.
Although Canaan had no attack power, his defense was formidable, and he had several eleration Skills. He had explored more than half of the maze here, so if they fled, Jierna wouldnt be able to catch up with him.
Song Jian nced at Jierna in her Tyrant Body State, and then at the two Red-tailed Beasts in front of her. He gestured with his left hand, and a summoning matrix appeared in the air.
A ck Dragon hatchling appeared within the matrix. After taking a nce at Song Jian, it turned its head towards the two Red-tailed Beasts and let out a roar.
The ck Dragon hatchling had now leveled up to level seven. Although it was still three levels lower than the Red-tailed Beasts, it totally overshadowed them in terms of attributes and skills. Most importantly, a faint Dragon Might emerged from it.
The two Red-tailed Beasts tails were originally waving arrogantly in the air like two burning mes, but the moment the ck Dragon hatchling roared at them, the two mes instantly went out, and the Red-tailed Beasts tucked their tails tightly, bent their bodies, and let out mournful cries, their eyes filled with terror.
They didnt have the courage to attack the ck Dragon hatchling due to the suppression of bloodline levels between creatures.
Seeing the ck Dragon hatchling, then looking at the two Red-Tailed Beasts crouching at her feet, Jierna furrowed her brows, a hint of surprise shing in her eyes.
Human, are you interested in joining hands? Jierna looked at Song Jian.
Join hands? Song Jian raised an eyebrow and asked, Together, go to Kantelu Ruins and find the Prayer Altar?
How about we team up to take down the green-skinned dwarf? Jierna licked her lips, nced at Canaan with a smirk, and said.
Canaan looked at Song Jian with a frightened expression and slowly backed away.
We we have a contract! Canaan stared at Song Jian and said in a low voice.
Hearing Jiernas proposition, Song Jian instantly frowned and tightened his grip on his longsword. Originally he had summoned the ck Dragon hatchling to hold back the two Red-tailed Beasts. He never expected that the two Beasts would lose their fighting spirit upon seeing the ck Dragon hatchlingthey probably wouldnt even dare to fight back if Song Jian were to take them down now.
With the threat of the Red-tailed Beasts gone, Song Jians situation shifted from being outnumbered to having the upper hand. The change in the attacking and defending state was unfavorable to Jierna, which might be why she suggested joining forces.
Seeing Song Jians reaction, Jierna raised an eyebrow and chuckled. I was just joking with you, human! How about we team up and look for Kantelu Ruins together? This time, Ill allow you to use the Prayer Altar once. But once youve used it, Im taking the whole Altar away!
With that, Jierna voluntarily deactivated her Tyrant Body State and walked toward Song Jian.
Chapter 256: Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword
Chapter 256: Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword
Trantor: 549690339
This golden treasure chest was intricately carved on the surface, appearing as though it was held in the arms of a giant beast.
At the moment Song Jians fingers touched the chest, a crisp click sound rang out from within, and the lid of the chest slowly opened, revealing a dazzling golden glow.
He reached in and a long sword, emitting a golden light, appeared before Song Jian.
Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword (gold), One-handed Sword, Equipment Effect: Attack 50-50, Armor Break +3, Pration +3, Fire Damage +30, increased attack speed by 10%; Special Effect 1: Owner Recognition (passive), this item absorbs the users vital essence to recognize the owner, after the owner is recognized, the item cannot be destroyed or dropped, and never worn down; Special Effect 2: Growth (passive), this item is a growing equipment, starting at level 1, gainingbat experience to level up duringbat, the higher the level, the stronger the characteristic of the item, the level of the item cannot surpass the users level; Equipment Requirement: Level 1; Set: 1/5. Can be carried out of the game: No
Seeing these attributes, Song Jian almost trembled with excitement. A gold-quality, growing set weapon would even surpass the sword that had led him to be a Sword Controller, Duan Jians weapon!
Blood recognition, blood recognition, first recognize the owner! Song Jian muttered to himself as he grabbed the de with his left hand without hesitation and made a light cut. The fresh blood gushed out and startled him.
Damn, its so sharp, I only just
Just as Song Jian was hesitating whether to apply Advanced Healing Potion to himself, the gushing blood waspletely absorbed by the sword, and the wound on his left hand healed instantly.
The sword in his hand gave him a strange sense of connection, as if it were part of his body, connected to his flesh and blood.
After absorbing the blood, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword suddenly emitted a crimson glow, which then slowly receded, even the golden light indicating the items quality was gradually receded into the sword.
The aura receded, concealing the divine item!
Whoosh-
Before Song Jian could react, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword turned into a red light and entered his body. Immediately, he felt as if there was an extra object at his heart. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword had transformed into a tiny one-inch sword, floating quietly within his heart. As his heart was pulsating, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword was also slightly vibrating, absorbing Song Jians vitality, and emitting some surging energy which spread to every part of his body.
With a thought, he loosened his right hand, and the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword appeared from nowhere, tightly gripped by him. The moment Song Jian let go, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword turned back into a red light and returned into his heart.
Hahaha! Song Jian burst outughing. His goal was to be the only Sword Immortal among the top ten professions. As a Sword Immortal who prioritised offense, how could he be the best without a suitable weapon?
After retrieving the long sword, the golden glow of the treasure chest gradually faded. It seemed the chest only contained one gold-quality item. However, obtaining the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword had already made Song Jian very satisfied.
The golden light began to dim, but the chest did not disappear, clearly there were still other items inside.
Song Jian reached in and pulled out two bottles of Advanced Healing Potion and one bottle of Advanced Spiritual Recovery Potion. These were potions that could be used in battle. Although Song Jian currently possessed an extremely high vitality recovery speed, he would still need thesebat recovery potions if he encountered high-explosive monsters.
After he took out the three potions, the treasure chest gradually faded and eventually disappeared.
Song Jian smiled slightly and walked towards the exit of the maze marked on the map.
By evening, Song Jian returned to his vi with the ck Dragon cub. The vi was still bustling, with new buildings continuously rising. Song Jian even noticed some yers wandering around his territory, seemingly interested in the items sold in the grocery store.
Master, youre back. The butler George spotted Song Jian and hurriedly ran to him, bowing respectfully and said, Master, most of the buildings that are possible to construct have been built, but there are still some empty plots. How should we utilize these spaces?
Oh, do you have any suggestions, George? Song Jian asked casually.
Master, I have three suggestions for you to consider. First, we could transform thesends into farnd. Food storage is crucial to all estates. If all we transform into farnds, we can harvest arge amount of food each month. At this stage, having an ample food reserve is the best way to attract people. Second, we could build barracks and training fields to cultivate our armed forces. Third, we could rent thends to those who want to settle down. These people might be your citizens in the future!
Song Jian pondered for a moment and said, Lets start with the farnd. An ample food reserve is vital. Also, when can we expand further? 1 feel our territory is getting a bit cramped!
Respected Master, it will be twenty-five days and seventeen hours until the next expansion campaign can beunched, Butler George replied.
Good, remember to remind me in time! Song Jian nodded and said.
At the Urban Waste Collection Center, by the side of a nearby highway.
A level-five zombie was wandering aimlessly under the shade of the trees along the road, asionally letting out a deep growl. Just then, a humming sound underlying the zombies surroundings, the space started to ripple, just like water.
Hearing the noise, the zombie subconsciously turned towards the source, a light blue portal with a diameter of two meters began to gather energy around it.
The energies in space around the portal started to fluctuate. The zombie had only taken two steps when the strong forces tore it into dust.
Soon, the energies around the light blue portal began to stabilize, and a muscr man in full chain mail, with a shield on his back, walked out of the portal.
The moment he steps out of the portal, the muscr man quickly makes room for a man in leather armor with two daggers at his waist, his face covered by a red triangr cloth.
As soon as this man appeared, he too quickly made way for the third person to step out of the portal.
Then came the fourth man, who copsed to the ground as soon as he appeared, vomiting blood profusely.
The first man who came out furrowed his brow, grabbed the fourth man by the cor, and dragged him aside.
The first three men, who came out first, didnt pay any heed to theirrade still vomiting blood. Their eyes stayed on the portal as if they were waiting for something.
After some time, an arm, tattooed all over, was flung out by an invisible force from the portal. The light blue portal began to be unstable, ripples vigorously fluctuating around it.
Thud-
The spatial energies dispersed, the portal disappeared, leaving only a twitching arm in its ce.
Chapter 257: Chasing and Killing
Chapter 257: Chasing and Killing
Trantor: 549690339
Looking at the tattooed arm on the ground, Chu Pings face darkened, and he couldnt help but grip the dagger at his waist, cursing softly, Damn it!
Ma Jiang stared at the arm for a moment, took off the battle shield on his back, secured it to his left arm, and said in a deep voice, Qi Yun, go check on Miao Wen and treat him!
Understood! Wearing a robe and with a short staff at his waist, Qi Yun nodded and walked towards Miao Wen, who was vomiting blood profusely.
Those bastards in the Gathering Area promised that this transmission channel could withstand five professionals! Chu Ping pulled out the two daggers hanging from his waist, spun them in his palms, gripped them tightly, his eyes fierce. If those so-called experts from the Gathering Area were in front of him, he would not hesitate to stab them with a fewrge holes.
Qi Yun knelt on the ground,ying Miao Wens vomiting body t and letting him lie down, then pressed his palm on Miao Wens brow and began chanting a spell. A white light burst forth from his palm, quickly covering Miao Wens entire body.
Miao Wens vomiting stopped, but his face still looked terrible, his muscles twisting, and his hands constantly clutching at his chest.
After a moment, a trace of fatigue appeared on Qi Yuns face as he gripped the short staff at his waist and waved it lightly over Miao Wen. A sacred light burst forth from Qi Yuns body, and tiny energy droplets like rain appeared in the air, falling onto the prone Miao Wen.
Miao Wens face grew even more terrible, his eyes bulging out like a frogs, and his hands clutching desperately at his chest, making heh-heh gasping sounds.
Having expended a healing skill called Sacred Rain with a cooldown time of 12 hours, Miao Wens condition still didnt improve and Qi Yuns brow furrowed. Looking at Miao Wen, he tore open the mans shirt.
Captain! Qi Yuns face changed dramatically and called out.
Ma Jiang, who was in a battle state, nced over and saw a foot-long fissure on Miao Wens chest, right over his heart, as if it had been cut open by a de.
Over the fissure, the force of space constantly surged. Any healing energy that touched the wound immediately triggered a counterattack from the space force, rendering no effective healing.
Ma Jiang went to Miao Wen and examined the wound closely. Now Miao Wen was hanging by a thread, his Vitality Points dropping rapidly. He could no longer speak, his mouth full of blood, and his body convulsing involuntarily, gripping Qi Yuns sleeve tightly.
The force of space from the wound had already spread throughout Miao Wens body. By now, Miao Wens Vitality Points were reduced to just 3, but thesest 3 Vitality Points seemed to be locked down, no longer dropping.
Miao Wens body trembled constantly, sweat pouring from his brow and his body looking like it had just been retrieved from a pool. In just a short time, a puddle of water had formed beneath him.
Qi Yun gritted his teeth, holding the short staff, about to perform another healing skill when Ma Jiang grabbed Qi Yuns hand and shook his head, We cant save him unless we dispel the space force from his wound. Chu Ping, give Miao Wen a quick end!
Chu Ping took a deep breath, with mes of rage burning in his eyes, walked up to Miao Wen, knelt down on both knees, and gently ced a fang-like dagger on Miao Wens neck.
Chh~
A sh of white light, a critical hit floated above Miao Wens head. With a soft breath and a faint sound from his throat, Miao Wens bodyy limp.
After death, Miao Wens body should have been incinerated by the transparent me, but as soon as the mes began to burn, the force of space emerged and withstood the fire.
Only when the force of space had beenpletely consumed could Miao Wens body be incinerated by the me.
Pack up, gather up his equipment, and lets continue the mission! Ma Jiang said indifferently.
If that bastard hadnt killed people from our 101 Gathering Area, we wouldnt have taken this hunting mission in the first ce. If we hadnt taken the mission, Miao Wen and Ka Ya wouldnt have died As Chu Ping walked, he grumbled angrily.
The Institutes bunch of useless researchers imed that this Transmission Array could bear five professionals, but in the end
Enough, Chu Ping. Whats done is done. Our mission now is to find out what happened then and eliminate that Blessed One! Ma Jiang said coldly.
Chu Ping stopped talking, snorted coldly, and gripped his dagger tighter.
Soon, the three of them headed towards the Urban Waste Collection Center.
The Urban Waste Collection Center was lined with several garbage mountains, and a faint stench spread into the surroundings. Low growls of zombies could asionally be heard from behind the wire fence enclosing the area.
The three of them went to the garbage station and lured all the monsters out before killing them one by one. Then they walked towards the rooms.
The highest level of mutated zombies here was only five, and all three of them were professionals. Their captain, Ma Jiang, was already level twelve, and the other two were level ten. Dealing with these zombies was a piece of cake for them.
Its been over a month since it happened, and many traces have disappeared, but their battle was intense, so there must still be some traces left! Qi Yun looked around and said.
I dont need aplete reconstruction of the battle scene. 1 just need to know how many people killed the people of our 101 Gathering Area. Was it just this Song Jian, the Blessed One, or were there other aplices? Ma Jiang said coldly, Any offender of our 101 Gathering Area must pay!
Qi Yun nodded and began examining things carefully.
After a while, Qi Yun walked arge circle around the garbage station, stopped for a moment at several special locations, and pointed to three barracks-like buildings, saying, There were two people at the scene. One did not participate in the battle, just watched from that room. Only one took action, and that must be the Blessed One mentioned by the system!
Who is the one who didnt take action? Ma Jiang asked.
The advance team sent a message at the time saying they had captured a scientist who could be sold for a good price. Presumably, the one who didnt take action is the scientist they captured. Chu Ping interjected.
A scientist? Hmph, if he wasnt working with the Blessed One, why would hee to this deste ce to kill people? Ma Jiang sneered, He must havee to save the scientist. Both of them must die!
Do we know the identity of the scientist? Ma Jiang turned and asked.
His name is Dr. Ebsiting, and he lives on Fifth Avenue Chu Ping stopped typing on theputer on his wrist and looked up to say.
Perfect. Lets kill the doctor first, and then go for the Blessed One! Finished, the three left the garbage station and headed for Fifth Avenue as marked on their map.
Chapter 246: Scorpion Beast Helmet
Chapter 246: Scorpion Beast Helmet
Trantor: 549690339
Desert Shift!
This is a defense skill of the Sand Scorpion Beast, whenever it faces danger, it tunnels into the sand to escape.
What to do? Watch it run away like this? Song Jian looked regretfully where the Scorpion Beast dug arge hole, he couldnt chase it into the sand.
Hmph, it cant stay beneath the sand indefinitely. Its skill also needs to cool down sometime! Jierna snorted, flicking her ponytail, she ordered the two Red-tailed Beasts: You two, track its trail, find where ites out.
After strolling around the big hole for a while, the two Red-tailed Beasts roared at Jierna before running toward the left.
Follow them! After Jierna finished speaking, she jumped onto one of the Red-tailed Beasts, riding it to follow the other one.
Although Song Jian owned a motorcycle, it couldnt run smoothly through the desert, with his own two legs the only option, he trailed behind the two Red-tailed Beasts, eating their dust.
Because they were tracking the trace of the Sand Scorpion Beast, the Red-tailed Beasts werent moving very fast, which barely allowed Song Jian to keep up with them.
After running for about ten minutes, there was a noise from the front, and the Sand Scorpion Beast finally emerged from under the sand.
Attack, its Vitality Points arent plenty anymore. Knock it down, well share the loot! Jierna shouted to Song Jian behind her, instantly wielding her battleaxe and lunging from the back of the Red-tailed Beast, leaping mid-air. Die! Jierna yelled fiercely in mid-air. Her battleaxe, with a whistling sound, swung towards the Sand Scorpion Beast.
Song Jian also charged at it. The ground quaked under his foot, and a sharp fang-shaped energy wave ripped through the sand, leaving a deep mark.
After using the Desert Shift skill, the Sand Scorpion Beast seemed very exhausted. Crawling in the sand for about ten minutes without air and against much resistance burned a few times more energy than usual, so when it came out, the Scorpion Beast was panting heavily.
Feeling the intense energy above its head, a look of annoyance shed in the eyes of the Sand Scorpion Beast. It surprisingly rose its front body up, swinging the scorpion w at mid-air Jierna.
Boom!
After the battleaxe and the Scorpions w collided, a loud boom followed by a shockwave rolled through, and the Sand Scorpion Beast retreated a few steps, surprise shing in its eyes. It couldnt believe that such a tiny figure could wield such immense power.
Just then, a sharp sound came from below. A fang-shaped energy wave hit one of its left legs hard.
With a crack, the Earth Teeth Assault triggered a critical hit and broke off one of the Scorpion Beasts legs.
A wave of intense pain washed over the Sand Scorpion Beast, causing it to tilt towards the left, losing its bnce and rolling over.
Well done! Jiernas eyes shone. She shouted, stomping under her foot causing a giant pit, her body sprung up, swinging her battleaxe towards the Scorpion Beasts stomach.
Ssh-
The battleaxe easily ripped open the Scorpion Beasts soft belly, a stinky thick green liquid splurted out from the wound, staining Jiernas entire body green. The Scorpion Beast let out a series of frantic shrills. The Scorpion Tail swung from under its body, raising up high, a vivid red Scorpion hookunched towards Jiernas back.
Buzz-
A soft trembling sound echoed through the air as a three-meter-long sword light swept across, chopping the scorpion tail into two pieces.
Sword Silk!
Three silver sword silks appeared out of nowhere from the surface of Song Jians body. After briefly probing the surroundings, theyshed out at the desert scorpion beast with a swish.
Thwack thwack thwack-
The three sword silks struck the shell of the desert scorpion beast like a whip, splitting three wounds over a meter long. Blood sttered around, tinting the surrounding sand green.
Still not dead? Jierna didnt even nce at the scorpion tail behind her, continuously swinging her battle axe and hacking at the scorpion beast. The beast writhed crazily, stirring up a cloud of dust and sand that cloaked everything in chaos.
Jiernas growling and the scorpions beasts roar intertwined. The figure of the scorpion beast flickered in the dust, its thick green blood asionally sttering out.
Soon, the movement of the desert scorpion beast gradually diminished. The dust settled, and next to a small sand dune, the beast copsed onto the ground. Jierna stood atop the beasts body, one foot stepping on its head, one hand holding the battle axe on her shoulder, looking at Song Jian.
Impressive! Song Jian gave Jierna a thumbs-up, loudly praising her.
Upon hearing Song Jians praise, a radiant smile spread across Jiernas face.
You did pretty well too. If it werent for you, I might have been seriously injured this time. This guys tail is no joke! Jierna jumped off the massive body of the scorpion beast, delivering a hard kick to its corpse.
An invisible me began to burn on the surface of the scorpion beasts body, its enormous corpse sizzling in heat. A few items emitting a bluish-green glow emerged from its body.
Jierna carefully examined the items. She immediately separated one piece of blue equipment and two pieces of white-quality materials into one pile, and the remaining three green items into another pile. Then she said to Song Jian, Lets split the spoils. You pick first!
Song Jian stepped forward to take a look. Among the two piles of spoils, there was only one piece of equipment, which was the blue item.
Scorpion Beast Helmet (Blue): Helmet, Equipment Effect: Physical Defense + 8, Vision +3, Attack +10; Special Effect: Summoning Scorpion Beast (Passive), when damaged, there is a certain chance to summon a Desert Scorpion Beast Soul to assist in battle. The Desert Scorpion Beast Soulsts for 180 seconds, this skill can only trigger once every sixty minutes. Equipment requirement: Level 13, Can it be taken out of the game: No.
A level 13 helmet. Song Jian was only at level 12, he needed to level up once more to wear it. The remaining two items paired with the helmet were white-quality materials: Scorpion Meat full of Fishy Smell and Broken Scorpion Shell.
The former was a cooking material, thetter a forging material, both of not very high value.
The other pile held three green quality items which were three Exquisite Scorpion Pearls, their usage unknown. But if sold, each can fetch a thousand Doomsday Coins.
Song Jian nced at them, then directly picked up the blue-quality helmet and the two white-quality materials. Jierna watched Song Jian, a mysterious smile ying at the corner of her mouth as she collected the three Exquisite Scorpion Pearls.
Continue in this direction, and in about five or six kilometers, we should reach Kantelu Ruins. The Prayer Altar is there! Jierna pointed in a direction across the desert.
Something clicked in Song Jians mind. The direction she was pointing to was where the pyramid was marked on the map. It seemed that the map he had found earlier was indeed the map of Kantelu Ruins.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Chapter 247: Stone City
Chapter 247: Stone City
Trantor: 549690339
Song Jian had now confirmed that the pyramid marked on the map was indeed the Kantelu Ruins. However, it seemed that the ruins were a great distance from where he and Jierna were. It had taken them more than six hours to get there.
Annoyed at Song Jians slow pace, Jierna had another one of the Red-tailed Beasts carry him. The beasts raced through the desert without encountering a single monster, which Song Jian found peculiar.
Half a dayter, a Stone City appeared before them.
Having dismounted from the Red-tailed Beast, Jierna pointed at the city before them and exined, That is the main city of the Kantulu n, the ce now known as the Kantelu Ruins. The prayer altar is at the center of the city. You can see a corner of it from here.
Looking in the direction Jierna was pointing, Song Jian indeed saw a towering pyramid within the city. It was far taller than the other buildings, and its point could even be seen several miles away.
The Stone City before them wasnt that big. Its walls were built from stone bricks, many of which had copsed. Dark red nts, resembling cacti, were plentiful and their sharp thorns stood tall.
The city looked simple and dpidated, which disappointed Song Jian. It appeared that the Kantulu n wasnt as strong as hed imagined. The citys size was simr to a small district within a Zombie Town. This disadvantaged size was likely why the entire n had faded into history, leaving behind only these city ruins.
As they moved towards the Stone City, after a few steps, they both nced to the left. A billowing cloud of sand was rising in the distance, seemingly stirred up by someone running at a high speed.
Humph, 1 had expected that little green dwarf to run fast! Jierna huffed with a cold snort.
Song Jian started tough as he recognized the running figure to be the Goblin merchant Canaan. He looked just as he did when Song Jian first met him, carrying hisrge bundle on his shoulder.
This was the first time Song Jian had seen Canaan running. Canaan was impressively fast and had good endurance. Seeing Song Jian and Jierna, Canaan changed his course to run toward them, and in no time at all, was standing before them.
Phew, phew-. I finally found you guys. The desert is riddled with monsters. 1 was almost surrounded by them, Canaan wiped the sweat from his forehead, lookingpletely worn out.
Coward! Weve only encountered a single monster all this time. The desert isnt teeming with monsters as you say! Your problem is that youre a scaredy-cat! Jierna scornfully remarked.
Just as Canaan was about to retort, Song Jian suddenly pointed in the direction Canaan hade from and asked, Are those the monsters you were talking about?
Jierna looked up and saw the cloud of dust created by Canaans run was beginning to settle. Behind it were hundreds of Desert Scorpion Beasts lined up densely, looking like a dark tide, heading toward them.
You good-for-nothing! How could you draw so many monsters toward us! Jierna roared in fury, herbat axe itching to chop Canaan in half.
I, I was just saying Canaan gasped for air while trying to defend himself. N?v(el)B\\jnn
Lets run! Into the Stone City, or were all going to die here, Song Jian said, darting towards the Stone City.
These Desert Scorpion Beasts were just ordinary Level 15 monsters and not the Level 15 Elite Boss theyd encountered earlier. Despite this, the sheer number of beasts was overwhelming, and two people, no, three C even considering Canaan, it was not a fight they could win.
All around them was a nk canvas of yellow sand. Only by entering the Stone City could they have a chance to escape.
Although the city walls had copsed considerably,cking defensive strength, most of the buildings inside the city were still intact. Provided they could find a stone house to hide in, out of sight from the beasts, they might be able to wait out until the monsters left on their own.
Jierna also discarded her resentment for Canaan and dashed toward the Stone City alongside Song Jian.
Jumping over a copsed stone wall, the three of them rushed into the city, heading towards the city center. Most of the buildings near the stone wall had either copsed or been buried by the sand. The stones towards the center of the city, the closer they were to the central pyramid, better they were preserved.
These stone houses are too small; they cant serve as hiding ces. Jierna looked around and frowned.
Song Jian looked around and found that the stone houses near the city center were mostly two or three-story stone towers. They didnt take up much ground area, and these stone towers wouldnt be able to withstand an onught from a group of Level 15 monsters.
Lets go to the prayer altar. Only there can we find a ce to hide. Canaan yelled, pointing at the massive pyramid at the city center.
Right, that ce! Jiernas eyes lit up, and she quickly gave her approval.
Song Jian hade here for the first time and naturally had no say in the matter. He followed Jierna and Canaan towards the massive pyramid.
The pyramid stood several tens of meters high, constructed from huge rocks each over a meter in diameter. Building such a structure was more challenging than constructing ten stone cities. Song Jian wondered how the Kantulu n had managed to construct it.
Moreover, surrounding the giant pyramid were dozens of smaller pyramids. The shortest stood about seven or eight meters tall while the tallest was no more than fifty meters high. Compared to the central pyramid, they were as insignificant as jackals to an elephant.
What are these smaller pyramids for? Song Jian asked while running.
They all seal demons. Dont approach them too closely. Only the giant pyramid that hosts the prayer altar is safe, Canaan urgently warned, his face growing pale as he saw Song Jian pointing at the smaller pyramids.
Hmph, demons my foot! Theyre nothing but Level 30 Elites! Jierna snorted, her face filled with disdain.
Level 30 Elite bosses? Song Jians body trembled involuntarily, immediately dropping the idea of exploring the smaller pyramids.
Underneath the giant pyramid was a stone corridor about two meters wide, leading directly inside the pyramid. The three of them followed this corridor and soon felt a shift from bright to dim light, indicating theyd entered the pyramids interior.
Behind them, sharp shrieks from the Desert Scorpion Beasts could be heard. They seemed to fear this pyramid, staying put at the entrance to the stone corridor, continuously screeching.
Phew! Were safe! They dare not enter, Canaan said, copsing onto the ground and panting heavily.
Jierna too threw her weapon aside and sat down leaning against a Red-tailed Beast. She didnt have any speed boosting skills and had relied purely on her physical stamina to reach safety. Now that the danger had passed, she too started to feel fatigued.
Song Jian frowned. If this pyramid was as safe as Canaan said, why did the Scorpion Beasts fear it?
It seems there are secrets within the pyramid that they havent discovered yet. Song Jian nced at Canaan and Jierna, secretly specting.
Chapter 248: Stone Gate
Chapter 248: Stone Gate
Trantor: 549690339
The desert scorpion creatures behind them closely guarded the base of the Great Pyramid. The three of them walked along the stone passageway into the interior of the pyramid and went a distance of more than a hundred meters. A stone door appeared in front of them.
Phew, weve made it. Just wait a moment; once the door opens, we can enter. Canaan rxed when he saw the stone door and sat on the stone passage floor to rest.
Jierna leaned her battle-axe and rested on it as well, and the two Red-tailed Beasts closely followed her.
Song Jian nced at the two and assumed that the stone door would automatically open in due time, allowing them to enter the ce where the prayer altar was.
After looking around, Song Jian was attracted by the stone door and walked up to it to carefully examine it from top to bottom.
The stone door was pitch ck and looked different from the other stones in Stone City. Its surface had a faint glow, and it was filled with a strong aura of deathly silence, clearly having been refined by the Kantulu ns secret method.
The door was engraved with strange characters and patterns, and some parts were even iid with gold threads and jewels. Song Jian reached out to touch the jewels, but as soon as his finger touched the stone door, a strong current appeared with a snap sound, bouncing Song Jians finger away and floating a damage of over a hundred points above his head.
The damage is so high? Song Jian was somewhat surprised. Generally, even if a yer reached level 10, their Vitality Points wouldnt be this high. If they came here and casually touched the stone door, they would be killed in an instant.
Be careful, theres a curse from the Kantulu n on this stone door. If you touch it carelessly, you will be injured. Canaan nced at Song Jian and said. Now that their employment rtionship hade to an end, Canaan became somewhat cold-hearted. If this had happened before, Canaan would have warned Song Jian before he tried to touch it.
So, it cannot be touched? What about this? Song Jian pointed to a sword mark over three feet long on the stone door and asked.
The door was intact except for the sword mark, which stood out. Song Jian raised his left hand, and a silver sword glow erupted out of thin air.
Shoo-
The sword glow fiercely chopped at the stone door, causing sparks to fly. However, the stone door remained unharmed.
Have you gone mad? Canaan jumped up, taking several steps back in retreat.
As the stone door was attacked, its surface emitted currents that made crackling sounds.
Boom-
A beam of current shot out like the whip of a thunder god and struck Song Jian.
A light curtain appeared on Song Jians body, the current mmed fiercely onto the light curtain, and in one blow, it shattered the light curtain with a defense power of 500 points.
Quick, get back! As long as you get out of its attack range, youll be safe! Canaan screamed from behind Song Jian.
Rather than retreating, Song Jian advanced forward and held up the Guardians Sword. The Invisible Sword Qi on the sword de was stained silver;
Shoo-. The long sword fiercely shed at the stone door, and immediately, thunder-like noises resounded through the stone passageway. The currents on the stone door grew in number, eventually forming a wall of lightning.
Just then, that sword mark on the stone door suddenly shone with a bright light, apanied by a faint hum in everyones ears.
Boom-
An illusory figure appeared in front of the stone door out of thin air. This figure wore a green robe and had long hair draped over their shoulders. Song Jian could only see their back. The figure raised their right hand, and a sword as thick as a finger appeared out of nowhere, transforming into a gigantic heavy sword that chopped fiercely at the stone door.
Boom-
With a loud noise, the lightning wall before Song Jian disintegrated. On the stone door, along the sword mark, another crack appeared, bursting more than a foot to the left.
The illusory figure turned around, nodded at Song Jian, and slowly dissipated in the air. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
A look of bewilderment appeared in Song Jians eyes. He squinted, trying to get a closer look at the face of the illusory figure but couldnt see it clearly.
The lightning, the figure, the sword glow, and the giant sword all disappeared, returning to how it had been when the three just arrived. The only difference was that there was now an additional crack more than a foot long on the stone door.
What just happened? Canaan was dumbfounded. He had been to the Kantelu Ruins countless times and had never seen anything like this before.
System: You have personally experienced the Epic profession Sword Master demonstrating sword moves to you. All your sword-rted skill levels have increased by one.
Song Jian was dumbfounded. He didnt expect that merely witnessing the illusory figures sword strike would increase all his sword-rted skill levels by one. This was like receiving a pie from the sky.
Sword Master? Epic profession? Does that mean that if I continue to improve as a Sword Controller, the next time I change jobs, 1 can be a Sword Master? Song Jian secretly thought, Just dont know when Ill be able to change jobs to the Swordsman Immortal profession.
He checked his skill column and found that indeed, all sword-rted skills, including the[Cold Weaponry (Sword) (Basic)], had been increased by one level. Whats more, the proficiency from practicing for so long had been maintained, further enhancing his strength.
Boom-
The stone door began to tremble slightly, and moved to both sides, seemingly opening on its own.
Huh, its not time yet. Why is the stone door opening automatically? Could it be because of just now Canaan murmured softly and slowly stepped forward.
As the stone door opened, an extreme aura of destruction apanied by countless screams and wails surged out. Song Jian stood at the forefront and instantly felt a sharp sensation rushing towards him, as if countless evil spirits were surrounding him and gnawing at his body. A series of damage numbers floated above his head.
Canaan yelled and rushed backward as a milky white light surged under his feet. Jierna roared, her body shining with golden light as she entered Tyrant Body State.
System: You have been injured by the ancient curse of the Kantulu n, losing 100 Vitality Points per second for ten seconds.
System: The Kantulu ns ancient curse triggered your talent skill Thick Skin, weakening the curses effect and causing you to lose 60 Vitality Points per second for five seconds.
Song Jian was startled and couldnt help but take two steps back. However, with the bonus of his talent skill Thick Skin and the 300% Vitality Points recovery speed, the ancient curse of the Kantulu n was unable to deal fatal damage to him.
After enduring for ten seconds, Song Jians Vitality Points started to gradually increase. Jiernas face showed a trace of exhaustion. The continuous activation of Tyrant Body State consumed a lot of her energy. However, the state of Tyrant Body made her immune to any negative effects, so the ancient curse didnt cause her any harm.
Behind them, Canaan held a handful of pills in his hands, a distressed look on his face as he shoved the pills into his mouth, whispering, Im at a loss, a big loss. Im afraid I wont even be able to break even this time. How could this happen? I havent encountered such a situation before
Chapter 261: The Vegetarian Dragon
Chapter 261: The Vegetarian Dragon
Trantor: 549690339
Although this group of people has reached level 10, they havent experienced much of what the game has to offer and dont understand what summoned pets look like. They thought the scene they just witnessed was the ck Dragon hatchling casting some magic.
Is that teleportation?
No, more like a translocation!
Surely theres a distance limit, right? It just vanished. If bosses can do this too, how are we supposed to y?
Lets look around; it could be nearby
Scour the area. Shout when you find it, well arrive immediately. Dont even dream of hogging it all for yourself; remember, its a ck Dragon
A group of people then scattered to search for the ck Dragon hatchling while the lone alchemist yer stood rooted to the spot, his face reflecting his wish for tears that wouldnte.
You little rascal, youve learned to scam yers for herbs! Song Jian gently tapped the ck Dragon hatchlings head and derisively smiled.
Grr-
The ck Dragon hatchling was standing by Song Jians side, lifting its head with an expression that reflected more pride than shame. Its nail-sized tail was wagging with sheer speed.
Just let me know if you need something to eat. Dont mess with the yers again. Beware of running into a powerful one who might y you! Song Jianmented, stroking its head.
Whoosh-
Hundreds of herbs magically appeared in front of the ck Dragon hatchling C golden, blue, crimsoncolorful herbs spread across the floor.
The ck Dragon hatchling let out a joyful roar and started gulping down the scattered herbs.
Arent dragons typical meat eaters? How did it be herbivorous as soon as it became a pet? Song Jian wondered, watching the ck Dragon who licked even the herb particles that had fallen from its mouth.
After resting in the Manor Castle for several hours, Song Jian decided to advance to the level 15 monster area. A piece of silver-quality leather armor remained unwearable in his inventory, itching at his patience.
In Doomsday City, most of the monsters were mutated zombies, ranging from levels 1 to 30. Song Jian didnt have ess to areas with higher-level zombies yet, but he guessed such ces wouldntck mutated zombies.
The situation felt like Resident Evil, where a virus had turned the entire citys poption into zombies, who could also evolve and be more powerful.
Song Jian left the manor and drove his motorcycle towards the level 15 monster zone. On the way, he saw many yers hunting down monsters. The number of yers entering the game was steadily increasing, most of which, like him, were involuntarily pulled in.
For some, entering this game could be disastrous; but for Song Jian, it offered opportunity and challenge.
In reality, it had only been three or four days since Song Jian encountered this game. Coastal City might have seen hundreds of deaths during this short period, but Song Jian hadnt heard any such reports from the radio or TV broadcasts. It was as though someone was keeping it all under wraps.
Song Jian arrived at the level 15 monster zone. Here, one could barely see any yers. Most yers had only recently reached level 10 and were fussing over choosing their professions. Generally, many preferred hunting monsters at lower levels for safety, given that one lost their life permanently upon death in this game.
The level 15 mutated zombies had significantly higher vitality points, defense, attack, and speed. Their resistance to sunlight also increased substantially, maintaining all their attributes even in daylight.
For other yers, these monsters were like mini-bosses; it was no surprise that nobody was found in this area.
With a flick of his right-hand, a warmth surged from his heart. In a sh of golden light, Song Jian wielded his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and charged at the level 15 mutated zombie.
Whoosh-
With a single swing of his sword, three silver sword silks materialized, cutting through the air like des.
Hiss-
Three streams of dark brown liquid sprayed from the zombies body. The golden sword, although only level 1, inflicted higher damage than the level 10 Guardians Sword; each sword silk attack could deal over 150 damage.
Once the sword silks vanished, the zombie, with just over 1000 vitality points, had less than half remaining.
Such phenomenal damage startled even Song Jian. He had initially nned on activating the Immortal Sword Body, but no longer deemed it necessary. Broken Wing Dance!
Boom, boom, bang!
While airborne, a silver sword Qi that was roughly three meters long split the mutated zombies body in two.
So it simply died like that? Song Jian looked surprised. He had just killed an ordinary level 15 monster with full attribute points within just a few moves, which was quite unlike his initial expectations. When he first encountered this creature, he had been prepared to give it everything he had.
Whooo, whooo-
One by one, mutated zombies crawled out of the dark corners, their bloodshot eyes fixated on Song Jian, filled with a primal desire to kill.
Thump thump thump-
Seven or eight mutated zombies from both sides of the road began charging at Song Jian.
With just a thought, a Hexagram Star summoning circle appeared in front of Song Jian. A sh of white lightter, the ck Dragon hatchling appeared, fluttering its wings and letting out an immature roar.
The faint Dragon Might emanating from the ck Dragon hatchling failed to deter the mutated zombies, who continued charging at Song Jian.
Sword in hand, Song Jian dashed toward the mutated zombies, releasing an onught of his skills. Silver light beams blossomed within the zombies as howls echoed through the scene.
As more zombies appeared, Song Jians vitality points began to decrease, but the number of in zombies also soared.
Buzz-
Song Jians sword suddenly began to tremble violently, as if trying to escape his grip.
With the force proving too strong, Song Jian had to let go. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword zoomed into the sky.
Golden light erupted in the sky, akin to a sunrise.
Buzz buzz buzz-
The hum of his sword grew louder. In a sh, several faint golden sword apparitions rained down on the mutated zombies in a ten-meter radius.
Stereaks of critical damage floated above the zombies heads, apanied by harrowing cries.
The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword swiftly returned to Song Jians hand. Upon closer look, it had leveled up to 2.
Its attack and properties had slightly increased, but what surprised Song Jian more was the dramatic spectacle of the sword leveling up. Almost 300 vitality points were drained from each mutated zombie within a ten-meter radius. All of them now red at Song Jian, roars of rage filling the air. At this point, all of their aggression was firmly locked onto Song Jian.
Chapter 262: Sniping
Chapter 262: Sniping
Trantor: 549690339
Immortal Sword Body, activate!
A golden glow enveloped Song Jian, and eight long sword illusions seemed to guard him, enhancing Song Jians strength significantly.
His sword danced, revealing a silver light. Song Jian chose to advance rather than retreat, charging towards the iing level-15 mutated zombies. As the battle went on, the violent killing intent in Song Jians heart surged once again, giving him a sense of absolute fearlessness and indifference to pain. The sense of coolness in his mind, however, sustained his sanity, preventing him from being drowned in madness and bing a walking corpse driven only by a thirst for blood.
Roar-
A giant Desert Scorpion Beast Illusion, standing over two meters in height and over four meters in body length, appeared next to Song Jian. The moment it appeared, its scorpion tail pierced through a mutated zombie like a bolt of lightning, shattering the zombie with a gentle shake. The Desert Scorpion Beast charged into the horde of mutated zombies, reaping through them like a grim reaper. The zombies attacks phased through it as if attacking a shadow, causing no harm to the beast. But whenever the beasts body touched a zombie, the illusion turned solid in an instant, inflicting significant damage on the level-15 monsters.
If the mutated zombies were capable of fear, the mere presence of the Desert Scorpion Beast would have sent them running in all directions.
As time passed, the corpses of the mutated zombies around Song Jian continued to pile up. Transparent mes danced around him, seemingly never to extinguish.
An hour earlier, the ck Dragon hatchling had its vitality points greatly reduced and was forced to retreat to the Pet Space, as it did not possess Song Jians restorative vitality.
Fighting against the attack of the mutated zombies, Song Jian was surrounded by countless monsters. Even with a vitality recovery rate of 300%, his vitality began to slowly drop.
Break!
Swinging his left hand in an arc, a silver Sword Qi, three meters long, bisected seven or eight zombies attacking him. Panting heavily, Song Jian sprinted with increased speed, weaving through the ruins of a copsed six-story building and diving into a deserted alley.
Just moments before, Song Jian suddenly felt a strong sense of murderous intent. An immediate threat was closing in. He made a split-second decision to eliminate the zombies surrounding him, creating a breach in their circle, and made his escape.
After several twists and turns, he took refuge in a residential building. As the monstrous roars gradually subsided, Song Jian heaved a sigh of relief, taking out food and water to replenish his strength.
Earlier, Song Jian had ughtered over eighty mutated zombies of level-15. The experience points he earned as a level-13 yer had also increased slightly. However, themotion they made was substantial. The mutated zombies roars sounded like they were drawing theirrades bymunicating through sound.
As a result, there were more and more mutated zombies surrounding Song Jian. If he hadnt realized something was wrong in time, he might have drawn every mutated zombie in the vicinity towards him.
Looking down from the rooftop, Song Jian saw a horde of zombies spreading out before his eyes, like a tide. In the distance, a special mutated zombie stood, over three meters tall and with four arms, its body shimmering with a dark metallic sheen. Evidently, this was a level-15 elite boss, lured here by noises of the battle.
At this sight, Song Jian couldnt help but shudder. Had he not detected the danger and acted when he did, he may have stayed to fight a little longer. By then, the four-armed elite zombie enticed by the noise of the fight, together with the tidal wave of regr mutated zombies, might have left him with no chance to escape.
Just then, Song Jian felt a sudden sharp pain in his temples and looked up towards a distant skyscraper where a blinding light shed.
With a bang, his heart leaped at the sight of a ze of fire spouting from the rooftop of the skyscraper. It was teeming with cold murderous intent.
A sniper! The thought surfaced in Song Jians mind. The next moment, his body vanished, reced by arge ck mist spreading across the rooftop.
Bullets were fast, but their speed was also rtive. The skyscraper was some distance away from Song Jians location, and even a sniper bullet needed some time to traverse the gap.
Song Jian could feel the frigid bullet swiftly piercing the ck fog, easily drilling into the rooftop floor, leaving behind a fist-sized hole.
Having narrowly escaped, Song Jian was covered in cold sweat. The bullet had very nearly struck him. If he had hesitated for a split second, the fist-sized hole in the floor would have been instead in his temple.
Captain, the target was not hit! Qi Yun, lying on the edge of the skyscraper, reported through an eight-times magnification scope. He had witnessed Song Jian vanish, reced by a ck mist enveloping the rooftop.
Although Qi Yun is a healer, it doesnt prevent him from mastering sniper skills. The sniper rifle in his hand is a level-10 silver weapon, and he aims for Song Jians head. They are unaware of Song Jians Vertical Pupil equipment. For a regr level-13 yer, a direct headshot from a sniper rifle could be lethal.
The target seems to have advanced sses and some strange skills at his disposal. Abandon the long-range ambush. Well move in for a close capture. Ma Jiang said dispassionately. Chu Ping, sneak in and confirm the targets specific location!
Understood! Chu Ping chuckled. He sheathed his dagger, pulled out a rope, and began to rappel down the skyscrapers edge.
In just a few seconds, ChuPing went from the top of a hundred-meter-high building down to the ground. With a swing of his arm, he gathered the rope and stuffed it into his backpack before sprinting towards Song Jians hiding spot.
Lets go as well. Ma Jiang and Qi Yun quickly left the skyscraper and followed Chu Ping.
Song Jian was now driven by anger. He had long forgotten his grudge with the Gathering Area 101 and never expected them to send assassins after him so long after the event. He assumed he had once againe across some other treasure-hunting yer-killers.
If you wish to die, 111 grant your wish! Song Jian was filled with rage. Coming face to face with Death in the previous encounter made him feel a strong urge to rip his enemies apart.
Swoosh-
A cloud of ck smoke fell to the ground. Song Jian quickly deactivated his ck fog and dashed towards the far-off skyscraper.
Chapter 263: 263: Greed
Chapter 263: 263: Greed
Trantor: 549690339
Ma Jiang and his twopanions wanted to hunt down Song Jian. They originally thought that if they didnt kill Song Jian with one shot, he would definitely run away. But what they didnt expect was that Song Jian now wanted to kill them even more!
Chu Ping, like a shadow, kept leaping and running on the dimly lit street, his speed extremely fast. He was afraid of repeating the previous experience when they tried to surround and kill Dr. Ebsiting, only to let him escape.
Song Jians running speed was also extremely fast. In his mind, snipers always missed their shots, then disappeared miles away. If he arrivedter, he might not even see the opponents back.
And just like that, on a road more than four meters wide, the two unexpectedly collided head-on.
Chu Ping looked at Song Jians name, red as blood, which was a distinctive feature of those hunted by the 101 Gathering Area. Only in the eyes of the hunters who took the bounty mission, Song Jians name would appear as blood-red as it was.
Correspondingly, in Song Jians eyes, the 101 Gathering Area Hunter above Chu Pings head appeared bloody and scarlet, which was a unique characteristic of a hunters name in the eyes of the hunted.
Seeing Song Jian, Chu Pings lips revealed a mocking smile. He did not expect the other party to not escape but instead boldly appear before his eyes.
Is he going to counter-kill us? such a thought shed through Chu Pings mind, and he couldnt help butugh at the wanted person who didnt know his limits.
When did the 101 Gathering Areas hunters be so unthreatening? Chu Ping looked at Song Jian rushing towards him, smiled faintly, and his figure slowly disappeared.
Stealth! One of the core inheritance skills of the thieves profession. Chu Ping had even chosen the professions branch, the Assassin upation. This upation weakened the stealing ability while enhancing thebat and assassination skills. He was confident in killing targets of the same level or even higher than him.
After entering stealth, Chu Ping did not directly rush towards Song Jian but turned into a side alley. He knew that Song Jian, seeing his stealth, would definitely use a wide-ranging group attack skill to strike the ce where he disappeared and estimate his approximate location based on his movement speed after entering stealth.
Under normal circumstances, the movement speed after stealth would decrease significantly. If the stealth skill was only at level 1, the movement speed would decrease by 60%, and the decrease would be less with higher levels.
Chu Pings stealth level was not high, only level 3, with a 52% decrease in movement speed. But he had acquired a silver-quality thief skill book, Enhanced Stealth, which increased the stealth movement speed by 15% for 10 seconds. In other words, at this moment, Chu Pings stealth speed only decreased by 37%, which was equivalent to the effect of level 7 or even 8 stealth skills.
However, what surprised Chu Ping was that Song Jian did not immediately release a wide-ranging attack skill when he disappeared. Instead, he stopped, looking forward with a cold smile.
A bad thought suddenly rose in Chu Pings heart: Does this guy have any skills or items that can see through invisibility?
Thinking of this, Chu Ping, who originally nned to attack Song Jian from behind, immediately suppressed his impulse to kill and slowly retreated into the dark alley.
Sure enough, a faint vertical crease appeared on Song Jians forehead, emitting a silver light, and a vertical pupil slowly opened its eyes, looking forward.
Chu Ping was startled, and the chill struck his back. He was lucky to be cautious. Otherwise, his figure would have been exposed by now. As an assassin, exposing oneself before a fight, unless the enemy was significantly weaker, the smartest choice was to run immediately.
Is this a superpower, magic, or gic mutation? Chu Ping wondered silently. Song Jians equipment and weapons had their aura hidden, looking no different from an ordinary closebat profession.
But at the moment when the vertical pupil opened, Song Jians importance in Chu Pings mind had instantly risen several levels. As ordinary fighters didnt have such means.
Song Jian looked around, his brows slightly wrinkled. He still couldnt find any trace of the enemy. From the moment the enemy went invisible to when his vertical pupil opened, it only took a few seconds. How far could he have run in such a short time?
Song Jian, with his vertical pupil open, slowly searched the surroundings. The vertical pupil was an external attachment. From the moment it was imnted, it became a part of his body. As long as he did not release skills, being open did not consume any energy.
Chu Ping looked at Song Jians vertical pupil, which emitted a silver glow and remained open while scanning the surroundings. This statested for over ten minutes, and he was sweating cold bullets.
Skills, magic, and even wrapped items couldntst this long. So it must be something like gic mutation or a biological warriors imnt.
However, biological warriors and gically modified soldiers who strengthened themselves by merging other organisms genes always had many side effects, but Chu Ping didnt notice any obvious side effects on Song Jian!
Could it be Just then, a thought shed through Chu Pings mind, and he suddenly came up with another possibility, his eyes full of surprise and greed. An external attachment! It must be an external attachment! Chu Pings eyes lit up, and he couldnt help but slowly move towards the entrance of the alley overlooking the deepest part of it.
An external attachment is equipment that can improve with the hosts strength. It can almost rival a growth-type equipment. Its incredibly valuable. If I can get it, even without this bounty reward, thats an external attachment! For a moment, Chu Pings palms were sweating and anxious.
At this time, two figures appeared across the street. Ma Jiang and Qi Yun finally arrived and saw Song Jian standing alone on the street, looking a little confused.
Where did Chu Ping run off to? Ma Jiang muttered to himself.
Perhaps he hid. Look at the kids forehead; it should be some kind of ability to see through invisibility! Qi Yun stared at Song Jian andmented.
The two of them had just arrived and hadnt linked the external attachment with Song Jian. After all, casually hunting a wanted person and encountering an external attachment sounded too good to be true. And if they were really hunting a wanted person with an external attachment, it wouldnt be their turn as a small team.
Go, kill him! Ma Jiang said, drew a long knife, and rushed towards Song Jian.
Qi Yun also climbed towards the high ground nearby. He had to choose a distance where his healing skills wouldnt exceed the range and not be too close to be easily attacked. The only one in the team who could provide long-range support was him.
Seeing Ma Jiang rushing towards him, Song Jian abandoned the search for Chu Ping, tightly gripped his long sword, and shed at Ma Jiang. The dark red de flickered with a strange silver sword glow, and the invisible Sword Qi inside Song Jian surged, revealing a murderous intent in his eyes.
Sword Silk, sh! With a fierce shout, Song Jians long sword collided with Ma Jiangs long knife, creating a loud noise!
Chapter 252: 252: Annihilation
Chapter 252: 252: Annihtion
Trantor: 549690339
Once Song Jian opened the Immortal Sword Body technique, all his attributes increased by five points. His strength, now over twenty points, was supreme, with all other attributes receiving a corresponding boost. Other than his vitality points, all his attributes outssed those of ordinary level twenty monsters. Add to that his high defense, resistance and unnaturally fast vitality recovery; it was clear that Song Jian could take whatever the desert scorpions threw at him.
He moved with the fervor of a berserker amidst the desert scorpions, deflecting attacks left and right as silver light shed and blood flew. The spectral swords that shone around him reduced the severity of their attacks before his equipped armor bore the remainder. The actual damage inflicted on him was minuscule;
Further with his inherent skill Thick Skin forcibly reducing 12 points of damage, each desert scorpion could only inflict minimal damage on Song Jian. Given his current vitality points over 700, if only his Immortal Sword Body couldst for more than 30 seconds, he might have in all the surrounding scorpions;
With five seconds of Immortal Sword Body left, Song Jian charged towards the pyramid. Within just twenty seconds, he had killed over twenty desert scorpions, boosting his experience points by 8%. The experience gained through killing monsters eight levels above him was substantial. Under normal circumstances, it would take him half a day of grindingparable monsters to obtain such a feat.
Whew, that was awesome! Song Jian staggered into the stone corridor, falling to one knee, sword propped on the ground. His zombiemanders armor was worn and torn, its durability drastically reduced. Despite that, his face wore an expression of excitement and wild glee.
After a brief rest, upon standing up and turning to face the desert scorpions outside the stone corridor, the scorpions blocking the entrance instinctively retreated a few steps.
The brutality of Song Jians onught earlier had left an indelible impression on them, akin to facing a natural predator.
Rumble-
A thunderous noise came from within the pyramids hall C Jierna had begun her assault. Song Jian was taken aback C she was seriously attempting to interfere with the prayer altar.
Wouldnt I be doomed if she made a mistake? Song Jian couldnt help but worry.
At this moment, the agitated desert scorpions outside the pyramid attempted to rush in. Yet, as they neared the stone corridor, they recoiled hissing, refusing to take a step further, even under the relentless attacks of theirrades.
As the sounds of disturbance within the hall grew louder, waves of scorpions began converging towards the pyramid. Scorpions from behind were mbering over those in front, piling inyers and pressing closer towards the stone corridor.
Five meters, four meters, three meters
Finally, a scorpion was pushed into the stone corridor;
Ssh-
Golden light erupted from the walls of the stone corridor, the numerous intricate magic runes taking form on the surrounding walls, continuously crackling with electricity;n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Boom-
A bolt of lightning struck the squeezed-in scorpion, causing an instant reduction of over 1300 vitality points.
These ordinary level twenty monsters had only 1450 vitality points to begin with, which was far less than that of the elite scorpion that chased Canaan in the past. The lightning left it at deaths doorstep with less than 100 vitality points remaining;
As the second bolt of lightning formed, Song Jian dashed towards the nearly dead, shell-shattered desert scorpion, driving his long sword deep into its body.
Having received a fatal blow, the almost dead desert scorpion was once flung up and heavily fell onto the ground, turning into a corpse. A transparent me swiftly burned it into a pile of ck ash.
With the death of the scorpion, the lightning within the stone corridor slowly dissipated. The magic runes on the surrounding stone walls also gradually faded, returning to their original in stone appearance.
Most of the vitality points of this scorpion were stripped away by the pyramids defense measures which means that although Song Jian received all its experience points, it didnt drop any loot.
Huh, this way of killing is faster! Realising this, Song Jian brightened up and threw a bottle of Weakness Potion towards the entrance of the stone corridor.
Above the heads of a few dozen scorpions right outside the corridor, a whack sound resonated as the potion bottle exploded, causing 30 points of damage per scorpion, and drastically reducing their defense.
Like rolling balls, the scorpions started getting pushed into the stone corridor, triggering the pyramids defense measures again. Bolt after bolt of lightning, like the whip of a thunderstorm, struck down mercilessly on the desert scorpions that dared intrude the pyramid. The shes of electricity and the painful cries from the scorpions echoed within the stone corridor, leaving no scorpion capable of withstanding the whip-like blows.
However, before they ended up in the corridor, all these scorpions were first subjected to Song Jians attack. Therefore, the system defaulted the experience points of these monsters to Song Jian.
Rapidly, his experience points began to fluctuate. All he needed to do was continuously throw bottles of Weakness Potion at the desert scorpions about to be squeezed into the stone corridor.
15%, 30%, 45%, 60%
Song Jians experience points increased at a fast pace, his Weakness Potions decreasing at the same pace;
Soon, an hour passed with his experience reaching Level 12 at 94%, just one notch away from Level 13.
The swarm of scorpions at the enclosed gate multiplied, seeming as if every desert scorpion in the area had poured into this Stone City.
At first, these scorpions were just getting pushed into the corridor but eventually relying on their sheer toughness, they began braving through the stone corridors lightning to invade the pyramid. Each progressing step resulted in a few desert scorpions being annihted by the corridors lightning. Nheless, the scorpions from behind trampled over the ashes of theirrades, inching closer and closer. Meanwhile, Song Jian could only keep retreating.
Just then, a rumble eruption from behind him reverberated through the pyramid; the entire building trembling. It felt like an earthquake.
A surge of air rushed out from behind, bringing with it an aura of endless death and decay, making Song Jians heart tighten;
No time to dodge, Song Jian instinctively activated the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body again as it had just cooled down. He was enveloped in a golden light, with several ghostly long swords floating upside down rotating slowly around him.
Boom!
The torrent of air from behind shed harshly against Song Jian, almost knocking him t on the ground. His body shimmered in golden light, while the few sword-like figures rotated even faster to form a sword-like shield that blocked the airwave.
Just like a tidal wave, the air mass rushed at Song Jian who was presently using all his strength to stand still. He leaned against the wall of the stone corridor like a boulder, with closed eyes waiting for the air mass to dissipate.
After a long ten seconds, the energy wave full of deathly silence began to weaken and finally disappeared.
Chapter 265: Slaves
Chapter 265: ves
Trantor: 549690339
Boom-
Song Jian moved extremely fast, and with a sh of his sword, he fiercely struck Chu Pings chest. The sound of bones cracking echoed, and in an instant, Chu Pings Vitality Points plummeted, with his chest bonespletely shattered.
Blood uncontrobly sprayed from his mouth, and he no longer had any strength in his body. With blood frothing at the corners of his mouth, Chu Ping tried to retreat, but suddenly felt a surge of energy rising from his feet, causing his body to uncontrobly float into the air.
A floating state! Despair appeared on Chu Pings face as his heart sank. He knew that in this state, his body would bepletely defenseless, and he would inevitably suffer even more damage than usual!
Will I die here? This thought crossed Chu Pings mind for the first time.
He has an ext. Chu Ping roared, trying to cause trouble for Song Jian before he died.
Qi Yun had originally been focusing on healing Ma Jiang, but after seeing Ma Jiang being shed apart by Song Jian, he quickly cast a Healing Skill on Ma Jiang. However, the situation changed in an instant, as it only took one strike from Song Jian to leave Chu Ping in a nearly dead state.
Qi Yun hurriedly interrupted the Healing Skill he was casting on Ma Jiang, waving his Magic Staff, and shifted his focus to healing Chu Ping instead.
Qi Yun quickly cast an instant Healing Skill on himself, slightly raising his Vitality Points. He then began chanting a spell, preparing to release an even stronger Healing Skill.
At that moment, Song Jian raised his left hand, his index finger shining with a silver light. A terrifyingly powerful silver Sword Qi was released, directly piercing Qi Yuns forehead and prating his skull.
Sword Finger!
It was an incredibly swift and sharp strike that nobody sawing. Chu Ping couldnt even see how this attack was executed. All he saw was a dazzling silver Sword Qi.
Thud-
Chu Pings corpse fell from the sky andnded on the ground, rolling twice before bing still.
Dumbstruck, Qi Yun stared at the system prompt:
System: Your healing target has died, rendering your healing ineffective. The skill has failed, and has entered a cooldown period.
He died just like that? Even with my healing, he still Qi Yun found it hard to ept the situation.
Song Jian was simply too fast. He had initially been targeting Ma Jiang, but in the blink of an eye, he pivoted and, using the eleration from the Broken Wing Dance, directed his remaining two attacks towards Chu Ping.
In his floating state, Song Jian unleashed the incredibly swift Sword Finger. Even if Chu Ping had been at full health, the level two Sword Finger would have caused over 75 points of physical damage as well as an additional 80 points of Metal-element damage.
Even if Qi Yun had managed to cast a Healing Skill on Chu Ping, restoring 50 Vitality Points, it wouldnt have changed Chu Pings fate in the end!
After killing Chu Ping, Song Jian didnt even look at the loot he dropped. Instead, he turned towards Ma Jiang, stomping his foot and sending a fanged whirlwind roaring towards Ma Jiang.
Ma Jiang nced at Song Jian and unexpectedly turned around and ran for his life. He had less than ten seconds left until the effects of his Rage Potion wore off. Even with Qi Yun constantly healing him within this short period of time, it was impossible to kill Song Jian. Once the potions effect wore off and he entered a weakened state, with a 30% reduction in his overall attributes, there would only be one path left: death.
At this moment, while the potion had not yet lost its effect, preserving his life was the most crucial thing to do!
Boom!
Earth Teeth Assault struck Ma Jiang from behind, causing a 50-point damage floating above his head. Ma Jiang stumbled, almost falling to the ground but ultimately managing to run towards the distance without looking back.
Seeing Ma Jiang run away, Qi Yun was dumbfounded. He was the slowest member of their team. Watching his captains rapidly retreating figure and seeing the wanted criminal walk towards him step by step
Captain, youre just going to run away and leave me behind? Qi Yun didnt know whether he should curse out loud or not.
I never thought our captain was this terrible before. If I had known, I wouldnt have healed him and just ran away! Im a ranged attacker, and hes a melee fighter! Qi Yun felt like crying but had no tears to shed.
I surrender, dont kill me! Qi Yun immediately raised his hands, looking at Song Jian with a frightened expression and shouting loudly.
System: Gathering Area 101 Hunt Team member, Qi Yun, is forced by your prowess to surrender to you! Please choose one of the following three options: Option 1: ept surrender, im ransom. Option 2: ept surrender, make him your ve. Option 3: Decline surrender, kill him! Please make a choice within ten seconds!
Song Jian looked at Qi Yun closely as Qi Yun tried to give him a ttering but ugly smile.
Do you have money? Song Jian suddenly asked.
Qi Yun startled then pulled out all the money he had, saying, I only have 32 Doomsday Coins!
The habit of the hunting team was to spend all of their money on strengthening their equipment or other items to enhance their personal strength or deposit it at the bank. They wouldnt carry too much money with them during missions.
Seeing the 32 Doomsday Coins in Qi Yuns hand, Song Jian shook his head:
Then be my ve! Song Jian directly chose the second option:
Qi Yuns face showed a mix of anger and uncertainty, clearly not mentally prepared to be a ve.
If you dont want to, Ill kill you! Song Jian said, his face filled with murderous intent.
I Im willing to be your ve! Qi Yun eventually nodded reluctantly, his face full of humiliation.
The moment Qi Yun agreed, a mysterious force surfaced on his forehead, imprinting a Magic Rune there.
Qi Yun trembled, opening his mouth to let out a painful scream, but no sound came out. The mysterious force then disappeared, leaving Qi Yun lying on the ground like a bag of mud, gasping for breath.
At this point, Song Jian discovered that he now had a ve interface, which showed all of Qi Yuns attributes. Moreover, he could strip Qi Yun of his equipment at will.
Song Jian nced over Qi Yuns equipment. Most items were of white quality, and even the Healing Short Staff he was holding was only of green quality. Only the silver-quality sniper rifle seemed valuable.
Song Jian shook his head, removed the silver-quality sniper rifle, and put it in his own backpack. He then told Qi Yun, From now on, focus on healing. Be a good healer and dont think about attacking.
As a main healer, Qi Yun primarily masteredmon skills like the Eagle Eye Skill but could only perform basic attacks even with the sniper rifle. It was a waste of resources!
Hearing Song Jians words, Qi Yuns face showed a mixture of shame and anger, but he ultimately nodded.
System: You have deprived your ve, Qi Yun, of an item, lowering his Loyalty Points to you by 10. Qi Yuns current Loyalty Points towards you are now only 50. If they fall below 50 Points, there is a chance that your ve will try to escape!
Chapter 266: Let Me Show You My Safe House
Chapter 266: Let Me Show You My Safe House
Trantor: 549690339
Defecting?
Song Jian nced at Qi Yun and sneered, Dare to defect, and Ill kill you!
No, no, I dont dare, I dont dare! Qi Yun shook his head repeatedly.
System: You intimidate the ve Qi Yun, increasing his loyalty by 5 points;
Song Jian was taken aback, this worked as well?
Tell me, why did youe after me? Song Jian looked at Qi Yun and asked.
Actually, we are members of the assassination team of Gathering Area 101. The reason we came here is that Gathering Area 101 has issued a warrant for you
Half an hourter, Song Jian finally found out that it was still because of the trouble he had caused when he saved Dr. Ebsiting at the garbage station.
Gathering Area 101? Haha
Song C no, Master, you must not underestimate Gathering Area 101. It is one of the 500 safe havens created by humanity after the Doomsday catastrophe. By now, all other safe havens have been destroyed, leaving only this Gathering Area 101. Qi Yun said.
All the other gathering areas have been destroyed, leaving only this one? Song Jian couldnt help but sneer, Then how did the City of Sin and the City of Holy Lighte about?
If Gathering Area 101 were really that strong, it would have be 101 City by now, rather than still being just a gathering area.
The essence of a gathering area in the wilderness is no different from the level two Manor Castle built by Song Jian, except that Gathering Area 101 covers arger area than Song Jians Manor Castle.
Gathering Area 101 not only hasplete facilities but also has many hunting teams, assassination squads, and even its own affiliated corps C Storm Legion! Qi Yun said.
Storm Legion? This name sounds familiar; it seems like Ive heard it on the radio, Song Jian murmured, Thats right. How many people are in the Storm Legion?
Storm Legion has a total of 800 elite professionals, Qi Yun said.
Only 800 people? And they dare to call themselves a legion? Song Jian couldnt help but say.
To support 800 people is already the limit for Gathering Area 101. However, if possible, Gathering Area 101 canunch a battle involving more than 30,000 people at any time! Qi Yun said, After all, Gathering Area 101 shelters many wanderers, many of whom have taken it as their home and are willing to fight for it. There is no shortage of such people!
Moreover, ording to rumors, Gathering Area 101 has already begun preparations for creating a city for the third time. If it seeds, it will be on par with major forces like the City of Sin and the City of Holy Light. By then, even more, people would be willing to settle in Gathering Area 101! Qi Yun said.
Song Jian nodded, his heart feeling slightly heavy. After all, it was a major power that had existed for decades after the Doomsday catastrophe. In the beginning, it was probably just an ordinary human without a background who had created Gathering Area 101 from scratch through his own strength. If what Qi Yun said was true, the person who created Gathering Area 101 was really remarkable.
Now, such a force which has been developing for decades wanted to hunt him down. It would be false to say that he was not worried since, after all, he only had one life in this game!
Okay, when do you think theyll send another assassination team after this failure? Song Jian stared at Qi Yun and asked.
Qi Yun hesitated for a moment and said, Actually, there was a problem with the teleportation device we used. Our team originally had five members, but one of them was torn apart by the spatial forces during the teleportation. Another one was seriously injured and died shortly after arriving, leaving only three people
The team leader, no, Ma Jiang, is now alone. He is likely to give up on the assassination mission and go back to report the information. I estimate that they wont dispatch another assassination team until the researchers have perfected the teleportation device. In the short term, there should be no more assassination teams entering this city
Song Jian nodded slightly, realizing that he should be safe for the time being. Before Gathering Area 101pleted perfecting their teleportation device, he needed to improve his level and strength as much as possible.
Lets go, continue hunting monsters. Keep an eye on my Vitality Points! Song Jian said as he summoned the wounded ck Dragon hatchling. Qi Yun immediately used her healing wand to restore the hatchlings vitality points to full.
Roar-
With a roar from the ck Dragon hatchling, five or six level-15 mutant zombies were lured out. Song Jian flexed his wrist, summoning the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. With a flourish, he jogged towards the monsters.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh C
As Song Jian danced around, his dark red sword flew, releasing dazzling silver light. Facing five or six mutant zombies, Song Jian made no defensive moves, choosing instead to endure their attacks and annihte them, disying a reckless, do-or-die attitude.
The ck Dragon hatchling nearby was also continuously spewing Dragon Breath, swinging its ws and tail, and tearing into the fallen mutant zombies.
Gradually, the noise from the battle attracted arge number of mutant zombies. In no time, dozens of level-15 monsters surrounded Song Jian.
Watch my health and heal me! Song Jian shouted, rushing into the monster horde without backing off, chopping down the nearby monsters.
As Song Jians Vitality Points gradually decreased, Qi Yuns hands trembled slightly from a distance. After a while, she sighed helplessly, waved her short wand, and released Healing Skill to restore Song Jians Vitality Points.
Song Jian, who was in the midst of the monsters, could feel the healing effect and the corner of his mouth curled into a smile. As for this ve whose loyalty was bordering on betrayal, he didnt fully trust her. Using only seventy percent of his strength, he left himself a small margin for safety. If Qi Yun dared to betray him, he could guarantee that he could break free of the encircling monsters.
Like this, Song Jian continued to fight for several hours. Only when Qi Yuns Spirit Points were depleted did he use the Immortal Sword Body and make his way out with the ck Dragon hatchling.
Although they had killed hundreds of level-15 mutant zombies, there was no noticeable reduction in the tide of monsters chasing after Song Jian. They pursued him relentlessly.
Song Jian summoned his motorcycle, returned the ck Dragon hatchling to the Pet Space, and shouted at Qi Yun, Get on!
Qi Yun hurriedly sat on the back of the motorcycle. With a roar, a plume of ck smoke erupted from the exhaust pipe, and the motorcycle sped off like a bolt of lightning, heading towards Song Jians Manor Castle.
Haha, this is the thrill of monster hunting! Song Jianughed heartily against the wind. Aplex expression appeared on Qi Yuns face as she stared at Song Jians back, deep in thought.
The two quickly returned to Song Jians Manor Castle. Seeing the now level two safe house, Qi Yuns face showed surprise.
Is this your safe house? You already created one for yourself? Qi Yun could hardly believe her eyes.
This is Doomsday City, with so many monsters inside. Wont they attack here? Qi Yun couldnt help but ask. It should be noted that creating a safe house in the wilderness wasnt an easy task. Many ambitious individuals had attempted to imitate Gathering Area 101, creating their own safe areas, but in the end, they were all ruined under the siege of countless monsters.
Although the overall number of monsters in Doomsday City was smaller than the wilderness, the density was considerably higher C at least ten or even a hundred times more!
Song Jian smiled faintly but did not exin. Instead, he summoned the ck Dragon hatchling and let it y around on its own. After all, if a pet was kept in Pet Space for too long, its Intimacy Level would decrease.
Come in and take a look. How many people do you think Gathering Area 101 will need to send to take down my Manor Castle? Song Jian turned around and stared at Qi Yun while asking.
Chapter 255: Spider Spear Armor
Chapter 255: Spider Spear Armor
Trantor: 549690339
Boom!
The surface of the Red Fire Beasts body roared with pale red mes, its vitality points began to drop rapidly;
Whoosh-
Several spider legs fluttered ceaselessly, like long spears, relentlessly attacking Song Jian, creating a flurry of activity hard to follow with the eyes;
Rapid Sword!
The flying sword wielded by Song Jian swung into a series of afterimages, defending against the assault of spider legs relentlessly. The silver-glowing long sword left a deep mark on the spider leg with each impact.
However, the Red Fire Beast seemed not to feel any pain and continued to attack fiercely;
Plop-
After several defences, one spider leg finally broke through Song Jians defences, plunged mercilessly into his shoulder, and went right through his body;
Song Jian remained impassive, he flipped his wrist, a sudden sh of silver erupted, and the spider leg plunged into his shoulder was instantly severed, leaving a foot-long broken limb inside his body.
Biting down hard, Song Jian pulled the broken spider leg out of his shoulder. The fist-sized prating wound made Song Jians vitality points fall rapidly; Surgery!
A milky white light glowed on the wound. Almost instantly, the wound which had been gushing blood began to heal rapidly. But even before he could catch his breath, several other spider legs lunged at him again;
Song Jian flung his body backwards into a roll.
Plunk! n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Several spider legs punched hard into the ground, piercing the hard concrete and exposing the ck soil underneath.
The Red Fire Beast, wildly waved the remaining six spider legs, and charged towards Song Jian. It seemed resolved for mutual destruction. Just then, the struggling ck Dragon cub let out a roar. The originally sticky spider web gradually hardened under the influence of the air, almost like a thick cocoon, was torn apart by the ck Dragon cub.
The now freed ck Dragon cub rushed towards the lunatic Red Fire Beast, a hot mass of Dragon Breath spewed out from its mouth, burrowing into the back of the Red Fire beast like maggots in bone.
The intense pain made the Red Fire Beast emit a harsh cry and ferociously smash into the tunnel on its side;
Rumble-
As if in an earthquake, the whole tunnel began to shake mildly.
The ck Dragon cub pounced on the Red Fire Beast, its dragon ws plunging into the body of its adversary while it constantly tore at the shell covering the Red Fire Beasts body with its sharp teeth. The two creatures entwined and rolled together, emitting deafening roars.
Song Jian took a swift step towards the Red Fire Beast. The Immortal Sword Body state hadnt yet faded, the long sword in Song Jians hand kept chopping on the body of the Red Fire Beast, absolutely fearless of the fire of vitality that was burning on the body of its opponent.
Crack-
Another spider leg was flung out. Song Jians long sword targeted the remaining spider legs of the Red Fire Beast. Once it lost these legs, the Red Fire Beast would be nothing more than a big ball of meat, devoid of any defense.
At the moment the Immortal Sword Body state disappeared, Song Jian had already cut off six of the Red Fire Beasts spider legs, leaving only two barely supporting its body.
But it was no longer able to maintain its bnce. Under the onught of the ck Dragon cub, it kept tumbling and rolling. Its resistance grew weaker and weaker.
Song Jians long sword kept stabbing into the body of the Red Fire Beast. Each impact made the beast let out a high-pitched wail. However, very soon, the beasts cries grew lower and lower, and eventually, ity on the ground gasping for breath and convulsed incessantly, no longer as frenzied as it was before.
The ck Dragon cub continued its attack relentlessly, and with thest w swipe, a transparent me ignited on the Red Fire Beasts body.
Golden light simultaneously blossomed on the bodies of Song Jian and the ck Dragon cub. Both of them leveled up.
Song Jian leveled up to 13, and the ck Dragon cub rose to level 8;
Song Jian, now at level thirteen, added the newly obtained skill point to Thick-Skinned, promoting this innate skill to level 10.
The level ten skill Thick-Skinned enhanced his defense by 40%, resistance by 50%,pulsorily reducing 15 effective damage points. The resistance to negative states had also reached a very high level, where it could evenpletely immunize against low-level mental attacks.
Having reached level ten, it seemed that the Thick-Skinned skill had reached its limit. A MAX symbol appeared, and skill points could no longer be used for promotion.
However, a line mixture appeared behind the skill description. After reading the details, it was found that when any skill reaches level 10, it cannot be promoted further with skill points. But, two level 10 skills can bebined to form a new one. Whether this new skill would be stronger or weaker was anyones guess.
There must be some rules to mixing skills, but I have too few skills and a low level now, so its not the right time! thought Song Jian.
At level thirteen, he could wear the Scorpion Beast Helmet. Song Jian immediately put on this blue-quality helmet, and his attack power increased significantly.
The Red Fire Beast dropped three items. Among them was a silver-quality equipment of level 15, and the remaining two items were forging materials of level 20.
Song Jian picked up the equipment and saw that it was pet equipment of level 15 with a silver glow. He felt a bit disappointed;
Spider Spear Armor (Silver), pet equipment, equipment effect: Physical defense +10, Magic resistance +8, Bounce + 3; Special effect 1: Healing (passive), when vitality points drop below 30%, there is a certain chance to recover 15% vitality points after being injured; this special feature can be triggered only once every 10 minutes; Special effect 2: Spider Spear (passive), when attacking the target, there is a chance to create 1-8 illusions of Spider Spears to attack with the pet; the number of spears is random, theyst for 30 seconds and disappear after 30 seconds; this feature can be triggered only once every 10 minutes; Equipment condition: pet level 15; Can it be taken out of the game: No
Seeing the armor emitting a silver light, the ck Dragon cubs eyes showed a curious look. It constantly poked it with its right w, seemingly eager to wear it. However, due to its insufficient level, no matter how much it tried, it couldnt get the armor on. In a fit of frustration, it cried out loudly at Song Jian and kept wheeling around at his feet.
Song Jian couldnt help butugh. He put the Spider Spear Armor into the carry-on bag, stroked the head of the ck Dragon cub, and said, If you want to wear it, level up quickly. Only at level 15 can you wear this armor!
Only then did the ck Dragon cub calm down. It folded its wings and stood by Song Jians side.
Its time to unlock that golden treasure chest! Song Jians gaze was directed towards the golden glow at the end of the tunnel.
This is the first golden-quality item Ive earned myself. I hope its a piece of equipment! Song Jian thought to himself as he walked towards the chest.
Chapter 268 - 268 Follower
Chapter 268: Follower
Trantor: 549690339
Song Jian looked at the embarrassed state of Dr. Ebsiting and suddenly had an idea. He said to him, Doctor, 1 am already on the wanted list for the 101 Gathering Area, and now they think you and 1 are in the same band. What do you n to do next? Return to Fifth Avenue, where level-ten elite bosses are all over the ce?
I cant go back there, its too risky Ive been exposed, Dr. Ebsiting answered, looking lost. As a researcher with no fighting abilities, he couldnt survive in the monster-filled Doomsday City. His existence had already been hard even before, now the search for food and water is bing more and more difficult.
Why not stay with me? I can set up aboratory for you. What do you think? Song Jian said with a smile. At least here, you wont need to worry about safety, what do you say?
Dr. Ebsiting fell silent. Although he was quirky, he wasnt stupid. In this city, probably only Song Jian was willing to shelter him.
Fine, Ill have to rely on you from now on, Dr. Ebsiting sighed, a little depressed. He didnt want to lose his freedom but if he had decided to ally with a powerful force before the apocalypse broke out, he could have left the city with other big shots.
System: You have agreed to shelter the plot character Dr. Ebsiting. As he was concerned about his safety, Dr. Ebsiting agreed to stay and became your Follower!
System: When you enter and stay in the game, Dr. Ebsiting will continually consume Doomsday Coins as his sry. This stops when you leave the game. The stronger the Followers level, the more Doomsday Coins consumed.
System: Your Follower is a Researcher type, possessing substantial knowledge reserves. You can select the direction of his research skill tree to develop more research skills. If he dies, all his skills will return to their initial state when he was recruited, and loyalty will randomly drop 10-30 points.
System: If a Follower dies, you can find a Resurrection Altar to resurrect the Follower at a certain cost. However, if the Followers loyalty drops to the betrayal standard after death, they cannot be resurrected.
System: Dr. Ebsitings current loyalty is 70. If it falls below 60, he will start to ck off. If it falls below 50, he may desert.
System: You can view Follower Dr. Ebsitings attributes and initial skills, and can choose the direction of his research.
Song Jian knew that Dr. Ebsiting was a researcher, so it was obvious that thetters research skill tree had already climbed to a very high level. If he changed the research direction now, it would mean a huge loss, so Song Jian decided to stick with Dr. Ebsitings current research skill base and continue to improve.
Opening his followers personal attribute interface, Song Jian started to study it closely.
Unlike Qi Yun, Dr. Ebsiting was Song Jians Follower, who had certain freedom and privileges. Even if Song Jian wanted to view Dr. Ebsitings attributes and skills, he needed Dr. Ebsitings permission.
Soon, the attribute interface previously full of question marks was unrestrainedly revealed to Song Jian.
Dr. Ebsiting (Song Jians Follower): This is a rare research-type Follower in the game, with a discovery rate of one in a thousand and a recruitment rate of one in ten thousand. Current level 15, experience points 3,351/8,000. After leveling up, his physical properties will also improve, and he can spend skill points to upgrade his research skills.
Following were a series of physical attributes and mastered skills. For the sake of not flooding this with too much information, Song Jian didnt list them all. If he did, this chapter could end here.
Expert Level Nine Engineering Manufacturing? Song Jians eyes lit up as he looked at Dr. Ebsiting like he was looking at a sparkling diamond.
As everyone knows, the level of life professions cant be enhanced using skill points, they must be umted through proficiency. Initially, all life skills start at level one, then gradually improved to level two, three, and so forth up to level five. After reaching level nine, then only one could be a novice, further splitting into nine levels. After breaching level nine, there would be an improvement to intermediate, after intermediate level nine is senior.
After senior level nine, then its expert. After expert level nine, its master, grandmaster, great grandmaster, and after great grandmaster its divine level.
All of Song Jians life skills are still below novice. He didnt know when he would be promoted to novice. Hence, one could imagine how high Dr. Ebsitings Expert Level Nine standing was.
Dr. Ebsiting, can you craft the T-11 High-explosive Grenade now? Song Jian asked expectantly.
Dr. Ebsiting gave Song Jian a look and said somewhat irritably: The T-11 High-explosive Grenade was devised by me. What do you think, can I make it? And recently, I have developed a T-X High-explosive Grenade which is five times more potent than the T-11. However, to use this kind of grenade, you need to have a Throwing Skill of at least level 10!
Level 10 Throwing Skill? Song Jian couldnt help but gasp. The only skill he had at level 10 was his innate skill Thick-skinned, which required a lot of skill points.
The Throwing Skill was a basic passive skill, and he could learn it just by throwing a few stones, but Song Jian hadnt put much effort into exercising this ability, so his Throwing Skill was only at level one.
High-explosive grenades are consumable and not considered weapons, so they wont be subject to the 80% power reduction limit. If I could get arge batch of these grenades, my leveling speed would definitely soar! Song Jian thought to himself.
Heres the list of materials needed to craft the T-X High-explosive Grenade. As long as you can collect all these materials, 1 can make it for you. In this city, its the best for leveling. Dr. Ebsiting directly handed a list to Song Jian.
Song Jian looked it over. Compared with the T-11 High-explosive Grenade, there were only two or three more materials, so he nodded and put the material list in his bag.
Doctor, what about other weapons besides high-explosive grenades? Such as firearms, rocketunchers, missiles, etc. Can you make nuclear bombs? Song Jian asked, his eyes shining.
Im a Ph.D. in Physics and Materials, not in Weapon Manufacturing or Weapon Research, I am ignorant in the field of weapon development. 1 know the principle of making nuclear bombs, but to expect me to produce a nuclear bomb by myself is a pipe dream, humph! Dr. Ebsiting looked a bit unhappy, gave Song Jian a prating look and said.
Hehe, well okay, doctor, 1 apologize Song Jian said sheepishly, shrugging his shoulders.
Seeing Song Jians good attitude, Dr. Ebsitings face rxed a lot. After hesitating a little, he said, Actually, I have also done some research on space science, like spatial equipment, for instance. If there are materials, 1 can make them.
Chapter 269: Rebuilding the Laboratory
Chapter 269: Rebuilding the Laboratory
Trantor: 549690339
Spatial equipment?
Song Jians eyes lit up, then a look of joy spread across his face: Can you make a transmission array?
A transmission array? Dr. Ebsiting looked nk before rage filled his face. Stomping his foot, he eximed, Are you crazy? Who do you think I am? A master of spatial magic? Even if I could make it, do you think I can just hammer out a transmission array with a hammer?
Cool down, if you cant make a transmission array then forget it, anything else will do, Song Jian hurriedly consoled him.
He knew from Qi Yun that a transmission array was standard fare for prominent powers. Even Gathering Area 101 had spent over a decade studying it, and they had only achieved minimal results.
Research on a transmission array requires continuous investment, and during this period, there may not even be any results. If you cant bear with it and give up, then all your previous investments would be for naught.
Even Gathering Area 101 had first established a stable foundation over decades before they dared to venture into this research. As for Song Jian, he was barely scraping by. He never had more than ten thousand doomsday coins. How could he research this high-end technology?
Besides, Dr. Ebsiting only had a basic understanding of spatial equipment. He was not yet at a level where he could research the construction of a transmission array.
At most, I can make storage equipment, like twelve-pocket storage packs. If you need it, collect the materials for me. Ill give you a 20% discount on the work fee! After saying this, Ebsiting handed Song Jian another list.
A discount? What the hell? Arent you my follower? Why is there such a suffocating arrangement? Song Jian subconsciously received the list, murmuring to himself.
Additionally, I need to create aboratory. This was a promise you made to me. Heres a list of materials required for establishing theb. Please collect them for me as soon as possible. I dont want to dy my research for too long
Just like that, a third listnded in Song Jians hands.
System: Your follower, Dr. Ebsiting, has issued a task for you: Rebuild the Laboratory.
Task Description: As a researcher, without a dedicatedboratory, it is impossible to manufacture any items or upgrade ones research skills. You must create a fully-equippedboratory for your follower, Dr. Ebsiting.
Task Requirements: Microscopes: 0/1, Petri dishes: 0/1, Physical experiment station: 0/1, NMR machine: 0/1,; Time limit: 3 days;
Task Failure Penalty: Dr. Ebsitings loyalty to you will drop significantly;
Task Tips: After epting the task, directions will guide you to the corresponding areas to search for items;
Task Warnings: Some of the required items are guarded by powerful monsters; you must kill the guardian to retrieve the item;
Task Warnings: Some of the required items only have one piece avable in the city; if not obtained or destroyed, the task will directly fail;
Task Warnings: Establishing aboratory is a highly secretive task; please do not share this task with others, and do not seek help from the auction house or simr ces. Revealing your intention to build aboratory may attract unwanted scrutiny;
Song Jian carefully scrutinized the task requirements, which included over a dozen different items. However, after seeing the task hints, Song Jian sighed in relief. Having instructions was ultimately the best thing; otherwise, it would likely take him more than thirty days toplete the task on his own, let alone three days.
Having finished reading, Song Jian immediately chose ept.
In that case, Im going to rest now. Ill start work when youvepleted the task. Dr. Ebsitings face rxed slightly after seeing Song Jian ept the task. He nodded and said, Try to collect the materials on those other Wo lists as soon as possible. Theres no specific demand; Ill start working on the product as soon as you have everything.
Song Jian nodded. Actually, those two lists were the most important to him. He would strive to collect the items even if Dr. Ebsiting hadnt issued a task.
Dr. Ebsiting directly upied a sub-castle on the right side of the Manor Castle. Initially, there was a sub-castle on each side of the main castle. Song Jian lived in the main castle, and the two sub-castles had always been idle until now.
After upying the sub-castle, Dr. Ebsiting started getting busy. Song Jian didnt know what he was so busy with and was slightly worried about the task.
Underneath the list given by Dr. Ebsiting was a simple map marker indicating where each item could be found. Song Jian discovered that simple items, like petri dishes, could be found in at least four locations. But high-end items like Polymer Analyzer could only be found in a single location, and it was situated inside a level twenty monster zone.
Given Song Jians current power, entering the level twenty monster zone would be a bit of a stretch.
After hesitating for a while, Song Jian sighed, Never mind, lets search for the other items first. The items in the level twenty monster area can wait till the end!
A quiet night passed. Although Song Jian didnt need to rest, for game natives like Qi Yun and Dr. Ebsiting, their life rhythm was no different from people in the real world; they needed sleep to replenish their energy.
The next day was sunny with the dense clouds gradually dispersing. The sunlight asionally shone through. Song Jian, along with Qi Yun, set out towards an abandoned school located in the level ten monster zone.
The school was located in the level ten monster zone, surrounded by a fence made of iron bars. As soon as they entered the main gate, the first thing that caught their eye was a spacious yground. In front of the yground was a towering gpole.
The school had been abandoned for decades. The surface of the gpole was rusty, but the red g flying at the top was pping in the wind, as if it had just been hung up.
Thats a bit odd, eh! Song Jian walked forward, craned his neck and carefully observed the red g on the pole.
The surface of the g is glowing slightly. It looks like a piece of equipment!
Song Jians heart stirred. He immediately stepped forward and grabbed the rope on the gpole, intending to lower the red g.
The moment he touched the gpole, a system notification popped up.
System: You havee into contact with a special object C the school gpole, triggering a special entertainment task;
Task Name: Raising the National g
Task Description: The schools gpole is malfunctioning and cant lower the school g. You have to climb the gpole and retrieve the school g within 180 seconds;
Task Requirement: Climb to the top of the gpole; 0/18 meters
Task Limit: Three minutes
Task Reward: School g
Task Failure Penalty: None
Task Tips: To climb the gpole, you need agility. If it were me, I would choose to train a lightweight skill toplete this task, preferably leveling Cloud Climbing Skill to level 3 or above;
Task Warning: The higher you climb, the harder you fall. Make sure there is medical staff on-site before youplete the task.
Task Warning: This task cannot rely on any tools such as ropes. Otherwise, the task will immediately fail.
Chapter 270 - 270 Climbing the Pole
Chapter 270: Climbing the Pole
Trantor: 549690339 |
A special entertainment task?
This was Song Jians first time encountering this type of task. With the gpole reaching a height of eighteen meters, climbing it wouldnt be easy. If he were careless and fell, the risk would not be worth the reward.
The Level 10 Monster Zone was where most yers leveled up. Seeing someone entering the school and preparing to climb the gpole, some spectators quickly gathered around.
Bro, this task isnt easy at all. Even though its ssified as entertainment, so far, nobody has aplished it! warned a yer who was holding a submachine gun and wearing a military greenbat suit.
Yeah, eighteen meters may not seem high, but it gets harder as you go up. Whats the current record again? another yer added.
I think its thirteen meters. Thats already the limit. As far as I know, no one has managed to climb above thirteen meters yet.
I could only climb up to eight meters, then fell and almost broke a bone
Thats because youre clumsy. Dont you know to wrap a safety rope around yourself? If you fall, youll only suffer internal injuries at most.
Are you stupid? Which is harder to treat, a bone fracture, or internal injuries?
Song Jian frowned slightly. An eighteen-meter height wasnt impossible for regr people to climb. Even if yers could only gain one skill point each level-up, it seemed odd that among all these yers, none had acquired a skill in agility. So why had no yer climbed the eighteen-meter gpole yet? Something was fishy here.
With that thought, Song Jian leaped and jumped over three meters high, grabbing onto the gpole.
There doesnt seem to be anything unusual, said Song Jian, knitting his eyebrows. After a brief pause, he started climbing enthusiastically.
Qi Yun stood at the base of the gpole. After some hesitation, he waved his magic staff toward Song Jian, casting the Light Body Skill. The Light Body Skill improved his movement speed by 15% for five seconds. Even though Qi Yun had only leveled up once, the skill still provided significant help to Song Jian at this moment.
Qi Yun was positioned as an aid in their hunting team, but he didnt want to depend on his teammates for his survival. Therefore, he also mastered some other attack skills. All of these skills, however, revolved around his silver- quality sniper rifle. Now that his sniper rifle was disassembled by Song Jian, those attack skills were useless.
Localized in Qi Yuns skill set were five types of healing skills, and three other auxiliary skills, with the Light Body Skill as only one of them.
With the aid of the Light Body Skill, Song Jian climbed faster. In a short while, he reached seven or eight meters high.
Theres no difficulty at all; I should reach the top without any effort, thought Song Jian.
Just then, Song Jian suddenly felt his body be heavier, as though he was tied to arge piece of stone falling downward. If he hadnt instinctively held onto the gpole, the sudden increase in gravity mightve caused him to fall off the gpole.
As expected, theres something unusual!
Song Jian quickly checked his status bar, and sure enough, there was a Level 1 Gravity negative effect. His talent skill Thick Skin could only resist mental negative effects and was useless against physical negative effects.
Could it be that the higher I climb, the greater the level of this negative effect and the more obvious it bes? wondered Song Jian.
As expected, when he climbed to a height of ten meters, the Level 1 Gravity effect suddenly jumped to Level 2.
Song Jian frowned slightly. This level of gravity was as if his body weight had increased by about thirty kilograms. It didnt impact him much, but as the negative effects continued to pile on, the difficulty of the task was undoubtedly rising.
He continued to climb. Every meter he climbed, the negative effect would increase by one level. By the time Song Jian reached thirteen meters, the negative effect had already risen to Level 5.
By then, he was essentially carrying over one hundred kilograms while climbing.
After losing the three-point strength addition from the Guardians Sword, Song Jians strength attribute had decreased to fourteen points. The burden of one hundred kilograms was clearly taking its toll. As he climbed higher, his stamina was rapidly draining.
Song Jians hands were beginning to tremble lightly.
Immortal Sword Body, activate! thought Song Jian.
A golden light emerged around Song Jian. The boost of five points to all attributes gave him the needed stamina to continue climbing.
Thirteen meters, fourteen meters, fifteen meters
With just five meters left, Song Jians hands were shaking more violently, and his forehead was covered in sweat. Maintaining his current position was bing torture, let alone climbing further.
Just then, Qi Yun cast another auxiliary spell on Song Jian to restore his stamina and another Light Body Skill.
Still, climbing further up had be difficult. Song Jian shook his head slowly. He had already climbed up to fifteen meters. Even if he used up all his strength, he could only climb one additional meter before he couldnt hold on any longer. After taking some considerations, Song Jian sighed and was ready to give up the task.
Hes at fifteen meters! This guy is amazing, hes breaking records! eximed the onlooking yers.
In reality, climbing one meter and seventeen meters yielded the same result: no reward. But that didnt prevent the yers from using the task as a benchmark for measuring strength, and they enjoyed it thoroughly.
Some yers even apuded for Song Jian, who had already climbed to fifteen meters.
Just three meters short Song Jian sighed as he looked at the nearby school g. However, thest three meters were tougher to climb than the previous fifteen.
Just as Song Jian was about to slide down, a light bulb went off in his head.
Hmm, I wonder if this will work
Boom~
Song Jians body disappeared, reced by arge dark cloud floating in mid-air;
This Dark Cloud Transformation skill allowed him to levitate and fly at heights of dozens of meters. For the eighteen-meter gpole, reaching the top would only take a few seconds;
Oh? My body is lighter noted Song Jian, who had transformed into the dark cloud. He realized the Level 7 Gravity negative effect in his status bar had disappeared. It appeared his physical immunity in the dark cloud status could resist even this physical negative effect.
The task hasnt failed. It seems like I can stillplete the task in this state! Seeing that the task in the task bar didnt disy failure, Song Jian was relieved and started heading towards the top of the gpole.
Chapter 259: Flee for Your Life
Chapter 259: Flee for Your Life
Trantor: 549690339
Seeing the surveince device, the three mens faces suddenly turned unpleasant.
They had initially thought they could conduct their search undetected, but unexpectedly, their adversary was so cunning, havingid a vast web of monitoring devices, like an omnipresent eye, watching their every move. Damn it! That doctor mustve set this up! Chu Pings eyes squinted as he pulled out a pistol from his backpack, aiming it at the surveince device and pulling the trigger.
Bang-
A clear gunshot rang out, sparking a spray of sparks from the surveince device.
Weve been discovered. Start scattering and search, find that doctor as soon as possible. Should you find him, dont act rashly. Signal first, then attack when were together! Ma Jiang quickly instructed.
Now that theyd been discovered, there was no more need for cautious investigation. Although Fifth Avenue wasrge, many of the buildings had already copsed, so a thorough search wouldnt take too long.
The target was merely an unarmed researcher. Against any one of them, he stood no chance of putting up a fight, so Ma Jiang wasnt worried that they would be defeated one by one.
Understood! The three of them pulled out a device and began to act separately.
It was a life-detecting device, and each team member had one, specifically used to search for targets hiding in the city.
The range of the detector was only three hundred meters. To find a person throughout the entirety of Fifth Avenue, it would probably take a long time, especially since their target already knew about them. If Dr. Ebsiting took the opportunity to escape, their long effort would be in vain.
So you have me cornered, thinking that even if 1 run, theres nowhere to hide? Ebsiting gazed at their unmasked search activities, revealing a trace of coldness in his eyes.
Initially, he wasnt sure if he was their target. But after seeing their insignia and the series of actions that followed, Dr. Ebsiting was certain of their enemy status.
I wont be caught a second time by people from the Gathering Area 101! Dr. Ebsiting murmured to himself, beginning to hastily gather his belongings, preparing to escape.
Whatever could not be taken away would be destroyed. The entireb was a mess. Every item here had cost Dr. Ebsiting plenty of time to find in the entire city, even nearly costing him his life.
Looking at the chaos, a painful expression appeared in Dr. Ebsitings eyes.
Sighing, he ced various precious materials and data on a silver metallic panel floating before him. Tapping lightly on the panel, it immediately began folding automatically.
The initial one-square-meter metal panel, after several folds, turned into a palm-sized polyhedral metal sphere.
Ebsiting grasped the metal sphere, putting it in his pocket. He slung a backpack asrge as himself over his shoulders, sprayed an entire bottle of repent on his body, and prepared to leave this safe house that he had personally created.
Qi Yun, at this point, was also holding the life detection device, and hade near the residence where Ebsiting was based. Soon, a red humanoid figure appeared on the center of the device screen.
Captain, I detected life activity. He seems to be preparing to leave this area! Qi Yun informed his two teammates through his shoulder-mounted radio.
Hold your position! Ma Jiangs voice came through the radio.
Minutester, Ma Jiang and Chu Ping appeared almost simultaneously at the ce where Qi Yun was.
Is it this residential area? asked Ma Jiang.
Yes. I was able to detect his life activity earlier, but its gone now. He must have left the detection range. replied Qi Yun.
This blockI feel something eerie, like theres something that could threaten our lives Chu Ping said, furrowing his eyebrows and staring at the exuberant luxurious vi residential area in front of them.
An ordinary researcher could survive here, why should we fear? Qi Yun sneered at Chu Ping. Are you saying youre not even as capable as an unarmed old man?
If it wasnt for the captains orders, I might have already caught the guy by now. grumbled Qi Yun.
Lets go in together and search, mark thest spot where the life activity disappeared! Ma Jiang said calmly, seemingly ignoring Qi Yunsints.
Qi Yun touched the detector a few more times, marking where the life activity of Ebsiting disappeared, transmitted the information to the other two, and the three used each other asdders to jump over the wall of themunity and headed towards the marked point.
Swish-
The sound of wind rustling the leaves echoed through the residential area. Ma Jiang frowned, sharing Chu Pings intuition that there was something unnerving about this ce.
Such arge area, yet there wasnt a single creature, and the nts around were too densely grown and extraordinarilyrge, as if they had been growing for hundreds of years. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Why is it so quiet here? Theres so much vegetation, yet theres not even a hint of insect or bird sounds! Qi Yun muttered while running.
Suddenly, Ma Jiang was taken aback. He abruptly realized something C there was an unknown danger in this residential area.
Be careful, theres something strange about this ce! warned Ma Jiang.
Just then, Ma Jiang noticed a shadow swooping in front of him. Instinctively, he put his left hand in front of him.
ng-
With a loud noise, Ma Jiangs body was flung away like a baseball by a thick vine.
Afternding, Ma Jiang rolled twice on the ground. When he looked up, he was shocked to see that a gigantic willow tree had uprooted itself just three meters from where he had stood, and a grotesque human face appeared on the trunk.
The vine that had flung him looked like a giant python, coiling around the tree.
Mutated Tree Spirit, a level 10 elite Boss Mutated Tree Spirit! Chu Ping shouted, his face showing surprise.
nt-type monsters wouldnt reveal their properties unless they initiated an attack. Even if you walked right by them, you wouldnt see their characteristics until they attacked you.
Rumble-
All the nts in the entire residential area began to violently tremble. Even from a distance, a green giant figure emerged slowly from a vastwn, with numerous weeds taller than a human winding around it like snakes, bing part of the giant body.
Roar-
The tall and burly green giant let out a roar and strode towards the trio.
Retreat, retreat, get out of here now! Ma Jiang pulled out a bottle of potion and gulped it down, shouting loudly.
Soon, the three men were fleeing like scared dogs towards the ce theyd first entered, followed by arge number of various nt monsters chasing them like a tidal wave.
Chapter 272: Landmine
Chapter 272: Landmine
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Song Jian moved alone towards the Level 15 monster zone. Without Qi Yun, his movements were much freer. Whenever he encountered monster blockades, he would morph into a dark cloud, ascend into mid-air, and float off in the direction indicated on the mission map.
The flying speed of his shadow cloud form wasnt particrly fast,parable to azy jog, but without being hindered by mutant zombies, it proved to be much faster than traveling on foot.
Shortly, Song Jian arrived at the central region of the Level 15 monsters. This ce was also an abandoned school, but unlike the high school from before, this was a university named Abyss Ocean University .
Standing on the main street, Song Jian looked ahead.
In front of the university gate stood a gigantic stone relief, its surface covered in cracks. The words Abyss Ocean University etched on the relief had faded with time.
This time, Song Jians destination was the physicsboratory of Abyss Ocean University. All the remaining mission items, save for one located in the Level 20 monster zone, could be found in this universitys physicsb.
This was the crucial reason Song Jian had chosen this location as his second destination.
Entering the school gates, aheady three teaching buildings, each towering ten plus stories high. The buildings, seemingly abandoned for a long time, looked somewhat dpidated. Confident no one had searched this ce before, Song Jian decided to first gather the mission items before making a thorough exploration of these buildings.
Behind the teaching buildings ran a few small paths leading to the cafeteria and dormitory areas. Further along was a dense forest surrounding a small hill, upon which a pavilion had been constructed. It appeared to be a park-like area.
Following the directions provided by his mission map, Song Jian walked towards the universitys physics building.
Its strangely quiet here. Not a single monster. How is that possible? Song Jian frowned slightly as it seemed his earlier judgement was off the mark.
Other yers must have already ventured into this area before him and cleared the monsters. Otherwise, it wouldnt be this quiet.
Upon reaching the physics building, Song Jian noticed a thinyer of ck dust covering the ground in front of it. It was obviously the residue left behind after monsters had been burned to ashes by transparent mes.
Song Jians brow furrowed. Two of the mission items here were unique. If destroyed, Ebsitings mission would fail. By that time, even if Ebsiting couldnt leave by himself, he probably wouldnt agree to be a follower or assist with anything again.
He took a step towards the physics building but the moment he crossed through the gates, he felt a chill down his spine. The sound of a faint click came from beneath his foot.
System: Youve stepped on a Pressure-Sensitive Infantry Landmine. Thendmine will explode in three seconds!
Damn it!
Just as Song Jian finished reading the system prompt, an explosion sent him flying. The boom echoed in his ears, leaving his mind nk and his right leg numb. After a long while, Song Jian managed to sit up with some effort.
Nearly seven hundred vitality points had plummeted to just over two hundred. This meant the infantryndmine had a higher firepower than his T-11 high- explosion grenade, causing over four hundred points of damage. This was actual damage after deducting the values added by his special ability and defense equipment.
He felt something wet on his nose. Wiping it with his hand, he found it smeared with blood.
Looking down at his right leg, it was clear the bone had been broken. It was at an awkward angle,pletely limp.
Surgical Treatment!
A white light enveloped Song Jians right leg. There was a crack as the severed bones forcefully rejoined, slowly beginning to heal. Only then did Song Jian feel a sharp pain originating from his right leg, making him suck in a cold breath.
After casting Surgical Treatment twice more, finally, his leg was healed. Luckily he had this healing technique; otherwise, Song Jian, with a crippled leg, would have to crawl back to the safe house.
While waiting for his vitality points to slowly recover, Song Jian opened thebat record.
System: yer Feng Kai has set andmine that caused you 489 points of damage. You may exercise the right to legitimate self-defense. If you kill him within the next 180 seconds, you wont gain any infamy points.
Feng Kai! Song Jians eyes narrowed, a hint of murderous intent showing through.
Just then, a furious shout came from inside the physics building: Whos there? Whos so blind to have stepped on it? Damn it, how am I going to defeat this boss now?
Song Jian paused. Soon, he saw a yer rush down the stairs. Close behind him, a zombie wielding a silver longsword slowly gave chase.
Upon seeing Song Jian near the entrance, Feng Kai was taken aback. Then, he gasped in shock, his face turning pale.
Feng Kai knew exactly how powerful his ownndmine was. It was his trump card to hunt the Level 15 elite boss. Any regr yer stepping on it would be hard-pressed to retrieve their intact corpse, yet the man standing before him waspletely unscathed. This was something Feng Kai couldnt ept.
Was it you who stepped on the infantryndmine I ced? Feng Kai couldnt help but ask.
Yes! A hideous smile crept onto Song Jians face. He drew his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, and rhetorically said, It hurt like hell!
Feeling the murderous auraing off Song Jian, Feng Kai started to panic. Behind him was a Level 15 elite boss and, in front of him, a yer who was able to withstand an infantryndmine without any apparent injury. His power was obvious.
Brother, calm down! Feng Kai hastily waved his hands, That was a trap I set to kill the boss, not specifically for you!
Heh-heh! Song Jian chuckled, before suddenly pouncing towards Feng Kai. Feng Kai screamed, and vanished on the spot, leaving only a wooden pole, about half a mans height, behind.
The zombie boss, holding a silver longsword behind Feng Kai, swung his sword with a whoosh, cutting the wooden pole into two halves. The boss then looked around in confusion, stood motionless for a moment before turning around and walking towards the stairs.
Song Jian had only been trying to scare Feng Kai. His real target was the boss wielding the huge sword.
Sword Silk!
Song Jian darted behind the boss and stabbed forward, three silver sword qi, thin as silk, materializing around his body, stabbing towards the boss.
Showing an angry expression, the zombie boss swiftly turned around, his ck eyes locked onto Song Jian.
In an instant, the boss lifted its silver longsword and shed it forward.
Shhh~
A sword qi, icy and cold like frost, flew towards Song Jian.
Chapter 273: Can’t Become a Concubine
Chapter 273: Cant Be a Concubine
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Song Jian felt the chilling cold emanating from the opponents giant sword, and his face changed immediately.
With a ng, his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword collided with the opponents silver giant sword. A coldness transmitted through the opponents giant sword, and white frost spread from the point of collision towards the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, quickly covering the middle part of the de.
At that moment, the dark red Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword let out a humming sound, and a faint red me shadow emerged on the surface, counteracting the coldnessing from the opponents giant sword.
Swish swish swish-
Three Sword Silks pierced through the BOSSS body, causing more than 300 points of damage.
The BOSS was furious, letting out a roar. With both hands gripping the sword, it chopped at Song Jian, stirring up a sharp cold wind around it. Large snowkes appeared out of thin air, dancing in the air. Large patches of ice spread from the ground in all directions, and soon, a thinyer of ice appeared on the surrounding walls.
The temperature dropped by more than ten degrees in an instant. An ice and snow tornado over five or six meters tall came shing towards Song Jian with the BOSSS sword strike, aiming for the ceiling above him.
The ice tornado released a strong energy, like a giant white beast apanied by a series of howling sounds. The stone pirs supporting the Physics Buildings hall could not withstand the impact, and one of them twisted and shattered with a piercing crackling sound, visible to the naked eye.
Immortal Sword Body, activate!
Facing this sword strike, Song Jian did not hesitate and directly activated his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body. Golden light radiated on the surface of Song Jians body, and the eight long sword shadows spun around him.
Broken Wing Dance!
Song Jian swung his dark red long sword, chopping fiercely at the ice and snow tornado.
Bang-
The long sword plunged deep into the tornado, and the massive impact force made the ice and snow dragon pause for a moment before a terrifying explosion followed.
The collision of the two great forces shattered the ice tornado, and the surrounding area was filled with ice and snow debris. The cold energy filled the entire hall in an instant.
The strike knocked Song Jian back two steps, interrupting his Broken Wing Dance, and he was unable to execute the next two attacks.
Under the flurry of ice and snow, the Zombie BOSS wielding the silver giant sword shed down at Song Jians head.
Song Jian barely had time to react. He let out a low shout, swung his sword upward to parry the opponents weapon, and stabbed forward, sinking the dark red de into the opponents throat.
Before he could pull out the sword, Song Jian caught sight of a dark shadow striking towards his cheek. The Zombie BOSSS elbow directly struck Song Jians cheek, followed by a sh that released a wave of white light.
Rapid Sword, activate!
Enduring the pain from his cheek, Song Jian retreated and blocked the attack with his sword. The two figures quickly exchanged blows in the hall of the Physics Building. Song Jians attack speed increased dramatically, swinging his sword wildly and using the fastest speed to inflict oppressive damage on his opponent.
Feng Kai, hiding behind a pir, watched in astonishment as Song Jian and the Zombie BOSS fought fiercely. He never expected someone could actually fight against this level 15 elite BOSS.
After more than ten moves, the two figures separated following a brief contact, and a great force sent Song Jian flying towards the main entrance of the Physics Building before rolling down the stairs.
Bloodstains were left behind on the stairs from Song Jian.
He got up from the ground, kneeling on one knee and gasping heavily for air.
Cough cough- Feeling an itch in his throat, Song Jian coughed hard, blood filling his mouth and seeping out from the corner of his lips, looking extremely miserable.
A towering figure wielding a silver giant sword appeared on the stairs of the Physics Buildings main entrance. With its appearance, the air began to fill with ice and snow.
This BOSS is even more formidable than the level 20 elite BOSS Ghostfire Beast in the Kantelu Maze! Song Jian slowly stood up, thinking to himself.
The attributes of this BOSS in front of his eyes clearly were not as formidable as the Ghost Fire Beast, but the opponents sword technique was too powerful, suppressing Song Jian from beginning to end, without giving him any chance.
Swish-
The Zombie BOSS suddenly leaped forward, and while in mid-air, swung its sword at Song Jian. A fierce cold aura gathered around its longsword, and in an instant, the surrounding frosty power rapidly condensed into a five-six meter long Ice Giant Dragon. It roared towards the sky and pounced downwards.
A dragon? Haha! A mocking expression appeared on Song Jians face.
Hum-
With a soft sound, the Hexagram Summoning Array appeared beside him, and a half-human height ck dragon hatchling appeared, roaring angrily at the ice dragon pouncing from the air;
Roar-
A hot Dragon Breath sted at the Ice Giant Dragon. Instantly, the long dragon formed by the cold Sword Qi shattered inch by inch, unable to withstand the ck dragon hatchlings Dragon Breath attack.
Gazing at the Zombie BOSS pouncing towards him, the silver vertical mark on Song Jians brow slowly opened, and a silver light column shot out from the pupil, hitting the Zombie BOSS who couldnt dodge in mid-air.
Eyes of Death!
A series of damage numbers popped up from the top of the BOSSS head.
The ck dragon hatchling pped its wings and rushed towards the Zombie BOSS in the air. A basketball-sized fireball condensed in its mouth, the color changing gradually from crimson to purple-ck;
Bang!
A momentter, a purple-ck fireball spewed out from the ck dragon hatchlings mouth, striking the Zombie BOSSS body fiercely;
After spewing the fireball, the ck dragon hatchling showed a trace of fatigue on its face. pping its wings, it returned to Song Jians side, with its legs seeming to tremble slightly, clearly putting forth all its strength in that attack.
The Zombie BOSSS momentum was halted, and then it was hit hard by a purple-ck fireball, crashing towards the Physics Building.
In the midst of a loud rumble, the Physics Buildings entrance shattered, and several pirs in front of the door were cut in half, sttering arge amount of smoke and dust.
Song Jians heart tightened. The Physics Building began to shake slightly, and if the battle was too intense, causing the building to copse, those mission items might cease to exist.
Seeing a figure sneaking a nce at him, Song Jian waved his sword and pointed at him, shouting, Come here!
After hesitating for a moment, Feng Kai finally walked out slowly, wearing a ttering smile on his face.
Big brother, how can I help you?
Hold this BOSS off for a few minutes; Ill go up and find something! Song Jian said, pointing at the Zombie BOSS that was slowly getting up in the dust.
Feng Kais face showed fear, and he hurriedly said, Big brother, I really cant beat it, I cant withstand even one move
If you cant, youll die now! Song Jians eyes showed killing intent as he held his sword against Feng Kais neck.
Three, three minutes, I cant do it! Feng Kai had a grieved expression on his face.
Fine, besides my ck dragon pet, Ill find you a fewmore helpers! After saying that, Song Jian began to use the Blood Pool Summoning Skill, and soon, thirty Blood Crows and thirty Blood Zombies appeared beside him.
Chapter 262: Sniping
Chapter 262: Sniping
Trantor: 549690339
Immortal Sword Body, activate!
A golden glow enveloped Song Jian, and eight long sword illusions seemed to guard him, enhancing Song Jians strength significantly. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
His sword danced, revealing a silver light. Song Jian chose to advance rather than retreat, charging towards the iing level-15 mutated zombies. As the battle went on, the violent killing intent in Song Jians heart surged once again, giving him a sense of absolute fearlessness and indifference to pain. The sense of coolness in his mind, however, sustained his sanity, preventing him from being drowned in madness and bing a walking corpse driven only by a thirst for blood.
Roar-
A giant Desert Scorpion Beast Illusion, standing over two meters in height and over four meters in body length, appeared next to Song Jian. The moment it appeared, its scorpion tail pierced through a mutated zombie like a bolt of lightning, shattering the zombie with a gentle shake. The Desert Scorpion Beast charged into the horde of mutated zombies, reaping through them like a grim reaper. The zombies attacks phased through it as if attacking a shadow, causing no harm to the beast. But whenever the beasts body touched a zombie, the illusion turned solid in an instant, inflicting significant damage on the level-15 monsters.
If the mutated zombies were capable of fear, the mere presence of the Desert Scorpion Beast would have sent them running in all directions.
As time passed, the corpses of the mutated zombies around Song Jian continued to pile up. Transparent mes danced around him, seemingly never to extinguish.
An hour earlier, the ck Dragon hatchling had its vitality points greatly reduced and was forced to retreat to the Pet Space, as it did not possess Song Jians restorative vitality.
Fighting against the attack of the mutated zombies, Song Jian was surrounded by countless monsters. Even with a vitality recovery rate of 300%, his vitality began to slowly drop.
Break!
Swinging his left hand in an arc, a silver Sword Qi, three meters long, bisected seven or eight zombies attacking him. Panting heavily, Song Jian sprinted with increased speed, weaving through the ruins of a copsed six-story building and diving into a deserted alley.
Just moments before, Song Jian suddenly felt a strong sense of murderous intent. An immediate threat was closing in. He made a split-second decision to eliminate the zombies surrounding him, creating a breach in their circle, and made his escape.
After several twists and turns, he took refuge in a residential building. As the monstrous roars gradually subsided, Song Jian heaved a sigh of relief, taking out food and water to replenish his strength.
Earlier, Song Jian had ughtered over eighty mutated zombies of level-15. The experience points he earned as a level-13 yer had also increased slightly. However, themotion they made was substantial. The mutated zombies roars sounded like they were drawing theirrades bymunicating through sound.
As a result, there were more and more mutated zombies surrounding Song Jian. If he hadnt realized something was wrong in time, he might have drawn every mutated zombie in the vicinity towards him.
Looking down from the rooftop, Song Jian saw a horde of zombies spreading out before his eyes, like a tide. In the distance, a special mutated zombie stood, over three meters tall and with four arms, its body shimmering with a dark metallic sheen. Evidently, this was a level-15 elite boss, lured here by noises of the battle.
At this sight, Song Jian couldnt help but shudder. Had he not detected the danger and acted when he did, he may have stayed to fight a little longer. By then, the four-armed elite zombie enticed by the noise of the fight, together with the tidal wave of regr mutated zombies, might have left him with no chance to escape.
Just then, Song Jian felt a sudden sharp pain in his temples and looked up towards a distant skyscraper where a blinding light shed.
With a bang, his heart leaped at the sight of a ze of fire spouting from the rooftop of the skyscraper. It was teeming with cold murderous intent.
A sniper! The thought surfaced in Song Jians mind. The next moment, his body vanished, reced by arge ck mist spreading across the rooftop.
Bullets were fast, but their speed was also rtive. The skyscraper was some distance away from Song Jians location, and even a sniper bullet needed some time to traverse the gap.
Song Jian could feel the frigid bullet swiftly piercing the ck fog, easily drilling into the rooftop floor, leaving behind a fist-sized hole.
Having narrowly escaped, Song Jian was covered in cold sweat. The bullet had very nearly struck him. If he had hesitated for a split second, the fist-sized hole in the floor would have been instead in his temple.
Captain, the target was not hit! Qi Yun, lying on the edge of the skyscraper, reported through an eight-times magnification scope. He had witnessed Song Jian vanish, reced by a ck mist enveloping the rooftop.
Although Qi Yun is a healer, it doesnt prevent him from mastering sniper skills. The sniper rifle in his hand is a level-10 silver weapon, and he aims for Song Jians head. They are unaware of Song Jians Vertical Pupil equipment. For a regr level-13 yer, a direct headshot from a sniper rifle could be lethal.
The target seems to have advanced sses and some strange skills at his disposal. Abandon the long-range ambush. Well move in for a close capture. Ma Jiang said dispassionately. Chu Ping, sneak in and confirm the targets specific location!
Understood! Chu Ping chuckled. He sheathed his dagger, pulled out a rope, and began to rappel down the skyscrapers edge.
In just a few seconds, ChuPing went from the top of a hundred-meter-high building down to the ground. With a swing of his arm, he gathered the rope and stuffed it into his backpack before sprinting towards Song Jians hiding spot.
Lets go as well. Ma Jiang and Qi Yun quickly left the skyscraper and followed Chu Ping.
Song Jian was now driven by anger. He had long forgotten his grudge with the Gathering Area 101 and never expected them to send assassins after him so long after the event. He assumed he had once againe across some other treasure-hunting yer-killers.
If you wish to die, 111 grant your wish! Song Jian was filled with rage. Coming face to face with Death in the previous encounter made him feel a strong urge to rip his enemies apart.
Swoosh-
A cloud of ck smoke fell to the ground. Song Jian quickly deactivated his ck fog and dashed towards the far-off skyscraper.
Chapter 263: 263: Greed
Chapter 263: 263: Greed
Trantor: 549690339
Ma Jiang and his twopanions wanted to hunt down Song Jian. They originally thought that if they didnt kill Song Jian with one shot, he would definitely run away. But what they didnt expect was that Song Jian now wanted to kill them even more!
Chu Ping, like a shadow, kept leaping and running on the dimly lit street, his speed extremely fast. He was afraid of repeating the previous experience when they tried to surround and kill Dr. Ebsiting, only to let him escape.
Song Jians running speed was also extremely fast. In his mind, snipers always missed their shots, then disappeared miles away. If he arrivedter, he might not even see the opponents back.
And just like that, on a road more than four meters wide, the two unexpectedly collided head-on.
Chu Ping looked at Song Jians name, red as blood, which was a distinctive feature of those hunted by the 101 Gathering Area. Only in the eyes of the hunters who took the bounty mission, Song Jians name would appear as blood-red as it was.
Correspondingly, in Song Jians eyes, the 101 Gathering Area Hunter above Chu Pings head appeared bloody and scarlet, which was a unique characteristic of a hunters name in the eyes of the hunted.
Seeing Song Jian, Chu Pings lips revealed a mocking smile. He did not expect the other party to not escape but instead boldly appear before his eyes.
Is he going to counter-kill us? such a thought shed through Chu Pings mind, and he couldnt help butugh at the wanted person who didnt know his limits.
When did the 101 Gathering Areas hunters be so unthreatening? Chu Ping looked at Song Jian rushing towards him, smiled faintly, and his figure slowly disappeared.
Stealth! One of the core inheritance skills of the thieves profession. Chu Ping had even chosen the professions branch, the Assassin upation. This upation weakened the stealing ability while enhancing thebat and assassination skills. He was confident in killing targets of the same level or even higher than him.
After entering stealth, Chu Ping did not directly rush towards Song Jian but turned into a side alley. He knew that Song Jian, seeing his stealth, would definitely use a wide-ranging group attack skill to strike the ce where he disappeared and estimate his approximate location based on his movement speed after entering stealth.
Under normal circumstances, the movement speed after stealth would decrease significantly. If the stealth skill was only at level 1, the movement speed would decrease by 60%, and the decrease would be less with higher levels.
Chu Pings stealth level was not high, only level 3, with a 52% decrease in movement speed. But he had acquired a silver-quality thief skill book, Enhanced Stealth, which increased the stealth movement speed by 15% for 10 seconds. In other words, at this moment, Chu Pings stealth speed only decreased by 37%, which was equivalent to the effect of level 7 or even 8 stealth skills.
However, what surprised Chu Ping was that Song Jian did not immediately release a wide-ranging attack skill when he disappeared. Instead, he stopped, looking forward with a cold smile.
A bad thought suddenly rose in Chu Pings heart: Does this guy have any skills or items that can see through invisibility?
Thinking of this, Chu Ping, who originally nned to attack Song Jian from behind, immediately suppressed his impulse to kill and slowly retreated into the dark alley.
Sure enough, a faint vertical crease appeared on Song Jians forehead, emitting a silver light, and a vertical pupil slowly opened its eyes, looking forward.
Chu Ping was startled, and the chill struck his back. He was lucky to be cautious. Otherwise, his figure would have been exposed by now. As an assassin, exposing oneself before a fight, unless the enemy was significantly weaker, the smartest choice was to run immediately.
Is this a superpower, magic, or gic mutation? Chu Ping wondered silently. Song Jians equipment and weapons had their aura hidden, looking no different from an ordinary closebat profession.
But at the moment when the vertical pupil opened, Song Jians importance in Chu Pings mind had instantly risen several levels. As ordinary fighters didnt have such means.
Song Jian looked around, his brows slightly wrinkled. He still couldnt find any trace of the enemy. From the moment the enemy went invisible to when his vertical pupil opened, it only took a few seconds. How far could he have run in such a short time?
Song Jian, with his vertical pupil open, slowly searched the surroundings. The vertical pupil was an external attachment. From the moment it was imnted, it became a part of his body. As long as he did not release skills, being open did not consume any energy.
Chu Ping looked at Song Jians vertical pupil, which emitted a silver glow and remained open while scanning the surroundings. This statested for over ten minutes, and he was sweating cold bullets.
Skills, magic, and even wrapped items couldntst this long. So it must be something like gic mutation or a biological warriors imnt.
However, biological warriors and gically modified soldiers who strengthened themselves by merging other organisms genes always had many side effects, but Chu Ping didnt notice any obvious side effects on Song Jian!
Could it be Just then, a thought shed through Chu Pings mind, and he suddenly came up with another possibility, his eyes full of surprise and greed. An external attachment! It must be an external attachment! Chu Pings eyes lit up, and he couldnt help but slowly move towards the entrance of the alley overlooking the deepest part of it.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
An external attachment is equipment that can improve with the hosts strength. It can almost rival a growth-type equipment. Its incredibly valuable. If I can get it, even without this bounty reward, thats an external attachment! For a moment, Chu Pings palms were sweating and anxious.
At this time, two figures appeared across the street. Ma Jiang and Qi Yun finally arrived and saw Song Jian standing alone on the street, looking a little confused.
Where did Chu Ping run off to? Ma Jiang muttered to himself.
Perhaps he hid. Look at the kids forehead; it should be some kind of ability to see through invisibility! Qi Yun stared at Song Jian andmented.
The two of them had just arrived and hadnt linked the external attachment with Song Jian. After all, casually hunting a wanted person and encountering an external attachment sounded too good to be true. And if they were really hunting a wanted person with an external attachment, it wouldnt be their turn as a small team.
Go, kill him! Ma Jiang said, drew a long knife, and rushed towards Song Jian.
Qi Yun also climbed towards the high ground nearby. He had to choose a distance where his healing skills wouldnt exceed the range and not be too close to be easily attacked. The only one in the team who could provide long-range support was him.
Seeing Ma Jiang rushing towards him, Song Jian abandoned the search for Chu Ping, tightly gripped his long sword, and shed at Ma Jiang. The dark red de flickered with a strange silver sword glow, and the invisible Sword Qi inside Song Jian surged, revealing a murderous intent in his eyes.
Sword Silk, sh! With a fierce shout, Song Jians long sword collided with Ma Jiangs long knife, creating a loud noise!
Chapter 264: 264: Join Hands
Chapter 264: 264: Join Hands
Trantor: 549690339
The long de in Ma Jiangs hand is also a Tier 10 silver weapon, and he is a strength-specialist. Blessed by his full gear, his strength attribute has well surpassed fifteen points. One cleave from his de could halve a man.
Bang!
The moment sword and de collided, a powerful force exploded from the des, causing a resonating roar. Ma Jiang grunted, surprise shing across his eyes as he continuously stepped backward. Astoundingly, his opponents strength was slightly stronger than his own.
Ding, ding, ding-
just as Ma Jiang was forced to retreat, three silver Sword Silks appeared out of thin air. After hovering in the air for a moment, they darted toward Ma Jiang in unison.
Crack, crack-
Two of the Sword Silks hit Ma Jiangs shoulders, while the other pierced right through his stomach. Damage numbers began to float above Ma Jiangs head. In just one encounter, he was reduced to critical health.
The damage in the hundreds caused Ma Jiangs steps to waver, and the Tiger Roar de in his hand became heavy. In his critically injured state, all his attributes declined by 30%.
Hows this possible? Hes only at Level 13! Why is his damage so strong! Ma Jiang felt as if he were facing a Level 20 veteran, not a Divine Worshipper on his level.
At that moment, a sprinkle of fragmented white light fell from above. Qi Yun was standing on the roof of a shop in the distance. The moment he saw Ma Jiangs Vitality Points dropped to one-fifth, he was taken aback and reflexively performed an instant Healing Skill.
Ma Jiangs Vitality Points were restored to two-thirds, removing his critical injury status. Seeing Song Jian rushing toward him again, Ma Jiang gritted his teeth and chugged down a potion.
Rage Potion!
After use, attack power increases by 30%, attack speed increases by 15% for 60 seconds. After 60 seconds, all attributes decrease by 35% for 1 hour.
This was one of Ma Jiangs trump cards, yet he had to use it after their first encounter.
A crimson me of vitality began to burn intensely on the surface of Ma Jiangs body. His eyes glinting red, Ma Jiang roared and raised his long sword, shing towards Song Jian.
For a moment, Ma Jiang was full of momentum. As he swung the Tiger Roar de, there was the resonating sound of a tigers roar that left Song Jian feeling agitated.
Song Jian frowned slightly, feeling his opponents rapid increase in attack speed. A subtle smile pulled at the corner of his lips. With a flick of his wrist, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword emitted a sharp whistling sound.
Rapid Sword!
At this moment, Ma Jiang couldnt even see clearly where Song Jians sword was moving. His view was fuzzy as three or four long swords seemed to be stabbing toward him simultaneously.
Woosh-
Another beam of white light enveloped Ma Jiang, instantly raising his Vitality Points to 90%. Song Jian frowned slightly, unable to help stealing a nce at Qi Yun who was a dozen meters away.
This healer is too annoying. 1 need to find a way to take him out first! Song Jian thought to himself.
If he wanted to kill Ma Jiang, he had to take down this healer first. Otherwise, they might eventually wear him down. He hadnt forgotten about the Thief lurking nearby.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
ng, ng, ng-
Song Jian and Ma Jiangs movements were extremely quick; in just an instant, they had traded over ten blows. They appeared to be evenly matched, but Ma Jiang was internally distressed. His opponents attacks were faster than his own, so to keep up, he had to expend more effort, which meant greater consumption of his energy.
Chu Ping, when will you finally make a move? What are you waiting for? Until Ive been cut down to a corpse? Ma Jiang roared. He could feel that Chu Ping was somewhere nearby.
Chu Pings face turned pale. After realizing that Song Jian possessed an external weapon, his intention had changed. Even if this mission were to fail, if he could obtain the opponents weapon, hed stille out as a big winner.
However, there was only one external weapon, but three people on their team. Initially, Chu Ping nned to let Ma Jiang, Qi Yun, and his opponent exchange blows till all were weakened. He could then swoop in at the end to pick up the spoils. But to his surprise, his opponent turned out to be so formidable. They were all locked in battle, evenly matched, and he even seemed to be gaining the upper hand. This made Chu Ping feel perilously uneasy.
Ma Jiangs outburst was a byproduct of his despair. He had no idea this was what Chu Ping was actually thinking. But after witnessing Song Jians formidable strength, he felt certain Song Jian could kill both Ma Jiang and Qi Yun without losing much life. This made Chu Ping anxious.
If Song Jian were indeed able to kill both Ma Jiang and Qi Yun, Chu Ping would also be unable to escape, and besides the external weapon, he might even lose his life here.
After a moments hesitation, Chu Ping gritted his teeth and finally emerged from the alley, rushing toward the back of Song Jian.
Ma Jiang valiantly resisted Song Jians assault, with his body teetering and about to fail, but he did not retreat an inch under Qi Yuns treatment.
Qi Yun, who had nned to use his sniper rifle for ranged skirmishes, bore a bitter expression. He didnt expect their targeted fugitive to be so formidable. Despite only being at Level 13, the fugitive exhibited a strength that could rival that of someone over Level 20, leaving him no chance to pull out his sniper rifle. He could only desperately use his Spirit Points to replenish Ma Jiangs Vitality Points.
As he watched Ma Jiangs Vitality Points fluctuate up and down, Qi Yuns heart pounded fiercely in sync.
At this very moment, Qi Yun noticed a semi-transparent figure slowly sneaking up behind Song Jian. His face lit up with delight. If two of them attacked Song Jian at the same time, the pressure on him as a healer would certainly lessen.
Die! The moment Ma Jiang saw Chu Ping appear, he started behaving aggressively. There wasnt much time left from the sixty seconds of his Rage Potions effect, after which all his attributes would reduce by 30%. He couldnt possibly match Song Jian then. He had to seize the opportunity to join forces with Chu Ping within the remaining time. He only hoped they could at least cause Song Jian some serious injury.
Ambush!
At this moment, Chu Ping had also closed in on Song Jian. His dagger, like a vipers fang, was aimed at the back of Song Jians head.
Sensing a gust of wind behind his head, Song Jians figure bolted forward as if he had teleported, his aura growing violent and fierce. He shed his sword towards Ma Jiang.
Broken Wing Dance!
Both Chu Ping and Ma Jiang didnt see iting. At this moment, Ma Jiang felt like a massive wave was surging towards him. His face changed; he dared not resist head-on and quickly dodged to the side.
Due to his failed ambush, Chu Ping, who was behind him, was revealed.
Seeing Ma Jiang avoiding to the side, Song Jian didnt let the second strike of his Broken Wing Dance chase after Ma Jiang. Instead, he turned around and shed towards Chu Ping.
In his panic, Chu Ping didnt expect Song Jian to change his attack target so quickly. Hastily, he crossed his daggers to shield himself.
Bang-
The long sword and daggers collided harshly. An immense force was transmitted, and Chu Ping couldnt block it. He was blown into the air, leaving his chest vulnerable. In his horrified gaze, Song Jians figure leaped high into the air, and the dark red sword, emitting a dazzling silver sword light, struck down towards his head.
Chapter 265: Slaves
Chapter 265: ves
Trantor: 549690339
Boom-
Song Jian moved extremely fast, and with a sh of his sword, he fiercely struck Chu Pings chest. The sound of bones cracking echoed, and in an instant, Chu Pings Vitality Points plummeted, with his chest bonespletely shattered.
Blood uncontrobly sprayed from his mouth, and he no longer had any strength in his body. With blood frothing at the corners of his mouth, Chu Ping tried to retreat, but suddenly felt a surge of energy rising from his feet, causing his body to uncontrobly float into the air.
A floating state! Despair appeared on Chu Pings face as his heart sank. He knew that in this state, his body would bepletely defenseless, and he would inevitably suffer even more damage than usual!
Will I die here? This thought crossed Chu Pings mind for the first time.
He has an ext. Chu Ping roared, trying to cause trouble for Song Jian before he died.
Qi Yun had originally been focusing on healing Ma Jiang, but after seeing Ma Jiang being shed apart by Song Jian, he quickly cast a Healing Skill on Ma Jiang. However, the situation changed in an instant, as it only took one strike from Song Jian to leave Chu Ping in a nearly dead state.
Qi Yun hurriedly interrupted the Healing Skill he was casting on Ma Jiang, waving his Magic Staff, and shifted his focus to healing Chu Ping instead.
Qi Yun quickly cast an instant Healing Skill on himself, slightly raising his Vitality Points. He then began chanting a spell, preparing to release an even stronger Healing Skill.
At that moment, Song Jian raised his left hand, his index finger shining with a silver light. A terrifyingly powerful silver Sword Qi was released, directly piercing Qi Yuns forehead and prating his skull.
Sword Finger!
It was an incredibly swift and sharp strike that nobody sawing. Chu Ping couldnt even see how this attack was executed. All he saw was a dazzling silver Sword Qi.
Thud-
Chu Pings corpse fell from the sky andnded on the ground, rolling twice before bing still.
Dumbstruck, Qi Yun stared at the system prompt:
System: Your healing target has died, rendering your healing ineffective. The skill has failed, and has entered a cooldown period.
He died just like that? Even with my healing, he still Qi Yun found it hard to ept the situation.
Song Jian was simply too fast. He had initially been targeting Ma Jiang, but in the blink of an eye, he pivoted and, using the eleration from the Broken Wing Dance, directed his remaining two attacks towards Chu Ping.
In his floating state, Song Jian unleashed the incredibly swift Sword Finger. Even if Chu Ping had been at full health, the level two Sword Finger would have caused over 75 points of physical damage as well as an additional 80 points of Metal-element damage.
Even if Qi Yun had managed to cast a Healing Skill on Chu Ping, restoring 50 Vitality Points, it wouldnt have changed Chu Pings fate in the end!
After killing Chu Ping, Song Jian didnt even look at the loot he dropped. Instead, he turned towards Ma Jiang, stomping his foot and sending a fanged whirlwind roaring towards Ma Jiang.
Ma Jiang nced at Song Jian and unexpectedly turned around and ran for his life. He had less than ten seconds left until the effects of his Rage Potion wore off. Even with Qi Yun constantly healing him within this short period of time, it was impossible to kill Song Jian. Once the potions effect wore off and he entered a weakened state, with a 30% reduction in his overall attributes, there would only be one path left: death.
At this moment, while the potion had not yet lost its effect, preserving his life was the most crucial thing to do!
Boom!
Earth Teeth Assault struck Ma Jiang from behind, causing a 50-point damage floating above his head. Ma Jiang stumbled, almost falling to the ground but ultimately managing to run towards the distance without looking back.
Seeing Ma Jiang run away, Qi Yun was dumbfounded. He was the slowest member of their team. Watching his captains rapidly retreating figure and seeing the wanted criminal walk towards him step by step n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Captain, youre just going to run away and leave me behind? Qi Yun didnt know whether he should curse out loud or not.
I never thought our captain was this terrible before. If I had known, I wouldnt have healed him and just ran away! Im a ranged attacker, and hes a melee fighter! Qi Yun felt like crying but had no tears to shed.
I surrender, dont kill me! Qi Yun immediately raised his hands, looking at Song Jian with a frightened expression and shouting loudly.
System: Gathering Area 101 Hunt Team member, Qi Yun, is forced by your prowess to surrender to you! Please choose one of the following three options: Option 1: ept surrender, im ransom. Option 2: ept surrender, make him your ve. Option 3: Decline surrender, kill him! Please make a choice within ten seconds!
Song Jian looked at Qi Yun closely as Qi Yun tried to give him a ttering but ugly smile.
Do you have money? Song Jian suddenly asked.
Qi Yun startled then pulled out all the money he had, saying, I only have 32 Doomsday Coins!
The habit of the hunting team was to spend all of their money on strengthening their equipment or other items to enhance their personal strength or deposit it at the bank. They wouldnt carry too much money with them during missions.
Seeing the 32 Doomsday Coins in Qi Yuns hand, Song Jian shook his head:
Then be my ve! Song Jian directly chose the second option:
Qi Yuns face showed a mix of anger and uncertainty, clearly not mentally prepared to be a ve.
If you dont want to, Ill kill you! Song Jian said, his face filled with murderous intent.
I Im willing to be your ve! Qi Yun eventually nodded reluctantly, his face full of humiliation.
The moment Qi Yun agreed, a mysterious force surfaced on his forehead, imprinting a Magic Rune there.
Qi Yun trembled, opening his mouth to let out a painful scream, but no sound came out. The mysterious force then disappeared, leaving Qi Yun lying on the ground like a bag of mud, gasping for breath.
At this point, Song Jian discovered that he now had a ve interface, which showed all of Qi Yuns attributes. Moreover, he could strip Qi Yun of his equipment at will.
Song Jian nced over Qi Yuns equipment. Most items were of white quality, and even the Healing Short Staff he was holding was only of green quality. Only the silver-quality sniper rifle seemed valuable.
Song Jian shook his head, removed the silver-quality sniper rifle, and put it in his own backpack. He then told Qi Yun, From now on, focus on healing. Be a good healer and dont think about attacking.
As a main healer, Qi Yun primarily masteredmon skills like the Eagle Eye Skill but could only perform basic attacks even with the sniper rifle. It was a waste of resources!
Hearing Song Jians words, Qi Yuns face showed a mixture of shame and anger, but he ultimately nodded.
System: You have deprived your ve, Qi Yun, of an item, lowering his Loyalty Points to you by 10. Qi Yuns current Loyalty Points towards you are now only 50. If they fall below 50 Points, there is a chance that your ve will try to escape!
Chapter 266: Let Me Show You My Safe House
Chapter 266: Let Me Show You My Safe House
Trantor: 549690339
Defecting?
Song Jian nced at Qi Yun and sneered, Dare to defect, and Ill kill you!
No, no, I dont dare, I dont dare! Qi Yun shook his head repeatedly.
System: You intimidate the ve Qi Yun, increasing his loyalty by 5 points;
Song Jian was taken aback, this worked as well?
Tell me, why did youe after me? Song Jian looked at Qi Yun and asked.
Actually, we are members of the assassination team of Gathering Area 101. The reason we came here is that Gathering Area 101 has issued a warrant for you
Half an hourter, Song Jian finally found out that it was still because of the trouble he had caused when he saved Dr. Ebsiting at the garbage station.
Gathering Area 101? Haha n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Song C no, Master, you must not underestimate Gathering Area 101. It is one of the 500 safe havens created by humanity after the Doomsday catastrophe. By now, all other safe havens have been destroyed, leaving only this Gathering Area 101. Qi Yun said.
All the other gathering areas have been destroyed, leaving only this one? Song Jian couldnt help but sneer, Then how did the City of Sin and the City of Holy Lighte about?
If Gathering Area 101 were really that strong, it would have be 101 City by now, rather than still being just a gathering area.
The essence of a gathering area in the wilderness is no different from the level two Manor Castle built by Song Jian, except that Gathering Area 101 covers arger area than Song Jians Manor Castle.
Gathering Area 101 not only hasplete facilities but also has many hunting teams, assassination squads, and even its own affiliated corps C Storm Legion! Qi Yun said.
Storm Legion? This name sounds familiar; it seems like Ive heard it on the radio, Song Jian murmured, Thats right. How many people are in the Storm Legion?
Storm Legion has a total of 800 elite professionals, Qi Yun said.
Only 800 people? And they dare to call themselves a legion? Song Jian couldnt help but say.
To support 800 people is already the limit for Gathering Area 101. However, if possible, Gathering Area 101 canunch a battle involving more than 30,000 people at any time! Qi Yun said, After all, Gathering Area 101 shelters many wanderers, many of whom have taken it as their home and are willing to fight for it. There is no shortage of such people!
Moreover, ording to rumors, Gathering Area 101 has already begun preparations for creating a city for the third time. If it seeds, it will be on par with major forces like the City of Sin and the City of Holy Light. By then, even more, people would be willing to settle in Gathering Area 101! Qi Yun said.
Song Jian nodded, his heart feeling slightly heavy. After all, it was a major power that had existed for decades after the Doomsday catastrophe. In the beginning, it was probably just an ordinary human without a background who had created Gathering Area 101 from scratch through his own strength. If what Qi Yun said was true, the person who created Gathering Area 101 was really remarkable.
Now, such a force which has been developing for decades wanted to hunt him down. It would be false to say that he was not worried since, after all, he only had one life in this game!
Okay, when do you think theyll send another assassination team after this failure? Song Jian stared at Qi Yun and asked.
Qi Yun hesitated for a moment and said, Actually, there was a problem with the teleportation device we used. Our team originally had five members, but one of them was torn apart by the spatial forces during the teleportation. Another one was seriously injured and died shortly after arriving, leaving only three people
The team leader, no, Ma Jiang, is now alone. He is likely to give up on the assassination mission and go back to report the information. I estimate that they wont dispatch another assassination team until the researchers have perfected the teleportation device. In the short term, there should be no more assassination teams entering this city
Song Jian nodded slightly, realizing that he should be safe for the time being. Before Gathering Area 101pleted perfecting their teleportation device, he needed to improve his level and strength as much as possible.
Lets go, continue hunting monsters. Keep an eye on my Vitality Points! Song Jian said as he summoned the wounded ck Dragon hatchling. Qi Yun immediately used her healing wand to restore the hatchlings vitality points to full.
Roar-
With a roar from the ck Dragon hatchling, five or six level-15 mutant zombies were lured out. Song Jian flexed his wrist, summoning the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. With a flourish, he jogged towards the monsters.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh C
As Song Jian danced around, his dark red sword flew, releasing dazzling silver light. Facing five or six mutant zombies, Song Jian made no defensive moves, choosing instead to endure their attacks and annihte them, disying a reckless, do-or-die attitude.
The ck Dragon hatchling nearby was also continuously spewing Dragon Breath, swinging its ws and tail, and tearing into the fallen mutant zombies.
Gradually, the noise from the battle attracted arge number of mutant zombies. In no time, dozens of level-15 monsters surrounded Song Jian.
Watch my health and heal me! Song Jian shouted, rushing into the monster horde without backing off, chopping down the nearby monsters.
As Song Jians Vitality Points gradually decreased, Qi Yuns hands trembled slightly from a distance. After a while, she sighed helplessly, waved her short wand, and released Healing Skill to restore Song Jians Vitality Points.
Song Jian, who was in the midst of the monsters, could feel the healing effect and the corner of his mouth curled into a smile. As for this ve whose loyalty was bordering on betrayal, he didnt fully trust her. Using only seventy percent of his strength, he left himself a small margin for safety. If Qi Yun dared to betray him, he could guarantee that he could break free of the encircling monsters.
Like this, Song Jian continued to fight for several hours. Only when Qi Yuns Spirit Points were depleted did he use the Immortal Sword Body and make his way out with the ck Dragon hatchling.
Although they had killed hundreds of level-15 mutant zombies, there was no noticeable reduction in the tide of monsters chasing after Song Jian. They pursued him relentlessly.
Song Jian summoned his motorcycle, returned the ck Dragon hatchling to the Pet Space, and shouted at Qi Yun, Get on!
Qi Yun hurriedly sat on the back of the motorcycle. With a roar, a plume of ck smoke erupted from the exhaust pipe, and the motorcycle sped off like a bolt of lightning, heading towards Song Jians Manor Castle.
Haha, this is the thrill of monster hunting! Song Jianughed heartily against the wind. Aplex expression appeared on Qi Yuns face as she stared at Song Jians back, deep in thought.
The two quickly returned to Song Jians Manor Castle. Seeing the now level two safe house, Qi Yuns face showed surprise.
Is this your safe house? You already created one for yourself? Qi Yun could hardly believe her eyes.
This is Doomsday City, with so many monsters inside. Wont they attack here? Qi Yun couldnt help but ask. It should be noted that creating a safe house in the wilderness wasnt an easy task. Many ambitious individuals had attempted to imitate Gathering Area 101, creating their own safe areas, but in the end, they were all ruined under the siege of countless monsters.
Although the overall number of monsters in Doomsday City was smaller than the wilderness, the density was considerably higher C at least ten or even a hundred times more!
Song Jian smiled faintly but did not exin. Instead, he summoned the ck Dragon hatchling and let it y around on its own. After all, if a pet was kept in Pet Space for too long, its Intimacy Level would decrease.
Come in and take a look. How many people do you think Gathering Area 101 will need to send to take down my Manor Castle? Song Jian turned around and stared at Qi Yun while asking.
Chapter 279: 279: Gene Modification Liquid
Chapter 279: 279: Gene Modification Liquid
Trantor: 549690339 ,
The power of the Spiritual Sword Control Technique surprised Song Jian;
Is it because of the psychic damage? Song Jian theorized. But the Eye Killing technique also inflicts psychic damage, and I havent seen any monster react like this.
Could it be that the Spiritual Sword Control Technique specifically targets a monsters consciousness and mental strength? Song Jian suddenly thought about how he had used the Spiritual Sword Control Technique before, and the pain of the bacsh was so severe he felt as if his head would explode. It was worse than death!
From the way this monster is reacting, could it be experiencing the same thing I went through? Song Jian spected.
Indeed, the Spiritual Sword Control Technique mainly damages the spirit, and its power is ten times greater than the bacsh Song Jian experienced. The feeling is like having ones entire head cracked open, something no creature could endure.
After thinking about it for a while, Song Jian still couldnt figure it out. He put it aside and focused on the loot dropped by the mutated warrior.
It was a syringe emitting a white glow.
Gene Modification Liquid (Damaged): Increases your strength attribute by 2 points permanently and hastens vitality recovery rate by 50%. Usage requirements: 10 points of body physique. Item description: This item was a biological weapon researched by Zeus Shield Company. Gives ordinary people great power in a short time. Those with less than 10 points in body physique can also use it, but there is a high chance of causing a gic copse; WARNING: It is an early-stage product, and it creates a severe mental w in the user, reducing psychic attack resistance by 50.
After reading the items attribute description, Song Jian understood why all these zombies who had been injected with the Gene Modification Liquid had these mental weaknesses. This reduction in mental attack resistance was probably so extreme that their psychic resistance had be negative! This exins the strong reaction to the Spiritual Sword Control Technique.
Although the item boosts 2 points of strength and permanently increases vitality recovery rate by 50%, the side effects are severe, so Song Jian just hesitated for a moment before storing it in his bag.
After pinpointing a weakness in these Level 20 gene-modified zombies, the battles became much easier. More importantly, Song Jian was now killing monsters seven levels above him, which gave him a bonus in experience gain that other yers would envy.
System: Congrattions, youve sessfully defeated a Level 20 ordinary monster seven levels higher than you, gaining a 700% experience boost. Youve earned 5,800 experience points!
Song Jian1 s experience bar filled up substantially, making the next level up seem much closer.
The Spiritual Sword Control Technique had a cooldown time of thirty seconds. It shouldnt take more than a minute to kill a gene-modified zombie, making it easy to clear as long as he didnt get swarmed by multiple ones at once.
Half an hourter, Song Jian found dealing with these Level 20 monsters even easier than tackling the Level 15 ones he had faced previously.
After he finished off all the gene-modified monsters on the first floor of the building, he leveled up to Lv 14 with an additional 14% progress. More surprisingly, his expertise in the Spiritual Sword Control Technique had also increased by 28%.
Seeing that he had gained a skill point, Song Jian checked the skill panel. The Earth Teeth Assault skill was at Level 1 with 87% mastery, Kick was at Level 1 with 65% mastery, Sword Finger Level 2 with 77% mastery, Broken Wing Dance Level 2 with 91% mastery, Sword Silk Level 2 with 67% mastery, Rapid Sword Level 2 with 34% mastery, Immortal Sword Body Level 1 with 18% mastery. None of his active skills had reached full mastery to advance to the next level. His character skill Thick Face had already reached Level 10 and couldnt be upgraded further, and passive skills could only be improved through practice. Most importantly, these passive skills werent very powerful, and wasting skill points on them would be a squander.
After some thought, Song Jian decided to hold on to his skill point and use it to upgrade the Broken Wing Dance skill once its mastery reaches 100%.
The Broken Wing Dance had a short cooldown, was powerful and had strong crowd control, making it essential in every fight. Thus he could level up its proficiency pretty fast. Song Jian reckoned he needed to kill around ten more monsters to meet the criteria for upgrading this sword technique.
At Level 14, just one more level up, he would be able to wear the Silver Quality Leather Armor in his bag, which he had been keeping for several days. Song Jian was confident that he could reach Level 15 and wear it upon finishing his current mission.
Despite killing so many gene-modified zombies, the only loot was the Gene Modification Liquid. Song Jian had six tubes of the white quality Gene Modification Liquid in his bag, not every gene-modified zombie dropped this liquid.
And these vials of liquid all increased different attributes, such as agility, defense, attack, or other attribute damage. But they all shared a massive drawback, which was to give the user a substantial mental w. They had barely any resistance to psychic attacks, and their psychic damage was even increased.
This side effect deterred Song Jian from using the Gene Modification Liquid. Plus, only the same type of modification liquid could be used. Higher grade modification liquid could overwrite and absorb the lower-grade ones, but an overdose of the same quality liquid could cause gic disorder, leading to death or insanity in most cases.
Having cleared the first floor, Song Jian made his way up the stairs to the second floor.
Just as he left the first floor, two figures emerged in front of the Zeus Shield Company building in the distance.
Captain, is this the ce? Qi Yun asked as he looked nervously at the towering building. With Level 20 monsters around, it was quite intimidating for him at Level 13. Deprived of his sniper rifle and any means of attack, he would never dare to step into an area filled with Level 20 monsters if left alone.
Yes, it is. I had to pay a hefty price for this information! Ma Jiang eximed, his eyes gleaming as he looked at the Zeus Shield Company building. Inside was a treasure trove, vast quantities of Gene Modification Liquid that would fetch a significant price if brought out. More importantly, there was also a recently developed, perfect quality Gene Modification Liquid.
This perfect quality Gene Modification Liquid was extracted from the fossil of an ancient creature that had survived for billions of years. That the fossil still had active gic fragments was a miracle in itself. Before the apocalypse, it created a worldwide sensation, leading top biological scientists across the world to eagerly desire a membership in the Zeus Shield Companysboratory. When Ma Jiang first heard that the Zeus Shield branch in Doomsday City held a perfect quality Gene Modification Liquid made from gic fragments extracted from an ancient fossil, he was skeptical. But after purchasing the information at a high price, Ma Jiang was immediately pumped. The information included an abundance of pictures and videos that provided clear evidence that this perfect quality Gene Modification Liquid had indeed been transported to the building before the apocalyptic disaster.
Its real. The perfect quality Gene Modification Liquid is indeed in this building! Ma Jiang muttered to himself as he strode towards the building.
Chapter 268 - 268 Follower
Chapter 268: Follower
Trantor: 549690339
Song Jian looked at the embarrassed state of Dr. Ebsiting and suddenly had an idea. He said to him, Doctor, 1 am already on the wanted list for the 101 Gathering Area, and now they think you and 1 are in the same band. What do you n to do next? Return to Fifth Avenue, where level-ten elite bosses are all over the ce?
I cant go back there, its too risky Ive been exposed, Dr. Ebsiting answered, looking lost. As a researcher with no fighting abilities, he couldnt survive in the monster-filled Doomsday City. His existence had already been hard even before, now the search for food and water is bing more and more difficult.
Why not stay with me? I can set up aboratory for you. What do you think? Song Jian said with a smile. At least here, you wont need to worry about safety, what do you say?
Dr. Ebsiting fell silent. Although he was quirky, he wasnt stupid. In this city, probably only Song Jian was willing to shelter him.
Fine, Ill have to rely on you from now on, Dr. Ebsiting sighed, a little depressed. He didnt want to lose his freedom but if he had decided to ally with a powerful force before the apocalypse broke out, he could have left the city with other big shots.
System: You have agreed to shelter the plot character Dr. Ebsiting. As he was concerned about his safety, Dr. Ebsiting agreed to stay and became your Follower!
System: When you enter and stay in the game, Dr. Ebsiting will continually consume Doomsday Coins as his sry. This stops when you leave the game. The stronger the Followers level, the more Doomsday Coins consumed.
System: Your Follower is a Researcher type, possessing substantial knowledge reserves. You can select the direction of his research skill tree to develop more research skills. If he dies, all his skills will return to their initial state when he was recruited, and loyalty will randomly drop 10-30 points.
System: If a Follower dies, you can find a Resurrection Altar to resurrect the Follower at a certain cost. However, if the Followers loyalty drops to the betrayal standard after death, they cannot be resurrected.
System: Dr. Ebsitings current loyalty is 70. If it falls below 60, he will start to ck off. If it falls below 50, he may desert.
System: You can view Follower Dr. Ebsitings attributes and initial skills, and can choose the direction of his research.
Song Jian knew that Dr. Ebsiting was a researcher, so it was obvious that thetters research skill tree had already climbed to a very high level. If he changed the research direction now, it would mean a huge loss, so Song Jian decided to stick with Dr. Ebsitings current research skill base and continue to improve.
Opening his followers personal attribute interface, Song Jian started to study it closely.
Unlike Qi Yun, Dr. Ebsiting was Song Jians Follower, who had certain freedom and privileges. Even if Song Jian wanted to view Dr. Ebsitings attributes and skills, he needed Dr. Ebsitings permission.
Soon, the attribute interface previously full of question marks was unrestrainedly revealed to Song Jian.
Dr. Ebsiting (Song Jians Follower): This is a rare research-type Follower in the game, with a discovery rate of one in a thousand and a recruitment rate of one in ten thousand. Current level 15, experience points 3,351/8,000. After leveling up, his physical properties will also improve, and he can spend skill points to upgrade his research skills.
Following were a series of physical attributes and mastered skills. For the sake of not flooding this with too much information, Song Jian didnt list them all. If he did, this chapter could end here.
Expert Level Nine Engineering Manufacturing? Song Jians eyes lit up as he looked at Dr. Ebsiting like he was looking at a sparkling diamond.
As everyone knows, the level of life professions cant be enhanced using skill points, they must be umted through proficiency. Initially, all life skills start at level one, then gradually improved to level two, three, and so forth up to level five. After reaching level nine, then only one could be a novice, further splitting into nine levels. After breaching level nine, there would be an improvement to intermediate, after intermediate level nine is senior.
After senior level nine, then its expert. After expert level nine, its master, grandmaster, great grandmaster, and after great grandmaster its divine level.
All of Song Jians life skills are still below novice. He didnt know when he would be promoted to novice. Hence, one could imagine how high Dr. Ebsitings Expert Level Nine standing was.
Dr. Ebsiting, can you craft the T-11 High-explosive Grenade now? Song Jian asked expectantly.
Dr. Ebsiting gave Song Jian a look and said somewhat irritably: The T-11 High-explosive Grenade was devised by me. What do you think, can I make it? And recently, I have developed a T-X High-explosive Grenade which is five times more potent than the T-11. However, to use this kind of grenade, you need to have a Throwing Skill of at least level 10!
Level 10 Throwing Skill? Song Jian couldnt help but gasp. The only skill he had at level 10 was his innate skill Thick-skinned, which required a lot of skill points.
The Throwing Skill was a basic passive skill, and he could learn it just by throwing a few stones, but Song Jian hadnt put much effort into exercising this ability, so his Throwing Skill was only at level one.
High-explosive grenades are consumable and not considered weapons, so they wont be subject to the 80% power reduction limit. If I could get arge batch of these grenades, my leveling speed would definitely soar! Song Jian thought to himself.
Heres the list of materials needed to craft the T-X High-explosive Grenade. As long as you can collect all these materials, 1 can make it for you. In this city, its the best for leveling. Dr. Ebsiting directly handed a list to Song Jian.
Song Jian looked it over. Compared with the T-11 High-explosive Grenade, there were only two or three more materials, so he nodded and put the material list in his bag.
Doctor, what about other weapons besides high-explosive grenades? Such as firearms, rocketunchers, missiles, etc. Can you make nuclear bombs? Song Jian asked, his eyes shining.
Im a Ph.D. in Physics and Materials, not in Weapon Manufacturing or Weapon Research, I am ignorant in the field of weapon development. 1 know the principle of making nuclear bombs, but to expect me to produce a nuclear bomb by myself is a pipe dream, humph! Dr. Ebsiting looked a bit unhappy, gave Song Jian a prating look and said.
Hehe, well okay, doctor, 1 apologize Song Jian said sheepishly, shrugging his shoulders.
Seeing Song Jians good attitude, Dr. Ebsitings face rxed a lot. After hesitating a little, he said, Actually, I have also done some research on space science, like spatial equipment, for instance. If there are materials, 1 can make them.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Chapter 281: Vampire Zombie (Extra rewards for every 10,000)
Chapter 281: Vampire Zombie (Extra rewards for every 10,000)
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Zeus Shield Tower had a total of eighteen floors, with the strength of the monsters increasing as one ascended. The gene zombies found on the first floor were likely the remnants of early failed experiments. On the thirteenth floor, these gic zombies possessed greater physical strength and were equipped with more advanced gear. Although they were also at level twenty, they felt like monsters from an entirely different league to Song Jian.
Standing by the stairway door of the thirteenth floor, Song Jian carefully checked whether any monsters were guarding the door outside. Thankfully, outside the door were only two ordinary level twenty gene zombies.
Both gene zombies were humanoid, with vacant eyes as they shuffled from one end of the corridor to the other. They wore no protective gear and had no weapons in their hands, so they looked no different frommon mutant zombies.
They shuffled about the corridor back and forth, as if they were robots programmed with a predetermined path and never changing their walking posture.
ording to the mission map, the Polymer Analyzer was in ab diagonally across the side door. Going in there would certainly rm these two monsters. Could Song Jian risk a battle in theb that might damage the Polymer Analyzer?
With this thought, Song Jian took a deep breath, gripped his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and waited patiently for the mutant zombies to approach.
When the two mutant zombies drew near, Song Jian used the Spiritual Sword Control Technique instantly. The invisible Spirit Sword shed towards the nearest mutant zombie.
In an instant, a mournful howl echoed throughout the corridor, as the mutated zombie clutched its head and rolled on the floor. Its body underwent a horrific transformation, muscles bulging and covered in thick ck hair. The clothes were ripped apart by the swelling muscles. The originally bloodless, pale face contorted and morphed as the sound of bones grinding filled the air. In the blink of an eye, it turned into a muscr werewolf over two meters tall.
The other mutant zombie, whose gaze was originally vacant, snapped to attention the moment it saw Song Jian. A strange smile appeared on its face, its fangs emerged, and its crimson pupils twinkled with a bloodthirsty glow.
Song Jian felt his vision going dark when the mutant zombie lunged at him with surprising speed, grasping his head, opening its mouth wide, and prepared to sink its teeth into Song Jians neck.
Sword Finger!
A silver Sword Qi pierced through the mutant zombies chest and shot out from the front.
Bang!
The zombie in front of him suddenly exploded into countless palm-sized bats, fluttering their wings as they flew backwards.
Song Jian was stunned momentarily. It felt like he had seen such a scene somewhere, it seemed familiar.
Not far away, those bats regrouped to form a middle-aged European man with blond hair, dressed in a ck suit.
His face was deathly pale, but his lips stood out from his face due to their excessive redness. As he stared at Song Jian, he elegantly pressed his right hand to his chest, made a slight bow and said, The taste of fresh blood, it has been decades since Ist tasted such powerful blood. Thank you, stranger, for freeing me from that zombie-like state of chaos. In return, I can drain all the blood from your body and leave you with aplete corpse.
After speaking, the gene zombie revealed a greedy and mysterious smile. Like a lightning bolt, it lunged towards Song Jian, leaving a deep scar on Song Jians chest. If Song Jian hadnt instantly retreated two steps back and used his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword to parry, this blow might have disemboweled him.
Song Jian nced at the werewolf still rolling in pain on the ground. He wasnt sure how soon it would recover from the agony of the Spirit Sword. This werewolf gene zombie was obviously a strength-basedbatant, while the seemingly vampire-like gene warrior was agility-based. If the two of them teamed up against him, Song Jian would likely be forced to make a hasty retreat. A slight mistake could cost him his life here.
Rapid Sword!
Song Jians eyes couldnt keep up with the speed of the gene zombie. He could only rely on his instinct and the attack speed boosted by Rapid Sword topete with it.
The vampire zombie darted like the wind, each attack adding another mark to Song Jians body. Licking the blood on its fingernails, a sickly intoxicated look appeared on the face of the vampire zombie.
In just a few seconds, more than a dozen wounds had been inflicted on Song Jian. Fortunately, though the opponents attackwas fast, the damage caused by each was insignificant C only around twenty or thirty points. With Song Jians vitality recovery rate, even if he took the blows head-on, it would still take dozens of minutes to deplete his vitality.
However, it seemed that the werewolf zombie had recovered and though its eyes held some fear as it looked at Song Jian, there was more anger and cruelty.
Whoosh-
Another attack like the wind. By the time Song Jian felt the piercing pain in his shoulder, the vampire zombie had already quickly distanced itself by a meter or two.
Sword Silk!
Three silver threads materialized out of nowhere beside Song Jian. At that moment, the werewolf zombie roared and charged towards Song Jian, its front paws springing forth three sharp des, glinting with cold metallic light.
Thwack, thwack, thwack~
The three strands of Sword Silk, originally intended to attack the vampire zombie, sensed the approaching werewolf zombie, and immediately converged onto it.
One strand of the Sword Silk whipped the opponents face, while the other two pierced its shoulder, nearly severing the entire right shoulder.
Just as Song Jian let out a sigh of relief, the werewolf zombie nced at its right arm, slightly adjusted the bone with its left arm, then twisted. In just two to three seconds, the right arm was reattached,pletely unscathed. From the outside, there wasnt even a trace of injury.
Song Jian inhaled sharply. This regeneration speed was even more terrifying than his own. To kill this werewolf zombie, it seemed that he might have topletely dismember it and burn its ashes.
Luckily, the two gene zombies, although they appeared to be attacking together, didnt seem to have any coordination. The werewolf zombie often charged forward recklessly, blocking the vampire zombies attack path several times. It made the vampire zombie bristle with malice.
Of course, these two gene zombies were more rational than the failed experiments below and did not stage a desirable internal strife in front of Song Jian.
Song Jian also gave up his defense, waving the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, intending to trade blows and put his life on the line in a vigorous confrontation against them.
Spiritual Sword Control Technique!
The cooldown ended, another transparent spirit sword started forming above Song Jians head. The werewolf zombie seemed to sense something and quickly withdrew its des from Song Jians shoulder, stepping back five or six steps in a row with a vignt look on its face.
Whoosh ~
Seizing the opportunity, the vampire zombie lunged at Song Jian, its fangs aimed straight at his neck. This power-packed vital blood was irresistible to it, enticing like a premium, irresistible delicacy.
Chapter 270 - 270 Climbing the Pole
Chapter 270: Climbing the Pole
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A special entertainment task?
This was Song Jians first time encountering this type of task. With the gpole reaching a height of eighteen meters, climbing it wouldnt be easy. If he were careless and fell, the risk would not be worth the reward.
The Level 10 Monster Zone was where most yers leveled up. Seeing someone entering the school and preparing to climb the gpole, some spectators quickly gathered around.
Bro, this task isnt easy at all. Even though its ssified as entertainment, so far, nobody has aplished it! warned a yer who was holding a submachine gun and wearing a military greenbat suit.
Yeah, eighteen meters may not seem high, but it gets harder as you go up. Whats the current record again? another yer added.
I think its thirteen meters. Thats already the limit. As far as I know, no one has managed to climb above thirteen meters yet.
I could only climb up to eight meters, then fell and almost broke a bone
Thats because youre clumsy. Dont you know to wrap a safety rope around yourself? If you fall, youll only suffer internal injuries at most.
Are you stupid? Which is harder to treat, a bone fracture, or internal injuries?
Song Jian frowned slightly. An eighteen-meter height wasnt impossible for regr people to climb. Even if yers could only gain one skill point each level-up, it seemed odd that among all these yers, none had acquired a skill in agility. So why had no yer climbed the eighteen-meter gpole yet? Something was fishy here.
With that thought, Song Jian leaped and jumped over three meters high, grabbing onto the gpole.
There doesnt seem to be anything unusual, said Song Jian, knitting his eyebrows. After a brief pause, he started climbing enthusiastically.
Qi Yun stood at the base of the gpole. After some hesitation, he waved his magic staff toward Song Jian, casting the Light Body Skill. The Light Body Skill improved his movement speed by 15% for five seconds. Even though Qi Yun had only leveled up once, the skill still provided significant help to Song Jian at this moment.
Qi Yun was positioned as an aid in their hunting team, but he didnt want to depend on his teammates for his survival. Therefore, he also mastered some other attack skills. All of these skills, however, revolved around his silver- quality sniper rifle. Now that his sniper rifle was disassembled by Song Jian, those attack skills were useless.
Localized in Qi Yuns skill set were five types of healing skills, and three other auxiliary skills, with the Light Body Skill as only one of them.
With the aid of the Light Body Skill, Song Jian climbed faster. In a short while, he reached seven or eight meters high.
Theres no difficulty at all; I should reach the top without any effort, thought Song Jian.
Just then, Song Jian suddenly felt his body be heavier, as though he was tied to arge piece of stone falling downward. If he hadnt instinctively held onto the gpole, the sudden increase in gravity mightve caused him to fall off the gpole.
As expected, theres something unusual!
Song Jian quickly checked his status bar, and sure enough, there was a Level 1 Gravity negative effect. His talent skill Thick Skin could only resist mental negative effects and was useless against physical negative effects.
Could it be that the higher I climb, the greater the level of this negative effect and the more obvious it bes? wondered Song Jian.
As expected, when he climbed to a height of ten meters, the Level 1 Gravity effect suddenly jumped to Level 2.
Song Jian frowned slightly. This level of gravity was as if his body weight had increased by about thirty kilograms. It didnt impact him much, but as the negative effects continued to pile on, the difficulty of the task was undoubtedly rising.
He continued to climb. Every meter he climbed, the negative effect would increase by one level. By the time Song Jian reached thirteen meters, the negative effect had already risen to Level 5.
By then, he was essentially carrying over one hundred kilograms while climbing.
After losing the three-point strength addition from the Guardians Sword, Song Jians strength attribute had decreased to fourteen points. The burden of one hundred kilograms was clearly taking its toll. As he climbed higher, his stamina was rapidly draining.
Song Jians hands were beginning to tremble lightly.
Immortal Sword Body, activate! thought Song Jian.
A golden light emerged around Song Jian. The boost of five points to all attributes gave him the needed stamina to continue climbing.
Thirteen meters, fourteen meters, fifteen meters n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
With just five meters left, Song Jians hands were shaking more violently, and his forehead was covered in sweat. Maintaining his current position was bing torture, let alone climbing further.
Just then, Qi Yun cast another auxiliary spell on Song Jian to restore his stamina and another Light Body Skill.
Still, climbing further up had be difficult. Song Jian shook his head slowly. He had already climbed up to fifteen meters. Even if he used up all his strength, he could only climb one additional meter before he couldnt hold on any longer. After taking some considerations, Song Jian sighed and was ready to give up the task.
Hes at fifteen meters! This guy is amazing, hes breaking records! eximed the onlooking yers.
In reality, climbing one meter and seventeen meters yielded the same result: no reward. But that didnt prevent the yers from using the task as a benchmark for measuring strength, and they enjoyed it thoroughly.
Some yers even apuded for Song Jian, who had already climbed to fifteen meters.
Just three meters short Song Jian sighed as he looked at the nearby school g. However, thest three meters were tougher to climb than the previous fifteen.
Just as Song Jian was about to slide down, a light bulb went off in his head.
Hmm, I wonder if this will work
Boom~
Song Jians body disappeared, reced by arge dark cloud floating in mid-air;
This Dark Cloud Transformation skill allowed him to levitate and fly at heights of dozens of meters. For the eighteen-meter gpole, reaching the top would only take a few seconds;
Oh? My body is lighter noted Song Jian, who had transformed into the dark cloud. He realized the Level 7 Gravity negative effect in his status bar had disappeared. It appeared his physical immunity in the dark cloud status could resist even this physical negative effect.
The task hasnt failed. It seems like I can stillplete the task in this state! Seeing that the task in the task bar didnt disy failure, Song Jian was relieved and started heading towards the top of the gpole.
Chapter 271 - 271 School Flag
Chapter 271: School g
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With the gpole wrapped in ck fog, it slowly drifted upward. At the top of the gpole, Song Jian canceled the ck fog state.
In an instant, a massive pressure acted on Song Jians body, adding at least 300 kilograms of weight on him.
Such terrible gravity could instantly crush Song Jian, but luckily he was prepared. The moment he canceled the ck fog state, he grabbed the school g and slid down the gpole.
Boom~
In the end, Song Jian fell from the gpole, his back mmed hard on the ground, causing intense pain and a damage value of over 200 points floating above his head.
Damn, he actually got it!
What just happened? How did he turn into a mass of ck fog? Wasnt it said that he cannot leave the gpole? Whats going on?
Yeah,st time, someone turned into a crow and flew to the top, and the task failed. Why is it fine this time?
Maybe its because he didnt leave the gpole even if he turned into ck fog? Is that still counted as climbing?
Nobody cared when Song Jian fell from the gpole, but as soon as he grabbed the school g, it caused an uproar among the onlookers. It was known that as early as half a month ago, someone had discovered this task, but none couldplete it.
Having lost its g, the school square was left with only a bare gpole standing there, looking somewhat deste.
Fifth Middle School g (White): Two-handed weapon, evolvable, equipment effect: Agility +1, movement speed increased by 15%, defense increased by 10%; special effect 1: alumni team up (active): designate five people as alumni, team up, all attributes increased by 20% after teaming up; special effect 2: Brilliant Aura (passive), the g holder and his teammates will receive the Brilliant Aura effect; Brilliant Aura, attack speed increased by 5%, damage +5; requirement: Level 1; can be taken out of the game: no
Another evolvable item? Song Jians eyes shone brightly. In this game, there were only a few evolvable items. He didnt expect to get one identally.
A two-handed weapon, perfect, my main weapon slot has been empty. Its perfect to be equipped. Song Jian happily ced the school g in his main weapon slot.
In fact, Song Jians mostmonly used weapon was the one-handed sword in his right hand. He hadnt found any equipment with exceptionally good attributes for the two-handed weapon slot, so it remained empty. Now, although this school g had no damage, the attributes it increased were excellent, and for Song Jian, it was even better than a two-handed weapon.
After equipping the school g, it appeared on Song Jians back with the words Fifth Middle School written on it. It looked somewhat funny, but the increased attributes were impressive. Especially now, there was a faint white halo under Song Jians feet that kept spreading out like ripples, disappearing slowly after three feet.
Looking at the 3D model in his personal attribute column, Song Jian frowned. Having a g stuck to his back was too conspicuous. Soon, he set the school g to hide, and it slowly disappeared from his back but still maintained its effect.
Lets go, Qi Yun, lets search the school first andplete the task immediately, Song Jian said with a smile.
Under the watchful eyes of several yers, Song Jian and Qi Yun headed straight for the schoolboratory.
As Song Jians figure disappeared, the yers discussed the event, and the news of the Fifth Middle School g being taken began to spread in the area.
Song Jian didnt pay attention to those yers and went straight into the school ording to the task instructions. A few yers wanted to follow them, hoping to take advantage of the situation. However, when they saw Song Jian and Qi Yun enter the school, they all stopped. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Everything inside and outside the school had been searched several times, and everything valuable had been taken away. No one could be bothered to make a secret room in the school, as it wasnt like those mansions.
Wiry are they going in there? The ce has been searched hundreds of times, someone asked curiously.
You know its been searched, but they dont. If they dont see it for themselves, would they be at ease? Werent you the same when you first went in to search? Apanion rolled his eyes and nced at him.
That wasnt because I didnt trust you, I was The mans face reddened, and he hurriedly exined.
Alright, dont exin. An exnation is just a cover-up. I reckon theyll be out in no time anyway. The ce has been licked clean by dogs, other than a few useless tables, chairs, and bottles
As expected, a whileter, Song Jian led Qi Yun out of the school, expressionless.
The yers looked at each other with a hint of mockery in their eyes.
In fact, the apparatuses were just ordinary background items in the eyes of other yers, but from the perspective of Song Jian, who had epted the task, their status changed. As Song Jian approached, the items would all be task items and even emit a faint light to remind him to pick them up.
In the school, Song Jian obtained three task items and had to search elsewhere for the rest.
Once he got the items, any identical objects in other ces would disappear from the task map. Only the items Song Jian hadnt picked up would appear on the map.
Both of them proceeded to the Level-15 monster area. Here, yers were few and far between, and monsters were abundant. They moved cautiously but eventually attracted the attention of the monsters.
At first, it was only three or four mutated zombies, but once they started fighting, the noise attracted all the surrounding mutated zombies. In no time, there were hundreds of monsters blocking their path.
They were forced to retreat, killing and stopping intermittently, ending up back in the Level-10 monster area.
After two more attempts, they couldnt get to the location indicated on the task map.
You wait here, or go back to the manor first. Ill go try it alone! Song Jian said to Qi Yun.
Qi Yun nodded, and as she watched Song Jians retreating figure, her face went through a series of emotions. Finally, she sighed and turned to walk towards the safe house. Although she was already Level 12, without the silver sniper rifle, she could barely protect herself. At most, she could hunt Level 5 or 6 monsters. These Level-10 monsters were still a bit difficult to handle.
Just when she was about to leave, a figure emerged from a small alley nearby, shrouded in a gray cloak, his face hidden by it.
Are you really content with being his ve? The mans voice was hoarse, but Qi Yun recognized him immediately. She turned abruptly and said in a low voice, Captain!
Chapter 284: Mermaid
Chapter 284: Mermaid
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Returning to Manor Castle, Song Jian arranged the task items from the package one by one, causing surprise to sh in Dr. Ebsitings eyes.
How could this be, its only been a day Looking up at Song Jian, Dr. Ebsiting even suspected that Song Jian had collected these items long ago, and only went out to fetch them now.
This is the equipment of Zeus Shield Company! While touching a symbol on the Polymer Analyzer, Dr. Ebsiting eximed, If 1 had known you could enter Zeus Shield Company, I wouldve asked you to grab more equipment. They are not short on funds. If not for a mishap, I wouldve been a member of theirpany
Dr. Ebsiting fell into a reminiscence, sighed after a long pause and said, What a pity, I was too young at the time and not proficient in bioscience. My research scope conflicted with Zeus Shield, so 1 didnt join.
The Zeus Shield, does it still exist? Song Jian suddenly asked.
Of course, giants like them, even during an apocalypse, wouldnt disappear that quick. Moreover, I used to suspect that the zombie virus that destroyed this city originally spread from Zeus Shield Company, but I have no evidence to prove this
After a brief chat, Song Jian was kicked out by Dr. Ebsiting, who could now continue his research. As for Song Jian, he still had two lists in his pocket, and if he didnt collect all the materials on these two lists, Dr. Ebsiting probably wouldnt pay any more attention to him.
Song Jian left the Manor Castle, nning to upgrade to the fifteenth level monster zone, he was already at level fourteen, and only seventy percent more experience points were needed to reach level fifteen, then he could equip that leather armor in his parcel.
During the previous battle at Zeus Shield Company, the proficiency of Song Jians skill Broken Wing Dance was raised to ioo% at level 2. With his level 14. reward skill points, he could upgrade to level 3.
The third level of the Broken Wing Dance increases damage slightly. Meanwhile, the judgement on the third segment of Floating Point also increased a lot. After performing a Broken Wing Dance, even a level-15 monsters vitality points will decrease by almost three hundred.
While Song Jian was passing through the level-10 monster zone, he suddenly saw arge group of yers frantically running on the road, as if there were some terrifying monsters chasing them.
Brother, run quickly, the monsters from Jinyang Lake havee ashore, there are so many of them, if you dont run you will lose your life! Seeing Song Jian standing still, a yer in his thirties kindly reminded him.
Old Li, dont bother with him, lets go back to the safe house quickly. Only the safe house can withstand those monsters Hispanion tugged him, looked at Song Jian, and showed a vignt expression.
Monsters, what monsters? Song Jian couldnt help asking.
Fishmen, water elementals, so many monsters, all are level-15 monsters, run! The man referred to as Old Li briefly exined and then ran down the street with hispanions.
Soon, Song Jian saw arge group of creatures with fish heads, gills on both sides of their necks, covered in green scales, and standing only about 1.4 meters tall. They were holding round-headed sticks in their hands and lunged directly at any living creature they spotted.
These fish monsters were all level 15 ordinary monsters. On their way, they not only hunted yers, but also other monsters. They killed on sight. Song Jian personally saw several level-10 mutated zombies surrounded by a group of fishmen, constantly smashing the zombies with sticks in their hands. In no time, these level-10 zombies were nailed to the ground.
After killing these level-10 monsters, the fishmen did not waste them. A few fishmen lifted the smashed mutated zombies and went back the way they came. The zombies killed by the fishmen did not ignite into transparent mes, they were no different from ordinary corpses.
More fishmen stormed into the shops on both sides, searching for anything edible. These fishmen were like locusts crossing the border, the ces they passed werepletely ransacked.
A level-10 yer had just finished searching a building and came out from the entrance when he ran into this group of fishmen. Before he could react, the group of fishmen swarmed him as if they were flies smelling blood;
The yer screamed in fear, frantically casting skills, with thunder and lightning appearing in his hands, hitting the fishmen. The fishmen affected by the electric attack trembled in ce, but more fishmen kept lunging at the man.
In no time, that yers mental strength was exhausted, he was knocked to the ground by a group of fishmen and soon, a mournful scream sounded. The group of fishmen was actually tearing the yer apart in frenzy.
Soon, a strong fishman leader in armor and carrying a long fork ran over. He roared at the surrounding fishmen, driving them away from the yer they were biting.
Then, it shouted at several fishmen and ordered them to lift the yers corpse, going back the way they came.
A level-15 elite boss Song Jian stared at the strong fishman in armor and carrying a long fork and murmured.
Previously he thought about a fight, but seeing this level-15 elite boss, Song Jian halted his steps. If it were regr monsters, he could escape their siege, but with this elite boss, escaping from this group of level-15 monsters would be tricky.
He ducked into a residentialplex, hiding behind the door of a building. These fishmen were numerous but impossible to search the entire area of level 10 monsters, a lot of ces would be missed out.
Song Jian patiently waited for this group of fishmen to leave so that he could go elsewhere.
However, before too long, Song Jian heard a few fishmen yelling as they rushed into the residentialplex, they began to move towards the apartment buildings in small groups.
Two of them selected the very apartment building where Song Jian was hiding.
You two are just unlucky Song Jian summoned the Crimson Fire Fleart Ape Sword and tightly clutched it in his hand.
Soon, a fishman mmed a half-opened building door with the stick in his hand and swaggered in, followed by a thin fishman cowering behind him.
Compared to the fishman in front, that fishman behind looked like a child.
The behavior of the timid fishman seemed to infuriate the one in front. After smashing the door open, it yelled angrily at the fishman behind, waving the stick in its hand and acting threateningly.
At this moment, the fishmans face showed a terrified expression. Fie pointed behind the front fishman and screamed in fright.
Chapter 273: Can’t Become a Concubine
Chapter 273: Cant Be a Concubine
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Song Jian felt the chilling cold emanating from the opponents giant sword, and his face changed immediately.
With a ng, his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword collided with the opponents silver giant sword. A coldness transmitted through the opponents giant sword, and white frost spread from the point of collision towards the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, quickly covering the middle part of the de.
At that moment, the dark red Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword let out a humming sound, and a faint red me shadow emerged on the surface, counteracting the coldnessing from the opponents giant sword.
Swish swish swish-
Three Sword Silks pierced through the BOSSS body, causing more than 300 points of damage.
The BOSS was furious, letting out a roar. With both hands gripping the sword, it chopped at Song Jian, stirring up a sharp cold wind around it. Large snowkes appeared out of thin air, dancing in the air. Large patches of ice spread from the ground in all directions, and soon, a thinyer of ice appeared on the surrounding walls.
The temperature dropped by more than ten degrees in an instant. An ice and snow tornado over five or six meters tall came shing towards Song Jian with the BOSSS sword strike, aiming for the ceiling above him.
The ice tornado released a strong energy, like a giant white beast apanied by a series of howling sounds. The stone pirs supporting the Physics Buildings hall could not withstand the impact, and one of them twisted and shattered with a piercing crackling sound, visible to the naked eye.
Immortal Sword Body, activate!
Facing this sword strike, Song Jian did not hesitate and directly activated his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body. Golden light radiated on the surface of Song Jians body, and the eight long sword shadows spun around him.
Broken Wing Dance!
Song Jian swung his dark red long sword, chopping fiercely at the ice and snow tornado.
Bang-
The long sword plunged deep into the tornado, and the massive impact force made the ice and snow dragon pause for a moment before a terrifying explosion followed.
The collision of the two great forces shattered the ice tornado, and the surrounding area was filled with ice and snow debris. The cold energy filled the entire hall in an instant.
The strike knocked Song Jian back two steps, interrupting his Broken Wing Dance, and he was unable to execute the next two attacks.
Under the flurry of ice and snow, the Zombie BOSS wielding the silver giant sword shed down at Song Jians head.
Song Jian barely had time to react. He let out a low shout, swung his sword upward to parry the opponents weapon, and stabbed forward, sinking the dark red de into the opponents throat.
Before he could pull out the sword, Song Jian caught sight of a dark shadow striking towards his cheek. The Zombie BOSSS elbow directly struck Song Jians cheek, followed by a sh that released a wave of white light.
Rapid Sword, activate!
Enduring the pain from his cheek, Song Jian retreated and blocked the attack with his sword. The two figures quickly exchanged blows in the hall of the Physics Building. Song Jians attack speed increased dramatically, swinging his sword wildly and using the fastest speed to inflict oppressive damage on his opponent.
Feng Kai, hiding behind a pir, watched in astonishment as Song Jian and the Zombie BOSS fought fiercely. He never expected someone could actually fight against this level 15 elite BOSS.
After more than ten moves, the two figures separated following a brief contact, and a great force sent Song Jian flying towards the main entrance of the Physics Building before rolling down the stairs.
Bloodstains were left behind on the stairs from Song Jian.
He got up from the ground, kneeling on one knee and gasping heavily for air.
Cough cough- Feeling an itch in his throat, Song Jian coughed hard, blood filling his mouth and seeping out from the corner of his lips, looking extremely miserable.
A towering figure wielding a silver giant sword appeared on the stairs of the Physics Buildings main entrance. With its appearance, the air began to fill with ice and snow.
This BOSS is even more formidable than the level 20 elite BOSS Ghostfire Beast in the Kantelu Maze! Song Jian slowly stood up, thinking to himself.
The attributes of this BOSS in front of his eyes clearly were not as formidable as the Ghost Fire Beast, but the opponents sword technique was too powerful, suppressing Song Jian from beginning to end, without giving him any chance.
Swish-
The Zombie BOSS suddenly leaped forward, and while in mid-air, swung its sword at Song Jian. A fierce cold aura gathered around its longsword, and in an instant, the surrounding frosty power rapidly condensed into a five-six meter long Ice Giant Dragon. It roared towards the sky and pounced downwards.
A dragon? Haha! A mocking expression appeared on Song Jians face.
Hum-
With a soft sound, the Hexagram Summoning Array appeared beside him, and a half-human height ck dragon hatchling appeared, roaring angrily at the ice dragon pouncing from the air;
Roar-
A hot Dragon Breath sted at the Ice Giant Dragon. Instantly, the long dragon formed by the cold Sword Qi shattered inch by inch, unable to withstand the ck dragon hatchlings Dragon Breath attack.
Gazing at the Zombie BOSS pouncing towards him, the silver vertical mark on Song Jians brow slowly opened, and a silver light column shot out from the pupil, hitting the Zombie BOSS who couldnt dodge in mid-air.
Eyes of Death!
A series of damage numbers popped up from the top of the BOSSS head.
The ck dragon hatchling pped its wings and rushed towards the Zombie BOSS in the air. A basketball-sized fireball condensed in its mouth, the color changing gradually from crimson to purple-ck;
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A momentter, a purple-ck fireball spewed out from the ck dragon hatchlings mouth, striking the Zombie BOSSS body fiercely;
After spewing the fireball, the ck dragon hatchling showed a trace of fatigue on its face. pping its wings, it returned to Song Jians side, with its legs seeming to tremble slightly, clearly putting forth all its strength in that attack.
The Zombie BOSSS momentum was halted, and then it was hit hard by a purple-ck fireball, crashing towards the Physics Building.
In the midst of a loud rumble, the Physics Buildings entrance shattered, and several pirs in front of the door were cut in half, sttering arge amount of smoke and dust.
Song Jians heart tightened. The Physics Building began to shake slightly, and if the battle was too intense, causing the building to copse, those mission items might cease to exist.
Seeing a figure sneaking a nce at him, Song Jian waved his sword and pointed at him, shouting, Come here!
After hesitating for a moment, Feng Kai finally walked out slowly, wearing a ttering smile on his face.
Big brother, how can I help you?
Hold this BOSS off for a few minutes; Ill go up and find something! Song Jian said, pointing at the Zombie BOSS that was slowly getting up in the dust.
Feng Kais face showed fear, and he hurriedly said, Big brother, I really cant beat it, I cant withstand even one move
If you cant, youll die now! Song Jians eyes showed killing intent as he held his sword against Feng Kais neck.
Three, three minutes, I cant do it! Feng Kai had a grieved expression on his face.
Fine, besides my ck dragon pet, Ill find you a fewmore helpers! After saying that, Song Jian began to use the Blood Pool Summoning Skill, and soon, thirty Blood Crows and thirty Blood Zombies appeared beside him.
Chapter 286 - 286 Fish-head Monster Squad Leader
Chapter 286: Fish-head Monster Squad Leader
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Song Jian squinted at the Level 15 Elite Boss.
LV15 Fish-head Monster Squad Leader (Elite), Vitality Points:i8oo/i8oo, Spirit Points:200/200, Traits:Underwater attack damage increased by 30%; Skill: Fountain Ejection, Trident Throw
With only 1800 Vitality Points, it seemed that this Fish-head Monster Squad Leader was not very powerful, likely at the bottom inparison to other Level 15 Elite Bosses.
Looking around, Song Jian was hugely relieved to see that this Boss hade alone, with no other Fish-head monsters in sight.
A single Level 15 Elite Boss, one of the weaker among its kind, and with no small monsters apanying it, was a gift delivered to his doorstep.
It must have heard the shout of the earlier defeated Fish-head monster and decided to investigate. Taking advantage of the fact that other monsters had yet to arrive, Song Jian would deal with this boss first.
With this in mind, Song Jian held the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword tightly, and charged towards the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader.
As they closed to about seven or eight meters, the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader suddenly raised its right hand, lifting the trident high. Song Jian abruptly halted, realizing that his opponent was about to use the Trident Throw skill.
As expected, with a whoosh, the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader threw the trident directly towards Song Jian.
The trident, rusted and dirty, looked nothing much but turned incredibly fast in midair. It left a white trail, aiming harshly at Song Jian.
Song Jian swiftly sidestepped, and heard a loud boom. The power of the trident had far exceeded his expectations. It had transformed the ground where he had stood into a crater with a diameter of over a meter.
The st from the trident nearly tossed Song Jian into the air. A damage number in the thirties appeared above his head.
Even from so far away, it caused damage! If I were closer to the center of the attack, wouldnt I have lost three to four hundred Vitality Points? Song Jian was shocked and instantly became more cautious.
The Fish-head Monster Squad Leader roared in frustration at not being able to kill Song Jian. With a gesture, the trident that had been stuck in the ground disappeared and reappeared in its hand.
Upon seeing the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader raising the trident again, Song Jian narrowed his eyes. 1 must not let it attack me indiscriminately!
Earth Teeth Assault!
A canine-shaped mass of energy flew towards the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader. The ck Dragon fledgling, pping its wings, and circled around arge area, then came out from the bush, it growled and spat Dragon Breath at the squad leader.
Upon seeing the ck Dragon fledgling, the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader began to tremble. It wailed loudly at the dragon, pping its hand at Song Jian all the while.
Thunk, thunk-
Both Earth Teeth Assault and Dragon Breath had hit, making it roll forward and showing two damage numbers of above seventy points appearing on top of its head.
Feeling that it was unable to exin itself, the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader tightened its grip around the trident. It ignored Song Jian and turned to charge at the ck Dragon fledgling instead.
The ck Dragon fledgling pped its wings, engaging the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader in a fierce and chaotic battle.
This time, the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader was emitting a faint red me around its body. Seeing the ck Dragon Fledglings Dragon Might, it seemed to have developed some resistance. It looked as though it wanted to kill the ck Dragon fledgling.
Song Jian also charged forward with his sword. Although the ck Dragon fledgling was powerful, it was just a Level 9 Elite. It was clearly at a disadvantage against the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader. Many of its skills had been weakened due to the level difference, but the attacks from the Squad Leader actually had a level repression damage bonus.
If it wasnt for Song Jian, the end result of this battle would surely be the ck Dragon fledgling bing fodder for the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader.
With Song Jians participation, the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader was immediately at a disadvantage. It desperately resisted while calling for help, seemingly summoning other Fish-head monsters.
Song Jian felt a sense of urgency. He cast all skills except Immortal Sword Body without reservation, concentrating firepower aimed at killing this Boss in the shortest time possible.
Just when the Squad Leaders Vitality Points were down to less than a third, suddenly, a thick stream of water erupted from the solid ground. Itshed out like a tentacle, forcefullyunching the ck Dragon fledgling away.
The ck Dragon fledgling also had less than half of its Vitality Points left, and after being hit, its Vitality Points further dropped to less than a third.
Song Jian knit his eyebrows, hesitated for a moment, then waved his hand to recall the ck Dragon fledgling back into the Pet Space. The ck Dragon fledgling could slowly recover its wounds in the Pet Space. If it got killed here, the loss would outweigh the gain even if the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader was killed in return.
The water stream, which resembled a tentacle, continued to sway afterunching the ck Dragon fledgling, and dissipated of its own ord, leaving no trace behind after three seconds.
Before Song Jian could rush over, the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader wielded the trident. A stream of water surged from the ground less than a meter ahead of it.
The Fish-head Monster Squad Leader looked at Song Jian with a cunning glint in its eyes. There was already amotion nearby, and many Fish-head monsters were rushing to gather here rapidly. If it dragged on any further, Song Jian would end up having to beat a hasty retreat, trapping him.
Song Jian narrowed his eyes, and the vertical pupil in the center of his forehead opened wide. A silver column of light shot out, heading directly towards the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader.
Boom boom boom-
A wave of explosions echoed out as the silver pir of light struck the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader. It seemed to burn like a fierce me, causing continuous bomb-like sounds.
Consecutive damage numbers floated above the Fish-head Monster Squad Leaders head and its vitality points were quickly dropping. It wanted to evade, but the silver column of light seemed to have a strong suction power, making it impossible to escape, forcing the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader to feel endless pain.
Bang!
At the end of the Eye-beam skill, the squad leaders body was propelled backward, harshly colliding with the wall behind it.
Before it could get up, Song Jian rushed forward. With a whoosh, a dazzling silver sword qi bloomed from his index finger, he brought it down harshly. The harsh qi shed directly at the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader.
Rip-
The Fish-head Monster Squad Leaders body was split into two pieces from the shoulder down, its foul organs spewing everywhere.
Song Jian rushed forward, scooping up the few trophies that it had dropped, and sprinted towards the inner part of the district. At this time, arge group of Fish-head monsters had already started swarming frantically from the far end of the street. But by the time they reached the corpse of the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader, Song Jian had long disappeared without a trace.
Chapter 275: Self-Destruct Device
Chapter 275: Self-Destruct Device
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At this moment, the Zombie Boss, with one of its legs already sted off, remained in a crippled state, its mobilityrgely diminished. Feng Kai held onto his long spear, did not fight back directly, but kept harassing and attacking the Boss.
