Chapter 54

Bai Qingsnow hung up the communication, and Shi Feng also let out a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he hadn't been discovered.

If Bai Qingsnow knew that he was the one who forged the Guardian's Armor, something terrible would probably happen. Moreover, he didn't doubt that Bai Qingsnow would use force.

The title of Ice and Snow Goddess wasn't just for show. Her iron-fisted methods had left countless experts speechless. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to control so many experts.

However, from Bai Qingsnow's words, he learned something interesting.

The many guilds in Baihe City had already taken the Guardian's Armor very seriously, indicating that its fame had spread. Now, the popularity of the Guardian's Armor had likely reached its peak. It was a great opportunity to sell the Guardian's Armor in large quantities, make a fortune, and accumulate a substantial amount of capital. After some time, the Guardian's Armor wouldn't be as valuable.

"Let's take a look at the epic quest first, then go back and forge the Guardian's Armor." Seeing the opportunity to make a lot of money, Shi Feng was eager to run back and make the Guardian's Armor. However, the epic quest in front of him was more important. If he gave up halfway, he would definitely regret it for the rest of his life.

Qian Huan Wan Mie's legendary achievements were not unrelated to this epic quest. He naturally wouldn't let this opportunity slip by.

Following the narrow paths of the slums, it took him twenty minutes to reach the library.

On the way, Shi Feng found that having a priestess like Xia Lian by his side was very helpful. The NPCs who thought about robbing him all scattered when they saw Xia Lian's attire. Otherwise, this road would have taken at least an hour, constantly fighting with these rats living in the sewers. Even if he killed these NPCs, there would be no rewards, not even experience points. They were so poor that they were practically falling apart.

The library in Hongye Town was very dilapidated, just a two-story building. There was no one managing the surroundings, and withered leaves were everywhere.

Walking into the library, one could see dust everywhere. The books on the wooden tables were long covered in dust, looking nothing like a place where people lived. It was more like a haunted house.

"Sorry, it's been a long time since anyone came, so I haven't tidied up. Please sit wherever you like," Xia Lian smiled slightly, pointing to the dusty chairs, as if she didn't realize how impolite this was.

"Respected Priestess, I came here because I want to interpret a diary," Shi Feng said, looking at the thick layer of dust on the chair and frowning slightly. He didn't want to dirty his clothes, so he got straight to the point.

Xia Lian seemed not to hear Shi Feng's words and continued searching for something on the bookshelf.

Shi Feng didn't say anything. He was already used to it. The NPCs in the Divine Realm were diverse, especially important NPCs. Their quirky behaviors were minor compared to many notorious NPCs who had caused top-tier guilds to curse.

After waiting for ten minutes, Xia Lian finally emerged from the stack of books, holding a thick, old book.

"I know why you came. The moment you entered the slums, I could sense the evil power emanating from you," Xia Lian said solemnly, placing the old, broken book on the table, causing dust to fly everywhere. "Let me see the item."

Shi Feng understood that this was triggered by the diary, so he took out the old diary from his backpack and carefully handed it to Xia Lian.

Xia Lian didn't rush to take it but instead recited a divine incantation. Instantly, golden divine texts enveloped the diary.

Just as Shi Feng was puzzled by Xia Lian's actions, the diary began to change. A black smoke suddenly rose from the black cover, and a grotesque face appeared, looking extremely painful.

"Evil, be gone! Holy Lance!"

Xia Lian shouted, her jade-like hands writing divine texts in the air while chanting a third-tier divine spell. The entire library was enveloped in a golden six-pointed star magic array, from which three golden judgment lances flew out and pierced the diary, tearing apart the grotesque face.

"Ha ha ha, I won't stop. We will meet again." The grotesque face laughed loudly, its words chilling to the bone. Its blood-red eyes stared intently at Shi Feng, as if all these words were directed at him.

Soon, the black smoke in the diary dissipated. Xia Lian's forehead was covered in sweat, and her face was pale, looking very weak.

System: You have been cursed by a Great Demon. All attributes have decreased by 50%, and monster experience gain has decreased by 95%.

System: You have been targeted by a Great Demon. The Great Demon's shadow will find you in thirty days. If you are killed, your body will be possessed by the Great Demon.

"Damn, can it be any worse?" Shi Feng cursed, even though he usually had good manners.

A Great Demon, equivalent to a fourth-tier profession, like a Sword Emperor, was a formidable opponent. Even as a shadow, it required a third-tier profession like Xia Lian to deal with it. Yet, as just a bystander, this Great Demon targeted him, a minor character.

With this curse, how could he level up? Not to mention, with a 50% decrease in attributes, his stats would be reduced to those of an ordinary player. Fighting higher-level monsters would be a problem, and he would have to face the Great Demon's shadow...

"Miss Xia Lian, are you okay?" Despite being cursed, Shi Feng still said some polite words.

Xia Lian shook her head slightly and smiled, "I'm fine. I didn't expect you to bring out such a terrifying item. I've been weakened quite a bit, but the problem is solved now. If you had held onto it for a few more days, you would have been possessed by the Great Demon and suffered in hell forever."

"Thank you, Miss Xia Lian. If it weren't for you, I would probably be dead already." Although Xia Lian's words made Shi Feng feel a bit uneasy, he still thanked her, relieved that he had come in time. However, his problem still seemed unresolved.

"There's no need to thank me. This diary is not simple. It's a key, recording the magic spell to unlock a gate. Your task is to find this gate, enter it using the diary, and find the Dark Bible inside. Once you bring the Dark Bible back to me, I can destroy it, preventing the Great Demon from descending again," Xia Lian explained.

System: Player has accepted the epic quest 'Dark Descent.' Quest content: Find and destroy the Dark Bible to prevent the Great Demon from descending. Reward: Unknown.

Although Shi Feng knew that this epic quest was extremely difficult, it didn't have to be so cruel. At least tell him where to find the Dark Bible.

In the previous life, Qian Huan Wan Mie completed this quest in the Black Dragon Empire. He couldn't possibly go to the Black Dragon Empire.

Even if he went to the Black Dragon Empire, the teleportation gate wasn't open yet. Even if he ran himself ragged, it would take him several months to reach the border of the Black Dragon Empire.

PS: Thank you, Zimei Yaoji, for the support!