-1010! -1006! -1023! ...
Three damage numbers over a thousand soared into the air, further enraging the Death Knight and boosting Yi Tianchen's confidence to new heights. Unfolding shook, and a dark aura quietly descended, standing out starkly against the already dim forest.
Sliding swiftly beneath him, he closed the distance rapidly, drawing his sword as golden light patterns cascaded down---
Death Entanglement Lv-1! Blade Break Slash Lv-2!
-1583!
After delivering a powerful strike, Yi Tianchen decisively jumped back a few steps, creating a safe distance for evasion. The Death Knight did not disappoint; while taking hits, it swung its heavy sword once more, unleashing a bizarre crimson light pattern as it slashed down, sending grass flying---
MISS!
The anticipated MISS appeared, and Yi Tianchen rushed forward, landing two quick strikes. The second thrust aimed directly at the Death Knight's throat, followed by a fierce push; the broad blade of Wild Fury pierced through the back of its neck, and triple damage soared into the air---
Critical Hit! -3108!
Health Points were suddenly depleted. Yi Tianchen felt a wave of relief wash over him; finally, after enduring so much, he had managed to take down the Death Knight for the second time. With a swift motion, he pulled out Wild Fury with a ringing sound, but then he felt a surge of dread as the towering corpse of the Death Knight fell directly onto him.
For a moment, Yi Tianchen held his breath, nearly brought to tears. He feared that this creature might revive once more; if that happened, he would have no choice but to flee in despair.
But it turned out that he had won this battle!
Seeing no signs of revival from the Death Knight, Yi Tianchen wiped the sweat from his brow and glanced at his experience bar. As expected, after two successful kills, the System rewarded him with an immense amount of experience points, bringing his level to 27 and 92%, with leveling up just around the corner.
Unexpectedly, in less than half an hour, Yi Tianchen was on the verge of leveling up, enough to make countless people envious and resentful for ages!
After a moment, Yi Tianchen struggled to push aside the corpse of the Death Knight, rolling to the side and lying on the ground, gasping as he looked up at the stars in the night sky. He had been holding his breath under the weight of the corpse. The stench of the Death Knight's body was unbearable; that he managed to endure it was nothing short of a miracle!
Once he caught his breath, Yi Tianchen suddenly noticed a message in his inbox from Liu Yuhan.
Previously, due to the intense battle with the Death Knight, he hadn’t paid attention to any messages and quickly replied, offering a brief explanation.
Liu Yuhan didn’t say much either; she simply urged Yi Tianchen to keep pushing for levels and to secure the first advancement slot for a mid-tier profession, marking a significant milestone for the future establishment of Mist of Time. Additionally, she inquired about his progress in finding Boundless Land.
Yi Tianchen sighed; that elusive Boundless Land had been a real headache for him!
After resting for a bit, Yi Tianchen stood up, his gaze turning fervent and expectant as it landed on the corpse of the Death Knight. After exerting so much effort to take down this formidable foe, it was time to reap the rewards earned through blood and sweat.
A level 30 Silver Boss, combined with Yi Tianchen’s 10 points of Luck Value, surely had to yield some eye-catching loot!
With that thought in mind, Yi Tianchen confidently approached, planting his weapon, Rage of the Wilderness, nearby. Holding his nose with one hand, he deftly began searching through the corpse with the other.
Before long, a pair of leggings appeared in his hand. They were black and, aside from lacking that foul odor, looked just like the leggings worn by the Death Knight before.
Without hesitation, Yi Tianchen cast an Identification Technique on them---
Darknight Leggings: Dark Iron Equipment
Defense: 110
Strength: +10
Constitution: +8
Bonus: Increases user’s strength by 4 points
Type: Heavy Armor - Leggings
Required Level: 30
……
Yi Tianchen smiled as he decisively tossed it into his bag. The heavy armor leggings with +14 Strength and +8 Constitution had impressive defense, making them a perfect fit. When he reached level 30, if he didn't find better leggings, these would be a formidable choice.
Continuing to explore, Yi Tianchen reached out and grasped a small object. However, he couldn't help but shudder, a wave of shock coursing through him as he hesitated to pull his hand back.
In his palm lay a uniquely designed and elegant ring, exuding a mysterious aura that suggested it was anything but ordinary.
After identifying it, a silver sheen suddenly glimmered.
Yi Tianchen was momentarily stunned and quickly tightened his grip. He glanced around like a thief, ensuring there were no disturbances nearby before checking the ring's attributes—
Dark Ring: Silver Equipment
Attack: 150
Strength: +12
Constitution: +8
Agility: +7
Bonus 1: Increases user's physical attack power by 5%
Type: Ring
Required Level: 30
……
As the item with the lowest drop rate in the Zero Era, the Dark Ring was undoubtedly a bit shocking for Yi Tianchen. With a 150-point attack bonus, a 10-point increase in strength, and a percentage-based attack boost, what more could one ask for from a ring?
Of course, this was only at the current stage...
For a moment, Yi Tianchen felt an impulse to immediately level up to 30. However, level 30 was a turning point for players, and the experience required to level up was quite formidable. Without some extraordinary encounter, grinding for experience normally would take an entire day of relentless effort.
Carefully stowing away the Dark Ring, Yi Tianchen continued to search the Death Knight thoroughly. Yet after thirty seconds of searching, he found nothing else. Glancing at the heavy sword still tightly gripped by the Death Knight, he felt a pang of disappointment!
Nothing dropped...
However, that regret lasted only a few seconds. For Yi Tianchen, who already possessed Dragon's Roar, finding something was merely a small surprise; not finding anything was not a significant loss. If he had to describe it in bold terms, he simply didn’t care.
What was Dragon's Roar? It was the foremost among the Three Divine Weapons; to say it wasn't a divine artifact would be utterly absurd!
Thinking of this made Yi Tianchen sigh involuntarily as he gazed at the night sky, staring blankly. The so-called Boundless Land loomed over him like a mountain, pressing down on him with an overwhelming weight.
Helplessly snapping out of his contemplation, Yi Tianchen tightened his grip on the Rage of the Wilderness and cleanly severed the Death Knight's head, tossing it into his inventory. He then picked up the 65 gold coins that had dropped and weighed them in his palm; they felt substantial enough.
With this done, Yi Tianchen's quest journey came to a temporary halt. The next step was to exchange the Death Knight's head for a hefty reward.
However, just as Yi Tianchen prepared to leave, he suddenly heard a rustling sound coming from not far behind in the dense forest—something was clearly moving through the bushes.
Someone!
Yi Tianchen froze for a moment before quickly stepping away and swiftly hiding himself in the thick underbrush.
Soon, under the gentle moonlight, two figures appeared...
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