The Blood Crows and Blood Zombies also rushed towards the Boss. Even though they were no match for the Boss, being cleaved into halves by the Boss, they sessfully dyed the Boss, contributing their part.
Now, around the Boss, ice and snow swirled around. Once the Blood Crows flew within three to four meters of the Boss, their speed dropped, and their bodies gradually began to freeze.
Feng Kai noticed a Frost Laceration debuff in his status bar. This level three debuff reduced movement and attack speed by 30% if within five meters of the Boss. Theres also a certain chance of getting frozen.
Feng Kai understood that the Boss had begun to fight desperately, which was not sustainable. His current task was not to kill the Boss, but tost until Song Jian emerged from the Physics Building since Song Jian would naturally deal with the Boss.
Go for it, have a go! Didnt I originally want to fight this Boss alone? Feng Kai murmured to himself, gritting his teeth while fiercely jabbing with his spear.
All of you will die!
Eight Directions Soul Extinguishing Sword!
The one-legged Zombie Boss, the lower its vitality, the fiercer its fight. Amazingly, it used frost force to rece its severed leg, and soon enough, arge block of ice had taken its ce.
Though movements were still not very easy, turning around posed no real issues.
So it can do that too? Hey pal, youre doing a pretty good job with your prostheses. Instead of staying here as a Boss, dont you think itd be more promising to work in prosthetics? Feng Kai quipped, retreating step by step.
A dozen transparent icy swords emerged above the Boss, flying towards the retreating Feng Kai.
Feng Kai fled towards a small grove in front of the Physics Building.
With a series of booms, a third of the grove was blown apart, revealing the bare ground covered in frost. Even the trees near the edge of the explosion were covered in frost, giving off a chill of midwinter.
Feng Kai slumped in front of a fractured tree stump, his face filled with terror. He had witnessed the Boss use this move against Song Jian. The effect seemed extreme, but Song Jian seemed to incur little damage. However, when the attack was directed at Feng Kai, he felt as though he had met his end.
Too terrifying! Feng Kai murmured in terror. One of the frost long swords shadows hit him, dropping his vitality by a third. Thankfully, it was directional and not targeted. Otherwise, even leaving aplete corpse behind would be wishful thinking.
Originally I wanted to take this boss on my own Feng Kai was in pain. Initially, he pinned his hope onndmines, but now he discovered that without the simultaneous st of five or six infantryndmines, its challenging to inflict lethal damage on the Boss.
However, he could only set up onendmine at a time, making things awkward. After the boss stepped on one and suffered severe damage, it became furious with Feng Kai. But he didnt have time to set up the second mine, and had to dodge the Bosss attacks.
After releasingrge magic tricks twice in a row, the Boss also seemed tired. It limped towards Feng Kai with an ice-block for a leg making a crac noise at each step, leaving traces of ice shavings.
Feng Kai became afraid of the Boss. He didnt have many skills, only the ability to set infantryndmines and basic gunmanship.
Taking setting up infantryndmines as his primary skill, Feng Kai hardly needed to produce thendmines, ten would generate each day automatically. With an increase in levels, their power would increase too, making them his most potent attack.
Initially, he assumed that he could kill this boss alone. Now in retrospect, that was just his misinterpretation. Feng Kai felt an impulse to run away.
The viin, although locked on him, wouldnt chase you endlessly like ordinary monsters, as long as you ran far away. Escaping should be easy.
Three minutes, I said I could dy the monster for three minutes, but it has only been over a minute Feng Kai was in turmoil. Looking at the Boss slowly approaching him, he yelled and made a decision. He climbed up from the ground, held the long spear tightly, and rushed towards the Boss again.
Ding Ding Dong Dong-
In front of the Boss, Feng Kai had no resistance left in him. Due to the increased vitality recovery speed from the main quest, Feng Kai hadnt run out of vitality yet.
In fact, Feng Kai fought so desperately not only because of the promised three minutes, but also because he had ambitions for the Boss. Such a powerful boss, if killed, would surely drop great loot.
Of course, the main piece would be taken by Song Jian, but at least Feng Kai should get a share. Without any contribution, even if Song Jian gave him some goods, Feng Kai would probably feel embarrassed to take them.
Three minutes, three minutes, ah~
Boom!
Once again, Feng Kai was sent flying by a strike from the Boss. He fell heavily to the ground, feeling as though all the bones in his body were broken.
Pu~
A mouthful of fresh blood spurted out. Feng Kai nced at his vitality, which had dropped to a third. With such low blood volume, if the opponent released another big move, he might die right there.
Three minutes, three minutes. Feng Kai murmured, standing up once again with gritted teeth, gulped down a potion, and clung to his long spear with trembling hands.
Just then, a severe explosion came from the third floor of the Physics Building. A figure flew out of the window, holding something shimmering with blue light. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Thud-.
Song Jian crashed onto the ground from the third floor, floating up a damage of over sixty points.
Damn, theres even a self-destruction mechanism Song Jian was frightened. He nearly lost this unique device in the st. Fortunately, he blocked with his body at thest moment and managed to retain the device in thest second.
A light blue sphere was tightly grasped in his hand, with a mini operating table floating in the center of the transparent sphere.
Seeing Song Jianing out of the Physics Building, Feng Kais eyes lit up, calling out: Boss! Save me!
Chapter 276: Skill Scroll
Chapter 276: Skill Scroll
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The task of establishing theboratory was ny percentplete C all that was missing was the Polymer Analyzer from the level 20 monster area. Song Jian was quite satisfied with the progress of the task.
Upon hearing Feng Kais shout, Song Jian carefully put the ball of light in his hand into his inventory, then turned to look at Feng Kai.
Seeing the Zombie BOSS wielding a huge sword and slowly approaching the half-depleted Feng Kai, Song Jian gave a slight shake of his head, stomped hard on the ground with his right foot, and an energy cluster in the shape of a saber-tooth materialized rapidly in front of his right foot, before shrieking towards the BOSS.
A deep groove was scored into the ground and the Earth Teeth Assault struck the BOSSS back with a loud bang. The entire energy cluster exploded, seeming like a vicious beast tearing savagely into the BOSS.
Caught off guard, the BOSS staggered forward.
Bang!
A Weakness Potion sshed onto the BOSS, reducing its defense by 35%, a highly lethal blow for the BOSS!
At the same time, Song Jian also used a bottle of Fire Lizard Medicine on himself. A me appeared on the dark red de, even Feng Kais long spear began to emit a glow of mes.
Flearts Eye!
Light gleamed in Song Jians eyes. A giant red crosshair appeared on the surface of the BOSSS body and began scanning the BOSS automatically. In the end, the crosshair settled on the center of the BOSSS back.
Gaze Attack!
The vertical pupil on Song Jians forehead slowly opened, and a dazzling silver beam of light burst forth towards the back of the Zombie BOSS creating an illusion like aser.
Boom boom boom-
Every second, there would be a violent explosion on the BOSSS back. A series of damage numbers approaching one hundred were produced, causing the zombie BOSSS vitality to drop significantly in five seconds, finally stopping at one-third left.
With a chilling roar, the BOSS turned around, its eyes bloodshot, its gaze fixed on Song Jian. The aggro had once again returned to Song Jian.
Eight Directions Soul Extinguishing Sword!
With another hoarse roar, the Zombie BOSS bravely endured the attack, raised the silver long sword in its hand, and a rapid stream of cold air began to condense above its head.
Damn, not this move again! Feng Kais face paled, he hastily rolled and crawled to a safer distance, looking at the Zombie BOSS in terror.
What was I thinking before, courting such a horrific entity Fear welled up in Feng Kais heart.
Without the Immortal Sword Body, Song Jian was forced to charge with his Crimson Fire Fleart Ape Sword against the BOSS, which had less than a third of its vitality left. For Song Jian, the current BOSS is akin to a gift bag that automatically walks around.
Broken Wing Dance!
Bang bang bang-
Two impacts made the Zombie BOSS continually step backwards. With hisst strike, Song Jian leapt up high and aimed a heavy blow at its head.
The BOSS unleashed an angry roar, the dozen or so illusions of the ice swords above its head had not fully formed. Seeing Song Jian in mid-air shing towards it, the BOSS sensed an enormous threat. It brandished its sword towards Song Jian, and the iplete ice sword illusions flew towards him.
Song Jians face changed slightly; hed felt the power of these ice swords firsthand. Flowever, now he was hovering in mid-air with nowhere to hide even if he wanted to, he could only grit his teeth and strike at the sword illusions head-on.
Boom boom boom-
Three or four sword illusions collided with the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, resulting in loud crashes, and Song Jian had to bear the heavy damage.
Bang!
Song Jians descended andnded as the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword he was holding collided with the BOSSS silver giant sword, creating a thundery rumble.
An energy wave directly lifted the BOSS into the air. The BOSSS body was left in mid-air.
Song Jian forcibly repressed the urge to cough up blood, he swung his sword and three strands of sword silk appeared on the surface of his body. After using the Sword Silk skill, he immediately activated the Rapid Sword skill. In an instant, all his attacks were unleashed on the BOSS like a torrential rainstorm.
The Eight Directions Soul Extinguishing Sword he had taken recently had cost him nearly half of his vitality, his vitality points instantly dropped from nearly seven hundred to just over two hundred.
Rawr-
A huge Desert Scorpion Beast Illusion appeared next to Song Jian out of thin air. As soon as it appeared, its giant scorpion tail stabbed towards the BOSS.
Hum-
With a soft sword chant, Song Jian jabbed his left index finger forward, and a three-meter long silver sword qi plunged into the BOSSS back, piercing through its body. The BOSS, which was floating in mid-air, let out a painful scream. Its face twisted, and the blood vessels around its eyes swelled and protruded, as if they would burst open at any moment.
Die!
Song Jians burning sword once again stabbed into the BOSSS back, reaping itsst bit of vitality. The BOSSS body heavily fell to the ground. In a state of defenselessness when airborne, all the damage it received was added on, attacking highly piled up. Song Jians final attack even dealt 180% substantial damage.
Bang!
The BOSSS body, like carved from ice and snow, shattered instantly when it hit the ground. Even the silver giant sword in its hand spun and got stuck in a broken tree stump.
Feng Kais gaze was immediately drawn to the silver-glowing two-handed sword. His eyes gleamed.
You like it? Its all yours! Song Jian looked at Feng Kai and said.
Even though his upation was sword controller, he still preferred the one-handed sword and held no love for the two-handed sword. Besides, his dual wield slot was upied with a school g. Even though its grade was considerably lower than the silver giant sword, it was a growing weapon, and its upper limit was unknown.
And if not for Feng Kais help this time, he wouldnt have been able to collect all the task items so easily. Most importantly, he saw a few pieces of spoils amongst the scattered ones next to the BOSSS corpse, including a skill scroll that was emitting silver light.
Song Jian went straight to the BOSSS corpse and collected all the spoils. Apart from the silver skill scroll, the rest were just materials and not worth much. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Looking at this silver scroll, Song Jian felt an attraction as if it was faintly calling him.
Could this be the sword technique used by the BOSS? Song Jian wondered, and immediately checked the properties of the skill scroll.
The BOSSS Eight Directions Soul Extinguishing Sword had left a deep impression on Song Jian, short cooldown,rge power, and it was an area of effect skill. If he could acquire this type of sword technique, Song Jians strength would certainly increase significantly.
However, Song Jian quickly became stunned. The silver quality skill scroll in his hand was not the BOSSS Eight Directions Soul Extinguishing Sword, but another sword technique.
Chapter 277: Rebellion
Chapter 277: Rebellion
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Song Jian looked at the silver-quality skill scroll in his hand, Ins eyebrows furrowed, Spiritual Sword Control Technique? What the heck is that?
Spiritual Sword Control Technique (Activated), Level 1, Skill Effect: Conjure a Spirit Sword, causing 150 points of Spirit Damage to a specified range of targets; Cooldown time: 30 seconds; Skill cost: 30 Spirit Points;
Hiss, isnt this just the dirt-poor version of the Eight Directions Soul Extinguishing Sword used by the Boss? After reading about this sword technique, Song Jian couldnt help but twitch at the corner of his mouth. Nevertheless, he ultimately chose to learn it. The scroll turned into a silver light and disappeared. In Song Jians skill column, Spiritual Sword Control Technique was added, pushing his main quest another step further.
With a thought, Song Jian swung his sword forward. His Spirit Points decreased by 30 points, and a translucent longsword gradually condensed above his head. Damn, this is ridiculous. They said it was instant, but the time it takes to form is too fucking long. Its been at least three seconds. My expression cant even keep up n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
After the Spirit Sword finished forming, Song Jian discovered that he seemed to be able to control this longsword, as if controlling his own limbs.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh-
Song Jian controlled the long sword, shing and swinging it through the air. No one could see the sword, making it a perfect method for sneak attacks.
However, just as Song Jian was overjoyed, the Spirit Sword hovering in the air exploded without warning. The explosion left his ears ringing, and it felt as if his brain had been hit by a heavy hammer, leaving him dizzy.
System: Youve suffered a bacsh from the Spiritual Sword Control
Technique, taking 150 points of Spirit Damage.
Hiss, this Spirit Sword is unstable. How did it explode suddenly? Thank God I have a lot of Vitality Points, otherwise, I could have just lulled myself Song Jian wiped the blood from his nose and thought grumpily.
On the side, Feng Kai held a silver longsword, his face reflecting his indecision. The double-handed sword was clearly superior to hisnce, but he didnt have a matching sword technique. To maximize the power of the longsword, he would need to study a matching sword technique.
The double-handed sword conflicted with hisnce. Both can only be selected as the main weapon, and it was hard for Feng Kai to decide.
Song Jian bid Feng Kai a casual farewell, dissolved the temporary partnership, and headed towards the area filled with level 20 creatures on his own.
Meanwhile, his ve Qi Yun hadnt returned to Manor Castle and was stopped
by a man in a ck cloak.
Captain, howe youre here? I thought youd already left this city Qi Yun said, surprised at the sight of a gloomy Ma Jiang.
Ma Jiang had abandoned him in the beginning, which had made Qi Yun angry.
But after thinking about it, if Ma Jiang had chosen to save him, both of them wouldve been unable to escape. They would either both be Song Jians ves, or both be killed by him.
Qi Yun, are you really willing to be his ve? Even if he is Gods chosen one!
A hatred red in Ma Jiangs eyes.
Captain, hes too powerful. We are no match for him. The information collected by the Gathering Area 101 was drastically incorrect Qi Yun shook his head.
Its not that the information was incorrect, Qi Yun. We had also confirmed it on the battle scene, and his strength when he killed the vanguard team should not be much different from the information Ma Jiang stared into Qi Yuns eyes, It is just that the level of Gods chosen ones is rising too fast. They can level up themselves by hunting monsters, while we can only slowly cultivate our power.
Captain, are you saying that Song Jian has grown from amon level five or six person to a careerist in just over half a month? Qi Yuns face showed a shocked expression.
Its not impossible, Qi Yun! Ma Jiang stepped forward, clutching his shoulder, He has now be an archenemy of Gathering Area 101. If I report the situation now, by the time the next execution squad is sent, who knows how much he will have grown. Time is too crucial for us. Gathering Area 101 is our home, dont forget that your son is also in it
Qi Yun shivered, his face reflecting the struggle within him: Captain, but I Qi Yun, once you kill him, you can be released from being a ve. He is only level thirteen now, and we still have a chance. If he continues to grow, we wont stand a chance. Ma Jiang pped Qi Yuns shoulder heavily, his face showing an expression of disappointment.
Qi Yuns innocent son came to his mind. If Ma Jiang reported the full process of this pursuit to Gathering Area 101 and they found out about his bing Song Jians ve, his son would surely not survive.
The thought broke something inside Qi Yun. He looked at Ma Jiang and nodded. Captain, Ill do whatever you tell me to.
A satisfied smile spread over Ma Jiangs face.
With our current strength, no, even with the full squad, we may not be his opponent. However, before entering the city, I bought a bunch of information about Doomsday City in the ck market! A strange smile appeared on Ma Jiangs face, In the eyes of others, this city is known as Zombie City, but to me, its an undeveloped treasure. Do you remember the Zeus Shield Company? Zeus Shield Company? Qi Yun trembled. Before the great doomsday disaster, it was the most famouspany worldwide. Their Gene Modification Liquid could make an ordinary person instantly possess superpowers and be a powerful gic warrior.
This city has a branch of the Zeus Shield Company; they must have stored plenty of Gene Modification Liquid. As long as we can obtain it, we will instantly gain great power. Killing a level thirteen Chosen One wouldnt be a big deal at all, said Ma Jiang fanatically.
One of the reasons he had epted this assassination mission was for the Zeus Shield Company branchs Gene Modification Liquid. He had originally nned to raid thepany afterpleting the mission, but things had not gone as he had imagined
Captain, Ill listen to you! Qi Yun was well aware of the power of Gene Modification Liquid. His eyes suddenly lit up.
Looking at Qi Yun, Ma Jiangs face held a trace of a smile. Mentioning Qi Yuns son was a threat, but mentioning the Gene Modification Liquid was an outright bribery. After all, Qi Yun was forced to be a Chosen Ones ve. As long as there was hope, he could be won over. And indeed, he seeded!
At the same time, Song Jian, who was running towards the area with level twenty creatures, suddenly received a system prompt.
System: Your ve Qi Yuns loyalty to you has decreased by 30 points. He could betray you at any moment.
Betraying? Song Jians face darkened. Initially, since the other party was a healer, he thought Qi Yun had potential. He didnt expect him to decide to betray him eventually.
Dont get it. Wiry would he betray me? Could it be that. Song Jian immediately thought of another person who escaped from their team, reportedly their captain.
If they insist on refusing to repent, they might as well die. Song Jian smirked coldly, not worrying about Qi Yuns betrayal. He just continued to rush in the direction indicated by the task map.
Chapter 290: Auction House
Chapter 290: Auction House
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The Ring of Fire Gods Eye (Golden, Damaged), Ring, guaranteed drop upon death. Equipped, it increases damage by 15%;es with the Fire God Shield, reflecting 30% melee damage. Special Effect 1: Grants permanent immunity against being slowed or frozen by ice-based damage. Special Effect 2: asionally triggers Wrath of the Fire God when dealing damage to a target, dealing an additional 300 points of fire damage; this effect can only ur once within a 30-second duration. Requirement: Level 1; Can it be taken out of the game: No. Item description: This item was the favorite possession of the Fire God, Hephaestus. Due to the fall of the Fire God, the item lost its godly status and became damaged, decreasing its value. However, if, one day, you manage to obtain the godly status of Hephaestus, you can repair this item back to its divine origin.
Damaged gold grade? Divine artifact? Song Jian couldnt help but break into a smile of delight on his face; this item had the potential to turn into the divine artifacts.
yers can only wear two rings at the same time, one on the left hand and one on the right; Song Jian currently wears the Ring of Storage and the Ring of
Strength.
However, he was able to use the Ring of Storage to expand his baggage section immediately, as he had not found any other rings before and had been carrying the Ring of Storage with him all the time to get a few more storage boxes.
Now that he had the Eye of the Fire God, he naturally expanded the baggage section directly using the Ring of Storage.
After clicking Use, the Storage Ring turned into a ray of blue light and directly integrated into the baggage area. Soon, the storage section, which had only sixteen spaces, quickly turned into a storage area with twenty spaces.
Song Jian equipped the Eye of the Fire God instantly. All of a sudden, a warmth flowed out of the ring and surged through his entire body.
After using the Ring of Storage, although the number of storage boxes decreased by a few, for Song Jian, who had just obtained a golden grade ring, the loss was still within the expected range.
After putting on the Eye of the Fire God, Song Jian turned his attention to the two remaining items.
These remaining two items were a small, deep-red, triangr g and a Town Return Scroll.
The red triangr g, named Damaged g of the Fire God, is a white-grade item. When equipped, it can summon two fire elemental elves of the same level as the user to assist inbat every half an hour.
The strength of these two fire elemental elves increases as the user levels up. If killed, they can only be re-summoned after a period of twelve hours.
The remaining Town Return Scroll was something Song Jian had seen in the hands of the goblin merchant Canaan before. It was a life-saving artifact that, when torn in a dangerous situation, could directly return the user to a previously set safe ce.
This is really good. As expected of a treasure map, the rewards are indeed very generous! Song Jian looked at the g of the Fire God and the Town Return Scroll in his baggage section and was very satisfied.
Just then, the statues guarding both sides of him suddenly started to shake. The rock shells on their surfaces shattered instantly, with their eyes glowing a bright red, locking onto Song Jian.
Song Jian was taken aback, not expecting these two statues to actually move. He was already surrounded by fish-headed monsters and water elementals outside the cave, making it impossible to leave. Now, he was being hunted down by these two statues, with nowhere to run. It seemed like he was in a hopeless situation.
Just then, Song Jian quickly drew a Town Return Scroll from his baggage section and tore it apart. Instantly, magic runes engulfed him entirely, turning into a white light and disappearing from the spot.
The Town Return Scroll was arguably the safest life-saving artifact, only that it was far too scarce. Even among the yers, its existence was mostly just rumors and none could truly own it, especially when the yers only had one life in this game C the preciousness of the Town Return Scroll had been significantly elevated, and it was evenparable to a top-tier silver equipment.
It was not easy for Song Jian to use this Town Return Scroll here without hesitation; just a slight regret would not have allowed him to use this Town Return Scroll.
Right when Song Jian disappeared into the white light, the two statues on both sides brandished their massive swords at the altar, smashing it into a pile of rubble.
At this time, yers over level ten were rushing towards the Wend Park, including some guild yers with their guilds insignia, making them distinct from the ordinary loner yers.
However, Song Jian, the trigger of this storyline mission, had returned to his own Manor Castle. Since he hadnt set a safe return point, the system defaulted to using the Town Return Scroll and brought him back to his safe house.
Feeling that Song Jian had returned, the butler George hurried over.
Honorable Lord, 1 have a few matters to report to you! said George respectfully.
What is it? George, as long as it is rted to our domain, you can make decisions on your own. As I recall, Ive given you this authority before. Song Jian sat in a rocking chair and slowly closed his eyes.
Being chased by arge group of fish-headed monsters and water elementals in the Jinyang Lake earlier had kept Song Jians nerves on edge, and any moment of carelessness could have easily cost him his life. Now he could finally rx and take a breather.
Actually, my lord, our domain has been developing quite well recently. There are some things I need to report to you! George replied respectfully: The shops we built recently have started to make a profit. Over the past few days, weve earned 130 Doomsday Coins, but weve also spent 67 on buying food and 23 on buying seeds and other materials.
Before George could finish, he was cut off by Song Jian, who waved his hand and said: George, you dont have to report such things to me. As long as the bnce of ie and expenditure can be achieved, thats enough. If there is a shortage of money, just ask me. In the future, you should take more care of the development of our domain. Also, if Dr. Ebsiting has any demands, they must be met promptly. If you cant meet them, remember to report to me. Song Jian waved his hand, ready to dismiss George, but George hesitated for a moment before continuing: Mylord, recently, some Gods Chosen have begun to build safe houses around our domain. This will affect our expansion ns in the future.
Are there any with substantial abilities? Song Jian asked casually.
We havent discovered any as of yet.
Then continue the n, and notify them to surrender when the timees. If they refuse, wipe them out! Song Jian sneered.
Yes, Mylord! George nodded, and continued, Theres a strange building that has appeared about ten kilometers away from our domain. ording to the Gods Chosen, its called Auction House. 1 think this news might be useful to my lord.
Auction House? Song Jians eyes lit up, and he quickly sat up from the rocking chair.
Chapter 279: 279: Gene Modification Liquid
Chapter 279: 279: Gene Modification Liquid
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The power of the Spiritual Sword Control Technique surprised Song Jian;
Is it because of the psychic damage? Song Jian theorized. But the Eye Killing technique also inflicts psychic damage, and I havent seen any monster react like this.
Could it be that the Spiritual Sword Control Technique specifically targets a monsters consciousness and mental strength? Song Jian suddenly thought about how he had used the Spiritual Sword Control Technique before, and the pain of the bacsh was so severe he felt as if his head would explode. It was worse than death!
From the way this monster is reacting, could it be experiencing the same thing I went through? Song Jian spected.
Indeed, the Spiritual Sword Control Technique mainly damages the spirit, and its power is ten times greater than the bacsh Song Jian experienced. The feeling is like having ones entire head cracked open, something no creature could endure.
After thinking about it for a while, Song Jian still couldnt figure it out. He put it aside and focused on the loot dropped by the mutated warrior.
It was a syringe emitting a white glow.
Gene Modification Liquid (Damaged): Increases your strength attribute by 2 points permanently and hastens vitality recovery rate by 50%. Usage requirements: 10 points of body physique. Item description: This item was a biological weapon researched by Zeus Shield Company. Gives ordinary people great power in a short time. Those with less than 10 points in body physique can also use it, but there is a high chance of causing a gic copse; WARNING: It is an early-stage product, and it creates a severe mental w in the user, reducing psychic attack resistance by 50.
After reading the items attribute description, Song Jian understood why all these zombies who had been injected with the Gene Modification Liquid had these mental weaknesses. This reduction in mental attack resistance was probably so extreme that their psychic resistance had be negative! This exins the strong reaction to the Spiritual Sword Control Technique.
Although the item boosts 2 points of strength and permanently increases vitality recovery rate by 50%, the side effects are severe, so Song Jian just hesitated for a moment before storing it in his bag.
After pinpointing a weakness in these Level 20 gene-modified zombies, the battles became much easier. More importantly, Song Jian was now killing monsters seven levels above him, which gave him a bonus in experience gain that other yers would envy.
System: Congrattions, youve sessfully defeated a Level 20 ordinary monster seven levels higher than you, gaining a 700% experience boost. Youve earned 5,800 experience points!
Song Jian1 s experience bar filled up substantially, making the next level up seem much closer.
The Spiritual Sword Control Technique had a cooldown time of thirty seconds. It shouldnt take more than a minute to kill a gene-modified zombie, making it easy to clear as long as he didnt get swarmed by multiple ones at once.
Half an hourter, Song Jian found dealing with these Level 20 monsters even easier than tackling the Level 15 ones he had faced previously.
After he finished off all the gene-modified monsters on the first floor of the building, he leveled up to Lv 14 with an additional 14% progress. More surprisingly, his expertise in the Spiritual Sword Control Technique had also increased by 28%.
Seeing that he had gained a skill point, Song Jian checked the skill panel. The Earth Teeth Assault skill was at Level 1 with 87% mastery, Kick was at Level 1 with 65% mastery, Sword Finger Level 2 with 77% mastery, Broken Wing Dance Level 2 with 91% mastery, Sword Silk Level 2 with 67% mastery, Rapid Sword Level 2 with 34% mastery, Immortal Sword Body Level 1 with 18% mastery. None of his active skills had reached full mastery to advance to the next level. His character skill Thick Face had already reached Level 10 and couldnt be upgraded further, and passive skills could only be improved through practice. Most importantly, these passive skills werent very powerful, and wasting skill points on them would be a squander.
After some thought, Song Jian decided to hold on to his skill point and use it to upgrade the Broken Wing Dance skill once its mastery reaches 100%.
The Broken Wing Dance had a short cooldown, was powerful and had strong crowd control, making it essential in every fight. Thus he could level up its proficiency pretty fast. Song Jian reckoned he needed to kill around ten more monsters to meet the criteria for upgrading this sword technique.
At Level 14, just one more level up, he would be able to wear the Silver Quality Leather Armor in his bag, which he had been keeping for several days. Song Jian was confident that he could reach Level 15 and wear it upon finishing his current mission.
Despite killing so many gene-modified zombies, the only loot was the Gene Modification Liquid. Song Jian had six tubes of the white quality Gene Modification Liquid in his bag, not every gene-modified zombie dropped this liquid.
And these vials of liquid all increased different attributes, such as agility, defense, attack, or other attribute damage. But they all shared a massive drawback, which was to give the user a substantial mental w. They had barely any resistance to psychic attacks, and their psychic damage was even increased.
This side effect deterred Song Jian from using the Gene Modification Liquid. Plus, only the same type of modification liquid could be used. Higher grade modification liquid could overwrite and absorb the lower-grade ones, but an overdose of the same quality liquid could cause gic disorder, leading to death or insanity in most cases.
Having cleared the first floor, Song Jian made his way up the stairs to the second floor.
Just as he left the first floor, two figures emerged in front of the Zeus Shield Company building in the distance.
Captain, is this the ce? Qi Yun asked as he looked nervously at the towering building. With Level 20 monsters around, it was quite intimidating for him at Level 13. Deprived of his sniper rifle and any means of attack, he would never dare to step into an area filled with Level 20 monsters if left alone.
Yes, it is. I had to pay a hefty price for this information! Ma Jiang eximed, his eyes gleaming as he looked at the Zeus Shield Company building. Inside was a treasure trove, vast quantities of Gene Modification Liquid that would fetch a significant price if brought out. More importantly, there was also a recently developed, perfect quality Gene Modification Liquid.
This perfect quality Gene Modification Liquid was extracted from the fossil of an ancient creature that had survived for billions of years. That the fossil still had active gic fragments was a miracle in itself. Before the apocalypse, it created a worldwide sensation, leading top biological scientists across the world to eagerly desire a membership in the Zeus Shield Companysboratory. When Ma Jiang first heard that the Zeus Shield branch in Doomsday City held a perfect quality Gene Modification Liquid made from gic fragments extracted from an ancient fossil, he was skeptical. But after purchasing the information at a high price, Ma Jiang was immediately pumped. The information included an abundance of pictures and videos that provided clear evidence that this perfect quality Gene Modification Liquid had indeed been transported to the building before the apocalyptic disaster.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Its real. The perfect quality Gene Modification Liquid is indeed in this building! Ma Jiang muttered to himself as he strode towards the building.
Chapter 292 - 292 Help
Chapter 292: Help
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Song Jian originally thought he would no longer have to craft engineering instruments and had even prepared to find other trade masters like Pharmacy Master, Forging Master, etc., to be his Followers.
However, judging from Dr. Ebsitings attitude, the Blueprint for Self-Destructing Robots in Song Jians hands had no allure for him. For a Master Level figure like Dr. Ebsiting, he was not interested in crafting such low-level siege weapons.
Here came the problem, Song Jian had no idea where to collect the materials for advanced items, and while the materials for these low-level items were easy to collect, Dr. Ebsiting didnt want to make them. So, what now?
Well, there was nothing to it. He would just have to rely on himself and make do!
Song Jian, with no other choice, had to learn the blueprint for the self-destructing robot himself. Making these robots was much easier than crafting T-11 High Explosive Grenades, though they caused less damage. However, in terms of cost-effectiveness, the robots were better.
To construct a self-destruction robot, it required 5 pieces of standard iron ore, 3 batches of gunpowder, and 1 piece of magic stone. Making gunpowder required saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal. Both the standard iron ore, saltpeter, and sulfur could be collected in ore mines, while charcoal came from refining standard lumber, and a magic stone had to be purchased at the system shop. Even if Song Jian didnt gather it himself, he could buy standard lumber from other yers. Whenmon yers first get into the game, the quickest way to make money is to gather lumber and stone to sell. Some even bear the pain of gathering with their bare hands, so there is arge quantity of wood and stone avable at rtively low prices.
But there wasnt so much of the iron ore, saltpeter, and sulfur needed from the mines avable. While there were job-ss yers above level 10 willing to search for and collect ores in the dangerous subway stations, only the boldest dare to go, and there were still not enough ores to go around despite the high demand, keeping prices high.
Could it be that Ill have to spend some time as a miner, gathering ores? Song Jian asked himself as he assessed the situation.
Just as Song Jian was wondering whether to go mining, he suddenly received a system alert:
System Notification: The Gene Modification Liquid (Damaged) you consigned to the auction house has been sold. After deducting the handling fee, you received 483 doomsday coins.
System Notification: The Gene Modification Liquid (Damaged) you consigned to the auction house has been sold. After deducting the handling fee, you received 398 doomsday coins.
Song Jian had thrown all the more than twenty bottles of Gene Modification Liquid he got from the Zeus Shield Company into the auction house, and to his surprise, they sold out in no time.
Although they all have the same name, these Gene Modification Liquids have different properties. Some increase strength, others agility, or endurance, and others offered additional properties like improving vitality recovery or night vision. Hence, they were in high demand.
Despite the side effects, not many yers or monsters could carry out psychic attacks at this point, so many yers are willing to overlook the lowered psychic resistance side-effect.
Its worth noting that these could increase personal attributes by two or even three points, which was simr to the Attribute Fruits. At present, a single Attribute Fruit could sell for over a thousand doomsday coins but was hard toe by, so these Gene Modification Liquids quickly became hotmodities as soon as they appeared on the market.
The revenue of ten thousand Doomsday Coins in a sh made Song Jian somewhat wistful. He began to wonder where the monsters in the Zeus Shield Tower had gone. If he could wipe out all of them, maybe it would mean tens of thousands more Doomsday Coins in the bank.
With this revenue, Song Jians Doomsday Coin count had risen above fifteen thousand, enough to make him something of a minor tycoon with every step he took now filled with confidence.
Mostmon yers, even if they constantly economized and hoarded Doomsday Coins, probably only had two or three thousand at most. Many more lived hand to mouth, with less than a hundred coins to their names. Even some of the smaller Guilds had less capital than Song Jian.
Just then, Song Jian received a message from Li Keer. He hadnt heard from the girl in quite a while and was curious how she was doing, whether she had found a job, and what her current level was.
Keer, do you need something? Song Jian opened a private chat channel and asked.
Brother Jian,e to Song Gong River quickly. There is a Rock BOSS here and its tough. I cant beat it on my own,e help me! came Li Keers rmed exmation and some intense fighting sounds over the private chat channel.
Song Gong River? Send me your exact location, Im on my way! replied Song Jian, his eyebrows knitted in concentration.
Li Keer sent the coordinates to Song Jian who saw that it was located only about six kilometers away from his Manor Castle.
Dont panic, hold out a little longer, Ill be there soon! Song Jian hung up the call, summoned his motorcycle and set off towards the coordinates Li Keer had sent him.
As he left his territory, Song Jian noticed a new structure rising on hisnd: a tall chimney billowing out thick smoke. Half of the building was a huge furnace with NPC employees constantly feeding fuel into it. Before long the furnace was roaring to life.
Is this a Forging Room? Song Jian, squinting, identified this distinctly odd structure.
If a yer chooses to learn the Forging Trade, they would need a Forging Room to create items and improve their forging skills. However, building your own Forging Room was not an easy task. It was not just expensive, but thend it upied rivaled that of a safe house, so few yers could afford to build their own Forging Rooms.
As such, the solution for many was to rent. George, the butler, saw an opportunity here and decided to invest in building a Forging Room on Song Jians territory to rent out to other yers for a profit.
Song Jian had pretty much handed over all the management of his territory to his Housekeeper, George. He didnt feel he had the talent or the capability to manage it as well as the NPC, who had shown utter loyalty since he got him. They had even achieved a Great Trust intimacy level, just one level short of Adoration. Therefore, Song Jian was veryfortable entrusting George with the management.
Song Gong River was a level 15 monster zone. It was not far away and took Song Jian just a little over ten minutes to arrive by motorbike. At this point, by the riverbank, a creature covered in a thickly armored shell C resembling a giant turtle was engaged in an intense fight with Li Keer.
Chapter 293: Rock Tortoise Beast
Chapter 293: Rock Tortoise Beast
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The Song Gong River cut across the entire Doomsday City with many monsters lurking along its shore. Li Keer currently stood in the area where the level 15 monster Mutant Rock Tortoise resided.
Though the Mutant Rock Tortoise had high defenses, it moved slowly, making it an ideal target for a ranged fighter like Li Keer to kite around.
At this time, Li Keer, donned in vine armor and wielding an even more exquisite looking silver crossbow, left a beautiful trail of scattered silver lights in her wake as she moved.
Keer! Song Jian shouted from afar. By now, Li Keer hadpleted her main job quest, but Song Jian still couldnt figure out what job she had be. He guessed she was some kind of ranged fighter, perhaps an archer.
Little Brother Song Jian, hurry over! This giant tortoise is so tough. Ive been hitting it for over half an hour! Li Keer brightened noticeably at the sight of Song Jian, a radiant smile stering her face.
Without wasting any time, Song Jian tightly gripped his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and charged at the level 15 elite BOSS, the Mutant RockTortoise Beast. Broken Wing Dance!
In a dazzling sh, Song Jian sprinted forward and brutally hacked at the Mutant Rock Tortoise with his blood-red longsword.
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A pair of damage figures, both below fifty, popped up over the Rock Tortoises head.
Caught off guard, Song Jian looked on, slightly baffled. His current attacks C even on a 20-level lord-level BOSS in Jinyang Lake C should yield higher damage than this.
Launching the third strike of Broken Wing Dance, Song Jian vaulted high into the air to deliver a fierce chop onto the Mutant Rock Tortoise Beast;
Boom!
A powerful wave of energy erupted from the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. However, the beast was hardly affected. Far from being lifted off the ground, the tortoises massive limbs didnt even shift.
This giant tortoise is really tough to crack! Song Jian eximed in surprise.
Yeah, its super tough. Otherwise, I wouldnt have bothered you, Little Brother Song Jian! Li Keer responded vigorously with an adorable nod.
Despicable humans! The Rock Tortoise Beast roared in fury, stomping on the ground and sending a ripple of energy wave in all directions, causing the earth to ripple like water and send up waves of dust.
With a powerful leap, Song Jian flung a Weakness Potion at the Rock Tortoise Beast while in mid-air.
The beast had formidable defenses, but the Weakness Potion could reduce them by 35%- It was the perfect tool against high-defense monsters.
Bang!
The potion shattered beneath the Rock Tortoise Beast, shrouding the mountain-sized beast in a grey mist before slowly dissipating, leaving a grey hue on its body.
Whoa!
With a startled exmation, Li Keer lost her footing and was thrown into the air. Seeing this, Song Jian expedited his attacks, intending to divert the tortoises aggression from Keer to himself.
Sword Silk!
Sweeping Sword Style!
Spiritual Sword Control Technique!
Song Jian threw all his skills at the Rocky Tortoise Beast in one fell swoop, causing an instantaneous explosion of damage. The beast, which had just lunged at Li Keer, suddenly paused. Its eyes glowed blood red, and it turned its head, roaring at Song Jian.
Boom, boom, booin
Like a heavily armoured truck, the Rocky Tortoise Beast charged towards Song Jian.
The power of the Spiritual Sword Control Technique remained unabated. Even though it didnt cause the mutated Rocky Tortoise Beast to writhe in pain like those mentally deficient gic zombies, it caused the beast topletely lose its sanity, bing even more violent and wanting to tear the annoying human in front of it into pieces.
The Rocky Tortoise Beast rushed up to Song Jian, raising its mound-sized forelimb, and stomped heavily towards him.
Having been through so many fights, Song Jian wasnt disturbed in the face of the mutated Rocky Tortoise Beasts assault. With a thought, he immediately disyed the Sword Shadow Step, swiftly moving to the side of the Rocky Tortoise Beast, evading its tramping attack. He wielded the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and frantically hacked at the BOSS.
Equally not to be outdone, Li Keer swiftly got up afternding, aimed at the mutated Rocky Tortoise Beast, and also began a full firepower attack. Various kinds of translucent crossbow bolts, each carrying different types of energies, were fired one after another at the beast. They were so fast that they appeared as a thin continuous line.
Time passed quickly. Song Jian fought while constantly drawing the Rocky Tortoise Beasts ire, continually avoiding its attacks. On the other hand, Li Keer focused on aggressive, carefree offence. Half an hourter, the Rocky Tortoise Beasts Vitality Points had dropped by one-fifth.
To Song Jians annoyance, the recovery rate of this Level 15 elite BOSSS Vitality Points was not slow. Its Vitality Points recovered by eighty or ny points every few seconds. If the damage wasnt sufficient, it would not even be able to surpass the BOSSS restoration rate, let alone defeat the BOSS.
Compared to other ordinary elite bosses, the mutated Rocky Tortoise Beast could recover more than seven hundred Vitality Points a minute, essentially negating the damage of two or three of Song Jians skill attacks. If it werent for the potent Weakness Potion, they would probably have been unable to drain even one-fifth of its Vitality Points in half an hour.
After fighting with high efficiency for more than half an hour, a trace of fatigue appeared on Song Jians face. At this moment, he had to avoid continuously not only to dodge but alsounch frantic attacks. The high-intensity battle was quite draining, and if he wasnt careful, he could be attacked by the BOSS.
Time passed by every second, and the Vitality Points of the mutated Rocky Tortoise Beast slowly decreased. Now that they had gotten used to its rhythm of attack, killing it was just a matter of time.
Little Cheap Brother, Im almost out of Spirit Points! Li Keer suddenly shouted from afar.
Having been fighting for over an hour, Song Jian recognised that this was a war of attrition. So, he had very strictly controlled his spirit consumption. But now he was left with less than a third of his Spirit Points, not even enough to cast Eye Killing. Considering that Li Keer had managed to hold out until now, Song Jian was feeling quite pleased already.
Then keep attacking it normally! Song Jian replied, simultaneously summoning the ck Dragon Hatchling with a wave of his hand.
Although Li Keers normal attack damage was not bad, it was of no use against this massive Rocky Tortoise Beast. Each attack could only inflict a few tens of points of damage C even the BOSSS self-healing speed was faster than this.
The difference was even more stark without Song Jians assistance.
When the ck Dragon Hatchling appeared, it let out a dragons roar, but the mutated Rocky Tortoise Beast appeared topletely ignore its Dragon Might. Its attacks did not weaken in the least, which made the ck Dragon Hatchling quite furious.
Dont you even respect me, a high-level beast?!
The ck Dragon Hatchling blew a breath of hot Dragon Breath at the mutated Rocky Tortoise, but it was blocked by its heavy rock shell, leaving only a burnt trace. However, the real damage inflicted was very limited.
At this moment, the Rocky Tortoise Beasts Vitality Points had fallen by two- fifths, almost half. Suddenly, it took a deep breath and let out an angry roar.
In the circle with a radius of around ten meters around its body, basketball-sized rocks appeared in the air. The surface of these rocks was burning with raging mes. At the Beasts roar, these hundred fiery rocks, like a meteor rain, heavily dropped to the ground, leaving a long tail me.
Damn it, such a terrifying group attack skill? Song Jians face changed drastically, unable to flee from the attack range, he could only resist it. For a time, explosions echoed around, engulfing Song Jian entirely.
Chapter 294: Upgrade
Chapter 294: Upgrade
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Faced with the sudden onught from the BOSS, Li Keers face changed dramatically. She was six or seven metres away from the BOSS when she detected something was wrong and immediately used a skill resembling teleportation to quickly escape the attack range. However, Song Jian wasnt as fortunate. By the time Li Keer reacted, Song Jian was already swallowed by an explosion.
Little Brother Jian Li Keer was scared out of her wits, standing paralyzed in ce, even forgetting to attack.
Pfft, pfft~ Song Jian ran out from the smoke and dust, his face covered in soot, looking totally dishevelled. That previous big move had resulted in him getting hit by at least three burning rocks; his Vitality Points lost more than half instantly. If it werent for his current high Vitality Points, he might have been killed in one strike.
After the big move, Song Jian still had an adverse Burned status, losing thirteen Vitality Points per second for eight seconds.
Is the release speed of this big move so fast that it doesnt even give me time to respond? Song Jian couldnt help but quip. If there was a team, one move would wipe out more than half of us.
After releasing the big move, the mutated tortoise beast looked visibly tired. It curled up its four limbs andy down by the river bank, partially exposing its head. Song Jians eyes brightened and he rushed over without waiting for his Vitality Points to fully recover.
Sword Silk!
Sweeping Sword Style!
Broken Wing Dance!
In an instant, the BOSS had several damage numbers of over a hundred floating above its head, and Fatigue Status appeared in its status bar.
Keer, attack quickly! Seeing Li Keer in a daze at the side, Song Jian quickly called out to her.
Okay, alright! Li Keer also had a look of shock on her face. She hadnt expected that the previous big move had no effect on Song Jian. Instead, it made him more aggressive and his damage had greatly increased.
At that moment, a massive projection of a Desert Scorpion Beast appeared out of thin air and joined the attacking team.
Under the onught of the team, by the time the BOSSS fatigue state ended, its Vitality Points had already dropped to one third. This fatigue state had at least saved Song Jian half an hours worth of attack time.
The ensuing fight reverted back to the previous state of slowly whittling down the opponents Vitality Points. Song Jian had to carefully allocate his skill damage to counter the BOSSS Vitality recovery speed while also being alert for another big move by the BOSS.
The Desert Scorpion Beast projection had disappeared and wouldnt reappear in a short time, which greatly reduced Song Jians damage.
Song Jian was reluctant to haphazardly use Sword Shadow Step and was always ready to release Immortal Sword Body. The previous big move didnt cause critical hits, but if three critical hits had urred in one go, it would have directly killed Song Jian. Although the probability was low, he had to remain vignt.
The Weakness Potion was used up quickly, already ten-plus bottles gone since the start. Without the defense reduction from the Weakness Potion, fighting the BOSS would have been even more difficult.
When the BOSSS Vitality Points dropped to 15%, it finallyunched another big move. This time, Song Jian released Sword Shadow Step and Immortal Sword Body. He charged at the mutated tortoise beast, amidst the falling burning rocks.
Hearts Eye!
Song Jians eyes sparkled. A giant crimson crosshair continuously scanned the body of the mutated tortoise beast. In no time at all, the crosshair stopped at the beasts left eye, its only weak spot.
Sword Finger!
Taking advantage of the roaring sound and the spreading smoke and dust, Song Jian withstood several burning rocks, rushed up to the front of the tortoise beast, and stabbed forward with his left index finger. A three-metre-long silver Sword Qi emitted dazzling light, shining brightly even in the smoke and dust.
Pff-
The dazzling Sword Qi pierced into the left eye of the tortoise beast. Blood sprayed out and a critical hit damage number of over three hundred floated up from the top of the beasts head.
Roar~
The tortoise beast let out a crazed roar and raised its head as if preparing another skill.
Foot Kick!
Song Jian kicked the rocky tortoise beast hard, and his right foot felt as if it had struck a sheet of iron, causing a piercing pain.
However, this hit interrupted the rocky tortoise beasts preparation to release its skill. Its roar stopped abruptly, and at that moment, a spinning purple-ck fireball fell from the sky, striking the monsters held-high head dead on.
Bang!
The purple-ck fireball exploded on its head in an instant, a wave of purple-ck mes engulfed the rocky tortoise beasts massive body.
Roar!
A young ck dragon let out a high roar, a hint of fatigue appearing on its face. pping its wings, it flew to Song Jians side.
Song Jians attack didnt stop, he directly activated the Rapid Sword skill, drastically increasing his attack speed. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand left a trail of dark red streaks in the air, shing fiercely onto the rocky tortoise beast.
Fast, fast, fast!
Song Jians attack speed seemed to break through the sky, even creating illusions in his swing. Taking advantage of the BOSSS fatigue status, he crazily output all his skills, dumping all of them onto the BOSS.
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A string of damage numbers sprang from the BOSSS head. The mutated rocky tortoise beast, having fallen into a state of fatigue, seemed to sense its imminent death. Panic shed in its eyes, but at this point, it couldnt move at all and could only passively receive a lot of damage.
3,2,1
The fatigue state ended, and the mutated rocky tortoise beast suddenly stood up, red fiercely at Song Jian, and headed towards the Song Gong River.
Shoot, its trying to run! Song Jian was rmed and quickly checked his status. At this time, his spirit points had just recovered to 54%.
Without wasting any more time, Song Jian immediately used the Eye-beam Kill!
His vertical pupil opened, and a silver beam burst out, hitting the mutated rocky tortoise beast in the blink of an eye;
Boom, boom, boom
A series of explosions sounded on the rocky tortoise beasts body. Huge chunks of rock fell from it. Finally, with a miserable cry, it fell down on the ground, not even six meters away from the Song Gong River, turning into a pile of giant rubble.
A golden light burst from the young ck dragon, theexperience gained from defeating the rocky tortoise beast helped it level up, turning it into a level ten elite BOSS.
The leveled-up ck dragon let out an excited roar and even without Song Jiansmand, it entered the pet space by itself and started sleeping deeply.
Song Jian was surprised and immediately checked the pets attributes. Finding no anomalies except for the deep sleep, he let out a sigh of relief and closed the pet interface.
The experience from a level fifteen elite BOSS was plentiful, but not enough for Song Jian to level up again, it only increased his experience bar by 8%.
Thats amazing, Brother Jian is amazing! Li Keer eximed excitedly and ran towards Song Jian.
Song Jian smiled faintly, resisting the fatigue, he pulled Li Keer and walked towards the rocky tortoise beast;
Chapter 295: Mineral Seed
Chapter 295: Mineral Seed
Trantor: 549690339
Having defeated the enormous Rock Turtle Beast BOSS, Song Jian began to search through the pile of rubble.
Although this Rock Turtle Beast BOSS was only a level 15 elite, its power wasparable to a level 20 elite BOSS. Even a well-organized team would struggle to kill it without strong DPS and an MT to hold its aggro. They might even end up exhausting their supplies and getting wiped out.
Therefore, the items dropped by this BOSS would surely be much better than those of an ordinary level 15 elite BOSS; Song Jian was quite looking forward to it.
Wow, not bad! It actually dropped a silver-quality shield! This can definitely be sold for a high price. Those warring alliances might even fight each other bloody over it, Song Jians eyes sparkled with delight.
Rock Turtle Shield (Silver), Shield, Equip effect: Defense +10, defense rate +34%, strength +2, constitution +3, vitality points +200. Special effect: Boulder Fortitude (active), instant cast, increases self-defense by 30 after activation, reduces 25% of attack damage, reflects 10% of melee damage, self-immobility for 5 seconds; Equip requirement: 10 points in strength; Equip level: 15; Can be removed from the game: No
Even among silver equipment, such stats were considered exceptional. Equipping it greatly increased ones defense, and vitality points were boosted by 260. Most level 10 yers probably didnt even have that many vitality points. As for the 10 points in strength required, that should be easy for anyone in a close range defense profession to meet. As strength and constitution were core stats for them, they would spare no expense in increasing them.
Apart from the shield, the BOSS also dropped a pet egg, a few pieces of dark iron ore, and an oblong grey stone the size of a fist, pulsating like a heart.
Pet Egg C Rock Turtle Beast, after hatching, a level 1 elite Rock Turtle Beast pet will be obtained. Vitality 500/500, spirit points: 100/100, characteristics: ultra-defense, ultra-recovery, skills: taunt, reflect damage; pet description: this pet carries a trace of ck Tortoise bloodline, immune to intimidation from all creatures, purification of the bloodline can enable the pet to evolve.
This pet egg is nice; a Rock Turtle Beast is a natural MT! Song Jian said, surprised. Turning to Li Keer, he asked, Keer, youre a long-range profession yer. With this pet to tank for you, itll be much easier for you to level up. Do you want it?
Li Keer frowned slightly, ncing at the BOSS that was now a pile of rubble and the dusty pet egg in Song Jians hand. After hesitating for a while, she finally nodded and reluctantly took the pet egg.
Hatch!
Li Keer immediately hatched the pet egg. A burst of light radiated from the pet egg, and more light shot out from within. In no time, countless rays of light enveloped the entire pet egg.
With a crack, a mini-rock turtle appeared in Li Keers palm.
Its so ugly! Li Keerined.
Take good care of it. Its a pet with a ck Tortoise bloodline. It might evolve into a divine beast someday! Song Jian consoled.
Little Purple,e out and meet your new buddy! Li Keer raised her hand, and a jade-purple pet appeared above her head.
This pet was Li Keers first, and it used to be the size of a palm. Now, it had grown to the size of a ser ball and reached level 10. Unfortunately, although it looked pretty, it was just an ordinary quality pet, iparable to the elite BOSS born Rock Turtle Beast pet.
However, it was clear that Li Keer favored Little Purple over the Rock Turtle.
The small Rock Turtle scrambled restlessly on Li Keers hands, making weak cries towards her.
Li Keer seemed quite experienced, quickly taking out a finger-thick strip of meat from her inventory and holding it to the Rock Turtle Beasts mouth. The Rock Turtle Beast swallowed it in one bite. After several pieces of meat were fed to it, the Rock Turtle Beast warmed up to Li Keer and kept rubbing its head against her palm.
Hehe, tickles! Li Keerughed, then put the Rock Turtle Beast on the ground. The palm-sized Rock Turtle closely followed her, looking fearful and pitiful.
Song Jian smiled faintly, his gaze falling on the remaining ore and the stone that resembled a beating heart.
The ore was ordinary dark iron ore, a type of forging material that could also be used in the manufacture of engineering instruments. However, the pulsating stone seemed peculiar.
Mineral Seed (Special), can be nted; Use effect: nt this item in the Spirit Field, and theres an 85% chance of harvesting 10 random 1st to 3rd rank ores, a 50% chance of harvesting 3rd to 5th rank ores, a 30% chance of harvesting 6th to 7th rank ores, a 10% chance of harvesting an 8th rank ore, and a 1% chance of harvesting a 9th rank ore! nting time: 6 hours; nting requirement: upies two Spirit Field spaces; Item description: This item cannot be moved after nting, and after 300 hours, it will form a small ore mother, increasing production!
This thing is quite good! Though the yield is a bit low. Song Jian looked curiously at the inconspicuous Mineral Seed. With this item, it was like having a small mine!
To other yers, this item might seem a bit useless. Besides upying two Spirit Field spaces, it only produces ten ores every six hours. If you were to mine ores in a mine instead, even a beginner miner could gather dozens or even hundreds of times more ores in six hours.
Now, yers levels are low, and they dare not venture into the subway station to mine. However, as time passes, and yers levels and strength increase, allowing them to safely enter and exit subway stations, the usefulness of the Mineral Seed would decline even further. By then, it might be more beneficial to use the two Spirit Field spaces for nting other things.
It still has some value at this stage; Ill take it back and nt it to give it a try! Song Jian thought to himself.
Keer, Im taking this Mineral Seed! Song Jian showed her the Mineral Seed and said.
Li Keer nced at the grey Mineral Seed and waved her hand nonchntly. Take it, take it!
She looked down at the small Rock Turtle closely following her and muttered, If I had known the spoils were these dusty items, I wouldnt havee to fight this BOSS. I dont like any of them!
Neither of us can use this shield, lets sell it at the auction house and split the Doomsday Coins! Song Jian nced at the silver-quality shield and said.
He estimated that the silver-quality shield would be worth at least 5,000 Doomsday Coins. If several battling alliancespeted for it, it wouldnt be surprising if the price exceeded 10,000 coins.
Alright, big brother Song Jian, weve finished fighting the BOSS, so Im leaving. Bye! Li Keer waved at Song Jian and then summoned a red warhorse. She rode off on the warhorse and soon disappeared from Song Jians sight.
Hey, I was going to say Before Song Jian had a chance to speak, Li Keer had already run far away. Shaking his head helplessly, Song Jian collected the items and rode his motorcycle towards his Manor Castle.
Chapter 284: Mermaid
Chapter 284: Mermaid
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Returning to Manor Castle, Song Jian arranged the task items from the package one by one, causing surprise to sh in Dr. Ebsitings eyes.
How could this be, its only been a day Looking up at Song Jian, Dr. Ebsiting even suspected that Song Jian had collected these items long ago, and only went out to fetch them now.
This is the equipment of Zeus Shield Company! While touching a symbol on the Polymer Analyzer, Dr. Ebsiting eximed, If 1 had known you could enter Zeus Shield Company, I wouldve asked you to grab more equipment. They are not short on funds. If not for a mishap, I wouldve been a member of theirpany
Dr. Ebsiting fell into a reminiscence, sighed after a long pause and said, What a pity, I was too young at the time and not proficient in bioscience. My research scope conflicted with Zeus Shield, so 1 didnt join.
The Zeus Shield, does it still exist? Song Jian suddenly asked.
Of course, giants like them, even during an apocalypse, wouldnt disappear that quick. Moreover, I used to suspect that the zombie virus that destroyed this city originally spread from Zeus Shield Company, but I have no evidence to prove this n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
After a brief chat, Song Jian was kicked out by Dr. Ebsiting, who could now continue his research. As for Song Jian, he still had two lists in his pocket, and if he didnt collect all the materials on these two lists, Dr. Ebsiting probably wouldnt pay any more attention to him.
Song Jian left the Manor Castle, nning to upgrade to the fifteenth level monster zone, he was already at level fourteen, and only seventy percent more experience points were needed to reach level fifteen, then he could equip that leather armor in his parcel.
During the previous battle at Zeus Shield Company, the proficiency of Song Jians skill Broken Wing Dance was raised to ioo% at level 2. With his level 14. reward skill points, he could upgrade to level 3.
The third level of the Broken Wing Dance increases damage slightly. Meanwhile, the judgement on the third segment of Floating Point also increased a lot. After performing a Broken Wing Dance, even a level-15 monsters vitality points will decrease by almost three hundred.
While Song Jian was passing through the level-10 monster zone, he suddenly saw arge group of yers frantically running on the road, as if there were some terrifying monsters chasing them.
Brother, run quickly, the monsters from Jinyang Lake havee ashore, there are so many of them, if you dont run you will lose your life! Seeing Song Jian standing still, a yer in his thirties kindly reminded him.
Old Li, dont bother with him, lets go back to the safe house quickly. Only the safe house can withstand those monsters Hispanion tugged him, looked at Song Jian, and showed a vignt expression.
Monsters, what monsters? Song Jian couldnt help asking.
Fishmen, water elementals, so many monsters, all are level-15 monsters, run! The man referred to as Old Li briefly exined and then ran down the street with hispanions.
Soon, Song Jian saw arge group of creatures with fish heads, gills on both sides of their necks, covered in green scales, and standing only about 1.4 meters tall. They were holding round-headed sticks in their hands and lunged directly at any living creature they spotted.
These fish monsters were all level 15 ordinary monsters. On their way, they not only hunted yers, but also other monsters. They killed on sight. Song Jian personally saw several level-10 mutated zombies surrounded by a group of fishmen, constantly smashing the zombies with sticks in their hands. In no time, these level-10 zombies were nailed to the ground.
After killing these level-10 monsters, the fishmen did not waste them. A few fishmen lifted the smashed mutated zombies and went back the way they came. The zombies killed by the fishmen did not ignite into transparent mes, they were no different from ordinary corpses.
More fishmen stormed into the shops on both sides, searching for anything edible. These fishmen were like locusts crossing the border, the ces they passed werepletely ransacked.
A level-10 yer had just finished searching a building and came out from the entrance when he ran into this group of fishmen. Before he could react, the group of fishmen swarmed him as if they were flies smelling blood;
The yer screamed in fear, frantically casting skills, with thunder and lightning appearing in his hands, hitting the fishmen. The fishmen affected by the electric attack trembled in ce, but more fishmen kept lunging at the man.
In no time, that yers mental strength was exhausted, he was knocked to the ground by a group of fishmen and soon, a mournful scream sounded. The group of fishmen was actually tearing the yer apart in frenzy.
Soon, a strong fishman leader in armor and carrying a long fork ran over. He roared at the surrounding fishmen, driving them away from the yer they were biting.
Then, it shouted at several fishmen and ordered them to lift the yers corpse, going back the way they came.
A level-15 elite boss Song Jian stared at the strong fishman in armor and carrying a long fork and murmured.
Previously he thought about a fight, but seeing this level-15 elite boss, Song Jian halted his steps. If it were regr monsters, he could escape their siege, but with this elite boss, escaping from this group of level-15 monsters would be tricky.
He ducked into a residentialplex, hiding behind the door of a building. These fishmen were numerous but impossible to search the entire area of level 10 monsters, a lot of ces would be missed out.
Song Jian patiently waited for this group of fishmen to leave so that he could go elsewhere.
However, before too long, Song Jian heard a few fishmen yelling as they rushed into the residentialplex, they began to move towards the apartment buildings in small groups.
Two of them selected the very apartment building where Song Jian was hiding.
You two are just unlucky Song Jian summoned the Crimson Fire Fleart Ape Sword and tightly clutched it in his hand.
Soon, a fishman mmed a half-opened building door with the stick in his hand and swaggered in, followed by a thin fishman cowering behind him.
Compared to the fishman in front, that fishman behind looked like a child.
The behavior of the timid fishman seemed to infuriate the one in front. After smashing the door open, it yelled angrily at the fishman behind, waving the stick in its hand and acting threateningly.
At this moment, the fishmans face showed a terrified expression. Fie pointed behind the front fishman and screamed in fright.
Chapter 285: Regional Task
Chapter 285: Regional Task
Trantor: 549690339 |
Looking at the terrified expression of the feeble little fish-man in front of him, the burly fish-man felt something was amiss and was about to turn around. Suddenly, he felt a pang of sharp pain from his back.
Broken Wing Dance!
Whoosh, whoosh-
Two bursts of sword light shed by, instantly shing the vitality points of the sturdy fish-man significantly. Just as it was about to call out to itspanions in fear and flee, a third attack came from the sky, cutting its head into two halves.
The thin little fish-man was so scared that he dropped his weapon. As he was about to turn and run, a st of air from behind shot him into the air.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh-
Several more sword lights left dark red traces in the air. Song Jian easily took down this small fish-man too.
After casually picking up the materials dropped by the two fish-men, Song Jian was about to rush out. Suddenly, he saw arge group of fish-men storm into the neighborhood. With a slight frown, Song Jian slowly retreated back into a dark corner.
Soon, a few fish-men noticed the two dead bodies. After a bout of moring, they hoisted the corpses and retreated along their original path. It seemed the dead fish-men were no different from yers and monsters in their eyes. They were treated as goods or food.
At this moment, Song Jian suddenly noticed a red warning light shing in front of his system screen. Upon checking, he triggered a regional task when he killed the first fish-man.
System: Youve killed an LV15 Fish-Head Monster, triggering a regional mission, The Food Crisis of Fish-head Monsters. Mission instructions: Due to their overwhelming numbers, the Fish-Head Monsters of Jinyang Lake have inadequate food storage and have started to invade their surroundings to plunder food. Mission objective: First stage C kill 50 Fish-Head Monsters, the second stage objectives will appear after youplete the first stage;
System: This is a special regional mission. It cant be rejected or abandoned. Mission failure penalty: Random decrease of two points in personal attributes. Mission reward: Five hundred Doomsday Coins.
Looking at the mission targets, he had already killed two Fish-Head Monsters. He still needed to kill forty-eight more toplete the first stage of the mission.
Originally, Song Jian only wanted to evacuate. After all, in thisrge-scale monster tide, individual strength was essentially useless and could even potentially trap him.
However, upon seeing the words special regional mission, Song Jian immediately thought of the skill stone stele. The rewards from such sudden missions were considerable. Moreover, leaving now would result in an immediate loss of two attribute points, which was certainly uneptable.
With this in mind, Song Jian summoned the ck Dragon hatchling. Now a level-nine elite BOSS, the hatchling could easily defeat a level-fifteen Fish-Head Monster in one-on-onebat. Its strength was not to be underestimated. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
As for the Blood Crow and the Blood Zombie, it would be better to not summon these cannon fodders and save himself the embarrassment.
A tender dragon chant echoed, causing a few fish-men nning to explore the residential building to shudder. They looked at each other and simultaneously turned tail and fled. It seemed that Dragon Might was also effective against these Fish-Head Monsters.
With this, Song Jians confidence soared. He stepped out of the residential building and charged towards a group of five or six Fish-Head Monsters.
Weakness Potion!
A potion bottle shattered under the feet of the Fish-Head Monsters. A cloud of gray powder, looking like fog, enveloped them.
The ck Dragon hatchling pounced at them excitedly, continuously spitting out zing Dragon Breath. The Monsters club hit the hatchling, apart from reducing its vitality points by a dozen or so and enraging it further, it had no other effect;
Soon, these level-fifteen Fish-Head Monsters were killed by Song Jian and the ck Dragon hatchling. Although the experience points were not as rewarding as those from gene warriors, they were still decent. Song Jian had nned to level up by hunting down level-fifteen monsters.
Themotion of the battle once again attracted other Fish-Head Monsters in the residential neighborhood. Within a short period, a dozen or so Fish-Head Monsters were lured over. Song Jian slowly retreated towards the residential building. In an open area, even if his strength were to double, facing off against dozens of level-fifteen monsters simultaneously was beyond him.
Entering the residential building, its narrow staircase could only amodate two people side by side. Once he secured such a terrain, killing the group of level-fifteen monsters was much simpler.
It took Song Jian more than half an hour to kill all these Fish-Head Monsters. Along with numerous material drops like Fresh Fish Meat, Sharp Fish Bones, they surprisingly also dropped three pearls for Song Jian.
Each of these pearls was over twenty millimeters in diameter and had a round and delicate texture. They were obviously invaluable. Even in the real world, they would be highly valuable.
Exquisite Pearl (White): Valuable Item, Use Effect: Can be sold at the system store, each worth 100 Doomsday Coins, Can you take it out of the game: Yes.
These three pearls amounted to three hundred Doomsday Coins, a small fortune for an average yer. Song Jian yed with them in his hand for a while. If he could find more pearls to make a ne, the value would surely soar.
Packing the three pearls into his bag, Song Jian stepped out of the residential building.
At this moment, a Fish-Head Monster with a red crown was standing at the gate of the neighborhood, making a ka-ji ka-ji calling sound, seemingly signaling itspanions who had entered the neighborhood.
After calling out a few times with no response, it looked puzzled. It stood in ce, craning its neck and tried to scan around for a long time, but couldnt find any abnormalities, so it turned around.
Song Jian had originally intended to rush out and kill it, in order to prevent it from noticing the odd situation and leading the Fish-Head Monster infantry over. Surprisingly, this creature was skittish and left merely after looking around for a bit.
Just as Song Jian was about to leave the neighborhood, he suddenly heard a hurried ka-ji ka-ji sound behind him. Turning around, he saw a Fish-Head Monster with a round club standing in front of the residential building he just vacated, wearing an expression of horror.
Its call was shrill and piercing, like an air-raid siren sounding throughout the vacant neighborhood.
Damn it! Song Jian quickly darted towards the Fish-Head Monster. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand shed silver, and three Sword Silks appeared,shing out at the Fish-Head Monster;
A smack, smack, smack-
The three Sword Silks hit the Fish-Head Monsters body, instantly shattering its scales. A huge force came over, and the Fish-Head Monster, now at half-health, was knocked flying like a ragdoll.
With a stomp of his foot, a tusk-like aura charged at the Fish-Head Monster, striking it hard against a wall and leaving a bloody human-shaped imprint on it.
The Fish-Head Monster struggled to get up and let out a piercing shriek. It turned to run into the neighborhood. Song Jian was about to pursue it when he heard a rapid thump thump thump of footsteps from behind. Turning around, he saw the Fish-Head Monster leader wearing armor and holding a long fork running towards the neighborhood.
Chapter 286 - 286 Fish-head Monster Squad Leader
Chapter 286: Fish-head Monster Squad Leader
Trantor: 549690339
Song Jian squinted at the Level 15 Elite Boss.
LV15 Fish-head Monster Squad Leader (Elite), Vitality Points:i8oo/i8oo, Spirit Points:200/200, Traits:Underwater attack damage increased by 30%; Skill: Fountain Ejection, Trident Throw
With only 1800 Vitality Points, it seemed that this Fish-head Monster Squad Leader was not very powerful, likely at the bottom inparison to other Level 15 Elite Bosses.
Looking around, Song Jian was hugely relieved to see that this Boss hade alone, with no other Fish-head monsters in sight.
A single Level 15 Elite Boss, one of the weaker among its kind, and with no small monsters apanying it, was a gift delivered to his doorstep.
It must have heard the shout of the earlier defeated Fish-head monster and decided to investigate. Taking advantage of the fact that other monsters had yet to arrive, Song Jian would deal with this boss first.
With this in mind, Song Jian held the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword tightly, and charged towards the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader.
As they closed to about seven or eight meters, the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader suddenly raised its right hand, lifting the trident high. Song Jian abruptly halted, realizing that his opponent was about to use the Trident Throw skill.
As expected, with a whoosh, the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader threw the trident directly towards Song Jian.
The trident, rusted and dirty, looked nothing much but turned incredibly fast in midair. It left a white trail, aiming harshly at Song Jian.
Song Jian swiftly sidestepped, and heard a loud boom. The power of the trident had far exceeded his expectations. It had transformed the ground where he had stood into a crater with a diameter of over a meter.
The st from the trident nearly tossed Song Jian into the air. A damage number in the thirties appeared above his head.
Even from so far away, it caused damage! If I were closer to the center of the attack, wouldnt I have lost three to four hundred Vitality Points? Song Jian was shocked and instantly became more cautious.
The Fish-head Monster Squad Leader roared in frustration at not being able to kill Song Jian. With a gesture, the trident that had been stuck in the ground disappeared and reappeared in its hand.
Upon seeing the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader raising the trident again, Song Jian narrowed his eyes. 1 must not let it attack me indiscriminately!
Earth Teeth Assault! n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
A canine-shaped mass of energy flew towards the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader. The ck Dragon fledgling, pping its wings, and circled around arge area, then came out from the bush, it growled and spat Dragon Breath at the squad leader.
Upon seeing the ck Dragon fledgling, the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader began to tremble. It wailed loudly at the dragon, pping its hand at Song Jian all the while.
Thunk, thunk-
Both Earth Teeth Assault and Dragon Breath had hit, making it roll forward and showing two damage numbers of above seventy points appearing on top of its head.
Feeling that it was unable to exin itself, the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader tightened its grip around the trident. It ignored Song Jian and turned to charge at the ck Dragon fledgling instead.
The ck Dragon fledgling pped its wings, engaging the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader in a fierce and chaotic battle.
This time, the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader was emitting a faint red me around its body. Seeing the ck Dragon Fledglings Dragon Might, it seemed to have developed some resistance. It looked as though it wanted to kill the ck Dragon fledgling.
Song Jian also charged forward with his sword. Although the ck Dragon fledgling was powerful, it was just a Level 9 Elite. It was clearly at a disadvantage against the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader. Many of its skills had been weakened due to the level difference, but the attacks from the Squad Leader actually had a level repression damage bonus.
If it wasnt for Song Jian, the end result of this battle would surely be the ck Dragon fledgling bing fodder for the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader.
With Song Jians participation, the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader was immediately at a disadvantage. It desperately resisted while calling for help, seemingly summoning other Fish-head monsters.
Song Jian felt a sense of urgency. He cast all skills except Immortal Sword Body without reservation, concentrating firepower aimed at killing this Boss in the shortest time possible.
Just when the Squad Leaders Vitality Points were down to less than a third, suddenly, a thick stream of water erupted from the solid ground. Itshed out like a tentacle, forcefullyunching the ck Dragon fledgling away.
The ck Dragon fledgling also had less than half of its Vitality Points left, and after being hit, its Vitality Points further dropped to less than a third.
Song Jian knit his eyebrows, hesitated for a moment, then waved his hand to recall the ck Dragon fledgling back into the Pet Space. The ck Dragon fledgling could slowly recover its wounds in the Pet Space. If it got killed here, the loss would outweigh the gain even if the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader was killed in return.
The water stream, which resembled a tentacle, continued to sway afterunching the ck Dragon fledgling, and dissipated of its own ord, leaving no trace behind after three seconds.
Before Song Jian could rush over, the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader wielded the trident. A stream of water surged from the ground less than a meter ahead of it.
The Fish-head Monster Squad Leader looked at Song Jian with a cunning glint in its eyes. There was already amotion nearby, and many Fish-head monsters were rushing to gather here rapidly. If it dragged on any further, Song Jian would end up having to beat a hasty retreat, trapping him.
Song Jian narrowed his eyes, and the vertical pupil in the center of his forehead opened wide. A silver column of light shot out, heading directly towards the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader.
Boom boom boom-
A wave of explosions echoed out as the silver pir of light struck the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader. It seemed to burn like a fierce me, causing continuous bomb-like sounds.
Consecutive damage numbers floated above the Fish-head Monster Squad Leaders head and its vitality points were quickly dropping. It wanted to evade, but the silver column of light seemed to have a strong suction power, making it impossible to escape, forcing the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader to feel endless pain.
Bang!
At the end of the Eye-beam skill, the squad leaders body was propelled backward, harshly colliding with the wall behind it.
Before it could get up, Song Jian rushed forward. With a whoosh, a dazzling silver sword qi bloomed from his index finger, he brought it down harshly. The harsh qi shed directly at the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader.
Rip-
The Fish-head Monster Squad Leaders body was split into two pieces from the shoulder down, its foul organs spewing everywhere.
Song Jian rushed forward, scooping up the few trophies that it had dropped, and sprinted towards the inner part of the district. At this time, arge group of Fish-head monsters had already started swarming frantically from the far end of the street. But by the time they reached the corpse of the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader, Song Jian had long disappeared without a trace.
Chapter 287 - 287 Jinyang Lake
Chapter 287: Jinyang Lake
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Ignoring how the fish-head monsters dealt with the corpse of their squad leader, Song Jian hid in a safe corner, examining the loot he had collected.
The Fish-head Monster Squad Leader dropped three items in total: a pair of shoes, a ck pearl, and an old-fashioned ck wooden box.
Fish Scale Boots (Green), shoes, equipment effect: increases movement speed by 8%, physical defense +3, magic resistance +2, special attribute: increase underwater breathing time by 50%. Equipment requirement: level 10. Can it be taken out of the game: no.
Song Jian could just fit into these excellent quality boots, and he put them in his equipment bar right away. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
ck Pearl (White), valuable item, usage effect: can form a bubble underwater, supplying the user with oxygen. The effectsts for 30 minutes. Cooldown period: 2 hours; can be sold for 1000 Doomsday Coins! Can it be taken out of the game: no.
This item was decent, even for sale in the system shop, it was worth ten times as much as the ordinary pearls just now. Song Jian took a nce and ced it in his item inventory.
The remaining item was a worn-out ck wooden box, its surface engraved with strange raised patterns. It seemed ancient and grand, as if it had endured the passage of time. If in the real world, it could be collected as an antique.
Opening the box, there was an old and tattered parchment inside; on it were simple strokes, seemingly a map.
Jinyang Lake, Eye of the Fire God? What is this, a treasure map? Song Jian examined the map carefully and found it to be a treasure map leading to Jinyang Lake. In the center of theke, there was a symbol of a ring with the words Eye of the Fire God next to it.
Jinyang Lake was located at the edge of the city, also an area habituated by level 15 monsters. It was part of the Wend Park and covered arge area.
The fish-head monsters he was facing lived in Jinyang Lake. However, it wasnt inhabited solely by fish-head monsters. Some yers had been there before. Under the water, though, even the attributes of ordinary fish-head monsters would increase significantly, making them more challenging to fight than monsters of the same level onnd. Consequently, fewer yers were willing to travel the long distance to Jinyang Lake to level up.
Putting the treasure map back into the wooden box and stowing into his item inventory, Song Jian snuck over the wall in the outskirts and after figuring out the direction, ran towards Jinyang Lake.
By then, most of the fish-head monsters in Jinyang Lake had already left to search for resources. There should be fewer monsters in their base. It was a good chance to see if he could snatch the treasure.
The regional plot mission of hunting fifty fish-head monsters had no time limit anyway. Having already killed more than twenty, there must be many fish-head monsters in Jinyang Lake. It was also a suitable ce toplete the mission.
Song Jian ran all the way, avoiding the monsters he met and taking detours. It took him more than two hours to get to the Wend Park.
The Wend Park was full of lush nts. The chromatic flowers bloomed brilliantly. Rows of man-made ditches oveid the entire park like a spider web. However, they were dried up at the moment, covered in copious amounts of dust and fallen leaves.
At the outer side of the park were few sparse level 10 fish-head monsters and minor water elementals. They werent different from other level 10 monsters, but they were few and far between, hundreds of meters apart. Killing monsters in this area would be too inefficient for leveling up.
Moving further in, Song Jian quickly arrived at the edge of Jinyang Lake. Suddenly, there were more monsters, and their levels rose directly to level 15. At the edge of Jinyang Lake, one could see shabby houses built with wood. The food the fish-head monsters hunted was hung in front of the houses to dry, emitting a faint stench in the surroundings.
This was the base of the fish-head monsters. asionally, semi-transparent figures of water elementals appeared under the water in Song Jians sight.
Each of these level 15 water elementals was over two meters tall, their bodies full of surging water elemental power. On their wrists were two shimmering golden bracelets.
Onnd, these water elementals had the same attributes as other monsters. However, in water, their power increased by 30%, and their movement speed would also increase significantly. Even though Song Jian was currently level 14, he had to proceed with caution.
Finding some stray fish-head monsters around Jinyang Lake, he spent some time killing the required fifty monsters for the regional task, earning the first- stage reward of 300 Doomsday Coins.
As Song Jian was waiting for the mission of the second tier to be issued, he received a sudden system notification.
System: You have triggered the plot Defend the Base. The game system issues the plot mission Subdue the Fish-head Monsters. Completing the mission will yield generous rewards and war merits!
System: The regional mission you triggered has been terminated. Please choose whether to ept the plot mission Subdue the Fish-head Monsters.
With a creased brow, Song Jian spected that the fish-head monsters were likely to return soon. There wasnt much time left for him to locate the treasure. Not heeding the Subdue the Fish-head Monsters plot, Song Jian took out the treasure map and started scrutinizing it intently.
The location marked on the treasure map was clear. It was right beneath the fish-head monster base at the center of Jinyang Lake. Although most of the fish-head monsters had gone out to gather resources, there certainly wouldnt be a ce near the base that was devoid of any fish-head. How to evade these fish-head monsters and get to the location marked on the map was a problem. Also, the water elementals in theke were a headache. When not inbat mode, the water elementals in theke looked like a mass of pale blue liquid flowing along, difficult to distinguish unless looked at closely.
After observing for more than half an hour, Song Jian finally identified a pattern in the patrols of the fish-head monsters. There were six teams in total, each consisting of seven to eight fish-head monsters. Each patrol shift had only one team underwater. There would be a reprieve of approximately thirty seconds when the two teams switched positions, during which he could seize the opportunity to enter the location marked on the map.
Apart from these six teams, there were also some scattered fish-head monsters near the base. They seemed to be juveniles, only at level 10, frolicking around.
The other problem was the water elementals. If his sprinting made too much noise, he was liable to bump into a water elemental unknowingly. He must get into the water in advance, hide on the side, and wait for the changing of the fish-head monster guards.
This waiting period in the underwater would be at least ten minutes, not including the distance from the coast to the center of theke.
However, with the Fish Scale Boots and the ck Pearl, Song Jian should have no issue slowly approaching the center underwater.
Song Jian scouted around and chose a ce where no monsters lurk to quietly submerge underwater. An ordinary yer could only stay underwater for five minutes. With Fish Scale Boots, Song Jian couldst six and a half minutes. Additionally, with the effects of the ck Pearlsting for thirty minutes, he could easily stay underwater waiting for the guard-changing vacuum period.
He quietly entered the bottom of theke and slowly swam forward, cautiously avoiding wandering water elementals. Song Jian came to arge rock that was only seven or eight meters away from the fish-head monster base. He hid his figure behind it and waited quietly.
Chapter 288: Lord-Level BOSS
Chapter 288: Lord-Level BOSS
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Song Jian had chosen a ce teeming with water nts. It was hard to spot a person hidden behind the rocks unless one looked carefully.
Six and a half minutes quickly passed and Song Jian immediately activated the ck Pearl, instantly wrapping himself in a bubble of air.
As time ticked by, the troop of Fishhead Monster Guardians began swimming upstream to thekes surface, ready to switch shifts with another troop.
Song Jian too, slowly left the rocks and swam towards the main camps stone cave at the bottom of theke. ording to the treasure map, the Eye of the Fire God was hidden inside this cave.
As Song Jian swam to only about 11 or 12 meters from the caves entrance, a sharp screech echoed from the shore of Jinyang Lake. A disheveled small fishhead monster was stumbling towards theke, screaming loudly as it ran. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
If Song Jian could see it, he would recognize it as the very same fishhead monster that had escaped him before.
rmed by the small fishhead monsters warning, the troops guarding the fishhead monsters main camp immediately plunged into chaos. They all jumped into the water and began to frantically search their surroundings. Upon hearing themotion overhead, Song Jians heart sank. He immediately quickened his speed towards the stone cave. Suddenly, a sharp piercing sound echoed from behind him. He turned his head to see a harpoon whizzing through the water towards him, leaving a long trail in its wake.
Song Jian veered sideways as the harpoon flew past him, embedding itself deeply into a stone at the bottom of theke.
Ive been discovered! Song Jian internally panicked as he turned to see a small squad of fishhead monster guardians swimming towards him rapidly.
Underwater, these fishhead monster guardians were swift, their abilities having evolved considerably,parable to level twenty monsters.
To fight against a squad of fishhead monster guardiansparable to level twenty monsters, Song Jian might be able to annihte them given some time. However, where was he? This was the fishhead monsters main camp. If fighting were to break out, it would surely attract other fishhead monster guardians. He might be able to take on three or five, but as the numbers grew, even ants could kill an elephant. By then, he would probably not even have a chance to escape.
With this in mind, Song Jian immediately swam towards the nearby cave. Only by entering there could he escape the pursuit of these fishhead monsters.
The invaders identified, within moments, a dozen or so fishhead monster guardians were hot on Song Jians tail. Their movement also rmed the surrounding water elements. Massive amounts of water elements began to converge in their direction. Two light blue water elements even appeared ahead of Song Jian.
At this point, Song Jian had no choice but to plunge forward.
Soon, Song Jian entered the alert range of the two water elements. They turned around and began preparing Frost Arrows to shoot at Song Jian.
Frost Arrows did not cause much damage, but they had an extremely annoying effect C chill dy. If they hit the target, it could slow the targets movement speed by 40%. Once hit, the target would be stuck until death.
Song Jian quickly took cover behind a rock. The Frost Arrows left a long, white, frozen track in the water before smashing into the rock.
Soon, a thinyer of frost covered the surface of the human-height rock, immediately lowering the surrounding water temperature by five to six degrees.
Song Jians eyebrows knitted in a frown. The two water elements were blocking the entrance of the cave. To get inside, he would have to defeat those two water elements first.
However, these two water elements were also level fifteen monsters. Moreover, they were underwater, all their attacks carried the chill dy effect. Even if he could ultimately defeat them, the time it would take for that would be enough for the fishhead monsters and water elements behind him to catch up. When that happened, death would be inevitable.
Just then, a frosty white ice elemental Boss, made up of heavy ice blocks, slowly walked towards his location from about a dozen meters away from the cave.
This Ice Elemental Bosss body was a full circle bigger than the regr water elements. Its eyes, like two huge sapphires, shimmered brilliantly. Its body was covered with an armor made of solidified ice blocks. In its hands, it tightly held a pale gold trident.
LV15 Ice Elemental Overlord Frendzal (Overlord), Vitality Points: 4800/4800, Traits: Enhanced Coldness, Bloodline of Frost, Skills: Intimidate, Dominion, Frosty Current, Chilling Beam, Trident of the God of War.
A Lord level Boss? Song Jian was shocked and quickly shrunk behind the rock, for this was the very first Lord level Boss he had ever encountered.
The two water elements didnt give up attacking Song Jian and kept summoning Frost Arrows. At this moment, the Ice Elemental Overlord walked over and upon seeing the two water elements, stopped in its tracks, raising its trident in their direction.
The Frost Arrow that had already been conjured immediately disintegrated into scattered water elemental energy. The two water elements looked surprised and turned to look at the Ice Elemental Overlord.
Upon seeing the Ice Elemental Overlord, the two water elements quickly bowed in courtesy and slowly backed away, not even daring to speak.
The moment the Ice Elemental Overlord appeared, all the water elements tailing Song Jian instantly stopped in their tracks, bending their bodies in his direction. They did not dare to move a step closer.
The Ice Elemental Overlordmanded all the water elements in Jinyang Lake, but the fishhead monsters were not under its control.
Seeing the Ice Elemental Overlord, the pursuing fishhead monsters also began to panic. They dared not continue their chase, fearing that they would cause a misunderstanding with the Ice Elemental Overlord and get themselves killed.
Until a Lord level Boss appeared among the Fishhead Monsters, they wouldn t dare to approach this Elemental Master of Ice in the middle of theke.
I hope it hasnt noticed me Song Jian nervously hid himself behind the rock and in the dense underwater grass. A battle with this Elemental Master of Ice underwater was pure suicide, unless he could lure it onto thend where he stood a chance of killing it.
This is a Lord level Boss, surely it will drop some good stuff after I kill it. Song Jians eyes glowed as he stared at the slowly approaching Elemental Master of Ice.
But with his current strength, killing the Elemental Master of Ice underwater was nothing short of fantasy. All he could hope for was that its alert range wasnt toorge to discover his presence behind the rock.
Son, the Ice Elemental Overlord slowly moved away from the cave entrance and began his routine patrol around Jinyang Lake. As he started to fade out of sight, the fishhead monsters and water elements behind him became jittery. Song Jian immediately came out from behind the rock and swam towards the cave, followed by a swarm of monsters. The water elements in the vicinity also began casting Frost Arrows. Song Jian had to swim towards the cave with all his might, knowing that even a single hit from the horde of monsters could cost him his life.
As Song Jian entered the cave, he felt like he had passed through a thin membrane. The cave was very dry, and the transparent membrane at the entrance kept all the water out.
Chapter 289: Eye of the Fire God
Chapter 289: Eye of the Fire God
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Boom boom boom-
Several Frost Arrows bombarded the entrance of the cave, creating ripples on the transparent membrane, blocking all the attacks.
Song Jian let out a sigh of relief and looked forward.
This underwater cave didnt seem too big. A narrow staircase stretched from the entrance all the way down, leading to the depths underground. Following this staircase, he should be able to find the treasure marked on the treasure map C the Eye of the Fire God.
As Song Jians figure disappeared into the cave, the fish-headed monsters and water elementals that had been chasing him lost track of him. After searching for a while, they dispersed.
When the fish-headed monsters ran from Wend Park to search for supplies, they rmed many yers. Some high-level yers, hearing about the fish-headed monsters movements, not only didnt flee, but instead rushed towards the Level-io monster area. N?v(el)B\\jnn
When they arrived in the nearby area, they received the same regional plot mission as Song Jian and began to form teams to hunt down these monsters.
Just as they were enthusiastically hunting the fish-headed monsters, it seemed as if all the fish-headed monsters suddenly received a message, and they hurried back along the same path, heading towards Wend Park.
System: A yer triggered a special plot, unlocking the plot Guarding the Base. Nearby yers can choose to ept the plot mission Subjugation of Fish-Headed Monsters. Complete the mission and receive generous rewards and war merits!
Originally hunting the fish-headed monsters, the nearby yers were instantly excited, as they rarely encountered other side missions or plot missions besides the main mission.
The reason they came to this Level-io monster area was because a regional mission had appeared. They knew that the more missions theypleted, the faster their Vitality Points would recover when they received main mission rewards. This was the divine skill to ensure that they would survive the next time they entered the game.
Who is so powerful that they can trigger a plot?
What does this mean? The fish-headed monsters have run away, and I still have more than 20 fish-headed monsters left toplete my regional mission. What am I supposed to do now?
Wend Park? Where is that? Oh, a Level-15 monster area. How are we supposed to handle that? Its already difficult to fight in this Level-10 monster area. Level-15 is going to be deadly!
Who can tell me what the use of war merits is?
Whichever big shot triggered this plot, couldnt it have been half an hourter? Speaking of which, do you get extra rewards for triggering a plot? Does anyone know who triggered this plot?
This sudden system message instantly caught the attention of all the yers nearby. It was the first time theyd seen someone trigger a game plot, and they were immediately curious about the persons identity. Some even wanted to find the yer and kill him to take his ce, as being able to trigger a plot would surely yield arge number of extra rewards.
Inparison to ordinary yers, those who had already formed war alliances were even more excited. Only they knew the use of war merits C its a great thing to upgrade the war alliance level and purchase special items at the war alliance shop. Its much harder to obtain than Doomsday Coins.
Apart frompleting asional extermination missions in the War Alliance, there was no other way to obtain war merits.
Our war alliance is only 300 war merits away from being promoted to Level 2. We cant miss this plot mission. Everyone goes and tries to obtain more war merits!
I already have my eyes on that Level-io silver-quality dagger in the war alliance shop. Ill take part in this plot mission for sure. Afterpleting it, Ill have enough war merits to buy that dagger!
Lets go, lets go. Wend Park isnt close to us. We have to hurry over, otherwise, we wont even get a sip of the soup.
This plot mission triggered by Song Jian practically rmed half the yers in Doomsday City. All yers with a level above 10 flocked towards Wend Park, leaving those who hadnt even chosen their professions behind, staring enviously at them. After all, that was a Level-15 monster area, and going there without a certain level of strength was simply seeking death;
At this moment, Song Jian, who had invaded the fish-headed monsters HQ. and triggered the plot mission, was still slowly descending the staircase.
The underground staircase was spiral-shaped, with mysterious Magic Runes depicted on the rocks on both sides. These Magic Runes glowed, illuminating the entire staircase.
The narrow and long staircase was thankfully devoid of monster guards. Song Jian spent more than half an hour before finally reaching the bottom of the staircase and entering a spacious hall.
The hall was about the size of a football field, surrounded by raging mes. The walls were carved with many paintings and strange characters. Numerous pirs stood on the ground, emitting a dark red glow.
The entire hall resembled the Athenian Temple in the real world, with a rough architectural style, full of an ancient, barbaric atmosphere.
At the depths of the hall, there was a brick-built altar, on which a golden treasure chest was ced. nking the altar, there were two massive knight statues wielding giant swords and wearing heavy armor, seemingly guarding the treasure chest.
Is this the treasure marked in the treasure map? Song Jians eyes were fixed on the treasure chest on the altar: The Eye of the Fire God should be in this chest. It must be the most precious treasure inside, otherwise, it wouldnt have been marked in the treasure map.
Song Jian walked towards the altar, his target being the golden treasure chest on top. This was the second golden treasure chest he had ever seen, and the Eye of the Fire God, ording to his guess, must be a gold-quality item like the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword.
At this stage, yers obtaining a blue-quality item were already incredible, and most yers had not even seen a golden item.
As Song Jian stepped onto the altar, he felt a cold chill, as if someone was looking at him with murderous eyes. This chill came from the huge statues wielding swords and guarding the altar on both sides.
These two statues must be the guardians of the treasure chest. If 1 touch the chest, will theye to life and chase me? Song Jian hesitated for a moment. However, after only giving it some thought, he gritted his teeth and continued walking towards the top of the altar. This was a gold-quality item, and it was worth talcing some risks for it.
Soon, Song Jian reached the top of the altar and slowly opened the golden treasure chest in front of him. Suddenly, a dazzling golden light burst from the chest, illuminating the entire hall.
After that, the golden light retreated into the chest, and three itemsy quietly inside.
Song Jian didnt hesitate and quickly collected all three items.
The first item to catch his attention was a ring emitting a faint golden glow. Made of crimson gold, the ring had a cats eye-like gem embedded in its band. Fluid colors swirled within the golden iris, making it look as if a real eye was staring at Song Jian.
Chapter 290: Auction House
Chapter 290: Auction House
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The Ring of Fire Gods Eye (Golden, Damaged), Ring, guaranteed drop upon death. Equipped, it increases damage by 15%;es with the Fire God Shield, reflecting 30% melee damage. Special Effect 1: Grants permanent immunity against being slowed or frozen by ice-based damage. Special Effect 2: asionally triggers Wrath of the Fire God when dealing damage to a target, dealing an additional 300 points of fire damage; this effect can only ur once within a 30-second duration. Requirement: Level 1; Can it be taken out of the game: No. Item description: This item was the favorite possession of the Fire God, Hephaestus. Due to the fall of the Fire God, the item lost its godly status and became damaged, decreasing its value. However, if, one day, you manage to obtain the godly status of Hephaestus, you can repair this item back to its divine origin.
Damaged gold grade? Divine artifact? Song Jian couldnt help but break into a smile of delight on his face; this item had the potential to turn into the divine artifacts.
yers can only wear two rings at the same time, one on the left hand and one on the right; Song Jian currently wears the Ring of Storage and the Ring of
Strength.
However, he was able to use the Ring of Storage to expand his baggage section immediately, as he had not found any other rings before and had been carrying the Ring of Storage with him all the time to get a few more storage boxes.
Now that he had the Eye of the Fire God, he naturally expanded the baggage section directly using the Ring of Storage.
After clicking Use, the Storage Ring turned into a ray of blue light and directly integrated into the baggage area. Soon, the storage section, which had only sixteen spaces, quickly turned into a storage area with twenty spaces.
Song Jian equipped the Eye of the Fire God instantly. All of a sudden, a warmth flowed out of the ring and surged through his entire body.
After using the Ring of Storage, although the number of storage boxes decreased by a few, for Song Jian, who had just obtained a golden grade ring, the loss was still within the expected range. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
After putting on the Eye of the Fire God, Song Jian turned his attention to the two remaining items.
These remaining two items were a small, deep-red, triangr g and a Town Return Scroll.
The red triangr g, named Damaged g of the Fire God, is a white-grade item. When equipped, it can summon two fire elemental elves of the same level as the user to assist inbat every half an hour.
The strength of these two fire elemental elves increases as the user levels up. If killed, they can only be re-summoned after a period of twelve hours.
The remaining Town Return Scroll was something Song Jian had seen in the hands of the goblin merchant Canaan before. It was a life-saving artifact that, when torn in a dangerous situation, could directly return the user to a previously set safe ce.
This is really good. As expected of a treasure map, the rewards are indeed very generous! Song Jian looked at the g of the Fire God and the Town Return Scroll in his baggage section and was very satisfied.
Just then, the statues guarding both sides of him suddenly started to shake. The rock shells on their surfaces shattered instantly, with their eyes glowing a bright red, locking onto Song Jian.
Song Jian was taken aback, not expecting these two statues to actually move. He was already surrounded by fish-headed monsters and water elementals outside the cave, making it impossible to leave. Now, he was being hunted down by these two statues, with nowhere to run. It seemed like he was in a hopeless situation.
Just then, Song Jian quickly drew a Town Return Scroll from his baggage section and tore it apart. Instantly, magic runes engulfed him entirely, turning into a white light and disappearing from the spot.
The Town Return Scroll was arguably the safest life-saving artifact, only that it was far too scarce. Even among the yers, its existence was mostly just rumors and none could truly own it, especially when the yers only had one life in this game C the preciousness of the Town Return Scroll had been significantly elevated, and it was evenparable to a top-tier silver equipment.
It was not easy for Song Jian to use this Town Return Scroll here without hesitation; just a slight regret would not have allowed him to use this Town Return Scroll.
Right when Song Jian disappeared into the white light, the two statues on both sides brandished their massive swords at the altar, smashing it into a pile of rubble.
At this time, yers over level ten were rushing towards the Wend Park, including some guild yers with their guilds insignia, making them distinct from the ordinary loner yers.
However, Song Jian, the trigger of this storyline mission, had returned to his own Manor Castle. Since he hadnt set a safe return point, the system defaulted to using the Town Return Scroll and brought him back to his safe house.
Feeling that Song Jian had returned, the butler George hurried over.
Honorable Lord, 1 have a few matters to report to you! said George respectfully.
What is it? George, as long as it is rted to our domain, you can make decisions on your own. As I recall, Ive given you this authority before. Song Jian sat in a rocking chair and slowly closed his eyes.
Being chased by arge group of fish-headed monsters and water elementals in the Jinyang Lake earlier had kept Song Jians nerves on edge, and any moment of carelessness could have easily cost him his life. Now he could finally rx and take a breather.
Actually, my lord, our domain has been developing quite well recently. There are some things I need to report to you! George replied respectfully: The shops we built recently have started to make a profit. Over the past few days, weve earned 130 Doomsday Coins, but weve also spent 67 on buying food and 23 on buying seeds and other materials.
Before George could finish, he was cut off by Song Jian, who waved his hand and said: George, you dont have to report such things to me. As long as the bnce of ie and expenditure can be achieved, thats enough. If there is a shortage of money, just ask me. In the future, you should take more care of the development of our domain. Also, if Dr. Ebsiting has any demands, they must be met promptly. If you cant meet them, remember to report to me. Song Jian waved his hand, ready to dismiss George, but George hesitated for a moment before continuing: Mylord, recently, some Gods Chosen have begun to build safe houses around our domain. This will affect our expansion ns in the future.
Are there any with substantial abilities? Song Jian asked casually.
We havent discovered any as of yet.
Then continue the n, and notify them to surrender when the timees. If they refuse, wipe them out! Song Jian sneered.
Yes, Mylord! George nodded, and continued, Theres a strange building that has appeared about ten kilometers away from our domain. ording to the Gods Chosen, its called Auction House. 1 think this news might be useful to my lord.
Auction House? Song Jians eyes lit up, and he quickly sat up from the rocking chair.
Chapter 291: Self-destructing Robot
Chapter 291: Self-destructing Robot
Trantor: 549690339
The Auction House, an addition from this game update, was designed exclusively for yers.
Before yers, also known as Gods chosen ones as per the games NPCs, appeared, there were no auction houses in rhe entire game world.
The Auction House is a convenient ce where yers can post items they no longer need. All yers in Doomsday City can see these items; this is much more convenient than previous street vending.
However, selling items in the Auction House incurs a 5% listing fee, so the prices of the items listed are generally quite high.
Upon hearing the term Auction House) Song Jian became greatly interested. He could sell items to NPCs in various locations via the radio station, but this was highly inconvenient as it incurs hefty postage fees. It wasnt nearly as convenient as the Auction House.
With this in mind, Song Jian couldnt sit still. He immediately stood up, got on his motorbike, and sped off toward the Auction House.
Arriving at the Auction House, Song Jian found it to be a ce simr to a Doomsday Supermarket. The surrounding area was quite empty, no monsters dared to approach this ce, the area within a five-hundred-meter radius was devoid of danger.
Inside the Auction House, Song Jian realized many items were listed by anonymous
11 sellers. It seemed many didnt want others to know what items they had put up for sale.
The Doomsday City game had been opened for some time now, and yers had umted a lot of Doomsday Coins. Some war leagues had even collected a considerable amount of funds. Through the Auction House, the prices of everything were gradually returning to normal instead of being undervalued like before.
if yers were to vend like before, not only would the customer base be narrow, but they would also easily attract unwanted attention. This led to many yers keeping high-quality equipment, they couldnt use, in their storage instead of selling them.
After browsing the items avable in the Auction House (none of which were cheap), Song Jians original n to buy low and sell high through the radio station was shattered.
Song Jian listed all the items he didnt need in his storage and then began searching for the items he did need. He was on the lookout for new equipment and skills.
Soon enough, Song Jian found a diagram for engineering machinery. The starting price was 300 Doomsday Coins and had risen to 370. The buyout price was just 500 coins, and without hesitation, Song Jian bought it at this price.
Engineering Blueprint: Self-destructing Robot; Use this to learn how to create the Self-destructing Robot. Usage requirement: Engineering Level 1. Self-destructing Robot: Once a target is locked, the robot will automatically initiate a suicidal attack, causing 250 points of explosion damage. The robots defense rate is 100 points, and it will automatically explode once it reaches zero!
After directly buying the blueprint, it immediately appeared in Song Jians inventory. As he was about to put it to use, he remembered Dr. Ebsiting. Maybe he needed this blueprint more, and anything that needed to be crafted in the future could just be handed to him.
As a leader, 1 should focus more on other things. I can delegate things like siege machinery and medicine production to my followers! Song Jian thought to himself.
However, he soon realized that skills like the Medicine Gathering Skill and Mining Skill still needed to be leveled up to ensure he could gather materials efficiently when needed.
He kept the two lists Dr. Ebsiting needed in his inventory, so that he would be able to collect the items as soon as he came across them.
He put the blueprint back into his inventory and continued searching in the Auction House.
Soon, Song Jian found two swordsmanship manuals. Both were low-grade quality and extremely overpriced, with only a few bidding on them. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
Sweeping Sword Style (Active), level 1. Skill effect: Causes 110% basic physical damage to the target after use. This skill can be released three times in a row, with damage to the target increased by 10% each time. Cooldown: 60 seconds; Equipment requirement: Sword.
Sword Shadow Step (Active), level 1. Skill effect: After use, users transform into a shadow, with a 30% increase in movement speed and a 50% chance to dodge ranged damage. Duration: 7 seconds; Cooldown: 3 minutes; Skill consumption: 10 Spirit Points. Equipment requirement: Sword.
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These two skills were both applicable to his Main Quest, and were fortuitous finds for Song Jian.
Song Jians Main Quest was currently 90%plete as he already had nine swordmanship skills, and he only needed one more toplete the Main Quest.
However, after the update, whether hepleted the Main Quest or not, he could freely exit the game, and the in-game time passed at a certain ratio to real-world time. Eight hours in the real world equated to one month in the game world. Only eleven days had passed in the game, and there was still plenty of time left for Song Jian to find thest swordmanship skill.
And with these two new skills mastered, Song Jians strength had increased, making it easier to deal with level fifteen monsters.
After spending more than an hour in the Auction House without finding any more needs, Song Jian shook his head and returned to his Manor Castle.
He pushed open the door to the Sub-castle and quickly walked into Dr.
Eb sitingsboratory. The doctor was conducting an experiment that Song Jian couldnt understand and looked very focused.
After a long time, there was a soft shattering sound from the experiment table. Dr. Ebsiting took a deep breath, grabbed a few biscuits from near the table, stuffed them into his mouth, andy down on a chair, resting with closed eyes.
It seemed the experiment had failed and Dr. Ebsiting wasnt in a good mood.
Doctor, Id like to give you a present. 1 hope you will like it! Song Jian carefully walked up to the doctor, took out the machinery blueprint and handed it to him.
Dr. Ebsiting managed to swallow the biscuits with difficulty and nced at the blueprint in Song Jians hand.
Self-destructing Robot? 1 lost interest in this primitive toy when I was nine
1 Dr. Ebsitingmented coldly, then closed his eyes to rest and cogitate again. Song Jians hand holding the blueprint froze instantly. He hadnt expected this oue.
How silly of me! Hes a Master Level character, how could he be interested in such a basic blueprint? Song Jian chastised himself.
But does this mean he wont make any low-level items for me in the future? A thought suddenly popped into Song Jians mind.
With his abilities now, the materials he requires for crafting will surely be of high-grade just like those two lists he gave me, still untouched in my inventory. But he refuses to craft the easy-to-collect low-grade goods. So, whats his use to me currently? Song Jian scowled at Dr. Ebsiting, his face turning grim.
Chapter 292 - 292 Help
Chapter 292: Help
Trantor: 549690339
Song Jian originally thought he would no longer have to craft engineering instruments and had even prepared to find other trade masters like Pharmacy Master, Forging Master, etc., to be his Followers.
However, judging from Dr. Ebsitings attitude, the Blueprint for Self-Destructing Robots in Song Jians hands had no allure for him. For a Master Level figure like Dr. Ebsiting, he was not interested in crafting such low-level siege weapons. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Here came the problem, Song Jian had no idea where to collect the materials for advanced items, and while the materials for these low-level items were easy to collect, Dr. Ebsiting didnt want to make them. So, what now?
Well, there was nothing to it. He would just have to rely on himself and make do!
Song Jian, with no other choice, had to learn the blueprint for the self-destructing robot himself. Making these robots was much easier than crafting T-11 High Explosive Grenades, though they caused less damage. However, in terms of cost-effectiveness, the robots were better.
To construct a self-destruction robot, it required 5 pieces of standard iron ore, 3 batches of gunpowder, and 1 piece of magic stone. Making gunpowder required saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal. Both the standard iron ore, saltpeter, and sulfur could be collected in ore mines, while charcoal came from refining standard lumber, and a magic stone had to be purchased at the system shop. Even if Song Jian didnt gather it himself, he could buy standard lumber from other yers. Whenmon yers first get into the game, the quickest way to make money is to gather lumber and stone to sell. Some even bear the pain of gathering with their bare hands, so there is arge quantity of wood and stone avable at rtively low prices.
But there wasnt so much of the iron ore, saltpeter, and sulfur needed from the mines avable. While there were job-ss yers above level 10 willing to search for and collect ores in the dangerous subway stations, only the boldest dare to go, and there were still not enough ores to go around despite the high demand, keeping prices high.
Could it be that Ill have to spend some time as a miner, gathering ores? Song Jian asked himself as he assessed the situation.
Just as Song Jian was wondering whether to go mining, he suddenly received a system alert:
System Notification: The Gene Modification Liquid (Damaged) you consigned to the auction house has been sold. After deducting the handling fee, you received 483 doomsday coins.
System Notification: The Gene Modification Liquid (Damaged) you consigned to the auction house has been sold. After deducting the handling fee, you received 398 doomsday coins.
Song Jian had thrown all the more than twenty bottles of Gene Modification Liquid he got from the Zeus Shield Company into the auction house, and to his surprise, they sold out in no time.
Although they all have the same name, these Gene Modification Liquids have different properties. Some increase strength, others agility, or endurance, and others offered additional properties like improving vitality recovery or night vision. Hence, they were in high demand.
Despite the side effects, not many yers or monsters could carry out psychic attacks at this point, so many yers are willing to overlook the lowered psychic resistance side-effect.
Its worth noting that these could increase personal attributes by two or even three points, which was simr to the Attribute Fruits. At present, a single Attribute Fruit could sell for over a thousand doomsday coins but was hard toe by, so these Gene Modification Liquids quickly became hotmodities as soon as they appeared on the market.
The revenue of ten thousand Doomsday Coins in a sh made Song Jian somewhat wistful. He began to wonder where the monsters in the Zeus Shield Tower had gone. If he could wipe out all of them, maybe it would mean tens of thousands more Doomsday Coins in the bank.
With this revenue, Song Jians Doomsday Coin count had risen above fifteen thousand, enough to make him something of a minor tycoon with every step he took now filled with confidence.
Mostmon yers, even if they constantly economized and hoarded Doomsday Coins, probably only had two or three thousand at most. Many more lived hand to mouth, with less than a hundred coins to their names. Even some of the smaller Guilds had less capital than Song Jian.
Just then, Song Jian received a message from Li Keer. He hadnt heard from the girl in quite a while and was curious how she was doing, whether she had found a job, and what her current level was.
Keer, do you need something? Song Jian opened a private chat channel and asked.
Brother Jian,e to Song Gong River quickly. There is a Rock BOSS here and its tough. I cant beat it on my own,e help me! came Li Keers rmed exmation and some intense fighting sounds over the private chat channel.
Song Gong River? Send me your exact location, Im on my way! replied Song Jian, his eyebrows knitted in concentration.
Li Keer sent the coordinates to Song Jian who saw that it was located only about six kilometers away from his Manor Castle.
Dont panic, hold out a little longer, Ill be there soon! Song Jian hung up the call, summoned his motorcycle and set off towards the coordinates Li Keer had sent him.
As he left his territory, Song Jian noticed a new structure rising on hisnd: a tall chimney billowing out thick smoke. Half of the building was a huge furnace with NPC employees constantly feeding fuel into it. Before long the furnace was roaring to life.
Is this a Forging Room? Song Jian, squinting, identified this distinctly odd structure.
If a yer chooses to learn the Forging Trade, they would need a Forging Room to create items and improve their forging skills. However, building your own Forging Room was not an easy task. It was not just expensive, but thend it upied rivaled that of a safe house, so few yers could afford to build their own Forging Rooms.
As such, the solution for many was to rent. George, the butler, saw an opportunity here and decided to invest in building a Forging Room on Song Jians territory to rent out to other yers for a profit.
Song Jian had pretty much handed over all the management of his territory to his Housekeeper, George. He didnt feel he had the talent or the capability to manage it as well as the NPC, who had shown utter loyalty since he got him. They had even achieved a Great Trust intimacy level, just one level short of Adoration. Therefore, Song Jian was veryfortable entrusting George with the management.
Song Gong River was a level 15 monster zone. It was not far away and took Song Jian just a little over ten minutes to arrive by motorbike. At this point, by the riverbank, a creature covered in a thickly armored shell C resembling a giant turtle was engaged in an intense fight with Li Keer.
Chapter 293: Rock Tortoise Beast
Chapter 293: Rock Tortoise Beast
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The Song Gong River cut across the entire Doomsday City with many monsters lurking along its shore. Li Keer currently stood in the area where the level 15 monster Mutant Rock Tortoise resided.
Though the Mutant Rock Tortoise had high defenses, it moved slowly, making it an ideal target for a ranged fighter like Li Keer to kite around.
At this time, Li Keer, donned in vine armor and wielding an even more exquisite looking silver crossbow, left a beautiful trail of scattered silver lights in her wake as she moved.
Keer! Song Jian shouted from afar. By now, Li Keer hadpleted her main job quest, but Song Jian still couldnt figure out what job she had be. He guessed she was some kind of ranged fighter, perhaps an archer.
Little Brother Song Jian, hurry over! This giant tortoise is so tough. Ive been hitting it for over half an hour! Li Keer brightened noticeably at the sight of Song Jian, a radiant smile stering her face.
Without wasting any time, Song Jian tightly gripped his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and charged at the level 15 elite BOSS, the Mutant RockTortoise Beast. Broken Wing Dance!
In a dazzling sh, Song Jian sprinted forward and brutally hacked at the Mutant Rock Tortoise with his blood-red longsword.
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A pair of damage figures, both below fifty, popped up over the Rock Tortoises head.
Caught off guard, Song Jian looked on, slightly baffled. His current attacks C even on a 20-level lord-level BOSS in Jinyang Lake C should yield higher damage than this.
Launching the third strike of Broken Wing Dance, Song Jian vaulted high into the air to deliver a fierce chop onto the Mutant Rock Tortoise Beast;
Boom!
A powerful wave of energy erupted from the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. However, the beast was hardly affected. Far from being lifted off the ground, the tortoises massive limbs didnt even shift. N?v(el)B\\jnn
This giant tortoise is really tough to crack! Song Jian eximed in surprise.
Yeah, its super tough. Otherwise, I wouldnt have bothered you, Little Brother Song Jian! Li Keer responded vigorously with an adorable nod.
Despicable humans! The Rock Tortoise Beast roared in fury, stomping on the ground and sending a ripple of energy wave in all directions, causing the earth to ripple like water and send up waves of dust.
With a powerful leap, Song Jian flung a Weakness Potion at the Rock Tortoise Beast while in mid-air.
The beast had formidable defenses, but the Weakness Potion could reduce them by 35%- It was the perfect tool against high-defense monsters.
Bang!
The potion shattered beneath the Rock Tortoise Beast, shrouding the mountain-sized beast in a grey mist before slowly dissipating, leaving a grey hue on its body.
Whoa!
With a startled exmation, Li Keer lost her footing and was thrown into the air. Seeing this, Song Jian expedited his attacks, intending to divert the tortoises aggression from Keer to himself.
Sword Silk!
Sweeping Sword Style!
Spiritual Sword Control Technique!
Song Jian threw all his skills at the Rocky Tortoise Beast in one fell swoop, causing an instantaneous explosion of damage. The beast, which had just lunged at Li Keer, suddenly paused. Its eyes glowed blood red, and it turned its head, roaring at Song Jian.
Boom, boom, booin
Like a heavily armoured truck, the Rocky Tortoise Beast charged towards Song Jian.
The power of the Spiritual Sword Control Technique remained unabated. Even though it didnt cause the mutated Rocky Tortoise Beast to writhe in pain like those mentally deficient gic zombies, it caused the beast topletely lose its sanity, bing even more violent and wanting to tear the annoying human in front of it into pieces.
The Rocky Tortoise Beast rushed up to Song Jian, raising its mound-sized forelimb, and stomped heavily towards him.
Having been through so many fights, Song Jian wasnt disturbed in the face of the mutated Rocky Tortoise Beasts assault. With a thought, he immediately disyed the Sword Shadow Step, swiftly moving to the side of the Rocky Tortoise Beast, evading its tramping attack. He wielded the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and frantically hacked at the BOSS.
Equally not to be outdone, Li Keer swiftly got up afternding, aimed at the mutated Rocky Tortoise Beast, and also began a full firepower attack. Various kinds of translucent crossbow bolts, each carrying different types of energies, were fired one after another at the beast. They were so fast that they appeared as a thin continuous line.
Time passed quickly. Song Jian fought while constantly drawing the Rocky Tortoise Beasts ire, continually avoiding its attacks. On the other hand, Li Keer focused on aggressive, carefree offence. Half an hourter, the Rocky Tortoise Beasts Vitality Points had dropped by one-fifth.
To Song Jians annoyance, the recovery rate of this Level 15 elite BOSSS Vitality Points was not slow. Its Vitality Points recovered by eighty or ny points every few seconds. If the damage wasnt sufficient, it would not even be able to surpass the BOSSS restoration rate, let alone defeat the BOSS.
Compared to other ordinary elite bosses, the mutated Rocky Tortoise Beast could recover more than seven hundred Vitality Points a minute, essentially negating the damage of two or three of Song Jians skill attacks. If it werent for the potent Weakness Potion, they would probably have been unable to drain even one-fifth of its Vitality Points in half an hour.
After fighting with high efficiency for more than half an hour, a trace of fatigue appeared on Song Jians face. At this moment, he had to avoid continuously not only to dodge but alsounch frantic attacks. The high-intensity battle was quite draining, and if he wasnt careful, he could be attacked by the BOSS.
Time passed by every second, and the Vitality Points of the mutated Rocky Tortoise Beast slowly decreased. Now that they had gotten used to its rhythm of attack, killing it was just a matter of time.
Little Cheap Brother, Im almost out of Spirit Points! Li Keer suddenly shouted from afar.
Having been fighting for over an hour, Song Jian recognised that this was a war of attrition. So, he had very strictly controlled his spirit consumption. But now he was left with less than a third of his Spirit Points, not even enough to cast Eye Killing. Considering that Li Keer had managed to hold out until now, Song Jian was feeling quite pleased already.
Then keep attacking it normally! Song Jian replied, simultaneously summoning the ck Dragon Hatchling with a wave of his hand.
Although Li Keers normal attack damage was not bad, it was of no use against this massive Rocky Tortoise Beast. Each attack could only inflict a few tens of points of damage C even the BOSSS self-healing speed was faster than this.
The difference was even more stark without Song Jians assistance.
When the ck Dragon Hatchling appeared, it let out a dragons roar, but the mutated Rocky Tortoise Beast appeared topletely ignore its Dragon Might. Its attacks did not weaken in the least, which made the ck Dragon Hatchling quite furious.
Dont you even respect me, a high-level beast?!
The ck Dragon Hatchling blew a breath of hot Dragon Breath at the mutated Rocky Tortoise, but it was blocked by its heavy rock shell, leaving only a burnt trace. However, the real damage inflicted was very limited.
At this moment, the Rocky Tortoise Beasts Vitality Points had fallen by two- fifths, almost half. Suddenly, it took a deep breath and let out an angry roar.
In the circle with a radius of around ten meters around its body, basketball-sized rocks appeared in the air. The surface of these rocks was burning with raging mes. At the Beasts roar, these hundred fiery rocks, like a meteor rain, heavily dropped to the ground, leaving a long tail me.
Damn it, such a terrifying group attack skill? Song Jians face changed drastically, unable to flee from the attack range, he could only resist it. For a time, explosions echoed around, engulfing Song Jian entirely.
Chapter 294: Upgrade
Chapter 294: Upgrade
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Faced with the sudden onught from the BOSS, Li Keers face changed dramatically. She was six or seven metres away from the BOSS when she detected something was wrong and immediately used a skill resembling teleportation to quickly escape the attack range. However, Song Jian wasnt as fortunate. By the time Li Keer reacted, Song Jian was already swallowed by an explosion.
Little Brother Jian Li Keer was scared out of her wits, standing paralyzed in ce, even forgetting to attack.
Pfft, pfft~ Song Jian ran out from the smoke and dust, his face covered in soot, looking totally dishevelled. That previous big move had resulted in him getting hit by at least three burning rocks; his Vitality Points lost more than half instantly. If it werent for his current high Vitality Points, he might have been killed in one strike.
After the big move, Song Jian still had an adverse Burned status, losing thirteen Vitality Points per second for eight seconds.
Is the release speed of this big move so fast that it doesnt even give me time to respond? Song Jian couldnt help but quip. If there was a team, one move would wipe out more than half of us.
After releasing the big move, the mutated tortoise beast looked visibly tired. It curled up its four limbs andy down by the river bank, partially exposing its head. Song Jians eyes brightened and he rushed over without waiting for his Vitality Points to fully recover.
Sword Silk!
Sweeping Sword Style!
Broken Wing Dance!
In an instant, the BOSS had several damage numbers of over a hundred floating above its head, and Fatigue Status appeared in its status bar.
Keer, attack quickly! Seeing Li Keer in a daze at the side, Song Jian quickly called out to her.
Okay, alright! Li Keer also had a look of shock on her face. She hadnt expected that the previous big move had no effect on Song Jian. Instead, it made him more aggressive and his damage had greatly increased.
At that moment, a massive projection of a Desert Scorpion Beast appeared out of thin air and joined the attacking team.
Under the onught of the team, by the time the BOSSS fatigue state ended, its Vitality Points had already dropped to one third. This fatigue state had at least saved Song Jian half an hours worth of attack time.
The ensuing fight reverted back to the previous state of slowly whittling down the opponents Vitality Points. Song Jian had to carefully allocate his skill damage to counter the BOSSS Vitality recovery speed while also being alert for another big move by the BOSS.
The Desert Scorpion Beast projection had disappeared and wouldnt reappear in a short time, which greatly reduced Song Jians damage.
Song Jian was reluctant to haphazardly use Sword Shadow Step and was always ready to release Immortal Sword Body. The previous big move didnt cause critical hits, but if three critical hits had urred in one go, it would have directly killed Song Jian. Although the probability was low, he had to remain vignt.
The Weakness Potion was used up quickly, already ten-plus bottles gone since the start. Without the defense reduction from the Weakness Potion, fighting the BOSS would have been even more difficult.
When the BOSSS Vitality Points dropped to 15%, it finallyunched another big move. This time, Song Jian released Sword Shadow Step and Immortal Sword Body. He charged at the mutated tortoise beast, amidst the falling burning rocks.
Hearts Eye!
Song Jians eyes sparkled. A giant crimson crosshair continuously scanned the body of the mutated tortoise beast. In no time at all, the crosshair stopped at the beasts left eye, its only weak spot.
Sword Finger!
Taking advantage of the roaring sound and the spreading smoke and dust, Song Jian withstood several burning rocks, rushed up to the front of the tortoise beast, and stabbed forward with his left index finger. A three-metre-long silver Sword Qi emitted dazzling light, shining brightly even in the smoke and dust.
Pff-
The dazzling Sword Qi pierced into the left eye of the tortoise beast. Blood sprayed out and a critical hit damage number of over three hundred floated up from the top of the beasts head.
Roar~
The tortoise beast let out a crazed roar and raised its head as if preparing another skill.
Foot Kick!
Song Jian kicked the rocky tortoise beast hard, and his right foot felt as if it had struck a sheet of iron, causing a piercing pain.
However, this hit interrupted the rocky tortoise beasts preparation to release its skill. Its roar stopped abruptly, and at that moment, a spinning purple-ck fireball fell from the sky, striking the monsters held-high head dead on.
Bang!
The purple-ck fireball exploded on its head in an instant, a wave of purple-ck mes engulfed the rocky tortoise beasts massive body.
Roar!
A young ck dragon let out a high roar, a hint of fatigue appearing on its face. pping its wings, it flew to Song Jians side.
Song Jians attack didnt stop, he directly activated the Rapid Sword skill, drastically increasing his attack speed. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand left a trail of dark red streaks in the air, shing fiercely onto the rocky tortoise beast.
Fast, fast, fast!
Song Jians attack speed seemed to break through the sky, even creating illusions in his swing. Taking advantage of the BOSSS fatigue status, he crazily output all his skills, dumping all of them onto the BOSS.
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A string of damage numbers sprang from the BOSSS head. The mutated rocky tortoise beast, having fallen into a state of fatigue, seemed to sense its imminent death. Panic shed in its eyes, but at this point, it couldnt move at all and could only passively receive a lot of damage.
3,2,1
The fatigue state ended, and the mutated rocky tortoise beast suddenly stood up, red fiercely at Song Jian, and headed towards the Song Gong River.
Shoot, its trying to run! Song Jian was rmed and quickly checked his status. At this time, his spirit points had just recovered to 54%.
Without wasting any more time, Song Jian immediately used the Eye-beam Kill!
His vertical pupil opened, and a silver beam burst out, hitting the mutated rocky tortoise beast in the blink of an eye;
Boom, boom, boom
A series of explosions sounded on the rocky tortoise beasts body. Huge chunks of rock fell from it. Finally, with a miserable cry, it fell down on the ground, not even six meters away from the Song Gong River, turning into a pile of giant rubble.
A golden light burst from the young ck dragon, theexperience gained from defeating the rocky tortoise beast helped it level up, turning it into a level ten elite BOSS.
The leveled-up ck dragon let out an excited roar and even without Song Jiansmand, it entered the pet space by itself and started sleeping deeply.
Song Jian was surprised and immediately checked the pets attributes. Finding no anomalies except for the deep sleep, he let out a sigh of relief and closed the pet interface.
The experience from a level fifteen elite BOSS was plentiful, but not enough for Song Jian to level up again, it only increased his experience bar by 8%.
Thats amazing, Brother Jian is amazing! Li Keer eximed excitedly and ran towards Song Jian. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Song Jian smiled faintly, resisting the fatigue, he pulled Li Keer and walked towards the rocky tortoise beast;
Chapter 307: Imperial Dragon Demon Palace
Chapter 307: Imperial Dragon Demon Pce
Trantor: 549690339 |
Sang Ge never expected that there would only be one person on the opposing side, and they actually dared to rush out of the safe house directly.
Usually, in territorial battles, wouldnt one have to rely on the defenses of the safe house to wear out the enemy before attacking? How was this girl not following the usual strategy?
If Sang Ge had known that the girl would act so recklessly, he wouldnt have rushed to the front alone.
Wait a minute, I still have something to say Sang Ges face changed, and he tried to stop Luo Tianyu.
But at this point, Luo Tianyus momentum had already reached its peak, and her murderous intent was so strong it felt tangible. Even her body was wrapped in a faint red dragon-shaped vigor.
Bang!
With a loud noise, the Square Sky Halberd in Luo Tianyus hand emitted a screech like a ghostly wail, chopping down at Sang Ges head.
Caught off guard, Sang Ge could only use his weapon to block, but it was useless. He was knocked to the ground by Luo Tianyus halberd, his vitality points plummeting to near-death as he fell into the pool of blood.
Therades behind him were all dumbfounded. They had initially thought it would be a simple battle of overpowering weaker yers, but now their leader had been instantly killed by the enemy. This wasnt what they had expected at all!
The Brave World Alliance members, who had been full of confidence when they started the territorial expansion battle, were now at a loss for words. Some even quietly retreated a few steps, hiding behind the others.
Luo Tianyu, with the Square Sky Halberd in hand, strode forward to Sang Ge, stomped on his head, and ground it underfoot, looking down on him disdainfully. So it was you who wanted to destroy my safe house, forcing me toe back from the Level 15 monster area. Do you know how much time Ive wasted?
Mis, miss, this is all a misunderstanding. Whatever weve lost, our Brave World Alliance willpensate you, double, double! Sang Ge spat out blood, waving his hands in terror. At this point, his vitality was less than 5%, and he seemed to smell death.
No need, your head will do as payment. Luo Tianyu sneered, and stepped down hard on Sang Ges head.
With a puff, Sang Ges eyes bulged out, bloodshot, as his body jerked one final time before losing all vitality.
Turning to look at the rest of the dozen yers, Luo Tianyu narrowed her eyes and showed a fierce smile, yelling, Whos next!
What they had thought was a cute little girl turned out to be a fiercedy tyrannosaur. Even though there were more than a dozen of them from the Brave World, they all shivered with fear, shaking their heads and retreating.
Hmph, trash! Luo Tianyu spat at them, then turned back to start searching the items on Sang Ges body, thinking that they were all her spoils of war now.
With the death of their leader, Sang Ge, the territorial expansion battle was aplete failure. The Brave World yers left in disgrace. Not only did they lose a massive amount of war merit and Doomsday Coins, but their safe house also dropped by one level. It had only recently been upgraded to a Level 1 Manor, and now it was knocked back down to a Level 3 Safe House.
To upgrade back to a Manor, they would have to endure another monster siege. Remembering their previous experience, every yers face turned ugly, not daring to reminisce about that battle.
With the death of their leader, Vice Alliance Leader Zhou Jin became the new leader. Seeing the morale of the Brave World at its lowest point, he knew they would be entering a period of hibernation for some time.
At this point, Song Jian was hundreds of meters away, watching the scene unfold. Luo Tianyus strength was beyond his expectations C she was so powerful that it was hard to believe she was a girl. Even Song Jian was surprised by the tangible murderous aura emanating from her. Just how many monsters did she kill to umte such an aura?
Now, more and more yers were setting up safe houses, and most were concentrated near the Level 5 monster area, surrounding Camel Square. If Song Jian wanted to expand, he would inevitably sh with other yers.
Could it be, during the expansion battles, Ill have to attack the impregnable safe houses on my own? Song Jian frowned.
Like the events of today, if the dozen Brave World yers were to attack Song Jians Manor Castle, they wouldnt even require Song Jians intervention. The defensive structures would be enough to ughter the yers on their own.
However, while other yers safe houses may not have as strong defenses as Song Jians, the system still provides plenty of arrow towers and traps. Prating the defenses of a safe house wouldnt be an easy task.
Having more people is still necessary! Song Jian thought.
At that moment, he suddenly remembered the Blood Pool in his basement. Now that it had been upgraded to Level 2, he could summon two types of Blood Beasts: the Blood Crow and the Zombie. Although the Blood Crow was weak and only good for harassment and reconnaissance, the Zombie could be upgraded. If leveled up, they could potentially be useful in breaking through defenses.
More importantly, as the Blood Pool level increased, more powerful Blood Beasts could be developed. With a higher-level Blood Pool, he could summon more potent Blood Beasts, and with a wave of his hand,mand hundreds or even thousands of Blood Beasts to attack others safe houses. The mere sight of this army would likely cause anyone to panic.
Ive been somewhat neglecting the functions of the Blood Pool. I should take the opportunity to raise its level. Song Jian thought.
He checked the requirements to upgrade the Blood Pool to the next level. He already had the necessary 500 units of stone, but for the remaining two conditions, he didnt know where to look.
Rubies and Dragon Bloodstones should also be a type of ore, but Ive never heard of any ce that can mine such ores Song Jian thought. He had been to a Level 30 ore site and never found any trace of Rubies or Dragon Bloodstones there.
Do I have to ask about it on the radio? Song Jian hesitated for a moment, about to open the radio when a hazy green light suddenly rose from the ground in the distant sky, piercing the sky like a column of light.
Whos building a safe house now? Song Jian squinted at the green pir of light in the distance.
Soon, all yers felt a tremoring from afar, as if the earth was about to crack. This caused everyone to feel some panic.
No, its not a safe house being built. There wouldnt be so muchmotion! Song Jian said solemnly.
At this moment, all online yers simultaneously received a system notification:
System: The Imperial Dragon Demon Pce has opened. yers above Level 10 may explore. The Imperial Dragon Demon Pce will be open for 12 hours, so act quickly!
Chapter 308: Stop Here
Chapter 308: Stop Here
Trantor: 549690339
The system notification rang three times in a row, making sure every yer noticed it.
Every online yer felt the previous vibrations emitted from the ground, so naturally, they wouldnt ignore the cheerful system message.
Imperial Dragon Demon Pce? What is this stuff? Is it another secret ce simr to a duplicate world? Song Jian muttered to himself.
NPCs often refer to these duplicate worlds as secret ces, which, depending on their ess requirements, are rated as first level, second level, third level
Bloody Underground Fight Dungeon Song Jian established early, was a level- one secret ce. Even though the minimum level to enter was five, many yers only dared to try the regr difficulty dungeon after they became full- fledged professionals, as they only had one life after all.
Song Jian hesitated for a moment before dashing in the direction of the green pir of light. After all, this was a location announced by the system to be worthy of exploration; surely, there must be some good loot.
Shortly thereafter, Song Jian arrived at an abandoned factory where plenty of yers had already gathered. Through the many shadows, Song Jian saw numerous NPCs, their faces filled with excited smiles.
At the abandoned factory, a dormitory building was split open right in the middle, revealing arge hole in the ground from which the green pir was rising.
Imperial Dragon Demon Pce, who would have thought it would appear here? What fantastic luck! The eyes of a Minotaur-like NPC twinkled with excitement as he muttered to himself.
Why would the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce appear here? Isnt it supposed to be inrger cities and controlled by the big forces? A weakling like us doesnt even have the chance to approach it without being chased away
Its a great opportunity, we must seize it!
But there are too many Gods Chosen here, they are quite annoying!
Hehe, the Gods Chosen may have great potential and improve quickly, but most of these present are only just bing professionals. They pose no threat to us, so if theres a treasureter, lets not hold back!
Most of these NPCs were transported here from elsewhere in the game, some with missions, some asbat trainers, and some seeking to trade with the Gods Chosen. Their presence in the game is solely to enhance yers enjoyment and serve their needs.
However, at this moment, these NPCs began to gather around the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce, forming a loose alliance. Although their levels were higher than the yers levels, they were heavily outnumbered.
Some yers had noticed the strange behavior of the NPCs but were powerless to stop it. They could only huddle together ording to their own alliances. Those who had not joined any alliances were loosely scattered around. From the surface, it appeared that the NPCs had the upper hand.
Just then, a trio of yers tried to approach the cave but were stopped by an NPC.
What are you doing? A yer brandished his weapon at one of the NPC elves in anger.
Stay back, round-ears. This is not a ce you humans can approach. Dont risk your life! The elf NPC dismissed the trio with a cold nce.
Damn, an NPC is so arrogant! Just a level 15 runt daring to block our path? Hes got a death wish! One of the three yers, wielding a submachine gun and dressed inbat gear, red at the elf NPC. Before hisrades had a chance to stop him, he aimed his gun at the blocking NPC and pulled the trigger.
Dada dada~
Bullets fired in a continuous stream towards the elf. However, when they got within a foot of the elf, it was as if they hit a wall. Their kic energy depleted, they dropped to the ground. A wave of ripples fluttered through the air as the elf NPC flippantly retrieved a short spear from his back and thrust it at the gun-wielding yer.
The spear traced an arc in the air. The throw seemed slow, but the spear was incredibly fast and made a rushing sound as it flew toward the yers chest.
Before the twopanions could react, the gun-wielding yer was sent flying, his chest sttered with blood and directly dropping into a near-death state.
All the yers were startled. Having the strength to instantly kill a level-10 professional, such an attack far exceeded the strength of a level-15 elite boss.
Stop fighting, lets get out of here! One of thepanions shouted immediately. The elf NPC, not wishing to cause any more harm, snorted coldly, took back his spear with a wave of his left hand, and dismissed the three yers with a nce.
They had bitten off more than they could chew. The twopanions quickly revived the near-death yer, and the trio skulked back towards the back of the crowd.
The remaining NPCs nced at each other and began to chase away yers, securing the entrance of the cave that emanated the green light pir.
Although the move infuriated the crowd of over a hundred yers, they didnt dare toin. Each of these NPCs had a strength exceeding that of a level- 15 elite boss. Some even had levels as high as twenty. Even if all the yers at the scene teamed up, they wouldnt stand a chance against these NPCs.
These NPCs are too domineering! They took all the good spots! Comined a yer who was moved to the back.
Right, theyre just in-game NPCs! Wait until I level up and Ill ughter them all!
Quiet, this is probably part of the game plot. When the timees, well just follow behind them!
Yeah, its probably part of the game plot. I mean, you see, they dare not even kill; at most, theyll severely wound
Song Jian quickly arrived at the abandoned factory. He scanned the crowd and saw that there were hundreds of yers gathered. His eyebrows creased in confusion.
What was odd was that he couldnt spot a single acquaintance. He didnt even see Luo Tianyu, who he had just encountered. Did they not have any curiosity? Did they not want to partake in a storyline task announced by the system?
Song Jian slowly walked towards the cave. The yers at the scene were taken aback by the sight of Song Jian, a level-15 yer, and led a path for him.
A high-level yer is here!
Look at the armor hes wearing. Although hes hiding the glow, you can tell from the pattern and design that its definitely a silver-grade item.
Why is his hand empty? Is he a boxer? But that doesnt make sense either, boxers usually have a pair of gauntlets, so whats his profession?
The yers spected amongst themselves, while Song Jian, seemingly oblivious to theirments, continued towards the mouth of the cave.
At this moment, a dwarf NPC gave Song Jian a nce. He somehow detected a distasteful aura from him, causing him to subtly signal his cohorts.
Three level-15 dwarf warriors armed with war hammers, immediately stepped forward to block Song Jian with cold voices, Halt!
Chapter 297: Hidden Mission
Chapter 297: Hidden Mission
Trantor: 549690339 |
Broken Wing Dance!
Song Jian wielded the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, charging towards the zombie assassin. After three moves, the floating zombie assassin roared wildly, but it was unable to control its own body.
Rapid Sword!
Song Jians attack speed instantly increased a lot. Even though it was just a basic attack, it created an illusion as if he was using a skill. A series of damage numbers floated up from the zombie assassins head.
By the time the zombie assassins floating state ended and its body heavily fell to the ground, its vitality points had reduced to less than half. Then, before it even got up, a transparent psychic sword fiercely shed towards it. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
This zombie assassin didnt even notice where the attack wasing from when it suddenly felt a sharp pain followed by the sensation as if its head was in a juicer. It immediately let out a mournful scream that made all the NPCs on the whole street shiver.
Oh my, that was brutal! What did you do to that poor zombie assassin to make it scream so horribly?
Several NPCs who originally poked their heads out of their doors were suddenly so scared that they shivered and immediately withdrew their heads. With a bang, they closed their doors tightly and hid inside the house, shivering with terror.
For irrational monsters, the fear of the psychic sword was not weaker than gene zombies. Watching the zombie assassin rolling on the ground clutching its head, Song Jian didnt even bother using his skills and directly used basic attacks to harvest the remaining vitality points of the monster.
With a clear and crisp sound, a skill stone rolled out from under the zombie assassins body.
Song Jian picked it up and took a look, a smile appearing on his face. What a great start! The dropped skill stone was the core legacy skill of the assassin, Stealth.
An assassin without stealth was like a tiger without ws and teeth, not even as good as a Hello KITI. Almost all professions could bully them. However, assassins who mastered Stealth suddenly became top-notch killers, feared by all other professions.
In the auction house, the price of Stealth was consistently high. Some even directly offered 3,000 Doomsday Coins to purchase it but got mocked by a group of people. The price of such core skills was at least 5,000 Doomsday Coins, and they were rarely avable.
Good luck, the first monster dropped stealth! Song Jians face was filled with a satisfied smile, putting the skill stone into his inventory. He had heard that someone had hunted zombie assassins here for three days and nights without getting Stealth. It really depended on ones luck and face.
After killing the zombie assassin, those malicious gazes secretly staring at Song Jian from the shadows all disappeared. Such a ruthless person was not someone they could deal with.
Not wanting to wait, Song Jian directly opened his third eye and looked around. Soon, he discovered that there were at least a dozen stealthy zombie assassins wandering aimlessly on the whole street.
The names of these zombie assassins were all blood-red, belonging to the actively attacking monsters. Once a yer entered their alert range, they would actively attack the yers.
After opening his vertical pupil, Song Jian charged towards the nearest zombie assassin and struck it out of its stealth state with a single sword swing.
Without stealth, the zombie assassin lost many of its powerful first-move skills and could only fight Song Jian head-on like a warrior.
However, a zombie assassin that had lost its stealth and first-move skills had a strength barelyparable to a level 10 ordinary melee monster, and it was no match for Song Jian.
After a series of skills, Song Jian hadnt even lost a tenth of his vitality points, yet he had already taken down a monster higher in level than himself.
Although the experience given by the zombie assassins was not as much as that of gene warriors, they were much easier to kill. Song Jian could even fight three or even four of them simultaneously. His efficiency was somewhat faster than hunting gene warriors.
Before long, Song Jian had killed a whole street full of zombie assassins. The mournful screams of the zombie assassins before death asionally echoed through the entire street. Almost all NPCs hid in their houses, making the whole street deserted and forbidden.
Having killed so many zombie assassins, only a pile of cloth and about three hundred Doomsday Coins had dropped, not to mention skill stones, not even a single ordinary material had dropped.
However, being able to harvest one stealth skill stone made this monster-killing trip very profitable. Moreover, his level had also increased to 87% of level 14. He would soon reach level 15.
At this moment, an old man in a clean white robe, shakily leaning on a walking stick, slowly walked to Song Jian.
It was unexpected that an NPC dressed so spotlessly would appear in this street filled with garbage and sewage. There was a feeling of mismatch between this NPC and the environment.
Thank you, heaven-sent divine follower, fearless warrior! Expressed the old man gratefully to Song Jian, Thank you for getting rid of the viins on this street. Because of these infected ones, we havent been able to leave our houses for a long time!
Song Jian sneered in his heart. All the NPCs on this street were not originally from the Shadow District. The original inhabitants of the city were few and far between. Most of them appeared in the city only after the yers showed up and under the arrangement of the systems divine will.
This old mans posture as if he was a native of the Shadow District made Song Jian feel disgusted.
Its nothing. Its what I must do! With an air of righteousness, Song Jian had naturally learned how to talk with these NPCs after being in the game for so long. He just needed to follow their lead to possibly get some side missions or even hidden missions.
Moreover, it was obvious that the appearance of this old man was a kind of hidden reward for killing all the zombie assassins in the entire street. He must be able to benefit from this old man.
Fearless warrior, I am the speaker of this district. In the depths of the Shadow District, there is a hidden library. However, this library has now been upied by demons. I wonder if you could help us drive away the demons there so that the children here can learn some knowledge? The old man looked at Song Jian with hope in his cloudy eyes.
Children? Are there any children here? Song Jian muttered in his heart. The whole street was full of adults, and he had not seen any trace of children.
System: Do you ept the hidden quest Clean the Library?
Of course, I am willing to ept this mission!
Regardless of theints, the quest had to be epted. Thepletion evaluation of the main quest was not only rted to this but also the generous rewards of side quests.
Please follow me, warrior!
After Song Jian epted the quest, a glimmer of light shed in the old mans eyes, and he walked towards the depths of the Shadow District with the help of his walking stick.
Chapter 298: Mutated Soul Body
Chapter 298: Mutated Soul Body
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Song Jian followed the old man, heading towards the end of the Shadow District.
Along the way, virtually all the NPCs in the houses began to whisper amongst themselves. Some even peeked out from the gaps of their doors.
Another one
So powerful, maybe he can
Hes our, hopefully he can
Whispers drifted into Song Jians ears. He couldnt make out what they were discussing, but clearly, it revolved around the task he had epted.
Cough cough- The old man suddenly coughed, ncing towards the houses on either side. His previously murky eyes now held a hint of sharpness, silencing the whispers around them as silence was restored.
Warrior, this way, the library is just ahead! The old man looked frail, as if he might copse at any moment.
Song Jian nodded, bing a little more cautious.
It seems this hidden task of cleaning the library is not as simple as I thought Song Jian privately mused.
Soon, led by the old man, Song Jian arrived in front of a dpidated building.
The building looked like a three-story country house, with much of the exterior paint already corroded and stripped off, revealing the blue bricks underneath. The surroundings were littered with rubbish and fallen leaves. It didnt seem anyone had cleaned up in a long time.
Nobody has approached this ce for a long time since demons have upied it the old man sighed, Warrior, the demons are in the library. You must kill them all and restore the peace here!
Song Jian nodded, not saying a word as he headed straight towards the library.
The old man, leaning on his cane, stood by the door, his eyes following Song
Jian until he disappeared inside the library.
At that moment, a beam of nted sunlight cast a shadow. The old mans shadow became distorted, appearing much taller and covered with sharp spines, even two curved horns appeared on his head.
Quickly, the sunlight shifted, and the old mans shadow gradually disappeared, as though what just urred was only an illusion.
Song Jian entered the library alone. He looked around at the dust-covered tables and books, the thickyer of dust on the shelves indicating they had been untouched for decades. Instead of a library, it resembled a haunted house.
Just then, a translucent Soul Body appeared from the corridor next to the bookshelf. On seeing Song Jian, it roared, sphemer, all you invaders will die! N?v(el)B\\jnn
The semi-transparent Soul Body wore heavy te armor and held a double-handed sword, much like a knight from the medieval times.
-LV15 Mutated Soul Body (Normal), Vitality Points: 1900/1900, Spirit Points: 500/500, Traits: Ethereal Body, Skills: sh, Leap sh, Holy Light sh Ethereal Body? Song Jian frowned. This name reminded him of a Soul Body monster he encountered before, except that monsters ability was called Void. Looking at the status bar, indeed, the Ethereal Body trait offered a 60% reduction in physical damage.
Physical attacks likely wouldnt be of much use against this monster. If Song Jian were a mage, hunting this monster would undoubtedly be exciting. Regardless, Song Jian wasnt out of options. He pulled out a bottle of Fire Lizard Medicine and applied it.
Instantly, a flicker of burning me appeared on his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword.
The Fire Lizard Medicine imbued the attack with fire property. Coupled with Song Jians Invisible Sword Qi, dealing with this kind of Soul Body monster was quite simple.
Spiritual Sword Control Technique!
An invisible long sword materialized above Song Jians head. As he swung his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, the invisible sword also swooped towards the Mutated Soul Body.
Swish swish swish-
A series of damages exceeding 200 points floated above the Mutated Soul Bodys head. The Spirit Sword damage was incredibly high, and almost every strike resulted in double critical hit damage. The Mutated Soul Body couldnt even close the distance to Song Jian, passively absorbing the endless pain the Spirit Sword awarded.
Boom!
As the three-second mark hit, Song Jian made the Spirit Sword explode, inflicting over 300 points of vitality point damage to the Mutated Soul Body yet again.
Just one skill brought the Mutated Soul Bodys vitality points to below one thousand.
This is even easier than the zombie assassins! Song Jian brandished the zing long sword, applying other sword skills as he dashed towards the Mutated Soul Body.
The Mutated Soul Body wailed continuously. It didnt even manage to use any skills before Song Jian exterminated it.
A heavy sigh sounded as the Mutated Soul Body sped its hands together. The armor across its body fell off piece by piece. The double-handed sword also disappeared. Finally, only a simple cloth robe remained. A beam of white light descended from above the deceased Mutated Soul Bodys head, sucking it into mid-air, where it vanished. All that remained was a gray orb burning with a white me.
Mutated Soul Seed (White): Consumable, increases Holy damage by 30 points,sts 30 seconds. The effect can be stacked up to 100 times.
Song Jian collected the Mutated Soul Seed. Although it was engulfed in a white me, it didnt feel hot at all. This item would be most effective against specific monsters. After a nce, Song Jian stowed it in his inventory.
Song Jian began roaming the library, hunting all the monsters inside. Do Soul Bodies also count as demons? And these Soul Bodies seem no different from humans, so they shouldnt be demons. Then where are the demons the old man from the district mentioned? Song Jian mused, bing more curious about this hidden task he was given.
Soon, a Mutated Soul Body rushed towards Song Jian from behind a row of bookshelves. They began to fight. In less than three minutes, Song Jian killed the monster.
The Experience Points gained were handsome, and the Mutated Soul Body dropped another Mutated Soul Seed. Song Jian paid it no mind, picked it and stashed it in his inventory.
In this manner, Song Jian began searching the first floor of the small building. In just over half an hour, he had searched the entire first-floor library and killed over thirty Mutated Soul Bodies. His Experience Points were at 93% at level 14.
Moreover, oddly enough, besides the Soul Seed, these Mutated Soul Bodies had no other loot. All of them dropped a Soul Seed, and these Soul Seeds could be stacked. At this point, Song Jian had amassed thirty-nine Mutated Soul Seeds in his inventory.
Afterbing through the first floor, as Song Jian approached the stairs to the second floor, he spotted a book emitting a faint white glow on a tilted bookshelf.
Whats this? It seems like something I can pickup Song Jian couldnt resist walking toward the book.
Chapter 299 - 299 Sacred Parry
Chapter 299: Sacred Parry
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The bookshelf had been knocked over, leaning against the library wall and covered in dust.
Beneath the thickyer of dust, a book was faintly emitting a white light. If Song Jian hadnt observed carefully, it would have been easy to overlook this book and proceed directly to the second floor.
In the game, items worth searching for had their own white light, even those with misceneous attributes. If there was no visible glow, it indicated that the item had no value, and yers didnt need to waste time and energy checking each one.
For instance, there were hundreds or even thousands of books in this library. If each one were to be searched individually, it would waste too much time and energy. Therefore, most of the books without glow were worthless. Even if they were picked up and skimmed, the words on them were blurry and offered no benefit to the yers.
Song Jian stepped forward, dusted off the thickyer of dust, and picked up this book.
Is this a diary? Havier must be the owner of this diary Song Jian casually flipped through it to find out that it was a diary of a low-level Priest named Havier, which recorded sporadic trivial things.
May 18, the whole temple seems to be in a state of restlessness today, even the Red Cloak Priest doesnt have a smile on his face. I feel as if something big is going to happen
May 21, today Vnelle taught us the Sacred Prayer Skill. Vnelle taught very well and had great patience. I spent more than an hour to grasp it. Im really stupid. The Sacred Prayer Skill is a necessary skill for the Dawn Priest. Perhaps in the future, I can also be a Dawn Priest. To prevent forgetting, Id better record the prayer while I remember it
June 2, man-eating monsters have appeared in the city, the bishop told us that this is a devil invasion of the human world. It is the test of God, if we fail, the doomsday wille, everyone is terrified
June 9, today Sofia Holy Knight gathered us and told us that it is bing more and more dangerous outside. Maybe one day we will also take up arms and fight with those monsters. Sofia Holy Knight taught us a life-saving skill, Sacred Parry. This skill can allow us to escape from the threat of death once, I must record it in detail and strive to master it soon
July 19, More and more people are starting to leave the city. Fewer and fewer believerse to the temple to pray. This morning, Karl told me that he heard strange voices talking to him in the library, he is scared
July 29, The roaring sounds of the monsters outside are too loud, I cant sleep at all. I can only get up and pray to the deities to save us. Thepanions around me are starting to be more and more strange. They seem like strangers nowIn the middle of the night, there is a voice whispering by my ear, I cant hear it clearly, but it makes me feelfortable, sofortable
September 3, Today Karl asked me to apany him to the library. He said he had something to tell me. I wonder what he needed to tell me in the library. Karl is bing stranger and stranger
The diary ended here. This man named Havier must have encountered danger in the library, perhaps killed by a demon.
Closing the diary, Song Jian sighed. From this diary, Song Jian gleaned a lot of information about the situation before the doomsday catastrophe.
However, he did not find the temple mentioned in Haviers diary here. All he found was a library that had been abandoned for who knew how many years.
This library could possibly be the one described in Haviers diary, but ording to Haviers description, this library should be part of a temple. It was curious how it ended up in the Shadow District.
Just then, the diary, which had been emitting white light, began to slowly break down into tiny sparkling white dots and float into the air after Song Jian read it.
In just a short while, the diary vanishedpletely, as if it had never existed. Song Jian also received two prompts.
System: You have read Haviers Diary, it gave you the method to practice the Sacred Prayer Skill. The system detected that you are not a long-range magic ss, this method of practice has been removed;
System: You have read Haviers Diary, it gave you the method to practice the Sacred Parry. The system detected you as a melee ss Sword Controller, meet the conditions to practice this skill. You started toprehend the method to practice Sacred Parry.
Soon, a progress bar appeared in front of Song Jians eyes, slowly moving forward. In this state, Song Jian didnt dare to move. The text of Sacred Parry appeared in his mind.
Five minutes passed, the progress bar finally reached the end. The system prompted Song Jian that he had mastered the skill Sacred Parry.
Looking at the first system prompt, Song Jian felt a bit disappointed. If only he hade across this diary before epting his upation. He would have been able to learn the Sacred Prayer Skill, and might have encountered the upation of a Dawn Priest, but now he had epted the role of the Sword Controller, a melee ss, he naturally couldnt learn this method of the Priest ss skill.
However, Song Jian wouldnt have been able to reach the Shadow District, this library, or this diary, had he not epted his upation. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
As a matter of fact, Haviers diary records quite a few skills of the Dawn Priest and the Dawn Pdin, but other skills did not describe clearly, clearly showing that Havier hadnte across any profound skills, merely learning these skills through observing and chatting with others. Naturally, it wouldnt enable one toprehend.
Only the Sacred Prayer Skill and the Sacred Parry are the skills he himself mastered, therefore they are recorded with detailed practice methods.
Though there are tens of thousands of yer upations, they can be roughly divided into ranged and melee; physical and magic. Hence, irrespective of the yers upation, as long as they find Haviers Diary, they can learn a skill from it.
Although there was some regret, Song Jians attention was quickly caught by the Sacred Parry skill.
Sacred Parry (Active), Level 1, Skill Effect: After release, it can block the next damage to oneself within the next three seconds, and simultaneously reflects 110% of the damage received into holy damage and attack the opponent; Cooldown Time: 3 minutes; Skill Consumption: 10 Spirit Points, sessful parry returns consumption; Equipment Requirements: Melee Weapons.
After reading the introduction to Sacred Parry, Song Jian couldnt help but reveal a joyous expression. As expected of a lifesaving divine skill, it couldpletely dodge the next damage he would receive. It was akin to the legendary divine skill Absolute Defense, if used properly, it could save his life once.
What a pity that this skill isnt sword technique, or else I would havepleted my main task. Though Song Jian voiced his regret, his expression showed no signs of being disappointed. After carefully searching again, he decided to head to the second floor.
Chapter 312: Gem
Chapter 312: Gem
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Looking at the burly man struggling in the ck mist, Qian Xiaohaos face turned ugly as he murmured to himself, Impossible, how could this be? The Imperial Dragon Demon Pce never had this ck mist, why is it here now?
Qian Xiaohao had entered the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce several times before and had never encountered such a situation. Otherwise, he would never have let his follower push open the gate.
Big Brother, the Second Brotherhe Another follower behind him looked at the burly man slowly losing his vitality, and tears welled up in his eyes.
The ck mist began to disappear slowly after it corroded the burly man. By the time everyone was sure that the ck mist had dispersed and the danger was gone, they found that the burly man was already lifeless; his body dehydrated and shriveled up into the size of a seven or eight-year-old child.
The previous NPCs who had attempted to open the door were all relieved, thankfully, theycked the strength to do so. Otherwise, they would have been the ones turned into mummies.
However, Qian Xiaohaos face looked terrible. While it wouldnt matter as much for the others, these two followers were his own recruits, not belonging to the ns power. The loss of one of them made him feel heartbroken.
The group waited again for a while, and when they confirmed that there were no abnormalities, they entered through the bronze gate. Inside the gate was pitch ck, but there were twinkling stars overhead, as if they were outside.
Depending on the starlight overhead, they could barely see their surroundings.
By this time, the vertical pupil in Song Jians forehead had quietly opened, scanning the surroundings. The vertical pupil had night vision, allowing him to see further and clearer than others in the dark.
Behind the bronze gatey a structure simr to an underground pce, which was the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce. Once Song Jian entered, he couldnt help drawing in a sharp breath.
This underground pce was filled with corpses everywhere; humans, elves, dwarfs, trolls, beastmen, almost all races could be seen here.
Moreover, Song Jian also saw numerous remnants of other creatures. The pce was extravagantly decorated, with coiling dragon pirs towering high. These columns were also shackled with mummies wrapped in iron chains. Each of these mummies was holding their heads high, their mouths wide open, as if they were constantly releasing silent roars.
There were also obvious bite marks on these shackled mummies, some of their faces were evenpletely devoid of flesh. One must wonder what terrifying tragedy took ce here.
Just then, the mummies lying on the ground as if they had sensed the presence of the living, began to revive one by one. Even those on the coiling dragon pirs started to tear the chains that bound them.
These iron chains were already decayed, breaking apart one after another, the mummies instantly regained their freedom.
Hehe~
Howls of mutated zombies were emitted from the mouths of these mummies. One by one the corpses slowly stood upright and pounced on the group.
However, seeing this scene, it appeared to be within everyones predictions. All the NPCs drew their weapons and began battling these mummies.
Damn, these mummies are all level 15 elite bosses, there are too many. This dungeon is a bit horrifying, isnt it? One of the yers in the back screamed after checking the attributes of these mummies.
Level 15 elite bosses? Impossible, how can there be so many?
Damn, its true. They are all level 15 elite bosses. Luckily we have these NPCs with us, otherwise no matter how many people we bring, we would all be wiped out!
Charge, lets go! We just need to deal damage with these NPCs tanking for us.
If we can kill one boss, we kill one boss. All of these are bosses!
Hearing this mans roar, all the yers were stunned for a moment, then started rushing towards the monsters.
For a while, various attacks flooded over the crowd of mummies like a torrent. Various colors of energy beams even illuminated the surrounding hall.
The yers powerful momentum gave the NPCs a good scare. Only when they realized that the yers were attacking the mummies did they finally breathe a sigh of relief.
After exchanging nces, all the NPCs began to be wary of the yers behind them.
Song Jian didnt care about this. Apart from keeping the Immortal Sword Body and Morphing into Dark Cloud skills at hand and not summoning any creatures, he immediatelyunched full firepower, rushing towards the mummies.
Broken Wing Dance!
Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword swung out, emitting a dark red light. The third stage attack directly threw seven or eight mummies into the air.
Sword Finger!
A silver light illuminated arge area around them in an instant. Qian Xiaohao squinted as he stared intently at Song Jian, who felt a gaze full of maliceing from the side.
Turning his head to look, Qian Xiaohao had a trace of a smile at the corner of his mouth, and he nodded slightly towards Song Jian.
Bang!
A mummy fell to the ground, its vitality points reduced to zero. With a boom, a ck me rose directly, burning the mummy to ashes within seconds.
ng!
A crisp noise resounded as a green gemstone the size of a fingernail rolled out from the ashes.
Green Gemstone (White): Iyable, Use Effect: Can be iid on helmets, chest armour, trousers, gloves, leggings, physique attribute +1; Use requirement: Iyed items level 10.
A gemstone that can enhance attributes?
Song Jian looked at the green gemstone the size of a fingernail in his hand, a surprised expression appearing on his face.
Song Jian had acquired iyable items before, but he had never seen one that directly increased attributes.
Seeing the green gemstone in Song Jians hand, all the NPCs had greedy looks in their eyes. If it werent for fearing Song Jians powerful strength, these people would probably try to snatch the gemstone directly.
Gems, indeed, gems can drop in the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce One of the NPCs stared at the gemstone in Song Jians hand in a daze, mumbling to himself.
Haha, so many mummies, all mine, the gems are all mine too! Another NPC seemed to have been stimted, breaking out his full strength and charging towards the mummies.
Song Jian took a deep breath. It seemed that these gems were indeed valuable, or else these NPCs wouldnt be so fanatic.
Could the red gems required to upgrade the Blood Pool be obtained here? A sudden spark of inspiration stirred in Song Jians mind.
Upon this thought, Song Jian became excited, wanting to reveal all his cards and ughter all the mummies.
This mummy was killed by me; that gemstone is also mine. Why are you plundering my spoils of war! A not-too-distant NPC who was an archer pointed at a human NPC and shouted angrily.
Just because you say you killed it means you did? I also contributed. As for the spoils of war, it naturally belongs to whoever grabs it. If youre too slow, who can you me? The warrior NPC nced dismissively at the archer and snorted coldly before throwing himself at a mummy nearby.
Song Jian looked around and indeed, nearly all the NPCs were unleashing their wide-range group attack skills. They didnt aim to eliminate all the mummies, but at least dealt damage to them and acquired the right to pick up the loot.
Seeing this scene, Song Jian smirked and couldnt help chuckling.
Chapter 301: The Seal
Chapter 301: The Seal
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The decision-maker of the Shadow District, an old man who seemed to be frail and on the brink of death, was standing in front of the library without moving an inch. His face looked somewhat distorted, and his eyes were full of anger.
Sacred Spirit, this treasure that I carefully crafted from the souls of ten Dawn Pdins I killed myself, I have to give it to this greedy human, unforgivable Greed is the original sin, the original sin! Damn humans, they can even resist the Demons Voice
A little bit more, just a little bit more, as long as I can destroy the Magic Array, I can truly gain freedom. This time it was the closest
Go on, with just one sword stroke, the array can be destroyed. Your strength has already gained my approval, and it should be able to destroy this Magic Array that has imprisoned me for more than ten years
Freedom, the breath of freedom. I feel like I have already touched it in advance n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Like a madman, the old man stood in front of the library muttering to himself. The NPCs of the Shadow District slowly approached him and stood silently behind him. They seemed to be waiting for something.
Bang!
A loud noise came out from the library. The entire library began to shake violently, as if it was about to copse the next moment.
Hahaha, we did it, we seeded! The old man, dropping his cane,ughed loudly to the sky. His body began to slowly grow bigger. His skin cracked and opened, looking rather terrifying.
The NPCs behind him also cried out in fright, and they violently scratched their own skin, as if it was a set of worn-out clothes. They crumbled it up inrge chunks and carelessly threw it on the ground.
Soon, the old man turned into a three-metre-tall Great Demon with two horns on his head and spikes all over his body. The NPCs behind him became smaller devils, with red faces and ferocious appearances.
A golden item flew from the body of the strongest Great Demon, flying towards Song Jian. The demon stared at the golden item, his eyes revealing a sense of pain.
The power of the contract must not be defied, any creatures that vite it will be suppressed by the system. Even the Great Demon, dare not resist this mighty power. Besides, this Great Demon has been imprisoned for more than ten years C the reason the Magic Array continues to exist is that it has been constantly absorbing its power to maintain the Magic Array. After more than ten years of power draining, the strength of the Great Demon has plummeted to its lowest point.
Boom~
With a loud noise, the whole library copsed. A human covered in dust emerged, holding a dark red sword in one hand, and in his other hand, held the Sacred Spirit that had flown off the Great Demons body.
Thats mine! The Great Demons eyes revealed a greedy look, and it roared: Kill him!
The variously shaped small demons behind him roared and charged towards Song Jian.
Song Jian looked up, seeing the small demons swarming towards him and was taken aback. Howe there were so many monsters in front of him?
These small demons were only ordinary monsters of level 15, but their number was sorge that even Song Jian couldnt resist them all.
Just as Song Jian wanted to escape, a clear girls voice rang out in the air.
Disperse all evil, Divine Seal!
Song Jian looked up and saw a 17 or 18-year-old girl floating in mid-air in a red robe. Her golden hair was swinging in the wind, in her left hand, she held a Codex emitting golden light, and in her right hand was a Magic Staff almost as tall as her.
Priestess? Damn it, how can Dawn Officers appear now, you should have already been exterminated! The Great Demon looked at the girl with fear in his eyes, and roared angrily.
The young female Priestess, with a solemn expression, was staring at the small demons below. Disgust appeared in her eyes, countless golden divine words condensed in the air, eventually forming a golden Divine Seal floating in front of her.
Suppress!
With a stern shout, the golden divine seal flew towards the small demons. As it fell, the originally palm-sized golden divine seal quickly expanded, covering all the small demons.
Boom~
There was a shaking explosion. The dust burst out, and the energy spilled over. All the hundreds of small demons were killed instantly. Their bodies turned into plumes of ck smoke that dissipated slowly between heaven and earth.
The priestess slowly descended from the sky, looking at Song Jian with an unhappy expression.
Youve released the demon of the Abyss ahead of time. Otherwise, in a few more years, the Magic Array would have absorbed all its power andpletely eliminated it!
Im sorry, I was tricked by him too, I thought it was just a regr hidden quest! Song Jian slightly bowed to the girl and apologized, meanwhile, he put the Sacred Spirit into his bag.
All demons are adept at deceiving people, and people are all excessively greedy! The Priestess said expressionlessly.
Song Jian suddenly felt a little embarrassed. He had noticed a problem with the mission at the end, but for the Sacred Spirit, he ultimately broke the Magic Array and broke all the constraints on the demons.
Theres still one Great Demon left, do we need to kill it? Song Jian pointed to a gruesome demon that was more than three meters tall in front of him and asked.
The demon in front of him was extremely weak. It was just a level 15 elite BOSS. Song Jian alone was also confident of eliminating it.
We cant kill it now. The Priestess shook her head: Its demon origin power has not been fully consumed. No matter how many times it is killed, it cane back to life!
Speaking of that, the Codex in the Priestesss left hand started to flip pages automatically, and it started to look alike to the scene when mutated Soul Bodies attacked in the second floor of the library before.
Divine Cage, Seal, Suppress! The Priestess swung her Magic Staff with her right hand, pointed it at the Great Demon, and shouted harshly.
The Great Demons face suddenly turned ugly. He wanted to turn around and run away, but he was chased down and tightly bound by three golden Chains made up of divine words.
The golden divine chains passed through the body of the Great Demon, suppressing its body and soul. Finally, the body of the Great Demon began to petrify from bottom to top. After a short while, it turned into a stone sculpture of a struggling Great Demon bound by three chains.
Hahaha, you cant trap me, I wont give up, we will meet again, and by then, it will be the time of your death!
A gruesome face appeared on top of the demon stone statue. The faceughed loudly. The words it spoke were full of killing intention, and cold to the bone. It stared at Song Jian with blood-red eyes, as if it wanted to swallow him whole.
Chapter 314: The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord
Chapter 314: The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord
Trantor: 549690339
Song Jianughed and nodded, agreeing to the elf NPCs suggestion.
The Elf NPC was quite generous, tossing a fist-sized red fruit to Song Jian. This was a Life Fruit from the Tree of Life, but it wasnt as precious as people imagined. It was at most equivalent to a full Vitality potion that removes all negative status effects.
However, sometimes such a fruit could save ones life.
Song Jian nodded, put the Life Fruit into his bag, but didnt take back the self-destructing robots. They still surrounded him, ring intently at the NPCs who were hunting the mummies.
For a moment, all the yers looked at Song Jian with admiration; he was a ruthless guy! He even made the NPCs work for him?
Without the self-destructing robots causing chaos, the NPCs finally rxed and started to focus on hunting the mummies.
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At the sound of a crisp noise, Song Jian turned to look. A red gem dropped from a mummys body, and Song Jian couldnt help but smile, staring closely at the NPC who killed the mummy.
The human NPC wore a conflicted expression. After picking up the red gem, he saw Song Jians wolfish gaze and couldnt help but tremble slightly, shaking his head with a bitter smile as he tossed the red gem to Song Jian.
If he didnt hand over the red gem, not only would Song Jian not let him go, but the Elf NPC wouldnt spare him either.
Although the red gem was precious, it wasnt as valuable as his own life.
When iid on equipment, the red gem could increase ones strength attribute by one point, almost equal to a Ring of Strength.
However, Song Jian wanted the red gems not for iying, but for upgrading his Blood Pool.
Although the Blood ves created by the Blood Pool were currently weak, their potential was great and their levels needed to be increased as soon as possible.
Soon, Song Jian collected more than ten red gems, while the other colored gems that dropped were collected by the NPCs themselves.
Those who dropped red gems could only me their bad luck. One unlucky yer who luckily managed to deliver thest hit and received a gem from a mummy found out it was a red gem. He reluctantly handed it to Song Jian with a mournful face, leaving Song Jian both amused and helpless.
Soon, the hundred plus mummies were all killed by the NPCs, dropping more than thirty red gems, all of which were pocketed by Song Jian. Without the interference of the self-destructing robots, the NPCs monster-hunting efficiency was quite impressive.
With the mummies no longer being a threat, everyone continued to move forward.
Soon, a Bronze Throne appeared before everyone.
This is it, the Bronze Throne. Whoever possesses it will get a chance topete for one of the top ten unique professions! Qian Xiaohaos eyes gleamed. He had spent a great deal of effort to enter Doomsday City, all for the sake of this Bronze Throne in the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce.
The Elf NPC also wore an excited expression: Is this the key to the top ten unique professions? Its so amazing, I finally see it today
Qian Xiaohao excitedly rushed towards the Bronze Throne deep within the Underground Pce, but stopped halfway, his face full of doubt and suspicion.
How, how could this be? Why is there still someone on the throne?
It should be noted that the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce Qian Xiaohao had previously entered contained only a bare Bronze Throne. Although he didnt have the qualifications topete back then, he remembered every detail of the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce clearly.
Could this be a trap? Qian Xiaohao couldnt help but take two steps back, while the follower behind him wore a puzzled expression, whispering, Young Master, whats wrong? Why dont you go and seize the Bronze Throne? Somethings not quite right Qian Xiaohao said with a frown.
Since Young Master Qian is not interested, I, Ama Girel Star Moon, will take this Bronze Throne. The Elf NPC excitedly lunged at the Bronze Throne.
Song Jian calmly followed behind the NPC. Regardless of who obtained the treasure, he would always get a share. He had the confidence and ability to do so.
The Elf NPC charged toward the Bronze Throne and saw a ck-robed skeleton sitting on it. Frowning, he tried to pull the skeleton down.
The ck robe on the skeleton was made of an unknown material. Even the iron chains on the Coiling Dragon Pir had rusted away, but the ck robe remained brand new, as if it had just been made.
The flesh on the skeleton had long since decayed, leaving only the pitch-ck bones, which radiated a faint luster from their surface, like ck crystals.
Ama Girel, just a small family of elves, dares topete with me for the Bronze Throne, not knowing whether to live or die! Qian Xiaohao sneered, with his hands crossed on his shoulders, standing aside, wanting to watch Ama Girel mess up.
As expected, the moment Ama Girel reached out, the skeleton on the Bronze Throne suddenly had oil-green light in its eye sockets.
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Ama Girels arm was grabbed by the skeleton;
The stench of the Elves, I smelled it the moment you entered the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce The skeleton raised its head, its eyes glowing with green fire as it stared at Ama Girel, speaking in a hoarse voice.
You, you are Ama Girels face turned pale; only then did the name and attributes of the skeleton appear above its head.
LV15 Imperial Dragon Demon Lord (Lord): Vitality Points: 5000/5000, Spirit Points: 800/800. Special Features: Undead, Super Defense, Ghostly Strike. Skills: Instant sh, Soul Drain, Summon Guardian.
A level 15 Lord BOSS? Ama Girel was startled and hurriedly tried to break free from the skeletons grip, but the skeletons palm was like an iron mp, holding his wrist firmly.
Whoosh-
Ama Girel suddenly felt a pain in his chest and saw a withered hand had pierced through it. His eyes were full of disbelief and terror.
How, how is this possible? I have 860 Vitality Points, how could 1
Serve as the nourishment for my resurrection- The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord let out a satisfied moan, wisps of red Vitality flowing from Ama Girels body into the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord. In no time, Ama Girel had turned into a mummy, his face still wearing a look of terror.
At this point, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord had fully regained his flesh, appearing like a man in his thirties with two huge dragon horns on his head and blue gem-like eyes.
Seeing the NPCs and yers gathered around, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lords mouth curled into a cruel smile.
Since you killed all my subordinates, youll now be my subordinates! The Imperial Dragon Demon Lordughed loudly, raising his right hand towards the sky. A dragons roar echoed throughout the Underground Pce.
Chapter 303: Modification
Chapter 303: Modification
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Upon returning to Manor Castle, Song Jian could not wait to start manufacturing Self-destructing Robots. The Self-destructing Robots, being disposable items, can be used all at once. A single robot could cause 200 points of damage, and if ten were used simultaneously, that increased to 2000 points of damage, enough to kill a level-10 elite boss outright.
After cing all the materials onto the Engineering Crafting Table, the machine began to operate automatically, subtracting, extracting, fusing, and processing the ores. In no time, Song Jian saw the pieces of the Self-destructing Robots taking shape.
Since it wasponent manufacturing, and Song Jians crafting skill had already increased to level 2, theponent crafting was highly sessful with minimal failure rates. Nearly seven to eight parts were manufactured before there was a defective one.
Having used up all the materials, arge number of parts were produced, and Song Jians crafting skill level also sessfully advanced to level 3.
Now, it was up to Song Jian to do the assembly. If there were mishaps during assembly, there would be no Self-destructing Robot.
Song Jian divided the produced parts into over a dozen piles, and began to install them one by one ording to the instructions on the blueprint. After all, this was just a game. It was not as demanding as the real world. Song Jian only needed to assemble the dozen or so parts in order. The process was simr to building a Lego set.
Soon, Song Jian had assembled his first Self-destructing Robot.
System: You sessfully created a Self-destructing Robot, increasing your crafting proficiency by 3 points, leveling experience by 300 points, and likewise obtaining a poor-quality Self-destructing Robot.
Song Jian checked it out. The robot he had produced looked dumb, like a toy sold in toy stores for more than ten dors. Its power was not as great as stated on the blueprint, it could only cause 110 points of damage from a range explosion, almost weakpared to the original version.
The first one is just for practice; its already good that I managed to create it, Song Jian shrugged andforted himself.
He didnt expect that assembling the robot himself would yield leveling experience. Prior production of T-11 High-explosive Grenades only increased crafting proficiency, without leveling experience.
At the sight of the experience bar, which was only 2% shy of reaching level 15, Song Jians mood immediately improved. Once he assembled the remaining dozen Self-destructing Robots, hed likely get directly promoted to level 15.
With the first one as practice, Song Jians mood improved, making his assembling actions quicker and lighter than before. Its as smooth as flowing water, the rhythmic assembly sounds even felt like a pleasing melody.
One by one, the Self-destructing Robots were assembled by Song Jian. Starting from the second robot, the power of the Self-destructing Robot had already increased to 200 points. By the fifth and sixth, the quality had be excellent, increasing the power to 250 points. The power difference between the first and thest robot was like heaven and earth.
When thest Self-destructing Robot was finally assembled, Song Jian abruptly came out of his previous concentrated state, staring at the silver Self- destructing Robot, dumbstruck.
Thisst robot differed greatly from the previous ones in design and color, now faded silver. It was more lively than before and looked like a piece of art carved by a master.
As expected, Song Jians level increased to 15. Before, he had been eager to reach level 15 so he could wear the Ghost Battle Armor. But now, all his attention was on the silver Self-destructing Robot in his hands.
Aa perfect quality Self-destructing Robot? Shocked, Song Jian looked at the attributes of the robot before him.
System: The yer has produced a perfect quality Self-destructing Robot, increasing crafting proficiency by 10 points, leveling experience by 1000 points;
System: Congrattions, yer, for being the first person among the god- blessed to create a perfect quality item, awarding 10,000 points of leveling experience; reward: one Crafting Table Modifier Stone.
System: Congrattions, yer, you have acquired the right to engrave your unique seal on manufactured products!
Crafting Table Modifier Stone (Silver): After use, it can improve the Grade of the Engineering Crafting Table by one level;
Modifier Stone? Thats an incredible thing. But why can it only be used to modify the Engineering Crafting Table? Song Jian looked at the Modifier Stone, glowing silver, in his backpack and thought gloomily.
He owned a Silver grade Portable Alchemy Crafting Table. If it could be used on it, it could be directly upgraded from Silver to Gold grade, having not an ordinary impact.
On the other hand, his Engineering Crafting Table was only of ordinary White grade. If it was upgraded by one level, it would only reach Green grade. The effect would certainly not be as significant as that of a Silver grade improved to a Gold grade.
In fact, now more than eighty percent of yers do not own Crafting Tables. To create items, they have to search around the city for fixed Crafting Tables. And a vast majority of yers who own Crafting Tables are limited to White grade.
If they knew that Song Jian was dissatisfied with upgrading his Crafting Table to Green grade, they would undoubtedly drown him in their saliva.
Since it could only be used to improve the Engineering Crafting Table, Song Jian directly used the Modifier Stone. Suddenly, the crafting table was engulfed in a white light, and a progress bar appeared above showing that the modification would take twelve hours;
All his Self-destructing Robots were finished, and he didnt need the Crafting Table for now, so he could wait patiently.
As for the systems hint about engraving his own mark on items, Song Jian pondered a bit, opened the system interface, and began to design his own mark.
Soon, Song Jian designed a Clover emblem and engraved it on thest, perfect quality Self-destructing Robot.
System: Clover Emblem registration sessful. This emblem is now bound to your ount. Others cannot use or design simr emblems.
After finishing crafting all the Self-destructing Robots, more than five hours had passed. His School g and Battle g hadbined a long time ago, and now, a strange g appeared in Song Jians two-hand weapon slot.
The g had a sharp de on top of it, more than a foot long, simr to a spear de. The silk-smooth g looked like it was cut from a piece of silk. Blue-red stripes, a ming dragon upying two-thirds of the g, and on the far right of the g, a deep blue pentagram pattern.
The gpole was more than two meters long, emitting a chill from its ck body, and the attributes had also vastly improved.
Fifth Battle g (Green): Two-hand weapon, can evolve; Equipment effect: Agility +3, movement speed increases by 20%, defense increases by 15%, damage increases by 10%; Special effect 1: Alliance, can designate five people as temporary allies, after allying all allys properties increase by 30%; Special effect 2: Brilliant Aura (passive), the Battle g user and their allies will gain the Brilliant Aura buff; Brilliant Aura, attack speed increases by 15%, damage +20; Special effect 3: Summon Fire Elemental Spirit (active), the Battle g user can summon two Fire Elemental Spirits with the same level as the user to assist inbat, the Fire Elemental Spirits will stay until their death, the Battle g user can dismiss them anytime, after the Fire Elemental Spirits die or are dismissed, they can only be summoned again after 1 hour; Item level: 10; Item requirement: Level 10; Can this item be taken out of the game: No n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
Two-handed weapon Fifth Battle g underwent a massive change in attributes, Song Jians power improved significantly. Now, even if Song Jian faced a level 20 elite boss, he would be able to put up a fight.
After checking the battle gs attribute, Song Jain collected all the Self- destructing Robots and walked away from the Manor Castle.
Chapter 304 - 304 The Little Match Girl
Chapter 304: The Little Match Girl
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Song Jian, now at the fifteenth level, with his Ghost Battle Armor and the enhanced Fifth Battle g weapon in his hands, was itching to test his increased power.
This time, he skipped the fifteenth level monster zone and ran straight into the twentieth level monster zone.
Most yers nowadays cant even handle the fifteenth level monster zone, not to mention the twentieth level monster zone, which ispletely dominated by mutant zombies.
The mutant zombies here at level twenty dont differentiate between day and night. Even during the day, their attributes remain unaffected. Simrly equipped with Vitality Points, they arent much different from the bosses at the fifteenth level.
Just as he entered the twentieth level monster zone, a mutant zombie draped in dark scales rushed towards Song Jian. Now, the mutant zombies were more like mindless humanoid beasts, exhibiting no human characteristics whatsoever.
Spiritual Sword Control Technique!
An invisible Spirit Sword quickly formed above Song Jians head, and following his thoughts, quietly flew towards the mutant zombie. At the same time, Song Jian jolted and charged with his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword to the zombie.
Broken Wing Dance!
Sword Silk!
Sweeping Sword Style!
With a series of sword techniques deployed, the mutant zombie was unable to fight back. It could only roar in anger and finally turned around and ran away, clutching its head.
It seems to have lost its mind in rage, but it still has an instinct to fear death. These higher-level monsters are great pretenders! Song Jian was surprised. The mutant zombies below the fifteenth level wouldnt flee. They would fight to their veryst blood, giving one the impression that they would rip a piece of flesh off you even at deaths door.
However, the twentieth level monster in front of him, although it portrayed a sense of madness, ended up fleeing due to the fear of death. It was clearly not as mindless as Song Jian initially believed.
Sword Finger!
Song Jian quickly raised his left hand, forwards a stab. A silver Sword Qi promptly shot out, piercing the back of the mutant zombies head and exiting from the forehead.
Song Jian, now on level fifteen, had used the skill point he earned from leveling up on his fully proficient Sword Finger. Now, the skill Sword Finger had evolved to third level. Its damage increased from 70-100 to 90-120, and the gold element damage increased by 30 points, reaching 100 points.
In other words, Sword Finger could now deal approximately 200 points of damage to its target.
Whoosh~
The Sword Qi was both swift in appearance and disappearance. In an instant, the three-meter-long Sword Qi vanished, leaving a deep hole in the skull of flie mutant zombie.
The mutant zombie trembled all over and copsed to the ground, as the Sword Qi drained itsst bit of Vitality Points.
My power has increased a lot! Song Jian said, his face glowing with a joyous smile. Ordinary monsters at level twenty no longer threatened him. Unless surrounded by hundreds or thousands of level twenty monsters, he was capable of calmly utilizing the terrain to kill them all.
From now on, I can set my stage to the twentieth level monster zone! Song Jian mused, a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.
Just then, Song Jian received information from the auction house. His silver- quality shield was sold at the bidding price, ten thousand Doomsday Coins was already in his inventory after the charges were deducted.
Song Jian was startled and then sighed. There really were many rich people in this game. However, those who could afford to spend twenty thousand Doomsday Coms on a shield were most likely not individuals, but powerful alliances. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Who bought the shield wasnt of much interest to Song Jian. He divided half of his Doomsday Coins, nning to send them to Li Keerter. He was looking forward to the auction of the Stealth Technique Skill Stone.
He hadnt set a fixed price for the Stealth Technique, only a minimum bid. Therefore, the auction would take some time. He would have to wait patiently. After checking the system prompt, Song Jian swung his sword and lunged at the next level 20 monster.
The day passed quickly and a sunset appeared on the horizon. Half the sky turned red. This was probably the most beautiful sight of the day.
In the game, even during the day, the sun wasnt always visible. It was often hidden by thick clouds and only revealed itself for a few minutes at noon. Having a full day of sunshine was a rare urrence.
Thus, the evening had be a valuable time for yers to admire the sun. At this time, most yers would stop all their activities, sit on the rooftops of their safe houses, watch the beautiful red sky, and observe the sun as it slowly set.
At night, the mutated zombies, whose attributes were halved during daytime, would regain their strength. Meanwhile, the level 20 mutated zombies, whose attributes did not weaken during the day, would increase their strength by 50%. Be it their attack, defense, or speed, all would experience a substantial increase.
Song Jian hesitated for a moment, then decided to retreat first and not hunt monsters during the night. After all, the night was a paradise for the monsters. Even those usually unnoticeable Elites and Boss-level monsters would begin to roam the streets. If he was spotted by these Bosses, it would be a life and death struggle.
Even if Song Jian was confident, he wouldnt dare hunt and level up in the level 20 monster area during the night.
Now, Song Jian preferred to fight against monsters five levels lower than him. His Experience Points increased significantly. After a day, his level 15 experience bar had already reached 34%. The proficiency of his skills Sword Silk and Earth Teeth Assault had both increased to 100%. He only needed
skill points to upgrade to the next level and gain more power.
Just as Song Jian was preparing to leave the level 20 monster area, he suddenly saw a little girl in a red cloak holding a bunch of matches walking towards him. Sir, its going to be dark soon. Do you need matches? I have the best matches in the city. A box is only one Doomsday Coin!
The little girl seemed somewhat skinny, with a basket full of small paper boxes hanging off her left hand. Her bright big eyes full of anticipation nervously watched Song Jian.
The Little Match Girl? No wait, a little girl selling matches? Song Jian couldnt help but take two steps back, watching the suddenly appearing girl with a vignt face.
This wasnt an ordinary ce. It was a level 20 monster area where every few steps you could find a mutated zombie. Any level one NPC who dared to walk around here would find themselves getting dragged into an alley by a monster. Who are you? Song Jian gripped his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword tightly and asked apprehensively.
Sir, my name is Maria Susan. Can you please buy a box of matches? I havent eaten in a day The little girl looked pathetic, tears welling up in her eyes. Song Jians heart couldnt help but twitch as if a hand had clenched it tightly. After a moment of hesitation, Song Jian nodded, pulled out a Doomsday Coin and handed it to the little girl saying, Alright, Ill buy a box.
Thank you, kind sir. Heres your box of matches. The little girl handed him a box of matches with a happy smile on her face. She took the Doomsday Coin, bowed to Song Jian, and turned to leave slowly.
Song Jians eyes followed the little girl. He had once encountered a monster disguised as a little girl. A level one NPC appearing here was too strange. Song Jian felt a sense of unease.
It wasnt until the girls figure disappeared into the sunset that Song Jian let out a sigh of relief. His eyes then fell on the box in his hand.
Chapter 305: Territorial Expansion Campaign
Chapter 305: Territorial Expansion Campaign
Trantor: 549690339
Song Jians matchbox had nothing special about it, feeling very light in his hand as if there were not many matches inside. The matchbox didnt even have an attribute description, just like an ordinary scene item.
Upon opening the matchbox, there were only three matches inside.
Magical Match (Special): Consumable, Usage Effect: Striking the match at night will lead to unexpected events. May good luck always be with you! Its a special consumable? Song Jians eyes revealed a look of surprise. He had heard of such items before, simr to treasure chests that could grant various items upon use.
Just for one Doomsday Coin, I made a fortune. Any item I get could easily cover the cost. If I had known, I would have bought all the matches in her basket! Song Jian couldnt help but think, even wanting to run after the little girl.
However, night was fast approaching, and the match-selling girl had already disappeared. Song Jian hesitated for a moment, ultimately shaking his head and turning to leave the area, heading for the Manor Castle.
Nightfall arrived, and monsters swarmed the streets, letting out loud roars and howls. No matter how many the yers hunted during the day, there were always arge number of monsters appearing out of nowhere at night, seemingly endless.
At this time, the yers could only hide in their safe houses, shivering in fear and praying that the monsters wouldnt attack their safe houses. In fact, the reason the system allowed yers to create safe houses was so they could have a ce to hide at night. As long as they didnt deliberately provoke the monsters that came out at night, the monsters wouldnt actively attack the yers safe houses.
Song Jians Manor Castle was brightly lit yet silent. The ck Dragon hatchling hunted happily around the manor, killing level-five monsters. Already a level- ten elite, it could no longer gain any experience from killing these low-level monsters, but it still enjoyed tearing them apart with its ws and teeth. Its golden vertical pupils glowed with a bloodthirsty excitement, as if the constant killing was a natural instinctive activity for it.
Song Jian sat in meditation on the bed, patiently waiting as the Night yer faintly emitted a red light from his chest. After a short time, the clouds in the sky dispersed, revealing the bright moonlight.
At this moment, the monsters roars and howls grew even louder, their eyes turning red as they excitedly swallowed in the direction of the moon.
A moonbeam shone through the window, enveloping Song Jian in moonlight. A cool sensation washed over him from head to toe, causing him to let out afortable moan. The feeling ofplete cleansing was simply too irresistible.
Song Jian soon immersed himself in this sensation, unaware of time passing;
Fifteen minutester, the moon was once again obscured by clouds, and Song Jian slowly opened his eyes. He looked at his hands and arms, the skin was a glowing white, with veins and muscles clearly visible underneath. However, the unusual phenomenon soon subsided, and the cool sensation inside his body also disappeared, as if it had never existed.
An urge to kill every living creature in sight surged in Song Jians heart, causing his face to be twisted and deformed.
As the violent emotion rose in Song Jians heart, the Blood Pool in the basement suddenly began to churn, like boiling water. The blood-soaked zombies also raised their heads, making roaring and howling gestures, but without any sounding from their mouths.
At the same moment that violence flooded Song Jians mind, a wave of coolness fought back against the emotion, quickly suppressing it.
The Blood Pool in the basement gradually returned to calm, and the blood-zombies sat back, only their heads above the surface.
Song Jians face remained calm, seemingly ustomed to this. Absorbing the essence of the moon could enhance his bodys attributes but he wouldnt give up. Although the side effects were somewhat headache-inducing, he had the innate attribute thick skin and didnt worry about his sanity being eroded by the violent emotions. So, he didnt care.
Though he suppressed the violent emotions, Song Jian still felt an itch to go and battle the monsters outside.
After some contemtion, Song Jian sighed and took out the matchbox he had bought earlier. He lit one match in the box; a small me instantly ignited.
The matchbox had only three matches, which could only be used during the night. Song Jian was also curious and wanted to see what unexpected things would happen.
As the match quickly burned out, Song Jian received a message from the system.
System: Youve used Maria Susans Matches. An unexpected event urred C Your vitality points decrease by 90%, and your monster kill experience reduces by 90% for 10 hours! Congrattions! n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
Song Jian gaped, looking at the matchbox with the remaining two matches, fighting the urge to throw it out the window and douse it in water.
This is indeed unexpected Song Jian grumbled to himself, holding back a string of curses.
At that moment, Song Jian suddenly had an epiphany and pped his forehead.
Damn, Pin still under the curse of the Abyss Demon, with a luck reduction of three. I cant believe Im ying this treasure box game. Its like asking for death! Song Jian couldnt help but mutter to himself.
In fact, during the daytime, when fighting monsters, Song Jian had already felt the effect of reduced fortune. His attack damage was consistently minimalpared to before. However, his increased strength allowed him to easily defeat the level twenty monsters, so he didnt care.
ncing at the matchbox with the remaining two matches, Song Jian shook his head and put it in his bag. Now was not the time to test his luck.
The night passed quickly, and daylight returned.
Song Jian stayed in the castle, his vitality points now less than too. Even against a level-ten monster, he might be killed in one strike. It would be better to wait quietly for the negative effect to disappear before venturing out again. Plus, there was only a little less than two hours left.
Just then, Song Jian heard a rumbling from afar. A voice echoed throughout the Doomsday City.
yer Sang Ge initiates a Territory Expansion Campaign. This will be a great battle. Congrattions to yer Sang Ge on a victorious start and obtaining more territory!
Chapter 306 - 306 Luo Tianyu
Chapter 306: Luo Tianyu
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At dawn, just as the sky began to lighten, a solemn voice echoed over the city.
yer Sang Ge hasunched a territorial expansion campaign. This is to be a great battle. We wish yer Sang Ge a sessful start and more territories to conquer!
Song Jian frowned slightly, standing in front of the window, as he watched a yer near him excitedly expand their domain.
Sang Ge stood exuberantly atop a tower, with a dozen other yers behind him, watching as the range of his safe house slowly grew outwards.
Boss, weve finally taken the first step in the games contention for power! one of the yers behind Sang Ge eximed excitedly. N?v(el)B\\jnn
Yes, in this regional mission, weve all fought hard to hunt down the fish-headed monsters. Our efforts have finally paid off. Our Brave World Alliance is probably the first alliance in the game to expand its territory Sang Ge said, filled with emotion.
Haha, though we can only expand by ten meters for now, there wille a day when the entire city is ours to rule!
We, the Brave World Alliance, are the top alliance in the game!
Everyone began cheering excitedly, as if they could already see their glorious future.
At that moment, Sang Ge received a campaign message.
System: Your territorial expansion campaign has encroached on yer Luo Tianyus safe house. Do you wish to wage an expansion campaign against this yer?
Sang Ges face suddenly changed, and he turned to ask, Are there other yers who have built safe houses nearby?
Shouldnt be. We thoroughly searched the area a couple of days ago. No yer had set up a safe house around here, said a yer behind Sang Ge, seeming a bit confused.
Its just one yer, we can simply bulldoze over her! said a burly warrior yer impatiently.
Exactly. Who has our Brave World Alliance ever feared? Were bound to take over the entire city sooner orter. Why should we fear fighting against a single yer? All yers behind Sang Ge raised their weapons high and shouted loudly.
Sang Ge nodded, not particrly concerned in reality. They were just facing an individual yer, with a newly-built safe house. Now that it had be an obstacle in the expansion of the Brave World Alliance, it would simply be kicked aside.
Launch an expansion campaign! Sang Ge said with a serious look on his face.
System: You have initiated an expansion campaign against yer Luo Tianyu. Pleasepletely destroy the other partys safe house within an hour!
Brothers, lets go tten that yers safe house! Sang Ge yelled, raising his weapon high. The yers behind him responded and bounded forcefully towards where the system led.
Meanwhile, in the Level 15 monster area, Luo Tianyu was charging at a group of mutant zombies, wielding her Square Sky Halberd.
Luo Tianyu, petite and adorable, was waving her Square Sky Halberd, almost as tall as herself, excitedly hacking away at the mutant zombies surrounding her.
The Square Sky Halberd in her hands faintly emitted a silver glow, making a chilling, eerie piercing sound, and directly hacked Level 15 mutant zombies into chunks of flesh.
Dressed in a silver helmet and armor, and holding a Square Sky Halberd, Luo Tianyu was like a female version of Lv Bu, rampaging through the Level 15 monster area, almost unmatched.
After a long while, Luo Tianyu, panting heavily, retreated into a residential building and pulled food and water from her bag to recover her strength.
Phew! If only I also had a war horse. Then who in this monster area would be my match? It would at least double my leveling speed! Luo Tianyu muttered.
Just then, she received a system notification.
System: yer Sang Ge hasunched a territorial expansion campaign against you! You have the option to surrender or resist. If you surrender, your safe house will fall under yer Sang Ges rule, and youll need to pay him a tribute of 10 Doomsday Coins daily. If you choose to resist, Sang Ge willunch an attack against you. You must defend your safe house for two hours. If you sessfully defend it, Sang Ges territorial expansion campaign will fail, and you will receive arge number of campaign merits. If you fail to defend it, your safe house will be leveled, and all items within would be destroyed! Territorial expansion campaign? Luo Tianyu paused, then quickly became furious. Stabbing her Square Sky Halberd into the ground, she created arge pit.
Ive barely established my safe house, and youre already trying to expand? Sang Ge, remember this. Ive got your name! Luo Tianyu bit down hard on her silver teeth, finally making her choice: I choose to resist!
