Under the silver moonlight, the entire village seemed like a tranquil baby peacefully asleep.
After gaining a general understanding of the trial mission details, Yi Tianchen arrived at the apothecary. The potions he had used during his battle with Scruffy Wolf were all depleted. Ignoring the First-Level Life Potion on the purchase panel, Yi Tianchen took out 20 Silver Coins and bought 40 bottles of Second-Level Health Potion.
After leaving the apothecary, Yi Tianchen made a trip to the Blacksmith Shop to repair his equipment. To ensure he could complete the mission smoothly, he also visited the Armor Shop, where he purchased a hat, shoes, a cloak, Shoulder Guards, Wrist Guards, and Leggings—a total of seven pieces of Level 10 Whiteboard Gear, which increased his defense by 35 points.
Opening his character attribute panel, Yi Tianchen began to examine it:
ID: Falling Leaves
Level: 10
Class: Apprentice Swordsman
Attack: 108-126
Defense: 86
Health Points: 490/490
Magic Points: 280/280
Luck: 5
Reputation: 22
Initial Attributes: Constitution 4; Strength 10; Intelligence 3; Agility 3!
"With a defense of 86 and a vitality cap of 490, it should be fine, right?" Yi Tianchen murmured to himself as he left the small village and headed straight for Cedar Forest.
***
Cedar Forest had long become a battleground for players.
However, Yi Tianchen's sudden appearance immediately drew the attention of others. Many began to whisper among themselves as they noticed the deep blue-glowing Serpent Shadow Sword in Yi Tianchen's hand, their faces betraying a hint of greed.
Yet, Yi Tianchen chose to ignore them. If anyone dared to approach him foolishly, he would ensure they disappeared in the shortest time possible.
"Master, what brings you here?" Suddenly, a tall player with a Bronze longsword approached from the crowd; it was Hero Does Not Question Origin, who had exchanged equipment with Yi Tianchen before.
"It's you! You’re here too!" Yi Tianchen was slightly taken aback but quickly recognized Hero Does Not Question Origin and glanced at the person beside him.
"Yes, this is my friend, Stinky Fish!" Hero Does Not Question Origin said, pointing to a young player next to him.
Yi Tianchen nodded and took a closer look. The young man appeared to be under twenty, looking somewhat naive, which reminded him of his younger self. Back then, Yi Tianchen had also entered the game at a young age and gained considerable fame through talent and an audacious spirit.
However, the name Stinky Fish did catch Yi Tianchen off guard!
"Hello, Master!" Stinky Fish chuckled shyly and said, "I've heard so much about you from Hero. I didn't expect to meet you so soon; it's truly an honor!"
"Haha... hello! But please don’t call me Master! Since we’re all friends here, just call me Fallen Wood!" Yi Tianchen replied with a nod. He then glanced at a nearby Goblin Warrior and continued, "Sorry, but I need to complete my quest first. We can chat later!"
"Sure... okay!"
Both nodded in agreement, with Hero Does Not Question Origin feeling particularly excited. Most masters in games were often aloof and looked down on ordinary players. Yet this "Fallen Wood" was completely different.
He felt like one of his buddies—so approachable and down-to-earth!
So, just how impressive is the title “Falling Leaves”? For those who frequently check the Level leaderboard, it’s clear that these four characters are currently shining at the very top, representing the most eye-catching peak position in the Zero Era across the entire server.
At the same time, upon hearing Yi Tianchen's words, a flicker of heat ignited in Hero Does Not Question Origin's gaze. Earlier, when he witnessed Yi Tianchen's skills, he was already filled with admiration. Now that he heard Yi Tianchen was here on a mission, he was eager to see his performance once again.
Thus, he felt a sense of anticipation!
After briefly parting ways with the two, Yi Tianchen continued to ignore the excited or astonished gazes around him. He locked onto a nearby Goblin Warrior and swiftly leaped into action.
The Snake Shadow Sword sliced through the night sky with a sharp whistle, leaving behind a dazzling arc as it cut into the shoulder of the Goblin Warrior—
-252!
Instant kill!!
A gorgeous instant kill!!!
