Chapter 39 of 100
Chapter 39
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When Mu Feng returned to the elven capital, Evershade, everything had completely changed. On the streets that were both ancient and elegant, there were elves coming and going everywhere. The elves were slender and handsome, and with their racial talents, they had become the choice of many players.
Walking down the streets of the elves, Mu Feng no longer felt isolated. The elven players couldn't tell that the guy in the gray cloak who hurried past them was carrying a curse. They just went about their business, interacting with important NPCs and buildings. It didn't take long for Mu Feng to reach the Demon Hunter Guild. After showing his custom badge to the staff downstairs, Mu Feng met with the guild leader, Asar, once again.
"It's been a long time, you've become even stronger. Sir Hero of the Demon Hunter class... I didn't expect you to actually choose the Deathbringer talent, you're really going further down that path..." Although Asar knew that Mu Feng's achievements would be remarkable, he was still surprised by his progress when they met again.
"It's been a long time, Guild Leader. My strength has reached a bottleneck, and I need to undergo a trial to break through my current constraints!" Mu Feng took off his cloak, ready to accept the Demon Hunter's second-class advancement quest.
"Have you thought it through? A Deathbringer Demon Hunter will eventually transform into a demon and slaughter countless others. However, for you, who are under the curse of the Abyssal Lord Mannoroth, it's extremely dangerous. The last time I saw you, I thought you would choose the Combat talent, so I didn't warn you. I didn't expect..." Asar was extremely troubled by Mu Feng's current situation.
"Of course, I won't give up." Mu Feng was indifferent; this was just a game! Besides, the curse only made the elves' reputation permanently cold towards him, with no other effects.
"Alright... I have three envelopes here, each containing a different quest, ranging from easy, difficult, to heroic. Regular Demon Hunters can only choose randomly, and if they pick a quest they don't want to complete, they have to wait until the next day to choose again. You are the first Demon Hunter to come for the second-class advancement quest, so you can choose the difficulty directly!" Asar took out three envelopes and placed them in a row on the table.
"Of course, the heroic difficulty!" Mu Feng said without hesitation.
"I knew it. Although a higher difficulty means better rewards, it also comes with significant risks. This quest is specially prepared for you; perhaps only you can complete it..." Asar handed the heroic difficulty envelope to Mu Feng.
"System: Player successfully accepted the heroic difficulty Demon Hunter second-class advancement quest: Find the Dagger of Ruin!"
Find the Dagger of Ruin: Go to the front lines of the Scorched Valley, and at the place where the founder of the Demon Hunter class fell, find his relic, the Dagger of Ruin!
"The founder of the class..." Mu Feng recalled the origin of the Demon Hunters that Elder Skass had told him. The person who created the Demon Hunter class was already dead...
"The Scorched Valley, that's the area where the elves and demons are in the most intense conflict. Countless powerful elves have fallen there, and even our great founder of the Demon Hunters disappeared after a major battle. So many years have passed without any news, so it is generally believed within the elves that he has fallen." Asar's eyes were filled with nostalgia; he had once had the honor of fighting alongside that person...
"Disappeared? Interesting..." A smile crept onto Mu Feng's lips. If he was said to have disappeared, then according to the usual situation, he must not be dead. Perhaps this trip to the Scorched Valley could lead to a meeting with the founder of the class... "I'll be off!" Mu Feng hurriedly left.
"Hey! Listen to me first! With that envelope, you can directly ride a flying mount to the front lines of the Scorched Valley!" Asar rushed out to remind him, not expecting Mu Feng to leave so quickly.
"Got it!" Mu Feng's voice came from a distance.
The Moon Goddess Temple in Evershade, the only place that remained intact after the disaster ten years ago. In front of the massive statue of the Moon Goddess, a beautiful woman in a white robe knelt quietly. A beam of pure moonlight shone down from the temple's dome, landing precisely on her.
Although she had been the elven queen for ten years, Theresa still maintained the habit of praying in front of the Moon Goddess statue every day. Only in the moonlight could she find a bit of peace. In this era of war, the elves were always on the brink of extinction, and her mind was always tense.
"Who's there? No one is allowed to approach the queen!" At this moment, a commotion suddenly erupted outside the Moon Goddess Temple.
"I want to see the queen!" Mu Feng stood at the entrance, facing several Moon Goddess Temple guards who had drawn their swords. In front of the cold blades, Mu Feng remembered the annoying curse on him. He felt nothing, but how could the NPCs see through it so easily?
"It's him? Melancholy Wind!" Hearing the familiar voice, Theresa turned around in surprise. It was indeed him! She immediately ended her prayer and ran to the temple entrance, ordering the guards, "Put your swords down quickly!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!" The guards sheathed their swords but stood nearby, their right hands lightly resting on the hilts...
"Melancholy Wind is back, that's great! Have you found a way to remove the curse?" In Theresa's view, Mu Feng had challenged the powerful Mannoroth and was cursed, all because she had asked him to save the Queen of Evershade. So she was very concerned about removing the curse.
"Unfortunately, no leads at all..." In fact, Mu Feng hadn't even looked for it... If it was a curse that would negatively affect him, Mu Feng would have tried to remove it immediately. But after reaching Lionheart City, he was no different from a normal player, so he didn't pay much attention.
"I see... It's okay, we'll find a way!" Theresa said regretfully. "You must have a reason for coming back, right?"
"Yes, I came back to the guild to accept the second-class advancement quest, and I'm heading to the Scorched Valley soon." Mu Feng answered honestly.
"Be careful on your journey." Theresa didn't expect Mu Feng to leave again so soon after appearing. However, she was still happy that he had come to see her. After experiencing life and death together and the great changes in the elves, Theresa now considered Mu Feng a close friend.
After bidding farewell to Theresa, Mu Feng rushed to the flight point outside the city, boarded a flying mount, and set off. These public flying mounts always followed fixed routes, inevitably taking many detours. If a player learned the flying mount skill, they could ride a flying mount directly to their destination, saving time.
As the griffin flew over the Scorched Valley, even before reaching the actual battlefield, a sense of danger could be felt. The entire Scorched Valley was devoid of any vegetation, with the ground covered in large and small ravines. Broken swords, armor, and the remains of various demons were scattered everywhere. At the bottom of the ravines, flames burned year-round. It was said that this place was once where a large number of Infernals had landed, transforming a plain into its current state.
The griffin didn't stop until it reached a hidden elven outpost in a secluded canyon.
Although it was a small outpost, it was well-equipped, with squads of elven soldiers passing by from time to time. Many elves were injured, showing the brutality of the war.
"Welcome, newcomer, to the Scorched Valley!" The officer of the outpost greeted Mu Feng.
"I'm here to complete a quest, here's the letter!" Mu Feng handed the envelope to the officer.
"So you are a noble classed individual!" Not every elf could have a class; those who did were called classed individuals and were the backbone of the resistance against the demons.
"Several classed individuals have tried to complete this quest in recent years, but they all returned without success. I only know that the legendary hero disappeared in a canyon about three to four kilometers from here! The rest is up to your luck!"
"Thank you!" With the basic information, Mu Feng summoned his Obsidian Wings and flew out of the outpost, heading towards the canyon.
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