The reason why Sword Refers to the World was so popular was mainly because the first place would receive a Demon Weapon as a reward. It could be said that the reward for a Demon Weapon was unimaginably huge. It was filled with mystery and temptation, just like an ignorant virgin boy's desire for a woman's body.
I was the first player to have a Demon Weapon. I understood that Demon Weapons were just too powerful. Just a single Soul Demise Sword gave me the ability to easily kill Level 135 elite monsters. This was something that current players couldn't even imagine. Even the Seven-star Lamp probably didn't have this kind of ability. After all, if my damage wasn't enough, even if I had the lifesteal effect, I wouldn't be able to survive the attacks of a group of high level elite monsters.
So, without a doubt, in this Sword Refers to the World competition, my goal was to get into the top three. At the very least, I would be able to earn a reward of two levels. As for first place, that would depend on luck. China was a land of heroes, and there were many talented people. I wasn't so arrogant that I could pat my chest and guarantee that I would get first place.
However, if I could get to Level 110 before the competition, then my chances of winning would greatly increase. The level advantage couldn't be ignored. Even if it was an expert, a difference of ten levels could almost determine the outcome of the battle. After all, the difference between Level 110 and Level 100 was only a 10% increase in stats. Such a large difference was actually very obvious.
In short, I would strive to get first place in this competition. If I could get first place, then it would undoubtedly prove that Snow Moon's name was unshakable in the China server.
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I thought as I walked. Before I knew it, I had already arrived at the third floor of Ancient Qin's Barren Tomb. An entire group of Barren Tomb Cavalry stood majestically in the cold wind. Without needing to say anything, I raised my sword and charged in. After aggroing a large group of elite monsters, I raised my hand and used an [Afterimage Strike]. Then, I raised my Soul Demise Sword with one hand and a giant dragon rose up. In the next moment, I used [Rising Dragon Strike]!
The elite Ancient Qin Cavalrymen couldn't withstand the dragon's rampage. Instantly, a large number of red damage numbers flew up. After Rising Dragon Strike wreaked havoc in a circle, a large portion of the Cavalrymen's HP had already fallen by a quarter. Ling 'er followed up with another Sword Slash in all directions. Under the surging sword energy, the damage was astonishing!
Two minutes later, the first half-health monster appeared. My [Flick]'s effect was just as expected. With a flash of green light, more than ten thousand damage numbers flew up. I tested it out. When I switched to a different sword and used [Flick], it wouldn't affect other monsters. Only the Soul Demise Sword with the splash effect could increase my leveling speed by several times. Without a doubt, the reason my level had skyrocketed recently was because of the Soul Demise Sword and [Flick]!
Now that I was Level 103, my leveling speed was slightly slower. About an hour later, I could only reach 6% experience. But it was still not bad. After all, I was already Level 103, and the leveling difficulty was three times higher. If it was a normal player, that would be 18% experience per hour, and they could level up in about six hours. That was unbelievable.
Before I knew it, seven or eight hours had passed. At two in the morning, I had cleared out a portion of the monsters on the third floor, but there were still a lot of them. My experience had also risen to 45% of Level 103. It looked like I wouldn't be able to reach 104 even if I stayed up all night.
At this time, someone suddenly sent me a message —
"Scholar!
You brat … immediately return to White Cloud City. There's something important to discuss! "
When I saw that it was a message from Uncle Solitary Grave, I immediately smiled. The willing party had finally taken the bait!
Thus, I asked, "Uncle, what's the matter? I'm busy right now!"
Solitary Grave couldn't help but say, "If you weren't busy kissing Ling Xue, you would've returned to White Cloud City immediately. I'm in a hurry, and I'll fight you to the death if you came a few minutes later …"
I couldn't help but laugh. Uncle Solitary Grave, you're so old, but you can't resist the temptation of a spear!
Thus, I used a return scroll and teleported to White Cloud City. In the distance, I saw Uncle Solitary Grave, Hellfire, and a group of people waiting for me. I was a bit surprised. What a big scene. Even Fleeting Water's main experts were over Level 90, and their equipment was top-notch!
Could it be that they planned to ambush and kill me, and then rob Scholar's Commissary?
Surprised, I walked up to him and asked, "Uncle, why are you in such a hurry?"
Solitary Grave raised the Dark Gold – grade sword in his hand and said angrily, "You brat!
You know that I like using spears, but you still hung that Thunderclap Green Dragon Halberd in your shop. You want me to come after you, don't you? "
I pretended not to know. "Really?
I thought you used a sword, uncle … "
Solitary Grave smiled exasperatedly. "Cut the crap and give me a price. I want this Thunderclap Green Dragon Halberd. As long as it's your price, I won't haggle!"
