Chapter 11

"Instant Shadow? Dragon's Blessing?" It was hard to imagine. With the addition of the previous three-stage rewards, from entering the Trial Cave to the completion of the rune engraving, Mu Feng had received far too many benefits! It was absolutely worthy of the difficulty of a hidden quest.

Calmly, Mu Feng immediately began searching for Skatha, all because of him, he had gained so much improvement. At this moment, however, Skatha had returned to human form and lay motionless in the magic circle...

"Skatha Elder!" Mu Feng hurried over to support Skatha, trying to wake him up.

"Cough, cough..." Soon, Skatha finally regained consciousness. Seeing Mu Feng's current appearance, a smile of joy appeared on his aged face. "Great, we succeeded! My lifelong wish has finally been fulfilled. And, we've created a new star with limitless potential!"

Only after hearing Skatha say this did Mu Feng carefully examine the runes covering his body. Red, blue, silver, and gold lines formed a magnificent magic circle, softly emitting magical light on his body.

"System notification: The Demon Hunter class can set the upper body clothing to be hidden. Would you like to set it?" The system's prompt sounded. Indeed, such a cool thing would be a waste if not shown, but many Demon Hunters would probably choose to hide it.

"Hide." Mu Feng was no exception. If he hid such a perfect work that took so much effort to complete under his armor, Skatha would surely be angry, right? After hiding it, Mu Feng put on his original Eredar chestplate, which now seemed like he wasn't wearing anything, but the attributes were added.

"Skatha Elder, thank you!" Mu Feng sincerely thanked him. "Are you okay?" Seeing Skatha looking like he might die at any moment, he was really worried.

"Don't worry, I won't die, I've just lost some abilities. I could transform into a dragon because I devoured that dragon crystal. Now that the crystal is shattered, I've become an ordinary Druid." Mu Feng hadn't expected Skatha's sacrifice to be so great, losing the ability to transform into a dragon as a Divine Dragon Druid...

"Don't be too concerned, I did this voluntarily. You are my most satisfactory work, so, promise me. No matter what happens, you must stand on the side of nature and protect the survival of the elves!"

Protect the survival of the elves? Isn't this just a game? And if Tianji Company wanted the elves to perish, what could Mu Feng, a player, do? But seeing the hopeful look in Skatha's eyes...

"I will!" Mu Feng solemnly promised. Originally, Skatha could have done it himself, but he had expended his strength on Mu Feng, so Mu Feng should take on his responsibility.

"I'm relieved. I need to rest now. Go find Irsales and tell him what happened in the Trial Cave. Have him send a message to Zin-Azshari to root out all the hidden demons! I'll be fine after a short rest, don't worry."

"I'll go right away!" Mu Feng accepted the order, found a blanket to wrap Skatha in, and then rushed down the giant tree.

After Mu Feng's figure disappeared, Skatha's body gradually became ethereal, transforming into a green light and vanishing into the air.

"Young man, forgive me for lying to you. I just didn't want you to bear too much. Let me merge with nature and witness the birth of the next legendary king..." The players who followed the dragon's trail found only a ruin, gaining nothing. Soon, a new NPC was spawned to handle the rune engraving for new players.

"What? Such a thing actually happened?" Irsales was shocked beyond measure when he heard the news from Mu Feng. "I never expected demons to infiltrate our crucial new recruit training base. This is a serious issue! But I can't leave right now..."

"You're already level 10?" When Irsales glanced at Mu Feng, he noticed that Mu Feng was already level 10, remembering that he was only level 7 when he went to the giant tree to find Skatha Elder.

"Yes!" Mu Feng realized that the rich experience from the hidden quest had brought him to level 10. Due to Dragon's Blessing, his stamina gain was double that of others. After leaving the newbie village and entering the main city, he would definitely need to PK, so having a solid base of health would be safer for both PK and monster hunting. He allocated 10 of his 15 free attribute points to stamina and 5 to agility.

Equipping the Blood Curse Demon Blade, which looked like a blood crystal, Mu Feng's attributes soared. His agility reached 88, strength 32, and his attack power hit a terrifying 208! With 60 stamina and the double effect of Dragon's Blessing, he had exactly 1200 health. Even a tank player who maxed out their stamina from the start would only have 890 health at this level!