System: You will be automatically transported to your safe house in ten seconds. Please be prepared. Ten, nine, eight
After the ten-second countdown, a sh of white light enveloped Luo Tianyu as she disappeared from her current location, instantly appearing in her safe house.
Luo Tianyus safe house was a big tent, surrounded by an open space resembling a training ground. High walls surrounded the training ground, with four arrow towers on each side, doubling the amount of a regr yers safe house.
In front of the walls stood rows of caltrops, their sharp points glinting coldly. The tips even had half a foot of spikes embedded with steel.
The whole safe house resembled an ancient military camp.
Stepping out of the tent, Luo Tianyu looked at the distant tower, anger raging in her eyes.
You want to fight? Well then, lets fight! Today, Ill show you what Im capable of! Luo Tianyu snorted coldly, holding her Square Sky Halberd, her figure shing as she appeared on top of the wall.
In the distance, a dozen yers were charging toward Luo Tianyus safe house.
Upon seeing Luo Tianyu standing on top of the wall, a gleam lit up in Sang Ges eyes. Luo Tianyu had fair skin, a delicate face, and a pair of vibrant, expressive eyes. Dressed in a silver helmet and armor and wielding her Square Sky Halberd, she had an unusual allure.
Shes a girl. Boss, why not persuade her to surrender and ask her to be our sister-inw! Haha!
Yeah, boss, she looks quite good
Boss, go for it! We all support you. You must win her heart!
The group of yers nced at Luo Tianyu and began to chuckle,pletely dropping their previous murderous looks.
Sang Ge cleared his throat and stepped forward, stopping just outside the reach of Luo Tianyus defensive structures. He shouted, Miss, Im the leader of the Brave World Alliance. Our recent territorial expansion inadvertently encroached on your safe house. I do apologize. Would you be willing to join us at Brave World Alliance and strive for mutual greatness together?
Enough talk! If you want to fight, fight! Luo Tianyu snapped sharply, stepping heavily on the ground, she leapt off the wall. Midair, she pointed her Square Sky Halberd directly at Sang Ge.
Chapter 307: Imperial Dragon Demon Palace
Chapter 307: Imperial Dragon Demon Pce
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Sang Ge never expected that there would only be one person on the opposing side, and they actually dared to rush out of the safe house directly.
Usually, in territorial battles, wouldnt one have to rely on the defenses of the safe house to wear out the enemy before attacking? How was this girl not following the usual strategy?
If Sang Ge had known that the girl would act so recklessly, he wouldnt have rushed to the front alone.
Wait a minute, I still have something to say Sang Ges face changed, and he tried to stop Luo Tianyu.
But at this point, Luo Tianyus momentum had already reached its peak, and her murderous intent was so strong it felt tangible. Even her body was wrapped in a faint red dragon-shaped vigor.
Bang!
With a loud noise, the Square Sky Halberd in Luo Tianyus hand emitted a screech like a ghostly wail, chopping down at Sang Ges head.
Caught off guard, Sang Ge could only use his weapon to block, but it was useless. He was knocked to the ground by Luo Tianyus halberd, his vitality points plummeting to near-death as he fell into the pool of blood.
Therades behind him were all dumbfounded. They had initially thought it would be a simple battle of overpowering weaker yers, but now their leader had been instantly killed by the enemy. This wasnt what they had expected at all!
The Brave World Alliance members, who had been full of confidence when they started the territorial expansion battle, were now at a loss for words. Some even quietly retreated a few steps, hiding behind the others.
Luo Tianyu, with the Square Sky Halberd in hand, strode forward to Sang Ge, stomped on his head, and ground it underfoot, looking down on him disdainfully. So it was you who wanted to destroy my safe house, forcing me toe back from the Level 15 monster area. Do you know how much time Ive wasted?
Mis, miss, this is all a misunderstanding. Whatever weve lost, our Brave World Alliance willpensate you, double, double! Sang Ge spat out blood, waving his hands in terror. At this point, his vitality was less than 5%, and he seemed to smell death.
No need, your head will do as payment. Luo Tianyu sneered, and stepped down hard on Sang Ges head.
With a puff, Sang Ges eyes bulged out, bloodshot, as his body jerked one final time before losing all vitality.
Turning to look at the rest of the dozen yers, Luo Tianyu narrowed her eyes and showed a fierce smile, yelling, Whos next!
What they had thought was a cute little girl turned out to be a fiercedy tyrannosaur. Even though there were more than a dozen of them from the Brave World, they all shivered with fear, shaking their heads and retreating.
Hmph, trash! Luo Tianyu spat at them, then turned back to start searching the items on Sang Ges body, thinking that they were all her spoils of war now.
With the death of their leader, Sang Ge, the territorial expansion battle was aplete failure. The Brave World yers left in disgrace. Not only did they lose a massive amount of war merit and Doomsday Coins, but their safe house also dropped by one level. It had only recently been upgraded to a Level 1 Manor, and now it was knocked back down to a Level 3 Safe House.
To upgrade back to a Manor, they would have to endure another monster siege. Remembering their previous experience, every yers face turned ugly, not daring to reminisce about that battle.
With the death of their leader, Vice Alliance Leader Zhou Jin became the new leader. Seeing the morale of the Brave World at its lowest point, he knew they would be entering a period of hibernation for some time. N?v(el)B\\jnn
At this point, Song Jian was hundreds of meters away, watching the scene unfold. Luo Tianyus strength was beyond his expectations C she was so powerful that it was hard to believe she was a girl. Even Song Jian was surprised by the tangible murderous aura emanating from her. Just how many monsters did she kill to umte such an aura?
Now, more and more yers were setting up safe houses, and most were concentrated near the Level 5 monster area, surrounding Camel Square. If Song Jian wanted to expand, he would inevitably sh with other yers.
Could it be, during the expansion battles, Ill have to attack the impregnable safe houses on my own? Song Jian frowned.
Like the events of today, if the dozen Brave World yers were to attack Song Jians Manor Castle, they wouldnt even require Song Jians intervention. The defensive structures would be enough to ughter the yers on their own.
However, while other yers safe houses may not have as strong defenses as Song Jians, the system still provides plenty of arrow towers and traps. Prating the defenses of a safe house wouldnt be an easy task.
Having more people is still necessary! Song Jian thought.
At that moment, he suddenly remembered the Blood Pool in his basement. Now that it had been upgraded to Level 2, he could summon two types of Blood Beasts: the Blood Crow and the Zombie. Although the Blood Crow was weak and only good for harassment and reconnaissance, the Zombie could be upgraded. If leveled up, they could potentially be useful in breaking through defenses.
More importantly, as the Blood Pool level increased, more powerful Blood Beasts could be developed. With a higher-level Blood Pool, he could summon more potent Blood Beasts, and with a wave of his hand,mand hundreds or even thousands of Blood Beasts to attack others safe houses. The mere sight of this army would likely cause anyone to panic.
Ive been somewhat neglecting the functions of the Blood Pool. I should take the opportunity to raise its level. Song Jian thought.
He checked the requirements to upgrade the Blood Pool to the next level. He already had the necessary 500 units of stone, but for the remaining two conditions, he didnt know where to look.
Rubies and Dragon Bloodstones should also be a type of ore, but Ive never heard of any ce that can mine such ores Song Jian thought. He had been to a Level 30 ore site and never found any trace of Rubies or Dragon Bloodstones there.
Do I have to ask about it on the radio? Song Jian hesitated for a moment, about to open the radio when a hazy green light suddenly rose from the ground in the distant sky, piercing the sky like a column of light.
Whos building a safe house now? Song Jian squinted at the green pir of light in the distance.
Soon, all yers felt a tremoring from afar, as if the earth was about to crack. This caused everyone to feel some panic.
No, its not a safe house being built. There wouldnt be so muchmotion! Song Jian said solemnly.
At this moment, all online yers simultaneously received a system notification:
System: The Imperial Dragon Demon Pce has opened. yers above Level 10 may explore. The Imperial Dragon Demon Pce will be open for 12 hours, so act quickly!
Chapter 320: No dropped items?
Chapter 320: No dropped items?
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The Bronze Throne could actually be damaged, startling all the NPCs who were aware of its value;
Qian Xiaohao was filled with a sense of utter despair. The Bronze Throne was a token, possessing it proved one to be qualified to vie for one of the only ten professions.
Damn, I dont know if we can still enter that ce with the damaged Bronze Throne Qian Xiaohao was nearly choked with anger. His eyes, when looking at the imperial Dragon Demon Lord, were filled with murderous intent, as if he wanted nothing more than to hack it into pieces.
The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord looked surprised, even somewhat incredulous, as he noticed that he had squeezed and crumbled the handle of the Bronze Throne.
Just then, an ethereal spirit sword materialized above Song Jians head, and he shed it heavily on the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord.
A wailing scream echoed as the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord fell from the Bronze Throne. His long knife swept sideways, forcing Song Jian to retreat. The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord staggered to his feet, looked at Song Jian, snorted coldly, surprisingly plunged into the crowd of NPCs. He grabbed the nearest priest-type profession, violently stabbing him in the heart. The priests head instantly disyed around six hundred damage points, instantly killing him.
The Demon Lord opened his mouth for a suction and the blood from the priests body promptly consolidated into red streaks of energy, rushing toward his mouth.
1 he Imperial Dragon Demon Lord, originally had only less than five hundred vitality points, recovered nearly three hundred points in just a few seconds. Dissatisfied with recovering only over two hundred vitality points, the Imperial Demon Dragon Lord discarded the dried-up corpse in his hand after sucking it dry. He snorted coldly and rushed towards another nearby NPC.
Stop him, we cant let him continue to restore vitality! The NPCs cried out, causing chaos. They had been spectating for too long and had forgotten that the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord intended to wipe them all out here.
In an instant, everyone C yers and NPCs alike C attacked the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord. Countless colorful pirs of energy exploded on his body, the sound of powerful strikes filled the air.
A ck fog floated at the surface of the Imperial Dragon Demon Lords body, drastically reducing all the damage dealt to him to single digits. Thebined attack of hundreds of individuals only caused a mere three to four hundred total damage to him.
You all will die! The Imperial Dragon Demon Lords vitality points were down to less than five hundred, but his arrogance made it seem as if he was pressuring hundreds of yers and NPCs.
In reality, it was indeed the case. The Imperial Dragon Demon Lords attack power had now reached a terrifying level. Even the Shield Warrior who initially blocked him had his shield split into two, reducing him to a near-death state.
The others were no match for him. Whoever came close was either in in a single stroke or had all their vitality drained. It was bizarre, however, that no matter how much vitality the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord drained from NPCs, his vitality seemed to be permanently stuck at five hundred points and could not be increased any further.
Just then, a crack sound came from the Bronze Throne. Chaos ensued within the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce. The only one who heard this crack was Song Jian, who had been standing aside and watching the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord with folded arms.
At first, Song Jian thought he had heard wrong and turned his head towards the Bronze Throne.
He was startled to see that small cracks had started to appear around the handle that was identally crushed by the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord. These cracks were spreading out with continuous crack sounds.
But this sound was extremely weak. If it werent for Song Jian, who was standing right next to the Bronze Throne, no one could have heard it.
Like a frenzied maniac, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord was killing left, right and center. Like a tiger amidst a herd of sheep, no one could match his power. Only then did people realize, to their astonishment, that someone had actually been able to battle with the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord for over ten minutes. It was virtually unbelievable.
Boss, elite, lend us a hand. Do you really want to watch us all get ughtered by this BOSS?
Yes, if the BOSS drops any items, were willing to give them all to you, okay? Help! This BOSS can deal over two hundred damage with a single normal attack. We cant withstand it!
The NPCs were too embarrassed to ask for help from Song Jian, but the yers didnt care about that now. Even the vitality points of a Level 10 professional yer didnt exceed three hundred. They couldnt withstand the BOSSS ordinary attacks, let alone using any skills.
But no matter how loudly the yers begged for help, even pleading desperately, Song Jian just stood in ce without moving, his brows furrowed as he stared intently at the Bronze Throne.
At this moment, no one noticed that the surface of the Bronze Throne was now covered in a densework of cracks, like a spiders web. This most precious existence in the eyes of the NPCs was about to bepletely destroyed.
Crash-
The Bronze Throne suddenly crumbled into tiny particles, like sand, copsing m an instant. Amidst a pile of blue dust, a palm-sized, dazzling bronze box appeared in front of Song Jian.
Theres actually a treasure inside the Bronze Throne? Song Jians eyes lit up. He rushed forward, picked up the palm-sized bronze box and immediately ced it in his inventory.
The moment Song Jian put the bronze box into his inventory, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord seemed to feel something. After knocking an NPC away, he turned and looked at the Bronze Throne.
When he saw the Bronze Throne had turned into fine sand, a look of despair appeared on the face of the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord. He yelled hysterically, No, it cant be
Crack, crack-
The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord began walking towards the Bronze Throne. After only a few steps, his legs started to stiffen and a hint of blue appeared on the surface of his body. After struggling forwards a few steps more, the entire body of the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord was covered in blue, looking like a bronze statue.
Boom!
The bronze statue that the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord had turned into shattered, and horrific wails echoed throughout the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce.
At this time, a red light point suddenly appeared in front of the Bronze Throne. In an instant, this light point turned into a light door, with a five-minute countdown appearing above it.
Did you just take something from the Bronze Throne? Qian Xiaohao suddenly pointed at Song Jian and shouted loudly.
No one had seen the moment when the Bronze Throne had crumbled into fine sand. Everyone had been chased by the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord as if they were mice, afraid that they would be cut to pieces if they were one step slow.
However, after Song Jian took away the bronze box, an indentation in the shape of a box was left in the blue sand and caught Qian Xiaohaos attention.
It was this detail that made Qian Xiaohao suspicious. He wondered if Song Jian had taken something.
Song Jian nced coldly at Qian Xiaohao, made a throat-slitting gesture, turned around, and disappeared into the red light portal.
The yers didnt notice the actions of the NPCs; they all swarmed towards the corpse of the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord, continuously flipping over each bronze fragment, hoping to see if the BOSS had dropped any items.
However, to the disappointment of everyone, this powerful Level 15 Boss did not drop any items at all, leaving the yers cursing out loud. This behavior gave the remaining NPCs pause and a look of astonishment spread across their faces.
Chapter 321: A Black Object
Chapter 321: A ck Object
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Without having found any loot, the yers left via the teleportation gate one by one. Only Qian Xiaohao approached the bronze throne, carefully sweeping his gaze across its surface. His face darkened noticeably.
After a while, Qian Xiaohao stood up, his teeth gritted as he spoke in a low tone, Weve been yed by that gods chosen!
Sir Qian, what exactly happened? An NPC steps forward, interrogating. Look at this spot! Qian Xiaohao pointed at a hollow in the center of the bronze throne, There was something here, but that guy swiped it! Now Qian Xiaohao understood why the high-profile figures were all trying to seize the bronze throne C it wasnt for the throne itself, but for the treasure buried inside.
Anyhow, Qian Xiaohao suffered a major loss this time. Once leading over a dozen people, only three now survived, including his two most loyal followers who died here. All for nothing, without obtaining any rewards.
Sir Qian, we all know that the Bronze Throne within the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce is the most precious, but its significance is still unclear. Could you exin its value to us? An NPC of the priest ss suddenly asked.
With a cold smirk, Qian Xiaohao denied. Such information had been tightly controlled by the influential factions and families. Ordinary people had no ess to them. These NPCs, thinking they could obtain such valuable information for free, were simply delusional.
just as Qian Xiaohao was about to refuse, a thought struck him, and with a chuckle, he replied, Actually, the bronze throne holds the secret to bing one of the top ten unique professions. Whoever can acquire it will have the chance to stand atop the pyramid.
Gasps filled the air among the NPCs. Dreams and greed gleamed in everyones eyes. To ordinary people, the top ten unique professions were no different from deities. Unbelievably, the Bronze Throne held the key to reaching such divinities.
Now, the treasure has been taken by that gods chosen. If you want it, you should go find him. Qian Xiaohao smiled, turning around to step into the teleportation gate.
With less than twenty NPCs left, they exchanged nces, each entering the teleportation gate one after another, leaving behind in the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce only silence, shattered stones, and dry corpses.
At this moment, the index finger of an NPC corpse twitched, discing a small stone beside it.
The little stone rolled forward with a ttering echo resonating in the empty pce.
Exiting the transmission array, Song Jian returned directly to his Manor Castle. What a pity, I didnt get to loot the items dropped by the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord! Song Jian thought regretfully.
After Qian Xiaohao pointed out that he had taken something from the Bronze Throne, Song Jian immediately realized that he could no longer stay in the pce. Without the deterrence of the self-destructing robot, the remaining NPCs could end him with a single round of attacks.
Nheless, having acquired the treasure hidden within the Bronze Throne, Song Jian was still mitigated. He was unaware, though, that over ten NPC professionals had already set their greedy eyes on him.
When he opened the Bronze Chest, the first item that met his eyes was a silver priests magic staff of Level 15, named Life Anthem. Its properties were excellent, enhancing healing by 10%, in addition to raising all healing abilities by one level. It was definitely a superior magic staff for a priest.
Also included was a Level 15 silver knight shield for knight ss. Although its attributes were ordinary, any silver shield would be eagerly sought by yers at this stage. If a team did not have a good MT (Main Tank), they would be unable to defeat high level bosses. Thats why every time a shield appeared in auction, yers would scramble for it.
The rest were three material items: a Dragon Bloodstone, a Ruby, and a ck-quality token.
The Dragon Bloodstone and the Ruby were materials for upgrading the Blood Pool, and Song Jian set them aside after a nce.
The ck-quality token, however, held Song Jians attention. He held it in his hand, ying with it non-stop.
Since the beginning of the game, Song Jian had only obtained one ck-quality item, the essory he obtained from killing the Zombie Carrying b.
That item had terrible attributes, adding only one vitality point, and in the end was discarded by Song Jian for other items at the Prayer Altar.
It was that experience at the Prayer Altar that made him realize the value of ck-quality items. Somehow, many people were willing to exchange gold-quality items and skills for a ck-quality essory with such poor attributes.
This might be an item not less valuable than a gold-quality one, I should keep it safe! Song Jian thought.
The properties of this token were very vague, with only one line reading Pass to the Land of Mystery! It did not specify where the Land of Mystery was or how to use the token. Yet, there was a property instruction that gave Song Jian pause C Will drop upon death.
After hesitating for a moment, Song Jianughed slightly. In this game, he had only one life, and if he lost this life, why bother about the equipment? So, he put the token in the bag.
Taking a look at the pet column, the ck dragon hatchling was still fast asleep, with strands of a mysterious gray mist circling around its body. The evolution was still in progress. Although Song Jian was somewhat worried, there was nothing he could do. Interrupting the evolution prematurely might harm the ck dragon hatchling. Patience was all he could afford now.
After mailing Li Keer 9500 gold coins, Song Jian received the money for the Stealth Skill Stone. The Stealth skill sold for over 6,000 Doomsday Coins, which increased Song Jians funds to nearly 30,000 Doomsday Coms.
This was a fortune. Even for many warring leagues at present, it wasnt easy to umte so much money.
Having this much Doomsday Coins was kind of pointless if he was just carrying it around. It would be more useful to invest it in building his safe house, especially since in the entire Doomsday City, his Manor Castle was the only truly safe haven.
After summoning George, his housekeeper, Song Jian began to inquire about the construction situation in his territory. Everything in the territory was progressing smoothly, but due to theck of investment, many buildings could not be constructed.
Song Jian directly allocated 20,000 Doomsday Coins to George, which immediately increased Georges loyalty to its maximum value.
Honorable Lord, I will build your Manor Territory to be the grandest in the region! George excitedly dered, his face glowing with enthusiasm. Emboldened by Song Jians trust, George expressed his gratitude and quickly immersed himself in the development of the territory.
After some hesitation, Song Jian decided to sell the silver-quality knight shield and priest magic staff on the radio station.
Chapter 310: Qian Xiaohao
Chapter 310: Qian Xiaohao
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Stop! The Dwarf Commander roared.
However, Song Jian merely sneered coldly and, seeing that the three dwarf warriors were on theirst straws, he swung his left hand violently and a silver Sword Qi of three meters long swept over them.
Level three Sword Finger could cause about a hundred points of physical damage and also carried a hundred points of gold series damage. Physical damage could be mitigated by defence, while gold series damage could only be reduced by corresponding resistance.
Damages appeared above the dwarf warriors heads, the first damage was over a hundred, and the second was a hundred gold series damages. Apparently, their resistance to gold attributes was zero.
This single strike killed all three, leaving a piece of loot on each of their bodies; a level ten war hammer and armor.
Song Jian picked them up and saw that all three items were of white quality. He couldnt help but purse his lips and thought to himself: cheapskates.
You dared to kill them! The Dwarf Commanders face was flushed and his hands gripping the staff turned white from anger.
Didnt we agree to fight till death separates us? Song Jian looked surprised and couldnt help asking.
At this, the Dwarf Commander fell silent, then roared angrily and turned to run away, even giving up the entrance to Imperial Dragon Demon Pce.
The rest of the NPCs exchanged nces, a trace of relief in their eyes. It was fortunate they didnt rashly throw their fighters into the fray. This deitys power made him a match for a level-twenty elite boss.
Song Jian nced at the other NPCs, all of whom gave him room to pass without a word, settling disapproving eyes on him.
Seeing Song Jian swagger over, yers in the back began to argue, some wondering if it were a test C defeat an NPC to upgrade their position. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Some people got restless, but a level-15 elite NPC versus their own abilities was like getting doused with cold water from head to toe.
Maybe we can gang up against an NPC? spected a yer. But not one dared to try it out.
Crack, Crack~
Suddenly a crack appeared at the mouth of the cave. The ground copsed and everyone moved away.
Imperial Dragon Demon Pce is about to emerge! An NPC hollered, his eyes gleaming.
Just then, an oval-shaped portal materialized in the center of the abandoned factory, from which several people emerged.
A team of more than a dozen humans, all above level ten, were made up of warriors, mages, assassins, and priests. Even facing an enemy several levels higher, there was no fear.
At the forefront of the group was a handsome young man with a perpetual gentle smile. He gave off an unapproachable vibe, though his face was open to interpretation.
Wearing a luxurious suit and devoid of any weapons, he looked around after stepping out of the portal,ughing: Dr. Mika-ras locator isnt half bad. Very precise. Youll see a 30% increase in your research funding for the next quarter.
The group headed straight towards the cave entrance, ignoring the surrounding NPCs and yers.
Inparison to the first group of NPCs, these people looked more like elite soldiers, where the first group of NPCs seemed more like a wildling band.
The son of Count Qian Dahai from the City of Sin, Qian Xiaohao! Proimed an NPC, recognizing the leading young man.
The son of a count? Dammit, wherever there are benefits, there are these guys
Ive heard that Count Qian Dahai is on his death bed. Qian Xiaohao is his only son, the title will surely be his eventually
Hmph, thats not necessarily the case. Ive heard Count Qian Dahai sold a core skill from their family inheritance. Its crucial; if he cant be the character from the legend, even if he is the counts only son, he wont necessarily be Jis sessor
The City of Sin is a level-three city; the power that Count Qian Dahai wields as a count is formidable. Qian Xiaohao, being his only heir,mands respect despite not having total control over his familys affairs.
Qian Xiaohao looks like a yboy, but in reality his level had already reached eighteen. He has got two level-twenty followers by his side, their power on par with a level-twenty elite boss. Qian has recruited them himself as his loyal sidekicks.
The City of Sin is far from Doomsday City and its been less than half an hour since the appearance of the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce. Yet, in such a short time, Qian Dahai had received the news and was transported nearby. Clearly, somebody in Doomsday City must have tipped him off.
Song Jian slightly frowned upon hearing the NPCs conversations the name Count Qian Dahai was too familiar. Wasnt that the NPC that he had traded Sword Finger with? The core skill these NPCs were talking about was probably Sword Finger.
Just then, an NPC with wings at his back approached, making a greeting at Qian Xiaohao and said: Young Master Qian, long time no see. Your messages are indeed swift. The Imperial Dragon Demon Pce hasnt appeared for half an hour and youve already had your transmission array set up. The preciseness simply makes one gasp in admiration!
Qian Xiaohao nced nonchntly at him, his smile not lessening. He casually returned a greeting: If it isnt the Soka familys Young Master Feiyu. I thought you were practicing in the wilderness battleground. How did you get here? Are your brothers aware of your presence here?
Young Master Feiyus face changed. The Soka family followed thew of survival but at any cost, all family sessors, after reaching adulthood, are sent away to fend for themselves. So, assassinations between brothers aremon. As the ninth in line, Feiyu Soka had always imed he was training in the wilderness battleground, but was actually sneaking into Doomsday City. If his older brothers found out, they would send a team of assassins after him.
Young Master Qian, you joke too much. The Imperial Dragon Demon Pce is about to open, and why dont you stand next to me? Then, it would be easier to get the majority of the loot, Young Master Feiyu suggested.
Chapter 311: The Gate
Chapter 311: The Gate
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As soon as Young Master Feiyu spoke, the NPCs standing next to him began to secretly curse in their hearts.
If you want to be a good person, why dont you use your own spot, but instead drive us away?
However, when Qian Xiaohaos gaze passed over them, the NPCs all showed ingratiating smiles on their faces and automatically moved to make room.
These were just the lowest-level adventurers, who, by sheer luck, had been randomly sent to this city by the system. In terms of strength, they didnt dare to offend the son of a count from the City of Sin.
Qian Xiaohaoughed and walked with his group toward Young Master Feiyu: Thank you very much, Young Master Feiyu.
With Qian Xiaohaos arrival, the abandoned factory became even livelier. Song Jian didnt care; as long as these NPCs didnt gang up on him, he would be in an unbeatable position.
The more people, the better. The more people there were, the easier it would be for him to take advantage of the chaos. These NPCs seemed to know much more about the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce than the surrounding yers; even if they hadnt entered it before, they had heard many stories about it.
Compared to the NPCs, the yers seemedpletely clueless, knowing only that there would be treasures inside; as for the specific situation inside the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce, they knew nothing.
Time passed little by little, and more and more people gathered around, but everyone was quietly waiting without showing any signs of impatience.
From the corner of his eye, Song Jian saw Young Master Feiyu seemingly whispering something to Qian Xiaohao, all the while ncing in his direction.
The way Qian Xiaohao looked at Song Jian was like a venomous snake eyeing its prey. Song Jians heart sank could it be that he had exposed his Sword Finger skill and had been recognized by this so-called Young Master Feiyu?
Just then, the cracks in the cave grewrger andrger. Suddenly, another surge of green light burst forth from within, and the entire ground began to shake.
The cave entrance finally split open enough to reveal a huge passage that could amodate three people walking side by side, with a stone staircase appearing before everyones eyes.
All yers received a joyful system message at the same time:
System: The Imperial Dragon Demon Pce is now open. Entry time is ten minutes; after ten minutes, entry will no longer be possible. The Imperial Dragon Demon Pce will exist for twelve hours; after twelve hours, all yers inside will be forcibly teleported out.
Upon receiving the system message, everyones faces changed simultaneously, and they rushed chaotically toward the cave entrance. There were only ten minutes to enter if they missed this opportunity, wouldnt their entire trip have been wasted?
As soon as the stone stairs appeared, the NPCs near the cave entrance all swarmed in. Song Jian didnt rush to the front, but instead waited for Qian Xiaohao and the others to enter before leisurely walking toward the stone stairs.
No one knew what kind of monsters might be inside the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce, so it was better to let these familiar NPCs go in and scout ahead. Even if they found any treasures, Song Jian could just snatch them backter.
Walking down the stone stairs, everyone was surprised to find that they were incredibly long, spiraling down like a winding snake with no end in sight.
It took more than half an hour to walk down these stairs, and the surrounding area was quite dim. Everyone proceeded carefully, fearing that they might fall from the stone staircase and plummet into the bottomless abyss below; whether they were level 15 or level 20, such a fall would undoubtedly be fatal.
Fortunately, no monsters appeared along the way, and everyone safely reached the end of the staircase. At the very bottom, a colossal bronze gate appeared before them.
The bronze gate was adorned with two ferocious dragon heads, their lifelike expressions seemingly ready to devour anyone who approached. Surrounding the dragon heads was a series of intricate magic rune arrays, shimmering with the glow of the array, though their brilliance had be quite weak by this point.
A few fast-running NPCs had already reached the bronze gate and were pushing against it with all their might. However, the gate remained firmly in ce. N?v(el)B\\jnn
Qian Xiaohao witnessed this scene and chuckled softly, saying, The two bronze doors of the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce each contain the power of a dragon. One must possess an attribute of at least fifteen points of strength to possibly move them!
As he spoke, Qian Xiaohao gestured to several people behind him. Soon, several heavily armored warriors arrived in front of the bronze gate, intending to open it.
All these warriors were level 15, with strength as their primary attribute. Qian Xiaohao had also spent a good amount of treasure to elevate their strength attribute to over 15.
In the end, theirbined efforts only managed to slightly shake the bronze gate, leaving everyone present to change their expressions and direct their gazes at Qian Xiaohao.
How could this be? Qian Xiaohao furrowed his brows. He had also been to the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce before; on those asions, the gate had always been opened by several people with strength attributes over 15. Why was it different this time?
Seeing the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce right in front of them but feeling unable to get in, people began to grow restless.
Qian Xiaohaos face darkened, and he muttered under his breath, Useless!
At this point, one of his followers whispered in his ear, Big brother, why dont I give it a try?
Be careful, second brother! Qian Xiaohao nodded his head and said.
The robust man smiled and walked one step at a time toward the bronze gate. With each step, he grew taller; by the time he reached the gate, he was over two meters tall, his whole body rippling with explosive power, and his armor seeming a size too small. He tore it off and threw it on the ground.
He roughly swept away the people in front of the bronze gate, let out a loud roar, and his vitality and muscles surged, causing him to grow even taller. His whole body was covered in dense veins, and he looked like a monster.
Song Jian drew in a sharp breath; this sturdy man was actually giving him a feeling of threatening his life. If they really fought, Song Jian would find it difficult to win.
Another one of Qian Xiaohaos followers said excitedly, It seems that second brothers Gods Descending skill has improved again
Qian Xiaohao also smiled faintly. These two followers were powerful with great potential. In order to win them over, Qian Xiaohao had even taken the oath of brotherhood with them.
At this moment, the muscr man let out a beast-like roar and pushed against the bronze gate with all his strength. The immovable gate, which many NPCs could not budge, began to creak open under his force.
However, as the gate opened, a cloud of ck mist drifted out from within. It coalesced into the shape of a skull in the air, emitting a sharp howl as it pounced on the brawny man pushing the door.
The muscr man, focused on opening the door with all his might, hadnt had time to defend himself and was quickly engulfed by the ck mist, screaming horribly.
This mist turned out to have an intense corrosive effect C the mans body visibly copsed at an rming speed, deting like a punctured balloon.
All of the people present quickly retreated, looking at the ck mist with terror on their faces.
Chapter 312: Gem
Chapter 312: Gem
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Looking at the burly man struggling in the ck mist, Qian Xiaohaos face turned ugly as he murmured to himself, Impossible, how could this be? The Imperial Dragon Demon Pce never had this ck mist, why is it here now?
Qian Xiaohao had entered the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce several times before and had never encountered such a situation. Otherwise, he would never have let his follower push open the gate.
Big Brother, the Second Brotherhe Another follower behind him looked at the burly man slowly losing his vitality, and tears welled up in his eyes.
The ck mist began to disappear slowly after it corroded the burly man. By the time everyone was sure that the ck mist had dispersed and the danger was gone, they found that the burly man was already lifeless; his body dehydrated and shriveled up into the size of a seven or eight-year-old child.
The previous NPCs who had attempted to open the door were all relieved, thankfully, theycked the strength to do so. Otherwise, they would have been the ones turned into mummies.
However, Qian Xiaohaos face looked terrible. While it wouldnt matter as much for the others, these two followers were his own recruits, not belonging to the ns power. The loss of one of them made him feel heartbroken.
The group waited again for a while, and when they confirmed that there were no abnormalities, they entered through the bronze gate. Inside the gate was pitch ck, but there were twinkling stars overhead, as if they were outside.
Depending on the starlight overhead, they could barely see their surroundings.
By this time, the vertical pupil in Song Jians forehead had quietly opened, scanning the surroundings. The vertical pupil had night vision, allowing him to see further and clearer than others in the dark.
Behind the bronze gatey a structure simr to an underground pce, which was the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce. Once Song Jian entered, he couldnt help drawing in a sharp breath.
This underground pce was filled with corpses everywhere; humans, elves, dwarfs, trolls, beastmen, almost all races could be seen here.
Moreover, Song Jian also saw numerous remnants of other creatures. The pce was extravagantly decorated, with coiling dragon pirs towering high. These columns were also shackled with mummies wrapped in iron chains. Each of these mummies was holding their heads high, their mouths wide open, as if they were constantly releasing silent roars.
There were also obvious bite marks on these shackled mummies, some of their faces were evenpletely devoid of flesh. One must wonder what terrifying tragedy took ce here. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Just then, the mummies lying on the ground as if they had sensed the presence of the living, began to revive one by one. Even those on the coiling dragon pirs started to tear the chains that bound them.
These iron chains were already decayed, breaking apart one after another, the mummies instantly regained their freedom.
Hehe~
Howls of mutated zombies were emitted from the mouths of these mummies. One by one the corpses slowly stood upright and pounced on the group.
However, seeing this scene, it appeared to be within everyones predictions. All the NPCs drew their weapons and began battling these mummies.
Damn, these mummies are all level 15 elite bosses, there are too many. This dungeon is a bit horrifying, isnt it? One of the yers in the back screamed after checking the attributes of these mummies.
Level 15 elite bosses? Impossible, how can there be so many?
Damn, its true. They are all level 15 elite bosses. Luckily we have these NPCs with us, otherwise no matter how many people we bring, we would all be wiped out!
Charge, lets go! We just need to deal damage with these NPCs tanking for us.
If we can kill one boss, we kill one boss. All of these are bosses!
Hearing this mans roar, all the yers were stunned for a moment, then started rushing towards the monsters.
For a while, various attacks flooded over the crowd of mummies like a torrent. Various colors of energy beams even illuminated the surrounding hall.
The yers powerful momentum gave the NPCs a good scare. Only when they realized that the yers were attacking the mummies did they finally breathe a sigh of relief.
After exchanging nces, all the NPCs began to be wary of the yers behind them.
Song Jian didnt care about this. Apart from keeping the Immortal Sword Body and Morphing into Dark Cloud skills at hand and not summoning any creatures, he immediatelyunched full firepower, rushing towards the mummies.
Broken Wing Dance!
Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword swung out, emitting a dark red light. The third stage attack directly threw seven or eight mummies into the air.
Sword Finger!
A silver light illuminated arge area around them in an instant. Qian Xiaohao squinted as he stared intently at Song Jian, who felt a gaze full of maliceing from the side.
Turning his head to look, Qian Xiaohao had a trace of a smile at the corner of his mouth, and he nodded slightly towards Song Jian.
Bang!
A mummy fell to the ground, its vitality points reduced to zero. With a boom, a ck me rose directly, burning the mummy to ashes within seconds.
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A crisp noise resounded as a green gemstone the size of a fingernail rolled out from the ashes.
Green Gemstone (White): Iyable, Use Effect: Can be iid on helmets, chest armour, trousers, gloves, leggings, physique attribute +1; Use requirement: Iyed items level 10.
A gemstone that can enhance attributes?
Song Jian looked at the green gemstone the size of a fingernail in his hand, a surprised expression appearing on his face.
Song Jian had acquired iyable items before, but he had never seen one that directly increased attributes.
Seeing the green gemstone in Song Jians hand, all the NPCs had greedy looks in their eyes. If it werent for fearing Song Jians powerful strength, these people would probably try to snatch the gemstone directly.
Gems, indeed, gems can drop in the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce One of the NPCs stared at the gemstone in Song Jians hand in a daze, mumbling to himself.
Haha, so many mummies, all mine, the gems are all mine too! Another NPC seemed to have been stimted, breaking out his full strength and charging towards the mummies.
Song Jian took a deep breath. It seemed that these gems were indeed valuable, or else these NPCs wouldnt be so fanatic.
Could the red gems required to upgrade the Blood Pool be obtained here? A sudden spark of inspiration stirred in Song Jians mind.
Upon this thought, Song Jian became excited, wanting to reveal all his cards and ughter all the mummies.
This mummy was killed by me; that gemstone is also mine. Why are you plundering my spoils of war! A not-too-distant NPC who was an archer pointed at a human NPC and shouted angrily.
Just because you say you killed it means you did? I also contributed. As for the spoils of war, it naturally belongs to whoever grabs it. If youre too slow, who can you me? The warrior NPC nced dismissively at the archer and snorted coldly before throwing himself at a mummy nearby.
Song Jian looked around and indeed, nearly all the NPCs were unleashing their wide-range group attack skills. They didnt aim to eliminate all the mummies, but at least dealt damage to them and acquired the right to pick up the loot.
Seeing this scene, Song Jian smirked and couldnt help chuckling.
Chapter 313: Snatching the Monster
Chapter 313: Snatching the Monster
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Seeing the NPCs start to fight over the monsters, Song Jian began tough. Seeing a mummy that only had less than a tenth of its vitality points left, Song Jian immediately pulled out a self-destructing robot from his inventory and directed it toward the mummy.
The self-destructing robots moved on tracks, their speed was incredibly fast, and theirpact size made them nimble among the monsters. As it reached the mummy, its warning light started to sh urgently.
Boom!
A massive explosion resounded, causing a damage of over two hundred points to all the monsters and NPCs within a three-meter range. The mummy let out a roar and instantly turned into a pile of ashes, unfortunately, it didnt drop any gems.
Song Jian gave a snort, his gaze shifted to other mummies.
However, the explosion drew all of the NPCs attention to Song Jian. In particr, those NPCs who were just attacking the mummy looked horrified.
One NPC was even sted by the self-destructing robot to the brink of death.
How dare you That NPC pointed at Song Jian, his face full of anger.
Huh, the experience points from the final hit are quite high! Song Jian said with surprise.
Human, your actions will provoke public outrage. Even if youre powerful, you cant possibly fight against so many people A bull-headed beastman shaman, holding a bone wand, turned towards Song Jian.
What, only you guys can snatch the monsters, and others cant? Song Jian retorted.
The shaman priest was at a loss for words, looking at the NPCs fighting over the mummies, he sighed and shook his head without saying more.
The NPCs were not all on the same page. They belonged to different factions, some of them were even enemies. But because there were so many yers, these NPCs felt pressure and nerves, forced to unite and form a loose alliance. However, this alliance couldnt hold up in the face of self-interest. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
Song Jian didnt care about that, seeing another mummy was almost out of vitality points, he immediately let loose another self-destructing robot.
Ba-ba-ba~
The self-destructing robot rushed towards the mummy. At this moment, the NPC that had been hacking at the mummy saw its vitality points had fallen to half and immediately showed a drastic change in expression. Rather than being hit by the mummy, it rapidly retreated. The explosion radius of self-destructing robots was three meters. If it waited till the moment they worked their way over, it would be toote to escape.
Boom!
Another thunderous noise, the mummy with less than a hundred vitality points was sted into pieces. The surrounding NPCs scampered away in panic, none dared to get within a 3-meter radius of the mummys corpse.
Just then, Song Jians eyes brightened. He seemed to see a red gem roll down from the mummys body.
Sword Shadow Step!
A dark figure pounced at the mummy. Some NPCs seeing that Song Jian intended to snatch the gem began to attack him. Energy beams of various colors sted at Song Jian all at once.
Boom! MISS, MISS, Boom!
About half of the attacks were directly dodged, Song Jian was taken by surprise, he swiftly scooped up the gem and turned around. Like a shadow, he rushed towards the NPC attacking him that was closest to him.
Dont, Stop, 1 The face of that NPC changed drastically, it hadnt expected that Song Jian would actually dare to fight it amidst so many people.
Broken Wing Dance!
Sword Silk!
A series of attacks followed, instantly killing this NPC who had over eight hundred vitality points.
Leisurely picking up the items dropped by the NPC, Song Jian looked around. His eyes were filled with killing intent, and a hint of ck shadows began to float around him, like tentacles of a devil.
Qian Xiaohao sneered, ready to step forward and reprimand Song Jian, even thinking about rallying everyone around to kill him and see if he could burst out the Sword Finger skill.
But he was held back by hisst remaining follower, who whispered in his ear, Young Master, look at the ck mist on him, thats the mark of an abyssal demon. Hes been marked by an abyssal demon. If you kill him, I fear you will rece him, bing the next target of the abyssal demon What? How could he possibly provoke such a terrifying existence? Qian Xiaohaos eyes were full of surprise.
Staring at Song Jian for a while, there was struggle in Qian Xiaohaos eyes. After hesitating for a long time, he finally sighed; He can perform Sword Finger, he surely possesses Invisible Sword Qi, what a pity After Song Jian had killed an NPC, not all NPCs were stunned by his actions. Two of the level twenty NPCs snorted, about to step forward, but saw that Song Jian unleashed over a dozen self-destructing robots all at once that surrounded him.
This moment immediately silenced everyone. Over a dozen self-destructing robots, each capable of causing over two hundred points of damage, this many self-destructing robots could instantly kill any one present. If Song Jian was heartless, he could even take a lot of NPCs down with him.
Human, what do you want exactly? An elf NPC tightly clutched his battle bow, his face full of confusion as he asked.
I need a hundred red gems! Song Jian replied with a slight smile.
Impossible! Not every monster here can drop a gem, and not every gem dropped is necessarily red. Your request is impossible to fulfil! The elf NPC immediately rebutted, angered.
Shrugging, Song Jian said: Well, Ill just farm for loot myself.
Is that farming for loot yourself? Youre just stealing monsters, are you clueless?
The elf NPC was left speechless in frustration. If Song Jian continued causing chaos, everyone would have to reserve some energy while fighting monsters. When would they be able to kill all these mummies?
You have to understand theres more than just that in the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce!
I can give you all the red gems dropped by these mummies, plus an extra Life Fruit. Regardless of how severe your injuries are, you can fully recover by consuming it, what do you think?
Song Jian hesitated for a moment, he only had a few more than ten self-destructing robots left. Even if he could snatch every time and every mummy he snatched could explode with a red gem, he could at most obtain a dozen more red gems.
If he epted the deal proposed by the elf NPC, his harvest would naturally berger.
Will they listen to you? Song Jian nced at the other NPCs.
Seeming to possess high status, the elf NPC looked around, his gaze only lingered on Qian Xiaohao for a moment. As Qian Xiaohao nodded slightly, the elf NPC showed a smidge of smugness in his smile: This, I will certainly guarantee for you!
Chapter 314: The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord
Chapter 314: The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord
Trantor: 549690339
Song Jianughed and nodded, agreeing to the elf NPCs suggestion.
The Elf NPC was quite generous, tossing a fist-sized red fruit to Song Jian. This was a Life Fruit from the Tree of Life, but it wasnt as precious as people imagined. It was at most equivalent to a full Vitality potion that removes all negative status effects.
However, sometimes such a fruit could save ones life.
Song Jian nodded, put the Life Fruit into his bag, but didnt take back the self-destructing robots. They still surrounded him, ring intently at the NPCs who were hunting the mummies. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
For a moment, all the yers looked at Song Jian with admiration; he was a ruthless guy! He even made the NPCs work for him?
Without the self-destructing robots causing chaos, the NPCs finally rxed and started to focus on hunting the mummies.
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At the sound of a crisp noise, Song Jian turned to look. A red gem dropped from a mummys body, and Song Jian couldnt help but smile, staring closely at the NPC who killed the mummy.
The human NPC wore a conflicted expression. After picking up the red gem, he saw Song Jians wolfish gaze and couldnt help but tremble slightly, shaking his head with a bitter smile as he tossed the red gem to Song Jian.
If he didnt hand over the red gem, not only would Song Jian not let him go, but the Elf NPC wouldnt spare him either.
Although the red gem was precious, it wasnt as valuable as his own life.
When iid on equipment, the red gem could increase ones strength attribute by one point, almost equal to a Ring of Strength.
However, Song Jian wanted the red gems not for iying, but for upgrading his Blood Pool.
Although the Blood ves created by the Blood Pool were currently weak, their potential was great and their levels needed to be increased as soon as possible.
Soon, Song Jian collected more than ten red gems, while the other colored gems that dropped were collected by the NPCs themselves.
Those who dropped red gems could only me their bad luck. One unlucky yer who luckily managed to deliver thest hit and received a gem from a mummy found out it was a red gem. He reluctantly handed it to Song Jian with a mournful face, leaving Song Jian both amused and helpless.
Soon, the hundred plus mummies were all killed by the NPCs, dropping more than thirty red gems, all of which were pocketed by Song Jian. Without the interference of the self-destructing robots, the NPCs monster-hunting efficiency was quite impressive.
With the mummies no longer being a threat, everyone continued to move forward.
Soon, a Bronze Throne appeared before everyone.
This is it, the Bronze Throne. Whoever possesses it will get a chance topete for one of the top ten unique professions! Qian Xiaohaos eyes gleamed. He had spent a great deal of effort to enter Doomsday City, all for the sake of this Bronze Throne in the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce.
The Elf NPC also wore an excited expression: Is this the key to the top ten unique professions? Its so amazing, I finally see it today
Qian Xiaohao excitedly rushed towards the Bronze Throne deep within the Underground Pce, but stopped halfway, his face full of doubt and suspicion.
How, how could this be? Why is there still someone on the throne?
It should be noted that the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce Qian Xiaohao had previously entered contained only a bare Bronze Throne. Although he didnt have the qualifications topete back then, he remembered every detail of the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce clearly.
Could this be a trap? Qian Xiaohao couldnt help but take two steps back, while the follower behind him wore a puzzled expression, whispering, Young Master, whats wrong? Why dont you go and seize the Bronze Throne? Somethings not quite right Qian Xiaohao said with a frown.
Since Young Master Qian is not interested, I, Ama Girel Star Moon, will take this Bronze Throne. The Elf NPC excitedly lunged at the Bronze Throne.
Song Jian calmly followed behind the NPC. Regardless of who obtained the treasure, he would always get a share. He had the confidence and ability to do so.
The Elf NPC charged toward the Bronze Throne and saw a ck-robed skeleton sitting on it. Frowning, he tried to pull the skeleton down.
The ck robe on the skeleton was made of an unknown material. Even the iron chains on the Coiling Dragon Pir had rusted away, but the ck robe remained brand new, as if it had just been made.
The flesh on the skeleton had long since decayed, leaving only the pitch-ck bones, which radiated a faint luster from their surface, like ck crystals.
Ama Girel, just a small family of elves, dares topete with me for the Bronze Throne, not knowing whether to live or die! Qian Xiaohao sneered, with his hands crossed on his shoulders, standing aside, wanting to watch Ama Girel mess up.
As expected, the moment Ama Girel reached out, the skeleton on the Bronze Throne suddenly had oil-green light in its eye sockets.
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Ama Girels arm was grabbed by the skeleton;
The stench of the Elves, I smelled it the moment you entered the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce The skeleton raised its head, its eyes glowing with green fire as it stared at Ama Girel, speaking in a hoarse voice.
You, you are Ama Girels face turned pale; only then did the name and attributes of the skeleton appear above its head.
LV15 Imperial Dragon Demon Lord (Lord): Vitality Points: 5000/5000, Spirit Points: 800/800. Special Features: Undead, Super Defense, Ghostly Strike. Skills: Instant sh, Soul Drain, Summon Guardian.
A level 15 Lord BOSS? Ama Girel was startled and hurriedly tried to break free from the skeletons grip, but the skeletons palm was like an iron mp, holding his wrist firmly.
Whoosh-
Ama Girel suddenly felt a pain in his chest and saw a withered hand had pierced through it. His eyes were full of disbelief and terror.
How, how is this possible? I have 860 Vitality Points, how could 1
Serve as the nourishment for my resurrection- The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord let out a satisfied moan, wisps of red Vitality flowing from Ama Girels body into the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord. In no time, Ama Girel had turned into a mummy, his face still wearing a look of terror.
At this point, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord had fully regained his flesh, appearing like a man in his thirties with two huge dragon horns on his head and blue gem-like eyes.
Seeing the NPCs and yers gathered around, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lords mouth curled into a cruel smile.
Since you killed all my subordinates, youll now be my subordinates! The Imperial Dragon Demon Lordughed loudly, raising his right hand towards the sky. A dragons roar echoed throughout the Underground Pce.
Chapter 327: Underground Town
Chapter 327: Underground Town
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Song Jian looked at the group of monsters cautiously. They were only level 20 ordinary monsters, their blood-red names indicating that they were the kind which actively attacked.
?LV20 Tunnel Wraith (Ordinary), Vitality PointsilOO/llOO, Traits: Ethereal
Body, Skills: w sh
There were seventeen or eighteen of these Tunnel Wraiths. Given their strength, they could easily take down a team of five level 15 yers. But the passageway was narrow and they could not all attack at once. Song Jian only had to face two Tunnel Wraiths at a time, significantly reducing the pressure on him.
He summoned the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and smashed a Weakness Potion at the feet of a Tunnel Wraith, causing a red me to burst forth from the sword. All of Song Jians attacks turned into me damage, which inflicted bonus damage on ghost-type monsters.
Broken Wing Dance!
Swinging his sword, Song Jian charged at the group of Tunnel Wraiths. Despite grappling with level 20 monsters and being suppressed by a gap of five levels, Song Jians attack power greatly exceeded that of ordinary level 15 yers. He unleashed a series of skills, and above the Wraiths, a string of damage figures floated up.
Just then, it struck him that holy attacks seemed to harm ghost-type monsters even more. Song Jian had a load of Mutated Soul Seeds in his bag. Using it would increase his holy damage by thirty points for 30 seconds, and these seeds could be used inbination as well.
After trying one, a faint golden glow blossomed around him. When a Tunnel Wraith tried to attack him, its ck ws touched the golden glow and began to smoke.
Roar-
The wraith let out a mournful scream and retreated. The pressure the Mutated Soul Seed put on them seemed even harsher than Song Jian had anticipated.
This made the battle much simpler. The wraiths started fearing him and huddled together. The battlested only three minutes, after which all the Tunnel Wraiths had been wiped out by Song Jian and turned into a pile of ck
ash.
-Level one Ghost Pearls? Only three Ghost Pearls were dropped from a dozen of the monsters, which made Song Jians face twitch a little.
These should fetch a decent price as forging materials since they can increase the shadow resistance of equipment. He thought to himself, and stashed the three Ghost Pearls in his bag.
System: You have defeated the Tunnel Wraith by exceeding five levels, and earned a 500% increase in battle experience points, obtaining 4800 Experience
Points;
System: You have defeated the Tunnel Wraith by exceeding five levels, and earned a 500% increase in battle experience points, obtaining 4800 Experience
Points;
A string of more than ten experience points appeared in Song Jians system notifications. With the Mutated Soul Seeds, the monsters here were almost the same as level ten monsters, but the experience points were ten times more. Song Jians experience bar had filled up quite a bit, reaching level 15 and 29%. This leveling speed was much faster than farming level 20 ordinary monsters outside.
just then, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword dazzling gold light exploded, shooting out from Song Jians hand and piercing into the tunnels ceiling above him.
Song Jian watched the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword trembling constantly. It seemed like it was trying to break free from the tunnel. A look of surprise crossed his face: Is it going to level up again?
The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword was able to grow during battles. Currently, its item level was 2, but its attributes were already better than many level ten silver-quality weapons. Now that it had leveled up again, it would definitely be even stronger, and Song Jian was filled with anticipation.
In a sh, the tunnel was filled with golden light, and a ray of light shot out from the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. It seemed to be unhappy because it was unable to ascend into the air, so it flew reluctantly back to Song Jians hand, continuously vibrating and making a buzzing sound.
Song Jian gently stroked the de,forting the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, and proceeded to examine its attributes.
Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword (Gold), One-handed Sword, Equipment Effect: Attack 70-95, Armor Break+5. Pration+5, Fire Attribute Damage+50, Swing Speed Increase 18%; Special Effect 1: Ownership (Passive), this item uses the users blood to recognize its owner, after ownership has been imed, the item cannot be destroyed, lost, or degraded; Special Effect 2: Growth (Passive), This item is a growth-type equipment, its initial level is level 1, it gains battle experience from battles to level up, the higher the level, the stronger the item attributes, the item level cannot exceed the users level; Special Effect 3: Ignore Level Suppression +5- Equipment Requirement: Level 31 Set: 1/5. Can it be taken out of the game: No
The attributes had greatly improved and a new effect, Ignore Level Suppression +5, had been added. It was as if it had been tailored specifically for Song Jian.
Now, with Song Jians strength, he could easily hunt monsters of the same level without feeling any pressure or challenge. He often came into contact with monsters above his level. Therefore, this new effect allowed Song Jian to bring out his full strength when facing level 20 monsters. He was no longer constrained by the level suppression effect. This effect was a perfect fit for
Song Jian.
He swung the dark red long sword in his hand C it had be a bit heavier after leveling up, but it was easier to wield. Song Jian nodded, satisfied.
He continued on his way. The tunnel was winding and seemed to descend all the time. Half an hourter, Song Jian finally reached the end of the secret passageway and saw the exit.
The whole tunnel was quite long. Along the way, Song Jian encountered five or six waves of Tunnel Wraiths attacks. But with the aid of the Mutated Soul Seed, these Tunnel Wraiths became Song Jians battle experience. Moreover, they exploded and dropped more than a dozen level one Ghost Pearls, which left him speechless.
Although there were not many spoils of war, the battle experience was rich. It brought Song Jians experience bar up to level 15 and 78%. After a few more times, he would be able to level up to 16, which made him very excited.
At the exit of the secret tunnel, a faint light came through. Before Song Jian had reached the exit, he could already hear roars and howls from ahead.
It seems like theres a hall ahead. Could it be another Underground Pce? Song Jian thought to himself. He couldnt help but walk over to the exit and look out.
Sss, its actually a vige! Song Jians eyes widened in surprise. In front of him was an expansive space with all sorts of buildings and streets. It looked just like a small vige.
ck wraiths roamed endlessly around this underground vige, constantly letting out heart-rending roars.
LV2O Enved Evil Ghost (Ordinary), Vitality Points: 1800/1800, Traits: Undead, ve Soul, Skills: Wailing Scream, sh w-
Enved Evil Ghost,pared to Tunnel Wraiths, were more vicious. Although they looked simr, Enved Evil Ghosts were not mindless like Tunnel Wraiths. From their movements, it could be seen that they had some level of intelligence. They seemed to be very agile, but their instinctive madness and sensitivity to flesh and living beings were the same as those of Tunnel Wraiths.
Chapter 316: Focus Fire on the Bone Dragon
Chapter 316: Focus Fire on the Bone Dragon
Trantor: 549690339???????????????
All melee fighters hit by the Bone Dragons Dragon Breath were afflicted with an Aging debuff, their attributes reduced by 30%, and their Vitality Points continually dropping. The debuffsted for three minutes. At this moment, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord had alreadye down from the Bronze Throne and charged at the melee fighters. Three minutes was enough for it to kill all the melee fighters, making the situation chaotic.
At this time, the Tauren Shaman Priest who had used Song Jian earlier suddenly started chanting loudly, sticking a thick, half-human-height wooden stake into the ground. He bit his tongue, spraying blood onto the stake.
In an instant, the stake began to vibrate, countless green powders fluttered off it, covering a five-meter radius. All NPCs and yers who entered the range saw their Vitality Points rapidly increasing.
Melee fighters retreat, enter the purification totem range! the Tauren Shaman Priest bellowed.
All melee fighters showed a look of joy and rushed towards the stake, entering the area covered by the green powder.
In an instant, the Aging status vanished, reced with a 10% damage reduction status.
For a moment, the melee fighters confidence surged. As long as they could withstand the BOSS, defeating it was only a matter of time.
Whoosh-
A dark de aura struck towards everyone. The piercing de aura seemed to split the space in two, emanating a chilling sound. The Shield Warrior at the front changed his expression as he sensed that this attack was more than ten times more potent than the ones he had endured before.
Solid as Gold! The Shield Warrior roared, and a faint golden bell illusion descended from the sky, guarding him firmly in the center.
This was the Shield Warriors ultimate skill, reducing 50% damage taken. It was his most potent damage reduction skill, but its cooldown was long,sting thirty minutes. In most battles, it could only be used once.
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The de aura struck the golden bell illusion, producing a deep resounding bell sound, starting with a low hum and bing more and more piercing. The nearby peoples expressions changed drastically, and they retreated one after another. Many of them began bleeding from their ears, unable to withstand the sonic attack.
With a bang, the golden bell illusion was shattered by the de, and the Shield Warrior NPC spit out a mouthful of blood. The arms holding his shield felt weak and numb. Without his firm will, he might have copsed on the spot.
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A crisp cracking sound echoed, and the Shield Warriors heart sank. A crack appeared on the surface of the shield he held, and its durability dropped to 12.
I cant resist any longer. If I do, itll definitely kill me! The Shield Warrior NPC had a gloomy expression, ncing at his Vitality Points. That attack had dealt more than half of his Vitality Points, even after reducing the damage by 60%.
If he hadnt used his life-saving ability immediately, he would have been in instantly.
At this thought, the Shield Warrior felt a chill creeping up his body and slowly backed away. Although the healing from behind constantly boosted his Vitality Points, he dared not continue resisting the boss, letting other melee fighters take the front line.
Song Jian was also continually attacking, but his eyes were constantly scanning the field, watching everyones actions.
When he saw the Shield Warrior slowly backing away, his attack hesitated. The skill he intended to use stopped, and he started dealing damage with normal attacks.
Just then, Qian Xiaohaos Follower felt that the BOSSS aggro had mostly been attracted to the front-row fighters and gritted his teeth, pulling the trigger towards the BOSS.
In an instant, an eerie chill surged through Song Jians heart, giving him the illusion of being stared at by the Death God.
Before he could react, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord let out a piercing roar. Arge, bowl-sized hole appeared on its left shoulder, and countless ck miasma poured out from the wound. Its Vitality Points plummeted, dropping by 15%.???????????
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It could be said that the damage from this attack was higher than the damage dealt by others before.
Almost all NPCs and yers let out a triumphant cheer, but Song Jian felt a chill in his heart. Such a terrifying attack would likely instakill even him if caught off-guard. More importantly, the Followers shot was too fast, giving almost no time to dodge.
How can there be such a terrifying attack? Song Jians eyebrows furrowed as he couldnt help but look at the Follower. At this moment, the Follower had a pale face, and only half of his Vitality Points remained. It seemed that unleashing that powerful attack also had a price, and he was unlikely to cause such terrifying damage again in the short term.
Even with the power of just one strike, its still terrifying. If he wants to assassinate someone, theres likely an 80% chance of sess. Song Jian thought to himself, his eyes filled with murderous intent as he looked at the Follower.
Because of the Sword Finger, he and Qian Xiaohao could never be friends. There was a high possibility that one day the Followers shot would be aimed at him. He wondered if he would be able to avoid the fatal blow when that happens.
Its best to keep him here forever! Song Jians eyes shed with murderous intent, but it vanished quickly.
The heavily injured Imperial Dragon Demon Lord red at the Follower without pursuing, instead turning its head and walking towards the Bronze Throne.
Its going to heal its Vitality Points again. Kill it, stop it! someone shouted.
They had already reduced its Vitality Points by 20%. If they let it recover again, all their efforts would be wasted, and everyone became anxious.
As they nced at the Bone Dragon next to the Bronze Throne, they couldnt help but feel uneasy, turning their gazes to the Tauren Shaman Priest.
The Priest sighed and said, The Purification Totem still has five minutes of cooldown time
Upon hearing this, everyone halted their advance, watching the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord sit on the Bronze Throne and slowly recover its Vitality Points.
You all will die! The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord wore a cold smile, its eyes full of murderous intent as it stared at the more than a hundred NPCs and yers present, its voice deep and ominous.
Song Jian stared at it for a long time, then looked at the Bone Dragon Illusion, which had only half of its body exposed. He suddenly shouted, Ranged fighters, focus fire on that Bone Dragon!
Chapter 329: Savior
Chapter 329: Savior
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All the evil spirits in the small town were wiped out by Song Jian, covering the ground in a thickyer of ck ash. There were quite a few spoils of war dropped, which took him more than ten minutes to clean up.
Such an expensive upgrade, Im afraid not many people can afford it! Song Jian showed a bitter smile on his face. Just the eight T-X high-explosive grenades were worth more than 10,000 Doomsday Coins, let alone the Fire Lizard Medicine and Weakness Potion.
However, after cleaning up the spoils of war, Song Jian made a rough estimation and found that he didnt actually lose much this time;
Just the first-tier Ghost Pearls, fifty or so had dropped. These were great for adding shadow damage and shadow resistance to forged equipment, and each was worth at least 150 Doomsday Coins;
In addition, the evil spirits also dropped more than 3,000 Doomsday Coins, three Mage Skill Books Shadow Arrow, and five I5th-level blue-quality equipment pieces.
Each Shadow Arrow book could be sold for over a thousand Doomsday Coins, and I5th-level blue equipment, as yers leveled up, each piece could sell for five or six hundred, especially one of the blue-quality long knives with extraordinary attributes, which might fetch thousands of Doomsday Coins at the auction house.
A quick calction shows that this trip alone could earn at least 15,000 to 20,000 Doomsday Coins.
This was with Song Jians luck reduced by three, under normal circumstances, the items dropped by these monsters would definitely be more and of higher quality.
I wonder if this is a one-time monster area, or if 1 can continue to farm monsters here in the future! Song Jian thought to himself.
There were quite a few one-time monster spawning areas in the game, such as the previous Zeus Shield Tower and Shadow District, where once the monsters inside were killed, no simr monsters would ever appear again.
The monsters here were also very special, belonging to ghost type monsters. If it was a one-time spawn area, Song Jian would have nothing to say, but if its like the outside, where the monsters respawn after a night, this would be a great ce for Song Jian to level up.
With all the evil spirits in the small town cleaned up, Song Jian casually arrived at the central square of the town. At this time, the ck me on the White Bone Altar in the central square seemed to have grownrger, bing the size of a ser ball.
Song Jians mission target this time is a demon zombie wearing a pitch-ck armor and carrying a long halberd on its back. The evil spirits in this small town are all enved by it. After Song Jian killed the evil spirits, the demon zombie seemed unconcerned and did not care.
Whats so special about that ck me? Why is this BOSS constantly bowing and worshipping it? Song Jian frowned slightly.
At this moment, Song Jian suddenly received a system prompt;
System: Demon Zombie Campbell is worshipping the Third-tier Demon me, Abyssal me. In half an hour, the third-tier magic me will grow to its full form, and then the Demon Zombie Campbell will use the Third-tier Demon me to open a passage to the Abyss from the human world, releasing countless demons from the Abyss. By then, the entire city will be upied by demons!
System: Honorable warrior, for the sake of all mankind, please defeat Demon Zombie Campbell. Countdown 30 minutes, you must kill Demon Zombie Campbell within 30 minutes, otherwise, when the Third-tier Demon me ispleted, the Abyssal Gate will open, and the mission will fail!
System: Mission reward: Obtain the title Savior. Mission failure penalty: Erasure!
Savior? Erasure? Are you kidding me? Song Jian was startled when he saw the mission reward and mission failure penalty. Was it really that serious?
The title of Savior sounded very high-end and sophisticated, much better than Song Jians current Survivor of Great Cmity and Junior Wine Connoisseur. Although he couldnt see the specific attributes of the Savior title for now, from the failure penalty, it was clear that this mission reward was no ordinary one.
At this time, a 30-minute countdown suddenly appeared above the Third-tier Demon me, Abyssal me, making Song Jians heart tremble. This battle had to be swift, otherwise, even if he killed the Demon Zombie, he would still fail and be erased due to the timer.
Thinking of this, Song Jian directly used the Earth Teeth Assault skill, attacking the demon zombie;
After being upgraded to the second level, the Earth Teeth Assault not only dealt higher damage, but the attack range also increased from 10 meters to 12 meters, and the fangs-shaped air clusters were much higher than at level one.
Boom!
The Demon Zombie didnt dodge or avoid the attack, taking it head-on, and a damage number of over 60 floated above its head.
LV15 Demon Zombie (Elite), Vitality Points: 2800/2800, Spirit Points: 500/500, Traits: Demon Body, Demon me Forging Body, Skills: Demon Roar, Demon Halberd, Summoning, Sky-reaching Demon me;
Nearly 3,000 Vitality Points? Song Jian couldnt help but gasp. Ordinary I5th-level elite monsters would have at most over 1,000 Vitality Points. This Demon Zombie had doubled that number, and what surprised Song Jian the most was the Summoning skill in its abilities, which is a signature skill of a Lord-level BOSS. Could it be that this was a BOSS about to evolve to the Lord-level?
Thinking of this, Song Jian frowned, not because he was worried that he couldnt kill the demon zombie, but because he was worried that he couldnt kill it within half an hour;
I should have made more high-explosive grenades, or self-destructing robots! Song Jian thought to himself. If he had a dozen self-destructing robots, wouldnt it be easy to kill this BOSS?
The injured Demon Zombie suddenly stood up, its body burning with ck mes, towering like a Demon God in the center of the square.
Lowly human, you dare to interrupt the great sacrificial ceremony. I will pull your soul from your body and roast it on the magic me for ten thousand years! The Demon Zombie roared in anger.
The Demon Zombie that stood up directly took the long halberd from its back. As soon as the halberd was in its hand, ck mes burned on the surface and suddenly swung, turning the halberd into a ck meteor that cut through the air, urately aimed at Song Jians head.
So fast! Song Jian was shocked by this terrifying attack, even he couldnt face it head-on.
Sword Shadow Step!
Song Jians figure turned into a ck shadow, rushing towards the Demon Zombie.
Boom!
With a loud noise, Song Jian dodged the halberd strike, and it mmed into the square floor, creating a deep pit and sshing debris.
Weakness Potion!
A bottle of potion smashed at the feet of the Demon Zombie, kicking up a cloud of gray dust, which was burned by the ck me on the Demon Zombies surface.
A huge Immune floated up from the Demon Zombies head.
Insignificant tricks! The Demon Zombie sneered, raising its right hand, and the Demon Halberd returned to its hand with a howl, hacking down at Song Jian again.
Chapter 318: Restoring Vitality
Chapter 318: Restoring Vitality
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The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord had charged too far away. Upon seeing Song jians final blow, he was riddled with fury, wishing desperately to rush to Song Jian to slice him apart.
In the end, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord could only watch helplessly as the Bone Dragon Illusion turned into a mass of Bone Mountain. Then, a gust of wind blew, turning the great mound of Bone Mountain into a pile of pale ashes.
Ao~
A dragons roar echoed throughout the entire cave. A huge Bone Dragon Illusion rose from Bone Mountain. At this time, the spiritual state of the Bone Dragon repeatedly charged towards Song Jian but could do no harm to him.
The imperial Dragon Demon Lord gritted his teeth in indignation, let out a roar, and gave a tremble with his long knife. The body of the follower hanging on his knife tip was instantly torn to pieces by his energy, scattering all over the ground.
Although Song Jian had inflicted no damage on the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord, after defeating the Bone Dragon Illusion, the Demon Lords hatred had already locked firmly onto Song Jian.
Die! cried the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord fiercely, not caring about anything else and rushing toward Song Jian. Some NPCs, seeing the Demon Lord sprinting toward Song Jian, intentionally or unintentionally made way for him.
Song Jians heart tightened as he prepared for the looming confrontation with the imperial Dragon Demon Lord. The giant Bone Dragon Illusion kept circling around him, ceaselessly opening its mouth to attack Song Jian, but it could do nothing to injure him.
At this moment, Song Jian felt that the ck Dragon hatchling in his Pet Space was emanating a restless mood. He quickly called out the ck Dragon hatchling.
Upon appearing, the ck Dragon hatchling immediately raised its head and let out a tender dragon roar. Its pair of golden slit pupils were staring excitedly at the Bone Dragon Soul circling around Song Jian.
Seeing the arrival of the ck Dragon hatchling in an instant, the Bone Dragon
Soul felt a sudden shiver for some reason and couldnt help but retreat.
The ck Dragon hatchling pped its wings and lunged toward the Bone Dragon Soul. Before the Bone Dragon Soul could react, the hatchling opened its mouth wide and inhaled deeply.
Suddenly, a strong wind was sucking the Bone Dragons soul, directing it into the mouth of the ck Dragon hatchling,
Like drinking jelly, it took only a few seconds for the hatchling to swallow the
Bone Dragon Soul, which was dozens of timesrger than itself.
After consuming the Bone Dragon Soul, the hatchling let out a satisfied burp, swaying and flying toward Song Jian with a drunken gait.
Seeing that the Bone Dragon Soul was consumed by the Song Jians pet, the imperial Dragon Demon Lord was dazed, standing rooted to the spot, his expression devastated.
The ck Dragon hatchling that flew beside Song Jian closed its eyes and fell.
Song Jian quickly stored it back into his Pet Space.
Looking at the ck Dragon hatchling, the Pet Space indicated that the hatchling is in an evolving state. It will take ten hours toplete the evolution, during which it cannot be summoned, or the evolution will fail. Its not going to turn into a Bone Dragon with a body full of white bones, is it? Song Jian became worried.
Just then, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord let out a mournful roar, his originally green eyes turned into two balls of fiery red mes, burning fiercely in an instant.
Die!
Amid a roar, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord swung his long knife, hacking it violently towards Song Jian.
The Bone Dragon was more than a mere pet to the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord, it was his spirit beast. His ability to cheat death was all thanks to the existence of the Bone Dragon.
Now, with the Bone Dragons soul being devoured by the ck Dragon hatchling, even if the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord were to ughter all the NPCs and yers in the Underground Pce, he still wouldnt be able to cheat death and truly resurrect. His power was confined to the current state, unable to advance further.
For the imperial Dragon Demon Lord, this was even more uneptable than death itself.
At this point, Song Jian angered it even more than the follower from before.
The long knife in the Imperial Dragon Demon Lords hand was already beginning to ignite with ck mes.
Song Jian was startled, he pulled out a bottle of Weakness Potion from his bag, aimed at the route the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord was charging through, and harshly smashed it at the ground.
With a boom, dust clouded the air as the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord rushed out, disregarding everything and swiped at Song Jian.
Beep Beep Beep-
Just then, the ten plus Self-Destructing Robots surrounding Song Jian, emitted blinding red light from their eyes, and collectively rushed towards the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord.
Immortal Sword Body, activate!
A soft shout, a flicker of golden light appeared on the surface of Song Jians body. Eight long sword illusions slowly circled around him, sharply raising his attributes, and the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand felt somewhat lightweight.
Broken Wing Dance!
Song Jian rushed towards the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord, and a sword shed heavily together. With a boom, Song Jian was directly blown away, his Vitality Points dropped more than five hundred points. Even the Shield Warrior from before, if he had taken this strike head-on, would have surely died.
The imperial Dragon Demon Lord was not feeling any better at the moment. After activating the Immortal Sword Body, Song Jians strength attributes exceeded 25 points. Even the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord did not have that level of strength. If it was not for skill bonuses, the one to have been blown away from this strike would have been the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord.
At this moment, a damage of over three hundred points was also floated above the head of the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord. Nearly vomiting a mouthful of blood, it managed to forcibly suppress it and swallow it down.
just as it was preparing to strike while the iron was hot and continue to attack Song Jian, the ten odd Self-Destructing Robots had already run to its front.
Boom boom boom-
The Self-Destructing Robots practically exploded simultaneously, and rising from the spot where the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord stood, a small scale mushroom cloud appeared. The terrifying explosion made the entire cave start to shake, with broken rocks falling from above. Everyones faces wore expressions of fear, terrified of being buried underground.
You have to understand, that the spot where everyone was located was hundreds of metres away from the surface. If it copses, no one will have any chance of survival.
Leaning on his long sword, Song Jian slowly stood up. He nced at the Life Fruit in his bag, hesitated a moment, but still did not take it out. He still had more than three hundred Vitality Points, and moreover, he could recover more than twenty every second. In just half a minute, his Vitality Points would be fully recovered, it wasnt time to use the Life Fruit yet.
ncing at the Bronze Throne next to him, Song Jian suddenly had a thought and directly turned, taking a seat atop the Bronze Throne.
Until the imperial Dragon Demon Lord was killed, the Bronze Throne could not be retrieved. It was simr to an item of plot significance, Song Jian didnt know if it could replenish his Vitality Points, he just sat down with an attempt it mentality.
Unexpectedly, the moment he sat on the Bronze Throne, a mysterious energy surged from the throne into his body. For a moment, his Vitality Points recovery speed greatly increased, and in just ten or so seconds, his Vitality Points were fully restored. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
When his Vitality Points were fully recovered, the mysterious energy suddenly disappeared. But then, in his eyes, a sixty-second countdown appeared on the Bronze Throne.
-The throne can only be used to recover Vitality Points every sixty seconds? Excitement shed in Song Jians eyes, he finally discovered the secret of the Bronze Throne, that the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord also couldnt recover Vitality Points all the time.
As the dust cleared, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord was now standing m a ragged state. His body was covered with wounds, countless ck mist slowly seeping from these wounds. His eyes were dead set on Song Jian, who just stepped down from the Bronze Throne, wishing he could tear him to pieces.
Chapter 319: Shattered
Chapter 319: Shattered
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Song Jian had obliterated the Bone Dragon Illusion, causing more damage to the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord than he had expected. The Bone Dragon Illusion was a manifestation of all the skills and mastery of the Demon Lord. Once it had absorbed enough vitality, it could merge with the Bone Dragon and increase its power significantly. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
At this point, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord regarded Song Jian with a deep-seated hatred, yearning to rip him apart with its own hands.
The explosion of a dozen self-destructing robots inflicted over two thousand points of damage to the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord, reducing his Vitality Points to less than half. Seeing that his Bronze Throne was also cooling down, he became even more furious, charging at Song Jian with his long sword aze with ck mes.
Song Jian had never fought a level 15 boss monster before. But after their recent sh, he could guess that none of the Demon Lords attributes would exceed twenty points.
In this aspect, Song Jian hadpletely suppressed the Demon Lord. However, the Demon Lords skills were all extremely powerful and inflicting high damage, which made the fight difficult for Song Jian.
Meanwhile, the surrounding NPCs saw that the Demon Lord was attacking Song Jian and curiously stood aside, allowing the Demon Lord to focus on Song Jian without any distraction. This was the consequence of Song Jians earlier threat to the NPCs with his self-destructing robots; practically all the NPCs present now held grudges against him.
As a result, his rtionship with these NPCs had most likely degraded to a point of indifference. They derived great pleasure from watching Song Jian struggle.
The Demon Lords long sword was brimming with power, each swing carrying the force of cracking rocks. But Song Jian wouldnt be defeated easily. His Crimson Fire Heart Monkey Sword was suddenly enveloped with a veneer of crimson me.
The Fire Lizard Medicine!
Song Jian, who had taken the Weakness Potion and Fire Lizard Medicine shed with the Demon Lord. They traded blows for a while, none gaining an upper hand. Those watching were astounded.
How can he be so strong? Qian Xiaohaos face darkened. He had considered the opponent just an adventurer who got lucky, with only potential at best. But the opponents actual power was beyond belief.
Upon entering the city, other than searching for information about the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce, Qian Xiaohao had always been ready to find the fortunate adventurer who traded with his father. If the adventurer had not learned the Sword Finger technique, he would attempt to trade it with him. If the adventurer had already learned the technique, then he would have no choice but to kill him to see if he could drop the Sword Finger technique upon death.
When Qian Xiaohao realized that Song Jian had already learned Sword Finger, he became murderous. Although he tried hard to suppress his feelings, Song Jian soon noticed his hostility.
If his two followers were still alive, Qian Xiaohao would have had the confidence to ambush and kill Song Jian. However, he currentlycked that confidence.
This yer is just too good, actually going toe-to-toe with a level 15 boss! Are we even ying the same game? The hundreds of other yers present were equally surprised, they paused and watched Song Jians battle with the Demon Lord intently.
By this time, the entire Demon Pce had be the battlefield for Song Jian and the Demon Lord alone. All the NPCs and yers had merely be spectators.
Song Jians Vitality Points kept decreasing, although the Demon Lords rate of decrease was faster. However, his attacks seemed to be more ferocious as his Vitality Points decreased. It seemed like the lower his Vitality Points were, the higher his attack power became.
Gradually, Song Jian was finding it harder and harder to withstand the Demon Lords attacks, each hit causing him over a hundred points of damage. If he was hit with a skill, he would immediately lose five to six hundred Vitality Points. If got distracted he could potentially be killed instantly.
At this moment, a gigantic Desert Scorpion Beast Illusion suddenly appeared out of thin air. As soon as it appeared, its enormous stinger immediately aimed at the Demon Lords chest.
Get out of my way, inferior creature! The Demon Lord roared in fury, angered by the desert scorpions presumptuous attack. The strike that was originally aimed at Song Jian changed direction in mid-air and shed towards the Scorpion Beast.
This attack seemed to be able to shatter the void. The Desert Scorpion, which couldnt have been normally targeted, shrieked in agony as it was hit by the stroke. Its entire body was marked by a fine slit. Then, it shattered like ss and exploded into thousands of pieces.
System: Your Scorpion Beast Helmet has been damaged, the helmets special ability cannot be activated for the next 12 hours;
Song Jian felt a jolt of shock. Was the Demon Lords attack that terrifying? Even an innocent attack could kill the Scorpion Beast soul which couldnt be locked or attacked. If the attack hadnded on his body, could he have endured it?
After releasing this attack, the Demon Lord seemed somewhat energy-drained. It nced at Song Jian and surprisingly turned around and walked toward the Bronze Throne.
Oh no, its going to restore its Vitality Points again! Song Jian was rmed.
With a thought, two level 15 Fire Elemental Spirits appeared beside Song Jian and charged at the Demon Lord.
Song Jian also leaped forward, stabbing his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword at the Demon Lords heart from behind;
At this point, the Demon Lord had grabbed onto the hand of the Bronze Throne, ready to sit down. The Fire Elemental Spirits, over a meter tall, had started to gather fireballs to toss at it.
Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword had already pierced its heart.
As soon as the sword pierced the Demon Lords heart, an angry roar echoed in the Demon Pce that sounded as divine and majestic as a god.
The Demon Lord shivered, a look of disbelief filled its eyes.
How can this be? Is this the wrath of the Fire God? A red damage indicator floated above its head.
Finally, after a long time, the special effect of Song Jians ring, Eye of the Fire God, had been activated. The Wrath of the Fire God caused an additional three hundred points of fire damage to the Demon Lord.
Click-
With a soft snap, the Demon Lord had crushed the handle of the Bronze throne in his hand. Everyone present turned pale. The most valuable thing in the entire Imperial Dragon Demon Pce was probably this Bronze Throne, yet the Demon Lord had identally damaged it in his surprise.
If we had acted earlier, we might have killed the Demon Lord by now, and the Bronze Throne would not have been damaged A thought like this was gnawing at everyones mind like a poisonous insect. At this moment, Qian Xiaohaos fists were clenched so tight that his knuckles were turning white. His teeth were clenched so hard that a trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth, yet he was unaware of it. His gaze was fixed on the damaged Bronze Throne.
Chapter 320: No dropped items?
Chapter 320: No dropped items?
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The Bronze Throne could actually be damaged, startling all the NPCs who were aware of its value;
Qian Xiaohao was filled with a sense of utter despair. The Bronze Throne was a token, possessing it proved one to be qualified to vie for one of the only ten professions.
Damn, I dont know if we can still enter that ce with the damaged Bronze Throne Qian Xiaohao was nearly choked with anger. His eyes, when looking at the imperial Dragon Demon Lord, were filled with murderous intent, as if he wanted nothing more than to hack it into pieces.
The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord looked surprised, even somewhat incredulous, as he noticed that he had squeezed and crumbled the handle of the Bronze Throne.
Just then, an ethereal spirit sword materialized above Song Jians head, and he shed it heavily on the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord.
A wailing scream echoed as the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord fell from the Bronze Throne. His long knife swept sideways, forcing Song Jian to retreat. The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord staggered to his feet, looked at Song Jian, snorted coldly, surprisingly plunged into the crowd of NPCs. He grabbed the nearest priest-type profession, violently stabbing him in the heart. The priests head instantly disyed around six hundred damage points, instantly killing him.
The Demon Lord opened his mouth for a suction and the blood from the priests body promptly consolidated into red streaks of energy, rushing toward his mouth.
1 he Imperial Dragon Demon Lord, originally had only less than five hundred vitality points, recovered nearly three hundred points in just a few seconds. Dissatisfied with recovering only over two hundred vitality points, the Imperial Demon Dragon Lord discarded the dried-up corpse in his hand after sucking it dry. He snorted coldly and rushed towards another nearby NPC.
Stop him, we cant let him continue to restore vitality! The NPCs cried out, causing chaos. They had been spectating for too long and had forgotten that the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord intended to wipe them all out here. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
In an instant, everyone C yers and NPCs alike C attacked the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord. Countless colorful pirs of energy exploded on his body, the sound of powerful strikes filled the air.
A ck fog floated at the surface of the Imperial Dragon Demon Lords body, drastically reducing all the damage dealt to him to single digits. Thebined attack of hundreds of individuals only caused a mere three to four hundred total damage to him.
You all will die! The Imperial Dragon Demon Lords vitality points were down to less than five hundred, but his arrogance made it seem as if he was pressuring hundreds of yers and NPCs.
In reality, it was indeed the case. The Imperial Dragon Demon Lords attack power had now reached a terrifying level. Even the Shield Warrior who initially blocked him had his shield split into two, reducing him to a near-death state.
The others were no match for him. Whoever came close was either in in a single stroke or had all their vitality drained. It was bizarre, however, that no matter how much vitality the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord drained from NPCs, his vitality seemed to be permanently stuck at five hundred points and could not be increased any further.
Just then, a crack sound came from the Bronze Throne. Chaos ensued within the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce. The only one who heard this crack was Song Jian, who had been standing aside and watching the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord with folded arms.
At first, Song Jian thought he had heard wrong and turned his head towards the Bronze Throne.
He was startled to see that small cracks had started to appear around the handle that was identally crushed by the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord. These cracks were spreading out with continuous crack sounds.
But this sound was extremely weak. If it werent for Song Jian, who was standing right next to the Bronze Throne, no one could have heard it.
Like a frenzied maniac, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord was killing left, right and center. Like a tiger amidst a herd of sheep, no one could match his power. Only then did people realize, to their astonishment, that someone had actually been able to battle with the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord for over ten minutes. It was virtually unbelievable.
Boss, elite, lend us a hand. Do you really want to watch us all get ughtered by this BOSS?
Yes, if the BOSS drops any items, were willing to give them all to you, okay? Help! This BOSS can deal over two hundred damage with a single normal attack. We cant withstand it!
The NPCs were too embarrassed to ask for help from Song Jian, but the yers didnt care about that now. Even the vitality points of a Level 10 professional yer didnt exceed three hundred. They couldnt withstand the BOSSS ordinary attacks, let alone using any skills.
But no matter how loudly the yers begged for help, even pleading desperately, Song Jian just stood in ce without moving, his brows furrowed as he stared intently at the Bronze Throne.
At this moment, no one noticed that the surface of the Bronze Throne was now covered in a densework of cracks, like a spiders web. This most precious existence in the eyes of the NPCs was about to bepletely destroyed.
Crash-
The Bronze Throne suddenly crumbled into tiny particles, like sand, copsing m an instant. Amidst a pile of blue dust, a palm-sized, dazzling bronze box appeared in front of Song Jian.
Theres actually a treasure inside the Bronze Throne? Song Jians eyes lit up. He rushed forward, picked up the palm-sized bronze box and immediately ced it in his inventory.
The moment Song Jian put the bronze box into his inventory, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord seemed to feel something. After knocking an NPC away, he turned and looked at the Bronze Throne.
When he saw the Bronze Throne had turned into fine sand, a look of despair appeared on the face of the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord. He yelled hysterically, No, it cant be
Crack, crack-
The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord began walking towards the Bronze Throne. After only a few steps, his legs started to stiffen and a hint of blue appeared on the surface of his body. After struggling forwards a few steps more, the entire body of the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord was covered in blue, looking like a bronze statue.
Boom!
The bronze statue that the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord had turned into shattered, and horrific wails echoed throughout the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce.
At this time, a red light point suddenly appeared in front of the Bronze Throne. In an instant, this light point turned into a light door, with a five-minute countdown appearing above it.
Did you just take something from the Bronze Throne? Qian Xiaohao suddenly pointed at Song Jian and shouted loudly.
No one had seen the moment when the Bronze Throne had crumbled into fine sand. Everyone had been chased by the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord as if they were mice, afraid that they would be cut to pieces if they were one step slow.
However, after Song Jian took away the bronze box, an indentation in the shape of a box was left in the blue sand and caught Qian Xiaohaos attention.
It was this detail that made Qian Xiaohao suspicious. He wondered if Song Jian had taken something.
Song Jian nced coldly at Qian Xiaohao, made a throat-slitting gesture, turned around, and disappeared into the red light portal.
The yers didnt notice the actions of the NPCs; they all swarmed towards the corpse of the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord, continuously flipping over each bronze fragment, hoping to see if the BOSS had dropped any items.
However, to the disappointment of everyone, this powerful Level 15 Boss did not drop any items at all, leaving the yers cursing out loud. This behavior gave the remaining NPCs pause and a look of astonishment spread across their faces.
Chapter 321: A Black Object
Chapter 321: A ck Object
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Without having found any loot, the yers left via the teleportation gate one by one. Only Qian Xiaohao approached the bronze throne, carefully sweeping his gaze across its surface. His face darkened noticeably.
After a while, Qian Xiaohao stood up, his teeth gritted as he spoke in a low tone, Weve been yed by that gods chosen!
Sir Qian, what exactly happened? An NPC steps forward, interrogating. Look at this spot! Qian Xiaohao pointed at a hollow in the center of the bronze throne, There was something here, but that guy swiped it! Now Qian Xiaohao understood why the high-profile figures were all trying to seize the bronze throne C it wasnt for the throne itself, but for the treasure buried inside.
Anyhow, Qian Xiaohao suffered a major loss this time. Once leading over a dozen people, only three now survived, including his two most loyal followers who died here. All for nothing, without obtaining any rewards.
Sir Qian, we all know that the Bronze Throne within the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce is the most precious, but its significance is still unclear. Could you exin its value to us? An NPC of the priest ss suddenly asked.
With a cold smirk, Qian Xiaohao denied. Such information had been tightly controlled by the influential factions and families. Ordinary people had no ess to them. These NPCs, thinking they could obtain such valuable information for free, were simply delusional.
just as Qian Xiaohao was about to refuse, a thought struck him, and with a chuckle, he replied, Actually, the bronze throne holds the secret to bing one of the top ten unique professions. Whoever can acquire it will have the chance to stand atop the pyramid.
Gasps filled the air among the NPCs. Dreams and greed gleamed in everyones eyes. To ordinary people, the top ten unique professions were no different from deities. Unbelievably, the Bronze Throne held the key to reaching such divinities.
Now, the treasure has been taken by that gods chosen. If you want it, you should go find him. Qian Xiaohao smiled, turning around to step into the teleportation gate.
With less than twenty NPCs left, they exchanged nces, each entering the teleportation gate one after another, leaving behind in the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce only silence, shattered stones, and dry corpses.
At this moment, the index finger of an NPC corpse twitched, discing a small stone beside it.
The little stone rolled forward with a ttering echo resonating in the empty pce.
Exiting the transmission array, Song Jian returned directly to his Manor Castle. What a pity, I didnt get to loot the items dropped by the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord! Song Jian thought regretfully.
After Qian Xiaohao pointed out that he had taken something from the Bronze Throne, Song Jian immediately realized that he could no longer stay in the pce. Without the deterrence of the self-destructing robot, the remaining NPCs could end him with a single round of attacks.
Nheless, having acquired the treasure hidden within the Bronze Throne, Song Jian was still mitigated. He was unaware, though, that over ten NPC professionals had already set their greedy eyes on him.
When he opened the Bronze Chest, the first item that met his eyes was a silver priests magic staff of Level 15, named Life Anthem. Its properties were excellent, enhancing healing by 10%, in addition to raising all healing abilities by one level. It was definitely a superior magic staff for a priest.
Also included was a Level 15 silver knight shield for knight ss. Although its attributes were ordinary, any silver shield would be eagerly sought by yers at this stage. If a team did not have a good MT (Main Tank), they would be unable to defeat high level bosses. Thats why every time a shield appeared in auction, yers would scramble for it.
The rest were three material items: a Dragon Bloodstone, a Ruby, and a ck-quality token.
The Dragon Bloodstone and the Ruby were materials for upgrading the Blood Pool, and Song Jian set them aside after a nce.
The ck-quality token, however, held Song Jians attention. He held it in his hand, ying with it non-stop.
Since the beginning of the game, Song Jian had only obtained one ck-quality item, the essory he obtained from killing the Zombie Carrying b.
That item had terrible attributes, adding only one vitality point, and in the end was discarded by Song Jian for other items at the Prayer Altar.
It was that experience at the Prayer Altar that made him realize the value of ck-quality items. Somehow, many people were willing to exchange gold-quality items and skills for a ck-quality essory with such poor attributes.
This might be an item not less valuable than a gold-quality one, I should keep it safe! Song Jian thought.
The properties of this token were very vague, with only one line reading Pass to the Land of Mystery! It did not specify where the Land of Mystery was or how to use the token. Yet, there was a property instruction that gave Song Jian pause C Will drop upon death.
After hesitating for a moment, Song Jianughed slightly. In this game, he had only one life, and if he lost this life, why bother about the equipment? So, he put the token in the bag.
Taking a look at the pet column, the ck dragon hatchling was still fast asleep, with strands of a mysterious gray mist circling around its body. The evolution was still in progress. Although Song Jian was somewhat worried, there was nothing he could do. Interrupting the evolution prematurely might harm the ck dragon hatchling. Patience was all he could afford now.
After mailing Li Keer 9500 gold coins, Song Jian received the money for the Stealth Skill Stone. The Stealth skill sold for over 6,000 Doomsday Coins, which increased Song Jians funds to nearly 30,000 Doomsday Coms.
This was a fortune. Even for many warring leagues at present, it wasnt easy to umte so much money.
Having this much Doomsday Coins was kind of pointless if he was just carrying it around. It would be more useful to invest it in building his safe house, especially since in the entire Doomsday City, his Manor Castle was the only truly safe haven.
After summoning George, his housekeeper, Song Jian began to inquire about the construction situation in his territory. Everything in the territory was progressing smoothly, but due to theck of investment, many buildings could not be constructed. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Song Jian directly allocated 20,000 Doomsday Coins to George, which immediately increased Georges loyalty to its maximum value.
Honorable Lord, I will build your Manor Territory to be the grandest in the region! George excitedly dered, his face glowing with enthusiasm. Emboldened by Song Jians trust, George expressed his gratitude and quickly immersed himself in the development of the territory.
After some hesitation, Song Jian decided to sell the silver-quality knight shield and priest magic staff on the radio station.
Chapter 334: Manhunt Mission
Chapter 334: Manhunt Mission
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The Dwarf Commander grasped the still-hot longsword on the iron felt and examined its attributes. Soon, a smile spread across his face.
A top-grade weapon! Its really a top-grade blue equipment! Haha, with these attributes, its definitelyparable to a silver equipment of the same level. This is fantastic! The Dwarf Commander held up the longsword, which emitted a rich blue glow, andughed heartily.
At this point, the Dwarf Commanders actions had attracted the attention of many yers. Seeing a crowd gathering, he directly disyed the attributes of the longsword.
de of Breaking, these attributes are top-notch!
Thats amazing! With this longsword, my strength would increase by at least one-third. Its attack power is insane, and it has Armor Break and double damage. One sh with this thing could instantly kill a yer with less than 100 Vitality Points. Its ludicrous!
My silver-quality one-handed sword actually does two points less damage than this one. Its simply outrageous
yers started discussing among themselves, with some even eagerly asking about the price.
Boss, how much for this longsword?
Oh mighty Dwarf cksmith, I offer 3,000 Doomsday Coins for this weapon. Would you be willing to sell it to me?
3,000 Doomsday Coins for a weapon with such top-notch attributes? You must be dreaming! Boss, 1 offer 5,000 Doomsday Coins!
Ill give you 6,000, sell it to me!
The people who had discovered this top-grade longsword were still few, and the yers wanted to buy it before a crowd gathered. They knew that once wealthy and powerful alliances got wind of it, they stood no chance as lone yers.
Within a short time, the price of the longsword had risen to 8,000 Doomsday Coins. But thats as high as it got. With 8,000 Doomsday Coins already touching the baseline for silver-quality equipment, any higher would not be cost-effective. One might as well buy a silver-quality weapon directly.
This is a weapon; if it were any other piece of equipment, it definitely wouldnt fetch such a high price. But weapons are a different story, especially a level 15 weapon like this one. Its so rare. A yer whispered, looking enviously at the big shots bidding for the weapon.
A top-grade weapon like this was nothing short of a pipe dream for yers who had just crossed the level 10 profession threshold. They could only gather around to watch the excitement.
8,300! Any higher, and I may as well buy a silver-quality weapon! one yer gritted his teeth.
Hmph, you think you can buy a level 15 silver-quality weapon with 8,300 Doomsday Coins? Maybe you could buy a single piece of silver equipment, but a weapon? Forget it. Without 10,000 Doomsday Coins, its impossible. And right now, level 15 silver-quality equipment is incredibly scarce. Whenever it appears in the auction house, its immediately bought at the asking price! someone sneered.
Ive seen a silver-quality one-handed sword sell for 30,000 Doomsday Coins. Its insane. It was snapped up not even five minutes after appearing in the auction house. Many people didnt even get a chance to see it! Another yers eyes were filled with envy.
As more and more yers gathered around, a smile appeared on the Dwarf Commanders face. He held up the longsword, nced around, and shouted, I dont intend to sell this de of Breaking. Instead, Ill offer it as a task reward. If any of you can kill the Song Jian, a Gods Chosen One, Ill reward you with 10,000 Doomsday Coins and this de of Breaking!
Suddenly, the onlookers erupted into amotion. The reward was too tempting: the de of Breaking was an exceptional blue weapon, and someone would surely be willing to pay 10,000 Doomsday Coins for it. With the previous 10,000 Doomsday Coins on top, the reward was equivalent to 20,000 Doomsday Coins, which made many yers green with envy.
Just how did this Song Jian offend an NPC so much that so many people are putting out a bounty on him? If I could kill him, wouldnt it be a huge payday? This could be a quest worth over 100,000 Doomsday Coins! a yer whispered.
Killing Song Jian would allow them to im the bounties offered by over a dozen NPCs, worth abined total of over 100,000 Doomsday Coins. This was an irresistible temptation for any yer.
To put it into perspective, 100,000 in-game Doomsday Coins were more valuable than 5 million in real-world currency. When the game first started, the exchange rate between Doomsday Coins and RMB reached 1:300. However, with the increase in yer levels and strength, obtaining Doomsday Coins had be easier, and the exchange rate had dropped significantly, settling at around 1:50.
Even at this rate, only a small number of yers were willing to sell. Most yers would rather hold onto their Doomsday Coins and buy treasures in the game. After all, enhancements made in the game could also be brought back to the real world.
Boss, who is this Song Jian you mentioned? And where is he right now? a yer shouted.
Hes just a level 15 yer like you guys. What is there to be afraid of? No matter how powerful he is, can hepare to a level 15 elite boss? From what I know, not just level 15 elite bosses, even the lord-ss bosses have been defeated by someone! The Dwarf Commander said casually, If you ept the bounty task from me, you can get the targets location every half hour. You just need to kill him and the 10,000 Doomsday Coins along with this top-grade blue weapon will be yours.
The Dwarf Commander continued to tempt yers to ept the task. Due to system restrictions, he couldnt deceive them, but that didnt stop him from downying Song Jians strength. When the Dwarf Commander encountered Song Jian, his level was indeed only 15 as well. He had no idea that in such a short time, Song Jian had already leveled up.
After reaching level 10, yers needed a lot of battle experience to level up again. The battle experience required to go from level 10 to level 11 was equal to the total needed to go from level 1 to level 10. Not to mention leveling up from 15 to 16. Even if the Dwarf Commander knew about the yers leveling up quickly, he wouldnt believe that Song Jian could level up within such a short period of one or two days.
Fine, boss. Ill ept this bounty task! A yer finally couldnt resist the temptation and epted the task from the Dwarf Commander.
Ill ept it too. If Im lucky enough to kill that guy, Ill be rich!
I Ill think about it. Ive been tricked by NPCs before, and I always feel like theyre not telling the whole truth. Be cautious with what they say
In a short period of time, seven or eight yers had epted the bounty task.
Huh? The mission prompt Why does it say this guys coordinates are nearby? A yer who epted the bounty task eximed in surprise.
Let me see Its true! The wanted guy is nearby! Damn, hes really bold!
Hey everyone, lets search for him. Hes close by! If we kill him, well split the rewards!
Suddenly, the yers around the cksmith shop got excited and started looking around. The Dwarf Commanders eyes revealed a hint of doubt. Hearing that Song Jian was nearby, his heart skipped a beat, and a bad feeling washed over him.
Chapter 323 - 323 Debts
Chapter 323 Debts
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Tai Chi Sword Skill? Is it really that amazing? Its actually Tai Chi Sword Skill? Song Jian looked at the skill scroll in his hand with a surprised expression on his face.
Without hesitation, he unfolded the skill scroll and started learning it. Soon, Song Jian received a system prompt informing him that his main quest was pleted, and he could exit the game or continue ying without any time restraints.
Now, the games time had changedpared to the real world. One month in the game was equivalent to eight hours in the real world, or one night.
If Song Jian exited the game now, it would be around 5 or 6 a.m. in the real world.
After some hesitation, Song Jian decided to stay in the game, at least until hepleted the Silver Moon Trading Companys task.
As he looked at the description of the Tai Chi Sword Skill in his skill bar, Song Jian felt a slight movement in his heart.
Tai Chi Sword Skill (Active), Level 1, Skill Effect: After casting, it can block 90% of damage, immune to all negative effects, and has a certain chance to reflect the enemys attack back,sting for 5 seconds; Skill cooldown: 5 minutes; Skill consumption: 10 Spirit Points; Equipment requirement: One-handed Sword;
This sword skill seems to be abination of the talent Thick-Faced and Sacred Parry, but the duration is a bit short. I wonder if it will change as the level increases, Song Jian thought to himself.
During the battle with the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord, Song Jian had used the Sacred Parry skill to block several high-damage attacks. However, the skill only gained proficiency when sessfully parrying, so he couldnt practice it like other skills during normal times. So far, he had only increased his proficiency by five or six points, making leveling up quite slow.
By the way, Miss Annie, do you know if your tradingpany has these materials? Song Jian suddenly had an idea and sent Annie the material list for making the T-X high-explosive hand grenade, the Transmission Array, as well as the rubies and Dragon Bloodstones. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
These materials youre asking for are quite high-level. Let me see Annieughed lightly. After Song Jian had mailed her the two silver-quality items, the two had established an initial trust, and their conversation became a bit more rxed.
Huh, why are there materials for building a Transmission Array here? Annie furrowed her brow slightly, thinking to herself, Could it be that hes already preparing to build a city-level Transmission Array? How is that possible? Transmission Arrays were strategic structures, and not just the materials but even the blueprints for constructing them were top-secret. Although the Silver Moon Trading Company also had materials for building Transmission Arrays, every piece was registered and prohibited from trade.
Sorry, most of the materials are avable at ourpany, but these few are prohibited items for constructing Transmission Arrays and cannot be traded. I apologize! After some hesitation, Annie spoke honestly to Song Jian, also subtly indicating the importance of the Transmission Array, hoping the favored one would understand her meaning.
After hearing Annies words, Song Jian was taken aback. He had been a bit reckless, revealing important information about his ability to construct a Transmission Array through these materials. It seemed that he would have to collect the materials for building the Transmission Array himself, or else he risked exposing himself to potential danger if others found out.
Song Jian didnt expect the Transmission Array to be so crucial, otherwise, he would never have casually shared the material list with Annie.
Ah, I just wanted to hoard some materials to resell themter, but I didnt realize they were prohibited. Oh well, as for the rest of the materials Song Jian hurriedlyughed.
Annie also smiled slightly, not minding Song Jians clumsy excuse, and continued, Sure, our tradingpany has the rest of the materials you require. However, the prices arent cheap. Ill send you a quote.
Soon, a quotation was sent to Song Jian. Upon ncing at it, he couldnt help but gasp at the high prices.
Each ruby cost 150 Doomsday Coins, and Dragon Bloodstone was even more expensive at 200 Doomsday Coins each. Just gathering these two items would cost almost 30,000 Doomsday Coins. Although the remaining materials were only several tens of Doomsday Coins each, Song Jian needed arge quantity of them. After roughly calcting, the manufacturing cost of a single T-X high-explosive hand grenade, excludingbor costs, would amount to 1,500 Doomsday Coins.
He had initially nned to use them to upgrade, but it seemed like a costly endeavor now!
Uh, can I get a discount? Song Jian asked somewhat sheepishly.
Sorry, youre not a member of our tradingpany yet. You need to spend 100,000 Doomsday Coins in ourpany to be a first-level member and enjoy a 5% discount, Annie replied apologetically.
Alright then. Please prepare 35 rubies, 100 Dragon Bloodstones, and as for the remaining materials, please prepare them ording to the quantities listed! Song Jian scratched his head, finally deciding to make the purchase.
However, he only bought enough materials to make ten T-X high-explosive hand grenades, as purchasing more would be too burdensome for him.
After concluding the business, Song Jian found himself nearly 40,000 Doomsday Coins in debt. However, as long as he couldplete the task assigned by Annie, the loot dropped from the Zombie Demon Boss alone would likely pay off more than half of the debt.
The materials were quickly mailed to Song Jian, who immediately upgraded the Blood Pool. After consuming all of the Dragon Bloodstones and rubies, the water level in the Blood Pool began to drop slowly until only a thinyer remained at the bottom.
Upgrading the Blood Pool would take twelve hours. ncing at it, Song Jian proceeded towards Dr. Ebsitings room.
Giving all of the T-X high-explosive hand grenade materials to Dr. Ebsiting, Song Jian returned to his room three hourster, holding eight T-X high-explosive hand grenades.
The T-X high-explosive hand grenade had enormous power, capable of instantly killing a Level 10 yer with a single grenade. It also had area-of-effect damage, making it a game-changer at this stage of the game.
However, for these materials, Song Jian had incurred a debt of more than 30,000 Doomsday Coins, nearly reaching 40,000. If he couldnt pay it off within three days, his rtionship with the Silver Moon Trading Company would be hostile, and he would be hunted down mercilessly.
It was clear to see that the Silver Moon Trading Company had a vast influence. Song Jian didnt n to oppose them over a mere tens of thousands of Doomsday Coins. The debt had to be repaid as soon as possible.
With this in mind, Song Jian immediately set off, leaving his Manor Castle and heading north.
He would firstplete the task Annie had assigned him. Killing a boss that treated Level 20 monsters as food would definitely yield plenty of valuable loot He could then sell it to the Silver Moon Trading Company. This way of leveraging resources was something Song Jian wouldnt have dared to think about before, but now, he was ying the game skillfully.
Chapter 336: Are You Even Extorting an NPC?
Chapter 336: Are You Even Extorting an NPC?
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The Dwarf Commander looked worn out. His once thick, pitch-dark hair, and beard, became almost white the moment the mechanical puppet appeared. The wrinkles on his face deepened, making him look like he had aged more than a decade in an instant.
You forced me to this, you forced me to this,, The Dwarf Commander mumbled to himself, in a trance, clutching his scepter tightly.
What the hell is this thing? Song Jian squinted his eyes. The mechanical puppet before him was d in heavy armor, with intricate magical patterns etched on its surface. These patterns faintly glowed, giving it a mysterious look. The puppets body constantly emitted rumbling sounds and each step it took made the ground quake. Its footprints were visible on the solid mixed boundary.
A Level 15 Elite Boss Song Jian felt a heavy oppression from the mechanical puppet, simr to when he faced the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord.
Although it was just a Level 15 Elite Boss, the mechanical puppet had a shocking ten thousand Vitality Points, which made Song Jian gasp in surprise.
Thats impossible, not even a Level 20, no, a Level 30 Elite Boss, could have such high Vitality Points! Song Jian silently muttered to himself.
But soon, Song Jian saw a five-minute countdown timer above the mechanical puppets head.
It can only be summoned for five minutes? Song Jian nced at the Dwarf Commander slumped nearby and a hint of a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Beep beep beep-
A red light emitted from the eyes of the mechanical puppet, sweeping over Song Jian.
Target located, beginning lock-on
Target locked, mission directive: destroy target at all costs
A series of mechanical noises emanated from the puppets body, as if an artificial intelligence was operating the puppet.
Whoosh-
The mechanical puppet swung its over-three-meter long axe towards Song Jian. The force of the swing created a gush of wind that made the surrounding air explode, causing onlookers to change their expressions. They felt a chilling wind, as if a de was constantly slicing their cheeks, and instinctively drew back.
Soon, only Song Jian and the mechanical puppet were left within a ten-meter radius.
Song Jians expression changed, and he swiftly retreated. Hecked confidence that he could withstand this attack, so he could only dodge.
Bang!
The impact left a three-meter diameter crater on the ground with arge fissure spreading seven or eight meters from the hole.
Even though Song Jian had dodged the attack, he still felt a strong force that threw him several meters back, and he rough fell to the ground.
This, this, its like a war machine! A solemn expression appeared on Song Jians face as he looked up at the countdown on the mechanical puppets head.
Song Jian, theres no way you can beat this mechanical puppet. Its the Dwarf ns war machine, just like the Ancient War Tree of the Elf n. Its not meant to be summoned unless absolutely necessary The Dwarf Commander stood up, his aged face revealed a hint of relief. He pointed his wand at Song Jian and said, It took me the equivalent of fifteen years of life and a superior blue-grade weapon to summon it. Even faced with an army of a hundred, it could rout them all!
Watching Song Jian y hide-and-seek with the attacks of the mechanical puppet made the Dwarf Commander let out a hearty, satisfiedugh.
Seeing Song Jian at a disadvantage, the spectators became excited. But the mechanical puppets attacks impacted everything within a range, so some yers retreated immediately upon nearing the puppet, nearly being killed.
Song Jian looked at the mechanical puppet storming towards him with cold eyes. Suddenly, his figure shed, turning into a shadow that rushed towards the distance.
He, hes running? The Dwarf Commander was taken aback. While the mechanical puppet chased after Song Jian with huge strides, due to its colossal size, speed was not its strength. It couldnt catch up with Song Jian even if it tried.
Such war machines are often used in battles of thousands of people, and as soon as the enemy flees, it signifies their defeat. The purpose of a mechanical puppet is to assault fortresses, not to chase scattered enemies.
After tangling with the mechanical puppet for a while, Song Jian keenly noticed its weakness. He used his Sword Shadow Step and managed to distance himself by several meters.
There were less than three minutes left of the mechanical puppets summoning and as long as Song Jian held out for this time, he could simply returnter. He wondered how much life and superior weapons the Dwarf Commander could sacrifice.
Seeing the cold smile on Song Jians face, the Dwarf Commander felt a chill ripple through him. After hesitating for a moment, he rushed into the cksmith shop. Soon, he came out with arge bundle on his shoulder, looking ready to abandon his spot and flee.
Hey, you cant leave. We epted the bounty mission. If you run now, who will give us the mission rewards? A yer, noticing the Dwarf Commander n on running away, quickly intercepted him and yelled in discontent.
Dwarf Commander:
WIMP, shouldnt you know if you canplete the bounty mission? If you really couldplete it, would I have tried to run away?
You cant run! This bounty mission doesnt have a time limit. We may, possibly, perhaps, be able toplete it sooner orter. Where will we find you for our rewards then? You cant leave! Another yer righteously grabbed the Dwarf Commanders arm and said.
Even if youre this small, I could still beat up eight of you with one hand, believe it or not? The Dwarf Commander looked at the yer who had justpleted his promotion mission, a level ten warrior. He felt contempt for him.
Soon, seven or eight yers who epted the bounty mission had the Dwarf Commander surrounded, refusing to allow him to leave.
Are you going to get out of my way, or not? If not, 1 will have to resort to force! The Dwarf Commanders face turned gloomy. The summoning time for the mechanical puppet was about to end. If he didnt leave now, he wouldnt have another chance.
We wont move, we wont move even if we die! A yer shouted: Unless youpensate for our loss, we have epted the mission. If you leave, the mission will fail. You have topensate for our loss!
Yes, you mustpensate for our loss. Other yers faces lit up with joy upon hearing this. The other yers who hadnt epted the bounty mission gasped, Youre even ckmailing an NPC, arent you asking for trouble?
The Dwarf Commander looked at the yers in front of him. None of them were above level thirteen and he regretted not setting a standard for the mission.
Chapter 337: A White Blacksmith’s Shop
Chapter 337: A White cksmiths Shop
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The Dwarf Commander was surrounded by a group of yers in the center, unable to move forward or retreat. Seeing that the time limit for the summoning of the mechanical puppet was less than a minute away, he bit his lip in frustration, pulled out several green-quality weapons from therge bundle on his back, and carelessly tossed them aside as he said, Take these aspensation for your losses. Can you let me go now?
All these weapons were level ten green-quality weapons, worth over a thousand Doomsday Coins. Expressions of tion instantly appeared on several faces C they had done nothing and yet had obtained a weapon for free.
What a bargain!
However, clearly a few yers were not satisfied. How could an item worth 1,000 Doomsday Coinspare to a task reward worth 20,000 Doomsday Coins? It was peanuts!
No way, unless you award us the mission reward, we wont let you go! A tall yer held the Dwarf Commander, shouting loudly.
Damn, thats quite a demand, brother. Youre like a mudslide in the world of extortion. You havent evenpleted the mission and you want the reward already? How thick-skinned are you! Some yers were shocked, all their eyes turned to him, wondering what this bold yer looked like. If they met him in the wild in the future, they would need to avoid him at all costs.
You, you what? The mission target is right there. You go and kill him! If you kill him, Ill give you not only 20,000 Doomsday Coins, but even 200,000! The Dwarf Commanders beard was trembling with anger as he stomped his foot.
The tall yer was taken aback and quickly said, Theres no time limit for the mission. You can wait here, I willplete this mission sooner orter, you cant run away!
If I die, the mission will fail, and you will get a failure penalty! The Dwarf Commander cried out.
Failure penalty? Whats a failure penalty? Those who had epted the bounty quest quickly opened their mission bars to check. They were all blinded by greed when they saw Song Jian show up. They took the bounty quest without thinking, not reading the mission description carefully.
Your main attribute will be reduced by two points. Oh hell, this dwarf really yed us, we cant let him go! A yer cried out in anger.
yers dont gain attribute points when they level up. To increase attribute points, they must find treasures in the game like Attribute Fruits, and if they are lucky, sometimes they can buy attribute-increasing treasures from NPCs. All in all, attribute points are crucial for everyone, and these treasures are not easily obtained.
Right now, two attribute points are particrly critical for the yers.
Youre not going anywhere. You dare to trick us? How is it possible for us to kill that guy? Youre scamming us! A yer said angrily.
Right, scam! We, we will report you!
Bastard, exin to us why two attribute points are deducted!
For a moment, all the yers who had epted the quest became furious. After witnessing Song Jians strength, they wisely chose to give up.
Ten seconds left The Dwarf Commander turned pale. Finally, he reluctantly said, Fine, fine, I will establish a contract with you guys. Just pretend this quest was never issued.
No way, you have to give us the quest reward. You have to count as if wepleted the quest, otherwise we wont let you go! The tall yer still would not let up.
Brother, let it be. Times almost up. If that guy turns around and really kills this dwarf, we wont get anything. Instead, wed lose two attribute points. Its not worth it! Some yers couldnt bear it anymore and tried to persuade the tall yer.
No way, we cant just let this dude have it easy. When he issued the mission, he didnt mention that the yers strength was so formidable. This is deception! He tricked us into offering our lives! The tall yer said indignantly.
This
Just then, a low roar rang out from a distance. A silver light shed across the sky, and the figure of the mechanical puppet slowly floated down from the sky into a portal that looked simr to a ck hole.
The Dwarf Commanders face turned pale. He hurriedly said, Let me go now,
or we will all die here.
With that, the Dwarf Commander pulled out a bomb from his package, casting a fierce nce at the surrounding yers.
The sight of the bomb in the Dwarf Commanders hand sent a chill down the yers spines. They quickly backed away, some begrudgingly doing so, not daring to actually gamble with their lives.
The Dwarf Commander snorted coldly, holding his staff in one hand and the bomb in the other. With arge bundle on his back, he quickly moved down the street. Soon, he disappeared into a narrow alleyway.
Not long after, Song Jian, wielding the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, appeared on the street. Despite the frantic chase just now, he didnt look the least bit hurt. Once the summoning time limit of the mechanical puppet was over, he immediately made his way back to the cksmiths shop, intending to finish off the Dwarf Commander.
Huh, where did he go? Song Jian stood in front of the cksmiths shop, looking around.
Master, the dwarf has already run away! A yer shouted loudly.
Yes, I saw him running down that alley.
Master, go chase him! He surely hasnt gone far.
The spectating yers were all shouting. While the Dwarf Commander had run away, he couldnt escape from the cksmiths shop. Although the Dwarf Commander had probably taken all the valuables, there would be plenty of items left behind.
Several yers had already set their sights on the cksmiths shop. But as long as Song Jian hadnt left, they dared not approach and seize it. After all, the present owner of this cksmiths shop, had been chased away by none other than Song Jian. In other words, the current owner of this cksmiths shop was now Song Jian.
Instead of chasing after the Dwarf Commander, Song Jian walked towards the cksmiths shop.
The moment he stepped into the cksmiths shop, he received a system notification.
System: You have chased away the owner of the junior cksmiths shop and sessfully taken over.
System: You now own this cksmiths shop. You can use it at will, hire a Forging Master to make equipment for sale, and so on.
System: You need to pay a management fee of 100 Doomsday Coms every month. Otherwise, the system will automatically take back this junior cksmiths shop.
This cksmiths shop is mine now? Song Jian was taken aback, thinking to himself.
Suddenly, a golden light enveloped the entire cksmiths shop and Song Jian. After a short while, the cksmiths shop automatically changed its name to Song Jians cksmiths Shop, and Song Jian received an interface for constructing the cksmiths shop, where he could hire a Forging Master and sell equipment and weapons.
Well, it seems Ive managed to get a cksmiths shop for free! Song Jian gave a slight smile.
At this moment, the forge of the cksmiths shop suddenly burst into mes. Simultaneously, the Bone Box in his inventory began to shake violently, and a shrill roar came from inside the Bone Box.
Chapter 326: Master Key
Chapter 326: Master Key
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Not long after Song Jian left, a shadowy figure of an assassin slowly emerged from arge tree, staring intently at the direction where Song Jian disappeared, without uttering a word.
Originally, after hiding, he had intended to strike again, but the vertical pupil in Song Jians forehead filled him with a sense of heart-pounding alertness.
He can see through my invisibility! Although there was no evidence to prove that the vertical pupil on Song Jians forehead could see through invisibility, he was firmly convinced that it was true, so he suppressed his impulse until Song
Jian left.
The information provided by the employer is iplete. The target has the ability to see through invisibility, which should increase the price by at least thirty percent, muttered the assassin to himself.
Song Jian cautiously made his way to an abandoned shop, when he suddenly heard a sighing from within the shop. His heart stirred as he slowly approached the shop.
Inside the abandoned shop, Song Jian saw a semi-transparent ghostly figure guarding a counter, staring at a key in the counter with a furrowed brow and a troubled expression.
Yellow name, a neutral creature? Song Jian nced at the ghosts name, and slowly put away his weapon;
In the game, monsters that initiate attacks are red-named with hostile attributes, while yellow-named monsters are neutral, meaning they wont attack you as long as you dont attack them.
Moreover, some NPCs initially appear as yellow-named, but when you improve your rtionship with them, they will turn into green-named, friendly NPCs. Song Jian looked at this ghost and determined it didnt seem to be a mindless monster; rather, it was one that couldmunicate.
Hello, is there anything 1 can help you with? Song Jian asked softly, looking at the ghost.
This was the standard inquiry in the game to obtain tasks. If the other party had a task to offer, they would present the task requirements; if not, they would shake their head, refusing help.
Seeing Song Jian, the ghost seemed to reveal a joyful expression in its eyes and hastily waved for him toe over, saying, There is a demon who has been hunting the residents around here and has killed many people. It has now discovered the hidden passage where we are hiding and has intruded. I took the opportunity to lock it up, but now the residents inside the passage cannot escape. I dont know if what 1 did was right. Warrior, can you help me kill the demon that has invaded the passage, and restore peace to this ce?
Song Jian hesitated for a moment. Ever since he was tricked by the Abyss Demon in the Shadow District, he had be more cautious about epting tasks from NPCs.
So, whats in it for me if Iplete this task? Song Jian asked.
He needed to know the task reward before deciding whether to ept it. Even with the Abyss Demon, once the task contract was confirmed, the task reward would be given without fail, regardless of the task givers will. This was the power of the game system, which no one could resist.
Warrior, if you can kill this demon, 1 will give you a Master Key. This key can unlock any locked chambers, passages, or treasure chests in the world, the
ghost said.
A Master Key? Song Jians eyes lit up. He wasnt interested in unlocking locked chambers or passages, since there were too few of these in the game and they were very well hidden, making them difficult to find. What Song Jian really cared about was unlocking locked treasure chests.
The lock-picking skill is a core skill for the Thief profession, one that other professions cannot learn. However, yers of other professions can open locked treasure chests through other methods; the simplest one being using brute force, although this could easily damage the items inside the chest. Generally, using brute force would cause the items grade to be degraded by one level.
An alternative would be Engineering, which can create single-use Master Keys for different grades of treasure chests C but there are limitations.
A Master Key? Can I see the keys attributes? Is it a one-time-use item or permanent, and can it unlock all grades of treasure chests? Song Jian asked. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
This is our family heirloom, so its naturally not a disposable item, and it can unlock any treasure chest of Epic Quality or below! The ghost seemed very proud of its family heritage, boasting with an air of self-confidence.
Youre a ghost, yet your expressions are quite vivid, Song Jian mumbled quietly.
Since thats the case, I ept this task, Song Jian said. This ghosts task goal was likely aligned with the Silver Moon Merchant Guilds objective, so it was one of those tasks that could grant double rewards. Naturally, Song Jian wouldnt refuse.
Warrior, take this key and open the secret chamber behind me. The demon is inside. Be careful though, it is very powerful, the ghost said, pointing to the
bronze key in the counter.
Song Jian nodded, took the key, and examined its simple attribute: Unlock Secret Chamber Passage.
Hold onto it and dont lose it, the ghost said with an expression of reluctance as it watched Song Jian retrieve the key.
Song Jian nodded and headed towards the secret chamber passage as guided by the ghost. If it wasnt for the ghosts guidance, Song Jian would never have discovered the secret chamber passage hidden in a shop like this.
Now that Song Jian was being targeted by an assassin, if the Demon Zombie were in the city, he might not dare to make a move even if he found it. If the assassin attacked during the battle, Song Jian could easily die. Now, with the key to enter the secret chamber passage, his concerns were alleviated.
Using the key to open a passage door disguised as a wall, a cold, gloomy breeze blew out from the entrance, apanied by faint, eerie howls resembling those of ghosts and wolves.
The passage was pitch-ck, with no light in sight. Song Jian opened his vertical pupil, which granted him dark vision, allowing him to see his surroundings clearly even in total darkness.
Song Jian carefully stored the key and stepped into the passage. Just after progressing a few steps, the passage door behind him closed, leaving himpletely immersed in darkness.
Whats this? Song Jian frowned, surveying his surroundings. Bones were scattered across the narrow passage, which was wide enough for only two people, and the surrounding walls were marred with battle scars. It seemed that a fierce battle had once taken ce here.
Song Jian cautiously avoided the bones underfoot and continued walking more than a hundred meters ahead, but still saw no end to the passage. At that moment, a low moaning sound echoed through the passage.
Description: A group of pitch-ck ghosts crawled out from the depths of the passage, attracted by the scent of the living. Their eyes turned blood-red, and they lunged at Song Jian with wild, wing gestures..
Chapter 327: Underground Town
Chapter 327: Underground Town
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Song Jian looked at the group of monsters cautiously. They were only level 20 ordinary monsters, their blood-red names indicating that they were the kind which actively attacked.
?LV20 Tunnel Wraith (Ordinary), Vitality PointsilOO/llOO, Traits: Ethereal
Body, Skills: w sh
There were seventeen or eighteen of these Tunnel Wraiths. Given their strength, they could easily take down a team of five level 15 yers. But the passageway was narrow and they could not all attack at once. Song Jian only had to face two Tunnel Wraiths at a time, significantly reducing the pressure on him.
He summoned the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and smashed a Weakness Potion at the feet of a Tunnel Wraith, causing a red me to burst forth from the sword. All of Song Jians attacks turned into me damage, which inflicted bonus damage on ghost-type monsters. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
Broken Wing Dance!
Swinging his sword, Song Jian charged at the group of Tunnel Wraiths. Despite grappling with level 20 monsters and being suppressed by a gap of five levels, Song Jians attack power greatly exceeded that of ordinary level 15 yers. He unleashed a series of skills, and above the Wraiths, a string of damage figures floated up.
Just then, it struck him that holy attacks seemed to harm ghost-type monsters even more. Song Jian had a load of Mutated Soul Seeds in his bag. Using it would increase his holy damage by thirty points for 30 seconds, and these seeds could be used inbination as well.
After trying one, a faint golden glow blossomed around him. When a Tunnel Wraith tried to attack him, its ck ws touched the golden glow and began to smoke.
Roar-
The wraith let out a mournful scream and retreated. The pressure the Mutated Soul Seed put on them seemed even harsher than Song Jian had anticipated.
This made the battle much simpler. The wraiths started fearing him and huddled together. The battlested only three minutes, after which all the Tunnel Wraiths had been wiped out by Song Jian and turned into a pile of ck
ash.
-Level one Ghost Pearls? Only three Ghost Pearls were dropped from a dozen of the monsters, which made Song Jians face twitch a little.
These should fetch a decent price as forging materials since they can increase the shadow resistance of equipment. He thought to himself, and stashed the three Ghost Pearls in his bag.
System: You have defeated the Tunnel Wraith by exceeding five levels, and earned a 500% increase in battle experience points, obtaining 4800 Experience
Points;
System: You have defeated the Tunnel Wraith by exceeding five levels, and earned a 500% increase in battle experience points, obtaining 4800 Experience
Points;
A string of more than ten experience points appeared in Song Jians system notifications. With the Mutated Soul Seeds, the monsters here were almost the same as level ten monsters, but the experience points were ten times more. Song Jians experience bar had filled up quite a bit, reaching level 15 and 29%. This leveling speed was much faster than farming level 20 ordinary monsters outside.
just then, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword dazzling gold light exploded, shooting out from Song Jians hand and piercing into the tunnels ceiling above him.
Song Jian watched the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword trembling constantly. It seemed like it was trying to break free from the tunnel. A look of surprise crossed his face: Is it going to level up again?
The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword was able to grow during battles. Currently, its item level was 2, but its attributes were already better than many level ten silver-quality weapons. Now that it had leveled up again, it would definitely be even stronger, and Song Jian was filled with anticipation.
In a sh, the tunnel was filled with golden light, and a ray of light shot out from the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. It seemed to be unhappy because it was unable to ascend into the air, so it flew reluctantly back to Song Jians hand, continuously vibrating and making a buzzing sound.
Song Jian gently stroked the de,forting the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, and proceeded to examine its attributes.
Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword (Gold), One-handed Sword, Equipment Effect: Attack 70-95, Armor Break+5. Pration+5, Fire Attribute Damage+50, Swing Speed Increase 18%; Special Effect 1: Ownership (Passive), this item uses the users blood to recognize its owner, after ownership has been imed, the item cannot be destroyed, lost, or degraded; Special Effect 2: Growth (Passive), This item is a growth-type equipment, its initial level is level 1, it gains battle experience from battles to level up, the higher the level, the stronger the item attributes, the item level cannot exceed the users level; Special Effect 3: Ignore Level Suppression +5- Equipment Requirement: Level 31 Set: 1/5. Can it be taken out of the game: No
The attributes had greatly improved and a new effect, Ignore Level Suppression +5, had been added. It was as if it had been tailored specifically for Song Jian.
Now, with Song Jians strength, he could easily hunt monsters of the same level without feeling any pressure or challenge. He often came into contact with monsters above his level. Therefore, this new effect allowed Song Jian to bring out his full strength when facing level 20 monsters. He was no longer constrained by the level suppression effect. This effect was a perfect fit for
Song Jian.
He swung the dark red long sword in his hand C it had be a bit heavier after leveling up, but it was easier to wield. Song Jian nodded, satisfied.
He continued on his way. The tunnel was winding and seemed to descend all the time. Half an hourter, Song Jian finally reached the end of the secret passageway and saw the exit.
The whole tunnel was quite long. Along the way, Song Jian encountered five or six waves of Tunnel Wraiths attacks. But with the aid of the Mutated Soul Seed, these Tunnel Wraiths became Song Jians battle experience. Moreover, they exploded and dropped more than a dozen level one Ghost Pearls, which left him speechless.
Although there were not many spoils of war, the battle experience was rich. It brought Song Jians experience bar up to level 15 and 78%. After a few more times, he would be able to level up to 16, which made him very excited.
At the exit of the secret tunnel, a faint light came through. Before Song Jian had reached the exit, he could already hear roars and howls from ahead.
It seems like theres a hall ahead. Could it be another Underground Pce? Song Jian thought to himself. He couldnt help but walk over to the exit and look out.
Sss, its actually a vige! Song Jians eyes widened in surprise. In front of him was an expansive space with all sorts of buildings and streets. It looked just like a small vige.
ck wraiths roamed endlessly around this underground vige, constantly letting out heart-rending roars.
LV2O Enved Evil Ghost (Ordinary), Vitality Points: 1800/1800, Traits: Undead, ve Soul, Skills: Wailing Scream, sh w-
Enved Evil Ghost,pared to Tunnel Wraiths, were more vicious. Although they looked simr, Enved Evil Ghosts were not mindless like Tunnel Wraiths. From their movements, it could be seen that they had some level of intelligence. They seemed to be very agile, but their instinctive madness and sensitivity to flesh and living beings were the same as those of Tunnel Wraiths.
Chapter 328: White Bone Altar
Chapter 328: White Bone Altar
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Gazing at the closely-packed ghosts in the underground town, Song Jian nced at the eight T-X High-explosive Grenades in his inventory. After hesitating for a moment, he mustered the courage and made a crazy decision.
He nned to lure all the ghosts in the underground town and then gather them together, using the T-X High-explosive Grenades to kill them all.
Eight high-explosive grenades theoretically could deal 2200 points of explosive damage, while each ghost had only 1800 vitality points. Moreover, the coverage of the grenade reached eight meters, meaning that within a diameter of eight meters, all ghosts could be killed instantaneously by the eight grenades.
The main difficulty now was to lure all the ghosts in the town and gather them within an eight-meter radius. Few leaks wouldnt matter, but if too many ghost escaped, and he failed to kill them all, it could possibly trigger the Demonic Zombie Boss. Song Jian might not even be able to run away at that point.
The n was dangerous, but the gain was substantial. Not to mention anything else, thebat experience gained from killing so many level twenty monsters would be enough for Song Jian to level up. Besides, not clearing out these minor creatures would be dangerous once he encountered the Demonic Zombie Boss, as the battle noises might attract them to him.
Having made up his mind, Song Jian began to run towards the underground
town.
Just as he jumped in front of a stone house, a roar suddenly came from inside.
A pitch-ck ghost broke through the door and came out, its blood-red eyes firmly locked on Song Jian, following close behind him.
Instead of stopping, Song Jian rushed towards the center of the town. In no time, the roars of the ghosts echoed throughout the entire underground town.
Ghosts continuously gathered from afar towards Song Jian. Within a matter of seconds, hundreds of ghosts from the entire town were lured by him.
At this moment, Song Jian had reached the center of the underground town. It was a square where a Demonic Zombie Boss, d in ck armors, with goat-like horns on its head, and full of bone spikes all over its body, was incessantly kneeling and worshipping an altar at the center of the square.
This altar, built out of countless white bones, had a palm-sized ck me burning in the center. The Demonic Zombie Boss was muttering words, making peculiar sounds from its mouth. Glowing ck and gold runes formed in the void with its chanting before they flitted like moths into the ck me of the altars center.
Demonic Zombie Boss! Song Jian felt a sinking feeling in his heart. He didnt expect his mission target to be located in this underground town. And by the look of it, these ghosts chasing his tail were also being enved by this Boss. Im still one step toote. It seems that this Demonic Zombie Boss has killed all the people. These enved ghosts might be the residents who hid in the secret tunnel After ncing at the White Bone Altar, Song Jian sighed inwardly.
The mission that the ghost spirit gave him was to kill the Demonic Zombie Boss, not to save the townsfolk. Thus, Song Jian simply sighed faintly without showing much care.
Seeing the Demonic Zombie Boss in the center of the town, Song Jian dared not rush forward. Instead, he changed his direction and continued to lead the ghosts in pursuit.
The ghosts roared and bellowed, shaking the earth. Although they had attracted all the attention, the Demonic Zombie Boss as though deaf and blind, gave no care to Song Jian. Instead, it devoutly worshipped the ck me at the center of the White Bone Altar.
As the Demonic Zombie Boss worshipped, the ck me flickered slightly, seemingly getting a bit bigger.
Now that he had found his target, Song Jian had no time to deal with the Demonic Zombie Boss. He had arge group of ghosts chasing him from behind, the nearest of which was less than five meters away from him.
Seeing ghosts from all sides rushing towards him, Song Jian immediately activated Sword Shadow Step, and his silhouette instantly became a cloud of ck mist. His speed increased dramatically as he quickly rushed to a nearby stone house.
Roar roar roar-
The level twenty ghosts let out furious roars. The entire towns ghosts became agitated. The noise caused by Song Jian attracted their full attention. Theypletely surrounded the stone house where Song Jian was hiding.
This stone house wasnt big, only about ten square meters. The entrance was a wooden door, which had long rotted away and shattered at the slightest touch.
The door was wide open, but only two could pass through at the same time. Suddenly, pitch-ck ghosts started pushing and shoving, trying to break into the stone house.
These ghosts bodies looked like a cloud of thick and dark mist, even ovepping a small part with each others. It looked densely packed and chilling.
As all the ghosts gathered at the door, Song Jian took a potion from his inventory and hurled it into the crowd of ghosts.
With a bang, the Weakness Potion immediately enveloped dozens of ghosts. Next, a T-X High-explosive Grenade was thrown into the middle of the weakened ghosts.
Boom!
A loud explosion erupted in the crowd of ghosts. Countless ghosts were sted into the air by the grenade, and rows of damage numbers floated above their heads.
A violent shock wave spread in all directions from the center of the explosion, causing the surrounding ghosts to stagger.
Broken Wing Dance!
Song Jian swung his long sword, rushed towards the ghosts blocking the door, and effortlessly killed them under the multiple skill attacks. But, new ghosts quickly filled up the gaps.
Boom, boom, boom-
Another series of explosions sounded. The ghosts, whose defenses had been reduced by 35%, simply could not withstand the power of the high-explosive grenades. Every ghost within the explosions range had damage numbers of over three hundred floating above their heads.
Next, when Song Jians skill cooldown ended, he unleashed another series of skills, clearing out arge number of ghosts at the doorway.
By the time all eight high-explosive grenades had been used, only about a dozen severely wounded ghosts remained outside the stone house. There was ck ash everywhere, which was the remains of the dead ghosts. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Seeing Song Jian charging out of the stone house, the remaining dozen wounded ghosts hesitated momentarily and then began to scatter in all directions.
At this time, how could he possibly let them escape? Song Jian activated Sword Shadow Step and killed all the ghosts. Within less than five minutes, he had killed hundreds of level twenty monsters. His experience points broke through level fifteen and reached 9% of level sixteen.
The extra skill point Song Jian earned was immediately allocated to the Earth Teeth Assault skill, which had been at 100% proficiency but could not be upgraded due tock of skill points. Now, it was finally upgraded from level one to level two.
Song Jian killed all of the towns ghosts, and began collecting the loot they dropped.
Chapter 329: Savior
Chapter 329: Savior
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All the evil spirits in the small town were wiped out by Song Jian, covering the ground in a thickyer of ck ash. There were quite a few spoils of war dropped, which took him more than ten minutes to clean up.
Such an expensive upgrade, Im afraid not many people can afford it! Song Jian showed a bitter smile on his face. Just the eight T-X high-explosive grenades were worth more than 10,000 Doomsday Coins, let alone the Fire Lizard Medicine and Weakness Potion.
However, after cleaning up the spoils of war, Song Jian made a rough estimation and found that he didnt actually lose much this time;
Just the first-tier Ghost Pearls, fifty or so had dropped. These were great for adding shadow damage and shadow resistance to forged equipment, and each was worth at least 150 Doomsday Coins;
In addition, the evil spirits also dropped more than 3,000 Doomsday Coins, three Mage Skill Books Shadow Arrow, and five I5th-level blue-quality equipment pieces.
Each Shadow Arrow book could be sold for over a thousand Doomsday Coins, and I5th-level blue equipment, as yers leveled up, each piece could sell for five or six hundred, especially one of the blue-quality long knives with extraordinary attributes, which might fetch thousands of Doomsday Coins at the auction house.
A quick calction shows that this trip alone could earn at least 15,000 to 20,000 Doomsday Coins.
This was with Song Jians luck reduced by three, under normal circumstances, the items dropped by these monsters would definitely be more and of higher quality.
I wonder if this is a one-time monster area, or if 1 can continue to farm monsters here in the future! Song Jian thought to himself.
There were quite a few one-time monster spawning areas in the game, such as the previous Zeus Shield Tower and Shadow District, where once the monsters inside were killed, no simr monsters would ever appear again.
The monsters here were also very special, belonging to ghost type monsters. If it was a one-time spawn area, Song Jian would have nothing to say, but if its like the outside, where the monsters respawn after a night, this would be a great ce for Song Jian to level up.
With all the evil spirits in the small town cleaned up, Song Jian casually arrived at the central square of the town. At this time, the ck me on the White Bone Altar in the central square seemed to have grownrger, bing the size of a ser ball.
Song Jians mission target this time is a demon zombie wearing a pitch-ck armor and carrying a long halberd on its back. The evil spirits in this small town are all enved by it. After Song Jian killed the evil spirits, the demon zombie seemed unconcerned and did not care.
Whats so special about that ck me? Why is this BOSS constantly bowing and worshipping it? Song Jian frowned slightly.
At this moment, Song Jian suddenly received a system prompt;
System: Demon Zombie Campbell is worshipping the Third-tier Demon me, Abyssal me. In half an hour, the third-tier magic me will grow to its full form, and then the Demon Zombie Campbell will use the Third-tier Demon me to open a passage to the Abyss from the human world, releasing countless demons from the Abyss. By then, the entire city will be upied by demons!
System: Honorable warrior, for the sake of all mankind, please defeat Demon Zombie Campbell. Countdown 30 minutes, you must kill Demon Zombie Campbell within 30 minutes, otherwise, when the Third-tier Demon me ispleted, the Abyssal Gate will open, and the mission will fail!
System: Mission reward: Obtain the title Savior. Mission failure penalty: Erasure!
Savior? Erasure? Are you kidding me? Song Jian was startled when he saw the mission reward and mission failure penalty. Was it really that serious?
The title of Savior sounded very high-end and sophisticated, much better than Song Jians current Survivor of Great Cmity and Junior Wine Connoisseur. Although he couldnt see the specific attributes of the Savior title for now, from the failure penalty, it was clear that this mission reward was no ordinary one.
At this time, a 30-minute countdown suddenly appeared above the Third-tier Demon me, Abyssal me, making Song Jians heart tremble. This battle had to be swift, otherwise, even if he killed the Demon Zombie, he would still fail and be erased due to the timer.
Thinking of this, Song Jian directly used the Earth Teeth Assault skill, attacking the demon zombie;
After being upgraded to the second level, the Earth Teeth Assault not only dealt higher damage, but the attack range also increased from 10 meters to 12 meters, and the fangs-shaped air clusters were much higher than at level one.
Boom!
The Demon Zombie didnt dodge or avoid the attack, taking it head-on, and a damage number of over 60 floated above its head.
LV15 Demon Zombie (Elite), Vitality Points: 2800/2800, Spirit Points: 500/500, Traits: Demon Body, Demon me Forging Body, Skills: Demon Roar, Demon Halberd, Summoning, Sky-reaching Demon me;
Nearly 3,000 Vitality Points? Song Jian couldnt help but gasp. Ordinary I5th-level elite monsters would have at most over 1,000 Vitality Points. This Demon Zombie had doubled that number, and what surprised Song Jian the most was the Summoning skill in its abilities, which is a signature skill of a Lord-level BOSS. Could it be that this was a BOSS about to evolve to the Lord-level?
Thinking of this, Song Jian frowned, not because he was worried that he couldnt kill the demon zombie, but because he was worried that he couldnt kill it within half an hour;
I should have made more high-explosive grenades, or self-destructing robots! Song Jian thought to himself. If he had a dozen self-destructing robots, wouldnt it be easy to kill this BOSS?
The injured Demon Zombie suddenly stood up, its body burning with ck mes, towering like a Demon God in the center of the square.
Lowly human, you dare to interrupt the great sacrificial ceremony. I will pull your soul from your body and roast it on the magic me for ten thousand years! The Demon Zombie roared in anger.
The Demon Zombie that stood up directly took the long halberd from its back. As soon as the halberd was in its hand, ck mes burned on the surface and suddenly swung, turning the halberd into a ck meteor that cut through the air, urately aimed at Song Jians head.
So fast! Song Jian was shocked by this terrifying attack, even he couldnt face it head-on.
Sword Shadow Step!
Song Jians figure turned into a ck shadow, rushing towards the Demon Zombie.
Boom!
With a loud noise, Song Jian dodged the halberd strike, and it mmed into the square floor, creating a deep pit and sshing debris.
Weakness Potion!
A bottle of potion smashed at the feet of the Demon Zombie, kicking up a cloud of gray dust, which was burned by the ck me on the Demon Zombies surface. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
A huge Immune floated up from the Demon Zombies head.
Insignificant tricks! The Demon Zombie sneered, raising its right hand, and the Demon Halberd returned to its hand with a howl, hacking down at Song Jian again.
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Chapter 330
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ng!
The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword shed with the Demon Halberd, emitting a thunderous sound and a cascade of sparks.
Feeling the force transmitted down his arm, Song Jian was slightly startled. The opponents strength was on par with his own. It was surprising given that Song Jians strength attribute had already exceeded twenty points. Few level twenty elite bosses could match it, and yet this level fifteen demon zombie was evenly matched with him in strength, a fact that was simply hard to believe.
With this attack, both individuals sustained over a hundred damage points. The ck me on the Demon Halberd was searing hot, continuously scorching Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. The area where the swords shed was already turning red.
Boom!
On the surface of the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, a surge of crimson mes suddenly rose, as if it had been stimted by the battle with the Demon
Halberd.
The ck and red mes intertwined and nullified each other. The sound of the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword echoed in the air, inducing a feeling of angered intensity.
The demon zombie looked at Song Jian surprised by his strength. But quickly, it swung the Demon Halberd a second time towards Song Jian. This time, the ck mes on the halberd rose more than a meter high.
Rather than retreating, Song Jian advanced, initiating his Sacred Parry . Instantly, his body was enveloped in dazzling gold light as he naturally guided his long sword towards the iing Demon Halberd;
Ding!
With a crisp impact sound, the attack of the demon zombie waspletely repelled. It staggered back several steps before it could steady itself. The floating damage figure above its head indicated over five hundred points;
Sacred damage? The demon zombie had a look of fear in its eyes, staring intently at Song Jian, and for a moment, it dared not to move forward.
Seeing the actions of the demon zombie, Song Jian had a sudden realization and berated himself for being a fool C of course, the demon, being what it was, would naturally fear sacred damage the most.
Gazing at dozens of Mutated Soul Seeds in his possession, Song Jian couldnt suppress a smirk;
Each seed could increase the sacred damage by thirty points, and the effect could be stacked. These dozens of mutated soul seeds could at least increase Song Jians sacred damage by a thousand points;
However, Song Jian had no intention of using all the mutated soul seeds at once, as that would be too wasteful.
Ill start with ten. If that doesnt work, Ill add more! Song Jian decided as he consumed ten mutated soul seeds. A faint golden light appeared on his body. Within his status bar, an effect disyed, Increase Sacred Damage by 300
points.
Seeing the golden light appearing on Song Jians body, the demon zombie let out a roar filled with rage, appearing to dread the sight.
The effect of the mutated soul seeds could onlyst for thirty seconds. Not wanting to waste time, Song Jian immediatelyunched his attack on the demon zombie after using them.
Dogs of the Church, you will all die! All of you! The fire of the Abyss flickered in the eyes of the demon zombie whose body was now enveloped in an even thicker ck me.
Every move Song Jian made was apanied by sacred damage, greatly threatening the demon zombie. Every time his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and the Demon Halberd collided, a mournful wail could be heard from the
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The vitality of the demon zombie was continuously declining. Were it not for the Abyssal me it guarded, the creature would probably already have fled.
Time was pressing. More than ten minutes had psed and the Abyssal me had now swelled to over half a humans height. The entire White Bone Altar was creaking as though it couldnt withstand the power of the Magic me.
Song Jian was additionally anxious as the demon zombies vitality has halved, but there was little time left. If he could not kill the demon zombie in the remaining time, all of his efforts will be in vain;
The consumption of the mutated soul seeds was enormous. For every thirty seconds, Song Jian directly used ten seeds. Now, there were only about thirty left in his inventory.
In that case, I will use them all and obliterate it! he said, looking at the demon zombies vitality of just over a thousand with a relentless glint in his eyes.
Boom!
A ball of golden fire zed on Song Jians body. His sacred damage had already exceeded one thousand points. The sacred me burning on his body inflicted damage even if the demon zombie only came close;
How is this possible? Are you the legendary Child of the Sacred? The demon zombie stepped back continuously, unable to believe that a legendary Child of the Sacred would appear in the world.
It was only a creature with a trace of Abyss Demon blood, not a pure Demonic Abyss entity. The Child of the Sacred, renowned for possessing sacred blood, naturally aroused fear within it. This fear stemmed from the bloodline hierarchy, much like a beggar facing royalty among humans.
Die! Song Jian could not afford to waste any more time, lunging with his sword towards his opponent;
The demon zombie didnt even dare to raise its halberd in defense, seeking only to dodge desperately. It even wore a pleading look on its face.
Song Jian paid no heed to the creature. Using his Sword Shadow Step, he chased closely behind the demon zombie, and continuouslyunched his skills. Every single use inflicted several hundred points of damage;
In just over ten seconds, Song Jian had inflicted more than ten wounds on the demon zombie, all of which glowed faintly golden. ck tendrils of energy seeped from the edges of wounds;
The vitality of the demon zombie wan weakened. Its vitality points were rapidly decreasing. Faced with Song Jians fierce attacks, the demon zombie didnt even get tounch a single significant counterattack from start to finish. Although it initially appeared fierce, it became incredibly timid. Any bystander would assume it was nothing more than a level fifteen creature;
I did my best! The demon zombie uttered a heavy sigh in the end, its eyes revealing a look of relief as it fell to its knees at Song Jians feet.
Instantly, Song Jians experience points increased by 5%. The rich experience gain made him gasp.
However, the critical mission was not yet over. The countdown timer to the Magic me was still present, with less than ten minutes left.
Song Jian frowned, quickly gathering the items dropped by the demon zombie without sparing any attention to them and rushed towards the White Bone
Altar.
How can this Magic me be extinguished? Song Jian pondered. Killing the demon zombie merely involved eliminating one guardian. If he didnt destroy the Magic me, the Deep Gate would eventually open and the mission would fail.
With only a few seconds left of his Sacred Damage, Song Jian gritted his teeth, wielded his long sword and shed towards the Abyssal me;
Chapter 331: Demon Bloodline
Chapter 331: Demon Bloodline
Trantor: 549690339
In the depths of the ck me that was more than a meter high, a bronze gate engraved with demon skulls seemed to be looming. When the Abyssal me fully grew, the Abyssal Gate inside would bepletely stable. At that time, endless demonic armies would emerge from the gate, upying the entire Doomsday City, and killing all the creatures in the city;
If it could not be stopped, it would be a disaster for humanity and other races.
Song Jian circled around the White Bone Altar but couldnt find a way to destroy the Abyssal me. Finally, when there were only a few seconds left of his Divine Attack, he gritted his teeth, leaped high into the air, swung his sword, and shed at the ck me. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Boom!
The golden sword light and the ck me fiercely collided, emitting a thunderous explosion. The bronze gate within the ck me shatteredpletely, and the me quickly shrank from over a meter high to less than three inches, flickering as if it would go out the next moment.
Its effective! Song Jian rejoiced as he continued swinging his sword at the ck me.
At this moment, the effect of the Mutated Soul Seed suddenly disappeared. Thirty seconds had passed, and the dense golden light on Song Jians body vanished.
Without the suppression of the divine power, the ck me seemed to have the trace of reigniting. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword shing on the ck me was like shing on a phantom, without any effect.
Whats going on? Song Jian furrowed his brow. Without the Divine Attack, could it be that there was no way to destroy this Abyssal Magic me?
At this moment, the White Bone Altar suddenly made a noise as the bones were dismantled from the altar and transformed into a white light in the air. The ground beneath trembled as if the entire White Bone Altar was about to copse. Song Jian hurriedly got off the altar.
Soon, the bones automatically flew out from the altar and merged into the white light in the air. Before long, the entire White Bone Altar disappeared, and the ck me was left floating in midair.
The white light in the air seemed like a liquid, constantly flowing. The bones continuously merged into the white light, and soon, a palm-sized Bone Box appeared in the air.
The Bone Box opened, and a suction force emerged, drawing the ck me in the air into the box.
System: You havepleted the mission, received the title Savior; Savior: The one who saved the world from destruction once, respected by the entire world! Human reputation increased by 1000 points, reputation of other races increased by 500 points, all attributes +1, sess rate of recruiting NPC Followers +30%, luck +5 (this title does not need to be equipped to take effect). This title is pretty good! Song Jian was surprised. The Savior title was purple, an Epic grade title that was truly unbelievable.
Luck + 5, this should be able to offset the negative effects the demon curse has brought me. Song Jian looked at the words Luck +5 and breathed a sigh of relief.
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The Bone Box fell to the ground, and Song Jians eyes lit up. He quickly picked up the Bone Box and put it in his inventory.
This was a Third-tier Demon me. Although he didnt know its use yet, it was definitely a precious treasure.
With the missionplete, Song Jian leisurely opened his inventory to check the items dropped by the Demon Zombie Boss;
First was the mission item, a pitch-ck heart emitting a faint ck aura. In addition, the Demon Halberd used by the Demon Zombie also dropped. This incredible level 15 Silver equipment had excellent attributes, which even surprised Song Jian, who wished he could use it himself.
Demon Halberd (Silver), two-handed weapon, attack: 112-130, strength +3, Armor Break +5, damage increase 10%, ignore monster level +10, special effect 1: Meteor Throw (active), throw the halberd at a single target within 30 meters range, causing 300% damage; special effect 2: ignore defense, 35% chance to ignore opponents defense when attacking; special effect 3: demon curse: 30% chance to deal double damage when attacking, 10% chance to deal triple damage, 5% chance to cause weakness to the target; item level: 15, equipment requirements: strength 15 points, agility 10 points; can it be brought out of the game: no.
This weapon is too exaggerated. If I were not a Sword Controller, I would probably want to change professions because of this weapon. Song Jian couldnt help but think.
At this moment, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword suddenly quivered, as if it was dissatisfied with Song Jians thoughts. Song Jian suddenly realized that his own Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword was definitely not inferior to this Demon Halberd. If it grew stronger, its attributes would be far superior to this halberd; Thinking of this, Song Jian smiled and turned his attention to the next item;
It was a one-inch long ss bottle filled with ck liquid that was slowly rippling. The ck liquid seemed to be alive, continually climbing up the ss wall and pushing the bottle cap like a tentacle, as if it wanted to break free from the bottle.
Demon Bloodline (Silver), single-use item, usage effect: after use, there is a 10% chance to obtain the Abyssal Demon Bloodline, a 30% chance to obtain the Zombie Bloodline, a 50% chance to obtain the Demon Zombie Bloodline, and an 80% chance to lose ones mind, bing a powerful half-demon monster! Song Jians face darkened. Who would dare use such an item? While it was true that bloodline items were extremely rare and valuable, with an 80% chance of bing a monster, no one would dare to use it directly.
This shouldnt be worth much, right? Song Jian touched his chin, pondering, Never mind, Ill ask Annieter and see if she wants this Demon Bloodline. After all, its a Silver grade item
Besides these two items, the remaining items dropped by the Demon Zombie were materials. These materials were all tainted with demonic energy and could be used to make powerful items. If sold, they could make a lot of money.
At least the money owed to Silver Moon Merchant Group should be covered. Song Jian calcted in his heart and took a deep breath.
Following the secret path back to the surface, the ghost that had been guarding the entrance of the passage had disappeared. Maybe it left or vanished because it sensed that everyone had died, as well as the death of the Demon Zombie.
This made Song Jian a little depressed. He hadnt received the mission reward, the Master Key, yet. Just then, Song Jian suddenly remembered something and checked his inventory. Sure enough, the key that initially opened the passage door had changed its appearance and attributes, turning into the mission reward capable of unlocking locked treasure chests of Epic Quality and below.
Hey, the Master Key. 1 can y the role of a lock-picking rogueter on. Song Jian thought to himself.
With the missionpleted, Song Jian returned to Manor Castle and began anxiously contacting Annie of the Silver Moon Merchant Group.
Chapter 332: One Hundred Thousand Doomsday Coins
Chapter 332: One Hundred Thousand Doomsday Coins
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Song Jian first mailed Anne the heart of the Zombie Demon, followed by disying a Level One Ghost Pearl to her.
Does your group ept this kind of forging material? Song Jian asked.
Hed seen this material at the auction house before, but they were rare, selling for about one hundred and fifty Doomsday Coins each. If Anne gave an offer that was too low, hed take it to the auction for sale.
A Ghost Pearl? Hmm, they are hard to obtain. I know of a Level Thirty secret realm, the Dark Castle. To pass its challenges, you need at least a hundred and twenty points in shadow resistance Annes voice was calm, but Song Jian could tell something was off, like when someone discovers a rare find in an antique store and tries to hide their excitement from the dealer.
How much would your group pay for one? Song Jian interrupted Anne, asking her directly.
Anne was quite excited at this moment. She hadnt expected Song Jian to actually possess a Level One Ghost Pearl. She had been trying topose herself during the call, while contemting what price she could offer for this pearl.
A Ghost Pearl adds ten points to shadow resistance. While ten sounds negligible, in the Dark Castle, it could make a deadly attack be only slightly more dangerous, providing the opportunity for a priest to heal the Main Tank (MT) during a Boss fight.
Hm, while Ghost Pearls are rare, they are just Level One materials. Our group cant offer a high price. If its a bulk purchase, we can talk, but for just one, Im willing to pay a hundred and eighty Doomsday Coins! Anne weighed up various factors for a long time before giving a price.
Song Jian nodded satisfactorily. This price was slightly higher than the auction houses, and it met his expectations. But at that moment, a thought struck him. What did she mean by higher prices for more items? More items meant a higher price?
Usually, wasnt it that the more you sell, the cheaper the price?
Do you mean to say that the more I have, there would be a slight increase in the price? Song Jian asked.
Yes, if theres more than ten, I can go up to two hundred Doomsday Coins! Annes heartbeat sped up slightly. Song Jian raising this question obviously meant he had more than just one pearl.
And if I had more? Song Jian asked, testing the waters.
Anne took a deep breath to calm herself, saying in a single breath, If its above thirty, two hundred and thirty Doomsday Coins, fifty for two hundred and sixty Doomsday Coins. If you have a hundred altogether, I can offer three hundred Doomsday Coins per pearl!
After stating the price, Anne couldnt help butugh. A hundred Ghost Pearls would require the hunting of at least a hundred and fifty ghost-ss monsters that possessed a Demon Bloodline.
Such beasts were usually much stronger than their peers at the same level, and they were not something an average ranker could handle.
Leaving aside the difficulty of locating so many beasts, even if they were avable, at least a team of three hundred rankers would be needed to hunt them down.
I have a total of one hundred and ten Level One Ghost Pearls. Lets deal at the rate of three hundred Doomsday Coins per pearl as youd offered! Song Jian stated.
Anne was stunned, unsure if she was hearing things.
Can you please repeat what you just said? Plow many Ghost Pearls do you have? Anne could barely believe her ears.
One hundred and ten! Song Jian responded, his voice clear and confident.
How did you get so many? Anne was astounded. Could it be that there was a powerful legion behind him?
Alright, that sounds good! Anne agreed immediately You currently owe the Silver Moon Commerce thirty-six thousand Doomsday Coins. For the sake of our good rtions, you can just pay one hundred and ten Ghost Pearls. Also, you will be a VIP member of Silver Moon Commerce starting today. From now on, you will enjoy a five percent discount on all transactions!
Song Jian smiled slightly. Not only did she offer a discount of three thousand Doomsday Coins, but she also bypassed thepulsory consumption requirement of one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins and allowed him to be a Silver Moon Commerce member, making purchasing materials from them more affordable in the future.
Thats excellent! You can adjust the contract, and I will send you the Ghost Pearls right after. Song Jian said.
Feeling relieved after the mission waspleted, Song Jian thought hed have to sell all the loot dropped by the Zombie Demon to cover the debt. Now, just by selling the Ghost Pearls, he has already fulfilled the obligation.
I have a few other items. Ive sent you their attributes. Would yourmerce be interested in acquiring them? Song Jian instantly disyed the Demon Halberd, the Demon Bloodline as well as some other materials, all dropped by the Zombie Demon, to Anne.
Upon ncing over them, Anne inhaled sharply.
How is that possible? All of these items are loot from the Zombie Demon. Not one of them has been kept back? Are these excellent items below the procurement standards of their team? Anne was astonished. The sight of so many Ghost Pearls had initially made her stagger. The stature of Song Jian in her mind had risen rapidly to an astonishing height. If anyone were to tell Anne now that Song Jian was a city lord, she wouldnt even be surprised. N?v(el)B\\jnn
How much are you looking to sell these items for? Anne asked cautiously.
The Demon Halberd for fifty thousand Doomsday Coins, the Demon Bloodline for thirty thousand Doomsday Coins, and other materials for twenty thousand Doomsday Coins in total! Song Jian directly said his prices.
One hundred thousand Doomsday Coins Anne mused for a while. With these items and over a hundred Ghost Pearls, she could establish a twenty-person elite squad capable of conquering the secret realm of Dark Castle on hard mode. Once that happened, her standing within themerce would greatly improve.
Upon hearing that Anne didnt reject it outright, Song Jian rxed. It seemed like the amount of one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins was still within her limit.
I can trade with you right now! After thinking it over in her mind for a long time, Anne finally made a decision. This time, she decided not to purchase in the name of themerce, but in her own name. Only when she truly possesses power, would she truly be called strong.
Anne had already nned to build her own formidable squad. The items that Song Jian was selling filled the gap that she urgently needed.
Chapter 333: Encountering the Dwarf Commander Again
Chapter 333: Encountering the Dwarf Commander Again
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With the one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins in hand, excitement filled Song Jians face. This transaction exceeded his expectations by a lot, but it also aroused his interest in the level-30 Dark Castle dungeon.
What kind of dungeon would make Annie invest so heavily? If she could spend a hundred thousand, then the output of this dungeon must be several times that.
After considering for a while, Song Jian shook his head. The level-30 dungeon was not something he could enter at this point.
After pre-ordering a batch of T-X high-explosive grenade materials from Annie, Song Jian went to the auction house to buy materials for making Self-destructing Robots.
In fact, the biggest gain from this transaction, Song Jian felt, was the Third-tier Demon me within the Bone Box. However, he did not know how to use the Magic me yet and could only set it aside. As for Annie from the Silver Moon Commerce, he dared not even disclose it, lest he attracts unnecessary trouble.
When Song Jian arrived at the auction house, he found that many yers were excitedly discussing the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce.
Did you hear? That Imperial Dragon Demon Pce opening cost five or six alliances heavy losses, and they got nothing!
Not only that, but 1 heard that there were at least a dozen NPC deaths, all of them level-15 elites. But the benefits were reaped by a single yer!
Impressive!
Hmph, stand out, and youll get shot. I heard that the best stuff in the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce was snatched by that yer, and as a result, many NPCs have issued bounties on him. 1 heard the rewards are pretty good!
1 dont know what that guy got, but its causing so many NPCs to go green with envy. However, getting ten thousand Doomsday Coins just by killing him once, these NPCs are desperate!
This game is too bizarre. NPCs can issue quests to kill yers? Dont you find that strange?
Whats so strange about that? The NPCs in this game are smart. If it werent for their status, I would hardly be able to tell the difference between them and the yers!
By the way, whats the name of that yer who is being targeted by so many NPCs bounties? Hes pretty much my idol!
I think his name is Song Jian. He must be a fierce person, able to make so many NPCs and alliances suffer. Ordinary yers like us cant deal with him; its better to stay out of it and dont provoke him.
Song Jian frowned, feeling like he had suddenly be famous, as many yers were discussing him. This forced him to conceal all his attributes.
In fact, many yers were ustomed to hiding their levels and lives, keeping their heads bare. Only some particrly shy yers would disy their names, attributes, and titles above their heads.
After buying up all the materials for making Self-destructing Robots in the auction house, Song Jian, pretending to be curious, asked one of the yers discussing the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce excitedly: Where are those NPCs who issued the bounty quests you mentioned?
Hey, bro, are you interested? Ten thousand Doomsday Coins arent that easy toe by. 1 heard that this Song Jian guy is incredible, with a terrifyingbat power. He managed to keep a group of NPCs with level-15 elite BOSS power at bay. This task wont be easy. Wouldnt want you to get roped into it yers only have one life, dont be fooled by these NPCs as their pawn
Not really, just curious Song Jian showed a shy smile, looking harmless.
Most of the NPCs who issued the tasks are moving around, not staying in one ce for too long. However, there is one NPC who opened a cksmiths shop in the city, the kind that forges weapons and equipment. He also issued a task to kill Song Jian. You can go check it out there The yer told Song Jian the exact location of the cksmiths shop.
Thanks. Song Jian smiled and turned to leave.
In the World Alliance conference room, a group of people were gathered around an oval table discussing the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce.
Although they had set up an alliance, many people still preferred to call it a guild, and the leader of the alliance was called the president by these people. President, what exactly happened in the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce that so many NPCs are now pursuing this Song Jian? Should we ept this task too? Ten thousand Doomsday Coins!
Old Eight, if youre greedy for money, just go and ept this task, but don t drag us down with you A yer sitting beneath the president with nted eyes red at the yer who spoke: You werent there, so you dont know the strength of that yer. Weve all witnessed it firsthand. Hmph, in fact, if it werent for Song Jian, our group might all have died in that demon pce!
As he spoke, the yer retold the events in the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce to everyone. Many people couldnt help but gasp, their eyes full of disbelief.
How can there be such a powerful yer at this stage?
Level-20 elite BOSSes are no match for him? What level is he? Self-destructing Robots? What are those, products of engineering? They can kill a level-15 elite BOSS in seconds? Are they really that strong?
Even if he is that powerful, its just one person. 1 dont believe our alliance cant swarm and kill him!
Is it necessary? For ten thousand Doomsday Coins, how many people do you think will die? Is it worth it?
The conference room became noisy, with those who hadnt experienced the imperial Dragon Demon Pce not believing Song Jian could be so powerful. However, those who had witnessed it did not want to provoke such an existence.
On the other hand, Song Jian had already appeared in a simple cksmith shop. The owner of this shop was one of the NPCs who had issued a bounty on Song Jian.
Its him? Song Jians eyebrows jumped, and a look of surprise shed across his face as he looked at the NPC melting ores and making equipment in front of the cksmiths shop.
This NPC turned out to be the Dwarf Commander that Song Jian had encountered outside the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce. Back then, he had killed his three subordinates who had tried to stop him, while themander had escaped and never entered the pce.
Humph, since youre seeking death, dont me me! A murderous intent emerged in Song Jians eyes. His rtionship with the Dwarf n had been raised from hatred to indifference due to his title of savior. However, his rtionship with this Dwarf Commander remained one of hatred.
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The Dwarf Commander clenched his teeth, his eyes bloodshot, continuously hammering the clump of material on the iron anvil. In a short while, the shape of a long knife appeared on the anvil.
Looking at the weapon about to take shape, the Dwarf Commander gritted his teeth, took out a piece of Obsidian from his parcel, and ced it in the furnace fire with iron tongs. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
Soon, ten minutester, the Obsidian started to show signs of melting. The Dwarf Commander quickly grabbed it with tongs and fused it with the nearly finished weapon nk.
As the long knife on the iron anvil nearedpletion, a look of frustration appeared on the Dwarf Commanders face. He shook his head and sighed, Its a pity that I had only ordinary mes during forging. If I had Strange Fire, even a first-tier one, this weapon would be at least silver quality. But now, its at most a top blue-grade weapon.
As he was speaking, a dazzling blue light suddenly shone on the iron anvil.
Chapter 346: The Ice Monster
Chapter 346: The Ice Monster
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Time quickly passed by for more than ten minutes, and Councilor Wang stood behind the shelter with a hint of surprise in his eyes, This yer is so strong, he can actually withstand the onught of so many Level 15 monsters. Unbelievable!
His information is all hidden; we dont know his name and level, but judging by his strength, hes at least Level 20, or even Level 25, Captain Zhou whispered.
Impossible! After Level 10, the amount ofbat experience required to level up is too high. Even if he yed non-stop 24 hours since joining the game, he couldnt have reached Level 20! Deputy Commander Sun immediately shook his head.
You see, these Level 15 mutant zombies can only cause him two or three points of damage at most, barely breaking through his defense. His defense is at least 50 points, but every one of his attacks can cut off hundreds of Vitality Points from the monsters. His skills can even cause 300 or even 400 points of damage
This is simply a one-sided ughter. If it werent for the fact that the mutant zombiesck intelligence and only act on instinct, they would have copsed after losing so many! Captain Zhou shook his head and sighed.
Try to get closer to this person; we must not be enemies! Deputy Commander Sun whispered. With the strength shown by Song Jian, he could easily eliminate all of them.
Song Jians Vitality Points were now reduced to about half. ncing at the dozen or so yers off in the distance on high alert, Song Jian frowned and took out a few Self-destructing Robot Type 2s from his inventory.
Boom, boom, boom-
Over 30 monsters were directly blown away. In an instant, the monsters surrounding Song Jian were all gone. After harvesting thest bit of Vitality Points from some low-health zombies, Song Jians experience bar increased by a little more;
Over 60 Level 15 mutant zombies dropped many zombie Crystal Cores and some materials, among which the most valuable were two Level 15 green-quality pieces of equipment: a Mages Magic Staff and a chainmail that increased intelligence and spirit.
Song Jian took a look at the attributes, then stowed them in his inventory, put away his motorcycle, and walked towards the Snow Mountain in the distance.
This is the ce! Looking around the environment, Song Jian confirmed it was the same scene as shown in the Holy me Pearls illusion. The buildingpletely sealed in ice in the distance was the location of the Frost Cave dungeon.
As he walked towards the Frost Cave, Song Jian discovered that the yers had built a shelter more than ten meters long and one meter high. The barrier was made of wood and stone materials, with a surprisingly high defense of 300 points.
Is this a defense facility acknowledged by the game system? Song Jians eyes revealed a hint of surprise. Unofficial buildings would not have a defense value, so even if yers built something with great effort, its defense value would still be zero, easily destroyed with a single attack.
Making a product recognized by the game system is definitely not something ordinary yers can do. Song Jian curiously looked at the group of yers behind the barrier.
Soldiers! Song Jians heart sank. Despite their diverse equipment, the unique aura emitted in their sitting and standing postures waspletely different from that of a yer-formed team.
Hello, are you also here to enter the Frost Cave dungeon? A man with sses stood up from behind the barrier, grinning as he greeted Song Jian.
Yes! Song Jian nodded his head. He had seen these people when triggering the Holy me Pearls illusion, but couldnt get a clear look due to the high angle. It seemed that they had been here for a long time. He didnt know if they hadnt cleared the dungeon, or couldnt even enter it, so they just stayed here.
This dungeon is not so easy to clear, ordinary people cant even get close, Councilor Wang adjusted his sses, nced at Deputy Commander Sun beside him, and smiled.
Is that so? Song Jians mouth twitched slightly as he stepped towards the Frost Cave.
Deputy Commander Sun and the others watched as Song Jian crossed the boundary without hesitation.
Given his high strength, he probably wouldnt suffer any effects from the environment around the Frost Cave, Captain Zhou whispered.
Not necessarily, Councilor Wang shook his head, This is the power of heaven and earth. No matter how high his attack power, if his resistance is too weak, its still hard to move inside.
Even if he can withstand the cold weather, he still wont be able to open the dungeon gate. Its all in vain. Deputy Commander Sun shook his head.
Deputy Commander, should we try to approach such a yer and pull him into our alliance? If we can win him over, it will definitely help our exploration in the game, Councilor Wang said.
We can. Deputy Commander Sun nodded, This game is too mysterious, and our country has already started paying attention to it. We have too few people entering the game. The district politicalmissar has suggested to those above us to recruit strong yers in the game. On one hand, it strengthens our own power; on the other hand, it also helps control the danger level in the real world. You know, many things in the game can be brought into the real world. Deputy Commander, look, he doesnt seem to be affected by the cold climate inside, Captain Zhou suddenly said.
Everyone looked at Song Jian, and indeed, ordinary people could only walk five or six meters before sumbing to the cold, but Song Jian showed no signs of stopping, having already gone more than ten meters deep and getting closer and closer to the Frost Cave.
At that moment, Song Jian suddenly sensed danger and jumped to the side. An ice spike over three feet long appeared where he was standing just a moment ago.
Not far away, an ice monster made of condensed ice slowly crawled out from the snow and roared at Song Jian.
An Ice Monster, a Level 15 Elite BOSS. To kill it, at least five Level 15 yers are needed. That yer is in danger! Captain Zhou frowned. They had discovered this monster during their exploration, and it took more than a dozenpanions, with five of them being seriously injured, to kill one Ice Monster. Since then, Captain Zhou rarely sent people to scout the area.
Get ready to provide support at any time! Deputy Commander Sunmanded seriously.
Wait a moment. When he asks us for help, thats when we step in. Its better to help him in his time of need, so he will be grateful, Councilor Wang whispered.
Boom!
A loud noise erupted in the snowy field. Song Jian, wielding his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, was actually fighting the giant Ice Monster that was over two meters tall. For a moment, ice and snow flew around, Sword Qi whirled, and the Ice Monster roared and growled. The ground even began to tremble slightly.
Chapter 347: Entered
Chapter 347: Entered
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At this time, Song Jian, having fused with the third-tier Demon me, the Abyssal me, waspletely unaffected by the cold climate around him. He walked on the snow, only feeling a slight chill.
The most troublesome aspect of the level-15 elite Ice Demon s attack was the icy slowness and freezing effect carried by all its attacks. Although not powerful, it was very torturous. Combined with the defense of the Ice Demon being as good as steel, even a five-member level-15 team would find it quite difficult to deal with.
Yet Song Jian moved without any sign of sluggishness when battling the Ice Demon. A faint red glow would emerge from his body from time to time, which would be difficult to notice unless observed closely.
This was a feature of the Ring of the Fire God, its inbuilt shield reduced 30% of melee damage and rendered all cold-induced slowness and freeze effects ineffective.
Having the Ring of the Fire God, Song Jian practically counters the Ice Demons attributes. Adding the defense reduction effect of the Weakness Potion, the level-15 elite Ice Demon in front of Song Jian was, at most, just amon monster with more vitality points.
Captain, look at his movements, theres no hint of sluggishness at all. How How A warrior watched, dumbfoundedly, as Song Jian sliced up and down around the Ice Demon with nimble movements, showing no signs of slows or freezes. He had participated in battles against the Ice Demon, and remembered being tormented by its slow and freeze effects.
Could it be that he has some equipment that increases his ice resistance? Captain Zhous brow furrowed. He had realized that the opponent was likely a warrior-ss upation with no possibility of having fire magic. However, having fought for so long without a single slowdown or freeze effect, it was evident that his ice resistance had increased to a certain point.
It feels like he could solo this boss, huh? Councilor Wang adjusted his sses with a furrowed brow, noting the deviation from his n, If he is really this powerful and manages to solo the boss, we wont be to offer much help. Deputy, how about we send someone to help him now? Councilor Wang proposed.
If we had gone earlier, it would have been helping. But going now would just be kill-stealing, wouldnt it? The deputy frowned and red at Councilor Wang, responding discontentedly.
Look quickly, hes about to defeat that boss! Captain Zhou suddenly eximed.
Everyone looked towards the Ice Demon. Sure enough, its vitality points had fallen to less than 500, entering a berserk state due to low health.
He didnt get frozen once from beginning to end, nor showed any signs of ice slowdown Captain Zhou stated, somewhat speechless. Without the Ice Demons most troublesome ice slowdown and freeze effects, he wouldve been confident enough to grind it down alone.
-Did you see the potion he used just now? It directly weakened the Ice Demons defense by 35%! Without this potion, he wouldnt have been able to defeat it so quickly!
impressive, we must recruit this guy. It would be best if he could join our alliance!
Councilor Zhou, go and talk to him. Be mindful of your attitude, even if he doesnt want to join us, dont leave him with a bad impression!
Understood, deputy!
Just as Councilor Zhou prepared to approach and greet Song Jian, he noticed that after picking up all the items dropped by the Ice Demon, Song Jian immediately headed towards the Frost Cave.
Could it be that, he actually knows how to open the Frost Cave dungeon? The thought suddenly urred to Councilor Zhou.
How is that possible Very soon, Councilor Zhou was startled by his own thoughts. A self-mocking smile emerged on his face as he shook his head, talcing strides towards Song Jians direction.
-My brother, please Before Councilor Zhou could finish, he saw Song Jian take out a red bead and walk towards the gate of the Frost Cave.
Boom-
The Holy me Pearl suddenly red with raging fire,pletely enveloping Song Jian. The mes appeared severe but Song Jian didnt feel a hint of heat, like an illusion.
The mes carried flecks of gold, constantlybining, condensing, and vanishing, making it resemble some sort of special Magic Array.
The Holy me Pearl, could this me be the so-called Holy me? I wonder how it fares against the third-tier Demon me, Abyssal me? Song Jian wondered.
Just as this idea sprouted in his mind, Song Jian felt a boom as a sphere of ck mes ignited from within his body, resisting the Holy me;
p, p, p-
The Abyssal me was nearest to Song Jians body, with a very clear boundary line. The outermost part was burning with traces of golden light, the Holy me, which was now continuouslypressing inwards as the ck me expanded outwards. At the boundary line, tiny sparks were continuously popping.
Thunderous booming-
The moment Song Jian approached, the Ice Caves door opened automatically. A cold chill greeted his face, which would have turned any yer without a protectiveyer of me into an ice statue. The temperature around the entire snow mountain dropped by seven to eight degrees in an instant.
Song Jian stepped into the Frost Cave, the ice door behind him slowly closing. This left Councilor Wang, who had charged ten meters close to the snow mountain, dumbfounded. His raised hand made him look helpless.
-He, he entered, he actually entered? Deputy Commander Suns serious face showed signs of surprise.
How is that possible, it cant be Captain Zhou muttered to himself, a look of disbelief covering his face. He felt a significant blow, having wasted more than a week here, alongside an excessive amount of time and energy, just to enter this dungeon. But now, someone else had done it first
Did you see what he took out just now? The deputy suddenly asked, remembering that Song Jian seemed to have pulled out something just now. Then, he was enveloped by mes and only after did he enter the Frost Cave.
It looked like a red bead A warrior replied uncertainly.
It was a red bead that ignited itself. However, the ck mes seemed to rise up from that persons body An observant warrior nearby added on.
It seems like that bead is key to entering the Frost Cave. To enter, one must possess this bead! The deputy hypothesized, his eyes glinting as he spoke softly.
Captain Zhou, arrange for a few people to stay here with Councilor Wang and wait for that person toe out. Everyone else should investigate more about that bead. Be fast! Deputy Commander Sun quickly decided.
Within a short while, three warriors were left behind, while everyone else formed teams and moved in different directions.
Chapter 336: Are You Even Extorting an NPC?
Chapter 336: Are You Even Extorting an NPC?
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The Dwarf Commander looked worn out. His once thick, pitch-dark hair, and beard, became almost white the moment the mechanical puppet appeared. The wrinkles on his face deepened, making him look like he had aged more than a decade in an instant.
You forced me to this, you forced me to this,, The Dwarf Commander mumbled to himself, in a trance, clutching his scepter tightly.
What the hell is this thing? Song Jian squinted his eyes. The mechanical puppet before him was d in heavy armor, with intricate magical patterns etched on its surface. These patterns faintly glowed, giving it a mysterious look. The puppets body constantly emitted rumbling sounds and each step it took made the ground quake. Its footprints were visible on the solid mixed boundary.
A Level 15 Elite Boss Song Jian felt a heavy oppression from the mechanical puppet, simr to when he faced the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord.
Although it was just a Level 15 Elite Boss, the mechanical puppet had a shocking ten thousand Vitality Points, which made Song Jian gasp in surprise.
Thats impossible, not even a Level 20, no, a Level 30 Elite Boss, could have such high Vitality Points! Song Jian silently muttered to himself.
But soon, Song Jian saw a five-minute countdown timer above the mechanical puppets head.
It can only be summoned for five minutes? Song Jian nced at the Dwarf Commander slumped nearby and a hint of a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Beep beep beep-
A red light emitted from the eyes of the mechanical puppet, sweeping over Song Jian.
Target located, beginning lock-on
Target locked, mission directive: destroy target at all costs
A series of mechanical noises emanated from the puppets body, as if an artificial intelligence was operating the puppet.
Whoosh-
The mechanical puppet swung its over-three-meter long axe towards Song Jian. The force of the swing created a gush of wind that made the surrounding air explode, causing onlookers to change their expressions. They felt a chilling wind, as if a de was constantly slicing their cheeks, and instinctively drew back.
Soon, only Song Jian and the mechanical puppet were left within a ten-meter radius.
Song Jians expression changed, and he swiftly retreated. Hecked confidence that he could withstand this attack, so he could only dodge.
Bang!
The impact left a three-meter diameter crater on the ground with arge fissure spreading seven or eight meters from the hole.
Even though Song Jian had dodged the attack, he still felt a strong force that threw him several meters back, and he rough fell to the ground.
This, this, its like a war machine! A solemn expression appeared on Song Jians face as he looked up at the countdown on the mechanical puppets head.
Song Jian, theres no way you can beat this mechanical puppet. Its the Dwarf ns war machine, just like the Ancient War Tree of the Elf n. Its not meant to be summoned unless absolutely necessary The Dwarf Commander stood up, his aged face revealed a hint of relief. He pointed his wand at Song Jian and said, It took me the equivalent of fifteen years of life and a superior blue-grade weapon to summon it. Even faced with an army of a hundred, it could rout them all! n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
Watching Song Jian y hide-and-seek with the attacks of the mechanical puppet made the Dwarf Commander let out a hearty, satisfiedugh.
Seeing Song Jian at a disadvantage, the spectators became excited. But the mechanical puppets attacks impacted everything within a range, so some yers retreated immediately upon nearing the puppet, nearly being killed.
Song Jian looked at the mechanical puppet storming towards him with cold eyes. Suddenly, his figure shed, turning into a shadow that rushed towards the distance.
He, hes running? The Dwarf Commander was taken aback. While the mechanical puppet chased after Song Jian with huge strides, due to its colossal size, speed was not its strength. It couldnt catch up with Song Jian even if it tried.
Such war machines are often used in battles of thousands of people, and as soon as the enemy flees, it signifies their defeat. The purpose of a mechanical puppet is to assault fortresses, not to chase scattered enemies.
After tangling with the mechanical puppet for a while, Song Jian keenly noticed its weakness. He used his Sword Shadow Step and managed to distance himself by several meters.
There were less than three minutes left of the mechanical puppets summoning and as long as Song Jian held out for this time, he could simply returnter. He wondered how much life and superior weapons the Dwarf Commander could sacrifice.
Seeing the cold smile on Song Jians face, the Dwarf Commander felt a chill ripple through him. After hesitating for a moment, he rushed into the cksmith shop. Soon, he came out with arge bundle on his shoulder, looking ready to abandon his spot and flee.
Hey, you cant leave. We epted the bounty mission. If you run now, who will give us the mission rewards? A yer, noticing the Dwarf Commander n on running away, quickly intercepted him and yelled in discontent.
Dwarf Commander:
WIMP, shouldnt you know if you canplete the bounty mission? If you really couldplete it, would I have tried to run away?
You cant run! This bounty mission doesnt have a time limit. We may, possibly, perhaps, be able toplete it sooner orter. Where will we find you for our rewards then? You cant leave! Another yer righteously grabbed the Dwarf Commanders arm and said.
Even if youre this small, I could still beat up eight of you with one hand, believe it or not? The Dwarf Commander looked at the yer who had justpleted his promotion mission, a level ten warrior. He felt contempt for him.
Soon, seven or eight yers who epted the bounty mission had the Dwarf Commander surrounded, refusing to allow him to leave.
Are you going to get out of my way, or not? If not, 1 will have to resort to force! The Dwarf Commanders face turned gloomy. The summoning time for the mechanical puppet was about to end. If he didnt leave now, he wouldnt have another chance.
We wont move, we wont move even if we die! A yer shouted: Unless youpensate for our loss, we have epted the mission. If you leave, the mission will fail. You have topensate for our loss!
Yes, you mustpensate for our loss. Other yers faces lit up with joy upon hearing this. The other yers who hadnt epted the bounty mission gasped, Youre even ckmailing an NPC, arent you asking for trouble?
The Dwarf Commander looked at the yers in front of him. None of them were above level thirteen and he regretted not setting a standard for the mission.
Chapter 337: A White Blacksmith’s Shop
Chapter 337: A White cksmiths Shop
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The Dwarf Commander was surrounded by a group of yers in the center, unable to move forward or retreat. Seeing that the time limit for the summoning of the mechanical puppet was less than a minute away, he bit his lip in frustration, pulled out several green-quality weapons from therge bundle on his back, and carelessly tossed them aside as he said, Take these aspensation for your losses. Can you let me go now?
All these weapons were level ten green-quality weapons, worth over a thousand Doomsday Coins. Expressions of tion instantly appeared on several faces C they had done nothing and yet had obtained a weapon for free.
What a bargain!
However, clearly a few yers were not satisfied. How could an item worth 1,000 Doomsday Coinspare to a task reward worth 20,000 Doomsday Coins? It was peanuts!
No way, unless you award us the mission reward, we wont let you go! A tall yer held the Dwarf Commander, shouting loudly.
Damn, thats quite a demand, brother. Youre like a mudslide in the world of extortion. You havent evenpleted the mission and you want the reward already? How thick-skinned are you! Some yers were shocked, all their eyes turned to him, wondering what this bold yer looked like. If they met him in the wild in the future, they would need to avoid him at all costs.
You, you what? The mission target is right there. You go and kill him! If you kill him, Ill give you not only 20,000 Doomsday Coins, but even 200,000! The Dwarf Commanders beard was trembling with anger as he stomped his foot.
The tall yer was taken aback and quickly said, Theres no time limit for the mission. You can wait here, I willplete this mission sooner orter, you cant run away!
If I die, the mission will fail, and you will get a failure penalty! The Dwarf Commander cried out.
Failure penalty? Whats a failure penalty? Those who had epted the bounty quest quickly opened their mission bars to check. They were all blinded by greed when they saw Song Jian show up. They took the bounty quest without thinking, not reading the mission description carefully.
Your main attribute will be reduced by two points. Oh hell, this dwarf really yed us, we cant let him go! A yer cried out in anger.
yers dont gain attribute points when they level up. To increase attribute points, they must find treasures in the game like Attribute Fruits, and if they are lucky, sometimes they can buy attribute-increasing treasures from NPCs. All in all, attribute points are crucial for everyone, and these treasures are not easily obtained.
Right now, two attribute points are particrly critical for the yers.
Youre not going anywhere. You dare to trick us? How is it possible for us to kill that guy? Youre scamming us! A yer said angrily.
Right, scam! We, we will report you!
Bastard, exin to us why two attribute points are deducted!
For a moment, all the yers who had epted the quest became furious. After witnessing Song Jians strength, they wisely chose to give up.
Ten seconds left The Dwarf Commander turned pale. Finally, he reluctantly said, Fine, fine, I will establish a contract with you guys. Just pretend this quest was never issued.
No way, you have to give us the quest reward. You have to count as if wepleted the quest, otherwise we wont let you go! The tall yer still would not let up.
Brother, let it be. Times almost up. If that guy turns around and really kills this dwarf, we wont get anything. Instead, wed lose two attribute points. Its not worth it! Some yers couldnt bear it anymore and tried to persuade the tall yer.
No way, we cant just let this dude have it easy. When he issued the mission, he didnt mention that the yers strength was so formidable. This is deception! He tricked us into offering our lives! The tall yer said indignantly.
This
Just then, a low roar rang out from a distance. A silver light shed across the sky, and the figure of the mechanical puppet slowly floated down from the sky into a portal that looked simr to a ck hole.
The Dwarf Commanders face turned pale. He hurriedly said, Let me go now,
or we will all die here.
With that, the Dwarf Commander pulled out a bomb from his package, casting a fierce nce at the surrounding yers.
The sight of the bomb in the Dwarf Commanders hand sent a chill down the yers spines. They quickly backed away, some begrudgingly doing so, not daring to actually gamble with their lives.
The Dwarf Commander snorted coldly, holding his staff in one hand and the bomb in the other. With arge bundle on his back, he quickly moved down the street. Soon, he disappeared into a narrow alleyway.
Not long after, Song Jian, wielding the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, appeared on the street. Despite the frantic chase just now, he didnt look the least bit hurt. Once the summoning time limit of the mechanical puppet was over, he immediately made his way back to the cksmiths shop, intending to finish off the Dwarf Commander.
Huh, where did he go? Song Jian stood in front of the cksmiths shop, looking around.
Master, the dwarf has already run away! A yer shouted loudly.
Yes, I saw him running down that alley.
Master, go chase him! He surely hasnt gone far.
The spectating yers were all shouting. While the Dwarf Commander had run away, he couldnt escape from the cksmiths shop. Although the Dwarf Commander had probably taken all the valuables, there would be plenty of items left behind.
Several yers had already set their sights on the cksmiths shop. But as long as Song Jian hadnt left, they dared not approach and seize it. After all, the present owner of this cksmiths shop, had been chased away by none other than Song Jian. In other words, the current owner of this cksmiths shop was now Song Jian.
Instead of chasing after the Dwarf Commander, Song Jian walked towards the cksmiths shop.
The moment he stepped into the cksmiths shop, he received a system notification.
System: You have chased away the owner of the junior cksmiths shop and sessfully taken over.
System: You now own this cksmiths shop. You can use it at will, hire a Forging Master to make equipment for sale, and so on.
System: You need to pay a management fee of 100 Doomsday Coms every month. Otherwise, the system will automatically take back this junior cksmiths shop. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
This cksmiths shop is mine now? Song Jian was taken aback, thinking to himself.
Suddenly, a golden light enveloped the entire cksmiths shop and Song Jian. After a short while, the cksmiths shop automatically changed its name to Song Jians cksmiths Shop, and Song Jian received an interface for constructing the cksmiths shop, where he could hire a Forging Master and sell equipment and weapons.
Well, it seems Ive managed to get a cksmiths shop for free! Song Jian gave a slight smile.
At this moment, the forge of the cksmiths shop suddenly burst into mes. Simultaneously, the Bone Box in his inventory began to shake violently, and a shrill roar came from inside the Bone Box.
Chapter 338: Abyssal Flame
Chapter 338: Abyssal me
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Watching the anomalies urring in the forges zing furnace, Song Jians eyebrows furrowed. The demonic me inside the Bone Box in his inventory seemed to have been provoked, as it suddenly ignited and even spread to the surface of the Bone Box.
Whats happening? Song Jian asked in astonishment, looking at the Bone Box in his inventory that was now engulfed in ck mes, his heart skipping a beat.
Perhaps sensing the power of the Third-tier Demon me, the forges fire promptly shrank in size, with all its fury subsiding, as if it had encountered the king of its kind.
System: Would you like to rece the ordinary furnace fire in the Primary forge with the Third-tier Demon me Abyssal me? Note: Using the Third-tier Demon me to forge items will greatly increase the sess rate, greatly increase the mutation rate, and greatly increase the items tier!
Seeing the three greatly increased attributes in the system prompt, Song Jians face instantly lit up with joy. However, the system quickly provided another prompt:
System: The Primary forge is detected to not have the qualifications to amodate a Third-tier Demon me. You must upgrade the Primary forge to an Advanced forge to amodate the Third-tier Demon me, or unforeseen losses may ur.
Not qualified to amodate? Must upgrade the forges level? Song Jian was dumbfounded, and quickly checked the requirements to upgrade the forge:
Upgrading the Primary forge to an Intermediate forge requires 100,000 forging experience points, while upgrading the Intermediate forge to an Advanced forge requires 1,000,000 forging experience points!
Upon reading this, Song Jian was momentarily speechless. He could barely ept needing 100,000 forging experience points, but 1,000,000? How long would it take to forge that much?
With these thoughts, Song Jian decisively refused to let the newly acquired forge amodate the Third-tier Demon me.
However, soon, the Bone Box in his inventory emitted a creaking sound, and fine cracks slowly appeared on its surface. Tiny, substantial ck mes squeezed out from these cracks.
The mes seem to be out of control, the Bone Box can no longer contain them. Will it destroy my inventory? Song Jians heart was startled, and he quickly retrieved the Bone Box.
Boom!
The instant Song Jian retrieved it, the Bone Box turned to ashes, leaving a ck ember wildly dancing in his palm like a spritely elf. The scorching heat instantly raised the temperature around the forge.
System: Do you want to bind the Third-tier Demon me Abyssal me as your personal Strange fire?
Binding? Can it be bound to a character? So, can I only fuse it with the forge after binding it? Song Jian thought to himself, but he didnt have time for that and directly chose to bind it.
Lets see what it looks like after binding it as my personal Strange fire!
Once he made his decision, Song Jian quickly clicked confirm!
Suddenly, the Abyssal me underwent a change, the small me in his palm burning more ferociously and enveloping his entire body, from afar, Song Jian looked like a man on fire, engulfed in ck mes.
Song Jian felt an intense heat surrounding him, as if he had been thrown into boiling water, unbearable for anyone. In his ears, annoying and disturbing moans began to echo, filled with temptation and violence, causing dizziness and making his head feel like it was about to explode.
At this moment, a slowly-moving progress bar appeared before Song Jians eyes:
Integration with the Third-tier Demon me Abyssal me 1% 2% 3% Integrating? Am I now merging with this me? Its so unbearable! Song Jian clutched his cor, his face twisted in pain.
Squeak, squeak, squeak
Song Jian felt as if he could hear his flesh sizzling in mes. He even had the illusion that he was skewered on a stick and being roasted over a fire. He couldnt help but convulse involuntarily.
Just then, a cool sensation surged into his mind like a bubbling spring, extinguishing all the mes. His mind instantly cleared, and his eyes regained their rity.
At that moment, the progress bar had just reached 10%. However, as soon as Song Jian regained his rity, the progress bar instantly jumped from 10% to 90% and continued to move rapidly at a visible speed.
Seeing Song Jian suddenly be a man on fire covered with ck mes, all the surrounding yers watching were startled and scattered away.
This was their instinctive reactionfor them, safety always came first. This instinct had prated deep into their bones. yers without this instinct would have long been monsters food.
finally, Song Jian saw the progress bar reach 100% and then disappear.
System: The Third-tier Demon me Abyssal me has been bound as yer Song Jians personal item.
System: Integration with the Third-tier Demon me Abyssal mepleted. After the tempering of the Third-tier Demon me, yer Song Jians Vitality Points permanently increased by 200, Strength increased by 5 points, Agility increased by 5 points, Constitution increased by 5 points, Spirit increased by 5 points, Ice Resistance increased by 30 points, fire Resistance increased by 30 points, Water magic damage reduced by 30%, fire magic damage reduced by 30%. Permanent control of the Third-tier Demon me Abyssal me acquired.
System: The yer officially controls the Third-tier Demon me Abyssal me and can use it to open the Abyssal Gate and enter the Abyssal Land. The Abyssal Gate can only be opened once a month; Reminder: The Abyssal Land is filled with danger, and it is advised that yers enter after level 30.
How is this possible? Song Jian was dumbfounded.
It was as if a gigantic pie had fallen from the sky and hit Song Jian squarely. The greatly increased benefits of the Third-tier Demon me alone were mouthwatering enough, and he didnt expect it to have so many additional attributes.
