"Dammit! You can't hide this endless darkness!"
Another skeleton wizard fell to the ground.
Whoosh!
A ray of golden light fell and I finally reached Level 2.
Ling Xue was a bit puzzled. "It can't be. Normally at Level 0, killing a level 40 monster is enough to reach Level 15. You just killed a dozen and only reached Level 1?
How much experience do you need? "
I opened my status window and counted. "About 50 times …"
"OMG, let's keep training!"
I continued to kill in the graveyard. Ling Xue walked around and found an NPC farm not far to the west. She happily went to steal eggs and oats.
… …
I killed until noon. After lunch, I continued!
At around 2 pm, I had already killed all the skeletons in Crow Ridge. But they quickly respawned. So I started again. This was the only place that was suitable for me to level up.
I was now Level 5. Leveling was even slower than when I was a beginner.
I couldn't summon Ling Xue. The system notified me that my pet was in hibernation. I didn't have enough strength to summon her. As for the Flame Warhorse, I couldn't summon it either. Summoning a warhorse required Level 100. Did I have to wait until I reached Holy Domain before I could summon it?
Speechless, I sent a message to Ling Xue. "Xiao Xue, go back to White Cloud City and buy me a bow. The lower the level the better!"
Ling Xue answered, "No problem!"
But not long after, she told me, "I can't find one. The lowest bow in the auction house is Level 30 Silver-grade. I'll go kill monsters outside the beginner village and help you get one. Xixi's AoE skills kill monsters very quickly."
"Okay, thank you."
… …
About half an hour later, Ling Xue came back with a face full of excitement. She handed me a bow and smiled. "You're lucky. I actually got a Black Iron – grade!
Hehe, hurry up and equip it. "
[Hardwood Bow] (Black Iron – grade)
Attack: 12-18
Agility: + 2
Level Requirement: 5
… …
"Wow, it really is a good item!"
I was overjoyed and immediately equipped the Hardwood Bow.
Ling Xue covered her mouth and laughed, "Then you can use the Thousand Ren Arrow to level up. I'll help you lure the monster. This little monster's attack can't break through my defense at all. There's no danger."
"Why don't you go level up and run dungeons? Staying here is a waste of your time."
"Don't. What if you get PK'd here? How can you survive without help?"
I thought about it and felt that he was right.
Thus, Ling Xue charged into the group of monsters with her "Rippling Wave" and attracted at least a hundred skeletons over.
It had begun!
I took a deep breath and condensed the cyclone!
"Hua hua!"
A strong wind raged as streaks of ice blue cyclones appeared around my body. Light rained down and my hair instantly turned indigo. I looked like I had just ascended.
"Thousand Ren Arrow!"
Countless light arrows shot out from the hardwood bow. Each arrow's trajectory was wrapped in layers of cyclones. After transforming, his attack power had increased tremendously!
"Pu pu pu!"
Under the Thousand Ren Arrow, these Lv 40 + skeletons cried out in pain. They were instantly killed the moment they came into contact with the arrows. Shocking damage numbers flew up!
In an instant, half of the monsters fell. I quickly moved and intersected with them. Then, I used another Thousand Ren Arrow!
In 10 seconds, two consecutive arrows turned 100 + skeletons into experience!
"Shua!"
I also successfully rose to Lv 6, and added all 5 points to Strength.
Ling Xue looked back at me and smiled, "Using cyclone transformation to kill monsters, you're really wasteful!"
I retracted my energy and the transformation disappeared. I returned to normal.
"Hey!
Less than a minute. I didn't even use any magic power. Again, Xiao Xue! "
"Yes!"
… …
I trained all the way until night time. Finally, I reached Lv 12 with great difficulty.
"Return to the city to rest and equip?" Ling Xue tilted her head and asked with a smile.
I shook my head, "What's there to repair? I only have a necklace and a broken bow. Also, Elemental Archers don't even need to replenish arrows. I can fight for a long time."
"Oh, then continue. Why don't we go somewhere else? It's so boring killing here all day."
“ok！”
I opened the map and after looking, I pointed to the southwest. "There, Muguang City is there. There's a forest called Gloomy Forest. There are many Lv 40-50 bear monsters there. Let's go kill some?"
"Yes, let's go!"
Ling Xue summoned her Snow Feather Pegasus. Unfortunately, she couldn't bring me. The system rules forbade girls from bringing boys. It was probably for the sake of the guy's face. She was too thoughtful.