"Hmm... The rune engraving is complete, you've reached level 10, and completed the hidden quest... You are now qualified to leave Shadow Valley! You can help deliver the message to Zin-Azshari! But before that, I have a skill to teach you." Irsales made his decision. There were too many new recruits here, and he couldn't leave.

"Sure!" Mu Feng thought happily, interpreting this as a sign that he could leave the newbie village.

"System notification: Congratulations, player has learned the Blade Dash skill. Blade Dash: Dash forward 15 yards at lightning speed, dealing 150% weapon damage to enemies in a straight line."

"System notification: Your Fierce Strike skill has been upgraded to level 3. Fierce Strike: Level 3, attack with both main and off-hand weapons, dealing 200% weapon damage. Cooldown: 5 seconds, mana cost: 15."

"System notification: Your Sacrifice skill has been upgraded to level 2. Sacrifice: Level 2, envelop the Demon Hunter in flames, burning enemy units within 10 yards. The skill ends when mana is depleted. Consumes 10% of total mana upon activation, then 5% per second. Deals 50 damage per second, with a spell power bonus of 1. Upgradable."

Learning a new skill and upgrading two existing ones, Mu Feng's damage output increased significantly.

"Here is the token to use the Gryphon flight point and the urgent letter. Please deliver it to High Priestess Theresa in Zin-Azshari as soon as possible!" Irsales said.

"Yes!" Mu Feng accepted the order and quickly headed to the flight point. The Gryphon flight point was above the fortress, managed by a warden. After handing over the token, Mu Feng received a beautiful Gryphon.

"Screech!~" The Gryphon quickly ascended into the sky, and the Shadow Valley below gradually became a tiny dot. Mu Feng was ready to head to the next destination!

The Gryphon is a beautiful flying mount, with a bird's head and wings, covered in emerald feathers and adorned with bright red patterns. However, it has four sturdy legs and normal bird claws.

The cold wind blew against Mu Feng, making him feel very comfortable. Flying freely in the sky, the sensation of rising and falling was exhilarating. Although he had ridden similar mounts in "Demon World," the experience was only audio and visual with a holographic helmet, far from the realism of now.

Now, Mu Feng really wanted to reach level 20, so he could have his own mount! Obsidian Wings, the name of the mount he received from the lottery when entering the game, sounded very cool, but he wondered what it looked like.

Elves are noble beings, maintaining the balance of nature across the entire continent. The World Tree covers the entire Gray Coast, its shadow towering higher than the mountains. Under its lush branches, the elves built their homes. The arrival of demons destroyed everything, even the World Tree.

Zin-Azshari, the city of elves, was rebuilt by the current queen, Zin-Azshari. The original main city was destroyed during the demon invasion. Zin-Azshari is not only the queen of the elves but also the most powerful priestess hero of the elves. Her healing ability is incredibly strong, capable of healing tens of thousands of soldiers simultaneously, ensuring they survive battles against powerful demons. Because of her contributions, the newly built main city was named Zin-Azshari.

From afar, Mu Feng saw a towering World Tree, the spiritual pillar of the elves, connected to Zin-Azshari's life, achieving a form of immortality, protecting the entire elven race.

Riding the Gryphon, Mu Feng landed at the flight point outside Zin-Azshari. Riding a flying mount within the city would be disrespectful to the queen. After dismounting, Mu Feng explained his purpose to the guards, who, upon hearing that he had an urgent letter from Shadow Valley, immediately directed him to the temple.

Theresa is a high priestess of the Moon Goddess Elune, a very important figure among the elves. Everyone knew where she usually was. That was the Temple of the Moon. Arriving at the temple, Mu Feng finally met the legendary beautiful priestess.

Inside the Temple of the Moon, there is a magnificent pool. In the center of the pool stands a holy statue of the Moon Goddess. The Moon Goddess, dressed in a long robe, holds a large silver disc in her hands, and clear water with specks of starlight falls from it. On the steps in front of the pool, a beautiful woman kneels, hands clasped, praying for the fate of the elves.

Her long emerald hair is styled into an elegant bun, and her moon-white priestess robe is adorned with beautiful gems, enhancing her serene demeanor. Even as an elf, she could rival the goddess statue. Under the moonlight, she looked like a moon fairy.