Just the permanent increase of 200 Vitality Points alone had allowed Song Jians Vitality Points to break the 1,000 mark. Coupled with an additional 5 points in Constitution, Song Jian had already reached 1,160 Vitality Points. For any yer at the current stage, Song Jian could now be considered a humanoid Boss.
Strength, Agility, Constitution, and Spirit each increased by 5 points, solidifying Song Jians humanoid Boss title. Not to mention, the increases in Ice Resistance, Fire Resistance, and the weakening of Water and Fire magic. The most essible profession for ordinary yers was Mage, and the easiest mage specializations to master were Water and Fire Mages. With his Ice Resistance, Fire Resistance, and reduction in Water and Fire magic damage, Song Jian had be a Mage-killer against these two types of Mages. They had no chance against him. Magic that would have inflicted over a hundred points of damage to Song Jian before now only dealt ten or twenty points. Song Jian didnt even need to take a potion.
Feeling the surging power within him, Song Jians face was filled with an ecstatic smile. The added attributes had gone far beyond Song Jians expectations.
Chapter 351: Lord-level BOSS
Chapter 351: Lord-level BOSS
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Song Jian looked at the Level Glory Board for a while and found that at least half of the people had chosen to hide their information. However, he also saw Li Keers name on the Level Glory Board, ranked at twenty-third, and Wang Qi was also on it, but his rank was a bit behind, already at over a hundred.
With a faint smile, Song Jian closed the Level Glory Board. The revealed information was scarce and didnt have much impact on him. Moreover, being ranked number one on the Level Glory Board could have a deterrent effect on other yers.
Due to the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce incident, many NPCs had put bounties on Song Jian. Although Song Jian had shown some strength when hunting the Dwarf Commander, not everyone had seen it.
Hunting down an ordinary yer waspletely different from hunting down the number one on the Level Glory Board. With such a deterrent, it could dissuade some yers who wanted to hunt him down for the bounty rewards.
After the Level Glory Board incident, Song Jian walked towards the Frost Land with a smile. When he saw the tall and majestic ice sculpture of Naga, he thought, Its about time to deal with you!
As Song Jian slowly approached the ice sculpture, a low roar sounded, identical to what he had heard before. The entire Frost Land trembled, and the icicles above began to fall pitter-patter.
At this moment, the ice sculpture of the Naga, which was originally just an ice sculpture, began to emit crackling sounds from within. Cracks appeared on the surface of the ice sculpture, and its ruby-like eyes slowly rotated and looked towards Song Jian.
As Song Jian smiled and walked towards the ice sculpture, the sudden appearance of the Level Glory Board stirred up excitement among the yers in Doomsday City.
With Song Jian, a level seventeen ranked first on the board, some yers who had already taken the mission to kill Song Jian suddenly felt flustered.
Damn, that NPC set me up!
This was almost the first thought that surfaced in the minds of all yers who took up the bounty mission. They didnt take the mission from the same NPC.
Those NPCs who issued the bounty made themselves look like wandering NPCs and turned the mission to hunt Song Jian into a hidden mission. At first, many yers were secretly delighted to ept the hidden mission. But now, after seeing the Level Glory Board, they regretted it so much.
Damn it, this mission cant be canceled. If I cancel, its a mission failure, and 1 will lose two points of my highest attribute. How can the NPC be so unkind! Ranked number one on the Level Glory Board? Crazy! Why did I ept such a mission? Its a total pitfall!
Oh my God, hes level seventeen, and Im five levels behind him. Just the level suppression alone reduces my damage by more than 30%! How am 1 supposed to fight?
yers who had taken the mission to kill Song Jian all started to grumble, their faces full of regret.
At this time, in the five-person team dungeon Bloody Underground Boxing Arena, the leader of the Legendary Battle Alliance nced at the Level Glory Board, and frowned. In a low voice, he said, Who knows this guy named Song Jian? See if you can pull him into our alliance. We can discuss the terms! Captain, hes already level seventeen. Im afraid it wont be that easy to pull him in, and even if we do, it might not be easy to manage! Someone cautiously replied with a hesitating look.
Thats not for you to worry about. Just do what I say! The leaders face shed a trace of coldness, making the speaker tremble and not daring to say another word.
And also this Luo Tianyu, check him out too. Try to pull him in if you can!
Yes, leader. After we finish this dungeon, we will go investigate
At this moment, Song Jian had no idea that the sudden appearance of the Level Glory Board had caused such a stir. He was now continuously taking self-destructing robots out of his bag and setting them up in advance as powerful weapons while waiting for the ice sculpture to shatter and the boss to appear.
I have eighteen self-destructing robots left, each capable of dealing 500 damage. Even without a critical hit, so many robots are enough to instakill any I5th-level or even 20th-level elite boss! Song Jian looked at the ice sculpture that had alreadypletely shattered and revealed a smile.
At this moment, the thin outer iceyer of the ice sculpture hadpletely broken apart, and a beautiful figure appeared in front of Song Jian.
It was a monster with six arms and a long snake tail below its waist, but its upper body was no different from that of a human woman.
She had a charming and seductive face that every woman would envy. Her eyes radiated a ruby-like luster, and she had a thick, glossy, ck hair that cascaded over her shoulders. Her delicate, fair skin shone brilliantly in the surrounding light, like the finest white jade.
What was most attractive about her was her noble aura and her exotic beauty. She wore only a blue crystal silk wrap around her chest, which was enchanting to behold.
Eighteenth-level, Lord-level boss? Song Jian suddenly felt a chill down his spine, looking at the bosss attributes above its head, and his heart sank.
Originally, he thought it would just be a I5th-level Elite boss, but it turned out to be an i8th-level Lord boss. This made Song Jian feel a sudden sense of uneasiness.
Its okay; her Vitality Points are only 5,4.00. My self-destructing robots can still instakill her. The higher the level, the stronger they are, and the better the items they drop. 1 should be happy! Song Jian muttered, but he always felt a shadow looming over his heart.
Song Jian had encountered only a few Lord-level bosses, but each had been fierce. They werepletely different from the Elite-level bosses of the same level. Lord-level bosses were more ferocious and threatening, especially when they kept summoning a bunch of minions, which made it difficult for yers who wanted to defeat them.
Human, youve intruded into my home and disturbed my sleep. How should I punish you? The Ice Naga boss swayed her waist and had a faint smile on her delicate face. Her long tail rubbed against the ice surface, making a rustling sound as she slowly swam towards Song Jian.
The bosss voice was soft and enchanting, lulling those who heard it. It felt as if a small hand were gently stroking Song Jians heart, giving him an inexplicable sense offort.
Song Jians eyes involuntarily revealed a fascinated expression, his face showing a look of intoxication.
Seeing Song Jians appearance, the Ice Naga boss showed a trace of contempt on her face, and her swimming speed increased. Within a short time, she moved from a few meters away from Song Jian to right in front of him.
Chapter 352: 352: Ice Coffin
Chapter 352: 352: Ice Coffin
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Let your very life be the punishment you receive! Im going to use your skull to adorn my ice throne. Let your soul howl in the ice hell for ten thousand years! The voice of the Frost Naga Boss transformed, bing as harsh as Siberias cold wind.
The two long knives in her hand ruthlessly swooped down on Song Jians head.
ng-
A crisp sh of metal rang out as Song Jian blocked the Frost Naga Bosss double des with his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. Looking up with a slight smile gracing his lips, his eyes held no signs of enchantment.
You you actually The Frost Naga Bosss face showed surprise. She hadnt expected this human to resist her charm.
Why did he behave in such a way before? Not good, this is a trap, hes luring me closer to him! The Frost Naga Boss had a sudden realization as sheid eyes on the dozens of meter-tall robots beside Song Jian.
Danger! Just as the warning red in the mind of the Frost Naga Boss, a Self-destructing Robot charged towards her.
Whoosh-
With the movement of this robot, all the Self-destructing Robots started hurtling towards the Frost Naga Boss.
I was afraid that if you were too far away, something unexpected could happen, Song Jian said with a smile. Song Jian, blessed with the Thick-Skinned talent skill was basically immune to all charm and control skills. The reason he acted like he was enchanted before was to lure the Frost Naga Boss closer to him. After all, she was a lord-level Boss and her strength was insurmountable. From such a great distance, he had no assurance that the Self-destructing Robots could get close to her.
Boom!
The explosion sounded and a strong st rushed towards Song Jian. Song Jian quickly raised his hand to shield his face. Right before he did so, he saw the Frost Naga Boss, only two meters away from him, with a damage number of 500 floating above her head.
Boom boom boom-
The explosions continued one after the other. All the Self-destructing Robots burst open. Under Song Jians control, he was fully immune to their explosions, showing no concern while in the centre of the explosion.
Did I waste 18 Self-destructing Robots? Well, she is the first lord-level Boss Im hunting, so using some extra robots could be considered her send-off, thought Song Jian.
Soon, the explosions ceased. Surrounded by countless shards of ice like a veil of dust, Song Jian couldnt help but grin. Hed defeated a level 18 lord-level Boss so easily. He was eager to see what items she dropped. Maybe she even dropped a piece of golden equipment?
Just as he was entertaining these thoughts, the ice dust began to fade. Song Jian felt a sense of wrongness and hurriedly scoured the system prompts.
No, this Boss isnt dead yet. The system didnt disy any battle experience gained! An illumination shed through Song Jians mind, casting his face in shock.
Just then, Song Jian saw a gigantic ice coffin materialize, with the entire body of the Frost Naga Boss ensconced in thick ice. Besides the one robot that managed to damage her with 500 points, all the remaining Self-destructing Robots were in vain and didnt even inflict a modicum of damage.
Frost Barrier! This was the Frost Naga Bosss lifesaving skill, with an incredibly long cooldown period and which could only be used once per battle.
What is this skill? Song Jian stood dumbstruck, gazing at the wreckage of the Self-destructing Robots, filled with regret.
Crack-
The ice coffin dissolved instantly. The boss, her face as frosty as ever, charged towards Song Jian, twin des in hand.
Swish swish swish-
The Boss swung her des rapidly, striking Song Jian repeatedly, leaving afterimages in the air due to the sheer speed.
Thud thud thud thud-
Blood sprayed from Song Jians body as his Vitality Points abruptly dropped by over 300. At this moment, a massive Desert Scorpion Beast Illusion manifested in front of Song Jian, letting out a roar at the Frost Naga Boss. Its gigantic stinger aimed at the Boss, causing a piercing howl to echo throughout the air. Song Jian hit the ground hard, rolling several times before managing to regain his footing.
Wiping the blood oozing from the corner of his mouth, Song Jians eyes shed determinedly. Hed ced too much faith in the Self-destructing Robots and did not expect her to possess a skill that could resist all damage.
Luckily, the special effect of the Scorpion Beast Helmet has recovered, or else Id be in danger, Song Jian ruefully thought. Now, however, was not the time for regrets. The Desert Scorpion Beast Illusion was not a match for the Frost Naga Boss. Furthermore, its attacks were like tickles to the Boss. The gigantic scorpion stinger struck the boss like stabbing ultra-strong alloy, only leaving behind white spots.
A phantom, not to be feared, as irritating as a fly, the Frost Naga Boss tried to attack the Desert Scorpion Beast, but discovered it was as though they existed in different dimensions. She could not attack it, and out of necessity, she had to passively withstand its onught.
She abandoned further attacks on the Desert Scorpion Beast, and locked her focus on Song Jian not too far away. Both her hands, now holding a bow and arrow, drew and aimed at Song Jian.
Zoom zoom zoom-
A series of ice arrows shot towards Song Jian. He waved his sword to block, shattering the arrows. But with every arrow he shattered, a fraction of the ice power seeped into his body.
Tai Chi Sword Skill!
Song Jian waved his sword, a faint Tai Chi illusion appeared in front of him, continuously blocking the rain of ice arrows.
Watching Song Jian nimbly parry the ice arrows, Frost Naga Boss disyed a strange smile that left no doubt of her confidence in winning.
At this time, her two hands, each clenching a shield, were raised high up, covering her forefront and blocking the Desert Scorpion Beasts attacks. She constantly aimed her arrows at Song Jian.
You can withstand the damage from the ice arrows, but how will you withstand the frost power? See how I deal with you once the freezing effect gets triggered! The Frost Naga Boss had already started daydreaming about tormenting her frozen prey, bursting into loudughter along the way. However, the Frost Naga Boss soon realized that Song Jian seemingly had high resistance, as the freezing effect didnt trigger even once.
Then, with a zoom, an ice arrow which collided with the Tai Chi illusion in front of Song Jian suddenly changed direction, hurtling towards the Frost Naga Boss at a faster pace.
Thud-
The ice arrow plunged hard into the Frost Naga Bosss shoulder, with damage points above too floating from her head.
How is this possible? Why is his resistance so high that hes never been frozen? Looking at the ice arrow slowly melting in her shoulder, the Frost Naga Boss was consumed with fury.
Chapter 341: Identity
Chapter 341: Identity
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Song Jians Octagonal Han Sword, which he had taken from the underground ring, had just been casually wiped down. A small bloodstain on the de was hard to notice unless you took a close look at it.
Furthermore, after being aired overnight, it didnt smell of blood. However, the fact that the officer managed to pick up on it caught Song Jian off guard.
Upon hearing the male officer, the female policewoman who was about to follow Song Jian out also immediately became alert, and stepped backward, gripping her waist, ready to pull out her gun.
Startled, Song Jians initial instinct was to resist, but his rationality won out. Just as he was thinking of making up a believable excuse, a shout from outside suddenly rang through, Freeze, dont run!
Then came a burst of explosion and gunshots from outside, which shocked the two police officers. They didnt even care about Song Jian anymore. The female officer instantly pulled out her gun and ran outside, while the male officer, who was guarding the entrance, upon seeing that Song Jian had no intention of running away, hurriedly said, Stay inside and dont move!
With that, the male officer too, sword in hand, rushed out.
Stepping out of the room, Song Jian saw aplete mess downstairs. Two officersy on the ground. Theplexs gate looked like it had been sted, with a fraction of it copsed. Dozens of police officers were pursuing something outside of theplex.
At this moment, nearly everyone from theplex was standing at their doorsteps, watching themotion, conversations buzzing around. Soon enough, an ambnce drove into theplex. The remaining officers carried their injuredrades onto the ambnce and rushed them to the hospital. With that, all the officers inside theplex were gone.
That was so dangerous! That guy just jumped so high andnded on the gate with such a force that it copsed instantly, just like in a movie!
Was that guy a superman or something? Bullets couldnt even hit him, and he
moved so fast
People nowadays dare even to assault police officers. I cannot believe it. He lived with us for so long!
Hey, did any of you see who it was? Which house did hee from?
Despite discussing for a long time, the residents couldnt figure out who the runaway was. Soon enough, they dispersed and went back to their homes.
Looking at the pool of fresh blood on the ground in the courtyard, a contemtive look crept into Song Jians eyes.
Is this a case of resisting arrest? Song Jian thought to himself, Should I take advantage of this situation to escape? But theyve already got my information. If I run away now, wont I be admitting guilt? And then I definitely will be wanted. What should I do?
The thought made Song Jian feel flustered. Even if he was powerful, once the nations machinery was set into motion, he was no more than a mantis trying to halt a speeding train, powerless to fight back.
Does this mean 1 have to hide for the rest of my life, living without seeing daylight? Song Jian hesitated for a moment and then quickly came to a decision.
I cant run. I muste up with an exnation for the blood stain on the sword
Just as Song Jian was thinking about an excuse, he noticed a dark figure moving slightly in the corner of the yard, which soon morphed into a man.
Wang Dagang? Song Jian looked at the man, frowning. This man was not living in the apartmentplex but was living not far from here. Song Jian had seen him a couple of times casually and even greeted him. Hed even seen him on the street outside theplex a few times while eating breakfast.
Their rtionship was more robust than with total strangers but weaker than that with the neighbors;
What kind of skill is this? It doesnt look like an invisibility jutsu. Could it be that the police were actually looking for him? Song Jian wondered to himself. Wang Dagangs skill was very simr to Song Jians Morphing into Dark Cloud, except that he transformed into a shadow. Unless you looked closely, it was challenging to spot him against a dark backdrop.
Wang Dagang, back in his human form, was covered in sweat, and a trace of blood trickled down the corner of his mouth. He had just created a decoy to distract the police officers, then transformed himself into a shadow. All this had consumed much of his mental strength.
Now he needed to get out of here as soon as possible. If the officers who were returning found him, he wouldnt stand a chance against them;
Just then, Wang Dagang looked up sharply. Song Jian was standing in the corridor looking down expressionlessly. His eyes were fixed on him.
Im discovered! Wang Dagang was shocked, but soon realized Song Jian wasnt a police officer but just an ordinary resident. He chuckled, making a gesture telling Song Jian to keep quiet.
Song Jian nced left, then looked back at Wang Dagang with a peculiar look in his eyes.
Wang Dagang was taken aback, finding Song Jians gaze strange. Suddenly, as if realizing something, he turned to look in the direction where Song Jian had been looking.
Think you can run? A voice called out from the top of arge tree, looking down at Wang Dagang condescendingly. His dress uniform was cloaked in a ck robe, billowing in the harsh wind;
Wang Dagangs face paled, he turned to climb the wall in an attempt to escape. But then a silver glimmer shed, and a foot-long iron arrow with a piercing whistle plunged into Wang Dagangs back, nailing him directly to the wall.
Swoosh-
The man in the dress uniform, with his cloak draped over him, jumped down from the tree over ten meters tall. His cloak spread out like a pair of ck wings, lowering him gradually;
Resisting arrest, assaulting a cop. You think you could be invincible because youve yed in the game world for a few days? Naive! The officer sneered as he pulled out the handcuffs and cuffed the hands of Wang Dagang, who was still hanging on the wall. He then forcefully pulled out the iron arrow from his back;
With a miserable cry, Wang Dagang became limp and fell to the ground, huffing and puffing heavily. A look of fear crossed his face as he looked at the officer. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
Go back in, its not safe here! Noticing Song Jian standing upstairs watching all of this, the officer frowned and shouted coldly at Song Jian.
A trace of fear appeared on Song Jians face. He shrunk his neck back and reentered his house;
The officers skill is so powerful. He must be a professional whos already been appointed! With a serious expression, Song Jian returned to his room and thought to himself.
In the real world, you couldnt view yers levels and properties, but you could estimate their capabilities based on their skills and power exhibited during fights.
That cop earlier had reduced Wang Dagang to a near-death state in one swift move, indicating his unusual strength. Thinking about this, Song Jian broke out in cold sweat. If he had decided to run away earlier, he would definitely have used his skills. Then, the cop who was watching would have definitely noticed him.
That was close. They nearly figured out my identity as a yer! Song Jian felt as though there was a huge rock pressing on his chest, causing him to panic.
Chapter 354: Joining the Army
Chapter 354: Joining the Army
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The Ice Naga Boss kept howling, and Song Jian clenched his sword, staring at it with a vignt face. The cooldown time for the Tai Chi Sword Skill was already up, and if the situation turned unfavorable, Song Jian nned to use the Tai Chi Sword Skill to save himself first.
The bosss howling continued for more than half a minute before it finally stopped. At this time, there were crackling soundsing from the surrounding rock walls, and ice rocks were breaking apart. Semi-transparent figures seemed to be struggling, trying to escape from the ice rocks.
In no time, more than a dozen four-armed Nagas made of ice broke free from the ice rocks, leaving behind a series ofrge holes.
Seeing more than a dozen four-armed Nagas surrounding him, the Ice Naga Bosss face revealed a delighted smile: Human, you will definitely die here today!
So many people, cant beat me without summoning your minions, huh? Song Jian stepped back, a sneer of disdain appearing at the corner of his mouth.
ncing at his Pet Space, the ck Dragon hatchling was still in its evolution state. It would take more than two hours for the evolution to bepleted. Its body had grown muchrger, already more massive than a cow. The scales on its body were thicker, and it had sprouted two horns more than a foot long on its head. Although it was still asleep, the heat radiating from its body was bing increasingly intense.
Song Jian closed the Pet Space and directly used the Blood Pool Summoning Skill. He left the blood crows and blood zombies to guard the territory while he summoned thirty blood wolves right now.
All thirty blood wolves were asrge as small calves. Their fur was as red as blood, and when they shook, they seemed like a ball of mes burning fiercely.
By now, the level of the thirty blood wolves had risen to fifteen. Although their strength was still weakerpared to the sixteen elite four-armed Nagas summoned by the Ice Naga Boss, none of the blood wolves showed any signs of fear. They bared their teeth, growling threateningly, and surrounded these four-armed Nagas like a massive.
Lets see who will die here! Song Jian said coldly, rushing towards the Ice Naga Boss with his sword. The blood wolves also attacked at the same time. The thirty blood wolves moved as one, ferociously pouncing on the four-armed Naga, fighting intensely.
Song Jian kept swinging his sword, chopping at the Ice Naga Bosss body, and fighting furiously with its three long des. Blood kept spurting out from him and the Boss, and their vitality points kept decreasing.
As soon as the cooldown time for the Sword Shadow Step was over, Song Jian immediately used it, and his speed increased again. He circled around the Boss, constantly attacking from strange angles. Even with three arms, the Ice Naga Boss couldnt help but scream in pain, only managing to defend itself.
Just then, a systemmunication suddenly rang out. Song Jian checked it and found it was from an unfamiliar number. With a frown, he quickly hung up.
Since the level honor rankings were released, many yers tried to contact Song Jian, who was in the first ce. Some asked him for quick upgrade methods, some for equipment and money, some for help leveling up, and others invited him to join their alliances.
Is this the eighth or ninth stranger that has contacted me? Why doesnt thismunication system have a setting to block calls from strangers? Its so outdated! Song Jian thought to himself.
At this moment, the stranger called him again. Song Jian hung up in a second, but themunication device rang again after a few seconds.
Like this, the other party was persistent and kept calling more than a dozen times, and Song Jian finally couldnt help but answer.
Who are you? What do you want? Im busy fighting a Boss right now, do you understand? Song Jian growled, trying to suppress his anger.
There was silence on the other end of the line, perhaps because the caller didnt expect Song Jian to answer.
Sorry, I am Wang Runjie from the Coastal Military Zone. You can call me Councilor Wang! An middle-aged mans voice sounded in Song Jians ear: Weve met before, outside the Frost Cave. Are you currently fighting the Frost Cave Boss?
Coastal Military Zone? Song Jian was stunned, and when he heard they met outside the Frost Cave, the figures standing as straight as pines behind the makeshift shelter appeared in his mind.
Song Jians tone became much gentler, as he had previously guessed that those yers were soldiers. Unexpectedly, they were all warriors from the Coastal Military Zone.
Yes, I am currently fighting the Frost Cave Boss, the Ice Naga! Song Jian replied.
Can I ask how you got into the Frost Cave? Weve been trying to find a way in for over a week, but we cant seem to enter! Councilor Wangs tone immediately became urgent, and he quickly asked.
Song Jian hesitated for a moment before finally saying, Holy me Pearl. I identally obtained a Holy me Pearl, which allowed me to open the dungeons gate. However, the Holy me Pearl has disappeared now. It seems that a single Holy me Pearl can only open the gate once!
The Holy me Pearl? I see! Councilor Wang recalled the red pearl Song Jian had in his hand and a look of epiphany spread across his face: What a pity
Now that you are ranked first in the entire citys levels, are you interested in joining the military? What I mean is, in the real world, are you interested in enlisting and bing a member of the Coastal Military Zone? Councilor Wang finally revealed the purpose of his call, still hoping to recruit Song Jian.
Enlisting in the real world? Joining the Coastal Military Zone? How is that possible? Song Jian said with a smile.
In reality, the Coastal Military Zone was the most unique and smallest of the several major military zones. Every soldier in the zone had the strength of a special forces operative. They usually didnt recruit soldiers from the public and only transferred them from otherbat units. Without a certain level of ability, it was impossible to join the Coastal Military Zone, let alone someone like Song Jian, who was a civilian.
If you agree, you can immediately be a member of the Coastal Military Zone, and you will even be granted the rank of Captain! Councilor Wang said with a smile.
Naturally, such a decision wouldnt be made by Councilor Wang alone. Although it had only been a few days in reality, the Coastal Military Zone had already recognized the terrifying potential of the game.
Even if it was just an ordinary person, as long as they didnt die in the game for just a few nights, they would possess strange abilities. Deputy Commander Sun was the best among them. He was originally just an ordinary captain, but after identally entering the game, he managed to defeat all ten elite soldiers in the Coastal Military Zone without having to fight back.
Recruiting experts from the game into the Coastal Military Zone was being discussed among the higher-ups in the zone. Although no official orders had been issued yet, Councilor Wang felt that there was a great chance that this would be a reality. Consequently, recruiting some of the games top yers in advance was only natural for Councilor Wang.
Chapter 343: Blood Wolf
Chapter 343: 343: Blood Wolf
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An invasion on my territory? Insane! Who could it be?
Song Jians face darkened, rage stirring within him instantly. He hurried to the window of Proud Castle and gazed outwards.
He noticed that within the walls of his Manor Castle, nothing seemed damaged. However, practically all the buildings in the ten-meter span outside the walls were destroyed. Three structures had been utterly obliterated, reduced to charred ruins.
In the distance, the unused pieces ofnd transformed into farnds were also extensively damaged. Numerous NPCs were busy repairing the buildings and reiming the farnds.
Inside the territory, blood crows no longer perched on the Bloody Ghost Poison Trees but circled around the perimeter, their ruby-red eyes emotionless as they surveyed the area like radar.
Gnarled zombies stained red roamed the territory, emitting deep growls now and then that underscored their ferocity. Their presence struck fear into all the NPCs working within the territory, who hastily kept their distance.
What surprised Song Jian even more was spotting several fierce blood wolves within his territory. Their coats were blood-red like calves with a tyrannical aura surrounding them.
Is this a blood-ve, the Bloody Huge Wolves, produced by a third-level Blood Pool? Song Jian examined their attributes, a look of surprise crossing his face.
The Bloody Huge Wolves attributes matched those of level fifteen normal monsters. More importantly, these wolves had potential to level-up. It wouldnt be long before they could surpass the strength of level fifteen elite bosses.
Thirty level fifteen elite bosses, who will dare to invade mynd then! Song Jians eyes sparkled as he pondered the attributes of the upgraded Bloody Huge Wolves.N?v(el)B\\jnn
Whoever this fool is must have a death wish to dare invade my territory! Song Jian hastily poured over the system notices. To his surprise, his opponents were well over a dozen NPC professionals, among whom was the Dwarf Commander. The Commander was responsible for destroying two of the three structures.
Just like bothersome flies! Song Jian frowned. His rtions with these NPC professionals had changed entirely to enmity. As per the new status quo, whenever Song Jian crossed paths with them, their names would sh in red as a sign of their hostile rtionship.
Luckily, three of the fools died on my territory. You steal a chicken and lose the rice, try daring toe again! When he reached the end of the system prompt, Song Jian saw that three level fifteen elite bosses had perished within hisnd.
Apparently, after barging into his territory, they headed straight for the Manor Castle. The Bloody Ghost Poison Trees cooperating with the defenses of the castle resulted in their swift annihtion.
Huh, even Dr. Ebsiting took action! Thest guy was blown up by him! Upon reading the name of thest killer of the invaders as Dr. Ebsiting, Song Jian wore an expression of curiosity.
Everyone knew that Dr. Ebsiting was as threatening as a chicken tied up for ughter. As a man of science, he was without violent capabilities. Despite his high rank of fifteen, in a fight against even a level five ordinary yer, he would be the clear underdog.
He managed to kill an NPC of a level fifteen elite boss. What method did he employ? Song Jians curiosity was evoked.
The system hint only showed that Dr. Ebsiting killed an invader without providing details on how he did it.
Dear Lord, we are relieved youre back. The steward, George, looked rather out of sorts. His arm was bandaged and hung across his chest. Once Song Jian had arrived, George received the news and promptly rushed over to greet his lord.
George, are you hurt? How severe are the losses to the territory? Song Jian was astounded, while damaged buildings could be rebuilt, the NPCs he personally recruited could not be resurrected once dead.
Georges vitality points had dropped by a third, and the lost third wasnt recoverable. Only when his broken arm healed fully could the vitality points bepletely restored.
My Lord, the territory experienced a sudden invasion, causing some buildings to suffer damage. They also piged some of our food provisions and manyborers were injured. However, fortunately, the losses were not severe. George embarked on a thorough report of the damages to the territory.
Song Jian nodded slightly. He had full faith in George and was reassured since he had taken steps to mitigate the damages immediately upon detecting the invaders.
This time, it was thanks to the pets you raise, my lord, that the territory wasntpletely destroyed. Georges face showed visible relief as he continued, Especially those red giant wolves. Their sudden appearance ultimately drove all the invaders away.
Song Jian chuckled to himself. These Bloody Huge Wolves, blood crows, and blood zombies were all level ten when he got them, more powerful than a standard level ten monster, albeit weaker than an elite level boss, they were akin to elite monsters of level ten.
Thirty elite monsters, coupled with the defense measures within the territory, werent odd at all in thwarting the group of level fifteen elite NPCs.
Moreover, following the battle, Song Jian noticed a few Bloody Huge Wolves had already leveled up to twelve and thirteen, appearing even more ferocious than before.
Well, George, you have performed well and deserve a reward! Song Jian dered with a smile. He raised his hand, and a white light enveloped George.
Surgery healing!
Georges arm was restored in no time. Then Song Jian handed George five thousand Doomsday Coins to distribute among the NPCs who had contributed in the resistance against the invasion.
Immediately, the morale among the NPCs within the territory surged.
My lord, Dr. Ebsiting asked me to tell you to visit him if you return. It seems he has something to tell you, ryed George respectfully.
Alright, I will see him, acknowledged Song Jian as he turned to head towards theboratory of Dr. Ebsiting in the Sub-castle.
Just as he entered the Sub-castle, Song Jian heard a loud detonation from a nearby room.
Boom~
The entire Sub-castle shook with the impact noticeably. The color drained from Song Jians face, and he hurried towards Dr. Ebsitingsb. The explosion seemed to originate from there.
Chapter 356 - 356 Frost Shield
Chapter 356: Frost Shield
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Wrath of the Fire God. The Eye of the Fire God, a built-in special effect, had a certain chance of being triggered, causing an additional three hundred points of fire damage to the target. Apanied by this attack, a look of terror appeared in the eyes of the Frost Naga boss. Its body trembled as it fell into a helpless state, devoid of any power to resist.
Boom!
The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword mercilessly struck the Frost Naga boss. The weakened boss had blue-ck scales that scattered all around. The sword left a foot-long wound on its body. Following this heavy strike, three hundred points of fire damage floated up from the top of the Frost Naga bosss head.
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The vitality points of the Frost Naga boss kept dropping until it managed to recover from its weakened state. By this time, its vitality points had fallen below 10%. Most importantly, after triggering the Wrath of the Fire God, the Frost Naga bosss resistance became increasingly weak, as if it had been frightened.
About ten minutester, the Frost Naga boss let out a stern cry and copsed at Song Jians feet. Before it died, a relieved expression appeared in its eyes.
In an instant, Song Jians level increased by one, reaching 18 at 8%. The substantial experience gain surprised Song Jian.
Shortly after, with a plop sound, arge batch of Frost Crystals and a pile of equipment items fell from the Frost Naga boss.
Thats some great luck. Just two more points on my luck stat and so many items drop. If I wait for the Abyss Curse to disappear and my luck stat returns to 5, wont even more equipment drop? Song Jian looked at the items glittering in various colors scattered on the ground, a delighted expression on his face.
In the game, if you want to acquire precious equipment, you must kill bosses. Also, your own luck stat cant be too low. The yers luck stat and will attribute are both hidden attributes that usually dont disy, but if you have equipment that increases luck, theyll have a noticeable impact on the amount and quality of loot when killing monsters.
Increasingly more yers are starting to pay attention to the luck attribute. However, at this stage in the game, there are almost no equipment pieces that increase luck.
For dungeons, the first time you clear them the drop rate is much higher. Subsequent times, the drop rate drops significantly. This is why Deputy Commander Sun spent over a week to enter the dungeon after discovering it.
This is absurd. The Frost Crystals dropped by one boss are almost equivalent to all the ones I collected previously. After organizing the dropped items, Song Jian was stunned. The Frost Naga boss dropped items that were both plentiful and of extremely high quality.
While clearing out the smaller creatures in the dungeon, he had only gathered a little over sixty Frost Crystals. But the Frost Naga boss had dropped over seventy Frost Crystals. It was almost too good to believe.
Besides the Frost Crystals, the most valuable items were equipment and recipe blueprints.
In front of Song Jian was a pair of light blue elegant boots. They appeared as though they wereposed of blue scales. There were three Frost Crystals embedded in them, emitting a faint glow, making the boots beautiful beyond belief. There even appeared to be a chilly mist lingering around the boots.
Frost Boots: Leather armor, Gold quality. Equipment level: 17, Defense: +45, Resistance: +20, Strength: +3, Agility: +5, Constitution: +5, Movement Speed: +10, Ice Resistance: +15. Comes with the skill C Frost Sprint, enhancing movement speed by 100% for 10 seconds. Cooldown time: 120 seconds. Upon activation of this skill, a Path of Frost 1 meter wide is created. Any target moving on it will have their movement speed reduced by 30%.
Gold quality equipment! Ive got a piece of gold quality equipment! Song Jians eyes sparkled as he swiftly put on the boots.
True to their gold quality, the defense and resistance provided by these boots were almost equivalent to half of Song Jians total defense and resistance. In other words, these boots were worth about half of Song Jians total defensive equipment.
Moreover, the attribute points increased by these boots alone were thirteen, greatly enhancing Song Jians strength. The boots apanying skill was also extremely useful, whether it was for chasing down or fleeing from enemies. The Path of Frost, besides being extremely shy, also hindered enemies pursuit, making these boots top-notch Golden Boots.
Even if someone was willing to offer thirty thousand Doomsday Coins for these boots, Song Jian would not part with them. The Fish Scale Boots were naturally retired and put into his inventory.
Although the blue equipment had mediocre defense, it could still be invaluable under certain circumstances. Song Jian couldnt bear to sell it just yet.
In addition to the Gold Quality boots, the Boss also dropped its shield, a Level- 15 Silver Quality item with excellent attributes.
Frost Shield. Shield. Silver Quality level 15. Requirement: Strength 15. Defense: +35, Block Rate: +40%, Defensive Level: +2, Strength: +2, Agility: +3, Vitality Points: +200. Passive Skill: Chilling Touch. Theres a chance when receiving damage to reduce the attackers movement and attack speed by 20% and 30% respectively. The effectsts for 5 seconds.
Even though it maintained only a Silver Quality, the defensive rating and the unique passive skill of the shield made it as good asmon Gold Quality shields.
Apart from these two premium pieces of equipment, the boss also dropped five to six Blue Quality and seven to eight Green Quality Level-15 items. Half of them were Mage ss equipment, two were healing ss equipment, one was a two-handed long axe, and two were long knives. The Level-15 equipment is high-end at the current stage of the game, and the first tier of yers are around this level. All this gear should sell at a good price.
Besides the equipment, the Frost Naga Boss unsurprisingly dropped a recipe blueprint for alchemy potions, a Lesser Ice Resistance Potion. Consuming this potion grants 10 Ice Resistance for an hour.
The potion could be used up to three times, meaning that each yer could get thirty points of Ice Resistance, enough to venture into this part of the dungeon. As for whether they could withstand the bosss ultimate move, that would depend on whether they managed to find and hide in the cave formed by the surrounding ice rocks.
To sessfully raid the Frost Cave, besides the Holy me Pearl, teams would have to buy the Ice Resistance Potion. It was conceivable that selling Ice Resistance Potions alone would Song Jian arge sum of Doomsday Coins.
Without a second thought, Song Jian learned the form. The main ingredient in the Ice Resistance Potion was Frost Crystals, which Song Jian had in abundance, so he had no worries about making the potion.
After killing the boss, a light blue teleportation portal appeared in the middle of the frosty field. Song Jian smiled faintly, stepped into the gate, and his figure disappeared into the dungeon.
Chapter 345: Madman
Chapter 345: Madman
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The moment the Holy me Pearl started to radiate, an illusion unfolded before Song Jians eyes.
In the illusion, he was surrounded by abandoned high-rise buildings. Only one building, a tower over thirty storeys high, and covering a few square kilometers, was enveloped in snow, forming a snow mountain.
Around this snow mountain, a unique icy environment had formed. The streets and ground within several hundred meters around it were covered in a thickyer of snow. But beyond those hundred meters, the environment abruptly returned to normal. It was as if an invisible, intangible barrier had separated the snow mountain at the center and the immediate few square kilometers around it.
This is inside Doomsday City! Song Jian nced at a few gamers standing just a few meters away from that boundary line. Following another look at his surroundings, he thought to himself.
Very soon, the illusion before his eyes vanished. Song Jian then determined that the location of Frost Cave, this copy, should be roughly ced between the level 15 to 20 monster zones.
It was far away from his safety house at least twenty-something kilometers of distance away. Even if he rode a motorbike, it would take him more than half an hour.
At this time, a group of fourteen to fifteen level gamers in the northeastern direction of Doomsday City were pointing at and discussing in front of the so-called snow mountain.
Its been at least a week since this phenomenon appeared. What kind of information do we have on it? said a middle-aged man in a bulletproof vest with a solemn expression.
Deputy Commander Sun, the environment inside is harsh. The temperature drops below negative thirty degrees Celsius and goes even lower near that snow mountain. Temperatures at the foot of the mountain even reach negative forty-seven! A muscr man dressed in armor, standing straight as a spear, reported to the middle-aged man.
We found a sealed ice door at the foot of the snow mountain that is, at the entrance of the skyscraper. It seems to be a passage of considerable size. But regardless of what we tried, we couldnt open this ice door. It seems to be immune to any type of attack! N?v(el)B\\jnn
Captain Zhou, that location is actually an instance in the game. We should call it a secret territory, and that ice gate serves as the entrance. However, weck the key to open the instance, said a young man wearing sses and holding a magic staff, after adjusting his sses quietly.
Councilor Wang, please tell us more about this instance! Deputy Commander Sun turned towards the man who had spoken and asked lightly.
Yes, Deputy Commander Sun, Councilor Wang turned and looked at the distant snow mountain before speaking, This is a level three instance. yers levels to enter would be between thirteen to eighteen, meaning yers must reach at least level thirteen to ess, and any level above eighteen will be denied entry to the instance.
Its obvious that there are many monsters inside, not to mention the Elite Level bosses. I suspect therere even level fifteen Lord-Level bosses inside. And yet, the items dropped inside the instance are of great value. It not only drops a level fifteen Ice-sealed Battle Armor set for a melee profession, but it also drops silver-ss level fifteen armors and Frost Staves. Most importantly, it drops the alchemy form for Melting Potions and their core ingredients, the Frost Crystal Cores. Consuming Melting Potions can increase Ice Resistance and provide immunity to freezing effects, ying a crucial role in our battle against the level fifteen Lord-Level Boss at Jinyang Lake.
Are you referring to the level fifteen Lord of Ice Elements in Jinyang Lake? Deputy Commander Sun raised an eyebrow, particrly interested.
Yes, Deputy Commander Sun. If we have Melting Potions, our sess rate of taking down Lord of Ice Elements Frenzal, can at least increase by 30%, Councilor Wang responded with a smile.
We absolutely need to conquer this instance as soon as possible! Deputy Commander Sun dered decisively, Captain Zhou, no matter what it takes, you must find a way to open this instance. The Melting Potion is of utmost importance to us!
Wellplete this task, Deputy Commander Sun! Captain Zhous eyes bore a glimpse of helplessness, but he still answered firmly.
Captain Zhou, I suggest killing more monsters around the area. The key to unlock the instance might be on nearby monsters, Councilor Wang pushed up his sses and suggested.
Thank you for your suggestion, Councilor Wang! After saluting Councilor Wang, Captain Zhou then quickly devised a n for his team to systematically kill the surrounding monsters.
Soon after, fellow team members in groups of three scattered, leaving only Deputy Commander Sun and Councilor Wang behind.
Deputy Commander Sun, the game settings wont change ording to human will. If this were the real world, we would have countless ways to open the gate to the instance; but in the game, we can only oblige to its rules, Councilor Wang said in a low voice to Deputy Commander Sun.
Whether in reality or in the game, all I want is results, Deputy Commander Sun responded coldly, his eyes remained fixed on the distant skyscraper engulfed in frosty ice.
From the tens of thousands of yers in the Northwestern Military Region, only about thirty entered the game. Half of them were not even level ten or had professions. As soon as this instance was discovered, Deputy Commander Sun gathered all yers capable of entering the instance. But even after a week in the game, they still found themselves stuck outside the instance.
As yers levels were increasing rapidly, the price of level fifteen equipment also skyrocketed. The earlier they could kill the level fifteen BOSS at Jinyang Lake, therger their profits would be.
Just then, the sound of motorbike engines roaring from far to near caught their attention. An enormous group of level fifteen monsters was madly chasing after the motorbike.
Has this person gone mad? To create such a hubbub in the city, isnt he afraid of the grave danger? Councilor Wang showed a terrified expression on his face as he looked around for a ce to hide.
Assemble the unit and prepare defense lines! Deputy Commander Sun ordered immediately after frowning.
Just then, Song Jian made a swift turn and screeched to a stop leaving behind a ck trail of tire marks on the pavement. He stepped off his bike. He smirked as he looked at the dozens of level fifteen mutation zombies chasing after him crazily. Song Jian waved his right hand, and the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword appeared at the center of his palm.
Broken Wing Dance!
Rather than retreating, Song Jian chose to move forward and swung his sword at the monstrous horde behind him. The swords glittering radiance sped into the horde.
Hes insane! Councilor Wang watched Song Jian charge fearlessly into the monster mob, his face disying a blend of astonishment and horror.
He Deputy Commander Sun shared a simr face of surprise, keeping his eyes on Song Jian cutting through the pack of monsters.
Deputy Commander Sun, whats happening? Captain Zhou, along with a dozen soldiers, quickly reached Deputy Commander Song and saw the frantically roaring mutated zombies. He too registered a surprising look on his face.
Use the terrainyout, establish defense lines, resist the monster onught! Deputy Commander Sun immediatelymanded.
Yes!
Soon after, the soldiers swiftly built a defensive line with wood and stones on the road. They prepared a cover that was over a metre high and watched the horde of zombies approaching cautiously.
Chapter 346: The Ice Monster
Chapter 346: The Ice Monster
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Time quickly passed by for more than ten minutes, and Councilor Wang stood behind the shelter with a hint of surprise in his eyes, This yer is so strong, he can actually withstand the onught of so many Level 15 monsters. Unbelievable!
His information is all hidden; we dont know his name and level, but judging by his strength, hes at least Level 20, or even Level 25, Captain Zhou whispered.
Impossible! After Level 10, the amount ofbat experience required to level up is too high. Even if he yed non-stop 24 hours since joining the game, he couldnt have reached Level 20! Deputy Commander Sun immediately shook his head.
You see, these Level 15 mutant zombies can only cause him two or three points of damage at most, barely breaking through his defense. His defense is at least 50 points, but every one of his attacks can cut off hundreds of Vitality Points from the monsters. His skills can even cause 300 or even 400 points of damage
This is simply a one-sided ughter. If it werent for the fact that the mutant zombiesck intelligence and only act on instinct, they would have copsed after losing so many! Captain Zhou shook his head and sighed.
Try to get closer to this person; we must not be enemies! Deputy Commander Sun whispered. With the strength shown by Song Jian, he could easily eliminate all of them.
Song Jians Vitality Points were now reduced to about half. ncing at the dozen or so yers off in the distance on high alert, Song Jian frowned and took out a few Self-destructing Robot Type 2s from his inventory.
Boom, boom, boom-
Over 30 monsters were directly blown away. In an instant, the monsters surrounding Song Jian were all gone. After harvesting thest bit of Vitality Points from some low-health zombies, Song Jians experience bar increased by a little more;
Over 60 Level 15 mutant zombies dropped many zombie Crystal Cores and some materials, among which the most valuable were two Level 15 green-quality pieces of equipment: a Mages Magic Staff and a chainmail that increased intelligence and spirit.
Song Jian took a look at the attributes, then stowed them in his inventory, put away his motorcycle, and walked towards the Snow Mountain in the distance.
This is the ce! Looking around the environment, Song Jian confirmed it was the same scene as shown in the Holy me Pearls illusion. The buildingpletely sealed in ice in the distance was the location of the Frost Cave dungeon. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
As he walked towards the Frost Cave, Song Jian discovered that the yers had built a shelter more than ten meters long and one meter high. The barrier was made of wood and stone materials, with a surprisingly high defense of 300 points.
Is this a defense facility acknowledged by the game system? Song Jians eyes revealed a hint of surprise. Unofficial buildings would not have a defense value, so even if yers built something with great effort, its defense value would still be zero, easily destroyed with a single attack.
Making a product recognized by the game system is definitely not something ordinary yers can do. Song Jian curiously looked at the group of yers behind the barrier.
Soldiers! Song Jians heart sank. Despite their diverse equipment, the unique aura emitted in their sitting and standing postures waspletely different from that of a yer-formed team.
Hello, are you also here to enter the Frost Cave dungeon? A man with sses stood up from behind the barrier, grinning as he greeted Song Jian.
Yes! Song Jian nodded his head. He had seen these people when triggering the Holy me Pearls illusion, but couldnt get a clear look due to the high angle. It seemed that they had been here for a long time. He didnt know if they hadnt cleared the dungeon, or couldnt even enter it, so they just stayed here.
This dungeon is not so easy to clear, ordinary people cant even get close, Councilor Wang adjusted his sses, nced at Deputy Commander Sun beside him, and smiled.
Is that so? Song Jians mouth twitched slightly as he stepped towards the Frost Cave.
Deputy Commander Sun and the others watched as Song Jian crossed the boundary without hesitation.
Given his high strength, he probably wouldnt suffer any effects from the environment around the Frost Cave, Captain Zhou whispered.
Not necessarily, Councilor Wang shook his head, This is the power of heaven and earth. No matter how high his attack power, if his resistance is too weak, its still hard to move inside.
Even if he can withstand the cold weather, he still wont be able to open the dungeon gate. Its all in vain. Deputy Commander Sun shook his head.
Deputy Commander, should we try to approach such a yer and pull him into our alliance? If we can win him over, it will definitely help our exploration in the game, Councilor Wang said.
We can. Deputy Commander Sun nodded, This game is too mysterious, and our country has already started paying attention to it. We have too few people entering the game. The district politicalmissar has suggested to those above us to recruit strong yers in the game. On one hand, it strengthens our own power; on the other hand, it also helps control the danger level in the real world. You know, many things in the game can be brought into the real world. Deputy Commander, look, he doesnt seem to be affected by the cold climate inside, Captain Zhou suddenly said.
Everyone looked at Song Jian, and indeed, ordinary people could only walk five or six meters before sumbing to the cold, but Song Jian showed no signs of stopping, having already gone more than ten meters deep and getting closer and closer to the Frost Cave.
At that moment, Song Jian suddenly sensed danger and jumped to the side. An ice spike over three feet long appeared where he was standing just a moment ago.
Not far away, an ice monster made of condensed ice slowly crawled out from the snow and roared at Song Jian.
An Ice Monster, a Level 15 Elite BOSS. To kill it, at least five Level 15 yers are needed. That yer is in danger! Captain Zhou frowned. They had discovered this monster during their exploration, and it took more than a dozenpanions, with five of them being seriously injured, to kill one Ice Monster. Since then, Captain Zhou rarely sent people to scout the area.
Get ready to provide support at any time! Deputy Commander Sunmanded seriously.
Wait a moment. When he asks us for help, thats when we step in. Its better to help him in his time of need, so he will be grateful, Councilor Wang whispered.
Boom!
A loud noise erupted in the snowy field. Song Jian, wielding his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, was actually fighting the giant Ice Monster that was over two meters tall. For a moment, ice and snow flew around, Sword Qi whirled, and the Ice Monster roared and growled. The ground even began to tremble slightly.
Chapter 347: Entered
Chapter 347: Entered
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At this time, Song Jian, having fused with the third-tier Demon me, the Abyssal me, waspletely unaffected by the cold climate around him. He walked on the snow, only feeling a slight chill.
The most troublesome aspect of the level-15 elite Ice Demon s attack was the icy slowness and freezing effect carried by all its attacks. Although not powerful, it was very torturous. Combined with the defense of the Ice Demon being as good as steel, even a five-member level-15 team would find it quite difficult to deal with.
Yet Song Jian moved without any sign of sluggishness when battling the Ice Demon. A faint red glow would emerge from his body from time to time, which would be difficult to notice unless observed closely.
This was a feature of the Ring of the Fire God, its inbuilt shield reduced 30% of melee damage and rendered all cold-induced slowness and freeze effects ineffective.
Having the Ring of the Fire God, Song Jian practically counters the Ice Demons attributes. Adding the defense reduction effect of the Weakness Potion, the level-15 elite Ice Demon in front of Song Jian was, at most, just amon monster with more vitality points.
Captain, look at his movements, theres no hint of sluggishness at all. How How A warrior watched, dumbfoundedly, as Song Jian sliced up and down around the Ice Demon with nimble movements, showing no signs of slows or freezes. He had participated in battles against the Ice Demon, and remembered being tormented by its slow and freeze effects.
Could it be that he has some equipment that increases his ice resistance? Captain Zhous brow furrowed. He had realized that the opponent was likely a warrior-ss upation with no possibility of having fire magic. However, having fought for so long without a single slowdown or freeze effect, it was evident that his ice resistance had increased to a certain point.
It feels like he could solo this boss, huh? Councilor Wang adjusted his sses with a furrowed brow, noting the deviation from his n, If he is really this powerful and manages to solo the boss, we wont be to offer much help. Deputy, how about we send someone to help him now? Councilor Wang proposed.
If we had gone earlier, it would have been helping. But going now would just be kill-stealing, wouldnt it? The deputy frowned and red at Councilor Wang, responding discontentedly.
Look quickly, hes about to defeat that boss! Captain Zhou suddenly eximed.
Everyone looked towards the Ice Demon. Sure enough, its vitality points had fallen to less than 500, entering a berserk state due to low health.
He didnt get frozen once from beginning to end, nor showed any signs of ice slowdown Captain Zhou stated, somewhat speechless. Without the Ice Demons most troublesome ice slowdown and freeze effects, he wouldve been confident enough to grind it down alone.
-Did you see the potion he used just now? It directly weakened the Ice Demons defense by 35%! Without this potion, he wouldnt have been able to defeat it so quickly!
impressive, we must recruit this guy. It would be best if he could join our alliance!
Councilor Zhou, go and talk to him. Be mindful of your attitude, even if he doesnt want to join us, dont leave him with a bad impression!
Understood, deputy!
Just as Councilor Zhou prepared to approach and greet Song Jian, he noticed that after picking up all the items dropped by the Ice Demon, Song Jian immediately headed towards the Frost Cave.
Could it be that, he actually knows how to open the Frost Cave dungeon? The thought suddenly urred to Councilor Zhou.
How is that possible Very soon, Councilor Zhou was startled by his own thoughts. A self-mocking smile emerged on his face as he shook his head, talcing strides towards Song Jians direction.
-My brother, please Before Councilor Zhou could finish, he saw Song Jian take out a red bead and walk towards the gate of the Frost Cave.
Boom-
The Holy me Pearl suddenly red with raging fire,pletely enveloping Song Jian. The mes appeared severe but Song Jian didnt feel a hint of heat, like an illusion.
The mes carried flecks of gold, constantlybining, condensing, and vanishing, making it resemble some sort of special Magic Array.
The Holy me Pearl, could this me be the so-called Holy me? I wonder how it fares against the third-tier Demon me, Abyssal me? Song Jian wondered.
Just as this idea sprouted in his mind, Song Jian felt a boom as a sphere of ck mes ignited from within his body, resisting the Holy me; n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
p, p, p-
The Abyssal me was nearest to Song Jians body, with a very clear boundary line. The outermost part was burning with traces of golden light, the Holy me, which was now continuouslypressing inwards as the ck me expanded outwards. At the boundary line, tiny sparks were continuously popping.
Thunderous booming-
The moment Song Jian approached, the Ice Caves door opened automatically. A cold chill greeted his face, which would have turned any yer without a protectiveyer of me into an ice statue. The temperature around the entire snow mountain dropped by seven to eight degrees in an instant.
Song Jian stepped into the Frost Cave, the ice door behind him slowly closing. This left Councilor Wang, who had charged ten meters close to the snow mountain, dumbfounded. His raised hand made him look helpless.
-He, he entered, he actually entered? Deputy Commander Suns serious face showed signs of surprise.
How is that possible, it cant be Captain Zhou muttered to himself, a look of disbelief covering his face. He felt a significant blow, having wasted more than a week here, alongside an excessive amount of time and energy, just to enter this dungeon. But now, someone else had done it first
Did you see what he took out just now? The deputy suddenly asked, remembering that Song Jian seemed to have pulled out something just now. Then, he was enveloped by mes and only after did he enter the Frost Cave.
It looked like a red bead A warrior replied uncertainly.
It was a red bead that ignited itself. However, the ck mes seemed to rise up from that persons body An observant warrior nearby added on.
It seems like that bead is key to entering the Frost Cave. To enter, one must possess this bead! The deputy hypothesized, his eyes glinting as he spoke softly.
Captain Zhou, arrange for a few people to stay here with Councilor Wang and wait for that person toe out. Everyone else should investigate more about that bead. Be fast! Deputy Commander Sun quickly decided.
Within a short while, three warriors were left behind, while everyone else formed teams and moved in different directions.
Chapter 348: Mutated Snow Fox
Chapter 348: Mutated Snow Fox
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At this moment, Song Jian was somewhat nervous, as two balls of me were constantly shing on the surface of his body. Their periodic explosive sounds made him somewhat fearful.
Retract! Song Jian silentlymanded, trying to control the Abyssal me. However, it stoodpletely still, refusing to be controlled.
Soon, Song Jian realized that the Third-tier Demon me seemed to have the upper hand, as it started to corrode the golden patterns within the Holy me. After a few minutes, the Holy me waspletely eroded by the Abyssal me, and the golden patterns turned into a shade of ck and gold.
The Holy me Pearl in Song Jians hand also began to shrink, eventually turning into a small pile of grey ashes.
After eroding the Holy me, the Abyssal me was once again under Song Jians control. But now, it gave off anguid feeling, just like how a baby ck Dragon behaves after a full meal!
The temperature inside the Frost Cave was much lower than outside. Despite losing the boost of the Holy me Pearl, Song Jian didnt feel cold at all. After merging with the Abyssal me, his Ice Resistance had reached thirty points, enough to withstand the low temperature of this dungeon.
Having thirty points of Ice Resistance, along with a 30% reduction in water-type damage and the innate skill Thick Skin which forcibly reduces more than twenty points of damage, the normal ice damage in this ce was nothing more than a tickle for Song Jian.
If you consider the immunity to slowing and freezing effects granted by the Ring of the Fire God, it could be said that Song Jian could clear this fifteen-level five-yer dungeon on his own, without the need for teammates.
Once this was clear to him, Song Jian boldly delved deeper into the Frost Cave.
The Frost Cave looked like a giant mountain formed from a frozen skyscraper from the outside. But once inside, Song Jian found it to be asplex as a spiders web, with countless narrow, winding paths resembling abyrinth.
However, no matter how many paths there were, none could be as intricate as the Kantelu Maze. Song Jian patiently started exploring from the far left, charting his route as he went along.
After a while, Song Jian discovered a fifteen-level ordinary beast, a mutated snow fox, lying on a white ice rock.
LV15 Mutated Snow Fox, Vitality Points: 1500/1500. Trait: Ice Reinforcement.
The size of the Mutated Snow Fox wasparable to a small calf. Its crystal-white fur, gleaming in the light, made it hard to distinguish it from the snow if someone wasnt paying attention. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
The only contrasting color on it was its eyes; they looked like two rubies, emitting a red glow. By the time Song Jian found it, he had already entered its warning range.
The Mutated Snow Fox suddenly stood up from the ice rock and stared at Song Jian. It growled angrily and with a light swipe of its hard ws, shattered the ice rock under its feet, leaving behind ayer of frost.
Song Jian drew out his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and used a bottle of Fire Lizard Medicine. To deal with the creatures of this dungeon, fire damage had a bonus effect, and Fire Lizard Medicine was specifically designed tobat this dungeon.
Dark-red mes rose from his crimson sword. The Mutated Snow Foxs eyes showed a solemn gaze. It watched the me on the surface of the sword for a long time before jumping off the ice rock and pouncing at Song Jian.
Song Jian cracked a slight smile. With a boom, his body was once again engulfed in a ck me. rmed, the Mutated Snow Fox let out a sharp cry, seemingly calling for its fellows.
Song Jian charged at the Mutated Snow Fox, continuously shing at it. Each attack inflicted hundreds of damage on the fox, rapidly depleting its Vitality Points. However, the pain also triggered its savage nature, making it less fearful of the mes and it retaliated byunching frantic attacks on Song Jian.
Damage points from seven to eight sporadically appeared above Song Jians head, with the word immune mixed in. If ordinary yers were to venture here, each of the Mutated Snow Foxs attacks would cause forty to fifty points of damage, along with annoying freezing and slowing effects. Even a full team of yers would have to be extremely cautious to defeat this beast.
Song Jian, after testing the ordinary monsters damage, raised his left arm and a silver Sword Qi pierced the foxs throat, sending it flying.
He then unleashed a flurry of skills on the airborne fox, and before it could even hit the ground, it was already a corpse.
It only took Song Jian a little over two minutes to kill an ordinary monster in the dungeon. He picked up a piece of Frost Crystal and several Doomsday Coins dropped by the mutated snow fox and continued deeper into the cave.
Frost Crystals were fragmented forms of Frost Crystal Cores. It would take three Frost Crystals tobine into a Frost Crystal Core. Although it was somewhat troublesome, monsters in this dungeon had a high drop rate for Frost Crystals. As for the Frost Crystal Cores, they could only be obtained by defeating the dungeon bosses.
The Frost Cave was brightly lit, with walls all around made from solidified frost that acted like mirrors. Ice stctites hung around, and despite being cold, the cave felt like a fairytale Crystal Pce and was incredibly beautiful.
The monsters inside the Frost Cave were not very powerful. If not for the additional freezing and slowing effects, the monsters here would have been weakerpared to the fifteen-level zombies outside. Moreover, the drop rate in this dungeon was much higher. If it wasnt such a hassle to get into, it would have already be a popr grinding spot for yers.
After spending more than an hour, Song Jian finally arrived at the core area of the Frost Cave. Along the way, he had killed fifty to sixty Mutated Snow Foxes alone. Because of his Savior title, Song Jians luck was equivalent to an extra two points, resulting in plenty of Frost Crystal drops. In just over an hour, he had gathered over thirty Frost Crystals andbined them into several Frost Crystal Cores.
Much to Song Jians delight, he had also obtained an Alchemy recipe, a basic Ice Resistance Potion. After using it, one could increase their Ice Resistance by 10 points for an hour.
An increase of 10 Ice Resistance points was just about enough to enter the Frost Cave. Otherwise, an ordinary yer without the Holy me Pearl, upon entering the Frost Cave, would likely be frozen into an ice sculpture.
For Song Jian, learning the basic Ice Resistance Potion allowed his Alchemy and Pharmacology skills to increase greatly again. Perhaps he might level up his Alchemy and Pharmacology skills again due to this recipe.
Thebat experience here gives a lot! Song Jian looked at his level and a hint of joy emerged on his face. His level had already risen to 16 with 68% of the way to level 17. The experience gain speed had almost doubledpared to killing monsters outside.
Just then, a low growl came from afar, causing the entire Frost Cave to tremble slightly.
The Boss, the Boss should be up ahead. Song Jians heart tightened, and he became increasingly cautious.
Chapter 349: Ice Naga
Chapter 349: Ice Naga
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By this time, Song Jian had arrived at a Frost Land. The surrounding area was all glistening ice walls, clusters of icicles jutted out from the walls like spears, looking as if a bunch of hedgehogs were clinging to the walls.
The highest points of the open space were gleaming with huge ice crystals. They were like uncarved diamonds, reflecting dazzling light.
The snow under his feet had thickened. Song Jian was stepping forward slowly, one foot deep into the snow then another close to the surface. It was easy to step into a pit hidden in the snow. Here, if one didnt have a high agility stat and couldnt control their body well, they would struggle to fight. The terrain alone could hinder the function of the tank ss members by more than 10%.
Song Jian looked up and saw groups of Level 16 advanced-quality monsters, wandering not too far from the Frost Land. Although advanced-quality monsters were more powerful than the normal ones, they were not as formidable as the Elite Level Bosses C their powers in between the two.
These Level 16 advanced-quality monsters looked like half-snake creatures, dragging a long tail covered with green scales from the waist down.
From the waist up, they had a humanoid appearance. However, they had four arms and each hand was armed with a long knife, crafting a ferocious look.
Some of the monsters were holding two bows with their four arms, draped in crude leather armor, patrolling like guards, constantly roaming.
LV16 Frost Naga Warrior (Advanced), Vitality Points: 2500/2500, Characteristics: Frost Enhancement, Hardy Body, Skills: Quick sh
LV16 Frost Naga Bowmen (Advanced), Vitality Points: 2000/2000, Characteristics: Frost Enhancement, Deep Wounds, Skills: Rapid-Fire Arrows
After inspecting the monsters attributes, Song Jian looked towards the core central area. These advanced-quality monsters were mere minions. The deep roar he heard earlier must havee from the boss. There was an Elite Level Boss here.
However, after scrutinizing for quite some time, Song Jian couldnt spot any irregr BOSS. Yet, at the center of Frost Land, he saw an over three-metre-high ice sculpture. This sculpture too, resembled a Frost Naga, except it had six arms, two of which were holding long knives, one pulling a bow and arrow, and a shield was held by the two remaining hands.
There were colourfully glistening lights all around the Frost Land. The Frost Nagas didnt seem to have noticed Song Jians presence. They were swishing their long tails, leaving white trails on the ground as they roamed, frolicking and ying lightly with each other.
However, no matter their movement, they maintained some distance from the ice sculpture in the center, as though they were afraid of it.
Could that sculpture be the ultimate boss here? Song Jian wondered in his mind.
To approach the ice sculpture, Song Jian had to destroy all the advanced-level monsters around it first. Given the dense monsters that were in close proximity, trying to lure them one by one seemed to be quite a tough job.
Better draw them out step by step and deal with them slowly, Song Jian murmured. He finally chose a location with fewer monsters and snuck forward slowly.
The advanced-level monsters had a vast warning range. Once Song Jian approached within ten meters of them, they would surely be alerted and would rush towards him, rapidlyunching attacks. Therefore, luring these monsters out would require some skill.
Song Jian trod carefully on the ice and snow. Every step made a light crack sound, which made him feel cautious.
Soon, a Frost Naga near the edge of the ice wall spotted Song Jian. It shrieked sharply and pounced towards him brandishing its long knife.
Song Jian, who had initially prepared to draw the monsters with his handheld crossbow, paused for a moment, immediately put away his crossbow, tightened his grip on the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and retreated slowly.
At that moment, perhaps due to the sharp shriek of the Frost Naga earlier, a dozen other Frost Nagas were attracted and quickly moved towards Song Jian.
Come on,e on! Instead of panic, Song Jian showed a slight smile, turned around and ran towards the ice wall.
The Frost Nagas were extremely fast. By the time Song Jian used the nearby ice pirs to climb up the ice wall, a Frost Naga had already chased behind him.
Whizz whizz!
A volley of cold-lighted arrows directed towards Song Jian flew in the air. Song Jian immediately took cover behind a thick ice pir. All the arrows hit on the ice pir and made continuous metallic collision sounds.
Looking down, Song Jian saw three or four were Frost Naga archers, and the rest were sword-wielding warriors. The Frost Naga archers stood under the ice wall continuously shooting arrows, while the other warriors traced Song Jians climbing route and chased after him.
Seeing the Frost Naga warriors close in on him, Song Jian swung his long sword and chopped off an icicle over two meters long. The icicle rolled off and crashed onto the Frost Naga warriors that were pursuing him, causing the archers down below to dodge swiftly.
Looking at the tumbling Frost Nagas below, Song Jian showed a slight smile. He pulled out a Self-destructing Robot Type 2 from his bag and threw it down.
The palm-sized robot expanded rapidly as it fell. By the time it touched the ground, it had transformed into a robot over one meter tall. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
The self-destructing robot gave off a series of urgent cries as soon as it made contact with the ground, with its eyes constantly shing red lights;
Boom-
A loud explosion followed. The Self-destructing Robot exploded, creating arge pit in the ground. All the surrounding Frost Nagas groaned in pain.
Ice shards scattered about and the frigid air was aggressive. Dozens of Frost Nagas growled furiously at Song Jian. Their blood-red eyes showcased their locked resentment towards him, looking as though they wouldnt rest till he was dead.
Seeing a quarter of the Frost Nagas vitality points decrease instantly, Song Jian gave a slight smile and threw another two Self-destructing Robots.
After a series of explosions, dozens of Nagas were marred, full of wounds and dripping red. Their vitality points were reduced to less than five hundred.
Looking down, Song Jian smirked, jumped off the towering Ice Rock, shing his sword left and right at the Frost Nagas with dwindled vitality. A series of skills were unleashed; within a minute, dozens of Frost Nagas were reduced to cold carcasses, dropping a pile of items.
Chapter 350: Rank Honor Board
Chapter 350: Rank Honor Board
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The self-destructing robots had a limited attack range, and the sizable bodies of Frost Nagas were also a factor. A single robot explosion could envelope at most a dozen Nagas, any more and it would exceed the attack range of the robot.
After dealing with the wounded Frost Nagas, Song Jian looked at the strewn bodies all over the ground, a satisfied smile on his face. He had lured just the right amount of enemies this time and they were all within the range of the robots explosion.
His experience points heightened slightly again. The experience points from Level 16 elite monsters were superior to regr monsters at the same level. Song Jians rewards were plentiful.
Moreover, Frost Nagas had exploded into Frost Crystals all over the ce, some even dropped Frost Crystal Cores. There was even a blue-quality essory and dozens of Doomsday Coins, which were incredibly lucky drops.
essories, rings, and badges had a very low drop rate, so some yers were already at level 12-13 and still didnt own a single essory.
Although Song Jian owned two essories, they werent exceptional and their attributes were terriblycking.
One was a Postman Bag, a green-quality essory that could store twelve items. The other was an Exquisite Totem Mark, also green-quality. It only increased the Vitality Points recovery speed by a small amount when worn as an essory, but it was excellent as a socketed item.
Song Jian picked up the dropped essory from the Frost Naga, hesitating as to which of his current two essories it should rece.
Heart of Ice (Blue), essory, Equipment Effect: Dexterity +3, Ice Resistance +15, Special Effect: Upon receiving damage, theres a chance to activate a Frost Shield with 800 defense points. This effectsts for 30 seconds, but can only ur once every 60 minutes; Item Level: 15, Equipment Requirement: None, Can it be taken out of the game: No
After much deliberation, Song Jian finally reced the Exquisite Totem Mark with Heart of Ice. A 3-point increase in Dexterity directly increased his dexterity to thirty, and an added 15 points of Ice Resistance made him particrly suited for his current location. Now any damage inflicted on him by the Frost Nagas would have difficulty prating his defense.
In particr, the Frost Shield was a life-saving skill. With a defense of 800 points, even a boss might be hard-pressed to break it in a short amount of time.
A Level 15 essory like this was worth at least three thousand Doomsday Coins, almost as much as a weapon of the same level.
With his new equipment and the resulting increase in strength, Song Jian gained additional confidence.
Time to clean up and get rid of the remaining Frost Nagas! Song Jians gazended on a group of Frost Nagas wandering around in the distance.
From a distance of thirty meters, a few Frost Nagas were frolicking, their cold auras colliding and asionally forming small ice spikes that crashed into each other.
Song Jian carefully stepped forward. This time, he approached within fifteen meters before a Frost Naga suddenly wore a vignt expression. He then halted his steps.
He drew the Skeleton Crossbow in his left hand and attacked a Frost Naga Archer in the distance; swoosh a crossbow bolt punctured the air, shining with a fiery glow, it turned into a shooting star and almost instantaneously hit the Frost Naga Archer.
ng-
A clear collision sound echoed, and the crossbow bolt, as if it had hit steel, created a white spot on the scale of the Frost Nagas body, then fell to the snowy ground.
A small, 11-point damage indicator, including 3 fire damage, floated above the Frost Naga Archers head.
Song Jian was unfazed by inflicting such minor damage; it was within his expectations. Seeing the Frost Naga Archer heading his way, Song Jian quickly put away the crossbow, held the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, and waited for the fight to begin.
Five Frost Nagas viciously nced at Song Jian, let out a roar, and quickly twisted their bodies, sliding on the icy ground towards him.
Only five? Song Jian frowned slightly and looked to his right; swoosh swoosh
He pulled out the crossbow, aimed at a group of Nagas in the distance, and fired the crossbow. This attracted around seven or eight Frost Nagas rushing towards him. Song Jian only nodded in satisfaction, then turned to climb the icy wall.
When more than a dozen Frost Nagas gathered under the ice wall and started climbing up to chase Song Jian, two self-destructing robots were thrown down from above.
Boom-
The same process was repeated over and over again. After equipping the new essory, Song Jian had an additional fifteen points of Ice Resistance. Now, the damage inflicted by the Frost Nagas was minimal. In contrast, his damage to them was terrifying. In just two minutes, he killed more than a dozen Frost Nagas. In addition to contributing a pile of Frost Crystals andbat experience, they also dropped a green-quality level 15 te Armor.
Afterward, Song Jian continuously repeated the process, attracting the surrounding Frost Nagas and reducing their numbers.
Although continuously repeating the same process was somewhat boring, when he thought about the Frost Crystals and Crystal Cores that these Frost Nagas provided, along with the Level 15 equipment in his backpack, Song Jian still felt gratified.
An hour flew by unconsciously. Almost all of the wandering Frost Nagas on the open ground had been eradicated. Song Jians level had also increased to Level 17, granting him another Skill Point.
Song Jian added the Skill Point to the Sword Silk skill. The proficiency of this skill was already maxed out, but Song Jian hadnt had the appropriate Skill Point, so hed waited until now.
With the Sword Silk skill at level 3, the power of each Sword Silk strand increased by 20 points and the attack range was extended by 1 meter. The skill change was only nced at by Song Jian and wasnt paid much attention to, as the skill level of Sword Silk was still too low, and there hadnt been any significant changes.
Just then, a ringing sound reverberated in Song Jians ears as a line of system prompt information appeared before him.
System: The number of profession yers in Doomsday City has reached one thousand, the level glory board has been activated! Your level is 17, with 14% progress to the next level. You are first on the level glory board, do you want to publish your information? Note, you can choose to hide, and the glory board will only show your ranking, your other information will not be disyed. Level Glory Board? Song Jian paused and, after a moments hesitation, chose to publish his information.
Soon, a new Level Glory Board column was added to the system interface. Upon opening, it disyed the information of one thousand yers in Doomsday City. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
At the top of the Level Glory Board was yer Name: Song Jian, Profession: Sword Controller, Level: 17 with 14%. Beneath him was the second yer, yer Name: Luo Tianyu, Profession: Centurion, Level: 15 with 45%.
The third-ranked yer chose to hide their information. The disyed information is yer Name: Hidden, Profession: Hidden, Level: 15 with 43%.
Chapter 351: Lord-level BOSS
Chapter 351: Lord-level BOSS
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Song Jian looked at the Level Glory Board for a while and found that at least half of the people had chosen to hide their information. However, he also saw Li Keers name on the Level Glory Board, ranked at twenty-third, and Wang Qi was also on it, but his rank was a bit behind, already at over a hundred.
With a faint smile, Song Jian closed the Level Glory Board. The revealed information was scarce and didnt have much impact on him. Moreover, being ranked number one on the Level Glory Board could have a deterrent effect on other yers.
Due to the Imperial Dragon Demon Pce incident, many NPCs had put bounties on Song Jian. Although Song Jian had shown some strength when hunting the Dwarf Commander, not everyone had seen it.
Hunting down an ordinary yer waspletely different from hunting down the number one on the Level Glory Board. With such a deterrent, it could dissuade some yers who wanted to hunt him down for the bounty rewards.
After the Level Glory Board incident, Song Jian walked towards the Frost Land with a smile. When he saw the tall and majestic ice sculpture of Naga, he thought, Its about time to deal with you!
As Song Jian slowly approached the ice sculpture, a low roar sounded, identical to what he had heard before. The entire Frost Land trembled, and the icicles above began to fall pitter-patter.
At this moment, the ice sculpture of the Naga, which was originally just an ice sculpture, began to emit crackling sounds from within. Cracks appeared on the surface of the ice sculpture, and its ruby-like eyes slowly rotated and looked towards Song Jian.
As Song Jian smiled and walked towards the ice sculpture, the sudden appearance of the Level Glory Board stirred up excitement among the yers in Doomsday City.
With Song Jian, a level seventeen ranked first on the board, some yers who had already taken the mission to kill Song Jian suddenly felt flustered. N?v(el)B\\jnn
Damn, that NPC set me up!
This was almost the first thought that surfaced in the minds of all yers who took up the bounty mission. They didnt take the mission from the same NPC.
Those NPCs who issued the bounty made themselves look like wandering NPCs and turned the mission to hunt Song Jian into a hidden mission. At first, many yers were secretly delighted to ept the hidden mission. But now, after seeing the Level Glory Board, they regretted it so much.
Damn it, this mission cant be canceled. If I cancel, its a mission failure, and 1 will lose two points of my highest attribute. How can the NPC be so unkind! Ranked number one on the Level Glory Board? Crazy! Why did I ept such a mission? Its a total pitfall!
Oh my God, hes level seventeen, and Im five levels behind him. Just the level suppression alone reduces my damage by more than 30%! How am 1 supposed to fight?
yers who had taken the mission to kill Song Jian all started to grumble, their faces full of regret.
At this time, in the five-person team dungeon Bloody Underground Boxing Arena, the leader of the Legendary Battle Alliance nced at the Level Glory Board, and frowned. In a low voice, he said, Who knows this guy named Song Jian? See if you can pull him into our alliance. We can discuss the terms! Captain, hes already level seventeen. Im afraid it wont be that easy to pull him in, and even if we do, it might not be easy to manage! Someone cautiously replied with a hesitating look.
Thats not for you to worry about. Just do what I say! The leaders face shed a trace of coldness, making the speaker tremble and not daring to say another word.
And also this Luo Tianyu, check him out too. Try to pull him in if you can!
Yes, leader. After we finish this dungeon, we will go investigate
At this moment, Song Jian had no idea that the sudden appearance of the Level Glory Board had caused such a stir. He was now continuously taking self-destructing robots out of his bag and setting them up in advance as powerful weapons while waiting for the ice sculpture to shatter and the boss to appear.
I have eighteen self-destructing robots left, each capable of dealing 500 damage. Even without a critical hit, so many robots are enough to instakill any I5th-level or even 20th-level elite boss! Song Jian looked at the ice sculpture that had alreadypletely shattered and revealed a smile.
At this moment, the thin outer iceyer of the ice sculpture hadpletely broken apart, and a beautiful figure appeared in front of Song Jian.
It was a monster with six arms and a long snake tail below its waist, but its upper body was no different from that of a human woman.
She had a charming and seductive face that every woman would envy. Her eyes radiated a ruby-like luster, and she had a thick, glossy, ck hair that cascaded over her shoulders. Her delicate, fair skin shone brilliantly in the surrounding light, like the finest white jade.
What was most attractive about her was her noble aura and her exotic beauty. She wore only a blue crystal silk wrap around her chest, which was enchanting to behold.
Eighteenth-level, Lord-level boss? Song Jian suddenly felt a chill down his spine, looking at the bosss attributes above its head, and his heart sank.
Originally, he thought it would just be a I5th-level Elite boss, but it turned out to be an i8th-level Lord boss. This made Song Jian feel a sudden sense of uneasiness.
Its okay; her Vitality Points are only 5,4.00. My self-destructing robots can still instakill her. The higher the level, the stronger they are, and the better the items they drop. 1 should be happy! Song Jian muttered, but he always felt a shadow looming over his heart.
Song Jian had encountered only a few Lord-level bosses, but each had been fierce. They werepletely different from the Elite-level bosses of the same level. Lord-level bosses were more ferocious and threatening, especially when they kept summoning a bunch of minions, which made it difficult for yers who wanted to defeat them.
Human, youve intruded into my home and disturbed my sleep. How should I punish you? The Ice Naga boss swayed her waist and had a faint smile on her delicate face. Her long tail rubbed against the ice surface, making a rustling sound as she slowly swam towards Song Jian.
The bosss voice was soft and enchanting, lulling those who heard it. It felt as if a small hand were gently stroking Song Jians heart, giving him an inexplicable sense offort.
Song Jians eyes involuntarily revealed a fascinated expression, his face showing a look of intoxication.
Seeing Song Jians appearance, the Ice Naga boss showed a trace of contempt on her face, and her swimming speed increased. Within a short time, she moved from a few meters away from Song Jian to right in front of him.
Chapter 352: 352: Ice Coffin
Chapter 352: 352: Ice Coffin
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Let your very life be the punishment you receive! Im going to use your skull to adorn my ice throne. Let your soul howl in the ice hell for ten thousand years! The voice of the Frost Naga Boss transformed, bing as harsh as Siberias cold wind.
The two long knives in her hand ruthlessly swooped down on Song Jians head.
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A crisp sh of metal rang out as Song Jian blocked the Frost Naga Bosss double des with his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. Looking up with a slight smile gracing his lips, his eyes held no signs of enchantment.
You you actually The Frost Naga Bosss face showed surprise. She hadnt expected this human to resist her charm.
Why did he behave in such a way before? Not good, this is a trap, hes luring me closer to him! The Frost Naga Boss had a sudden realization as sheid eyes on the dozens of meter-tall robots beside Song Jian.
Danger! Just as the warning red in the mind of the Frost Naga Boss, a Self-destructing Robot charged towards her.
Whoosh-
With the movement of this robot, all the Self-destructing Robots started hurtling towards the Frost Naga Boss.
I was afraid that if you were too far away, something unexpected could happen, Song Jian said with a smile. Song Jian, blessed with the Thick-Skinned talent skill was basically immune to all charm and control skills. The reason he acted like he was enchanted before was to lure the Frost Naga Boss closer to him. After all, she was a lord-level Boss and her strength was insurmountable. From such a great distance, he had no assurance that the Self-destructing Robots could get close to her.
Boom!
The explosion sounded and a strong st rushed towards Song Jian. Song Jian quickly raised his hand to shield his face. Right before he did so, he saw the Frost Naga Boss, only two meters away from him, with a damage number of 500 floating above her head.N?v(el)B\\jnn
Boom boom boom-
The explosions continued one after the other. All the Self-destructing Robots burst open. Under Song Jians control, he was fully immune to their explosions, showing no concern while in the centre of the explosion.
Did I waste 18 Self-destructing Robots? Well, she is the first lord-level Boss Im hunting, so using some extra robots could be considered her send-off, thought Song Jian.
Soon, the explosions ceased. Surrounded by countless shards of ice like a veil of dust, Song Jian couldnt help but grin. Hed defeated a level 18 lord-level Boss so easily. He was eager to see what items she dropped. Maybe she even dropped a piece of golden equipment?
Just as he was entertaining these thoughts, the ice dust began to fade. Song Jian felt a sense of wrongness and hurriedly scoured the system prompts.
No, this Boss isnt dead yet. The system didnt disy any battle experience gained! An illumination shed through Song Jians mind, casting his face in shock.
Just then, Song Jian saw a gigantic ice coffin materialize, with the entire body of the Frost Naga Boss ensconced in thick ice. Besides the one robot that managed to damage her with 500 points, all the remaining Self-destructing Robots were in vain and didnt even inflict a modicum of damage.
Frost Barrier! This was the Frost Naga Bosss lifesaving skill, with an incredibly long cooldown period and which could only be used once per battle.
What is this skill? Song Jian stood dumbstruck, gazing at the wreckage of the Self-destructing Robots, filled with regret.
Crack-
The ice coffin dissolved instantly. The boss, her face as frosty as ever, charged towards Song Jian, twin des in hand.
Swish swish swish-
The Boss swung her des rapidly, striking Song Jian repeatedly, leaving afterimages in the air due to the sheer speed.
Thud thud thud thud-
Blood sprayed from Song Jians body as his Vitality Points abruptly dropped by over 300. At this moment, a massive Desert Scorpion Beast Illusion manifested in front of Song Jian, letting out a roar at the Frost Naga Boss. Its gigantic stinger aimed at the Boss, causing a piercing howl to echo throughout the air. Song Jian hit the ground hard, rolling several times before managing to regain his footing.
Wiping the blood oozing from the corner of his mouth, Song Jians eyes shed determinedly. Hed ced too much faith in the Self-destructing Robots and did not expect her to possess a skill that could resist all damage.
Luckily, the special effect of the Scorpion Beast Helmet has recovered, or else Id be in danger, Song Jian ruefully thought. Now, however, was not the time for regrets. The Desert Scorpion Beast Illusion was not a match for the Frost Naga Boss. Furthermore, its attacks were like tickles to the Boss. The gigantic scorpion stinger struck the boss like stabbing ultra-strong alloy, only leaving behind white spots.
A phantom, not to be feared, as irritating as a fly, the Frost Naga Boss tried to attack the Desert Scorpion Beast, but discovered it was as though they existed in different dimensions. She could not attack it, and out of necessity, she had to passively withstand its onught.
She abandoned further attacks on the Desert Scorpion Beast, and locked her focus on Song Jian not too far away. Both her hands, now holding a bow and arrow, drew and aimed at Song Jian.
Zoom zoom zoom-
A series of ice arrows shot towards Song Jian. He waved his sword to block, shattering the arrows. But with every arrow he shattered, a fraction of the ice power seeped into his body.
Tai Chi Sword Skill!
Song Jian waved his sword, a faint Tai Chi illusion appeared in front of him, continuously blocking the rain of ice arrows.
Watching Song Jian nimbly parry the ice arrows, Frost Naga Boss disyed a strange smile that left no doubt of her confidence in winning.
At this time, her two hands, each clenching a shield, were raised high up, covering her forefront and blocking the Desert Scorpion Beasts attacks. She constantly aimed her arrows at Song Jian.
You can withstand the damage from the ice arrows, but how will you withstand the frost power? See how I deal with you once the freezing effect gets triggered! The Frost Naga Boss had already started daydreaming about tormenting her frozen prey, bursting into loudughter along the way. However, the Frost Naga Boss soon realized that Song Jian seemingly had high resistance, as the freezing effect didnt trigger even once.
Then, with a zoom, an ice arrow which collided with the Tai Chi illusion in front of Song Jian suddenly changed direction, hurtling towards the Frost Naga Boss at a faster pace.
Thud-
The ice arrow plunged hard into the Frost Naga Bosss shoulder, with damage points above too floating from her head.
How is this possible? Why is his resistance so high that hes never been frozen? Looking at the ice arrow slowly melting in her shoulder, the Frost Naga Boss was consumed with fury.
Chapter 353: Broken Arm
Chapter 353: Broken Arm
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The arrows from the Ice Nagas bow were quite simr to Song Jians Sword Silk skill. The shot arrows would randomly attack all targets. The more targets there were, the more dispersed the attack would be. However, if there was only one target, all ice arrows would aim towards it. Even a defensive warrior could not withstand such an intense attack.
Most importantly, each ice arrow had a chance of causing a freezing effect. Amongst the many ice arrows, there would always be some that triggered the freezing. Once frozen, the victim would be at the mercy of the Ice Naga boss to be ughtered.
However, Song Jians Tai Chi Sword Skill could grant immunity to 90% of the damage and all adverse conditions. Plus, with the special effect of the Ring of the Fire God, it was not easy to either instantly defeat Song Jian or freeze him in ce.
Seeing that her arrows posed too little threat to Song Jian, the Ice Naga surprisingly put the bow away. She withdrew two long knives from her back and lunged at Song Jian.
ng, ng, ng
The Ice Naga relentlessly swung her four long knives at Song Jian; another shield kept blocking Song Jians attacks. In just a little while, Song Jians vitality points had dropped by over three hundred.
Is this boss a melee fighter or a mage? Why is her closebat so fierce, and she even possesses mage skills like the Ice Coffin? Song Jian fought back continuously with his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, but kept retreating in front of the Ice Naga boss. After all, the opponent had four extra arms, naturally suppressing him in attack speed. Were it not for Song Jians strong ice resistance and defense, he would have been in by the Ice Naga in a short time.
Given that his super vitality recovery speed had disappeared, Song Jian suddenly felt outmatched against this leader-ss boss.
Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body, activate!
A light shout, and a golden light suddenly shone around Song Jian. The Tier 3 Immortal Sword Body was unleashed, instantly boosting Song Jians strength. Eight long swords constantly revolved around Song Jians body, blocking the Ice Naga boss attacks. Song Jians attacks grew even fiercer.
Broken Wing Dance!
Sword Silk!
Sweeping Sword Style!
Spiritual Sword Control Technique!
A series of skills was all targeted at the Ice Naga boss, causing damage in the hundreds to appear above its head;
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The vitality points of the Ice Naga boss were rapidly decreasing. For a time, Song Jian was on an equal footing with the boss. After activating the Immortal Sword Body, he managed to regain the upper hand in momentum.
I will freeze your soul with my ice power! The Ice Naga gave a coldugh when her vitality points fell below half. Her body overflowed with power, and she sent Song Jian flying with a push.
Creating some distance, she suddenly put away all her weapons. Her six white jade arms fluttered ceaselessly. White currents appeared out of nowhere, gathering in her six palms;
In a sh, her six palms emitted dazzling lights, illuminating the entire cave. The surrounding temperature plummeted abruptly. Even Song Jian felt as if he were naked in the cold Siberian wilderness.
Suddenly, deep blue lights shot out from the Ice Naga boss fingers. One after another, like a heavy gatling gun firing wildly, shes of fire were constant.
As the six palms of the Ice Naga burst into radiance, Song Jian felt a chill crawl up his spine. Instantly, he used his Sword Shadow Step, transforming into a shadowy figure and began to dodge.
Boom boom boom~
Deep-blue pirs of light chased after Song Jian continuously, one after another
Just about every pir of light shot out brushed past the corners of his clothes, hitting the Ice Rock behind him.
Rumble rumble rumble
The Ice Rock, as unyieldingly hard as alloyed steel, was piercing through like tofu. A chill, as cold as a spiders web spread from the resulting hole, freezing all objects touched into ice particles which cascaded down.
At this moment, Song Jians mind was nk, he was dodging the deep-blue pirs of light chasing him on pure instinct. Coldness and a sense of pain emanated from his back.
Then, Song Jian suddenly shivered, his eyes nketed by a deep-blue light. The Ice Naga BOSSS six arms hade together, and a deep blue beam of light, nearly one meter in diameter, rushed towards Song Jian.
Sacred Parry!
Song Jian reacted instinctively, his survival move kicking in. A golden light emerged from him. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword suddenly crossed his chest, the de tip slightly pointing outwards, and a streak of golden light floated along the de edge.
Boom!
The massive blue beam of light brutally mmed into Song Jian, and after a colossal sound, Song Jian himself was embedded into the hard Ice Rock. Meanwhile, a dazzling blue light flowed on the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand.
Whoosh~
Another thick beam of light, simr to the one before, but with an even deeper blue glow, burst from the imprint of Song Jian embedded in the Ice. It rushed towards the Ice Naga Boss.
With a shrill wail, the Ice Naga Boss copsed onto the icy floor, sliding a great distance away. The Sacred Parry not onlypletely protected against a hit but also reflected back 110% of the damage. The cool-down time for this move was not short, meaning it had to be used at a critical moment.
Song Jian struggled to free himself from the Ice Rock, his body felt as if it had been crushed. Despite not taking damage, he had still been embedded in the Ice Rock, an experience few could understand.
He staggered to his feet. Song Jians Vitality Points were just over five hundred left, while the Ice Naga Boss looked even more miserable than he did. Its body was covered in cuts from ice shards with frost-bitten wounds, and only three of its six arms were left. Its long snake tail was also missing a segment, and light blue blood flowed out, utterly devoid of any warmth. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Despicable human! The Ice Naga Boss, hair scattered, had a ruthless look in its ruby-like eyes. Gritting its teeth, she picked herself up, tightly gripping her long knife in her remaining three arms. She let out a roar, and brutally lunged at Song Jian.
The Ice Naga Bosss Vitality Points had plunged below 30%, its attack speed went up another notch. It was only left with three arms, yet it was evenly- matching Song Jian who had activated his Rapid Sword skill.
The state of his Immortal Sword Body dissipated, Song Jian suddenly felt weak, as if a physically strong individual had suddenly fallen ill or injured, struggling to adapt.
Bang!
The Ice Naga Boss swung her long knife towards Song Jians head. Song Jian deflected it with his hand and instantly felt a massive force conveyed through his sword. He was pushed seven or eight meters back along the ice surface.
At that moment, the Ice Naga Boss abruptly threw her head back and shrieked. The piercing sound resonated through the ice cave, causing it to violently shake as if it was going to copse at any moment.
Chapter 354: Joining the Army
Chapter 354: Joining the Army
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The Ice Naga Boss kept howling, and Song Jian clenched his sword, staring at it with a vignt face. The cooldown time for the Tai Chi Sword Skill was already up, and if the situation turned unfavorable, Song Jian nned to use the Tai Chi Sword Skill to save himself first.
The bosss howling continued for more than half a minute before it finally stopped. At this time, there were crackling soundsing from the surrounding rock walls, and ice rocks were breaking apart. Semi-transparent figures seemed to be struggling, trying to escape from the ice rocks.
In no time, more than a dozen four-armed Nagas made of ice broke free from the ice rocks, leaving behind a series ofrge holes.
Seeing more than a dozen four-armed Nagas surrounding him, the Ice Naga Bosss face revealed a delighted smile: Human, you will definitely die here today!
So many people, cant beat me without summoning your minions, huh? Song Jian stepped back, a sneer of disdain appearing at the corner of his mouth.
ncing at his Pet Space, the ck Dragon hatchling was still in its evolution state. It would take more than two hours for the evolution to bepleted. Its body had grown muchrger, already more massive than a cow. The scales on its body were thicker, and it had sprouted two horns more than a foot long on its head. Although it was still asleep, the heat radiating from its body was bing increasingly intense.
Song Jian closed the Pet Space and directly used the Blood Pool Summoning Skill. He left the blood crows and blood zombies to guard the territory while he summoned thirty blood wolves right now.
All thirty blood wolves were asrge as small calves. Their fur was as red as blood, and when they shook, they seemed like a ball of mes burning fiercely.
By now, the level of the thirty blood wolves had risen to fifteen. Although their strength was still weakerpared to the sixteen elite four-armed Nagas summoned by the Ice Naga Boss, none of the blood wolves showed any signs of fear. They bared their teeth, growling threateningly, and surrounded these four-armed Nagas like a massive.
Lets see who will die here! Song Jian said coldly, rushing towards the Ice Naga Boss with his sword. The blood wolves also attacked at the same time. The thirty blood wolves moved as one, ferociously pouncing on the four-armed Naga, fighting intensely.
Song Jian kept swinging his sword, chopping at the Ice Naga Bosss body, and fighting furiously with its three long des. Blood kept spurting out from him and the Boss, and their vitality points kept decreasing.
As soon as the cooldown time for the Sword Shadow Step was over, Song Jian immediately used it, and his speed increased again. He circled around the Boss, constantly attacking from strange angles. Even with three arms, the Ice Naga Boss couldnt help but scream in pain, only managing to defend itself.
Just then, a systemmunication suddenly rang out. Song Jian checked it and found it was from an unfamiliar number. With a frown, he quickly hung up.
Since the level honor rankings were released, many yers tried to contact Song Jian, who was in the first ce. Some asked him for quick upgrade methods, some for equipment and money, some for help leveling up, and others invited him to join their alliances.
Is this the eighth or ninth stranger that has contacted me? Why doesnt thismunication system have a setting to block calls from strangers? Its so outdated! Song Jian thought to himself.
At this moment, the stranger called him again. Song Jian hung up in a second, but themunication device rang again after a few seconds.
Like this, the other party was persistent and kept calling more than a dozen times, and Song Jian finally couldnt help but answer.
Who are you? What do you want? Im busy fighting a Boss right now, do you understand? Song Jian growled, trying to suppress his anger.
There was silence on the other end of the line, perhaps because the caller didnt expect Song Jian to answer.
Sorry, I am Wang Runjie from the Coastal Military Zone. You can call me Councilor Wang! An middle-aged mans voice sounded in Song Jians ear: Weve met before, outside the Frost Cave. Are you currently fighting the Frost Cave Boss?
Coastal Military Zone? Song Jian was stunned, and when he heard they met outside the Frost Cave, the figures standing as straight as pines behind the makeshift shelter appeared in his mind.
Song Jians tone became much gentler, as he had previously guessed that those yers were soldiers. Unexpectedly, they were all warriors from the Coastal Military Zone.
Yes, I am currently fighting the Frost Cave Boss, the Ice Naga! Song Jian replied.
Can I ask how you got into the Frost Cave? Weve been trying to find a way in for over a week, but we cant seem to enter! Councilor Wangs tone immediately became urgent, and he quickly asked.
Song Jian hesitated for a moment before finally saying, Holy me Pearl. I identally obtained a Holy me Pearl, which allowed me to open the dungeons gate. However, the Holy me Pearl has disappeared now. It seems that a single Holy me Pearl can only open the gate once!
The Holy me Pearl? I see! Councilor Wang recalled the red pearl Song Jian had in his hand and a look of epiphany spread across his face: What a pity
Now that you are ranked first in the entire citys levels, are you interested in joining the military? What I mean is, in the real world, are you interested in enlisting and bing a member of the Coastal Military Zone? Councilor Wang finally revealed the purpose of his call, still hoping to recruit Song Jian.
Enlisting in the real world? Joining the Coastal Military Zone? How is that possible? Song Jian said with a smile.
In reality, the Coastal Military Zone was the most unique and smallest of the several major military zones. Every soldier in the zone had the strength of a special forces operative. They usually didnt recruit soldiers from the public and only transferred them from otherbat units. Without a certain level of ability, it was impossible to join the Coastal Military Zone, let alone someone like Song Jian, who was a civilian.
If you agree, you can immediately be a member of the Coastal Military Zone, and you will even be granted the rank of Captain! Councilor Wang said with a smile.
Naturally, such a decision wouldnt be made by Councilor Wang alone. Although it had only been a few days in reality, the Coastal Military Zone had already recognized the terrifying potential of the game. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Even if it was just an ordinary person, as long as they didnt die in the game for just a few nights, they would possess strange abilities. Deputy Commander Sun was the best among them. He was originally just an ordinary captain, but after identally entering the game, he managed to defeat all ten elite soldiers in the Coastal Military Zone without having to fight back.
Recruiting experts from the game into the Coastal Military Zone was being discussed among the higher-ups in the zone. Although no official orders had been issued yet, Councilor Wang felt that there was a great chance that this would be a reality. Consequently, recruiting some of the games top yers in advance was only natural for Councilor Wang.
Chapter 355: Wrath of the Fire God
Chapter 355: Wrath of the Fire God
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The unexpected recruitment by Councilor Wang was quite attractive to Song
Jian.
Even though he was very strong, he couldntpare to the national machine unless he was willing to be a fugitive and cut off rtions with everyone associated with him.
The previous police search and questioning in the neighborhood had sounded an rm for Song Jian. The emergence of this game had a huge impact on the real world, and the country couldnt just let it be. For yers entering the game, the best treatment was probably surveince and control, simply not being captured and dissected for research was a blessing.
If Song Jian could really join the Coastal Military Zone, he would undoubtedly gain an extrayer of protection, at least in the real world, where he wouldnt have to bother with random police questioning.
What do I need to do to join the Coastal Military Zone? Song Jian asked.
Upon hearing Song Jians question, a smile crept up Councilor Wangs lips as if he had seen a big fish leap into his.
There are no specific policies in ce for now, but in principle, we wont make any mandatory requests for yers. You can just focus on your development. However, in some areas, we need you to have some inclination toward us, like selling unused equipment and items, which must be given priority to the Coastal Military Zone. Of course, the price will be determined by market value! Furthermore, if the military zone needs your help, you need to voluntarily provide assistance withoutpromising your development. In return, the military zone willpensate you appropriately!
Councilor Wang listed a dozen conditions, causing Song Jian to frown slightly. It felt more like bing an external member of the Coastal Military Zone, in cooperation with the military area.
Of course, these are just temporary measures. The future policies are still being studied. Councilor Wang finally said.
I see. Ill consider it, and let you know nar Ive made a decision. Song Jian hesitated for a moment.
Councilor Wang was surprised, as he had expected Song Jian to agree directly.
He didnt expect him to still be hesitating.
Alright, no problem. We wee your participation at any time. Lets add each other as friends for easiermunication in the future! Councilor Wang hurriedly said.
No problem! Song Jian quickly added Councilor Wang as a friend.
In order to gain ess to themunication system and the ability to add friends, one mustplete the safe house mission; otherwise, its impossible to directlymunicate with other yers, let alone add friends.
Ending the call, Song Jian pulled out two Vitality Stones from his inventory. The Vitality Stones were very precious, and when ced in the inventory, they could increase the Vitality Points recovery speed by 2%. If used directly, they could serve as a healing potion, instantly restoring 300 Vitality Points.
Song Jian had only managed to obtain a few with great difficulty and was reluctant to use them regrly. He wanted to keep them as a trump card for turning things around. However, now that he had lost the powerful Vitality Points recovery speed bonus, if Song Jian didnt use them, he might not have a chance to use them in the future.
Using two Vitality Stones at once, Song Jians health soared to over a thousand. At this point, the Ice Rock Naga Bosss Vitality Points had dropped to below 20%. The once charming boss suddenly became frightening. The formerly smooth and white cheeks suddenly became covered with blue veins, and the face caved in. A mouthful of sharp teeth appeared, two tusks protruded from the lips, and the tongue became a long snake-like fment, emitting a hissing sound.
Die, human! I will freeze you in this cave! The Ice Rock Naga Boss roared, raising its three arms simultaneously. The entire cave began to shake violently, with icicles falling from the ceiling. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
A sudden gust of cold wind swept through the cave, and icy tornadoes appeared out of thin air, moving incessantly on the ground. The tornadoes were filled with suction force, causing the opponents, the Blood Wolfs, and the Ice Rock, to be swallowed up.
The Blood Wolfs could only hold on for a short while in the tornado before turning into a puddle of pus and blood, returning to the Blood Pool. The Ice Rock Naga Boss, which seemed to be formed from ice, shattered intorge chunks of ice, making ttering noises as they collided within the tornado.
Boom, boom, boom~
Song Jian continually heard crashing sounds. The icicles falling from the ceiling were like bombs, creatingrge pits in the ground. Song Jian dodged left and right. The icicles falling from such a height were as powerful as ordinary shells. A casual hit could cause the loss of three or four hundred Vitality Points.
Song Jian leaped towards the side ice rocks, sessfully avoiding several icy tornadoes, and hid in a big hole in the ice rock. It was the spot where the Ice Rock Naga had broken free earlier. Although the space was not big, it was more than enough for Song Jian to hide.
The icicles fell for a whole thirty seconds, and the tornadoes swept across the cave for three full minutes. A five-person team would not have survived the countless tornadoes if they had not found a hiding ce.
The temperature in the entire cave suddenly dropped by more than ten degrees. The current temperature had reached minus seventy or eighty degrees Celsius. Ordinary yers could not survive in such an environment. If a yer with no Ice Resistance appeared here, they would be frozen into ice sculptures in no time.
Even with Song Jians Ice Resistance, he could not remain unharmed in such an environment. At this point, red -1 symbols appeared above his head. Fortunately, they only appeared once every three to four seconds, giving Song Jian enough time to keep going.
Ayer of frost over a foot high had condensed on the ground, flowing like mist along the surface. As Song Jian jumped down from the ice rock, he immediately felt an icy chill piercing through his feet, elerating the loss of his Vitality Points.
I cant dy this any longer. I have to finish this quickly! Song Jian thought to himself as he rushed towards the Ice Rock Naga Boss.
The Ice Rock Naga Boss had just finished its powerful attack and was in a weakened state. In addition, the frost on the ground was a kind of protection for it. Any living being exposed to such frost would be highly susceptible to being slowed and frozen. In such conditions, however, the Ice Rock Naga Boss could recover quickly. Once its weakened state ended, its Vitality could be restored to 15%.
But when it saw Song Jian charging at it without any hindrance, the Ice Rock Naga Boss revealed a surprised expression.
How could this be? How could this human have never been slowed or frozen since entering this ce? A thought suddenly crossed the Bosss mind: Could it be that this human has been blessed by the Fire God and is nowpletely immune to freezing damage? Thats impossible. Why would the Fire God bless an ordinary human being? And the Fire God has already fallen, so it s not possible
At that moment, Song Jian had already reached the weakened Ice Rock Naga Boss and swung his sword fiercely at its head.
Just then, his Ring of the Fire God triggered the Wrath of the Fire God skill. A low roar rang throughout the cave, and a scorching me apanied Song Jians sword as it shed down.
Chapter 356 - 356 Frost Shield
Chapter 356: Frost Shield
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Wrath of the Fire God. The Eye of the Fire God, a built-in special effect, had a certain chance of being triggered, causing an additional three hundred points of fire damage to the target. Apanied by this attack, a look of terror appeared in the eyes of the Frost Naga boss. Its body trembled as it fell into a helpless state, devoid of any power to resist.
Boom!
The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword mercilessly struck the Frost Naga boss. The weakened boss had blue-ck scales that scattered all around. The sword left a foot-long wound on its body. Following this heavy strike, three hundred points of fire damage floated up from the top of the Frost Naga bosss head.
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The vitality points of the Frost Naga boss kept dropping until it managed to recover from its weakened state. By this time, its vitality points had fallen below 10%. Most importantly, after triggering the Wrath of the Fire God, the Frost Naga bosss resistance became increasingly weak, as if it had been frightened.
About ten minutester, the Frost Naga boss let out a stern cry and copsed at Song Jians feet. Before it died, a relieved expression appeared in its eyes.
In an instant, Song Jians level increased by one, reaching 18 at 8%. The substantial experience gain surprised Song Jian.
Shortly after, with a plop sound, arge batch of Frost Crystals and a pile of equipment items fell from the Frost Naga boss.
Thats some great luck. Just two more points on my luck stat and so many items drop. If I wait for the Abyss Curse to disappear and my luck stat returns to 5, wont even more equipment drop? Song Jian looked at the items glittering in various colors scattered on the ground, a delighted expression on his face.
In the game, if you want to acquire precious equipment, you must kill bosses. Also, your own luck stat cant be too low. The yers luck stat and will attribute are both hidden attributes that usually dont disy, but if you have equipment that increases luck, theyll have a noticeable impact on the amount and quality of loot when killing monsters.
Increasingly more yers are starting to pay attention to the luck attribute. However, at this stage in the game, there are almost no equipment pieces that increase luck.
For dungeons, the first time you clear them the drop rate is much higher. Subsequent times, the drop rate drops significantly. This is why Deputy Commander Sun spent over a week to enter the dungeon after discovering it.
This is absurd. The Frost Crystals dropped by one boss are almost equivalent to all the ones I collected previously. After organizing the dropped items, Song Jian was stunned. The Frost Naga boss dropped items that were both plentiful and of extremely high quality.
While clearing out the smaller creatures in the dungeon, he had only gathered a little over sixty Frost Crystals. But the Frost Naga boss had dropped over seventy Frost Crystals. It was almost too good to believe.
Besides the Frost Crystals, the most valuable items were equipment and recipe blueprints.
In front of Song Jian was a pair of light blue elegant boots. They appeared as though they wereposed of blue scales. There were three Frost Crystals embedded in them, emitting a faint glow, making the boots beautiful beyond belief. There even appeared to be a chilly mist lingering around the boots.
Frost Boots: Leather armor, Gold quality. Equipment level: 17, Defense: +45, Resistance: +20, Strength: +3, Agility: +5, Constitution: +5, Movement Speed: +10, Ice Resistance: +15. Comes with the skill C Frost Sprint, enhancing movement speed by 100% for 10 seconds. Cooldown time: 120 seconds. Upon activation of this skill, a Path of Frost 1 meter wide is created. Any target moving on it will have their movement speed reduced by 30%.
Gold quality equipment! Ive got a piece of gold quality equipment! Song Jians eyes sparkled as he swiftly put on the boots.
True to their gold quality, the defense and resistance provided by these boots were almost equivalent to half of Song Jians total defense and resistance. In other words, these boots were worth about half of Song Jians total defensive equipment.
Moreover, the attribute points increased by these boots alone were thirteen, greatly enhancing Song Jians strength. The boots apanying skill was also extremely useful, whether it was for chasing down or fleeing from enemies. The Path of Frost, besides being extremely shy, also hindered enemies pursuit, making these boots top-notch Golden Boots.
Even if someone was willing to offer thirty thousand Doomsday Coins for these boots, Song Jian would not part with them. The Fish Scale Boots were naturally retired and put into his inventory.
Although the blue equipment had mediocre defense, it could still be invaluable under certain circumstances. Song Jian couldnt bear to sell it just yet.
In addition to the Gold Quality boots, the Boss also dropped its shield, a Level- 15 Silver Quality item with excellent attributes.
Frost Shield. Shield. Silver Quality level 15. Requirement: Strength 15. Defense: +35, Block Rate: +40%, Defensive Level: +2, Strength: +2, Agility: +3, Vitality Points: +200. Passive Skill: Chilling Touch. Theres a chance when receiving damage to reduce the attackers movement and attack speed by 20% and 30% respectively. The effectsts for 5 seconds.
Even though it maintained only a Silver Quality, the defensive rating and the unique passive skill of the shield made it as good asmon Gold Quality shields.
Apart from these two premium pieces of equipment, the boss also dropped five to six Blue Quality and seven to eight Green Quality Level-15 items. Half of them were Mage ss equipment, two were healing ss equipment, one was a two-handed long axe, and two were long knives. The Level-15 equipment is high-end at the current stage of the game, and the first tier of yers are around this level. All this gear should sell at a good price.
Besides the equipment, the Frost Naga Boss unsurprisingly dropped a recipe blueprint for alchemy potions, a Lesser Ice Resistance Potion. Consuming this potion grants 10 Ice Resistance for an hour.
The potion could be used up to three times, meaning that each yer could get thirty points of Ice Resistance, enough to venture into this part of the dungeon. As for whether they could withstand the bosss ultimate move, that would depend on whether they managed to find and hide in the cave formed by the surrounding ice rocks.
To sessfully raid the Frost Cave, besides the Holy me Pearl, teams would have to buy the Ice Resistance Potion. It was conceivable that selling Ice Resistance Potions alone would Song Jian arge sum of Doomsday Coins.
Without a second thought, Song Jian learned the form. The main ingredient in the Ice Resistance Potion was Frost Crystals, which Song Jian had in abundance, so he had no worries about making the potion. N?v(el)B\\jnn
After killing the boss, a light blue teleportation portal appeared in the middle of the frosty field. Song Jian smiled faintly, stepped into the gate, and his figure disappeared into the dungeon.
Chapter 357: We Meet Again
Chapter 357: We Meet Again
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Once Song Jian returned to the Safe House, he immediately opened the Alchemy Workbench and began to make the low-level Ice Resistance Potions. Due to the workbenchs effect bonus, each Ice Resistance Potions effect was significantly increased, with the minimum increase being two points of Ice Resistance, and some even reaching a five-point increase.
It took more than three full hours to use up all the Frost Crystal Cores, and ced before Song Jian were more than a hundred bottles of potions shimmering with a pale blue light.
Having made so many potions, Song Jians Alchemy skill directly increased to level three, with his sess rate jumping to 15%. Paired with the effects of the Alchemy Workbench, Song Jian rarely encountered any failures in his potion-making now.
With the low-level Ice Resistance Potionspleted, Song Jian prepared to batch them out to the auction house, when, at that moment, his steward George suddenly walked in and said, Master, we can start the territory expansion campaign now. A ten-meter territory is very cramped, making it impossible to construct many buildings!
I can expand my territory again? Song Jian raised an eyebrow, a smile beginning to form C he knew that the opportunity to expand territory was only avable once a month, so he needed to make good use of it. Therger the territory, the more NPCs would be attracted.
For now, Song Jian only had a ten-meter territory, attracting just some ordinary construction workers and helpers, with no Followers worth recruiting. Once he expanded his territory to a certain extent, however, he might be able to find talents such as Dr. Ebsiting willing to follow him.
Begin! Launch the territory expansion campaign! Opening the territory interface, Song Jian started the campaign directly.
Quickly, a grand horn resounded in the sky above Song Jians territory, and a red light emanated from his Manor Castle, gradually spreading outward. All the NPCs touched by the red light became excited and agitated.
Even Alex opened his eyes, waving his branches and roaring angrily. He wished he could leave the Spirit Field and go straight to the front lines of expansion.
Watching the red light slowly expanding outward, Song Jian asked, George, how much will our territory increase this time?
My Lord, our territory can expand an additional fifty meters outward this time! George replied respectfully.
Fifty meters? Song Jian was surprised, having originally expected only another ten meters. He did not expect that the second expansion would already increase several times.
Yes, my lord. If this expansion is sessful, our territory will reach 300 meters during our next expansion! George continued.
After estimating the pace of expansion, Song Jian realized that it wouldnt take long for his territory to cover the entire Camel Square and the beginner areas. By that time, he would likely begin to encroach on other yers Safe Houses, leading to inevitable conflicts between yers.
I must strengthen my power quickly! Song Jian thought to himself.
Opening the Safe Houses attribute interface, Song Jian looked at the properties of the Blood Pool. The power of his level 3 Blood Pool has be pronounced, and the level 15 Blood Wolves were powerful enough to fight on par with Elite level monsters. He was eager to see what kind of Blood ves the pool could produce once it reached level 4.
Soon, the red light circle started to expand outward from Song Jians territory. Wherever it went, it seemed like a huge hand erasing all buildings on the ground, leaving behind only a stretch of lush green grass.
A few residential buildings suddenly disappeared, and new yers who were searching within appeared on the grass with a confused expression. Some even held food and drinks they had just found.
When the red light circle had expanded to cover fifty meters, it disappeared entirely, and a resonant trumpet call echoed throughout the city.
This is a glorious victory! An excited and emotional voice echoed over Song Jians territory, low and majestic, seemingly belonging to a middle-aged man.
Praise the God of War! Steward George respectfully gestured a symbol on his chest and whispered.
Song Jian smiled faintly. In the game, everything rted to war was governed by the God of War.
Opening the territory interface, Song Jian noticed several yers Safe Houses less than ten meters away from the edge of his territory. It seemed the next expansion campaign would bring him into conflict with other yers.
However, those Safe Houses were all level 2 and posed no real threat.
If they yielded willingly at that time, there would be no problem. But if they refused, Song Jian would not show mercy either and wouldpletely destroy their Safe Houses.
Just then, a dragons roar suddenly resounded in Song Jians ears. Having opened his pet space, he found that the ck Dragon had indeed awakened, and its level had been raised to 15.
Immediately, Song Jian summoned the ck Dragon. Now over three meters long and more than 1.7 meters high, it held its head high enough to lick Song Jians cheek if it wanted to.
Heavier scales now covered the ck Dragon, and a bone spur simr to a mace coalesced at the end of its long tail. As it swung gently, sharp bursts of air followed, emitting a sense of oppressive power.
Not bad, not bad. In a short time, I might be able to ride it in flight. Song Jian chuckled. At that moment, he remembered he had one Pet equipment left in his inventory that required a level-15 pet to ride. Now that the ck Dragon was level 15, it could naturally wear the equipment.
Putting the Spider Spear Armor on the ck Dragon cub, it was immediately enveloped in silver light-emitting armor. White patterns on the armors surface appeared, looking like the gathered legs of eight spiders.
The awakening of the ck Dragon further boosted Song Jians strength. Now, even against a level 20 elite boss, he had the confidence to y it.
Just then, an NPC guard walked in, saluted Song Jian, and said, Great Lord, ady wishes to see you. She says shees concerning the Demon of the Abyss.
The Demon of the Abyss? Song Jian was taken aback. The Demon of the Abyss had supposedly been sealed away. There was still more than a month left before it was unsealed. Could it be that something had gone wrong?
Please let thedy in, Song Jian nodded. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
Shortly after, a female Priest holding a golden Codex in her left hand and a Magic Staff in her right walked in, giving Song Jian a slight smile. Gods favored, we meet again.
Chapter 358: Light Strike
Chapter 358: Light Strike
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Song Jian nced at the Priestess, saying with a hint of helplessness, It is indeed you. Didnt you seal the Abyssal Demon? Could it be that the seal was broken?
The priestess shook her head slightly, The seal hasnt been broken, but I feel a mysterious power that seems to want to break the Demons seal. If they seed, it will definitely cause a huge disaster!
How does this concern me? Song Jian shrugged his shoulders, petting the ck Dragon cubs head as he spoke.
The Abyssal Demon was only a fifteenth-level elite boss. Forget that Song Jian was already at the eighteenth level, even his pet, the ck Dragon cub, wouldnt necessarily view a fifteenth-level elite boss highly. If the Abyssal Demon really dared to appear in front of him, Song Jian would undoubtedly make it wish for death. After all, he was still suffering from the Abyss Curse, which reduced his luck by three points.
The Abyssal Demon is currently extremely weak, and therefore its capabilities have dropped dramatically. Once it breaks free from the seals restraint, it will quickly recover its strength. Even if it only regains a little bit of its power, reaching the first order of Demon Lord, it will definitely seek revenge. The priestess said with a smile.
First Order Demon Lord? Song Jian felt a sinking feeling in his heart upon hearing the term. It didnt sound like a good sign.
Yes, typically at the thirtieth level, one can challenge those with the first order strength, and once sessful, they undergo a substantial change in power, the priestess exined.
Just like you? You now also possess first order strength, right? Song Jian suddenly asked. When the priestess made her debut, she was able to eliminate hundreds of monsters that possessed the bloodline of the demon with a single blow. Such fearsome power left a deep impression on Song Jian.
Yes, I already possess first order strength! said the priestess candidly.
Well then, what do you need me to do this time? Song Jian sounded a little helpless. Even if he had an additional months time, he wouldnt be able to level up to the thirtieth level. His only hope now was the priestess standing in front of him.
Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is Cecilia Rnd. Im a first order Dawn Priestess. You can refer to me as Priest Rnd, or simply as Cecil. The priestess smiled, curtseying to Song Jian as she said this.
Nice to meet you, Im Song Jian. He nodded slightly in return.
Alright then, lets get down to business. Priestess Cecilia smiled and said, To break the seal of the Abyssal Demon, the Book of the Abyss must be used. The minions of the Abyssal Demon will surely do everything in their power to acquire the Book of the Abyss. You must stop them!
The Book of the Abyss? What is that? Where can I find it? Song Jian frowned and asked.
The Book of the Abyss is hidden within the Blood Demon Cave. You must get there first and secure the Book of the Abyss. As long as you can bring the Book of the Abyss to me, I will be able to use it topletely kill the Abyssal Demon, preventing it from ever regenerating! Priestess Cecilia said softly.
But I dont even know where the Blood Demon Cave is! Song Jian was a bit frustrated. He was certain that there was no such ce as the Blood Demon Cave within Doomsday City.
As expected, Priestess Cecilia said, The Blood Demon Cave isnt in this abandoned city. To get there, you must first go to the Silver Moon Commerce. Find someone who manages the ce and they will arrange for you to enter the Blood Demon Cave.
Silver Moon Commerce, manager? Song Jian raised an eyebrow, muttering to himself, This sounds strangely familiar, it cant be Annie, can it?
I wish I could help you, but as you know, with my current ability, I cannot leave this city. Song Jian shrugged and stated. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Outside Doomsday City,yers of thick ck fog prevent those within from leaving. As soon as Song Jian gets close to the ck fog on the outskirts of the city, he feels a shudder through his body, indicating there must be something threatening his life within the fog.
ording to the NPC, there were indeed monsters hidden within the ck fog outside Doomsday City, blocking anyone who wanted to leave.
To leave the city, a Transmission Array is required. However, even in other cities, the construction of the Transmission Array would be a strategic project, and the materials needed for its construction were singted items that couldnt be purchased even if one wanted to.
Therefore, Song Jian currently doesnt have the ability to leave this city.
I can help to open a teleportation gate for you to leave here. After youvepleted the task, you will naturally be able to return here easily. Priestess Cecilia said with a smile.
Lastly, onest question. Song Jian raised a finger and asked, Whatre the benefits for me if I aplish this task?
Isnt keeping your life the biggest benefit? Priestess Cecilias expression darkened a little and she answered in displeasure.
Well, in reality, I dont have a pressing need to kill the Abyssal Demon. As you know, our divine followers can rapidly improve our strength. Maybe by the time the Abyssal Demon finds me, I will already have the power to protect myself. said Song Jian with a rxed expression.
Indeed, greed is mankinds greatest sin! Cecilia looked at Song Jian with a serious face and said, You divine followers will surely be destroyed by your own greed!
Song Jian shrugged and stayed silent, just looking at the priestess.
Finally, the priestess opened her mouth and said, Alright, if you canplete this task, then I will teach you a skill of the Dawn Knights.
A skill of the Dawn Knights? A look of joy appeared on Song Jians face. Sacred Parry is a skill of the Dawn Knights, which is Song Jians lifesaver. It can even resist and counter a bosses special move. Gaining another skill of the Dawn Knights would definitely elevate Song Jians power significantly.
Great, just ensure that I can use the skill you are teaching! Song Jian suddenly spoke, a light bulb going off in his head.
After all, knights abilities could not necessarily be used by Sword Controllers. For example, skills involving a shields use, given to Song Jian, he will not be able to use them.
Of course, its one you will be able to use. Its a sword technique. You could take an early look. Priestess Cecilia generously showed the technique to Song Jian.
Now that shed made her decision, Cecilia was not going to be stingy. She told Song Jian, If you agree, I can give you the technique in advance.
Light Strike? The power of this technique is amazing! Song Jians eyes widened in surprise. He nodded his head repeatedly, I ept the task. Ill handle it and ensure it will bepleted sessfully.
System: yer epts the first part of the Serial Quest, Delivering a Letter; Quest content: On behalf of priestess Cecilia, deliver the letter to Annie, the Manager of Silver Moon Commerce; Quest Reward: too points increase in intimacy with Priestess Cecilia;
System: Priestess Cecilia has taught you the sword technique Light Strike., you have fully mastered the technique, and the current level of the technique is one.
Chapter 371: 371: Slow Medicine Formula
Chapter 371: 371: Slow Medicine Form
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As Song Jian pointed at an engineering box, a faint green light descended from above, enveloping the box;
Sir, are you sure you want to choose this engineering box? Little Locke asked from the side.
Yes! Song Jian nodded his head.
Click Click Click-
Amid the sound of gears turning, the engineering box enveloped in the green light slowly opened to reveal a palm-sized oval metal egg, its surface adorned with tiny, intricate grooves.
Congrattions, sir, youve won a mechanical egg! Little Locke eximed happily.
Soon, someone presented the mechanical egg to Song Jian.
After a burst of noise, the mechanical egg slowly unfolded, like a transformer, into a palm-sized quadruped that crawled up Song Jians arm and onto his shoulder.
Looking at its attributes, Song Jian couldnt help but grin. This was simr to the mechanical squirrel Little Locke had mentioned C useless except as a toy.
Well, I shouldnt have gotten my hopes up anyway! Song Jian shrugged, somewhat amused.
Catching the envious gaze of a little NPC girl nearby, Song Jian scooped up the toy from his shoulder and handed it over.
Thankyou, Uncle! The little girl nced at the adult beside her. Seeing the adult nod with a smile, she quickly grabbed the mechanical crawler, expressing her gratitude.
Uncle alright, you can actually call me Brother! Song Jian felt a stab in his heart.
Sir, please continue making your choices! Little Locke said.
Seeing someone choosing engineering boxes sparked the interest of the crowd. There were murmurs and whispers, and some bystanders began offering advice on Song Jians behalf.
The little girl on the side was happily showing off her new gift to other children, basking in their envious stares.
Even the stores owner, Xi Locke, had joined the crowd, discussing the engineering boxes with the other customers.
Song Jian smiled slightly, and began to point out his choices at random.
This one, this one, and this one, the one in the corner, yes, that one, hmm, I want this one too
In no time, more than a dozen shafts of faint green light descended from the sky. Amid a session of gear-turning noises, the boxes Song Jian pointed at slowly opened.
Song Jian soon reaped a bounty of engineering products;
A mechanical ring capable of emitting the roaring sound of a huge beast, a mechanical wand that could shoot fireworks every few hours, a mechanical piano that could y beautiful music on its own, and so forth. A dozen or so trinkets were piled next to Song Jian.
Combined, these items would probably be worth less than a hundred Doomsday Coins, yet they drew whoops and cheers from the children watching nearby.
I think if you sold childrens toys instead, youd make more money than running an engineering store! Song Jian joked.
The bystanders all echoed withughter.
An awkward grin spread across Xi Lockes face as he nced at Little Locke.
Little Locke smiled and said to Song Jian, Sir, you have one more chance. Thest one!
Then Little Locke whispered in a volume only the two of them could hear, Sir, I rmend the third engineering box from the Southwest corner, you might have a surprise.
Song Jian froze, smiled and pointed at the box Little Locke indicated.
A faint green light enveloped the box, which slowly opened to reveal a scroll that floated in the air.
Woah-
The crowd gasped in astonishment at the sight of the scroll.
This was an alchemy pharmaceutical form worth three thousand Doomsday Coins!
Seeing the scroll, a pained expression crossed Xi Lockes face.
Sir, Sir, youve won the grand prize, the Slow Medicine form! How lucky, congrattions! Little Locke eximed excitedly.
Song Jian blinked, then broke into spontaneousughter. He took out a hundred Doomsday Coins from his pocket and handed them to Little Locke, Your advice brought me good luck, this is my thanks for you!
Little Locke paused, then swiftly pocketed the coins and giggled.
Just when he was worrying about how to improve alchemy, he managed to procure an alchemic form. Thrilled, Song Jian quickly studied it. Then he nodded towards Xi Locke, the shop owner.
Slow Medicine: Performs a ranged attack on targets within six meters, causing ag effect and reducing target movement speed by 25% for 10 seconds;
Bidding adieu to the smiling proprietor, Song Jian left the engineering store.
Thanks to his demonstration, more people began to frequent the store.
Stepping out of the engineering store, Song Jian saw an NPC with messy hair and charred and corroded clothes racing towards the city center.
On his way, the NPC was talking to a device on his wrist: Are you really telling me the truth? You know the consequences of deceiving a Forging Master, I swear, if youre lying, Ill make sure you cant stay in the City of Hymns!
A hasty voice emanated from the device on his wrist: Juste and see for yourself. Ive heard Master Soloer has been notified, his senior disciple is already in the Starfire shop, negotiating terms with the shopkeeper. If yourete, Im afraid you might not have a chance!
What, Master Soloer? Didnt he retire and vow never to pick up his forge hammer again? My God, could it be true? Has the Magic me really appeared? II
Seeing the NPC hurry away, a slight smile flickered at the corner of Song Jians mouth. It seemed that his backup n was working.
Ive seen enough of the City of Hymns. Time to check on the status of my mission. Hopefully, Vera hasnt let me down! Song Jian thought, turning towards the Starfire shop.
The City of Hymns was expansive. Song Jian had just toured a few blocks, and he couldnt ess the residential areas where the nobles lived. He thought about going outside the city but decided to check the progress at Starfire shop first when he saw that the Magic me had been discovered.
Soon, Song Jian returned to the Starfire shop, which by now was crowded with people, most of whom were well-known artisans of the City of Hymns.
Respected Manager, Im an intermediate Forging Master. If Starfire shop could hire me, I would take only half the sry
Sir, hes just barely crossed the threshold of being an intermediate Forging Master. I, on the other hand, am already a twenty-three level Forging Master. Hire me, I would also take half wages
Sir, I am a thirty-two level Alchemist. I dont require any sry, just a share of the product sales. Of course, the share ratio can be negotiable
Chapter 360: Why Didn’t You Say So Earlier
Chapter 360: Why Didnt You Say So Earlier
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Instances inside the game are divided into four levels of difficulty: simple, ordinary, difficult, and real;
And there are level restrictions for entering the instances. If you surpass a certain level, you cannot enter that specific instance. For example, if a yer surpasses level 18, they can no longer enter Frost Cave Secret Realm.
And when one first starts to conquer an instance, they have to start from the simple difficulty level. Only after sessfully clearing it, they can choose the ordinary difficulty level, followed by the difficult one. After conquering the difficult level of the instance, one can enter the real difficulty level. It is said that once you sessfully clear the instance at real difficulty level, the instance will no longer reappear.
However, Song Jian has not heard of any instance at the real difficulty level being sessfully cleared;
In Doomsday City, not even a single yer has cleared an instance at the difficult level. But as soon as he entered the City of Hymns, Song Jian learned that a yer here, who was surprisingly from the Hammer of Thor Alliance, had sessfully cleared an instance at the difficult level. Regardless of what level the instance was, being able to sessfully clear one at the difficult level speaks volumes about the yers strength.
This system announcement made the yers on the street suddenly excited, with many yers even cheering aloud, reveling in the shared glory.
This is a good way to enhance the reputation of an alliance! Song Jian thought to himself as he observed the yers on the street.
Only clearing an instance at the difficult level will give you this kind of system announcement, which is simr to appearing on TV. Simple and ordinary difficulty levels cannot receive this kind of opportunity.
All yers are unwilling to join a small guild, they all want to join a top-tierrge guild. And one of the most important indicators of a guilds strength is the number of instances the guild has cleared.
A guild that appears in such a system announcement will undoubtedly leave a deep impression on the yers.
Hammer of Thor, Ill remember the name of this alliance! Song Jian silently muttered to himself as he headed toward Silver Moon Commerce;
He also had ns to create an alliance, but with his current strength, he could only establish a third-tier small alliance at the most. Even though being the first on the level glory list could attract many yers to join, true experts dont ce much importance on the level glory list. If he wishes to establish a first-rate guild, Song Jian currently doesnt have the wherewithal to aplish this.
There will be such a day! Song Jian nced at the system announcement and continued his way to Silver Moon Commerce,
in the first floor reception hall of Silver Moon Commerce, it was densely packed with people. It was like a mini-market, and all the transactions here targeted professionals. Equipment, weapons, potions, engineering items, magic scrolls and so forth, everything was avable here. More than a dozen service personnel were constantly weaving their way through the crowd, guiding customers to the products they required;
Shops and auction houses have differences. Auction houses require paying an expensive fee, therefore only scarce or high-value items can appear in the auction house. Shops are much simpler. Loads of yers would rather spend a lot of time selecting items in shops than be a big spender in an auction house;
-Respected god-chosen one, is there anything you need assistance with? Caisy would be happy to assist you! A decent and beautiful young girl walked up beside Song Jian, gave a slight bow and asked.
Im here to see Annie. 1 wonder if shes in the shop? Song Jian asked. The Silver Moon Commerce couldnt possibly have only one manager, so he wasnt sure if Annie would be in this particr shop.
However, since the Priest sent him to this city, the odds of Annie being at this shop were high;
-May I ask what the reason of your visit to Annie might be? The young girl hesitated and asked in a soft voice.
Cecilia Priest sent me, I have a letter to personally deliver to her! Song Jian
said.
Please wait a moment, I will notify Annie immediately!
Caisy walked to a counter and murmured a few words. Very soon, the staff at the counter reported the situation to Annie via amunication crystal.
After waiting for a few minutes, Caisy hurried back to Song Jian.
I apologize for keeping you waiting. Annie is awaiting you in the conference room on the third floor, you can go right in. Caisy, pointing towards a nearby spiral staircase, said.
Thank you very much. Song Jian nodded and headed towards the staircase; On reaching the third floor, Song Jian saw two level 6o warriors, dressed in te armor, holding big swords, standing still at the stairwell. They looked like two statues, motionless. But Song Jian could feel a heavy oppressive vibe from them.
Second-tier warriors! Song Jian looked at the heads of the two warriors and was taken aback;
At level 30, after passing the assessment, one can reach the first-tier level. At level 6o, after passing the assessment, one is second-tier? Song Jian thought to himself.
Seeing Song Jian ascend the stairs, the two warriors gave him a knightly salute, then led him to a room, opened the heavy wooden door, and gestured for him to enter;
In the luxurious, spacious conference room, a woman who looked to be in her thirties, sat at a desk, her gaze piercing as she looked at Song Jian.
-Youre the messenger from Cecilia Priest? Annie, with her low pitched voice, seemed a bit stern,pletely different from their previous conversation.
Yes, this is the letter from Cecilia Priest meant for you. Song Jian pulled out the letter from his package and handed it to Annie.
Sit. Annie casually motioned towards a nearby chair, took the letter, and began reading it immediately, paying no mind to Song Jian;
System: You havepleted the first part of the chain task, intimacy with Cecilia Priest increases by too points; N?v(el)B\\jnn
Song Jian didnt pay much attention to the system prompt. Instead, he sat on the chair opposite to Annie and stared at her. He couldnt connect the flirtatious, even seductive, voice he previously heard over the phone with the woman in front of him.
It seems women do indeed have multiple faces. Song Jian thought to himself. -Blood Demon Cave? Not just any tom, dick, or harry can enter that ce. Has Cecilia lost her mind, letting an 18-level god-chosen one go in there? Annie furrowed her brows, looked up at Song Jian as if she didnt believe him, and muttered to herself.
Whats your name? Annie asked sternly, giving Song Jian the impression of an interviewer conducting an examination, sizing him up and down, studying him.
My name is Song Jian. 1 think weve spoken over the phone before, and even conducted a transaction, Tai Chi Sword Skill, do you remember it? Song Jian calmly answered, an affable smile on his face.
You, you are Annie immediately stood up, her face full of disbelief, This, this
Why didnt you say so sooner? Annies voice softened, a wistful expression on her face as she looked at Song Jian, you made my emotions all over the ce
Chapter 373: 373: Blood Demon Cave
Chapter 373: 373: Blood Demon Cave
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Can I set my safe space in the City of Hymns? Song Jian was taken aback.
It wasmon knowledge that the environment of Doomsday City was harsh, and if they had the chance to leave, not a single yer out of a hundred would choose to stay there.
However, after considerable hesitation, Song Jian eventually shook his head and passed on the offer to set his safe spot in the City of Hymns. After all, he already had his own territory in Doomsday City, which, in terms of safety, was not inferior to the City of Hymns. Also, from a power leveling perspective, Doomsday City, though more perilous, offered significantly greater yer enhancements than the City of Hymns.
Song Jian, thank you so much. Without you, I this time Annie appeared at the entrance of Spark Shop. Identifying Song Jian, she dashed over excitedly, grabbed his hand, and seemed on the verge of bursting into tears.
A mission that was initially considered hopeless was aplished by Song Jian in just two days, turning the tables for Silver Moon Commerce. Actually, it was more like turning the tables for Annie personally. The turnaround was so stunning, it almost seemed like an unbelievable tale. Hence, it was no wonder that Annie was so emotionally ovee.
Seeing Annies response, Song Jian was startled and quickly exchanged looks with Vera nearby.
Chuckling, Vera stepped forward and gently pulled Annies arm, whispering, Annie, its really crowded here. Lets go to the office to talk!
Right, right. I got carried away. Lets go upstairs to talk! Annies face blushed and, after giving Song Jian a quick nce, she followed Vera upstairs.
Releasing a sigh of relief, Song Jian followed them.
Song Jian, I really owe you this time. If it were not for you Annies emotions gradually steadied down as she looked at Song Jian, gratitude written all over her face.
She initially approached Song Jian as ast resort, expecting him to risk everything on a single throw. She was utterly awestruck when he pulled it off. Hardly anyone in Silver Moon Commerce believed this n would work. Annie was even prepared to step down from her managerial position within themerce guild.
Song Jian, even though this shop is now yours, I still hope youll join Silver Moon Commerce and be a part of it! Annie said, Of course, joining Silver Moon Commercees with benefits, which we can discusster. Today, Ive brought the Dawn Warriors you wanted. Rest assured, these are the three strongest warriors I handpicked personally! Theyll be a great help to you when you enter the Blood Demon Cave.
Song Jian waved his hands and said, I can consider joining Silver Moon Commerce. However, I want Vera to be the permanent manager of this shop. If you agree, Spark Shop will forever be a part of Silver Moon Commerce.
This Annie hesitated. After all, Vera was her right-hand woman, with great potential to grow. With the sess of this endeavor, Annies position within Silver Moon Commerce was bound to rise, and she would need talents like Vera to assist her.
But if Spark Shop ceased to be a part of Silver Moon Commerce, it would greatly undermine the effectiveness of her strategic n. Given this dilemma, Annie ultimately turned her gaze to Vera.
Vera, would you like to stay at Spark Shop? Annie asked.
I Vera hesitated. Over the course of their interaction, she realized that Song Jian preferred a hands-off approach, effectively leaving her in charge of the shop. Also, the shop currently had well-trained and experienced employees. Compared to being an assistant, Vera naturally preferred to stay at Spark Shop.
But she also felt a sense of indebtedness towards Annie, who nurtured her and treated her like a siblings. Saying goodbye to Annie felt like betrayal.
Seeing Veras indecisiveness, Annie easily picked up on her emotions. Pulling Veras hands gently, Annie whispered, Vera, stay here at Spark Shop and help Song Jian. He is no ordinary deity, and I believe this shop will eventually be more than just a shop. I trust that you will grow even more here.
Vera welled up with tears and gave a vigorous nod.
Soon enough, Song Jian received a system notification. Vera had be the manager of Spark Shop, and her loyalty went straight up from 60 points to too points, which took Song Jian by surprise.
Annie, do you know anything about the Blood Demon Cave? asked Song Jian.
Not really, I just know its a bottomless pit that devours lives! On hearing Blood Demon Cave, Annies expression instantly became serious. Looking at Song Jian, she said, Never underestimate it. Already, more than ten teams have perished within the cave.
The teams Annie was referring to were NPC adventurers. The yers of the City of Hymns were not yet qualified to go into the Blood Demon Cave.
Song Jian, be careful. You have three Dawn Warriors with you. If you cant hold the line, they can escort you out of there! Annie, worried, voiced her concerns.
She did not fully endorse Song Jian entering the Blood Demon Cave. Without a doubt, the cave was dangerous, and a careless mistake could cost lives.
Song Jian chuckled softly, shaking his head resolutely.
Once every chore was finished, Song Jian and the three Dawn Warriors found themselves standing in front of Blood Demon Cave.
Blood Demon Cave, located about sixty kilometers away from the City of Hymns at the base of arge mountain, looked like a mine entrance. Its entrance was shielded by rotating crimson light. In order to enter, you have to pass through this light barrier.
An overpowering stench of blood pervaded the area around the entrance of the Blood Demon Cave dungeon spread out unceasingly. Wisps of red mist oozed out from the light barrier of the entrance. Within several tens of meters around the entrance, not a single living thing could be seen, only heaps of dried skeletons, their flesh apparently sucked clean.
Upon seeing the Blood Demon Cave, the three Dawn Warriors following Song Jian exchanged nces. Their steadfast faces showed subtle signs of perturbation. As residents of the City of Hymns, they had heard about the infamous Blood Demon Cave, but never in their wildest dreams did they reckon they would one day explore it themselves.
Lets go in. Said Song Jian, his face devoid of any emotion as he marched towards the dungeon entrance, stepping into the crimson light barrier.
The three Dawn Warriors followed suit without hesitation, disappearing into the light barrier.
Shortly after Song Jian and the three Dawn Warriors entered the Blood Demon Cave, a group of ferocious trolls, brandishingrge wooden clubs, came into sight.
A muscr troll standing over two meters tall stood at the entrance of the cave. He inhaled deeply, his face revealing an intoxicated expression. Exquisite! I seem to smell the Abyss!
This troll had deep green skin. Brown moss grew on his shoulders, cheeks, and arms, and he wore a simple suit of leather armor that was covered in scars from weaponry, indicating his significant battlefield experience.
Four trolls, who bore simr appearances, stood behind him. They remained silent, their gaze fixed on the Blood Demon Cave. On their bodies, wisps of ck demonic aura were continuously seeping out, mixing with the crimson blood aura in the surroundings, creating an eerie spectacle.
Chapter 362: Starfire Shop
Chapter 362: Starfire Shop
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Since Im delegating this shop to you, you are now the person in charge. Moreover, if its a sess, this shop can even be sold to you at a low price! said Annie,ughing;
What! How could that be? Song Jian was surprised. Shops in the game werent easy to acquire at all. Song Jian might have seized a dwarf lords cksmiths shop in Doomsday City butparing Doomsday City to the City of Hymns was like apples to oranges.
If were talking about value, the most remote property in the City of Hymns is worth at least one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins. As for the area where Silver Moon Commerce is located, without millions, or even tens of millions of Doomsday Coins, it cant be purchased.
As for Doomsday City, as long as you have the ability, you can im as muchnd as you want, and no one cares as long as you can hold it. Moreover, no one would ever want to spend even a single Doomsday Coin to invest in property there because it theres no investment value;
Annie presented the location of the shop to Song Jian; even though it was quite a distance from Silver Moon Commerce in area C, it could still be considered a bustling area, worth at least three hundred thousand Doomsday Coins.
Even if nothing was done in such a shop and it was just leased out, it could still generate a monthly ie of at least twenty thousand. If Song Jian owned this property, he would never sell it under any circumstances.
As long as youplete the task and cultivate a worship-level intimacy with Silver Moon Commerce, you can transfer this shop to your name for just one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins, said Annie with a smile on her face.
Song Jian was silent for a moment. Suddenly, a grin appeared on his face, and he said, It seems that the difficulty of this task should be harder than I expected. The task of achieving one million sales volume isnt just due to the products, right? Annie, can you be more specific about whats inside this task? The tasks within the game always follow one principle: the greater the difficulty, the more significant the reward. A sales volume of one million is quite difficult. If the task reward was just reaching a worship-level with Silver Moon Commerce and employing three level twenty elite Dawn Warriors, the task difficulty and the rewards would just about match. But if the reward also added the transfer of a shop at a low price, its clear that the task reward far exceeds the task difficulty.
In the City of Hymns, there isnt just onemerce guild. There are more than a dozenrge and small, but those who canpete with our Silver Moon Commerce are only the SunFire Commerce from area B. That shop was our attempt to prate area B but has been severely suppressed by them! After hesitating for a moment, Annie said, In the past week, the turnover of this shop is
Annie looked at Song Jian and showed a helpless expression as she said Zero!
What, zero turnover in a week? Not a single item sold? Song Jian was a bit incredulous.
What do you think? The power of Sunfire Commerce isnt much less than Silver Moon Commerce. What we have, they also have. They are currently using their resources to suppress us. Even if they have to sell at a loss, selling all the items we have at 10% less than our price, they dont hesitate, and this week alone, they have lost at least fifty thousand Doomsday Coins, Annie said with a helpless look in her eyes.
I advocated for this attempt, and if it fails, I will definitely be the scapegoat and might be kicked out of themerce guilds management team. For now, I can only pin my hopes on you, Annie said, looking at Song Jian with a hopeful expression.
You have more confidence in me than I do in myself! Song Jian said somewhat helplessly. I am just one person, but you mentioned Sunfire Commerce. They are a huge power. How can I possiblypete with them? Because you can bring out so many Level 15 silver top-tier equipment! Annie spoke loudly. Even the Sunfire Commerce cant bring out equipment like that to sell. Top-tier equipment is too rare, and the good ones are kept for personal use first. The ones for sale are of lesser quality and attributes. If you can bring out a few more items like that, then aeback isnt unimaginable
So youre after the items in my pocket Song Jian was left speechless. Top-tier equipment has to be dropped by a boss; Song Jian couldn t possibly hunt bosses all day long. Besides, this method is like trying to put out a cart fire with a cup of water. How could it possibly increase the sales volume from zero to one million in three days?
Forget it, let me think of a n, said Song Jian, pondering a bit before nodding in agreement;
Does that mean you agree? asked Annie, her face lighting up with excitement. N?v(el)B\\jnn
Agreed.
System: The yer epts the second part of the serial task, Saving the Failing Shop. Task details: The yer bes the manager of Starfire Shop and must increase the turnover to one million Doomsday Coins within three days. Task reward: achieving a worship-level rtionship with Silver Moon Commerce; buying full ownership of the shop for one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins;
Very well. As of tomorrow, this Starfire Shop will be attached to your name, Annie nodded, saying, Additionally, Ill send someone to help you. Let her know if you need anything.
After Annie finished speaking, she pped her hands, and a woman with golden hair and green eyes walked in from the entrance. This woman wore a fiery red luxurious dress, translucent at the hem whichy on the bright carpet. Her golden hair curled like waves, her pair of blue eyes as glittering as precious gems and her exquisite face always adorned with a tranquil and charming smile.
This is my capable assistant, Vera. Starting from today, she will temporarily be your assistant, helping you manage Starfire Shop. Annie said, Vera, this is Song Jian. From today, you will be his assistant. You have to cooperate with him and do your job well, understand?
Yes, manager. I will definitely not let Mr. Song Jian down.
Then, Annie turned to Song Jian with a smile, Song Jian, Vera is very familiar with the operations of ourmerce guild, and shes smart andpetent. If you need anything, just let her do it for you. But remember, dont bully her, okay?
System: The yer triggers the NPC management system, opening the NPC management interface for the yer to manage their subordinates.
The NPC management system and follower system belong to twopletely separate systems. The NPC management system is more focused on business development, whereas the follower system is more focused onbat;
Song Jian nodded and opened the NPC management interface directly. In the interface, both the attributes of the Starfire Shop and Veras attributes appeared;
Starfire Shop is just a Level one shop, where only nine different products can be disyed. In the shop, simple level 5 and level 10 white-quality equipment was disyed, making the ce look shabby. Also, the shop funds were only an abysmal one hundred and ten Doomsday Coins;
After briefly understanding the Starfire Shop, Song Jian then turned his attention to Veras attribute interface;
Chapter 363: Making New Products
Chapter 363: Making New Products
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Vera (Song Jians Business Assistant), Gender: Female, Level: 20; Age: 19, Loyalty: 60/100, Charm: 91/100, Physique: 73/100, Wisdom: 98/100, Vitality Points: 3200/3200
This business assistant Vera has attributes with 100 as the maximum value, Charm 91 and Wisdom 98, which are already extremely high. It must have taken a lot of determination for Annie, the manager, to let Vera be her own assistant.
This is also because thepletion of Song Jians task is closely rted to her otherwise it would be impossible to arrange Vera to help Song Jian.
After epting the mission, Song Jian, along with Vera, quickly appeared in front of the Starfire Shop. This shop only has one floor but covers a very wide area. After all, it is a bridgehead of Silver Moon Commerce. If it were too shabby, it would be embarrassing.
For Silver Moon Commerce, this is just an attempt. Even if they fail, it will not hurt their foundation. However, for Annie, the manager, this is an extremely important strategicyout in business. If she fails, she might not even be able to keep her position as manager.
At this moment, the door of Starfire Shop is wide open, and there is no oneing in or out. There is not even a single service staff member in the shop. Vera, why is there not even one service staff member? No matter how bad the business is, it cant be like this! Song Jian frowned and said.
I think, maybe Silver Moon Commerce is going to give up on this ce. Vera said somewhat helplessly: This is Area B, the stronghold of Sunnyfire Shop. If I were the manager of Sunnyfire Shop, I would also do everything I could to make this shop fail.
Lord Song Jian, I believe you have epted an impossible mission! Vera looked at Song Jian and whispered.
Just then, a frivolous whistle came from across the street. A mans voice sounded behind Song Jian:
Haha, let me see, isnt this Miss Vera? Why would you appear here? Let me guess, are you nning to close down this shop?
Song Jian turned around and saw that there was actually a shop across the street, and it was a second-level shop. A well-dressed man was standing at the entrance, looking mockingly at Song Jian and Vera.
Thats a Sunnyfire Shop, and that man is called Kagura C the manager of the shop. This shop was opened the day after Starfire Shop first appeared, with the sole purpose of crushing Starfire! Vera whispered in Song Jians ear.
Vera, are you interested in helping me out? Annie is about to go under, so following her will not do you any good. Kaguraughed and looked at Vera with greedy eyes.
Vera, it looks like youll be the manager of Starfire Shop for a while. Song Jian nced at Kagura and didnt take him seriously. He pulled out some equipment from his inventory and handed it to Vera: Put these equipment up for sale first, Ill figure out howto get more items to sell in the future.
A silver top-quality shield? Vera covered her mouth, her face showing an amazed expression.
The equipment that Song Jian took out were obtained in the Frost Cave. Among them, the Frost Shield was a superior silver shield, and other equipment were level 15 blue- and green-quality. These items were almost impossible to find on the market, but Song Jian had no problem using them to bolster the reputation of Starfire Shop.
Alright, master! Veras face was full of delight as she epted the items and turned towards the shop.
Kaguras face became ugly, staring at Song Jian for a moment, and snorted: Hmph, a desperate struggle!
Starfire was about to be given up by Silver Moon Commerce. In thismercial battle, Kagura could be said to have already secured victory. But now, the other party seemed to be unwilling to admit defeat.
Just relying on a few top-quality gears to turn the situation around is wishful thinking. Lets see what you can sell after you sell these! Kaguras face was gloomy as he turned and entered the shop.
Song Jian nced at the Sunnyfire Shop opposite and calmly walked into Starfire Shop.
Vera, is there a forging room in this shop? Song Jian asked.
Yes, there were originally three forging rooms in the shop, and three Forging Masters were employed. But now, they have all been transferred away by the headquarters. Vera said.
Can you change one of them into an engineering manufacturing room? Song Jian asked.
Of course. Do you want to? Vera looked at Song Jian somewhat surprised, guessing his true identity: Could Lord Song Jian also be an Engineering Manufacturing Master?
Upon hearing this, Song Jian felt a cold sweat and quickly waved his hand: No, my engineering manufacturing skill is only level 3, nothing near a master. When Vera heard that Song Jians engineering manufacturing skill was only level 3, her hopes suddenly vanished. But she still followed Song Jians instructions and converted one of the forging rooms into an engineering manufacturing room.
Send this list to Annie and have her send over as much as she can! Song Jian handed Vera a list and said.
This was a list of materials for making T-11 High-Explosive Hand Grenades and Self-destructing Robots. For Song Jian, collecting these materials would be troublesome, but for Silver Moon Commerce, it would be effortless;
Alright. Vera took the list and nced at it, frowning. As an assistant to amerce manager, Vera had seen many material lists. Just by looking at the list, she could usually guess the final product with great uracy. However, after looking at over a dozen materials on this list, Vera couldnt guess what item was being made. She could only be certain that these were indeed materials needed for engineering manufacturing. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Veras efficiency was extremely high. In no time, shepleted all the tasks Song Jian had given her. Not only did she transform one of the forging rooms into an engineering manufacturing room, she also brought over arge amount of materials on Song Jians list.
Alright Vera, you go take care of the front of the shop. Try not to sell those equipment too quickly. Otherwise, we wont have enough to sell! Song Jian smiled.
Master, do you want to use those top-quality items to attract customers and then sell the real goods? Veras eyes brightened, and she asked eagerly.
Vera, youre really smart. Are you interested in working with me in the future? Song Jian smiled.
Master Veras cheeks flushed slightly, she nced at Song Jian and lowered her head.
Haha, alright Vera, lets focus on our current task first. If we cantplete Annie s task, everything we talk about now is meaningless, Song Jianughed, towards the front of the shop.
Lets get started. These two items should be quite popr! Song Jian stretched his arm and murmured to himself.
Chapter 364 - 364 Attracting Customers
Chapter 364: Attracting Customers
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Vera ced the Frost Shield in the most eye-catching position in the store, so even as you walked by the stores entrance, you could easily see the shield, radiating an intense silver glow and filled with an icy aura;
This move made Kagura, who had been paying close attention to Starfire Store, even more sullen.
Struggling before death. Thats all there is to it. That shield is probably
Annies private collection. Being willing to sell it shows a lot of guts, but it will all be in vain. Kagura sneered disdainfully.
Attracting customers with high-grade equipment can only work asionally and cant be employed for the stores long-term development. If theres no stable supply of goods, customers will quickly scatter again;
Instruct them to sell all the products in the store at a 20% discount! Kagura ordered a server.
20% off? Sir, we are already selling at a loss. If we give a 20% discount again the server expressed in surprise.
Stop stalling. Do as youre told! Angered, Kagura kicked at the server.
Yes, yes, Ill change the prices immediately! The server scurried off to amend the prices. A cruel smile crossed Kagurs face: You want topete with me? Even if I have to spend 10,000 Doomsday Coins a day, I wont hesitate to kick you out of Area Bpletely!
As the gship set up by the Sunfire Commerce to challenge his adversaries, Kagura would not tolerate even the slightest mistake. Winning on his own territory is not worth showing off. The key is to win impressively, so as to leave a good impression on the heavyweights of his Commerce and make them remember his name.
City of Hymns Inn
Some yers who had just logged in left their rooms and replenished their hunger and thirst in the lobby while exchanging some intel.
Logging off in the inn is not only safe, but it also allows for quick recovery of Spirit Points. Therefore, yers born in the City of Hymns treat the inn as a base. Smaller transactions can even bepleted in the inn, making the lobby always bustling. N?v(el)B\\jnn
Hey, have you heard? Starfire Store is about to go under; even their servers have runout!
Silver Moon Commerce must have lost a lot this time, right? I dont know what they are thinking. Instead of opening shop in a safe C zone, they had to open a branch in B zone. Do you think Sunfire Commerce would let them get away with it?
They might not be at a big loss. On the contrary, Sunfire Commerce might be at a bigger loss. These days, they have been selling at a loss. Honestly, Im thinking of stocking up some goods when the two Commerces cut the prices. Such bargain is hard toe by.
Yeah, I dont care whether its Silver Moon or Sunfire Commerce. Ill buy from the one selling cheaper. When the two fight, yers like us are the final winners!
Yeah, my monster-hunting cost has dropped quite a bit recently, thanks to them. I hope they can keep on fighting
Just then, a yer rushed inside from the entrance, Latest news! Sunfire Commerce is selling everything at a 20% discount! Hurry up, lets go get them!
What, 20% off? Theyre going too far!
Its not too far. Its Sunfire Commerces final blow. They want topletely crush their opponent. Lets go. Its now or never. The oue will soon be decided.
Suddenly, yers in the tavern started calling together their friends, all rushing towards Sunfires shop. The threshold of Sunfire Commerce was almost trampled by the rush.
Yay, they truly are giving a 20% discount, fantastic!
Haha, I hope the offer is unlimited! Ill take five bottles of the potion to restore Mental Strength!
Medicine, give me ten bottles of healing potions!
Ill take this Level 10 white-grade equipment. I liked it earlier and wanted to buy it yesterday; I didnt expect to save fifty Doomsday Coins by hesitating. Nice, very nice!
Kagura watched as the customers crowded in. His face did not show the slightest joy but appeared somewhat awkward. Already selling at a loss, to then discount by another 20%, seemed as though he was practically giving away the shirt on his back, losing more than the cost of the materials.
As long as it causes my opponent to go bankrupt, the losses now are worthwhile! Kagura cast a sullen nce at Starfire Store across the street, muttering to himself.
Just then, a yer standing at the entrance yelled in surprise: Look at the store opposite, whats that thing? Its a silver-grade shield!
What did you say, a silver-grade shield? How is that possible? A Shield Warrior eximed in surprise. The reaction silenced the patrons in the store momentarily;
Lookfor yourself! Isnt that the silver-grade shield? Oh my God, its a high-grade item, with such good attributes, and even a passive skill!
Lets go, we must take a look. I must secure this shield! This Shield Warrior immediately put down the item he had just picked up and headed towards Starfire Store.
Lets go, lets go take a look at the high-grade equipment!
Starfire Store has truly invested a lot. They are even willing to put up such a high-grade shield! Oh my God, there are also Level 15 blue-grade equipment, and with decent attributes!
This Level 10 blue gauntlet is exactly what I need. How much is it, why is there no price listed!
Frost Shield, a Level 15 silver high-grade shield, its perfect. Our Glory Alliancecks a high-grade shield; with it, we can start exploring the Subterranean Cavern. This shield is ours, everyone else stoppeting! Vera had just put up the items for sale and was about to set the prices, but she saw arge swarm of yers rushing towards them. She quickly increased the original price by 30%.
All of these items were provided by Song Jian and the most of the Doomsday Coins they earned from the sale would go to him. The store could only earn a little bit from consignment fees. However, the sales volume was calcted based on the total price of all the items;
Soon, prices were attached to all the items just ced in the store;
What, 100,000 Doomsday Coins, thats way too expensive! Seeing the price of 100,000 Doomsday Coins under the silvery glowing shield, all the yers gasped.
This Level 10 blue equipment actually costs 5,000 Doomsday Coins. Its too expensive! Can you give a discount?
Poor ones, you want top-tier equipment without money to buy, 5,000 Doomsday Coins, Ill take it!
The news that Starfire Store was beginning to sell arge number of high-grade equipment soon reached all the yer alliances in the City of Hymns. Nearly all the alliances started furiously raising fund to try and secure all this equipment after receiving this news, especially the silver-grade Frost Shield.
Chapter 377: Bonfire
Chapter 377: Bonfire
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Phew, no wonder so many teams are stuck in this secret realm. The monsters inside are too hard to deal with. A Dawn Warrior took off his heavy helmet and sat on the ground.
Although there were only seven or eight Blood Mage apprentices left in the cave, their attacks were still quite fierce. The heavy armor seemed to provide no defense against their painful attacks.
The Vitality Points of the three Dawn Warriors were only half remaining. Song Jian was in a better state, with about two-thirds of his Vitality Points left. The ck Dragon whelp was attacked most frequently, and its Vitality Points had already dropped to less than half. After all, it was only a Level 15 Elite Level creature. Facing monsters more than three levels higher, it suffered from a natural level suppression, causing more damage.
Lets take a break before we continue! Song Jian ordered.
Without the addition of Vitality recovery speed, Song Jians recovery slowed down significantly, and he felt somewhat unustomed to it.
The Level 18 Elite monsters not only dropped generous loot but also provided Song Jian with surprisinglyrge amounts of Experience Points. Killing only about twenty dungeon monsters had already increased his Experience Points by a small amount. He was now at Level 17 and 41%. It seemed that if they could clear this dungeon, reaching Level 18 would be no problem. This was much more efficient than leveling up by killing monsters in the wild, almost increasing the efficiency by several times.
Huh, I feel like my recovery speed is much faster than usual? A Dawn Warrior said in surprise.
Really? I feel like my strength is recovering faster than before too
Sir, do you have this feeling too? Our Vitality Points, energy, and strength are all recovering at least 30% faster! The oldest Dawn Warrior said to Song Jian, his eyes full of confusion.
Really? Song Jian frowned slightly, looking at his attribute interface. There was no sign of an elerated recovery speed: I dont have that feeling
Sir, pleasee here and feel it. The recovery speed is indeed much faster. A Dawn Warrior stood up and offered his seat.
Song Jian nodded and took the spot.
Whoosh~
A sudden breeze blew through the cave, causing the campfire beside Song Jian to flicker rapidly.
Whats going on? Song Jian frowned, his gaze falling on the nearby campfire. Recovery Demon me: Level 1 Demon me. Effect: Within a 3-meter range, nonbat recovery speed is elerated. Increases the sess rate and recovery effects of crafting recovery potions.
Level 1, Demon me? Theres actually a Demon me here? Song Jian widened his eyes in disbelief.
However, as soon as he approached the campfire, the zing mes seemed suppressed and weakened. It seemed that the Level 3 Demon me, Abyssal me, within Song Jian had a strong suppression effect on the Recovery Demon me.
Damn, this is probably the biggest reward in Blood Demon Cave. However, I already possess one kind of Demon me. I wonder if I can amodate a second one! Song Jian stared at the campfire, his eyebrows furrowed, and after some thought, he slowly extended his hand towards the fire.
Crackle-
Two sparks jumped from the campfire, and the mes retreated abruptly as if a small animal was afraid of and avoiding Song Jians touch. At that moment, ck mes erupted from Song Jians outstretched hand, making a whooshing sound.
The instant the ck mes appeared, the entire campfire seemed to be extinguished. Only the fist-sized pale-white me remained, hiding in the depths of the campfire, flickering continuously like a frightened child under the bed.
ck mes began to slowly invade the campfire. In no time, the mes on the campfire rekindled, and a white stream of fire, like tentacles, spread out from the depths of the fire and entwined themselves around Song Jians extended arm.
System: Level 3 Demon me, Abyssal me, begins to merge with Recovery Demon me, fusion progress 3%5%
The ck mes zed in the campfire, raising the temperature in the cave by several degrees. The Dawn Warriors looked astonished and quickly moved back. Only the ck Dragon whelp seemed interested in the ck mes. It approached and licked the mes with its tongue.
Song Jian felt warmth within his body. It was much morefortable than when he had merged with the Abyssal me. At that time, he felt like a piece of roasted meat, burning both inside and out. Now, it was like he had immersed himself in warm water, feeling veryfortable and drowsy.
After an unknown amount of time, the warmth in Song Jians body disappeared. He opened his eyes to find that the milky-white mes were gone, reced by a huge campfire with ck mes.
System: Level 3 Abyssal me has sessfully merged. Your Fire Resistance has increased by 10 points, your Vitality Point recovery speed has permanently increased by 50%, and you have gained the Recovery Aura. Effect: For all teammates within a 5-meter range, Vitality Point recovery speed increases by 30%.
Its a pity that its only a Level 1 Demon me. If it were of a higher level, the Abyssal me might have been able to level up! Song Jian thought to himself.
The increase in fire resistance and Vitality Point recovery rate both strengthened Song Jian. This was even better than acquiring a new piece of equipment since this portion of his strength could be brought into the real world.
The added Recovery Aura allowed the three Dawn Warriors to have a 30% increased Vitality recovery rate, whether in or out ofbat. This significantly improved their safety and reduced the pressure of battling monsters.
Lets continue! Song Jian stood up and led the way deeper into the Blood Demon Cave.
The three Dawn Warriors nced at the faint green aura beneath their feet, feeling the surging energy within their bodies. After exchanging a look, they followed closely behind Song Jian.
Along the way, the cave tunnels were like abyrinth, branching in all directions. The variety of monsters Song Jian and his party encountered also increased. In addition to Blood Mage attendants and apprentices, they faced Blood Demon Spiders, Blood Demon Hunting Dogs, Blood Witches, Blood Demon Warriors, and other creatures.
The deeper they went into the Demon Cave, the more and stronger monsters they encountered. They had to carefully lure the monsters one by one to slowly kill them off. There were several times when they lured too many monsters. If Song Jian hadnt activated his Immortal Sword Body and firmly attracted the monsters hatred towards himself, they might have faced a total wipeout.
However, despite the dangers, the rewards were plentiful. In addition to some gems and Level 15 green and blue equipment, they even obtained two Level 15 silver-quality items.
One was cloth armor for a Mage, and the other was Mage shoes. Although Song Jian couldnt wear them, if he sold them at the auction house, they would be worth at least tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands of Doomsday Coins.
Soon, the group arrived at a massive cave. The cave was set up like aboratory, with delicate instruments surrounding them. A middle-aged man wearing a red robe was dissecting a human corpse. The whole cave filled with a strong smell of blood.
Be careful! This is a Level 20 Elite BOSS! A cautious look appeared in Song Jians eyes. The monster before him was the first BOSS he encountered in Blood Demon Cave. If they didnt kill him, they would not be able to move forward.
Chapter 366: Best-selling Products
Chapter 366: Best-selling Products
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120,000 Doomsday Coins! This is 120,000 Doomsday Coins!
Even at an auction house, a Frost Shield might not be able to fetch such a high price!
Kagura stood across the street and almost fell to the ground when he heard Henry s shout of 120,000 Doomsday Coins. His envious eyes were filled with bloodshot veins.
How could it be so valuable? Where did Annie get this shield from? Does she have a secret elite team that specializes in hunting down Bosses? Kaguras face was gloomy as water, while the corners of his mouth couldnt stop twitching, and thoughts kept popping up in his mind.
120,000 Doomsday Coins; it seems that the Violet Familys recent foreign trade business is booming. They can casually take out 120,000 Doomsday Coms. Tulip Viscounts face looked a bit unpleasant, but he didnt care and just coldly snorted, 130,000 Doomsday Coins!
Henry, the butler, immediately let out a sigh of relief. Competing with a Viscount for an item was too difficult for him. But the young master of the Violet Family had given him a bottom line C if it exceeded 12,0000 Doomsday Coins, he would give up!
I apologize for my offense, your honorable Tulip Viscount. Im just a mere servant; how dare Ipete with you for this item? Now, its yours! Henry, the butler, said humbly.
Tulip Viscount was startled, then looked at Vera. He even suspected that Henry and Vera were teaming up to artificially raise the price. However, after thinking about it, these two people wouldnt be able to pull off such a big scam, daring to deceive a Viscount!
Thinking for a while, Tulip Viscount seemed to understand. On his wrinkled old face, a hint of a smile appeared. Shaking his head, he didnt bother saying anything to Henry and just waved his hand at him.
Henry, the butler, who was sweating profusely, gave a humble bow and left the shop. Tulip Viscount coughed, took out a few gold tickets from his pocket with his white-gloved right hand, and handed them to Vera.
Your honorable Viscount, do you need me to wrap it up for you? Vera asked respectfully. With her current status, she couldnt afford to offend a Viscount.
No need! Tulip Viscount waved his hand, even changing his cane to his right hand, and grabbed the shield with his left hand.
The moment he equipped the shield, a hint of brilliance appeared on Tulip Viscounts face, and he suddenly exuded an aura. It seemed that when he was young, he had been a powerful professional. Its just unclear if he had reached the first-tier strength.
Good, good. If I had such a shield back then, thensigh! Tulip Viscount muttered to himself, shook his head in the end, and let out a heavy sigh.
Without saying a word, Tulip Viscount turned around and left Starfire Shop, climbed into a luxurious carriage.
With the excitement over, the yers immediately surrounded Vera.
Manager, bring out more good equipment like this!
Yeah, how many of this kind of equipment do you have? We want them all!
There cant be just a few, right?
Yeah, yeah, bring them out quickly!
Vera suddenly felt flustered. All the equipment had been sold, but Song Jian still hadnt appeared. She didnt know what to do for a moment!
Seeing the yers surrounding Vera, Kagura, who had an insidious face, finally revealed a smile. He had waited so long just to see this scene. He was sure that the items just now were Annies desperate struggle. Once the equipment was sold out, Starfire Shop would return to its previous state of near-copse.
Let themotion be bigger, the bigger, the better. When this reaches the ears of the Silver Moon Commerces president, Annie, your position as manager might not be so stable! Kagura said with a gloomy smile and muttered to himself.
At this moment, a tired-looking Song Jian appeared in the shop. He saw arge group of people surrounding Vera, and all the equipment in the store had been sold out. Song Jian couldnt help but reveal a surprised expression.
It seems that this shop has a good location! Song Jian muttered to himself. Soon, he ced the T-11 High-explosive Grenades and Self-destructing Robot 2 on the shops selling section.
At the same time, he also ced Fire Lizard Medicine, Weakness Potion, and Primary Ice Resistance Potion up for sale.
Throughout the morning, Song Jian made arge number of high-explosive grenades and Self-destructing Robots. His Craftsmanship skill had also been raised to Level 5 from making so many items. Afterwards, making more high- explosive grenades and Self-destructing Robots would no longer increase his Craftsmanship experience.
Then, he began making potions. With the portable Alchemy Workstation, the quality of the potions Song Jian made was excellent, with the effects increasing by at least 15%.
In this way, his Alchemy level also increased to Level 5. If it werent the case that making potions wouldnt increase his Alchemy experience any longer, he might not have even left the Alchemy room.
Hey, new items popped up in the shop, take a look! a yer shouted.
Everyone was stunned and looked at the newly ced items.
Fog Grass, High-explosive Grenade, 300 group damage? Are you kidding me? Thats so brutal!
And a Self-destructing Robot, my God! 500 group damage. When the guild wars start, will there be any room for others to survive?
Stupid, with these things, its a waste to use them in guild wars. Go find a ce with lots of monsters to farm. With such high damage, you can st arge number of monsters in just a few hits. Wont the experience skyrocket? No, these things must be bought inrge quantities. When the timees, Ill also pile up some levels on the Glory Rankings!
Weakness Potion, reduces monsters defense by 35%. Damn, if I had this potion earlier, that Boss would never have escaped from me!
There are also Fire Attribute Potions and Ice Resistance Potions. Hehe, now I can finally clear the Lava Cave dungeon!
Seeing the new items, the yers stopped crowding around Vera and began to buy potions, some three bottles, some five bottles. As for those high-explosive grenades and Self-destructing Robots, they were all bought up by members of a few war alliances within ten minutes of appearing.
Phew, that was close. How could the items I spent half a day making sell out in less than half an hour? Song Jian was dumbfounded.
Boss, maybe we should hire some more people to make these items. It seems that theyre selling very well. With these items,pleting a million sales isnt impossible! Vera excitedly pulled Song Jians sleeve and hurriedly said.
Yes, yes, indeed, we should hire people to do it. Relying on me alone would be exhausting! Song Jian repeatedly nodded.
Just then, Song Jian suddenly received a message:
System: Starfire Shops turnover has reached 500,000. Youve met the conditions to upgrade to Level 2. Do you want to start the upgrade?
Chapter 367: 367 Recruitment
Chapter 367: 367 Recruitment
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Fifty thousandmerce volume? Is that really fifty thousandmerce volume?
Upon seeing the system prompt, Song Jian revealed a puzzled expression; Vera, what is our business volume for today? Song Jian asked.
Two hundred and sixty-three thousand five hundred Doomsday Coins! Vera nced at the sales volume and answered directly;
But why does the system prompt me that the turnover has reached fifty thousand and the store can be upgraded to level 2? Song Jian asked strangely. In fact, he was able to see the business volume through the system interface, but he was just skeptical about this;
That is the total turnover; the cumtive turnover of the Spark store since it was opened! However, thanks to today, we went up by more than twenty thousand! Vera was so excited she was practically jumping for joy: Boss, shall we upgrade to level 2?
Yes, of course, by then, we could also transform more Forging rooms and Alchemy-Pharmacy rooms! Wouldnt our chances ofpleting the tasks improve by so much, Song Jian immediately said.
Yes, boss, I was thinking the same thing too, but upgrading the shop requires a lot of Doomsday Coins, and upgrading level 1 to level 2 will require one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins! Vera said: We dont have that much money in the Spark Store ount!
Didnt we sell more than twenty thousand today? Song Jian asked curiously; More than twenty thousand, most of which were equipment sold that you provided. The Spark Store only gets a small consignment fee, and those potions and engineering-made items, ording to the share split, we only made less than thirty thousand Doomsday Coins. Moreover, we cant touch this money, we must hand it over to Silver Moon Commerce! Vera replied;
You mean to say, more than twenty thousand, its all mine? Song Jian was startled, He only now realized that just the equipment he provided had sold for almost twenty thousand!
No worries, use my twenty thousand first, upgrade the shop, the task is the priority! Song Jian hurriedly said.
Now his chances ofpleting the task have increased. Eventually, the store will belong to him, so the upgrade should still go through. He cant dy making money!
Soon, a golden light shone in the sky above the Spark Store, and in just a while, the originally single-storey store immediately transformed into a two-storey building.
An upgrade! They dared to upgrade their store! How does Annie have the audacity to invest money in this soon-to-be-closed store! Markara was stunned: Impossible!
Just then, Vera suddenly ced a sign at the door recruiting forging masters, engineering makers, and alchemy-pharmacy masters! This action thoroughly struck a nerve with Makara!
Damn it, theyre getting ahead of themselves, even daring to recruit forging masters, unforgivable, utterly unforgivable! Makara, gasping, immediately turned and entered the shop. He started reporting the situation to the higher- ups of the Sr Fire Commerce via the crystal.
Soon, Makara came out with a smile on his face, ordering: Increase the treatment for the forging masters, engineering makers, and alchemy pharmacy masters by 30%. We are also recruiting. Hmph, we must not let any life upation yer step into the gate of the Spark Store!
In this business war, Silver Moon Commerce had already recalled their forging masters sent to Annie. If the Spark Store wants to continue recruiting workers, they must recruit independently.
Boss, the Sr Fire Commerce across the street has started topete with us. They have increased life workers treatment by 30%. What should we do? Vera red at Makara grumpily, angrily finding Song Jian to speak: Shall we also increase the benefits?
A price war, Im afraid we wont be able topete with them! Song Jian said with a slightly furrowed brow;
Why be afraid, as long as our turnover increases, we can always just make a little less! Vera said indignantly.
No, let me think of another way! Song Jian shook his head.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Makara, watching as life upation yers continuously entered the shop to inquire about treatment, the smile on his face bing brighter and brighter. If you want to grow and strengthen your store, apart from having specialmodities, without life profession yers backing you, it would be like a castle in the sky, shallow water with no roots.
Song Jian came to a forging room, gazing at the zing furnace, and slowly extended his right hand. At this moment, a ck me appeared in his palm.
The moment the ck me appeared, the mes in the furnace were immediately suppressed, shrinking into a ball, flickering on and off, as if it would extinguish at any moment.
Song Jian, his forehead covered in sweat, pooled all his focus into the ck me in his palm. After a while, a fingernail cap-sized me separated from the ck fire and, under Song Jians mental control, slowly floated towards the furnace;
Boom!
The moment this small ck me entered the furnace, a burst of violent me began to burn, and the temperature in the entire forge room instantly increased by ten degrees or so, even the furnace was glowing red;
I seeded! A smile appeared on Song Jians face. Initially, this was just his spection, after making an attempt, he didnt expect to actually seed;
After the store was upgraded to level 2, the three original forge rooms were converted by Song Jian into one engineering manufacturer, one pharmacy, and one forging master. Now the second floor has added five more rooms;
Song Jian separated eight small mes from the Abyssal me and ced one in each of the eight rooms. You should know, whether its potion making, engineering manufacturing, or forging, mes are indispensable.
With the bonus of third-tier magic me, regardless of whatever item is manufactured, there is a high chance of mutation. For life upation yers, this is an absolutely deadly attraction;
Makara watched as, to date, not a single life upation yer had gone over to apply, and immediately sat back rxed in his chair;
Sir, we have now recruited five junior life upation workers, plus the three sent by headquarters, we are at full capacity! An employee respectfully said to Makara;
Full capacity? You mean, there might be other life upation workers applying across the street? Makaras brow furrowed immediately.
Not at all sir, many junior life upation workers have already signed contracts with other stores, those few were attracted to us as their contracts expired. If the stores across want to recruit, they can only recruit god-devotees, or mid-level, high-level upation workers! The employee said with a confident smile.
God-devotees, heh! A look of disdain appeared on Makaras face.
There are few yers in the God-devotees who choose life upations. The vast majority are part-timers, only choosing one or two life upations to study in order to save Doomsday Coins. Naturally, they cantpete with NPC life upation workers;
As for mid-level, high-level workers, nurturing such high-profile upants in
a small level 2 store is beneath them;
Chapter 380: Blood Beheading Greatsword
Chapter 380: Blood Beheading Greatsword
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The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword pierced the bloody Barons heart, causing over three hundred critical damage points. The Baron swung his spear, swatting Song Jian away like a fly.
Boom!
A crimson wave of energy burst from the Bloody Barons body, knocking back the Dawn Warriors that had been chasing him, and then he charged towards Song Jian withrge strides.
Die, human! The Baron roared as he swung his spear, and a strong bloody aura burst from it, condensing into red lightning bolts that shot towards Song Jian.
Boom, boom, boom~
The ground was struck with holes from the red lightning. Song Jian wielded the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and used his Tai Chi Sword Skill to block the lightning bolts.
At this point, Song Jian looked very battered, his face pale, blood flowed from the corner of his mouth, and he used all his strength to fend off the crimson lightnings bombardment.
The Bloody Barons attacksted for only five seconds. The red lightning disappeared, and the Bloody Barons speed suddenly increased. He raised his spear and viciously mmed it down on Song Jians head.
ng!
With a faint sound, Song Jians Follower overturned a cab, spilling all the dishes inside, which broke all over the floor.
The Bloody Barons body suddenly trembled, and his strike also experienced a brief dy. Song Jian took the opportunity to roll out of the attack range and used Sword Shadow Step to escape to a distance.
At this point, he only had a little over four hundred Vitality Points remaining, barely enough to withstand two or three more attacks from the Bloody Baron.
The ck Dragon hatchling and a Dawn Warrior continuously attacked the Bloody Baron from behind, causing his Vitality Points to drop rapidly. However, the Barons hatred was firmly locked on Song Jian, vowing not to rest until he killed him.
Thud!
Another Slow Medicine vial smashed at the Barons feet. Song Jian looked back and cast the Hearts Eye skill. A crimson cross constantly scanned the Bloody Barons body, finally stopping at his right shoulder.
Song Jian suddenly stopped and held his longsword horizontally across his chest, striking the pose of Sacred Parry.
Seeing Song Jian stop, the Bloody Baron roared and swung his spear downward with a sh of red energy that formed a thick de edge.
ng!
The spear and the longsword collided, and Song Jian was thrown into the air by the intense force. He did a backflip andnded steadily. The Bloody Barons powerful strike waspletely counteracted, leaving him exposed, his spear almost flying out of his hands while he staggered back.
Song Jian leaped forward, aiming his longsword at the Bloody Barons right side and shing down fiercely.
Light Strike!
A brilliant golden light burst from the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, illuminating the entire cave as if it were daytime.
Admiration filled the eyes of the three Dawn Warriors, as the Light Strike was also a skill of the Knight of Dawn. This made Song Jians newly recruited Follower even more certain of his identity as a Knight of Dawn.
Boom!
The Blood Knight had just stabilized himself when he felt a deadly threat rushing towards him. The intense golden light made it impossible for him to open his eyes, and he could only squint ahead.
In a golden light, a figure holding a dark red long sword pounced on it. There was no time to react as the sword emitting golden light fiercely chopped down on its right shoulder.
Crack, crack-
The sound of bones breaking could be heard as a damage value of over a thousand floated above the Bloody Barons head,pletely depleting its remaining Vitality Points.
In an instant, the momentum on the Bloody Barons body dissipated, like an old man in the twilight years, its body wobbling as it took two steps back.
Salena, I havent resurrected you yet. I The Bloody Barons eyes showed a bewildered look, the ck aura in its eye sockets growing thicker and its entire body enveloped in the ck aura, as if it were burning.
Boom, the Bloody Baron, enveloped in a thick ck aura, copsed with a thud, and a dazzling pile of items burst out.
Big loot! Great, haha, my lucks not bad! Song Jians eyes were almost squinting.
This time, more than ten items dropped, which had never happened before from a BOSS drop.
Just as Song Jian was counting the loot, the faces of the five trolls at the entrance suddenly changed. They saw that the blood light on the door of the Blood Demon Cave, which originally was very thick, suddenly weakened a lot, turning pale red and losing its brilliance.
Duo Sa, whats going on?! A trolls face showed a terrified expression as it pointed at the entrance of the instance and roared.
Is this the work of those people who just entered? Im going to tear them apart! Roar! A troll swung its club in anger, unable to vent its rage, smashing a huge rock, more than one person tall, into pieces with a bang.
Damn it, those humans have already killed one of the guardians in the Demon Cave. If they kill the final guardian and get the Book of the Abyss, this instance will disappear! Duo Sas face twisted, his right fist clenching tightly, his shaking arm trembling. He regretted being just a few minuteste. If they had been a bit faster, they certainly could have entered the secret realm before those humans.
Duo Sa, do you think those humans will get the Book of the Abyss? a troll hesitated.
Impossible! Duo Sa roared, Guarding the Book of the Abyss is a powerful being with the bloodline of an Abyss demon. He will definitely kill all the intruders!
Duo Sa, dont worry too much. Even if they get the Book of the Abyss, as long as we guard this ce, we can still snatch it from them when theye out! a troll said gravely.
Yes, snatch it from them, the Abyss Demon Lord is watching us!
Despite their anxiety, with five trolls present, Song Jian calmly checked the loot attributes.
Two Dawn Warriors nearly died and were now sitting on the ground, regaining Vitality Points by eating grilled meat.
With a grin, Song Jian looked at the dropped items in his inventory, pleased at his loot.
This time there were a total of twelve weapons and equipment, which could be considered luxurious. Additionally, there were quite a few Grade 1 gems and precious materials.
Out of the twelve equipment pieces, the lowest quality were four Level 15 blue-grade equipment: Druid gloves, Mage hat and leggings, and Summoner shoulder pads.
Among the remaining weapons and equipment, there were four green and three blue Level 20 pieces. The best was a silver-grade Level 20 weapon, the Blood Beheading Greatsword.
Blood Beheading Greatsword (Silver), Weapon, Double-handed Sword, Equipment Level 20, Attack80-95, Strength +5, Agility +3, Constitution +3, Crush +2, Special Effect: Blood Suck (Passive) C 15% of the attack damage is converted into Vitality Points for the attacker; Durability: 120/120, Equipment Requirement: Warrior ss;
Chapter 369: Engineering Box
Chapter 369: Engineering Box
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For yers who have learned a life profession, there is a certain limit of life profession fatigue value every day. Using life profession skills will increase fatigue value. Once the limit is reached, the production sess rate of life professions will be terrifyingly low, and no experience points will be gained from sessful or failed attempts.
Creating items after reaching the fatigue-value limit is purely a waste of materials;
Song Jians fatigue value had reached its limit. This was his first time reaching the limit. He had always stopped before due to running out of materials. With the unlimited supply of materials in Silver Moon Commerce under Annies management, he finally experienced the limit of fatigue value.
The high-explosive grenades and self-destructing robots he crafted were sold out, with the Starfire Store returning to its embarrassing state once again with no items for sale. Although people still had expectations of buying self-destructing grenades and robots the next day, it was impossible for Song Jian alone toplete the 1 million sales target within three days. He had to recruit other life profession yers.
Thats why Song Jian revealed the third-tier magic fire. He believed that with the help of the third-tier magic fire, he would attract high-level life profession yers.
After doing everything he could, Song Jian became idle. He had done his best, and the oue was up to fate.
Instead of staying in the shop, Song Jian decided to take advantage of the opportunity to explore City of Hymns, his first time outside Doomsday City;
City of Hymns was much smaller than Doomsday City, probably around one-tenth the size, but its prosperity was ten thousand times that of Doomsday City!
After all, Doomsday City was a destroyed citypletely upied by monsters, where yers appeared in the weakest and least monster-popted areas. Even in these areas, yer deaths weremon urrences.
Soparing Doomsday City to City of Hymns was a boring endeavor.
However, yers being absorbed into the game and thrown into Doomsday City were like little sparks who might one day turn into small mes, eventually bing a zing fire. Maybe Doomsday City would be reborn in that zing fire.
City of Hymns had many NPCs and yers, but the yers here had lower levels than those in Doomsday City. Most yers in Doomsday City were already over level 10 and had be professional yers. In City of Hymns, however, professional yers were very few in number. Song Jian encountered fewer than ten professional yers on his journey;
But the NPCs in City of Divinity were all high-levels, and level 30 NPCs with first-tierbat power were everywhere. Song Jian even spotted a few level 60 NPCs with second-tierbat power wearing exquisite armor.
There are so many life profession yers here! As Song Jian walked along, he couldnt help but marvel at the numerous shops on both sides of the street. There were more than a dozen cksmith shops and a few engineer shops with items that even Song Jian found fascinating, so he couldnt help but buy some;
However, these shops only sold finished products and did not sell blueprint drawings. Otherwise, Song Jian would definitely purchase a lot of blueprints.
Hillock Engineering Store grand opening, all items are 20% off today! And a mysterious gift! Engineering boxes, hundreds of them waiting for you to unlock. Inside, you may find rocket boots, heart pacemakers, various blueprints, and more! Interested friends cane into the store to learn more!
A goblin shouted loudly on the side of the street, casting his sales pitch. Behind him was a two-storey building with a brand new sign that read Hillock Engineering Store.
At a casual nce, Song Jian was stunned by the goblins presence.
This unassuming goblin turned out to be a Master Level engineer. Of course, this title was intentionally disyed by the goblin. Moreover, the goblin must be very high-level as all the other attributes could not be viewed bySong Jian besides this intentionally revealed title.
After a moments hesitation, Song Jian couldnt resist walking into the store.
Seeing Song Jian approaching, Goblin Xi Lockes eyes lit up, and he eagerly weed him with a warm smile;
Wee, divine envoy, to the Hillock Engineering Store! We hope you can find satisfying items here!
Respected divine envoy, if you spend over 1000 Doomsday Coins in our store, you will have the opportunity to pick an engineering box. Whatever you win from the box will be given to you for free!
Inside the engineering boxes are many treasures 1 have crafted, some with immense value, and even rarer engineering blueprints. It all depends on your luck!
Xi Locke talked endlessly. Hearing him mention luck, Song Jian couldnt help butugh;
Although cursed by the Abyss Curse, due to the title of Savior, Song Jians luck was far better than the average person. If it were a luck-based box-opening challenge, he would have a greater edge over others.
After hearing Xi Lockes words, Song Jian was instantly attracted to the Engineering Boxes and wanted to test his luck.
Lets go have a look! Song Jian smiled.
Wee! Little Locke,e out and greet our distinguished guest, are you deaf?! Xi Locke barked at the store entrance;
Suddenly, a human boy who looked about 12 or 13 years old rushed out of the shop with a panicked expression on his face, apologizing to Xi Locke: Im sorry, Manager, I was tidying up the goods inside and didnt hear you, 1
Hurry up and show our guest inside the store, take good care of him, or 111 skin you alive if it displeases our guest! Xi Locke threatened loudly.
Yes, yes! Little Locke hurriedly invited Song Jian with a gesture, and said: Dear guest, please follow me. Ill serve you wholeheartedly and make sure youre satisfied!
Song Jian frowned slightly. Although the young boy was a human, he was being scolded by a goblin, which made him feel ufortable.
However, Song Jian didnt say anything. Instead, he nodded his head and followed Little Locke into the store. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
Perhaps due to the new shop, there were only two or three people casually browsing inside, obviously without a strong desire to buy anything.
Song Jian gave a casual look at the counters and shelves. They disyed more than a dozen different kinds of engineering products. On the other side, upying half of the store, there were hundreds of square metal boxes with intricate patterns on them. They looked mysterious but had no energy fluctuations, indicating that these were probably just decorative designs;
Is this an engineering box? Song Jian asked, pointing at the metal boxes.
Yes, Sir. These boxes can block any detection method, and you can only rely on luck when choosing them! Little Locke hesitated for a moment and said softly, Most of the items inside are worth nothing, and the store owner isnt willing to put anything valuable in there!
Oh, so youre saying the items he mentioned earlier are not in these boxes? Song Jian asked, frowning.
Chapter 382 - 382 Cecilia
Chapter 382: Cecilia
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The sudden turn of events left Song Jian somewhat surprised. He turned to look and a figure emerged from the passage outside the main hall.
Priest Cecilia!
A faint glow enveloped her as she continually waved her magic staff. Rays of light descended from the sky, falling upon Song Jian, the three Dawn Warriors, and the ck Dragon hatchling.
Cecilia, why did youe? Song Jian asked excitedly.
Guided by God, Cecilia replied with a smile.
Song Jian noticed a new status effect in his status bar: Recover 15 Vitality Points every second,sting 30 minutes.
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Cecilias codex in the left hand flipped pages on its own without any wind. As Cecilia chanted divine incantations and pointed at everyone, they were immediately shrouded in a milky-white glow.
Divine Protection!
Defense increased by 2000, damage from enemies reduced by 30%;
Another powerful supportive effect. Song Jians face lit up with joy. With Cecilias assistance, beating the three bosses ahead suddenly seemed possible!
Cecilia, this isnt the Dawn Divine Pce! The Abyss Demon Knight sneered, swinging hisnce at the Dawn Warrior Ya with savage force. A dark demonic aura surged from thence, and his eyes glowed with murderous intent.
Move out of the way! Song Jian roared, rushing forward to stand in Yas ce. Golden light radiated from his body as he assumed a strange stance with his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword.
Whoosh ~
The air within a three-meter radius seemed to be violentlypressed. Song Jian felt a strong wind blowing in his face, making it hard to breathe. It felt as though countless sharp des were stabbing into his body, and his protective armor seemed to lose its effect all of a sudden.
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A dull collision echoed in everyones ears. Initially, the sound was muffled, but it soon grew louder and more resonant. Finally, the sound reverberated throughout the temple, crashing against everyone like a tsunami wave after wave.
Sacred Parry!
Song Jian felt a huge force driving him backward. He was like a small stone being hurled into the air, smashing harshly against the temple wall. He then fell down from the wall.
A damage indicator showing over nine hundred points popped up above the Demon Knights head. The searing pain caused the Demon Knight to growl in agony.
Kulun, youve been away from the Dawn Divine Pce for too long. Youve even forgotten the signature move of the Dawn Knights. Cecilia revealed a mocking smile. She waved her right hand, and a ray of divine light fell upon Song Jian.
With the super supportive Cecilia on their side, Song Jian and the three Dawn Warriors were brimming with confidence. They charged fearlessly towards the Demon Knight Kulun.
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Broken Wing Dance!
Spiritual Sword Control Technique!
Light Strike!
With a Sword Shadow Step, Song Jian shed behind the demonic knight, and unleashed a series of sword techniques at the BOSS, the Light Strike in particr inflicted double the damage on the demonic knight, Kulun. The initial damage of over six hundred points, but now reached one thousand two hundred points, immediately directing the knights attention towards him.
Light Strike is a holy attack, specifically effective against demonic knights. Seeing Song Jian using Light Strike, Cecilias eyes twinkled, and an enchanting smile appeared on her face.
Knight of Dawn, you damned guy! The demonic knight Kulun directly gave up on the Dawn Warriors and pivoted, swinging his halberd violently towards Song Jian.
Even with Cecilia performing healing magic from behind, Song Jian dared not take a direct hit from the demonic knight and swiftly maneuvered to evade.
With a boom, the ground split, creating a rift over three meters long from which hot, red blood, likeva, spurted out.
Wielding his halberd, demonic knight Kulun, steady yet agile, resembled a mighty dragon. Despite being surrounded, he didnt seem pressured. Each of his techniques grew stronger.
If it wasnt for Cecilia continually casting her healing spells from behind, the four of them, including Song Jian, would have been killed by the demonic knight.
Song Jian observed that although the knights hostility was directed towards him, each of his attacks had a sshing effect, also causing damage to the three Dawn Warriors nearby.
Even a basic attack could inflict two to three hundred points of damage on the surroundings.
Moreover, as the Demonic Knight Kuluns Vitality Points could continue to decrease, its attack grew stronger. The initial basic attacks that caused two to three hundred points of damage now caused four to five hundred points. Despite Cecilias healing, the three Dawn Warriors felt restrained and dared not plunge straight into the fight.
Boom!
With a devastating sweep, the demonic knight sent a Dawn Warrior flying, dealing over seven hundred points of damage, sending him into a critical state.
Cecilia quickly cast a healing spell, reviving him.
Master, its attack is getting more fierce. We are struggling to resist! A warrior cried out.
Hold on, it wontst much longer! Song Jian roared.
Just then, a dragons roar echoed from the sky. Song Jian, startled, looked up only to see the half-blooded ck Dragon hatchling with a three-headed hellhound in its mouth, suspended in mid-air.
The hellhound seemed to have lost all its strength, hanging limply. Despite being battered, the hatchling held its head high, proudly mming the hellhound onto the ground.
Good job! Song Jian couldnt help but cheer. Although the ck dragon hatchling was only a level fifteen elite, it was able to kill one of the two level twenty elite BOSS, demonstrating its ce at the top of the food chain.
This also had a lot to do with Cecilias constant healing. Without the support of Cecilia Priest, the ck dragon hatchling would not be a match for the two hellhounds.
Damn it, reptile, Ill tear you apart and cast you into the abyss. Your soul will wail in agony for ten thousand years under the mes of the abyss! The demonic knight Kulun roared as he saw the falling body of the three-headed hellhound. Swinging his halberd, he struck the ground.
Boom!
An intense force burst from the ground, sting everyone who was attacking him a dozen meters away.
The demonic knight chanted a spell, slowly raising his left hand. Behind him, the volcano of blood erupted, the hot blood wave rising tens of meters high. A codex emitting a dark aura slowly ascended from the volcano opening.
Come forth, my warriors, shred my enemies before my eyes! The demonic knights eyes radiated crimson as a ball of hot mes emerged from the Book of the Abyss and fell in front of him.
A huge ck bronze gate became clearer and clearer as it was engulfed in burning ck mes, bingrger andrger.
Chapter 371: 371: Slow Medicine Formula
Chapter 371: 371: Slow Medicine Form
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As Song Jian pointed at an engineering box, a faint green light descended from above, enveloping the box;
Sir, are you sure you want to choose this engineering box? Little Locke asked from the side.
Yes! Song Jian nodded his head.
Click Click Click-
Amid the sound of gears turning, the engineering box enveloped in the green light slowly opened to reveal a palm-sized oval metal egg, its surface adorned with tiny, intricate grooves.
Congrattions, sir, youve won a mechanical egg! Little Locke eximed happily.
Soon, someone presented the mechanical egg to Song Jian.
After a burst of noise, the mechanical egg slowly unfolded, like a transformer, into a palm-sized quadruped that crawled up Song Jians arm and onto his shoulder.