Along the way, there was a winding path at the foot of the mountain. By the side of the path, there were Lv 20 Forest Wild Bears roaring. There were also some bear cubs that followed their mothers to search for food.
I raised the hardwood bow, filled it with power, and shot out a Thunderclap Arrow!
"Shua!"
Lightning flashed and a bolt of lightning shot into the bear cub's body. It was instantly killed!
Mother Wild Bear was instantly enraged. It raised its huge claws and pounced over!
For safety, I threw out [Dragon Bind] and shot five consecutive shots!
"Ao ao..."
Mother Wild Bear fell to the ground with a pained cry. It dropped two silver coins and a shining sword!
"Ah?
Equipment dropped? "
Ling Xue smiled. She stood in the pine forest with the Snow Domain Blade in her hand. Her glowing cloak swayed back and forth. She was so beautiful.
I quickly walked forward and picked up the sword. I opened it and looked. Top quality!
[Wild Bear's Sharp Sword] (Silver Tier)
Attack: 22-45
Strength: + 12
Stamina: + 10
Level Requirement: 15
(Unappraised)
… …
"Oh, you didn't appraise it?
Should I help you get it back to the city? "Ling Xue came over to take a look and said with a smile.
I shook my head. "There's no rush. I'm only Lv 12 anyway. It'll be a long time before I reach Lv 15. I'll take it slow."
"Mn."
I entered the forest and continued to kill mobs with my Hardwood Bow. At the same time, I couldn't help but feel grateful to the Spirit of Grief system. Fortunately, I was rewarded with the Water God's Fury necklace after I reached the Holy Domain. Otherwise, with my pitiful Attack, I probably wouldn't be able to reach Lv 15 in a week.
Opening up the Equipment Rankings, there was no doubt that the Ancient Sword Scarlet Heaven was ranked first, followed by the Water God's Fury. Ling Yue's Lunar Eclipse Staff was ranked third. The rest were all equipment from foreign players, including the Alexander's Battle Axe, an Intermediate Country Weapon.
Seeing this, I couldn't help but take out the Scarlet Heaven Sword from my bag. Immediately, the surroundings lit up. Flames danced on the sword, and waves of powerful energy flowed into my body through the hilt. Although I couldn't equip it, the power alone was enough to make people salivate.
Ling Xue saw this and said exasperatedly, "Alright, stop showing off. Hurry up and put it away. Don't show off your wealth, or you'll get yourself killed. If you have the time to admire the Scarlet Heaven Sword, you might as well level up and equip the Wild Bear's Edge as soon as possible!"
I was momentarily embarrassed. The difference between heaven and earth was too great. The Wild Bear's Edge was like a floating cloud compared to the Ancient Sword Scarlet Heaven Sword, but it was one of my goals. How sad!
Ling Xue held the sword in her right hand and put her left hand on her waist. She said with a smile, "Then, let's get to Lv 15 tonight before going to bed. Otherwise, don't even think about going offline."
I nodded. "Mn, no problem."
In the quiet forest, faint light and dew fell. A beautiful girl in heavy armor was leveling with a noob wearing beginner clothes and a super powerful necklace. Giant bears fell one after another, shaking the birds in the forest and sending them flying. Wisps of white experience floated toward the noob.
At night, around 10 o 'clock, there was a flash of golden light. I successfully reached Lv 15!
Ling Xue cheered and said with a smile, "Great, today's quest is complete. Let's go offline and eat. Sister Qin Yun and the others have been waiting for us for ten minutes."
I nodded and equipped the [Wild Bear's Edge] sword. Immediately, I looked like an expert. As I swung my sword, it glowed with an indigo light. A Holy Domain expert was indeed different from the rest!
"I'll wait for you in the hall, hurry up!"
Ling Xue said. Her beautiful figure gradually faded and she went offline.
I smiled. Let's go offline too!
After I clicked the Go Offline interface, I received a notification —
Ding ~!
System Notice: Do you want to release your soul into the Holy Domain? In the Holy Domain, your Soul Flower will replenish your Mana at the rate of 10 points per hour!
… …
"Ah?
There's such a good thing?! "
I was overjoyed and immediately clicked "Confirm". I felt my body relax and my soul leave my body. My body was gradually disappearing. I was already in an offline state. My consciousness shot into the sky.
In the midst of chaos, my eyes suddenly lit up. Pushing aside the layers of clouds, I had entered the true Holy Domain. This was a holy land!
Green mountains and clear waters, immortal energy enshrouding the place. A chain of waterfalls hung above the mountains, gurgling water. Numerous shiny deer were drinking water by the water.