"Hello, dear Demon Hunter. What brings you here?" Mu Feng's approach interrupted Theresa's prayer, but she did not get angry. Instead, she asked Mu Feng kindly.

"I was sent by the new recruit captain Irsales from Shadow Valley. He hopes I can deliver this letter to you." Mu Feng handed the letter to Theresa.

"Such a thing actually happened!" After reading the letter, Theresa's perfect face showed a look of shock. Shadow Valley is the training ground for new elven Demon Hunters. The infiltration of demons in such an important place was not good news for the elves, who were already facing internal and external threats!

"Thank you for bringing this news, Melancholy Wind. This is your reward!" Theresa waved her hand, scattering a beautiful shower of star dust, and Mu Feng's experience bar increased slightly.

After one last lingering look at the breathtaking beauty, Mu Feng planned to leave the temple and explore the elven main city, looking for quests. But before he could take a few steps, a group of priestesses rushed over to Theresa.

"Bad news, High Priestess! Many demons have been spotted in the city! Many civilians have already been killed!" The news brought by the priestesses was not good.

"How could this happen?" Theresa couldn't believe it. She had just received news of demons infiltrating Shadow Valley, and now the main city of the elves, Zin-Azshari, was under attack by demons!

"The main city's troops have just been redeployed, leaving Zin-Azshari's defenses at their weakest. We must go out to meet the enemy!" The demons were powerful, and the longer they delayed, the more elven civilians would die. Theresa placed her index and middle fingers in her mouth and blew a loud whistle.

"Roar!~" A thunderous roar echoed, and Mu Feng looked up the steps of the temple to see a huge white tiger appear. After roaring, it leaped down from above!

"Thud!" The massive body landed steadily on the ground, its fierce appearance intimidating. But Theresa was not afraid and walked up to it. The tiger, in front of Theresa, lost its ferocity and obediently lowered its head, lying down to make it easier for Theresa to mount.

"Go gather the temple's guardians, I'll go check it out first!" Theresa ordered the panicked priestesses. Just as the huge white tiger was about to charge out, it noticed Mu Feng standing aside, looking puzzled at the sudden developments.

"Melancholy Wind, come with me!" For some reason, Theresa suddenly had this thought.

"Huh?" Before Mu Feng could react, a white shadow flashed past, and he was forcefully pulled onto the tiger's back. The perfect goddess Theresa was right in front of him, her breathtaking beauty leaving Mu Feng in awe.

The tiger ran at incredible speed, but the jolts were severe, and Mu Feng nearly fell off several times. Theresa simply grabbed his hand and wrapped it around her waist! Through the thin moon-white priestess robe, Mu Feng immediately felt the touch of Theresa's skin. Even with his strong will, he couldn't help but breathe heavily.

"Roar!~" While Mu Feng was distracted, the tiger had already carried them to where the demons appeared. It was a bustling area near the palace! The once lively streets had turned into a hell on earth, with the sudden appearance of demons catching the elves off guard and causing significant losses. Fortunately, it was wartime, and many elves had professions. They spontaneously organized and resisted the demons' slaughter before the regular army arrived!

"What's going on?" Theresa stopped the tiger and asked a fleeing elf.

"Demons! So many demons! They came out of the palace, High Priestess, please save the queen!" The elf answered in panic, not daring to stay and immediately fled.

"The palace? No, the queen is in danger!" Queen Zin-Azshari was the pillar of the elves. Although her healing ability was strong, the situation would be dire without enough soldiers to guard her. To clear the way and save the queen quickly, Theresa needed the power of the Moon Goddess!

"Great Moon Goddess Elune, please lend me your power, and bring divine punishment upon these evil beings!" After reciting, Theresa took out a magnificent longbow and shot an arrow into the sky.

The arrow shot straight into the clouds, turning into a bright light and disappearing. Then, countless shining stars fell from the sky, striking the demons' heads, once, twice, three times. The powerful divine punishment killed many demons, clearing the way for the two. Seizing this opportunity, Theresa rode the tiger over the high walls of the palace and charged inside!

"Click" The moment the tiger leaped over the wall, the scene suddenly turned black and white, and the system's prompt sounded.

"System notification..."

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