Looking at its attributes, Song Jian couldnt help but grin. This was simr to the mechanical squirrel Little Locke had mentioned C useless except as a toy.
Well, I shouldnt have gotten my hopes up anyway! Song Jian shrugged, somewhat amused.
Catching the envious gaze of a little NPC girl nearby, Song Jian scooped up the toy from his shoulder and handed it over.
Thankyou, Uncle! The little girl nced at the adult beside her. Seeing the adult nod with a smile, she quickly grabbed the mechanical crawler, expressing her gratitude.
Uncle alright, you can actually call me Brother! Song Jian felt a stab in his heart.
Sir, please continue making your choices! Little Locke said.
Seeing someone choosing engineering boxes sparked the interest of the crowd. There were murmurs and whispers, and some bystanders began offering advice on Song Jians behalf.
The little girl on the side was happily showing off her new gift to other children, basking in their envious stares.
Even the stores owner, Xi Locke, had joined the crowd, discussing the engineering boxes with the other customers.
Song Jian smiled slightly, and began to point out his choices at random.
This one, this one, and this one, the one in the corner, yes, that one, hmm, I want this one too
In no time, more than a dozen shafts of faint green light descended from the sky. Amid a session of gear-turning noises, the boxes Song Jian pointed at slowly opened.
Song Jian soon reaped a bounty of engineering products;
A mechanical ring capable of emitting the roaring sound of a huge beast, a mechanical wand that could shoot fireworks every few hours, a mechanical piano that could y beautiful music on its own, and so forth. A dozen or so trinkets were piled next to Song Jian.
Combined, these items would probably be worth less than a hundred Doomsday Coins, yet they drew whoops and cheers from the children watching nearby.
I think if you sold childrens toys instead, youd make more money than running an engineering store! Song Jian joked.
The bystanders all echoed withughter.N?v(el)B\\jnn
An awkward grin spread across Xi Lockes face as he nced at Little Locke.
Little Locke smiled and said to Song Jian, Sir, you have one more chance. Thest one!
Then Little Locke whispered in a volume only the two of them could hear, Sir, I rmend the third engineering box from the Southwest corner, you might have a surprise.
Song Jian froze, smiled and pointed at the box Little Locke indicated.
A faint green light enveloped the box, which slowly opened to reveal a scroll that floated in the air.
Woah-
The crowd gasped in astonishment at the sight of the scroll.
This was an alchemy pharmaceutical form worth three thousand Doomsday Coins!
Seeing the scroll, a pained expression crossed Xi Lockes face.
Sir, Sir, youve won the grand prize, the Slow Medicine form! How lucky, congrattions! Little Locke eximed excitedly.
Song Jian blinked, then broke into spontaneousughter. He took out a hundred Doomsday Coins from his pocket and handed them to Little Locke, Your advice brought me good luck, this is my thanks for you!
Little Locke paused, then swiftly pocketed the coins and giggled.
Just when he was worrying about how to improve alchemy, he managed to procure an alchemic form. Thrilled, Song Jian quickly studied it. Then he nodded towards Xi Locke, the shop owner.
Slow Medicine: Performs a ranged attack on targets within six meters, causing ag effect and reducing target movement speed by 25% for 10 seconds;
Bidding adieu to the smiling proprietor, Song Jian left the engineering store.
Thanks to his demonstration, more people began to frequent the store.
Stepping out of the engineering store, Song Jian saw an NPC with messy hair and charred and corroded clothes racing towards the city center.
On his way, the NPC was talking to a device on his wrist: Are you really telling me the truth? You know the consequences of deceiving a Forging Master, I swear, if youre lying, Ill make sure you cant stay in the City of Hymns!
A hasty voice emanated from the device on his wrist: Juste and see for yourself. Ive heard Master Soloer has been notified, his senior disciple is already in the Starfire shop, negotiating terms with the shopkeeper. If yourete, Im afraid you might not have a chance!
What, Master Soloer? Didnt he retire and vow never to pick up his forge hammer again? My God, could it be true? Has the Magic me really appeared? II
Seeing the NPC hurry away, a slight smile flickered at the corner of Song Jians mouth. It seemed that his backup n was working.
Ive seen enough of the City of Hymns. Time to check on the status of my mission. Hopefully, Vera hasnt let me down! Song Jian thought, turning towards the Starfire shop.
The City of Hymns was expansive. Song Jian had just toured a few blocks, and he couldnt ess the residential areas where the nobles lived. He thought about going outside the city but decided to check the progress at Starfire shop first when he saw that the Magic me had been discovered.
Soon, Song Jian returned to the Starfire shop, which by now was crowded with people, most of whom were well-known artisans of the City of Hymns.
Respected Manager, Im an intermediate Forging Master. If Starfire shop could hire me, I would take only half the sry
Sir, hes just barely crossed the threshold of being an intermediate Forging Master. I, on the other hand, am already a twenty-three level Forging Master. Hire me, I would also take half wages
Sir, I am a thirty-two level Alchemist. I dont require any sry, just a share of the product sales. Of course, the share ratio can be negotiable
Chapter 372: 372: Task Completed
Chapter 372: 372: Task Completed
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Mka, standing across the street from Sunnyfire Shop, suddenly felt as if his brain wasnt working and thought that everything happening before his eyes was an illusion.
What is going on? Didnt they sell all their valuable items already? Werent they about closing down? Why is this happening?
Isnt that Sora, the intermediate Forging Master? Last time I visited him, I didnt even see him, and an apprentice just dismissed me. Why is he now acting like a clown in front of Vera, nodding and bowing, humbling himself?
Oh my god! A senior Forging Master actually applied for a job at a Level 2 shop?! This world has gone mad!
Mka felt chaos in his brain, dizzy and experiencing headaches. He couldnt help but step back, gasping for air.
Go, go find out whats happening! Why, why Mka pointed to the shop across the street with a trembling finger and yelled in a low voice;
Yes, yes, boss. Ill go find out right now. One of the clerks looked at Mka trembling in fear and quickly rushed out of the shop.
In reality, the events at Sunnyfire Shop were quite simple. An intermediate Forging Master happened to be passing by and sensed the presence of the Third-tier Demon me;
After paying a fee, using one of the forging rooms to sessfully create an excellent weapon of terrific attributes, the news of Sunnyfire Shop possessing Magic me began to spread among the Forging Masters in the City of Hymns.
In just over an hour, even senior Forging Masters had heard the news. Some younger senior Forging Masters came directly, and those older and more prestigious senior Forging Masters sent their apprentices to investigate;
Vera, who had been sighing with sorrow in the shop, suddenly felt as if her head had been hit by a round pie when she saw one intermediate Forging Master after another surrounding her and speaking respectfully.
But soon, she learned from these Forging Masters about the Magic me and couldnt help but feel a little helpless towards Song Jian. If he had told her earlier, she wouldnt have worried for so long.
Since she knew what was going on, Vera naturally raised her standards for recruiting Forging Masters. If there werent so few senior Forging Masters in the entire City of Hymns, she would have wanted to recruit all of them,
In a short while, Vera signed contracts with three senior Forging Masters and two senior alchemists. What surprised her the most was that an expert Engineer signed a product-sharing contract with her. As long as the products manufactured at Sunnyfire Shop were sold, the shop would receive a 30% share of the profits.
This was unimaginable for a Level 2 shop. Not to mention the value of the items crafted by an expert Engineer, just the news of attracting an expert in a Life Profession would make Sunnyfire Shop famous throughout the City of Hymns.
One million Doomsday Coins turnover, haha! Its too easy! Veras eyes were almost squeezed into a slit fromughing.
When Mka heard the news, he returned to his office, destroyed everything he could grab, vented all his anger, and still resentfully reported the news to the higher-ups of the Sunnyfire Commerce.
After a long silence, the higher-ups of Sunnyfire Commerce finally gave an order: to abandon this battle and investigate the information about Magic me as much as possible.
Mkas face turned pale after ending themunication. His dream of bing a middle manager in the Commerce was shattered. He didnt even know how he lost the sure-win opportunity. At this moment, Mka wished he could jump down from the second floor;
Go, find out everything about Magic me! Mka gritted his teeth and ordered.
With all the prices adjusted back to their original levels, Sunnyfire Shop ceased its war and became low-key again. This made Sunnyfire Shop across the street even busier.
Usually, to obtain an item crafted by a senior Forging Master, one would need to pre-order it days or even weeks in advance, and the price would be expensive. But now, they were able to buy equipment crafted by senior Forging Masters and potions refined by senior alchemists at an ordinary Level 2 shop. This made everyone who entered the shop dumbfounded, thinking they had encountered a mysterious store.
As more and more people flocked to Sunnyfire Shop, the turnover soared: two hundred thousand, three hundred thousand, four hundred thousand
Within just one day, the sales volume of Sunnyfire Shop reached 430.000!
This made Vera eager to report the good news to Annie, the shopkeeper.
At this moment, Song Jian was on his way to Sunnyfire Shop, unaware of the shocking event that had taken ce in Doomsday City.
Seven or eight small fighting leagues suddenly united to form a fighting league called Waste Capital. On the first day of its formation, they cleared the dungeon The Bloody Underground Arena at the difficult level, appearing on Doomsday Citys television, and making the entire city aware of the existence of a fighting league called Waste Capital;
However, Song Jian was in the City of Hymns at the time and did not receive the system notification.N?v(el)B\\jnn
When the day passed quickly, Song Jian began producing Slow Medicine the next day. The silver-grade medicine production table could produce at least excellent-quality Slow Medicine and sometimes even one or two mutant-quality Slow Medicine;
Excellent quality Slow Medicine increased the slow effect to 30%, while mutant quality Slow Medicine not only reduced movement speed but also decreased attack speed by 10%, surprising Song Jian quite a bit.
Sunnyfire Shop, which already had Magic me, no longer needed Song Jian to craft items. Whats more, his level of craftsmanship was far inferior to those senior Life Professionals, as long as he ensured the stable supply of Magic me.
However, with his current strength, he could only separate so many Magic mes. If he tried to separate more, it would be difficult, and the separated Magic mes could be recalled with just a thought, without the chance of being stolen.
By the morning of the third day, Song Jian suddenly heard a pleasant system prompt in his ear. The turnover of Sunnyfire Shop had reached one million, the task waspleted, and his rtionship with Silver Moon Commerce instantly increased to Adoration;
Also, he only needed to pay 100,000 Doomsday Coins to officially buy the Sunnyfire Shop in his name;
You should know that even a Level 1 shop in the City of Hymns was worth several hundred thousand. Not to mention a Level 2 shop.
And having a property in the City of Hymns was equivalent to having citizenship in the city; this was a dreame true for yers around the City of Hymns. However, no yer had gained this qualification yet.
So as not to have a long night full of dreams, Song Jian directly deducted the 100,000 Doomsday Coins to formally transfer the ownership of Sunnyfire Shop to his name. At that moment, a system prompt suddenly appeared before Song Jian.
System: You now own a shop in the City of Hymns. Do you want to set up the safe teleport location inside this shop?
Chapter 385: Return to the Manor
Chapter 385: Return to the Manor
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After killing the Demon Knight Kulun, Song Jians experience points skyrocketed massively. Coupled with the hundred-thousand battle experience gained from clearing the dungeon, Song Jian, whose experience bar had just levelled up to neen, leapfrogged to the position above half, reaching 19.78%. This was equivalent to the experience that Song Jian could gain from five or six days and nights of non-stop monster hunting.
Besides gaining abundant experience, the loot dropped by the Demon Knight Kulun also amounted to eighteen pieces. Among them, twelve pieces were weaponry and equipment. The remaining included a blueprint for weaponry forging, a tailor design diagram, a magic inscription drawing, two tier-2 gems, and a piece of precious forging material, the Abyssal Demon Crystal.
After the death of Demon Knight Kulun, the Book of the Abyss was naturally collected by Priest Cecilia to eliminate the Abyss Demon that was sealed. Song Jian began to sort through the loot.
Among the equipment dropped, three pieces had a silver-quality property.
The Abyssal Demon Helmet, a leather hat, was silver, equipment level 20, providing +38 Defence, +29 Resistance, +10% Total Defence, and +10 Fire Resistance. Special effect 1: Dark Vision (Passive), allowing the user to see clearly within a thirty-meter radius in dim or no-light conditions. Special effect 2: Abyss Demon Breath (Passive), the user gains the protection of Abyss Demon Breath, reducing all damage by 20%, and the probability of being critically hit is reduced by 30%. Equipment requirement: 18 Level; Can it be taken out of the game: No.
This silver-quality hat was much better than the Scorpion Beast Helmet that Song Jian was currently wearing. Ever since the Scorpion Beast Helmet was damaged by an enemy, the chance of triggering the Desert Scorpion Soul seemed to have decreased a lot. Sometimes, even after several battles in session, it wouldnt trigger even once.
The most important feature of the Scorpion Beast Helmet was the triggering of the Desert Scorpion Soul to assist in battle. Without this feature, the value of this helmet was at most equivalent to a green-quality helmet of the same level.
Now that he had a better silver-quality hat, naturally, he would rece it immediately.
The remaining two silver-quality items were also level twenty equipment, but one was a pair of gloves for summoners and the other was a chest armour for hunters.
Besides these three silver-quality items, the rest were all level twenty blue and green equipment. Song Jian nced at them, and as there was none that he could use, he tossed all of them into his inventory.
The remaining blueprint was for a halberd. Furthermore, this halberd had a 10% chance of being forged into a golden-quality weapon, a 70% chance of being a silver-quality weapon, and a 20% chance of being a blue-quality weapon.
This harvest, its really not small! Looking at the loot in his inventory, Song Jians face revealed an excited smile.
Priest Cecilia, having obtained the Book of Abyss, directly opened up a Teleportation Gate. Song Jian ced the ck Dragon whelp into Pet Space for rest and treatment, and entered the Teleportation Gate with his new followers, directly returning to Doomsday City. The remaining two Dawn Warriors followed Cecilia back to the shop where Annie of the Silver Moon Commerce was managing things.
At this moment, several troll warriors who had been guarding the entrance of the Blood Demon Cave watched as the light screen at the entrance of the Blood Demon Cave gradually faded, causing their faces to turn drastically.
Then, they heard the regional announcement. Duo Sa couldnt help but raise his head and let out a mournful roar, his eyes glowing red as he stared at the entrance of the mystery door, tightly clutching his weapon.
Duo Sa, he A troll warrior stepped forward, wanting to appease Duo Sa.
Shut up, today I must kill him, kill this Gods Chosen One called Song Jian and take back the Book of the Abyss. Roar! Duo Sa seemed to fall into madness, his eyes emitting a blood-red light, and turned his fiendish face to roar at hispanion.
For a moment, all the troll warriors were scared by Duo Sas murderous eyes and stood silently behind him.
Just then, five or six teams appeared in the distance. Some were NPC teams, some were yer teams. Upon hearing the system announcement, they prepared to challenge the Blood Demon Cave.
The Blood Demon Cave has now be a general instance, which can amodate all teams to challenge at the same time. Those who are the first to clear the difficult level of Blood Demon Cave can also make a regional announcement in the City of Hymns.
Moreover, the loot dropped by the first team to clear the instance is often more rewarding.
Duo Sa, we better leave here, otherwise if those people see us, it will definitely start a war! A troll warrior, looking at the vague figure in the distance, nervously said.
Whether in the eyes of the Gods Chosen Ones or other NPCs in the City of Hymns, the troll n was seen as the enemy. Once encountered in the wild, it often provoked a war.
Currently, the opposing side had seven or eight teams, but Duo Sa and his group only had five people, they were no match for the team from the City of Hymns.
Duo Sas anger caused his whole body to shake slightly, his heavy breathing sounded like thunder, his chest heaving dramatically for a moment before he finally gritted his teeth and growled, Go!
In the end, Duo Sa didnt see Song Jiane out from the entrance of the instance, which foiled their ambush n. Normally, after clearing an instance, you would be automatically teleported to the instance entrance. But who knew that this time the sudden appearance of Priest Cecilia would open a gate to Doomsday City for Song Jian.
This was agreed upon between Song Jian and the others before he epted the quest. Once the mission waspleted, he would be teleported back to Doomsday City, not allowing him to stay outside.
Soon, Duo Sas group disappeared into the dense forest, and the Blood Demon Cave greeted wave after wave of challengers.
Song Jian was directly transported back to Manor Castle. Song Jian, who had just experienced an intense battle and intended to rx, suddenly found that the atmosphere throughout Manor Castle was very tense.
Calling over Butler George, Song Jian asked with a frown, What exactly happened in the manor? Why does everyone seem so flustered?
George wiped the sweat from his forehead and said softly, Not far from the manor, a military camp suddenly popped up. It seems that there are already quite a few soldiers training in there. My lord, they are less than three hundred meters away from us. If you decide to expand your territory further, well be sure to butt heads with that military camp!
Military camp? Song Jians eyebrows furrowed. While his personal strength was already amongst the top yers, territorial expansion warfare truly required an army that could conquer fortresses. Relying on an individuals power alone, it would be challenging to take over a manor with aplete defense system.
Lets go and check it out. Song Jian thought for a moment and then headed for the castles exit. The Dawn Warrior Aze, like a guard, closely followed Song Jian.
Chapter 386: Dragon Might
Chapter 386: Dragon Might
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Song Jian stood at the edge of his territory, looking into the distance. Sure enough, a military camp had been set up about three hundred meters away from his territory.
The camp upied more than a thousand square meters. It wasnt very big, but the shouts and killing sounds from inside made Song Jians heart jump. In the center of the camp, only the top of a military tent was visible, with a g pping in the wind. The g was emzoned with arge character: Luo. In no time at all, the camp gate opened and a woman in a red armor, holding a Square Sky Halberd and riding a ck horse, charged out from the camp. Behind her, thirty soldiers in leather armor and holding spears, followed closely.
Luo Tianyu gestured with the halberd, pointed at Song Jian from atop her horse, and loudly asked: Are you the lord of the manor next door?
Correct! Song Jian nodded.
Watching the other party riding a horse, with thirty strong and silent soldiers behind her, he felt a sense of unyielding invincibility.
Song Jian nced at his butler George and the Dawn Warrior Ya beside him, suddenly feeling that his side seemed a bit weak.
With a raise of his right hand, thirty blood corpses appeared out of thin air, shaking and groaning around Song Jian.
Looking at the hunched, shaking blood corpses, Song Jian frowned deeper.
Withoutparison, theres no harm. Whenpared to the soldiers behind Luo Tianyu, his side looked more like a ragtag band of mercenaries.
Song Jian raised his right hand, preparing to summon the Blood Wolves. The Blood Wolves were all at level fifteen, each as big and mighty as a calf. If summoned, they would definitely overpower the other sides momentum; However, after hesitating for a moment, Song Jian withdrew his hand. He needed to keep some cards in hand and not put all his forces on the table. Dare to fight me? If you can beat me, I am willing to ally with you! Luo Tianyu shouted.
In Doomsday City, after the previous small war alliances merged into the Waste Capital, it posed an implicit threat to the surrounding yers. Even Luo Tianyu was somewhat worried about the future invasion of the Waste Capital into her territory. She wouldnt be able to resist it alone.
Her current foundation was acquired from a victory in a previous territorial expansion battle and used the war merits to buy horses and soldiers.
However, this alone certainly wont be enough to resist the Waste Capital. At this point, Luo Tianyu turned her gaze to Song Jians Manor Castle.
Within a kilometer radius, Song Jians Manor Castle was the strongest force. Large territory, many buildings, fully equipped defensive mechanisms, it had shown its power after two expansions. Many wandering NPCs had even joined.
Due to the power of Song Jians manors territory, some yers even gave up their safe houses and moved to other ces.
However, Luo Tianyu was reluctant to give up her hard-earned special building. This was her special reward she obtained afterpleting an extreme difficult task as a general, a treasure called the Tiger Talisman, which allowed her to transform her safe house into a military camp.
With the military camp, Luo Tianyu could recruit and upgrade soldiers, she could even lead these soldiers to hunt monsters and level up. If the military camp was destroyed, Luo Tianyus power would decline by more than half, and it would be very difficult to survive in Doomsday City.
However, she was reluctant to be the subordinate of others. She spent her days training soldiers in her camp, the purposefully resonating cries serving to attract Song Jians attention and invite him for a battle!
If the opponent is too weak, she could take over the opponents territory. If the opponent is strong, then she could form an alliance, at least it would keep her military camp safe.
Song Jian nced at Luo Tianyus military camp. All kinds of defensive facilities were very well prepared. Some of the defensive facilities were unique to the military camp. If they were tounch a hard attack, it would be very difficult to conquer.
If I win, are you really willing to be my subordinate? Song Jian chuckled. The power he now wielded, he believed he could kill even a level twenty-five elite boss. The power of the Fourth-tier Demonic me, Abyssal Raging me, was not something the current yers could withstand.
A mans word is as good as a horses charge. As long as you win, 1 am willing to fight for you! Luo Tianyu shouted loudly.
Alright, bring it on! Song Jian had a thought, and the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword appeared in his hand, he shouted loudly.
Dont say I didnt warn you! Luo Tianyu looked at Song Jian, the corner of her mouth revealing a strange smile. She spurred her horse toward Song Jian. Generals without a horse and with a horse were like two different sses. Many of the generals skills required the cooperation of a horse. Luo Tianyu, who was previously bankrupt, could only afford the cheapest horse after earning lots of war merits. This horses attributes were only slightly better than a regr mount, but with it, Luo Tianyu could exert 150% of herbat power;
After the ck warhorse trotted forward a few steps, it suddenly sped up. Luo Tianyu thrust her spear forward, and a brilliant white light enveloped her and the horse, as if they had be one.
At the same time, the white light formed the shape of a long spear, the tip of which was the spearhead Luo Tianyu was holding.
Spear Charge!
This is a charge skill of the generals, not only fast but could also deal 180% damage to the target, and it even had a chance to inflict targets with piercing, dizziness, and bleeding damage;
This move must be used in conjunction with a warhorse. Without a warhorse, one cannot use Spear Charge!
Originally, Song Jian and Luo Tianyu were still seventy to eighty meters apart. As soon as this move was applied, Luo Tianyu instantly advanced more than ten meters. Her speed increasing, she would be able to reach Song Jian within three or four seconds.
Such speed! Song Jians face showed a surprised expression. He could vaguely sense the huge power of this attack. If he were to get hit, hed immediately be at a disadvantage. He didnt believe that this was Luo Tianyus only move. If hit by her, her follow-up attacks would be endless.
At this moment, Song Jians best option was to dodge with the Sword Shadow step, but he didnt move. Directly raising his hand, he summoned the ck Dragon cub.
The ck Dragon cub had previously been heavily injured while battling two level twenty hellhounds in the Blood Demon Cave, killing one. It was still slowly recovering in the Pet Space.
At this time, its Vitality Points had only recovered by 60%, and the wounds on its body were still evident, but once Song Jian summoned it, the ck Dragon cub immediately enteredbat mode, issuing a dragons cry, its body radiating a strong aura.
The dragons cry was no longer as immature as before, but now carried a killing intent.
The Dragon Might spread out, the charging ck warhorse suddenly stopped, rearing back to scream;
Trembling, the ck warhorse copsed to the ground, breaking Luo Tianyus Spear Charge. Suffering from the bacsh of her skill, she spat out a mouthful of blood and fell from her horse.
Chapter 387: The Abyss Demon
Chapter 387: The Abyss Demon
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The ck Dragon cub roared and fiercely pounced forward, pinning Luo Tianyus warhorse under its body.
The frail warhorse had no power to resist, and let out a cry as the ck Dragon cub bit its neck and threw it into the sky.
How dare you! Luo Tianyu rolled a few times on the ground without getting up, and saw her own warhorse about to be prey for the ck Dragon cub, her eyes red with rage as she shouted.
Whoosh-
A scorching Dragon Breath burst from the ck Dragon cubs mouth, enveloping the ck warhorse in an instant.
In no time, the smell of roasted meat wafted from the horse as it fell from the sky, and the ck Dragon cub bit it and began tearing and devouring it vigorously, not paying any attention to Luo Tianyu nearby.
Um, it recently developed a sudden fondness for cooked food, so it likes to roast things before eating them Song Jian put away his longsword and said awkwardly.
You owe me a warhorse! Luo Tianyus eyes welled up with tears. As a warrior profession, she only got her own warhorse at level twelve, and although it was the weakest and lowest-quality warhorse, she cherished it dearly.
Now it had be food for Song Jians pet, and Luo Tianyu couldnt bear the injustice. They had only agreed to a fight-how could he let his pet eat her warhorse?
Uh, sorry about that. Illpensate you for the warhorse, and Ill definitely get you a better one! Song Jian said apologetically, looking at Luo Tianyu, who was about to cry.
Hmph! Luo Tianyu red at Song Jian, grabbed her long halberd and turned around to return to the camp. The gate mmed shut.
Would this count as her losing? Once my territory expands to here, she should choose to surrender, right? Song Jian asked uncertainly.
My lord, I guess it would depend on when you give her a new warhorse, a Dawn Warrior beside him chuckled.
Song Jian was about to speak when he suddenly received a system notification.
His face turned pale, and he visibly worsened.
System: The seal of the Abyssal Demon has been broken, and your aura has been locked onto by it. In 10 minutes, it will track your aura ande for you;
System: For the next 10 minutes, you will not be able to log off normally. If the Abyssal Demon cannot find you, it will begin destroying your territory.
System: If you are killed by the Abyssal Demon, your body will be its parasitic host, and your soul will serve as nourishment for its growth.
Series of system notifications informed Song Jian that the Abyssal Demon, which had been sealed by the priest Cecilia, had now broken the seal and wasing to take revenge on him!
Damn it! Wasnt acquiring the Book of the Abyss supposed to help me annihte the Abyssal Demon? Why did the seal break prematurely? Song Jian couldnt help but curse.
At first, he thought the Abyssal Demon was just an ordinary boss, but after so many incidents and clearing the Blood Demon Cave, Song Jian realized that the Abyssal Demon was no lone entity. It was the embodiment of the Abyssal ns evil, and provoking one was the same as provoking the entire n.
Thinking about it made Song Jians head hurt.
Whats more, Song Jian still had the Abyss Curse with a luck reduction of three on him, serving as GPS tracking and allowing the Abyssal Demon to locate him at any time.
If you want to fight, then lets fight! This time, lets see who dies! Song Jian gritted his teeth.
He didnt intend to hide anything, so he summoned both Blood Crows and Blood Wolves. Blood Crows didnt have muchbat power, even if their level had been raised to fifteen, but theirbat power wasnt evenparable to that of ordinary monsters of the same level.
However, Blood Crows could fly, so Song Jian ordered them to fly to a height of
500 meters to scout for any movement.
Blood Zombies and Blood Wolves spread out in the surroundings, while the ck Dragon cub stood by Song Jian, silently waiting for the arrival of the Abyssal Demon.
Soon, several Blood Crows in the southwest direction suddenly lost contact with Song Jian. Just before their death, their eyes sent an image to Song Jians mind.
It was a powerful demon with a pair of goat horns on its head, huge ck bat wings on its back, a tall and strong body that seemed to be engulfed in transparent mes.
Its here! Song Jians heart thumped as he tightened his grip on the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword.
Wasnt the seal supposed to be draining its power? This Abyssal Demon was supposed to be getting weaker and weaker, so why does it look so much stronger than before? Song Jian recalled the image, furrowing his brow.
Boom boom boom-
Several buildings copsed in the distance, and a tall figure appeared amidst the dust and smoke.
Human, its time to settle our old scores! The Abyssal Demon spoke in the abyssalnguage, causing dizziness and hallucinations in ordinary creatures who heard it.
Although Song Jian couldnt understand what it was saying, the words entering his ears made himprehend the meaning automatically.
Kill it! Song Jian waved his sword and cried out loudly.
The Blood Zombies roared and charged at the Abyssal Demon with their hands and feet.
The Blood Wolves growled and started trotting, picking up speed as they went, their figures turning into red lightning as they rushed towards the Abyssal Demon.
Trash! The Abyssal Demon looked at the Blood Zombies rushing towards it with a hint of disdain in its eyes.
At this point, the Abyssal Demons level had reached twenty, and it was a lord-level boss, emitting a terrifying aura. Its body surged with energy like mes rising into the air.
The thirty Blood Zombies had barely reached within a meter of the Abyssal Demon when their bodies suddenly paused and began to shake violently.
Plop plop plop-
One after another, the Blood Zombies bodies burst open, turning into a rain of blood that fell from the sky like drizzle. Song Jians eyes narrowed the Abyssal Demons strength had increased more than tenfoldpared to when he had first seen it.
What the hell is Cecilia up to? Was obtaining the Book of the Abyss meant to enhance the Abyssal Demons strength? Song Jian muttered under his breath.
Awo-
A mournful howl, the Blood Wolves charged at the Abyssal Demon one after another. On their bodies, crimson Vitality mes ignited.
A Blood Wolf broke through the Abyssal Demons energy barrier and viciously bit its neck.
With a cold snort, the Abyssal Demon raised its hand and grabbed the Blood Wolfs neck. Its hand, covered in ck scales, gripped tightly, instantly crushing the Blood Wolf into a puddle of fishy-smelling blood.
One after another, Blood Wolves leaped towards it, but the Abyssal Demon snorted, its figure flickering as it punched one wolf after the other. The wolves bodies exploded one after the other, dying instantly. In a short while, the Abyssal Demon was immersed in a rain of blood, surrounded by the Sky-reaching Magic mes.
Chapter 376: Luring the Monster
Chapter 376: Luring the Monster
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Song Jian, alongside the ck Dragon cub, made his way deep into the Blood Demon Cave;
The density of monsters in this dungeon was terrifying to behold. This was likely why every team that had ventured here had either beenpletely wiped out, or retreated empty-handed.
Song Jian and the dragon found themselves in a narrow passage, wide enough only for two to walk abreast. The passage wound around for about ten meters, its walls an unsettling deep red, as if it was bleeding.
At the end of the passage was a confined cave. A cluster of monsters sat around a fire, tearing into the corpse of a human, letting out low growls as they fought over their meal;
Amongst the monsters, only two or three were Blood Mage attendants, the rest were all apprentices.
Although the cave was small, it could barely amodate a five-member team forbat, but that would mean taking on around seventeen or eighteen monsters at once.
But if they used the passage where Song Jian was, only encountering one or two monsters at a time, then after the Blood attendants charged in, almost all the Blood Mage apprentices would be able to harm the Main Tank (MT) with ranged attacks from behind. This would put immense pressure on the MT, and anypse could spell death, leading to total team annihtion;
Song Jian frowned slightly, realizing that he himself would not stand a chance against an onught from a horde of monsters. Using the ck Dragon cub as a shield wouldnt work either, its size would obstruct him impeding him from unleashing his full strength. If they let the cub take the brunt of the attack, its death would be a matter of time.
Should we hold our ground here, waiting for the Dawn Warriors to catch up and charge in together? Song Jian pondered, giving the situation further thought. N?v(el)B\\jnn
The monsters in the cave continued to squabble over the human corpse, hastily grilling chunks of the body over the fire before consuming them bloodied. Then theyd return to scrapping over the remains.
The human corpse was not enough to feed all the monsters. The three Blood Mage attendants were shoved aside in the struggle, left top up the spilt blood from the ground to sate their hunger.
A smirk appeared on Song Jians face, and he pulled out another piece of grilled meat from his bag and tossed it in their direction.
The meatnded within a few meters of the three Blood Mage attendants, attracting the attention of the one nearest to it.
The attendant raised its head at the sound, wiped the blood from its lips, grabbed its Bone Wand, and looked toward the source of the noise.
Soon, it noticed the piece of grilled meat on the ground. Its exotic fragrance was incredibly enticingit instantly dropped its guard. This smelled far better than the stench of rancid blood.
The attendant quickly picked up the meat and shoved it into its mouth. The bursting vors filled his taste buds. This was apletely different taste from the bloody meat they typically ate, it was so much better.
The attendant gulped down the meat eagerly, scanning the surroundings in hopes of finding more. Sure enough, it spotted another piece lying at the entrance of the passage.
It had lost all wariness by now, and hurried toward the entrance, grabbing the meat and stuffing it into its mouth;
Again, it caught a whiff of the same irresistible smell from within the passage. With two pieces of such tasty meat already consumed, it became oblivious to everything, even dropping its wand, and ran empty-handed into the passage;
Shortly after, sounds of terror filled the eerie passage. The screams of the attendant however, were all toomon within the Blood Demon Cave and attracted no attention from the other monsters.
After the swift ying of the Blood attendant with the aid of the ck Dragon cub, Song Jian collected the loot it had dropped.
A gem? I didnt expect the monsters here would drop gems as well! Looking at a yellow gem the size of a nail in his hand, Song Jian wore an expression of surprise.
This was a yellow gem that could be embedded into equipment to increase defense.
Besides the gem, the attendant had also dropped a pair of level fifteen blue boots. The attributes were ordinary, but they were worth a few thousand Doomsday Coins.
Song Jian nced at it briefly before cing it in his bag.
Next, Song Jian repeated the same trick, using the grilled meat to lure the monsters out of the cave one by one, disposing of them in the passage. However, a minor problem arose when he tried luring the Blood Mage apprentices. Two of them discovered the grilled meat at the same time. It seemed that they understood what the meat was and started fighting over it. Reluctantly, Song Jian threw out another piece of grilled meat, slowly luring the two monsters into the passage.
The narrow terrain was a nightmare for magic users. Even when confronted by two level eighteen elite monsters, Song Jian felt no pressure, easily disposing them;
Just then, the Dawn Warriors had recovered from their weakened state. The sight of the monster corpses within the passage left them taken aback.
They were surprised to find that Song Jian had managed to kill so many monsters single-handedly;
My lord, please allow us to join the battle as well, one Dawn Warrior pleaded. For you to be battling at the front while we hide behind is a humiliation we cannot bear!
Yes, my lord. Allow us to fight alongside you, the other two Dawn Warriors chorused.
Song Jian nodded, There are only eight or nine Blood Mage apprentices left in the cave ahead. Lets go in and finish them off together!
Yes, sir! The Dawn Warriors responded with vigor.
Roar~
With a roar, the ck Dragon cub hurried into the cave. As it opened its mouth wide, a surge of Dragon Breath consumed the apprentices;
Before they could react, the terrifying Dragon Might filled the cave. The Blood Mage apprentices, who were just starting to cast their spells, wore looks of terror. They screamed and ran about in panic.
We are under the protection of the Goddess of Dawn! The three Dawn Warriors shouted and charged at the panicking apprentices armed with their swords;
Being confronted up close by melee fighters was an absolute nightmare for mage types. Their incantations were continually disrupted, and the ck Dragons intimidating demeanor added further tension. Ill-timed interruptions by the dragon further instilled fear into the mages.
The remaining Blood Mage apprentices had their hopes of casting aplete spell shattered;
Soon, all the apprentices in the cave were wiped out, leaving only Song Jian, the ck Dragon cub, and the three Dawn Warriors, and a still zing bonfire.
Chapter 377: Bonfire
Chapter 377: Bonfire
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Phew, no wonder so many teams are stuck in this secret realm. The monsters inside are too hard to deal with. A Dawn Warrior took off his heavy helmet and sat on the ground.
Although there were only seven or eight Blood Mage apprentices left in the cave, their attacks were still quite fierce. The heavy armor seemed to provide no defense against their painful attacks.
The Vitality Points of the three Dawn Warriors were only half remaining. Song Jian was in a better state, with about two-thirds of his Vitality Points left. The ck Dragon whelp was attacked most frequently, and its Vitality Points had already dropped to less than half. After all, it was only a Level 15 Elite Level creature. Facing monsters more than three levels higher, it suffered from a natural level suppression, causing more damage.
Lets take a break before we continue! Song Jian ordered.
Without the addition of Vitality recovery speed, Song Jians recovery slowed down significantly, and he felt somewhat unustomed to it.
The Level 18 Elite monsters not only dropped generous loot but also provided Song Jian with surprisinglyrge amounts of Experience Points. Killing only about twenty dungeon monsters had already increased his Experience Points by a small amount. He was now at Level 17 and 41%. It seemed that if they could clear this dungeon, reaching Level 18 would be no problem. This was much more efficient than leveling up by killing monsters in the wild, almost increasing the efficiency by several times.
Huh, I feel like my recovery speed is much faster than usual? A Dawn Warrior said in surprise.
Really? I feel like my strength is recovering faster than before too
Sir, do you have this feeling too? Our Vitality Points, energy, and strength are all recovering at least 30% faster! The oldest Dawn Warrior said to Song Jian, his eyes full of confusion.
Really? Song Jian frowned slightly, looking at his attribute interface. There was no sign of an elerated recovery speed: I dont have that feeling
Sir, pleasee here and feel it. The recovery speed is indeed much faster. A Dawn Warrior stood up and offered his seat.
Song Jian nodded and took the spot.
Whoosh~
A sudden breeze blew through the cave, causing the campfire beside Song Jian to flicker rapidly.
Whats going on? Song Jian frowned, his gaze falling on the nearby campfire. Recovery Demon me: Level 1 Demon me. Effect: Within a 3-meter range, nonbat recovery speed is elerated. Increases the sess rate and recovery effects of crafting recovery potions.
Level 1, Demon me? Theres actually a Demon me here? Song Jian widened his eyes in disbelief.
However, as soon as he approached the campfire, the zing mes seemed suppressed and weakened. It seemed that the Level 3 Demon me, Abyssal me, within Song Jian had a strong suppression effect on the Recovery Demon me.
Damn, this is probably the biggest reward in Blood Demon Cave. However, I already possess one kind of Demon me. I wonder if I can amodate a second one! Song Jian stared at the campfire, his eyebrows furrowed, and after some thought, he slowly extended his hand towards the fire.
Crackle-
Two sparks jumped from the campfire, and the mes retreated abruptly as if a small animal was afraid of and avoiding Song Jians touch. At that moment, ck mes erupted from Song Jians outstretched hand, making a whooshing sound.
The instant the ck mes appeared, the entire campfire seemed to be extinguished. Only the fist-sized pale-white me remained, hiding in the depths of the campfire, flickering continuously like a frightened child under the bed.
ck mes began to slowly invade the campfire. In no time, the mes on the campfire rekindled, and a white stream of fire, like tentacles, spread out from the depths of the fire and entwined themselves around Song Jians extended arm. N?v(el)B\\jnn
System: Level 3 Demon me, Abyssal me, begins to merge with Recovery Demon me, fusion progress 3%5%
The ck mes zed in the campfire, raising the temperature in the cave by several degrees. The Dawn Warriors looked astonished and quickly moved back. Only the ck Dragon whelp seemed interested in the ck mes. It approached and licked the mes with its tongue.
Song Jian felt warmth within his body. It was much morefortable than when he had merged with the Abyssal me. At that time, he felt like a piece of roasted meat, burning both inside and out. Now, it was like he had immersed himself in warm water, feeling veryfortable and drowsy.
After an unknown amount of time, the warmth in Song Jians body disappeared. He opened his eyes to find that the milky-white mes were gone, reced by a huge campfire with ck mes.
System: Level 3 Abyssal me has sessfully merged. Your Fire Resistance has increased by 10 points, your Vitality Point recovery speed has permanently increased by 50%, and you have gained the Recovery Aura. Effect: For all teammates within a 5-meter range, Vitality Point recovery speed increases by 30%.
Its a pity that its only a Level 1 Demon me. If it were of a higher level, the Abyssal me might have been able to level up! Song Jian thought to himself.
The increase in fire resistance and Vitality Point recovery rate both strengthened Song Jian. This was even better than acquiring a new piece of equipment since this portion of his strength could be brought into the real world.
The added Recovery Aura allowed the three Dawn Warriors to have a 30% increased Vitality recovery rate, whether in or out ofbat. This significantly improved their safety and reduced the pressure of battling monsters.
Lets continue! Song Jian stood up and led the way deeper into the Blood Demon Cave.
The three Dawn Warriors nced at the faint green aura beneath their feet, feeling the surging energy within their bodies. After exchanging a look, they followed closely behind Song Jian.
Along the way, the cave tunnels were like abyrinth, branching in all directions. The variety of monsters Song Jian and his party encountered also increased. In addition to Blood Mage attendants and apprentices, they faced Blood Demon Spiders, Blood Demon Hunting Dogs, Blood Witches, Blood Demon Warriors, and other creatures.
The deeper they went into the Demon Cave, the more and stronger monsters they encountered. They had to carefully lure the monsters one by one to slowly kill them off. There were several times when they lured too many monsters. If Song Jian hadnt activated his Immortal Sword Body and firmly attracted the monsters hatred towards himself, they might have faced a total wipeout.
However, despite the dangers, the rewards were plentiful. In addition to some gems and Level 15 green and blue equipment, they even obtained two Level 15 silver-quality items.
One was cloth armor for a Mage, and the other was Mage shoes. Although Song Jian couldnt wear them, if he sold them at the auction house, they would be worth at least tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands of Doomsday Coins.
Soon, the group arrived at a massive cave. The cave was set up like aboratory, with delicate instruments surrounding them. A middle-aged man wearing a red robe was dissecting a human corpse. The whole cave filled with a strong smell of blood.
Be careful! This is a Level 20 Elite BOSS! A cautious look appeared in Song Jians eyes. The monster before him was the first BOSS he encountered in Blood Demon Cave. If they didnt kill him, they would not be able to move forward.
Chapter 378: Bloody Baron
Chapter 378: Bloody Baron
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As he observed the level 20 Elite Boss in front of him, a solemn look crossed Song Jians eyes. On paper, this boss was tougher than any level 20 Elite Boss he had encountered before-it could even be deemedparable to the Lord level bosses hed faced.
Bloody Baron Gurman, a semi-demonic creature, Elite Level Boss, level 20, with 5000/5000 Vitality Points. Traits: Demonic Skin, Bloodthirsty. Skills: Blood explosion, Blood Tide, gue of Blood, Fatal Strike;
I recognize him C he used to be a Baron of the City of Hymns. It is said his whole family has been exterminated, and he disappeared. I never would have expected that hed be a fallen demonic creature! One of the Dawn Warriors, furrowing his eyebrows, whispered while staring at the Boss.
Be careful, he was once a grand knight; his strength is nearly on par with the Knight of Dawn!
If its only us three, we wont stand a chance
Everyone be careful, and dodge his skills, Song Jian softly said, ready up, Im initiating the attack!
Previously, it was the Dawn Warriors who initiated attacks on monsters. But due to Song Jians high damage output, he easily attracted the bosss hostility; hence, he took on the responsibility of initiating the attack.
Furthermore, given the Boss current strength, it seemed likely that the Dawn Warriors would struggle to take it down;
Earth Teeth Assault!
A tusk-shaped Qi mass howled towards the Bloody Baron. With a boom, the Baron, who was standing by the experimental table, was pushed back two steps. Unintentionally, he shed with his surgical knife, causing a sudden outpour of blood from the humanoid creature on the table;
Damn it, you ruined my experiment! The Bloody Baron roared in anger, pulling out a spear from a nearby cab, then growled as he charged towards Song Jian;
Dawn Charge! A Dawn Warrior yelled as he charged at the Bloody Baron, ruthlessly shing at him with his longsword.
Dawn Charge! The remaining Dawn Warriors also deployed the charge skill, pouncing towards the Bloody Baron;
At this moment, the Bloody Barons hatred was firmly locked onto Song Jian. The continuous charges only made his body slightly sway, not impeding his aggression.
His resistances are so high, we can only stun him for 0.3 seconds, eximed a Dawn Warrior.
His defense is also incredibly high. The damage from Dawn Charge is only in the tens. Be careful! Another Dawn Warrior shouted with a warning.
Seeing the Bloody Baron charge at him, Song Jian pulled out a bottle of Weakness Potion and violently tossed it at him;
Next, he took out a bottle of Slow Medicine and threw it down at the Bloody Barons feet;
Immediately, the Bloody Barons speed went down and even his act of waving the spear slowed considerably;
Broken Wing Dance!
Song Jian wielded the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, ruthlessly hacking away at the Bloody Baron;
With a roar, the ck Dragon cub shot into the air. A massive dark purple fireball was released from its mouth, striking the Bloody Baron directly.
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A series of damages over 100 points appeared above the Bloody Barons head;
Blood Tide!
Suddenly, a powerful energy surge emerged from the Bloody Baron. Waves of scarlet energy, with the Baron at the center, expanded outwards, enveloping Song Jian and the three Dawn Warriors.
Both the Dawn Warriors and Song Jian saw numbers indicating a dozen or so damage points quickly float above their heads, while the Bloody Barons Vitality Points were rapidly reiming;
Get out of the skill range! Song Jian bellowed. He transformed into a silhouette, hastily retreating in the distance. The Dawn Warriors also ceased their attacks, rushing towards areas far away from the Bloody Baron;
The range of the Bloody Barons skill was enormously wide, almost taking up half of the cave, ranged sses had an opportunity to escape, but it was hard for closebat sses to dodge this attack.
Song Jian and the three Dawn Warriors barely managed to escape. Their vitality had plummeted over 300 points, while the Bloody Barons vitality was instantly replenished by nearly 500 points.
The ck Dragon hatchling was still persistently attacking as it wasn t enveloped by the Blood Tide due to being in the air;
The Bloody Baron was immobilized after he cast the Blood Tide. Seeing the four melee professionals leave, the Bloody Baron halted the Blood Tide, brandished his spear de and pointed towards Song Jian;
A crimson beam of light shot towards Song Jians back instantly;
Blood Explosion!
The Bloody Baron growled, with a trace of ck breath in his eyes, revealing a fierce expression on his face.
Just as the crimson beam reached Song Jians back, a faint golden glow burst from the surface of his body. His running body was turned around by a mysterious force, and he swung his long sword harshly in front of him;
Sacred Parry!
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With a muffled noise, the crimson beam of light was shattered by Song Jians sword. Then, an identical crimson beam erupted from the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, directed at the Bloody Baron;
Thud-
This crimson beam pierced through the Bloody Barons heart, exploded out from his back. A damage of over 600 points sprang up from above the Bloody Barons head;
How could this be The Bloody Baron was dumbstruck, his eyes fixed on Song Jian, filled with intense dread.
Knight of Dawn, this is the skill of the Knight of Dawn one of the Dawn Warriors shouted, his eyes filled with admiration as he looked at Song Jian;
Praise be to You, Goddess of Dawn, your exclusive knight has finally reappeared in the mortal world Three Dawn Warriors cried out in unison, their eyes filled with the adoration of fans for their idol as they looked at Song Jian.
System: Dawn Warrior C Qis admiration for you has greatly increased, reaching the level of reverence, you can initiate a recruitment request to him;
System: Dawn Warrior C Songs admiration for you has greatly increased, reaching the level of reverence, you can initiate a recruitment request to him;
System: Dawn Warrior C Yas admiration for you has greatly increased, reaching the level of reverence, you can initiate a recruitment request to him;
A series of system prompts suddenly made Song Jian feel like he was hit by a pie. He had recruited these three Dawn Warriors through his worshipful rtionship with the Silver Moon Commerce, regardless of whether he could clear this instance, they needed to be returned in the end;
But now there was an opportunity to recruit these three level twenty elite warriors to be his followers right before his eyes. What should Song Jian do?
What else could he do but recruit!
Recruit, recruit, recruit!
With twenty years of single and quick hand speed, Song Jian rapidly chose to recruit the three;
Respected Knight of Dawn, Im willing to be one of your followers! A Dawn Warrior knelt on one knee, giving a salute towards the direction where Song Jian was located;
System: Congrattions, you have recruited Dawn Warrior C Ya as your follower;
However, the remaining two Dawn Warriors hesitated and eventually rejected the recruitment;
I m sorry, my lord, I have my own duties and cannot follow behind you!
Im sorry, my lord, I still have things I care about in the Silver Moon Commerce, and I cant leave!
The two followers showed their remorse, shaking their heads as they rejected the offer. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Continue the attack! After Song Jian issued the order, he couldnt help but lift the corners of his mouth. Even if only one Dawn Warrior was willing to follow him, he had struck it rich! This was a level twenty elite follower, entirely different from ordinary NPCs!
Chapter 379: Successful Recruitment
Chapter 379: Sessful Recruitment
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Having recruited a Level 20 Elite Follower, Song Jian couldnt already be more satisfied.
Praise be to you, Goddess of Dawn, I swear, Ill always follow devotedly behind your exclusive knight, never leaving or deserting! The Dawn Warrior, who had just be Song Jians follower, seemed inspired and yelled loudly, swinging his sword and rushing towards the Bloody Baron.
Well, young fellow has quite the spirit! Song Jian revealed a smile. However, very quickly, a thought suddenly surfaced in his mind.
What did he say Knight of Dawn, Goddess of Dawns exclusive knight, he will always follow oh crap, Im not a Knight of Dawn, nor do I worship the Goddess of Dawn. I just unintentionally learned a sword technique that potentially belongs to a Knight of Dawn
Will he stab me with his sword if he finds out that Im not a Knight of Dawn?
Mom, Im scared!
At this thought, Song Jian suddenly realized that this freshly recruited Dawn Warrior had be a hot potato. He should have known not to recruit him!
Roar-
The Bloody Baron swung his spear and pierced the chest of a Dawn Warrior, hoisting him into the air before ruthlessly throwing him to the side.
St-
The Dawn Warriors vitality points had instantly dropped to a precarious level, the ringly red vitality point gauge only had a bit left.
Oh crap, is he gonna die right after being recruited? Song Jian was shocked, hastily casting a Surgical Healing on the Dawn Warrior who was thrown by the BOSS.
As it turned out, the one the BOSS had just attacked was the Dawn Warrior Song
Jian had just recruited.
After stuffing the Dawn Warrior, who was leaning against the rock wall, with a potion of beginners healing and several pieces of roast meat, and ordering him to rest, Song Jian drew his sword and rushed towards the Bloody Baron.
Broken Wing Dance!
Sword Silk!
Encircling the Bloody Baron in a flurry of sword shes, Song Jian swiftly drew its attention, reducing the pressure on the remaining two Dawn Warriors.
Song Jians previous Sacred Parry technique had the BOSS feeling wary. It looked at Song Jian, its gaze full of caution. However, the spear in its hand still contained lethal force, constantly emitting a piercing whistling sound as it jabbed at Song Jian.
The BOSSS damage was high, each strike causing fifty to sixty points of damage to Song Jian. When Song Jians vitality points fell to less than half, he had no choice but to use Tai Chi Sword Skill to fend off the BOSSS attack.
The two Dawn Warriors behind him were also constantly attacking, with damage numbers steadily floating up above the BOSSS head. Its vitality points were slowly declining, shortly falling below half.
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Watching the two Dawn Warriors strenuously swinging their double-handed swords, Song Jian couldnt help butin: Considering how low your damage is, you should have just taken up a shield as a tank. Arent you just bringing doom to us by insisting on using the double-handed sword in a retribution style!
Damned reptile, get lost! The Bloody Baron suddenly brandished his spear, harshly smacking towards the ck Dragon whelp in mid-air.
It turned out while Song Jian was using the Tai Chi Sword Skill, the ck Dragon whelp jacked away the BOSSS aggro.
The flying ck Dragon whelp didnt expect the BOSS to suddenly attack it. In a moment of distraction, it was knocked down by the spear, hurling toward the rock wall nearby.
Boom-
The entire cave began to slightly tremble, the ck Dragon whelp fluttered its wings, straining to stand up from the ground, and let out a roar towards the Bloody Baron.
Whack-
The ck Dragon cubs wing suddenly swatted a test tube on a cab, throwing it towards the rock face, where it shattered into pieces.
The Bloody Barons attack faltered as he nced at the crushed test tube, his eyes reflecting distress akin to physical pain.
Visibly falling back under the relentless attack, Song Jians eyes lit up, Hey, it seems like this BOSS really cares about itsb equipment could it be With this thought, Song Jian immediatelymanded his recuperating follower, Go! Destroy theb equipment around you as much as possible! Although the Dawn Warrior had been receiving Song Jians vitality recovery buff, and been using basic healing potions and roasted meat, the time was short. He had only managed to recover less than a third of his vitality and could not engage inbat.
However, he was capable of causing some damage to the surroundings. The Dawn Warrior, C Ya stood up, swinging his longsword towards a nearby experimental cab.
Bang, bang, bang-
As the crashing sounds echoed, the Bloody Baron trembled. He wanted to rush towards the Dawn Warrior who was wreaking havoc but his hatred was firmly locked on Song Jian. He was constrained by the rules of the system and could only watch helplessly as his preciousb equipment was destroyed piece by piece.
Roar, you all will pay! The Bloody Barons anger red, but half his attention was distracted by the destructive Dawn Warrior. He was too flustered to focus on the battle, releasing his skills haphazardly. Each move was either a miss or terribly off-target, greatly alleviating the pressure on Song Jian and his group.
When the Bloody Barons vitality dropped below 80%, he finally started unleashing his ultimate move, the Fatal Strike!
The BOSS swung his spear, as a surge of red energy converged at its tip. With a forceful thrust, he mmed it into the ground.
BOOM!
With a deafening explosion, five red beams burst forth from where the spear touched the ground, shooting towards Song Jian, the ck Dragon cub, and the three Dawn Warriors.
Swish-
The speed of the red light was incredibly fast. Before he could react, a red streak shed before Song Jians eyes, and a cool sensation spread across his chest.
MISS
A faint blue text floated above his head.
The ck Dragon cub was also hit by a red beam, but arge MISS also floated above its head.
Song Jian felt a shock in his heart and quickly turned his gaze to the follower who was in the process of destroying theb. The follower had only managed to recover 34% of his vitality so far, he would undoubtedly be killed if hit by the fatal attack.
Luckily, MISS also floated above his head.
Just then, one of the Dawn Warriors groaned, as though hit by a mallet, his body flew backward. Above his head appeared a damage number in the high hundreds, and his vitality plummeted to a little above thirty.
This move from the Bloody Baron could randomly damage one person in the field and was unaffected by hate value.
Seeing that the Dawn Warrior busy destroying hisb equipment hadnt taken any damage, disappointment shed in the eyes of the Bloody Baron. His attacks became more aggressive.
Song Jians vitality was dropping fast. Seeing that the BOSS had less than 20% of his vitality left, Song Jian gritted his teeth, and activated his Immortal Sword Body. A pale golden light immediately enveloped him, like a golden armor encasing his body.
Die! With a flick of his wrist, Song Jian thrust the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword at the Bloody Barons heart from an unexpected angle.
Chapter 380: Blood Beheading Greatsword
Chapter 380: Blood Beheading Greatsword
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The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword pierced the bloody Barons heart, causing over three hundred critical damage points. The Baron swung his spear, swatting Song Jian away like a fly.
Boom!
A crimson wave of energy burst from the Bloody Barons body, knocking back the Dawn Warriors that had been chasing him, and then he charged towards Song Jian withrge strides.
Die, human! The Baron roared as he swung his spear, and a strong bloody aura burst from it, condensing into red lightning bolts that shot towards Song Jian.
Boom, boom, boom~
The ground was struck with holes from the red lightning. Song Jian wielded the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and used his Tai Chi Sword Skill to block the lightning bolts.
At this point, Song Jian looked very battered, his face pale, blood flowed from the corner of his mouth, and he used all his strength to fend off the crimson lightnings bombardment.
The Bloody Barons attacksted for only five seconds. The red lightning disappeared, and the Bloody Barons speed suddenly increased. He raised his spear and viciously mmed it down on Song Jians head.
ng!
With a faint sound, Song Jians Follower overturned a cab, spilling all the dishes inside, which broke all over the floor.
The Bloody Barons body suddenly trembled, and his strike also experienced a brief dy. Song Jian took the opportunity to roll out of the attack range and used Sword Shadow Step to escape to a distance.
At this point, he only had a little over four hundred Vitality Points remaining, barely enough to withstand two or three more attacks from the Bloody Baron.
The ck Dragon hatchling and a Dawn Warrior continuously attacked the Bloody Baron from behind, causing his Vitality Points to drop rapidly. However, the Barons hatred was firmly locked on Song Jian, vowing not to rest until he killed him.
Thud!
Another Slow Medicine vial smashed at the Barons feet. Song Jian looked back and cast the Hearts Eye skill. A crimson cross constantly scanned the Bloody Barons body, finally stopping at his right shoulder.
Song Jian suddenly stopped and held his longsword horizontally across his chest, striking the pose of Sacred Parry.
Seeing Song Jian stop, the Bloody Baron roared and swung his spear downward with a sh of red energy that formed a thick de edge.
ng!
The spear and the longsword collided, and Song Jian was thrown into the air by the intense force. He did a backflip andnded steadily. The Bloody Barons powerful strike waspletely counteracted, leaving him exposed, his spear almost flying out of his hands while he staggered back.
Song Jian leaped forward, aiming his longsword at the Bloody Barons right side and shing down fiercely.
Light Strike!
A brilliant golden light burst from the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, illuminating the entire cave as if it were daytime.
Admiration filled the eyes of the three Dawn Warriors, as the Light Strike was also a skill of the Knight of Dawn. This made Song Jians newly recruited Follower even more certain of his identity as a Knight of Dawn.
Boom!
The Blood Knight had just stabilized himself when he felt a deadly threat rushing towards him. The intense golden light made it impossible for him to open his eyes, and he could only squint ahead.
In a golden light, a figure holding a dark red long sword pounced on it. There was no time to react as the sword emitting golden light fiercely chopped down on its right shoulder. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Crack, crack-
The sound of bones breaking could be heard as a damage value of over a thousand floated above the Bloody Barons head,pletely depleting its remaining Vitality Points.
In an instant, the momentum on the Bloody Barons body dissipated, like an old man in the twilight years, its body wobbling as it took two steps back.
Salena, I havent resurrected you yet. I The Bloody Barons eyes showed a bewildered look, the ck aura in its eye sockets growing thicker and its entire body enveloped in the ck aura, as if it were burning.
Boom, the Bloody Baron, enveloped in a thick ck aura, copsed with a thud, and a dazzling pile of items burst out.
Big loot! Great, haha, my lucks not bad! Song Jians eyes were almost squinting.
This time, more than ten items dropped, which had never happened before from a BOSS drop.
Just as Song Jian was counting the loot, the faces of the five trolls at the entrance suddenly changed. They saw that the blood light on the door of the Blood Demon Cave, which originally was very thick, suddenly weakened a lot, turning pale red and losing its brilliance.
Duo Sa, whats going on?! A trolls face showed a terrified expression as it pointed at the entrance of the instance and roared.
Is this the work of those people who just entered? Im going to tear them apart! Roar! A troll swung its club in anger, unable to vent its rage, smashing a huge rock, more than one person tall, into pieces with a bang.
Damn it, those humans have already killed one of the guardians in the Demon Cave. If they kill the final guardian and get the Book of the Abyss, this instance will disappear! Duo Sas face twisted, his right fist clenching tightly, his shaking arm trembling. He regretted being just a few minuteste. If they had been a bit faster, they certainly could have entered the secret realm before those humans.
Duo Sa, do you think those humans will get the Book of the Abyss? a troll hesitated.
Impossible! Duo Sa roared, Guarding the Book of the Abyss is a powerful being with the bloodline of an Abyss demon. He will definitely kill all the intruders!
Duo Sa, dont worry too much. Even if they get the Book of the Abyss, as long as we guard this ce, we can still snatch it from them when theye out! a troll said gravely.
Yes, snatch it from them, the Abyss Demon Lord is watching us!
Despite their anxiety, with five trolls present, Song Jian calmly checked the loot attributes.
Two Dawn Warriors nearly died and were now sitting on the ground, regaining Vitality Points by eating grilled meat.
With a grin, Song Jian looked at the dropped items in his inventory, pleased at his loot.
This time there were a total of twelve weapons and equipment, which could be considered luxurious. Additionally, there were quite a few Grade 1 gems and precious materials.
Out of the twelve equipment pieces, the lowest quality were four Level 15 blue-grade equipment: Druid gloves, Mage hat and leggings, and Summoner shoulder pads.
Among the remaining weapons and equipment, there were four green and three blue Level 20 pieces. The best was a silver-grade Level 20 weapon, the Blood Beheading Greatsword.
Blood Beheading Greatsword (Silver), Weapon, Double-handed Sword, Equipment Level 20, Attack80-95, Strength +5, Agility +3, Constitution +3, Crush +2, Special Effect: Blood Suck (Passive) C 15% of the attack damage is converted into Vitality Points for the attacker; Durability: 120/120, Equipment Requirement: Warrior ss;
Chapter 381: The Demon Knight
Chapter 381: The Demon Knight
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This silver-quality double-handed sword evoked looks of envy in the eyes of the three Dawn Warriors, who were all still dressed in level 20 white-quality gear.
Song Jian thought for a moment, then directly handed the long sword to the newly recruited follower. He then sorted through the loot, picked out a few pieces of level 20 blue-green gear, and handed it over to Dawn Warrior C Ya.
Thankyou, my lord, I swear Ill followyou unto death! Da? Warrior-Ya, emotion written all over his face, knelt on one knee and bowed to Song Jian.
After changing into his new gear, Yasbat power had increased two or threefold. The Blood Beheading Greatsword he held incited envy in the other two Da? Warriors.
Once everyones vitality points had fully recovered, Song Jian rose to his feet: Continue!
The group followed the cave passage and moved on.
On their journey, Ya was always at the very front, opposing all the minor creatures single-handedly, making the path afterward much easier.
If it werent for the ten-year contract I signed with Silver Moon Commerce, I d want to follow this man too! a Dawn Warrior, enviously watching Ya, murmured quietly.
After killing the Bloody Baron, Song Jian gained a great deal ofbat experience. On theter journey, he killed over a dozen small creatures. A golden light burst from his body, and his level rose to 19.
Song Jian used the additional skill point he gained to upgrade his Rapid Sword skill, extending its duration by two seconds from six to eight.
After more than two hours, the group finally reached the deepest part of the Blood Demon Cave.
It looked like a ruined great hall. Half of it had copsed, withrge chunks of rubble piled up. At the rear of the hall was something like a volcano spouting hot red blood, sshing around like magma.
In front of this blood volcano was a seven to eight meters high throne, entirely made of ck crystals, glistening under the light of the blood.
A demon knight with horns on his head sat on the throne.
As they entered the hall, the atmosphere changed as if an invisible force was binding them. Even the air became heavy.
The three Da? Warriors looked at the throne with somber expressions and a look of despair in their eyes.
How could this be, a real demon knight is guarding the Book of the Abyss?
Three bosses? Song Jian was stunned, his face full of disbelief.
So many bosses, no wonder no team has ever cleared the Blood Demon Cave so far
At this point, two three-headed hellhoundsy at the feet of the demon knights throne. Each of their massive heads raised, riveted on Song Jians party, revealing monstrous expressions.
If it were only one Demon Knight, Song Jian might have put up a fight, but the three bosses they faced now were something they couldnt handle. They didnt even have the courage to give it a try.
Isnt this quest difficulty a bit too high? Is the Book of the Abyss really a task I can aplish at this stage? Song Jian couldnt help but wonder.
LV25 Abyss Demon Knight Kulun, Lord Level, Vitality Points: 8000/8000, Characteristics: Demonic Body, Super Damage, Skills: Demon Summoning, Hell Strike, Abyss Instant sh.
LV20 Three-Headed Hellhound, Elite Level, Vitality Points: 4200/4200, Characteristics: Demonic Creature, Super Sharp, Skills: Evil Breath, Dead Light Eye, Bite Assault.
A level 25 Lord Level boss and two 20 Level Elite bosses C even if Song Jian were to ascend to level 20, he wouldnt stand a chance against them.
Even with the addition of three Dawn Warriors and a ck Dragon Hatchling, theres no way they could defeat them.
The ck Dragon cub sniffed out the scent of the demon, it became eager, let out a roar at the three bosses; two Hellhounds slowly stood up, fixing their eyes on the ck Dragon cub, they matched it in defiance and let out terrifying howls;
The three Dawn Warriors stayed restrained, looking over at Song Jian, waiting for hismand;
Priest Cecilia would never give me a task that I cant aplish. We will definitely kill these three bosses and obtain the Book of the Abyss! Song Jian said firmly.
Asya, you go try out the damage on the demon knight, I willmand the ck Dragon cub to attract the attention of the two Hellhounds. Song Jian turned to the remaining two dawn warriors saying: You assist with attacking from the side, if you notice something amiss, retreat immediately.
Asya had changed into a new set of gear, Song Jian estimated that they should be able to resist attacks from the Abyss Demon Knight, but the other two Dawn Warriors might be knocked away as soon as theye into contact with the Demon Knight.
Yes, Master! Asya yelled, The Goddess of Dawn is protecting me!
Da? Charge!
A glorious white light bloomed under Asyas feet, and as quick as an arrow, she charged at the demon knight;
The ck Dragon cub let out a roar at the two Hellhounds, spouting hot Dragon Breath, rushing towards the two Hellhounds;
The Goddess of Da? protects us! The two Dawn Warriors exchanged a nce, their faces filled with determination, and with a low growl, they also charged at the demon knight together;
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Indeed, the power of a level 20 silver-grade Blood Beheading Greatsword was extraordinary, cutting down on the Demon Knight, even amon attack could cause over fifty damage.
However, the other two Dawn Warriors, could only inflict about a dozen damage on the BOSS, sometimes, they could only cause single digit damage;
Vermin! The Demon Knight gave a disdainful growl, randomly drew a halberd from beside his throne and fiercely stabbed it toward Asya;
A sharp sound tearing through the air suddenly echoed, it almost pierced the Da? Warriors eardrums, all three showed pained expressions on their faces.
Thud-
The halberd cruelly pierced Asyas chest, instantly causing over five hundred damage, this attack made Asya, with only eight hundred Vitality Points, feel a wave of fear, this was her first time being so close to death;
Why is the damage so high? Song Jians eyebrows furrowed, this was just a casual strike from the BOSS, if their opponent used a skill, wouldnt that instantly wipe out Asya?
The assisting Da? Warriors faces also revealed surprise, Asyas gear was much better than theirs, if they were the target of this attack, theyd probably be beaten to near death;
We cant defeat it! Song Jians eyebrows furrowed, and after some hesitation, he jumped in, preparing to take Asyas ce.
Retreat, retreat, we cant win! Song Jian was anxious but at that moment, a milky white beam of light fell from the sky, enveloping Asya, her Vitality Points, which had already lost two-thirds, instantly filled up, and a thin light curtain appeared on the surface of Asyas body. The curtain kept circting, sparkling with milky white light.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
Chapter 382 - 382 Cecilia
Chapter 382: Cecilia
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The sudden turn of events left Song Jian somewhat surprised. He turned to look and a figure emerged from the passage outside the main hall.
Priest Cecilia!
A faint glow enveloped her as she continually waved her magic staff. Rays of light descended from the sky, falling upon Song Jian, the three Dawn Warriors, and the ck Dragon hatchling.
Cecilia, why did youe? Song Jian asked excitedly.
Guided by God, Cecilia replied with a smile.
Song Jian noticed a new status effect in his status bar: Recover 15 Vitality Points every second,sting 30 minutes.
p-p-p ~
Cecilias codex in the left hand flipped pages on its own without any wind. As Cecilia chanted divine incantations and pointed at everyone, they were immediately shrouded in a milky-white glow.
Divine Protection!
Defense increased by 2000, damage from enemies reduced by 30%;
Another powerful supportive effect. Song Jians face lit up with joy. With Cecilias assistance, beating the three bosses ahead suddenly seemed possible!
Cecilia, this isnt the Dawn Divine Pce! The Abyss Demon Knight sneered, swinging hisnce at the Dawn Warrior Ya with savage force. A dark demonic aura surged from thence, and his eyes glowed with murderous intent.
Move out of the way! Song Jian roared, rushing forward to stand in Yas ce. Golden light radiated from his body as he assumed a strange stance with his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword.
Whoosh ~
The air within a three-meter radius seemed to be violentlypressed. Song Jian felt a strong wind blowing in his face, making it hard to breathe. It felt as though countless sharp des were stabbing into his body, and his protective armor seemed to lose its effect all of a sudden.
ng-
A dull collision echoed in everyones ears. Initially, the sound was muffled, but it soon grew louder and more resonant. Finally, the sound reverberated throughout the temple, crashing against everyone like a tsunami wave after wave.
Sacred Parry!
Song Jian felt a huge force driving him backward. He was like a small stone being hurled into the air, smashing harshly against the temple wall. He then fell down from the wall.
A damage indicator showing over nine hundred points popped up above the Demon Knights head. The searing pain caused the Demon Knight to growl in agony.
Kulun, youve been away from the Dawn Divine Pce for too long. Youve even forgotten the signature move of the Dawn Knights. Cecilia revealed a mocking smile. She waved her right hand, and a ray of divine light fell upon Song Jian.
With the super supportive Cecilia on their side, Song Jian and the three Dawn Warriors were brimming with confidence. They charged fearlessly towards the Demon Knight Kulun.
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Broken Wing Dance!
Spiritual Sword Control Technique!
Light Strike!
With a Sword Shadow Step, Song Jian shed behind the demonic knight, and unleashed a series of sword techniques at the BOSS, the Light Strike in particr inflicted double the damage on the demonic knight, Kulun. The initial damage of over six hundred points, but now reached one thousand two hundred points, immediately directing the knights attention towards him.
Light Strike is a holy attack, specifically effective against demonic knights. Seeing Song Jian using Light Strike, Cecilias eyes twinkled, and an enchanting smile appeared on her face.
Knight of Dawn, you damned guy! The demonic knight Kulun directly gave up on the Dawn Warriors and pivoted, swinging his halberd violently towards Song Jian.
Even with Cecilia performing healing magic from behind, Song Jian dared not take a direct hit from the demonic knight and swiftly maneuvered to evade.
With a boom, the ground split, creating a rift over three meters long from which hot, red blood, likeva, spurted out.
Wielding his halberd, demonic knight Kulun, steady yet agile, resembled a mighty dragon. Despite being surrounded, he didnt seem pressured. Each of his techniques grew stronger.
If it wasnt for Cecilia continually casting her healing spells from behind, the four of them, including Song Jian, would have been killed by the demonic knight.
Song Jian observed that although the knights hostility was directed towards him, each of his attacks had a sshing effect, also causing damage to the three Dawn Warriors nearby.
Even a basic attack could inflict two to three hundred points of damage on the surroundings.
Moreover, as the Demonic Knight Kuluns Vitality Points could continue to decrease, its attack grew stronger. The initial basic attacks that caused two to three hundred points of damage now caused four to five hundred points. Despite Cecilias healing, the three Dawn Warriors felt restrained and dared not plunge straight into the fight.
Boom!
With a devastating sweep, the demonic knight sent a Dawn Warrior flying, dealing over seven hundred points of damage, sending him into a critical state.
Cecilia quickly cast a healing spell, reviving him.
Master, its attack is getting more fierce. We are struggling to resist! A warrior cried out.
Hold on, it wontst much longer! Song Jian roared.
Just then, a dragons roar echoed from the sky. Song Jian, startled, looked up only to see the half-blooded ck Dragon hatchling with a three-headed hellhound in its mouth, suspended in mid-air.
The hellhound seemed to have lost all its strength, hanging limply. Despite being battered, the hatchling held its head high, proudly mming the hellhound onto the ground.
Good job! Song Jian couldnt help but cheer. Although the ck dragon hatchling was only a level fifteen elite, it was able to kill one of the two level twenty elite BOSS, demonstrating its ce at the top of the food chain.
This also had a lot to do with Cecilias constant healing. Without the support of Cecilia Priest, the ck dragon hatchling would not be a match for the two hellhounds.
Damn it, reptile, Ill tear you apart and cast you into the abyss. Your soul will wail in agony for ten thousand years under the mes of the abyss! The demonic knight Kulun roared as he saw the falling body of the three-headed hellhound. Swinging his halberd, he struck the ground.
Boom!
An intense force burst from the ground, sting everyone who was attacking him a dozen meters away.
The demonic knight chanted a spell, slowly raising his left hand. Behind him, the volcano of blood erupted, the hot blood wave rising tens of meters high. A codex emitting a dark aura slowly ascended from the volcano opening.
Come forth, my warriors, shred my enemies before my eyes! The demonic knights eyes radiated crimson as a ball of hot mes emerged from the Book of the Abyss and fell in front of him.
A huge ck bronze gate became clearer and clearer as it was engulfed in burning ck mes, bingrger andrger.
Chapter 395: Agree
Chapter 395: Agree
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Song Jian was hunting in the area of level 20 monsters, and in just over two hours, he raised his level to 20. At this moment, he suddenly received amunication request from Wang Qi. After taking a nce, Song Jian directly connected the call.
Big bro, are you there? Theres something 1 dont know if I can ask for your help with? Wang Qis slightly nervous voice came through. In fact, the two hadnt been in touch in the game for more than two months, and Wang Qi didnt know whether Song Jian would still give him any face.
Help? Hehe, I wonder what kind of help you need, Wang? Its not that you found a special building and want to transform it into a safehouse, is it? Song Jianughed.
Thest time the two met, they helped Li Keer build a safehouse together. At that time, Wang Qi was full of envy and wanted to find a special building and create a safehouse of his own. Song Jian promised that if Wang Qi found one, he would definitely help guard it.
No, no, special buildings are too hard to find. I just chose a regr one and have already upgraded it to a level 3 safehouse. Remembering the time when they helped Li Keer build a safehouse, and the two of them didnt do anything but sleep and take advantage of the situation, Wang Qi revealed a trace of a smile.
Oh, thats good, congrattions! Song Jianughed, What can I help you with this time?
Well, I and a fewpanions are in the level 15 monster area, and we discovered an unexplored instance. We only have four people, and were afraid we wont be able to beat it, so we want Brother Song to help and lead us to explore it Wang Qi stated his request and then anxiously waited for Song Jians answer.
Exploiting a level 15 instance? Song Jian was somewhat surprised. The rewards for exploring an instance are absolutely substantial, even much greater than those from clearing a difficult dungeonter on.
There are many special equipment pieces that only drop during the exploration difficulty and true difficulty, so for yers, exploring dungeons is like a feast.
However, the difficulty of exploring a dungeon is also great. Without any understanding of the dungeon, sometimes, yers might not even see the boss before they are chased out by the small monsters inside.
Although Song Jian is now level 20, some of his equipment is not very good. His leg guards are still just a level 5 white quality item with only one level of reinforcement.
Alright, but if theres any equipment 1 need, as well as diagrams for Engineering or Alchemy and Pharmacology forms, I have priority! Song Jian thought for a while and said.
Wang Qi was taken aback. He wanted priority not only on equipment but also on engineering drawings and alchemy forms?
Well, equipment is no problem, but for the others, I need to discuss it with the rest of the team. Can you wait a moment? Wang Qi hesitated.
Alright, lets discuss it first. Song Jian hung up the call.
In fact, Song Jian was quite interested in exploring a level 15 instance, but many instances have a yer limit. The more yers allowed, the better the loot that drops inside. With these kinds of instances, Song Jian couldnt sessfully explore them alone and had to rely on the power of the team. Maybe I should form my own elite team, or even create a guild? Song Jian patrolled his territory while thinking.
On the other side, Wang Qi had a somewhat ugly expression after hanging up the call.
Whats wrong? Did the expert refuse? Zhou Qing, a Priest, asked anxiously. He hadnt gotten a single piece of equipment yet and was eager to enter the dungeon.
No. Wang Qi looked at hispanions and said, But he demands priority on all suitable equipment, as well as engineering blueprints and alchemy and pharmacology forms.
What? Thats too much! Zhou Qing, the Priest, frowned and showed dissatisfaction.
We can give priority to equipment for Swordsmen, but for the engineering blueprints, Zhou Qing has also learned Engineering, while Tang Rong learned Alchemy and Pharmacology. Moreover, if there are really blueprints and forms, theyre definitely valuable Ma Yu, a shield-wielding Guardian, shook his head and spoke with some discontent. Since weve decided to form a fixed team, we cant give up on our crafting professions. And our chosen professions arent ovepping, so weplement each other well
Yeah, the blueprints and forms for crafting professions are hard toe by. The system store doesnt sell them, so its tough to level up. If we really get blueprints and forms, I think we shouldnt just give them away. If necessary, the four of us can roll dice with him to see who gets them based on whose number is higher Tang Rong hesitated but suggested.
They definitely wont agree to that. There are four of us, and hes alone. Furthermore, without him, we definitely cant clear it. Besides, its not even certain that therell be blueprints and forms Zhou Qing said carelessly.
Zhou Qing, dont jinx it. If we really get the engineering blueprints, wont you cry? Yu Maughed.
Forget it, lets give it a try. Maybe the instance isnt as hard as we think. We might seed with just the four of us, Tang Rong, the Rogue, said quietly, twirling his two daggers around his fingers.
After some hesitations, the others nodded in agreement.
Lets try, well go in first to see what the monsters are like. Maybe theyre really like Tang Rong said. Even if we cant beat them, we can agree to his termster, it wouldnt be toote
Yeah, lets give it a try first
The four made their decision, exchanged nces, and walked towards the entrance of the instance.
Five minutester, a figure suddenly rushed out of the instance entrance. Tang Rong, the Rogue, copsed on the ground in a disheveled state. He couldnt help but spit out a mouthful of blood, his face pale, and his Vitality Points reduced to less than one third.
Next, the other three teammates ran out one by one. Ma Yu, the shield-wielding Guardian, was thest to leave. His Vitality Points were the lowest, almost reaching a near-death state. His arm, which held the shield, trembled constantly from exertion. Even the shield itself had developed a tiny crack.
I cant heal fast enough, the small monsters do too much damage Zhou Qing, the Priest,ined immediately upon leaving the instance, constantly casting the Healing Skill on Ma Yu and the other two teammates.
There are too many small monsters inside, and theyre all level 15 elite monsters. Theyre way stronger than the monsters we encountered in the police station! Wang Qi looked gloomy. If it wasnt for Ma Yu desperately blocking the attacks of four or five elite monsters, the other three might have all died inside.
But the loot from the monsters inside is indeed good. Look at this! Ma Yu took out a dazzling white crystal from his bag and showed it off.
Huh, you killed a monster? Zhou Qing was surprised.
It was the one we were focusing on earlier. 1 saw it had very little Vitality left, so I wanted to try. 1 didnt expect that I actually killed it. I didnt expect the first monster to drop items. Ma Yu said with lingering fear.
In order to kill this one monster, Ma Yu almost lost his life inside.
A reinforcement stone? What is that? Tang Rong curiously asked, examining the reinforcement stone in Ma Yus hand.
Reinforcement Stone (White): Special item, effect: after use, can reinforce equipment below level 20, enhancing its basic attributes; increases armor by 5 points of defense and weapons by 10 points of attack.
Nice stuff! Zhou Qings eyes lit up.
Chapter 384: Passing Through
Chapter 384: Passing Through
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Ive leveled up? Just like that Ive leveled up? Song Jian felt a bit surprised. He had hoped that the Abyssal me would level up after he absorbed the recovery me before, but it had only enhanced his attributes. Unexpectedly, after suppressing another group of Abyssal me, he directly leveled up, bing a Fourth-tier Demonic me, the Abyssal Raging me.
Abyssal Raging me (Fourth-tier Demonic me): Damage increases by 100, ice resistance increases by 50 points, fire resistance increases by 50 points, the damage received from water-based magic is weakened by 50%, the damage received from fire-based magic is reduced by 50%; Feature: Can condense Abyssal me Armor, defense increases by 200 points, resistance increases by 150 points, attackers suffer a 150% fire damage rebound;
Because of the Eye of the Fire God ring, Song Jian was already able to reflect 30% of melee damage. Now that he has condensed into a Fourth-tier Demonic me, the rebound effect has further increased significantly. Song Jian even suspected that if he stood in the crowd of monsters without taking any action, the rebound damage alone might be enough to wipe them all out.
Damn, impossible, you actually stole the power of the Book of Abyss! The Demon Knight swung his long spear, smashing it hard on Song Jians shoulder, but was immediately repelled by the bounce from the Abyssal me Armor. Looking at Song Jian, his eyes were filled with a look of shock.
Even Cecilias gaze at Song Jian was filled with surprise. But looking at the ck mes burning on Song Jians body, a touch of worry shed in Cecilias eyes.
Broken Wing Dance!
Song Jian brandished the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and charged at the Demon Knight. With the ck mes burning on him, Song Jian looked even more like a Demon Knight than Kulun. His longsword had also be sharper. After the Fourth-tier Demonic me increased Song Jians damage by a hundred points, even a simple strike could cause more than two hundred points of damage to the Demon Knight. If skill bonuses were added, a set of skills could even deal close to five hundred points of damage to the Demon
Knight;
Boom Boom Boom-
The Demon Knight was forced to continuously retreat just by Song Jian,pletely suppressed and unable to fight back. This scene left the three Dawn Warriors dumbfounded. They knew that before this, the Demon Knight was dominating, and if it wasnt for Cecilia providing continuous healing from behind, the four of them would have already been done for.
The Demon Knight was aggrieved. He dealt a hundred points of damage to Song Jian, but in turn he received nearly a hundred and eighty points of damage. Even if his vitality was high, he couldnt handle this!
Die!
Song Jian, covered in ck mes, appeared as if a god descended. As soon as the cooldown on Light Strike ended, he immediately executed it. He, shrouded in ck mes, swung his long sword and condensed a golden Sword Qi that was more than a meter long, and fiercely shed at the Demon Knight;
With a thunderous boom, the Demon Knight was shed in the chest by the substantial golden Sword Qi. His body flew backward and smashed into a stone pir, shattering it, then flew another ten plus meters. The armor on his chest waspletely broken, exposing his scale-like demon skin. The wound on his chest almost cut open his ribcage, you could even see his beating heart. This strike put the Demon Knight directly into a near-death state, making it extremely difficult for him to even get up.
Impossible, how could this be The Demon Knights eyes were filled with terror. He struggled to get up, leaning on his long spear, staring at Song Jian with a ferocious look on his face.
Looking at Song Jian covered in ck mes, a strange smile suddenly appeared on the Demon Knights face, he murmured softly: When you gaze long into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you
Boom!
A loud noise, the Demon Knights body suddenly exploded, turning into countless fragments floating in the air, then all ignited, like a swarm of ck butterflies fluttering in the sky;
The moment the Demon Knight Kulun died, the three Hellhounds that were originally fighting desperately with the ck Dragon whelps suddenly let out a scream, and their bodies also began to burn. In a short while, they turned into ashes, sprinkling down from the sky.
System: You have killed the final BOSS of Blood Demon Cave C Demon Knight Kulun, your actions have drawn the attention of the Abyssal n;
System: You have cleared a unique instance, Blood Demon Cave, and gained 100,000 battle experience;
System: You have cleared a unique instance, Blood Demon Cave. Your name will spread throughout the City of Hymns. Your reputation in the City of Hymns increased by 50 points;
In the Sun Fire Business Association, several managers were sitting around a conference table, their expressions solemn.
Silver Moon Commerce has really gone too far this time. Zone B has always been our territory, they seem to be trying to provoke a war!
We were close to driving out that yes, the Starfire Shop this time, but against all odds it has revived, causing a thorn in our side in Zone B!
I heard that Starfire Shop has been sold to a god-favored one, but this person has also joined Silver Moon Commerce. It seems like theyre nning to use this shop as a springboard to expand their influence in Zone B!
Investigate this god-favored one. Hmph, Im going to show him what happens when you cross the Sun Fire Business Association!
Sir, the owner of the Starfire Shop is called Song Jian, he has never been seen in the City of Hymns before
Hmph, Song Jian, Makara, find some experts tomorrow. I dont want to see this guy in the City of Hymns anymore!
Yes, sir, I think we can
Just as they were discussing how to deal with Song Jian, a system broadcast rang throughout the City of Hymns:
City of Hymns System Region Announcement: Congrattions to Song Jian for being the first to clear the unique secret realm, the Blood Demon Cave! Reward this yer with 100,000bat experience points and 50 prestige points in the City of Hymns! The secret realm of the Blood Demon Cave will now be converted into a regr secret realm. Its difficulty will be greatly reduced to simple, ordinary, difficult, and real. All teams are wee to challenge it!
This system announcement was sent out three times in a row. The people discussing in the Sun Fire Business Association were taken aback and fell into a brief moment of embarrassment; n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Sir, do, do we still proceed with A manager next to him cautiously wiped his sweat and asked in a low voice.
Proceed with what? He alone has ovee a secret realm that hasnt been conquered in the City of Hymns for a long time. Who dares to mess with him now? Unless you can find a Tier One Combat Power expert, anyone below Tier One wont be a match for him, hmph!
There are Tier One Combat Power experts in the City of Hymns
The cost is too high! After a sigh, the scene fell into a silent and awkward atmosphere.
The entire City of Hymns was bubbling after hearing the system announcement. The Blood Demon Cave was one of the taboo secret realms of the City of Hymns. It was out in the open without any restrictions to enter, yet till now, no one had managed to conquer it.
For a while, the entire City of Hymns was discussing the name Song Jian, while Song Jian himself was happily picking up the items dropped by the demon knights.
Chapter 397: Reclamation
Chapter 397: Remation
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Bloody Prison Cage, this dungeon was not veryplicated; it was just a temporary detention area for suspects at the police station. However, after the game expansion, it had be much more extensive, several timesrger than the entire police station.
Upon entering the dungeon gate, there were dozens of stone steps about seven or eight meters long, surrounded by no monsters; it served as an adaptation area after entering the dungeon.
The dungeon was filled with a strong smell of blood; the surrounding walls were also smeared with dark red marks. In the deeper parts of the dungeon, horrible wails and brutal roars could be heard from time to time. The atmosphere of the entire dungeon was oppressive and irritable.
At the bottom of the stone steps where the five stood was a corridor leading all the way to the end, less than a hundred meters away. Song Jian could even vaguely see a burly figure walking back and forth in an open room at the end of the corridor, asionally letting out an angry roar.
Brother Song, be careful. As soon as we descend these stone steps, it will immediately attract four small monsters to attack us Wang Qi whispered, exining from the side.
The four of them had entered twice before, but were stopped in front of the stone steps every time. No matter what they did, as soon as they stepped off the stone steps, theyd attract four small monsters.
Four? Just Elite level small monsters, you four couldnt beat them? Song Jian asked, somewhat surprised. He had already seen four muscr zombies wearing police uniforms wandering around the stone steps.
They are level 15 Elite monsters, much stronger than those monsters outside. Four at once, Ma Yu alone wouldnt be able to withstand them. Zhou Qing, a Thief next to him, said with doubt.
Alright, Ma Yu and 1 will take two of them each. Song Jian nced at the four of them, their equipment was indeed of low grade; it would be somewhat difficult to kill four level 15 Elite monsters at once.
Arent you a Swordman? Can you withstand two small monsters? Mage Zhou Qing asked, surprised.
It was well known that Swordmen could only wear leather armor. After reaching level 30 and learning the passive skill Scale Armor Mastery, they could wear the higher-tiered Scale Armor. Moreover, Swordmen couldnt equip shields, so they usually held a supporting role in output damage within dungeons. Many times, their output damage was even less than that of thieves, let alone mages.
Lets try and see. Song Jian smiled.
Fine, Brother Song and I will each take two small monsters. You guys should prioritize attacking the small monsters that Brother Song pulls, and use your full power. After we kill those, we will take care of the two Im holding, Ma Yu said, lifting his shield and yelling as he rushed down the stone steps.
As soon as Ma Yu stepped onto the stone steps, the four patrolling police zombies immediately pulled out their batons from their waists, pping them down with a swish sound while the formerly short batons instantly extended more than a foot long, emanating dark metallic luster.
Bloody Guard Zombie: Elite Level, Level 15, Vitality Points: 1800/1800, Characteristics: Fury, Skills: Fists and Feet kicks.
All four monsters lunged towards Ma Yu, who raised his shield and let out a loud roar. An invisible force erupted from him, instantly attracting all the monsters aggro onto himself.
Brother Song, quickly take two of them! Ma Yu cant hold all four alone. Wang Qis face disyed anxiety.
Song Jian nodded, stomped his left foot, and a fang-shaped air mass with a sharp whistling sound rushed towards a Bloody Guard Zombie.
With a swish, the zombie that was targeted by Earth Teeth Assault was hit like it had been struck by a car, flying away and taking over a hundred damage points. The damage instantly stole aggro from Ma Yu.
Then, Song Jian flicked his right hand, and a dark red long sword materialized in his palm. Song Jian gripped it tightly and shed forward. A dazzling golden light sted another monster lunging towards Ma Yu.
This strike reduced the monsters Vitality Points by over five hundred. The three people behind him were dumbfounded.
I didnt see it wrong just now, did I? Was that five hundred and ny points of damage? Thief Tang Rong couldnt believe his eyes, rubbing them vigorously as he spoke.
This is too exaggerated. 1 feel like theres no need for us to go up and help. He could clear this dungeon all by himself! Priest Zhou Qing showed an indescribable expression, seemingly a bit depressed.
As expected, the person whos ranked first on the level glory list! Wang Qis face broke into a grin, not expecting Song Jian to be so powerful.
Sweeping Sword Style!
Watching the two small monsters rushing towards him, Song Jian brandished his long sword and chopped at them.
Come on,e on, dont just watch, hurry up and output damage! If you dont contribute anything, how can you have the nerve to share equipment with otherster? Wang Qi whispered a reminder, lifting his firearm and shooting towards the two monsters Ma Yu was holding.
The original n was to kill the two monsters Song Jian was holding first, then help Ma Yu, but after ncing at the two monsters being ravaged by Song Jian, the three of them targeted the ones Ma Yu was holding without any further discussion.
Seeing hispanions focus-fire the two monsters he was holding, Ma Yu couldnt help but be anxious. He thought there might be some conflict between his party members and Song Jian, and they wanted to harm thetter.
Dont mind me, help Brother Song kill the monsters first! Hes only a Swordman, so he cant hold on as well as me Ma Yu anxiously shouted.
Just take care of yourself. The two monsters Brother Song is dealing with are almost dead already. Tang Rong, who had activated his stealth ability, said irritably before brandishing his dagger and stabbing the back of a monsters head that Ma Yu was holding.
What? Ma Yu was stunned. He nced to the side and saw Song Jian easily handling his two monsters, and his eyes widened in disbelief, his mouth agape.
Broken Wing Dance!
Boom! Boom! Boom-
Two monsters could only deal twenty to thirty points of damage to Song Jian. For a person with 1,460 Vitality Points like Song Jian, this damage was like a tickle.
In just thirty seconds, Song Jian killed both monsters. He didnt even bother looking at the loot they dropped, and charged towards the monsters Ma Yu was holding.
Soon, the remaining two guard dogs let out a miserable scream and fell to their knees, bing corpses.
Did we kill them just like that? Tang Rong couldnt believe it. Those four guard dogs had previously tormented them, almost killing all four of them. However, now, it took less than a minute to eliminate all four monsters. It made them doubt if they had entered the same dungeon as before.
Brother Song, thank you so much. Wang Qi excitedly thanked him.
No need, Song Jian smiled and said, The Experience Points from the small monsters in this dungeon is quite high. Its much more efficient than leveling up by fighting monsters outside.
Because it was the first time clearing the dungeon, the monsters inside provided higher Experience Points than usual. Moreover, a five-person team would also get team rewards. Killing one small monster would grant 180% Experience Points per person on average.
With such high Experience Points, Song Jian, who was already level 20, was quite satisfied. After clearing this dungeon, he might even level up again.
Chapter 386: Dragon Might
Chapter 386: Dragon Might
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Song Jian stood at the edge of his territory, looking into the distance. Sure enough, a military camp had been set up about three hundred meters away from his territory.
The camp upied more than a thousand square meters. It wasnt very big, but the shouts and killing sounds from inside made Song Jians heart jump. In the center of the camp, only the top of a military tent was visible, with a g pping in the wind. The g was emzoned with arge character: Luo. In no time at all, the camp gate opened and a woman in a red armor, holding a Square Sky Halberd and riding a ck horse, charged out from the camp. Behind her, thirty soldiers in leather armor and holding spears, followed closely.
Luo Tianyu gestured with the halberd, pointed at Song Jian from atop her horse, and loudly asked: Are you the lord of the manor next door?
Correct! Song Jian nodded.
Watching the other party riding a horse, with thirty strong and silent soldiers behind her, he felt a sense of unyielding invincibility.
Song Jian nced at his butler George and the Dawn Warrior Ya beside him, suddenly feeling that his side seemed a bit weak.
With a raise of his right hand, thirty blood corpses appeared out of thin air, shaking and groaning around Song Jian.
Looking at the hunched, shaking blood corpses, Song Jian frowned deeper.
Withoutparison, theres no harm. Whenpared to the soldiers behind Luo Tianyu, his side looked more like a ragtag band of mercenaries.
Song Jian raised his right hand, preparing to summon the Blood Wolves. The Blood Wolves were all at level fifteen, each as big and mighty as a calf. If summoned, they would definitely overpower the other sides momentum; However, after hesitating for a moment, Song Jian withdrew his hand. He needed to keep some cards in hand and not put all his forces on the table. Dare to fight me? If you can beat me, I am willing to ally with you! Luo Tianyu shouted.
In Doomsday City, after the previous small war alliances merged into the Waste Capital, it posed an implicit threat to the surrounding yers. Even Luo Tianyu was somewhat worried about the future invasion of the Waste Capital into her territory. She wouldnt be able to resist it alone.
Her current foundation was acquired from a victory in a previous territorial expansion battle and used the war merits to buy horses and soldiers.
However, this alone certainly wont be enough to resist the Waste Capital. At this point, Luo Tianyu turned her gaze to Song Jians Manor Castle.
Within a kilometer radius, Song Jians Manor Castle was the strongest force. Large territory, many buildings, fully equipped defensive mechanisms, it had shown its power after two expansions. Many wandering NPCs had even joined.
Due to the power of Song Jians manors territory, some yers even gave up their safe houses and moved to other ces.
However, Luo Tianyu was reluctant to give up her hard-earned special building. This was her special reward she obtained afterpleting an extreme difficult task as a general, a treasure called the Tiger Talisman, which allowed her to transform her safe house into a military camp.
With the military camp, Luo Tianyu could recruit and upgrade soldiers, she could even lead these soldiers to hunt monsters and level up. If the military camp was destroyed, Luo Tianyus power would decline by more than half, and it would be very difficult to survive in Doomsday City.
However, she was reluctant to be the subordinate of others. She spent her days training soldiers in her camp, the purposefully resonating cries serving to attract Song Jians attention and invite him for a battle!
If the opponent is too weak, she could take over the opponents territory. If the opponent is strong, then she could form an alliance, at least it would keep her military camp safe.
Song Jian nced at Luo Tianyus military camp. All kinds of defensive facilities were very well prepared. Some of the defensive facilities were unique to the military camp. If they were tounch a hard attack, it would be very difficult to conquer.
If I win, are you really willing to be my subordinate? Song Jian chuckled. The power he now wielded, he believed he could kill even a level twenty-five elite boss. The power of the Fourth-tier Demonic me, Abyssal Raging me, was not something the current yers could withstand.
A mans word is as good as a horses charge. As long as you win, 1 am willing to fight for you! Luo Tianyu shouted loudly.
Alright, bring it on! Song Jian had a thought, and the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword appeared in his hand, he shouted loudly.
Dont say I didnt warn you! Luo Tianyu looked at Song Jian, the corner of her mouth revealing a strange smile. She spurred her horse toward Song Jian. Generals without a horse and with a horse were like two different sses. Many of the generals skills required the cooperation of a horse. Luo Tianyu, who was previously bankrupt, could only afford the cheapest horse after earning lots of war merits. This horses attributes were only slightly better than a regr mount, but with it, Luo Tianyu could exert 150% of herbat power;
After the ck warhorse trotted forward a few steps, it suddenly sped up. Luo Tianyu thrust her spear forward, and a brilliant white light enveloped her and the horse, as if they had be one.
At the same time, the white light formed the shape of a long spear, the tip of which was the spearhead Luo Tianyu was holding.
Spear Charge!
This is a charge skill of the generals, not only fast but could also deal 180% damage to the target, and it even had a chance to inflict targets with piercing, dizziness, and bleeding damage;
This move must be used in conjunction with a warhorse. Without a warhorse, one cannot use Spear Charge!
Originally, Song Jian and Luo Tianyu were still seventy to eighty meters apart. As soon as this move was applied, Luo Tianyu instantly advanced more than ten meters. Her speed increasing, she would be able to reach Song Jian within three or four seconds.
Such speed! Song Jians face showed a surprised expression. He could vaguely sense the huge power of this attack. If he were to get hit, hed immediately be at a disadvantage. He didnt believe that this was Luo Tianyus only move. If hit by her, her follow-up attacks would be endless.
At this moment, Song Jians best option was to dodge with the Sword Shadow step, but he didnt move. Directly raising his hand, he summoned the ck Dragon cub. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
The ck Dragon cub had previously been heavily injured while battling two level twenty hellhounds in the Blood Demon Cave, killing one. It was still slowly recovering in the Pet Space.
At this time, its Vitality Points had only recovered by 60%, and the wounds on its body were still evident, but once Song Jian summoned it, the ck Dragon cub immediately enteredbat mode, issuing a dragons cry, its body radiating a strong aura.
The dragons cry was no longer as immature as before, but now carried a killing intent.
The Dragon Might spread out, the charging ck warhorse suddenly stopped, rearing back to scream;
Trembling, the ck warhorse copsed to the ground, breaking Luo Tianyus Spear Charge. Suffering from the bacsh of her skill, she spat out a mouthful of blood and fell from her horse.
Chapter 387: The Abyss Demon
Chapter 387: The Abyss Demon
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The ck Dragon cub roared and fiercely pounced forward, pinning Luo Tianyus warhorse under its body.
The frail warhorse had no power to resist, and let out a cry as the ck Dragon cub bit its neck and threw it into the sky.
How dare you! Luo Tianyu rolled a few times on the ground without getting up, and saw her own warhorse about to be prey for the ck Dragon cub, her eyes red with rage as she shouted.
Whoosh-
A scorching Dragon Breath burst from the ck Dragon cubs mouth, enveloping the ck warhorse in an instant.
In no time, the smell of roasted meat wafted from the horse as it fell from the sky, and the ck Dragon cub bit it and began tearing and devouring it vigorously, not paying any attention to Luo Tianyu nearby.
Um, it recently developed a sudden fondness for cooked food, so it likes to roast things before eating them Song Jian put away his longsword and said awkwardly.
You owe me a warhorse! Luo Tianyus eyes welled up with tears. As a warrior profession, she only got her own warhorse at level twelve, and although it was the weakest and lowest-quality warhorse, she cherished it dearly.
Now it had be food for Song Jians pet, and Luo Tianyu couldnt bear the injustice. They had only agreed to a fight-how could he let his pet eat her warhorse?
Uh, sorry about that. Illpensate you for the warhorse, and Ill definitely get you a better one! Song Jian said apologetically, looking at Luo Tianyu, who was about to cry.
Hmph! Luo Tianyu red at Song Jian, grabbed her long halberd and turned around to return to the camp. The gate mmed shut.
Would this count as her losing? Once my territory expands to here, she should choose to surrender, right? Song Jian asked uncertainly.
My lord, I guess it would depend on when you give her a new warhorse, a Dawn Warrior beside him chuckled.
Song Jian was about to speak when he suddenly received a system notification.
His face turned pale, and he visibly worsened.
System: The seal of the Abyssal Demon has been broken, and your aura has been locked onto by it. In 10 minutes, it will track your aura ande for you;
System: For the next 10 minutes, you will not be able to log off normally. If the Abyssal Demon cannot find you, it will begin destroying your territory.
System: If you are killed by the Abyssal Demon, your body will be its parasitic host, and your soul will serve as nourishment for its growth.
Series of system notifications informed Song Jian that the Abyssal Demon, which had been sealed by the priest Cecilia, had now broken the seal and wasing to take revenge on him! n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Damn it! Wasnt acquiring the Book of the Abyss supposed to help me annihte the Abyssal Demon? Why did the seal break prematurely? Song Jian couldnt help but curse.
At first, he thought the Abyssal Demon was just an ordinary boss, but after so many incidents and clearing the Blood Demon Cave, Song Jian realized that the Abyssal Demon was no lone entity. It was the embodiment of the Abyssal ns evil, and provoking one was the same as provoking the entire n.
Thinking about it made Song Jians head hurt.
Whats more, Song Jian still had the Abyss Curse with a luck reduction of three on him, serving as GPS tracking and allowing the Abyssal Demon to locate him at any time.
If you want to fight, then lets fight! This time, lets see who dies! Song Jian gritted his teeth.
He didnt intend to hide anything, so he summoned both Blood Crows and Blood Wolves. Blood Crows didnt have muchbat power, even if their level had been raised to fifteen, but theirbat power wasnt evenparable to that of ordinary monsters of the same level.
However, Blood Crows could fly, so Song Jian ordered them to fly to a height of
500 meters to scout for any movement.
Blood Zombies and Blood Wolves spread out in the surroundings, while the ck Dragon cub stood by Song Jian, silently waiting for the arrival of the Abyssal Demon.
Soon, several Blood Crows in the southwest direction suddenly lost contact with Song Jian. Just before their death, their eyes sent an image to Song Jians mind.
It was a powerful demon with a pair of goat horns on its head, huge ck bat wings on its back, a tall and strong body that seemed to be engulfed in transparent mes.
Its here! Song Jians heart thumped as he tightened his grip on the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword.
Wasnt the seal supposed to be draining its power? This Abyssal Demon was supposed to be getting weaker and weaker, so why does it look so much stronger than before? Song Jian recalled the image, furrowing his brow.
Boom boom boom-
Several buildings copsed in the distance, and a tall figure appeared amidst the dust and smoke.
Human, its time to settle our old scores! The Abyssal Demon spoke in the abyssalnguage, causing dizziness and hallucinations in ordinary creatures who heard it.
Although Song Jian couldnt understand what it was saying, the words entering his ears made himprehend the meaning automatically.
Kill it! Song Jian waved his sword and cried out loudly.
The Blood Zombies roared and charged at the Abyssal Demon with their hands and feet.
The Blood Wolves growled and started trotting, picking up speed as they went, their figures turning into red lightning as they rushed towards the Abyssal Demon.
Trash! The Abyssal Demon looked at the Blood Zombies rushing towards it with a hint of disdain in its eyes.
At this point, the Abyssal Demons level had reached twenty, and it was a lord-level boss, emitting a terrifying aura. Its body surged with energy like mes rising into the air.
The thirty Blood Zombies had barely reached within a meter of the Abyssal Demon when their bodies suddenly paused and began to shake violently.
Plop plop plop-
One after another, the Blood Zombies bodies burst open, turning into a rain of blood that fell from the sky like drizzle. Song Jians eyes narrowed the Abyssal Demons strength had increased more than tenfoldpared to when he had first seen it.
What the hell is Cecilia up to? Was obtaining the Book of the Abyss meant to enhance the Abyssal Demons strength? Song Jian muttered under his breath.
Awo-
A mournful howl, the Blood Wolves charged at the Abyssal Demon one after another. On their bodies, crimson Vitality mes ignited.
A Blood Wolf broke through the Abyssal Demons energy barrier and viciously bit its neck.
With a cold snort, the Abyssal Demon raised its hand and grabbed the Blood Wolfs neck. Its hand, covered in ck scales, gripped tightly, instantly crushing the Blood Wolf into a puddle of fishy-smelling blood.
One after another, Blood Wolves leaped towards it, but the Abyssal Demon snorted, its figure flickering as it punched one wolf after the other. The wolves bodies exploded one after the other, dying instantly. In a short while, the Abyssal Demon was immersed in a rain of blood, surrounded by the Sky-reaching Magic mes.
Chapter 400 - 400 Central Bank
Chapter 400: Central Bank
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Song Jian broke into a slight grin, charging towards the few remaining weakened monsters with his sword. Within moments, horrifying screams erupted as each monster fell, with equipment and supplies scattering all over the ground.
Man, this is something youd only see in dreams, hahaha! Tang Rongs eyes sparkled as he burst intoughter, taking in the multitude of items on the ground, each emitting its own radiant glow.
We really owe Brother Song for this one. Wang Qis face disyed sincere gratitude.
Lets split the gear first. Song Jian suggested, smiling.
Brother Song, you should choose first. After all, you took down most of these creatures on your own. Well take what you dont want Tang Rong offered, his face beaming.
Before, Tang Rong had been upset that Song Jian demanded so many items, but now it was clear that Song Jian could have cleared the entire dungeon alone. They were practically unnecessary.
Then, I wont hold back. Laughing, Song Jian quickly picked up a level 15 silver quality gauntlet, recing his own Zombie Leader Gauntlets.
Bloody Thug Gauntlets (Silver) Leather Arm Guard. Equipment level: 15. Effects: Defense +8, Resistance +4, Agility +3, Armor Break +2, Dexterity +2. Attack speed increase: 20%. Special effect: Bloodthirsty Fury (passive). When you inflict damage on the target, theres a chance to trigger Bloodthirsty Fury, increasing attack speed by 50% for 6 seconds. This effect can trigger only once every 5 minutes. Equipment requirement: Level 15. Avable to take out of the game: No.
This equipment could have been used by Rogues, but there was no hesitation in Song Jians eyes when he saw it. Besides, Tang Rong, who watched enviously from the side, had no other choice.
Well, Ill just take this one. You can split the rest among yourselves. Song Jian gave a quick nce at the remaining items, shaking his head.
Brother Song, are you sure you dont want any more? There are still two silver quality items left Wang Qi asked, his face filled with surprise.
Enough, I have no use for the other two items. Song Jian responded, shaking his head.
Brother Song, youre really generous! Wang Qi beamed, giving him a thumbs up. Tang Rong, why arent you thanking Brother Song yet? Theres a silver-quality dagger right here!
What, a silver-quality dagger? Tang Rongs whole body quaked; he had been so focused on the silver gauntlet Song Jian picked up, that he had barely noticed the other items they got.
Hearing about the silver-quality dagger made Tang Rongs heart start thumping wildly. Brother Song, are you really giving us this piece of equipment? Tang Rong asked, hardly able to believe it.
You take it, I have no use for a Rogues dagger. Song Jian said, smiling.
In actuality, a level 15 silver quality weapon, especially a dagger, thrown into an auction house, could easily get tens of thousands of Doomsday Coins. However, Song Jian didnt want to appear too greedy while running a dungeon with his friends. He would only demand what was suited for him. He wouldnt intentionally hoard equipment just for a few tens of thousands of Doomsday Coins.
Eagerly, Tang Rong began using the dagger. His damage instantly skyrocketed, leading him to chuckle to himself in satisfaction
Theres a silver-quality one-handed hammer left. Ma Yu, do you want to take it? Wang Qi nced at the other silver-quality item, hesitant to suggest.
Ill take it. I have the Blunt Weapon Mastery skill, hehe. Ma Yus face broke into a hearty grin.
Zhou Qing, you can take this blue quality priests robe and leggings. Wang Qi directed.
Alright. Zhou Qing agreed enthusiastically, having not received a single piece of equipment until now, he suddenly found himself in the possession of two level 15 blue quality pieces of equipment
Ill stash the remaining items for now. We can sell themter and then split the money. Wang Qi had assumed the role of team leader and quickly stowed all the leftover loot again.
Phew, this game is so bleak and oppressive. If it werent for the thrill of getting new equipment, Id have quit ying. Zhou Qing caressed his newly-acquired priests robe, a wistful expression on his face.
Then you can go on vacation in real life, you know. Jiuzhaigou, Hainan C these are good ces to go and admire the beautiful scenery Wang Qi felt obliged as a team leader to lift his teammates spirits and quickly suggested.
Hmm, thats not a bad idea But Im broke, 1 cant afford to go! Zhou Qings face immediately fell at the suggestion.
Wang Qi was momentarily flustered; his attempt at encouragement backfired, leaving his teammate more depressed. Well, 1 think the fountain park in the city isnt that bad he quickly offered.
What the hell, team leader! Theres a huge difference between Jiuzhaigou, Hainan, and a park fountain! Ma Yu couldnt help but mock.
What do you know? I often spend my time near the park fountain Wang Qi hurriedly countered.
Dont you guys know that game items can be taken into the real world? Song Jian asked, somewhat baffled.
Yes, we do know. Last time I found an awl that I could take out of the game. Zhou Qing admitted with a mncholic expression on his face. But what use do I have for an awl? I was so furious that I just tossed it.
Items in the game with the attribute to be taken out are rare the more valuable the item, the rarer the attribute Tang Rong chimed in, appearing helpless.
He had always hoped to find a take-out-able dagger, but to no avail.
In reality, the value of items in the real world doesnt increase with their rank in the game Song Jian nced around at the group, hesitating to continue.
He was considering how best to exin it without hurting their pride.
Boss, what do you mean? Wang Qi turned to him, puzzled.
I once found a jewelry store where almost all the gold bracelets were considered junk in the game, but they could all be taken out! Song Jian blurted.
What? Really, Brother Song? Zhou Qing jumped up from his spot on the ground, his face flushed with excitement.
Yes, and Ive gotten some jewelry before. In the game, theyre considered junk, but in the real world, they could be sold for millions, or even tens of millions Song Jian continued.
Zhou Qing and the others exchanged nces, suddenly catching their breath.
Team leader, do you remember the Central Bank in the city where we were before? Zhou Qing abruptly shouted.
Yes, yes, I do. At the time, we only searched the lobby and office areas and found a heap of worthless paper money. But their underground vaultwe couldnt get it open, so we just left Wang Qi recounted excitedly.
Do you think that banks vault might have gold bars? Zhou Qings eyes started to sparide.
Gold bars! Song Jians eyes lit up as well. It was highly usible!
After we finish this dungeon, lets go check that bank vault. Wang Qi suggested, his excitement palpable.
Chapter 389: Sharp Formation
Chapter 389: Sharp Formation
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The demon from the Abyss raised its right hand, seizing the long arrow. The ck aura twined around the arrow, instantly turning it into ashes;
Turning its head, the demon saw a woman d in bright red armor, bending her bow to string another arrow, aiming at it. Behind this woman, thirty warriors had already formed a battle formation, on full alert.
Humans, are you provoking the Abyssal n? The demon of the Abyss showed a scornful look on its face, with a hint of mockery in its eyes directed at Luo Tianyu.
Youre all talk; youre just a Lord-level BOSS. Im about to beat the BOSS! Luo Tianyu shouted, releasing her grip on her right hand, letting loose the long arrow that shot towards the demon from the Abyss;
This level of attack is barely a tickle to me. The demon of the Abyss sneered, staring at the iing arrow, making no attempt whatsoever to dodge it;
From that previous strike, the demon had already gauged Luo Tianyus offensive damage and consequently dismissed her as a threat, instead turning towards Song Jian and striding towards him.
In its eyes, only Song Jian was its real opponent, and more importantly, Song Jians body was rted to the demon-hosting ceremony it was nning to conduct and was naturally of great importance to it.
Just after taking two steps forward, the demon from the Abyss heard a sharp whistling sound from behind. An rm bell went off in its head and as it prepared to turn and defend, that seemingly insignificant long arrow suddenly emitted a dazzling golden light, elerating rapidly, and like a streak of lightning piercing into the back of its head;
Puff-
A spray of purple-red blood gushed out, and the demons robust body shuddered before copsing face-first onto the ground. A tremendous critical hit of more than six hundred points of damage floated up from above its head.
Humph, naive! Luo Tianyu snorted coldly, putting away her bow and arrow, her face disying a slightly abnormal pallor.
The previous arrow was a regr attack; Luo Tianyu purposely appeared weaker. But this arrow was the warrior skill Shadowstrike Kill Arrow, one of the few warrior skills that Luo Tianyu could execute without the assistance of a warhorse.
At the moment the arrow was fired, the power was not great, but during its flight, its might and speed rapidly and geometrically increased and became formidable.
By the time the enemy noticed this move, it had already missed the best chance to dodge and would suffer immense damage;
Despicable humans! The Abyssal giant monster roared, crawling up from the ground. Clutching the arrow lodged in his head, it yanked it out with force, threw it to the ground and looked at Luo Tianyu, its eyes filled with rage. Formation! Luo Tianyu raised her Square Sky Halberd andmanded loudly.
Kill! Thirty pikemen shouted in unison, quickly moving into position and forming a pike-head-shaped formation in no time.
Sharp Formation, all those in the formation, Attack +30, Pration Damage +3, attacking enemies head-on, adding the Effect of Armor Break +5;
The tip of the spear in the Sharp Formation was Luo Tianyu herself, gripping her halberd tightly and striding forward towards the demon from the Abyss. She and the thirty pikemen behind her were all connected by the formation, all of them enveloped by a thin white glow;;
Kill, kill, kill!
Follower pikemen charging behind Luo Tianyu shouted in unison.
Luo Tianyu was irate at this moment. If she had a warhorse, she couldve led a charge at the front, greatly increasing the power of the Sharp Formation, a cavalry and infantrybination formation. But now, it could only be used as an infantry formation, reducing its power a bit.
Thanks to Luo Tianyus formation, Song Jian finally found a brief respite. After quickly downing several healing potions, Song Jians Vitality Points recovered by over two hundred points, bringing it just over half.
Seeing Luo Tianyu charging towards the demon from the Abyss, Song Jian also gritted his teeth, wielding the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and pounced towards the demon from the Abyss.
Immortal Sword Body, activate!
A dazzling golden light enveloped Song Jian, as eight long sword shadows, like guardians, slowly swirled around him;
Song Jians strength instantly increased by arge margin, and golden Sword Qi was shing towards the Abyss Demon, continuously rending deep traces on the ground.
With the boost of the Immortal Sword Body, Song Jians damage sharply escted, countless Sword Qi shed deep wounds on the Abyss Demons body, letting purple-blood spurt out. The Abyss demon let out a series of mournful screams, its transparent mes flickering unstably, its Vitality Points dropping continuously;
Sharp Formation, attack! Luo Tianyu also took the opportunity to rush in front of the Abyss Demon, swinging the Square Sky Halberd in his hand, and shing at the Abyss Demon.
Boom!
With a loud explosion, the Square Sky Halberd fiercely cut into the chest of the Abyss Demon, instantly hacking its enormous body, a damage points of over five hundred appeared above its head.
Unforgivable! The Abyss Demon roared, standing up from a pile of rubble, numerous ck mes emanated from its body, and in the ground below him, areas continuously emitted ck breath.
Withering Field! As the Abyss Demon roared, countless ghostly screams echoed around him, and the area continuously radiating ck breath began to expand;
At this time, Luo Tianyu was leading thirty spear-wielding soldiers, turned their heads and rushed towards the Lord of the Abyss, in an instant, they charged into the Withering Field of the Abyss Demon;
Gusts of cold wind blew, arge section of the ground emerged covered in ck cold breath, these ck breaths were like ws, once attached to the legs of the spearmen, it immediately mped tightly, attempting to trap them in this region;
For a moment, Luo Tianyu and the thirty spearmen seemed to have fallen into a mire, their movement speeds greatly reduced.
At the same time, as time passed, Luo Tianyu felt the power within his body being sucked away bit by bit, so much so he was even finding it difficult to hold the Square Sky Halberd in his hand.
Many of the spearmens faces started to show shallow wrinkles, as if they had aged seven or eight years;
Song Jian also charged into the Withering Field, but his body intermittently flickered with a golden light, resisting the magic invasion of the Withering Field, the ck breath under his feet avoided him like the gue, moving far away from his surroundings;
Youyoure immune to the erosion of Abyssal Power The Abyss Demon showed a surprised look in its eyes, watching in disbelief as Song Jian rushed in front of him and swung his sword at its neck.
Broken Wing Dance!
A white light blossomed on the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, the Abyss Demon threw a punch to block it, bang a great force passed through, the Abyss Demon was pushed back a step;
Impossible, how could your power The Abyss demons face showed a terrified expression, it discovered that Song Jians strength was abruptlyrger than itself, which filled it with a hint of fear.
Bang! The second strike came, shing at him. The Abyss demon felt a piercing pain in its arms; Song Jian cut off arge chunk of flesh from its right arm, revealing the purple-golden skeleton within.
The Level 3 Immortal Sword Body not only enhances Song Jians attack damage, but also adds seven points to all of Song Jians attributes. With these seven points of strength, Song Jians strength attribute has now reached forty points. No matter how strong the Abyss Demon is, its just a level twenty lord-level boss, its strength attribute hasnt even exceeded thirty points. At this moment, Song Jians power ispletely overpowering it; n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Die! Song Jian leaped high into the air, like a hawk swooping on a rabbit he attacked the Abyss Demon from the air. This sword fiercely shed at the Abyss Demons shoulder. A power of the five elements knocked the Abyss Demon into the air, momentarily losing control of its body.
Chapter 390: Abyssal Nightmare
Chapter 390: Abyssal Nightmare
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Light Strike!
Seizing the opportunity when the Abyssal demon was in midair and its defenses wide open, Song Jian unleashed the most damaging move on it, the Light Strike. This strikended on the demons waist, and a dazzling golden Sword Qi burst forth, its blinding light forcing Luo Tianyu to involuntarily close his eyes.
Boom!
Feeling suddenly lighter, Luo Tianyu opened his eyes again to find that the withered domain under his feet had vanished without a trace. However, the thirty spear soldiers who had been fighting alongside him were all sprawled across the ground, their Vitality Points low and growing weaker by the moment.
These thirty soldiers with spears were the most basic rank of recruited troops, with an average status of no more than ten points. The Abyssal Power within the withered domain was simply too much for them to withstand.
Witnessing the scattered spear soldiers copsing behind him, Luo Tianyu felt a fire ignite in his chest. Without warning, he let out a roar and charged at the demon, crazily brandishing his Square Sky Halberd.
Ive lost my war horse, and now my soldiers too! Damn it, youre all bullying me! Luo Tianyus eyes grew red with anger.
Tiger Roar! With his hair disheveled and his killing intent solidifying around him like a tangible force, Luo Tianyu seemed ame as fire surged across his bodys surface. In his hands, the Square Sky Halberd emitted a deep, roaring sound, akin to a ferocious tiger howling in the forest, causing all beasts to tremble in fear.
In this moment, the top half of the Abyssal demon had been severed by Song Jians Light Strike, leaving it as two separate entities. The wound from where it was sliced emitted a dense, ck mist.
Yet, there was no sign of the demon sumbing to death. The top half of its body floated in mid-air, while the bottom half, only a pair of legs remaining, seemed to have its own consciousness and kicked at Song Jian.
The demons body was as tough as steel, and even its two legs alone could put up a fight against Song Jian. When the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword shed at the demons legs, a sh of metal rang out, sparks flying in every direction.
Most bewildering of all, the upper and lower halves of the demon each had their own Vitality Points.
As the sinister-looking top half of the demon floated overhead, gazing at Song Jian, it prepared to speak, but suddenly felt a powerful killing intent surging from behind.
It turned to see Luo Tianyu brandishing his halberd while leaping into the air, his entire body emanating an aura that conjured the phantom of a White Tiger, teeth bared and ws striking towards the demon.
Abyssal Sigh! The demons right hand lifted as countless ck auras converged rapidly, forming an invisible wall before it.
Boom!
To the demons horror, the Wall of Sigh crumbled like paper under Luo Tianyus assault, easily shattered by the attack.
Impossible! The demons eyes bulged in disbelief as it refused to ept its seemingly invincible Abyssal Sigh Wall was so effortlessly broken. After all, the Wall of Sigh was the most robust defense ability among the Abyssal magic.
Ssh-
The Square Sky Halberd chopped deep into the demons shoulder, and even reached halfway through its neck.
As the purple-red blood spurted out from Da Peng, an over eight hundred critical damage number floated up from the top of the Abyssal Demons head, taking away itsst bit of Vitality Points;
The Abyssal Demon looked at Luo Tianyu in horror, its lips trembling as if it wanted to say something, but in the end, its head tilted slightly, its Vitality Points went to zero, and it fell from midair;
As soon as it hit the ground, the upper half of the Abyssal Demons body seemed to have been weathered for a hundred years and shattered into a pile of ashes;
At this point, the lower half of the Abyssal Demons body, now onlyprised of two legs, suddenly quivered and kicked away Song Jian, trying to escape towards the distance. It seemed that it sensed that its upper half had fallen and wanted to flee.
Song Jian saw that Luo Tianyu had in the upper half of the body and watched the fleeing lower half. His heart raced, and his right foot stomped fiercely on the ground. A fang-shaped energy cluster quickly condensed and rushed towards the half-body of the Abyssal Demon;
Song Jian performed the Sword Shadow Step, his body transformed into a ck shadow, chasing after the two legs of the Abyssal Demon; he had already seen that Luo Tianyu had destroyed the upper half of the Abyssal Demons body and only the lower half remained. If he didntpletely y it at this moment, would he have to wait for it to recover ande to trouble him again?!
Spiritual Sword Control Technique, go! Song Jian swung his sword towards the open space in front of him, and a transparent Spirit Sword quickly condensed and cleaved at the two legs that had been hit by the Earth Teeth Assault;
With the main body destroyed and only two legs left, the defense and resistance of the Abyssal Demons body greatly decreased. Just now, a single Earth Teeth Assault directly took away more than a hundred Vitality Points. At this moment, a transparent sword shed toward it, instantly turning it into a pile of minced meat;
As the transparent sword disappeared, a mournful wail erupted from the pile of minced meat, and a translucent ck shadow slowly emerged. The shadows surface was full of cracks, and golden light continuously bloomed from the gaps.
The appearance of the shadow was ferocious, two lines of blood and tears flowing from its eyes; it red at Song Jian with a murderous aura. However, before long, the golden light in the cracked gaps grew more and more intense, ultimately engulfing the entire shadow.
System: Congrattions, you have killed the Abyssal Demon, and the Abyss Curse on you has been lifted;
System: Congrattions, you have killed the Abyssal Demon, and your rtionship with the Abyssal n has been locked as having enmity! As long as there are Abyssal Demons, they will consider you their primary target to kill; Song Jian was stunned. Are you serious, System? The first curse is lifted and congrattions are fine, but whats there to congratte about the second system prompt?
Just then, the Abyssal Demons body suddenly exploded with a bang and dropped seven or eight items. Among these, three were glinting with silver light, and one item surprisingly emitted a faint golden glow. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Is this a big loot drop? Song Jian hesitated for a moment, then his expression filled with excitement. After removing the Abyssal Curse, his luck was five points higher than that of ordinary people. Coincidentally, he had just killed a level 20 Lord-level BOSS, so having a big loot drop was quite normal.
Song Jian directly picked up the item emitting the faint golden light and saw that it was a whip.
Abyssal Nightmare Reins (gold), after use, can summon an Abyssal Nightmare mount; once this item is used, it will automatically bind to the user; after binding, it cannot be traded, sold, or dropped.
A mount? Song Jians expression turned a bit strange as he looked at Luo Tianyu lying on the ground, panting heavily.
Is it my luck thats exploding, or is it her luck?
Chapter 391: The Dwarf’s Intimacy Decreases
Chapter 391: The Dwarfs Intimacy Decreases
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A level-twenty lord rank BOSS, and the only golden-grade drop it left is a mount. And the most important thing is, a certain girl just happens to be in need of a mount. Whats more crucial is that the girl used to have a mount, and that mount was killed by Song Jian
And the most, most, most essential thing is, Song Jian had rashly promised to make it up to her with a better mount. Holding the Abyssal Nightmare Reins radiating a faint golden light, Song Jian felt like his heart was bleeding
Im still only riding a white-quality motorcycle! The Abyssal Nightmare, the name itself sounds superior. I want it too! Song Jian threw his head back and sighed without shedding tears.
Song Jian felt as if two little figures suddenly appeared in his mind. A little figure with devil horns said, If we hide this item, the girl would not know about it, right? After all, you didnt form a team with her!
Another one with angel wings said, Yeah, you can give her the motorcycle summoning key and im its a BOSS drop. A warlord on a motorcycle sounds pretty cool too
Song Jian couldnt help but turn his head to look at Luo Tianyu, only to find her standing in front of a pile of corpses, her shoulders moving slightly as if she was sobbing. The dishevelled Luo Tianyu looked particrly deste at this moment.
Song Jians heart softened and he sighed. The two little figures in his mind vanished. No longer in the mood to look at the remaining loot, he put all the items into his bag, took the golden reins, and walked over to Luo Tianyu.
Dont grieve. The dead cannot be revived Song Jian said consolingly.
But but itll cost a lot of war merits, and Ive used up all of mine Luo
Tianyu whimpered in a frail tone.
Song Jian:
So, youre not mourning these soldiers, but regretting the war merits spent?
Song Jian couldnt help but feel sorry for these fallen soldiers for a moment; n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Here, take this! Song Jian gritted his teeth, a pained look on his face as he passed the reins to Luo Tianyu, This is the loot dropped by the BOSS and the better mount I promised you, which is even better than your ck horse!
What, a better war horse? Luo Tianyu turned around, her teary eyes meeting Song Jians.
Upon seeing the properties of the reins, Luo Tianyus expression grew stiffened. The tears in her eyes miraculously disappeared, reced with a face full of excitement.
What! An Abyssal Nightmare. Oh, my god, is this really for me? This is fantastic! Ha-ha, thank you! Youre such a kind soul, thank you so much! Luo Tianyu grabbed the pale golden reins, tears still smeared across her cheeks, and she broke into a heartyughter.
Actually, this Abyssal Nightmare isnt really your style Song Jians face looked grim, and he made ast-ditch effort to change her mind. Unfortunately, Luo Tianyu, whod already set her heart on the Abyssal Nightmare, didnt even wait for a second after taking the reins and immediately summoned her Abyssal Nightmare.
Song Jian was lost for words as ck clouds of steam suddenly rose from the ground in front of Luo Tianyu. The clouds quickly solidified, forming a bizarre magic array. Next, amidst a sh of ck light, a skeletal warhorse, entirely d in armor and with ck mes burning under its feet, emerged in front of Luo Tianyu.
The warhorse, taller than an average man, exuded a ck aura from its entire body. Its saddle, stirrupsevery essory was intact. But the strangest thing was that the warhorse, only a skull left of its head, actually had a pair of curved horns, looking like goat horns, winding backwards along the armor that covered its skull. If it hit someone with its skull, it would definitely knock the target a few meters away.
Luo Tianyu, with her mouth wide open, stared at the Abyssal Nightmare with twinkling eyes.
Itsits perfect, just perfect! This is the mount of my dreams! Ha ha ha! Luo Tianyu couldnt resist leaping onto the Abyssal Nightmare, her thoughts racing. With a singlemand, the Abyssal Nightmare shot forward, so fast that all it left behind was a pair of weakly burning green mes.
Its its so cool! Song Jian couldnt help but exim, his heart aching as if it was being continuously mauled. It hurt too much!
After a short while, Luo Tianyu returned riding on the Abyssal Nightmare, his face animated with excitement.
Haha, splendid, youre remarkable, truly remarkable. Ill tag along with you from now on. If youre setting up an alliance, count me in. Luo Tianyu looked at Song Jian, saying earnestly.
Having said that, he galloped awayughing heartily towards the barracks.
Using an Abyssal Nightmare mount to secure an alliance, I wonder if it was a loss or a gain Song Jian stood in ce, thinking for a while, but ultimately he shook his head, turning to walk towards his Manor Castle.
This sudden appearance of the Abyss Demon concerned Song Jian. He held a quietly growing worry for Cecilia Priest since she had obtained the Book of the Abyss. By all ounts, Cecilia Priest should have already in the Abyss Demon after the acquisition. Unanticipated^, it managed to break its seal and escape in the end.
If the Abyss Demon had escaped, then Cecilia Priests situation was probably more dangerous than safe.
Reviving the almost expired Dawn Warrior Ya from the brink of death, he noticed the ashamed expression on Yas face. Song Jian gave his shoulder aforting pat.
Ya, are you interested in bing a Shield Warrior? Song Jian asked.
What? Ya looked at him, his eyes filled with bewilderment.
Think about it, bing a Shield Warrior might be a good decision for you. At least, your survival rate would significantly improve. Song Jian suggested, smiling. He led Ya towards his safehouse, while still holding some worries for Cecilia Priest.
But then, considering Cecilia Priest possessed first-gradebat power and the Abyss Demon before them was only a Level 20 Lord ss Boss, presumably not a match for Cecilia Priest. Song Jian pondered for a while, still not understanding the entirety of the situation. In the end, he decided to set it aside for the moment.
It was going to be a while before the next territory expansion battle could be initiated, yet Song Jian held another nting ceremony. This time, he permanently acquired the effect of Chance to Obtain Magical Items
+1%. Although it wasnt an attribute pointer and the effect was rather weak, it was better than nothing. There was no loss to Song Jian.
Upon conclusion of the ceremony, Song Jian suddenly heard a series of rumbling noises pervading the airspace of Doomsday City, apanied by a loud war trumpet and the ferocious roar of countless soldiers.
Such amotion was not new to Song Jian as it was typical of a yerunching a territory expansion campaign.
Looking towards the distant red halo, Song Jian fell silent. Doomsday City seemed to be on the verge of entering an era of warfare, where each yer had started raising their butchers knife for their survival. This was not about justice, but about survival!
This was a decision every yer who did not want to be controlled by others had to make.
Just as Song Jian lost himself in his thoughts, a series of system notifications unexpectedly reached him.
System: Your rtionship with the Mountain Dwarves has decreased to indifferent.
System: Your rtionship with the Forest Dwarves has decreased to indifferent.
System: Your rtionship with the Furnace Dwarves has decreased to enmity. System: Your rtionship with the ck Iron Dwarves has increased to friendly.
Chapter 404 - 403: Armor-piercing Explosive Bullet
Chapter 403: Armor-piercing Explosive Bullet
The BOSSS final attack was increasing in speed as time passed, and a hint of crimson appeared on the spinning de, the invisible force it generated was growingrger andrger.
One meter, three meters, five meters,
In the end, there was nowhere left in the room to dodge the BOSSS final attack. Out of options, Song Jian had to flee the room, sprinting towards the main door of the instance.
Boom-
The BOSS burst through the main door of the room, slicing the walls on either side and reducing them to a pile of rubble. The four teammates huddled in a corner, quivering with fear. If Song Jian hadnt lured the BOSS away, they would undoubtedly be corpses by now.
This This is the power of a level 20 Lord-level BOSS? Zhou Qings eyes were filled with fear. The terrifying figure of the BOSS had left an indelible shadow in his heart.
Should Should we go and help? Wang Qi asked in a weak voice. The room fell into silence.
Melee fighters cant get close at all. Ma Yu cast a nce at Tang Rong, muttering under his breath.
Yeah, we cant get close. Tang Rong was still shaken and almost got one-shotted by the BOSS earlier.
Im a priest Zhou Qing nced over at Wang Qi. He was grateful he was a priest who stood far back; otherwise, with his cloth armor defense, he would have been one-shotted by merely touching the BOSS.
All eyes turned to Wang Qi.
Captain Wang, why dont you represent our team and offer some assistance?
Yes, we should help and not just spectate. Otherwise, it would be embarrassing when the spoils of war are distributed!
Captain Wang, your ss is the most suitable, you dont have to risk your life. Just stay at a distance and shoot, even failing to cause damage doesnt matter. The main thing is for our teams attitude to be shown.
Yes, yes, attitude, attitude is very important!-
The three discussed among themselves while Wang Qis face turned pale. The de of the BOSS had whizzed in front of him earlier, and even the force of it had caused his cheek to sting.
Under the expectant gazes, Wang Qi gritted his teeth, tightly clenched his weapon, and shouted in a low voice: Ill do it. Ill go help him!
With that, Wang Qi charged towards the BOSS.
What a man! Respect.
With this kind of daring spirit, he really deserves to be the captain. If theres a chance to cover the rear in the future, dont fight him for it. Hell get annoyed. Yeah, yeah, rear-covering tasks can all be given to the captain in the future. He can handle it for sure.
Although Wang Qi felt afraid, he also knew that Song Jian was currently holding all of the BOSSS aggro, and even if he fought desperately, he wouldnt be able to draw its attention.
But still, he was afraid!
Everywhere the BOSS went was like the passing of a violent storm, the cages were twisted and disfigured by the force of the BOSS, pressing and extending the corridor by three to four meters.
Song Jian looked back, the duration of the BOSSS skill was quite long; it had been more than ten seconds already, yet it continued spinning relentlessly. The invisible forces around it had formed into a robust tornado. The multitude of sword forces within the tornado collided with each other, sparking bright sparks.
If they continued running, they would exit the instance, and the BOSS would then turn its attention to Wang Qi and the others. Although Wang Qi looked terrified, he was still continually attacking the BOSS. Song Jian could not bear to cause trouble for them by leading the BOSS their way.
Im going all in! Song Jian quickly weighed the options in his mind, gritted his teeth, and turned around to charge at the BOSS.
Tai Chi Sword Skill!
Waving his long sword, Song Jian amazingly collided with the sword-force tornado;
Boom-
With a loud bang, the entire game area trembled slightly. Song Jian felt a strong force surge towards him, forcing him to step back, but he soon stabilized, engaging his Hearts Eye skill. His eyes radiated faint glints of light; ng! ng! ng!
Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, always swung from an uncanny angle, tearing through the cyclone of de energy that the BOSS generated. His sword shed with the BOSSS long ck de;
Once, twice, three times,
Song Jians nerves were taut, like steel threads. His full attention was focused on every movement, every detail of the BOSS. Each sh of sword on de was crucial; even a small deviation could cause Song Jian to lose all his progress, and be thrown into the air by the BOSSS powerful energy;
lhe essence of the Tai Chi Sword Skill is the dissipation of force. The BOSSS cyclone of de energy was likened to a massive wave, and Song Jian was like a solid rock. Collisions constantly urred, but with each sh, he shattered the waves of energy;
The proficiency of his Tai Chi Sword Skill was increasing at an astonishing pace. In a short span of time, his proficiency level had elevated to 100%;
If Song Jian were to open his skill bar now, he would notice a constant golden glow within the Tai Chi Sword Skill column. The 100% limit seemed to blur, as though the level cap was being constantly honed;
With every sh of sword and de, the aura that the BOSS had built up slowly dissipated. Its once-fluid moves now seemed obstructed by a pebble, causing minor dys each time;
Suddenly, the cyclone of de energy the BOSS controlled could not be sustained any longer. It dissipated with a boom, leaving behind a burst of energy. Song Jians Tai Chi Sword Skill also ran its course at this point, and without his guard up, he was thrown into the air by the energy and harshly smashed into the wall near the entrance of the game area;
Just then, Wang Qi was loading a bullet more than two fingers long into his gun. This was the Armor-piercing Explosive Bullet that Wang Qi had purchased from a wandering merchant for a thousand Doomsday Coins. You could not find this kind of bullet in the regr system shop.
This was one of Wang Qisst resorts. Although costly, the damage inflicted by this bullet justified its price;
At this moment, Wang Qi held the gun steady in both hands that appeared as still as if made of iron, his cheek pressed against the cold bolt of the gun. His right eye was peering through the scope, unblinkingly fixed on the back of the BOSSS head;
Target locked
Target hit location determined
Energy charge-up
Energy charge-up exceeds 120%
Warning: This shot could deal 180% damage to the target, but will also inflict permanent damage on the firearm, reducing its maximum durability by 10 points permanently;
The cold, mechanical voice echoed in Wang Qis ears, but he remained unfazed;
Previously, he had fired at least a hundred rounds, but not a single one hit the BOSS amidst the de energy whirlwind.
Thats why he brought out this bullet.
Wang Qi took a deep breath, finally pulling the trigger;
Bang-
lhe gun recoiled fiercely, the muzzle shing with a light blue me over a foot long;
Crack-
A clear shattering sound came from within the gun, causing Wang Qis face to go deathly pale. Despite the pain in his two arms, as if his bones had cracked, it was noparison to the cold dread in his heart;
Damn, seems like a low-probability event has urred These thoughts ran through Wang Qis mind;
At that moment, the de energy cyclone from the BOSS had been shattered by Song Jians Tai Chi Sword Skill. Song Jians body had harshly smacked into a wall, and the BOSS, roaring, tottered backwards;
Thud-
A crisp sound of impact reverberated, the BOSSS body staggered briefly. Something seemed to have been shot out from between its brows, spraying a streak of blood;
Chapter 405 - 404: Distributing the Spoils of War
Chapter 404: Distributing the Spoils of War
Watching the BOSS copse, Wang Qi couldnt help but feel an incredible sensation.
System: Congrattions, you have killed the final BOSS of the secret realm Sinful Bloody Cage and gained 120,000 battle experience.
System: You and your friends have sessfully explored the secret realm Sinful Bloody Cage,pleting 80% of it. Your achievements will be forever recorded at the entrance, for all to see.
Wang Qis strike had directly wiped out the nearly two thousand remaining Vitality Points of the BOSS. Seeing the -1897 damage numbers floating above the BOSSS head, Wang Qi felt as if he were dreaming.
How how is this possible Wang Qi couldnt believe it in his heart, but immediately after, he felt immense surprise.
I low is this possible!- Tang Rong was the first to exim. Only the five of them could see the system prompt. When they saw that Wang Qi had killed the BOSS, the other three members of the team couldnt help but feel absurd.
Captain, did you steal Brother Songs BOSS? Ma Yu looked at hispanion with a puzzled face.
What do you mean steal Brother Songs BOSS? Arent we exploring and fighting the BOSS together? You can only say Zhou Qing pondered for a moment before continuing, The captain stole thest hit on the BOSS. Anyway, the captain did a great job this time. Since entering the instance, I felt awkward. We didnt seem to be ying much of apanion role, its like we were just trinkets hanging on the bosss leg. Ma Yu shrugged his shoulders and said casually.
Quick, go see how the captain and Brother Song are doing. Zhou Qing put away his Magic Staff and walked toward the outside of the room.
The most important thing is to see if the BOSS has dropped any equipment suitable for us, hehe. Tang Rong yed with the newly acquired silver-quality dagger, chuckling.
Seeing Wang Qi standing dumbly in the corridor, Zhou Qing walked up to him and patted his shoulder, saying, Hey, captain, well done. For thatst strike, did you use a trump card?
Captain, I told you to buy more of those bullets at the time, saying that once we missed that vige, we wouldnt have that shop. You only bought one, now you must regret it. Tang Rong came outughing.
When they had met the wandering merchant, all of them were together. Wang Qi, with embarrassed pockets, only bought one bullet and was lectured by Tang Rong for a long time. When they had moneyter, they went to find the wandering merchant again but could never find him.
At this time, Song Jian had already struggled out of the wall. ncing at the BOSSS corpse lying in a pool of blood, he couldnt help but breathe a sigh of relief.
The feeling just now, it was strange, as if 1 had entered a state of epiphany, Song Jian thought to himself. Opening the skill column, Song Jian was astonished. The level of his Tai Chi Sword Skill had reached level 2 at 89%.
He remembered that his Tai Chi Sword Skill level had been only one before, and it was still quite a distance from being full. How could it suddenly break through to level 2 now, and not cost any skill points?
Just as Song Jian was feeling astonished, he suddenly heard Tang Rong exim, Wow, golden equipment!
Song Jian looked at the dropped BOSS loot. Amongst the seven or eight items, a ring with a faint golden glow was quietly lying there.
Song Jian gave a slight smile and picked up all the items.
Ring of Blood (Gold), Ring, Item Level 20, Equipment Effect: Strength +5, Agility +3, Constitution +3, Maximum Vitality Points +200, Special Effect 1: Vampiric (Passive), 15% of the damage dealt to the target will be converted into Vitality Points to replenish the user; Special Effect 2: Bloodthirst (Active), the user will gain a Bloody Shield with 1000 defense points, and 50% of the damage absorbed by the Bloody Shield will be converted into Vitality Points to replenish the user; After the Bloody Shield shatters, it will deal 500 true damage to all surrounding enemies and cause them to be unable to attack or move for 3 seconds; Skill Cooldown: 60 minutes; Item Usage Requirement: Level 20; Can it be taken out of the game: No
111 take this ring, is that okay? Song Jian asked, ncing at the others.
Ma Yu, Tang Rong, and Wang Qi were all suitable for this ring. However, upon hearing Song Jians words, they all shook their heads hastily.
Brother Song, if you like it, just take it. Dont ask us, Wang Qi said with a smile.
Yeah, Brother Song, this ring requires level 20 to wear. Even if it were given to us, we couldnt use it, Ma Yu scratched his head and grinned.
Feeling guilty, arent you? Tang Rong whispered in Ma Yus ear.
Song Jian gave a slight smile, chose Need, and the four pals quickly chose to abandon it. Song Jian reced the Ring of Strength with the Ring of Blood, putting it on.
With this ring, Song Jians agility attribute finally broke through the 40-point barrier, and his Vitality Points reached 1,720. It was almost no different from a BOSS.
Now, except for the lower Vitality Points, Song Jians attributes were almost no different from a Level 20 Elite BOSS. And once he activated the Immortal Sword Body, his attributes couldpletely crush a Level 20 Elite BOSS.
In addition to the golden ring, the BOSS also dropped two silver attribute weapons. One was a gorgeous Level 15 weapon, the G24 Gauss Sniper Rifle. This sniper rifle had not only great power, but also a long range and a firing rate of one shot every 3 seconds. Moreover, its built-in magazine could automatically form a sniper bullet every minute, with a 10% chance of forming a special bullet.
The built-in magazine capacity was twenty rounds, and once the bullet limit was reached, it couldnt continue to generate more.
Song Jian directly threw the gun to Wang Qi.
Wang Qi posted the attributes of the rifle, and it immediately attracted everyones gasps. From now on, Wang Qi would most likely be the main damage dealer of the team.
Good stuff, good stuff! Tang Rong was so envious that his eyes were about to bleed. With this weapon, Wang Qis damage would at least double, and he would have the ability to generate bullets, malting up for the huge consumption issues faced by gunners.
Theres also a silver-quality Codex, a priests off-hand equipment, for you! Song Jian threw the silver-glowing Codex to Zhou Qing.
Is there one for me too? Zhou Qing asked, surprised.
Upon receiving the Codex, Zhou Qing couldnt help but exim Damn and kissed it twice.
Ranged professions off-hand equipment was originally scarce, and Zhou Qing hadnt acquired any until now, only using a two-handed staff.
However, this Level 15 silver-quality Codexs attributes far surpassed his current two-handed staff, further solidifying his decision to switch to a one-handed staff.
As for the remaining blue and green equipment, Song Jian nced at them, found nothing he needed, and handed them all to Wang Qi to sell. Among them were four Enhancement Stones, and along with the previous ones dropped from monsters, the group had a total of twenty-two Enhancement Stones.
Then, Song Jian showed thest item to everyone, waved it twice, and said with a smile, ording to our previous agreement, this item belongs to me!
Chapter 406: 406: Library (Extra update for “Never Abandon, Never Give Up, Dragon Master”)
Chapter 406: Library (Extra update for Never Abandon, Never Give Up, Dragon Master)
New Media Library? Dr. Kang Lin, damn it, is there a ce called New Media Library in this city? Song Jian nced at the note, which only had one sentence on it, instructing him to find the New Media Library and look for a man named Dr. Kang Lin, who would tell him what was really going on.
You kidnap my follower, whom Ive trained with great care, and then make me go to such a strange ce. What on earth are you trying to do, my dear Priest? Song Jian crumpled the note and snorted coldly before turning to leave.
At the moment, he was not in a good mood. The potential of the Dawn Warrior was immense, possessing the talents to be a great warrior. However, the only thing that displeased Song Jian was that this young man had a very firm faith in the Goddess of Dawn. Its likely that the Cecilia Priest used the name of the Goddess of Dawn to deceive him.
As Song Jian left Manor Castle, he took out the city map and began searching for the so-called New Media Librarys location.
After searching for a long time, he finally found the words New Media Library in the upper right corner of the city map.
The ce was more than thirty kilometers away from the safe house where Song Jian was staying, taking nearly an hour to reach by motorcycle. Moreover, he had to cross a level thirty monster area to get there.
To Song Jians surprise, there was actually a small green area next to the New Media Library, indicating that there was another yer living area simr to Camel Square.
Interesting! Song Jian memorized the route and became somewhat interested in the area.
There were five or six simr areas on the map, mostly near the outskirts of the city, where monster levels were low and suitable for new yers. The further in the city, the higher the monster levels and the stronger they were. The central part of the city was a death zone, still ruled by the monsters.
Song Jian summoned his motorcycle and headed towards the New Media Library.
Brr-brr-brr-
The motorcycle was quite loud, attracting monsters within a hundred meters radius. This gave Song Jian a headache. Ever since encountering the Abyssal Nightmare, Song Jian had always wanted to change his mode of transport.
Soon, Song Jian arrived at the area where the New Media Library was located, following the citys bypass on the map. Behind him, arge group of mutated zombies was still wildly chasing and roaring after him.
Some of the mutated zombies had already lost their way after following for a long time, but even so, there were still more than a hundred level twenty mutated zombies and even a level twenty elite BOSS behind Song Jian. Fortunately, the BOSS was not an agile one; otherwise, Song Jian might not have reached his destination safely.
ncing at the elite BOSS, taller than the other zombies, Song Jian felt some regret. He put away his motorcycle and turned into a nearby alley. The low walls could not stop Song Jians progress; with a light leap, he disappeared into the alley. The monsters behind him swarmed into the alley, crashing into everything like headless flies.
Although Song Jian was powerful, he was not yet able to fight off over a hundred monsters and an elite BOSS of the same level in an open road. If he had been surrounded by the monsters behind him, Song Jian could only use Morphing into Dark Cloud to escape, or be trapped and die where he stood.
After turning a few corners, Song Jian finally stood in front of the New Media Library.
Comparing to the dpidated library in the Shadow District, the magnificent and enormous library before Song Jians eyes was a true library. It was probably the only library of its kind in the entire city.
Looking at the dozens of wide steps in front of him, the library seemed like a medieval temple. Just one nce at it made people feel the majesty of the Creator and their own insignificance.
Looking up the stairs, dozens of golden-armored guards were firmly guarding the entire library in the center. All of these guards were level thirty, possessing Tier 1bat power. Just a nce made Song Jian grow cautious; these beings were beyond his current capacity to defeat.
Some yers at level ten and above were slowly walking towards the library gate, including several NPC professionals. These NPC professionals wore expressions of reverence, some even reciting hymns softly as they slowly climbed the steps.
The yers appeared more rxed, but there was no horsey, just walking calmly.
As Song Jian was about to go up, he suddenly felt someone tap his shoulder.
Hey, buddy, are you here to try your luck too? A young mans voice sounded in Song Jians ear.
Turning his head, Song Jian saw a man in a grey Mage robe standing beside him. The mans body was enveloped by the robe, with a tall Mage hat on his head and a Magic Staff in hand. He looked like a wizard from a fairy tale.
Perhaps sensing Song Jians strange gaze, Zhu Hao couldnt help but exin.
This is a level ten set, and although it doesnt look good, the attributes are excellent! Zhu Hao even showed his sets attributes to Song Jian.
Song Jian was slightly taken aback and immediatelyughed. The yer in front of him seemed to have no suspicion towards strangers at all. It was rare for any yer to show their attributes to other yers, let alone their equipment and skills.
After a nce, Song Jian could see that the man was wearing a Magic Apprentice set, with six pieces in total. Once all the pieces were equipped, the sets attributes were indeed impressive, not only increasing spell damage but also automatically restoring mana. It could be considered a top-grade set.
Youre so lucky, managing to collect such an excellent set! Song Jianplimented.
Hehe, yeah, but it took me a lot of effort though. Otherwise, I would have been in the top ten of the level and honor boards, Zhu Hao said proudly. Oh, my name is Zhu Hao, by the way, and you?
Song Jian! Song Jian replied with a faint smile.
Hmm, that name sounds familiar, as if Ive heard it somewhere, Zhu Hao muttered.
What did you say about trying your luck? Song Jian diverted the topic.
You came here to try your luck, didnt you? This library has one entry quota per day. Once you enter, you just need toplete a simple task to get a book as a reward! Zhu Hao said excitedly. I entered once before, and I got a spell book as a reward. Hehe, 1 even heard someone got an alchemy drug form, a forging blueprint, and even a book containing the locations of all the herbs in the game
Chapter 395: Agree
Chapter 395: Agree
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Song Jian was hunting in the area of level 20 monsters, and in just over two hours, he raised his level to 20. At this moment, he suddenly received amunication request from Wang Qi. After taking a nce, Song Jian directly connected the call.
Big bro, are you there? Theres something 1 dont know if I can ask for your help with? Wang Qis slightly nervous voice came through. In fact, the two hadnt been in touch in the game for more than two months, and Wang Qi didnt know whether Song Jian would still give him any face.
Help? Hehe, I wonder what kind of help you need, Wang? Its not that you found a special building and want to transform it into a safehouse, is it? Song Jianughed.
Thest time the two met, they helped Li Keer build a safehouse together. At that time, Wang Qi was full of envy and wanted to find a special building and create a safehouse of his own. Song Jian promised that if Wang Qi found one, he would definitely help guard it.
No, no, special buildings are too hard to find. I just chose a regr one and have already upgraded it to a level 3 safehouse. Remembering the time when they helped Li Keer build a safehouse, and the two of them didnt do anything but sleep and take advantage of the situation, Wang Qi revealed a trace of a smile.
Oh, thats good, congrattions! Song Jianughed, What can I help you with this time?
Well, I and a fewpanions are in the level 15 monster area, and we discovered an unexplored instance. We only have four people, and were afraid we wont be able to beat it, so we want Brother Song to help and lead us to explore it Wang Qi stated his request and then anxiously waited for Song Jians answer.
Exploiting a level 15 instance? Song Jian was somewhat surprised. The rewards for exploring an instance are absolutely substantial, even much greater than those from clearing a difficult dungeonter on.
There are many special equipment pieces that only drop during the exploration difficulty and true difficulty, so for yers, exploring dungeons is like a feast.
However, the difficulty of exploring a dungeon is also great. Without any understanding of the dungeon, sometimes, yers might not even see the boss before they are chased out by the small monsters inside.
Although Song Jian is now level 20, some of his equipment is not very good. His leg guards are still just a level 5 white quality item with only one level of reinforcement.
Alright, but if theres any equipment 1 need, as well as diagrams for Engineering or Alchemy and Pharmacology forms, I have priority! Song Jian thought for a while and said.
Wang Qi was taken aback. He wanted priority not only on equipment but also on engineering drawings and alchemy forms?
Well, equipment is no problem, but for the others, I need to discuss it with the rest of the team. Can you wait a moment? Wang Qi hesitated.
Alright, lets discuss it first. Song Jian hung up the call.
In fact, Song Jian was quite interested in exploring a level 15 instance, but many instances have a yer limit. The more yers allowed, the better the loot that drops inside. With these kinds of instances, Song Jian couldnt sessfully explore them alone and had to rely on the power of the team. Maybe I should form my own elite team, or even create a guild? Song Jian patrolled his territory while thinking.
On the other side, Wang Qi had a somewhat ugly expression after hanging up the call.
Whats wrong? Did the expert refuse? Zhou Qing, a Priest, asked anxiously. He hadnt gotten a single piece of equipment yet and was eager to enter the dungeon. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
No. Wang Qi looked at hispanions and said, But he demands priority on all suitable equipment, as well as engineering blueprints and alchemy and pharmacology forms.
What? Thats too much! Zhou Qing, the Priest, frowned and showed dissatisfaction.
We can give priority to equipment for Swordsmen, but for the engineering blueprints, Zhou Qing has also learned Engineering, while Tang Rong learned Alchemy and Pharmacology. Moreover, if there are really blueprints and forms, theyre definitely valuable Ma Yu, a shield-wielding Guardian, shook his head and spoke with some discontent. Since weve decided to form a fixed team, we cant give up on our crafting professions. And our chosen professions arent ovepping, so weplement each other well
Yeah, the blueprints and forms for crafting professions are hard toe by. The system store doesnt sell them, so its tough to level up. If we really get blueprints and forms, I think we shouldnt just give them away. If necessary, the four of us can roll dice with him to see who gets them based on whose number is higher Tang Rong hesitated but suggested.
They definitely wont agree to that. There are four of us, and hes alone. Furthermore, without him, we definitely cant clear it. Besides, its not even certain that therell be blueprints and forms Zhou Qing said carelessly.
Zhou Qing, dont jinx it. If we really get the engineering blueprints, wont you cry? Yu Maughed.
Forget it, lets give it a try. Maybe the instance isnt as hard as we think. We might seed with just the four of us, Tang Rong, the Rogue, said quietly, twirling his two daggers around his fingers.
After some hesitations, the others nodded in agreement.
Lets try, well go in first to see what the monsters are like. Maybe theyre really like Tang Rong said. Even if we cant beat them, we can agree to his termster, it wouldnt be toote
Yeah, lets give it a try first
The four made their decision, exchanged nces, and walked towards the entrance of the instance.
Five minutester, a figure suddenly rushed out of the instance entrance. Tang Rong, the Rogue, copsed on the ground in a disheveled state. He couldnt help but spit out a mouthful of blood, his face pale, and his Vitality Points reduced to less than one third.
Next, the other three teammates ran out one by one. Ma Yu, the shield-wielding Guardian, was thest to leave. His Vitality Points were the lowest, almost reaching a near-death state. His arm, which held the shield, trembled constantly from exertion. Even the shield itself had developed a tiny crack.
I cant heal fast enough, the small monsters do too much damage Zhou Qing, the Priest,ined immediately upon leaving the instance, constantly casting the Healing Skill on Ma Yu and the other two teammates.
There are too many small monsters inside, and theyre all level 15 elite monsters. Theyre way stronger than the monsters we encountered in the police station! Wang Qi looked gloomy. If it wasnt for Ma Yu desperately blocking the attacks of four or five elite monsters, the other three might have all died inside.
But the loot from the monsters inside is indeed good. Look at this! Ma Yu took out a dazzling white crystal from his bag and showed it off.
Huh, you killed a monster? Zhou Qing was surprised.
It was the one we were focusing on earlier. 1 saw it had very little Vitality left, so I wanted to try. 1 didnt expect that I actually killed it. I didnt expect the first monster to drop items. Ma Yu said with lingering fear.
In order to kill this one monster, Ma Yu almost lost his life inside.
A reinforcement stone? What is that? Tang Rong curiously asked, examining the reinforcement stone in Ma Yus hand.
Reinforcement Stone (White): Special item, effect: after use, can reinforce equipment below level 20, enhancing its basic attributes; increases armor by 5 points of defense and weapons by 10 points of attack.
Nice stuff! Zhou Qings eyes lit up.
Chapter 396: Entering the Subsidiary
Chapter 396: Entering the Subsidiary
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One enhancement stone could increase defense by 5 points, which was almost half of the defense provided by a level 15 piece of equipment. If one could enhance their equipment multiple times, the defense could be even stronger than silver grade equipment.
Of course, the higher the equipments grade, the more attributes and features it would have. Some equipment could evene with skills, which couldnt be matched by enhanced low-level equipment. However, increasing defense by 5 points out of thin air was still very attractive.
This is great, we should get more of these. If I can increase my defense, I can tank more monsters, and maybe the four of us might be able toplete this dungeon, Ma Yu said with shining eyes as he stared at the enhancement stone in his hand and chuckled.
As a Shield and Sword Defenders ss, Ma Yu valued defense more than other sses. He couldnt bear to let go of the enhancement stone and even had the urge to use it immediately.
Ma Yu, your current equipment quality is average. I think its better to wait until you get better equipment before using this enhancement stone, at least a silver grade one, Wang Qi quickly stopped Ma Yu.
Ma Yu thought for a moment, nodded, and said somewhat embarrassedly, So, is this enhancement stone temporarily assigned to me?
Its yours, hold on to it. You risked your life to get it, his teammates assured him.
If it werent for you blocking all the small monsters at the end, we might not have made it out
The reason the four of them could often team up and level together was because they were able to be humble, considerate, and understanding. The enhancement stone was obtained through their collective efforts in fighting the monsters. If it werent for the other three nearly killing the small monster, Ma Yu wouldnt have been able to finish it off at thest moment;
However, everyone agreed that as a Shield and Sword Defender yer, 5 defense points meant a lot, so no one argued with Ma Yu.
I wont take the next one we get, well take turns, said Ma Yu before storing the enhancement stone in his bag.
Guys, what do you think? Weve tested the strength of the monsters in the dungeon, and with our current strength, we might not even see the first BOSS Wang Qi looked at the other three and said.
The other three fell silent, and after a long while, Ma Yu sighed, We have no choice but to ask for external help. The dungeons output is much greater than we imagined. Even if we give the Swordman equipment, blueprints, and forms, we should still make a profit.
Just the enhancement stones alone had stirred their hearts, and there were even more valuable items rumored to be inside.
Zhou Qing and Tang Rong eventually agreed, a little unwilling, but theirbined strength wasnt enough. They couldnt give up just like that, could they?
Wang Qis lips curled up slightly. Song Jians strength was increasing, and it wasnt a bad thing to stay in touch with him. If the four of them formed a fixed team, with Wang Qi as the leader, they would likely need Song Jians help many times in the future. Building a good rtionship with him now would make it easier to ask for helpter.
Brother Song, my teammates have all agreed. When can youe over?
Wang Qi asked, a bit excited.
Song Jian was patrolling his territory when he received the call. He paused, then said, Im free right now, just send me the coordinates, and I can head over.
Great, Brother Song. Well be waiting for you at the dungeon entrance! Wang Qi sent the location to Song Jian and said, Be careful on your way over, and make sure no one else sees you.
Understood! Looking at the address, it was some distance from his safe house. Song Jian hung up and summoned his motorcycle, heading towards the location Wang Qi had specified.
Wang Qi and the others were standing in front of the Sinful Bloody Cage dungeon entrance. In a few minutes, everyones status had recovered. While waiting for Song Jian to arrive, they entered the dungeon once more. Although theyd given up on the idea of beating it with just the four of them, they could still handle fighting the smaller monsters at the entrance.
The group barely managed to kill a small monster before being forced to retreat. The monsters attacks were just too overwhelming, and their healing ss could not keep up. Ma Yu, the Sword and Shield Guardian, couldnt withstand the attacks of three small monsters at once. After they finally killed one, they didnt even have time to pick up the loot before quickly leaving the dungeon.
We cant handle it Ma Yu looked at his newly acquired level 15 blue grade shield with a pained expression on his face.
These small monsters here are almost as powerful as Elite Level BOSSes outside. Its not easy! Tang Rong shook his head,pletely dismissing the hope ofpleting the dungeon.
Wang Qi, do you think Song Jian can really carry all four of us if hees?
Zhou Qing asked somewhat worriedly.
They had confidence in Song Jians strength but not so much in their own. If even the first on the Level Glory list couldnt carry them, they would have to sell the dungeon location to another team and make a little extra money. Still, that was nothingpared to the rewards ofpleting the entire dungeon, which made it a painful thought.
Lets wait and see for now. Just recover your status and hope he doesnt disappoint us, Wang Qi said, feeling helpless. Theirbined strength was simply too weak, and he was unsure if Song Jian alone could carry them.
Hey, 1 think I hear a motorcycle. Could it be the big shot is here?ng Rong s sharp ears picked up the sound of a roaring engine and he said cautiously. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
In a short while, Song Jians figure appeared in front of the four of them.
Im not toote, am I? Song Jian smiled as he looked at the four yers.
These four were all level 15, their equipment was very average-mostly white grade with the asional green or blue grade piece.
Not at all. Were d youre here, Brother Song, Wang Qi quickly stepped forward and said with a smile, Let me introduce everyone. This is our defense warrior, a Sword and Shield Guardian, Ma Yu. This is our melee damage dealer, a Thief ss, Tang Rong. And the one next to him is our healer, a Priest ss, Zhou Qing!
Im a Musketeer, Brother Song, which is a ranged damage dealer ss as well, Wang Qi lifted the strange-looking gun in his hand and exined.
Hello everyone, I am Song Jian, a Swordman ss! Song Jian smiled and nced at the Sword and Shield Guardian, Ma Yu. He had a feeling that Ma Yus ss wasnt just a regr defense warrior.
To their surprise, the first on the Level Glory list didnt seem as arrogant as theyd imagined. They found him quite easy to get along with.
Alright, everyones here. Lets go into the dungeon, Wang Qi looked at Song Jian and said.
Lets go, Song Jian nodded and took the lead, heading toward the dungeon entrance.
Chapter 397: Reclamation
Chapter 397: Remation
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Bloody Prison Cage, this dungeon was not veryplicated; it was just a temporary detention area for suspects at the police station. However, after the game expansion, it had be much more extensive, several timesrger than the entire police station.
Upon entering the dungeon gate, there were dozens of stone steps about seven or eight meters long, surrounded by no monsters; it served as an adaptation area after entering the dungeon.
The dungeon was filled with a strong smell of blood; the surrounding walls were also smeared with dark red marks. In the deeper parts of the dungeon, horrible wails and brutal roars could be heard from time to time. The atmosphere of the entire dungeon was oppressive and irritable.
At the bottom of the stone steps where the five stood was a corridor leading all the way to the end, less than a hundred meters away. Song Jian could even vaguely see a burly figure walking back and forth in an open room at the end of the corridor, asionally letting out an angry roar.
Brother Song, be careful. As soon as we descend these stone steps, it will immediately attract four small monsters to attack us Wang Qi whispered, exining from the side.
The four of them had entered twice before, but were stopped in front of the stone steps every time. No matter what they did, as soon as they stepped off the stone steps, theyd attract four small monsters.
Four? Just Elite level small monsters, you four couldnt beat them? Song Jian asked, somewhat surprised. He had already seen four muscr zombies wearing police uniforms wandering around the stone steps.
They are level 15 Elite monsters, much stronger than those monsters outside. Four at once, Ma Yu alone wouldnt be able to withstand them. Zhou Qing, a Thief next to him, said with doubt.
Alright, Ma Yu and 1 will take two of them each. Song Jian nced at the four of them, their equipment was indeed of low grade; it would be somewhat difficult to kill four level 15 Elite monsters at once.
Arent you a Swordman? Can you withstand two small monsters? Mage Zhou Qing asked, surprised.
It was well known that Swordmen could only wear leather armor. After reaching level 30 and learning the passive skill Scale Armor Mastery, they could wear the higher-tiered Scale Armor. Moreover, Swordmen couldnt equip shields, so they usually held a supporting role in output damage within dungeons. Many times, their output damage was even less than that of thieves, let alone mages.
Lets try and see. Song Jian smiled.
Fine, Brother Song and I will each take two small monsters. You guys should prioritize attacking the small monsters that Brother Song pulls, and use your full power. After we kill those, we will take care of the two Im holding, Ma Yu said, lifting his shield and yelling as he rushed down the stone steps.
As soon as Ma Yu stepped onto the stone steps, the four patrolling police zombies immediately pulled out their batons from their waists, pping them down with a swish sound while the formerly short batons instantly extended more than a foot long, emanating dark metallic luster.
Bloody Guard Zombie: Elite Level, Level 15, Vitality Points: 1800/1800, Characteristics: Fury, Skills: Fists and Feet kicks.
All four monsters lunged towards Ma Yu, who raised his shield and let out a loud roar. An invisible force erupted from him, instantly attracting all the monsters aggro onto himself.
Brother Song, quickly take two of them! Ma Yu cant hold all four alone. Wang Qis face disyed anxiety.
Song Jian nodded, stomped his left foot, and a fang-shaped air mass with a sharp whistling sound rushed towards a Bloody Guard Zombie.
With a swish, the zombie that was targeted by Earth Teeth Assault was hit like it had been struck by a car, flying away and taking over a hundred damage points. The damage instantly stole aggro from Ma Yu.
Then, Song Jian flicked his right hand, and a dark red long sword materialized in his palm. Song Jian gripped it tightly and shed forward. A dazzling golden light sted another monster lunging towards Ma Yu.
This strike reduced the monsters Vitality Points by over five hundred. The three people behind him were dumbfounded.
I didnt see it wrong just now, did I? Was that five hundred and ny points of damage? Thief Tang Rong couldnt believe his eyes, rubbing them vigorously as he spoke.
This is too exaggerated. 1 feel like theres no need for us to go up and help. He could clear this dungeon all by himself! Priest Zhou Qing showed an indescribable expression, seemingly a bit depressed.
As expected, the person whos ranked first on the level glory list! Wang Qis face broke into a grin, not expecting Song Jian to be so powerful.
Sweeping Sword Style!
Watching the two small monsters rushing towards him, Song Jian brandished his long sword and chopped at them. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Come on,e on, dont just watch, hurry up and output damage! If you dont contribute anything, how can you have the nerve to share equipment with otherster? Wang Qi whispered a reminder, lifting his firearm and shooting towards the two monsters Ma Yu was holding.
The original n was to kill the two monsters Song Jian was holding first, then help Ma Yu, but after ncing at the two monsters being ravaged by Song Jian, the three of them targeted the ones Ma Yu was holding without any further discussion.
Seeing hispanions focus-fire the two monsters he was holding, Ma Yu couldnt help but be anxious. He thought there might be some conflict between his party members and Song Jian, and they wanted to harm thetter.
Dont mind me, help Brother Song kill the monsters first! Hes only a Swordman, so he cant hold on as well as me Ma Yu anxiously shouted.
Just take care of yourself. The two monsters Brother Song is dealing with are almost dead already. Tang Rong, who had activated his stealth ability, said irritably before brandishing his dagger and stabbing the back of a monsters head that Ma Yu was holding.
What? Ma Yu was stunned. He nced to the side and saw Song Jian easily handling his two monsters, and his eyes widened in disbelief, his mouth agape.
Broken Wing Dance!
Boom! Boom! Boom-
Two monsters could only deal twenty to thirty points of damage to Song Jian. For a person with 1,460 Vitality Points like Song Jian, this damage was like a tickle.
In just thirty seconds, Song Jian killed both monsters. He didnt even bother looking at the loot they dropped, and charged towards the monsters Ma Yu was holding.
Soon, the remaining two guard dogs let out a miserable scream and fell to their knees, bing corpses.
Did we kill them just like that? Tang Rong couldnt believe it. Those four guard dogs had previously tormented them, almost killing all four of them. However, now, it took less than a minute to eliminate all four monsters. It made them doubt if they had entered the same dungeon as before.
Brother Song, thank you so much. Wang Qi excitedly thanked him.
No need, Song Jian smiled and said, The Experience Points from the small monsters in this dungeon is quite high. Its much more efficient than leveling up by fighting monsters outside.
Because it was the first time clearing the dungeon, the monsters inside provided higher Experience Points than usual. Moreover, a five-person team would also get team rewards. Killing one small monster would grant 180% Experience Points per person on average.
With such high Experience Points, Song Jian, who was already level 20, was quite satisfied. After clearing this dungeon, he might even level up again.
Chapter 398: Half-Beastman Thief
Chapter 398: Half-Beastman Thief
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Four minor monsters dropped a level 15 blue-te helmet. When rolling the dice, all four people looked towards Song Jian. If Song Jian chose Need, Wang Qi and the other three would certainly choose Pass.
Song Jian nced at the item, immediately noticed it was te armor, and chose Pass. Ma Yu breathed a sigh of relief and chose Need.
Watching Wang Qi don the new blue-quality helmet, Wang Qi chuckled softly, What a lucky start!.
In addition to the level 15 blue-quality te helmet, the four minor monsters also dropped a bunch of materials. After Song Jian and the others casually rolled the dice to distribute these materials, they continued walking forward;
After dealing with the four watchdog monsters, the remaining minor monsters were much easier to kill. Some of them didnt even leave their cages along the corridor, even though the cage doors were broken. Even when the group stood at the cage entrances to fight the monsters inside, they didnt move out one step, as if they hadnt heard.
Sinful Prison Zombie, Elite level, Level 15, Vitality Points: 1600/1600, Trait:
Cunning, Skill: Begging for Mercy.
The remaining monsters in this dungeon appeared in small groups. If they were careful, they could usually lure and eliminate them one by one. Once they passed the four Guardian Zombies at the entrance, things would be much simpler.
After killing seven or eight minor monsters, Song Jian realized that their progress was too slow. It took them more than half an hour to kill just seven or eight minor monsters, which caused Song Jians eyebrows to knit together in slight frustration.
Should we try to speed things up? Song Jian couldnt help suggesting. N?v(el)B\\jnn
Speed up? Were already fighting pretty fast! Ma Yu was surprised and asked in confusion.
Does Brother Song mean we should lure more monsters at once? Wong Qi caught on immediately and suggested quietly.
Exactly. Lure several at a time. Ill handle the aggro, and you all focus on dealing damage from the back, Song Jian agreed. Theyout here was a straight corridor with cages on either side. As long as he could hold aggro for two or three mobs at a time, the monsters in the back wouldnt be able to get through to attack them.
Isnt that a bit too dangerous? The priest Zhou Qing hesitated. If there were too many monsters, he, as the slowest team member, might not have enough time to run away when things went south.
No problem, lets just try luring seven or eight at first, Song Jian suggested with a smile;
Okay, Ill lure them. You guys wait a bit further back,. Thief Tang Rong activated his eleration Skill immediately. A white light appeared under his feet, and he became noticeably faster.
He rushed into several cages, hit each monster once, and then turned around
to run;
In just a short while, Tang Rong had lured a dozen or so monsters to charge towards the dungeon entrance;
Thats a bit too many. Ma Yu frowned slightly, raising his shield instinctively;
No worries. Watch me! Song Jian said, rushing towards the monsters with his sword. Tang Rong, sweating profusely, passed by Song Jian;
Broken Wing Dance!
Song Jian swung his arm, shing horizontally with his sword. A burst of Sword Qi scattered and hit a few of the nearest monsters, causing them to give up chasing Tang Rong and shift their attention to Song Jian instead.
BangBang!
Two dazzling bursts of Sword Qi bloomed amid the group of monsters. Finally, he leaped up for thest hit, a powerful downward sh thatnded in the middle of the monsters.
Is he trying to get himself killed? What if he gets surrounded? Ma Yus face showed a surprised expression.
Genius takes bold risks? Tang Rong wiped the sweat off his forehead and murmured, still feeling a bit shaken. He vaguely felt a strong aura approaching when he was luring the monsters, which made him panic and cause a mistake. He intended to lure only seven or eight minor monsters but ended up luring thirteen.
Do we even need to join in? It feels like we just need to cheer him on from the sidelines, Zhou Qing smirked and gasped for air.
Feels like were ying a different game from him, Wang Qi sighed. Hed felt this way since meeting Song Jian.
Song Jian threw out a series of sword skills one after another. Despite facing more than a dozen elite-level monsters, he gave the impression of dominating the monsters single-handedly, as if they existed just to be his fodder.
I think I felt the presence of a very powerful creature in the corridor earlier, but 1 couldnt see what it looked like Tang Rong hesitated for a moment before finally sharing his suspicion in a whisper;
You mean theres another boss in the corridor? Ma Yu was taken aback and asked immediately.
Isnt there only one boss in this dungeon? Zhou Qing, pointing towards the room at the end of the corridor, asked in confusion.
It was just a feeling, Im not sure if Im right, Tang Rong exined. It s like theres a knife pressed against your back. Even though you cant see it, you can feel something threatening your life.
Could it be an invisible boss? Wang Qi had a sudden revtion, nced at Tang Rong, and was taken aback.
Just as Wang Qi was preparing to shout a warning to Song Jian, he suddenly noticed a semi-transparent figure slowly materializing behind Song Jian. This figure was a hunched monster, its face covered with a ck cloth, wielding a dagger in its right hand and aiming straight for Song Jians head.
Watc Wang Qi was shocked and shouted aloud, but before he could finish his sentence, he saw Song Jians body emit a golden light. Song Jians body turned at an unbelievable angle, and the dark red long sword in his hand collided fiercely with the dagger aimed at his head, creating a burst of sparks.
Boom-
The mysterious thief who had suddenly appeared was forced to retreat several steps. Over 300 damage points floated up above his head. The surprised down in his blood-red eyes, and his figure faded gradually from sight.
It was during this moment that Song Jian managed to identify the creature. To his surprise, it was a boss with its own name C an 18 level elite.
Half-Beastman Thief Zombie C Scufar, Elite Level, Level 18, Vitality Points: 3600/3600, Traits: Bloodthirsty, Cunning, Skills: Stealth, Deadly Strike, Ambush, Devastate, Garrotte.
Scufar was a half-beastman with goblin bloodline. He was short and thin, standing only half the height of a typical adult male, and didnt have noticeable muscles. He looked like he could be blown away by a gust of wind.
However, Scufar was a formidable thief. The day he turned into a zombie after the apocalypse, his goblin bloodline awakened, making him one of the most powerful bosses in the dungeon.
Because he could turn invisible and wasnt bound to a specific area, Scufar liked to roam around the corridor while hidden.
When Tang Rong was luring the monsters earlier, Tang Rong ran into Scufars warning range. If he hadnt sensed Scufars presence and ran out, Scufar might have kept him behind.
Seeing Scufar, Tang Rong couldnt help but feel scared. If Scufar had caught up with him earlier, he would have been torn to pieces by the monsters he lured;
That was too close! Tang Rong patted his chest, still shaken, and whispered to himself.
The boss appeared, what should we do? Do we need to go and help? Ma Yu held up his shield and asked hispanions while looking around.
Do we even need to ask? Of course, we go! Wang Qi was the first to raise his weapon, aiming at a monster attacking Song Jian, and pulled the trigger.
Lets go, lets take down the monsters that are low on health first! Tang Rong gritted his teeth, activated his stealth ability, and started heading towards Song Jian.
Chapter 399: Rare Profession
Chapter 399: Rare Profession
Trantor: 549690339 I
Finding out about the stealth attack from this eighteenth-level elite BOSS, Song Jian was not rmed but delighted.
For him, a fifteenth-level dungeon was not that difficult, otherwise, he wouldnt have asked to lure a group of minions before killing them.
With an additional BOSS, the loot would be considerable. After all, good equipment usually dropped from BOSSes.
Using Sacred Parry to dodge the BOSSS ambush, Song Jian activated Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body and charged at the BOSS.
Behind Song Jian, a dozen or so minions were howling and chasing after him.
Tang Rong appeared behind the weakest little monster. The moment he emerged from invisibility, his dagger had already violently prated the little monsters skull. Numbers showing over a hundred points in critical damage floated ahead of the creature.
However, at this moment, all the minions had their aggro firmly locked on Song Jian, so no matter how Tang Rong attacked, he couldnt divert the aggro. Hit this one. As he saw Ma Yu charging over, Tang Rong hastily called out.
Wang Qi shifted his target as well. Within moments, the three men killed a nearly dead minion before swiftly advancing to the next one.
At this time, Song Jian, under attack from two or three minions, was chopping at the BOSS. His third eye was glowing, and the BOSS invisibility had no effect on him. He could see the opponent directly.
For the BOSS, without its invisibility, it was just like a super minion. Many of its skills must be used while invisible, so a regr strike from Song Jian could break its invisibility and prevent it from using many of its skills.
Light Strike!
Another dazzling golden sh sent towards the BOSS. BOSS brandishes two daggers to parry. With a boom, the Sword Qi shes onto its body. Its frail figure was sent flying like a baseball, violently crashing into an old cage.
With a clunk, the arm-thick bars of the cage bent under the impact of the BOSS, some even splintering. Sharp fragments pierced the BOSSS body, causing it to emit a series of mad roars.
Song Jian turned his body, swinging his sword and performing Broken Wing Dance.
The dozen or so minions were forced to retreat and were eventually thrown into the air by the force. Song Jian, who has activated the Immortal Sword Body, had attributesparable to a twenty-fifth level elite BOSS, so his Broken Wing Dance caused huge numbers of damage to float above the minions heads, shocking Wang Qi and others.
Zhou Qing waved his magic staff and cast a Healing Skill on Song Jian. Ever since Song Jian joined the team, the pressure on healing had significantly decreased. All the monsters were almost dealt with by Song Jian, and Zhou Qing only needed to asionally restore Song Jians Vitality Points. At this time, his Spirit Points were still over 90%, and he had two healing skills with huge instant healing but long cooldown time in his hand. Even if there was an ident, Zhou Qing was confident that there would be no casualties.
It was precisely because of Zhou Qing, the healer, that Song Jian was able to fight so freely. Seeing the BOSS struggling to extricate itself from the cage, Song Jian smiled faintly. Suddenly, a brilliant silver beam burst forth from his third eye.
Boom boom boom-
Like aser, the silver beam struck the BOSS, tearing its flesh apart. The BOSS was grotesquely disfigured and continuously emitted pain-filled screams. The hit had deducted nearly eight hundred points of damage from it. Song Jian showed signs of exhaustion.
Despite the power of Eye sher, it consumed a significant amount of Spirit Points. Swinging his sword, Song Jian kept casting sword skills at the group of minions behind him.
Within a short time, he had killed seven or eight minions. Thanks to the existence of the Devouring Belt, Song Jian had mostly recovered his lost Spirit Points.
The remaining minions are yours, quickly wipe them out! Looking at the remaining five or six weakened minions, Song Jian turned to Ma Yu and others.
Dont worry, leave it to us. Ma Yu hastily said, charging into a minion that was pouncing towards Song Jian, repeatedly hacking at it with his single-handed sword.
Brother Song, you just focus on the BOSS. Well handle the minions. Wang Qi kept firing the trigger, unleashing bullets that glowed with various energy colors onto the weakened minions.
Song Jian nodded and activated Rapid Sword while the Immortal Sword Body was still activated. He continuously shed his sword, even creating a streak of shadows with it.
Even a regr attack could inflict nearly a hundred points of damage on the BOSS. If he used a skill, the BOSSS vitality points would be falling visibly like a broken dam.
Die. Song Jian leapt high, his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword suddenly ignited in a me. A majestic voice resonated throughout the dungeon.
Endure my fury.
With this strike, Song Jian triggered the passive attribute of the Eye of the Fire God ring. The BOSS, which had been preparing to dodge, suddenly shivered, causing it to briefly stagnate. By the time it had reacted, Song Jians sword had already viciously struck its body.
A heart-wrenching pain made the BOSS scream in crazed agony. Song Jians eyes lit up. He immediately used the Spiritual Sword Control Technique, and a transparent long sword fiercely prated the BOSSS skull.
Pop-
The BOSSS head exploded like a watermelon. Song Jian was stunned. He originally intended to use the Spiritual Sword Control Technique to make the BOSS lose its mind. However, he didnt expect that this mental attack would be the death of the BOSS, its headpletely blew apart.
The BOSSS vitality points instantly depleted, and its headless corpse fell to the ground, twitching continuously. Seven or eight pieces of equipment rolled out from underneath the BOSS, neatly arranged around its corpse. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Brother Song, hang in there, were finishing up these minions and wille help you! Ma Yu was desperately attacking the minions when he heard the BOSSS roars from behind him. Thinking that the BOSS was suddenly going berserk, his heart dropped and he quickly shouted.
Hmm. By the time you help, itll be toote. Brother Song has already killed the BOSS alone. Clear out these minions quickly! Wang Qi sneered and shouted.
What, the BOSS is already dead? Ma Yu resisted the urge to turn around and look, his face full of surprise.
That damage its simply terrifying. Every attack on the BOSS did hundreds of points of damage. Using a skill could deal three to five hundred damage. Wasnt it said that the damage of a swordman ss isnt significant? Tang Rong couldnt help butin.
Well, you also have to consider whos the one ying the ss. Can the ss that Brother Song chose be an ordinary swordman? Wang Qiughed.
Ma Yu suddenly had an idea and asked: Brother Song, did you choose a rare ss?
Chapter 400 - 400 Central Bank
Chapter 400: Central Bank
Trantor: 549690339 |
Song Jian broke into a slight grin, charging towards the few remaining weakened monsters with his sword. Within moments, horrifying screams erupted as each monster fell, with equipment and supplies scattering all over the ground.
Man, this is something youd only see in dreams, hahaha! Tang Rongs eyes sparkled as he burst intoughter, taking in the multitude of items on the ground, each emitting its own radiant glow.
We really owe Brother Song for this one. Wang Qis face disyed sincere gratitude.
Lets split the gear first. Song Jian suggested, smiling.
Brother Song, you should choose first. After all, you took down most of these creatures on your own. Well take what you dont want Tang Rong offered, his face beaming.
Before, Tang Rong had been upset that Song Jian demanded so many items, but now it was clear that Song Jian could have cleared the entire dungeon alone. They were practically unnecessary.
Then, I wont hold back. Laughing, Song Jian quickly picked up a level 15 silver quality gauntlet, recing his own Zombie Leader Gauntlets.
Bloody Thug Gauntlets (Silver) Leather Arm Guard. Equipment level: 15. Effects: Defense +8, Resistance +4, Agility +3, Armor Break +2, Dexterity +2. Attack speed increase: 20%. Special effect: Bloodthirsty Fury (passive). When you inflict damage on the target, theres a chance to trigger Bloodthirsty Fury, increasing attack speed by 50% for 6 seconds. This effect can trigger only once every 5 minutes. Equipment requirement: Level 15. Avable to take out of the game: No.
This equipment could have been used by Rogues, but there was no hesitation in Song Jians eyes when he saw it. Besides, Tang Rong, who watched enviously from the side, had no other choice.
Well, Ill just take this one. You can split the rest among yourselves. Song Jian gave a quick nce at the remaining items, shaking his head.
Brother Song, are you sure you dont want any more? There are still two silver quality items left Wang Qi asked, his face filled with surprise.
Enough, I have no use for the other two items. Song Jian responded, shaking his head.
Brother Song, youre really generous! Wang Qi beamed, giving him a thumbs up. Tang Rong, why arent you thanking Brother Song yet? Theres a silver-quality dagger right here!
What, a silver-quality dagger? Tang Rongs whole body quaked; he had been so focused on the silver gauntlet Song Jian picked up, that he had barely noticed the other items they got.
Hearing about the silver-quality dagger made Tang Rongs heart start thumping wildly. Brother Song, are you really giving us this piece of equipment? Tang Rong asked, hardly able to believe it.
You take it, I have no use for a Rogues dagger. Song Jian said, smiling.
In actuality, a level 15 silver quality weapon, especially a dagger, thrown into an auction house, could easily get tens of thousands of Doomsday Coins. However, Song Jian didnt want to appear too greedy while running a dungeon with his friends. He would only demand what was suited for him. He wouldnt intentionally hoard equipment just for a few tens of thousands of Doomsday Coins.
Eagerly, Tang Rong began using the dagger. His damage instantly skyrocketed, leading him to chuckle to himself in satisfaction
Theres a silver-quality one-handed hammer left. Ma Yu, do you want to take it? Wang Qi nced at the other silver-quality item, hesitant to suggest.
Ill take it. I have the Blunt Weapon Mastery skill, hehe. Ma Yus face broke into a hearty grin.
Zhou Qing, you can take this blue quality priests robe and leggings. Wang Qi directed.
Alright. Zhou Qing agreed enthusiastically, having not received a single piece of equipment until now, he suddenly found himself in the possession of two level 15 blue quality pieces of equipment
Ill stash the remaining items for now. We can sell themter and then split the money. Wang Qi had assumed the role of team leader and quickly stowed all the leftover loot again.
Phew, this game is so bleak and oppressive. If it werent for the thrill of getting new equipment, Id have quit ying. Zhou Qing caressed his newly-acquired priests robe, a wistful expression on his face.
Then you can go on vacation in real life, you know. Jiuzhaigou, Hainan C these are good ces to go and admire the beautiful scenery Wang Qi felt obliged as a team leader to lift his teammates spirits and quickly suggested.
Hmm, thats not a bad idea But Im broke, 1 cant afford to go! Zhou Qings face immediately fell at the suggestion.
Wang Qi was momentarily flustered; his attempt at encouragement backfired, leaving his teammate more depressed. Well, 1 think the fountain park in the city isnt that bad he quickly offered. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
What the hell, team leader! Theres a huge difference between Jiuzhaigou, Hainan, and a park fountain! Ma Yu couldnt help but mock.
What do you know? I often spend my time near the park fountain Wang Qi hurriedly countered.
Dont you guys know that game items can be taken into the real world? Song Jian asked, somewhat baffled.
Yes, we do know. Last time I found an awl that I could take out of the game. Zhou Qing admitted with a mncholic expression on his face. But what use do I have for an awl? I was so furious that I just tossed it.
Items in the game with the attribute to be taken out are rare the more valuable the item, the rarer the attribute Tang Rong chimed in, appearing helpless.
He had always hoped to find a take-out-able dagger, but to no avail.
In reality, the value of items in the real world doesnt increase with their rank in the game Song Jian nced around at the group, hesitating to continue.
He was considering how best to exin it without hurting their pride.
Boss, what do you mean? Wang Qi turned to him, puzzled.
I once found a jewelry store where almost all the gold bracelets were considered junk in the game, but they could all be taken out! Song Jian blurted.
What? Really, Brother Song? Zhou Qing jumped up from his spot on the ground, his face flushed with excitement.
Yes, and Ive gotten some jewelry before. In the game, theyre considered junk, but in the real world, they could be sold for millions, or even tens of millions Song Jian continued.
Zhou Qing and the others exchanged nces, suddenly catching their breath.
Team leader, do you remember the Central Bank in the city where we were before? Zhou Qing abruptly shouted.
Yes, yes, I do. At the time, we only searched the lobby and office areas and found a heap of worthless paper money. But their underground vaultwe couldnt get it open, so we just left Wang Qi recounted excitedly.
Do you think that banks vault might have gold bars? Zhou Qings eyes started to sparide.
Gold bars! Song Jians eyes lit up as well. It was highly usible!
After we finish this dungeon, lets go check that bank vault. Wang Qi suggested, his excitement palpable.
Chapter 401: 401: The Star of Sin
Chapter 401: The Star of Sin
Trantor: 549690339 |
Inspired by Song Jian, everyone immediately started to get excited; however, Ma Yu took no time to pour cold water on them: The safes in the underground vault, can you open them? Theyre sturdy enough to resist a bomb, and not to mention, the walls and the door itself are thousands of pounds of concrete
And youre forgetting, there were high-level monsters in that vaultst time. We nearly lost our lives down there Tang Rong added somewhat fearfully.
Gold bricks, guys! Those are actual gold bricks that we can take back to the real world! Each of them worth hundreds of thousands; even if we can only take one out at a time, wed be rich! Zhou Qing protested reluctantly.
I do have a master key, maybe it can open the door to that vault Song Jian suddenly suggested.
What, really? Ha! What do we have to fear now? Even if the monsters in there are formidable, are they as terrifying as the ones in this duplicate world? Weve made it this far, so what should we fear from creatures in the underground vault? Zhou Qing eximed.
After we finish this duplicate world, well head straight to the banks underground vault, Wang Qi decided.
Alright, then well entirely empty out that vault. Ha!
Were going to be rich! Finally, days without work and loads of freedom are within our reach!
Everyone instantly became energized.
After a short rest of about ten minutes, when everyones Vitality and Spirit Points werepletely replenished, they started cautiously making their way deeper into the dungeon.
I think we should kill all the prisoners in these cages, Zhou Qing articted while witnessing the aimless pacing of the imprisoned monsters, finding something odd about the situation.
Thats a waste of time. Why not just finish the boss, clear the dungeon and be done with it? Were in a hurry, after all, Tang Rong shook his head.
An idea crossed Song Jians mind, and he hastily told Tang Rong, You infiltrate it, find out what kind of property this boss monster has. Elite Level or Lord Level?
Tang Rong was taken aback for a moment but did not reject the proposal, instead, he skillfully performed a stealth maneuver, quietly advancing forward.
There were quite a lot of monsters in the corridor. After cautiously checking the room at the end of the corridor, upon his return, Tang Rong mentioned to Song Jian 20th level, Lord Level boss.
What, a 20th-level Lord Level Boss? Wang Qi and the others eximed in astonishment. For them, this task was practically unachievable.
It appears we should first clear all the small monsters in these cages, Song Jian suggested with a bitter smile. Lord Level Bosses have a summoning skill. Its quite possible he will summon all the small creatures from the cages halfway through the fight. At that point, with so many small monsters, I may not be able to hold them back alone.
Safety first, safety first! Wang Qi and the others responded in fear.
Lets start with the cages on the left; there are only two monsters in there! Tang Rong pointed to a cage behind him.
You guys group up into fours, Ill go solo. Split and act, itll be quicker. Song Jian proposed.
Alright, Brother Song, If something happens, just yell and welle to your aid, Wang Qi immediately responded.
Its more like if we run into something, well yell for Brother Song, Ma Yu smirked at Wang Qi.
The monsters in the cages were much easier to handle than the ones in the corridor. They were all groggy and acted as if they lost their senses, only attacking the enemies who dared to enter their confinements. Moreover, they merely w at their foes during the attacks. They did not possess any special traits or skills, just a higher amount of vitality than their outdoor zombie counterparts;
Song Jian mopped up two or three cages in a row and after neutralizing a small monster in the fourth cage, found something was off about this cage;
Not only did this cage contain a in wooden bed, it also had a desk and a chair, while the rest of the cages were filled with nothing more than dry straws.
Ovee by curiosity, Song Jian pulled open the drawer of the table, and inside, he found a dposed notebook and a corroded pen. These two items werent even worthy of being considered odds and ends. The notebook crumbled to pieces at the slightest touch, and the pen was corroded to the extent that even the cap wouldnte off.
After thoroughly searching the drawer and finding nothing of interest, Song Jian shook his head, shifting his attention to the wooden bed.
At this point, a thin mattress was resting on the in wooden bed, covered with dirty stains. Song Jian walked up, grabbed it, and threw it away.
Suddenly, a smooth wooden board appeared in front of Song Jians eyes. Numbers were carved into the board with fingertips.
2,7,13,45,-
Two, seven, thirteen, forty-five? Song Jian frowned in confusion: What does this mean?
After a while of thinking withouting to any conclusions, Song Jian shook his head in disappointment and left.
