C7 Blueprint Mercenary Group
"Boom!"
With a resounding crash, the Wind Shadow Wolf, boasting the strength of an early second-tier creature, fell in defeat!
Beside it lay a young man in tattered clothing, his muscular frame and resolute expression a testament to his determination.
"Congratulations, Summoner, on completing the mission: 'The Reinforcements Never Stop!' Mission Reward: Summoner Skill 'Healing'."
"Congratulations, Summoner, on unlocking the mission: 'Call Me the Reinforcement God!' Mission Reward: Summoner Skill 'Weakness'."
"Mission Requirement: Slay one hundred creatures of equal strength to yourself! Failure Penalty: Permanent revocation of the right to use Summoner Skills!"
Xiao Xiaofan was momentarily taken aback by the voice echoing in his mind, realizing he had finally slain his fiftieth creature!
Six days had passed since the mission was issued, and today was the deadline.
Luckily, he had made it just in time. Moreover, in Xiao Xiaofan's dantian, there was an orange orb of light surrounded by three smaller points of light!
This marked his status as a Three-star Warmaster, with each additional point indicating an increase in strength by one star.
Once he reached the level of a Ten-star Warmaster, the nine points would merge with the orb and shift to a yellow hue!
He had thought it would take a long time to break through, but the advantages of his Sacred Body were so substantial that he felt no resistance in his progression!
At this rate, Xiao Xiaofan estimated that in another six months, he could achieve the power of a Grand Warmaster!
That was the pinnacle of martial prowess known in Sylhasera!
Then, he would possess the means to contend with the Chen family, edging ever closer to their downfall!
Xiao Xiaofan then summoned the system interface and noted that the Sacred Body was still at 5% progress, but the Phantom Step had evolved!
Phantom Step: For one second, speed is increased by 63% (with increases of 10% for each major level and 1% for each star as the host's strength grows), ignoring collision volume. The effect lasts ten seconds, with a cooldown of one hundred sixty-two seconds.
Having just attained the rank of Warmaster, the skill had gained a 10% boost, and now those three points represented the incremental bonus of a Three-star Warmaster!
Upon reaching the Grand Warmaster rank, his bonus would skyrocket to an astounding 80%!
Filled with excitement, he turned his attention to the new healing ability he had acquired.
And with just one look, his delight was unmistakable!
Healing Technique: Instantly restores and heals 23% (increasing by 1% with each star level) of Battle Aura and injuries for himself and nearby allies. It also provides a 23% speed boost (increasing by 1% with each star level) for three seconds! Cooldown time: 243 seconds.
If it reached max star level, wouldn't it be possible to instantly replenish all Battle Aura and heal injuries for all nearby allies?
And the speed boost was just the icing on the cake, especially since it could stack with Phantom Step!
Even though he possessed the Divine Body, which took five seconds to recover, this skill would undoubtedly become his ace in the hole.
Imagine, if someone on the brink of death suddenly received a massive recovery, it would catch anyone by surprise!
He also noticed that the cooldown time for his skills had been reduced by 10%.
Phantom Step's original cooldown of 180 seconds was now just 162 seconds!
The Healing Technique, which had a 270-second cooldown in the game, was now only 243 seconds!
This meant that from the moment he became a Warmaster, each significant advancement reduced the cooldown by 10%!
After basking in his achievement, Xiao Xiaofan expertly extracted a small magic core from the skull of a Wind Shadow Wolf and tucked it into his makeshift leather pouch.
These items were all sellable, and even though the young woman had given him five gold coins, he had no intention of spending them.
Holding the gold coins he had retrieved from his pocket, Xiao Xiaofan whispered to himself, "It's time to head back to Sylhasera."
He no longer feared Zhao Long and those worthless nuisances. The Chen Family was the only real threat.
But with his current power, as long as he didn't provoke them, they wouldn't dare to openly target him!
He was no longer the unnoticed beggar whose death would go unmourned.
Besides, this mission had no set deadline. It was the perfect opportunity to return to the city for some well-deserved rest and to get himself some new clothes.
Wearing tattered clothes all day is certainly not ideal!
After stowing his sword in his backpack, a daring thought suddenly sprang to mind!
He summoned his backpack again and, with nervous hands, placed the worn beast skin pouch containing the magic core inside!
The pouch flashed and vanished from his grasp, reappearing inside the backpack!
A wave of wild joy washed over Xiao Xiaofan's face when he witnessed this!
It actually worked—the backpack could store items beyond the system's confines!
Why, then, had he been lugging around a ragged pouch through the forest these past few days?
After a moment of reflection, Xiao Xiaofan didn't linger; he prepared to leave.
At that moment, a disturbance arose nearby!
The sounds of battle faintly reached his ears!
Xiao Xiaofan hesitated briefly but decided to investigate!
The Blueprint Mercenary Group, led by their captain Lan Luo, was currently engaged in a standoff with a giant bear covered in black rocks.
"Damn it! What rotten luck!" Lan Luo swore, "To think we'd run into a second-tier high-ranking Demonic Beast, the Black Rock Demon Bear!"
He gripped his massive sword with a grave expression, eyeing the Black Rock Demon Bear.
Ji Yuanan, spear in hand, expressed his frustration, "We were supposed to hunt the Sword Fang Tiger, and now we've stumbled upon this behemoth!"
"Watch out!" Chu Jie, wielding a colossal hammer, bellowed, "The beast is attacking!"
The Black Rock Demon Bear initiated the assault. Lan Luo's expression hardened as he lifted his giant sword to meet the charge head-on!
"Mountain Shattering Slash!"
With an enraged cry, he unleashed a Yellow Level Middle-Grade Battle Skill!
His sword, cloaked in earthy yellow Battle Aura, slashed fiercely at the Black Rock Demon Bear!
A thunderous impact sent Lan Luo reeling backward!
A tumultuous surge of blood and Qi indicated he had sustained significant injuries!
Despite being a Six Star Warmaster, he was up against a high-level Rank Two Demonic Beast. This Black Rock Demon Bear was of moderate strength among its tier, comparable to an eight-star Warmaster.
His attack wasn't futile; the Black Rock Demon Bear momentarily hesitated!
Ji Yuanan and Chu Jie seized the opportunity, swiftly launching an assault from the flank, while Di Qi and Helian Quan boldly joined the fray!
Their numbers might have been few, but their prowess was formidable!
Ji Yuanan boasted the power of a Five Star Warmaster, Chu Jie a Four Star Warmaster, and both Di Qi and Helian Quan were Three Star Warmasters!
Their combined onslaught caused the Black Rock Demon Bear pain, yet it failed to inflict any significant harm!
Instead, the bear furiously forced them into a retreat, leaving each of them with varying degrees of injury!
Lan Luo, teeth clenched, charged again, fully aware they might meet their end today but clinging to a sliver of hope!
"Ha! Die!"
With a fierce cry, Lan Luo exploited a brief lapse to strike at the creature's massive skull!
A crisp sound followed, marking the bear's head with a ghastly gash!
"Roar!"
In agony, the Black Rock Demon Bear let out a thunderous roar, its colossal paw, charged with Battle Aura, crashing down towards Lan Luo!
At that critical moment, Lan Luo was caught between moves, unable to evade the impending blow!
"Captain!"
The other four, eyes brimming with tears, cried out in anguish!
But it was too late for them to come to his aid.
