Absolute Zero, the skill associated with Shattered Dream!
Summoning the power of ice and snow, upon use, a fifty-yard radius around the landing point becomes frozen, dealing a one-time 150% physical and magical damage to the target at the landing point, while inflicting a 30% reduction in movement Speed on all targets within the frozen area.
Indeed, this was precisely what Yi Tianchen and his companions took advantage of!
As the skill was unleashed, a layer of frost instantly spread outward from the landing point, covering a radius of fifty yards. This was undoubtedly a vast area, and on top of that, there was an incredibly magical additional effect.
A 30% reciprocal reduction in movement Speed!
The Mighty Bull Monster and the surrounding players were immediately hit with a 30% decrease in their movement Speed, becoming entangled together for a brief moment. Meanwhile, Yi Tianchen and his team enjoyed a 30% increase in their movement Speed, moving as swiftly as leopards.
"Now's our chance!"
With Yi Tianchen's command, the six of them swiftly maneuvered between the Mighty Bull Monster and their opponents, crossing through the blockade in less than thirty seconds. From a high vantage point, Liu Yuhan observed everything unfold and began to increase the distance from the Mighty Bull Monster.
Then, they shook off the aggro!
In this way, without losing a single soldier, Yi Tianchen and Liu Yuhan leveraged the might of the Mighty Bull Monster to shatter their opponents' carefully laid blockade. They continued eastward into the sweltering sands and, under Yi Tianchen's lead, arrived at a dilapidated earthen city.
—Exile Zone!
Amidst the swirling sands, this ruined little earthen city still stood. On everyone's map, it was marked as a small area shaded in black. Yi Tianchen promptly provided relevant explanations about its historical significance.
Liu Yuhan and others were left in shock!
“Tianchen Boss, you were exiled here last time?” Proud Dragon, surveying the surrounding ruins, couldn't help but exclaim, “Damn it, you're truly something else! If it were me, I might have impulsively deleted my account back then.”
The Terminator of Regrets stroked his chin: “I believe that!”
“Tianchen, where are we going next?” Liu Yuhan furrowed her brows, her earlier confidence in finding the Elven Forest now replaced with uncertainty. “If it doesn’t work out, we might as well use the return scroll! It seems like the mission is going nowhere.”
“Not necessarily!”
Yi Tianchen smiled slightly, a hint of mystery in his voice. “The reason I chose to come here is that I suddenly thought of someone—no, to be precise, an NPC. Perhaps we can learn some information about the Elven Forest from him.”
“Is he around here?” Liu Yuhan asked, puzzled.
“Yep!”
Yi Tianchen nodded and shouldered Dragon's Roar as he began to walk. This was the far west of the Exile Zone, and he recalled that the NPC’s location should be…
“Follow me!”
After climbing over several crumbling earthen walls and following the path etched in his memory, Yi Tianchen quickly arrived at the spot where he had once been exiled. Searching nearby, he soon spotted the White-Bearded NPC sitting under a half-collapsed wall.
“Long time no see!”
Yi Tianchen approached him warmly. “Senior, do you remember me?”
The Old NPC opened one eye, then the other, before springing up with surprising agility. “It’s you! You’re not dead? Did you really find a new faction to take you in within 24 hours?”
“Heh heh…”
Yi Tianchen revealed the Blood Phantom Alliance badge on his arm and said sincerely, “Yes, I’m now an official member of the Blood Phantom Alliance.”
“Ha… I really underestimated you!”
The Old NPC paused for a moment before his gaze fell on Yi Tianchen’s weapon. Shocked, he exclaimed, “That sword is Dragon's Roar, isn’t it?” Then he turned excitedly to Liu Yuhan. “Young lady, could you let me take a look at your weapon?”
Liu Yuhan was taken aback for a moment, then nodded, "Of course!"
In the world of Zero Era, interaction between players and NPCs was essential, but there was no need to worry about NPCs deceiving players for money or equipment. Even now, as Liu Yuhan handed Shattered Dream to the NPC, the actual owner remained Liu Yuhan.
So there was nothing to be concerned about!
Soon, the Old NPC took the Shattered Dream that Liu Yuhan offered. At that moment, due to the change of ownership, a brilliant cascade of colorful light burst forth. The Old NPC's face lit up with excitement, and it seemed that tears of joy welled up in the corners of his eyes.
The group of Seven People exchanged glances, puzzled by the scene unfolding before them.
"Senior..."
Yi Tianchen called out softly several times, but the Old NPC appeared not to hear. His rough hands trembled as he caressed Shattered Dream, as if he were touching his own child. Then, without warning, he let out a cry that echoed through eternity—
"Ah—"
"A thousand years, a full thousand years!"
At this moment, Yi Tianchen and Liu Yuhan realized what was happening. Clearly, their accidental encounter had led them to something significant; this Old NPC was likely their breakthrough point to find the Elven Forest, perhaps even their only chance.
However, the next scene left them utterly speechless!
After a long howl and an outburst of emotion from the Old NPC, the colorful light emanating from Shattered Dream suddenly intensified. Rays of light scattered in all directions, so bright that even under the blazing sun, it was blinding and created a mesmerizing haze.
"O ethereal space! Let power coalesce once more in my hands. In my name, control the flow and change of time and space—appear!—Time Reversal!"
"Whoosh—"
The sound of a bowstring vibrating echoed as an arrow imbued with colorful light soared into the air. It then plummeted rapidly like a meteor entering the atmosphere, trailing a brilliant tail as it fell and struck the ground beneath Yi Tianchen and Liu Yuhan.
At that moment, a Miracle appeared.
A cool breeze surged wildly from the depths of the earth, and waves of ethereal blue light rose around like a veil of silk...
In the next instant, the yellow sand beneath their feet transformed into lush green grass!
"What..."
Before they could fully comprehend it, it was as if the scene had suddenly shifted. A brilliant orb of light erupted violently, sending shockwaves outward, instantly giving birth to vast expanses of flowers, grass, and trees, even a shimmering lake.
"Uh—"
Everyone present was utterly astonished; this scene was simply unbelievable. Even though they knew they were in a game, they couldn't help but feel a sense of awe!
When they returned their focus to the front, they realized that the Old NPC had also changed. Dressed in a robe that shimmered with light, he now held a staff that resembled both a cane and a wand. Turning around, a smile crept onto the Old NPC's face—
"My dear girl, I have been waiting for you here for a full thousand years!"
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