Just as he was leaving the cage, the whole wooden bed started to decay rapidly, as if a few minutes had spanned several decades, or centuries. Even the wooden legs failed to support the bed, slowly rotting and copsing. In a blink of an eye, the wooden bed turned into a pile of decaying ruins;
At this moment, a metal te appeared under the bed on the floor. Most of the te was buried under the debris of the decayed bed, with only a palm-sized area exposed, and unless looked at closely, it could easily go unnoticed;
Everyone together took more than two hours to clear off all the small monsters in the corridor and the cages. It appeared that there were only two Bosses in the entire dungeon, they had already killed one, so only one remained in the room at the end of the corridor;
Only this one is left, kill it, and we can clear the entire dungeon, Ma Yu said, somewhat excited.
Hey, do you think well be on TV? Tang Rong asked,ughing.
I dont think so. Only bypleting the highest difficulty in the dungeon, do we stand a chance to be featured on TV. Zhou Qing shook his head.
May luck be with me, let a silver-quality shield drop for me! Ma Yu prayed with his hands together;
Ha-ha, arent you afraid that a level twenty shield will drop? Then youll only be able to watch but not use it. Wang Qiughed.
As long as its a shield, Ill be able to use it sooner orter, Ma Yu retorted indignantly.
Im going for it! Song Jian smirked, holding the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand, heading towards the final room;
Evil Star Samodo, Lord level, Level 20, Vitality: 8100/8100, Traits: Cruelty, Berserk, Skills: Star-breaking sh, Imprison, Armor-breaking Strike, Angry Roar, Summoning, ughter;n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Song Jian was about to enter when he reconsidered and with a wave of his hand, he summoned two fire elves. Following that, he summoned his pet, the ck Dragon Hatchling.
The two 20th level fire elves were considerablyrger than Song Jian, their upper body wafting with heat, and beneath their waist was a ze of fire. The searing temperature caused the surrounding air to warp and distort.
Go, attack that monster! Song Jian pointed at the boss ahead andmanded.
Chapter 414: 414: The Insurance Vault
Chapter 414: The Insurance Vault
For ordinary yers, daily supplies and equipment repairs cost arge amount of Doomsday Coins, and monsters that directly drop Doomsday Coins are scarce. Almost every yer is in a state of spending more than they can afford;
Although the situation eases as the level increases, in the case of a level 15 yer like Ma Yu, having a few thousand Doomsday Coins in their pockets is considered amazing.
Bro, can you guys lend me some coins? 1 promise to pay back Ma Yu looked gloomy and spoke to Wang Qi and the others;
Wang Qi and the others couldnt help butugh out loud at Ma Yus almost tearful appearance, as they loved to see him boast like this;
Alright, weve already listed several pieces of equipment in the auction house since we followed Brother Song, so I estimate each of us will get at least 30,000 Doomsday Coins. We can help you out then Wang Qi looked at the others around him and saw them nod slightly. Heughed heartily and spoke to Ma
Yu;
Thanks, brothers! Ma Yu gratefully said, then turned to Song Jian and said,
Thank you, Brother Song!
Song Jian just smiled without saying anything;
Such a level 20 golden equipment wouldnt sell for much in the auction house, mainly because the yers levels are not high and there are few who have reached level 20, meaning there wont be a bidding war;
But if Song Jian shouted on the radio or directly sold it at the Starfire Store in the City of Hymns, it would definitely sell for a sky-high price, starting at least at 300,000 Doomsday Coins. As for the final transaction price, Song Jian couldnt predict it;
Ill take this recipe. Song Jian waved the Alchemy and Pharmacology recipe in his hand and smiled at the crowd;
Of course, of course. The others said hurriedly;
Seeing the recipe in his hand, Song Jian couldnt help but smile on his face;
Alchemy and Pharmacology Recipe: Advanced Recovery Elixir. Effect: Use toprehend the production of Advanced Recovery Elixir; Usage requirements: Alchemy and Pharmacology Level 5;
Advanced Recovery Elixir: Consumable, usage effect: Instantly restores 800 Vitality Points to the user; Each use must have an interval of no less than 10 seconds;
Finally obtained the method to make healing potions. Song Jian yelled in his heart;
Its really upsetting for Song Jian to have learned Alchemy but still not be able to make recovery potions. Although he didnt say it out loud, it was like a thorn in his heart.
Ordinary effect potions are not very valuable. Having them in battle is good, but not having them doesnt affect much. However, healing potions can save lives, and their role in the game is particrly significant;
But now, the system store only sells low-level healing potions, which instantly recover 100 Vitality Points when used, with a 15-second interval;
For yers just entering the game, recovering too Vitality Points at once is enough. But for Song Jian, who already has over 1,700 points of Vitality, recovering 100 Vitality Points is just a drop in the bucket;
After looking at the materials needed to make the Advanced Recovery Elixir, there were only some second-tier and third-tier herbs, and none of them were particrly valuable. Song Jian could even nt them directly on his territory; Now Song Jian has two production recipes that can be used to upgrade his Alchemy and Pharmacology level;
After getting back, I can upgrade Alchemy and Pharmacology again, Song
Jian secretly thought;
After a brief rest, Song Jian and the others continued forward. In just over half an hour, they encountered two more groups of mutant demons. After killing them, Wang Qi and the others leveled up to 16;
As expected, they also dropped two more keys, one gold and one ck. Now,
Song Jian and his team had collected five different colored keys;
With these two groups of monsters, Song Jian was now only a fewbat experience points away from leveling up again. A few more groups of monsters and he could level up;
Soon, the five of them arrived in front of the underground vault door. It was arge hall of over a hundred square meters, with the vault door upying an entire wall on the opposite side.
I heard that vault doors are several meters thick, made of the hardest alloys, and cant even be blown up with explosives Ma Yu looked up at the metal wall in front of them and couldnt help but exim;
With such tight security, there must be a lot of gold in there, haha, were rich, were rich! Tang Rongs eyes almost turned into gold coins, showing a greedy expression;
What if its just hiding a warehouse full of banknotes? Zhou Qing couldn t stand Tang Rongs greedy appearance and couldnt help but ssh cold water on the situation;
Impossible, this is the Central Bank of the whole city, not a branch. How could it not store some gold? There might even be other treasures! Tang Rong shook his head and said, Lets open it quickly, lest there be moreplications.
How do we open this? With Brother Songs Master Key or our five keys? Wang Qi hesitated, holding out the five keys and asking;
The attribute descriptions of these five keys were very vague. They only mentioned that they could open the doors to mysterious ces, but did not explicitly say that they could open the vault doors.
Isnt there a keyhole here? Let me go check it out first! Song Jian walked up, inserted the Master Key, and gently twisted it;
Click click click-
There was a sound of gears turning inside the vault door, and a small wheel next to it began to rotate automatically;
After half a rotation, it would pause for a while, and there would be a click sound inside the door. Then it would reverse for a few more turns, stopping at a certain number, as if an invisible giant hand was pulling it,
It took a full five minutes before the sound of the gears meshing inside the door finally stopped;
With a click, the vault door that was nearly half a wall in size finally opened, springing outward by three fingers long;
Its open! Wang Qi and the others shouted in surprise, and everyone stepped forward, grabbing the handle of the vault door and pulling it outward with all their might;
When the vault door was opened, a colorful light burst out from the vault, and the dazzling light made everyone close their eyes involuntarily.
After a while, everyone looked into the vault, and Tang Rong eximed in disappointment, How could this be!
Wang Qi and the others rushed into the vault, looking around, only to be disappointed to find that there was nothing valuable in the entire vault. There wasnt even a single banknote, let alone gold. It waspletely empty, like a looted warehouse;
The stuff in here must have been looted a long time ago, right? Wang Qi said in disappointment;
It seems that way Zhou Qing also nodded in frustration;
What is this thing under our feet, and why is it still emitting light? Ma Yu couldnt help but ask, pointing to a huge pattern under their feet that was glowing with colorful light;
Song Jian looked down and saw a huge Pentagram Array Diagram engraved on the ground, with five colors of divine light blooming from it, illuminating the entire vault brightly;
Is this a Magic Array? Song Jian frowned and observed it carefully;
Chapter 403: Armor-piercing Explosive Bullet
Chapter 403: Armor-piercing Explosive Bullet
The BOSSS final attack was increasing in speed as time passed, and a hint of crimson appeared on the spinning de, the invisible force it generated was growingrger andrger.
One meter, three meters, five meters,
In the end, there was nowhere left in the room to dodge the BOSSS final attack. Out of options, Song Jian had to flee the room, sprinting towards the main door of the instance.
Boom-
The BOSS burst through the main door of the room, slicing the walls on either side and reducing them to a pile of rubble. The four teammates huddled in a corner, quivering with fear. If Song Jian hadnt lured the BOSS away, they would undoubtedly be corpses by now.
This This is the power of a level 20 Lord-level BOSS? Zhou Qings eyes were filled with fear. The terrifying figure of the BOSS had left an indelible shadow in his heart.
Should Should we go and help? Wang Qi asked in a weak voice. The room fell into silence.
Melee fighters cant get close at all. Ma Yu cast a nce at Tang Rong, muttering under his breath. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Yeah, we cant get close. Tang Rong was still shaken and almost got one-shotted by the BOSS earlier.
Im a priest Zhou Qing nced over at Wang Qi. He was grateful he was a priest who stood far back; otherwise, with his cloth armor defense, he would have been one-shotted by merely touching the BOSS.
All eyes turned to Wang Qi.
Captain Wang, why dont you represent our team and offer some assistance?
Yes, we should help and not just spectate. Otherwise, it would be embarrassing when the spoils of war are distributed!
Captain Wang, your ss is the most suitable, you dont have to risk your life. Just stay at a distance and shoot, even failing to cause damage doesnt matter. The main thing is for our teams attitude to be shown.
Yes, yes, attitude, attitude is very important!-
The three discussed among themselves while Wang Qis face turned pale. The de of the BOSS had whizzed in front of him earlier, and even the force of it had caused his cheek to sting.
Under the expectant gazes, Wang Qi gritted his teeth, tightly clenched his weapon, and shouted in a low voice: Ill do it. Ill go help him!
With that, Wang Qi charged towards the BOSS.
What a man! Respect.
With this kind of daring spirit, he really deserves to be the captain. If theres a chance to cover the rear in the future, dont fight him for it. Hell get annoyed. Yeah, yeah, rear-covering tasks can all be given to the captain in the future. He can handle it for sure.
Although Wang Qi felt afraid, he also knew that Song Jian was currently holding all of the BOSSS aggro, and even if he fought desperately, he wouldnt be able to draw its attention.
But still, he was afraid!
Everywhere the BOSS went was like the passing of a violent storm, the cages were twisted and disfigured by the force of the BOSS, pressing and extending the corridor by three to four meters.
Song Jian looked back, the duration of the BOSSS skill was quite long; it had been more than ten seconds already, yet it continued spinning relentlessly. The invisible forces around it had formed into a robust tornado. The multitude of sword forces within the tornado collided with each other, sparking bright sparks.
If they continued running, they would exit the instance, and the BOSS would then turn its attention to Wang Qi and the others. Although Wang Qi looked terrified, he was still continually attacking the BOSS. Song Jian could not bear to cause trouble for them by leading the BOSS their way.
Im going all in! Song Jian quickly weighed the options in his mind, gritted his teeth, and turned around to charge at the BOSS.
Tai Chi Sword Skill!
Waving his long sword, Song Jian amazingly collided with the sword-force tornado;
Boom-
With a loud bang, the entire game area trembled slightly. Song Jian felt a strong force surge towards him, forcing him to step back, but he soon stabilized, engaging his Hearts Eye skill. His eyes radiated faint glints of light; ng! ng! ng!
Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, always swung from an uncanny angle, tearing through the cyclone of de energy that the BOSS generated. His sword shed with the BOSSS long ck de;
Once, twice, three times,
Song Jians nerves were taut, like steel threads. His full attention was focused on every movement, every detail of the BOSS. Each sh of sword on de was crucial; even a small deviation could cause Song Jian to lose all his progress, and be thrown into the air by the BOSSS powerful energy;
lhe essence of the Tai Chi Sword Skill is the dissipation of force. The BOSSS cyclone of de energy was likened to a massive wave, and Song Jian was like a solid rock. Collisions constantly urred, but with each sh, he shattered the waves of energy;
The proficiency of his Tai Chi Sword Skill was increasing at an astonishing pace. In a short span of time, his proficiency level had elevated to 100%;
If Song Jian were to open his skill bar now, he would notice a constant golden glow within the Tai Chi Sword Skill column. The 100% limit seemed to blur, as though the level cap was being constantly honed;
With every sh of sword and de, the aura that the BOSS had built up slowly dissipated. Its once-fluid moves now seemed obstructed by a pebble, causing minor dys each time;
Suddenly, the cyclone of de energy the BOSS controlled could not be sustained any longer. It dissipated with a boom, leaving behind a burst of energy. Song Jians Tai Chi Sword Skill also ran its course at this point, and without his guard up, he was thrown into the air by the energy and harshly smashed into the wall near the entrance of the game area;
Just then, Wang Qi was loading a bullet more than two fingers long into his gun. This was the Armor-piercing Explosive Bullet that Wang Qi had purchased from a wandering merchant for a thousand Doomsday Coins. You could not find this kind of bullet in the regr system shop.
This was one of Wang Qisst resorts. Although costly, the damage inflicted by this bullet justified its price;
At this moment, Wang Qi held the gun steady in both hands that appeared as still as if made of iron, his cheek pressed against the cold bolt of the gun. His right eye was peering through the scope, unblinkingly fixed on the back of the BOSSS head;
Target locked
Target hit location determined
Energy charge-up
Energy charge-up exceeds 120%
Warning: This shot could deal 180% damage to the target, but will also inflict permanent damage on the firearm, reducing its maximum durability by 10 points permanently;
The cold, mechanical voice echoed in Wang Qis ears, but he remained unfazed;
Previously, he had fired at least a hundred rounds, but not a single one hit the BOSS amidst the de energy whirlwind.
Thats why he brought out this bullet.
Wang Qi took a deep breath, finally pulling the trigger;
Bang-
lhe gun recoiled fiercely, the muzzle shing with a light blue me over a foot long;
Crack-
A clear shattering sound came from within the gun, causing Wang Qis face to go deathly pale. Despite the pain in his two arms, as if his bones had cracked, it was noparison to the cold dread in his heart;
Damn, seems like a low-probability event has urred These thoughts ran through Wang Qis mind;
At that moment, the de energy cyclone from the BOSS had been shattered by Song Jians Tai Chi Sword Skill. Song Jians body had harshly smacked into a wall, and the BOSS, roaring, tottered backwards;
Thud-
A crisp sound of impact reverberated, the BOSSS body staggered briefly. Something seemed to have been shot out from between its brows, spraying a streak of blood;
Chapter 416: 416: Abyssal Power
Chapter 416: Abyssal Power
Blood wolves were creatures of level twenty, like the five trolls, with the exception of Duo Sa, whose power had reached elite boss status. Yet, by worshipping the Book of the Abyss day and night, the trolls had unintentionally absorbed some Abyssal Power.
This power, visible as a grey aura constantly swirling around them, formed ayer of tough armor. The wolves biting and wing could not break it.
Simultaneously, the trolls attacks wereced with the same grey energy. Once unleashed, this Abyssal Power could deal significant damage to the blood wolves. It granted the four trollseach of equivalent strength to a level twenty creaturethe power to crushing blood wolves of equal level.
Duo Sa, who already possessed the prowess of a level twenty boss, had grown even stronger, almost reaching the threshold of a level twenty lord. If allowed to continue worshipping, he would inevitably break through to be a level twenty lordit was just a matter of time.
Not having arge space to fight in the underground cer, the attack of the blood wolves was quickly blocked by the trolls. Wine casks were shattered, filling the tavern with a heady aroma. Traces of evaporating blood on the floor marked the spots where blood wolves had been in and returned to the Blood Pool.
Though the five trolls had managed to kill thirty blood wolves, they were not unscathed. The wolves persistent attacks may not have dealt much damage but slowly whittled down the trolls Abyssal Power. Despite maintaining a fierce demeanor, their wounds and harsh breathing told a different story.
Human, your defenses are down. Leave now, and well spare your life, Duo Sa suggested, his crimson eyes streaked with traces of ck energy that spider-webbed out of his sockets.
Although eager to tear Song Jian apart, Duo Sa couldnt ignore the intimidating aura that the human released.
Without the Abyssal me, the Book of the Abyssalthough still a treasure to the Abyssal nwas incapable of reopening the Abyssal Gate, a passage between this world and the Abyss.
Duo Sa and hispanions had to rekindle the Abyssal me using the Power of Faith. Picking a fight with a human as powerful as Song Jian was out of the question.
Once the Abyssal me is revived and the Abyssal Gate opens, this world will grovel at the feet of the Abyssal n. This human, too, will be a ve to our n. We must not rush, Duo Sa thought to himself.
Song Jian chuckled. The blood wolves battle had shown him the true power of the five trolls. With the exception of Duo Sa, if it hadnt been for the Abyssal Power, they would have been devoured by the wolves.
Abyssal Power, huh? I have that, too, Song Jian said, grinning. With a thought, ck, me-emitting armor appeared on his body.
This was a special ability of the Abyssal Raging me, a Fourth-tier Demonic me. It could generate Abyssal me Armor to enhance the users abilities.
Such a strong Abyssal aura could you be Duo Sa stammered, his face one of surprise. Seeing Song Jians strong Abyssal aura, he became disorientated.
Just then, Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword radiated an intense golden light. The overwhelming Divine Power sent Duo Sa recoiling and retreating in shock.
Divine Powerimpossible! Duo Sa bellowed, unable to believe that both Divine Power and Abyssal Power, usually diametrically opposed, could coexist harmoniously within a single being.
Impossible! Duo Sa roared, absorbing the dark gray aura seeping from the Book of the Abyss.
His body began to swell and grow, skin torn apart by rapid muscr growth, revealing bloody gashes. This torturous pain made Duo Sa howl in agony, but these wounds were healing at visible speed. The newly grown skin had a metallic shine, covered in small scales.
Duo Sas stature grew to almost three metersSong Jian looked like a child next to him.
As soon as his growth came to a halt, Duo Sa seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. He felt an endless power coursing within him, bringing him closer to the Abyssal n.
Duo Sa roared, shing his sharp teeth at Song Jian, and released a monstrous aura. Even hispanions couldnt help but step back in fear.
Light Strike!
Song Jian, initially nning to eliminate one of the regr trolls first, swiftly changed his mind and targeted Duo Sa instead. A brilliant golden Sword Qi shed toward Duo Sa.
Abyssal Breath!
Duo Sa opened his mouth and exhaled a gray storm of breath, directly colliding with the golden Sword Qi.
With a loud boom, the golden Sword Qi, like a sharp hatchet, cleaved through the Abyssal Breath and struck Duo Sas forehead.
Bang!
A damage of over 14.00 points floated above Duo Sas head. His massive body was flung back and crashed into a wine rack a few meters away. All three casks on the rack shattered, burying Duo Sa in a pile of wood chips and wine.
Impossible! Duo Sa gasped, his roar echoing from beneath the pile of debris. He couldnt believe that he was no match for the seemingly insignificant human in front of him.
Staggering to his feet, Duo Sa seized the Bone Wolf Fang Staff and bellowed at Song Jian, Kill him!
The four other trolls exchanged nces before their gray Abyssal Power erupted, and theyunched themselves at Song Jian.
Abyssal Power? But mine seems to be stronger! Song Jian raised his left hand, creating a ck me in his palm. A cunning, cold grin spread across his face.
Chapter 405 - 404: Distributing the Spoils of War
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Watching the BOSS copse, Wang Qi couldnt help but feel an incredible sensation.
System: Congrattions, you have killed the final BOSS of the secret realm Sinful Bloody Cage and gained 120,000 battle experience.
System: You and your friends have sessfully explored the secret realm Sinful Bloody Cage,pleting 80% of it. Your achievements will be forever recorded at the entrance, for all to see.
Wang Qis strike had directly wiped out the nearly two thousand remaining Vitality Points of the BOSS. Seeing the -1897 damage numbers floating above the BOSSS head, Wang Qi felt as if he were dreaming.
How how is this possible Wang Qi couldnt believe it in his heart, but immediately after, he felt immense surprise.
I low is this possible!- Tang Rong was the first to exim. Only the five of them could see the system prompt. When they saw that Wang Qi had killed the BOSS, the other three members of the team couldnt help but feel absurd.
Captain, did you steal Brother Songs BOSS? Ma Yu looked at hispanion with a puzzled face.
What do you mean steal Brother Songs BOSS? Arent we exploring and fighting the BOSS together? You can only say Zhou Qing pondered for a moment before continuing, The captain stole thest hit on the BOSS. Anyway, the captain did a great job this time. Since entering the instance, I felt awkward. We didnt seem to be ying much of apanion role, its like we were just trinkets hanging on the bosss leg. Ma Yu shrugged his shoulders and said casually.
Quick, go see how the captain and Brother Song are doing. Zhou Qing put away his Magic Staff and walked toward the outside of the room.
The most important thing is to see if the BOSS has dropped any equipment suitable for us, hehe. Tang Rong yed with the newly acquired silver-quality dagger, chuckling.
Seeing Wang Qi standing dumbly in the corridor, Zhou Qing walked up to him and patted his shoulder, saying, Hey, captain, well done. For thatst strike, did you use a trump card?
Captain, I told you to buy more of those bullets at the time, saying that once we missed that vige, we wouldnt have that shop. You only bought one, now you must regret it. Tang Rong came outughing.
When they had met the wandering merchant, all of them were together. Wang Qi, with embarrassed pockets, only bought one bullet and was lectured by Tang Rong for a long time. When they had moneyter, they went to find the wandering merchant again but could never find him.
At this time, Song Jian had already struggled out of the wall. ncing at the BOSSS corpse lying in a pool of blood, he couldnt help but breathe a sigh of relief.
The feeling just now, it was strange, as if 1 had entered a state of epiphany, Song Jian thought to himself. Opening the skill column, Song Jian was astonished. The level of his Tai Chi Sword Skill had reached level 2 at 89%.
He remembered that his Tai Chi Sword Skill level had been only one before, and it was still quite a distance from being full. How could it suddenly break through to level 2 now, and not cost any skill points?
Just as Song Jian was feeling astonished, he suddenly heard Tang Rong exim, Wow, golden equipment!
Song Jian looked at the dropped BOSS loot. Amongst the seven or eight items, a ring with a faint golden glow was quietly lying there.
Song Jian gave a slight smile and picked up all the items.
Ring of Blood (Gold), Ring, Item Level 20, Equipment Effect: Strength +5, Agility +3, Constitution +3, Maximum Vitality Points +200, Special Effect 1: Vampiric (Passive), 15% of the damage dealt to the target will be converted into Vitality Points to replenish the user; Special Effect 2: Bloodthirst (Active), the user will gain a Bloody Shield with 1000 defense points, and 50% of the damage absorbed by the Bloody Shield will be converted into Vitality Points to replenish the user; After the Bloody Shield shatters, it will deal 500 true damage to all surrounding enemies and cause them to be unable to attack or move for 3 seconds; Skill Cooldown: 60 minutes; Item Usage Requirement: Level 20; Can it be taken out of the game: No
111 take this ring, is that okay? Song Jian asked, ncing at the others.
Ma Yu, Tang Rong, and Wang Qi were all suitable for this ring. However, upon hearing Song Jians words, they all shook their heads hastily.
Brother Song, if you like it, just take it. Dont ask us, Wang Qi said with a smile.
Yeah, Brother Song, this ring requires level 20 to wear. Even if it were given to us, we couldnt use it, Ma Yu scratched his head and grinned.
Feeling guilty, arent you? Tang Rong whispered in Ma Yus ear.
Song Jian gave a slight smile, chose Need, and the four pals quickly chose to abandon it. Song Jian reced the Ring of Strength with the Ring of Blood, putting it on.
With this ring, Song Jians agility attribute finally broke through the 40-point barrier, and his Vitality Points reached 1,720. It was almost no different from a BOSS.
Now, except for the lower Vitality Points, Song Jians attributes were almost no different from a Level 20 Elite BOSS. And once he activated the Immortal Sword Body, his attributes couldpletely crush a Level 20 Elite BOSS.
In addition to the golden ring, the BOSS also dropped two silver attribute weapons. One was a gorgeous Level 15 weapon, the G24 Gauss Sniper Rifle. This sniper rifle had not only great power, but also a long range and a firing rate of one shot every 3 seconds. Moreover, its built-in magazine could automatically form a sniper bullet every minute, with a 10% chance of forming a special bullet.
The built-in magazine capacity was twenty rounds, and once the bullet limit was reached, it couldnt continue to generate more.
Song Jian directly threw the gun to Wang Qi.
Wang Qi posted the attributes of the rifle, and it immediately attracted everyones gasps. From now on, Wang Qi would most likely be the main damage dealer of the team.
Good stuff, good stuff! Tang Rong was so envious that his eyes were about to bleed. With this weapon, Wang Qis damage would at least double, and he would have the ability to generate bullets, malting up for the huge consumption issues faced by gunners.
Theres also a silver-quality Codex, a priests off-hand equipment, for you! Song Jian threw the silver-glowing Codex to Zhou Qing.
Is there one for me too? Zhou Qing asked, surprised.
Upon receiving the Codex, Zhou Qing couldnt help but exim Damn and kissed it twice.
Ranged professions off-hand equipment was originally scarce, and Zhou Qing hadnt acquired any until now, only using a two-handed staff.
However, this Level 15 silver-quality Codexs attributes far surpassed his current two-handed staff, further solidifying his decision to switch to a one-handed staff.
As for the remaining blue and green equipment, Song Jian nced at them, found nothing he needed, and handed them all to Wang Qi to sell. Among them were four Enhancement Stones, and along with the previous ones dropped from monsters, the group had a total of twenty-two Enhancement Stones.
Then, Song Jian showed thest item to everyone, waved it twice, and said with a smile, ording to our previous agreement, this item belongs to me!
Chapter 418: 418: Unexpected Fusion
Chapter 418: Unexpected Fusion
Wha, what just happened?
Song Jian looked at the Book of the Abyss in his hand with a sense of bewilderment. A brief nkness appeared in his mind, as if he had forgotten the Abyssal Raging me being drawn out of his body just moments ago.
His right hand lifted unconsciously, revealing that the Book of the Abyss was now emitting a Dark Gold light.
Wasnt this a quest item? How did it turn into an equipment item?
After casting another nce at the Book of the Abyss, Song Jians face was filled with astonishment. The Book of the Abyss had turned into a Dark Gold Quality special equipment.
Quickly, rity returned to Song Jians eyes, and the events that just transpired reyed in his mind. At this moment, he wanted nothing more than to throw the Book of the Abyss far away. But the system notification that appeared captivated him.
System: You have obtained a special item, the Book of the Abyss. This item requires a blood oath to bind. Please drop a droplet of your blood on the artifact.
System: This artifact is an Abyssal object. After binding, an unknown mutation may ur, which may cause great harm to the binder. Make your choice cautiously.
Reading these two pieces of information, Song Jian briefly fell silent. Yet soon enough, he had made his decision.
The Abyssal Raging me was too important to him. If he did not bind the Book of the Abyss, the Abyssal Raging me would also leave him.
He cut open his finger with his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, a drop of fresh blood fell onto the Book of the Abyss.
At the moment the blood made contact with the Book of the Abyss, a heavy sigh seemed to emit from the book, the blood was instantly absorbed by it. A red light, akin to a streak of lightning, shed across the entire book.
System: You have begun the fusion process with the special item, the Book of the Abyss. Please refrain from interrupting the fusion process. Any interruption may result in permanent damage to the Book of the Abyss. The process of merging with the Book of the Abyss was astoundingly simple. Aside from enticing whispers echoing in his ears, Song Jian felt nothing unusual. In fact, it felt morefortable than when he merged with the Abyssal me.
Merging with the Abyssal me? Is it because I have already merged with the Abyssal me, that merging with the Book of the Abyss seems so easy? Song Jian spected.
The progress bar for merging with the Book of the Abyss proceeded rapidly. In under ten seconds, the system notified Song Jian that the process waspleted.
Once merged, the Book of the Abyss vanished. Nheless, Song Jian could feel it lying dormant within his body, ready to be summoned at any moment. Brother Song, Brother Song. Come quickly and look; these monsters dropped tons of equipment! Wang Qi called out cheerfully to Song Jian, gesturing him over as soon as he saw that Song Jian had returned to his normal state.
Since Song Jian was the sole person responsible for killing these creatures, neither Wang Qi nor the rest of the three members in the group had taken the initiative to pick the loot up. But this obviously did not prevent them from checking out the stats of these items in advance.
Twelve level-twenty white quality, five green quality, three blue quality, and one level-twenty silver quality equipment pieces C this kind of drop rate not only stunned Wang Qi and the others but also ignited envy within their hearts. Brother Song, do you perhaps have any items that boost your luck? Wang Qi could not resist asking.
Five monsters, among which only one was a boss, the remaining four were ordinary monsters. Such an extravagant loot drop rate simply made other gamers disheartened.
Its not equipment, its a title! Song Jian answered with augh.
Equipment could be looted, but titles could not. Even if Song Jian were to be in, this title couldnt be taken from him.
Song Jian nced at a silver quality equipment piece, the Abyssal Leg Guards, a look of joy spread across his face.
He was still using the Tree Spirit Leg Guards hed equipped from the beginning, a mere level-five equipment. The equipment hed just gained could rece it atst.
Abyssal Leg Guards (Silver), Leather Leg Guards, required equipment level: 20, Equipment Effect: Defense +11, Resistance +9, Vitality Points +100, Vitality Point Recovery speed +20%, Special effect: Abyssal Demon Breath (Passive), grants the user the Abyssal Demon Breath which reduces all damage by 20%, and decreases the probability of receiving critical hits by 30%. Equipment requirements: level 18, ability to take out of the game: no.
This was another equipment piece possessing the Abyssal Demon Breath. Everything, from the name to its special effect, resembled the Abyssal Demon Helmet Song Jian was currently wearing. They might appear to be a set, but unfortunately, the two pieces did not constitute a set, and thus didnt possess set attributes.
At this moment, the equipment Song Jian wore far exceeded that of other yers; most of his equipment was of silver and gold quality. If he were to show off the special effects of his equipment, it would undoubtedly leave many blinded in astonishment.
Having given a cursory nce at the remaining dozen or so items, Song Jian couldnt find any substitutes.
Pick whatevers useful for you guys, and let Wang Qi sell off the rest. Then well split the money equally! Song Jian said with a grin.
Thanks, Brother Song! The faces of the four individuals lit up with joy. They were only four levels away from level twenty; it was about time they gathered a set of level twenty equipment.
They bought the equipment they took a fancy to at an internal discounted price. Song Jian collected over a thousand Doomsday Coins, but more equipment was left with Wang Qi. They decided to let Wang Qi sell the items and then divide the money.
The original n was to unlock the underground bank vault to acquire gold bars that could bring out of the game. They didnt expect to encounter their mission target, and therebyplete the task assigned by Cecilia.
Gosh, what a pity! It looks like everything valuable inside the bank was cleaned out long ago! Tang Rong was still somewhat concerned about the gold that may not have existed at all.
There might not be anything in the bank, but theres bound to be plenty of valuable goods in jewelry stores which can also be brought out of the game. If we get a chance, we should search around those ces! Song Jian suggested casually.
Alright, lets leave this ce. Song Jian found the exit of the underground wine cer. Exiting the cer, the five of them found themselves in the courtyard of a vi.
Roars of mutated zombies were audible from outside the courtyard. This turned out to be a twenty-five level monster zone. After bidding farewell to Wang Qi and the others, the four swiftly took their leave.
Opening the map, Song Jian ced a marker at this location. After all, this was the entrance to the mineral-rich tunnel. If given the chance, Song Jian would undoubtedly return to mine the entire tunnel.
After Song Jian and the others departed, silence descended upon the wine cer once more. Before long though, the silence was shattered by the sound of crisp shattering.
Suddenly, the altar that had been holding the Book of the Abyss formed a crack. Following that, the echoes of shattering sounds were heard; countless cracks appeared all over the altar. As time passed, the altar disintegrated, turning into fine grains of sand before being blown away by an invisible force.
At the ce where the altar had disappeared, a ck fissure, the width of a finger, materialized in mid-air. It appeared as though an eye had opened in the sky.
From this ck fissure, ck mes asionally spewed out. Waves of ck smoke permeated from the fissure, low, monstrous roars eerily echoed from the rift..
Chapter 407: 407: The Holy Land, Do Not Enter
Chapter 407: The Holy Land, Do Not Enter
Without Invitation
Upon hearing the book detailing all herb locations in the game, Song Jian paused and couldnt help but ask, Theres a book like that?
Of course! This is the citysrgest library, Zhu Hao proudly eximed. From then on, Ide here every day to try my luck. Its a pity though, Ive never had another chance to enter ever since that one time.
That is indeed a pity, Song Jian replied with a slight smile and began walking towards the steps.
Ordinary people would probably be panting by the time they reached the library entrance at the end of these dozen steps. However, those who could stand here were elite professionals above level 10. Their physical stamina was robust, so such exertion was nothing for them.
By the time Song Jian arrived at the library entrance, it was filled with people, including not just yers but also numerous NPC professionals. They all stood quietly in their ces, waiting silently.
Cant we just go in? Song Jian asked quietly.
Unless you can defeat the two guards at the entrance, Zhu Hao murmured.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
The guards standing at the librarys entrance were slightly different from those at other ces. Their armour was more ornate, with purple magical patterns even painted on them. The aura they emitted was also more threatening than their peers. Even though the area in front of the library entrance was filled with people, nobody dared to approach them.
Moreover, the levels of these two guards were not revealed. Their danger level was indicated only by two blood-red skull icons.
Dont worry, a lucky person will randomly be chosen from everyone in ten minutes, Zhu Hao muttered, thinking Song Jian was getting impatient.
However, what Song Jian was pondering at that moment was whether he could directly enter the library, as he was trusted with a mission given by Cecilia
Priest.
Just as Song Jian was hesitating, the library doors opened from the inside. A serious-faced young girl emerged from within.
The young girl looked to be about eighteen or neen years old. She had chestnut-red hair, and her eyes shimmered with a deep blue reminiscent of the sea. Her delicate face was as exquisite as fine porcin, inviting the urge to reach out and touch it. However, the girls expression held people back.
As the girl emerged, almost everyone respectfully bowed to her. After all, she held the privilege of determining who could enter the library that day.
She stood at the library entrance and scanned the crowd. Ktu,e in, she said in a deep voice.
With that, the girl turned and walked back into the library, her figure quickly disappearing within the entrance. She seemed to know the name of everyone present. After scanning the crowd, she randomly called out one name and left, not caring about anyone elses reaction.
Cheers of joy and countlessints resounded simultaneously.
An NPC professional strode towards the library entrance. The two guards on either side made no move to stop him, and he soon disappeared inside the door.
What the hell, this is the third time in a row that an NPC was selected!
Yeah, Ie here every day, but Ive never been chosen. Is my luck really that bad?
It should be a yers turn now, right? You cant discriminate like that!
It would be better to choose two people at a time, one NPC and one yer. Wouldnt that be fairer?
Wearyints came from all around, and the crowd began to dissipate. The yers were grumbling, and while the NPC professionals didnt speak, their expressions were full of disappointment.
Lets go, bro. We can only try again tomorrow, Zhu Hao sighed, addressing
Song Jian.
I want to try again, Song Jian replied with a slight smile, walking towards the door.
Oh no, hold on, dude. Some people have done the same as you, trying to incite the library to increase the quota. They all got shed by the guards, Zhu Hao cried out in rm. He tried to stop Song Jian but hesitated upon ncing at the guards.
Seeing Song Jian advancing towards the library door, some yers couldn t help but stop and watch with mocking expressions on their faces.
Hey, someone dares to challenge again!
Has the lesson fromst time not been enough or is this guy overestimating himself? Or perhaps he thinks the guards swords are blunt?
Let me see the guards draw their swords again. Thest time I watched, I felt like I was on the brink of realization
Almost every day, these gamers woulde here to try their luck. Some had beening for over a month without ever being selected. Their pent-up resentment exploded upon seeing someone approach; everyone-with their mocking smiles-prepared to watch the guards sh this yer away.
The library doors hadnt closed yet, and seeing Song Jian approach, the guards eyes squinted, and a chilling intent radiated from them.
It felt as though Song Jian was walking on a battlefield strewn with dead bodies. Anyone with weaker willpower would likely have been scared away by now.
Stop! The guard on the left ced his long sword in front of him to block Song Jian, growling, Intruders with no qualification to ess the Holy Land-death awaits!
I am Song Jian. Cecilia Priest sent me to find Dr. Kang Lin, Song Jian replied with a slight frown.
Dr. Kang Lin? The blocking guard hesitated, his eyes flickering. After a moment, he put away his sword, nced at hispanion, who nodded in agreement.
Wait here. Dont wander off. With that, the guard turned and went into the library.
After a short while, the guard returned from the library. His attitude was far more respectful. Dr. Kang Lin is in the library. You can go in by yourself.
Song Jian exhaled in relief and nodded, walking towards the library. Behind him, Zhu Hao stood speechless on the library steps, his mouth agape in disbelief, frozen as if turned to stone.
Song Jian stepped into the library, the interior seemed to transport him into another world where everything was even more grand and expansive than what he had seen outside.
Song Jian remembered only having seen such a magnificent sight before at the Apocalypse Supermarket.
The library was filled with rows upon rows of documents. In the centre, there was a huge sphere emitting a gentle light. Many people surrounded it, seemingly checking something.
Looking at all the books around him, Song Jian couldnt help but murmur to himself, There must be more than a hundred thousand books here, right? The exact number is 1,975,463 volumes, a gentle voice sounded from the side.
When Song Jian turned his head, he saw a friendly-looking man with long hair smiling back at him.
Chapter 420 - 420 Recruitment
Chapter 420: Recruitment
Seeing those irritating red areas on the territory map, Song Jians eyebrows furrowed, and he contacted Luo Tianyu directly.
Luo Tianyu, have you seen those yers safe houses in the alliances territory? Go ask if theyre willing to join the alliance, and if not, advise them to move away from this area! Song Jian said.
What if they dont want to leave? Luo Tianyu asked after a moments hesitation.
Then tear them down! Song Jian replied: Before tearing them down, purchase some siege equipment in the alliances store. Just tell me how much it costs.
Understood! Luo Tianyu finished speaking, ordering the newly recruited soldiers to head towards those yers safe houses.
Song Jian threw all the level 20 equipment in the package into the bar, set up the exchange contribution, and went to Dr. Ebsitings sub-castle.
Doctor, Ive formed an alliance! Song Jian told the experimenting doctor.
An alliance? Dr. Ebsiting shuddered, and a test tube filled with liquid suddenly burst into blue mes and a puff of ck smoke came out.
Throwing the scrapped test tube material into the garbage bin, Dr. Ebsiting gazed at Song Jian with aplex expression, I hope you can shelter more humans in this city in the future, bing a refuge for humanity!
Of course, theres no problem Song Jian was surprised at Dr. Ebsitings attitude but still agreed to his request.
Doctor, I hope you can produce more engineering products in the future to serve as the alliances reserves. Song Jian said.
If it were just Song Jian alone, he would not make such a request because his own engineering skills were enough. However, having only mastered level five engineering, Song Jian was clearly insufficient for an alliance.
Yes! Dr. Ebsiting agreed without hesitation. The stark change from his previously unpleasant attitude was surprising to Song Jian, but he didnt say anything.
With an engineering master in the alliance, Song Jian felt more confident, so he left satisfied.
After Song Jian left, Dr. Ebsiting turned around and gazed at Song Jians retreating figure, as if recalling something. After a long time, a heavy sigh came from Dr. Ebsitingsboratory.
Leaving the sub-castle where the doctor was located, Song Jian opened the map and saw that those red dots on the territory map had disappeared.
There were no new yers in the alliance interface, Song Jian was surprised: It hasnt even been 10 minutes, and Luo Tianyu has already conquered all their safe houses?
Standing in the castle and looking into the distance, seven or eight catapults were slowly approaching from afar; clearly, Luo Tianyu had purchased all the limited stock of catapults from the alliance store and used their powerful firepower to level the safehouses of several yers.
Thisthis is too brutal! Song Jian couldnt help but shake his head.
Soon, the bill for these seven or eight catapults appeared before Song Jian, costing more than 60,000 Doomsday Coins! It was too expensive!
However, with so many catapults in the front yard, not to mention the yers whose manors had not yet been upgraded, even Song Jians current manor walls would not withstand several rounds of catapulting. It made sense to level those safe houses within such a short time.
Luo Tianyu, how did you deal with those yers? Song Jian couldnt help but ask.
Riding on an Abyssal Nightmare and wielding a Square Sky Halberd, Luo Tianyu was d in crimson armor that seemed like mes. He nced at Song Jian and proudly said, I drove them all away, of course. What, are we supposed to have them stay for dinner?
Song Jian nodded; after all, they were just a few level 10+ yers who could live well in Doomsday City even without safe houses.
His own territory and alliance territory merged, expanding several hundred meters outward. The territory was now nearly one kilometer in size. There werent enough NPCs in the territory, so they needed to recruit more helpers.
Song Jian left it all to steward George. However, there was a monthly recruitment limit for NPCs in the territory, and it couldnt be unlimited.
My lord, we should recruit wandering NPCs from the city to build our territory faster and more effectively, Steward George respectfully suggested.
George, what do you rmend? Song Jian asked.
Usually, when NPCs reported to Song Jian, his first response was this. After asking, NPCs would always provide great solutions, so Song Jian didnt have to worry.
Song Jian just needed to choose the best solution from among them.
My lord, I suggest building a tavern in the territory. With a tavern, there will be a steady flow of wandering NPCs visiting every day, and our recruitment opportunities will be much greater. George replied.
Thats a good idea, George. Arrange for someone to build it. If theres no alcohol avable, you can contact the Sunflower Bar and get a batch from them. Also, ask if they can help us train some bartenders. Song Jian nodded and said.
Very well, my lord. I will carry out your orders and send someone to negotiate with the Sunflower Bar! Steward George nodded and said, Additionally, theres a recruiting hall in the city where you can recruit suitable talents! Recruiting hall? Song Jian was taken aback, as he had never heard this information before, not even mentioned in the game update content.
Wheres the recruiting hall? Song Jian asked curiously.
Its at the highest building in the city! George pointed at the Television Tower in the city center.
From where Song Jian stood, he could only see the tip of the tower. It was indeed the tallest building in the city, but it was so close to the city center that Song Jian even suspected it was in an area popted by level 30 monsters.
Ill check it out when I have the chance, Song Jian nodded.
Level 30 monsters were still a challenge for Song Jian. He could handle one or two, but more than five would make him consider retreating. If he encountered a level 30 Elite Level Boss, Song Jian would likely turn tail and run immediately.
Are there any other methods? Song Jian nced at the distant Television Tower and casually asked.
Theres another one, my lord! George nodded, Every month, several prisons will randomly appear in the city, holding some very powerful NPCs. If you can rescue them, you have a great chance of recruiting them!
Very powerful NPCs? Song Jian was taken aback and couldnt help but ask, How did they get imprisoned, and why are they appearing in this city?
Chapter 409: 409: Simple Task
Chapter 409: Simple Task
Looking at the task posted by Cecilia, Song Jian pondered for a moment before raising his head and inquiring, Cecilia, are those five trolls at a high level and have strong power?
A trace of embarrassment crossed Cecilias face as she shook her head and replied, Their levels are only at twenty, and one of them even possesses thebat power of a level twenty elite boss. However, I dont think they would be considered a significant threat to you.
Then how did they manage to ambush you? You possess a first-orderbat power! Song Jians face disyed surprise.
To Song Jian, first-orderbat power is like an invincible power. For instance, the guards outside the library exude an aura that makes Song Jian shiver slightly. If he was to encounter them head-on, he reckons that he could only summon seventy or eighty percent of his full power;
They ambushed me when I was fully invested in the Book of the Abyss, trying topletely eradicate the demon of the Abyss, Cecilia exined with frustration. Otherwise, a single divine art from me could easily wipe all five of them out!
Alright, alright. The trolls shamelessly ambushed you. Song Jian quicklymiserated. Why dont you go find them and retrieve the Book of the Abyss?
With Cecilias first-orderbat power, she could easily defeat five level twenty elite bosses. Not to mention, only one amongst the five trolls possessed the power of an elite boss, the other four merely had the strength of ordinary monsters.
I I cant locate them for the time being, Cecilia responded helplessly. The Book of the Abyss is a treasure of the Abyssal n. If it remains in this world for too long, the Abyssal Power will spill over like a gue, transforming any creature it touches into an Abyssal devil!
A light of realization dawned on Song Jians face. So, Cecilia knew that he was a patron of the gods, in other words, a yer. Thats why she gave him this task to retrieve the Book of the Abyss.
Once Song Jian epts this task, the game system will automatically guide him to the hiding spots of the five trolls. Compared to Cecilia aimlessly running around in Doomsday City, this method is much more efficient;
Alright, I am willing to take on this task, Song Jian nodded in agreement.
As soon as he consented, the quest, Find the Book of Abyss, appeared in his task column. Kill five trolls and locate the Book of the Abyss, are the requirements of this mission. On the task map, a yellow area the size of an egg marks where the five trolls are hiding;
I know where the trolls are hiding now. Do you want toe? Song Jian raised his head and looked at Cecilia as he asked this question.
Puzzlement crossed Cecilias face as she retorted, Isnt this mission already yours? Why would I need to go?
Song Jian:
Watching Song Jians mouth twitch twice without uttering a word, he turned to leave. Cecilia hurriedly called out, Hey, since you hardlye in here, remember to try some of the tasks from the lobby on the first floor. If youre lucky, you might even get a Skill Book!
Thanks for the reminder! Song Jian thanked her without any expression;
When Song Jian arrived at the main hall on the first floor, he saw Dr. Kang Lin, standing motionless under the golden sphere, seeminglyminicating with it;
Upon ncing at the shelves around him, Song Jian saw that a faint golden barrier floated on the surface of every shelf. This barrier seems to mean that the books here couldnt be touched casually;
Looking around, the library was wide but there were hardly any people. It seemed like the librarys staff outnumbered the readers;n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
As Song Jian approached the central golden sphere, a soft female voice echoed in his mind. How may I assist you?
Startled, Song Jian asked the huge golden sphere in front of him, Are you the one speaking to me?
Yes, I am the librarian. You can tell me anything you need!
Song Jian hesitated for a moment before asking, Do you have any information or skill books on the Swordsman Immortal profession here?
After a moment, the female voice in his head spoke again, We have thirtysix books regarding the Swordsman Immortal profession avable, including Top Ten Unique Professions, Origins of the Swordsman Immortal Profession, Swordsman Immortal Beginners Guide, among others. Additionally, we have six skill books for the Swordsman Immortal profession. However, to ess them, youll need the highest library management authority.
There are books about the Swordsman Immortal profession? Song Jians face disyed surprise.
Huh? Song Jian, do you need something? Just as the startled Song Jian turned to leave, Dr. Kang Lin, who seemed to have finished his search, looked over curiously, Oh, Cecilia told me toplete one of the library tasks. If Im lucky, I might get a skill book Song Jian replied, scratching the back of his head in embarrassment;
Well, since you managed to get into the library, you obviously meet the requirement to acquire knowledge. This is an opportunity, but todays tasks have already been taken Kang Lin frowned slightly and thought for a while before suggesting, How about this? Ill assign you a task. Help me check the ninth-hundred-sixty-fifth shelf, third row from the top, sixth book from the left. Tell me the name of that book, and youll havepleted the task. You can then randomly pick one book from the librarys millions of books.
Is it really that simple? Song Jian asked excitedly;
Dr. Kang Lin carefully looked around, raised his index finger to his lips, motioning for him to be quiet;
System: Dr. Kang Lin has assigned you a temporary task to find a book, do you ept?
ept!
Having epted the task, Song Jian quickly headed toward the bookshelf;
Rows upon rows of bookshelves stood like a primeval jungle. However, each shelf had a clear number and were divided into severalrge sections. Following the sector numbers and shelf numbers,pleting Dr. Kang Lins task would be quite easy;
Within a short while, Song Jian found the book Dr. Kang Lin had requested;
Although the golden light curtain prevented Song Jian from physically touching the books, it didnt prevent the viewing of the books titles. The books title, On the Feasibility of Fusing Space Magic and Time Magic, was clearly written on the side;
Running back, he told Dr. Kang Lin the title of the book. Dr. Kang Lin shed a smile and said, Congrattions onpleting the task, now lets see how lucky you are.
After speaking, Dr. Kang Lin waved his hand, causing a semi-transparent roulette wheel to appear before Song Jian; it was filled with various books and scrolls;
Chapter 410: 410: The Broken Scroll of Sword Control Skill
Chapter 410: The Broken Scroll of Sword Control Skill
Dr. Kang Lin pointed to the spinning wheel and said, Start spinning, and after three seconds, say stop. The book the pointer points at will be your task reward.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Start!
Woosh-
The wheel started spinning rapidly. After three seconds, Song Jian shouted, Stop!
This kind of game doesnt have any skills. It depends entirely on luck. At this time, Song Jians luck surpassed that of the average person by 8 pointsa highly lucky situation. Therefore, he was very confident in this method of obtaining rewards based on luck.
Soon, the wheel gradually slowed down to a stop, its pointer pointing at a small sector a fingers width wide.
Suddenly, a silver light burst forth and a pebble-sized stone floated down from the wheel,nding in Song Jians hand.
Silver quality? Doctor Kang Lin revealed a surprised look in his eyes, nced at the Skill Stone, thenughed, Youre really lucky; you even obtained a reward of the highest quality!
The task Dr. Kang Lin gave to Song Jian was of the lowest difficulty, so it was impossible for the task rewards to be of high quality. The highest quality would only be silver. Moreover, there were only a limited two or three types of skills with a silver quality; most of the dozens of other types were of white quality books.
Unexpectedly, Song Jian directly selected a silver quality Skill Stone.
Skill Stone: Sword Control Skill Luck Chapter. Use this toprehend the way of luck in the Sword Control Skill. Requirement for use: Swordsman profession.
Sword Control Skill? Luck Chapter? It seems to be a fragment of the full Sword Control skill. Song Jian looked at the introduction of the Skill Stones attributes and couldnt help but frown.
A fragment of a full skill could actually reach silver quality. Then wouldnt the skill called Sword Control Skill be of at least a golden rank?
A chapter of the Sword Control Skill? Dr. Kang Lin nced at the Skill Stone, then raised his head and looked at Song Jian. He couldnt help but burst into heartyughter, Fate! True Fate! 1 believe that you will be a great swordsman in the future.
Song Jian gave a slight smile and directly used the Skill Stone. Soon, the Skill Stone turned into countless silver fragments and entered his body. Suddenly, within his dantian, a warm current started to surge, centered in the dantian, swirling like a vortex and gradually rotating.
Next, wave after wave of warm current was flung out of his dantian by the vortex and flowed through Song Jians meridians to all parts of his body.
In the skills column, the text Sword Control Skill C Luck Chapter had also appeared. However, there was no skill proficiency bar or level behind this skill. That is to say, Song Jian couldnt level it up at this time.
But the warm current in his body was genuinely real, not an illusion. Moreover, what surprised Song Jian the most was the invisible Sword Qi, which originally had an upper limit of one hundred points, now started to slowly increase.
It jumped every few seconds, from one hundred points, slowly increasing to one hundred and eleven, one hundred and twenty
For a swordsman, the earlier you get this skill, the better. Although it doesnt have any power, it can constantly nourish your meridians and body, improve your physical fitness and Qi sensitivity, and establish a solid foundation. In the future, if you have the opportunity and learn the full Sword Control Skill, you will innately have superiority over others. Dr. Kang Lin said with appreciative enthusiasm.
The upper limit of my invisible Sword Qi is also increasing Song Jian couldnt help but say.
Invisible Sword Qi? You also cultivated invisible Sword Qi? Ha, ha, its really providence! Dr. Kang Lin, filled with surprise, looked up and down at Song Jian, as though he were inspecting an exquisite jade article.
You are a luckyd. It seems that your profession isnt an ordinary swordsman. Are you a cursed swordman, or a magic sword controller? No, no. A Sword Master? Are you a Sword Master? Dr. Kang Lin rubbed his chin and guessed, No, the Sword Master is an upgraded profession, the before set job should be Sword Controller. Ha, ha, Song Jian, are you a Sword Controller? Yes, Dr. Kang Lin, 1 am indeed a Sword Controller! Song Jian said with a face full of respect.
No wonder, no wonder, ha, ha. The Sword Controller is known as the basic profession closest to the Swordsman Immortal profession. You have to seize this opportunity! Dr. Kang Lin immediately showed interest in Song Jian. His smile grew broader, he moved forward and patted Song Jian on the shoulder, saying, Your profession guide must be surnamed Duan, ha, ha. Keep striving, I am very optimistic about you. If you can reach first-orderbat power,e visit the library again. At that time, I may need your help with something. If you can aplish that, then I will give you theplete Sword Control Skill.
Theplete Sword Control Skill? A trace of joy appeared on Song Jians face, and he quickly nodded, No problem. Once I reach the first-orderbat power, I will surely visit you again!
Alright, off you go,plete the task given to you by the Priest Cecilia. Remember our agreement! Dr. Kang Lin gave Song Jians shoulder a patronizing pat and broke into heartyughter.
Watching Song Jians figure gradually leaving the library, Dr. Kang Lins smile gradually froze, and a trace of coldness appeared at the corner of his mouth, Hmph, a pupil of the Duan family!
Song Jian didnt feel the ill-intentioned gaze behind him. He was ted over acquiring the Sword Control Skill after he reached level thirty, and he quickly walked out of the library.
Just as Song Jian was about to head to the location guided by the task map, he suddenly received amunication request.
When he opened it, he saw that it was amunication request from Wang Qi. He immediately pped his forehead. He hadpletely forgotten his agreement with Wang Qi and the rest to visit the Central Banks underground vault and sell some gold.
Although Song Jian was already a multi-millionaire in the real world, who wouldnt want to have more money?
Brother Song, we are already at the entrance of the Central Bank; where are you now? Wang Qi asked through themunicator.
Oh, there was a bit of a dy. Im at the New Media Library now, Ill be right there! Song Jian replied.
The New Media Library was only a few kilometers away from the Central Bank. Even without a motorcycle, it would only take a few minutes.
Soon, Song Jian arrived at the entrance of the Central Bank. Wang Qi and the others were standing at the entrance waiting for him.
Since Song Jian had not used his motorcycle, he was dyed. Seeing the group, he greeted them apologetically, Sorry for beingte, I got held up by some things.
Its okay, Brother Song, we just got here too! Ma Yu stood up, patted the dust off his body, and said with a smile.
Yeah, we just got here too! The others hastily echoed.
Song Jian nced at the chessboard on the ground that was already quite disorganized. He didnt expose them, just nodded his head, directly used the battle gs team-up function and invited Wang Qi and the others to be temporary teammates.
Chapter 423: Slaves
Chapter 423: ves
The Beastman warrior, who had let out a roar, suddenly felt a refreshing sensation spread throughout his body. But following that venting roar, the ufortable feeling rushed back into his heart.
The sound in his ears grew louder, making the Beastman warrior feel even more ufortable. In Song Jians eyes, the Beastman warrior at this moment seemed like a furious beast, instinctively releasing its ferocity.
Time passed by second by second, and the Beastman warrior roared and growled non-stop. Blood was slowly flowing from the corner of his mouth, and the two blood-red eyes showed no sign of rationality, like a wild beast driven by instinct to go berserk.
It used its head to ram repeatedly against the cage, its forehead covered in fresh blood. Much of the blood had even flowed down its cheeks, and the strong smell of blood filled the Beastman warriors nostrils. It felt as if it was back on the battlefield of the past, facing hordes of encroaching enemies. Despite being alone, it had no fear, charging towards thousands of soldiers and horses, and beginning a bloody carnage.
Ten seconds, fifteen seconds, twenty seconds, twenty-five seconds,
As Song Jian finished thest syble of Abyss Temptation, a sudden wave of weakness came over him, and 30% Spirit Points almost made him faint and fall to the ground.
However, Song Jian quickly recovered. This kind of feeling only urred after releasing the Eye Kill technique. It was the aftereffect of arge amount of Spirit Points loss, and all he needed was a little rest.
At this moment, the Beastman warrior hadpletely degenerated into a wild beast, constantly ramming its body against the bars. Even though its body was covered in wounds from the impact, it didnt feel any pain at all.
The Beastman warrior now stood on all fours and began gnawing at the iron bars with its tusks after it had grown tired of ramming. It seemed to havepletely lost its sanity.
Just then, a ck rune emerged from the Book of the Abyss, and with a whoosh, it shot toward the Beastman warriors forehead.
A burning sensation was felt as the Beastman warrior let out a heart-wrenching roar. The ck rune had branded itself onto the warriors forehead, and ck energy emanated from it, spreading like arge and wrapping around the Beastmans entire body.
In a short amount of time, numerous ck lines, resembling a web, appeared on the Beastmans skin. The ck energy became increasingly denser, gradually covering the warrior and eventually transforming it into a cocoon over six feet tall, standing still in its ce.
This should be sessful, right? Song Jian put away the Book of the Abyss, staring at the ck cocoon in the cage and guessing to himself.
It wasnt long before the Beastman warrior burst out of the ck cocoon, tearing it apart from the inside. Upon seeing Song Jian, it showed an obedient expression, kneeling on one knee and touching its forehead to the ground, saying in a deep voice, Master!
At this point, the Beastman warrior hadpletely transformed. On its once green skin, it was now covered with fine ck scales, looking as if it were wearing ck fish scale armor.
Its scarlet eyes had turned silver-white, and a glowing ck rune adorned its forehead.
Its cheeks became thinner, and the tusks had shrunk slightly. Its muscr body seemed even more robust than before, filled with explosive power.
Looking at the kneeling Beastman warrior, a rune was also shing in Song Jians mind. With just a thought, the rune would shatter, and once that happened, this powerful Beastman warrior would lose its life in an instant.
The skill has seeded, and it has now be my ve! Song Jians face revealed a joyful smile, feeling very satisfied with the Abyss Temptation skill. The only drawback was that if a ve died, it would genuinely die, unable to be resurrected like the ck Dragon cub.
Get up, Song Jian said, drawing his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and beginning to chop the prison bars. It took over half an hour for him to break the prison and free the Beastman warrior with his attack power.
Once the Beastman warrior stood behind him, Song Jian realized that the warriors height had now exceeded two meters. Even without any weapons, the aura radiating from its body gave off an intense oppressive feeling.
Wiry were you imprisoned in the first ce? Song Jian asked, looking the Beastman warrior up and down.
I apologize, Master. I cant remember anything. I only recognize you as my Master! The Beastman warrior said respectfully.
Song Jian:
Returning to his territory with the Beastman warrior, Song Jian was about to summon George and have him assign some work for the Beastman warrior. After all, he couldnt let such a powerfulbatant follow him around as a bodyguard every day.
Before he could summon George, the floor beneath Song Jian suddenly began to tremble. Looking out the window, the entire territory seemed to be shaking as well.
Whats going on? An earthquake? Song Jians face changed, and at that moment, he suddenly heard a loud system voice in his ear.
System: The war alliance Hand of God has dered war on the war alliance City of Hope. The warsts 2 hours. If the City of Hope alliance core is destroyed or 2 hours pass, the war alliance conflict will end!
What? An alliance dared to attack me? Raising an eyebrow, Song Jians eyes filled with surprise, followed by a wave of anger emanating from his heart.
The trembling subsided, as this was simply a setup by the system. In actuality, it caused no damage to Song Jians territory but merely served as a reminder.
However, what caught Song Jian off guard was that these tremors happened one after another.
System: The war alliance Survive has dered war on the war alliance City of Hope. The warsts 2 hours. If the City of Hope alliance core is destroyed or 2 hours pass, the war alliance conflict will end!
System: The war alliance Little Bird Movement Team has dered war on the war alliance City of Hope. The warsts 2 hours. If the City of Hope alliance core is destroyed or 2 hours pass, the war alliance conflict will end!
In an instant, six war alliances dered war on Song Jian simultaneously!
A virtual map appeared before Song Jian, which clearly marked his territorys position alongside the six war alliances.
These six alliance territories were practically distributed all around Song Jians territory. Theirbined area was at least twice that of Song Jians. Moreover, any further expansion would result in a border with Song Jians territory, leading to a territorial expansion battle.
Thus, the six groups joined forces to strike first, intending to eliminate Song Jian and divide his territory among them.
Chapter 412: 412: Mutated Demon
Chapter 412: Mutated Demon
After carefully examining the corpse, Song Jian led Wang Qi and the others to continue walking downwards.
Soon, as the group approached the underground vault, they encountered several more corpses. It seemed they were part of the same team as the one they had found earlier.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
At the moment, a few blurry figures were feasting on these corpses, emitting a strong stench of blood that made Song Jian and hispanions feel uneasy.
Perhaps it was the glowing orb overhead that disturbed the monsters while they were eating. One by one, their blood-red eyes stared at Song Jian and the others. These humanoid creatures, which resembled zombies, emitted low threatening growls and slowly crawled towards them.
As they got closer, Song Jian could finally see their faces and attributes clearly.
These were four-legged mutant zombies that looked like wild beasts. Perhaps it was because they had been in the dark for too long that their eyes had lost their original function and were now covered by a red membrane. Their eyes emitted a dark red light, simr to that of a devils gaze. Their noses hadpletely rotted away, leaving only two dark holes, and their lips had turned outwards, revealing the sharp fangs protruding from their mouths. These were glistening like des and stained with bright red blood.
Mutant Demon, Elite, Level 20, Vitality Points: 2000/2000, Attributes: Demonic Aura, Frenzy; Skills: Mad ughter.
Ma Yu stood in front of everyone, nced at the monsters, and couldnt help but exim in surprise. When we came here before, we didnt encounter these monsters. They were just ordinary Level 20 mutant zombies. How did they turn into Level 20 elite mutant demons?
Elite monsters are a bit tricky. Do you think this ce has be a dungeon too? Tang Rong, who was still invisible, didnt rush forward and whispered at the side.
Let me test these monsters first and see how much stronger they are as elite monsterspared to before. Holding up his Gauss sniper rifle, Wang Qi aimed at the monster closest to him and pulled the trigger.
Pu-
With a soft sound, the Gauss sniper rifle had almost no recoil. A silver light shot out from the muzzle in a sh, leaving a dazzling silver trail on everyones eyes that lingered for a long time.
The bullet was aimed at the head of the nearest mutant demon, but the demon seemed to sense the threat just as Wang Qi pulled the trigger, trying to dodge it to the left.
However, the bullet was too fast, like a beam of light piercing through the demons right shoulder as it moved.
A trace of ck demonic energy shed, causing the mutant demons entire right arm to be broken and fly off, with thick ck energy oozing out from half of its body. A heart-wrenching scream of pain echoed in everyones ears, making them frown.
Critical hit damage, 64.0 points! Wang Qi calmly reported the damage figure.
Amazing! Tang Rong couldnt help but exim. Wang Qi had never dealt such high damage before. Just like Tang Rongs thief ss, ranged physical sses once they get a good weapon, their damage output could be like night and daypared to before.
Pu
With another soft sound, the Gauss sniper rifles attack speed was not as fast as a submachine gun or pistol, but it was still rtively quick among sniper rifles. Wang Qi didnt hesitate to pull the trigger again, shooting a pale blue light towards the mutant demon.
Aow-
Realizing it couldnt dodge the attack, the demon roared loudly, causing the slowly encroaching mutant demons to suddenly charge towards the group like arrows off a bowstring.
Bring it on! Ma Yu held a shield in one hand and a war hammer in the other. As he struck his shield with the hammer, he charged at the iing monsters.
Boom!
Ma Yu collided heavily with the monsters, his sturdy body acting like a wall, preventing the mutant demons from moving forward. The demons were forced to step back helplessly.
Ma Yu swung his war hammer, violently smashing a mutant demon. With each hit, a faint ck energy welled up from inside of the demons body, disying damage figures of fifty or sixty points above its head.
Ha ha, this is awesome! With a powerful stomp of his right leg, Ma Yu unleashed his Battle Roar skill, releasing an invisible wave of energy from his body. All monsters touched by this energy went berserk and rushed towards him.
This was Ma Yus only taunting skill, which he couldnt dare use in ces swarming with monsters previously. However, now he no longer had any worries. He was confident he could withstand any number of monsters charge. Tang Rongs figure slowly emerged from behind a mutant demon, his dagger in hand. Like a wild beasts fang, he aimed it at the back of the monsters head.
Song Jian swung his long sword as well, unleashing a Light Strike that instantly sent a mutant demon flying. A massive 1,100 points of damage floated above the demons head, causing everyone to be stunned.
Over a thousand, is he still human? Tang Rong couldnt help but mutter softly.
Sword Silk!
Swish-
Three sharp silver lines appeared out of thin air, aiming at the mutant demons around Song Jian.
Broken Wing Dance!
Sweeping Sword Style!
One sword technique after another was used, and the hatred of the mutant demons gradually shifted to Song Jian. Their deformed ws constantly swiped at him, but a faint gray energy surrounding Song Jian blocked the monsters attacks. They should have dealt over a hundred points of damage, but on Song Jian, not a single one exceeded thirty points.
This made the mutant demons even more agitated, their roars echoing through the underground and sending chills down peoples spines.
Twenty minutester, the dozen mutant demons were all killed. Ma Yuughed, sat down without minding the bloody mess, and panted heavily.
Although Song Jian had drawn the attention of half of the monsters, Ma Yu still had to withstand the assault of six or seven of them. Fortunately, Zhou Qing gave him most of the healing, or else he might not have been able tost that long.
Phew, that was refreshing. The experience these monsters give is really high! Zhou Qing couldnt help but exim. His level was already at 15 and 97%, about to reach the next level.
Ha ha, Im about to be Level 16 too.
So am 1. These are Level 20 elite monsters after all, and weve jumped five levels
Song Jian nced at his own Experience Points, also almost ready to level up, and couldnt help but smile.
Chapter 425: Clash
Chapter 425: sh
Li Keer chant a spell, raising her right hand, a white light fly from her hand towards the thickly scattered caltrops. Suddenly, a semi-transparent light shield envelops each of the caltrops;
Seeing Li Keer has finished releasing her skill, Song Jian mentally beckons her back, that ce is far too dangerous, the catapults have already begun to hurl stones at the caltrops.
Seven or eight basketball-sized stones whistled towards caltrops, the moment they struck the light shield, the stones shattered into countless fragments that sprayed in all directions, causing secondary damage;
Song Jians eyes twitch, these catapults look a lot more powerful than he had imagined;
Brother Song, I dont think we can just sit and watch, why dont I take some fellows and nk them for a sneak attack? Wang Qi, looking at the distant group of around forty or fifty yers, suggested with a stroke of his chin.
The four of you, not enough for their full barrage! Song Jian nced at Wang Qi and said, And how do you know they arent prepared? Do you see how many thieves there are in their team?
Most of the yers have chosen their professions by now, and their equipment corresponds with their professions, so its easy to tell them apart. Wang Qi looked up, out of forty or fifty people, there were only one or two thieves at the front of the team, this revtion sent shivers down his spine.
It must be noted that the four main professions of warrior, thief, mage, and priest are the easiest to pick, and their skills are quite potent, hence why most yers choose these professions.
Moreover, these professions canter be transferred to other more powerful professions. Out of forty or fifty people, ording to probabilities, there should be at least a dozen or so thieves, but right now there are only one or two, its apparent that other thief profession yers are hiding around, waiting for Song Jian to send people for the ambush.
So we can only watch as they break in? This is just too suffocating! Wang Qi said upset.
Song Jian calmly stared at the six yer guilds in front of him. These yers arent of low level, the highest being level eighteen, the lowest being sixteen. Including the siege weapons of the six guilds, theirbined force would make it fairly easy to destroy a guild. Song Jians guild was newly founded and hadnt had a chance to recruit many yers, so they were at a numerical disadvantage.
You guys hold your position here for now, lets see what happens when they attack! Song Jian instructed then turned and dashed towards another direction of his territory.
The yers from the opposing six guilds, were looking at the catapults continually bombarding the caltrops, their faces were flushed with excitement.
Brother Shan, why dont we take this opportunity to bulldoze their constructions? A yer excitedly roared;
Are you a fool, huh, are you a fool? Jiang Shan stared at that yer and yelled: It would waste so much time demolishing these constructions! We only have a little over an hour at most, breaking into their manor castle is most important. And once we seize their manor castle, these shops and constructions will be our war spoils!
The yer who had advocated for demolishing Song Jians territory was at a loss for words, he humbly scratched his head and burst out in sheepishughter;
Li Keers defense spell could only mitigate damage, not entirely neutralize it.
After a few rounds of bombardments, the rows of caltrops began to fall apart;
Jiang Shan nced at the time, because of the slow movement speed of the siege weapons, they had spent over twenty minutes to get to the edge of Song Jians territory. Then they spent another ten or so minutes bombarding the caltrops, nearly forty minutes have passed and they had not spotted the opponents Manor Castle.
Speed it up! Jiang Shan ordered, narrowing his brows.
In no time, more than a dozen heavily-armored defense warriors, holdingrge shields, formed a row and positioned themselves at the front of the crowd. Behind them were the mages, archers, and other ranged attack professions.
The warriors began to slowly advance holding up their shields. As for the mages and archers, they followed behind. Once the caltrops came into their attack range, they would initiate the assault.
ng, ng, ng-
The defensive warriors were now close to the caltrops, entering within the attack range of the mobile arrow towers. The towers automatically locked onto the targets and shot arrows at them.
However, the defense of the arrow towers was not high, against defensive warriors, they could only deal about a dozen points of damage. When spread out among so many defense warriors, it was rtively easy to withstand, some warriors even managed to defend and attack the caltrops simultaneously.
The mages and archer profession yers behind then entered attack range, one after another they attacked the caltrops, with their participation, the caltrops defense value dropped rapidly;
Swiftly, in less than three minutes, rows of caltrops were all destroyed, then they rushed towards the mobile arrow towers, starting to take down these towers;
Prepare yourselves, we are going to storm through! Jiang Shan noted that the opposing guild had not many yers, which was within his expectation. A newly established guild would certainly not have had the chance to recruit yers yet.
But the quantity of NPC warriors that the opponent had surprised Jiang Shan, and the fifty spear soldiers behind Luo Tianyu made his brow furrow.
However, if he didnt eliminate all the opponents troops, there would no way he could rest assured and attack the Manor Castle. General guardians would rely on castle walls for defense, these people actually gave up on the defense of the wall, opting for field battle. Actually, for Jiang Shan and the six guilds, this could work to their advantage;
After another five minutes, all of the mobile arrow towers had been destroyed, with a wave of his hand, Jiang Shan made most of the yers charge towards the center of Song Jians territory C the Manor Castle. They would only be victorious in this guild war if they secure that ce;
Forty or fifty yers swarmed forward, leaving behind only half a dozen people to guard the siege weapons. Without the aid of the yers, the movement speed of the siege weapons dropped significantly, only managing to inch forward;
Once we beat these yers, the siege weapons should have almost made it within attack range. Then well take the Manor Castle down in one go! Jiang Shan thought to himself, as he ran while drawing his weapon.
Sharp Edge Formation! Luo Tianyu lifted his Square Sky Halberd, shouting fiercely.
Charge! Fifty spear soldiers quickly moved about and swiftly formed the Sharp Edge Formation. They roared while charging towards the yers;
Lets go too! Wang Qi shouted, leading the way. He took aim at the yer in the lead, pulled the trigger, and a sh of red light appeared as quick as a spark, instantly hitting the yer 300 meters away. The bullet pierced right through his chest before he could react, his vitality points dropped by a third. Startled, he yelled Holy Smokes, and quickly dodged to the side;
Suddenly, the two parties collided, cries for battle filled Song Jians territory.
At this moment, Song Jian had rounded from one side of his territory to their rear. His vertical pupils in his forehead opened, a silver light radiated, revealing around ten invisible thieves distributed around the siege engines, like a big waiting for ambushers to fall into;
Chapter 426: Retreat
Chapter 426: Retreat
Song Jian hid on the rooftop of a shop, watching siege machines slowly moving into the territory, and the yers guarding them also entered the territory.
Targeting a stealthy thief on the outermost side, Song Jian had a thought, and his figure disappeared, appearing directly behind the thief. At the moment Song Jian appeared, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword mercilessly chopped towards the opponents head;
Light Strike!
A dazzling golden Sword Qi traversed the sky, and the stealthy thief didnt even have time to react before he was toppled to the ground. A damage of more than 500 points floated above his head, instantly killing him;
By the time everyone reacted, Song Jians figure had already disappeared, only leaving behind a thiefs corpse and a piece of leather armor leggings that he had dropped;
What happened? a stealthy thief asked nervously.
It seems like someone attacked
He can teleport, hes a mage!
No, I saw his weapon was a one-handed sword, it should be a warrior-type profession
How could a warrior profession teleport? Damn, this guy set the war league on his own territory, weve entered their territory!
What should we do, theres no way to fight, why dont we just go and join the main force.
What about these siege machines? Without them, how can we break their walls?
Gather up, everyone defend together, keep an eye on every direction, I dont believe he can kill us all at once!
Soon, the thieves guarding the siege machines began to gather, cautiously watching their surroundings with their backs to each other.
yers can teleport within their own safe house, a setting that many yers dont care about C it just saves some walking time, and its nothing amazing.
But as the safety level of the yers house increased, and the surrounding territory could be developed, this setting became a bit of a bug. Now, Song Jians attacks seemed toe out of nowhere, which made more than a dozen yers fearful, and Song Jian was now invincible.
As more than ten thieves gathered together, Song Jian felt a bit tricky, but seeing them so close to each other out of fear, a smile appeared on his face again;
Soon, these stealthy thieves followed the siege machines for dozens of meters, and Song Jian did not appear, so they rxed a bit.
He seems not to dare toe out.
Yes, even if he can teleport, there are a few seconds of cooldown between each teleport, its enough for us to focus fire and kill him. How dare hee out now?
Just as these thief yers rxed, several humanoid robots, half a person tall, suddenly appeared from the road ahead and swayed towards them.
What the hell is that? a thief looked at the robots with a puzzled face.
Dont let them get close, I feel something is wrong!
You two, go and get rid of those things!
Two stealthy thieves charged at the five or six self-destructing robots;
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Daggers scraped against the robots, bursting out a series of sparks; the defense of self-destructing robots was 1000 points, and the attacks of these thieves couldnt empty their defense at all;
With the attack of the thieves, the speed of these self-destructing robots suddenly increased and rushed into the group of thieves;
Boom!
The explosion sounded, and more than a dozen thieves felt a wave of air rushing towards them. They were suddenly blown away, and their Vitality Points dropped sharply;
Fog Grass, what the hell is this? The damage is so high!
Boom, boom, boom~
Five or six self-destructing robots each targeted a thief, exploding near them, causing damage to all the thieves within a six-meter radius;
The self-destructing robots achieved a great sess with just one move, taking down nearly all the thieves. Thebined damage of the six robots was close to 2,000 points, which was too much for the thieves, who only had 300 to 400 Vitality Points;
A dying thief, with only a little Vitality left, watched as a figure slowly walked towards him. Regret filled his heart, and he muttered to himself, How is this possible, hes so strong!
A long sword took away hisst bit of Vitality, and his consciousness instantly plunged into darkness;
Having killed all the thieves in the surrounding area and picked up all the spoils, Song Jian began to destroy the slow-moving siege equipment;
At this moment, Jiang Shan was entangled in battle with Luo Tianyus warriors. The yers strength was much greater than Luo Tianyus spear warriors. Although the Sharp Edge Formation had caused some damage to Jiang Shan and his team, the spear warriors were gradually falling, and Wang Qis party were steadily retreating;
One after another, roaring blood corpses rushed into the enemys camp, but these ordinary monsters were quickly killed, merely consuming some of the enemys Spirit Points.
The high-explosive grenades and self-destructing robots had already been used up. At the beginning, they managed to kill seven or eight yers while their opponents hadnt yet encountered them. However, once everyone started fighting, it was difficult to use these items without harming their own side.
The Beastman ve that Song Jian had just recruited seemed to enjoy the killing. He grabbed two corpses on the ground as weapons and charged into the crowd, killing everyone in his way. However, he soon paid the price for his reckless behavior. Dozens of yers focused their fire on him, and the Beastman Warrior only held on for a few seconds before he was heavily injured and began fleeing towards the Manor Castle.
Sister Rain, should we retreat to the Manor? Wang Qi shouted loudly.
Retreat! Luo Tianyu nced at the surrounding yers, her eyebrows tightly furrowed, and her face showed a reluctant expression.
If only my military rank had been higher, allowing me to recruit stronger soldiers, I could have easily wiped the floor with you all on my own! Luo Tianyu thought bitterly in her heart.
Wielding the Square Sky Halberd, Luo Tianyu fended off several yers surrounding her. She pulled on the Abyssal Nightmares reins and ran towards the Manor, with more than a dozen remaining spear warriors covering their retreat. Seeing the enemy charge again, Luo Tianyu pulled out two high- explosive grenades and threw them toward the enemy;
However, the opposing yers simply activated their eleration Skills and dodged the grenades.
Haha, Brother Shan, theyre running! Lets go!
We won, we won, haha, they must be dreaming if they think they can beat our six war alliances with just a few people!
A few war alliance leadersughed heartily;
Bring the Catapults, a few of you go and push them over here, speed it up! With the Catapults, well break their walls and turn their Manor Castle into a t ground! Jiang Shan said passionately.
At this moment, a yers face changed greatly as he shouted, Someone is destroying our siege equipment!
Everyone turned to look, and all that remained of their once abundant siege equipment were a few Battering Rams that were still being chopped by other yers. The rest of the Catapults and other siege equipment had already be a pile of wood chips;
Jiang Shan felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave. Without the siege equipment, the idea of breaking the enemys Manor with their thirty-odd yers in an hour was pure fantasy.
Seeing the defensive structures of the enemys Manor, Jiang Shan felt a chill in his heart. They were already within the attack range of the enemys Manor Castle Catapults. Did they really have to use their own flesh and blood to fight against the heavily armed enemy Manor?
Chapter 415: 415: Transmission Array
Chapter 415: Transmission Array
In everyones eyes, the ground was etched with a gigantic Magic Array. Itsplex patterns left Song Jian dizzy after a mere two seconds of observation. The Magic Array radiated a surge of magic power akin to a tidal wave. If a mage were to cultivate in such an environment, their speed would likely double.
At the five corners of the Magic Array, there were five inconspicuous keyholes. Song Jian stared at them for a moment before saying to Wang Qi, Align the colors and insert the five keys youve obtained into the keyholes at each corner.
Keyholes? Oh, there really is a keyhole. Its so small and yet, Brother Song could still spot it. Impressive indeed. After a careful look, Tang Rong indeed spotted a keyhole on the ground about the size of a finger. Compared to the Magic Array, the keyholes size was akin to that of an ant beside an elephant insignificant.
Wang Qi distributed the keys among the five members in Song Jians team. Each key corresponded to a different colored corner on the Magic Array.
Soon, all five of them positioned themselves at the corners of the Magic Array, and inserted their respective keys.
As the keys were inserted, a sudden suction effect firmly held the keys in ce. No matter how they tried to twist or pull, the keys wouldnt budge, as if they were originally part of the Magic Array.
Brother Song, Wang Qi began, but before he could finish, the Magic Array suddenly radiated a stronger force of magic power. This power, tangible as a substance, enveloped all five of them, making them as immobile as bugs trapped in amberincapable of even moving a finger.
WHOOSH-
A stronger light suddenly bloomed from the Magic Array. It was so bright that the team was forced to shut their eyes. When Song Jian opened his eyes again, all five of them found themselves teleported to a cave.
Damn, that Magic Array was a Transmission Array! Song Jian had a sudden realization only now.
System: You discovered a hidden area, the Lost Land. You gained 10,000 experience points.
The Lost Land, so this is where the Realms indicated by those five keys were. Song Jian thought to himself, How are we supposed to get out of here?
As Song Jian looked around, he noticed that Wang Qi and the others seemed to have cked out from the teleportation. They were lying motionless on the ground. The cave was only about twenty to thirty square meters in spacequite narrowand to Song Jians left was a hallway emitting a faint light.
After a nce at Wang Qi and the others, Song Jian deduced that they were just temporarily unconscious and would wake up soon. The cave, although constrictive, was safe as there were no creatures lurking. So, temporarily, it was safe to stay here a while longer.
Song Jian got up to his feet and walked over to the faintly illuminated corridor.
Piercing into the hallway, Song Jian found himself spellbound by the sight thaty before him: the walls were studded with gems of ores radiating a rainbow of light.
These are all rich ores! Song Jian couldnt help but exim, his face a picture of delight. He rapidly took out his Miners Gloves from his bag and, using the Mining Skill, started excavating.
Song Jians Mining Skill had reached Level 4. In regr mines, he usually needed three to five minutes to excavate usable ores. But now, in this near-raw mineral corridor, he hadted a piece of Red Blood Ore in less than a minutes work.
After a frenzied digging for about 10 minutes, Song Jians bag was filled with seven to eight slots of various ores. Upon looking at the never-ending corridor, he finally calmed down, sighing with relief. He knew he had no way to mine all the ores in the corridor in a short span of time.
Ill mark this ce ande back when I get a chance. Song Jian thought to himself.
Song Jians position was untraceable on the novice map, but on his mission map, his current location and mission target could be clearly seen.
Upon opening his mission tab, on the mini e-map for missions, Song Jians current coordinates surprisingly ovepped with the target area for the Search for the Book of the Abyss mission.
What!? Could this be the ce where those trolls dwell? Song Jian was struck by surprise. He quickly put away his mining gloves and cautiously proceeded down the corridor.
Song Jian walked along the winding corridor for more than five hundred meters before he finally reached its end, which appeared to connect to the cer of an underground winery.
Barrels of wine, each as wide as three men, were horizontally arranged on the wine racks. Even from a dozen meters away from the corridors end, Song Jian could already smell the pungent aroma of wine wafting towards him.
Soft chants emanated from the winery, as if someone was reciting conjurations or hymns. Their strangenguage pulsated into his ears, producing a headache and feelings of distress. Soon, his mind went nk, and he found himself involuntarily wanting to join in the chanting.
However, a refreshing sensation quickly took over Song Jians mind, extinguishing the ill effects. Suddenly, the voices in his ears no longer held the same magical power as before.
Abyssal Language! Song Jian eximed.
It seemed only the Abyssal Language had the power to cause a person to unconsciously spiral into degeneration simply by listening to it. It really made Song Jian grateful that Wang Qi and the others were still unconscious. Had they been awake and apanied him here, they couldve easily been bewildered by the Abyssal Language.
Song Jian sprang forward into the winery cer, and to his surprise, in the center of therge open space were five trolls who had constructed a small altar. At the altar, they worshipped the Book of the Abyss.
The Book of the Abyss was slightly open, with tendrils of ck me intermittently rising from it. However, the ck me was too weak to coalesce and form into the Abyssal Demon me that could open the Abyssal Gate.
The five trolls knelt devoutly beneath the altar, continually reciting the Abyssal Spell. Their Power of Faith materialized into a sustenance, constantly feeding into the Book of the Abyss, bolstering the fragile Abyssal mes.
Song Jian raised his right hand and executed the Blood Pool Summoning Skill. In an instant, a pack of robust red wolves appeared beside him. After summoning thirty blood wolves, he also summoned the ck Dragon hatchling.
Kill them! Song Jian pointed at the five trolls andmanded.
With the sound of a roar, the thirty blood wolves charged towards the trolls like arrows in flight.
Intruder! Duo Sa tossed his head back, two crimson eyes zing brilliantly. With a ferocious expression, he stood up, snatched a Bone Wolf Fang Staff, leaped into the air, and smashed downward at the iing wolves.N?v(el)B\\jnn
Chapter 428: Airdrop?
Chapter 428: Airdrop?
System: Congrattions, youve achieved a glorious victory!
A war that was still almost forty minutes away from ending was abruptly concluded when Song Jian killed Jiang Shan, ending the ordeal with a one-on- six skirmish that saw the City of Hope Alliance withstand the trial of battle.
We have emerged victorious! Everyone began to cheer.
Captain, I believe we should relocate our safe houses here. The defensive measures are excellent and quite sturdy. Zhou Qing looked around and suggested quietly.
Yes, it is safer for us to be grouped together. Ma Yu nodded in agreement.
The levels of their safe houses were fairly low. They would certainly struggle to fend off any attempted territory expansion attacks against them.
Alright, Ill ask Brother Song. If he agrees, we should all move over here. Living in arger group will also be more lively. Wang Qi nodded.
Song Jian was pleased to hear that Wang Qi and the others were willing to move into the territory. The more yers, the stronger the alliance. Some alliances would even force joining members to relocate to alliance territory but Song Jian didnt resonate with that; opting for freedom.
In this alliance war, Song Jian earned arge number of war merits while every participant also received plenty. Luo Tianyu saw the war merits she received, she was so ecstatic that she couldnt close her mouth. For her, desperately in need of an upgrade in troop types, war merits were even more precious than Doomsday Coins.
As for the six alliances that lost the war, all their territories became ownerless. The NPCs they hired in their territories began to scatter everywhere. At this moment, these six territories were like six delicious cakes. All it would take was for Song Jian to initiate the next territory expansion campaign to swallow them all up.
By annexing these six territories, I can save a lot of development time. Ill just need to re-n everything afterwards. Song Jian gazed into the distance, a smirk yed upon his lips.
Upon checking the remaining time for the territory expansion campaign, there were just a few days left. By then, Song Jians territorial expanse would at least double.
Song Jians victory was an earth-shattering event for the other yers. In fact, many of them had witnessed the whole process of this war firsthand. They could not believe that Song Jian, with just a few people, had defeated an alliance army ten times their size. If they hadnt seen it with their own eyes, they would consider it as unbelievable as a fairy tale.
Perhaps I should join this alliance! Many yers began to entertain the thought of joining the alliance, and subsequently, a dozen or so yers showed up in Song Jians alliance application list.
The upper limit for a level one alliance is one hundred members, but very few alliances manage to reach that number. An alliance with thirty to forty members is already considered arge alliance.
Many alliances, like the City of Hope, only have a handful of members, possess weakbat power and are usually made up of like-minded small teams themselves.
After all, this game cannot be treated like a game; nobody would willingly entrust their safety to others. In an alliance, the alliance leader has substantial power over alliance members. Once you join an alliance, youd be subject to many constraints, as such, many yers would rather go solo than join an alliance.
Song Jian did not just ept the yers who applied to join the alliance. They had to undergo a strict vetting process before they could be integrated into the alliance; otherwise, it would be easy for someone from another alliance to infiltrate and cause damage.
With the war over and each member of Wang Qis four-man team having moved their safe houses into Song Jians territory, they went back to farming and grinding levels. Given their low levels, they were only considered as a second-tier team, hence they had to work harder.
Luo Tianyu started working on how to upgrade her troops. With an excessive amount of war merits, it was crucial she converted them into fighting power.
Li Keer wasnt too interested in farming and leveling up. She spent most of her time joking around in the bar. Surprisingly, her level hadntgged behind. She was already at level eighteen, even higher than Wang Qi and his team.
Song Jian returned to the Manor Castle and began researching how to make the Advanced Healing Potion. With it, future battles for Song Jian would be much easier.
By the time Song Jian had made about a dozen advanced healing potions, it was gradually getting dark. After replenishing his high-explosive grenades and self-destructing robots, Song Jian stepped outside the Manor Castle.
The NPCs who have been hiredpleted their days work and returned to their huts. The scattered lights inside the territory made it seem like a warm star-studded night sky.
In the distance, the growl of a mutated zombie added ayer of blood-red rays to this warm ambiance.
Song Jian looked up at the sky, anticipating the moonrise. He had only fifteen minutes each night to absorb moon essence and enhance his physical quality because of his Night yer ability. Just like other boss monsters, he never missed out on this fifteen-minute daily exercise.
However, the moon never appeared. The dark clouds seemed like a thick nket,pletely engulfing the sky.
Could it be that the moon isnt going to appear today? Song Jian frowned. Such instances had urred before, where the moon wouldnt appear for a day or two in a month. However, Song Jian felt that this situation seemed to be happening rather frequently ofte.
Just as Song Jian was about to leave in disappointment, he suddenly felt something was amiss. There seemed to be something in the sky, but it was so dark that he couldnt make out what it was.
Just then, a silver light emerged from Song Jians forehead and his vertical pupil slowly opened. His surroundings became clear, and he found a ship several hundred feet long hovering in the sky. It moved silently like a huge whale.
This massive ship had three tall masts with ck sails hanging from them. There was arge propeller at the stern of the ship silently rotating. The entire ship was moving slowly like azy beast.
Is this a ship? A flying ship? Song Jian was taken aback. The pitch-ck ship above his head was enormous and seemed to be moving at a slow pace. The ship had no lights on it, and it looked like a ghost ship.
Just then, Song Jian saw numerousrge boxes being dropped from the ship. Those boxes were attached to big parachutes and were slowly descending towards Doomsday City.
Watching these boxes gently swaying in the air, Song Jian was struck by the absurd notion that supplies were being dropped for people trapped in a crisis.
Lets go see whats in these boxes A thought crossed Song Jians mind and he started running towards the nearest wooden box.
Chapter 417: 417: Stealing Monsters Again?
Chapter 417: Stealing Monsters Again?
An armor of ck demonic me made Song Jian appear as a devil, and though he had the defense of the innate skill Thick-Faced, a wave of murderous intent still surged uncontrobly in his heart.
At this time, the Hexagram Array Diagram on his chest was emitting a faint glow, as if influencing something.
Seeing the four trolls rushing towards him, Song Jian revealed a wicked smile. He turned his wrist, swung the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword forward, and charged at the four trolls;
Broken Wing Dance!
A brilliant Sword Qi made the four trolls stop in their tracks and hurriedly lift their weapons to defend. The collision of weapons sparked a glittering burst. The trolls felt the strength of Song Jian and, despitepeting with him, felt suppressed. They shuddered in their hearts, and a sense of fear surged within them;
Before they could react, the second attack of the Broken Wing Dance was already near. It was a sword Qishing from the lower left to the upper right, tearing apart the Abyssal Power from their bodies and leaving a bone-deep wound on them, blood sttering everywhere;
At this moment, Song Jian had leaped up high, swinging the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, and mmed it down onto the four trolls;
Bang!
The bodies of the four trolls shivered, and damage points of over three hundred floated above their heads. Their bodies involuntarily glided through the air, entering a state of suspension;
Song Jian flickered, activated the Rapid Sword skill, his long sword leaving behind a series of afterimages as it shed at the four trolls;
Sword Silk
Sweeping Sword Style
Spiritual Sword Control Technique
All the sword moves poured out, the four trolls screamed continuously, and their Vitality Points decreased at a speed visible to the naked eye;
At this time, Duo Sa was continuously extracting energy from the Book of the Abyss to recover his injuries. But seeing that his fourpanions were about to perish under Song Jians sword, he immediately disconnected from the Book of the Abyss, grabbed the Bone Wolf Fang Staff, and rushed toward Song Jian with a roar;
Song Jian took two steps back, included the rushing Duo Sa into his attack range. For a moment, the five trolls and Song Jian were fighting ferociously, with sounds of roars echoing constantly;
With the addition of Duo Sa, the four trolls regained their vitality. Even though their Vitality Points are already less than a third, their mad and tyrannical aura did not weaken at all. They attacked crazily, with the intention to fulfill a mutual destruction with Song Jian.
Song Jian was facing five enemies alone, but he hadnt fallen into a disadvantage at all. The attacks of the five trollsnded on Song Jians armor, which was burning with ck mes, causing almost negligible damage. He was already on the undefeated ground from the start;
As for the Abyssal Power protection on the trolls bodies, in Song Jians eyes, it was like a piece of thin paper. He easily broke through their defense, causing massive damage to them;
After ten minutes, two of the five trolls had been killed by Song Jian. The other two trolls, having strength equivalent to ordinary monsters, had their vitality points reduced to the lowest. The red light was flickering on their health bar, and clear fatigue was reflected on their faces.
At this time, Song Jian still had over 60% of his Vitality Points. The bnce of victory had begun to tilt heavily in his favor.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Light Strike!
Song Jian sent Duo Sa flying with a single sword strike. Then raising his left hand, a silver Sword Qi, three meters long, emanated from his left index finger, easily prating the skull of the nearest troll;
Seeing this troll copse limply, Song Jian made a backhand swing and continued the endless session of sword attacks, taking the life of another troll. Now, out of the five trolls, only Duo Sa with dwindling health was left;
Seeing hispanions body surface beginning to ignite with transparent mes, despair shed in Duo Sas eyes. This human was too powerful; even with the help of the Book of the Abyss, Duo Sa was still no match for him.
Seeing Song Jian d in armor burning with ck demonic mes, Duo Sas face suddenly revealed a faint smile. He muttered softly, When you stare into the abyss, the abyss also gazes back at you!
Song Jian slowly walked towards Duo Sa, eyeing Duo Sa who was gradually slipping into madness, gripping his long sword tightly.
When you harness the power of the abyss, the power of the abyss also alters you. Human, there wille a day when you will be just like me
At the end of his sentence, Duo Sa let out an animalistic roar and, adopting a do-or-die posture, rushed at Song Jian, gripping his Bone Wolf Fang Staff firmly.
Beep beep beep-
Boom-
A dazzling red beam shot from behind Song Jian. The distance between the beam and his cheek was no more than three inches, close enough for Song Jian to smell his hair scorching.
The red beam prated Duo Sas chest, draining him of hisst Vitality Points.
Brother Song, are you okay? Wang Qis anxious voice came from behind. As Song Jian turned around, he saw the four teammates who had lost consciousness during the teleportation had now rushed over.
Seeing Wang Qis anxious look, Song Jian was momentarily at a loss for words and in the end, could only offer a slight smile, choosing to ignore Wang Qis creature-stealing habits.
Boss, it seems youve snatched Brother Songs creature again! said Tang Rong quietly, whispering into Wang Qis ear.
Wang Qis body stiffened, he turned his head doubtfully to ask, Really? Is it really the case?
It is! Ma Yu and the others all nodded their heads in agreement.
Song, Brother Song, Im sorry Wang Qi immediately looked downcast as he apologized to Song Jian.
Song Jian waved his hand dismissively and acted as though he didnt care. Upon a slight thought, the fiery demonic armor on his body immediately dispersed, leaving behind a feeling of weakness. Song Jian stood still for a long while before the unpleasant feeling gradually faded away.
Song Jian ignored the five giant devils, including Duo Sas dropped items, and walked straight towards the altar where the Book of the Abyss was trembling and burning with ck mes. It appeared the book was fearful of Song Jian.
The moment Song Jian approached the Book of the Abyss, the Fourth-tier Demonic me, the Abyssal Raging me within his body, burned all at once without Song Jians summoning. From afar, Song Jian resembled a towering figure of ck mes.
The appearance of the Abyssal Raging me caused the Book of the Abyss to tremble even more, seemingly more fearful of the Abyssal Raging me.
Song Jian took one step after another towards the altar, reaching out to grab the Book of the Abyss.
This was his first time touching the Book of the Abyss. Thest time, when he had defeated the guardian of the Blood Demon Cave, Cecilia had been the one to take the book.
As soon as Song Jian gripped the Book of the Abyss, he felt a strong suction force emitting from the book. The Abyssal Raging me inside him started to flow unceasingly towards the Book of the Abyss. This feeling of passive siphoning was unsettling, and as Song Jians body had lost control, he could only stand still, letting the Abyssal Magic me in his body drain entirely.
In no time at all, the Abyssal Raging mes on Song Jians body disappeared, leaving only the Book of the Abyss in his hand, a book zing with ck mes.
Chapter 418: 418: Unexpected Fusion
Chapter 418: Unexpected Fusion
Wha, what just happened?
Song Jian looked at the Book of the Abyss in his hand with a sense of bewilderment. A brief nkness appeared in his mind, as if he had forgotten the Abyssal Raging me being drawn out of his body just moments ago.
His right hand lifted unconsciously, revealing that the Book of the Abyss was now emitting a Dark Gold light.
Wasnt this a quest item? How did it turn into an equipment item?
After casting another nce at the Book of the Abyss, Song Jians face was filled with astonishment. The Book of the Abyss had turned into a Dark Gold Quality special equipment.
Quickly, rity returned to Song Jians eyes, and the events that just transpired reyed in his mind. At this moment, he wanted nothing more than to throw the Book of the Abyss far away. But the system notification that appeared captivated him.
System: You have obtained a special item, the Book of the Abyss. This item requires a blood oath to bind. Please drop a droplet of your blood on the artifact.
System: This artifact is an Abyssal object. After binding, an unknown mutation may ur, which may cause great harm to the binder. Make your choice cautiously.
Reading these two pieces of information, Song Jian briefly fell silent. Yet soon enough, he had made his decision.
The Abyssal Raging me was too important to him. If he did not bind the Book of the Abyss, the Abyssal Raging me would also leave him.
He cut open his finger with his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, a drop of fresh blood fell onto the Book of the Abyss.
At the moment the blood made contact with the Book of the Abyss, a heavy sigh seemed to emit from the book, the blood was instantly absorbed by it. A red light, akin to a streak of lightning, shed across the entire book.
System: You have begun the fusion process with the special item, the Book of the Abyss. Please refrain from interrupting the fusion process. Any interruption may result in permanent damage to the Book of the Abyss. The process of merging with the Book of the Abyss was astoundingly simple. Aside from enticing whispers echoing in his ears, Song Jian felt nothing unusual. In fact, it felt morefortable than when he merged with the Abyssal me.
Merging with the Abyssal me? Is it because I have already merged with the Abyssal me, that merging with the Book of the Abyss seems so easy? Song Jian spected.
The progress bar for merging with the Book of the Abyss proceeded rapidly. In under ten seconds, the system notified Song Jian that the process waspleted.
Once merged, the Book of the Abyss vanished. Nheless, Song Jian could feel it lying dormant within his body, ready to be summoned at any moment. Brother Song, Brother Song. Come quickly and look; these monsters dropped tons of equipment! Wang Qi called out cheerfully to Song Jian, gesturing him over as soon as he saw that Song Jian had returned to his normal state.
Since Song Jian was the sole person responsible for killing these creatures, neither Wang Qi nor the rest of the three members in the group had taken the initiative to pick the loot up. But this obviously did not prevent them from checking out the stats of these items in advance.
Twelve level-twenty white quality, five green quality, three blue quality, and one level-twenty silver quality equipment pieces C this kind of drop rate not only stunned Wang Qi and the others but also ignited envy within their hearts. Brother Song, do you perhaps have any items that boost your luck? Wang Qi could not resist asking.
Five monsters, among which only one was a boss, the remaining four were ordinary monsters. Such an extravagant loot drop rate simply made other gamers disheartened.
Its not equipment, its a title! Song Jian answered with augh.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Equipment could be looted, but titles could not. Even if Song Jian were to be in, this title couldnt be taken from him.
Song Jian nced at a silver quality equipment piece, the Abyssal Leg Guards, a look of joy spread across his face.
He was still using the Tree Spirit Leg Guards hed equipped from the beginning, a mere level-five equipment. The equipment hed just gained could rece it atst.
Abyssal Leg Guards (Silver), Leather Leg Guards, required equipment level: 20, Equipment Effect: Defense +11, Resistance +9, Vitality Points +100, Vitality Point Recovery speed +20%, Special effect: Abyssal Demon Breath (Passive), grants the user the Abyssal Demon Breath which reduces all damage by 20%, and decreases the probability of receiving critical hits by 30%. Equipment requirements: level 18, ability to take out of the game: no.
This was another equipment piece possessing the Abyssal Demon Breath. Everything, from the name to its special effect, resembled the Abyssal Demon Helmet Song Jian was currently wearing. They might appear to be a set, but unfortunately, the two pieces did not constitute a set, and thus didnt possess set attributes.
At this moment, the equipment Song Jian wore far exceeded that of other yers; most of his equipment was of silver and gold quality. If he were to show off the special effects of his equipment, it would undoubtedly leave many blinded in astonishment.
Having given a cursory nce at the remaining dozen or so items, Song Jian couldnt find any substitutes.
Pick whatevers useful for you guys, and let Wang Qi sell off the rest. Then well split the money equally! Song Jian said with a grin.
Thanks, Brother Song! The faces of the four individuals lit up with joy. They were only four levels away from level twenty; it was about time they gathered a set of level twenty equipment.
They bought the equipment they took a fancy to at an internal discounted price. Song Jian collected over a thousand Doomsday Coins, but more equipment was left with Wang Qi. They decided to let Wang Qi sell the items and then divide the money.
The original n was to unlock the underground bank vault to acquire gold bars that could bring out of the game. They didnt expect to encounter their mission target, and therebyplete the task assigned by Cecilia.
Gosh, what a pity! It looks like everything valuable inside the bank was cleaned out long ago! Tang Rong was still somewhat concerned about the gold that may not have existed at all.
There might not be anything in the bank, but theres bound to be plenty of valuable goods in jewelry stores which can also be brought out of the game. If we get a chance, we should search around those ces! Song Jian suggested casually.
Alright, lets leave this ce. Song Jian found the exit of the underground wine cer. Exiting the cer, the five of them found themselves in the courtyard of a vi.
Roars of mutated zombies were audible from outside the courtyard. This turned out to be a twenty-five level monster zone. After bidding farewell to Wang Qi and the others, the four swiftly took their leave.
Opening the map, Song Jian ced a marker at this location. After all, this was the entrance to the mineral-rich tunnel. If given the chance, Song Jian would undoubtedly return to mine the entire tunnel.
After Song Jian and the others departed, silence descended upon the wine cer once more. Before long though, the silence was shattered by the sound of crisp shattering.
Suddenly, the altar that had been holding the Book of the Abyss formed a crack. Following that, the echoes of shattering sounds were heard; countless cracks appeared all over the altar. As time passed, the altar disintegrated, turning into fine grains of sand before being blown away by an invisible force.
At the ce where the altar had disappeared, a ck fissure, the width of a finger, materialized in mid-air. It appeared as though an eye had opened in the sky.
From this ck fissure, ck mes asionally spewed out. Waves of ck smoke permeated from the fissure, low, monstrous roars eerily echoed from the rift..
Chapter 431: Empty Box?
Chapter 431: Empty Box?
A cloud of ck fog drifted into the sky. From a third-person perspective, Song Jian thought thepressed fog was too thick. Even in the darkness of night, anyone who looked up could notice something was amiss.
So, Song Jian quickly dispersed the dense fog. Therger the area it covered, the lighter its color became. The fog, roughly twenty square meters, floated mid-air, disguising itself as a giant dark cloud under the cover of night, drifting towards the wooden box.
Upon reaching the wooden box, Song Jian immediately cancelled the ck fog state. Hey atop the box, arge parachute drifting above him, gently guiding the box towards the ground. At this rate, it would take at least half an hour before the box reached the ground.
On the ground, a group of NPC professionals were surrounded by a swarm of ghosts, patiently waiting for the wooden box to fall from above. They didn t know that someone was already on top of the box, ready to take whatever was inside.
The moment Song Jian touched the box, a system prompt suddenly appeared before him.
System: You obtained the supply box. Do you want to open it?
With the hint of a smirk, Song Jian thought, This worked out too easily!
Open!
Soon after, a progress bar appeared before Song Jian. The bar moved rather slowly, and as it did, the wooden box started to fall faster.
Song Jian was taken aback. This is getting out of hand!
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Su Te, who had transformed into a tree fortress, identally looked up. The supply box was falling much faster. The news delighted him. Dozens of mutated spirits continually assaulted the tree fortress. Despite the efforts of two healers constantly replenishing its vitality, Su Te was almost running out of energy.
Seeing the supply box descending rapidly, a smile spread across Su Tes face.
He called out to the NPCs he was protecting, Hang in there for 5 more minutes. The supply box is about to descend!
Since they were in the tree fortress, they couldnt see the sky. So, when they heard Su Tes yell, they were shocked. How is that possible? Shouldn t it still take 30 minutes for the box to fall?
Maybe the wind is blowing it down
The wind would blow it away, not elerate its descent.
Whatever, lets charge out and see whats going on!
Hearing about the imminent delivery of the supply box made the NPC professionals hiding in the tree fortress restless. Every box contained valuable items which they could use to greatly enhance their abilities. That was one of the main reasons why theyde to this city filled with monsters.
Hey, guys, lets charge out and see whats going on! eximed a half beast-man brandishing an axe, charging out of the tree fortress.
Once they emerged, they noticed the wooden box descending at a much faster speed. Their faces automatically lit up with joy.
Song Jian, who was still clinging onto the box, dared not move, for fear of interrupting the boxs opening progress and having to start over. As the box descended faster, the opening progress bar finally reached thest mark.
Upon hearing a faint click sound, a translucent screen appeared before Song Jian, disying a dozen items. Without even reading the descriptions, he instantly swept all the items from the screen into his inventory.
Then, with a leap, he transformed into a cloud of ck fog and drifted away.
Boom!
Only a dozen seconds after Song Jian left, the box plummeted from the sky.
With a loud thud, itnded in a graveyard several tens of meters away from the group of NPC professionals. Uponnding, it instantly shattered into wooden scraps.
Itsnded! Itsnded! The NPCs, forgetting they were in the midst of a spiritual monster hunt, charged to the ce where the box had fallen.
Su Te, who had transformed into a tree fortress, let out a roar. Drawing back his branches and roots, he transformed into a seven or eight-meter tall treant. He charged towards the fallen box by taking long strides.
Su Te was slow, but with every step, he covered four or five meters. The other NPC professionals were held back by the wave of spirits and could only watch Su Te rush towards the box.
Hahaha, everything in the box is mine! Su Teughed heartily.
Soon, Su Te arrived at the ce where the box had fallen. He swiftly reverted to human size, brushed away the wooden scraps, and started looking for items.
What, nothing? How is that possible? Su Te had scattered the wooden scraps everywhere but could not find anything from the box.
Su Te looked lifeless, as if hed been hit hard. He was ignoring the spirits that were gradually closing in.
How can thiswhy is this possible Su Te seemed deeply affected. At that moment, a group of NPC professionals struggled to catch up to him.
Hey, Su Te, any proof for profession change? Sophie shouted loudly. She remembered Su Te had said that he wouldnt take anything except the profession change certification.
I bet there is none. If there was any, he would be jumping for joy by now. An NPC professional murmured.
Phew! At least the trip wasnt wasted. Lets quickly share the items. Maybe we might have another chance to get a box!
Dream on. Most of the boxes have flown to the edge of the city and into the mist. The remaining ones are in the area upied by high-level monsters. And these boxes only exist for ten minutes afternding. Its a miracle if we can get even one.
I hope there is a weapon for me. Hehe! Ive long wanted to switch my weapon!
Seeing the group gather around him, Su Te, with a mournful face, shook his head and said, There was nothing in the box. It was empty.
What, empty? How is that possible? I have never heard of cases of empty supply boxes!
Su Te, did you take all the items? Thats not honorable of you
Yeah, didnt you say that you wont take anything other than a profession change certification?
When the group heard Su Te say the box was empty, they were initially stunned but then became furious. They all used Su Te. Sophie also looked suspiciously at him.
It was indeed an empty box! Banging his fist on the ground, Su Te created arge hole.
Countless green cracks spread out from the hole in all directions, and Su Te himself began to expand uncontrobly.
Hey, hey, calm down, Su Te. Okay, it was an empty box. Yes, I believe you. It was an empty box, right, everyone? Sophie gestured with her hand as if to stop Su Te, but her other hand was gripping the magic staff tightly behind her. She yelled this out and turned to look at the other NPCs.
The other NPC professionals nced at the mutated spirits swarming around them and the now shattered box with annoyance. But after looking at the most powerful Su Te, they nodded reluctantly, acknowledging Sophies statement.
Chapter 432: Golden Demonslaying Sword
Chapter 432: Golden Demonying Sword
Damn it, an empty box, Ive participated in at least six supply box searches and Ive never encountered an empty box before An NPC profession cursed under his breath, venting all his anger on the surrounding mutated phantoms. Enough, are you nning to argue with that big guy? Its already at level 30, and supposedly almost at the threshold of first orderbat power. Why is it so hell-bent on getting a job change certificate, if not for upgrading to first orderbat power?
Yeah, are you nning to fight it here? Just so you know, I definitely wont help you when the timees. Su Te can morph into an Ancient War Tree, after all
The NPC profession muttered as he rushed towards the exit of the cemetery. If he didnt leave now, they would be surrounded by the mutated phantoms again. This time, Su Te was probably not going to morph into a tree fortress to shield them from the elements.
Alright, Su Te, I hope your job change is sessful! Sophie looked at Su Te with mixed feelings, patted its arm, held the magic staff, and also rushed towards the cemetery exit.
Damn it, why dont any of you believe me! Su Te felt extremely aggrieved, his chest feeling as though it was about to explode. Just then, a mutated phantom roared at him and pounced, only to run straight into the muzzle of his gun and be torn to pieces by Su Tes two hands.
After venting his anger, Su Te, covered in wounds, cursed loudly and, like a bulldozer, broke a path and rushed towards the exit of the cemetery.
The mutated phantoms, having lost their target, transformed back into white. Now aimless, they began to drift around. The entire cemetery seemed to be burning with tufts of white mes, creating an eerie scene.
At this moment, Song Jian, morphed into Dark Cloud, was roaming above the cemetery. Seeing that all the NPCs had left, Song Jian immediately descended to the edge of the cemetery and began checking his inventory to see what he had obtained from the supply box.
Wow, look at this, its a design drawing for an intelligent rocket-car! Does such a thing even exist? God, with this thing, who would dare to fight me! Song Jians gaze firstnded on a booklet emitting golden light.
The cover of the booklet read Intelligent Rocket-Car Design Drawing. However, judging by the thickness of the book, it would likely take a significant amount of effort topletely build this self-propelled car;
Even if constructing this self-propelled car is challenging, Song Jian would spare no effort to make it;
You need to be level eight in Engineering Craftsmanship Skill to learn it. Okay, Ill save it forter. Im only three levels away. Ill meet the learning requirements soon. Song Jian nced at the conditions for learning from the design drawing, shrugged, and shifted his gaze to the other items.
Ugh, clean water,pressed food, and first aid supplies. Its true that these are the most urgently needed supplies in an apocalypse, but theyre of no use to me! Song Jian pulled a face. The supply box was filled with food, water, and medicine, but these basic living supplies were no longer a concern for someone who owned an estate.
Besides these supplies, the rest were weapons; two handguns, three MP5 submachine guns, and universal bullets for the handgun and submachine guns;
Alright, I shouldnt have expected too much. With that design drawing, Ive already made a profit this time. Cant be too greedy; greed is the original sin! Although Song Jian was slightly dissatisfied, heforted himself.
Just as Song Jian was about to close the inventory, he was suddenly attracted by a golden glow. Upon a closer look, there was a long sword entirely made of dark gold in thest row of the inventory.
Golden Demonying Sword (Gold), one-handed sword, equipment effect: Attack 87-96, Critical Hit +5, Knockback +3, Demon yer +1, Attack Speed +7, Gold Damage +35, Outstanding Strike Rate +10%; Special Effect 1: Master (Passive), the item absorbs the users essence blood for recognition, after master recognition the item cannot be destroyed, dropped or worn out; Special Effect 2: Growth (Passive), this item of equipment grows, initial level 1, the higher the level achieved by gaining battle experience, the stronger the item attributes, but the item level cannot exceed the user level; Wearing requirement: Level 1; Suit: 1/5. Can it be taken out of the game: No
Hiss, this is another piece of the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword set! Song Jian was taken aback, but then he was covered with immense joy, and he couldnt wait to jump up and celebrate right then!
You need to know that the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand is not only a growing weapon, but also part of the gold suit C Song Jian had always thought that the remaining parts of this suit would be armors or something simr; he never imagined that the other parts of the suit turned out to be long swords.
Song Jian took the Golden Demonying Sword out of the inventory and held it in his hand. The sword was dark gold all over, extremely gorgeous. On the ridge of the sword, a golden line extended like a long dragon from the hilt to the tip, making it look like a kings sword!
As Song Jian held the Golden Demonying Sword in his hand, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his heart seemed to sense its existence and started to tremble slightly. Patches of aura emerged from his heart and traveled along his meridians to his right hand;
Soon, the Golden Demonying Sword also began to shudder slightly with the exact same frequency as the other sword;
Looks like Im going to be fighting with dual swords from now on! Song Jian nced at the dark gold long sword in his hand and thought to himself.
After dripping a drop of blood onto the Golden Demonying Sword, an intense golden light burst out from the sword, shooting straight into the sky. But the light only appeared for an instance before disappearing, making Song Jian think that it may have been an illusion.
After recognizing the master with blood, Song Jian felt a slight connection with the long sword in his hand. He could control it as easily as if it were an extension of his arm, just as flexible and natural as the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword.
Just then, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword suddenly shot out from his heart. Even without Song Jians summoning, it hovered closely in mid-air. The Golden Demonying Sword in his hand also began to shake violently, as though it was trying to break free from Song Jians control;
Song Jian had a hunch and immediately opened his hand. Sure enough, the Golden Demonying Sword flew towards the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, and the des of the two long swords began to stick to each other, slowly starting their fusion process.
Song Jian watched all this in amazement. To Song Jian, all this was simply too miraculous. If this were the real world, theres no way this could happen.
In no time, the two long swords merged into one and turned into a long sword that fell towards Song Jian;
Grasping the fused long sword, Song Jian felt as though he was holding two long swords at the same time. With a thought, the long sword in his hand turned into the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, while the Golden Demonying Sword became a phantom shadow and attached itself to the side of the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword.
With another thought, the long sword immediately transformed back into the Golden Demonying Sword, and the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword became a phantom shadow on the Golden Demonying Sword.
Looking at the long sword that could change at will, Song Jian couldnt help but burst outughing.
Chapter 421: Scare Away
Chapter 421: Scare Away
Song Jians words left George a little helpless. He nced at Song Jian and said, Actually, these powerful NPCs are criminals who havemitted crimes. They have wandered into this city. If you can liberate them and give them another chance to regain their freedom, they would definitely be grateful to you.
Of course, theres a small chance you might encounter some prisoners with quirky personalities who might attack you directly. Therefore, this is a very dangerous method and I dont rmend you to do it. George added.
What are their levels then? Song Jian hesitated for a while before asking.
The lowest is level 10, and it does not exceed first-orderbat power. Because those prisoners with more than first-orderbat power will not be exiled to our abandoned city, but will be sent to more dangerous ces! George exined.
Good, do you happen to know where the nearest prisoner is? Song Jian asked. He had already discovered that in this game, yers could recruit many followers. The more followers a yer had, the stronger the yer would be indirectly, whether it was for territorial expansion campaigns or defending their own castle, arge number of people were needed.
Some yers rely on gathering more yers, but Song Jian wanted to recruit more followers, becausepared to yers, followers are easier to control.
My Lord, there is a prison in this level 25 monster area. If no one attempts to rescue the prisoner within a month, the prison will automatically open, and the criminal inside will mutate into a monster BOSS! George waved his hand and a semi-transparent map immediately appeared in front of Song Jian. Pointing lightly at the map, George said, In fact, the reason why there are so many BOSSes in this city is mostly because every month there are prisoners breaking out of their cages, turning into monsters.
Very well then, Ill go and see if I can rescue him. Song Jian nodded and memorized the location.
Be careful, my Lord. No one can guarantee how much strength that prisoner still possesses, nor can they promise that he will be your follower after you rescue him! George wore a worried expression on his face.
Song Jian waved his hand to assure George and headed towards the manor. He had only taken two steps when he remembered something and quickly turned to George, Oh right, George, help me recruit or train some miners, the more the better. Ive found a rich vein, but I cant mine it alone. I need to form a mining team!
Yes, my Lord, I will recruit miners right away! George said, bowing.
The recruitment interface has various NPC skills avable. yers can recruit ording to their needs. Song Jian handed the recruitment authority over to George and many matters were taken care of by him.
After he finished giving instructions, Song Jian headed towards the location George marked.
There should not be many yers hunting monsters in the level 25 monster area. The imprisoned NPC should also still be quietly waiting in the prison.
At this point, there were almost no more monsters in the Level 5 monster area. All around were yers and yers safe houses. Most of the yers would only upgrade their safe houses, withoutunching a territorial expansion campaign. Once theyunch an expansion campaign, they might end up in a war against a dozen other yers, considered a suicidal act.
Therefore, most yers grouped with their neighbors to form a war pact, which then integrates horizontally and vertically, convincing more yers to join their pact.
As the number of yers and safe houses increased, the surrounding environment got badly destroyed, leaving no full path. As Song Jian passed along the road, he even met two groups of robbers.
To avoid these disturbances, Song Jian directly disyed his level. As expected, no yer dared to block his way afterward.
Arriving at the level 25 monster area, the mutated zombies here were noticeably stronger. Their originally shriveled flesh was now filled up again. However, they no longer looked fresh like the living, instead, they emitted a purple-ck glow.
These mutated zombies had sharp fangs in their mouths, their fingernails shimmered with a dark metallic gloss, and even their bodies showed scale-like patterns, giving the impression of being covered in scales.
These mutated zombies possessed immense power. A single punch could easily shatter a wall. As a result, this district was far less preserved than those upied by lower-level monsters. Most of the shops and even the buildings had been turned into rubble.
Under such conditions, the supplies that yers were looking for were greatly reduced, and the terrain would not provide any advantages during fights, forcing them to fight head-on. yers with weak abilities would probably prefer to continue hunting lower-level monsters instead ofing here to level up.
Perhaps because no yers hade to level up, as soon as Song Jian entered the area, he saw a robust zombie over two meters tall. This zombies cheeks were covered with an exoskeletonyer, looking like it was wearing a giant helmet, and its upper body was bare. It held a huge double-sided battle-ax in its right hand, dragging on the ground, and in its left hand, it held an oilmp, which looked quite bizarre.
This monster was wandering aimlessly on the deserted street. Whenever it encountered a zombie blocking its way, its right hand would violently swing forward. The huge double-sided battle-ax would utter a heavy, beast-like roar, chopping the zombie that blocked the way into two halves. N?v(el)B\\jnn
Even a casual nce at this level 25 elite BOSS robust mutated zombie would give one a tremendously heavy pressure.
Seeing this BOSS approaching him, the oppressive feeling made Song Jian couldnt resist summoning the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, his left hand was also gripping a bottle of Weakness Potion, all caution was disyed.
The enormous pressure the BOSS exerted on Song Jian made him, originally confident of effortlessly crushing a level 25 elite BOSS, instantly doubted himself.
Just as the BOSS was getting closer and closer, and Song Jian could not help but think ofunching an attack, a rebellious roar suddenly echoed from afar.
The roar scared the robust BOSS in front of Song Jian, making it turn and run away instantly. It even knocked down dozens of mutated zombies along the way. In no time, the silhouette of this BOSS disappeared into the ruins in the distance.
Song Jian, puzzled, looked toward the direction of the roar. That was precisely his destination, the ce where the NPC criminal was being held captive.
There certainly wont be any other yers here. Could it be that roar was emitted by the captive criminal? Song Jian spected in his mind: Merely with a roar, it was able to scare away a level 25 elite BOSS. How high is this criminals strength? Does it really not exceed first-orderbat power?
Chapter 422: Beastman Warrior
Chapter 422: Beastman Warrior
Song Jian walked in the direction of the sound, turned a street corner, and saw a low, squat building built of bricks and stone in the ruins of a residential building not far away.
This low building looked quite crude, the stones were all hewed fromrge blocks, contrasting with the surrounding modern architecture.
The door to this house was no more than an iron gate. The thicknesses of the iron bars were the size of an arm, deeply embedded into the stone. To get out would require breaking the surrounding walls, or somehow passing through the gate.
In this cage, a beastman with green skin was imprisoned. This beastman had lost an ear. Trailing down its cheek was a hideous scar. Had this wound been a mere two millimeters away, it would have cost the beastman an eye.
Scars covered his body, appearing like a weathered soldier.
Upon seeing Song Jian, the beastman appeared to grow even more ferocious, his thick arms grabbing hold of the iron railing, shaking it constantly, looking like it wanted to attack Song Jian.
Yet no matter how much force it used, the iron bars did not budge. Not even a speck of dust fell. Clearly, a special force was maintaining the prison, and the beastman could not break it.
Abeastman? Song Jian, watching this muscr beastman, couldnt help feel a touch of disappointment in his eyes.
He who is not of my kind has a heart of a different kind. Towards any other race, even in games, Song Jian always held a guarded stance.
Can you understand me? Song Jian, unwilling to waste his trip, hesitated briefly but posed his question to the imprisoned beastman.
Human I enjoy chewing your hearts! The beastmansrge mouth split into a ferocious smile, his red, violent eyes emitting a strong murderous intent.
Song Jians face darkened. Without another word, he drew his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and thrust it forcefully through the bars of the cage.
Thud-
A faint sound rang out as a magical barrier blocked the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. Circles of ripples spread from the point of contact before slowly disappearing.
The imprisoned beastman watched as Song Jian failed and immediately burst intoughter. Song Jians brows furrowed. He could sense that the enchantment blocking his strength wasnt very strong. If he were willing to put in the effort, he could still destroy this prison.
The enchantment not only stopped the beastman froming out, but it also protected him. Watching the beastmanughing heartily, Song Jian lifted theer of his mouth slightly, sheathed his sword, and prepared to turn and leave after onest nce at the beastman.
Seeing Song Jian turn to leave, the beastman warriors eyes filled with contempt and he broke into another round of raucousughter.
This beastman was powerful, equivalent to a level thirty elite boss. Song Jian didnt have the absolute confidence of defeating him.
However, the beastman warrior had to stay in this prison for a whole month. Once the energy of the prison dissipated, it would be able to break out and transform into a boss. With a months time, Song Jian could easily level up to thirty and then return to take him down.
Prisoners like this would randomly appear in Doomsday City every month. When the time came, George would naturally notify him of their locations. If he encountered subduable ones, he would subdue them. If he encountered ones like this beastman warrior, he would give up. There wouldnt be much loss for Song Jian either way.
Just as Song Jian was about to turn and leave, he suddenly remembered a skill from the Book of the Abyss C Abyss Temptation. It only required one hundred thousandbat experience to unlock.
With a thought, the ck Book of the Abyss appeared in Song Jians hands. He turned to the section about the Abyss Temptation skill and began to read carefully. N?v(el)B\\jnn
Abyss Temptation (Active): MAX. Skill Effect: After locking the target, chant the Language of Abyss Temptation at them, causing them to gradually lose their sanity. The stronger the targets willpower attribute, the greater the resistance against the Language of Abyss Temptation, causing the sess rate of this skill to decrease. This skillsts for 30 seconds and can be interrupted. The target might attack the caster during the charm. If the target meets the charm requirement after thirty seconds, they will receive the Abyss ve Mark and the skill seeds. If they do not meet the charm requirement after thirty seconds, the skill fails and they will take a Soul Shock for 500 spirit points of damage. Skill cost: 30% Spirit Points.
This skill seems a bit situational, Song Jian contemted while scratching his chin.
In terms of casting time, applying the skill to the target required having the ability to trap them for thirty seconds. Otherwise, the results would merely be driving the target into a more feral state and there was a high chance it would attract the targets attacks.
But for the beastman warrior confined in the cage, this skill seemed tailor- made.
What Song Jian was considering now was whether it would be worth it to spend one hundred thousandbat experience to make the beastman warrior in front of him a ve. Song Jian was only 3% short of reaching the next level, so deducting one hundred thousandbat experience points was equivalent to losing ten percent of his total experience.
After a moment of hesitation, Song Jian decided to unlock this skill. After all, prisoners like this only randomly appeared a few times a month. Whats more, even fewer were discovered by others. Most transformed into city monster bosses once their time was up.
With a thought, Song Jians experience bar immediately decreased. On the Book of the Abyss, the dim skill icon for Abyss Temptation lit up, emitting a glow.
A series of Abyssal phrases suddenly appeared in Song Jians mind, as if an invisible hand had physically shoved knowledge into his brain without consideration for his capacity for such information.
After a moment of dizziness, Song Jian mastered the Abyss Temptation Language. The Language of the Abyss had an extremely strong charm function. Ordinary people hearing it would quickly fall and be abyssal monsters if they did not have strong willpower. The charm spell formed by the Language of the Abyss was even more potent, rendering normal monsters unable to withstand it.
With the Book of the Abyss in hand, Song Jian turned to the Abyss Temptation section, fixed his gaze on the beastman in the cage, and began to softly chant.
The beastman warrior, seeing that Song Jian had stopped and pulled out a book, instinctively felt something was amiss but could not identify the problem.
Before long, the beastman warrior suddenly felt as if it was being watched by a savage beast. A pair of eyes filled with ferocity were fixed on its chest, sharp fangs seemed ready to pierce it at any moment.
Whispered words of charm reached its ears, the sound was infuriating yet sparked an irresistible urge to continue listening.
This sensation made the beastman warrior extremely ufortable, prompting an uncontroble wild roar.
Chapter 423: Slaves
Chapter 423: ves
The Beastman warrior, who had let out a roar, suddenly felt a refreshing sensation spread throughout his body. But following that venting roar, the ufortable feeling rushed back into his heart.
The sound in his ears grew louder, making the Beastman warrior feel even more ufortable. In Song Jians eyes, the Beastman warrior at this moment seemed like a furious beast, instinctively releasing its ferocity.
Time passed by second by second, and the Beastman warrior roared and growled non-stop. Blood was slowly flowing from the corner of his mouth, and the two blood-red eyes showed no sign of rationality, like a wild beast driven by instinct to go berserk.
It used its head to ram repeatedly against the cage, its forehead covered in fresh blood. Much of the blood had even flowed down its cheeks, and the strong smell of blood filled the Beastman warriors nostrils. It felt as if it was back on the battlefield of the past, facing hordes of encroaching enemies. Despite being alone, it had no fear, charging towards thousands of soldiers and horses, and beginning a bloody carnage.
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As Song Jian finished thest syble of Abyss Temptation, a sudden wave of weakness came over him, and 30% Spirit Points almost made him faint and fall to the ground.
However, Song Jian quickly recovered. This kind of feeling only urred after releasing the Eye Kill technique. It was the aftereffect of arge amount of Spirit Points loss, and all he needed was a little rest.
At this moment, the Beastman warrior hadpletely degenerated into a wild beast, constantly ramming its body against the bars. Even though its body was covered in wounds from the impact, it didnt feel any pain at all.
The Beastman warrior now stood on all fours and began gnawing at the iron bars with its tusks after it had grown tired of ramming. It seemed to havepletely lost its sanity.
Just then, a ck rune emerged from the Book of the Abyss, and with a whoosh, it shot toward the Beastman warriors forehead.
A burning sensation was felt as the Beastman warrior let out a heart-wrenching roar. The ck rune had branded itself onto the warriors forehead, and ck energy emanated from it, spreading like arge and wrapping around the Beastmans entire body.
In a short amount of time, numerous ck lines, resembling a web, appeared on the Beastmans skin. The ck energy became increasingly denser, gradually covering the warrior and eventually transforming it into a cocoon over six feet tall, standing still in its ce.
This should be sessful, right? Song Jian put away the Book of the Abyss, staring at the ck cocoon in the cage and guessing to himself.
It wasnt long before the Beastman warrior burst out of the ck cocoon, tearing it apart from the inside. Upon seeing Song Jian, it showed an obedient expression, kneeling on one knee and touching its forehead to the ground, saying in a deep voice, Master!
At this point, the Beastman warrior hadpletely transformed. On its once green skin, it was now covered with fine ck scales, looking as if it were wearing ck fish scale armor.
Its scarlet eyes had turned silver-white, and a glowing ck rune adorned its forehead.
Its cheeks became thinner, and the tusks had shrunk slightly. Its muscr body seemed even more robust than before, filled with explosive power.
Looking at the kneeling Beastman warrior, a rune was also shing in Song Jians mind. With just a thought, the rune would shatter, and once that happened, this powerful Beastman warrior would lose its life in an instant.
The skill has seeded, and it has now be my ve! Song Jians face revealed a joyful smile, feeling very satisfied with the Abyss Temptation skill. The only drawback was that if a ve died, it would genuinely die, unable to be resurrected like the ck Dragon cub.
Get up, Song Jian said, drawing his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and beginning to chop the prison bars. It took over half an hour for him to break the prison and free the Beastman warrior with his attack power.
Once the Beastman warrior stood behind him, Song Jian realized that the warriors height had now exceeded two meters. Even without any weapons, the aura radiating from its body gave off an intense oppressive feeling.
Wiry were you imprisoned in the first ce? Song Jian asked, looking the Beastman warrior up and down.
I apologize, Master. I cant remember anything. I only recognize you as my Master! The Beastman warrior said respectfully.
Song Jian:
Returning to his territory with the Beastman warrior, Song Jian was about to summon George and have him assign some work for the Beastman warrior. After all, he couldnt let such a powerfulbatant follow him around as a bodyguard every day.
Before he could summon George, the floor beneath Song Jian suddenly began to tremble. Looking out the window, the entire territory seemed to be shaking as well.
Whats going on? An earthquake? Song Jians face changed, and at that moment, he suddenly heard a loud system voice in his ear.
System: The war alliance Hand of God has dered war on the war alliance City of Hope. The warsts 2 hours. If the City of Hope alliance core is destroyed or 2 hours pass, the war alliance conflict will end!
What? An alliance dared to attack me? Raising an eyebrow, Song Jians eyes filled with surprise, followed by a wave of anger emanating from his heart.
The trembling subsided, as this was simply a setup by the system. In actuality, it caused no damage to Song Jians territory but merely served as a reminder.
However, what caught Song Jian off guard was that these tremors happened one after another.
System: The war alliance Survive has dered war on the war alliance City of Hope. The warsts 2 hours. If the City of Hope alliance core is destroyed or 2 hours pass, the war alliance conflict will end!
System: The war alliance Little Bird Movement Team has dered war on the war alliance City of Hope. The warsts 2 hours. If the City of Hope alliance core is destroyed or 2 hours pass, the war alliance conflict will end!
In an instant, six war alliances dered war on Song Jian simultaneously!
A virtual map appeared before Song Jian, which clearly marked his territorys position alongside the six war alliances.
These six alliance territories were practically distributed all around Song Jians territory. Theirbined area was at least twice that of Song Jians. Moreover, any further expansion would result in a border with Song Jians territory, leading to a territorial expansion battle.
Thus, the six groups joined forces to strike first, intending to eliminate Song Jian and divide his territory among them.
Chapter 424: Catapult
Chapter 424: Catapult
Little Brother Jian, someones attacking us, Iming over right away! Li Keer was the first to contact Song Jian and said directly. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Soon, Wang Qi and his team also said they would be there shortly;
Song Jian turned his head to look at Luo Tianyus camp, and it didnt take long for Luo Tianyu to lead her troops out of the camp, standing on an empty space;
At this moment, Song Jian suddenly noticed that on a vacant space in the southwest direction of his territory, a milky-white light suddenly burst forth, the light grew more and more intense, and in no time, a three-story bar appeared on the empty space;
Li Keer walked out of the bars entrance, followed by a group of thugs dressed in bar attire;
Brother Song, Ive moved the bar to the war alliances territory! Li Keer waved at Song Jian, her face full of smiles.
yers who join the war alliance have one chance to move their safe house to the war alliances territory, but few people do so, because once their safe house is moved to the war alliances territory, if the territory is breached, their hard- earned safe house will be destroyed, returning to square one.
Safe houses that are not inside the war alliances territory will not be affected even if the alliance is captured. Most yers join a war alliance just to find a backer, so they rarely move their safe houses to the war alliances territory and share life and death with them.
Theyll be attacking in a while,e and get some high-explosive grenades and self-destructing robots first! Song Jian shouted to the two.
There were many good things in the war alliances warehouse, but they could only be taken with Contribution Points, and high-explosive grenades and self- destructing robots were even more useful in wars. To defend his territory, Song Jian spared no expense and provided them all for free;
Li Keer and Luo Tianyu each took ten high-explosive grenades and ten self- destructing robots, then Li Keer began setting traps around the territory.
Song Jian ordered the Blood Crow to fly in all directions to investigate the movements of these six war alliances. Song Jian estimated that these six alliances should attack together rather than in separate attacks;
After all, each of them was weaker than Song Jian, and if they attacked separately, they would likely be defeated one by one by Song Jian;
Soon, Wang Qi and his teammates all arrived at Song Jians territory, ready for battle;
Brother Song, just tell us how to fight, well listen to you! Wang Qi said;
With a serious face, Song Jian looked at the war alliances store and directly bought all the defensive equipment in it. This time, more than 200,000 Doomsday Coins were invested, making him feel a tinge of pain;
However, these defensive devices were all worth the investment. Row upon row of caltrops were ced on the streets along the six attackers approach routes, with shops and buildings everywhere. To attack, they had to clear these caltrops first;
Next, six mobile arrow towers were ced by Song Jian at the sides behind the caltrops. Once the enemy approached, these mobile arrow towers would attack mercilessly;
Then, Song Jian ced the bloody corpses around the arrow towers to protect them. These bloody corpses could act as cannon fodder, and even if they were all killed, Song Jian wouldnt care;
The Blood Wolves, on the other hand, were scattered around the shops and buildings as ambushers. Once the enemy came, they couldunch surprise attacks in the chaos.
Since the war was about to begin, all the employees in the territory had already entered the Manor Castle, protected by tall walls, so the enemies wouldnt attack them for a while;
If the Manor Castle couldnt protect them, it would mean that Song Jian had lost the war, and these NPCs would be taken away as resources;
Luo Tianyu led fifty soldiers, guarding behind the defensive measures. In front of her was a more than 100-meter-wide open space. Once the enemy attacked here, Luo Tianyu would lead her soldiers to form a battle formation andunch an attack;
Although the number of soldiers that could be led increased with level growth, Luo Tianyu was somewhat disappointed that she could only recruit the cheapest spearmen. If she could recruit cavalry, even if there were only a dozen or twenty of them, Luo Tianyu was confident that she couldpletely wipe out the attacking enemies;
Everyone was on high alert, and half an hourter, arge group of people appeared at the edge of the war alliances territory.
Jiang Shan stood among the crowd, looking at the dense caltrops ahead and the arrow towers behind them, his face suddenly became grim.
Boss, theyre really well-prepared. How are we going to get through this? How about we change directions of attack? A scout-ss yer, who returned from the front, couldnt help but say after reporting the situation.
Change direction? Can you be sure that there are no traps in the other directions? Jiang Shan said coldly, And how much trouble it is to move all our siege equipment back and forth? Time is against us. Once we change directions, they can adjust their defenses ording to our movements at any time, and we can only waste time in vain!
Frustrated, Jiang Shan turned to the other war alliance leaders and asked, What do you guys think?
A chubby yer hesitated for a while as he looked at the territory Song Jian had built, and finally said with a ttering smile, Jiang Shan is the leader this time around; we, of course, listen to Jiang Shan.
The other people nearby also expressed their support, Yes, yes, we listen to Jiang Shan!
Jiang Shan revealed a smile and nodded, Well then, lets bring the catapults over, demolish those caltrops first, and then well talk. Hmph, thinking these things will wear down ourbat power is just daydreaming!
Yeah, Jiang Shan has a good idea. Lets use the catapults to destroy all the caltrops. Haha, that way, these things will be useless, and theyll have wasted arge sum of money!
Indeed, indeed, these caltrops are not cheap. Ive seen them in the war alliance store. This dense array must have taken at least tens of thousands of Doomsday Coins!
Blow them up, blow them up! We cant risk our brothers lives for this!
For a moment, everyone chimed in, and soon, several catapults were pushed over by a group of yers;
The catapults made a creaking noise as the longunch arms bent over, andrge stone bullets appeared in their baskets.
Little Brother Jian, theyre going to use the catapults to destroy the caltrops! Quickly, teleport me over, I can add defenses to the caltrops! Li Keer looked anxious as she jumped and shouted.
The territory was an extension of Song Jians Manor Castle, where he could teleport freely and even assign any NPC to any corner within the territory;
If the yer agreed, Song Jian naturally could also move them to any corner within the territory;
Upon hearing Li Keers shout, Song Jians mind moved, and her figure shed, appearing tens of meters away from the caltrops;
Chapter 425: Clash
Chapter 425: sh
Li Keer chant a spell, raising her right hand, a white light fly from her hand towards the thickly scattered caltrops. Suddenly, a semi-transparent light shield envelops each of the caltrops;
Seeing Li Keer has finished releasing her skill, Song Jian mentally beckons her back, that ce is far too dangerous, the catapults have already begun to hurl stones at the caltrops.
Seven or eight basketball-sized stones whistled towards caltrops, the moment they struck the light shield, the stones shattered into countless fragments that sprayed in all directions, causing secondary damage;
Song Jians eyes twitch, these catapults look a lot more powerful than he had imagined;
Brother Song, I dont think we can just sit and watch, why dont I take some fellows and nk them for a sneak attack? Wang Qi, looking at the distant group of around forty or fifty yers, suggested with a stroke of his chin. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
The four of you, not enough for their full barrage! Song Jian nced at Wang Qi and said, And how do you know they arent prepared? Do you see how many thieves there are in their team?
Most of the yers have chosen their professions by now, and their equipment corresponds with their professions, so its easy to tell them apart. Wang Qi looked up, out of forty or fifty people, there were only one or two thieves at the front of the team, this revtion sent shivers down his spine.
It must be noted that the four main professions of warrior, thief, mage, and priest are the easiest to pick, and their skills are quite potent, hence why most yers choose these professions.
Moreover, these professions canter be transferred to other more powerful professions. Out of forty or fifty people, ording to probabilities, there should be at least a dozen or so thieves, but right now there are only one or two, its apparent that other thief profession yers are hiding around, waiting for Song Jian to send people for the ambush.
So we can only watch as they break in? This is just too suffocating! Wang Qi said upset.
Song Jian calmly stared at the six yer guilds in front of him. These yers arent of low level, the highest being level eighteen, the lowest being sixteen. Including the siege weapons of the six guilds, theirbined force would make it fairly easy to destroy a guild. Song Jians guild was newly founded and hadnt had a chance to recruit many yers, so they were at a numerical disadvantage.
You guys hold your position here for now, lets see what happens when they attack! Song Jian instructed then turned and dashed towards another direction of his territory.
The yers from the opposing six guilds, were looking at the catapults continually bombarding the caltrops, their faces were flushed with excitement.
Brother Shan, why dont we take this opportunity to bulldoze their constructions? A yer excitedly roared;
Are you a fool, huh, are you a fool? Jiang Shan stared at that yer and yelled: It would waste so much time demolishing these constructions! We only have a little over an hour at most, breaking into their manor castle is most important. And once we seize their manor castle, these shops and constructions will be our war spoils!
The yer who had advocated for demolishing Song Jians territory was at a loss for words, he humbly scratched his head and burst out in sheepishughter;
Li Keers defense spell could only mitigate damage, not entirely neutralize it.
After a few rounds of bombardments, the rows of caltrops began to fall apart;
Jiang Shan nced at the time, because of the slow movement speed of the siege weapons, they had spent over twenty minutes to get to the edge of Song Jians territory. Then they spent another ten or so minutes bombarding the caltrops, nearly forty minutes have passed and they had not spotted the opponents Manor Castle.
Speed it up! Jiang Shan ordered, narrowing his brows.
In no time, more than a dozen heavily-armored defense warriors, holdingrge shields, formed a row and positioned themselves at the front of the crowd. Behind them were the mages, archers, and other ranged attack professions.
The warriors began to slowly advance holding up their shields. As for the mages and archers, they followed behind. Once the caltrops came into their attack range, they would initiate the assault.
ng, ng, ng-
The defensive warriors were now close to the caltrops, entering within the attack range of the mobile arrow towers. The towers automatically locked onto the targets and shot arrows at them.
However, the defense of the arrow towers was not high, against defensive warriors, they could only deal about a dozen points of damage. When spread out among so many defense warriors, it was rtively easy to withstand, some warriors even managed to defend and attack the caltrops simultaneously.
The mages and archer profession yers behind then entered attack range, one after another they attacked the caltrops, with their participation, the caltrops defense value dropped rapidly;
Swiftly, in less than three minutes, rows of caltrops were all destroyed, then they rushed towards the mobile arrow towers, starting to take down these towers;
Prepare yourselves, we are going to storm through! Jiang Shan noted that the opposing guild had not many yers, which was within his expectation. A newly established guild would certainly not have had the chance to recruit yers yet.
But the quantity of NPC warriors that the opponent had surprised Jiang Shan, and the fifty spear soldiers behind Luo Tianyu made his brow furrow.
However, if he didnt eliminate all the opponents troops, there would no way he could rest assured and attack the Manor Castle. General guardians would rely on castle walls for defense, these people actually gave up on the defense of the wall, opting for field battle. Actually, for Jiang Shan and the six guilds, this could work to their advantage;
After another five minutes, all of the mobile arrow towers had been destroyed, with a wave of his hand, Jiang Shan made most of the yers charge towards the center of Song Jians territory C the Manor Castle. They would only be victorious in this guild war if they secure that ce;
Forty or fifty yers swarmed forward, leaving behind only half a dozen people to guard the siege weapons. Without the aid of the yers, the movement speed of the siege weapons dropped significantly, only managing to inch forward;
Once we beat these yers, the siege weapons should have almost made it within attack range. Then well take the Manor Castle down in one go! Jiang Shan thought to himself, as he ran while drawing his weapon.
Sharp Edge Formation! Luo Tianyu lifted his Square Sky Halberd, shouting fiercely.
Charge! Fifty spear soldiers quickly moved about and swiftly formed the Sharp Edge Formation. They roared while charging towards the yers;
Lets go too! Wang Qi shouted, leading the way. He took aim at the yer in the lead, pulled the trigger, and a sh of red light appeared as quick as a spark, instantly hitting the yer 300 meters away. The bullet pierced right through his chest before he could react, his vitality points dropped by a third. Startled, he yelled Holy Smokes, and quickly dodged to the side;
Suddenly, the two parties collided, cries for battle filled Song Jians territory.
At this moment, Song Jian had rounded from one side of his territory to their rear. His vertical pupils in his forehead opened, a silver light radiated, revealing around ten invisible thieves distributed around the siege engines, like a big waiting for ambushers to fall into;
Chapter 426: Retreat
Chapter 426: Retreat
Song Jian hid on the rooftop of a shop, watching siege machines slowly moving into the territory, and the yers guarding them also entered the territory.
Targeting a stealthy thief on the outermost side, Song Jian had a thought, and his figure disappeared, appearing directly behind the thief. At the moment Song Jian appeared, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword mercilessly chopped towards the opponents head;
Light Strike!
A dazzling golden Sword Qi traversed the sky, and the stealthy thief didnt even have time to react before he was toppled to the ground. A damage of more than 500 points floated above his head, instantly killing him;
By the time everyone reacted, Song Jians figure had already disappeared, only leaving behind a thiefs corpse and a piece of leather armor leggings that he had dropped; n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
What happened? a stealthy thief asked nervously.
It seems like someone attacked
He can teleport, hes a mage!
No, I saw his weapon was a one-handed sword, it should be a warrior-type profession
How could a warrior profession teleport? Damn, this guy set the war league on his own territory, weve entered their territory!
What should we do, theres no way to fight, why dont we just go and join the main force.
What about these siege machines? Without them, how can we break their walls?
Gather up, everyone defend together, keep an eye on every direction, I dont believe he can kill us all at once!
Soon, the thieves guarding the siege machines began to gather, cautiously watching their surroundings with their backs to each other.
yers can teleport within their own safe house, a setting that many yers dont care about C it just saves some walking time, and its nothing amazing.
But as the safety level of the yers house increased, and the surrounding territory could be developed, this setting became a bit of a bug. Now, Song Jians attacks seemed toe out of nowhere, which made more than a dozen yers fearful, and Song Jian was now invincible.
As more than ten thieves gathered together, Song Jian felt a bit tricky, but seeing them so close to each other out of fear, a smile appeared on his face again;
Soon, these stealthy thieves followed the siege machines for dozens of meters, and Song Jian did not appear, so they rxed a bit.
He seems not to dare toe out.
Yes, even if he can teleport, there are a few seconds of cooldown between each teleport, its enough for us to focus fire and kill him. How dare hee out now?
Just as these thief yers rxed, several humanoid robots, half a person tall, suddenly appeared from the road ahead and swayed towards them.
What the hell is that? a thief looked at the robots with a puzzled face.
Dont let them get close, I feel something is wrong!
You two, go and get rid of those things!
Two stealthy thieves charged at the five or six self-destructing robots;
ng ng ng~
Daggers scraped against the robots, bursting out a series of sparks; the defense of self-destructing robots was 1000 points, and the attacks of these thieves couldnt empty their defense at all;
With the attack of the thieves, the speed of these self-destructing robots suddenly increased and rushed into the group of thieves;
Boom!
The explosion sounded, and more than a dozen thieves felt a wave of air rushing towards them. They were suddenly blown away, and their Vitality Points dropped sharply;
Fog Grass, what the hell is this? The damage is so high!
Boom, boom, boom~
Five or six self-destructing robots each targeted a thief, exploding near them, causing damage to all the thieves within a six-meter radius;
The self-destructing robots achieved a great sess with just one move, taking down nearly all the thieves. Thebined damage of the six robots was close to 2,000 points, which was too much for the thieves, who only had 300 to 400 Vitality Points;
A dying thief, with only a little Vitality left, watched as a figure slowly walked towards him. Regret filled his heart, and he muttered to himself, How is this possible, hes so strong!
A long sword took away hisst bit of Vitality, and his consciousness instantly plunged into darkness;
Having killed all the thieves in the surrounding area and picked up all the spoils, Song Jian began to destroy the slow-moving siege equipment;
At this moment, Jiang Shan was entangled in battle with Luo Tianyus warriors. The yers strength was much greater than Luo Tianyus spear warriors. Although the Sharp Edge Formation had caused some damage to Jiang Shan and his team, the spear warriors were gradually falling, and Wang Qis party were steadily retreating;
One after another, roaring blood corpses rushed into the enemys camp, but these ordinary monsters were quickly killed, merely consuming some of the enemys Spirit Points.
The high-explosive grenades and self-destructing robots had already been used up. At the beginning, they managed to kill seven or eight yers while their opponents hadnt yet encountered them. However, once everyone started fighting, it was difficult to use these items without harming their own side.
The Beastman ve that Song Jian had just recruited seemed to enjoy the killing. He grabbed two corpses on the ground as weapons and charged into the crowd, killing everyone in his way. However, he soon paid the price for his reckless behavior. Dozens of yers focused their fire on him, and the Beastman Warrior only held on for a few seconds before he was heavily injured and began fleeing towards the Manor Castle.
Sister Rain, should we retreat to the Manor? Wang Qi shouted loudly.
Retreat! Luo Tianyu nced at the surrounding yers, her eyebrows tightly furrowed, and her face showed a reluctant expression.
If only my military rank had been higher, allowing me to recruit stronger soldiers, I could have easily wiped the floor with you all on my own! Luo Tianyu thought bitterly in her heart.
Wielding the Square Sky Halberd, Luo Tianyu fended off several yers surrounding her. She pulled on the Abyssal Nightmares reins and ran towards the Manor, with more than a dozen remaining spear warriors covering their retreat. Seeing the enemy charge again, Luo Tianyu pulled out two high- explosive grenades and threw them toward the enemy;
However, the opposing yers simply activated their eleration Skills and dodged the grenades.
Haha, Brother Shan, theyre running! Lets go!
We won, we won, haha, they must be dreaming if they think they can beat our six war alliances with just a few people!
A few war alliance leadersughed heartily;
Bring the Catapults, a few of you go and push them over here, speed it up! With the Catapults, well break their walls and turn their Manor Castle into a t ground! Jiang Shan said passionately.
At this moment, a yers face changed greatly as he shouted, Someone is destroying our siege equipment!
Everyone turned to look, and all that remained of their once abundant siege equipment were a few Battering Rams that were still being chopped by other yers. The rest of the Catapults and other siege equipment had already be a pile of wood chips;
Jiang Shan felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave. Without the siege equipment, the idea of breaking the enemys Manor with their thirty-odd yers in an hour was pure fantasy.
Seeing the defensive structures of the enemys Manor, Jiang Shan felt a chill in his heart. They were already within the attack range of the enemys Manor Castle Catapults. Did they really have to use their own flesh and blood to fight against the heavily armed enemy Manor?
Chapter 427: Better off Dead
Chapter 427: Better off Dead
Damn it, how did this happen! What the hell were those rogue professionals doing? How did they let one personunch a sessful sneak attack! Jiang Shan cursed, his face beet red with rage.
Brother Shan, what do we do now? The n leader of a war guild asked, his face pale.
Should we give it one more try? They only have a few people. We can surely win if we just break into the castle! A war guild leader gazed unwillingly at the not-so-distant castle and softly suggested.
And how are we going to do that? With such high walls and so many defensive arrow towers, youll be turned into a pincushion before you even get close! Someone retorted discontentedly.
Jiang Shan gritted his teeth fiercely. He originally thought he had victory in the bag, all ording to n. But unexpectedly, the tide of battle had turned dramatically. Just a moment ago, their path was clear and straight, and now, they were poised on the edge of a steep precipice.
Brother Shan, how about we take out that guy first. Someone pointed at Song Jian, who was cutting down thest battering ram, and shouted.
Yes, kill him first!
Killing him would be worth it, and worst-case scenario, we can try again once weve regrouped. We have the numbers, whats there to be afraid of!
Lets go, brothers! We take that guy down first! Jiang Shan raised his arm in a battle cry, shouting loudly.
This war guild war could be considered a thorough failure. More than twenty of his side had died whereas not a single yer from the other side was dead, only a bunch of NPC spear soldiers.
All the siege equipment had been destroyed, leaving them powerless to attack the manor. Their morale had sunk to the lowest point, now they could only try to regain some confidence by dealing with the person who hadunched the surprise attack.
As around thirty yers charged towards Song Jian, he had already destroyed thest siege equipment. Seeing the crowd rushing towards him, a cruel smirk appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth.
With a thought, thirty blood wolves squeezed out from various buildings. Each wolf was as big as a small calf, with sharp fangs glittering metallically, and their eyes shone with a bloody glow as they growled and closed in on Song Jian.
Kill them! Song Jianmanded.
Howl-
A wolf howled, and the thirty blood wolves leaped towards the crowd. Then, Song Jian summoned the ck Dragon cub. A nearly two-meter ck Dragon flew up into the sky, roaring as it sprayed a hot dragon breath over the more than thirty yers.
Song Jians figure flickered, appearing behind a cleric. His dark red longsword easily pierced through the clerics defense, going right through his chest. The clerics vitality points suddenly plunged. Then, Song Jian pointed his left index finger at his forehead, a silver Sword Qi pierced through his forehead. Before the cleric could even scream, Song Jian had instantly killed him.
A nearby warrior, consumed by rage upon seeing hispanion attacked, instinctively used his charge skill to hurtle towards Song Jian.
Sacred Parry!
A golden light shed on Song Jians body, and he positioned his long sword in front of his chest.
Defense-
The charging warrior felt as if he had mmed into a wall. The counter-attack force made his skeleton issue a crunch crunch sound, and the damage dealt to him was over sixty points. More importantly, the stun status, which should have been inflicted on his target, appeared on this warriors status bar instead.
Stunned, how could I be the one stunned? The dazed warrior was greatly frightened. At that moment, a golden Sword Qi descended from above.
Light Strike!
Although this yer wasnt a dark creature, nearly six hundred damage points were more than he could bear. His vitality points immediately plunged to the lowest, leaving him with less than a hundred residual health points.
Song Jian easily swept his right hand and dwindled down this armored warriors entire vitality points with a mere chopping slice.
Bump bump bump-
Several spells struck Song Jians body, causing a gray aura to circte around him, reducing nearly 60% of the damage, which made Song Jian even more resistant than the defensive warrior.
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A series of damage points floated up from Song Jians head, causing the surrounding yers to twitch in surprise. How could a swordsman in leather armor have such formidable defense and resistance!
At this moment, the blood wolves also charged into the group of yers. These blood wolves were as tough as elite monsters, not mere cannon fodder like blood zombies. Their formidable attack power instantly turned the scene into chaos, with yers scattered and disoriented.
Kill this yer first! Jiang Shan shouted angrily, pointing at Song Jian after shing a leaping blood wolf away.
Song Jian nced at Jiang Shan, smiled faintly, and then his figure suddenly vanished into thin air.
Damn, hes the lord of this territory! Jiang Shan cursed quietly, ncing at the other yers before pulling out a dark grey stone from his bag and crushing it in his hand.
The crushed stone emitted a faint grey glow that disappeared quickly. At the same time, Jiang Shans figure also vanished.
He wants to trap us all here! In his invisible state, Jiang Shan looked back at Manor Castle with a face full of hatred and thought bitterly.
Everyone for themselves at this point, he thought. With other yers still attracting aggro, escaping was the wisest move.
From within Manor Castle, Luo Tianyu, watching Song Jian reappear and wreak havoc among the yers, mounted his Abyssal Nightmare and charged towards the enemy with excitement.
Lets join the fight and kick them while theyre down! Tang Rong roared, activating his eleration Skill and charging forward.
Wang Qi stood on the ramparts, observing the battlefield through a magnifying scope.
Bang!
Simultaneously with the sound of a gunshot, a priest on hisst legs only felt a pain in his forehead before losing consciousness. That single shot instantly killed him.
After taking down one yer, Wang Qi didnt even spare him a nce, and instead quickly shifted his target, aiming at another injured yer and pulling the trigger.
The battle ended quickly, with over thirty bodies of yers lying on the ground and their gears scattered all around.
Song Jian, frowning slightly, nced at the system. All the enemies had been defeated and this Alliance Battle should be over, but the system still showed that there was more than forty minutes left.
Whats going on? Could there be someone left? Song Jians eyes widened, and as he looked around, his suspicions were confirmed. About a hundred meters away, a faintly transparent figure was slowly retreating towards the border of the territory.
Jiang Shan, now in a state of invisibility which had reduced his movement speed by 40%, moved as slow as a tortoise. He had reached the edge of the territory and was just a few meters away from seeking shelter in the buildings.
Song Jian sneered, and his figure flickered, disappearing on the spot. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Jiang Shan suddenly felt a strong wind blowing from behind his head and swiftly swung his sword to deflect it.
Block!
With a sharp noise, Jiang Shans figure gradually became visible. Seeing Song Jians shining silver vertical pupil, he immediately understood the situation.
Spare me, and Ill join your Alliance! Jiang Shan pleaded, a look of terror on his face.
No need, I think its better when youre dead! As Song Jian said this, he swung his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, shing at Jiang Shan.
Chapter 428: Airdrop?
Chapter 428: Airdrop?
System: Congrattions, youve achieved a glorious victory!
A war that was still almost forty minutes away from ending was abruptly concluded when Song Jian killed Jiang Shan, ending the ordeal with a one-on- six skirmish that saw the City of Hope Alliance withstand the trial of battle.
We have emerged victorious! Everyone began to cheer.
Captain, I believe we should relocate our safe houses here. The defensive measures are excellent and quite sturdy. Zhou Qing looked around and suggested quietly.
Yes, it is safer for us to be grouped together. Ma Yu nodded in agreement.
The levels of their safe houses were fairly low. They would certainly struggle to fend off any attempted territory expansion attacks against them.
Alright, Ill ask Brother Song. If he agrees, we should all move over here. Living in arger group will also be more lively. Wang Qi nodded.
Song Jian was pleased to hear that Wang Qi and the others were willing to move into the territory. The more yers, the stronger the alliance. Some alliances would even force joining members to relocate to alliance territory but Song Jian didnt resonate with that; opting for freedom.
In this alliance war, Song Jian earned arge number of war merits while every participant also received plenty. Luo Tianyu saw the war merits she received, she was so ecstatic that she couldnt close her mouth. For her, desperately in need of an upgrade in troop types, war merits were even more precious than Doomsday Coins.
As for the six alliances that lost the war, all their territories became ownerless. The NPCs they hired in their territories began to scatter everywhere. At this moment, these six territories were like six delicious cakes. All it would take was for Song Jian to initiate the next territory expansion campaign to swallow them all up.
By annexing these six territories, I can save a lot of development time. Ill just need to re-n everything afterwards. Song Jian gazed into the distance, a smirk yed upon his lips.
Upon checking the remaining time for the territory expansion campaign, there were just a few days left. By then, Song Jians territorial expanse would at least double.
Song Jians victory was an earth-shattering event for the other yers. In fact, many of them had witnessed the whole process of this war firsthand. They could not believe that Song Jian, with just a few people, had defeated an alliance army ten times their size. If they hadnt seen it with their own eyes, they would consider it as unbelievable as a fairy tale.
Perhaps I should join this alliance! Many yers began to entertain the thought of joining the alliance, and subsequently, a dozen or so yers showed up in Song Jians alliance application list.
The upper limit for a level one alliance is one hundred members, but very few alliances manage to reach that number. An alliance with thirty to forty members is already considered arge alliance.
Many alliances, like the City of Hope, only have a handful of members, possess weakbat power and are usually made up of like-minded small teams themselves.
After all, this game cannot be treated like a game; nobody would willingly entrust their safety to others. In an alliance, the alliance leader has substantial power over alliance members. Once you join an alliance, youd be subject to many constraints, as such, many yers would rather go solo than join an alliance.
Song Jian did not just ept the yers who applied to join the alliance. They had to undergo a strict vetting process before they could be integrated into the alliance; otherwise, it would be easy for someone from another alliance to infiltrate and cause damage.
With the war over and each member of Wang Qis four-man team having moved their safe houses into Song Jians territory, they went back to farming and grinding levels. Given their low levels, they were only considered as a second-tier team, hence they had to work harder.
Luo Tianyu started working on how to upgrade her troops. With an excessive amount of war merits, it was crucial she converted them into fighting power.
Li Keer wasnt too interested in farming and leveling up. She spent most of her time joking around in the bar. Surprisingly, her level hadntgged behind. She was already at level eighteen, even higher than Wang Qi and his team.
Song Jian returned to the Manor Castle and began researching how to make the Advanced Healing Potion. With it, future battles for Song Jian would be much easier.
By the time Song Jian had made about a dozen advanced healing potions, it was gradually getting dark. After replenishing his high-explosive grenades and self-destructing robots, Song Jian stepped outside the Manor Castle.
The NPCs who have been hiredpleted their days work and returned to their huts. The scattered lights inside the territory made it seem like a warm star-studded night sky.
In the distance, the growl of a mutated zombie added ayer of blood-red rays to this warm ambiance.
Song Jian looked up at the sky, anticipating the moonrise. He had only fifteen minutes each night to absorb moon essence and enhance his physical quality because of his Night yer ability. Just like other boss monsters, he never missed out on this fifteen-minute daily exercise.
However, the moon never appeared. The dark clouds seemed like a thick nket,pletely engulfing the sky.
Could it be that the moon isnt going to appear today? Song Jian frowned. Such instances had urred before, where the moon wouldnt appear for a day or two in a month. However, Song Jian felt that this situation seemed to be happening rather frequently ofte.
Just as Song Jian was about to leave in disappointment, he suddenly felt something was amiss. There seemed to be something in the sky, but it was so dark that he couldnt make out what it was.
Just then, a silver light emerged from Song Jians forehead and his vertical pupil slowly opened. His surroundings became clear, and he found a ship several hundred feet long hovering in the sky. It moved silently like a huge whale.
This massive ship had three tall masts with ck sails hanging from them. There was arge propeller at the stern of the ship silently rotating. The entire ship was moving slowly like azy beast.
Is this a ship? A flying ship? Song Jian was taken aback. The pitch-ck ship above his head was enormous and seemed to be moving at a slow pace. The ship had no lights on it, and it looked like a ghost ship. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Just then, Song Jian saw numerousrge boxes being dropped from the ship. Those boxes were attached to big parachutes and were slowly descending towards Doomsday City.
Watching these boxes gently swaying in the air, Song Jian was struck by the absurd notion that supplies were being dropped for people trapped in a crisis.
Lets go see whats in these boxes A thought crossed Song Jians mind and he started running towards the nearest wooden box.
Chapter 429: Cemetery
Chapter 429: Cemetery
Hundreds of wooden boxes flew overhead, fluttering in all directions;
Song Jian found it strange, however, that these boxes seemed to methodically avoid zones popted by monsters under level thirty, particrly yer gathering areas. Not a single box drifted there. This could not help but arouse suspicion. It was as if someone deliberately arranged for this to happen to prevent yers from getting those boxes.
More boxes drifted towards the murky, city edges and vanishedpletely once they entered the dark fog. Surrounded by frenzied, aggressive monsters, Song Jian set his sights on the nearest box. By nightfall, even lower-level monsters, undeterred by the aura of power emanating from Song Jian, recklessly charged at him whenever they detected his presence.
In such an environment, Song Jian dared not emit even the slightest bit of noise, let alone summon his motorcycle. He could only rely on his two legs to run.
However, considering his current physical condition, his running speed was not much slower than if he had been on a motorcycle. Using his Sword Shadow Step and morphing into a dark cloud, he managed to evade wave after wave of monster attacks.
After more than an hour, Song Jian finally reached the area popted by level thirty monsters. On his way there, he did not encounter a single box, suggesting that they would not fall into zones easily essible to yers, just as he had suspected.
Standing on top of a tall building, Song Jian looked ahead. The box was descending very slowly and was still floating in the sky, but on the ground below, Song Jian could already see several figures racing towards the box.
Are thoseNPCs? NPC professionals! Song Jian frowned slightly and watched the figures below, musing to himself.
No wonder so many NPC professionals venture into this dangerous city ruins full of monsters. It seems that these mysterious boxes are also one of their targets! Song Jian thought to himself.
Once again, he nced at the box floating in the sky. It appeared suspended in the air, motionless, descending at an extremely slow speed.
After a moments hesitation, Song Jian leaped from the building, following the NPC professionals.
Soon, Song Jian followed the NPC professionals to a graveyard built within the city.
Shouldnt burial sites like this be on the outskirts or in the mountains? Using such arge piece ofnd as a graveyard, what were the people at the time thinking? Song Jian, looking at the densely packed tombstones in front of him, couldnt help butment. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Themb that believes in God will return to Gods embrace!
Inscribed on the arch of the gateway guarded by two stone angel statues were two sentences. A tarnished metal cross stood on top of the semi-arched entrance.
Song Jian looked up into the sky. The floating box was slowly descending into the depths of the graveyard. Several NPC professionals were standing in front of a statue of the Virgin Mary in the cemetery, eyeing the box in the sky intently.
The graveyard gates were wide open, and much of the surrounding fence had copsed. Even most of the marble tombstones inside were broken, and some areas even bore signs of having been dug up.
Song Jian didnt move forward. Instead, he stood around three to four hundred meters away from those NPC professionals and quietly watched them.
Its a little bit too quiet here Song Jian frowned slightly and scanned his surroundings.
At that moment, a semi-transparent figure radiating a white light emerged from a tombstone. From a distance, it looked like a ball of white ghostly fire.
Mutated Soul, Level 30, Vitality Points: 2800/2800, Characteristics: Soul Body, Null, Skills: Soul Spikes.
A level thirty ordinary monster with these attributes is almost on par with a level twenty BOSS. Song Jian couldnt help but exim, holding his breath, fearing that the monster would detect him and start a fight, alerting the NPC professionals in the distance.
This Mutated Soul resembled a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl. For a moment after emerging from the graveyard, it seemed somewhat confused, its eyes lifeless as it looked around. Then, it seemed attracted by the NPC professionals aura and slowly drifted toward them.
In a short while, dozens of Mutated Souls emerged from the graveyard. Most of them drifted toward the NPC professionals, but a few were attracted by Song Jians living aura, due to their proximity to him and came his way.
Song Jian, staring at the two Mutated Souls drifting towards him, began to feel nervous. In the game, the ghosts names and attributes were highlighted in yellow, indicating they were not monsters that attack proactively.
However, as they got closer and closer to Song Jian, their names turned light red. The originally white soul light also started to acquire a blood color, and their calm, nk faces began to twist grotesquely.
Initially, they were instinctively attracted by Song Jians living aura, but once they got closer, the souls became violent and evolved into monsters thatunched the first attack.
Song Jian gasped and looked toward the NPC professionals in the distance. They seemed to understand the traits of these Mutated Souls. They readied their weapons in prepared positions in anticipation of the monsters closing in on them.
At the moment, Song Jian didnt want them to notice his presence. With a thought, his whole body transformed into a shadow, and he ran into the distance. In no time, he left the range where the two Mutated Souls could track him.
The Mutated Souls, which had taken on a blood-red glow, slowly faded back in color and regained their initial ignorant state once they lost their target.
After staying still for a while, they instinctively set off towards the NPC professionals once more.
Lute looked up anxiously at the box that hovered motionlessly in mid-air, growling under his breath, Damn it, why isnt it falling down!
Sophie looked at Lute, the half-beastman covered in fur, a disdainful look in her eyes, and replied coldly, Its a gift from the gods. You should be grateful, not whining like you are now!
I only care about the proof of job advancement inside. All other items can be yours! A humanoid creature covered in wooden texture nced coldly at the others.
Hmph, youd better hope youre blessed by the gods then. Out of hundreds of boxes, only a few contain proofs of job advancement. How can you be so sure this box contains what you want? A nearby NPC professionalughed with an evil grin.
If theres none, then all the items will belong to you! The creature, who looked like a treant, dered.
The remaining NPC professionals exchanged a look, appearing relieved. From all of them, only this treant-like creature was of level thirty. The rest were only level twenty-seven or eight, hence their demand for proof of job advancement was less urgent.
Chapter 430: Tree Fortress
Chapter 430: Tree Fortress
Hey, can you guys stop staring up there all the time? Look around, were already surrounded by monsters! An NPC professional frowned, clenching his weapon and yelled.
Theyre just ordinary ghosts, not malicious spirits, whats there to be afraid of! Another NPC professional said disdainfully, but there was a cautious look in his eyes as he drew the longsword hanging from his back and held it in his hands.
The melee professionals took two steps forward, guarding the mage and ranged professionals behind them. Soon, this group of NPC professionals tacitly formed a temporary small team.
The surrounding mutated ghosts slowly drifted towards them, and within a five-meter range, the ghosts suddenly bloomed with a bloody glow, their eyes turned blood red, revealing a crazed and irritable expression. With a sharp scream, these mutated ghosts suddenly elerated, pouncing on the NPC professionals, the battle was on the verge of breaking out.
Song Jian, at this moment, was standing at the edge of the graveyard, watching mutated ghosts slowly drift out one after another from the graves. It seemed endless, as they instinctively drifted towards the NPC professionals. Although they were slow, they would go crazy as soon as they got within five meters of a living person.
Watching countless white dots floating up, Song Jian couldnt help but shudder. Fortunately, he had decisively left. Otherwise, being surrounded by a group of level 30 monsters, he might truly die here. After all, these mutated ghosts couldunch spiritual attacks, and even if Song Jian could morph into a dark cloud, he couldnt dodge so many ghosts Soul Spikes skill.
Seeing the countless white ghosts around them, the pressure on the group of NPC professionals doubled.
Damn it, how long do we have to hold on! An NPC Musketeer muttered, filling the gun chamber with silver bullets emitting silver light.
These were silver bullets specifically designed to kill soul-type monsters, with tremendous power, but the cost was high. After this battle, if they dont get a rich harvest, this Musketeer might go bankrupt instantly.
At most half an hour, this damn wooden box will fall down. Mage professional Sophie looked up at the floating wooden box and gritted her teeth. Half an hour? I think I canst at most for ten minutes! an NPC warrior with a shield shouted and swung a long sword towards a mutated ghost.
The mutated ghosts ws scratched the shield, making a sharp friction sound that was annoying to hear. The nearly physically immune mutated ghost rendered most of the warriors attacks ineffective.
Sorry, everyone, I have to leave. If I keep holding on, Im afraid I might stay here forever. A short-statured halfling NPC said apologetically.
Then, his body gradually became transparent and eventually disappeared. The halfling thief directly cast an invisibility spell and began to elerate towards the graveyards exit.
Once past the surrounding red-crazed ghosts, the ghosts in the distance were still in a confused state, unable to see through his invisibility. As a result, the halfling quickly left the area.
Leaving this graveyard meant giving up all the items in the wooden box above, but precious items could be abandonedpared to ones life.
The departure of the halfling seemed to shake the entire temporary team, with several NPC professionals flickering their eyes, seemingly hesitating whether to leave as well.
Hold on! The wooden box will only stay for ten minutes after it falls. Once we leave, well miss this opportunity! Sophie seemed to notice peoples wavering and immediately shouted.
Just then, the wood-textured guy suddenly roared, and his body quickly swelled up, his two legs transforming into roots that plunged into the depths of the earth.
Su Te, you should have done this earlier! Sophies eyes lit up with surprise, shouting towards the treant.
Hold on! Treant Su Te roared with a deep voice, transforming into a towering tree with a height of seven or eight meters. Numerous branches drooped from the sky, piercing into the soil, eventually forming a hemispherical tree fortress protecting everyone.
The tree fortress only left an opening wide enough for one person, acting as a wall blocking the mutated ghosts from the outside. The pressure on the group was greatly relieved.
Well done, SuTe!
Thanks to you, Su Te. We wont fight with you for the promotion certificate if there really is one in the wooden box!
Transformed into an ancient tree, Su Te withstood the attacks of more than a dozen mutated ghosts. His vitality points were decreasing at a visible rate, but hearing the shouts of the others, he still revealed a gratified smile.
Su Te had been stuck at level 30 for too long. Without a professional certificate, he could only stay at this level and would not be able to advance in strength. Thats why this item was a must for him. Every time the wooden box dropped, his figure wouldnt be missing. However, he hadnt encountered a single box containing a promotion certificate for so long. It could only be attributed to bad luck.
With Su Tes help, the NPC professionals were reassured. Two healing professionals even kept casting healing spells on Su Te. As long as his vitality points were full, Su Te could continuously drop branches to form a solid tree wall protecting everyone. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Song Jian looked at the fighting NPC professionals in the distance, frowning. With this situation, they could definitely hold on until the wooden box fell. Could it be that Ivee here in vain? Song Jians face turned gloomy. However, he soon had a sudden thought: Since the wooden box is still floating in the air, why dont I directly go up there!
With a thought, Song Jians figure disappeared instantly, reced by arge ck fog that appeared on the spot. This fog enveloped an area of more than ten meters in diameter, but the fog began to roll towards the center as soon as it appeared. In no time, it formed a dense fog only three meters wide.
This is the limit I canpress now! Song Jian sighed in his heart. Although morphing into ck fog also had attack effects, the most significant effect was still escaping, so Song Jian spent much effort on it.
If he wanted, he could scatter as a fog and cover an area of almost thirty meters. Ifpressed inward, it could also be what it is nowa three-meter- wide dense fog.
After turning into this three-meter-wide ck fog, Song Jian slowly drifted towards the wooden box in the air.
Chapter 431: Empty Box?
Chapter 431: Empty Box?
A cloud of ck fog drifted into the sky. From a third-person perspective, Song Jian thought thepressed fog was too thick. Even in the darkness of night, anyone who looked up could notice something was amiss.
So, Song Jian quickly dispersed the dense fog. Therger the area it covered, the lighter its color became. The fog, roughly twenty square meters, floated mid-air, disguising itself as a giant dark cloud under the cover of night, drifting towards the wooden box.
Upon reaching the wooden box, Song Jian immediately cancelled the ck fog state. Hey atop the box, arge parachute drifting above him, gently guiding the box towards the ground. At this rate, it would take at least half an hour before the box reached the ground.
On the ground, a group of NPC professionals were surrounded by a swarm of ghosts, patiently waiting for the wooden box to fall from above. They didn t know that someone was already on top of the box, ready to take whatever was inside.
The moment Song Jian touched the box, a system prompt suddenly appeared before him.
System: You obtained the supply box. Do you want to open it?
With the hint of a smirk, Song Jian thought, This worked out too easily!
Open!
Soon after, a progress bar appeared before Song Jian. The bar moved rather slowly, and as it did, the wooden box started to fall faster.
Song Jian was taken aback. This is getting out of hand!
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Su Te, who had transformed into a tree fortress, identally looked up. The supply box was falling much faster. The news delighted him. Dozens of mutated spirits continually assaulted the tree fortress. Despite the efforts of two healers constantly replenishing its vitality, Su Te was almost running out of energy.
Seeing the supply box descending rapidly, a smile spread across Su Tes face.
He called out to the NPCs he was protecting, Hang in there for 5 more minutes. The supply box is about to descend!
Since they were in the tree fortress, they couldnt see the sky. So, when they heard Su Tes yell, they were shocked. How is that possible? Shouldn t it still take 30 minutes for the box to fall?
Maybe the wind is blowing it down
The wind would blow it away, not elerate its descent.
Whatever, lets charge out and see whats going on!
Hearing about the imminent delivery of the supply box made the NPC professionals hiding in the tree fortress restless. Every box contained valuable items which they could use to greatly enhance their abilities. That was one of the main reasons why theyde to this city filled with monsters.
Hey, guys, lets charge out and see whats going on! eximed a half beast-man brandishing an axe, charging out of the tree fortress.
Once they emerged, they noticed the wooden box descending at a much faster speed. Their faces automatically lit up with joy.
Song Jian, who was still clinging onto the box, dared not move, for fear of interrupting the boxs opening progress and having to start over. As the box descended faster, the opening progress bar finally reached thest mark.
Upon hearing a faint click sound, a translucent screen appeared before Song Jian, disying a dozen items. Without even reading the descriptions, he instantly swept all the items from the screen into his inventory.
Then, with a leap, he transformed into a cloud of ck fog and drifted away.
Boom!
Only a dozen seconds after Song Jian left, the box plummeted from the sky.
With a loud thud, itnded in a graveyard several tens of meters away from the group of NPC professionals. Uponnding, it instantly shattered into wooden scraps.
Itsnded! Itsnded! The NPCs, forgetting they were in the midst of a spiritual monster hunt, charged to the ce where the box had fallen.
Su Te, who had transformed into a tree fortress, let out a roar. Drawing back his branches and roots, he transformed into a seven or eight-meter tall treant. He charged towards the fallen box by taking long strides.
Su Te was slow, but with every step, he covered four or five meters. The other NPC professionals were held back by the wave of spirits and could only watch Su Te rush towards the box. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Hahaha, everything in the box is mine! Su Teughed heartily.
Soon, Su Te arrived at the ce where the box had fallen. He swiftly reverted to human size, brushed away the wooden scraps, and started looking for items.
What, nothing? How is that possible? Su Te had scattered the wooden scraps everywhere but could not find anything from the box.
Su Te looked lifeless, as if hed been hit hard. He was ignoring the spirits that were gradually closing in.
How can thiswhy is this possible Su Te seemed deeply affected. At that moment, a group of NPC professionals struggled to catch up to him.
Hey, Su Te, any proof for profession change? Sophie shouted loudly. She remembered Su Te had said that he wouldnt take anything except the profession change certification.
I bet there is none. If there was any, he would be jumping for joy by now. An NPC professional murmured.
Phew! At least the trip wasnt wasted. Lets quickly share the items. Maybe we might have another chance to get a box!
Dream on. Most of the boxes have flown to the edge of the city and into the mist. The remaining ones are in the area upied by high-level monsters. And these boxes only exist for ten minutes afternding. Its a miracle if we can get even one.
I hope there is a weapon for me. Hehe! Ive long wanted to switch my weapon!
Seeing the group gather around him, Su Te, with a mournful face, shook his head and said, There was nothing in the box. It was empty.
What, empty? How is that possible? I have never heard of cases of empty supply boxes!
Su Te, did you take all the items? Thats not honorable of you
Yeah, didnt you say that you wont take anything other than a profession change certification?
When the group heard Su Te say the box was empty, they were initially stunned but then became furious. They all used Su Te. Sophie also looked suspiciously at him.
It was indeed an empty box! Banging his fist on the ground, Su Te created arge hole.
Countless green cracks spread out from the hole in all directions, and Su Te himself began to expand uncontrobly.
Hey, hey, calm down, Su Te. Okay, it was an empty box. Yes, I believe you. It was an empty box, right, everyone? Sophie gestured with her hand as if to stop Su Te, but her other hand was gripping the magic staff tightly behind her. She yelled this out and turned to look at the other NPCs.
The other NPC professionals nced at the mutated spirits swarming around them and the now shattered box with annoyance. But after looking at the most powerful Su Te, they nodded reluctantly, acknowledging Sophies statement.
Chapter 432: Golden Demonslaying Sword
Chapter 432: Golden Demonying Sword
Damn it, an empty box, Ive participated in at least six supply box searches and Ive never encountered an empty box before An NPC profession cursed under his breath, venting all his anger on the surrounding mutated phantoms. Enough, are you nning to argue with that big guy? Its already at level 30, and supposedly almost at the threshold of first orderbat power. Why is it so hell-bent on getting a job change certificate, if not for upgrading to first orderbat power?
Yeah, are you nning to fight it here? Just so you know, I definitely wont help you when the timees. Su Te can morph into an Ancient War Tree, after all
The NPC profession muttered as he rushed towards the exit of the cemetery. If he didnt leave now, they would be surrounded by the mutated phantoms again. This time, Su Te was probably not going to morph into a tree fortress to shield them from the elements.
Alright, Su Te, I hope your job change is sessful! Sophie looked at Su Te with mixed feelings, patted its arm, held the magic staff, and also rushed towards the cemetery exit.
Damn it, why dont any of you believe me! Su Te felt extremely aggrieved, his chest feeling as though it was about to explode. Just then, a mutated phantom roared at him and pounced, only to run straight into the muzzle of his gun and be torn to pieces by Su Tes two hands.
After venting his anger, Su Te, covered in wounds, cursed loudly and, like a bulldozer, broke a path and rushed towards the exit of the cemetery.
The mutated phantoms, having lost their target, transformed back into white. Now aimless, they began to drift around. The entire cemetery seemed to be burning with tufts of white mes, creating an eerie scene.
At this moment, Song Jian, morphed into Dark Cloud, was roaming above the cemetery. Seeing that all the NPCs had left, Song Jian immediately descended to the edge of the cemetery and began checking his inventory to see what he had obtained from the supply box.
Wow, look at this, its a design drawing for an intelligent rocket-car! Does such a thing even exist? God, with this thing, who would dare to fight me! Song Jians gaze firstnded on a booklet emitting golden light.
The cover of the booklet read Intelligent Rocket-Car Design Drawing. However, judging by the thickness of the book, it would likely take a significant amount of effort topletely build this self-propelled car;
Even if constructing this self-propelled car is challenging, Song Jian would spare no effort to make it;
You need to be level eight in Engineering Craftsmanship Skill to learn it. Okay, Ill save it forter. Im only three levels away. Ill meet the learning requirements soon. Song Jian nced at the conditions for learning from the design drawing, shrugged, and shifted his gaze to the other items. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Ugh, clean water,pressed food, and first aid supplies. Its true that these are the most urgently needed supplies in an apocalypse, but theyre of no use to me! Song Jian pulled a face. The supply box was filled with food, water, and medicine, but these basic living supplies were no longer a concern for someone who owned an estate.
Besides these supplies, the rest were weapons; two handguns, three MP5 submachine guns, and universal bullets for the handgun and submachine guns;
Alright, I shouldnt have expected too much. With that design drawing, Ive already made a profit this time. Cant be too greedy; greed is the original sin! Although Song Jian was slightly dissatisfied, heforted himself.
Just as Song Jian was about to close the inventory, he was suddenly attracted by a golden glow. Upon a closer look, there was a long sword entirely made of dark gold in thest row of the inventory.
Golden Demonying Sword (Gold), one-handed sword, equipment effect: Attack 87-96, Critical Hit +5, Knockback +3, Demon yer +1, Attack Speed +7, Gold Damage +35, Outstanding Strike Rate +10%; Special Effect 1: Master (Passive), the item absorbs the users essence blood for recognition, after master recognition the item cannot be destroyed, dropped or worn out; Special Effect 2: Growth (Passive), this item of equipment grows, initial level 1, the higher the level achieved by gaining battle experience, the stronger the item attributes, but the item level cannot exceed the user level; Wearing requirement: Level 1; Suit: 1/5. Can it be taken out of the game: No
Hiss, this is another piece of the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword set! Song Jian was taken aback, but then he was covered with immense joy, and he couldnt wait to jump up and celebrate right then!
You need to know that the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand is not only a growing weapon, but also part of the gold suit C Song Jian had always thought that the remaining parts of this suit would be armors or something simr; he never imagined that the other parts of the suit turned out to be long swords.
Song Jian took the Golden Demonying Sword out of the inventory and held it in his hand. The sword was dark gold all over, extremely gorgeous. On the ridge of the sword, a golden line extended like a long dragon from the hilt to the tip, making it look like a kings sword!
As Song Jian held the Golden Demonying Sword in his hand, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his heart seemed to sense its existence and started to tremble slightly. Patches of aura emerged from his heart and traveled along his meridians to his right hand;
Soon, the Golden Demonying Sword also began to shudder slightly with the exact same frequency as the other sword;
Looks like Im going to be fighting with dual swords from now on! Song Jian nced at the dark gold long sword in his hand and thought to himself.
After dripping a drop of blood onto the Golden Demonying Sword, an intense golden light burst out from the sword, shooting straight into the sky. But the light only appeared for an instance before disappearing, making Song Jian think that it may have been an illusion.
After recognizing the master with blood, Song Jian felt a slight connection with the long sword in his hand. He could control it as easily as if it were an extension of his arm, just as flexible and natural as the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword.
Just then, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword suddenly shot out from his heart. Even without Song Jians summoning, it hovered closely in mid-air. The Golden Demonying Sword in his hand also began to shake violently, as though it was trying to break free from Song Jians control;
Song Jian had a hunch and immediately opened his hand. Sure enough, the Golden Demonying Sword flew towards the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, and the des of the two long swords began to stick to each other, slowly starting their fusion process.
Song Jian watched all this in amazement. To Song Jian, all this was simply too miraculous. If this were the real world, theres no way this could happen.
In no time, the two long swords merged into one and turned into a long sword that fell towards Song Jian;
Grasping the fused long sword, Song Jian felt as though he was holding two long swords at the same time. With a thought, the long sword in his hand turned into the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, while the Golden Demonying Sword became a phantom shadow and attached itself to the side of the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword.
With another thought, the long sword immediately transformed back into the Golden Demonying Sword, and the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword became a phantom shadow on the Golden Demonying Sword.
Looking at the long sword that could change at will, Song Jian couldnt help but burst outughing.
Chapter 433: Master of Evil Spirits
Chapter 433: Master of Evil Spirits
The mutant phantoms were likenterns emitting white light, illuminating the graveyard as if it were daylight.
As Song Jian was inspecting the attributes of his fused long sword, a special phantom slowly emerged from the center of the graveyard.
Before ordinary phantoms encounter a living creature, they emit a milky white glow, within which was a semi-transparent human figure, faint but discernible. Upon closer inspection, one could even make out the features and body shape of this figure C the phantoms appearance in life.
However, this special phantom radiated a bloody red glow like a burning me. The figure within was a woman wearing a crown with a magnificent dress. This woman must have been beautiful when alive, but as a phantom, her face had twisted into an image of savagery and bloodlust.
Upon the appearance of this unique phantom, the ordinary mutant phantoms seemed terrified, hastily drifting away. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
As soon as this special phantom appeared, it furiously hunted down ordinary mutant phantoms, tearing each one into pieces and devouring them. With each phantom she tore apart, a chilling scream would resonate around her, as if she was entrapping their souls.
Each phantom she absorbed made her growrger and her savage aura stronger. By the time Song Jian noticed her, she had already devoured over a dozen mutant phantoms and grown over two meters tall. From a distance, she seemed like a massive moving torch chasing little whitenterns.
Master of Evil Spirits? A level thirty Elite Boss? Song Jian squinted and analyzed the attributes of this enormous creature. As it turned out, this suddenly appearing Master of Evil Spirits was the Boss of the cemetery.
It seems to gain strength by absorbing ordinary mutant phantoms. If its allowed to consume all the phantoms in the graveyard, wont it easily break the Elite level limitation and evolve into a Lord ranked monster? No current yer could defeat a Lord-level monster of level thirty Song Jian pondered, unsure if, having gained the Golden Demonying Sword and significantly increased his strength, he could handle a level thirty Elite Boss.
When she had grown almost three meters, she abruptly stopped chasing and devouring phantoms, appearing satiated andckadaisical, losing interest in the mutant phantoms around her. Even when an ordinary mutant phantom identally touched her, she simply scared it away, without tearing it apart.
It seems that theres a limit to how many mutant phantoms she can absorb in a day. Any more, and she could be harmed instead of strengthened.
Like a king surveying his territory, the satiated Master of Evil Spirits began to patrol around the cemetery. Ordinary mutant phantoms hurriedly kept their distance. Some even dared to stand afar and roar angrily at her, but she seemed to pay no heed to these provocations.
It seemed that Song Jian was directly in the path of her patrol. As the Master of Evil Spirits drifted slowly toward him, he couldnt help but grip his long sword tighter.
This graveyard is quite conducive to leveling up. She cant be allowed to keep absorbing. If shes allowed to truly grow, Im afraid no one in the city could suppress her! Song Jian held his sword, itching for action.
Just as she was about ten meters away, the Master of Evil Spirits seemed to sense something and turned her head toward Song Jian, who was standing at the edge of the graveyard. Her blood-red eyes were filled with greed.
With a shriek, the Master of Evil Spirits suddenly increased her speed. A chilling wind stirred around her, and the heartbreaking screams of countless spirits grew louder as she approached Song Jian.
Song Jian stomped his right foot, and a tusk-shaped energy cluster roared toward the Master of Evil Spirits;
Earth Teeth Assault!
Facing the attacking Master of Evil Spirits, Song Jian showed no fear. He cast his skill first to test her strength.
The tusk-shaped energy cluster collided with the Master of Evil Spirits, creating countless sparks, yet her body only trembled slightly before continuing to move toward Song Jian.
The Level 2 Earth Teeth Assault only dealt about thirty points of damage to the Master of Evil Spirits. Considering she had over five thousand Vitality Points, this attack was as insignificant as a tickle.
She seems to be an ethereal entity, but her defense is formidable. The attack of Earth Teeth Assault has been reduced by at least half! A wave of realization crashed over Song Jian, as he understood the strength of the Master of Evil Spirits.
Light Strike!
Song Jian swung his sword, casting his most damaging skill at the Master of Evil Spirits who was only three to four meters away.
A dazzling sword Qi shot towards the Master of Evil Spirits;
She let out a surprised shriek, as if extremely frightened of the holy power of the strike. Her hands frantically moved in front of her chest, conjuring a furious wind around her. Icy mists began to condense, forming a gigantic half-arc shield in front of her.
Wall of Shadows!
The sound made by the Master of Evil Spirits was like a w scratching on a ss.
Boom!
The golden Sword Qi struck the half-arc shield, causing a violent explosion. The shield shattered instantly, and the golden Sword Qi was countered and disappeared.
A sense of relief shed across the face of the Master of Evil Spirits. However, just as she pulled back her arms, a golden Sword Qi as thick as an arm fiercely shed through her body.
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A damage figure close to a thousand floated above the head of the Master of Evil Spirits, causing her to freeze mid-air and let out a heart-wrenching scream.
This is secondary damage? Song Jian was somewhat surprised, but his sword quickly transmitted an intel.
After fusing with the Golden Demonying Sword, every attack of Song Jian could cause secondary damage. Even a regr strike was equivalent to the attack of two swords;
For Song Jian, this almost doubled his damage dealt. Regardless of the skill used, it would cause secondary skill damage to the target, and the second attack was more subtle than the first. This was why the Master of Evil Spirits was caught off guard and hit by the second wave.
This is incredibly powerful! Song Jians confidence increased, he brandished his sword and lunged at the Master of Evil Spirits.
Chapter 446: Magic Source Stone
Chapter 446: Magic Source Stone
Unbeknownst to him, Song Jian had identally flown into a territory inhabited by level-Forty creatures. He was chased by a flock of level-Forty mutant carrion birds and barely escaped back to the Manor Castle.
Phew, that was a close call. I almost didnt make it back, Song Jian said, looking at the slowly dispersing flock of carrion birds in the distance, and feeling a lingering fear.
The flock of carrion birds chased Song Jian all the way to the level-ten creature zone before slowly backing off. If it wasnt for his wing made of steel that allowed him to fly slightly faster than the birds, Song Jian would be in real danger.
This narrow escape dampened his cockiness after his recent power increase, reminding him that there are still many creatures in the Doomsday City he shouldnt mess with.
The construction of Manor Castle was progressing methodically. Buildings sprouted up within the alliances territory. After the previous alliance battle, few alliances dared to mess with the City of Hope.
My Lord, the Manor has reached its development limit and must be upgraded to a level four Manor! Upon seeing Song Jians return, steward George hurried over with a thick ledger to report.
Good job, George. The manor has developed so well and so quickly thanks to you! Song Jianughed, Go ahead and upgrade it if it satisfies the criteria.
In reality, Song Jian had little involvement in the development of the Manor. Aside from gathering special materials when needed, George made all the important decisions. Song Jian would not object to the idea that George single-handedly developed the Manor.
My Lord, in order to upgrade the Manor Castle to level four, we need to construct a Magic Tower. Only with a level-one Magic Tower can we advance to level four, George reported, bowing down.
A Magic Tower? Go ahead and build it! Song Jian frowned slightly, Are wecking certain materials?
We can buy most materials from the Starfire shop in City of Hymns. However, to construct the Magic Tower, we need a Magic Source Stone. Its a controlled matieral that is difficult to procure on the market, George exined, Additionally, we need a resident Mage in the Magic Tower. My Lord, it would be best if you could recruit an NPC Mage.