“Hiss…”
Everyone collectively gasped, rubbing their eyes in disbelief at what they had just witnessed. Especially those who had previously considered approaching to loot equipment; they now stared wide-eyed, secretly relieved they hadn’t provoked this terrifying figure, Yi Tianchen.
“Damn, with such a powerful expert here killing Goblin Warriors, are we even allowed to live?” Many began to murmur as they watched Yi Tianchen effortlessly deal with the Goblin Warrior.
Someone else chimed in, “Hey brother, you won’t get much experience from killing these Goblin Warriors, right? Could you leave us a few?”
Yi Tianchen chuckled lightly, “It’s for a mission! Just three are needed!”
In that brief moment, Yi Tianchen had casually taken down two Goblin Warriors and then glanced at another one not far away. As long as he dealt with this one, he could spawn the mission monster.
“That movement… that attack… tsk tsk, truly impressive!”
Beside him, Hero Does Not Question Origin laughed heartily, watching Yi Tianchen slay monsters while glancing at a small screen in the upper right corner. This was the System's recording feature, which had started capturing footage as soon as Yi Tianchen made his move.
Upon hearing Yi Tianchen mention a mission, many players who had objections fell silent. At that moment, Yi Tianchen swiftly maneuvered in a light-footed manner, tracing a crescent arc. The Serpent Shadow Sword in his hand struck sharply at the shoulder of the third Goblin Warrior, once again achieving a spectacular instant kill.
As the third Goblin Warrior collapsed, a burst of golden light erupted, stunning everyone present. The dazzling gold shone brightly in the night, catching the attention of players far away at the village entrance, who quickly rushed over out of curiosity.
"Damn, this guy... is something else!" Suddenly, Yi Tianchen jumped back a few steps as if shocked, staring in astonishment at the unfolding scene.
Amidst the golden glow, a massive figure emerged. Following that was an earth-shattering roar that caused many players to instinctively cover their ears. In just a brief moment, as the golden light faded, a Frenzied Goblin Warrior stood before Yi Tianchen.
Though it retained its previous form, its muscular build radiated power. In its hand was a long-handled giant axe that glimmered with a chilling blue hue, looking quite imposing!
Frenzied Goblin Warrior: Refined Iron BOSS Level Monster (Beast)
Level: 15
Attack: 180-265
Defense: 105
Health Points: 11000/11000
Magic Points: 1650/1650
Skills: [Blunt Strike Lv-1] [Mountain Splitter Lv-1] [Battle Roar Lv-1]
Note: A Goblin Warrior that has undergone frenzy for unknown reasons. It inherits natural brute strength and has evolved to possess a certain level of intelligence. The steel axe it wields has the overwhelming force to split mountains and rocks; few have dared to provoke its wrath throughout history.
Main Attack Method: Combines its brute strength with the giant axe to deal powerful physical damage to a single target, guaranteeing a knockback effect with a high chance of causing dizziness for 0.5 seconds.
Main Weak Points: Eyes, throat, armpits, and forehead.
"Dammit!"
Glancing at the specific attributes of the Frenzied Goblin Warrior, Yi Tianchen couldn't help but take two steps back in shock. With an attack limit of 265 and 11,000 Health Points, how on earth were they supposed to kill this thing? This so-called legendary difficulty seemed a bit too twisted.
"BOSS, it's a BOSS, a Level 15 Iron Grade BOSS!"
Seeing this scene, the players present were all stunned, their voices filled with disbelief. Even ordinary Goblin Warriors posed a significant challenge for them, and now suddenly facing a Level 15 Iron Grade BOSS was like asking for their lives.
"Don't be afraid; this is a quest monster. As long as we don't provoke it, it won't attack us!" Hero Does Not Question Origin recalled Yi Tianchen's words and immediately stepped forward to speak.
Sure enough, the towering BOSS didn't pay any attention to the crowd nearby but instead fixed its gaze directly on Yi Tianchen. Then, the Frenzied Goblin Warrior let out a roar, swinging its massive axe and creating a long arc of light as it swung down toward Yi Tianchen's head.
Mountain Splitter Lv-1!
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