"Alright!
Uncle, you're so straightforward. I'll give you 1 billion! "
"What did you say?" Solitary Grave's eyes widened like saucers. He looked like he wanted to swallow me whole.
I laughed out loud. "You're joking!
Since uncle has spoken, then this Thunderclap Green Dragon Halberd is naturally yours. Let's go and see what the bidding is right now. I'll sell it to you at 80% of this price! "
Solitary Grave was overjoyed. "Hehe, I knew that Scholar is loyal!"
I turned around and smiled, "Xue Yue and Time Like Water have an iron alliance, so this is just a small matter. Moreover, with my relationship with uncle, what does a Heaven Tier Artifact count for?
However, I still have to take the money. I know uncle has a lot of surplus food. I have to rob the rich to help the poor! "
Solitary Grave laughed. "Kid, stop joking. Go, go. I'm in a hurry to use this spear to level!"
"Alright!"
I came to Scholar's Little Store and opened the trade list. I saw that the Thunderclap Green Dragon Halberd's price had reached the highest. It was a sky-high price of 3.74 million RMB!
So I waved my hand and said, "Uncle, look, it's 3.74 million RMB with a 20% discount. Let me calculate!"
Solitary Grave waved his hand and said generously, "No need to calculate. Let's say it's 4 million. With a 20% discount, it's 3.2 million!
Scholar, I'll remember this favor. Young people are really humble and know how to respect the old and love the young!
Tsk tsk, no wonder the little girl Ling Xue likes you!
Hey, how far have you and Ling Xue progressed? Have you taken her down yet?
Ling Tian told me that if anything happened between you and Ling Xue before marriage, he'll send three former MMA champions to take care of you. But don't worry, I've already hired four Japanese sumo wrestlers. They weigh almost 800 kilograms. I'll rent them to you for half a month for ten thousand a kilogram. How about it... "
I broke out in a cold sweat and glared. "If you don't show some respect, I won't sell it..."
"Don't, come come come, let's trade!"
Solitary Grave walked forward and opened his bank account. Under the witness system's inspection, 3.2 million RMB entered the trade list. I quickly clicked on the Thunderclap Green Dragon Halberd. I was extremely excited. This was real money. I could withdraw a large sum of money from the bank when I went offline. If I exchanged it for steel?
It could kill me seventy or eighty times!
Kacha!
I clicked on the confirmation and the trade was successful!
A large amount of money entered my account. Very good, my savings had finally exceeded ten million!
Even with Ling Tian's net worth, if I proposed to Ling Xue with ten million, that should be enough. After all, it wasn't easy for young people to earn money...
Solitary Grave held the Thunderclap Green Dragon Halberd and waved it twice. He clicked his tongue and praised, "So cool!
It's a pity I need to be Level 100 to equip it. Even if I equip it now, it doesn't add any stats! "
Hellfire chuckled and said, "Boss, let's go and level up. I've called 20 high-level Priests. They won't join the party and will heal us for free. We just need to focus on dealing damage!"
Solitary Grave smiled. "Alright!
Let's go! "
I sent him off with a smile. "Have a safe trip, come back more ~ ~"
Solitary Grave looked back and smiled. "Hehe, you're welcome."
I resisted the urge to vomit. Forget it, I should go back and grind.
Needless to say, he had stayed up all night leveling with bloodshot eyes.
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In the blink of an eye, another four days passed. The monsters on the third floor of the Ancient Qin Barren Tomb were as endless as an ocean. I killed them for four days. Finally, at 7 pm on the fifth day, with a "kacha", the last Barren Tomb Knight was killed.
During this time, I also reached Level 108. My speed was abnormally fast. At this time, even the fast leveling Seven-star Lamp was only Level 105. Ling Xue and Ling Yue were Level 104. Qin Yun was Level 103 and Bing Cha was Level 102. As for the other girls in the workshop, Silent Rain was Level 99. Summer and Zi Yue were Level 97 after eating a lot of experience. They could be considered top-tier experts.
At this time, the top 17 players on the China server's Level Ranking had all reached Level 100 or above. Globally, there were more than a hundred players above Level 100. I was at the top, followed by a Level 107 American mage, and a Level 106 Korean mage. All in all, there were many talented people in the world, and it wasn't easy to maintain my position at the top.
However, when I opened the World Rankings and saw the Chinese flag behind the name of the player at the top of the rankings, I felt that all my efforts were worth it. After all, even though I was just a ruffian, it was enough to let the five-star red flag fly in front of the eyes of all the players in the world.
After closing the World Rankings, Ling Er said cautiously, "Big brother, be careful. I sense an abnormally strong evil power. It's much stronger than the enemies we've met before!"