No need to recruit a separate Mage NPC. 1 have a Follower who is a Bloodline Wizard. I can station them in the Magic Tower. Song Jianughed, But concerning the Magic Source Stone, I need to ask: how many do we need to construct a Magic Tower?
My Lord, not a lot. One kilogram will suffice, George replied.
Alright, I got it. You may leave now, Song Jian said, nodding his head.
Magic Source Stone was something Song Jian had never heard of. He cannot possibly know everything about all the strange things in the game.
Damn, couldnt they have a gaming website for easy searching? Now I have to find out about these things the hard way! Song Jian shook his head in frustration.
When ites to the Magic Source Stone, the first person Song Jian thought of was Annie from the Silver Moon Commerce. He immediately contacted her and she soon responded to his request.
Annie, can I inquire about the Magic Source Stone from you? Song Jian asked. Magic Source Stone? That is a controlled material. Even our Silver Moon Commerce cant legally sell it. If you are caught selling over ten grams of Magic Source Stone, you will be executed! Annie eximed.
I am just asking, where does this Magic Source Stonee from? Song Jian initially nned to buy directly from Annie, but upon hearing her words, he promptly abandoned the idea.
Well, of course, 1 can tell you that. The Magic Source Stone is not a mineral, but rather a gastric calculus of a certain creature. You can only obtain the stone by killing this creature Annie chuckled.
Let me guess: this creature is not easy to kill, right? Song Jian grumbled.
Hehe, of course! The creature is called the Demonic Bat. An adult Demonic Bat is as strong as a level-thirty Elite Boss. Whats more, they are gregarious creatures, usually seen in herds numbering in the hundreds or thousands. Even the most daring adventurers would think twice before messing with them.
Hiss- Thousands of level-thirty Elite Bosses. Song Jian took a deep breath, Thats hard to believe. Im wondering how the very first Magic Source Stone was obtained.
Hehe, naturally you wouldnt want to face such terrifying groups head-on, Annieughed, When the Demonic Bats have stayed in a ce for a while, theyll give up their nests and move on to another location. You can usually collect some Magic Source Stones in these abandoned nests. Note that Magic Source Stones are not just used for constructing Magic Towers. They can also improve your physical condition, extend your lifespan, and enhance your skills. Some people even consider them a more solid currency than Doomsday Coins!
Oh, really? Song Jian looked surprised and then lowered his voice to ask, Are you saying that no one takes the risk to smuggle these? I believe there is a price for any good. Can you tell me how much Magic Source Stones cost on the ck market?
It took Annie quite a while to answer, If 1 had Magic Source Stones, I would never sell them for Doomsday Coins. Usually its a barter system. But if you really want a price tag, I guess one gram of Magic Source Stone for one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins would be a fair price.
After these words, Annie hung up.
Song Jian was left with a shocked expression. One gram of Magic Source Stone for one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins!
When George said constructing a Magic Tower required one kilogram of Magic Source Stone, Song Jian didnt think much of it. Now he realized that even selling off his own territory might not be enough to afford one kilogram of Magic Source Stone.
Thats equivalent to one billion Doomsday Coins! My God, can anyone really afford to upgrade their safe house to a level four Manor? Song Jian couldnt help but grumble.
Ding Ding Ding-
Just then, hismunication device rang. It was Annie. He quickly answered.
By the way, Song Jian, I forgot to tell you earlier. The Demonic Bats infect nearby creatures, resulting in simr species. I remember you once sold some Bat Wings materials. Im guessing that those were dropped by rtives of the infected Demonic Bats. If you go and look around the ce where you found the creatures that drop Bat Wings, I believe youll find something worthwhile, Annie said, hanging up immediately after she finished her sentence without waiting for a response.
Curled up in thought, Song Jian stared at his cut-offmunicator. Annies implying that the Bat Wing Zombies were infected by the Demonic Bats. So, if I go to the ce where Bat Wing Zombies appear, I should certainly find the Demonic Bats, right?
Chapter 435: Evil Spirit Shoulder Guard
Chapter 435: Evil Spirit Shoulder Guard
The ck liquid snake attached to the long sword was actually a part of the previously mentioned ck spike, and was entirely brought into existence by a malicious curse.
Once contaminated, one would suffer from endless torment of the curse, eventually leading to a tragic death with no spiritual release.
If Song Jian had not acquired the Golden Demonying Sword, trying to dispel the curse using solely the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword would have been impossible. The consequence could have been substantial damage to the Ape Sword, requiring a long time for restoration.
The Golden Demonying Sword possesses properties to destroy evil which counteracts such attacks. Coupled with Song Jians execution of the technique of the Sacred Parry, the majority of the curse was deflected. This made the curse easily dispelled.
At that very moment, Song Jian heard a piercing scream of fearing from the bosss location. He turned to see that the Master of Evil Spirits seemed to have fallen into arge vat of ck ink. The inky substance covered its entire body like a huge. ck streaks like tentacles climbed towards its head.
No, no, why is this happening, why is the curse rebounding! The Master of Evil Spirits, terrified, tried to swipe off the ck liquid from his body but to no avail, only making the ck arearger. Very soon, its whole body was covered in ck.
The original 30% of the Master of Evil Spirits Vitality points reduced to 5% after being affected by the rebound of Soul-breaking Sting. Following the spread of the curse over its entire body, damages in hundreds floated over its head. It was on itsst legs and lost all energy to resist.
I wonder if I can enchant him to be my ve now! Looking at the Master of Evil Spirits hanging by a thread, a glint appeared in Song Jians eyes. He struggled to stand, summoned the Book of the Abyss, and turned to the chapter of the Abyss Temptation to begin casting the spell.
Strange sybles came out from Song Jians mouth, creating an unsettling feeling in the Master of Evil Spirits C as if a thousand insects were crawling into his brain through its ears. Song Jians voice grew louder and louder, eventually sounding divine. Every syble made the Master of Evil Spirits tremble. Its mind went nk, and he felt torn apart. This, coupled with the eruptive curse of Soul-breaking Sting, made the Master of Evil Spirits long to die at once.
Song Jian repeatedly chanted the words of Abyss Temptation. The more he read, the more pressure he felt. Every syble drained a massive amount of Spirit Points. The rapid consumption of his Spirit Points rendered him powerless to continue. Chanting the enchantment was abruptly interrupted.
Song Jian copsed with weakened knees, dropped the Book of the Abyss, and was covered in sweat, looking as if he had just been dragged out of a pool. His face was pale, and his head felt like it was being stirred by a red-hot iron needle.
The next moment after Song Jian stopped casting the spell, the Master of Evil Spirits head exploded with a pop, and its entire bodys curse fluid transformed into a fiery me that burned intensely. Within moments, it was reduced to a pile of ashes.
A golden light burst out from Song Jian, forming a dragon shape and disappeared into the sky after a sharp dragon chant.
Song Jian finally broke through to level 21. If it wasnt forprehending the Abyss Temptation skill, Song Jian would have reached level 21 a while ago.
Using his newly gained skill point on the Spiritual Sword Control Technique and since it was already at a 100% proficiency level, it instantly upgraded to level 2. The skills damage increased from 150 points to 180 points, with no other changes.
Song Jian did not want to waste skill points, thus he took the opportunity to upgrade skills already at maximum proficiency.
The Master of Evil Spirits dropped a silver quality shoulder guard of level 25. Song Jian had yet to fill the shoulder armor slot in his equipment slot and now he finally got one. The loot was quite satisfactory.
Evil Spirit Shoulder Guard (Silver), Equipment Level: 30, Equipment Effects: Strength +3, Agility +2, Constitution +2, Defense +35, Spell resistance +23, Full property resistance +10%, Vitality recovery speed +15%, Special effect 1: Ghost Step (passive), 15% increase in movement speed; Special effect 2: Evil Spirit Protection (passive), when under attack, there is a certain chance to trigger this effect, reducing the damage of that attack by 40%. This effect can ur once every 10 minutes; Equipment requirement: level 25. Can it be taken out of the game: No.
The equipment attribute was good, and it was a level 30 silver shoulder guard. Unfortunately, it required a level 25 to equip, and Song Jian had only just reached level 21. He was still quite far from being able to wear it, so he could only drool over it.
cing the shoulder guard into the bag slot and collected the remaining boss drop materials, Song Jian nced at the graveyard and began to head towards Manor Castle. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Upon returning to Manor Castle, Song Jian began to inspect todays loot- the design of the intelligent rocket self-propelled car and Evil Spirit Shoulder Guard. They were not immediately usable and were stored in Manor Castle for now. In addition, he had a bunch of supplies and weapons obtained from supply boxes in his package slot, Song Jian directly threw them into the grocery store in his territory.
The most significant gain this time was acquiring the Golden Demonying Sword. Song Jians attack power almost doubled, every move was equivalent to being attacked by two swords at once, which was simply too overpowered. Furthermore, this belonged to a set, and there were obviously three other long swords waiting for Song Jian to fuse. Who knew how the properties of the long sword would turn out after collecting all five swords for fusion. But just thinking about it made Song Jian extremely excited.
At this moment, Song Jian received a delightful system message.
System: your friend, Wang Qi, has sent you a new message.
Startled, Song Jian then remembered the equipment that was previously dropped during their team mission.
Looks like all the equipment has been sold, I wonder how much money Ill get! Song Jian was quite looking forward to it.
Good quality equipment that could be used were internalized by their team, the items sold were mostly equipment that conflicted with their job sses. Upon opening the email, Song Jian did not expect nearly ny thousand Doomsday Coins in the attachments. Considering the loot was split among five people, Song Jian was satisfied with the amount he received.
Ill take a short break, and then set up leveling in the cemetery. Song Jian thought to himself.
That was a leveling treasure trove. For Song Jian right now, who had jumped nine levels, he could gain a significant amount of overleveled experience. Most importantly, the damage of the Mutant Ghost, as far as Song Jian was concerned, was entirely bearable. Furthermore, he stored the Advanced Healing Potion as a trump card. He can definitely farm in there all night long.
Chapter 436: Monk
Chapter 436: Monk
Nightfall descended, and Song Jian, who had slept all day, was spirited and full. After a meal, he checked his supplies and headed toward the cemetery he had visited the day before.
The cemetery still bore the signs of yesterdays battle, with many tombs shattered. Song Jian could see bones overturned, glowing with a phosphorescent green light under the cover of night.
Sword in hand, he cautiously made his way deeper into the cemetery. As he passed each tomb, he prepared for the possibility of spectral ghosts lunging at him.
He walked more than ten meters without encountering any spectral ghosts. A furrow settled on Song Jians brow, Whats going on? Could it be that after yesterdays battle the spectral ghosts got scared and dare note out? Thats impossible!
Just then, he suddenly felt a tremor beneath his feet. A skeletal hand emerged from the dirt and clutched Song Jians ankle.
The night was still. Surrounded by the silence of the cemetery, anyone else might have been so scared their soul would fly off in terror, but Song Jian kicked forward and freed himself from the skeletal hands grasp, stepping back two paces and preparing for anything.
Song Jians strength was now at thirty-seven points, on par with the previous level thirty boss, the Master of Evil Spirits. There was no way the hand, possessing only the strength of an average adult, could hold him down.
Ssh!
A white skeletal monster emerged from the ground where the hand had surfaced, with green ghost-fires burning fiercely in its hollow eye sockets.
Crack, crack, crack, crack!
This was a standard level thirty skeletal monster, and it tottered toward Song Jian. He heaved his sword and struck at it. It took just over a minute to reduce his adversary into a pile of bone dust.
ncing at the skeletal monster at his feet that hadnt dropped any loot, Song Jian couldnt help thinking, This must be the weakest ordinary monster at level thirty.
To Song Jian, this skill-less skeletal monster was just a beefy, high-defense meatbag, or perhaps an Experience Points gift box. His Experience Points had gone up a bit, and he was pleased with the increase.
Even if it didnt drop a single piece of loot, the battle experience awarded by a level thirty monster was unmatched anywhere else. Song Jian began stepping over each tomb, trying to draw out more skeletal monsters.
After battling in the cemetery for over four hours, Song Jians level rose from level 21 with 1% progress to level 21 with 73% progress. If he fought until dawn, he could certainly level up again.
Levelling up in one night was an achievement enjoyed only by yers under level ten. yers over level ten who grind monsters the same level as themselves need at least three to four days to level up.
It would take at least twenty days, or even a month, grinding same-level monsters to level up past level twenty. N?v(el)B\\jnn
Despite this, Song Jians strategy of leveling up by fighting monsters nine levels higher allowed him to level from 21 to 22 in a single night. His progress would surely turn many yers green with envy.
As the night deepened, white spectral ghosts began to drift out of the tombs. Spectral ghosts were standard level thirty monsters too, but they were clearly much more formidable than the previous skeletal monsters.
The Void characteristic itself reduced the damage Song Jian could inflict on them by a third. In addition, the spectral ghosts could use a move called Soul Spikes. Although the move wasnt up to parpared to the Master of Evil Spirits Soul-shattering Sting and had no curse effect, the move would induce shock and fear if it hit.
Even though Song Jians Thick Skin talent could perfectly counteract this shock effect, each triggering of the skill still came with a brief reactivity window of less than a second. If tens of spectral ghosts were to relentlessly fling Soul Spikes at him, in theory, they could keep Song Jian trapped until his death.
However, spectral ghosts werent that smart. As soon as Song Jian entered their range, they would pounce at him like a Shi Lezhi, with reckless abandon.
The Experience Points awarded from killing spectral ghosts was one-third more than those from killing skeletal monsters, and they dropped loot. Although they were tougher to defeat, Song Jian still preferred hunting spectral ghosts.
As long as he paid attention during the fight and didnt stay in one ce for too long or get surrounded by spectral ghosts, Song Jian found leveling up here quite easy.
After another hour, Song Jians level went up to 21 with 97% progress. In less than half an hour, he would reach level 22.
At that moment, Song Jian realized that the number of spectral ghosts in front seemed to be decreasing. And they didnt disappear because he had hunted them. They just vanished inexplicably.
He wondered, Whats happening? Could it be that another Master of Evil Spirits has shown up? Song Jian suddenly became alert and cautiously surveyed his surroundings.
In no time, he noticed several spectral ghosts, apparently drawn by something, that were slowly gathering toward him, only to suddenly turn around and float towards a small forest beyond the cemetery.
Intrigued, Song Jian quietly followed.
The spectral ghosts were slow drifters. Song Jian just needed to avoid getting too close to the other spectral ghosts, so they wouldnt notice and be agitated, attacking him.
The spectral ghosts effortlessly passed through the cemetery fence, disappearing into a nearby small forest. Looking at the pitch-ck forest, Song Jian furrowed his brows.
He felt as if the forest was concealing something, perhaps a monster too powerful for him to handle. After all, this was a region of level thirty monsters.
After some hesitation, Song Jian decided to venture inside and see what was hidden.
Morphing into Dark Cloud!
Song Jian transformed into a ck cloud and slowly floated up, moving towards the little forest.
Very quickly, he noticed the spectral ghosts that had entered the forest earlier. They were continuously passing through therge trees, going straight towards the heart of the forest, as if something there was strongly enticing them.
Song Jian followed these spectral ghosts, quickly arriving at an open space in the center of the forest.
A bald monk, around twenty years old with three scars on top of his head, was sitting cross-legged on a tree stump. He emanated a faint golden glow and incessantly recited sutras, sounding like he was chanting a melody.
Around the monk were between thirty and forty spectral ghosts. They stood quietly, seemingly listening intently to the recitation of the sutras.
The golden glow radiating from the monks body transformed into tiny sparks and constantly drifted into the bodies of the spectral ghosts. Each time they absorbed some of the sparks, they seemed to respond with satisfaction, and their hazy faces started to be clearer.
Chapter 449 - 449 Outsiders
Chapter 449: Outsiders
An elite level 20 BOSS C before now, Song Jian would have had to expend a considerable effort to defeat it. However, to the current Song Jian, this skeleton warlord is just a slightly more robust ant.
With axes in both hands, the skeleton warlordunched a hefty assault from the air on Song Jian who, rather than dodging, met the attack with his long sword, causing a collision with the cross-axes.
ng!
With a crisp sound, Song Jian felt his arms sinking and a strong force pressing his hands down involuntarily. However, a look of disdain appeared on his face.
He only has a strength of thirty points at most C no threat to me at all! Song Jian muttered to himself.
The cross-axe is a heavy weapon and the skeleton warlord, by attacking from above, has every advantage. However, it couldnt even make Song Jian step back.
Song Jians current abilities far exceed those of the skeleton warlord. For other teams of yers, this skeleton warlord serves as a kind of gatekeeper, measuring their strength, causing weaker yers to fail repeatedly.
But in Song Jians eyes, this skeleton warlord is just slightly more powerful than ordinary monsters. Even without using his Immortal Sword Body, he can easily crush it.
Broken Wing Dance, activate!
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~
The long sword in Song Jians hand danced with such force that it gave the impression of a heavy weapon. With just two moves, the skeleton warlord was forced back five or six steps, almost being knocked back into the Pit of Ten Thousand.
Boom!
As the final attack, Song Jian leaped high, his long sword leaving a dark red mark in mid-air, slicing fiercely towards the skeleton warlord. The furious Qi left the warlord roaring with its huge body still hovering in mid-air.
Die! Song Jian bellowed, directing all sword skills towards the skeleton warship. Sword Silk, Sweeping Sword Style, sh Thunder Strike,
Despite the incessant roaring of the skeleton warlord, it had no room for counterattack. By the time itnded, its vitality points had dropped to a third.
Even a level 30 elite BOSS would struggle to withstand the damage inflicted by Song Jian, let alone a level 20 skeleton warlord!
Light Strike!
Before the skeleton warlord could rise from the ground, a radiant golden sword qi swept across its body, apanied by a deep howl.
As the skeleton warlord, initially about to rise, came to a sudden halt, the ck mes covering its body, as if extinguished by a strong wind, disappeared. Bang!
With a dull thud, fragments of bone burst out from the body of the skeleton warlord. Like a sand tower copsing, the huge body crumbled into a pile of fine bone fragments;
This gatekeeper that caused so many yer teams headaches was easily defeated by Song Jian. If the yers gathered at the dungeon entrance knew that Song Jian had taken down the first BOSS of the real difficulty dungeon in such a short time, they would be bbergasted.
The skeleton warlord dropped a skills stone C Fierce Strike. It requires a long weapon to unleash and can deal 180% physical damage to the target.
This skill has a great damage output and, most importantly, consumes very little energy. With only a 3-second cooldown time, it can be considered a regr skill.
Such a skill would certainly be popr among yers. If ced on the auction block, it would fetch a handsome price.
Besides this skill stone, the skeleton warlord also dropped a piece of level 20 blue quality equipment, the Skeleton War Armor. This is a te armor for warriors with extremely high defense. Additionally, it has a passive skill that gives a 30% chance of afflicting attackers with a weakness curse when taking damage. It can be considered quite top tier.
On top of these items, the skeleton warlord also dropped two rubies and a Shattered Skull. This can be infused into equipment to improve its attributes.
As my first time exploring a dungeon on the real difficulty level, the drops arent bad! Song Jian looks at the spoils in his bag, a satisfied smile on his face.
Bypassing the Pit of Ten Thousand, Song Jian continues along the path. Along the way, several level 20 elite mutated zombies appear, either shooting out from the surrounding woods or surfacing from the ground beside the road. Even some half-corpses lying beside the road, that seem to have died a long time ago, growl lowly as Song Jian passes, attempting to crawl over and attack him.
Such sudden attacks may catch regr teams off guard, potentially leading to unnecessary casualties. However, for Song Jian, these are just monotonous additions to his journey.
Moreover, these elite monsters in the dungeon not only yield amplebat experience, but the quality and quantity of loot is much higherpared to the regr drops. Song Jian has already picked up nearly 5000 Doomsday Coins alone, making the rewards quite bountiful.
Just as Song Jian wonders if this narrow path has an end, he suddenly hears yelling in the distance.
Tony, stop resting beside the corpses, even if one of them was yourpanion who just died inbat!
Amir, go notify the vige chief quickly. Ask him to organize another group of vigers and bring some Holy Water. To deal with these nasty creatures, nothing works better than Holy Water.
Susan, quickly gather people to burn these corpses. You certainly dont want them to stand up again to battle you!
After a sprint, Song Jian finally reaches the end of the narrow path where a vige lies. Epitomizing a fully armed fortress, the vige is surrounded by caltrops and its walls are built with robust tree trunks, looking quite sturdy. On these walls are burning bonfires and vigers armed with bows and arrows, anxiously peering below the walls.
In front of the vige gates are dozens of strewn corpses. Despite the distance, Song Jian can clearly smell the stench of decay. A robust man d in leather armor and wielding a broadsword ismanding a dozen vigers to clean up the battlefield.
Upon spotting Song Jian, both the vigers on guard duty and those cleaning up the battlefield quickly aim their weapons at him.
Looking at these level 22 vigers and the robust man, with a strength equal to a level 25 elite level BOSS, Song Jian cant help but furrow his brow.
With his current abilities, there is no way for him to seize such a tightly guarded vige.
Stand where you are, outsider! State your business! The man at the vige gate points his heavy sword at Song Jian and shouts.
Chapter 438: 438: Flash Thunder Strike
Chapter 438: sh Thunder Strike
A battle beast, this is a perfect battle beast! My luck is just too good, haha! Zhang Hongs face showed a crazy expression,pletely different from his previous peaceful demeanor.
The Hoplra Lion Hawk Beast, once it reaches adulthood, it can rival the existence of a Giant Dragon. As long as I sign a contract with it Zhang Hong muttered to himself, as his body emitted a dazzling golden light, like he was wearing a golden armor.
Come on, Hoplra Lion Hawk Beast, let me, Master Hongyi, be your master, and you will be the first battle beast under the future Buddha Hongyi! Zhang Hongs eyes were filled with fanaticism as he charged towards the Lion Hawk Beast.
Bang!
The Six-Ring Tin Staff, glowing with a golden light, fiercely struck the Lion Hawk Beasts body, causing arge bruise. The Lion Hawk Beast cried out in pain, unable to stop itself from letting out a sharp howl.
Seeing the damage numbers floating above the Lion Hawk Beasts head, Zhang Hongughed out loud: Great, I can break its defense! Youre mine now, this Hoplra Lion Hawk Beast definitely belongs to me!
Hiss-
The tail behind the Lion Hawk Beast suddenly lifted up, and a triangr snake head hissed angrily and bit towards Zhang Hong.
Bang!
Like a ck lightning bolt, the snake-like long tail of the Lion Hawk Beast fiercely bit towards Zhang Hong, but it was blocked by a thickyer of golden light around his body.
Although the snake tails attack was blocked, its power still seeped through. Zhang Hong, who was only an 18th level yer, was like a tiny bug to the Lion Hawk Beast, which had a first-orderbat power. It was an absolute crushing situation.
The attack sent Zhang Hong flying like a cannonball. He crashed through two stone tablets beforeing to a stop, blocked by arge tree.
Zhang Hong held his Six-Ring Tin Staff tightly, wearing the dazzling golden armor, as he struggled to stand up. He couldnt help but spit out a mouthful of blood.
With his current strength, even fighting with a level 30 ordinary monster was strenuous. If it werent for his natural suppression of soul bodies, he wouldnt even be in this ce. Not to mention an elite BOSS with first-orderbat power like the Lion Hawk Beast, even an ordinary level 30 elite BOSS would send Zhang Hong running.
This Hoplra Lion Hawk Beast was just too rare which made Zhang Hong couldnt resist taking a risk.
Esteemed friend, I wonder if you could help this poor monk hold off the monster. In doing so, you will not only gain my friendship but also a handsome reward afterwards! Zhang Hong looked at Song Jian with a smile on his face.
Although Zhang Hong seemed a bit embarrassed at the moment, his golden aura was as peaceful and kind as Buddha while speaking to Song Jian, making it hard for anyone to refuse his request.
Song Jian, his eyes filled with confusion, was about to agree when a cool stream suddenly flowed through his mind, instantly sobering him up. As he looked at Zhang Hong with a sharp gaze, a sense of danger emerged.
Before, Zhang Hong had only used some methods to make Song Jian have a favorable impression of him, which did not have any adverse effects on Song Jian. As a result, Song Jians natural talent didnt trigger. However, now, Zhang Hong had obviously used a skill simr to Charm Magic. This naturally touched the forbidden area of Song Jians natural talent, activating it and eliminating Zhang Hongs influence.
Buzz-
Zhang Hongs face suddenly turned pale, and he staggered back a couple of steps.
It was a skill bacsh!
Zhang Hong looked at Song Jian in surprise, unable to believe that his skill had failed!
Damn it, I was too reckless! What should I do now? Zhang Hong panicked and quickly spoke to Song Jian: Im sorry, esteemed friend, it was just that this poor monk was a bit too anxious earlier, and I lost myposure. Please forgive me, Im willing to pay you 10,000 Doomsday Coins aspensation!
At this moment, a system notification suddenly appeared before Song Jian: System: yer Zhang Hong has sent you a trade request. He will trade 10,000 Doomsday Coins to you. Do you ept the request?
Song Jian sneered in his heart, but on his face, he pretended to be hesitant, wanting to take advantage of the situation and directly chose to ept.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Soon, 10,000 Doomsday Coins entered Song Jians inventory.
10,000 Doomsday Coins, even yers at this stage, could consider this a small fortune.
Song Jian showed a relieved smile on his face, nodding at Zhang Hong to signify that their past quarrel was erased.
Zhang Hong was overjoyed and hurriedly said: Esteemed friend, please lend me a hand and help me subdue this monster. I will definitely reward you greatly!
As he spoke, Zhang Hong summoned several semi-transparent soul bodies and directed them towards the Lion Hawk Beast.
These soul bodies were battle spirits that Zhang Hong had secretly converted while liberating mutated souls. Each battle spirit required a hundred mutated soul bodies to sessfully convert. Once converted, these soul bodies would treat Zhang Hong as their master, obeying him without question, even if he ordered them to die without a moments hesitation.
The battle spirits fought with the Lion Hawk Beast wielding their long staffs. However, it was clear that they were no match for the Lion Hawk Beast. For now, Zhang Hong was only using them as cannon fodder to buy some time.
Sir, have you reconsidered? As a monk, I do not lie, and I will not deceive you. As long as you help me catch this monster, I will definitely give you a great gift! Zhang Hong said with an anxious expression on his face, as he could feel that he was losing contact with his painstakingly converted battle spirits one after another.
In reality, for the Lion Hawk Beast, which fed on soul bodies, these few battle spirits were nothing more than slightly stronger ants whenpared to the ordinary mutated souls around them. The Lion Hawk Beast could still eat them up one by one, and they even tasted much better than regr mutated souls. Youre only level 18. What good things can you have? If you want me to help you, you have to give me the items for the trade first, then Ill help you! Song Jian disdainfully looked Zhang Hong up and down while revealing his level.
Seeing that Song Jian was already level 21, Zhang Hong immediately felt surprised. At this point, he had also realized Song Jians identity C the first person on the level honor rankings!
Soon, Zhang Hongs face was full of smiles again as he said to Song Jian: So its Sir Song. Seeing that youre holding a sword, you must be a swordsman ss. I happen to have a suitable sword technique for you!
With that, Zhang Hong took out a golden scroll and unfolded it to show its attributes to Song Jian.
Skill Scroll: sh Thunder Strike; Usage effect: Learn Sword Technique C sh Thunder Strike; Usage requirements: Weapon type C Sword; sh Thunder Strike (Active), skill effect: Borrow the power of thunder to deal three instantaneous damage to the target. The first damage is 150% of physical attack, the second damage is 110% of physical attack, and the third damage is 70% of physical attack. The three damages are thunder attribute damages, with a very small probability of making the target stunned for 1 second; cooldown time: 10 seconds; skill consumption: 30 points of Sword Qi.
A gold-quality sword technique, and its pretty powerful! Song Jians eyes lit up, and he was instantly tempted.
Chapter 439: Besieged
Chapter 439: Besieged
First, give me this sword skill. Once I learn it and be stronger, itll benefit you too! Song Jians eyes shone brightly as he shouted.
This Zhang Hong hesitated.
We can sign a contract and have the system certify it! Song Jian yelled.
It was obviously impossible for Zhang Hong to just hand over the sword skill, but Song Jian didnt trust Zhang Hong either. Just because he was a monk didnt mean he couldnt break his word. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
With the systems certification and a signed contract, both of their interests would be guaranteed.
Zhang Hong hesitated for a moment before eventually gritting his teeth, nodding his head, and turning a little pale.
This was a golden-quality sword skill, which could be sold for tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of Doomsday Coins. It was impossible not to feel heartache giving it away so easily. Zhang Hong hadnt cultivated to the realm of detachment from material possessions.
After signing the contract, Zhang Hong handed the sword skill to Song Jian and said urgently, My Battle Spirits cant hold on any longer. Youre responsible for holding back this monster. Its best if you can reduce its Vitality Points to less than a third!
For the best chance to turn a monster into a pet, its ideal to reduce its Vitality to less than a third. This way, the sess rate will be higher.
Song Jian nodded, directly learned the sh Thunder Strike, and waved his longsword as he charged towards the lion-eagle beast.
sh Thunder Strike was simr to Sweeping Sword Style, but it was a continuous attack with one move following another, causing three instances of damage in an instant. When used with the Golden Demonying Sword, the sh Thunder Strike dealt damage equal to six instances in an instant, causing the damage to explode!
Song Jian arrived next to the lion-eagle beast. Zhang Hongs Battle Spirits had already beenpletely devoured by the lion-eagle beast. The well-fed lion-eagle beast seemed quite pleased, raising its head and letting out a cheerful cry. It even burped and looked at the surrounding mutant ghosts without the previous excitement, appearing somewhatzy and uninterested in eating.
sh Thunder Strike!
Song Jian waved his long sword and shed it on the lion-eagle beast. A series of damages floated above its head, causing the beast to lose more than a thousand Vitality Points.
The lion-eagle beast was enraged and pped its wings violently. Even Song Jian struggled to stand, as if he was a bug struck by a powerful gust of wind.
The lion-eagle beast turned its colossal body to stare at Song Jian. With a p of its wings, its massive body came charging at him like a small mountain.
Song Jian climbed up from the ground, spat out some sand, and looked up.
The lion-eagle beast instantly reached Song Jian, and its two front ws fiercely stomped towards him.
Boom!
The ground shook violently as if an earthquake had struck. The lion-eagle beasts footprints were two deep pits, and a crater over three meters in diameter appeared around it. If this strike had hit Song Jian, he would have nearly been killed.
At this point, Song Jian didnt dare to resist head-on and could only desperately run away.
The lion-eagle beast chased him like a madman, continually attacking him. With the lion-eagles first-tier Combat Power, even a casual hit was more than Song Jian could handle.
Are you just going to watch?! Song Jian couldnt help but yell at Zhang Hong, who stood motionlessly to the side.
Zhang Hongs face turned slightly red. In fact, he was frightened by the lion-eagle beasts attack. Seeing a whole forest ttened by the beast, Zhang Hong felt a chill run down his spine. This was not something he could handle at this point.
Avya, Xidian Dusuo
Not daring to fight head-on, Zhang Hong could only stand at a distance and chant Buddhist scriptures, using the unique skills of martial monks to harm the lion-eagle beast by casting spells.
As Zhang Hong chanted, one golden rune after another flew out of his mouth and formed a huge golden in the air, which flew towards the lion-eagle beast.
Whoosh C
All of the lion-eagle beasts attention was on Song Jian, so it did not notice therge descending in midair, which wrapped it up tightly;
Hiss-
Once the golden enveloped the lion-eagle beast, every strand of silk emitted a divine light, as if they were extremely hot branding irons. A burnt smell wafted in the air, and chains of tens of damage points floated above the lion-eagle beasts head, forming a dense patch.
Seizing the opportunity, Song Jian turned around and unleashed a series of sword techniques, inflicting heavy damage on the lion-eagle beast.
Seeing Song Jians attack, a smile appeared at the corner of Zhang Hongs mouth. Truly worthy of being the first on the level honor list, his attack was strong.
If it were just him alone, he would never reduce the lion-eagle beasts Vitality Points to below a third.
However, the golden onlysted for less than five seconds before the lion-eagle beast bit and tore it to shreds.
Seeing the lion-eagle beast break free, Song Jian immediately stopped a half-released sword technique and turned to run. He wasnt capable of facing the lion-eagle beast head-on and could only rely on sneak attacks.
Attacking the lion-eagle beast was just a transaction, and Song Jian wouldnt risk his life for it. In just five seconds, he had caused the lion-eagle beast to lose more than 1,500 points of damage, bringing its Vitality Points down by a quarter.
Such a powerful attack made even Zhang Hong feel a little uneasy, looking at Song Jian with deep wariness in his eyes.
What are you waiting for?! Use all your moves, or dont me me for leaving by myself! Song Jian shouted at Zhang Hong.
Even if the lion-eagle beast ran away, there would be no loss for Song Jian. The contract only stipted that Song Jian had to assist Zhang Hong in capturing the beast. If Zhang Hong held back and failed the task, Song Jian would not take any responsibility.
As for the traded items, Song Jian had already learned the skills, so they couldnt delete them. Therefore, Song Jian hadnt used the Immortal Sword Body skill and considered it as a trump card, unafraid of Zhang Hong turning against him.
Hold on! Zhang Hong threw Song Jian a skill simr to Light Body Skill, increasing Song Jians movement speed by 5%. Then, he began preparing another spell.
Mountain-moving Spell, go! After chanting Buddhist scriptures, Zhang Hong shouted and pointed at the lion-eagle beast.
A mountain suddenly appeared in the air and smashed towards the beast.
Boom!
The mountain mmed heavily on the lion-eagle beasts back, blood sttering everywhere. The beasts wings broke and hung limply on both sides of its body.
The lion-eagle beast let out a sharp scream, struggling to get up. For a moment, its movement speed was significantly reduced.
Hurry up, the slow effect will onlyst for three seconds! Zhang Hong shouted, swinging the Six-Ring Tin Staff in his hand and drawing a dizzying,plex pattern in front of him.
Chapter 440: Pet Contract
Chapter 440: Pet Contract
Song Jians lips curled into a slight smile. He had noticed that most of Zhang Hongs attack methods carried negative effects, but their actual damage wasnt high.
For ordinary yers, these constant negative effects were like a nightmare. With Song Jians unique skill Thick-faced, his immunity to negative effects had reached an unimaginable level. Once he pits against Zhang Hong, if Zhang Hong doesnt use his trump card escape skill, Song Jian is confident he can finish him in less than five minutes.
Under Zhang Hongs skill restrictions, the lion-eagle beast seemed like a strong and bulky yet slow-moving giant, toyed around by the two yers. After half an hour, the lion-eagle beast was bathed in blood, covered with wounds, and one of his front ws had even fractured. Its enormous body lost its bnce and copsed, stirring up countless pebbles and dust.
The lion-eagle beast was on the brink of death, unable to stand up no matter how hard it tried.
Its vitality points had already dropped below 10%. For Zhang Hong, this was an optimum opportunity to recruit.
Good job! Zhang Hong cheered with a full face of smiles, but a sh of fear appeared in the depths of his eyes. Song Jians damage was incredibly high, volumes higher than any typical yer of his level.
Zhang Hong leaped forward, came before the lion-eagle beast, and bowed. He muttered, In the past you have been trapped in bitterness, today, I will help you free yourself!
With a hop, Zhang Hong climbed onto the lion-eagle beast, pressing his hand against its head.
Hahaha, my beast defender, youre mine now! Zhang Hong couldnt hold back his excitement; he was on the cusp of sess. Hisughter echoed under the sky, his face full of unrestrained joy.
The lion-eagle beast grew furious sensing Zhang Hong on its back. It let out angry roars and attempted to shake Zhang Hong off. Unfortunately, its injuries were too severe, barely lifting its wings before they dropped down weakly.
From his bag, Zhang Hong pulled out a scroll emitting a silver radiance, pressing it against the back of the lion-eagle beasts head.
A Pet Contract Scroll!
Song Jian watched the energy-rich scroll with a slight smile at the corner of his lips.
Ordinary shops only sell low-quality Pet Contract Scrolls and those can only be used onmon beasts. Unique creatures like the lion-eagle beast, especially one thats an elite boss at level 30, couldnt be captured by a low-quality scroll. A higher-quality scroll is required for that.
The silver-level Pet Contract Scroll that Zhang Hong held was worth at least 100,000 Doomsday Coins. This was a rare item and the price was beyond what many beasts were worth. It was something ordinary yers had only heard about but never seen.
Song Jian watched Zhang Hong use the scroll, and shook his head slightly.
What a waste. If Zhang Hong was also level 30, then using this silver-level Pet Contract Scroll could have had a capture sess rate of over 80%. However, currently at level 18, the level gap with the lion-eagle beast is just too wide. Even with this high-quality scroll, the capture sess rate wont be more than 30%
Such level disparity was something every yer hoping to capture a beast needed to consider. Either Zhang Hong has forgotten it in his excitement, or hes taking his chances, ignoring the level gap.
After all, encountering a lion-eagle beast opportunity is rare and once lost, there may not be another chance to find such a unique creature.
At this moment, a look of excitement crossed Zhang Hongs face. With trembling hands, he pressed the Contract Scroll closely against the lion-eagle beasts head and began reciting the contracts chant.
As he recited the chant, the scroll emitted a dazzling light and began to slowly disintegrate, transforming into countless silver runes that embraced both Zhang Hong and the lion-eagle beast. If the contract fails, all the runes would vanish and the high-quality silver scroll would be wasted.
Zhang Hong anxiously watched the silver runes around him, fearing theyd disappear at the next moment.
Bang!
A blinding silver radiance burst from the runes, driving Zhang Hong into fits ofughter. This signified the first step was sessful, which was the most important step. If the runes assembled into a contract formation next, he could force the lion-eagle beast into signing the contract and bing his beast.
The silver light continued to circte as the silver runes gradually coalesced, forming a strange contract array adorned with intricate patterns and mysterious symbols.
Come now, be my beast defender. Under the Buddha in the future, you will enjoy endless glory!
Zhang Hong murmured to himself. From the contract array, a milky-white light emerged, heading straight into Zhang Hongs forehead. This light outlined all the uses in the contract like a legal agreement in the real world, demanding strict adherence once signed.
Another white light shot out towards the forehead of the lion-eagle beast, leaving a faint ck mark on it.
This was the beast-mark. Once the lion-eagle beast submits, this mark would apany it for life. N?v(el)B\\jnn
The contract obligations wereid out in both Zhang Hongs and the lion-eagle beasts minds. Zhang Hong was not unfamiliar with this, he chose to agree without hesitation.
On the other hand, the contracts terms were disyed in a way that the lion-eagle beast could understand. The stringent conditions instilled a profound sense of humiliation. It knew that agreeing to the contract would save its life but its freedom would be lost forever. The lion-eagle beast struggled, resisting the white light from entering its forehead and rejecting the ck mark on its forehead.
Hurry, hurry, submit to me! Cold sweat dripped from Zhang Hongs forehead as he watched the struggling lion-eagle beast impatiently. After activating the Pet Contract Scroll, he needed to maintain it using his mental strength. Given the vast power gap between him and the lion-eagle beast, maintaining this contract was strenuous.
Submit to me, and you will rank under one and above all, forever Zhang Hong shouted ferociously. His face twisted, veins bulged on his forehead, his expression no longer calm and peaceful.
The lion-eagle beast let out a piercing shriek, the whitelight from the formed contract finally entered its forehead. Zhang Hongs face twisted into an ecstatic grin.
I made it! Zhang Hong roared.
Just then, something unexpected happened. The lion-eagle beast seemingly regained its strength, abruptly standing up and throwing Zhang Hong off its back.
Chapter 441: The Kill
Chapter 441: The Kill
How could this happen? Bloodlines eruption? The astonished Zhang Hong, who had been thrown back, struggled to stand amidst the debris and looked at the increasingly crazed lion eagle beast while mumbling to himself.
The Horch Lion Eagle Beast is a magical creature; adult Horch Lion Eagle Beasts can rival Giant Dragons. Their bloodline contains mysterious bloodline power, and once triggered, they can obtain even greater power.
This is why Zhang Hong would rather waste a silver-quality Pet Contract Scroll to capture it.
However, the lion eagle beasts explosion of power did not originate from its bloodline, but from the level gap between them. The difference of twelve levels made it seem as if there was a chasm between Zhang Hong and the lion eagle beast. Without Song Jians help, Zhang Hong wouldnt stand a chance against the beast, let alone break through its defense.
Moreover, just as Zhang Hong was devoting himself to subduing the lion eagle beast, Song Jian slightly raised his right hand, using a surgical healing to heal the broken wing of the lion eagle beast, thus giving it the strength to hurl Zhang Hong away.
Surgical healing can only restore a small amount of Vitality Points but can remove negative effects such as fracture, bleeding. Song Jians movement was small, and Zhang Hong, who was focused on subduing the lion eagle beast at the time, did not notice his subtle action. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
As a martial monk, Zhang Hong could easily employ numerous spells. Although they didnt cause high damage, their endless negative effects were rming for Song Jian. If Zhang Hong gained such a magical creature as a battle pet, hisst weakness would be patched up, something Song Jian didnt want to see.
Boom!
A powerful Mental Strength burst forth, instantly repelling the white light enveloping his eyebrows and the ck seal.
A look of defeat appeared on Zhang Hongs face as he witnessed the Contract Array tremble violently before shattering with a bang.
With the capture attempt failed, the lion eagle beast let out a rxed and joyful cry, turned around, and stared at Zhang Hong with eyes full of anger, yet tinged with a touch of deep fear.
The loss of a silver-quality Pet Contract Scroll pained Zhang Hong. Although the capture attempts failure didnt cause substantial damage to him, he felt as if a heavy hammer had struck his chest, making him want to vomit blood.
When a pet capture fails, there are certain aftereffects. At this point, the lion eagle beasts entire hatred had been transferred to Zhang Hong, and this hatred would lock on to him for three minutes,unching relentless attacks.
Seeing the lion eagle beast charging towards him, Zhang Hongs face turned pale, and he hurriedly ran towards Song Jian.
Help, help me! Zhang Hong begged Song Jian with a pleading look on his face.
The lion eagle beast spread its wings and instantly closed the seven or eight meters distance, its sharp beak aimed like a razor at his heart.
Feeling the chill of the wind, Zhang Hong sensed the threat of death quickly approaching and threw a triangr amulet in a panic.
The amulet flew into the air, bursting into dazzling light before turning into a Light Shield protecting Zhang Hongs back. In the center of the shield, a golden Buddha handprint slowly opened.
One-time-use defensive amulet? Song Jians eyes lit up, recognizing the triangr amulet, and he looked envious.
This single-use amulet had various effects. Even though they could only be used once, their power was significantly greater than ordinary equipment or even skills. Moreover, they were rare. Even Song Jian hadnt encountered one yet.
The beak struck the center of the Light Shield, followed by a crack sound as the shield shattered into crystal fragments and disappeared in midair.
However, the lion eagle beasts attack was entirely blocked. Not only that, but part of the beasts beak cracked, making it cry out in pain.
Save me, save me! We had an agreement! Zhang Hong had lost his previous repentantposure, looking disheveled and scared as he grabbed Song Jians hand and begged loudly.
Do you have any more high-quality Pet Contract Scrolls? Song Jian tightly held his sword and nced at Zhang Hong, saying, If not, well have to kill it.
Zhang Hongs face showed reluctance. He had suffered considerable losses this time, not only giving Song Jian a sword technique worth tens of thousands of Doomsday Coins but also wasting a silver-quality Pet Contract Scroll and a precious defensive amulet. Even the Soul Bodies he had painstakingly recruited earlier were all consumed, making him feel like he had wasted ten years of hard work.
I dont have any more. Kill it! Zhang Hong said helplessly.
Having a silver-quality Pet Contract Scroll was already incredibly lucky for Zhang Hong, let alone having a second one.
Song Jian nodded, guessing that the likelihood of Zhang Hong having a second one was low.
Keep using those techniques to trap it. Well split the loot from killing it! Song Jian said.
Hearing Song Jians words, Zhang Hongs face looked slightly better. After all, the level 30 Elite Boss with Tier 1 Combat Power was bound to drop valuable items, at least slightly making up for his loss.
Song Jian leaped forward and shed at the lion eagle beast with his sword. With his current strength, facing a level 30 Elite Boss with Tier 1 Combat Power was still somewhat difficult. If it werent for the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Swords ability to deal double damage with each strike, Song Jian wouldnt have been able to hold out for long.
After the lion eagle beasts Vitality Points dropped, it erupted with even fiercer fighting power, as if having a resurgence of energy before its death. Each strike would deal three to four hundred points of damage. If it werent for the Advanced Healing Potion, Song Jian wouldnt have been able to withstand the attack for long.
Zhang Hong watched as the lion eagle beasts Vitality Points continued to decrease, his face full of unwillingness. In reality, he had several healing techniques but didnt use them on Song Jian.
He couldnt help but have some unusual thoughts in his heart, wanting the lion eagle beast and Song Jian to perish together. That way, he could recover his losses from Song Jians corpse and the beasts drops.
If things went as he nned, he would not only make up for his losses but might even profit from them.
But to his disappointment, even when the lion eagle beast cried its final painful cry and fell, Song Jian still stood firmly in ce without showing any weakness.
Chapter 454: 454 Village Chief
Upon hearing the militia say that there were Magic Source Stones for sale in the viges general store, Song Jian was overjoyed.
The reason he had explored this realistic difficulty replica was to obtain Magic Source Stones. However, this time he had only collected fifty grams of them. To gather enough stones to build a Magic Tower, it would take him a long time.
If he could buy Magic Source Stones in this vige, that would be the best news for Song Jian.
Lets go; take me into the vige and have a look! Song Jian put away the Magic Source Stones and said with a smile.
When Song Jian entered this vige, he saw an old man dressed in a gray linen robe, with a wrinkled face and snow-white hair. Leaning on his crutch, the old man stood in the center of the vige surrounded by people.
Upon seeing Song Jian, the old man trembled as he approached and paid his respects, saying, Warrior, I am the vige chief of Fok Vige, Z Fok. Thank you for saving our homes and sparing the lives of hundreds of innocents
Song Jian hurriedly rushed to help the old man up and said with a righteous look, I am just a wandering swordsman. Seeing such monsters, I naturally couldnt stand idly by. Regrettably, I wasnt able to save Fkfu; he was a brave guardian!
Fkfu was a good boy. I hope his soul finds rest. Vige Chief Z said softly, seemingly unfazed by the loss of their strongestbatant.
Upon hearing Vige Chief Zs words, a faintly strange feeling welled up in Song Jians heart. This was highly unusual.
However, Song Jian didnt continue the conversation, but asked, Respected vige chief Z, I came here for a magic material, the Magic Source Stone, which is this ck crystal. It only exists in the bodies of demonized bats. I want to ask if you know any nearby ces with demonized bat nests?
These ck crystals can often be picked up by vigers when they go out. Although we dont know what its used for, carrying it around often helps to avoid pain and illnesses, so many people have some with them. Vige Chief Z opened his cor and showed Song Jian a Magic Source Stone. It was about half the size of a fist and weighed over three hundred grams, making Song Jian somewhat envious.
You can go to the general store at the front of the vige to have a look; they have them for sale. Chief Z looked at Song Jian up and down, seemingly assessing his strength, and then said, As for the den of demonized bats, if you follow the path from the back door of the vige straight ahead, youll find it at the north-facing cliff in the Mourning Wastnd. Theres a huge cave there with many demonized bats.
The Mourning Wastnd? I see, Song Jian nodded his head.
Soon, Song Jian found the general store the vige chief mentioned. It not only had arge number of Magic Source Stones, but also many other valuable items. Song Jian even saw a gold-quality musket. Although its properties were average, a gold-quality musket outside this area was worth at least 100,000 Doomsday Coins.
The items in the store had to be purchased with replica human prestige, which was of no use outside the replica. It could only be used here as currency.
I need to grind this replica for at least half a month to buy the gold-quality musket Song Jian calcted in his heart, shook his head, and ultimately gave up the idea of continuing to grind this replica.
He exchanged all his replica human prestige for Magic Source Stones, andbined with what he had already obtained, Song Jian now had more than three hundred grams of Magic Source Stones.
This is worth thirty million! Song Jian held the small bundle of Magic Source Stones in his hand, a bitter smile on his face.
A short stay in the vige before moving to the viges back door, Song Jian found himself at the back gate of the vige.
With the vige backed against a cliff, the so-called back door was, in fact, the only escape route for vigers. In case the vige gate was breached, the vigers could flee through here.
At this moment, Vige Chief Z was standing at the back door. Seeing Song Jian approaching, Z took out a yellowish parchment scroll from his bosom and handed it to Song Jian, saying, Warrior, you saved our vige, and I have nothing to repay you with. This is a map of the entire Mourning Wastnd, including a small part of the Nest of Mourning, the den of the demonized bats. I believe it will certainly be of help to you.
Zs expression was very sincere, which surprised Song Jian. Even when they lost their militia captain, who had always guarded the vige, the vige chief had not shown such an expression.
Upon ncing at the map, Song Jian could see that it detailed the Mourning Wastnds topography and even marked the locations of powerful monsters. It was quite thorough.
In the lower right corner of the map, it depicted a small section of the Nest of Mourning, marked with numerous holes and passages. It looked like someone had explored it for a long time before drawing it. It was detailed but only showed about less than a third of the entire nest. Based on the markings on the map, it appeared that there might also be a secondyer to the Nest of Mourning. However, since nobody had fully explored it, this was just spection.
Thank you, vige chief! Song Jian put away the map and thanked Z with a smile. Regardless of the purpose for giving him this map, it did save Song Jian a lot of exploration time. Otherwise, he would have had to spend at least a few days in the Mourning Wastnd to find the den of demonized bats.
In fact, there were many more side quests and hidden quests in this vige that could be dug up. If a small team entered here, they could benefit greatly, but it would also take more time. After all, this was just a level 10 realistic difficulty replica. The items within it were not that interesting for Song Jian. It was better to find the demonized bats nest as soon as possible and obtain the Magic Source Stones.
Watching Song Jian holding a torch and disappearing into the rocky passageway behind the vige, a trace of aplex expression flickered across Vige Chief Zs face. Under the dim light, it seemed like a dark snake-like aura was nestled between his eyebrows.
The rocky passageway behind the vige was spacious and bore traces of artificial chiseling. Creating such a passageway would have taken at least several decades of efforts by the entire vige.
Holding a torch, Song Jian walked for more than twenty minutes before finally seeing light ahead.
Finally made it out. Song Jian said as he walked quickly to the end of the passage. As soon as he stepped out, a miserable scream rang in his ears.
This sudden howl startled Song Jian, making him shiver. He couldnt help but summon his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, gripping it tightly in his hand as he anxiously looked around.
Chapter 443: Wizard’s Soul
Chapter 443: Wizards Soul
Seeing Song Jian put on the Winged Lions Feather directly, Zhang Hongs eyes almost bulged out.
Zhang Hong, though abat monk, was not a melee attacker, but a caster. His specialty was using various Buddhist spells. Thus, although he was only level 18, his Mental Strength had already broken through to 17 points, two points higher than Song Jians.
Naturally, Zhang Hong could also wear the Winged Lions Feather belt. After all, it was a level 30 silver grade equipment.
Werent we supposed to share the loot? Youve already taken the best stuff for yourself. Zhang Hong struggled to suppress the urge to roll his eyes and screamed inwardly.
Song Jian nced at the remaining blue-green items, picked up a blue-quality Bloodline Essence and put it into his inventory, then threw all the remaining materials over to Zhang Hong.
I only took three items; the remaining five are for you, Song Jian said with a smile.
Zhang Hongs mouth twitched as he looked at the items Song Jian handed him: only one was of blue quality, and the rest were green quality. More importantly, all of these items were materials, not equipment. He doubted that current yers in the auction house would be interested in such high-level materials.
Thankyou very much! Zhang Hongs face reluctantly showed a smile, and he epted all the items from Song Jian.
Although these materials were high-level, yers trade skills would eventually progress, and these materials would be valuable after some time, especially since they were from magical creatures.
After killing the level 30 elite boss, Song Jian finally reached level 22 and even exceeded 6%.
Song Jian hesitated for a moment after looking at the three 100% proficiency skills, Kick, Sweeping Sword Style, and Sword Shadow Step. Eventually, he still spent the skill point on Sword Shadow Step.
He had enough damage-dealing skills, but not many life-saving ones. So naturally, he would prioritize upgrading his escape skills.
Upgrading Sword Shadow Step to level 2 increased the movement speed from 30% to 35%, and the duration increased from 7 seconds to 8 seconds, a small improvement.
The Winged Lions corpse slowly dposed and burned, and if they had the Dissection or Skinning skills, they could extract some materials from the body. However, neither Song Jian nor Zhang Hong possessed these trade skills, so they could only watch the valuable corpse turn into ashes.
It took them over an hour to kill the Winged Lion. The sky had be white, and the ghosts in the graveyard had gone back into their tombs. Only a few crows asionally cawed, making the whole graveyard quite peaceful.
Amitabha, Mr. Song, we shall part ways now. I hope to see you again in the future! Zhang Hong returned to his high monk demeanor, his face serious as he sped his hands together and bowed to Song Jian before leaving.
Well, Master, we shall say our goodbyes then,ughed Song Jian as he nodded in agreement.
As he watched Zhang Hong drift away, a cold smile crept onto Song Jians face. Zhang Hong had failed to steal the prize, and had instead lost more than he gained. If he had seeded in obtaining the Winged Lion as abat pet, his Combat Power would have at least doubled. Song Jian had sensed a threat from Zhang Hong in the woods when they first met C the look in Zhang Hongs eyes when he first saw Song Jian was identical to when he first saw the Winged Lion.
I hope that when I see you next time, youll have be much stronger. Right now, you really dont even arouse my desire to fight! Song Jian muttered softly.
Just then, an old voice spoke into his ear.
Young man, you made a grave mistake by letting him go like that. In the future, he may grow into a power that youll be forced to look up to!
Startled, Song Jian instinctively clenched the sword in his hand, taking a defensive stance as he looked around.
Whos there! Song Jian demanded in a low voice.
Cough, cough. Dont be so tense; Im just a captive soul, incapable of causing you any harm, the old voice replied with a hint of weakness.
However, Song Jian remained vignt, still tensely looking around. The graveyard was eerily silent with not a soul in sight.
What kind of hero hides behind a veil? If youve got the guts,e out and meet me! Song Jian raged, even more anxious since he couldnt sense any presence whatsoever.
Hehe, I wish I coulde out, but Im trapped in an imprable prison, unable to even move The old voice chuckled weakly. If you really want to see me, continue down the white stone path, take a left at the thirteenth step, and youll find me in the sixth tomb.
Song Jian hesitated. While battling the Winged Lion earlier, the conflict had spread around the area within a few dozen meters. The location indicated by the old voice was at the edge of the previous battle area. Song Jian had not found any traps or anything of the sort during the prior fight. So, after a moment, he followed the voices guidance towards the tomb.
Upon arriving at the tomb, he looked at the tombstone. There wasnt much difference between this one and the surrounding ones, except for the faint golden Hexagram Array that appeared on this tombstone. If he hadnt taken a closer look, Song Jian would have thought it was just a nk tombstone.
Young deity, I was once a human mage with Tier 1 Combat Power. During a battle, I identally injured a civilian and was sentenced to death, with my soul exiled
Seeing Song Jianing, the old voice slowly recited its story.
Song Jian listened attentively. As it turned out, this mages soul, like the Beastman soldier George had guided Song Jian to recruit, was also a convict exiled to Doomsday City.
The soul had been lingering in the graveyard for more than twenty days, and if no one came to its rescue, it would turn into a monstrous creature that only knew how to kill once the time was up C something the mages soul did not want.
When Song Jian and the NPC professional yers first arrived at the graveyard for the supply box, the mages soul had already spotted them. Instead of hurriedly summoning someone to save it, the soul patiently observed them. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
If there was no choice, the soul would have urgently sought help from the first person it saw. However, since there were so many people, the mages soul naturally wanted to find the strongest person to ally with.
After observing for two more days, especially after witnessing Song Jian and Zhang Hong y the Winged Lion with Tier 1bat power, the mages soul finally made up its mind.
Chapter 444: Bloodline Wizard
Chapter 444: Bloodline Wizard
If you truly can rescue me from this cage, then I, Wace Laman, in the name of the God of Truth, pledge my loyalty to you as your vassal! Laman muttered.
Laman, arent you afraid that after being freed on day one, you might never return here? Song Jianughed.
No, your level might not be high, but you already have the strength to solo kill an elite, level thirty boss. This area is full of level thirty monsters. I know, you Gods Chosen have a magical skill that allows you to hunt monsters in this world and level up quickly. This area of level thirty monsters is a leveling treasure chest. Youll definitelye back here to level up! Laman confidently replied.
Your judgement is very urate, so, lets sign the contract. Once the Followers contract is signed, Ill set you free from this prison. Song Jianughed.
NPCs recruited within the estate system are very weak characters, consideredmoners among NPCs. No matter how long they train, at most they can be home guard militia with very limited growth potential.
These NPCs recruited from the estate system can only serve as wait staff, construction workers, apprentices and the like. Only NPCs recruited from these outdoor cages exhibit unique skills.
Take the Beastman Warrior that Song Jian met previously for instance. Not only was he individually powerful, but he also had the talent to tame beasts. He could domesticate normal beasts into war beasts to assist in battles, maybe even using them as mounts to form a Beast Cavalry. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
The human soul captured before his eyes C in his previous life he was a wizard with the power of the first order. You should know that wizards, also known as schrs, possess an abundance of knowledge, even if they have lost their bodies and theirbat power has declined, that knowledge remains a valuable asset.
As much as Gods Chosen select Followers, Followers also choose their Gods Chosen. Clearly, Laman is very satisfied with Song Jian, so he willingly signed the Followers contract.
It took Song Jian more than half an hour to destroy the stone tomb and release Laman.
A semi-transparent pale blue figure floated out of the tomb, took a deep breath, and emotionally said: I never thought I would get the chance to breathe freely again!
After a moment of emotion, Laman knelt on one knee in front of Song Jian, ced his right hand on his chest respectfully and said: Wace Laman the wizard will be your Follower, never to leave you!
Wace, I ept your loyalty! Song Jian said as he helped Wace up.
The moment Wace pledged his loyalty, all his attributes were openly revealed to Song Jian.
Wace (Soul Body), Job: Bloodline Wizard, Level 30, Strength: 30, Agility: 25, Stamina: 33, Spirit: 50, Mana: 500/500.
In the Followers interface, there are many attributes of Wace described in detail, including traits, skills, and even his past experiences.
Wace, why have so many of your skills been sealed? While Song Jian was carefully reviewing Waces attributes and skills, he couldnt help but frown.
This situation had never happened before. Even the previous Beastman Warrior, despite bing a ve, had retained all his skills.
I apologise, Master. In my previous life, I was a Bloodline Wizard. All my power came from my bloodline. Now that Ive lost my body, many of my bloodline spells can no longer be cast. Wace exined apologetically.
Although Song Jian had spected this might be the case, he felt slightly disappointed when it was confirmed. After all, Wace had once been a first- order wizard. If he were to preside over the alliance, Song Jian believed, no alliance would dare to invade them at their current state.
How can we restore your former power? Song Jian pondered for a moment. Turning Wace into a logistical officer like Dr. Ebsiting would obviously be a waste. But if Wace couldnt regain his previous strengths, then in the future he could only provide Song Jian with advice based on his extensive knowledge.
There are two ways to restore my power. One is to switch and practice as a Soul Body Wizard from now on. This is the easiest way, but it would take a long time since I would have to start over from level one and adapt to this new role. It was clear Wace had thought deeply about this, and he spoke quickly.
The second way is to rebuild my previous body. I would need a powerful new body with the bloodline of an ancient creature. The stronger the bloodline, the more powerful I will be. This is the quickest method, but obtaining a body with the bloodline of an ancient creature is extremely difficult.
Wace, with a look of regret in his eyes, said: My previous bloodline was from the me Giant Wolf, which is only of average grade among Bloodline Wizards.
Song Jian had a thought, finally understanding why Wace willingly approached him to be his Follower after he killed the Gryphon Beast.
You want to use this blood essence to recreate your body so that you can have the bloodline of the Ho Gryphon Beast, right? Song Jian took out the blood essence that emitted a blue glow, held it in his hand, andughed as he said to Wace.
Wace knelt on one knee, touching his forehead almost to the ground, and said: Yes, Master. Please forgive my selfishness. The Ho Gryphon Beast is a magnificent creature. Its bloodline is much superior to the me Giant Wolf, it is only second to the Dragon Bloodline. If I can recreate my body with its bloodline, my power will quickly recover to the first order, and I may even have the potential to break through to a higher level of power!
Song Jian said nothing, ying with the blood essence in his hand, a yful smile on his face as he gazed at the kneeling Wace.
Wace, can I trust you? Can you forever be loyal to me, never betraying me? Song Jian slowly said.
Master, I swear on my soul as a Bloodline Wizard, if you can recreate my body for me, I will forever be loyal to you, never betraying you. Even if the whole world were to be destroyed, I will always stand behind you! Wace lifted his head; determination etched on his face.
Out of nowhere, Song Jian felt a thread of contract energy connecting him to Wace. If Wace were to break his promise in future, his soul body would suffer massive damage, weakening his soul severely, or worse, causing him to dissipatepletely.
With a slight nod, Song Jianughed: I think the Ho Gryphon Beasts bloodline is not suitable for you. Maybe, you should have a superior bloodline!
Chapter 445 - 445’- Bloodline Spirit Symbol
Chapter 445:- Bloodline Spirit Symbol
When Wace heard Song Jian say that the Lion Hawk Beasts bloodline was unsuitable for him, his face instantly fell into despair. He had put everything he had on Song Jian. If Song Jian couldnt help him rebuild his bloodline, he would never be able to recover and be a bloodline wizard;
Wace had studied bloodline wizards for centuries. If he had to switch to bing a soul body wizard now, everything would have to start over. In this world of destruction, weakness is a sin. After bing a soul body wizard, it would definitely take a long time to regain the first level ofbat power, and Wace wasnt sure if he had that much time.
But when he heard what Song Jian said after that, a look of doubt appeared in Waces eyes. To him, a Lion Hawk Beast was already a higher-grade bloodline than what he had before. Could it be that this young over-blessed one in front of him possessed even higher-grade bloodline essences?
How is that possible? Although this world has many powerful creatures, with his abilities, how could he possibly acquire a higher-grade bloodline, not to mention, even the Lion Hawk Beast, is beyond his capabilities. Without the help of that monk, he wouldnt be able to kill the Lion Hawk Beast, let alone have a higher-grade bloodline? Waces eyes flickered and his mood fluctuated, causing his soul body to sway slightly.
Song Jian gave a faint smile and summoned the ck Dragon hatchling directly. The ck Dragon had been slumbering in the Pet Space for a long time. As soon as it was released, it immediately gave off a joyous dragon chant. Its wings spread out, instantly giving people a feeling of overwhelming darkness.
At this moment, the ck Dragon hatchling had grown to over four meters in length and was almost two meters high. There was an aura of majesty in his golden, upright pupils. A faint ck smoke and sparks spewed out from his nostrils with each breath, spreading out a faint sense of Dragon Might in all directions.
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j a giant dragon, how how is this possible Waces soul body started to tremble violently, seemingly on the verge of disintegration. It was obvious how much his emotions were profoundly stirred at this moment.
Wace even wanted to reach out and touch the ck Dragon hatchling s scales, but as soon as he extended his hand, it felt as if he had been burned, forcing him to let out a painful grunt and immediately retract his hand.
Master, could it be you intend to use Wace looked at the ck Dragon hatchling, his eyes revealing a look of joy.
ck Dragons were a type of ancient Giant Dragon and were considered top-tier bloodlines that all Bloodline Wizards dreamt of having. If Song Jian was truly willing to use ck Dragon Essence Blood to rebuild Waces body, then Waces growth potential would be limitless in the future.
Indeed, I am willing to use the ck Dragons bloodline to rebuild your body! Song Jian nodded and confirmed.
Ovee with excitement, Wace immediately dropped to his knees, unable to utter a word. For him, this was an extraordinary opportunity.
Alright, once were back at my manor, you can begin researching how to rebuild your body using the ck Dragon Essence Blood. But you must ensure that my ck Dragon wont be severely harmed, Song Jian dered.
Of course, of course, Master. I promise not to harm your war pet irreversibly. At most, it will only be weak for a few days before it quickly recovers, Wace eagerly assured him.
Back at Manor Castle, Song Jian directly assigned ab to Wace and gave him a drop of the ck Dragon hatchlings Essence Blood so that he could research how to use the ck Dragon Essence Blood to rebuild his body. After all, witnessing such a top-notch, priceless bloodline from the ck Dragon was something Wace had previously not even dared to think about, let alone encounter.
Thus, running experiments beforepletely rebuilding his body was absolutely necessary.
After settling Wace in, Song Jian took out the Lion Hawk Beasts bloodline essence. At that moment, the bloodline essence looked like a red gem, emitting a dazzling light, with a rich purple-red blood seemingly flowing through it.
Song Jian undressed his upper body to reveal the Hexagram Array tattoo on his chest. At the moment, the Hexagram Array was glowing, with one corner adorned with a red gem.
This gem was the Dragon Blood Talisman formed from the Essence Blood of a mature ck Dragon he had absorbed previously. Now that he had obtained the Essence Blood of a Lion Hawk Beast, he wondered whether it could turn into another talisman as well.
He carefully moved the Lion Hawk Beasts bloodline essence closer to the Hexagram Array Diagram. Sure enough, a strong suction came from the Hexagram Array. Song Jian smiled faintly, loosened his grip, and the Lion Hawk Beasts bloodline essence was instantly absorbed by the Hexagram Array Diagram.
Soon, a dazzling gleam slowly emerged in the second corner of the Night yers Hexagram Array Diagram.
The vacant spot was filled by a second talisman, the Lion Hawk Beast Bloodline Charm.
Lion Hawk Beast Bloodline Charm Enhancement: Strength +5, Agility +3, Constitution +5, Special Effect: Iron Wings (Active), can summon a pair of Iron Wings thatst for 1 hour with a cooldown of 3 hours; Under the summoning Iron Wings state, overall defense increases by 30%, resistance increase by 30%, wings can automatically block any damage under 50 points; capable of flying with a speed of 280.
So strong! Song Jian could not help but clench his fist, sensing the potent power surging within his body. The attribute boost this time was incredibly significant, even more so than the previous Dragon Blood Talisman. After all, the initial Dragon Blood Talisman had used most of its power to reshape the foundation of Song Jians body, and the attribute increase wasnt entirely disyed.
But the second Lion Hawk Beast Bloodline Charm fully unleashed its power. Just the added 13 attribute points alone made Song Jian feel incredibly delighted, not to mention the Iron Wings powerful ability. N?v(el)B\\jnn
As soon as he summoned the Iron Wings, Song Jians defense could probably rival that of a heavily armored defensive warrior of the same level.
Iron Wings!
With a thought, a dazzling light burst forth from Song Jians back, and a pair of wide wings enveloping a metallic luster appeared behind Song Jian, nearly covering his entire body.
Song Jian felt that these wings were like a part of his body, just as flexible to control as his own limbs.
With a thought, the Iron Wings violently fluttered, and Song Jians body shot off like an arrow, flying out of Manor Castles window.
Song Jian, who was in the air, was initially a bit clumsy, but he quickly grasped the trick to flying, soaring freely in the air like a giant bird. This exhration was far beyond what one could experience from flying in an airne.
Just as Song Jian was soaring in the sky, a massive flock of strange bird-like creatures flew towards him in huge numbers. Their shrill cries forced Song Jian to cover his ears.
Mutant Vulture Birds, level forty creatures? My God, where in heavens name did I fly off to? Startled, Song Jian turned around and flew back towards his
manor.
Chapter 446: Magic Source Stone
Chapter 446: Magic Source Stone
Unbeknownst to him, Song Jian had identally flown into a territory inhabited by level-Forty creatures. He was chased by a flock of level-Forty mutant carrion birds and barely escaped back to the Manor Castle.
Phew, that was a close call. I almost didnt make it back, Song Jian said, looking at the slowly dispersing flock of carrion birds in the distance, and feeling a lingering fear.
The flock of carrion birds chased Song Jian all the way to the level-ten creature zone before slowly backing off. If it wasnt for his wing made of steel that allowed him to fly slightly faster than the birds, Song Jian would be in real danger.
This narrow escape dampened his cockiness after his recent power increase, reminding him that there are still many creatures in the Doomsday City he shouldnt mess with.
The construction of Manor Castle was progressing methodically. Buildings sprouted up within the alliances territory. After the previous alliance battle, few alliances dared to mess with the City of Hope.
My Lord, the Manor has reached its development limit and must be upgraded to a level four Manor! Upon seeing Song Jians return, steward George hurried over with a thick ledger to report.
Good job, George. The manor has developed so well and so quickly thanks to you! Song Jianughed, Go ahead and upgrade it if it satisfies the criteria.
In reality, Song Jian had little involvement in the development of the Manor. Aside from gathering special materials when needed, George made all the important decisions. Song Jian would not object to the idea that George single-handedly developed the Manor.
My Lord, in order to upgrade the Manor Castle to level four, we need to construct a Magic Tower. Only with a level-one Magic Tower can we advance to level four, George reported, bowing down.
A Magic Tower? Go ahead and build it! Song Jian frowned slightly, Are wecking certain materials?
We can buy most materials from the Starfire shop in City of Hymns. However, to construct the Magic Tower, we need a Magic Source Stone. Its a controlled matieral that is difficult to procure on the market, George exined, Additionally, we need a resident Mage in the Magic Tower. My Lord, it would be best if you could recruit an NPC Mage.
No need to recruit a separate Mage NPC. 1 have a Follower who is a Bloodline Wizard. I can station them in the Magic Tower. Song Jianughed, But concerning the Magic Source Stone, I need to ask: how many do we need to construct a Magic Tower?
My Lord, not a lot. One kilogram will suffice, George replied.
Alright, I got it. You may leave now, Song Jian said, nodding his head.
Magic Source Stone was something Song Jian had never heard of. He cannot possibly know everything about all the strange things in the game.
Damn, couldnt they have a gaming website for easy searching? Now I have to find out about these things the hard way! Song Jian shook his head in frustration.
When ites to the Magic Source Stone, the first person Song Jian thought of was Annie from the Silver Moon Commerce. He immediately contacted her and she soon responded to his request.
Annie, can I inquire about the Magic Source Stone from you? Song Jian asked. Magic Source Stone? That is a controlled material. Even our Silver Moon Commerce cant legally sell it. If you are caught selling over ten grams of Magic Source Stone, you will be executed! Annie eximed.
I am just asking, where does this Magic Source Stonee from? Song Jian initially nned to buy directly from Annie, but upon hearing her words, he promptly abandoned the idea.
Well, of course, 1 can tell you that. The Magic Source Stone is not a mineral, but rather a gastric calculus of a certain creature. You can only obtain the stone by killing this creature Annie chuckled.
Let me guess: this creature is not easy to kill, right? Song Jian grumbled.
Hehe, of course! The creature is called the Demonic Bat. An adult Demonic Bat is as strong as a level-thirty Elite Boss. Whats more, they are gregarious creatures, usually seen in herds numbering in the hundreds or thousands. Even the most daring adventurers would think twice before messing with them.
Hiss- Thousands of level-thirty Elite Bosses. Song Jian took a deep breath, Thats hard to believe. Im wondering how the very first Magic Source Stone was obtained.
Hehe, naturally you wouldnt want to face such terrifying groups head-on, Annieughed, When the Demonic Bats have stayed in a ce for a while, theyll give up their nests and move on to another location. You can usually collect some Magic Source Stones in these abandoned nests. Note that Magic Source Stones are not just used for constructing Magic Towers. They can also improve your physical condition, extend your lifespan, and enhance your skills. Some people even consider them a more solid currency than Doomsday Coins!
Oh, really? Song Jian looked surprised and then lowered his voice to ask, Are you saying that no one takes the risk to smuggle these? I believe there is a price for any good. Can you tell me how much Magic Source Stones cost on the ck market?
It took Annie quite a while to answer, If 1 had Magic Source Stones, I would never sell them for Doomsday Coins. Usually its a barter system. But if you really want a price tag, I guess one gram of Magic Source Stone for one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins would be a fair price.
After these words, Annie hung up.
Song Jian was left with a shocked expression. One gram of Magic Source Stone for one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins!
When George said constructing a Magic Tower required one kilogram of Magic Source Stone, Song Jian didnt think much of it. Now he realized that even selling off his own territory might not be enough to afford one kilogram of Magic Source Stone. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Thats equivalent to one billion Doomsday Coins! My God, can anyone really afford to upgrade their safe house to a level four Manor? Song Jian couldnt help but grumble.
Ding Ding Ding-
Just then, hismunication device rang. It was Annie. He quickly answered.
By the way, Song Jian, I forgot to tell you earlier. The Demonic Bats infect nearby creatures, resulting in simr species. I remember you once sold some Bat Wings materials. Im guessing that those were dropped by rtives of the infected Demonic Bats. If you go and look around the ce where you found the creatures that drop Bat Wings, I believe youll find something worthwhile, Annie said, hanging up immediately after she finished her sentence without waiting for a response.
Curled up in thought, Song Jian stared at his cut-offmunicator. Annies implying that the Bat Wing Zombies were infected by the Demonic Bats. So, if I go to the ce where Bat Wing Zombies appear, I should certainly find the Demonic Bats, right?
Chapter 447: Level Ten Instance
Chapter 447: Level Ten Instance
Speaking of bat-winged zombies, Song Jian had encountered arge number of them on a rooftop of a high-rise building. These mature bat-winged zombies were all level 10 elite BOSS. However, the ce wasnt their nest, they were merely passing by.
In another ce, the theater, I defeated a sizable number of level 10 bat-winged zombie juveniles. That must be their nest. There might be a nest of mutated bats nearby. That would exin the huge presence of bat-winged zombie juveniles! A glint appeared in Song Jians eye as he recalled the time when he hunted the juvenile bat-winged zombies.
Back then, wiping out those juvenile bat-winged zombies was extremely difficult for Song Jian at the time. But now, let alone normal level 10 monsters, even if he encountered a group of mature bat-winged elite BOSS zombies, he would be able topete. He wouldnt be like before, forced only to flee.
That area is just a level 10 monster zone. Ill search the surrounding areas first! Song Jian decided in his heart.
When Song Jian returned to the theater, it was deste without a single monster in sight. Judging by the traces, many yers had thoroughly searched the ce, even clearing the rubble piece by piece, hoping to find hidden items underneath.
As expected, these juvenile bat-winged zombies are not monsters that can respawn endlessly. Song Jians mouth turned up slightly at the corners.
Ordinary mutant zombies, no matter how many you kill, will respawn the next day in the game system, endlessly. Only unusual, story-rted monsters wouldnt reappear once killed.
This scene seemed to prove his guess; this group of bat-winged zombie juveniles must have appeared due to the radiation pollution of the mutated bats, bing an existence simr to story-rted monsters. Once exterminated, they would not respawn.
The mutated bat nest I need to find now should not be far from this theater. Its hard to imagine that a level 30 mutated bat would be in this level 10 monster zone! Song Jian strolled along the silent street. The surrounding level 10mon monsters just nced at Song Jian from afar and immediately turned to leave.
Even those mindless mutant zombies would instinctively stay away from Song Jian.
Song Jian came around two blocks with the theater as the center but found no clue of the mutated bat nest. However, he was not anxious. If the mutated bat nest were that easy to find, the yers would have discovered it and spread the news.
After all, the appearance of a level 30 monster in a level 10 monster area would undoubtedly be explosive news for yers.
Just then, Song Jian suddenly looked up at a building not far away. There came a strong wave of energy.
Is there a battle there? Looks like a Fire Mage is fighting! Song Jian murmured to himself.
Within a short time, a man in a ck mages robe, holding a giant codex, rushed out of the building.
Damn it, I was just looking for some supplies and came across a level 10 elite BOSS. What rotten luck Zhao Jun looked distressed, nced back at the burly zombie BOSS, stuck in the narrow, falling unit exit. For the time being, it couldnt get out, so it was violently destroying the walls around the block exit.
Chunks of bricks and concrete were flying about. In no time, a big hole appeared in the wall. The burly mutant zombie, nearly three meters high, rushed out of the building, bellowing.
Damn, you should have been hired in real life to work in the demolition office! Zhao Jun muttered, and his codex opened automatically with a rustling sound.
jsdkfk, dkalds
Zhao Jun chanted the spell, and a few secondster, a red light flew out from the codex,nding in front of the zombie BOSS.
FireWall Skill, rise!
Bang-
A massive me rose into the sky. There were roaring mes all around the zombie BOSS within three or four meters. The color of this me was not red but ck, simr to the Abyssal Raging me controlled by Song Jian. However, it didnt bear the terrifying aura of the Abyssal Raging me.
Zhao Jun nced at the Firewall behind him, smirked, and turned to run.
After running for a few steps, Zhao Jun saw a teenager standing dumbstruck on the street. Apparently, themotion from his fight with the BOSS had attracted him.
Zhao Juns face changed, and he hurriedly waved at Song Jian and shouted, Run, run! Theres a level 10 elite BOSS here.
Zhao Jun was level 12. But to solo-kill a level 10 elite BOSS was difficult for him, especially given therge number of mutant zombies nearby. If the battle dragged on for too long, it would attract arge number of zombies. By then, even running would be toote.
Seeing that Song Jian remained motionless, Zhao Jun ran over, gripped Song Jians arm, and yelled, Are you nuts? Youve seen the elite BOSS and you still arent running, do you not value your life?
Hehe, can I ask if there is somewhere nearby that has bat-rted monsters? I have a mission to hunt them! Song Jianughed. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Zhao Jun tugged at Song Jians arm a few times but couldnt move him. However, since he was a mage and physical strength wasnt his forte, he didnt make much of it.
Bats? Theres a level 10 instance in that building, Bat Shadow Demon Traces, which has some level 10 mutated bats Zhao Jun hesitated, then casually mentioned. Suddenly his face turned white, and he yelled, BOSS, a level 10 elite BOSS, for heavens sake, cant you see it?
As he was speaking, the burly zombie BOSS had already rushed out of the building and was pouncing toward Zhao Jun.
The robust zombie BOSS, its body shimmering with a ck metallic luster, had a body as tough as iron or steel. Even when it was within the Firewall, the most it could take was single-digit damage.
A level 10 instance, Bat Shadow Demon Traces, huh? I see. Song Jian stood there as if deep in thought, seemingly not paying attention to the BOSS charging at him.
Zhao Jun saw Song Jians nonchnce and made a run for it.
Sorry, but Im not willing to risk my life here Zhao Jun thought to himself.
Just as he had run a few dozen steps forward, he suddenly heard a shrill screaming of a mutant zombie from behind. Zhao Jun shivered and turned around to take a look without much thinking.
The towering zombie BOSS was now lying on the ground, its vitality points depleted. The man who had been standing still was now holding a sword and standing in front of the BOSS.
Zhao Jun was stupefied, his mouth agape, looking utterly incredulous.
How is this possible? He He actually killed the BOSS
Chapter 460: Seizing the Body
460 Chapter 460: Seizing the Body n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
Song Jian rushed forward, finally experiencing just how strong Neiyem was.
"Even though he hasn''t reached the first rank in terms ofbat power, it probably isn''t far off," Song Jian thought to himself.
Sword Silk
sh Thunder Strike
Sweeping Sword Style
Spiritual Sword Control Technique
...
Even without wielding the Golden Demonying Sword, Song Jian''s offensive power significantly surpassed the other yers. When he merged with the Golden Demonying Sword, his other attributes weren''t as remarkable - however, when it came to attack damage, he could fully contend with a Level 30 Lord level Boss.
Each attack greatly disrupted the protective force around Neiyem''s body. Like ripples in water, its frequency and amplitude were increasing.
Under Song Jian''s continuous assault, Neiyem''s protective force finally produced a sound suggestive of shattering under the strain.
"Crack~"
Countless transparent crystal shards sshed around Neiyem. His defense significantly weakened momentarily, allowing Song Jian to inflict over five hundred points of damage with only a standard attack.
Once Neiyem''s defenses were broken, his vitality points plummeted drastically. However, due to high-end healing potions, Song Jian managed to maintain his vitality points around a thousand marks.
"When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes back at you!" Neiyem, perhaps foreseeing his own downfall, suddenly emitted a ring of dark aura that repelled Song Jian. His blood-red eyes emerged from his cloak and stared at Song Jian as he spoke in a low voice.
"Abyssal Land, heh, I''ll visit someday," Song Jian stabilized himself and lightlyughed while looking at Neiyem.
Neiyem had less than 30% of his vitality points left. In under ten minutes, Song Jian could vanquish him. His gaze at Neiyem also grew strange, as though he was looking at a bundle of equipment.
The final bosses of dungeons like this often dropped high-quality items. Song Jian estimated that at least one golden-tier equipment piece could be obtained this time.
Maybe because Song Jian''s gaze had enraged Neiyem, Neiyem roared loudly and his ck aura surged out like a tidal wave, transforming the surrounding tens of meters into an area engulfed in swirling thick ck mist.
Heart-wrenching screams emanated from the ck mist, causing the entire cave to faintly tremble, with pebbles starting to fall from above.
In the center of this ck mist, a ck spatial rift slightly wider than a finger suddenly appeared. It was as if an eerie eye had suddenly opened within the ck mist.
At that moment, Neiyem''s roar became even more frantic.
Song Jian cautiously looked up, staring at the rolling ck mist at a distance. He did not want to be caught off guard by any unexpected big moves from Neiyem, so he unconsciously prepared the starting move of Sacred Parry.
At this moment, all the ck mist suddenly surged towards the barely alive Begs, just like a tide. The ck mist swarmed into Begs through its facial features. Begs, who was on the brink of death and had nearly had its soul extracted, had no capacity to resist and could only passively ept it.
Its massive body slowly began to float. The ck mist entered Begs like a multitude of snakes through its eyes, mouth, and ears. Begs''s body was constantly trembling, seeming to be in extreme pain, but it could not even utter a single groan.
Song Jian stood aghast, preparing to step forward and attack. However, a system message blocked his attempt, saying "Unable to lock onto attack target", this left him with no choice but to stand by and watch.
Quickly, all the ck mist from Neiyem''s transformation entered Begs''s body. The once golden and shining Emperor Scorpion had now transformed into a pitch-ck hue. Even its broken scorpion tail had regrown. However, the new tail was shing with a ck metallic luster, distinctly different from the rest of Begs''s body.
Boom!
The Emperor Scorpion''s eyes abruptly snapped open. Their original azure blue color had shifted to a blood-red, as a surge of hot ck me ascended around its body.
"The Abyss is watching you!" Begs said slowly, his tone and rhythm exactly like Neiyem''s.
At that point, Song Jian noticed a spatial rift, about as long as a finger, appearing not far from Begs. The rift was unfathomably deep and pitch ck, continuously emitting ck mist.
These ck mists were as if they possessed a consciousness. As they emerged from the spatial rift, they furiously surged towards the surrounding cavern walls. In no time, the originally golden glowing cave was covered in ck and began to emit a ck glow.
"It''s recreating its environment!" Song Jian suddenly had this realization.
"Only in the abyss can you truly understand its greatness!" Begs waved its two giant pincers around as if embracing something, there was an intoxicated expression on its face.
In an abyssal environment, except for abyss creatures, all attributes would forcibly be reduced by more than 30%. This was the abyss''s suppression of other creatures and could not be mitigated.
"If it weren''t for you, I wouldn''t need to resort to taking over this waste!" Begs, with blood-red eyes fixed on Song Jian, had an angry countenance.
If looks could kill, the fire in Neiyem''s eyes would have long burned Song Jian to ashes. Neiyem, who was originally just a soul body, could have greatly increased its strength by seizing a stronger physique. Maybe it could even break through the first rank ofbat power.
However, it reluctantly had to take over Begs''s body on the brink of death. In Neiyem''s eyes, the level 30 Lord level Begs was merely a good mount and pet. But now, it could only upy a pet''s body,pletely destroying its future potential, taking away all hope of returning to the Abyss forpetition.
"You blocked my path of advancement, I''ll let you know the consequence of bing an enemy of the Abyss!" After briefly adjusting to Begs''s physique, Neiyemunched a fierce attack on Song Jian.
In its perspective, Song Jian, who had had all his attributes reduced by 30%, was no longer its match. Even with only 30% vitality left, it could still suppress its opponent.
But after engaging inbat, Neiyem discovered to its horror that Song Jian''s strength had unexpectedly increased, not decreased. Initially, it had a slight advantage, but now it was beingpletely overwhelmed.
"This can''t be, can''t be; what happened!!" Neiyem roared with a panic-stricken face, lookingpletely lost.
Boom!
Song Jian smiled faintly, a surge of ck me ascended around his body as well. This me held a higher temperature than the me on Neiyem''s body and looked even more profound.
Chapter 449 - 449 Outsiders
Chapter 449: Outsiders
An elite level 20 BOSS C before now, Song Jian would have had to expend a considerable effort to defeat it. However, to the current Song Jian, this skeleton warlord is just a slightly more robust ant.
With axes in both hands, the skeleton warlordunched a hefty assault from the air on Song Jian who, rather than dodging, met the attack with his long sword, causing a collision with the cross-axes.
ng!
With a crisp sound, Song Jian felt his arms sinking and a strong force pressing his hands down involuntarily. However, a look of disdain appeared on his face.
He only has a strength of thirty points at most C no threat to me at all! Song Jian muttered to himself.
The cross-axe is a heavy weapon and the skeleton warlord, by attacking from above, has every advantage. However, it couldnt even make Song Jian step back.
Song Jians current abilities far exceed those of the skeleton warlord. For other teams of yers, this skeleton warlord serves as a kind of gatekeeper, measuring their strength, causing weaker yers to fail repeatedly.
But in Song Jians eyes, this skeleton warlord is just slightly more powerful than ordinary monsters. Even without using his Immortal Sword Body, he can easily crush it.
Broken Wing Dance, activate!
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~
The long sword in Song Jians hand danced with such force that it gave the impression of a heavy weapon. With just two moves, the skeleton warlord was forced back five or six steps, almost being knocked back into the Pit of Ten Thousand.
Boom!
As the final attack, Song Jian leaped high, his long sword leaving a dark red mark in mid-air, slicing fiercely towards the skeleton warlord. The furious Qi left the warlord roaring with its huge body still hovering in mid-air.
Die! Song Jian bellowed, directing all sword skills towards the skeleton warship. Sword Silk, Sweeping Sword Style, sh Thunder Strike,
Despite the incessant roaring of the skeleton warlord, it had no room for counterattack. By the time itnded, its vitality points had dropped to a third.
Even a level 30 elite BOSS would struggle to withstand the damage inflicted by Song Jian, let alone a level 20 skeleton warlord!
Light Strike!
Before the skeleton warlord could rise from the ground, a radiant golden sword qi swept across its body, apanied by a deep howl.
As the skeleton warlord, initially about to rise, came to a sudden halt, the ck mes covering its body, as if extinguished by a strong wind, disappeared. Bang!
With a dull thud, fragments of bone burst out from the body of the skeleton warlord. Like a sand tower copsing, the huge body crumbled into a pile of fine bone fragments;
This gatekeeper that caused so many yer teams headaches was easily defeated by Song Jian. If the yers gathered at the dungeon entrance knew that Song Jian had taken down the first BOSS of the real difficulty dungeon in such a short time, they would be bbergasted.
The skeleton warlord dropped a skills stone C Fierce Strike. It requires a long weapon to unleash and can deal 180% physical damage to the target.
This skill has a great damage output and, most importantly, consumes very little energy. With only a 3-second cooldown time, it can be considered a regr skill.
Such a skill would certainly be popr among yers. If ced on the auction block, it would fetch a handsome price.
Besides this skill stone, the skeleton warlord also dropped a piece of level 20 blue quality equipment, the Skeleton War Armor. This is a te armor for warriors with extremely high defense. Additionally, it has a passive skill that gives a 30% chance of afflicting attackers with a weakness curse when taking damage. It can be considered quite top tier. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
On top of these items, the skeleton warlord also dropped two rubies and a Shattered Skull. This can be infused into equipment to improve its attributes.
As my first time exploring a dungeon on the real difficulty level, the drops arent bad! Song Jian looks at the spoils in his bag, a satisfied smile on his face.
Bypassing the Pit of Ten Thousand, Song Jian continues along the path. Along the way, several level 20 elite mutated zombies appear, either shooting out from the surrounding woods or surfacing from the ground beside the road. Even some half-corpses lying beside the road, that seem to have died a long time ago, growl lowly as Song Jian passes, attempting to crawl over and attack him.
Such sudden attacks may catch regr teams off guard, potentially leading to unnecessary casualties. However, for Song Jian, these are just monotonous additions to his journey.
Moreover, these elite monsters in the dungeon not only yield amplebat experience, but the quality and quantity of loot is much higherpared to the regr drops. Song Jian has already picked up nearly 5000 Doomsday Coins alone, making the rewards quite bountiful.
Just as Song Jian wonders if this narrow path has an end, he suddenly hears yelling in the distance.
Tony, stop resting beside the corpses, even if one of them was yourpanion who just died inbat!
Amir, go notify the vige chief quickly. Ask him to organize another group of vigers and bring some Holy Water. To deal with these nasty creatures, nothing works better than Holy Water.
Susan, quickly gather people to burn these corpses. You certainly dont want them to stand up again to battle you!
After a sprint, Song Jian finally reaches the end of the narrow path where a vige lies. Epitomizing a fully armed fortress, the vige is surrounded by caltrops and its walls are built with robust tree trunks, looking quite sturdy. On these walls are burning bonfires and vigers armed with bows and arrows, anxiously peering below the walls.
In front of the vige gates are dozens of strewn corpses. Despite the distance, Song Jian can clearly smell the stench of decay. A robust man d in leather armor and wielding a broadsword ismanding a dozen vigers to clean up the battlefield.
Upon spotting Song Jian, both the vigers on guard duty and those cleaning up the battlefield quickly aim their weapons at him.
Looking at these level 22 vigers and the robust man, with a strength equal to a level 25 elite level BOSS, Song Jian cant help but furrow his brow.
With his current abilities, there is no way for him to seize such a tightly guarded vige.
Stand where you are, outsider! State your business! The man at the vige gate points his heavy sword at Song Jian and shouts.
Chapter 450: Assistance
Chapter 450: Assistance
Song Jian stared down the barrels of dozens of weapons trained upon him. Many holding them were so nervous they were shaking, their fingers hovering over the triggers of their crossbows. He hurried to say aloud, I am but a mere traveler passing by and I mean no harm to anyone.
To his eyes, all the guardians of this vige werebelled in yellow, indicating their rtionship with him was currently in a fragile indifference stage, which could turn hostile at any wrong move.
The vige stood in the way of Song Jians journey, posing a challenge. If he wanted to avoid hostilities with the entire vige, hed have to quickly ease the tension between them.
Oh Lord, captain, I think I saw Paul move! I swear, I didnt see it wrong! cried a militiaman holding a long spear suddenly, his face stricken with terror.
All the militia cried out in fear and horror, backing quickly away from the vige gates.
Calm down, men! We came out here to eliminate these disgusting creatures! Consider your families back in the vige your parents, spouses, and children. Do you want to let these monstrous creatures in?, a burly man wielding a double-handed sword shouted, swing his de downwards and severing the head of a recently deceasedrade.
Coal fire oil! Bring the coal fire oil quick and pour it over these monsters! Well burn them to ashes!, ordered the burly man.
From the surrounding forest emerged the growls of more mutated zombies. Shaking and stumbling, they slowly exited the woods and moved towards the vige.
At this point, no one was paying Song Jian any more attention.
Just then, Song Jian received a system notification:
Kill at least three mutated zombies or vige militia to choose your current faction.
Faction? There are factions to choose from in this dungeon? Song Jian checked his reputation page. Having received the title of The Savior, his reputation with the human race was well into Revered.
Like theres any other option; its not like theyre going to make me join the zombie monster faction, Song Jian muttered, shaking his head and swinging his sword at a mutated zombie that had crawled out from the burning forest. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Seeing Song Jians actions, Fkfu breathed a small sigh of relief. He was the captain of the vige militia and was the most powerful among them.
He felt a powerful aura emanating from Song Jian. If Song Jian chose to attack the vige at this critical moment, he mightpletely destroy the vige that had survived for decades.
The mutated zombies crawling out from the burning forest were all level 25 elite monsters. Their strength surpassed that of the vige militia. Void of intelligence, they were urged by bloodlust to treat any living creature as food. They had no tactical formation and charged at the militia like wild beasts.
With Fkfus leadership, although they were fearful of the monsters, the militia stood firm against the waves of monster attacks like a reef against the ocean;
After Song Jian had ughtered three of the monsters, he received a system prompt:
During the in-dungeon faction selection, you have chosen the Human Defense faction. You will gain reputation by killing monsters in the dungeon. This reputation is not transferred out of the dungeon and is only used for transactions with the in-dungeon humans.
Brave warrior from afar, we need your help!
After Song Jian picked the Human faction in the dungeon, he unexpectedly heard Fkfus desperate calls for help from afar. Looking at him and the other militia, their names color had turned light green.
Is this for real? Song Jian murmered, as he swung his sword to cut down the zombies, and rushed towards the viges gate.
System: You have in a level 25 in-dungeon mutated zombie (elite). You have gained 1200bat experience points and 3 dungeon human reputation points.
System: You have in a level 26 in-dungeon mutated zombie (elite). You have gained 1500bat experience points and 4 dungeon human reputation points.
With each monstrous kill within the dungeon, Song Jian gained not onlybat experience points, but also reputation points with the dungeon humans. However, these reputation points were separate from those he had previously acquired. Every mutated zombie he killed brought him 3 to 4 reputation points with the dungeon humans.
With Song Jians assistance, the defense of the vige significantly stabilized. In addition to their ferocious attacks, these mutated zombies carried infectious viruses. If one were scratched by them, immediate detox elixir would be required to avoid zombie infection.
Should any of the militia be killed and their bodies not handled within a set amount of time, they would 100% evolve into zombies, reanimate, and be monsters once more.
Young man, you are a mighty hero. My name is Fkfu. I am the captain of this viges militia. After this battle, I insist you join me at the Bullhorn Bar for a drink! Seeing Song Jian effortlessly y the mutated zombies, Fkfu shouted, his heart filled with both astonishment and respect.
I look forward to it, Song Jian replied with a nod, retracting his sword and droplets of zombie blood sshing off the de. These in-dungeon mutated zombies were not only stronger, but their blood viruses were also significantly more potentpared to the ones outside.
The battle went on for a good half hour. The caltrops by the vige gate had all been destroyed by the mutated zombies, and out of the remaining militia, less than ten were still standing. There would be noplete corpses left behind.
However, the number of mutated zombies was diminishing. The battle appeared to be nearing its end in favor of the vige defense.
Just as a smile of relief started to form on everyones face, a deep roar echoed from the depths of the burning forest, causing their faces to instantly drop. Even Fkfu looked tense.
Watch out, a big one ising! he warned, ncing at Song Jian.
A big one? The second boss? taken aback, Song Jian quickly realized what he meant and smiled, thinking, I thought Fkfu was the second boss of the dungeon. I didnt expect that after joining the human faction, the system would add a monster boss
Boom, boom, boom!
Large trees from the forest were hurled into the air by an astounding force. A mutated zombie with a body emitting a metallic glow and wielding a massive bone club let out an angry roar toward the vige gate;
Chapter 451: The Demonized Bat
Chapter 451: The Demonized Bat
Seeing the towering zombie that was over two meters tall, Fkfu tightly held his great sword, nced at Song Jian and said, Be careful of the Zombie Commander. Legend has it that he has received the power of the devil, capable ofmanding all mutated zombies, he is the king among zombies!
Song Jian took a look at the boss in front of him, and couldnt help but gasp. He didnt expect that this was only the second boss in the instance, yet it was already a level 25 lord-level boss. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Mutated Zombie Commander, Level 25, Lord level, Vitality Points: 9000/9000
Its just a level 25 lord-level monster, it shouldnt be a big problem! Song Jian nced at Fkfu standing beside him. Even without the help of this level 25 elite, Song Jian alone was confident that he could take out this Zombie Commander. Now with Fkfus aid, dealing with the boss should be even easier.
Just then, a ck speck suddenly appeared in the distant sky, and a piercing cry resonated in everyones ears. The militiamen couldnt help shouting, throwing down the weapons in their hands, and covering their ears. Despite this, many of them had fresh blood oozing from their ears.
Damn it, another one is here! Fkfus face changed drastically, he trembled and looked upwards into the distant sky.
A giant ck bat was rapidly approaching from the distance. Its two eyes were blood-red, and it fixated on Fkfu. Its furry body had a huge scar that seemed to have just healed, surrounded by a ring of pink, raw flesh.
Mutated Bat Leader, Level 25, Lord level, Vitality Points: 5000/10000
Damn it, even this bat hase to join the fray. I should have killed itpletely earlier! Fkfu roared angrily, ncing back at the vige gate, his eyes filled with deep worry.
If it was just the Mutated Zombie Commander, as long as it couldnt break through the vige gate, it couldnt harm the vigers inside. But this Mutated Bat Leader was different. It could bypass the viges defenses and enter the vige to kill the inhabitants.
It was because of this bat that dozens of vigers were killed during a previous night raid. Although Fkfu managed to seriously wound it, he didnt expect the Mutated Bat Leader to appear in front of him once again, taking advantage of the chaos caused by the mutant zombies attacking the vige. It seemed that it was here for revenge.
Mutated Bat! Song Jian looked at the giant bat and felt a thrill of excitement rather than fear. The main reason he had chosen to venture into this real difficulty instance was to obtain the Magic Source Stone from the Mutated Bat. He did not expect to encounter the bat so soon.
As Fkfu was about to speak, Song Jian interjected: You deal with the Zombie Commander, the bat is mine!
After saying this, Song Jian jumped into the air, sprouting a pair of iron wings from his back and flew towards the giant Mutated Bat.
Fkfu knew that without Song Jians help, he wouldnt be able to defend the vige. Although the Mutated Bat was injured and had only half its vitality points left, it could fly, making it a tougher adversary than the Zombie Commander.
Fkfu initially intended to take on the bat himself, yet Song Jian had chosen the most difficult opponent. This filled Fkfu with gratitude.
May the Holy Light bless us! Fkfu roared, holding his double-handed sword high in the air. A brilliant golden light radiated from his sword, covering all the militiamen. A faint golden circle even appeared under Song Jians feet.
Holy Light Blessing? All attributes increased by 10%, vitality restoration rate increased by 30%, the effect is quite good! Song Jian looked at his status bar and nodded slightly in approval.
Swish ~
On seeing Song Jian rushing at it, the Mutated Bat Leader immediately gave up its original target and pounced at Song Jian instead. The bat leader radiated a ck aura, and its ws, resembling sharp des, seemed to shred the air to pieces.
Its shrill cries emitted from its mouth, each one like a sharpened arrow, leaving Song Jian with no chance to dodge, forcing him to endure the force of the BOSSS sonic attack.
ng, ng, ng~
Song Jians steel wings, as though conscious, fluttered continually, maintaining their flight while simultaneouslyunching themselves toward the demonic bat leaders ws, defending against its damage.
Song Jian, of course, showed it no mercy, his long sword consistently chopping at the demonic bat leaders body. Streams of purplish-red blood sttered out, and tiny bits of fur were shredded by the Sword Qi. Within three minutes, the demonic bat leaders Vitality Points had plummeted down to less than 30%, leaving it looking haggard.
At this moment, Song Jian still had half of his Vitality Points left, over one thousand points. He initially struggled with aerialbat, butter was able to deftly navigate the battlefield, actively evading the demonic bat leaders attacks.
Squeak,squeak, squeak
A burst of frantic, piercing noises sound out. Song Jian was preparing to deliver his most powerful blow to finish off the demonic bat leader, but upon hearing its urgent cries, he immediately halted.
Its summoning small monsters! A look of excitement emerged on Song Jians face, as he waited for the BOSS to summon the small monsters.
Before long, a ck fog appeared in the distance and tens of level 25 Elite Level demonic bats rapidly descended upon Song Jian.
Just what I wanted! Song Jian thrust his sword into the demonic bat leaders chest, then fiercely dragged it downwards. The wound that had been stricken by Fkfu once more splintered open, causing over a thousand points of critical damage, floating up from the head of the demonic bat leader.
A mournful scream erupted as the demonic bat leader shook uncontrobly. Its massive wings lost all strength and it plummeted down like a stone, squirming helplessly on the ground.
Without sparing another nce at the bat leader, who was on the brink of death on the ground, Song Jian began to charge towards the monsters it had summoned.
The skies were soon filled with demonic bats which plummeted to the ground like dumplings boiled in water. Those who were critically wounded but not dead struggled on the ground, unleashing pitiful cries.
Meanwhile, Song Jian was covered with minor wounds. These demonic bats had tough skin and their small sharp teeth inflicted high damage. Eventually, Song Jian also suffered considerable damage, with his Vitality Points falling below three hundred.
Phew, I underestimated them. I didnt expect these little creatures to be so formidable. I nearly got surrounded and killed by them. Song Jian pulled out an Advanced Healing Potion and gulped it down.
At this moment, the zombie war general had pushed Fkfu to the vige gate, with all the remaining militia heavily injured and carried back into the vige. The heavy gate was closed, left outside were only Song Jian and Fkfu.
Up on the ramparts, the militiamen continuously used crossbows to attack the zombie war general. However, their arrows could not break through the zombies defence, sparking off its body like they were hitting metal.
Fkfu was a mess. The once vibrant golden glow surrounding him had dwindled to a thinyer barely clinging to his bodys surface. The back of his sword was marked with a crack; it seemed likely it would shatter before much longer.
Humans, die! The zombie war general swung his enormous bone club, ruthlessly hammering it toward Fkfus head.
Chapter 464: 464: Game Update
Chapter 464: Game Update
Returning to the game once again, Song Jian felt an inexplicable sense of security. Standing under the dazzling stars, he stared wide-eyed at the game updates that flowed like a waterfall before his eyes.
What on earth happened within just one day? Song Jian looked at the update content in surprise, checking every detail carefully, fearing he might miss a single word.
System: The new version of the game, Abyssal Shadows, has been updated. yers can now choose their own Abyss faction! Note: There is no unique method to choose the Abyss faction; yers can explore it themselves. Warning: Once a faction is changed, it cannot be reverted; yers previous game experiences will cause significant changes;
System: The game time has been altered from the real time scenario, where 4.8 hours in the game world would be equivalent to 1 hour in the real world. yers can exist for a maximum of 8 hours in the real world; if the time is exceeded, they will be forcefully kicked out of the game;
System: The yers safehouse will now have an upation mode. During territorial expansion wars, yers can opt to flee in advance;
System: The cooldown time for territorial expansion wars will be reduced from one month in-game time to 8 hours;
Song Jian carefully read through the multitude of updates. It took him almost half an hour to read all of them.
This game is getting more and more realistic. Song Jian felt a sudden sense of heaviness in his heart, unsure why he felt this way. It seemed as if the game was actually another real world.
Bang-
A crisp sound shattered the starry expanse beneath Song Jians feet, turning it into countless fragments. He plunged downwards, the feeling of weightlessness making him panic slightly, but all his skills were rendered useless. Both Morphing into Dark Cloud and Steel Wings lost their effects, as if he had suddenly reverted to an ordinary person.
Ah! Song Jian broke into a cold sweat, sitting up abruptly in bed;
Where is this? Song Jian looked around in a daze, finally recognizing the space he was in: This is my Manor Castles bedroom. Could everything that just happened have been a dream?
Song Jian shook his head, summoning his attribute menu, and carefully observed it. Suddenly, a light bulb seemed to sh in his mind, and he appeared to remember something: No, I was just entering the game before!
Shock spread across Song Jians face as he momentarily believed that the virtual game was the real world. The existence of the safehouse, personal attribute menu, skill bar, task bar, and inventory seemed like genuine parts of that world with no inconsistencies.
Whats wrong with me? Why did I treat this game as the real world? Song Jian lifted the covers and walked to the window, gazing into the distance.
The lush farnd, the ovepping medieval buildings, and the passing NPCs finally made Song Jian aware of the games presence.
At this moment, Song Jians eyebrows furrowed as he noticed thick ck smoke rising from distant abandoned skyscrapers. There were at least a dozen such instances in sight.
In the center of the city, where once a television tower stood as the tallest building, a dark pyramid now stood in its ce. The pyramid reached a height of almost too meters, and even from where Song Jian was, he could see it clearly.
A dense ck aura enveloped the surface of the dark pyramid, the smoke-like ckness rising into the air and forming a fiendish demon face with two horns on its forehead. The face wore a sly smile, and despite being suspended in mid-air, it seemed incredibly tangible. Song Jian couldnt help but feel an instinctive sense of dread as he looked at the monstrous, grinning visage.
However, this feeling was soon dissipated by a wave of chill;
Is this the new Abyss Demon Cave instance in the new version? Song Jian murmured to himself.
With this game update, more game content was revealed. In the new version, numerous Abyss Demon Cave instances had appeared throughout the world. These instances were categorized as level 5, level 10, level 20, level 30, and the final Abyss Territory instance;
Within Doomsday City, the towering ck smoke signified the presence of Abyss Demon Caves, while the ck pyramid at the center of the city represented the final Abyss Territory instance.
Moreover, the entry requirement for the Abyss Territory instance was to reach Tier-1bat power. Only yers who passed the test and reached Tier-1bat power were eligible to enter the Abyss Territory instance.
The Abyss Territory instance holds clues to advanced professions. It is a ce that every yer must enter after reaching level 30 Song Jian muttered as he gazed at the distant ck pyramid.
At that moment, Song Jians bedroom door was suddenly pushed open with a bang. Bloodline Wizard Wace floated in excitedly, fell to one knee before Song Jian, and said in an uncontroble, excited tone, Honorable master, my research has finally seeded! I have created a perfect ck Dragon Bloodline body. In the near future, you will have the most powerful Bloodline Wizard at your disposal, the Dragon Wizard!
Waces sudden entry took Song Jian by surprise, and he frowned, about to rebuke him. However, upon hearing Waces exnation, Song Jians face broke into a smile.
Wace, have you seeded? Have you created a real body for yourself? Song Jian asked.
Yes, master, I have seeded! Wace lifted his head and looked at Song Jian with gratitude, saying, I would like to invite my master to witness my resurrection ceremony!
For Wace, the soul body fusion resurrection ceremony was crucial, equivalent to a new birth. If the ceremony failed, not only would the newly created body be destroyed, but Waces soul body would also suffer a severe blow, perhaps losing any chance of regaining a body in the future.
Therefore, most Bloodline Wizards would hold the resurrection ceremony in the most secluded ces, never inviting any friends to watch.
During the resurrection ceremony, Wace was even more helpless than a newborn baby. Even an ordinary adult man could easily disrupt the ceremony.
Song Jian was unaware of the importance of the resurrection ceremony for Wace and thought it was simr to the harvest festival. He smiled and nodded, saying, Of course, my friend, after your true resurrection, I will hold arge celebration for you. Also, I will build you a Magic Tower!
Wace was taken aback, and even his soul body seemed unstable. Stuttering, he asked, M-master, are you serious? Are you really willing to build a Magic Tower for me? This is its just
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Chapter 453: 453: Dissection
Weve won, weve won!
After a brief silence, all the militia members cheered, some even crying tears of joy as they covered their faces. Two lord-level monster bosses had been killed, so it was unlikely that any monsters would threaten the vige for a long time. Those who had survived were filled with relief.
Song Jian looked at the pile of dark ashes from the Zombie Warlord and a smile appeared on his face. The monsters defense had reached its peak just before he killed it. Even with Song Jians terrifying attack power, he could barely break through the bosss defense, causing single-digit damage.
This level 25 lord-level boss surprisingly had the trump card of summoning hellish demons. If it had sessfully summoned one, it would have been an arduous battle, and the entire vige might have been destroyed.
Fortunately, I detected your weakness at thest moment, or I might not have been able to stop you Song Jian thought to himself as he looked at the pile of ashes.
The Zombie Warlords body was covered in ck bone spikes, but his right arm had none. Song Jian detected this weak point, and with a quick Light Strike filled with divine power, he severed the arm.
It seems like this was the only way toplete the mission. Under such a terrifying defense bonus, I dont believe there are other yers who could break through its defense at this stage! Song Jian thought, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead.
Captain, what happened to you?
The vige gate slowly opened, and a swarm of militiamen rushed out. Seeing the ck energy covering Fkfus face, they looked frightened.
At this moment, Fkfus body was covered with streaks of ck energy like chains, and his eyes filled with terrifying bloodshot veins. Even his muscles began to bulge, their surface emitting a metallic sheen.
Hes turning into a demon! The captain is turning into a demon! A militiaman pointed at Fkfu in horror, stepping back.
Roar!
Fkfu suddenly let out a roar, dropped on all fours like a wild beast, and swiftly dashed toward the burning forest. The militiamen surrounding him were afraid to get contaminated by his energy and didnt dare to stop him.
Song Jian saw a dark shadow shing past him, and by the time he looked up, Fkfu had already rushed into the burning forest, leaving only a blurry figure for Song Jian.
It seems the threat to this vige hasnt disappeared; this Fkfu may be the next Zombie Warlord Song Jian thought.
The Zombie Warlord dropped a level 25 silver-quality te armor and a silver- quality two-handed battleaxe. There were also some level 20 materials, all of which Song Jian collected.
The demonic bat leader was still pping its wings in a struggle to escape. However, being on the verge of death now, it had no strength left to fight back and could be easily killed even by an ordinary militiaman.
Song Jian quickly walked up, stabbed his sword into the demonic bat leaders body, and depleted itsst bit of Vitality Points. The bat leader exploded with a soft bang and a pile of items dropped.
After examining the loot, Song Jian couldnt help but curse, What a bunch of junk!
From this level 25 lord-level boss, he had only received a pile of materials, not a single piece of equipment. The total value of those materials wasnt even worth the price of the silver-quality battleaxe dropped by the Zombie Warlord.
Perhaps its loot was reduced because it had been severely injured to begin with, Song Jian could only specte.
However, his main concern, the Magic Source Stone, was not among the loot. This puzzled him.
After all, this was a demon bat leader. If even it didnt drop a Magic Source Stone, wouldnt the drop rate for ordinary demon bats be even lower?
Sir, sir? A timid militiaman went up to Song Jian and bowed. The vige chief has invited you to rest in the vige, sir. There is also an important matter he wishes to discuss with you.
Song Jian nced at the demonic bat leaders corpse with a gloomy expression, then looked at the militiaman. A trace of murderous intent in his eyes caused the militiaman to step back involuntarily.
Wait a moment, I have something else to do first. Song Jian replied irritably. Sir, do you want to dissect these demonic bats? I have a dissecting knife! Seeing Song Jian still staring at the bat leaders corpse, the militiaman assumed he wanted to dissect it and hurriedly took out a dissecting knife to please him.
The knife hadnt been well maintained. There were traces of rust on the handle and some notches on the de. However, its attributes caught Song Jians eye. Old dissecting knife (white), item level 1, effect: Damage 3-7, increases dissection efficiency by 5%; usable condition: level 1.
Dissection, dissection Song Jians eyes brightened, and he suddenly remembered that Annie had mentioned that the Magic Source Stone was a gastric stone that aided digestion in the demon bats stomachs.
Just as realization dawned on him, Song Jian couldnt help butugh.
If thats the case, thank you very much! Song Jian epted the dissecting knife from the militiaman with a smile.
St!
With the dissecting knife, Song Jian easily opened up the demonic bat leaders stomach and took out a ck crystal the size of a fingernail. When he saw the stone, Song Jian couldnt help but burst intoughter.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
I didnt expect it to be hiding in the stomach. I almost missed it. Hahaha! Though the Magic Source Stone wasntrge, it felt heavy in Song Jians hand, weighing around thirty grams. After a thorough search of the bat leaders stomach, he found no other rewards and walked towards the other level 25 ordinary demon bats, dissecting knife in hand.
After spending ten minutes dissecting those bats, Song Jian ripped open all their stomachs. Not every demon bat had a Magic Source Stone in its stomach; in the end, he only collected about fifty grams.
The Magic Source Stones had various sizes, and the strangest thing was that when ced together, they would attract and merge with each other. In no time, they fused into a slightlyrger ck crystal.
Thankyou! Song Jian handed the dissecting knife back to the militiaman with a smile. The militiaman nced at the Magic Source Stone in Song Jians hand and hesitated, seemingly wanting to say something.
Song Jian suddenly asked, Have you seen this kind of ck crystal before? Sir, we have these ck stones in our viges general store! The militiaman scratched his head, perplexed as to why Song Jian would collect these ck crystals, a look of doubt in his eyes.
Chapter 454: 454 Village Chief
Upon hearing the militia say that there were Magic Source Stones for sale in the viges general store, Song Jian was overjoyed.
The reason he had explored this realistic difficulty replica was to obtain Magic Source Stones. However, this time he had only collected fifty grams of them. To gather enough stones to build a Magic Tower, it would take him a long time.
If he could buy Magic Source Stones in this vige, that would be the best news for Song Jian.
Lets go; take me into the vige and have a look! Song Jian put away the Magic Source Stones and said with a smile.
When Song Jian entered this vige, he saw an old man dressed in a gray linen robe, with a wrinkled face and snow-white hair. Leaning on his crutch, the old man stood in the center of the vige surrounded by people.
Upon seeing Song Jian, the old man trembled as he approached and paid his respects, saying, Warrior, I am the vige chief of Fok Vige, Z Fok. Thank you for saving our homes and sparing the lives of hundreds of innocents
Song Jian hurriedly rushed to help the old man up and said with a righteous look, I am just a wandering swordsman. Seeing such monsters, I naturally couldnt stand idly by. Regrettably, I wasnt able to save Fkfu; he was a brave guardian!
Fkfu was a good boy. I hope his soul finds rest. Vige Chief Z said softly, seemingly unfazed by the loss of their strongestbatant.
Upon hearing Vige Chief Zs words, a faintly strange feeling welled up in Song Jians heart. This was highly unusual.
However, Song Jian didnt continue the conversation, but asked, Respected vige chief Z, I came here for a magic material, the Magic Source Stone, which is this ck crystal. It only exists in the bodies of demonized bats. I want to ask if you know any nearby ces with demonized bat nests?
These ck crystals can often be picked up by vigers when they go out. Although we dont know what its used for, carrying it around often helps to avoid pain and illnesses, so many people have some with them. Vige Chief Z opened his cor and showed Song Jian a Magic Source Stone. It was about half the size of a fist and weighed over three hundred grams, making Song Jian somewhat envious.
You can go to the general store at the front of the vige to have a look; they have them for sale. Chief Z looked at Song Jian up and down, seemingly assessing his strength, and then said, As for the den of demonized bats, if you follow the path from the back door of the vige straight ahead, youll find it at the north-facing cliff in the Mourning Wastnd. Theres a huge cave there with many demonized bats.
The Mourning Wastnd? I see, Song Jian nodded his head.
Soon, Song Jian found the general store the vige chief mentioned. It not only had arge number of Magic Source Stones, but also many other valuable items. Song Jian even saw a gold-quality musket. Although its properties were average, a gold-quality musket outside this area was worth at least 100,000 Doomsday Coins.
The items in the store had to be purchased with replica human prestige, which was of no use outside the replica. It could only be used here as currency.
I need to grind this replica for at least half a month to buy the gold-quality musket Song Jian calcted in his heart, shook his head, and ultimately gave up the idea of continuing to grind this replica.
He exchanged all his replica human prestige for Magic Source Stones, andbined with what he had already obtained, Song Jian now had more than three hundred grams of Magic Source Stones.
This is worth thirty million! Song Jian held the small bundle of Magic Source Stones in his hand, a bitter smile on his face.
A short stay in the vige before moving to the viges back door, Song Jian found himself at the back gate of the vige.
With the vige backed against a cliff, the so-called back door was, in fact, the only escape route for vigers. In case the vige gate was breached, the vigers could flee through here.
At this moment, Vige Chief Z was standing at the back door. Seeing Song Jian approaching, Z took out a yellowish parchment scroll from his bosom and handed it to Song Jian, saying, Warrior, you saved our vige, and I have nothing to repay you with. This is a map of the entire Mourning Wastnd, including a small part of the Nest of Mourning, the den of the demonized bats. I believe it will certainly be of help to you.
Zs expression was very sincere, which surprised Song Jian. Even when they lost their militia captain, who had always guarded the vige, the vige chief had not shown such an expression.
Upon ncing at the map, Song Jian could see that it detailed the Mourning Wastnds topography and even marked the locations of powerful monsters. It was quite thorough.
In the lower right corner of the map, it depicted a small section of the Nest of Mourning, marked with numerous holes and passages. It looked like someone had explored it for a long time before drawing it. It was detailed but only showed about less than a third of the entire nest. Based on the markings on the map, it appeared that there might also be a secondyer to the Nest of Mourning. However, since nobody had fully explored it, this was just spection.
Thank you, vige chief! Song Jian put away the map and thanked Z with a smile. Regardless of the purpose for giving him this map, it did save Song Jian a lot of exploration time. Otherwise, he would have had to spend at least a few days in the Mourning Wastnd to find the den of demonized bats.
In fact, there were many more side quests and hidden quests in this vige that could be dug up. If a small team entered here, they could benefit greatly, but it would also take more time. After all, this was just a level 10 realistic difficulty replica. The items within it were not that interesting for Song Jian. It was better to find the demonized bats nest as soon as possible and obtain the Magic Source Stones.
Watching Song Jian holding a torch and disappearing into the rocky passageway behind the vige, a trace of aplex expression flickered across Vige Chief Zs face. Under the dim light, it seemed like a dark snake-like aura was nestled between his eyebrows.
The rocky passageway behind the vige was spacious and bore traces of artificial chiseling. Creating such a passageway would have taken at least several decades of efforts by the entire vige.
Holding a torch, Song Jian walked for more than twenty minutes before finally seeing light ahead.
Finally made it out. Song Jian said as he walked quickly to the end of the passage. As soon as he stepped out, a miserable scream rang in his ears.
This sudden howl startled Song Jian, making him shiver. He couldnt help but summon his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, gripping it tightly in his hand as he anxiously looked around.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Chapter 455: 455: Dwarf Guardian
Leaving the rock wall passage, Song Jian saw a vast expanse of dark brownnd. The ground was covered in gullies and countlessrge and small cracks, giving a sense of nowhere to set foot.
As gusts of harsh wind blew, ghostly wailing sounds emerged from these cracks in the earth, as if countless people were crying in unison.
No wonder its called the Mourning Wastnd. It must be because of this bizarre terrain! Song Jian thoughtfully observed. In thisnd, not even a hint of green vegetation could be seen, indicating that it was severely barren. This was also why the vigers, despite suffering from zombie invasions, were unwilling to migrate here.
Song Jian summoned all his blood crows and, following the maps guidance, had them fly ahead to scout and locate the Nest of Mourning.
Soon, based on feedback from a blood crow, Song Jian determined the specific location of the Nest of Mourning. After half a day, he arrived at their of the demonic bats, the Nest of Mourning.
At first nce, the Nest of Mourning appeared like a gigantic de that had fiercely cleaved into the towering rock wall, leaving behind a massive crack. From this crack asionally came piercing howls, while an ice-cold chill poured out from the nest. At the edge of the nest, thick ck ice continually spread outward.
Outsider, halt! This is not a ce you should be! a deep voice sounded from within the nest. Song Jian squinted his eyes, and shortly after, a short and stout figure emerged from the nest.
A dwarf? Song Jian murmured with narrowed eyes.
The dwarf before him was d in thick heavy armor, with magic runes flickering faintly on its surface. The armor radiated a silvery glow, suggesting that it was a set of magical battle armor. Both the silver-quality suit and the warhammer in the dwarfs hand emitted a faint silvery light and were quite valuable.
The dwarfs hair and beard were entangled, and apart from a pair of sharp eyes and a high nose bridge, no other facial features could be seen.
Who are you? Song Jian furrowed his brows and scrutinized the dwarf. Strangely, he was unable to detect any of the dwarfs attributes or information, as if they were concealed from him.
I am Kambia Ironhammer, the guardian of this cave. Countless monsters lie within, and once one unintentionally ventures inside, it is difficult toe out alive. To prevent the needless loss of innocent lives here, I must stand guard. The dwarf Kambia shook off the frost from his beard and spoke.
You are diligently guarding this ce simply to dissuade strangers from venturing into the nest and losing their lives? Song Jian asked, his eyes shing.
Yes, young man, leave this ce quickly. Even without encountering the monsters in the cave, the chilling winds that blow from within carry the breath of hell that can harm your body. The dwarf patiently advised.
Im sorry, but I came here to hunt the monsters inside! Song Jian shook his head.
Hunt monsters? The dwarfs face darkened, and he stared at Song Jian. Young man, do you know how powerful those monsters inside are? Each one is at least level 30, and they number in the tens of thousands. Even a level onebatant would struggle to emerge unscathed. Youre just a level 22 adventurer, so how can you arrogantly im to hunt monsters?
The dwarf took a couple of steps forward, and his aura emanated, revealing his previously hidden attributes and information.
An elite level 28 Boss? Song Jian nced at the dwarf. This was his first encounter with an NPC who could hide their information; he had always assumed that this ability was exclusive to yers.
If you can withstand my three attacks, you will be qualified to enter the Nest of Mourning! The dwarf roared. His aura surged like a tide, shattering the frost on his body as he lunged toward Song Jian.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
What if I defeat you instead of just enduring the three attacks? Song Jianughed, gripping his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. With a backhanded sweep, he unleashed a dazzling Sword Qi that rushed toward the dwarf.
Bang!
The longsword and warhammer collided fiercely, producing a deep, muffled sh. The sheer energy surrounding them caused a rumbling noise from the rock wall above, and the falling debris was ground to dust by the surrounding force.
Dwarf Kambiasplexion changed, and from the power transmitted through his warhammer, he could sense that the human standing before him wasnt much weaker than himself.
Very well! You are powerful and a worthy opponent! Kambia yelled as he leaped into the air. Bolts of lightning appeared out of nowhere, converging towards the warhammer in his hand. In an instant, his entire body surged with electric sma, making him look like a thunderbolt incarnate.
Thunderstrike! Kambia roared, hurtling toward Song Jian like a bolt of lightning.
This power Song Jian narrowed his eyes and a solemn expression crossed his face. Although he had also mastered the lightning-infused sword technique sh Thunder Strike, it was vastly different from Kambias Thunderstrike, likeparing an earthworm to a giant dragon.
Such terrifying lightning power made it believable if Kambia imed to be the Son of Thunder.
Sacred Parry!
Song Jian tightly gripped his longsword, adopting a defensive stance.
Bang!
A force ten times stronger than before struck Song Jian. Within a radius of ten meters, lightning filled the air, melting more than half of the ck ice at the entrance of the Nest of Mourning.
As the blue lightning energy enveloped the area, a sh of brilliant golden light appeared and pierced through the surrounding lightning energy like a sharp de.
Bam!
A dark shadow violently mmed against the rock wall, leaving a deep crater. Dwarf Kambias eyes were filled with disbelief, and despite the pain coursing through his body, he shouted at Song Jian, What power is this?
Staring at the long, deep gouges under his feet, Song Jian panted and replied, Divine Power!
Dwarf Kambia jumped down from the rock wall, and his right hand, still gripping the warhammer, involuntarily twitched. He looked at Song Jian with a stunned and cautious expression.
You are a warrior with great power! The dwarf Kambias eyes flickered, seemingly reluctant to continue the fight. He nodded towards Song Jian and said, With my power, I cant stop you. You are qualified to enter the Nest of Mourning.
Song Jian nodded, preparing to enter the Nest of Mourning. Still, he heard Kambia speak again, However, even with your strength, it is impossible to prate the depths of the Nest of Mourning. There are simply too many monsters inside. By the time you discover them, it may already be toote to escape
Chapter 456: 456 Nest of Mourning
Whoo-
The icy cold wind howled past Song Jians ears, sounding as if someone was sobbing loudly next to him. The fierce wind was like little daggers on his bare skin, causing a stinging sensation as he rapidly slid downward.
After an indefinite period, Song Jian felt a jolt throughout his body as hended firmly in ayer of ck snow.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
This depth I must be a few hundred meters underground by now, Song Jian looked up and thought.
Apanying the howling cold wind were wailing cries, as if countless individuals were sobbing together, creating an urge to retch over time.
The surroundings of the Nest of Mourning, deep underground, were pitch ck, like a void. A vertical eye opened slowly on Song Jians forehead, and its silvery light illuminating the surroundings, revealing a clear view.
Song Jian found himself in a cavern-like ice cer, surrounded by countless holes simr to a beehive. Numerous air flows gushed out from these holes, creating a cacophony reminiscent of hundreds of wails.
The surrounding rock walls were covered in a thickyer of ck Ice. Song Jian even found some animal carcasses frozen within it.
Thump, thump, thump~
A sound of beating wings echoed from the holes. Startled, Song Jian quickly closed his vertical eye, plunging the surroundings back into darkness.
The sound of pping wings grew louder as countless basketball-sized ck bats flew out from the holes, following the path Song Jian had slid through previously and flying upwards.
These ink-ck bats had crimson eyes and sharp fangs, emanating a demonic aura. Their gaze was filled with bloodlust and brutality.
Squeak,squeak, squeak-
A sharp squealing resounded as the horde of these level thirty monsters surged upwards, as if something above was attracting them. They did not notice Song Jian hiding behind an ice rock at all.
It was not until the bats had flown away, leaving silence in their wake that Song Jian stepped out from his hiding spot.
There were at least a hundred of these demon bats, but they definitely did not constitute all of the Nest of Mourning. There must be many more within the nest.
Song Jian sighed. Facing such a dreadful creature would be a daunting task even for a top-tier professional squad with reasonable coordination and decent equipment. They would need to take advantage of the terrain to defeat it. As for Song Jian, dealing with so many demon bats single-handedly would be an uphill battle.
After some hesitance, Song Jian boldly proceeded into the tunnel. He believed that with his abilities, even if he couldnt exterminate all the demon bats, he could at least escape them.
Taking out the map, he followed its guidance, continuing down the current passageway towards a stone forest, a sanctuary of the demon bats.
The passageways in the entire Nest of Mourning intertwined just like aplexbyrinth. Without the guidance of the map and Song Jians markings along the path, it would have been easy to get lost.
The stone forest marked on the map is ahead. The map states that there are at least two hundred demon bats here, but theyre all regr monsters, no bosses, Song Jian looked up at the way forward. The vertical eye on his forehead emitted a slightly silver glow. He then pocketed his map, and moved on.
Outside the entrance to the dungeon, about a dozen yers were gathered, staring at the gloomy, glowing entrance in a daze.
The dungeon allowed multiple teams or individuals to challenge it simultaneously. However, once the True difficulty was activated, only heroes at this level were allowed to challenge the dungeon. As the dungeon only allowed egress and not ingress, many aspiring conquering yers were waiting outside the massive gate.
Has someone truly dared to enter the dungeon at True difficulty? This must be the first time it has been activated, right?
Are you kidding? This is a level twenty-two dungeon, probably only one person in the whole Doomsday City is eligible to enter.
As the crowd chirped in surprise, a group of yers walked in. Among them, a middle-aged man of over forty, was overjoyed to see the entrance of the dungeon.
Unbelievable! The info from that merchant was actually true; there is a dungeon here!
Captain, check what level it is. Can we enter? a young archer in the team shouted.
Eh, why is this dungeon red? Arent all the dungeons usually light blue? a yer of the priest ss in the team furrowed his brows in confusion.
This this is the True difficulty, someone is challenging it! The middle-aged man seemed to have realized something, causing his expression to shift dramatically.
True difficulty? Captain, are you talking about the Final Battle of the dungeon? Once someone conquers the True difficulty, this challenge would disappear forever The priest yers face fell. Once a dungeons certain level disappeared, the items that could be obtained from this level would be unique reflexively.
If they had any special effects, their value could potentially skyrocket several times.
How is that possible? Is there already a team ready to challenge the True difficulty? Even the level five dungeons havent been conquered by any team, let alone this being a level ten dungeon The middle-aged man was dazed, muttering to himself.
Regarding the current yer levels, many already meet the criteria to enter the lowest-level dungeons, the level five dungeon, at True difficulty, but no one has sessfully conquered one yet.
The middle-aged man yer was already at level neen, and had once tried to challenge a level five dungeon at True difficulty. But, not long after entering the dungeon, they were driven out by a boss. Since then, no one in his team dared try to challenge the True difficulty level in a dungeon anymore.
A team? What team? This dungeon at True difficulty requires at least level twenty-two to enter. Look at the current level leaderboard, see how many yers qualify to enter! a yer waiting on the side, looking enviously at the scarlet dungeon entrance, chuckled.
The middle-aged man checked the level leaderboard and was shocked. He fixed his gaze on the yer and asked, Are you suggesting that only one person is challenging the True difficulty of the dungeon?
Exactly, its Song Jian, the first on the level glory leaderboard. Hes the one challenging this dungeon at True difficulty!
Just one person The team that just arrived exchanged nces with each other, unable to believe what they had just heard.
At that moment, Song Jian had already arrived in the underground stone forest. It was a huge cavern with robust stgmites rising from the ground. Many brown mosses and small nts were growing on the ground,pletely exposed. The temperature here was much warmer than in the tunnel, devoid of any frost.
Standing outside the passageway, staring at the stone forest in front of him, Song Jian was taken aback.
What whats going on here.
Chapter 469: 469: Increasing Favorability
Chapter 469: Increasing Favorability
People in the Shadow Circus Troupe are mainly professionals, and theyre all high-level professionals, which is why they can enter Doomsday City with impunity.
What Song Jian currently cares about the most is how this circus troupe managed to cross the ck fog outside Doomsday City. It must be very dangerous in that patch of ck fog. If not for a random system teleportation or having teleportation door technology, no NPC would be willing to enter Doomsday City through the ck fog.
However, this is just his first interaction with the Shadow Circus Troupe. The old beastman standing before him seems to be the troupe director, and since theyre performing near his region, there will be many chances for further encounters. He can ask questionster.
After finishing his conversation with Hacus, Song Jian suddenly received a system notification:
System: Your territory has attracted the Shadow Circus Troupe, the satisfaction of residents in your territory increases, and all NPCs will have their work efficiency increased by 30% during the stay of the Shadow Circus Troupe;
Hint: The Shadow Circus Troupe is a hidden group within the game. yers could obtain numerous valuable items through it, so yers should explore by themselves;
Work efficiency increased by 30%? Many valuable items? Song Jian was slightly stunned as his gaze shifted to the constructing Magic Tower. Indeed, the efficiency of the dozen or so construction workers seemed to have significantly increased. Joy filled their faces and each of them brimmed with energy.
After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian decided to postpone his ns to explore the Abyss Demon Cave. From a distance, he regarded this strange circus troupe with a keen interest.
It seemed like this circus troupe did not aim for profit. The performance venue they built was open, with no walls or fences, nor anything like a ticket booth. Anyone who was interested coulde and go freely.
By the time the circus troupe finished setting up their performance venue, it was already evening. All the NPCs in Song Jians territory started to rest. After changing their clothes, they walked towards the circus troupe in small groups;
Only then did Song Jian realize how many NPCs were in his territory. From a distance, the number already exceeded one hundred.
Moreover, the Shadow Circus Troupe didnt only attract NPCs from Song Jians territory. Even the NPCs from other yers and those from several streets away were drawn in as well.
This area had pretty much be a safe zone. Unknown to Song Jian when it started, no more NPCs were refreshing on the streets. But some resources would refresh inside the abandoned buildings. Every day, some low-level yers would search for resources in the buildings.
The performances of the circus troupe were splendid, prompting sighs of awe orughter from the watching NPCs now and then. They pped their hands enthusiastically. Song Jian observed them from the afternoon until he noticed that the troupe consisted of quite a number of rare professions.
The Beast Tamer who performed animal training, the Flying Knife Master who performed masked knife-throwing, the highway knight performing stunts on a motorcycle through a ring of fire, they were all rare professions. If any yers below level ten who hadnt undergone a profession change found out about this ce, it would be a blessing for them.
There were still many ordinary professions in the game. For every ten professions that one came into contact with, there would be only one or two rare professions. If they wanted to acquire a more powerful profession, they would have to try their luck in areas with higher-level monsters. Many yers died in those high-level monster areas for this reason.
The circus troupes performances went on until around ten oclock at night. They performed for six to seven hours straight. For the Shadow Circus Troupe that had juste to a new ce, such a long performance was quite strenuous.
I wonder how long theyll stay here? Song Jian watched the busy circus performers and pondered.
Honorable Lord, what do you think of our performance? Old Beastman Hacus strolled over and asked with a smile.
Song Jian nced at Hacus. Hacus had just performed a magic trick, controlling five or six burning fireballs to dance around him. He even made several seemingly dangerous moves, causing the surrounding spectators to gasp in amazement.
Excellent, a spectacr performance! Song Jian praised with a smile. At this moment, an idea shed through his mind. He said to Old Beastman Hacus, As a token of my gratitude to the Shadow Circus Troupe, I would like to provide you with some provisions.
As he spoke, Song Jian summoned his steward, George, and whispered a few words to him. Momentster, a group of NPCs brought a batch of food over.
Most of the food was meat, with many pieces of bread and cakes as well.
There were vast farms and a Livestock Pen in Song Jians territory, which provided more than enough food for self-sufficiency.
This is marvelous, thank you, merciful Lord! Hacus expressed his gratitude with a look of appreciation.
System: You have provided arge amount of food to the Shadow Circus Troupe, earning the gratitude of the Troupes leader, Hacus. Your rtionship with the Shadow Circus Troupe has improved to a friendly status;
As expected, giving gifts to NPCs is the best way to improve rtions! Song Jian thought to himself.
After enhancing his rtionship with the Shadow Circus Troupe to Friendly, Song Jian discovered while walking around the circus that the staff of the circus troupe would greet Song Jian when they noticed him. Some of them would even offer Song Jian a toast.
The evening celebration entertained not only the members of the Shadow Circus Troupe but also the NPCs in Song Jians territory. After all, big celebrations like this were rarely held in his territory. The loyalty rating of many residents towards the territory increased by three to five points.
It was a clear benefit for the NPCs to boost their loyalty towards their territory. Not only would they work harder normally, but NPCs with high loyalty would also fight back when the territory was invaded. To them, defending their territory meant defending their homes. In contrast, those NPCs with less loyalty would panic with aimless running or even flee when there was an invasion.
The poption was also a crucial element for a territory. If the NPCs started to flee as soon as a war broke out, it would impact the development of the territory.
At night, Song Jian returned to Manor Castle. After absorbing the essence of the moon for fifteen minutes, he slowly opened his eyes. At this growth stage, his sense of touch was the most acute, so he suddenly felt a hint of coldness in the room.
Swoosh~
The vertical eye on his forehead instantly opened, emitting a silver glow, and a semi-transparent figure appeared in the room.
The Eye of Discernment? A hoarse voice echoed around the room. The once semi-transparent figure wavered like water and materialized out of thin air.
Chapter 458: 458: Escape
Chapter 458: Escape
Squeak~
The monster bat that spotted Song Jian suddenly let out a shrill shriek, plunging towards Song Jian with its wide wings spread out, like a dark shadow swooping towards him.
Song Jian was startled and ignored the body of the monster bat already ripped open. He jumped backward swiftly, but a sharp pain suddenly shot through his neck.
More than sixty damage points floated above Song Jians head. Touching his neck, he felt three blood trails slowly oozing blood.
Song Jian struck back and his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword left a trail of marks in the air, chopping the severely wounded monster bat into two.
However, the earlier shriek from the monster bat had rmed the rest of the bats resting overhead.
Whoosh-
The sound of pping bat wings echoed, and their shrill cries reverberated throughout the stone forest.
Song Jian quickly summoned two Fire Elemental Spirits.
Though these Fire Elemental Spirits of above-level twenty didnt pose much of a threat to monster bats, they could relieve some pressure from Song Jian. And even if they perished, Song Jian wouldnt have a heartache over it.
The ck Dragon hatchling was too low leveled. Summoning it now would mean sending it to its death. Also, due to the blood sampling process, the ck Dragon hatchling was in a state of weakness. Even if it was summoned, it wouldnt be of much help. If the monster bats killed it, it would probably leave Song Jian devastated.
A big swarm of monster bats descended all at once, instantly overwhelming Song Jian and the two Fire Elemental Spirits. The level twenty-two spiritssted less than a minute before being killed by the bats, turning into a pile of crimson crystal shards.
Fighting while retreating, Song Jian finally retreated into an indented rock wall, which significantly reduced the damage received. Upon checking his vitality points, he found that he was left with fewer than five hundred. You should know that his Vitality Points were at neen hundred and forty, nearly reaching two thousand, which were almost simr to an elite BOSS of the same level.
However, while confronting dozens of monster bats, Song Jians Vitality Points were plummeting fast.
After quickly gulping down an Advanced Healing Potion, Song Jian felt slightly relieved. He swung his sword, doing his all to chop down the monster bats in front of him.
Hearing two crisp bangs in the distance, he instantly lost contact with the Fire Elemental Spirits. Ten more monster bats flew over, immediately putting him under greater pressure.
Thankfully, he had retreated to the recess of the rock wall. Otherwise, he wouldnt have been able to hang on for long under the siege.
Relying on the terrain and potions, Song Jian managed to barely hold on. In a short while, over a dozen monster bats were chopped into halves by him, but the consumption of Advanced Healing Potions was also high. Song Jian would immediately gulp down a bottle as soon as the potions cooldown time ended.
However, even then, his Vitality Points were constantly decreasing.
Immortal Sword Body, Activate!
Boom!
A strong surge of golden Qi erupted intensely from Song Jians body. The monster bats in front of him were all subjected to a strong impact force and were involuntarily thrown backward.
At level six of the Immortal Sword Body, all attributes increased by 10 points, defense went up by 60%, and resistance by 50%. At this moment, Song Jian was like a humanoid mecha. The damage that the demonic bats originally inflicted on him, around fifty to sixty points, suddenly dropped to just over twenty.
Broken Wing Dance!
With the Immortal Sword Body still in effect, Song Jian unleashed his full firepower, throwing out sword skills with abandon. Thanks to the presence of the Vitality Chapter of Sword Control Skill, the maximum limit of Song Jians Invisible Sword Qi had increased to over two hundred points. Coupled with the rapid recovery of the Invisible Sword Qi, he waspletely capable of recklessly using various sword techniques while the Immortal Sword Body was active.
In an instant, the demonic bats were hacked down in droves. With a resounding Boom, ck mes suddenly erupted from Song Jians body. The Abyssal Raging me was released by him, ultimately forming a ck armor around his body.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh-
The demonic bats attacked Song Jian, but their damage was reduced to mere tens of points. However, for every attack they made, the reflected damage above their heads reached over thirty points. For a while, the entire stone forest echoed with the furious shrieks and tragic howls of the demonic bats.
At that moment, several Golden Scorpions poked out half of their bodies from the holes in the stone forest. They had just experienced a great battle, but not all the Golden Scorpions had left. Thebat between the demonic bats and Song Jian had attracted the attention of many Golden Scorpions.
Once they got a clear view of the battle between the demonic bats and Song Jian, the Golden Scorpions slowly crawled out of their holes and surrounded Song Jian.
Seeing the Golden Scorpions slowly closing in, Song Jians heart sank. The duration of his Immortal Sword Body was only a dozen seconds left. If he was surrounded by these Golden Scorpions again, Song Jian feared he would be in danger of falling.
With a single blow, Song Jian sent a demonic bat flying and immediately used the Sword Shadow Step. At the same time, he activated the Frost Sprint ability of the Frost Boots. His figure, like a sh of lightning, rushed towards the nearest passage.
A demonic bat attacking Song Jian, with arge mouth full of fanged teeth, kept emitting sharp shrieks. As its figure spun in mid-air, ready to pursue Song Jian, it was impaled by the sudden appearance of a Golden Scorpions tail.
With the sound of rustling, dozens of Golden Scorpions began to attack the remaining demonic bats.
At this time, the number of Golden Scorpions was several times greater than the remaining demonic bats. The demonic bats couldnt resist the attack of the Golden Scorpions, and in the end, only a few demonic bats were able to escape the stone forest. The remaining demonic bats were all killed by the Golden Scorpions.
The Golden Scorpions, having wiped out the demonic bats, didnt leave. Their long scorpion tails trembled continuously in the air. Then, like a tide, they surged towards the passageway where Song Jian had escaped, as if hunting dogs chasing after Song Jian.
At this point, Song Jian was unaware of the pursuit behind him. His figure was moving extremely fast, darting through the passageways, which were like a maze, until the duration of his skill ended. Only then did he stop.
Looking back, a faint line of icy frost was slowly melting on the ground; it was the Path of Frost left by the Frost Sprint skill. Any chasing creature stepping on it would have its movement speed reduced by 30%.
Where on earth have I escaped to? Song Jian looked around the passage, and took out a map to check carefully.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
After a while, a bitter smile appeared on Song Jians face. He had been too panicked during his escape and was no longer able to determine his location from the map. However, Song Jian estimated that he had probably run off the charted area of the map. After all, the map he held only covered a small portion of the Nest of Mourning.
Just then, Song Jian heard an angry roar echoing from a distance, followed by rumbling that seemed to shake the entire Nest of Mourning, as if it was about to copse at any moment.
A deep, strange voice sounded from afar;
Stop struggling, Begs. You should know the gap between us. Submit to me and I will grant you even greater power!
Chapter 459: 459: The Scorpion King
Chapter 459: The Scorpion King
Song Jian had a thought and started to move forward stealthily;
After rounding a bend, Song Jian reached the end of the passage and a huge cave appeared before his eyes, at least twice the size of the previous stone forest;
The cave was very hot, Song Jian could feel it even just standing in the passage, the warm breezeing from the cave.
The cave was full of golden light. The surrounding rock walls were embedded with fist-sized golden ore crystals, radiating light and heat.
In the center of the cave, a huge monster wrapped in ck ropes was struggling mightily;
This enormous beast had six jointed limbs, its massive body covered inyers of shell-like armor, and a gigantic scorpion tail, of which only half remained, with the other half stinger being chopped off and thrown aside.
The upper body resembled an adult male, with his arms turned into gigantic pincers, desperately tearing at the ck ropes entwining him.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
Is this Song Jian narrowed his eyes, looking at the huge monster: This is the leader of the golden scorpions, the Holy Sun Scorpion King? But he looks quite miserable right now!
Across from the Scorpion King, a ck, ragged cloak was floating in mid-air, it seemed to be supported by a mysterious force, but Song Jian didnt find any creature in the cloak and couldnt see its name or attributes either.
Begs, stop struggling. ept enhancement by demonization and be one of the Abyssal n. This is a great honor for you! A deep voice filled with temptation came from the cloak, making Song Jian feel slightly dizzy.
Abyssalnguage? Song Jian was surprised and began to closely inspect the ck cloak.
Finally, he found that there seemed to be a transparent spirit body in the ck cloak. The ck ropes on the Scorpion King seemed to be its handywork. At this moment, it was trying hard to control the ropes and prevent the Scorpion King from breaking free.
The Scorpion King roared constantly, but its struggling became increasingly weak. At this moment, a cracking sound suddenly came from the cave walls.
The golden ore crystals embedded in the rock walls were shattering one by one. Golden scorpions the size of a fist were breaking free from the crystals and crawling towards the Scorpion King.
Is this yourst struggle? What use are these newly-born scorpions? You think they can save you? A mockingughter came from the cloak.
These newborn golden scorpionsunched themselves off the walls at the ck cloak. As they entered attacking range, they exploded like grenades one after another. There seemed to be special defense energy around the ck cloak. With the explosion of the golden scorpions, a light gray energy shield appeared around the cloak and began to ripple.
Is this your trump card, Begs? Hahaha! The transparent soul body stretched its arms wide as if it didnt take the impending suicide soldiers seriously. Rings of ck energy emanated from its body and spread around.
Song Jian, standing at the entrance of the passage, felt the explosive power of the golden scorpions. The level of explosion could match his high-explosive hand grenades and self-destructing robot. But the numerous suicide attacks of the golden scorpions couldnt even break the opponents defense. While Song Jian was astonished, he also became cautious with his breathing, fearing to be detected by the transparent spirit body.
The strength of this guy must surpass a level 30 elite BOSS. It might even possess first-tierbat power! Song Jian observed the miserable state of the level 30 elite BOSS Scorpion King, and looked at the ck cloak with extra caution.
Rings of ck aura were being emitted from the cloak, as if a door to hell was opening, with ck flow turning into screaming faces;
The cave, which had been radiant with warm golden light, was quickly covered in ayer of pale gray, as if dust had settled on its surface.
Eventually, all creatures will sumb to the Abyss A long sigh came from the ck cloak. With a swish, it flew towards Begs and grabbed him by the neck with a translucent soul hand, lifting the massive creature.
Submit to me, otherwise, I will extract your soul and roast it on the Abyssal me for ten thousand years! The soul body within the ck cloak let out a roar;
Just then, a system prompt suddenly appeared before Song Jian;
System: Neiyem, the Abyss Demon General, is the final BOSS of this instance. Killing it will clear the instance! Warning: If Neiyem extracts the soul of the Holy Sun Scorpion King, its power will massively increase!
Shit, why didnt you say it earlier! Song Jian red upwards to see a translucent soul almostpletely extracted from the Scorpion Kings body by Neiyem.
In at most ten seconds, the soul of Scorpion King Begs would bepletely extracted by Neiyem.
ording to the system hint, if Neiyempletely extracts the Scorpion Kings soul, its power would undergo a drastic change. Considering that Neiyems current strength already amazed Song Jian, any further enhancement might make Song Jian lose his confidence inpleting the instance.
With a leap, Song Jian swung his sword and struck at the soul body in mid-air;
Light Strike!
With a shout, a dazzling golden Sword Qi lit up the entire cave. The sacred Sword Qi hurt Neiyem before it even got close, creating countless ck auras that crazily emanated from the ck cloak, forming a shield in mid-air;
The power of Holy Light, this disgusting aura Neiyem interrupted the soul extraction which was already half-way done, and tossed Scorpion King Begs away.
Turning around, eight lines of dark aura surged from behind Neiyem, eventually solidifying into eight spider leg-like weapons, trembling slightly as they cut through the Sword Qi of Light Strike;
Despite saying he held it in contempt, Neiyems actions showed his fear of holy power.
Bang,bang, bang-
The eight spider leg-like ck auras kept shing on the golden Sword Qi of Light Strike, creating repeated explosions. Every explosion shattered a spider leg and depleted a portion of the golden Sword Qi.
All eight spider legs disappeared, the Sword Qi of Light Strike had shrunk to half of its size. The remaining Sword Qi still fiercely shattered the ck shield and shed at Neiyem.
Boom!
The ck cloak shook vigorously, and damage of over three hundred points floated above Neiyems head. Then a golden Sword Qi suddenly appeared out of nowhere and struck Neiyem.
This blow caught even Neiyem by surprise. Being hit by this heavy blow, even Neiyem let out a painful roar.
Chapter 460: Seizing the Body
460 Chapter 460: Seizing the Body
Song Jian rushed forward, finally experiencing just how strong Neiyem was.
"Even though he hasn''t reached the first rank in terms ofbat power, it probably isn''t far off," Song Jian thought to himself.
Sword Silk
sh Thunder Strike
Sweeping Sword Style
Spiritual Sword Control Technique
...
Even without wielding the Golden Demonying Sword, Song Jian''s offensive power significantly surpassed the other yers. When he merged with the Golden Demonying Sword, his other attributes weren''t as remarkable - however, when it came to attack damage, he could fully contend with a Level 30 Lord level Boss.
Each attack greatly disrupted the protective force around Neiyem''s body. Like ripples in water, its frequency and amplitude were increasing.
Under Song Jian''s continuous assault, Neiyem''s protective force finally produced a sound suggestive of shattering under the strain.
"Crack~"
Countless transparent crystal shards sshed around Neiyem. His defense significantly weakened momentarily, allowing Song Jian to inflict over five hundred points of damage with only a standard attack.
Once Neiyem''s defenses were broken, his vitality points plummeted drastically. However, due to high-end healing potions, Song Jian managed to maintain his vitality points around a thousand marks.
"When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes back at you!" Neiyem, perhaps foreseeing his own downfall, suddenly emitted a ring of dark aura that repelled Song Jian. His blood-red eyes emerged from his cloak and stared at Song Jian as he spoke in a low voice.
"Abyssal Land, heh, I''ll visit someday," Song Jian stabilized himself and lightlyughed while looking at Neiyem.
Neiyem had less than 30% of his vitality points left. In under ten minutes, Song Jian could vanquish him. His gaze at Neiyem also grew strange, as though he was looking at a bundle of equipment.
The final bosses of dungeons like this often dropped high-quality items. Song Jian estimated that at least one golden-tier equipment piece could be obtained this time.
Maybe because Song Jian''s gaze had enraged Neiyem, Neiyem roared loudly and his ck aura surged out like a tidal wave, transforming the surrounding tens of meters into an area engulfed in swirling thick ck mist.
Heart-wrenching screams emanated from the ck mist, causing the entire cave to faintly tremble, with pebbles starting to fall from above.
In the center of this ck mist, a ck spatial rift slightly wider than a finger suddenly appeared. It was as if an eerie eye had suddenly opened within the ck mist.
At that moment, Neiyem''s roar became even more frantic.
Song Jian cautiously looked up, staring at the rolling ck mist at a distance. He did not want to be caught off guard by any unexpected big moves from Neiyem, so he unconsciously prepared the starting move of Sacred Parry.
At this moment, all the ck mist suddenly surged towards the barely alive Begs, just like a tide. The ck mist swarmed into Begs through its facial features. Begs, who was on the brink of death and had nearly had its soul extracted, had no capacity to resist and could only passively ept it.
Its massive body slowly began to float. The ck mist entered Begs like a multitude of snakes through its eyes, mouth, and ears. Begs''s body was constantly trembling, seeming to be in extreme pain, but it could not even utter a single groan.
Song Jian stood aghast, preparing to step forward and attack. However, a system message blocked his attempt, saying "Unable to lock onto attack target", this left him with no choice but to stand by and watch.
Quickly, all the ck mist from Neiyem''s transformation entered Begs''s body. The once golden and shining Emperor Scorpion had now transformed into a pitch-ck hue. Even its broken scorpion tail had regrown. However, the new tail was shing with a ck metallic luster, distinctly different from the rest of Begs''s body.
Boom!
The Emperor Scorpion''s eyes abruptly snapped open. Their original azure blue color had shifted to a blood-red, as a surge of hot ck me ascended around its body.
"The Abyss is watching you!" Begs said slowly, his tone and rhythm exactly like Neiyem''s.
At that point, Song Jian noticed a spatial rift, about as long as a finger, appearing not far from Begs. The rift was unfathomably deep and pitch ck, continuously emitting ck mist.
These ck mists were as if they possessed a consciousness. As they emerged from the spatial rift, they furiously surged towards the surrounding cavern walls. In no time, the originally golden glowing cave was covered in ck and began to emit a ck glow.
"It''s recreating its environment!" Song Jian suddenly had this realization.
"Only in the abyss can you truly understand its greatness!" Begs waved its two giant pincers around as if embracing something, there was an intoxicated expression on its face.
In an abyssal environment, except for abyss creatures, all attributes would forcibly be reduced by more than 30%. This was the abyss''s suppression of other creatures and could not be mitigated.
"If it weren''t for you, I wouldn''t need to resort to taking over this waste!" Begs, with blood-red eyes fixed on Song Jian, had an angry countenance.
If looks could kill, the fire in Neiyem''s eyes would have long burned Song Jian to ashes. Neiyem, who was originally just a soul body, could have greatly increased its strength by seizing a stronger physique. Maybe it could even break through the first rank ofbat power.
However, it reluctantly had to take over Begs''s body on the brink of death. In Neiyem''s eyes, the level 30 Lord level Begs was merely a good mount and pet. But now, it could only upy a pet''s body,pletely destroying its future potential, taking away all hope of returning to the Abyss forpetition.
"You blocked my path of advancement, I''ll let you know the consequence of bing an enemy of the Abyss!" After briefly adjusting to Begs''s physique, Neiyemunched a fierce attack on Song Jian. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
In its perspective, Song Jian, who had had all his attributes reduced by 30%, was no longer its match. Even with only 30% vitality left, it could still suppress its opponent.
But after engaging inbat, Neiyem discovered to its horror that Song Jian''s strength had unexpectedly increased, not decreased. Initially, it had a slight advantage, but now it was beingpletely overwhelmed.
"This can''t be, can''t be; what happened!!" Neiyem roared with a panic-stricken face, lookingpletely lost.
Boom!
Song Jian smiled faintly, a surge of ck me ascended around his body as well. This me held a higher temperature than the me on Neiyem''s body and looked even more profound.
Chapter 461: Black Fog State
461 Chapter 461: ck Fog State n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
Seeing the ck mes rising on Song Jian''s body, Neiyem''s face revealed a look of shock, and he continuously backed off.
"Th-this is the aura of the Abyss, how, how is this possible, you..."
Song Jian let out a cold chuckle, and with a thought, the rising Abyssal Raging me instantly transformed into a set of ck armor, covering his body.
"Immortal Sword Body, activate!" A dazzling golden light enveloped the armor and eight long sword shadows began to rotate tirelessly around him.
With the enhancement of the Immortal Sword Body and the Abyssal Demon Armor, Song Jian moved faster than Neiyem could track. A shadow flickered past, leaving only a ck mark on the surface of Neiyem''s eyeball.
By the time Neiyem noticed, he suddenly felt a pain in his chest. Lowering his head, he saw a dark red sword de buried in his chest.
As he reached out to grasp the de, it suddenly disappeared, followed by a plume of blood spurting from Neiyem''s chest.
With a sharp scream, the scorpion tail behind Neiyem started to whip wildly, and the shadow of the tail filled an area of three to four meters.
The sharpness of the tail''s poison hook was as deadly as any weapon. The ovepping sounds of cutting air resonated as it sliced through, as if it were even cutting through the air itself.
Song Jian was identally hit on his left arm, causing a brilliant light to explode. The eight sword shadows surrounding him disappeared one by one.
An injury number of over three hundred floated above Song Jian''s head, while a dark green mark started to spread from the wound on his shoulder.
The sword shadows around Song Jian''s body could lessen the damage he received eight times, but they couldn''tpletely immunize him, especially against harmful effects like toxins.
However, the Immortal Sword Body couldn''t resist such damage, but Song Jian''s unique skill "Thick Skin" could. The max level "Thick Skin" had a very high resistance to toxin damage and various negative effects. In addition to the resistance of the Immortal Sword Body and Abyssal Demon Armor, the dark green poison on Song Jian''s arm only spread less than an inch before it gradually disappeared.
Although the attack from Neiyem was aimless, it nheless interrupted Song Jian''s offense.
Upon noticing that Song Jian was exposed, Neiyem exploded with fury. His six legs moved quickly, instantaneously arriving in front of Song Jian, bringing down his giant pincer.
Song Jian raised his sword to block. In front of Neiyem''s pincer, Song Jian''s long sword seemed as insignificant as a toothpick. But this "toothpick" managed to fend off Neiyem''s pincer, utterly disregarding Neiyem''s powerful strength.
But just as Song Jian fended off the gigantic pincer above him, he was caught off guard by a shadow blindsiding him. Another pincer from Neiyem was already mping towards Song Jian''s waist.
Boom! Boom! Boom!...
Another round of fierce explosions. The seven remaining sword shadows on Song Jian shattered almost simultaneously.
Even the Abyssal Demon Armor on the surface of Song Jian''s body started to crack, with some weak areas even beginning to break and deform.
An injury number of over six hundred popped up above Song Jian''s head. His vitality points, which were already down to a thousand, plummeted even further after this hit.
Startled, Song Jian quickly activated the "Morphing into Dark Cloud" skill to break free from Neiyem''s pincer, enveloping Neiyem entirely within the dark cloud.
Inside the dark cloud, Neiyem suddenly felt separated from the surrounding Abyssal environment, gradually bing weak. At the same time, damage kept inundating him from all sides. His vitality points dropped rapidly, but he couldn''t find any source of attack.
"Damn it, get the hell out, get out!"
Neiyem wildly swung his pincers and tail, carving marks within the rolling dark cloud, but they were quickly covered by the cloud again.
These actions from Neiyem were just physical attacks. After Song Jian had morphed into the dark cloud, he waspletely immune to physical damage, which could not harm him at all.
While Neiyem''s attack contained damage from Abyssal Power, for Song Jian who had also mastered Abyssal Power, damage from the same property was negligible and he could afford to disregard it.
Taking advantage of his state as the dark cloud, Song Jian consumed an Advanced Healing Potion, increasing his vitality points that had fallen to a hundred something. This allowed him to breathe a little easier. The attack from Neiyem had caught him off guard. Neiyem was indeed formidable with power rivalling a first-ssbatant. A slightpse in concentration could have cost his life.
The dark cloud state couldst fifteen minutes. It could cause almost six hundred points of damage to Neiyem, during which Song Jian could recover some vitality points.
Six hundred points of damage was a heavy hit for Neiyem at this point. Originally, he had less than one-third of his vitality points left, but after fifteen minutes, they fell below the 20% mark.
21:06
Just as Song Jian was recovering from the state of the dark cloud, a dazzling golden Sword Qi shed towards Neiyem.
Light Strike!
By this point, Neiyem had been tormented by the dark cloud until he was utterly exhausted, no longer showing the agility he possessed as a spirit creature. Despite this, when the dazzling golden Sword Qi shed towards him, Neiyem still instinctively raised his two giant pincers in defense.
Crack~
The golden Sword Qi passed by as if encountering no resistance, leaving a mark on Neiyem''s body. The sound of bones breaking came from inside Neiyem''s massive body.
Crack~
The two giant pincers fell to the ground, and Neiyem''s lifeless eyes stared ahead. A deep "heh heh" breath escaped from his mouth and a stream of dark green blood spurted from his body. His body split into two, sliding sidewards.
An injury number of over a thousand points floated above Neiyem''s head. Neiyem, whose vitality points were now at zero, did not even leave aplete body behind.
Song Jian took a few quick breaths. The energy required to maintain the dark cloud was substantial. After using a few skills, Song Jian didn''t have much mental strength left. After morphing into the dark cloud, his mental strength was nearly depleted. After executing the Light Strike, Song Jian could barely stand.
"It seems, I must acquire some potions or recipes for quick mental strength recovery," Song Jian thought to himself.
It should be known, potions for mental strength recovery are ten times more valuable than those for vitality recovery. Although Song Jian had the ability to make Advanced Healing Potions, he couldn''t even make a novice-level mental strength recovery potion.
Thud!
A series of sparks exploded like fireworks from Neiyem''srge body. Items of various colors traced clear marks in the air, then quickly fell around Neiyem''s dead body.
Song Jian''s eyes lit up, and he quickly rushed towards Neiyem''s corpse.
Chapter 462: Sudden Update
462 Chapter 462: Sudden Update
"Gold quality..." Song Jian''s eyes lit up, staring at the "firework" in midair, blooming with golden light!
Song Jian leaped, catching the item in hand before it fell, and carefully examined it.
"Abyssal Shadow (Gold), Cloak, Equipment Level 30, Equipment Effects: Damage increase by 15%, All attributes +1, Attack speed +10; Special effect 1: Ignore monster level +10, 50% chance to deal 2x damage when hitting targets; Special effect 2: All skill levels +1; Special effect 3: Abyssal Phantom (Active), using Abyssal Power, instantly creates a Doppelganger Illusion with 70% of the user''s attributes and all skills, duration 1 minute, cooldown 10 minutes; Special effect 4: Equipment requirements -5; Equipment Requirement: Level 25. Can this item be taken out of the game: No."
"An item with a level of 30 that only requires level 25 to be equipped, and can be equipped at level 20 with its gold quality?" Song Jian looked at the entirely ck cloak held in his hand, the corner of his mouth revealing an excited smile.
This was the first time Song Jian obtained back equipment, and he immediately equipped it on himself as he met the requirements.
Quickly, a heavily worn ck cloak, almost decayed and about to crumble, appeared on Song Jian''s back,pletely wrapping around his body.
If other yers saw this cloak, they would definitely think it was a gray-quality item, but no one would have guessed that it was actually a level 30 gold piece of equipment;
After wearing it, Song Jian immediately felt a significant increase in his strength, as just the 15% increase in damage alone added nearly forty points to the damage dealt; the effect would increase more as Song Jian''s power improved.
The bonus of +1 to all attributes delighted Song Jian, who initially thought it only added six points to all attributes. To his surprise, though, his luck and willpower attributes, which had already manifested, also increased by a point, bringing Song Jian unexpected joy. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
Attack speed is an attribute that can never have too much. An increase of 10 points meant that Song Jian would always have an extra attack every five or six whenpared to other yers.
None of the special effects were garbage properties, and there was even an active skill that could create an Abyssal Phantom. It was almost like having a doppelganger, even though itsted only a minute; whether for attacking or escaping, this skill would provide unexpected effects;
"This might be the first back equipment to appear in the game!" Song Jian touched the silk-like fabric, thinking secretly. At least, he had never seen other yers wearing simr equipment before.
Most of the remaining items were level 30 blue-green equipment, which many yers probably couldn''t wear at this stage. Song Jian could directly sell these in the City of Hymns'' Starfire Shop, as the game''s NPCs would eagerly bid for these items.
"Oh, there''s even a Magic Source Stone this big!" Song Jian looked at the unique glowing crystal on the ground, his face showing a joyful expression.
The reason he entered this dungeon was for the Magic Source Stone; he had already collected around 800 grams of it and needed about 200 more grams to build a Magic Tower. He didn''t expect that thest boss would actually drop a Magic Source Stone.
After this stone mergedpletely with the previous ones, Song Jian obtained a total of 1067 grams of Magic Source Stones, which was enough for building a Magic Tower.
As Song Jian looked at the enormous body of the scorpion king, then back at the Magic Source Stone in his hand, a bizarre thought crossed his mind: "Could it be that there are Magic Source Stones in the stomachs of these golden scorpions?"
Like weeds, this thought rapidly grew in Song Jian''s mind. Just as he was hesitating whether to return to the stone forest and dissect a few golden scorpion corpses, the entire cave began to shake violently.
Originally, the Spatial Rift in midair suddenly extended from the length of a finger to nearly a meter long.
Crack, crack, crack, crack~
Countless tiny cracks spread from the rift, like tentacles probing the space in all directions.
All yers in the game suddenly received a red game alert:
System: Dear yers, the game''s new version "Abyssal Shadow" will beunched soon. For your safety in the game, please secure your belongings within ten seconds, and find a safe ce for your game character to avoid idents!
Ten, nine, eight, seven,...
Song Jian was dumbfounded, as the entire cave began to shake violently. Huge rocks fell from above as he felt like he was on a rocking boat, barely able to stand.
At that moment, a pale blue teleport gate appeared in front of Song Jian. Seeing the countdown had less than five seconds left, Song Jian dashed towards the gate without hesitation;
The instant Song Jian''s silhouette disappeared into the gate, all the online yers were simultaneously kicked out of the game and returned to the real world.
...
As Song Jian opened his eyes, he found himself lying on the hard bed in his rented room. The window seemed not to be properly closed, and the wind kept blowing in with a "whoosh.";
It seemed to bete at night, around four or five o''clock. Song Jian''s head felt a little messy as he sat up, and it took him a while to recall the recent memory fragments.
"The game suddenly kicked all yers offline, and it seems to be rted to the suddenly appearing Spatial Rift in the dungeon!" Song Jian murmured to himself, "That Spatial Rift seemed to be filled with the aura of the Abyss!"
In fact, Song Jian guessed correctly. The game had kicked all the yers out because more and more Abyssal Rifts had appeared, not only in dungeons but also in many ces in the game. Simr rifts had appeared everywhere; just a few seconds before Song Jian went offline, those rifts suddenly exploded. The areas that were originally just tiny cracks suddenly expanded to several dozen centimeters or even one or two meters long, nearly causing the entire world to copse.
He picked up his phone and saw that the game icon had turned gray again. After a few taps, there was still no response, so it seemed that he wouldn''t be able to enter the game again today.
Just as Song Jian was about to put down his phone, themunication app suddenly sent out a series of urgent beeps, as if a dozen messages had arrived at once.
Song Jian opened his phone to find that all the groups in the app were frantically forwarding a message: "Do you believe in a game where people can die? If you die in the game, you''ll also disappear in the real world, leaving no trace. It''s terrifying!"
There was also a link below the message. Song Jian casually clicked on it, and his phone screen immediately turned ck. An abandoned city slowly emerged from the center of the screen.
Clicking on the abandoned city again, Song Jian entered a web page where the header read "Doomsday City" inrge characters.
...
Chapter 463: Website
463 Chapter 463: Website
Song Jian opened a website that was quite straightforward in content. On the homepage, there was an article on the "Apocalyptic Theory", detailing the existence of the game "Doomsday City", followed by a series of videos.
The content of these videos was quite startling, akin to supernatural phenomena. For instance, there was a teenager walking down a dark alley, apanied by a skeletal arm that seemed to follow him like a servant. After a few steps, the teenager seemed to sense someone watching him; he turned around, his crimson eyes causing the camera to shake violently.
There was another video of a female student vanishing in the middle of a street while carrying her backpack, only to reappear in a spot ten meters away after some time, an urrence that was quite eerie.
Yet another set of videos took ce overseas, with two sides armed with guns, engaged in a shootout on the street. Suddenly, a soldier stood up from a cove, raised his hands, and a huge fireball appeared above his palms. He thenunched the fireball towards the adversaries, turning an armored vehicle into pieces, although the soldier was soon riddled with bullets from multiple submachine guns.
"It appears as if all these are skills obtained from the game!" After viewing a few more videos, Song Jian put his phone away.
This game was beginning to impact the real world. Although Song Jian has always been prepared for this, upon the actual arrival of the day, he felt ratherplicated.
There were people from the military appearing in the game, and the police were conducting door-to-door investigations in the real world. The number of new yers entering the game every day probably exceeded ten thousand and a good deal of yers died within the game. Though these numbers were minuscule inparison with the total poption of over seven billion, traces would still be left behind, which could attract attention from the observant.
Currently, the power of yers in the real world, without the bonus of game equipment, was still incapable of resisting powerful weaponry. Intelligent yers would try their utmost to conceal their yer identities and not exhibit any abnormalities before the might of the government.
Song Jian did not know what would happen to those who revealed their yer identities, but losing some freedom was inevitable. There might even be the establishment of a unique department specifically for recruiting yers in the future.
However, for many yers, absolute freedom was still more important.
yers yearning for actual freedom would, at least, need to have the capability to face powerful weaponry head-on even when stripped of their game equipment bonuses.
However, with the continuous upgrade of yer levels and the increasing obtainment of treasures within the game, such circumstance should seem inevitable. Eventually, the real world might be thrown into chaos.
"Whatever, as long as I''m living well." Song Jian murmured to himself, looking out of the window at the bright moonlight. He then sat cross-legged on his bed, absorbing the moon''s essence to enhance his physical body.
With Song Jian''s current physical quality, he could ignore small-caliber handguns even without the equipment bonuses. However, for more powerful weapons, he was still apprehensive.
The next day, early in the morning, Song Jian left his rented house and walked to a real estate agency. Through the agency, Song Jian selected a vi in a scenic area. After paying the deposit, he also reserved a car that cost more than three hundred thousand. He then headed back to his rental.
He now had several million cash in hand and, at most, another twenty million iing in three months. It was almost like a dream, getting rich overnight and suddenly bing a millionaire. After settling the house and car issues, Song Jian felt a sense of loss - he didn''t know what to do next.
When Song Jian returned to his rented apartmentmunity, he noticed two police cars were parked at the entrance.
Song Jian immediately went on high alert. Instead of entering hismunity, he walked to a nearby store across the street. After purchasing a pack of Zhonghua cigarettes, he took one out and offered it to the shop owner. Nodding towards the police cars at the entrance of themunity, he asked, "Hey, buddy, what''s the situation over there? Why are there cops?"
"Well, who knows? Maybe they are here because of that superpowered person from yesterday," the retailer replied nonchntly, epting the cigarette with obvious pleasure.
"The superpowered person from yesterday? Haven''t they caught him yet?" Song Jian raised an eyebrow and asked.
"Is it that easy to catch him? The guy can run on walls, how could anyone catch him?" The shop owner looked around and whispered, "Those two police cars have been there since the morning, and haven''t left. I reckon they are conducting door-to-door investigations. I don''t know what''s going on these days; it feels like all manner of bizarre things are happening..." n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
After smoking a cigarette with the store owner, Song Jian took one nce at the two police cars at the entrance of themunity and left for a narrow path nearby.
Whether these cops were here for him or not, Song Jian did not want to interact with them this early. Although he knew that it was inevitable that they would find him, given his strength was not strong and his yer identity could be possibly exposed extremelyte in the game, it would be better.
By the evening, Song Jian arrived at the scenic vi he bought earlier in the day. It was a fully furnished terraced house covering more than three hundred square meters, with two floors. In Coastal City, it would only be considered mediocre at best. Yet, this house almost exhausted all the cash Song Jian had, leaving him with only around ten thousand yuan in his ount.
As for the car that cost more than three hundred thousand, it would take about ten days before he could pick it up, as there was no existing stock in the 4S shop.
After arriving back at the vi, Song Jian tried to open the link releasedst night on his phone, but found the site to be inessible - it seemed to be blocked. The game also seemed to be in maintenance.
Song Jian waited until midnight when the game icon on his phone finally turned from gray to color.
"Phew, it''s finally ok again. I thought I won''t be able to enter the game today." Song Jian let out a sigh of relief, his anxiety finally eased.
He constantly felt like a giant was closing in on him. Even without the game equipment, Song Jian''s actual strength was less than a third of what it was in the game, but his keen intuition for danger made him feel incredibly insecure. It seemed that he would only feel safe when he was inside the game.
Upon clicking the icon, a huge skeletal arm emerged from the phone screen, grabbing hold of Song Jian and pulling him inside the game.
"Damn, it''s like this every time..."
Chapter 476: 476: Sending to Death
Chapter 476: Sending to Death
Bang!
With thebined fire of five people, the Abyssal Phantom finally could not withstand the attacks. Its Vitality Points were depleted, and its body shattered like a bubble.
Just as Song Jian saw the progress bar reach its end, a crisp ding sounded in his ear. Without even looking at the system prompt, he shoved the Seven Stars Shard into his inventory and quickly rolled away from his standing position.
Whiz-whiz~.
Several bullets pierced the ground where Song Jian had just stood, raising clouds of dust.
Kill him! Thats a legendary-quality herb! It can definitely enhance physical abilities! Cao Shui gritted his teeth and shouted loudly.
It was well known among yers that certain special herbs could improve their attributes. Not to mention a legendary-quality herb, even a gold or silver-quality one could increase a yers attributes by one or two points. The attributes enhanced by a legendary-quality herb would, of course, be much higher.
The pursuit of self-improvement was the primary goal for yers, especially since enhanced physical abilities could be brought back to the real world. Who wouldnt want to be a superhero in reality?
Is this really a good idea? Some hesitated, sensing that Song Jian was not weak.
Hes just one person, and we are five! Whats there to be afraid of? Follow me! If he doesnt hand over that herb, he wont be able to leave this ck Mist!
After a brief discussion, the yers formed a temporary alliance. Initially, they didnt intend to kill Song Jian but merely disrupt his gathering so they could negotiate ownership of the herb together.
However, Song Jian proceeded to gather the herb without offering any benefits, which left the five yers feeling unjustly treated.
Song Jian nced at the Seven Stars Shard in his inventory. It was in good condition, so he breathed a sigh of relief. Then he looked back.
The dense ck mist obstructed his vision, making it impossible to see the positions of the five yers.
Song Jian felt an impulse to charge in and kill them all, but considering his current situation, he quickly dismissed the thought as if being doused by a bucket of cold water.
After a moment of contemtion, Song Jian turned around and dashed forward. If he wanted to take revenge, he would have to leave this area first.
The five yers, including Cao Shui, were unaware that their concealment had worn off. They slowly crept forward, assuming that Song Jian also wanted to retaliate after being besieged for so long.
Huh? How can I see all of you now? A yer suddenly eximed in surprise. Earlier, while attacking Song Jian, the five had deliberately huddled together, making them aware of each others presence but invisible to each other. However, now they could see one another.
Damn, my concealment effect is gone One person cried out in shock.
So is mine, and my Concealment Ring is broken and unusable.
What now? We shouldnt have attacked him earlier. What if we encounter that monster again? None of us will be able to escape.
The yers immediately panicked and started running without targeting Song Jian. After exchanging nces, they sprinted desperately forward.
Gulu-gulu~
As the yers sprinted, the ground suddenly began to shift, with debris rolling around. Pulled together by a mysterious force, the rocks fused to form gigantic stone monsters seven or eight meters tall.
As Cao Shui ran desperately forward, a shrill scream from his left made him shudder. He continued running forward, stumbling and falling several times, his nose and face bruised and swollen, but not daring to slow down.
Suddenly, Cao Shui saw a shadow approaching from the front. In a panic, he held his weapon horizontally to block it.
Bang!
Cao Shui felt a powerful force hit him, and his weapon let out a piercing screech. A sharp pain traveled up both his arms.
A seven- or eight-meter-tall stone monster charged toward Cao Shui, lifting its foot to stomp on him.
A level-30 elite boss? Cao Shuis eyes widened in surprise. At least its not that huge skeleton from before.
The earlier skeleton boss had made Cao Shui give up any thoughts of fighting back. However, though the stone monster was several levels above him, it did not instill that same sense of despair.
Even if I cant beat it, I can still run. Cao Shui thought.
But just as he had this thought, he found himself surrounded by seven or eight stone monsters, all trying to block his escape route.
How did this happen Despair colored Cao Shuis face. He might have had the confidence to deal with a single level-30 elite boss, but the sheer quantity of bosses overwhelmed him.
I shouldnt have attacked earlier! Cao Shui regretted his actions. Soon, he was engulfed by a swarm of stone monsters.
If the Protection ck Mist wasnt covering the area, one could see from a birds-eye view that at least hundreds of stone monsters were frenziedly charging at the yers who had lost their concealment effect.
Upon hearing the rumbling sounds and the shrill death screams of herpanions, Lv Pei was enveloped by a feeling of terror.
She nced at her shattered Concealment Ring, gritted her teeth, and took out a scroll from her inventory, tearing it open.
Immediately, a blue light enveloped Lv Pei, who vanished from the spot in a sh of light.
This was a Town Return Scroll she had earned from a quest, which could mark her location in her safehouse. If she encountered danger, tearing the scroll would instantly teleport her back to her safehouse.
This was Lv Peis trump card, and she had never told anyone about it. Back at her safehouse, she panted heavily, her face full of fear.
Before teleporting away, Lv Pei had seen more than a dozen seven- or eight-meter tall monsters rushing toward her. Had she been even a little slower and dragged into battle by those monsters, Lv Pei would have been stuck in the Protection ck Mist, unable to use the Town Return Scroll.
As he ran forward, Song Jian heard the screams from behind him. He hesitated for a moment but quickly elerated again.
This was why Song Jian did not immediately seek revenge on the yers. The Protection ck Mist was full of hidden dangers, and the slightest carelessness could cost him his life.
This is an epic-tier quest. Did you really think it would be as easy as just killing monsters? Song Jian thought to himself as he continued running without looking back.
Chapter 465: 465: Resurrection Ceremony
Chapter 465: Resurrection Ceremony
For a mage or wizard, owning a Magic Tower is something they dream about.
Even though Wace once had the power of a first-order Bloodline Wizard, he never had a Magic Tower of his own. When Song Jian said he was willing to build a Magic Tower for him, it made Wace excited and grateful, raising his appreciation to a new level.
System: You promise to build a Magic Tower for Follower Bloodline Wizard- Wace; his favorability towards you greatly increases, and the rtionship between you and Follower Bloodline Wizard-Wace is elevated to Admiration!
Just by making a promise, I can greatly increase the favorability of my Followers? Song Jianughed and thought to himself: Thats so simple. Maybe this is a loophole, a way to quickly increase favorability for Followers or even NPCs.
However, Song Jian also knew that this promise, over time, would lose its effect very quickly if it was not realized. The favorability would drop even faster and more than how much it had increased, perhaps eventually turning the rtionship with the Follower into hatred and ultimately leading to betrayal.
This shortcut, though fast, had more severe consequences if not handled with confidence, especially when making promises to NPCs or ones followers.
Alright, lets go and check out your resurrection ceremony first. Song Jian stood up and said with a smile.
Master, I have one more request! Wace knelt on one knee, his head bowed low.
What is it? As long as its not too much, I will agree, Song Jian said.
Master, I know theres a Blood Pool in the basement of the Manor Castle Wace said nervously, If the body I am going to fuse with my soul can be soaked in the Blood Pool for some time, it would help me recover my strength greatly.
Blood Pool? Song Jian furrowed his brows and asked after a moment of contemtion, How did you know theres a Blood Pool in the basement?
The basement was a forbidden area, which Song Jian used as a safe keeping ce for items from his inventory that he didnt need at the time.
Even the butler George didnt know about the basement, let alone Wace. In the entire Manor Castle, apart from Song Jian, the only other entity that possibly knew about the existence of the Blood Pool was the Blood-chilling Shadow Tree Alex.
However, Alex was usually in a dormant state and would only wake up when enemies invaded the Manor Castle. Moreover, Alex couldntmunicate with anyone else. So how did Wace learn about the Blood Pool? Did he sneak into the basement when Song Jian wasnt looking?
With this thought, Song Jians expression became stern, and he stared intently at Wace, waiting for an exnation.
Master, after I created the body with the ck Dragon Bloodline, I tried to fuse with it once. Although the effect wasnt great, I suddenly gained a special ability when I entered the body, Wace said quietly, I seem to be able to sense the existence of the blood ves on the territory, and I can alsomunicate with the blood wolves
What, you can sense the existence of blood ves? Song Jians face showed a surprised expression. The blood crows that served as scouts and the blood zombies and blood wolves that served as guardians were thought to be Song Jians summons, and others didnt know about the existence of the Blood Pool.
Moreover, these blood ves would only obey one personsmand C the person who built the Blood Pool. And since mastering the Blood Pool Summoning Skill, Song Jian had grown deeper with these blood ves. In the depths of their souls, Song Jians mark had been engraved, allowing him to annihte the blood ves with a single thought C preventing them from being resurrected.
Can you order them to do things? Song Jian asked seriously.
No, I cant, Wace said nervously. Right now, I can onlymunicate with the blood wolves, while I can only vaguely sense the existence of the blood crows and blood zombies due to their low intelligence and inability tomunicate.
So, it was the blood wolves that told you about the Blood Pool? Song Jian asked in a deep voice.
Yes, Master. I was curious about the blood wolves with red fur, and I identally asked one of them about their origin, which is how I learned about the Blood Pool, Wace lowered his head even more, his soul body trembling slightly.
Alright, I understand. You have my permission to use the Blood Pool! Song Jian contemted for a long time and decided to observe for a while longer. After all, Wace was once a first-order Bloodline Wizard, and both his strength and knowledge were something that Song Jian longed for.
Song Jian was now at level 22, and reaching level 30 wasnt that far away for him. Once he reached level 30, Song Jian would have to undergo the test to reach the first-order Combat Power, and Waces experience in this area would be of great help to him.
Thank you, my Master! Wace was so excited that he knee-walked a few steps and gently kissed Song Jians boot.
Lets go take a look at yourboratory first, I presume your resurrection ceremony will be held there? Song Jian nced at Wace and asked.
Yes, Master, its there! Wace replied.
With a thought, Song Jians figure vanished and reappeared inside Wacesboratory.
As he entered Wacesboratory, Song Jian felt a sense of resistance, as if some mysterious force was trying to prevent his entry.
In thisb, Song Jian hadplete control over the entire Manor Castle and all its surrounding territories.
After entering theb, he frowned and looked around. At this point, Wacesb seemed to be enveloped by a semi-transparent shield of energy. On the surrounding walls, there were hundreds ofplex golden runes with pulsing lights, like breathing, connecting them mysteriously.
Is this a Magic Defense Array? Song Jian eximed in surprise.
Although he could see that this was a magic defense array set up by Wace, he didnt know specifically what kind of defense array it was. He was still severelycking in knowledge about magic C he could only recognize one or two of the golden runes on the walls.
After waiting in theboratory for a while, Waces soul body passed through the wall. Upon seeing Song Jian, Wace greeted him nervously.
Im sorry, Master, I forgot to turn off the magic defense array! Wace said nervously.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Chapter 466: 466: Black Dragon Essence Blood
Chapter 466: ck Dragon Essence Blood
In reality, it wasnt that Wace forgot to close the door, but rather that Song Jian hade too quickly, not even giving Wace a chance to close the door, let alone exin in advance.
However, Wace knew clearly that within Manor Castle, no matter how formidable the defense array was, it couldnt stop Song Jian from entering.
Song Jian waved his hand, indicating he didnt mind. His gaze swept over theb, finally resting on a nutritive tank in the middle of theb.
This was a tank simr to a ss coffin, filled with a light green liquid. Suspended within the liquid was a human body, with tentacles reminiscent of arthropod joints spreading out from the interior wall of the tank, intermingling with various parts of the body, providing the nutrients the body needed.
Song Jian examined this human body carefully. Pale skin, tightly closed eyes, a somewhat thin body with not much muscle, and a quite handsome face. He judged the age to be between twenty and thirty.
Master, this is how I looked when I was young Wace nced at the human body in the nutrient tank. A smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. Very good. Are you sure you can fully fuse with this body? Song Jian nodded. If Wace truly could recover to a first-gradebat power, it would be of great assistance to him.
Of course no problem, but Master, I still need a drop of ck Dragon Essence Blood to serve as the fuse for integration! Wace said nervously.
Wace had conducted dozens of experiments before, but every time after entering a body, it wouldnt be long before his soul would be automatically rejected by the body.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
After extensive research, Wace finally found the cause. The body he had created possesses the ck Dragon Bloodline, but his soul had no trace of the ck Dragon Bloodline, naturally, making aplete fusion impossible.
This was why he had been hesitant to merge with the body. He had to absorb a drop of ck Dragon Essence Blood during theplete fusion process.
At this moment, Song Jian seemed to hear a roar of anger from the ck
Dragon Hatchling inside the Pet Space. The Dragon Hatchling despised the soul who wanted its essence blood and wished it could swallow it whole.
The reason why Song Jian hadnt summoned the ck Dragon hatchling to assist in battle was because it had lost a considerable amount of blood due to Waces previous experiments, causing it to remain weak. It was unable to level up.
Now, they were asking for another drop of the ck Dragon Hatchlings essence blood. Song Jian worried that this might cause fundamental damage to the Hatchling.
If that were the case, Song Jian would rather Wace not fully fuse and resurrect.
After all, in terms of potential, the potential of the ck Dragon Hatchling outstripped Wace by a long shot.
Wace, my battle partner, this ck Dragon is still in its juvenile period. Would taking a drop of blood essence cause fundamental harm to it? Would it affect its future growth potential? Song Jian asked, staring seriously at Wace.
Master, I swear upon my soul that it wont irreversibly harm your Battle Pet. At most, it will prolong its time of weakness. And it will not affect the Hatchlings potential for growth, Wace solemnly stated. Moreover, Master, if I can perfectly fuse with this body, my strength will recover quickly. I pledge to you that as soon as I regain first-gradebat power, I will find a stalk of Dragon Crystal Blood Rage Grass for your Battle Pet to enhance its capabilities!
Dragon Crystal Blood Rage Grass? This was the first time Song Jian had heard of this medicinal herb. He closed his eyes slightly, his consciousness entering the Pet Space.
The ck Dragon Hatchling had a pure lineage. The heritage of the Dragon n depended on their bloodline genes. With the increase in age, the knowledge contained within their bloodline would gradually be released. Although the ck Dragon Hatchling was only at level fifteen and not yet mature, the inheritance of thousands of years had opened a door for it. Song Jian believed that if the Dragon Crystal Blood Rage Grass could truly help the Dragon n, the ck Dragon Hatchling would certainly gain the rted knowledge.
Upon hearing the words Dragon Crystal Blood Rage Grass in the Pet Space, the ck Dragon Hatchling suddenly paused. Then, a look of intense excitement crossed its face. It began jumping around continuously in its space, reflecting the ecstatic feeling in its heart. Clearly, it was highly desirous of the Dragon Crystal Blood Rage Grass.
For the Dragon Crystal Blood Rage Grass, the ck Dragon Hatchling agreed readily after only a slight hesitation, despite it cost a drop of its essence blood.
Seeing the ck Dragon Hatchling agree, Song Jian didnt quite understand the usage of Dragon Crystal Blood Rage Grass, but he knew that it must have a special significance to the Dragon n.
Very well, remember your promise! Song Jian nodded at Wace.
Wace wore an excited look. It was only after losing his power that he realized how valuable it was. Now having a second chance, he certainly didnt want to let it go. He had to seize it firmly.
With a thought from Song Jian, a drop of essence blood from the ck Dragon Hatchling floated up from the Pet Space. The ck Dragon Hatchling, having lost some essence blood, immediately fell into a deep sleep. It seemed like it would be a long time before it could be summoned for battle again.
This drop of essence blood, looking like a ruby, even exuded a flickering energy aura, as if it were a me.
Th-thankyou, Master! Excitement filled Waces eyes.
After such a long period of experimenting, he was finally at thest step. This drop of ck Dragon essence blood couldpletely change his future. As a Bloodline Wizard possessing the ck Dragon Bloodline, he had the potential to be the strongest.
Wace walked to the control panel and began to feed a series of precious synthesis drugs into the nutrient tank, continuously injecting them into the human body lying inside.
This was Waces final enhancement to the quality of this human body. He didnt want to resurrect as a weakling.
The human body inside the nutrient tank, which had been lying quietly in the green nutrient fluid, suddenly began to shake unnaturally, as if it hade alive. Its thin frame, as if blown up by a balloon, began to swell rapidly, the muscles bulging, the stature growing at a visible speed.
Wace stared nervously at the body inside the nutrient tank. This was the most crucial step. He had tested all the other steps before, but he couldnt test this step. After all, those precious drugs werent easy toe by.
He had no control over what might happen at thest moment. He could only pray silently in his heart for the final step to be sessful.
Boom!
The lid of the nutrient tank was suddenly kicked up by a powerful force. The nutrient fluid inside sshed all over the ce. But Waces soul body was so excited that it seemed about to leap up.
Now is the time! Wace eximed involuntarily, his soul body pouncing towards the human body in the nutrient tank.
Chapter 479: Terrifying First-Order Combat Power
Chapter 479: Terrifying First-Order Combat Power
The demonized Ant King, after charging recklessly for dozens of meters, seemingly sensed the presence of Song Jian and roared towards the sky. The monstrous creature then blusterously charged towards the forest.
The color in Song Jians face drained. At this moment, he was over fifty meters away from the Ant King. Such a distance would usually make one undetectable, yet it seemed to have noticed his presence. Clearly, its mental strength was not inferior to his own.
Creak, creak~
One tree after another was sent flying as they were struck. With only a casual swing of its mandible, as though it were a serrated scythe, rows of huge trees were cut down at their base, leaving behind surfaces as smooth as mirrors.
Facing such a terrifying beast, Song Jian didnt dare approach; the mere power radiating from it could overwhelmingly crush him.
Song Jian retrieved a potion from his pocket and forcefully threw it at the Ant King.
Suddenly, the humongous figure of the demonic Ant King was shrouded by a gray dust. Its originally shimmering ck metallic shell also became cloaked in gray.
Eyes of Doom!
On top of a great tree, Song Jian opened the vertical eye in his brow. A dazzling silver beam, like a lightsaber, pierced towards the demonized Ant King.
In an instant, light scattered in all directions. The silver beam striking the Ant King abruptly halted it. The Ant King let out infuriated roars as its six legs continuously dug into the ground, trying to surge forward against the beam. However, its body was as if blocked by a thick barrier, unable to advance even slightly. It dug out severalrge pits beneath it in the process.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
Every second, the silver beam caused the Ant King over three hundred points of damage. This damage was not just physical, but also included mental damage. Its originally sturdy shell, weakened by 35% in its defensive degree, couldnt withstand such a vigorous attack.
Its hard shell began to crack like tofu under the silver lightsabers onught, revealing the purplish-red flesh within. Large spurts of fresh blood and coarse muscle fiber flew in all directions. It was as if a rain of blood and flesh had fallen in the surrounding forest, where dozens of trees were sttered with blood and flesh, sizzling like they had been doused in sulfuric acid.
Exhaustion appeared on Song Jians face as he hurriedly drew a vial of potion for rapidly replenishing Mental Strength from his pocket and drained its contents. He was incapable of producing this kind of potion; every bottle used reduced his inventory. He had been reluctant to use it, but if he didnt use it now, he might never get another chance.
The Ant King, in tremendous agony, spewed a jet of green thick liquid at Song Jian. The liquids intense sour smell reached Song Jians nostrils from afar, turning his face instantly pale.
Song Jian swiftly jumped up, and in mid-air he unfolded a pair of steel wings from his back, carrying him off to one side.
The green liquid soaked the entire tree he had been standing on, from top to bottom. In a matter of seconds, the tall tree, standing several meters high, was corroded into a pool of foul-smelling liquid.
Song Jians figure swirled in mid-air, tracing an arc, and charged back at the Ant King.
In his hand, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword carved a dark red trajectory in mid-air, savagely hacking into the back of the Ant King. Immediately, a deep scar emerged on its tough shell.
