C7 Old Master Zhang
Old Master Zhang
"A trial challenger has slain the Level 3 fox demon Yin Su Su and earned 2000 slaughter points!"
"The trial challenger has ascended to Level 4!"
This announcement sent shockwaves through the community of trial challengers.
Right from the start, this enigmatic powerhouse had been cutting through the competition, mowing down zombies with ease and quickly advancing to Level 2.
Then, he relentlessly hunted red-haired zombies, reaching Level 3 while most hadn't even managed to hit Level 1.
Now, as a select few elite teams had barely reached Level 2, this shadowy figure had taken down the formidable Level 3 fox demon Yin Su Su and vaulted to Level 4!
The sheer terror of it!
Though the exact might of the Level 3 fox demon Yin Su Su was unknown to all, the hefty bounty of 2000 slaughter points and her named status indicated she was no minor boss.
Yet, she was effortlessly dispatched by this enigmatic hidden boss.
The community buzzed with speculation and intrigue about this concealed figure.
Team Heavenly Realm.
Zhou Tao and his newly minted Level 2 comrades stood agape upon learning that the hidden boss had achieved Level 4.
"Unbelievably strong! We've all made it to Level 2, but we still struggle against Level 1 zombies. For him to single-handedly take down a Level 3 fox demon is beyond words!"
"Incredible!"
"Could this guy be hacking?"
Chen Guo's combat achievements were beyond anyone's comprehension.
Being a cut above the rest was one thing, but outstripping the masses to such an extent was downright illogical.
"We need to accelerate our leveling. That hidden boss is likely on a higher-tier map. We must find him first!" Zhou Tao resolved, "If we can get him to join our squad, we'll all soar!"
Team Heavenly Realm was well-intentioned, merely seeking to recruit Chen Guo.
But not all teams harbored good will towards Chen Guo.
Take the Hunting Dragon Squad, for instance.
They didn't prey on Level 1 zombies; they hunted other trial challengers. They found that the slaughter points gained from killing fellow challengers far exceeded those from zombies.
So, they stealthily eliminated others, amassing a significant tally of slaughter points and becoming the first to reach Level 2.
"This guy with the hidden identity, he's got a secret that makes him stronger!" declared Yang Wei, leader of the Hunting Dragon Squad. "We need to pick up the pace, track down this elusive fellow, and force him to reveal his secret!"
A team member questioned, "But if he's that powerful, can we really handle him?"
Yang Wei responded confidently, "No matter how strong he is, he's still just one person. We have numbers on our side, and we're not brainless zombies. With a coordinated attack, he won't stand a chance!"
In response to Chen Guo's remarkable combat achievements, the trial challengers were divided into three camps.
The Heavenly State Squad represented the first attitude, eager to recruit Chen Guo into their ranks.
The second was the stance of the Hunting Dragon Squad, who viewed Chen Guo with enmity and sought to uncover the secret behind his strength.
The third attitude was one of indifference; they would marvel briefly before returning to their own affairs.
...
Currently, aside from Chen Guo, no other trial challenger had made it to Blackwater Town, with the majority still navigating the forests and wilderness.
Indeed, lacking Chen Guo's formidable abilities, they had to proceed cautiously, unable to rush headlong into danger.
In Blackwater Town, within the Zhang Estate, Chen Guo took a moment to assimilate his recent changes before resuming his exploration. Inside the inner chamber of the great hall, he stumbled upon Old Master Zhang—or more accurately, his coffin.
Crafted from golden nanmu wood, the coffin bore vivid red symbols, all subdued by the power of peach wood talisman scripts.
Yet, the coffin lid trembled persistently, and the bright glow of the talisman scripts was fading.
It was clear that Old Master Zhang's coffin was struggling to contain whatever lay within.
Chen Guo's ability to process data was the key to recognizing the occupant as Old Master Zhang.
"Mao Mountain Spirit Sealing Array (Damaged): A century-old formation teetering on the brink of collapse, it could give way at any moment!"
"Old Master Zhang: Elite monster, level 5, flying corpse, combat strength 999!"
Armed with this information, Chen Guo began piecing together the underlying story.
A century ago, Blackwater Town was plagued by a zombie outbreak, with Old Master Zhang transforming into a formidable flying corpse, bringing calamity upon the town.
Lin Jiu, a disciple of Mount Maoshan, was tasked by his master to descend the mountain and vanquish these evil spirits. In a valiant battle that cost him his life, he managed to seal away Old Master Zhang.
Yet, it seemed the world had suffered a great disaster, as Mount Maoshan failed to send reinforcements, leaving Blackwater Town to fall and become a haven for the undead.
After a hundred years, Lin Jiu's seal had weakened significantly, to the point where it could no longer contain Old Master Zhang's coffin.
Old Master Zhang, a formidable Level Five flying corpse and an elite with a combat strength of 999, posed a threat that would require a team of a hundred players to combat effectively.
He was no ordinary monster that one could face alone.
Nonetheless, the rewards for slaying the lesser fox demon Yin Su Su were significant. The prospect of defeating Old Master Zhang promised an even greater bounty.
Chen Guo had nearly taken complete control of Blackwater Town, and Old Master Zhang represented the town's most valuable "resource." Such a tempting prize was something Chen Guo was determined not to miss.
He resolved to eliminate Old Master Zhang once and for all!
Without mastering some of the Mount Maoshan Dao Arts, Chen Guo, despite his multitude of talents and reaching Level Five, would stand little chance against Old Master Zhang.
But now, having acquired the Sky Demon Whip Technique, Mount Maoshan Body Technique, Yellow Turban Warrior Technique, and Heavenly Master Talisman, Chen Guo found that all but the Sky Demon Whip Technique were particularly effective against the nefarious zombies.
Facing Old Master Zhang, he felt a surge of confidence.
Moreover, with the ability to teleport, Chen Guo could make a swift escape if the tide turned against him, effectively making him invincible.
With this strategy in mind, Chen Guo set out to hunt down red-haired zombies throughout Blackwater Town, seeking their destruction.
After countless hours and an exhausting spree of zombie-slaying, Chen Guo finally amassed enough slaughter points.
In a brilliant burst of light, he ascended to level 5.
At this moment, Chen Guo's combat prowess had surged significantly.
Name: Chen Guo
Identity: Trial Challenger
Level: 5 - ???
Strength: 75
Agility: 77
Endurance: 69
Spirit: 72
Charm: 58
Talents: Heaven-Level Omnipresent Duplication, Super Vision, Super Spirit Sense, Super Strength, Teleportation, Energy Torrent, Thunderous Strike...
Skills: Mount Maoshan Body Arts, Yellow Turban Strongman Spell, Heavenly Master's Talismans, Celestial Demon Whip Technique...
Combat Power: 881
While Chen Guo's combat power still fell short of Old Master Zhang's on paper, in reality, their fighting capabilities were likely evenly matched.
Moreover, Chen Guo possessed human intelligence, unlike Old Master Zhang, who was essentially a mindless undead.
Chen Guo also had the advantage of being well-rested and strategic, playing a calculated game. With this in mind, defeating Old Master Zhang should pose no significant challenge.
In preparation for the confrontation with Old Master Zhang, Chen Guo started making preparations.
Firstly, he used the Seven Star Sword to finely trim the fox demon's tail, fashioning it into a whip that he then secured at his waist.