The forest was filled with fragrant smells. Large leaves grew on the trees, and all kinds of strange flowers bloomed under the trees. Fragrance wafted into my nose.
My body was a shadow. After wandering around for a few minutes, I suddenly felt a very familiar feeling in front of me!
Yes!
My Soul Flower is definitely there!
I hurriedly walked over and found another beautiful figure. She was dressed in pure white, walking leisurely. She looked back and smiled at me, her beautiful smile suffocating.
"Ah..."
I exclaimed, "Bing... Bing Lan, it's you!?"
Bing Lan smiled, "En, I sensed a familiar aura coming to the Holy Domain. I knew that you stepped into the Holy Domain!"
I nodded and saw that Bing Lan's body was actually floating on a white flower. It was a white orchid that gave off a holy glow. This should be Bing Lan's Soul Flower.
"The place where your soul resides, en, is here..."
Bing Lan pointed to the right and saw an indigo flower that looked like a little daisy. This was my Soul Flower. In comparison, it was much smaller than Bing Lan's.
I walked over and my soul seemed to be attracted to it. I instantly attached to the Soul Flower and my spiritual energy started to recover. This setting was not bad. After going offline, I could replenish energy. After going online, I could transform into a cyclone. I could do whatever I wanted to.
Bing Lan smiled and her soul disappeared. She returned to Longyu.
I chose to go offline too. My vision turned black and the power was cut off.
… …
In the hall of the workshop.
Ling Yue and Qin Yun were chatting and laughing. Xia Xia was looking down at her chest in silence. Zi Yue looked at me and smiled, "How much did Brother Scholar level up?"
"Level 15!"
"Wow, so amazing ~ ~"
My scalp felt numb, "This, don't praise me, you make me feel embarrassed."
I turned around and looked at Ling Yue, "Why are you so happy?"
Ling Yue smiled, "Of course, I am happy that Bing Cha is fine. Today is the happiest day of the year!
So, I have decided, tonight... "
"Treat me to supper?"
"Damn, how did you know?"
"It'd be hard not to know. Do you have any other moves..."
Ling Yue giggled, "Come on, both you and Ling Xue haven't eaten dinner yet. Ling Xue said it's fine if she wants to lose weight, but you need to replenish your stamina. Hurry up and get to Level 100. Hmph hmph, I want you to be the first vanguard general to counterattack Clear Breeze City. How about it, satisfied?"
I hurriedly nodded, "No problem, thank you for the promotion!"
Hmph hmph, Clear Breeze City is in the hands of the American players. This time, the two main cities of the United States worked together with the main cities of Japan to attack Clear Breeze City. As a price, the American players ceded two tier 2 cities to the Japanese server. In exchange, they withdrew all their players and allowed the Japanese players to occupy Clear Breeze City.
This time, I will make the American players suffer. I will let them know what it feels like to suffer a double loss. As for Japan's Gale City, hmph, I won't let them feel good either!
… …
The supper Ling Yue mentioned was incomparably sumptuous.
While I was happily eating, Ling Yue said, "Scholar, did you know that the American server has five main cities in total?
The U.S. server currently has a total of five main cities. Now, the players from the other four main cities have moved into Cool Breeze City. It seems that they really intend to use Cool Breeze City as a frontline fortress to gradually encroach on China's territory. "
I frowned. "Is that so?"
Qin Yun nodded. "I saw it too. Do you have a good plan?"
I smiled. "It's a strategy. Let's contact the French server and have Brave Heart make a move to threaten the American server. Then, we'll split into two groups and pretend to attack the two cities closest to the American server. We'll steal the teleportation formation of Clear Breeze City and force the American players to run between the cities. When the time is right, we'll immediately take back Clear Breeze City!"
Zi Yue said with a smile, "Big brother Scholar is so smart. This is a brilliant plan …"
I couldn't help but feel awkward. "Brilliant? Our ancestors came up with a strategy thousands of years ago, but the current generation has forgotten most of it. I should be ashamed …"
Ling Yue smiled. "Anyway, Scholar, get to Level 100 as soon as possible. I'll think of a way to get you a set of good equipment. You are the first player to step into the Holy Realm in China, and even the entire world. You are the flag of Snow Moon, so you must appear in this siege, and you will definitely be the main force."
"Yes, I understand. I will do my best."
… …
At night, I returned to the workshop.
Sleep?
Sleep my ass! Go grind!
Tonight, I will pull an all-nighter. I must reach Holy Realm Level 20 or I won't sleep!