The Ant King, with its bulky body, found it hard to turn around. Song Jian, now with a pair of steel wings, continuously maneuvered to the sides and behind the Ant King tounch his attacks. His Rapid Swords attack speed was astounding, leaving the demonized Ant King unable to react. In vain, it kept spinning its body, kicking up clouds of dust, and letting out frustrated howls.
Song Jian didnt dare linger afterunching an attack. He would swiftly move on to the next target location. It didnt take him long to slice off one of the Ant Kings hind legs.
With the loss of one of its hind legs, the Ant Kings eyes gleamed a sinister red. Lowering its head, like a heavy armored vehicle, it suddenly elerated.
This seemed to be one of its skills, the strength of whichy in the fact that it didnt require much eleration time to unleash its maximum power, thereby greatly reducing the limitations imposed by the terrain;
Moreover, the sprint was incredibly fast, even faster than Song Jian activating his Frost Sprint. Plus, given the massive size of the mutated Ant King, once this skill was activated, its power was simply unstoppable.
Song Jian shed his sword through the air, striking the ground. By the time he looked up, the mutated Ant King had already charged tens of meters away, plowing a giant path through the forest. The broken treesy haphazardly around him;
This fellow actually knows how to keep a distance? Song Jian was surprised. It seemed the monsters intellect was not much inferior to that of a human.
The distanced mutated Ant King slowly turned its head around, its blood-red eyes fixed on Song Jian. It lowered its head and activated its sprint skill once more;
Damn it, does your skill not have a cooldown time? Song Jians face turned pale. Before he could react, the mutated Ant King was less than three meters in front of him. Its speed was almost like teleportation.
Instinctively, Song Jian held his long sword across his chest, his body reflexively performing the Sacred Parry.
Boom!
Song Jian felt as though he had been hit by a train, his entire skeleton made a frail sound, as if it would break at any moment;
Both his arms were inundated with severe pain as if his bones were shattered to pieces.
Huh~
Song Jians body, like a baseball, flew into the air, only to rapidly descend; he hit arge tree with a pattering sound, leaving a fresh, vicious streak of blood;
The vitality that had been almost full was instantly reduced by a third. This was still under the assumption that he fully resisted the assault of the mutated Ant King. If Song Jian was directly hit, even if his vitality was full, he would have been instantly killed by the mutated Ant King.
Spurt~
A mouthful of blood was spat out. Song Jians teeth were streaked with blood, making him appear particrly miserable. He struggled to stand up from the ground, a trace of fear shing in his eyes as he looked at the mutated Ant King;
Is this the strength of a first-order BOSS? Its even more formidable than the lion eagle beast by three points! Song Jian thought.
As miserable as Song Jian was, the mutated Ant King was even worse off. The previous Sacred Parry had fully rebounded the Ant Kings powerful attack back at it;
The mutated Ant King now had a huge fissure on the shell of its head, one eye already burst open. The entire skull looked like it had been smashed hard. If it werent for its strong vitality, it would have been impossible to rise again from such a severe injury if it were a human.
The mutated Ant King was now in a state of dizziness. Seeing this, Song Jian clenched his teeth, activated the Sword Shadow Step again, and pounced towards the mutated Ant King;
Ive got to risk it! The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword began to emit a dazzling golden light. A fierce Sword Qi shed towards the immobilized mutated Ant King. With a cackling sound, the mutated Ant King let out a piercing scream, a powerful aura suddenly exploded from within it. Within a radius of ten meters, it was as if a giant palm was pressing down from the sky, shattering all the trees into powder. Even the ground sank more than a foot in depth;
Chapter 480: Golden Ant King Youngling
Chapter 480: Golden Ant King Youngling
It exploded? Song Jian was flung seven or eight meters away by a powerful force, aching all over, and he didnt even want to get up from the ground;
Many BOSSes, when nearing death, would trigger a self-destruct-like skill. This type of skill could inflict massive damage to both enemies and the BOSS themselves. The BOSS would only use this move if it was at itsst resort.
Of course, some BOSSes would flee instead of exploding when theyre close to death. They often have a special eleration skill that could only be used when their vitality points decreased to a certain level. These BOSSes were the most hated by yers: they fought for a long time only to let the BOSS escape, a feeling worse than if the BOSS yielded a bunch of useless garbage equipment.
Song Jian panted heavily with a pale face. At this moment, his status bar contained the negative effects of fracture, bleeding, and his vitality points had reached a dangerous level. The BOSSs explosion was too fast for anyone to react to.
Since the high-level healing potion was still on cooldown, Song Jian, leaning against a tree, slowly stood up. He first cast Surgery on himself to remove the negative effects, and then looked at the BOSS.
After the explosion, the BOSS was no longer a threat to Song Jian. At this time, its whole body was covered with cracks, and some parts even exploded directly, revealing the purplish-red muscles inside;
The pair of wings on its back broke apart, and the Ant King, which had been transformed by magic, now had trouble standing up. All six of its legs, except for the one that Song Jian had cut off, were broken, bending at strange angles.
At this point, the magic-transformed Ant King had only a sliver of health left, less than 100 vitality points. Song Jian took a deep breath and stuffed a piece of food that could replenish vitality points during battle into his mouth. When his vitality reached one-third, he shed at the magic-transformed Ant King that was on the verge of death.
Before he could reach the creature, he heard a pop. A crack suddenly exploded on the magic-transformed Ant Kings back, extending from its neck all the way to its tail. As the shell, which was originally shining with a ck metallic luster, weathered and decayed rapidly, a wet ant struggled to crawl out through the crack on its back.
What is this? Song Jian was taken aback. He pulled back the sword that he had raised and retreated two steps, feeling cautious about the strange situation before him.
In the game, monsters possessed various skills. Some seemingly unremarkable skills could cost yers dearly. When encountering an unfamiliar monster, many yers would hold back a bit to prevent an unexpected skill from causing them trouble.
The ant trying to crawl out of the magic-transformed Ant Kings body looked simr to an ordinary magic-transformed worker ant. Its size was many times smaller than the BOSS and even smaller than a magic-worker ant.
However, this struggling ant was golden in color, and even the two antennae on its head emitted a dark gold glow, making it look like an exquisite artifact carved from a solid gold block.
Level 1? Just level 1? Song Jian couldnt help but exim as he saw the attributes disyed on top of the Golden Ant.
Golden Ant King Juvenile, Rare, Level 1, Vitality Points: 500/500, can be captured
Song Jian paused, seemingly realizing something, and immediately opened the taskbar to check. Sure enough, the task target Magic-transformed Ant King: 0/3 had already changed to Magic-transformed Ant King: 1/3.
The Magic-transformed Ant King died? Song Jian was surprised but found no loot scattered around the surrounding area. This was a level 30 elite BOSS with tier-1bat power, far stronger than an ordinary level 30 elite BOSS. Logically, when a BOSS like this was killed, the loot should be much more abundant and valuable than that of an ordinary level 30 elite BOSS.
However, Song Jian saw no spoils around the Magic-transformed Ant Kings corpse.
Next, his eyes fell on the Golden Ant King Juvenile struggling to crawl out.
Could it be that this capturable Golden Ant King Juvenile is the spoils of killing the Magic-transformed Ant King? Song Jian muttered to himself.
Song Jian was right: the Golden Ant King Juvenile was indeed the most valuable loot dropped by the Magic-transformed Ant King BOSS. Its value was even higher than a gold-ss weapon;
Certainly, it couldntpare to a ck Dragon hatchling, but the Golden Ant King Juvenile had enormous growth potential, making it much more precious than ordinarybat pets.
Moreover, the probability of obtaining a Golden Ant King Juvenile as loot was not high. If it wasnt for Song Jians high luck and that it was his first time hunting the Magic-transformed Ant King, he wouldnt have had a chance of getting this rare pet.
Most importantly, if the capture attempt failed, the Golden Ant King Juvenile would still run away and eventually grow into a level 30 elite BOSS, the Magic-transformed Ant King.
As it was a spoil of war, thebat pets level was only 1. Thus, capturing the Golden Ant King Juvenile would be easy with just a white-quality Pet Contract Scroll, which had a high chance of capturing it.
White-quality Pet Contract Scrolls could be purchased in system stores, and yers generally carried several of them when fighting monsters since even ordinary monsters had a certain probability of droppingbat pets.
However, Song Jian didnt have any Pet Contract Scrolls in his inventory because he already had a ck Dragon hatchling and didnt care for ordinarybat pets.
Seeing that half of the Golden Ant King Juveniles body had crawled out and that it would escape soon if not captured, Song Jian immediately took out the Book of the Abyss and started using its Abyss Temptation skill.
The Abyss Temptation skill had many disadvantagespared to Pet Contract Scrolls: longer summoning time, the need for the target to be immobilized, and the creature bing an Abyss creature once sessfully tempted, bearing a trace of Abyss aura. Moreover, pets captured using Abyss Temptation had a much higher chance of betrayal than those captured with Contract Scrolls.
However, Abyss Temptation also had many advantages: high sess rate and the ability to tempt creatures of any quality, unlike Contract Scrolls, which required higher quality scrolls to capture higher quality pets.
Song Jian opened the Book of the Abyss, targeted the Golden Ant King Juvenile with the Temptation skill, and started casting.
A series of bizarre sybles came out of Song Jians mouth, and ck mes ignited on the surface of the Book of the Abyss. An abyss aura emanated from the book, coalescing into chains in the air that wrapped around the Golden Ant King Juvenile.
Chapter 469: 469: Increasing Favorability
Chapter 469: Increasing Favorability
People in the Shadow Circus Troupe are mainly professionals, and theyre all high-level professionals, which is why they can enter Doomsday City with impunity.
What Song Jian currently cares about the most is how this circus troupe managed to cross the ck fog outside Doomsday City. It must be very dangerous in that patch of ck fog. If not for a random system teleportation or having teleportation door technology, no NPC would be willing to enter Doomsday City through the ck fog.
However, this is just his first interaction with the Shadow Circus Troupe. The old beastman standing before him seems to be the troupe director, and since theyre performing near his region, there will be many chances for further encounters. He can ask questionster.
After finishing his conversation with Hacus, Song Jian suddenly received a system notification:
System: Your territory has attracted the Shadow Circus Troupe, the satisfaction of residents in your territory increases, and all NPCs will have their work efficiency increased by 30% during the stay of the Shadow Circus Troupe;
Hint: The Shadow Circus Troupe is a hidden group within the game. yers could obtain numerous valuable items through it, so yers should explore by themselves;
Work efficiency increased by 30%? Many valuable items? Song Jian was slightly stunned as his gaze shifted to the constructing Magic Tower. Indeed, the efficiency of the dozen or so construction workers seemed to have significantly increased. Joy filled their faces and each of them brimmed with energy.
After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian decided to postpone his ns to explore the Abyss Demon Cave. From a distance, he regarded this strange circus troupe with a keen interest.
It seemed like this circus troupe did not aim for profit. The performance venue they built was open, with no walls or fences, nor anything like a ticket booth. Anyone who was interested coulde and go freely.
By the time the circus troupe finished setting up their performance venue, it was already evening. All the NPCs in Song Jians territory started to rest. After changing their clothes, they walked towards the circus troupe in small groups;n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Only then did Song Jian realize how many NPCs were in his territory. From a distance, the number already exceeded one hundred.
Moreover, the Shadow Circus Troupe didnt only attract NPCs from Song Jians territory. Even the NPCs from other yers and those from several streets away were drawn in as well.
This area had pretty much be a safe zone. Unknown to Song Jian when it started, no more NPCs were refreshing on the streets. But some resources would refresh inside the abandoned buildings. Every day, some low-level yers would search for resources in the buildings.
The performances of the circus troupe were splendid, prompting sighs of awe orughter from the watching NPCs now and then. They pped their hands enthusiastically. Song Jian observed them from the afternoon until he noticed that the troupe consisted of quite a number of rare professions.
The Beast Tamer who performed animal training, the Flying Knife Master who performed masked knife-throwing, the highway knight performing stunts on a motorcycle through a ring of fire, they were all rare professions. If any yers below level ten who hadnt undergone a profession change found out about this ce, it would be a blessing for them.
There were still many ordinary professions in the game. For every ten professions that one came into contact with, there would be only one or two rare professions. If they wanted to acquire a more powerful profession, they would have to try their luck in areas with higher-level monsters. Many yers died in those high-level monster areas for this reason.
The circus troupes performances went on until around ten oclock at night. They performed for six to seven hours straight. For the Shadow Circus Troupe that had juste to a new ce, such a long performance was quite strenuous.
I wonder how long theyll stay here? Song Jian watched the busy circus performers and pondered.
Honorable Lord, what do you think of our performance? Old Beastman Hacus strolled over and asked with a smile.
Song Jian nced at Hacus. Hacus had just performed a magic trick, controlling five or six burning fireballs to dance around him. He even made several seemingly dangerous moves, causing the surrounding spectators to gasp in amazement.
Excellent, a spectacr performance! Song Jian praised with a smile. At this moment, an idea shed through his mind. He said to Old Beastman Hacus, As a token of my gratitude to the Shadow Circus Troupe, I would like to provide you with some provisions.
As he spoke, Song Jian summoned his steward, George, and whispered a few words to him. Momentster, a group of NPCs brought a batch of food over.
Most of the food was meat, with many pieces of bread and cakes as well.
There were vast farms and a Livestock Pen in Song Jians territory, which provided more than enough food for self-sufficiency.
This is marvelous, thank you, merciful Lord! Hacus expressed his gratitude with a look of appreciation.
System: You have provided arge amount of food to the Shadow Circus Troupe, earning the gratitude of the Troupes leader, Hacus. Your rtionship with the Shadow Circus Troupe has improved to a friendly status;
As expected, giving gifts to NPCs is the best way to improve rtions! Song Jian thought to himself.
After enhancing his rtionship with the Shadow Circus Troupe to Friendly, Song Jian discovered while walking around the circus that the staff of the circus troupe would greet Song Jian when they noticed him. Some of them would even offer Song Jian a toast.
The evening celebration entertained not only the members of the Shadow Circus Troupe but also the NPCs in Song Jians territory. After all, big celebrations like this were rarely held in his territory. The loyalty rating of many residents towards the territory increased by three to five points.
It was a clear benefit for the NPCs to boost their loyalty towards their territory. Not only would they work harder normally, but NPCs with high loyalty would also fight back when the territory was invaded. To them, defending their territory meant defending their homes. In contrast, those NPCs with less loyalty would panic with aimless running or even flee when there was an invasion.
The poption was also a crucial element for a territory. If the NPCs started to flee as soon as a war broke out, it would impact the development of the territory.
At night, Song Jian returned to Manor Castle. After absorbing the essence of the moon for fifteen minutes, he slowly opened his eyes. At this growth stage, his sense of touch was the most acute, so he suddenly felt a hint of coldness in the room.
Swoosh~
The vertical eye on his forehead instantly opened, emitting a silver glow, and a semi-transparent figure appeared in the room.
The Eye of Discernment? A hoarse voice echoed around the room. The once semi-transparent figure wavered like water and materialized out of thin air.
Chapter 482: 482: Forming a Team
Chapter 482: Forming a Team
After killing an injured demonized worker ant, Song Jian set the Ant King ve to Follow. The level nine Ant King ve was incapable of assisting Song Jian inbat. If involved in battle, it was likely to die;
Only by leveling up this Ant King ve could it take part inbat;
Moreover, Song Jian had learned his lesson from yesterday. He couldnt get too close to the Demonic Ant Nest, otherwise, he would be surrounded by the demonized soldier ants.
He himself could obviously escape, but the recently obtained Ant King ve, which he had gone through great lengths to obtain, would surely die there.
Song Jian began to search in the forest. The quantity of demonized worker ants here was minimal. Perhaps it was because he had killed too many yesterday. Song Jian spent more than half an hour searching but didnt discover a single demonized worker ant;
Just then, Song Jian suddenly smelled a rich aroma, causing his throat to involuntarily swallow. At this moment, he noticed that he seemed to have skipped breakfast.
Following the aroma, Song Jian found a human adolescent, about seventeen or eighteen years old, attentively applying condiments to a grill. On the grill, a worker ants thigh was getting roasted to a golden brown. The hot oil droplets on the charcoal emitted a rich fragrance;
Song Jian looked at the top of the boys head. There was no disyed information. This meant the juvenile had hidden all his personal information. Most of those who did this were yers.
Though this juvenile seemed no older than seventeen or eighteen, he exuded a unique charisma, not unlike a battle-hardened veteran who has gone through life and death experiences. The scent of gunpowder still lingered around him.
Are you a yer? Song Jian tentatively asked.
The teenager looked up at Song Jian, then focused his attention on the Ant King ve by Song Jians side for a moment. He released a look of admiration, but quickly turned his head back towards the roasted ant meat.
You must be hungry,e join me the teenager invited.
Song Jian sat down, took out some drinks from his storage column, and speaking to the teenager, said, Im Song Jian, here hunting demonized ants for a mission!
Lu Mingyuan. My target is the demonized Ant King! the teenager replied in a deep voice.
Thats good, how about we team up? Itll be much safer and more efficient to hunt together! Song Jian suggested cheerfully.
The teenager nced at the Ant King ve again, hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement to Song Jians teaming up request;
Song Jian smiled slightly, using the Fifth Battle g to invite Lu Mingyuan to be a teammate;
Suddenly, a pale-blue halo surfaced under Lus feet;
You can use team skills? surprise shed through Lu Mingyuans eyes. Having seen the increase in his own attributes, his astonishment became even more profound.
This is a skill that my equipment has. Its not mine. Song Jian frankly revealed some of the attributes of his Fifth Battle g for Lu Mingyuan to see, while carefully observing the teens facial expression.
If this teenager showed any sign of greed, Song Jian wouldnt consider teaming up with him. Fortunately, after ncing at the attributes of the Fifth Battle g, Lu Mingyuan only revealed understanding, without expressing any interest in iming it as his own.
Song Jian let out a sigh of relief. There are no restrictions in the game, and the only constraints a yer has to adhere to are their own moral standards and abilities. Betraying and killing another yer over an equipment ismon in the game.
Fortunately, Lu Mingyuan is not such a person. Otherwise, whether for Song Jian or for himself, this would not bode well.
Where were you born? Is there a city nearby? Song Jian asked curiously.
I was born in the wild Lu Mingyuan spoke in a low voice, his face full of mncholy.
Song Jians face filled with sympathy. For average yers, being born in the wilderness meant a 90% chance of failure. Even for Song Jian, if he had been born in the wilderness, he dared not guarantee that he could still be alive now.
Everyone knows the dangers of the wilderness are ten times, no, a hundred times higher than those in Doomsday City;
Though, since there are yers who can be born into the safety of the City of Hymns, being born in the wilderness is not that hard to ept.
Life must be tough in the wilderness, right? Song Jian asked.
Lu Mingyuan fell silent, the muscles on his face started to twitch. He seemed unwilling to recall the memories of his early days in the game, he shook his head and said, Its okay.
This meat. Can we really eat it? Song Jian frowned at the grilled ant meat.
Lu Mingyuan nodded, smiling slightly, Yes, you can eat it. The taste is not bad. You can try itter.
After grilling for another ten minutes or so, Lu Mingyuan took out a small knife and cut the grilled meat into slices. It was ced onto two tes. He handed one to Song Jian.
Song Jian picked up a slice and tentatively bit into it. Instantly, his mouth was filled with the rich aroma of roasted meat. The demonized ants looked terrifying, but their meat was unexpectedly tender and delicious when cooked;
After eating seven or eight slices of roast meat, Song Jian downed arge gulp of his drink. Then, he let out a content sigh saying, This is truly delicious.
Hehe, my cooking skill is already at level eight. If it wasnt, I wouldnt be able to get rid of the Abyssal Demonic Aura in the ants Lu Mingyuan exined with augh.
Level eight? Thats incredible! Song Jian eximed in surprise. However, he quickly realized that if Lu Mingyuans cooking skill was not high-level, he would have probably starved to death since he was born in the wilderness.
Oh right, where did you catch this ant pet from? Ive tried to catch one myself but Ive never seeded. It would be much easier to hunt these beasts if I had an ant pet here. Lu Mingyuan nced at the Ant King and asked.
Song Jian smiled slightly. Lu Mingyuan had been staring at the Ant King since they first met, his question must have been nagging at him for quite a while.
Noticing Song Jians smile, Lu Mingyuans face blushed. Before he could speak, Song Jian spoke up, I caught it when I happened to encounter a young spawn after hunting a demonized Ant King.
You hunted a demonized Ant King? Lu Mingyuan looked shocked. He stood abruptly, his movement sorge it nearly knocked over the grill.
I was lucky only and found a solitary Ant King. Song Jian nodded and replied.
Why dont I have such good luck! Lu Mingyuan expressed in a gloomy voice.
Considering he dared to hunt demonized Ant Kings, it was clear Lu Mingyuan was confident in his abilities. Having such a strong teammate made Song Jian believe there was a higher chance ofpleting the mission.
Lets go, Song Jian said nonchntly as he stood up, Weve eaten enough and the demonized ant poption in this area is abundant. There must be more than one Ant King. Well surely encounter another Ant King as we continue on.
Lu Mingyuan nodded, packed up the grill, and the two set off along the road;
Chapter 471: Shadow Crystal
Chapter 471: Shadow Crystal
On the first day the Shadow Circus Troupe appeared, Qi Yun also showed up. Song Jian couldnt help but suspect that there might be something Qi Yun wanted in the circus, or perhaps Qi Yun had already infiltrated the troupe and had been following their movements.
How did you know? Qi Yun was taken aback, surprise showing in his eyes.
Hehe, tell me, what is it in the circus that you want? Song Jian smiled slightly, sat down on a chair, and looked at Qi Yun as he spoke.
Qi Yuns face darkened. Since he had injected the perfect quality Gene Modification Liquid, his strength had greatly increased, and his potential had also grown. The Gene Modification Liquid had unearthed and strengthened the most powerful genes in him. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
Originally possessing only a slight healing talent, Qi Yun had almost instantly gained the gic talent of a Shadow Priest, greatly enhancing his power. Even now, he still couldnt fully control the immense energy within him.
The actual purpose of this circus is to escort a Shadow Crystal to Dark Castle! Qi Yun hesitated for a long time before finally saying.
Shadow Crystal? Dark Castle? Song Jians brows furrowed slightly. The name Dark Castle sounded oddly familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere before.
Are you talking about the level 30 dungeon, Dark Castle? Song Jian suddenly remembered and quickly asked.
Dark Castle was located in the Shadowfang Mountain Range. In the City of Hymns, Song Jian had heard that the professionals of the city considered clearing Dark Castle a great honor.
Dungeon? Qi Yun was puzzled, as if he hadnt heard the term before.
Song Jian immediately realized that dungeon was a term used only by yers. In the game, NPCs called them secret realms.
Secret realm, I meant secret realm! Song Jian said.
Thats right. This circuss true destination is the Dark Castle secret realm. They want to deliver this Shadow Crystal to the Dark Castle! Qi Yun said, My goal is the Shadow Crystal!
Why do they want to transport the Shadow Crystal to Dark Castle? Song Jian suddenly asked.
This is the circuss highest secret. Do you think I would know? Besides, what does it have to do with me? I just need that Shadow Crystal! Qi Yun cracked a smile and said.
Whats in it for me if I help you? Song Jian nced at Qi Yun, summoned the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, and ced it horizontally on hisp.
Seeing the sword, Qi Yuns eyes showed a cautious look. He hadnt expected Song Jians strength to have increased so quickly. If he hadnt inherited the bloodline abilities of the Shadow Priest, he might not even have had the qualifications to stand before Song Jian.
What do you want? Equipment? Skills? Treasures? Qi Yun stared at Song Jian, asking, Everything you want is in the Shadow Circus Troupe. If you can wipe them all out, everything in the troupe can be yours. And I just want the Shadow Crystal!
Hehe, you can leave now. Song Jian sneered, his eyes suddenly sharpening.
Whoosh~
A thick tree root broke through the window, turning into a giant python that hissed deeply at Qi Yun.
Boom!
The shadow energy on Qi Yuns body suddenly erupted, creating a phantom of a giant beast around him. Its eyes turned into a ghost-like green me.
Youll regret this~ Qi Yuns hoarse voice had a chilling undertone.
Do you believe I can prevent you from leaving this room? Song Jianughed, standing up and gripping the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hands.
Qi Yun was immediately speechless. This was Song Jians territory, and if Song Jian really didnt want to let him go, he could definitely keep him here!
Qi Yun didnt dare to continue talking, snorted coldly, turned into a cloud of ck mist, and disappeared.
Alex, if you see him again in the castle, just attack! Song Jian, touching the tree roots beside him, whispered softly.
At this time, Alex had fully mutated, and even the surface of his tree roots was covered with ck scales, emitting a metallic luster.
Honored, master! A resounding voice came from the courtyard.
Alexs roots were actually spread throughout the area centered on Manor Castle, covering a radius of dozens of meters. After this incident, Alex had memorized Qi Yuns aura, and if Qi Yun dared to step into the castle again, Alex would definitely be alerted.
The Shadow Crystal must be of great help to Qi Yun C just by looking at his upation, one could tell. Qi Yun, the Shadow Priest, would undoubtedly resort to any means necessary to obtain shadow power.
But for Song Jian, he had no idea what the Shadow Crystal could be used for. Moreover, what he wanted to know the most now was the rtionship between the Shadow Crystal and Dark Castle, and what exactly the Shadow Circus Troupe intended to do with the Shadow Crystal.
To think that he wants me to go provoke the Shadow Circus Troupe, thats insane! Doesnt he know how powerful this circus is? Idiot! Song Jian muttered, staring at the still brightly lit circus camp in the distance.
The next morning, Song Jian found that more and more yers came to visit the circus. Various tasks could be taken from the Shadow Circus Troupe, from supplying materials to hunting monsters, and the rewards were quite good.
The arrival of the Shadow Circus Troupe had attracted more and more yers after just a day. What excited Song Jian the most was that many yers became interested in his Alliance of Warfare and started contacting him to join. After all, the territory of his alliance seemed huge to the yers, and such arge territory meant that the alliance must have formidable strength.
Song Jian left the recruitment of new alliance members to Wang Qi and the others, and recruits had to go through strict scrutiny.
Strolling through the Shadow Circus Troupe, Song Jian saw various amusement facilities open even though there were no performances at the moment. The troupe members also took the opportunity to sell small souvenirs, and there were even chances to take photos with wild animals such as tigers and lions.
Kind Lord, wee to the circus. Hacus suddenly appeared beside Song Jian, always wearing a friendly smile.
Just looking around. Song Jianughed. He wanted to see if he could sense where the circus had hidden the Shadow Crystal, but found nothing after walking around.
If it werent for Qi Yun telling him the night before, Song Jian might not even have thought about it. As for the use of the Shadow Crystal, Song Jian waspletely clueless. However, he was certain that the Shadow Crystal was definitely a treasure.
Chapter 472: Epic Level Task
Chapter 472: Epic Level Task
Song Jian stared at the elderly beastman in front of him. It looked about seventy or eighty years old, its face wrinkled, adorned with a kind smile. From him, Song Jian could sense no air of a strong warrior, yet he knew that this elderly beastman might be the most powerful person in the entire circus troupe.
To manage such arge circus troupe, more than half of which are professionals, some even having grade-onebat power, this old beastman is certainly not as simple as he appears, thought Song Jian.
My Lord, do you know, our journey has been extremely difficult, with the wilderness teeming with monsters and gued by bandits. I recall one time when we were passing through the Deste Mountain Range, we encountered over a dozen bandits, they were vicious, The old beastman started prattling on about the troupes experiences on the road while casually scrutinizing Song Jian.
After listening for a few minutes, Song Jian noticed Hacus showing no signs of ending his ramblings, which prompted him to furrow his brows; he didnt have time for the old beastmans idle chatter.
Besides, Song Jian noticed that while the other man was speaking, he kept subtly sizing him up as though he had something to say.
By fog grass, is this guy trying to give me a task? Song Jian thought, watching Hacus appear to struggle to articte his words.
Hacus, is there anything I can help you with? Song Jian raised the question using standard task-undertaking pance.
Hacus felt he was running out of things to say. Hed even recounted his childhood story about nearly drowning while catching fish in the pond, and yet, the other man seemed not to be catching on at all.
Right when Hacus was thinking about how to subtly pass the task onto Song Jian, Song Jian finally asked the question signaling readiness to undertake a task. For Hacus, these words were a godsend.
Hahaha, Lord, I do have an epic task that I wish for you to undertake! Hacusughed out loud, speaking in the quietest voice possible. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
What, an epic task? Song Jian was taken aback. He knew the rewards for epic tasks were usually epic items. A yer being assigned an epic task wasnt short of divine favor.
Given the tier of this task, Song Jian naturally couldnt resist and quickly asked, Troupe Leader Hacus, could you please borate on the task?
Lord, do you know why we decided to stay in your domain? Hacus asked.
Didnt you say yesterday that you wanted to rest a while before moving on? Was that not the case? Song Jian asked, raising an eyebrow.
Of course, haha, of course it is. You know, journeying is a particrly strenuous task, and its an honor to rest in your domain for a while! Hacus hastily said. However, on our journey, arge Demonized Ant Group blocked our way, and I hope, my Lord, that you could help us kill all those Demonized Ants!
I see, but why dont you make this a public task? The more people undertake the task, the higher the chances of sess, right? Song Jian asked curiously.
Sorry, my Lord, as you know, the perimeter of the city has the protection of the divine. One or two people can use artifacts to navigate through the fog, but if there are too many, they will undoubtedly encounter misfortune in the mist Hacus shook his head. At present, with our capabilities, we can only allow one person to pass through the fog surrounding the city!
What, youre capable of enabling people to pass through the outer fog? Song Jian eximed in surprise: Are you sure that you can traverse through the fog rather than opening a teleportation gate?
Lord, opening a teleportation gate requires specific coordinates. Our entrance into the city also involved sending one person in first, then opening the teleportation device to allow others to enter! Hacus exined.
Could I ask how many members the Demonized Ant Group has, and whats their maximumbat power? Song Jian hesitated for a moment before asking.
Song Jian knew that there were many in the circus troupe who were higher in level and stronger than him, and yet Hacus was offering the task to him. He wasnt sure what Hacus was ying at.
If he couldnt figure it out, even if it was an epic task, Song Jian wouldnt ept it. After all, no treasure was worth more than his own life.
My Lord, there are many ants in the Demonized Ant Group, at least a thousand, each one above level twenty-five, and among them, there is a level-thirty elite boss. Their Ant King possesses grade-onebat power! Hacus said seriously.
Hacus had a clear understanding of the strength of this Ant Group. In fact, within this ant colonys cave, two level-thirty bandit NPCs had met their untimely end.
Only one grade-onebatant boss? Why are you afraid, then? With the strength of your circus troupe, you should be able to easily wipe out such a group. Isnt that right? Song Jian asked in surprise. He had seen more than one professional in the circus troupe with grade-onebat power. How could such a group fear a Demonized Ant Group? Was Hacus joking?
Well Im sorry, the people in our troupe cant make a move. They um they have other tasks to fulfill Hacus looked ufortable, as if there was some secret he wasnt sharing.
Just as Song Jian was about to press on, the system issued a sudden warning;
System: Beware, your questioning has probed into the core secret of the Shadow Circus Troupe. Continuing to question may cause Troupe Leader Hacus of the Shadow Circus Troupe to be hostile!
Hostile? Song Jian was taken aback. Suddenly, he remembered the Shadow Crystal Qi Yun had mentioned the night before. Could the highbat power individuals in the circus troupe be protecting the Shadow Crystal, hence they cant fight the Demonized Ant Group?
But isnt there only one grade-onebat power Ant King in that group? With so many grade-onebat power individuals in the circus troupe, it would be a walkover to kill the group and it wouldnt conflict with protecting the Shadow Crystal, would it?
Song Jian was at a loss, but seeing Hacuss troubled expression, he knew he couldnt pursue it further, so he quickly said, Hacus, Im willing to take this task, to eliminate the Demonized Ant Group!
Upon hearing Song Jians words, Hacuss eyes lit up, and immediate joy washed over him. He patted Song Jians shoulder and said, Haha, I knew you would take this task. You will forever be a friend to the Shadow Circus Troupe!
Chapter 473: 473: Concealment Ring
Chapter 473: Concealment Ring
System: You have obtained the epic quest Eradicate the n, task content, to hunt and stop the Demonized Ant Group of the Dark Night Circus; Task target: Demonized Worker Ants: 0/500, Demonized Soldier Ants: 0/100, Demonized Ant King: 0/3; Task reward: Epic Treasure Chest (1);
Upon epting the task, Song Jian looked at the epic task description in his taskbar and nearly spat out a mouthful of blood. He had initially prepared himself to fight against an Ant King with the first level ofbat power, but he hadnt expected that the task target was actually three Ant Kings!
Are you sure there is only one Demonized Ant n there? Song Jians face suddenly turned ugly.
Definitely. It is detailed information that I obtained at the cost of two lives! The old beastman, Hacus, said confidently. Although those two sacrificed professionals hadnt reached the first level ofbat power, hardly anyone rivaled them in stealth and reconnaissance.
But why does my task involve hunting three Demonized Ant Kings? Song Jian said a bit angrily.
yers cant disy task contents like NPCs can; otherwise, Song Jian would surely throw this task in the face of this old beastman.
Impossible! As a n, Demonized Ants would have only one Ant King. Even if another Ant King were born, the new Ant King would leave the n to establish its own. Its never possible to find two Ant Kings in one n, let alone three Hacus nearly jumped up, shouted loudly. What Song Jian said went againstmon sense and seemed unbelievable to Hacus.
Youre deceiving me. I think the constitution of this task vites the principle of fairness and equity. Im going to ask the system gods to cancel this task! Song Jian said seriously.
No, no, please, dont do that. Hacus was shocked and hastily stopped him. Illpensate you. Illpensate you in a way that will certainly satisfy you!
Hacus took out a light blue ring from his chest and handed it to Song Jian with an expression of loss. This is the Concealment Ring. It was originally just on loan to you, but now, aspensation, its yours. With it, you have the ability to enter the Protection ck Mist freely
Concealment Ring (Blue), an item of level 20. Equipment effect: Gains invisibility, can converge all traces, rendering one undetectable. Once hostility is shown towards a target, the invisibility effect disappears. Item description: This ring is an alchemical item and needs to recharge every use, with an automatic recharge time of 12 hours. Equipment requirements: 10 Spirit Points.
Song Jian took the ring and saw that a golden gem was embedded in it. In the center of the gem was a vertical slit, like a crack, resembling an eyeball.
Song Jian was about to put on the ring for a try when Hacus immediately stopped him. Once the ring is used, it needs 12 hours to cool down. I suggest you get ready and put it on when entering the Protection ck Mist.
Song Jian nodded, put away the ring, and Hacus seemed to heave a sigh of relief. He smiled and said, We cant stay here for too long. You have at most three days toplete this task. This is the location of the Demonized Ant n. Just follow the instructions on it, and you will find them soon.
Having said that, Hacus handed Song Jian a piece of beast skin, marking the route to the Demonized Ant n.
Song Jian nced at it and put it into his pack. It simply marked the direction to Doomsday City and the location of the Demonized Ant Group.
From this map, the Demonized Ant n was not far from Doomsday City, probably less than a kilometer away.
The task onlysts for three days? The time is quite tight Watching the old beastman leave, Song Jian murmured to himself.
After Song Jian epted the task, Hacus just left. For him, protecting the Shadow Crystal was the priority.
Soon after Song Jian left the circus, Hacus went to another yer, coughed twice, and said to the yer with a solemn face, Brave warrior, I see that you are quite strong. I have an epic task here. I wonder if you are interestedn/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Song Jian did not know that Hacus had issued this so-called epic task to many yers. As long as Hacus thought their power had reached a certain level, he would issue this task to them. After all, the task reward would ultimately belong to only one person. And the more people who epted the task, the lower the probability ofpleting it.
Song Jian quickly reached the edge of the city and looked at the rolling ck mist in front of him, which surrounded Doomsday City like a wall. The closer to the ck mist, the more fear and terror he felt.
This was not a bad effect, but it could trigger the deepest fear in peoples hearts. Even the profession with the lowest spirit perception could feel the danger in the ck mist.
Song Jian solemnly put on the Concealment Ring that Hacus gave him. To wear this ring, Song Jian had specifically removed the Ring of the Fire God.
He now had two rings of gold quality. The Ring of the Fire God focused on attack power, and the other, Ring of Blood, focused on defense. It could activate a Bloody Shield with a defense of one thousand, during passing through this ck mist, Song Jian obviously focused on defense.
After putting on the Concealment Ring, Song Jians figure vanished on the spot. Even Song Jian himself felt as if his body had be somewhat translucent. With all smells and tracespletely wrapped up by ayer of invisible mysterious power, not a bit was leaked. Even stepping on the grass, the weeds didnt bend, as if he had turned into an energy body.
In Song Jians status bar, there appeared a concealed status, which couldst as long as Song Jian didnt initiate an attack.
This feeling was quite special. The instant he turned invisible, Song Jian no longer felt the oppression and fear caused by the Protection ck Mist ahead.
After turning invisible, Song Jian slowly walked into the ck mist. Soon, his figure was swallowed by the thick ck mist.
Not long after Song Jian left, several yers arrived at the edge of the city. Staring at the ck mist that seemed to be alive and constantly rolling, they all showed fear on their faces.
They clenched their fingers with the Concealment Ring, turning their finger joints somewhat white, and their faces drenched in sweat. Even their bodies couldnt stop shaking.
Does this ring really work? Cao Shuis heart was pounding violently. He felt that there was a tremendous threat hidden in the ck mist, as if a giant beast was opening its mouth wide to trap them.
This is an epic task. The reward is an epic chest. It might be the first epic item in the game. If you guys are scared, just cancel the task and go back. Fan Jin, a warrior, looked at the others with disdain. He snorted, put on the Concealment Ring, and walked towards the ck mist.
Chapter 486: 486: The Final Blow
Chapter 486: The Final Blow
Lu Mingyuan watched as Song Jian and the Xuanjin Ant-Eating Beast Boss fought only for a few rounds before falling into a disadvantageous position, with their Vitality Points dropping to less than half. He couldnt help but tremble in fear, and was already prepared to flee. Even the fireball he had been gathering in his hand for so long dissipated directly.
Song Jians heart raced as he faced the Xuanjin Ant-Eating Beast, which already had an overwhelming advantage in terms of strength. Its attack and defense was extremely strong, and he knew if he was caught in the enemys mouth with his current vitality, he would surely be defeated in an instant.
Seeing the two me Elementals constantly spouting mes and scorching the Ant-Eating Beast Bosss long tongue, Song Jian gritted his teeth and issued amand for the me Elementals to self-destruct.
Boom, boom!
As theycked intelligence, the me Elementals only listened to Song Jiansmand. After he ordered them to self-destruct, the two me Elementals didnt hesitate to charge at the Ant-Eater Beast Bosss long tongue and exploded directly.
The intense explosion caused the ground to tremble endlessly. Within a radius of ten meters, it appeared as if a meteorite had struck, breaking all the trees. The dense fire elements rampaged fiercely, and almost all the trees were set aze.
A mushroom cloud rose in the sky, and the scorching mes almost lit up half of the sky.
The Xuanjin Ant-Eating Beast let out a painful scream, and half of its tongue already lost sensation. Song Jians eyes flickered, and with a wave of his right hand, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword flew back into his palm with a spin.
sh Thunder Strike!
Song Jian shed at the long tongue coiled around his right leg. At this moment, the tongue had lost its original flexibility and toughness, and had mostly turned ck, losing its vitality. It was like a weathered oxhide.
Whoosh!
The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword easily cut off a section of the ckened tongue, revealing a touch of deep red at the very center.
After freeing his right leg from the ckened long tongue, Song Jian threw it aside and nced back at Lu Mingyuan. He didnt say a word as he took an Advanced Healing Potion from his bag and gulped it down before rushing towards the Xuanjin Ant-Eating Beast, which was constantly shaking its head.
With a single thought, Song Jians running figure suddenly blurred and, in the blink of an eye, split into two identical shadows charged at the Ant-Eating Beast.
Song Jian felt a peculiar sensation as he was somehow able to control both bodies simultaneously, as easily as lifting a finger. There was no dy in issuingmands; he just needed a single thought to control the Abyssal Phantom, as if it were simply an extension of his own body.
Without its long tongue, the Xuanjin Ant-Eating Beast Boss lost its mid to long-range attack capabilities. All it could do was rely on its sharp fangs and ws on its forelimbs to battle Song Jian.
The two identical Song Jians continuously attacked the Xuanjin Ant-Eating Beast, leaving the Beast Boss unable to discern which was the real body and which was the phantom.
The Xuanjin Ant-Eating Beasts Vitality Points kept dropping, and in a short while, its Vitality Points plummeted below 50%. At this time, Lu Mingyuan finally rejoined the fight, with a swirling me spreading out beneath the Bosss feet within a radius of five to six meters.
Song Jian was startled and hesitated for a moment, missing the perfect angle to attack the Xuanjin Ant-Eating Beasts neck with his sword.
However, he quickly realized that the mes at his feet didnt cause him any damage, and he felt relieved. It seemed that forming an alliance with Lu Mingyuan beforehand was the right choice, as teammates were immune to each others damage during battle.
The Ant-Eating Beast stomped the ground within the mes, sending a wave of air outward. Song Jian lost his bnce and fell to the ground with over a thousand points of damage floating above his head.
Almost two thousand damage points floated above the Abyssal Phantom, causing its figure to disappear like a bubble with a puff sound.
The Ant-Eating Beast Boss leaped up once again, this time reaching a height of three to four meters in the air. Its massive body was like a meteor, charging towards Song Jian.
Aerial Strike!
If this attacknded, Song Jians recently restored Vitality Points would likely plummet again, entering a near-death state, or even be instantly killed.
Song Jians pupils contracted as he activated his Immortal Sword Body state. He raised his sword high and suddenly leaped towards the Ant-Eater Beasts abdomen.
At this moment, Lu Mingyuans fireballs also struck, but the Ant-Eating Beast seemed to have entered a Tyrant Body State. Dozens of fireballs struck its body, causing less than three hundred points of damage.
Light Strike!
Brilliant golden Sword Qi erupted, forming a beam of light that shot towards the Ant-Eating Beast Bosss abdomen.
The Ant-Eating Beast Boss felt a tingling sensation in its belly, as if it was being propped up by something. Its enormous weight,bined with the additional power from its skill, made it descend rapidly. This also meant that if there was an indestructible object beneath it, the bacsh damage would be immense.
At first, the Beast Boss didnt feel anything due to the skill, but it soon felt as if a burning iron rod had prated its abdomen, breaking through its scales and burrowing into its body.
Bang!
With a loud shout, Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword shone brightly as it fiercely shed at the Ant-Eating Beasts stomach. The sword easily pierced the Ant-Eating Beasts abdominal scales, tearing through its defenses. The Beast felt an intense tearing pain in its abdomen, causing its huge body to lose bnce in mid-air and tumble down.
Boom!
The Ant-Eating Beast Boss fell from the sky, crashing through five or sixrge trees beforeing to a stop. Copious amounts of blood gushed from its stomach, and even pieces of its internal organs spilled out of the wound. The rich scent of blood filled the surrounding area for several meters.
Song Jians eyes widened in disbelief. Even if his attack was powerful, it should not have caused such devastating injuries to the Ant-Eating Beast Boss!
As they saw the Ant-Eating Beast Bosss Vitality Points rapidly depleting, Lu Mingyuans eyes lit up. He tightly grasped his Magic Staff and began to chant spells. Magical energy surged wildly towards him, and even Song Jian noticed the abnormal fluctuations in the air.
Watching Lu Mingyuans actions, Song Jians mouth curled into a cold smirk. It seemed like this guy wanted to snatch the final blow on the Boss.
A level 30 Boss would grant massive experience points, and the yers who scored the first andst blow would receive arge amount of experience.
Song Jian stomped his right foot hard, sending a fang-shaped Qi cluster at the struggling Ant-Eating Beast Boss. Transforming into a shadow, he rushed towards the Beast Boss, aiming to kill it before Lu Mingyuan could intervene.
Chapter 487: Silver Suit
Chapter 487: Silver Suit
sh Thunder Strike!
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~
Six flows of intermingling virtual and real lightning erupted from Song Jians long sword, striking the body of the Mysterious Metal Ant Beast. Subsequently, he activated his Rapid Sword skill, and his attack speed greatly increased;
Though the ant beasts scales had high defences, under the effects of the Weakness Potion as well as Song Jians relentless rapid attacks, a long wound was finally torn open.
The Mysterious Metal Ant Beast roared painfully, a blood arrow spraying from its vast body;
The magic energy behind him intensified, leaving very little time for Song Jian. He directed all his skills toward the wound on the ant beast. The Mysterious Metal Ant Beast, originally struggling fiercely, gradually weakened.
In the end, the Ant Beast Boss staggered and lifted its head, letting out an eerie howl. The flickering life light in its eyes gradually dimmed until it finally fell, heavily, to the ground;
Just at that moment, a gigantic fireball, over three meters in diameter, was speeding toward the Ant Beast Boss. It smashed fiercely into the lifeless body of the beast, blowing its enormous corpse to smithereens;
Toote! A smile emerged on the corner of Song Jians mouth;
Lu Mingyuan swiftly rushed toward the remains of the Ant Beast Boss. If he could not im the Experience Points, he would absolutely not give up the battle loot;
This is the boss that sometimes drops loot that counters the Magic Ants Lu Mingyuan thought internally, his eyes full of anticipation.
During the earlier hunting of the Magic Ants, the two had a good partnership and divided the spoils ording to certain rules. However, in front of the loot dropped by the Mysterious Metal Ant Beast Boss, such an understanding did not exist anymore.
But no matter how fast Lu Mingyuan ran, how could he be faster than Song Jian? As a meleebatant who had dealt the final blow, how could he possibly let Lu Mingyuan snatch away the bosss drop?
Song Jian stretched out his hand and grabbed the three pieces of equipment. The Boss dropped a total of seven or eight items. Song Jian got the three most valuable ones, leaving the rest as inferior equipment or materials;
This boss could be said to have been hunted by Song Jian alone, as Lu Mingyuan didnt offer much help. To leave him some leftovers, Song Jian was already quite gracious.
Buzz~
A shimmer shed, and the Ant King ves level was abruptly improved. It shot up from level 19 to level 25, even higher than Song Jians level;
It was due to the existence of the Ant King ve that had drawn the attention of the Mysterious Metal Ant Beast. During the battle, the Ant King ve kept hiding far away and dared not participate at all, but after the beast was killed, since it was Song Jians ve, it gained arge amount of battle experience.
Song Jian checked out the Ant King ves properties. The physical attributes of this Golden Ant King had improved tremendously. Its skill Spiked Aura was also upgraded to level 6.
Spiked Aura, Level 6, within a 10-meter radius around the Golden Ant Kingrva, all teammates can get a defense increase by 80% and reflect 40% of the damage effect;
The Ant King had been hiding too far away, so Song Jian could not benefit from the Spiked Aura. However, after upgrading to level 6, the range of Spiked Aura increased to 10 meters. If Song Jian encountered a simr ant beast in the future, the Ant King ve could provide the effects of Spiked Aura even if it was hiding far away.
Upon reaching level 25, the Ant King ve had gained a new skill: Acid Spray;
Acid Spray, level 1, sprays acid at enemies within a 10-meter radius, causing 500 points of acid damage, with an additional Acid Corrosion effect: targets defense decreases by 50%, and it loses 10 Vitality Points per second. This effectsts 10 seconds;
The level 25 Ant King ve finally possessed a long-range attack skill. This attack skill was also quite powerful. Ordinary creatures rarely had acid resistance. Once hit, defenses would prove useless. All 500 points of acid damage would definitely be inflicted, and the subsequent acid corrosion effect would also bother the attacked creature. Continuous blood loss wasnt a big deal, but a 50% decrease in defense was absolutely distressing. Even defense warriors in full te armor would feel withered when hit by the Acid Spray attack.
After checking the attributes of the Ant King ve, Song Jian turned his attention to the three pieces of equipment obtained earlier;
The first one was a peculiar-looking weapon that looked like a long knife. However, the tip of the de was jagged like a saw, and several fang-like spikes extended from the back of the de, making it look very ferocious.
Savage de (Silver), one-handed weapon, Item Level 25, Equip Effect: Attack 87-108, Strength +5, Agility +3, Weapon Life Steal +3, Special Effect 1: Unending Bleeding (Passive). When damaging the target, there is a certain probability that the target will continuously bleed for sixty seconds, losing a total of 300 Vitality Points; Special Effect 2: Savage (Active). Once activated, attack speed increases by 30% for 5 seconds, can only ur once every 5 minutes; Note: This item is one of theponents of the Savage Set. Afterpleting the Savage Set, special attributes will appear and be shown when equipped; Equipment Requirement: Strength 30, Constitution 25; Can this item be taken out of the game: No
A silver quality set weapon? Song Jians eyes lit up. Originally he thought that he had just acquired a silver quality weapon, but unexpectedly, it turned out to be a silver set weapon. This immediately increased the value of the Savage de substantially;
If I can gather a full set of Savage Gear, the value of this weapon could rival that of gold quality ones! Song Jians face showed a pleasantly surprised expression. Keep in mind, once the Savage Set waspleted, the set attributes of this weapon would make themselves known. The originally top-tier weapon, with the addition of set attributes, could absolutely rival gold quality gear;
Aside from this weapon, Song Jian also received a scroll and a gem.
He had originally thought that the silver set weapon was the most valuable item dropped by the boss, but unexpectedly, this scroll turned out to be worth far more than even the Savage de;
Scroll C Advanced Spiritual Recovery Potion Recipe: Using it, you will learn how to make an Advanced Spiritual Recovery Potion. Usage Requirement: Alchemy Level 5;
In the game Song Jian had not yet seen potions that recover Spirit Points. Most items that restored Spirit Points mostly came from cooking or supplies discovered by yers. For this reason, consumables that restore Spirit Points were far more valuable than those that restore Vitality Points;
Even those consumables that restored Spirit Points which couldnt be used in battle, once they appeared on the market, were fervently sought after by yers. If Song Jian could indeed make an Advanced Spiritual Recovery Potion, the yers who wanted to buy it might well break down the doors of his shop;
Chapter 488: Saving People
Chapter 488: Saving People
Song Jian nced at the recipe for the Advanced Spiritual Recovery Potion and chose to use it right away. His Alchemy skill met the requirement, so naturally, he was able to learn this form easily.
Checking the materials required to make the Advanced Spiritual Recovery Potion, he found that a substantial number of them were items dropped by level 20 monsters or herbs from areas with level 20 monsters. This, for Song Jian, was quite easily essible.
With both the Advanced Vitality Recovery Potion and the Advanced Spiritual Recovery Potion, Song Jians monster hunting and leveling up had be safer and more enduring. Indirectly, it also augmented his power.
Lu Mingyuan picked up the remaining items, checked their attributes, and his face darkened slightly. After giving Song Jian a cynical huff, he drew out his dissecting knife and started to slice up the shattered corpse of the Ant.
Having seen Lu Mingyuans reaction, Song Jian gave a slight smile and began to examine thest orb.
Ant Soul Orb (Silver), essory, item level 30, equipped effect: +5 Agility, +15% damage, special effect: each time a Demonic Ant is killed, you gain its soul. Once a sufficient number of souls are umted, it can produce a daunting effect on Demonic Ants. The more Demonic Ant souls, the more significant the daunting effect. The highest daunting effect can reduce the Demonic Ants defense by 50%, deduct 30% damage, and slow down the targets attack speed by 30%. Number of souls: 0/1000; Requirement: Level 20; Can be taken out of the game: No.
Song Jians eyes sparkled, he looked at Lu Mingyuan, he himself hadnt expected that this Xuanjin Ant would indeed drop an item that could counter Demonic Ants.
Although this essory was of the silver quality, it was extremely target-specific. It was perfect for dealing with Demonic Ants. However, besides Demonic Ants, the special effect of this essory would lose its power, leaving only the basic attributes.
Song Jian seemed hesitant for a moment, but he put away his postmans bag. The postmans bag was a twelve-slot bag that took up one essory slot. After being removed, the items inside could still be taken out, but nothing could be put back in.
Song Jian put twelve temporarily unnecessary items into his postmans bag and then unloaded the bag from his equipment slot, putting it into his inventory slot.
After equipping the Ant Soul Orb, Song Jian would need to kill 1000 Demonic Ants to bring out the real power of this silver essory.
Having gone over the spoils of battle, Song Jian saw Lu Mingyuan stand up, having finished dissecting the Ants corpse. Judging by his appearance, it seemed that Lu Mingyuan had managed to extract quite a few useful things from the Ants carcass, and his resentment noticeably dissipated.
The presence of the Ant caused all the Demonic Ants within a kilometer radius to vanish. The two decided to rest there for the night. Regarding the item to counter Demonic Ants, Lu Mingyuan did not inquire whether Song Jian had obtained it. His face looked very calm, and Song Jian had no way of guessing what he was thinking.
The following day, the two of them got up early and continued towards the Demonic Ant Nest. Now with the enved Ant King, their speed at killing Demonic Ants had be much more efficient. In less than half a day, Song Jians task of killing 500 worker ants was finished, and they had even in over a dozen soldier ants.
Nheless, with the increase in the number of Demonic Ants killed, the number of ant souls captured by Song Jians Ant Soul Orb also grew. He had now stored the souls of over two hundred Demonic Ants.
Song Jian realized that, once the Ant Soul Orb had acquired the souls of one hundred Demonic Ants, it would exhibit its special effect. The effect of one hundred souls was a reduction of 5% defense, 3% damage, and 3% attack speed of the Demonic Ants;
The effect of having two hundred souls was a reduction of 10% defense, 6% damage, and 6% attack speed of the Demonic Ants;
Killing off the level 30 monsters gave Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan a huge amount of experience points. Song Jian had already leveled up to 23.70%, and it was estimated that he would level up again after killing several dozen more Demonic Ants.
Lu Mingyuan, an hour ago, had already shown a promotion glow.
The Ant King ve had leveled up to level 25, giving off a fierce aura. The shell of its body had be simr to spiked armor, with sharp spikes covering its whole body. Its two blood-red eyes radiated an endless brutal temperament.
As soon as a Demonic Ant appeared, the Ant King ve would be the first to pounce. Not a single Demonic Ant it killed had aplete body as all were bitten into multiple pieces. The ferocity in its fighting chilled even Song Jians heart.
Each time it killed a Demonic Ant, the Ant King ve would look back at Song Jian. Underneath its calm exterior, it seemed to be hiding a turbulent undercurrent.
This pet of yours wont turn against you, will it? Lu Mingyuan looked at the frenzied Ant King ve in battle. When the fight ended and the Ant King ve quietly walked next to Song Jian, Lu Mingyuan suddenly felt a chill run down his spine and couldnt help asking.
Song Jian was also a bit worried as the downside of Abyss Temptation was that the chances of turning the charmed creatures into traitors were incredibly high. However, now was not the time to tell Lu Mingyuan the truth, so he just silently nced at him without saying a word.
Just then, Lu Mingyuans actions came to a sudden halt, pointing down the road he said, There seem to be other yers fighting up ahead!
Song Jian looked up, and sure enough, before long, a figure was seen running desperately on the road. The person turned out to be Lv Pei, who had previously used a Teleportation Scroll to escape back to Doomsday City through the Protection ck Mist. For some reason, he had reappeared here and was now being chased by arge group of Demonic worker ants, with five to six Demonic soldier ants constantly spitting acid balls at him from the air;
Without hesitating, Song Jian eximed, Save him!
As they proceeded, the number of Demonic Ants became increasinglyrger, and the two were starting to feel overwhelmed. To hunt down the Demonic Ant King, they would have to prate into the heart of the Demonic Ant Nest. Given their strength, approaching, let alone entering deep into the nest, would probably be extremely difficult.
Now, one additional person meant one extra strength in the group. At crucial times, even if there was just one more pawn, it would still give them a higher chance of escape.
Even if Lv Pei died here, it would not benefit Song Jian or Lu Mingyuan in any way. And now, saving him wouldnt require a lot of effort either.
Song Jian nced at Lu Mingyuan. If it came down to the range of attack, Song Jian was no match for Lu Mingyuan. At this point, Lu Mingyuan had already started calcting Lv Peis running speed and timing his attack.
Lv Pei felt overwhelming regret. He hadnt expected that after leaving Doomsday City again, he would be teleported straight near the Demonic Ant Nest. As soon as he appeared, he was chased by a huge swarm of Demonic Ants.
Just as Lv Pei felt his strength dwindling, he spotted two yers standing on the road ahead. His face instantly lit up with joy as though hed survived a cmity. Without even taking a second to discern their faces, he shouted, Help me! towards Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan.
Chapter 477: 477: Demonized Worker Ant
Chapter 477: Demonized Worker Ant
Song Jian had been walking within the Protection ck Mist for over an hour. Only then did the dense mist began to fade away. The mist nketed a vast area, blocking all detection methods and withheld powerful monsters. Without the Concealment Ring, it was impossible for Song Jian to escape this area based on his strength alone.
Finally made it out! Song Jian looked back anxiously at the swirling ck mist. He would never have ventured into this region if not for this epic mission. It was far too dangerous.
All the other yers, who had epted the same mission, had perished within the ck mist. Their greed had caused the Concealment Ring to malfunction. However, this area was simply too dangerous for yers of their level.
Song Jian looked at the Concealment Ring and was surprised to notice another vertical scrape mark on it. The ring could only withstand another use.
Damn it, I knew that old Beastman Hacus was too kind. This ring actually has a usage limit! Song Jian instantly became discontent.
In fact, the ring gifted by Hacus to Song Jian was already exceptional. The Concealment Rings granted to other yers could only be used once. Any anomaly would cause the ring to shatter, rendering it useless.
After exiting the ck mist and crossing a field, Song Jian finally saw a wide tarred road. However, the road was now covered in wild grass. If not for the abandoned cars left on the road, Song Jian might not have even noticed its existence.
The nest of the Demonized Ant Group was near this road. By following this road, he was bound to encounter the Demonized Ants.
Looking at the rusting scrapped cars, Song Jian lost all interest in scavenging for supplies.
Generally, it was quite challenging to find supplies in the wilderness. Most materials had decayed under the exposure to the elements. Even equipment would have rusted and rotted from the weather, quickly bing simr to these scrapped cars.
But, out here, materials like herbs were incredibly abundant. As long as nts could grow, herbs were sure to be present. The higher level the area, the higher the quality of herbs that could be found. Along the journey, Song Jian gathered quite a number of herbs of blue-green quality. Although not very valuable, they were ideal for creating potions.
What Song Jian found puzzling was the fact that he didnt encounter a single monster along his journey. It was widely known that even within Doomsday City, monsters ruled. The wilderness, being the natural Gathering Area of monsters, felt almost deste.
Only when Song Jian saw a wolf-sized ant dragging a monster ten times its size, did he realize that this entire area was imed by the Demonized Ants. No other monsters could survive in their territory. Any that did dare enter were like the monster dragged by the ant, ending up as ant food.
Finally running into a Demonized Worker Ant, Song Jian quickly whipped out his hand crossbow, shooting the ant.
Despite being weakened by 80%, the crossbow bolt should still be sufficient to distract the ant.
med bolts shot towards the Demonized Worker Ant. The bolt was deflected, leaving behind a white mark on the thick ant shell.
Watching as a -1 damage popped up above the ant, Song Jian was stunned. It actually didnt pierce the ants defense?
This was merely a level 25 ordinary monster, there was no way Song Jian, even after reducing his damage by 80%, couldnt breach its defense!
Upon being attacked, the Demonized Worker Ant immediately red up in anger. It dropped the food it was carrying and charged at Song Jian.
Its so fast! Song Jian thought to himself. He quickly summoned the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and shed towards the ants head.
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Song Jian felt a vibration within his arm as the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword chipped off arge chunk of shell from the ants head. Despite being a normal attack, Song Jians attack was as potent as a two-hit attack from other yers. Two instances of nearly 200-point damage floated up from the ants head.
The Demonized Worker Ant had incredible defense, matching even level 30 monsters. Hitting it also caused a small counter shock. Over time, it would elerate stamina consumption.
The injured Demonized Worker Ant became even more aggressive, its robust jaws jittering, making a shing sound.
Song Jian stared at the serrated jaws of the Demonized Worker Ant, his expression changed. He really didnt want to directly experience the sensation of being mped by those jaws.
Sword Finger!
Song Jian raised his left hand, a silvery Sword Qi shot forward, hitting the ants forehead. This sudden strike flopped the ant over. By the time it managed to struggle back to its feet, an ominous red long sword was already hurtling towards it from mid-air.
The Demonized Worker Ant might have had a high defense, but it was still just a level 25 monster. When Song Jian got serious, a few sword techniques were all it took to slice this food hauling ant into two halves.
Staring at the Demonized Worker Ant, its health had depleted, its body was sliced into two halves, but it was still twitching its antennae and jaws. Song Jian couldnt help but marvel, These giant ants are quite resilient. Are they even able to move after their health is fully depleted?
Suddenly, a cluster of ck me engulfed the ant, fiercely burning. In no time, the ant was cleanly burned up to ash, leaving behind a palm-sized shell that shone with a ck metallic luster.
Upon killing the Demonized Worker Ant, no items were dropped. Initially, Song Jian felt a little disappointed but upon seeing the ant shell left behind after being burnt to ash by the demonic me, his face lit up with excitement once more.
Fine Quality Demonized Ant Shell (Blue Grade), Material, Usage Effect: Can be used to create Demonized Worker Ant Set. When constructing, there is a chance to increase the gear quality by one grade! Usage requirements: Forge Art Level 5.
Demonized Worker Ant Set? Has a chance to increase grade by one? Doesnt this mean that I could create a silver-grade Demonized Worker Ant Set? thought Song Jian.
One must know, an individual silver-grade piece of gear cannotpare to the attributes of a gold-grade gear. However, aplete set of silver-grade gear is much stronger than several pieces of gold-grade gear.
If Song Jian could truly create a silver-grade Demonized Worker Set, his strength would surely skyrocket. However, to construct the set, he would need the corresponding blueprints. Plus, this small ant shell wasnt enough toplete a set.
Song Jian stashed the blue-grade material into his bag, took a final look at the ants prey lying by the side of the road, and continued on his journey along the main road.
Chapter 490: 490: Nest
Chapter 490: Nest
The closer the three of them got to the Demonic Ant Nest, the more monsters they encountered. At first, only two or three would appear, butter on, groups of a dozen or more began to emerge.
Oftentimes, before they could finish off one swarm of demonic ants, another swarm would discover them.
Do you see it? The Demonic Ant Nest is right ahead Lv Pei pointed and eximed loudly.
Suddenly, a sharp scream echoed through mid-air, and demonic ants surged towards them. With Song Jian and the enved Ant King as the spearhead, they stood their ground like a solid rock, unfazed by the waves crashing against them;
Under the influence of the Ant Soul Orb, the attributes of the demonic ants attacking them were significantly weakened. The trio fought their way through, feeling invincible.
The closer they got to the nest, the fewer worker ants appeared, and the number of soldier ants began to increase steadily. Finally, they were surrounded by winged demonic soldier ants.
These demonic soldier ants were agile attackers,ing at them from front, back, left, and right, as well as from the air above. At a distance, it looked as if the three of them were buried by demonic soldier ants.
At this point, all three of them were fighting back-to-back against the attacking demonic soldier ants, their roles no longer distinct as close-range or long-range fighters.
We cant go on like this. I wontst much longer Lu Mingyuan furrowed his brow and shouted loudly.
Lv Pei was even more beleaguered. Two cuts on his face were bleeding profusely. Song Jian had not added him to the team lineup, so Lv Pei had not enjoyed the attribute buffs, and the demonic soldier ants killed by Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan were not credited to him. Only the monsters he killed himself counted towards his quest target;
By now, they had been trapped for more than ten minutes, with demonic soldier ants continuously pouring out of the nest in front of them, surrounding them. Song Jians heart sunk as the numbers of demonic soldier ants grew increasingly dense around them, with the air above them turning dark as well. If they didnt change their strategy soon, they could very well die here.
The nest is less than 500 meters ahead. Shall we charge into it or retreat? Make a decision quickly! Lu Mingyuan yelled anxiously.
The current situation left them with two choices: either retreat and abandon their mission or charge into the Demonic Ant Nest and hope to use the terrain to their advantage against the soldier ants.
After hesitating for a mere two seconds, Song Jian shouted decisively, Charge forward! Well enter the nest!
By now, Song Jian had killed over a hundred demonic soldier ants as part of his quest objective. Based on their current attacking power, they would be able toplete the soldier ant quest in at most another hour.
Moreover, the Ant Soul Orb was already close to having 500 souls. The more they killed, the more powerful the Ant Soul Orb became. Even with demonic worker ants blocking their way, it would be more challenging to retreat than to charge into the nest, especially with the Demonic Ant Nest so close at hand and their entire retreat path swarming with demonic ants;
Ill clear the way! Lu Mingyuan shouted, swapping positions with Song Jian. Holding the Magic Staff firmly in both hands, he waved it horizontally and chanted an incantation loudly.
Scorching Disintegration Ray!
Boom!
A dazzling crimson pir of light burst forth from Lu Mingyuans Magic Staff, like aser beam, piercing through the bodies of dozens of demonic soldier ants in front of them.
One after another, damage values appeared above the heads of the affected demonic soldier ants, their Vitality Points visibly draining away rapidly, their bodies starting to disintegrate under the impact of the light beam.
Having killed the demonic soldier ants blocking the way, Lu Mingyuan began to slowly rotate his body, sweeping the Scorching Disintegration Ray around him, taking out the surrounding demonic soldier ants.
This move was the perfect counter to the tightly packed formation. The area around the trio waspletely filled with monsters, and this single attack disyed its full power instantly.
This skill is quite simr to the Eye-kill technique, but it is several times stronger! Song Jian eximed in surprise.
The red disintegration ray stretched for more than ten meters, quickly eliminating the Demonic Soldier Ants within its range. In one strike, at least twenty to thirty Demonic Soldier Ants were killed, clearing a path more than two meters wide.
Go quickly! Lu Mingyuan shouted with a fatigued expression.
The greater the power of the skill, the more it consumed. The Scorching Disintegration Ray could continuously attack as long as Lu Mingyuan provided it with enough mana.
However, Lu Mingyuan didnt dare to use up all of his mana now. After clearing a path, he stopped using the skill, saving at least half of his mana.
The trio rushed up a mound of dirt, and before them was a huge hole more than ten meters wide. The Demonic Soldier Ants continuously flew out from the hole.
This is the entrance to the Demonic Ant Nest, lets jump down from here! Lv Pei shouted excitedly. The mission interface clearly marked the location of the Demonic Ant Nest. Lv Pei was almost scared to death when he first teleported out.
Lu Mingyuan took the lead and jumped into the hole. Mid-air, his body seemed as light as a feather, falling slowly.
Lv Pei smiled at Song Jian and took out a pale-green potion from his bag. After drinking it, he closed his eyes and jumped into the hole as well.
Song Jian recognized the potion; it was called the Light Body Potion, which could reduce body weight by 60% and decrease fall damage by 80%.
After drinking the potion, even a fall from a hundred meters would only result in a numb feeling in the legs, without causing any harm.
With a thought, Song Jian sprouted a pair of metallic wings from his back. He leaped into the air, folded his steel wings, and dashed towards the bottom of the nest like an arrow.
Above, the Demonic Soldier Ants swarmed like a tornado towards the nest. The slower they descended, the more attacks they would suffer mid-air.
During the fall, Song Jian didnt receive any attacks from the Demonic Soldier Ants. His speed was too fast, and many Demonic Soldier Ants didnt even have the chance to react before he passed them by.
As he approached the bottom of the cave, Song Jians wings suddenly spread open. pping them powerfully, he executed a sideways roll in the air,pleting five or six rolls beforending firmly on the cavern floor.
Uponnding, Song Jian smelled a foul odor, simr to the stench of something rotting. His vertical eye in the middle of his brow opened, and he saw that the bottom of the cave was filled with countless bones of various creatures. It resembled a bloodbath ughterhouse, sending shivers down peoples spines.
Right then, Lu Mingyuan suddenly fell with a loud thud, looking somewhat disheveled. His hair was messy, and his dark gray cloak seemed to have been shed apart, reduced to pieces of rag hanging off his back.
I havent seen him wear this cloak before. It seems to be one of his trump cards, Song Jian thought after a nce, But its obvious that, whether itspletely damaged or not, its no longer usable.
Just as Song Jian was about to speak, a terrible scream came from above, and a few drops of liquid fell onto his shoulder. When he touched it, his fingers felt slippery.
Blood? Song Jian looked up, his brows furrowed.
Chapter 491: 491: Disperse
Chapter 491: Disperse
In midair, Lv Pei was surrounded and furiously bitten by a group of demonized soldier ants, looking as if he were being torn apart, his body covered in wounds.
As someone chosen by the Shadow Circus Troupe leader to take on an epic quest, Lv Peis strength should not be underestimated. However, whenpared to Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan, the gap was apparent.
Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan dared to jump down because they had their own trump cards to ensure their safending at the bottom of the cave. However, Lv Pei thought that a bottle of Light Body Potion would suffice for him to safely reach the bottom, clearly underestimating the demonized soldier ants swarming behind him.
Plop!
A severed arm fell from the sky, and Lv Pei let out a piercing scream.
It seems he is done for Lu Mingyuan looked up at Lv Pei, who was increasingly enveloped by demonized soldier ants, and said emotionlessly.
Weakness is a sin. In this insane game, bystanders might watch with indifference as you are killed by monsters, then loot the boxes left behind after your death.
Song Jian understood Lu Mingyuans question C should they save him?
Uponnding at the bottom of the cave, Song Jian had already observed the surroundings. The entire cave was surrounded by deep tunnels, each over three meters in diameter. The demonized ants entered and left through these tunnels, leaving and returning to their.
Save him, having an extra scout is better than none, Song Jian shrugged nonchntly.
Lu Mingyuan nodded, waving his magic staff and releasing a string of fireballs towards the demonized soldier ants in midair.
Boom, boom, boom~
As the fireballs exploded in the sky, they instantly attracted the hatred of the demonized soldier ants. Lv Pei, covered in blood and wounds with one arm severed, fell to the ground like a corpse.
With only a fifth of his Vitality Points left, Lv Pei crashed onto a rock at the caves bottom, and after spitting out another mouthful of blood, passed out. If not for the faint movement in his chest, Song Jian would have thought he had died from the fall in an instant.
With the Ant Soul Orb in hand, Song Jian was much more at ease when facing the onught of demonized soldier ants. Swinging his sword in hand, it left dark red streaks in midair.
The Ant King ve roared, and the demonized soldier ants seemed to fear it and didnt dare to attack it proactively. The Ant King ve, however, ferociously attacked the demonized soldier ants as if they were hell-bent on mutual destruction.
Leaning against the cave wall, a transparent light barrier appeared around Lu Mingyuan as he continuously used instant-cast magic to attack the demonized soldier ants approaching him.
As the number of demonized soldier ants increased, Lu Mingyuan furrowed his brows, coldly saying, If we dont leave now, we may not have a chance to leaveter.
The bottom of the cave was not very spacious, and in a short while, Song Jian was surrounded by a dense mass of demonized soldier ants, with no room to even stretch his foot.
ncing at Lv Pei, who stilly beneath the rock, Song Jian noticed that his wounds were healing at a visible rate, and his Vitality Points, which were originally down to one-fifth, had already recovered to nearly half.
Stop pretending to be dead and get into the nearest tunnel, Song Jian ordered coldly, not even looking at the other two as hemanded the Ant King ve to open the path and headed toward the nearest tunnel.
Lu Mingyuans eyebrows furrowed as he looked at Song Jian, seeming to want to say something. In the end, he only shook his head, nced at Lv Pei lying on the ground, snorted coldly, and threw a firewall into a tunnel on the side. A path instantly opened up, and he disappeared into the tunnel.
As the two vanished into the tunnel, a chill ran down Lv Peis spine. He quickly scrambled to his feet and hurriedly followed Lu Mingyuan before the demonized soldier ants could encircle him.
While battling the monsters, Song Jian had deliberately kept some distance from Lu Mingyuan and Lv Pei, and thus, they didnt enter the same tunnel.
He had teamed up with Lu Mingyuan previously toplete the task, as their efficiency in defeating monsters as a team would be much higher.
But now, Song Jians task was more than halfpleted. The number of demonized worker ants met the requirements, and he was less than a hundred demonized soldier ants away from his goal, with only two more demonized Ant Kings needed.
Moreover, with the Ant Soul Orb, Song Jian no longer cared about having teammates to help.
All along the way, Song Jian felt that Lu Mingyuan seemed to harbor ill intentions towards him. If Lu Mingyuan had wanted to use Song Jians assistance to hunt the demonized Ant Kings earlier, now, Song Jians value might be much higher than the demonized Ant Kings in his eyes.
Taking advantage of their entry into the demonized antir, Song Jian deliberately separated himself from the duo and entered a tunnel alone.
This tunnel was spacious enough for two demonized soldier ants to walk side by side. The walls were made of hard rock, with corrosive acid traces visible on them.
Darkness enveloped the tunnel. With his vertical eye, Song Jian quickly dashed forward, soon leaving the cacophony of demonized soldier ants behind.
Song Jian nced at the Ant Soul Orb, which had collected the souls of over four hundred demonized ants, nearly approaching five hundred. Within the tunnel, the rustling sounds of something swiftly crawling could be heard from time to time.
In no time, Song Jian saw a demonized soldier ant in front of the tunnel. Before he could act, the Ant King ve growled, spread its wings, and pounced at the demonized soldier ant.
Before the demonized soldier ant could react, it was overturned by the Ant King ve. The serrated mandibles easily tore through the demonized ants carapace, violently ripping apart the purple-red muscles within.
Watching the howling demonized soldier ant, Song Jian pointed his left finger, and a golden Sword Qi blossomed from it, piercing the demonized ants skull and vanquishing itsst trace of Vitality.
The Ant King ves mandibles and fangs were covered in purplish-ck blood. Seeing Song Jian kill the demonized soldier ant, it seemed to ignite its ferocity as it turned its head, opened its mouth wide, and let out a threatening growl at Song Jian.
Startled, Song Jians face darkened. Perhaps to other yers, an Ant King pet would be precious and needed to be carefully looked after, but Song Jian did not care. Even killing the Ant King would not make him hesitate.
With a thought, a ck rune formed on the Ant King ves forehead, radiating dazzling light. A wave of ck aura spread through the dungeon, like des surging towards the Ant King ves joints.
Soon, the Ant King ve lost all strength and slumped to the ground. Whip-like ck auras formed small knives inside its body, relentlessly slicing it and causing it great pain.
Chapter 480: Golden Ant King Youngling
Chapter 480: Golden Ant King Youngling
It exploded? Song Jian was flung seven or eight meters away by a powerful force, aching all over, and he didnt even want to get up from the ground;
Many BOSSes, when nearing death, would trigger a self-destruct-like skill. This type of skill could inflict massive damage to both enemies and the BOSS themselves. The BOSS would only use this move if it was at itsst resort.
Of course, some BOSSes would flee instead of exploding when theyre close to death. They often have a special eleration skill that could only be used when their vitality points decreased to a certain level. These BOSSes were the most hated by yers: they fought for a long time only to let the BOSS escape, a feeling worse than if the BOSS yielded a bunch of useless garbage equipment.
Song Jian panted heavily with a pale face. At this moment, his status bar contained the negative effects of fracture, bleeding, and his vitality points had reached a dangerous level. The BOSSs explosion was too fast for anyone to react to.
Since the high-level healing potion was still on cooldown, Song Jian, leaning against a tree, slowly stood up. He first cast Surgery on himself to remove the negative effects, and then looked at the BOSS.
After the explosion, the BOSS was no longer a threat to Song Jian. At this time, its whole body was covered with cracks, and some parts even exploded directly, revealing the purplish-red muscles inside;
The pair of wings on its back broke apart, and the Ant King, which had been transformed by magic, now had trouble standing up. All six of its legs, except for the one that Song Jian had cut off, were broken, bending at strange angles.
At this point, the magic-transformed Ant King had only a sliver of health left, less than 100 vitality points. Song Jian took a deep breath and stuffed a piece of food that could replenish vitality points during battle into his mouth. When his vitality reached one-third, he shed at the magic-transformed Ant King that was on the verge of death.
Before he could reach the creature, he heard a pop. A crack suddenly exploded on the magic-transformed Ant Kings back, extending from its neck all the way to its tail. As the shell, which was originally shining with a ck metallic luster, weathered and decayed rapidly, a wet ant struggled to crawl out through the crack on its back.
What is this? Song Jian was taken aback. He pulled back the sword that he had raised and retreated two steps, feeling cautious about the strange situation before him.
In the game, monsters possessed various skills. Some seemingly unremarkable skills could cost yers dearly. When encountering an unfamiliar monster, many yers would hold back a bit to prevent an unexpected skill from causing them trouble.
The ant trying to crawl out of the magic-transformed Ant Kings body looked simr to an ordinary magic-transformed worker ant. Its size was many times smaller than the BOSS and even smaller than a magic-worker ant. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
However, this struggling ant was golden in color, and even the two antennae on its head emitted a dark gold glow, making it look like an exquisite artifact carved from a solid gold block.
Level 1? Just level 1? Song Jian couldnt help but exim as he saw the attributes disyed on top of the Golden Ant.
Golden Ant King Juvenile, Rare, Level 1, Vitality Points: 500/500, can be captured
Song Jian paused, seemingly realizing something, and immediately opened the taskbar to check. Sure enough, the task target Magic-transformed Ant King: 0/3 had already changed to Magic-transformed Ant King: 1/3.
The Magic-transformed Ant King died? Song Jian was surprised but found no loot scattered around the surrounding area. This was a level 30 elite BOSS with tier-1bat power, far stronger than an ordinary level 30 elite BOSS. Logically, when a BOSS like this was killed, the loot should be much more abundant and valuable than that of an ordinary level 30 elite BOSS.
However, Song Jian saw no spoils around the Magic-transformed Ant Kings corpse.
Next, his eyes fell on the Golden Ant King Juvenile struggling to crawl out.
Could it be that this capturable Golden Ant King Juvenile is the spoils of killing the Magic-transformed Ant King? Song Jian muttered to himself.
Song Jian was right: the Golden Ant King Juvenile was indeed the most valuable loot dropped by the Magic-transformed Ant King BOSS. Its value was even higher than a gold-ss weapon;
Certainly, it couldntpare to a ck Dragon hatchling, but the Golden Ant King Juvenile had enormous growth potential, making it much more precious than ordinarybat pets.
Moreover, the probability of obtaining a Golden Ant King Juvenile as loot was not high. If it wasnt for Song Jians high luck and that it was his first time hunting the Magic-transformed Ant King, he wouldnt have had a chance of getting this rare pet.
Most importantly, if the capture attempt failed, the Golden Ant King Juvenile would still run away and eventually grow into a level 30 elite BOSS, the Magic-transformed Ant King.
As it was a spoil of war, thebat pets level was only 1. Thus, capturing the Golden Ant King Juvenile would be easy with just a white-quality Pet Contract Scroll, which had a high chance of capturing it.
White-quality Pet Contract Scrolls could be purchased in system stores, and yers generally carried several of them when fighting monsters since even ordinary monsters had a certain probability of droppingbat pets.
However, Song Jian didnt have any Pet Contract Scrolls in his inventory because he already had a ck Dragon hatchling and didnt care for ordinarybat pets.
Seeing that half of the Golden Ant King Juveniles body had crawled out and that it would escape soon if not captured, Song Jian immediately took out the Book of the Abyss and started using its Abyss Temptation skill.
The Abyss Temptation skill had many disadvantagespared to Pet Contract Scrolls: longer summoning time, the need for the target to be immobilized, and the creature bing an Abyss creature once sessfully tempted, bearing a trace of Abyss aura. Moreover, pets captured using Abyss Temptation had a much higher chance of betrayal than those captured with Contract Scrolls.
However, Abyss Temptation also had many advantages: high sess rate and the ability to tempt creatures of any quality, unlike Contract Scrolls, which required higher quality scrolls to capture higher quality pets.
Song Jian opened the Book of the Abyss, targeted the Golden Ant King Juvenile with the Temptation skill, and started casting.
A series of bizarre sybles came out of Song Jians mouth, and ck mes ignited on the surface of the Book of the Abyss. An abyss aura emanated from the book, coalescing into chains in the air that wrapped around the Golden Ant King Juvenile.
Chapter 481: 481: Ant King Slave
Chapter 481: Ant King ve
The Golden Ant King Juvenile was only at level one, so even amon white Pet Contract Scroll could capture it, let alone the Abyss Temptation. The possibility of failure of the capture was minimal since it was a spoils of war from killing the Mutated Ant King.
ck gas materialized in mid-air, forming three ck chains that bound the Golden Ant King Juvenile firmly. The juvenile, who was still struggling to get out of the Mutated Ant Kings carcass, gradually felt stiff all over its body as the ck chains tightened. The ck abyssal aura emanated from the chains, continuously burrowing into the Golden Ant King Juvenile. Before long, the original golden ant shell had been coated in ayer of ck aura, making it look like a mini Mutated Worker Ant at first nce.
The Abyss Temptation skill ended, and Song Jian was drenched in cold sweat, feeling almost drained. Casting this skill not only tempted the target with the Abyssal words, but the caster themselves would also be tempted by the waves of Abyssal words. If they were careless, they might fall into corruption, be eroded by the abyssal aura and be an abyssal creature.
System: You have sessfully released Abyss Temptation on the Golden Ant King Juvenile, it has be your second ve, and you can rename it. Warning: You are not an abyssal creature; each casting of Abyss Temptation will increase the temptation of the Abyssal words on you. After three times, if you cast Abyss Temptation again, you will definitely change your racial traits and be a member of the Abyssal n.
Upon seeing the system prompt, Song Jian frowned. This warning hadnt appeared the first time he used it, and he suspected its appearance now had something to do with the game version update.
Moreover, he could feel that the temptation of the Abyssal words in his ears was much stronger than the first time he used Abyss Temptation. If he used it a third time, Song Jian truly didnt know whether his innate skill could withstand the temptation of the Abyssal words.
I dont want to be a member of the Abyssal n! Song Jian thought to himself, deciding never to use the Abyss Temptation skill again.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Looking at the now freed Golden Ant King Juvenile standing quietly beside him, Song Jian stroked its head.
The touch from his fingertips felt as if he were stroking icy steel. He opened the attribute panel of the level one Golden Ant King Juvenile. Its attributes were already higher than many ordinary level five monsters, and it also possessed two other skills.
One was Pursuit ughter, the eleration skill previously used by the Mutated Ant King. The skill effect allowed the user to run at a frantic pace for thirty seconds. If the user collided with a target during that time, the skill would be interrupted, dealing physical damage equal to the users strength minus the targets strength multiplied by ten. The target would also be stunned for three seconds.
This skill could be used for chasing enemies or escaping, as well as a control skill to deal damage to enemies. It could be employed in various tactics, making it a decent skill.
The other skill was a passive one called Spiked Aura. Within a 5-meter range around the Golden Ant King Juvenile, all allies could gain effects such as defense increased by 30% and 10% damage reflection.
The Golden Ant King Juvenile was now no different from Song Jians pet. It was not only more obedient than pets but also had a loyalty level of adoration. Even if Song Jian asked it tomit suicide, the Golden Ant King Juvenile would carry it out without any hesitation or resentment.
This was the difference between a ve and a pet, but the downside was that the Golden Ant King Juvenile couldnt be stored in the Pet Space like the ck Dragon hatchling. Moreover, once it died, there would be no chance of resurrection.
The most important thing now is to raise your level so you wont die so easily here Song Jian whispered as he stroked the head of the Golden Ant King Juvenile.
This area was filled with level 30 Mutated Ants. Even if the level one Golden Ant King Juvenile had great growth potential, it was no match for a regr Mutated Worker Ant. Since it couldnt be stored in the Pet Space, death would be irreversible.
Night fell, and Song Jian spent the night hugging the Golden Ant King Juvenile on arge tree. The strength of monsters increased during the nighttime. Some yers tried to hunt monsters at night to level up, but few persisted for long.
One reason was the increased strength of the night monsters, but another was the appearance of powerful monsters at night. Escaping was even more difficult during the night, and many yers found more and more monsters chasing them as they ran. Some even unintentionally ran into monster dens
Nighttime outside Doomsday City was even more dangerous. Song Jian could hear the frenzied howls of the Mutated Worker Ants in the woods. This ce was about seven or eight miles away from the area where Mutated Soldier Ants appeared. Although there wouldnt be any flying Soldier Ants, it was still part of the Mutated Worker Ants territory.
If any monster entered this area, it would attract swarms of Mutated Worker Ants. The sounds of battles came from all around, and the aura of ughter made the Golden Ant King Juvenile in Song Jians arms feel restless. However, it was obvious that the intelligence of the Ant King wasnt much lower than a humans. It simply wriggled slightly in Song Jians arms and let out a low-pitched hiss.
The next day, as soon as day broke, Song Jian saw an injured Mutated Worker Ant, dragging its broken body to leave the area. The Mutated Worker Ant was heavily injured; almost half of its body had been bitten off by a monster, showing signs of being gnawed on. Its Vitality Points were less than one-third, and it moved very slowly.
Song Jian knew that this severely injured Worker Ant intended to move away from its group to die alone, but for Song Jian, it was one of his mission targets.
With a thought, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword appeared in his right hand. Song Jian leaped forward, and before the severely injured Worker could react, the sword had already pierced its skull.
sh Thunder Strike!
Pop, pop, pop~
Six damage figures appeared above the Worker Ants head, its Vitality Points instantly depleted. To deal with this severely injured Worker Ant, Song Jian only needed to use one sword technique to kill it.
Swish, swish, swish~
Eight rays of light appeared on the Golden Ant King Juveniles body, raising its level from one to nine.
Checking its Experience Points, the Golden Ant King Juvenile was only a little over three hundred Experience Points away from level ten. The Experience Points from a level 30 monster were simply too abundant for a level one Golden Ant King.
Song Jian nced at the Ant King, which had nearly doubled in size, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. With the help of this Ant King ve,pleting the epic mission would be much easier.
Chapter 494: 494: Silver Suit
Chapter 494: Silver Suit
The recently emerged demonized Ant King, for some unknown reason, harbored great hatred towards the ve Ant King, and its attention waspletely focused on the ve. No matter how much Song Jian attacked, its target was always the spiky ve Ant King.
Thanks to the existence of the Ant Soul Orb, the difficulty for Song Jian and the ve Ant King to besiege this Ant King Guard was much simpler than hunting the previous demonized Ant King. Half an hourter, the Ant King Guard was finally killed when the ve Ant King had less than a fifth of its Vitality Points left and had lost one of its front ws.
After killing the Ant King Guard, the ve Ant King immediately rushed up, tore open the thick armor, and devoured the purple-red flesh within. After devouring this Ant King Guard, the broken front w actually grew back slowly. Although the shell of this front w still looked somewhat tender, it would be exactly the same as before as time passed.
Regeneration of severed limbs? Interesting Song Jian watched the fierce ve Ant King thoughtfully while stroking his chin.
If this ve Ant King could really devour the flesh of other creatures to replenish energy and regenerate severed limbs, then the idea of using it as a disposable consumable would have to change.
Because ves who have undergone Abyss Temptation cannot be revived once they die, they were considered cannon fodder in Song Jians mind. Even if they were severely injured, Song Jian would consider abandoning them.
However, if this ve Ant King could regenerate even severed limbs by devouring flesh, there would be no problem with ordinary injuries. At that point, there would be no risk of being fatally injured. As long as it didnt die instantly, even if it had only a breath left, the ve Ant King could recover itsbat power by devouring flesh.
Well done! Song Jian patted the ve Ant Kings head with a smile on his face.
The Ant King Guard dropped a blueprint, Demonic Ant Queens Skull (Helmet) Forging Blueprint, and arge pile of ant shell materials, among which three pieces were of silver-quality.
Song Jians inventory was now almost full of blue-quality demonized ant shells, but this was the first time he encountered silver-quality ant shell materials.
Seeing the silver-quality demonized ant shell and the forging blueprint, Song Jian had a bad feeling in his heart. Picking up the blueprint, sure enough, the Demonic Ant Queens Skull blueprint was indeed part of the Demonic Ant Queen Set; and crafting this helmet required silver-quality demonized ant shells.
Lucky me, I thought I could only get a set of demonized worker ant or soldier ant armor. I didnt expect it to drop the Ant Queen set directly Song Jian nced at the blueprint and thought, Its just that the materials are hard toe by; I guess they can only be obtained from the demonized Ant King.
To craft the Demonic Ant Queens Skull (Helmet), twelve silver-quality demonized ant shells were needed, meaning Song Jian still needed to find nine more.
Moreover, the attributes of a single Demonic Ant Queens Skull (Helmet) were already of silver quality. If an entire Ant Queen set could be assembled, the overall equipment could beparable to that of gold quality.
Unfortunately, the forging blueprint required Forge Art Level 8 to be used. Song Jian had recruited several intermediate Forging Masters at the City of Hymns Starfire Shop. He just needed to find a suitable Forging Master, sign a contract, and give them the blueprint for them to forge it for him.
It would be great if I could collect aplete set of Demonic Ant Queen blueprints. Song Jian couldnt help but think.
Blueprints like these were known only to be dropped by the demonized Ant Kings; other soldier ants and worker ants could not drop them.
Moreover, not every demonized Ant King would drop them. The first one Song Jian hunted did not drop the corresponding blueprint. To gather a full set, it was estimated that he had to hunt dozens or even hundreds of Ant Kings.
With Song Jians current strength, having the aid of the ve Ant King and the Ant Soul Orb, he could deal with a single demonized Ant King, but if the number exceeded two, he would most likely run away. Also, with the overwhelming tide of demonized worker ants and soldier ants, hunting enough Ant Kings was virtually impossible.
I dont even know if there are twenty Ant Kings in this ant nest Song Jian said with a bitter smile, shaking his head.
After the Ant King Guard was killed, the ve Ant King seemed to sink into exhaustion, its body swaying and trembling slightly before slowly lying down and remaining motionless.
Song Jian frowned slightly, with only one more demonized Ant King left before the task could bepleted. Once it was found and killed, he could return to Doomsday City and obtain an epic-quality item.
If he lost the help of the ve Ant King at this point, the difficulty of the task would increase drastically.
Could it be because the battle just now was too intense, and its consumption was too great? Song Jian guessed in his heart and couldnt help but reach out to shake it a few times.
But just as he touched the ve Ant King, he suddenly received a system prompt;
System: Your ve Golden Ant King is currently in the process of evolution. Disturbing it will cause irreversible effects. Do you wish to continue?
Song Jian was startled and instinctively pulled his hand back.
Evolution? At this point, Song Jian suddenly remembered the ve Ant King devouring many ant eggs earlier, Maybe its because it devoured so many ant eggs?
If he were to disturb its evolution at this moment, there was a high chance that it would anger the ve Ant King. Song Jian hesitated for a long time before shaking his head and walking towards the tunnel entrance.
Because of the ve contract, once the ve Ant Kings evolution wasplete, it would instinctively seek and return to its master, Song Jian. Thus, he was not worried about the ve Ant King getting lost. However, there were too many demonized soldier ants in the Demonic Ant Nest at this point, and without the help of the ve Ant King, things would be troublesome.
The system did not provide a duration for the evolution. It seems that I wont be able to rely on it for now! Song Jian thought to himself.
Song Jians figure vanished into the egg-chamber. The entire floor of the egg-chamber was covered in a thickyer of milky-white liquid. The ve Ant King suddenly opened its eyes, and a dazzling golden light bloomed in its blood-red eyes. It stared fixedly in the direction Song Jian had left, motionless for a long time before slowly closing its eyes again.
At this moment, a strong suction force emerged from within the ve Ant Kings body. The surrounding milky-white liquid began to ripple slightly, and then all rushed towards the Ant King, forming a giant white ant cocoon over three meters tall in a short time.
Chapter 483: 483: Perfect Cooperation
Chapter 483: Perfect Cooperation
Although Song Jian had be team members with Lu Mingyuan, he did not fully trust him. For instance, he did not share the details of his epic-level task with Lu Mingyuan, who, in return, did not inform Song Jian of his reasons for hunting the mutated Ant King.
The pair had barely walked ten meters along the main road when a mutated worker ant rushed out from the nearby woods and crashed onto an abandoned truck.
With a boom, the truck was overthrown and rolled onto the road. The mutated worker ant seemed a bit dazed and stood in the middle of the road, shaking its head.
Soon, the ant spotted Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan, and, turning toward them, gave a loud roar.
At the stretching of Lu Mingyuans right hand, a delicate magic staff appeared in his palm. Thepletely crimson staff, which looked like red crystal and was just over a foot in length, held a fist-sized red gemstone at its top.
Fireball Spell!
Pointing the magic staff towards the mutated worker ant, the red gem at the top instantly glowed brilliantly. A hot energy gathered in the air, quickly forming three basketball-sized fireballs.
Boom, boom, boom!
Without any distinction in timing, the three fireballs smashed into the mutated worker ant. Damage points amounting to more than 300 each began showing above the ants head.
At this point, Song Jian understood that Lu Mingyuan was a Fire-element Mage.
The vitality points of the mutated worker ant had fallen by a great deal. Burn marks appeared on its body. The injured ant suddenly became enraged and, roaring, it charged towards Lu Mingyuan.
At this point, Lu Mingyuan suddenly put down his magic staff and nced at Song Jian.
Song Jian immediately realized that Lu Mingyuan wanted to assess his capabilities. If Song Jian proved to be weak, their partnership would probably end immediately.
Even though he knew that Song Jian had solo killed a mutated Ant King, without witnessing Song Jians abilities firsthand, Lu Mingyuan would remain unsure.
With a thought, Song Jian summoned the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. Lu Mingyuan nced at the dark red long-sword in Song Jians hand, a surprised look in his eyes.
Weapons that could merge into the users body were notmon. Lu Mingyuans magic staff was one such weapon. Naturally, he understood the value and rarity of such weapons.
Sword Silk!
Three silver threads appeared beside Song Jian. Beside the three silver threads of Sword Silk, there was an illusory Sword Silk which was challenging to notice unless scrutinized closely.
Song Jian swung his sword towards the charging mutated worker ant, sending it flying with one stroke.
Snapsnap~
Six consecutive sharp sounds exploded on the mutated worker ants body, causing its carapace to break, blood and flesh to ssh around, and its vitality points to plummet to a third of its total.
Song Jians attack left Lu Mingyuan amazed. He had not expected that Song Jian could cause such incredible damage.
Broken Wing Dance!
The long-sword struck the mutated worker ant again. The ant, the size of a hunting dog, was helpless against Song Jian. It could only suffer the damage passively, like a punching bag, as it was sent flying by Song Jian.
Swish~
Song Jian lightly flicked his dark-red long-sword from bottom to top. The head of the mutated worker ant fell off instantly. The headless body trembled slightly as if it wanted to continue its attack, but it was merely a muscr reflex. It only managed to take two steps forward before falling with a thud, leaving behind a palm-sized piece of chitinous ant shell.
By now, Song Jian had collected more than a hundred ant shells, sufficient to craft a full demonic worker ant suit. The only issue was that he still needed the blueprints. He would have to exchange them for mission points at the Shadow Circus Troupe.
p, p, p~
With a beaming smile on his face, Lu Mingyuan walked towards Song Jian while apuding. I didnt expect to encounter such a powerful teammate like you! he eximed.
Likewise, likewise! Song Jian replied with a grin. Despite only having used an instantaneous skill, Lu Mingyuans triple cast of Fireball Spell knocked off nearly a thousand Vitality Points from the demonic worker ant. Such devastating damage, even Song Jian couldnt help but feel taken aback. It was clear that anyone who dared to hunt the demonic Ant King alone must be a formidable individual with full confidence in their own abilities.
Swish, swish~
Two rays of light simultaneously rose up. Both Song Jian and the Ant Kings ve had levelled up at the same time;
Song Jian had advanced to level twenty-three, while the Ant Kings ve had reached level ten.
Song Jian smiled slightly as he allocated his newly acquired skill points into Sword Silk, upgrading it to level four.
The level ten Ant King let out a painful roar as its body violently trembled. From its back came a series of crackling sounds, reminiscent of something shattering.
In no time at all, two tender shells protruded from its back and a pair of transparent wings as thin as cicada wings gently unfolded.
Is this evolution? Song Jian asked in surprise.
Indeed, worthy of the Ant King. Not only can it aid in attack when it matures, but it can also serve as a flying mount Lu Mingyuan said, clearly envious.
His goal had been to hunt the demonic Ant King, with the hope of acquiring an Ant Kingrva not absent from his mind.
As for the spoils, Song Jian received the dropped materials, while the body of the demonic worker ant went to Lu Mingyuan. Lu Mingyuan pulled out a small knife from his bag and began dissecting the worker ants corpse.
Song Jian also had Dissection Technique, but his was only level one and paled inparison to Lu Mingyuans skill. Lu Mingyuan had advanced his culinary skills to a high level, so it was clear to Song Jian that his Dissection Technique must also be highly advanced.
The materials obtained from the dissection were more than ten times the amount of dropped materials. However, most were of white quality, with only a few green quality pieces and no blue quality ones.
After cleaning up their loot, the two delved deeper. Song Jian engaged in closebat while Lu Mingyuan provided long-range support. They quickly found their rhythm and started to effectively hunt the demonic worker ants, considerably faster than Song Jian alone. They had killed three hundred and seventeen of them by the afternoon,pleting nearly half of Song Jians mission.
Moreover, their margin for error had noticeably increased now that they were together. Even when faced with seven or eight demonic worker ants at once, they could calmly eliminate them. If Song Jian were alone, he could kill all of them but would undoubtedly have to pay a hefty price.
Lets call it a day here. Im nearly out of mana. Lu Mingyuan, his face slightly pale, dered loudly.
Song Jian looked out into the distance. A mere two or three miles ahead was the ce where he had been surrounded by demonic soldier ants the day before. Originally, he thought that with Lu Mingyuans help, they could avenge that loss. It seemed like that would have to wait until the next day.
As dusk fell, Song Jian lit a campfire and sat down for a rest. The Ant Kings ve had reached level neen. Its size had grown more than tenfoldpared to when it was first born, almost equivalent to two demonic soldier ants.
Its shell had be significantly thicker and it had sprouted numerous sharp spikes. Its passive skill, Spiked Aura, had advanced to level three and its stats dramatically increased. Its jagged mandibles looked even more menacing, and the fine barbs resembled a sickle, capable of easily tearing a crack in the shell of an ordinary demonic worker ant.
Lu Mingyuan sat by the bonfire, entering a shallow meditative state to restore his mana. The surroundings were eerily quiet.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Suddenly, a piercing scream echoed from the distant forest, abruptly pulling Lu Mingyuan from his meditative state. With wide eyes, he exchanged nces with Song Jian. The two stood up simultaneously, prepared for battle.
Chapter 484: 484: Mysterious Gold Ant-Eating Beast BOSS
Chapter 484: Mysterious Gold Ant-Eating Beast BOSS
Lu Mingyuan quickly got to his feet and retreated cautiously about five or six steps, a distance of at least three meters from Song Jian and the bonfire. As a mage, distance provided a semnce of safety. Three meters already pushed Lu Mingyuans response boundary to the limit. Any closer, and hed barely have any time to react or cast a spell if something unexpected arose.
Song Jian swiftly put out the bonfire, plunging the surroundings intoplete darkness. From the middle of his forehead, the vertical eye embedded in Song Jians brow radiated faint light, providing clear visuality within the encircling darkness.
From afar, a cacophony of growls approached, sounding like a pack of monsters frantically charging their way. The two men shared a quick look and began to climb up the nearby tree.
Song Jian noticed Lu Mingyuans eyes glowing with an unusual bluish light, indicating that he too had the ability to see in the dark.
Climbing up a tree about ten or more meters high was not a problem for the two of them. Given the urgency of the situation, it was the best avable option.
Before long, they saw dozens of demonic worker ants and soldier ants running towards their location. Some soldier ants seemed to sense something and nced up at the tree where Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan were perched. Their eyes glinting menacingly. Yet, they didnt stop, swiftly scurrying past the mens tree, as if some terrifyingly fierce creature was chasing them.
After the swarm of demonic ants gradually disappeared, Lu Mingyuan put away his short staff and asked Song Jian with some uncertainty, They should have noticed us just now, but why didnt they attack us?
Whether it was the worker ants or the soldier ants, all were aggressive creatures with wide alert ranges. A slightpse in attention could attract the attention of two to three demonic ants simultaneously.
What should we do now? Lu Mingyuans voice was filled with nervousness. He could feel the ce was no longer safe. However, it was nighttime, and they were near the Demonic Ant Nest. If they ran, they risked stumbling into a herd of demonic ants.
Song Jian responded with a wry smile, It seems were not safe here anymore. Why dont we return to where we met this morning? We should encounter fewer demonic ants there.
Thats the best we can do Lu Mingyuan nodded, seemingly relieved.
Just as they slid down the tree to leave, they heard a sudden hissing noise growing from far to near. Song Jian reacted by quickly rolling to hide behind arge tree.
With a thump, blood sttered, and a mutted corpse of a demonic soldier ant flew past and hit arge tree, slowly sliding down, leaving behind a gruesome, purple-red blood trail.
The mens eyes naturally followed the direction from which the ants body had been flung. Their eyes widened in shock, and they held their breath.
A blurry figure was slowlying towards them. The figure stood as tall as a building, with a length of least eight or nine meters. To this creature, the demonic ants seemed like babies standing next to a burly adult man.
As the silhouette came into clear view, they realized it was a gigantic ant-eating creature. It stuck out its long tongue and wrapped it around the mangled body of the soldier ant, rolling it into its mouth. Its two sinewy forelimbs, like sickles, easily tore apart the lengthy ant. The insects exoskeleton was fragile like a sheet of paper inparison.
The rounded head of the creature plunged into the ants body, gnawing continuously. Its bodys dark green scales shimmered even in the darkness of the night.
After eating a few bites, there was little flesh and blood left on the soldier ants body, leaving behind only the broken shell. The ant-eating creature tossed the shell away and turned its head, focusing on Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan. Its triangr eyes, beneath the dark green scales, glowed with a savage madness. Its muscles swelled, and it lunged towards them, revealing its sharp teeth smudged with fresh blood and released a fearsome, shrill roar.
Mystery Gold Ant-Eating Beast, Level 30 Lord-ss BOSS, First Order Combat Power, 9,800 Vitality Points As Song Jian reviewed the beasts attributes, he was stunned. The creature before them was a Lord-ss BOSS with First Order Combat Power, something too formidable for him to tackle, even with the aid of Lu Mingyuan.
Song Jians heart skipped a beat as he looked at the beasts slender, sharp teeth stained with blood veins. He knew better than anyone how high the defensive capabilities of the ants exoskeleton were. Yet, the ant-eating creatures teeth could easily slice through it. If they were bitten, their equipment would likely be torn to shreds.
ncing at the beasts long, resilient tongue that could firmly grip a demonic ant, incapable of freeing itself, Song Jian doubted if his long sword could even sever it.
Seeing the ant-eating beast looking at him, Song Jian instinctively drew his long sword but dared not make any move as its tongue was remarkably versatile. If he aggravated it, he feared he wouldnt even have the chance to escape.
Lu Mingyuan also recognized the attributes of the ant-eating beast, his heart racing, and his hands sweaty gripping his magic staff. Seeing the beasts attention drawn to Song Jian, he felt a sense of relief.
Watching the ant-eating beast lunging at Song Jian, Lu Mingyuan seemed to realize something and yelled out, Its targeting your Ant King pet!
Seeing the ant-eating beast charging towards him, Song Jian initially nned to dodge, but upon hearing Lu Mingyuans shout, his heart dropped. His Ant King ve was currently only Level 19. Even if it were upgraded to Level 30 and had First Order Combat Power, Song Jian believed it would be no match for the beast they were currently facing.
If Song Jian dodged, his Ant King ve would undoubtedly be captured, and the Ant King, which hed worked so hard to obtain, would meet an inevitable death. Because of the Abyss Temptation, once the Ant King ve died, it could never be resurrected.
With this in his mind, Song Jian steadied himself, drew a Weakness Potion from his inventory and threw it at the charging beast, simultaneously stabbing his long sword towards it.
Are you insane? Lu Mingyuan yelled, looking at Song Jian in astonishment. Reflexively, he began to retreat. They were currently in a team, and if he got too close, it would automatically put Lu Mingyuan in battle mode.
Kill it! Theres a chance it could drop some item that can restrain the demonic ants! Song Jian yelled back.N?v(el)B\\jnn
Lu Mingyuan paused, showing a hesitant expression. After a moments thought, he gritted his teeth, waving his magic staff. A dense ball of magical energy started to form in his palm.
Chapter 485: 485: Long Tongue
Chapter 485: Long Tongue
The Xuanjin Ant-eating Beast BOSS was extremely fierce, and Lu Mingyuan was disinclined to provoke it. His target was strictly the mutated Ant King. However, a single statement from Song Jian was enough to pique his interest.
The mutated ants, in the presence of the Xuanjin Ant-eating Beast BOSS, became not but fodder. Whether it was a mutated worker ant, or a mutated soldier ant, neither stood a fighting chance against the beast, their only option was to run away in a scramble.
Lu Mingyuan believed that even the mutated Ant King itself, facing the Xuanjin Ant-eating Beast BOSS, would also be in for a tough fight.
Maybe if I kill it, I mighte across an item that could subdue the mutated Ant King. If I were to have such an item, I need not form a team with Song Jian. The spoils from killing the mutated Ant King would be all mine
Once the thought struck, it spread throughout Lu Mingyuans mind like wild weed. ncing at Song Jian with an odd look, Lu Mingyuan joined the battle.
Seeing Song Jian daring to rush and attack it, the Xuanjin Ant-eating Beast grew even more irate. In its eyes, even a mutated soldier ant was better than Song Jian. Humans were too insignificant in its view. Had it not been for the Ant King by its side, which attracted the attention of the Xuanjin Ant-eating Beast, this colossal BOSS might not have even cast Song Jian a nce.
As the seemingly insignificant humanunched an attack, the rage of the Xuanjin Ant-eating Beast was palpable. Bellowing in fury, it opened its gaping jaw, filled with jagged teeth, and its fluid, tough tongue whipped out against Song Jian.
The beasts attack was incredibly swift, with multiple afterimages appearing mid-air, making it impossible to discern its actual target.
This kind of soft weapon, simr to a whip, could not be fended off with a long sword. Song Jian could only leap into the air, but the beasts tongue followed suit, its serpentine antenna swiftly snaking around arge tree behind Song Jian and circled back towards Song Jian in mid-air.
Once caught by the beasts tongue, Song Jian would face the same fate as the corpse of the mutated soldier ant, getting pulled into the beasts mouth and ripped apart by its sharp teeth.
Iron Wings!
With a mentalmand from Song Jian, a pair of wings glistening with metallic radiance suddenly sprouted from his back. With a sound of whoosh, Song Jian elerated in mid-air, leaving the Ant-eating Beasts extended tongue clutching at thin air.
Though the Beast had shifted all its attention to Song Jian, Lu Mingyuan continued to observe from a distance. Thick magic energy swelled up around him, but he dared not release a spell.
At this moment, Song Jian had not inflicted any damage on the Beast. In other words, Song Jian had not firmly drawn the Beasts aggro onto himself. The moment Lu Mingyuan entered the sh, the Beasts aggro would quickly switch to him.
Song Jian, hovering in mid-air, was also acutely aware of this. Seeing the Beasts tongue retract, Song Jian raised his sword and shed at the Beast with all his might.
Light Strike!
A dazzling golden light suddenly illuminated the surrounding darkness as bright as day. The golden Sword Qi mercilessly shed at the Beasts back, causing over a dozen ck-green scales to shatter instantly.
As Xuanjin Ant-eating Beast was not a shadow creature, Song Jians holy attack was not able to deal double damage. Therefore, this strike only caused the Beast to suffer around two-three hundred Vitality Points of damage.
The Beast let out a painful roar. It turned around and swung its right w in the direction of Song Jian.
Three de-shaped light traces appeared out of nowhere in midair, emitting a sharp whistling sound, and swooped towards Song Jians chest. These three light traces left white striae in the air as if they were tearing the space apart.
The light traces were incredibly fast; Song Jian had no time to dodge. By the time he noticed the light traces and nned to evade, they had already arrived at his chest.
The Iron Wings sprung forth as if they had a mind of their own, quickly furling over from both sides to shield Song Jian.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
ng, ng, ng~
The crisp sound of impact echoed in mid-air. The Iron Wings gained three significant scratches, scattering countless dazzling sparks;
the Iron Wings had a damage immunity limit. Song Jian suddenly felt a tearing pain in his chest, taking over eight hundred points of damage.
This amount of damage to an average level 20 yer would cause severe injury and life-threatening damage, even if it didnt result in instant death.
The damage is too high! Song Jian eximed. After all, the equipment on him was of a far higher qualitypared to average yers. Even though he wore leather armor, Song Jian was confident that even a defensive warrior in te armor wouldnt have much more defense and resistance than himself.
After dealing a sessful hit, The Ant-eating Beast BOSS suddenly lunged at Song Jian mid-air.
Song Jian was shocked. He didnt expect such a huge Ant-eating Beast to have an amazing leaping ability. Hastily, he controlled his Iron Wings to dodgeterally in mid-air.
Whoosh~
The Beast in mid-air shot out its long tongue towards Song Jian again, and its blood-red tip darted out like an arrow. Just as Song Jian evaded the Beasts leap by drawing an arc in mid-air, he had not expected the Beasts tongue to coil around his right leg from behind.
rmed, Song Jian turned around to strike the tongue with his sword. The Beasts tongue was as resilient as old cowhide. Even after four or five shes, Song Jian failed to leave a single cut, dealing only five-six hundred points of damage to the Beast.
When Song Jian raised his sword again to strike, a strong force pulled his right leg, making him lose bnce. No matter how hard he pped the Iron Wings, he was unable to control his body mid-air, and the flying sword in his hand was thrown away.
The head of the Ant-eating Beast BOSS fiercely jerked down, causing Song Jian to fall from the sky like a meteorite and crash into the ground, creating a huge crater.
Song Jian spat out a mouthful of blood, and his vitality points decreased suddenly by more than three hundred.
Seeing Song Jian in a miserable state, Lu Mingyuan, who was prepared to attack, hesitated again. The fireball he had conjured in his hands had yet to be unleashed.
Song Jian gritted his teeth, and with a thought, two burly Fire Elves suddenly appeared next to him. As soon as they appeared, they spewed scorching mes toward the long tongue wrapped around Song Jians right leg.
The Ant-eating Beast BOSS, in what seemed like a reflexive action, began to shake its tongue and growled. It tried to pull Song Jian into its mouth.
Song Jian clutched the long tongue with both hands, pushed his feet against the inner wall of the crater, and pulled back. For a moment, both the Beast and Song Jian were engaged in a tug of war with the long tongue stretched taut.
The Xuanjin Ant-eating Beast BOSS let out a thunderous roar, and the force it exerted suddenly increased. Song Jian felt his body being pulled by a massive force, causing his body to get hauled toward the Beast.
Chapter 498: 498: Abyss Ant Kings Skeleton
Chapter 498: Abyss Ant Kings Skeleton
Upon catching sight of the golden chest before him, Song Jian finally heaved a sigh of relief. After all, this mission was time-sensitive and the penalty for failure was a reduction of one level.
Song Jian was already at level 24, and every increase in level required several times the prior experience. Falling a level meant that all his efforts over the past few days would be for nothing.
Checking the time, Song Jian saw that he had more than forty minutes left. He should have ample time. He carefully approached the golden chest.
The closer one gets topleting a mission, the more cautious one has to be. He wasnt sure if one more step would render the mission aplished and reward him handsomely or turn out to be a trap, a metaphorical abyss that would cost him his life.
Just as Song Jian was about to reach the chest, he suddenly felt a dark shadow rushing towards him. There were two balls of green me burning in the shadow, which stared at Song Jian as if regarding him as prey.
What is this? Song Jian was taken aback. He hadnt anticipated the presence of a monster in thiske filled with Abyssal Power.
His previous caution paid off. Song Jian quickly reacted, pushing off a rock beneath the chest with his foot and propelling himself backward.
Woosh~
A sharp streak of white light shed by, cutting through theke where Song Jian had just been standing. Only then did he get a good look at the creature.
It was a skeletal creature made entirely of ant bones. Although its size was significantly smaller than that of Toro, the golden ant diator, it was still twice the size of a typical charmed Ant King.
Its entire body was constructed from a ck shell, but at the joints and seams of the shell, it was clear that there was not a shred of flesh inside this giant creature.
Deep green light emanated from these joints and seams. It had a pair of broken wings; ck wisps hanged from the edge of the wings, making it look like their extensions.
Abyssal Ant King Skeleton, Level 30, Lord-level, first-stagebat power, Vitality Points: 9000/9000
The Abyss is watching you The abyssal ants skeleton moved its lower jaw slightly, uttering a deep voice in Song Jians mind.
Thenguage of the Abyss Song Jians heart tightened. The creature in front of him, although it was only a skeleton, was a genuine abyssal entity.
Most of the entities Song Jian had encountered so far were creatures or monsters corrupted by the power of the Abyss and possessed only a trace of the abyssal aurathey were not fully transformed. Even the charmed Ant Kings could not be considered true abyssal entities because they did not understand thenguage of the Abyss.
Only a creature that understood thenguage of the Abyss could be identified as an abyssal entity.
After finishing its speech, the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton opened its mouth wide and a sharp energy burst forth. This energy stirred thekes water, forming a water dragon that charged towards Song Jian.
Song Jian swung his sword at the water dragon, and with a loud explosionreminiscent of a dynamite sta column of water shot five or six meters into the air.
Over Song Jians head, there floated a figure indicating over a hundred points of damage. Despite shattering the water dragon, it had exploded into countless ck icicles that hurled towards him.
The Abyssal Ant King Skeleton moved swiftly in theke that was saturated with Abyssal Power. Just as Song Jian steadied himself, the Abyssal Ant King was already charging towards him.
A ball of pitch-ck liquid spewed from the Abyssal Ant Kings mouth. Song Jian had no time to react before the ck liquid mmed into his chest.
A critical damage point of over six hundred popped up over Song Jians head. The burning pain in his chest made him groan in agony.
Staring at the green mes burning in the eye sockets of the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton, Song Jian gritted his teeth. A roar burst from his throat, and his sword radiated a dazzling golden light. He swung his de upwards, striking a golden Sword Qi. The sword energy sliced through the ck water and heavily shed at the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton.
With that, the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton was thrown back. Its massive body leapt high and let out an eerie shriek in mid-air, before it heavily plummeted back into theke.
Divine Power inflicted the most damage on abyssal entities. Caught off guard, the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton was unable to withstand the Divine Power that was seething within its body.
Crack, crack~
Boom!
Halfof the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton began to shatter piece by piece. A sudden surge of intense, golden energy burst from within, causing its hard shell to explode.
For a moment, a green light, akin to blood, ejected from the Abyssal Ant King Skeletons body, sttering everywhere.
A hint of a smile appeared on Song Jians lips. He nced down at his chest. He saw his previously silver armor had been heavily corroded, its durability decreased to less than ten points. Even the flesh on his chest started to dissolve, and his vitality was continuously decreasing.
Song Jians eyebrows furrowedthe Ant Soul Orb he was wearing seemed to have no effect on the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton. Just then, the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton suddenly let out a stern howl. The bubbling water of theke started to continuously wash over its body. The green light that was previously gushing out began to recede back into its body, and its exploded body began to repair itself surrounded by streams of ck mist. In no time, the severely injured Abyssal Ant King Skeleton hadpletely recovered.
With eyes wide and mouth agape, Song Jian suddenly realized how foolish it was to battle an abyssal creature in this environment saturated with abyssal energy.
Damn it A thought crossed Song Jians mind and a pair of steel wings sprung from his back. His body shot toward the sky like an arrow, leaping out of the ckke and flying into mid-air.
However, the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton didntg behind. With one p of its broken wings, it followed Song Jian out of theke.
In mid-air, Song Jian and the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton faced each other. On the ind below, the ancestor of the Golden Ant n, Toro, lifted its head to look at the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton and showed a hint of surprise.
This this is It couldnt sense any trace of the Golden Ant n from this Abyssal Ant King; it was an entity entirely formed by the power of the Abyss. Only its shape and the material that constituted its bodythe shells and bones of the Golden Ant Kingresembled the Golden Ant n.
Sacrilege, this is a sacrilege against the Golden Ant n! Toro, the ancestor of the Golden Ant n, suddenly became infuriated and let out a roar that shook the sky and earth.
Chapter 487: Silver Suit
Chapter 487: Silver Suit
sh Thunder Strike!
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~
Six flows of intermingling virtual and real lightning erupted from Song Jians long sword, striking the body of the Mysterious Metal Ant Beast. Subsequently, he activated his Rapid Sword skill, and his attack speed greatly increased;
Though the ant beasts scales had high defences, under the effects of the Weakness Potion as well as Song Jians relentless rapid attacks, a long wound was finally torn open.
The Mysterious Metal Ant Beast roared painfully, a blood arrow spraying from its vast body;
The magic energy behind him intensified, leaving very little time for Song Jian. He directed all his skills toward the wound on the ant beast. The Mysterious Metal Ant Beast, originally struggling fiercely, gradually weakened.
In the end, the Ant Beast Boss staggered and lifted its head, letting out an eerie howl. The flickering life light in its eyes gradually dimmed until it finally fell, heavily, to the ground;
Just at that moment, a gigantic fireball, over three meters in diameter, was speeding toward the Ant Beast Boss. It smashed fiercely into the lifeless body of the beast, blowing its enormous corpse to smithereens;
Toote! A smile emerged on the corner of Song Jians mouth;
Lu Mingyuan swiftly rushed toward the remains of the Ant Beast Boss. If he could not im the Experience Points, he would absolutely not give up the battle loot;
This is the boss that sometimes drops loot that counters the Magic Ants Lu Mingyuan thought internally, his eyes full of anticipation.
During the earlier hunting of the Magic Ants, the two had a good partnership and divided the spoils ording to certain rules. However, in front of the loot dropped by the Mysterious Metal Ant Beast Boss, such an understanding did not exist anymore.
But no matter how fast Lu Mingyuan ran, how could he be faster than Song Jian? As a meleebatant who had dealt the final blow, how could he possibly let Lu Mingyuan snatch away the bosss drop?
Song Jian stretched out his hand and grabbed the three pieces of equipment. The Boss dropped a total of seven or eight items. Song Jian got the three most valuable ones, leaving the rest as inferior equipment or materials;
This boss could be said to have been hunted by Song Jian alone, as Lu Mingyuan didnt offer much help. To leave him some leftovers, Song Jian was already quite gracious.
Buzz~
A shimmer shed, and the Ant King ves level was abruptly improved. It shot up from level 19 to level 25, even higher than Song Jians level;
It was due to the existence of the Ant King ve that had drawn the attention of the Mysterious Metal Ant Beast. During the battle, the Ant King ve kept hiding far away and dared not participate at all, but after the beast was killed, since it was Song Jians ve, it gained arge amount of battle experience.
Song Jian checked out the Ant King ves properties. The physical attributes of this Golden Ant King had improved tremendously. Its skill Spiked Aura was also upgraded to level 6.
Spiked Aura, Level 6, within a 10-meter radius around the Golden Ant Kingrva, all teammates can get a defense increase by 80% and reflect 40% of the damage effect;
The Ant King had been hiding too far away, so Song Jian could not benefit from the Spiked Aura. However, after upgrading to level 6, the range of Spiked Aura increased to 10 meters. If Song Jian encountered a simr ant beast in the future, the Ant King ve could provide the effects of Spiked Aura even if it was hiding far away.
Upon reaching level 25, the Ant King ve had gained a new skill: Acid Spray;
Acid Spray, level 1, sprays acid at enemies within a 10-meter radius, causing 500 points of acid damage, with an additional Acid Corrosion effect: targets defense decreases by 50%, and it loses 10 Vitality Points per second. This effectsts 10 seconds;
The level 25 Ant King ve finally possessed a long-range attack skill. This attack skill was also quite powerful. Ordinary creatures rarely had acid resistance. Once hit, defenses would prove useless. All 500 points of acid damage would definitely be inflicted, and the subsequent acid corrosion effect would also bother the attacked creature. Continuous blood loss wasnt a big deal, but a 50% decrease in defense was absolutely distressing. Even defense warriors in full te armor would feel withered when hit by the Acid Spray attack.
After checking the attributes of the Ant King ve, Song Jian turned his attention to the three pieces of equipment obtained earlier;
The first one was a peculiar-looking weapon that looked like a long knife. However, the tip of the de was jagged like a saw, and several fang-like spikes extended from the back of the de, making it look very ferocious. N?v(el)B\\jnn
Savage de (Silver), one-handed weapon, Item Level 25, Equip Effect: Attack 87-108, Strength +5, Agility +3, Weapon Life Steal +3, Special Effect 1: Unending Bleeding (Passive). When damaging the target, there is a certain probability that the target will continuously bleed for sixty seconds, losing a total of 300 Vitality Points; Special Effect 2: Savage (Active). Once activated, attack speed increases by 30% for 5 seconds, can only ur once every 5 minutes; Note: This item is one of theponents of the Savage Set. Afterpleting the Savage Set, special attributes will appear and be shown when equipped; Equipment Requirement: Strength 30, Constitution 25; Can this item be taken out of the game: No
A silver quality set weapon? Song Jians eyes lit up. Originally he thought that he had just acquired a silver quality weapon, but unexpectedly, it turned out to be a silver set weapon. This immediately increased the value of the Savage de substantially;
If I can gather a full set of Savage Gear, the value of this weapon could rival that of gold quality ones! Song Jians face showed a pleasantly surprised expression. Keep in mind, once the Savage Set waspleted, the set attributes of this weapon would make themselves known. The originally top-tier weapon, with the addition of set attributes, could absolutely rival gold quality gear;
Aside from this weapon, Song Jian also received a scroll and a gem.
He had originally thought that the silver set weapon was the most valuable item dropped by the boss, but unexpectedly, this scroll turned out to be worth far more than even the Savage de;
Scroll C Advanced Spiritual Recovery Potion Recipe: Using it, you will learn how to make an Advanced Spiritual Recovery Potion. Usage Requirement: Alchemy Level 5;
In the game Song Jian had not yet seen potions that recover Spirit Points. Most items that restored Spirit Points mostly came from cooking or supplies discovered by yers. For this reason, consumables that restore Spirit Points were far more valuable than those that restore Vitality Points;
Even those consumables that restored Spirit Points which couldnt be used in battle, once they appeared on the market, were fervently sought after by yers. If Song Jian could indeed make an Advanced Spiritual Recovery Potion, the yers who wanted to buy it might well break down the doors of his shop;
Chapter 488: Saving People
Chapter 488: Saving People
Song Jian nced at the recipe for the Advanced Spiritual Recovery Potion and chose to use it right away. His Alchemy skill met the requirement, so naturally, he was able to learn this form easily.
Checking the materials required to make the Advanced Spiritual Recovery Potion, he found that a substantial number of them were items dropped by level 20 monsters or herbs from areas with level 20 monsters. This, for Song Jian, was quite easily essible.
With both the Advanced Vitality Recovery Potion and the Advanced Spiritual Recovery Potion, Song Jians monster hunting and leveling up had be safer and more enduring. Indirectly, it also augmented his power.
Lu Mingyuan picked up the remaining items, checked their attributes, and his face darkened slightly. After giving Song Jian a cynical huff, he drew out his dissecting knife and started to slice up the shattered corpse of the Ant.
Having seen Lu Mingyuans reaction, Song Jian gave a slight smile and began to examine thest orb.
Ant Soul Orb (Silver), essory, item level 30, equipped effect: +5 Agility, +15% damage, special effect: each time a Demonic Ant is killed, you gain its soul. Once a sufficient number of souls are umted, it can produce a daunting effect on Demonic Ants. The more Demonic Ant souls, the more significant the daunting effect. The highest daunting effect can reduce the Demonic Ants defense by 50%, deduct 30% damage, and slow down the targets attack speed by 30%. Number of souls: 0/1000; Requirement: Level 20; Can be taken out of the game: No.
Song Jians eyes sparkled, he looked at Lu Mingyuan, he himself hadnt expected that this Xuanjin Ant would indeed drop an item that could counter Demonic Ants.
Although this essory was of the silver quality, it was extremely target-specific. It was perfect for dealing with Demonic Ants. However, besides Demonic Ants, the special effect of this essory would lose its power, leaving only the basic attributes.
Song Jian seemed hesitant for a moment, but he put away his postmans bag. The postmans bag was a twelve-slot bag that took up one essory slot. After being removed, the items inside could still be taken out, but nothing could be put back in.
Song Jian put twelve temporarily unnecessary items into his postmans bag and then unloaded the bag from his equipment slot, putting it into his inventory slot.
After equipping the Ant Soul Orb, Song Jian would need to kill 1000 Demonic Ants to bring out the real power of this silver essory.
Having gone over the spoils of battle, Song Jian saw Lu Mingyuan stand up, having finished dissecting the Ants corpse. Judging by his appearance, it seemed that Lu Mingyuan had managed to extract quite a few useful things from the Ants carcass, and his resentment noticeably dissipated.
The presence of the Ant caused all the Demonic Ants within a kilometer radius to vanish. The two decided to rest there for the night. Regarding the item to counter Demonic Ants, Lu Mingyuan did not inquire whether Song Jian had obtained it. His face looked very calm, and Song Jian had no way of guessing what he was thinking.
The following day, the two of them got up early and continued towards the Demonic Ant Nest. Now with the enved Ant King, their speed at killing Demonic Ants had be much more efficient. In less than half a day, Song Jians task of killing 500 worker ants was finished, and they had even in over a dozen soldier ants.
Nheless, with the increase in the number of Demonic Ants killed, the number of ant souls captured by Song Jians Ant Soul Orb also grew. He had now stored the souls of over two hundred Demonic Ants.
Song Jian realized that, once the Ant Soul Orb had acquired the souls of one hundred Demonic Ants, it would exhibit its special effect. The effect of one hundred souls was a reduction of 5% defense, 3% damage, and 3% attack speed of the Demonic Ants;
The effect of having two hundred souls was a reduction of 10% defense, 6% damage, and 6% attack speed of the Demonic Ants;
Killing off the level 30 monsters gave Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan a huge amount of experience points. Song Jian had already leveled up to 23.70%, and it was estimated that he would level up again after killing several dozen more Demonic Ants.
Lu Mingyuan, an hour ago, had already shown a promotion glow.
The Ant King ve had leveled up to level 25, giving off a fierce aura. The shell of its body had be simr to spiked armor, with sharp spikes covering its whole body. Its two blood-red eyes radiated an endless brutal temperament.
As soon as a Demonic Ant appeared, the Ant King ve would be the first to pounce. Not a single Demonic Ant it killed had aplete body as all were bitten into multiple pieces. The ferocity in its fighting chilled even Song Jians heart.
Each time it killed a Demonic Ant, the Ant King ve would look back at Song Jian. Underneath its calm exterior, it seemed to be hiding a turbulent undercurrent.
This pet of yours wont turn against you, will it? Lu Mingyuan looked at the frenzied Ant King ve in battle. When the fight ended and the Ant King ve quietly walked next to Song Jian, Lu Mingyuan suddenly felt a chill run down his spine and couldnt help asking. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Song Jian was also a bit worried as the downside of Abyss Temptation was that the chances of turning the charmed creatures into traitors were incredibly high. However, now was not the time to tell Lu Mingyuan the truth, so he just silently nced at him without saying a word.
Just then, Lu Mingyuans actions came to a sudden halt, pointing down the road he said, There seem to be other yers fighting up ahead!
Song Jian looked up, and sure enough, before long, a figure was seen running desperately on the road. The person turned out to be Lv Pei, who had previously used a Teleportation Scroll to escape back to Doomsday City through the Protection ck Mist. For some reason, he had reappeared here and was now being chased by arge group of Demonic worker ants, with five to six Demonic soldier ants constantly spitting acid balls at him from the air;
Without hesitating, Song Jian eximed, Save him!
As they proceeded, the number of Demonic Ants became increasinglyrger, and the two were starting to feel overwhelmed. To hunt down the Demonic Ant King, they would have to prate into the heart of the Demonic Ant Nest. Given their strength, approaching, let alone entering deep into the nest, would probably be extremely difficult.
Now, one additional person meant one extra strength in the group. At crucial times, even if there was just one more pawn, it would still give them a higher chance of escape.
Even if Lv Pei died here, it would not benefit Song Jian or Lu Mingyuan in any way. And now, saving him wouldnt require a lot of effort either.
Song Jian nced at Lu Mingyuan. If it came down to the range of attack, Song Jian was no match for Lu Mingyuan. At this point, Lu Mingyuan had already started calcting Lv Peis running speed and timing his attack.
Lv Pei felt overwhelming regret. He hadnt expected that after leaving Doomsday City again, he would be teleported straight near the Demonic Ant Nest. As soon as he appeared, he was chased by a huge swarm of Demonic Ants.
Just as Lv Pei felt his strength dwindling, he spotted two yers standing on the road ahead. His face instantly lit up with joy as though hed survived a cmity. Without even taking a second to discern their faces, he shouted, Help me! towards Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan.
Chapter 489: 489: Upgrading
Chapter 489: Upgrading
Fiery Rain Skill
Suddenly, Lu Mingyuan raised his Magic Staff, pointing in Lv Peis direction. Lv Pei instantly felt a surge of magic energy around him, causing his heart to sink.
Above Lv Peis head, arge patch of crimson clouds formed. The heavy clouds began to churn, absorbing surrounding magical elements. Soon, droplets of rain began falling from the sky, enveloping the demonic ants behind Lv Pei;
The wings of the airborne demonic soldier ants quickly burnt in the fiery rain, causing them to tumble down from the sky, and crash into the swarm of demonic worker ants below.N?v(el)B\\jnn
Dozens of demonic ants, covered by the vast fiery rain, shrieked and roared crazily. Each raindrop only inflicted a low amount of damage, about five or six points, on the demonic ants, but within the area covered by the fiery rain, hundreds of raindrops fell every second. This damage spread densely over the heads of the ants, causing unease to anyone with acrophobia;
Lv Pei rolled and crawled over, revealing a look of fear when seeing Song Jian. However, he soon calmed himself, deeply bowing to both of them, saying, Thank you for saving my life!
Song Jian nced at Lv Pei and thought he looked somewhat familiar. Furthermore, he noticed that despite the fleeting expression of fear on Lv Peis face when he first saw him, the look was captured by Song Jian.
Could it be that he was part of the group that attacked me within the Protection ck Mist? A thought shed across Song Jians mind, and his gaze became more yful as he looked at Lv Pei.
No problem, were all yers. We should naturally help each other Song Jian nced at the charging demonic ants saying, Lets get rid of these demonic ants chasing you first, then we can talkter.
The demonic ants who had experienced a round of Fiery Rain Skill were all wounded. They had lost more than a third of their Vitality Points. Moreover, most of the demonic ants were afflicted by the adverse Burning effect, their bodies turning crimson, and their surfaces aze with mes. The Burning effect would decrease 5 Vitality Points every three seconds. Every few steps, a burning injury floated above the head of these demonic ants;
With a sharp roar, before Song Jian could charge up, the Ant King ve led the flight with its wings open, pouncing on the swarm of demonic ants. A stream of acidic liquid was sprayed towards the demonic ants, soaking several soldier ants from top to bottom. Then, its massive mandible crushed the head of a demonic worker ant, while its forelimbs brutally tore the unfortunate demonic worker ants body;
In no time, the Ant King ve appeared like a tiger among sheep, wildly attacking the demonic ants. In a short while, the hatred that the demonic ants had for Lu Mingyuan was overtaken by the Ant King ve;
Seeing the falling Vitality Points of the Ant King ve, Song Jian was startled and hurriedly leaped forward to assist. Lv Pei hesitated for a moment, before drawing out a mechanical crossbow to attack;
Even though their level was much lower than the demonic ants, their momentum was like a rainbow. Further supplemented by Song Jians Ant Soul Orb, which reduced the demonic ants attributes, they immediately took the upper hand. The battle began a one-sided ughter.
After about fifteen minutes, thest demonic soldier ants head was crushed by the Ant King ve. The ants headless body convulsed as it was ripped apart by the Ant King ve, finally bringing the battle to an end;
The souls of the demonic ants absorbed by Song Jians Ant Soul Orb reached three hundred, changing its special effect to reducing the defense of the demonic ants by 15%, inflicting 9% damage, and reducing the attack speed of the demonic ants by 9%.
A ray of light shed by, and Song Jians level increased to 24 with 2% experience. Looking at his skills, only the Sweeping Sword Style had reached a proficiency of 100%. So, Song Jian directly assigned the skill point to Sweeping Sword Style.
Song Jian felt helpless regarding the upgrading of skills. Sometimes, two or three skills would reach 100% proficiency at the same time. On the other hand, sometimes he would have a skill point but no skills that met the upgrading conditions.
As of now, Song Jian had adopted aissez-faire attitude towards upgrading skills. Anything that had a skill point and whose proficiency was at 100% would be upgraded without a second thought.
He was quite looking forward to what changes would ur when other skills reached 100% proficiency. Moreover, when the skills reached level 10, they could be evolved by melding with each other. Therefore, all skills were useful to him. Maybe merging two average skills could create a god-like skill.
Seeing Song Jian advancing another level, envy appeared in Lu Mingyuans eyes as he nodded at Song Jian, saying, Congrattions!
Congrattions, congrattions! Lv Pei also said, smiling broadly.
Having had a personal experience of Song Jians capability, Lv Pei was amazed by his ability to react instantaneously and avoid all harm despite being ambushed by so many people. Lv Pei admitted to himself that even if he increased his level by ten, he probably wouldnt be able to react as quickly as Song Jian.
Lv Pei had originally escaped, using his Town Return Scroll to return to his safe house. However, after returning to Doomsday City, the more Lv Pei thought about it, the more frustrated he became. This was an epic quest, but he had failed at the very first step. He didnt even manage to leave Doomsday City and even lost a Town Return Scroll in the process.
After thinking for a day, Lv Pei couldnt ept his failure. So, he went to the Shadow Circus Troupe and found the old Beastman leader, who gave him onest chance, using the Transmission Array to teleport him out of the city.
As a result, Lv Pei was sessfully teleported out of Doomsday City. His destination turned out to be less than a kilometer away from the Demonic Ant Nest. Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan hadnt reached here yet so the area was teeming with demonic ants.
The moment Lv Pei appeared, arge swarm of demonic ants chased after him. Fortunately, he encountered Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan. Otherwise, without a Town Return Scroll, Lv Pei would likely have perished here.
Lv Pei was somewhat anxious, unsure if Song Jian recognized him. He spoke cautiously, not even exining to the two why he had turned up here.
What he didnt know was that his cautious demeanor only confirmed Song Jians suspicion that Lv Pei had been among the group that attacked him in the Protection ck Mist.
Lets move ahead, were likely very close to the Demonic Ant Nest. Song Jian said;
The appearance of the demonic soldier ants indicated they were near their nest, and their current location was also the ce where Song Jian had been ambushed;
To hunt the Demonic Ant King, they would have to delve deep into the nest. Previously, Song Jian was incredibly fortunate to encounter a Demonic Ant King that had left its nest to chase him.
After picking up the spoils of their battle against the swarm of demonic ants and waiting for Lu Mingyuan to finish dissecting them one by one, the three of them set off towards the Demonic Ant Nest;
Chapter 502: 502: Ant Emperor Pearl
Chapter 502: Ant Emperor Pearl
Song Jian gritted his teeth, leaped with all his might and swung his long sword, hacking at ve Ant King.
Though ve Ant King had be a level thirty elite boss, it had never achieved the first rank inbat power. The gap in strength between it and the Abyss Ant Kings skeleton was vast, not to mentionpared to the Ancestral Golden Ant King.
Song Jian had managed several rounds with the Abyss Ant Kings skeleton, so dealing with a level thirty elite boss, six levels higher than him, was a piece of cake.
After several dozen rounds with the ve Ant King, Song Jian had almost fully grasped the ve Ant Kings skills. Yet, the ve Ant King had never seen Song Jians trump cards.
After fighting on the ground for several rounds, ve Ant King soared into the air, and a jet of ck blood slowly trickled out of its jagged mouth, dropping onto theke surface aze with golden mes.
Boom~
A bushel of golden mes suddenly red up, burning away all the ck substances. ve Ant King seemed to feel the power in the golden mes and its eyes showed a hint of terror. It involuntarily rose higher into the air.
Song Jian snorted coldly, and slowly spread a pair of wings, which shone metallically, out from his back. With a flick of these wings, Song Jian rocketed towards the ve Ant King.
Since you could be my ve, I can subdue you! While he was fighting the ve Ant King, Song Jian suddenly thought of Qi Yun, who had now be a Shadow Priest. Qi Yun had also been his ve once.
Die! Song Jian swung his sword, sending a scintiting golden Sword Qi, more than ten meters long, slicing toward the ve Ant King.
Bang~
A loud noise rang out as half of the ve Ant Kings body was obliterated by the golden Sword Qi. Its hard ck shell was instantly turned into ashes, purple blood was sttered, and even one of its legs was severed at its base.
Although the ve Ant King could still stand, its agility had evidently decreased significantly.
Just as Song Jian was about to pursue a killing strike against ve Ant King, the Ancestral Golden Ant King behind him heaved a heavy sigh, stopping him: Human warrior, could you spare its life? After all, it has only been corrupted by the Abyssal Power. As long as the Abyssal Power is expelled, it will remain a member of our Golden Ant n!
Song Jians sword-swinging arm halted, and after watching the ve Ant King, who was still defiantly ring at him, deliberated for a moment. Then he snorted coldly, sheathed his sword and stepped aside.
Seeing Song Jian giving up on killing ve Ant King, the Ancestral Golden Ant King revealed a gratified smile and said to ve Ant King: Come, my child!
ve Ant King sensed a strong threat, and immediately shifted its gaze from Song Jian to the Ancestral Ant King on the rocky ind.
Hiss, roar~
With a roar, expressing fear in its heart, ve Ant King stepped back to the path behind it.
At that moment, a strong force tightly bound ve Ant King, as if it were holding a sandbag. It was hauled into the air and flew toward the rocky ind.
Song Jian watched as the ve Ant King lightlynded on the ind. The Ancestral Golden Ant King exhaled a breath of golden air towards ve Ant King.
In an instant, starting from the antennae of ve Ant King, the ck on the surface of its body gradually receded, and golden light burst out again.
Just then, Song Jian was startled and suddenly felt that the connection between him and the ve Ant King shattered abruptly. His face turned white, and he couldnt help spitting out a mouthful of blood.
The Abyssal Power in ve Ant King waspletely expelled by the Ancestral Ant King, and even the spikes on the shell covering its body retreated one by one. It returned to the streamlined shape of Golden Ant King.
As he watched Song Jian spit out blood, the Ancestral Golden Ant King revealed a regretful look. He spewed out a golden bead from his mouth and presented it to Song Jian.
Human warrior, my child can no longer assist you in battle from now on; it has regained its freedom. This ispensation for you; I hope it can slightly make up for your loss
Song Jian picked up the golden bead and immediately broke into a joyous smile.
Ant Emperor Pearl, a wonder. Usage effect: After consumption, it can increase Vitality Points by 200 and increase one attribute point immediately. Usage requirements: It must be a gifted by an Ancestral Ant King and the user must be revered by the Golden Ant n.
It was evident that the Ancestral Ant King had seen Song Jian spit out blood earlier, so hepensated him with this pearl. And, this pearl could only be used by Song Jian. If given to others, they would not be able to use it.
Without wasting any time, Song Jian swallowed the bead. The Ant Emperor Pearl melted as soon as it entered his mouth and turned into a warm current that rushed into his stomach.
A surge of power erupted from Song Jians body. The increase in two hundred Vitality Points allowed Song Jians Vitality Points to break through the two thousand mark, reaching two thousand one hundred and sixty points.
And that extra attribute point was added to Song Jians strength attribute. At this point, Song Jians strength attribute, along with various items bonus, had reached fifty points.
The moment Song Jians strength hit fifty points, he suddenly felt something inside his body break, as if a shackle binding him had suddenlye off.
System: yer Song Jians strength attribute broke through fifty points. He qualified to challenge the first rank of Combat Power. Would you like to challenge the first rank of Combat Power immediately?
What, I already qualify to challenge the first rank of Combat Power? Wasnt it said to be avable for challenge only at level thirty? Song Jian looked astonished.
After a moments hesitation, Song Jian asked: If I give up now, will I be able to challenge again in the future?
Soon the game system gave a reply.
System: Can be challenged at any time before level thirty. If the yers level reaches thirty, a challenge will bepulsory. If the yer fails the challenge, then the yers level can never be advanced.
So, thats how it was. Song Jian suddenly understood. It seemed that he didnt need to worry about challenging the first rank of Combat Power until he reached level thirty. Moreover, only his strength attribute had reached fifty points at the moment. If he could raise his other attributes to the fifty-point limit as well, it would further enhance his strength. Wouldnt that make the challenge simpler?
Just as Song Jian was contemting the attribute limit, he suddenly heard a rustling sound from the surrounding channels. Soon, he saw countless Abyss Ant Kings emerging from the tunnels in droves, jumping into theke aze with golden mes, without any reservations.
There are so many Abyss Ant Kings? Song Jian looked surprised as the number of Abyss Ant Kings that appeared before his eyes had already exceeded a hundred, and the number was still increasing.
What surprised Song Jian even more was that behind the Abyss Ant Kings, lines of Abyss Soldier Ants and Worker Ants crazily followed the Abyss Ant Kings and jumped into theke.
The calmke surface began to ripple. The Ancestral Golden Ant King, with a look of sorrow on his face, watched all these happen without moving an inch.
Chapter 491: 491: Disperse
Chapter 491: Disperse
In midair, Lv Pei was surrounded and furiously bitten by a group of demonized soldier ants, looking as if he were being torn apart, his body covered in wounds.
As someone chosen by the Shadow Circus Troupe leader to take on an epic quest, Lv Peis strength should not be underestimated. However, whenpared to Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan, the gap was apparent.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan dared to jump down because they had their own trump cards to ensure their safending at the bottom of the cave. However, Lv Pei thought that a bottle of Light Body Potion would suffice for him to safely reach the bottom, clearly underestimating the demonized soldier ants swarming behind him.
Plop!
A severed arm fell from the sky, and Lv Pei let out a piercing scream.
It seems he is done for Lu Mingyuan looked up at Lv Pei, who was increasingly enveloped by demonized soldier ants, and said emotionlessly.
Weakness is a sin. In this insane game, bystanders might watch with indifference as you are killed by monsters, then loot the boxes left behind after your death.
Song Jian understood Lu Mingyuans question C should they save him?
Uponnding at the bottom of the cave, Song Jian had already observed the surroundings. The entire cave was surrounded by deep tunnels, each over three meters in diameter. The demonized ants entered and left through these tunnels, leaving and returning to their.
Save him, having an extra scout is better than none, Song Jian shrugged nonchntly.
Lu Mingyuan nodded, waving his magic staff and releasing a string of fireballs towards the demonized soldier ants in midair.
Boom, boom, boom~
As the fireballs exploded in the sky, they instantly attracted the hatred of the demonized soldier ants. Lv Pei, covered in blood and wounds with one arm severed, fell to the ground like a corpse.
With only a fifth of his Vitality Points left, Lv Pei crashed onto a rock at the caves bottom, and after spitting out another mouthful of blood, passed out. If not for the faint movement in his chest, Song Jian would have thought he had died from the fall in an instant.
With the Ant Soul Orb in hand, Song Jian was much more at ease when facing the onught of demonized soldier ants. Swinging his sword in hand, it left dark red streaks in midair.
The Ant King ve roared, and the demonized soldier ants seemed to fear it and didnt dare to attack it proactively. The Ant King ve, however, ferociously attacked the demonized soldier ants as if they were hell-bent on mutual destruction.
Leaning against the cave wall, a transparent light barrier appeared around Lu Mingyuan as he continuously used instant-cast magic to attack the demonized soldier ants approaching him.
As the number of demonized soldier ants increased, Lu Mingyuan furrowed his brows, coldly saying, If we dont leave now, we may not have a chance to leaveter.
The bottom of the cave was not very spacious, and in a short while, Song Jian was surrounded by a dense mass of demonized soldier ants, with no room to even stretch his foot.
ncing at Lv Pei, who stilly beneath the rock, Song Jian noticed that his wounds were healing at a visible rate, and his Vitality Points, which were originally down to one-fifth, had already recovered to nearly half.
Stop pretending to be dead and get into the nearest tunnel, Song Jian ordered coldly, not even looking at the other two as hemanded the Ant King ve to open the path and headed toward the nearest tunnel.
Lu Mingyuans eyebrows furrowed as he looked at Song Jian, seeming to want to say something. In the end, he only shook his head, nced at Lv Pei lying on the ground, snorted coldly, and threw a firewall into a tunnel on the side. A path instantly opened up, and he disappeared into the tunnel.
As the two vanished into the tunnel, a chill ran down Lv Peis spine. He quickly scrambled to his feet and hurriedly followed Lu Mingyuan before the demonized soldier ants could encircle him.
While battling the monsters, Song Jian had deliberately kept some distance from Lu Mingyuan and Lv Pei, and thus, they didnt enter the same tunnel.
He had teamed up with Lu Mingyuan previously toplete the task, as their efficiency in defeating monsters as a team would be much higher.
But now, Song Jians task was more than halfpleted. The number of demonized worker ants met the requirements, and he was less than a hundred demonized soldier ants away from his goal, with only two more demonized Ant Kings needed.
Moreover, with the Ant Soul Orb, Song Jian no longer cared about having teammates to help.
All along the way, Song Jian felt that Lu Mingyuan seemed to harbor ill intentions towards him. If Lu Mingyuan had wanted to use Song Jians assistance to hunt the demonized Ant Kings earlier, now, Song Jians value might be much higher than the demonized Ant Kings in his eyes.
Taking advantage of their entry into the demonized antir, Song Jian deliberately separated himself from the duo and entered a tunnel alone.
This tunnel was spacious enough for two demonized soldier ants to walk side by side. The walls were made of hard rock, with corrosive acid traces visible on them.
Darkness enveloped the tunnel. With his vertical eye, Song Jian quickly dashed forward, soon leaving the cacophony of demonized soldier ants behind.
Song Jian nced at the Ant Soul Orb, which had collected the souls of over four hundred demonized ants, nearly approaching five hundred. Within the tunnel, the rustling sounds of something swiftly crawling could be heard from time to time.
In no time, Song Jian saw a demonized soldier ant in front of the tunnel. Before he could act, the Ant King ve growled, spread its wings, and pounced at the demonized soldier ant.
Before the demonized soldier ant could react, it was overturned by the Ant King ve. The serrated mandibles easily tore through the demonized ants carapace, violently ripping apart the purple-red muscles within.
Watching the howling demonized soldier ant, Song Jian pointed his left finger, and a golden Sword Qi blossomed from it, piercing the demonized ants skull and vanquishing itsst trace of Vitality.
The Ant King ves mandibles and fangs were covered in purplish-ck blood. Seeing Song Jian kill the demonized soldier ant, it seemed to ignite its ferocity as it turned its head, opened its mouth wide, and let out a threatening growl at Song Jian.
Startled, Song Jians face darkened. Perhaps to other yers, an Ant King pet would be precious and needed to be carefully looked after, but Song Jian did not care. Even killing the Ant King would not make him hesitate.
With a thought, a ck rune formed on the Ant King ves forehead, radiating dazzling light. A wave of ck aura spread through the dungeon, like des surging towards the Ant King ves joints.
Soon, the Ant King ve lost all strength and slumped to the ground. Whip-like ck auras formed small knives inside its body, relentlessly slicing it and causing it great pain.
Chapter 504: 504: Magic Tower
Chapter 504: Magic Tower
Lu Mingyuan and Lv Pei suddenly realized that Song Jian seemed to have left the ant nest.
Looking at the mission bar, Lv Pei noticed that more than a hundred Demonic Worker Ants, over sixty Demonic Soldier Ants, and three Demonic Ant Queens remained unin, and his face immediately fell into despair.
He knew he had lost his eligibility toplete this epic-level task.
If only I had his power Lv Pei silently thought to himself, ncing at Lu Mingyuan.
Lv Pei had not fully appreciated Song Jians ability. Inside the Protection ck Mist, he had assumed it was merely a stroke of good luck for Song Jian. However, in the tunnels of the nest, faced with countless creatures, he and Lu Mingyuan were forced to coborate. Lu Mingyuan had revealed nearly eighty to ny percent of his strength, which not only surprised Lv Pei but also ignited a slow burn of jealousy within him.
Meanwhile, Song Jian had returned safely to Manor Castle through the golden Teleportation Gate. Although the intense monster hunting had significantly increased his level, the mental exhaustion couldnt be alleviated by a few potions.
Song Jian inspected his gains: over a thousand pieces of blue-quality Ant Shells, three silver-quality Ant Shells, a blueprint of the Demonic Ant Queen Sets gauntlet, and a Golden Ant King Egg.
In exchange, he hadpletely depleted the supplies in his inventory, even the high-grade healing potions, and, more critically, lost a powerful Demonic Ant Queen ve.
However, the minions gained through the Abyss Temptation skill had a high chance of betraying and backfiring. Should their power surpass Song Jians, the likelihood of betrayal would shoot up to nearly one hundred percent. With this in mind, Song Jian resolved to treat any minions gained through the Abyss Temptation skill as expendable resources rather than dedicating himself to training them asbat pets.
Now, the only thing troubling Song Jian was the Golden Ant King Egg. Song Jian already had a ck Dragon hatchling, an elitepanion. He felt it would drain him to nurture another Golden Ant King; but then again, an elite flying pet like this was a rare find, and he was reluctant to sell it.
Ill keep it in my inventory for now and turn in the epic task first. Ill decide what to do based on the task reward, Song Jian decided, ncing at the Ant King Egg in his hand. He shook his head and put it away again.
Leaving Manor Castle, Song Jian headed towards the Shadow Circus Troupe on the border of his territory.
It had only been two or three days, but the Shadow Circus Troupes reputation had already spread throughout Doomsday City. The circus was now swarming with people. Aside from the multitude of leisurely NPCs, the number of yers had also multiplied.
Hey, Ive been given another scavenger hunt task. The reward is a silver-quality shoulder pad. Incredible!
So what? I heard someone received an appointment task here and gained a rare profession
Have you seen that Night Elfdy? I heard if you build up your rtionship with her to worship status, you can invite her to be a follower
Most of the yers visiting the Shadow Circus Troupe were there for the missions it offered. The rich mission rewards of the Shadow Circus Troupe attracted a considerable number of yers.
As Song Jian approached the circus, a deafening rumble suddenly resonated in his ears, as thunderous as a p of thunder, making everyone in the territory gasp.
He turned his head and saw a seven-story tower in his territory emitting radiant, colorful light. Intense magical energy was blossoming from the pinnacle of the tower, flowing down the left side and seeping into the towers base. Then, the magical energy flowed from the towers base to its pinnacle via the right side, forming a constant cycle.
Is this the Magic Towerpleted? Song Jian wondered to himself.
Once the Magic Tower was built, as long as a Mage resided in the tower, the safety level of Song Jians Safehouse could be elevated another level.
Behold the Magic Tower! Hahaha, my Master built this for me. Praise be upon you, my greatest Master! Youve breathed new life into me. Your servant, Wace, pledges undying loyalty to you!
In mid-air, a naked figure suddenly flew out of Song Jians Manor Castle, hovering andughing in ecstasy.
Wace, put some clothes on! Song Jian yelled, furrowing his brow.
Clothes Oh my god! Waces figure suddenly dispersed, transforming into a swarm of red bats and flying towards Manor Castle.
It seems the Mage presiding over the Magic Tower is already in ce, Song Jian shrugged, continuing his journey to the Shadow Circus Troupe.
As soon as he entered the circus, he saw Hacus the old beastman leaning on a cane, slowly walking towards him.
Hacus, Im delighted to see you! Song Jianughed, opening his arms and walking towards Hacus. I seem to recall that you didnt have this cane thest time we met. Why are you using it now?
His gaze fell first on Hacuss cane. The cane appeared to be carved from a single piece of wood, its surface ornate with intricate designs. Some details were indistinct due to years of use. The cane radiated a sense of the passage of time and the weight of history.
Having handled various valuable items, Song Jian had developed a strong ability to assess them. He noticed the cane the moment Hacus appeared on the stage.
If this cane is a piece of equipment, its at least silver-quality, or perhaps even higher, Song Jian thought to himself.
Ahem, Ive been hit with a chill these days. My strength is greatly reduced, and even moving around has be harder. I had no choice but to rely on my old friend here Hacus coughed, smiling weakly.
Song Jian was taken aback. When he focused his attention on Hacus again, he realized that Hacus did seem much weaker than before. He had felt threatened by Hacuss power when they had first met, but it seemed like Hacus had suddenly lost most of his strength, bing a true old man.
The loss of power, amon cold couldnt cause such significant damage This thought immediately shed through Song Jians mind.
However, he didnt show any confusion on his face, but gently patted Hacuss shoulder and said with concern, My old friend, you must take good care of yourself.
Its all destiny! Hacus gave Song Jian a meaningful look. I can tell that youve perfectlypleted the task I gave you. Heres your reward. I hope it satisfies you.
With that, Hacus handed Song Jian a treasure chest the size of a ser ball and slowly walked away.
Chapter 493: 493: The Ant Kings Guard
Chapter 493: The Ant Kings Guard
Song Jian snorted coldly, cing his hand on the ant egg to examine its attributes. A look of surprise quickly washed over his face.
Ant Egg (White), Rare item, Usage effect: Can enhance ones own attributes after use, with strength+1 and defense+3%; this effect is only valid for the first three uses.
What a great item! Song Jians face lit up with joy. Nowadays, it was getting increasingly difficult to improve his personal attributes. When he first started ying the game, he frequently ran into miraculous items like the Attribute Fruits, but once he crossed level 20, such items had be scarce. He hadnte across any since level 20.
Although equipment could increase his attributes considerably, most couldnt be taken out of the game, except for the yers inherent attribute skills.
With his current strength, Song Jian could be considered superhuman in the real world. In a serious fight, even if hundreds were to attack him without using any firearms, he wouldnt fear.
But Song Jians goal now was topete against firearms, so, of course, the more items he had to increase his attributes, the better.
What a pity, only the first three are effective. Looking at the nest filled with ant eggs, Song Jians eyes revealed disappointment.
Use! Song Jian ced his hands on the ant egg, whispering in his mind.
Suddenly, the white egg, nearly the height of Song Jians chest, began to dissolve slowly, turning into a warm current flowing into his chest.
In no time, Song Jian felt a warm sensation throughout his body. Exhausted from the previous battle, Song Jian felt like all his cells were rejoicing and cheering, bursting with excitement.
This feeling, its truly addictive! Song Jian sighed as the warm current gradually dissipated.
Using one ant egg, Song Jian moved to the next one. After using three of them in session, he reluctantly looked away.
When Song Jian found out that the ant eggs were valuable, he tried to store them in his inventory but was rejected by the system C it clearly said that the item could not be stored in the inventory.
Otherwise, Song Jian would have cleaned out his inventory to store all these ant eggs. Even if he failed this epic task, it would be worth it if he could bring all these eggs back, but unfortunately
It seemed that the usage limit of the ant eggs did not apply to the Ant Kings ves. Seeing Song Jians happiness, the Ant Kings ve breathed a sigh of relief and started to tear and devour the eggs. By the time Song Jian absorbed three ant eggs, the Ant Kings ve had already consumed over ten eggs. The size of the eggs it consumed was many timesrger than its own body, but it showed no signs of stopping as it continued to eat.
Bzzz~
A white light erupted from the Ant Kings ve, and its level rose by one, reaching level 29.
Song Jian was startled; he hadnt expected that these ant eggs could increase the Ant Kings level. What surprised him more was that every time an egg was destroyed, the number of souls that the Ant Soul Orb could contain also increased. In other words, destroying an ant egg was equivalent to killing a mutated ant.
This ce is simply a paradise for farming Ant Soul Orbs! Song Jian burst outughing, swinging his sword and releasing a destructive Sword Qi. A dozen ant eggs were split in two, spewing out a milky white liquid that looked like milk.
The Ant Kings ve gave Song Jian a pitiful look, speeding up its consumption of the ant eggs.
The Ant Soul Orb had already absorbed nearly a thousand souls after the previous battle. After Song Jian continuously chopped dozens of ant eggs, the number of souls absorbed by the Ant Soul Orb reached the maximum capacity of one thousand.
In an instant, the Ant Soul Orb emitted a strong grey aura. The aura ascended to the top of Song Jians head, taking the form of a phantom of a mysterious golden anteater beast. It roared silently towards the sky, its posture arrogant and savage.
The Ant King ve appeared to be frightened and immediately jumped out, looking at Song Jian with a terrified gaze.
At this moment, a terrifying aura suddenly appeared in the hatchery. At the depths of the cave ahead, hundreds of ant eggs burst open simultaneously.
A creamy liquid flowed out, filling the entire hatchery with a sweet fragrant smell.
On the ground where the ant eggs exploded, the earth slowly heaved upward and a giant Ant King soon burrowed up from the ground. Its pair of crimson eyes fixated on the phantom of the mysterious golden anteater beast above Song Jians head. It stretched its neck and let out a shrill howl.
p, p, p~
All the ant eggs in the hatchery burst open at once. This gigantic mutated Ant King, looking at the creamy liquid flowing on the ground, revealed a hint of pain in its eyes.
Theres actually an Ant King guarding here? Song Jian eximed with wide eyes, hardly believing his discovery.
Roar~
The Ant King ve let out a hiss and, without anymand from Song Jian, charged directly at the mutated Ant King ahead.
The Mutated Ant King, looking at the spiky Ant King ve, showed a hint of hesitation in its eyes. But soon, it seemed to understand something and became furious. Even its dark carapace was exuding a red glow of extreme heat.
The two Ant Kings collided fiercely. The Ant King ve was obviously no match for the mutated Ant King and was thrown backward. Before it could get up, the mutated Ant King had already lunged towards it, its giant mandible aimed at the ves skull.
Earth Teeth Assault!
A fang-shaped air mass whistled towards the mutated Ant King and exploded violently at its side. The powerful shockwave caused the mutated Ant King to sway for a moment, its massive body wavering.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
Seizing this opportunity, the Ant King ve got up and, swinging its huge mandibles, let out a howl at the mutated Ant King.
Seeing the Ant King ves bravado, the mutated Ant King became even more furious,pletely ignoring Song Jian and rushing towards the Ant King ve like a bolt of lightning. It seemed determined to kill the Ant King ve, even at the cost of its own injury.
Song Jian wouldnt let it seed. He swung his sword at the mutated Ant King, letting loose a series of sword techniques that caused massive damage to the mutated Ant King.
As soon as Song Jian got close, the mutated Ant King instantly felt a strange power entangling it. Its body became weak and its movements restrained, as if tethered by something. Even its attacks became sluggish.
Seeing the state of the mutated Ant King, Song Jian was instantly delighted. The effect of the Ant Soul Orb on the mutated Ant King was sessful; it had reduced its defense by 50% and weakened its damage and attack speed by 30%. Even if the mutated Ant King possessed first-tierbat power, it could only end up crippled now.
The Ant King ve seemed to sense the weakened state of the mutated Ant King and immediately pushed off its hind legs, charging towards it. The spikes on its carapace pierced through the tough exterior of the mutated Ant King effortlessly, like a hot knife through butter. The intense pain caused the mutated Ant King to let out a painful roar towards the sky.
Chapter 494: 494: Silver Suit
Chapter 494: Silver Suit
The recently emerged demonized Ant King, for some unknown reason, harbored great hatred towards the ve Ant King, and its attention waspletely focused on the ve. No matter how much Song Jian attacked, its target was always the spiky ve Ant King.
Thanks to the existence of the Ant Soul Orb, the difficulty for Song Jian and the ve Ant King to besiege this Ant King Guard was much simpler than hunting the previous demonized Ant King. Half an hourter, the Ant King Guard was finally killed when the ve Ant King had less than a fifth of its Vitality Points left and had lost one of its front ws.
After killing the Ant King Guard, the ve Ant King immediately rushed up, tore open the thick armor, and devoured the purple-red flesh within. After devouring this Ant King Guard, the broken front w actually grew back slowly. Although the shell of this front w still looked somewhat tender, it would be exactly the same as before as time passed.
Regeneration of severed limbs? Interesting Song Jian watched the fierce ve Ant King thoughtfully while stroking his chin.
If this ve Ant King could really devour the flesh of other creatures to replenish energy and regenerate severed limbs, then the idea of using it as a disposable consumable would have to change.
Because ves who have undergone Abyss Temptation cannot be revived once they die, they were considered cannon fodder in Song Jians mind. Even if they were severely injured, Song Jian would consider abandoning them.
However, if this ve Ant King could regenerate even severed limbs by devouring flesh, there would be no problem with ordinary injuries. At that point, there would be no risk of being fatally injured. As long as it didnt die instantly, even if it had only a breath left, the ve Ant King could recover itsbat power by devouring flesh.
Well done! Song Jian patted the ve Ant Kings head with a smile on his face.
The Ant King Guard dropped a blueprint, Demonic Ant Queens Skull (Helmet) Forging Blueprint, and arge pile of ant shell materials, among which three pieces were of silver-quality.
Song Jians inventory was now almost full of blue-quality demonized ant shells, but this was the first time he encountered silver-quality ant shell materials.
Seeing the silver-quality demonized ant shell and the forging blueprint, Song Jian had a bad feeling in his heart. Picking up the blueprint, sure enough, the Demonic Ant Queens Skull blueprint was indeed part of the Demonic Ant Queen Set; and crafting this helmet required silver-quality demonized ant shells.
Lucky me, I thought I could only get a set of demonized worker ant or soldier ant armor. I didnt expect it to drop the Ant Queen set directly Song Jian nced at the blueprint and thought, Its just that the materials are hard toe by; I guess they can only be obtained from the demonized Ant King.
To craft the Demonic Ant Queens Skull (Helmet), twelve silver-quality demonized ant shells were needed, meaning Song Jian still needed to find nine more.
Moreover, the attributes of a single Demonic Ant Queens Skull (Helmet) were already of silver quality. If an entire Ant Queen set could be assembled, the overall equipment could beparable to that of gold quality.
Unfortunately, the forging blueprint required Forge Art Level 8 to be used. Song Jian had recruited several intermediate Forging Masters at the City of Hymns Starfire Shop. He just needed to find a suitable Forging Master, sign a contract, and give them the blueprint for them to forge it for him.
It would be great if I could collect aplete set of Demonic Ant Queen blueprints. Song Jian couldnt help but think.
Blueprints like these were known only to be dropped by the demonized Ant Kings; other soldier ants and worker ants could not drop them.
Moreover, not every demonized Ant King would drop them. The first one Song Jian hunted did not drop the corresponding blueprint. To gather a full set, it was estimated that he had to hunt dozens or even hundreds of Ant Kings.
With Song Jians current strength, having the aid of the ve Ant King and the Ant Soul Orb, he could deal with a single demonized Ant King, but if the number exceeded two, he would most likely run away. Also, with the overwhelming tide of demonized worker ants and soldier ants, hunting enough Ant Kings was virtually impossible.
I dont even know if there are twenty Ant Kings in this ant nest Song Jian said with a bitter smile, shaking his head.
After the Ant King Guard was killed, the ve Ant King seemed to sink into exhaustion, its body swaying and trembling slightly before slowly lying down and remaining motionless.
Song Jian frowned slightly, with only one more demonized Ant King left before the task could bepleted. Once it was found and killed, he could return to Doomsday City and obtain an epic-quality item.
If he lost the help of the ve Ant King at this point, the difficulty of the task would increase drastically.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Could it be because the battle just now was too intense, and its consumption was too great? Song Jian guessed in his heart and couldnt help but reach out to shake it a few times.
But just as he touched the ve Ant King, he suddenly received a system prompt;
System: Your ve Golden Ant King is currently in the process of evolution. Disturbing it will cause irreversible effects. Do you wish to continue?
Song Jian was startled and instinctively pulled his hand back.
Evolution? At this point, Song Jian suddenly remembered the ve Ant King devouring many ant eggs earlier, Maybe its because it devoured so many ant eggs?
If he were to disturb its evolution at this moment, there was a high chance that it would anger the ve Ant King. Song Jian hesitated for a long time before shaking his head and walking towards the tunnel entrance.
Because of the ve contract, once the ve Ant Kings evolution wasplete, it would instinctively seek and return to its master, Song Jian. Thus, he was not worried about the ve Ant King getting lost. However, there were too many demonized soldier ants in the Demonic Ant Nest at this point, and without the help of the ve Ant King, things would be troublesome.
The system did not provide a duration for the evolution. It seems that I wont be able to rely on it for now! Song Jian thought to himself.
Song Jians figure vanished into the egg-chamber. The entire floor of the egg-chamber was covered in a thickyer of milky-white liquid. The ve Ant King suddenly opened its eyes, and a dazzling golden light bloomed in its blood-red eyes. It stared fixedly in the direction Song Jian had left, motionless for a long time before slowly closing its eyes again.
At this moment, a strong suction force emerged from within the ve Ant Kings body. The surrounding milky-white liquid began to ripple slightly, and then all rushed towards the Ant King, forming a giant white ant cocoon over three meters tall in a short time.
Chapter 495: 495: Black Lake
Chapter 495: ck Lake
Song Jian returned to the previous fork and chose another passage to continue forward.
Demonic Soldier Ants swarmed towards him; each time Song Jian advanced one meter, he had to kill several, even a dozen of them.
Without the Ant Soul Orb, regardless of Song Jians strength, he could only seek to retreat under the tide-like attack of Demonized Soldier Ants, and it would be impossible to continue deeper.
The Demonic Ant Nest was dark and gloomy, and Song Jian didnt know how long he had been killing. Unconsciously, the number of Demonized Soldier Ants blocking his way had be fewer, while more and more bodies of the in ants were left behind. If it wasnt for their self-immtion after a while, the entire passage would be full of Demonized Soldier Ant corpses.
After an unknown period, Song Jian suddenly found himself in a bright open space, and a vast ckke appeared before him.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
Above theke, a five or six-meter-long spatial rift stood in mid-air. Endless ck breath came out from the rift, which both consolidated the rift and continuously merged into theke below.
The ckke covered arge area, and Song Jian couldnt see its end. As the ck breath infused theke, its surface continuously churned and asionally bubbles emerged, like boiling water.
In the ckke, there was a small ind where nothing grew, only a huge, golden anty, bound tightly by ck chains. Some chains had even embedded themselves into the hard shell of the golden ant.
Song Jian saw that numerous golden ant eggs radiated around the golden ant, forming an incubation chamber simr to the previous one. The only difference here was that the ant eggs were muchrger, while their quantity was several times less.
Just then, a huge golden ant egg suddenly burst open, and a wet ant squeezed out. As soon as it appeared, it pped its wings and gave a roar towards the big ant bound by ck chains.
This is an Ant King? Song Jian stared in amazement at the newly hatched golden ant, not expecting that all the golden ant eggs would hatch into Golden Ant Kings.
Buzz~
With a soft vibration, the newborn Ant King rushed towards the ant bound by the ck chains, and the moment it approached, it pped its mandibles savagely biting the chains.
Puff, puff, puff~
Acid continuously sprayed from the Ant Kings mouth. Upon contact with the chains, it caused a violent reaction, and the sound of corrosion was endless.
However, as soon as the ck chains were damaged, the spatial rift above released a vast amount of ck breath, which continuously attached to the chains, repairing them.
The huge ant bound by the ck chains didnt move at all, as if dead, allowing the Golden Ant King to struggle against the chains using its acid.
But it didnt take long for the surrounding ck breath to surge towards the Golden Ant King. Numerous strands of ck breath transformed into ropes and bound the Golden Ant King entirely before slowly dragging it into the ckke.
Song Jian suddenly found this scene familiar, as if it resembled the Summoning of the Abyss he used previously to enve the Golden Ant King.
Abyssal Power, I didnt expect this ce to be corrupted by the Abyssal Power too Song Jian was at a loss for words. Although he also borrowed the power of the Abyss, seeing this scene made him feel a sense of heaviness in his heart.
Song Jian observed that golden ant eggs continuously hatched, and all the emerging ants were Golden Ant Kings. Their first action after hatching was to pounce on the huge golden ant bound by ck chains, using acid, mandibles, fangs, ws, and any means necessary to try to free the giant golden ant.
However, due to the existence of the spatial rift in the air, ck Abyssal energy continuously surged out. If the ck chains were damaged, it would quickly merge with them and fully repair the damage.
Song Jian was convinced that the ck chains on the giant golden ant were condensed by Abyssal energy, and were very much simr to the chains he summoned during the Abyss Temptation.
The newly hatched Golden Ant Kings were soon bound by the ropes condensed from the Abyssal energy and dragged into the ckke, never to be seen again.
Song Jian could sense that the giant golden ant on the ind was resisting the Abyssal Power with all its strength. A thin golden light barrier enveloped its body, and it continued to resist the invasiveness of the ck chains even though they had deeply buried into its shell.
However, all it could do was resist with all its might. But due to the existence of the spatial rift in the air, the continuous flow of Abyssal energy meant that, if it didnt have any other means, it would eventually be corroded by the Abyssal energy and turn into an Abyssal creature.
At that moment, Song Jian saw that the edge of the ckke began to churn vigorously, as if bubbling likeva. A pitch-ck Ant King slowly emerged from the water.
A Demonized Ant King, this is a Demonized Ant King? Song Jian stared at the Ant King that had just emerged from theke, with a look of surprise on his face.
Suddenly, a thought shed through his mind. Could it be that all the Demonized Ant Kings in this nest were produced like this? Were the Golden Ant Kings dragged into theke, transformed into Demonized Ant Kings after being corroded? But this didnt add up!
The Demonized Ant King that emerged from theke turned its head to look in the direction of the ind. Its crimson eyes red and opened its mandibles, roaring loudly before slowly walking towards a passage.
At this moment, Song Jian saw the motionless golden ant suddenly open its eyes to look at the Demonized Ant King, its gaze full of helplessness and sadness.
Song Jian hesitated for a moment, nced at the newly transformed Demonized Ant King, and moved towards the ckke.
He could sense that the ckke was filled with rich Abyssal Power, and any ordinary creature that came close would likely be transformed into an Abyssal creature immediately.
The moment Song Jian approached the ckke, five or six ck tentacles suddenly shot out from the churning waters, flying towards him.
Chapter 508: 508: Almost Died
Chapter 508: Almost Died
She didnt even hit me directly, just the daggers energy, and I already lost 200 Vitality Points Song Jians face turned pale, and a bad feeling surfaced in his heart.
Yay, perfect! Far away, Betty clenched her fists and raised them in excitement, cheering aloud.
Can we please wait a moment Song Jian shouted loudly.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh~
This time, three daggers circled around Song Jians head, with one of them shing through his cheek before embedding into the wooden target.
-172
-150
-280
Three more damage numbers floated above Song Jians head, his over two thousand Vitality Points had almost plummeted by half.
What the hell! Betty has more than ten to twenty daggers on her waist, and my Vitality Points are already almost halved after just four throws. The most important thing is that these are just simple scratches. Song Jian now believes that Betty definitely has the strength to kill him instantly.
Buzz~
With a thought, Song Jian activated the Heart of Ice, and a pale blue Frost Shield appeared around his body.
With 800 Defense Points on the Frost Shield, it should be able to block at least four more daggers, right? Song Jian thought to himself.
Upon seeing the Frost Shield surface around Song Jians body, a smirk appeared on Bettys lips. She suddenly feigned realization and yelled, Oh no, how could I forget? I usually perform blindfolded!
With that, Betty took out the ck cloth used earlier, wrapped it around her eyes twice, and tied it shut.
Holy crap, is she insane?! In Song Jians mind, a million horses galloped past.
Why am I upgrading the set? Why do I need to upgrade the Ant Emperor Ancestor Set? Are my Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword not good enough, or can I not single-handedly defeat elite bosses anymore? My equipment already surpasses most yers, so why do I need to upgrade this set? Song Jian felt bitter, wanting to cry.
Screw this, Im not ying anymore! With a thought, Song Jian instantly tried to Morph into a Dark Cloud, seeking escape from the wooden target.
However, he soon received a skill release failed notice.
System: You are in a state of Sealed Escape Skills, Morphing into Dark Cloud skill release failed.
Sealed Escape Skills? Can I even y properly anymore Feeling helpless, Song Jian couldnt help shedding tears of frustration. Unexpectedly, his trump card became useless before it even saw action.
In a panic, Song Jian began struggling vigorously. The wooden target shook, creaking loudly, revealing his incredible strength reaching an astonishing 50 points, bordering on a superhuman level.
Although sealed on the target, the restriction only limited his skills, not his physical attacks. Amidst Song Jians struggle, the shackles binding his hands and feet started to sway, and small cracks appeared at the connection point with the wooden target.
Frowning, Bettys face turned cold, with an icy aura as she snorted. Like a razor-sharp line, she shot the dagger at Song Jian;
ng ng ng~
This time, the daggers drew even closer to Song Jian, with almost every single one cutting into the Frost Shield. The collision created cracks and shattered the shieldpletely, the defense instantly reduced to zero.
As all the daggers embedded into the wooden target, Song Jians Vitality Points barely hung on, with less than 500 left.
Im going to die! Song Jian broke out in cold sweat, not hesitating to activate the second shield, the Bloodthirsty Shield.
This was a golden-grade equipment of Song Jian, a special effect of the Ring of Blood;
Bloodthirsty (Active): Upon activation, the user gains a Bloody Shield with 1000 defense points. 50% of the damage Bloody Shield takes will be converted into Vitality Points for the user. When the Bloody Shield shatters, all enemies within range will take 500 true damage and be inflicted with a trembling state, preventing them from attacking or moving for 3 seconds; Cooldown: 60 minutes
This ability was much stronger than Frost Shield, but with a long cooldown, Song Jian rarely used this skill, only using it as ast resort in life-and-death situations!
Huh, you have quite a few life-saving skills! There was a hint of astonishment in Bettys eyes. Though her eyes were blindfolded, her strong perception allowed her to detect everything around her, making the blindfold essentially no hindrance;
Bettys lips curled up, staring at Song Jian with great interest.
For Betty, this was an unconventional challenge. Her thrown daggers had to bring Song Jians Vitality Points to the lowest without making any contact, whereas Song Jian only needed to ensure his own survival.
At this point, Betty still had eight daggers on her C four in her hand, and four tucked in her waist;
Her fingers danced, and the four daggers gracefully leaped in Bettys right hand like mischievous elves, yetpletely under her control.
With a flushed face, Song Jian clenched his right hand and broke free from the handcuffs on the wooden target with a bang.
Before Song Jian could show any joy, Betty snorted coldly, and a sh of cold light swiftly flew through the space connecting the handcuffs and the wooden target, nailing the handcuffs firmly back onto the target.
Dont move, these daggers dont have eyes! Betty warned coldly.
Song Jian instantly felt a chill run up his legs, daring not to move;
Wham! Wham! Wham~
Three more daggers flew past Song Jians body and prated the wooden target. This time, the red light of the Bloodthirsty Shield violently trembled but remained unshattered;
Huh, interesting Betty appeared to take the challenge more seriously. She drew the remaining four daggers from her waist, sping her hands together and throwing them with all her strength towards the wooden target;
Pop! Pop! Pop~
The Bloodthirsty Shield finally shattered after three explosive sounds. At the moment the shield shattered, a green light fell on Song Jian from above, raising his Vitality Points from just over 400 to 820;
Simultaneously, a surge of energy erupted from Song Jians body. Unable to withstand the 500 true damage, the wooden target behind him broke apart.
Pop! Pop! Pop~
The wooden target disintegrated into countless fragments, scattering in every direction. Song Jian was instantly freed and fell from the target to the ground;
At this moment, thest dagger flew at Song Jians chest. Had the wooden target not shattered and Song Jian still bound, the dagger would have only struck the left side of his waist on the target. However, as Song Jian fell to the ground, the daggers trajectory shifted abruptly from his waist to his chest;
Watch out!
Bettys face changed dramatically. She had only meant to scare Song Jian, not kill him. Seeing the dagger aiming for his chest, she panicked.
At the critical moment, a ck shadow suddenly appeared in front of Song Jian, transforming into his double;
Abyssal Phantom!
The moment the phantom appeared, the dagger pierced its chest. A damage figure of over 1800 emerged from the phantoms head, causing the just-summoned Abyssal Phantom to shatter like a soap bubble.
Chapter 497: Ant King’s Treasure Chest
Chapter 497: Ant Kings Treasure Chest
After listening to the colossal golden ants words, Song Jian hesitated. He could feel ack of sincerity from it, thus insisting to hear the details of the task before making the decision whether to ept it or not.
It had been a long time since he joined the game, and Song Jian had realized how merciless the games tasks could be. Moreover, not all tasks could potentially bepleted with his current strength C many of the NPCs which assigned tasks often had ill intentions.
Young human, this really is an extremely simple task, particrly for you. I can sense that you have a strong power within you, said the golden ant.
The golden ant eyeing Song Jian, slowly closed its emerald eyes and spoke, This rift is a passage for the Abyssal Land to vite the Space Law and invade reality. If overlooked, it will continue to growrger, eventually forming the Abyssal Gate. By then, the abyssal forces will keep showing up here
To seal this rift, a treasure with the power of space is necessary. This ckke was originally my dwelling ce, but it has transformed into its present state due to the invasion of Abyssal Power
I need you to delve into thiske, and find a ne from within. Only by finding the ne, will it be possible to mend this spatial rift
System: Do you wish to ept themission from the Legendary creature, Torros the Progenitor of the Golden Ant King? Find the Temporal Spatial Chain, Time Limit 1 hour. Penalty for Mission Failure: Level drops by 1;
One hour? Thiske is so big, its impossible for me to retrieve a small ne from the bottom of theke within such a short time! Song Jian looked at the system notification. Surprisingly, the giant creature before him was the Progenitor of the Golden Ant King. This revtion caused quite a surprise, but seeing the time limit and punishment for the task, he couldnt help but furrow his brows.
In reality, you wont need the full hour
The item is at the depths of theke under my feet. You just need to dive down following this islet and circle around it at most once to find the ne. Moreover, there are other treasures along with the Temporal Spatial Chain. If you find them, they are all yours as a gift
Just circling around the bottom of this small indke? After eyeing the piece of ck rock under Torres, the Progenitor of the Golden Ant Kings feet, Song Jian mulled it over for a long time. Finally, he nodded and agreed.
Upon seeing Song Jians agreement, a heavy burden lifted from Torres. A smile spread across his face, human-like. Even though his eyes were shut, he still managed to nod towards Song Jian.
Currently, all his energy was being used to resist the erosion of the Abyssal Power. Any movement would drain his energy significantly, which was why he dare not move at all.
System: You have epted themission from the Legendary creature, Torros the Progenitor of the Golden Ant King;
As Song Jian saw the countdown appearing in his task bar, he leapt into the ckke.
Torros opened his eyes, watching Song Jian dive into theke, stirring ripples in its wake. His eyes held a trace of expectation.
The Abyssal Power concentration in theke matched that of the real Abyssal Land, threatening to corrupt any creatures that entered and rob them of their consciousness, turning them into creatures of the abyss.
Only Song Jian, who could control the Abyssal Power, could leap into theke unscathed and search for the Temporal Spatial Chain at the bottom.
Upon entering theke, Song Jian could barely see his own hand in front of his face. It was as though he had jumped into a vat of ink. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Furthermore, theke was full of Abyssal Power. After entering, he could even feel the water around him turning into countless tentacles, trying to wrap around him.
However, as these tentacles approached him, they sensed the aura of his Abyssal Demon Armor and retreated instantly, leading Song Jian to sigh in relief.
With the help of the Abyssal Demon Armor, Song Jian managed to descend to the bottom of theke without any hup.
The Vertical Eye on Song Jians forehead emitted a faint light about three inches long. It was barely enough for him to see his surroundings within a meters radius. In such a low visibility environment, finding a ne was like looking for a needle in a haystack.
Thankfully, Torres had given Song Jian the search parameter, otherwise, even if he were to search thekebed for three days and nights straight, it would be impossible for him to locate the quest item.
Song Jian arrived at the bottom. He seemed to have stepped on something, which on closer investigation turned out to be a crispy and brittle skeleton.
Ant King? Song Jian was startled and he focused on it intently.
Indeed, underneath him was the skeleton of an Ant King. It was unclear how long it had been dead C its flesh hadpletely dposed, only leaving the shell covering its body. The shell, however, had already been eroded by the Abyssal Power, bing brittle and rotten. A simple touch would cause a massive hole.
Suddenly, Song Jian recalled the Golden Ant Kings dragged into theke by the water. It seemed as though not all Golden Ant Kings had been transformed into demonized Ant Kings. Many had simply perished in theke.
Upon realizing this, Song Jian was taken aback. Within his field of vision, at the bottom of theke,y a thickyer of Golden Ant King skeletons. It seemed that many Ant Kings died here without turning into demonized Ant Kings.
Song Jian shook his head slightly. Just one Abyssal Rift had wreaked such havoc upon an enormous species. Should such a rift appear in the Doomsday City, the whole city might eventually be Abyssal Land.
No, its not like there arent any Abyssal Rifts in the Doomsday City. Its just that those ces have evolved into instances of special Dungeons Limit in the game, securely restricting the scope of the Abyssal Rift, preventing it from spreading out like it has done here
Song Jian thought of the towering columns of ck demonic fog he had seen before, and of the ck pyramid in the middle of the city, which caused him to shudder involuntarily.
I have no clue where the Temporal Spatial Chain is. Fortunately, this ind isntrge. It should be easy to search Song Jian started to look around slowly, moving along the huge ck rock beside him.
Torros had mentioned that the Temporal Spatial Chain and a pile of treasures were together, and would be conspicuous. Now, Song Jian had no other choice but to broaden his search as much as he could. After all, he could only rely on his Vertical Eye for now.
Soon, Song Jian circled to the back of the ind. On an outcropping rock, he saw a golden treasure chest over a foot tall, radiating dazzling light. Amidst the ckke water, it shone like a radiant sun.
Ive found it! A look of tion crossed Song Jians face.
Chapter 498: 498: Abyss Ant Kings Skeleton
Chapter 498: Abyss Ant Kings Skeleton
Upon catching sight of the golden chest before him, Song Jian finally heaved a sigh of relief. After all, this mission was time-sensitive and the penalty for failure was a reduction of one level.
Song Jian was already at level 24, and every increase in level required several times the prior experience. Falling a level meant that all his efforts over the past few days would be for nothing.
Checking the time, Song Jian saw that he had more than forty minutes left. He should have ample time. He carefully approached the golden chest.
The closer one gets topleting a mission, the more cautious one has to be. He wasnt sure if one more step would render the mission aplished and reward him handsomely or turn out to be a trap, a metaphorical abyss that would cost him his life.
Just as Song Jian was about to reach the chest, he suddenly felt a dark shadow rushing towards him. There were two balls of green me burning in the shadow, which stared at Song Jian as if regarding him as prey.
What is this? Song Jian was taken aback. He hadnt anticipated the presence of a monster in thiske filled with Abyssal Power.
His previous caution paid off. Song Jian quickly reacted, pushing off a rock beneath the chest with his foot and propelling himself backward.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
Woosh~
A sharp streak of white light shed by, cutting through theke where Song Jian had just been standing. Only then did he get a good look at the creature.
It was a skeletal creature made entirely of ant bones. Although its size was significantly smaller than that of Toro, the golden ant diator, it was still twice the size of a typical charmed Ant King.
Its entire body was constructed from a ck shell, but at the joints and seams of the shell, it was clear that there was not a shred of flesh inside this giant creature.
Deep green light emanated from these joints and seams. It had a pair of broken wings; ck wisps hanged from the edge of the wings, making it look like their extensions.
Abyssal Ant King Skeleton, Level 30, Lord-level, first-stagebat power, Vitality Points: 9000/9000
The Abyss is watching you The abyssal ants skeleton moved its lower jaw slightly, uttering a deep voice in Song Jians mind.
Thenguage of the Abyss Song Jians heart tightened. The creature in front of him, although it was only a skeleton, was a genuine abyssal entity.
Most of the entities Song Jian had encountered so far were creatures or monsters corrupted by the power of the Abyss and possessed only a trace of the abyssal aurathey were not fully transformed. Even the charmed Ant Kings could not be considered true abyssal entities because they did not understand thenguage of the Abyss.
Only a creature that understood thenguage of the Abyss could be identified as an abyssal entity.
After finishing its speech, the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton opened its mouth wide and a sharp energy burst forth. This energy stirred thekes water, forming a water dragon that charged towards Song Jian.
Song Jian swung his sword at the water dragon, and with a loud explosionreminiscent of a dynamite sta column of water shot five or six meters into the air.
Over Song Jians head, there floated a figure indicating over a hundred points of damage. Despite shattering the water dragon, it had exploded into countless ck icicles that hurled towards him.
The Abyssal Ant King Skeleton moved swiftly in theke that was saturated with Abyssal Power. Just as Song Jian steadied himself, the Abyssal Ant King was already charging towards him.
A ball of pitch-ck liquid spewed from the Abyssal Ant Kings mouth. Song Jian had no time to react before the ck liquid mmed into his chest.
A critical damage point of over six hundred popped up over Song Jians head. The burning pain in his chest made him groan in agony.
Staring at the green mes burning in the eye sockets of the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton, Song Jian gritted his teeth. A roar burst from his throat, and his sword radiated a dazzling golden light. He swung his de upwards, striking a golden Sword Qi. The sword energy sliced through the ck water and heavily shed at the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton.
With that, the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton was thrown back. Its massive body leapt high and let out an eerie shriek in mid-air, before it heavily plummeted back into theke.
Divine Power inflicted the most damage on abyssal entities. Caught off guard, the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton was unable to withstand the Divine Power that was seething within its body.
Crack, crack~
Boom!
Halfof the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton began to shatter piece by piece. A sudden surge of intense, golden energy burst from within, causing its hard shell to explode.
For a moment, a green light, akin to blood, ejected from the Abyssal Ant King Skeletons body, sttering everywhere.
A hint of a smile appeared on Song Jians lips. He nced down at his chest. He saw his previously silver armor had been heavily corroded, its durability decreased to less than ten points. Even the flesh on his chest started to dissolve, and his vitality was continuously decreasing.
Song Jians eyebrows furrowedthe Ant Soul Orb he was wearing seemed to have no effect on the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton. Just then, the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton suddenly let out a stern howl. The bubbling water of theke started to continuously wash over its body. The green light that was previously gushing out began to recede back into its body, and its exploded body began to repair itself surrounded by streams of ck mist. In no time, the severely injured Abyssal Ant King Skeleton hadpletely recovered.
With eyes wide and mouth agape, Song Jian suddenly realized how foolish it was to battle an abyssal creature in this environment saturated with abyssal energy.
Damn it A thought crossed Song Jians mind and a pair of steel wings sprung from his back. His body shot toward the sky like an arrow, leaping out of the ckke and flying into mid-air.
However, the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton didntg behind. With one p of its broken wings, it followed Song Jian out of theke.
In mid-air, Song Jian and the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton faced each other. On the ind below, the ancestor of the Golden Ant n, Toro, lifted its head to look at the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton and showed a hint of surprise.
This this is It couldnt sense any trace of the Golden Ant n from this Abyssal Ant King; it was an entity entirely formed by the power of the Abyss. Only its shape and the material that constituted its bodythe shells and bones of the Golden Ant Kingresembled the Golden Ant n.
Sacrilege, this is a sacrilege against the Golden Ant n! Toro, the ancestor of the Golden Ant n, suddenly became infuriated and let out a roar that shook the sky and earth.
Chapter 499: 499: Ten Seconds
Chapter 499: Ten Seconds
In the eyes of the Golden Ant King Toros, all members of the Golden Ant n were its children. Even those who were tainted by the Abyss and had be part of the Magical Ant n were merely temporarily fallen. As long as the gap in the Abyss was filled and the Abyssal energy waspletely dispelled, these Magical Ants would eventually return to being part of the Golden Ant n.
However, it never expected that deep within the ckke, there were indeed Golden Ants who hadpletely fallen and be Abyssal creatures. There was not a trace of the Golden Ant ns aura on the Abyssal Ant Kings corpse, which was fighting Song Jian in mid-air.
The appearance of the Abyssal Ant Kings skeleton made Toros feel a thread of fear. Once they hadpletely be creatures of the Abyss, there would be no turning back.
Angry Toros began to struggle. Even though it was tightly bound by Abyssal Chains, it exerted its full strength, with energy surging like tidal waves throughout its body.
Boom!
The entire ck rock carrying Toros trembled, and the ck Abyssal Chains squeezed even tighter. Some had even embedded themselves into Toross shell; if not for the faint golden light barrier blocking it, these ck chains would have shattered Toross entire shell, dealing a fatal blow.
Crack, Crack, Crack~
One by one, the Abyssal Chains were broken by Toros, and the Abyssal energy could not repair them in time. Toros suddenly stood upright, although several Abyssal Chains were still tightly bound to the lower half of its body, its height had already reached that of Song Jians.
Annihtion, sphemers! Toros roared in anger, causing the entire cave to tremble slightly.
Its massive front ws swung towards the Abyssal Ant Kings skeleton, and three brilliant waves of energy radiated dazzling light as they flew towards the Abyssal Ant Kings skeleton.