Ling Er's warning was enough to prove that the boss of the next three floors was definitely going to be OP!
Looking up, I saw a throne in front of me. Below the throne was a pile of skeletons, and above the skeletons was a general wielding a sharp sword. His aura was domineering, and his eyes were cold as he looked down on all living things. His battle boots stepped on the pile of skeletons, making 'kacha kacha' sounds. Clearly, this boss was a demon who killed people like scything flax. Otherwise, there was no way he would be so calm in front of a pile of skeletons. It was shocking.
"Hualala!"
Suddenly, there was a tremor, and the BOSS suddenly moved. Immediately, the thin porcelain pieces on his body broke and fell, revealing the BOSS's true appearance. He was wearing a blood-red armor, and he held a long sword that shone with a bloody light. His aura was imposing, and his eyes were wide open. He had the power to swallow mountains and rivers — [Heavenly General – Bai Qi] (Ghost Tier BOSS)
Level: 135
Attack: 2850 ~ 3500
Defense: 4200
HP: 4200000
Skills: [Destruction Sword Slash], [Blood Rage], [Rise from the Dead]
Bonus: The general of the Ancient Qin Empire's cavalry. He once used a blood-red sword to sweep across the continent. The name 'Sky General' struck fear into the hearts of countless enemies. In the garrison war, when the Evil Black Dragon was wreaking havoc on the land, the Sky General only used a blood-red sword to cut off the black dragon's head. Although the Sky General was cruel and merciless, and once killed hundreds of thousands of enemies, he still enjoyed an irreplaceable reputation. At the same time, the Sky General – Bai Qi was one of the few strong people on the continent in the past …
"Damn!
It really is a Ghost Boss! "
I was both shocked and excited. I was shocked because this Sky General's stats were so strong. His Attack was 3500 and his Defense was 4200. How terrifying!
I was excited because this was a Ghost Boss. In other words, if I could kill him, there was a chance that he would drop a Ghost Weapon!
Although the chance was a bit low, it was better than nothing.
The boss opened his blood-red eyes and looked at me and Ling Er arrogantly. It was as if he was looking at two inanimate objects.
"Puny humans, you have awakened my dream. Do you know the consequences?"
I raised my sword and smiled. "Of course, the consequences are that we can kill you!"
The boss was furious. "Ignorant brat, I will let you taste the taste of despair. Come, I haven't fought for tens of thousands of years, so I will let you taste the taste of death!"
As he said that, General Tian had already dashed over. His speed was extremely quick and before I could even react, his ferocious strike had already landed!
Boom!
A sword light swept past me. It looked very familiar. It was the Destruction Sword Slash that the undead swordsman Soul Demise knew!
“8932！”
The shocking damage number shocked me. It was too powerful. If it hit me again, I would be one-shot!
At this time, the boss was clearly in high spirits. He raised his sword high and shouted, "Omnipotent God, please grant me the power to kill everything!"
In an instant, rays of red light descended from the sky and enveloped the boss. Blood-red flames burned around him!
Ding ~!
Combat Log: Sky General "Bai Qi" used "Blood Rage". Critical rate increased to 100%. Duration: 5 minutes. When the effect ends, the user will enter a weakened state. All stats will be reduced by 50%. Cooldown: 1 hour!
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I was shocked beyond belief. Didn't this mean that his critical rate had increased to 100%?
Every attack was a critical hit. How was I supposed to fight this?
Considering the Sky General's strength, a critical hit from him could one-shot me...
Ling Er cried out, "Big bro, watch out!"
After saying that, Ling 'er transformed into a pig and gave me a [Bloodthirst]. Then, she quickly turned back into her human form. Before I could transform into an eagle, the boss had already closed in on me. She raised her long sword and used [Destruction Sword Slash]!
Boom!
Ling Er stood there in a daze. In the next moment, her beautiful figure was torn to shreds. A terrifying damage number appeared above her head — 18044!
Even Ling Er was one-shot, let alone me.
There was no time to think. I immediately activated Wall of Fire. I had to make sure I didn't get killed in the next 6 seconds. Then, I raised Soul Demise and activated the Ghostblade's summoning skill!
"I summon in my name, Undead Swordsman Soul Demise. Please fight for me and kill this powerful enemy before you!"
A huge hexagram appeared around me. It was so big that I couldn't see the end of it. In the next moment, bloody light shone brightly, and countless rays of light started to gather. In the blink of an eye, the light faded, and the majestic Soul Demise appeared in front of me. It was a Level 128 Ghost Rank boss!
Alright, now it was time for the two Ghost Rank bosses to fight!