Chapter Nine, Long Yilan

Hmm?

Attack

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Ding Hengdao: "There lives an eccentric old fellow here, who takes pleasure in corpse refining. There is no need to pay attention to him, and there is no need to come here in the future."

I will look at it myself

Is that all there is? I asked

Hey, you are the winner of the last Fengyun Stage, the legendary July Fire?!

Oh ... ...

That is ... ... '' I was astonished

[Blade of the Silver Moon] (Rare Level): Attack 145 - 220, Agility + 80, Stamina + 78, Strength + 75, Requires Level 50, Exchange requires 40,000 Contribution Points

Upon exiting the grand hall and following the mountain path, Ding Heng walked ahead with a calm demeanor, his hands clasped behind him. I followed closely behind, not returning to the Reincarnation Valley, but instead heading directly up the mountain. The first landmark I passed was the Fengyun Platform, a battle stage still standing on the mountainside, guarded by a group of deceased sentinels.

Alright

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[Elder Deacon · Ding Heng] (Rare Level Boss)

Treasure Pavilion

Well, it can only be this way

I took a deep breath, straightened my chest, determined not to let anyone belittle me. In that moment, an awkward sound of "crackling" came from my chest, almost causing my ribs to burst. I stubbornly walked into the Treasure Pavilion, looking at the group of NPCs before me with the gaze of someone observing a sand sculpture, vowing that one day I would defeat them all! Then I arrived at the front of the counter

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After Ding Heng left with the wind, I immediately rushed towards the Treasure Pavilion on the mountainside. This time, I had earned so much contribution from my trip to the novice village that I needed to arm myself first; otherwise, I would be in a very awkward position. I had almost nothing but a skeleton frame. With such strength, I might not be able to secure first place in the next competition at the Wind and Cloud Platform.

Thus, a sales list from the Treasure Pavilion appeared before me, and I directly searched for the requirements of the Assassin profession. Then, equipment, materials, and a small number of skill books appeared before me. Let's first address the need for skill books

System Notification: Congratulations on successfully becoming an apprentice, you have obtained the identity of a disciple under the Fengyun platform!

What more is there to say? My master is undoubtedly the one with the best character among these three elders. Not only does he not look down on me, but he even takes the initiative to inquire, alleviating the awkwardness I was facing. Otherwise, if no one wanted to talk to me, it would be quite embarrassing for a player, to the point of feeling mortified.

It is ! ''

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Old rascal Ding, who are you calling an old man

"Not even having reached the Body Refinement realm, haha..."

Immediately, the attendant of the Treasure Pavilion revealed an awkward smile: "Well, recently there have been too few death cultivators venturing outside the city to hunt for treasures, and we only have this limited stock. But do not worry, once these young strong cultivators grow up, the treasures of our Treasure Pavilion will be in endless supply"

Introduction: One of the five elders of the Black Castle, presiding over the Wind and Cloud Platform, cultivates the power of the rules of death, with unfathomable cultivation.

With a determined bite, 215 contribution points were spent, and in the blink of an eye, two daggers were in hand. Although the appearance remained that of a small skeleton, it was already quite impressive, especially the water-patterned dagger, which shimmered with a dark green glow, clearly indicating it was high-quality gear for beginners

He said in a deep voice: "Are you willing to be my disciple, Ding Heng?"

[Water Pattern Dagger] (Quality Level: Fine): Attack 8 - 15, Agility + 8, Requires Level 7, Exchange requires 200 Contribution Points

The crowd was bustling, and when I appeared in the Treasure Pavilion in the form of a "little skeleton," I immediately attracted everyone's attention

After I selected the assassin's weapon, a list of daggers currently available in the Treasure Pavilion appeared before me

Three hours, good!

In the next moment, Ding Heng flicked his sleeve, and with a "whoosh," a jade token fell into my hand from the air. He said, "This is your token. From now on, you will officially become one of the members of the Black Castle. You no longer need to work in the Soul Refining Furnace; you can focus on your self-cultivation. With this token, you can access all areas outside the Black Castle and the five pavilions."

I am well aware that this person does not want to accept me either

Defense

Level : ? ? ?

First, address the issue of weapons

Ding Heng turned around, his pair of eyes looking at me as if they could see through my thoughts. He smiled and said, "You little rascal, there is no need to envy others. The cultivation of the rules of death is a long journey, and achieving a perfect body is merely the first step. In the future, you will be like them, and you will grow your own flesh and blood body."

I nodded

It is time to exchange for some equipment

Introduction: Long Yilan, a member of the half-dragon clan, possesses the ability to harness dragon energy and the rules of death. He enjoys a high reputation among the younger generation in the Black Castle and is a direct disciple of Zhuang Huaishui, the chief supervisor of the Reincarnation Valley

I turned around and discovered a young man standing on the steps, dressed in a flowing long robe, with two red dragon horns protruding from his head, giving off a somewhat impressive aura. His name and level were also displayed in my player's field of vision.

Although currently only low-level equipment can be worn, it can still enhance certain attributes. The moment one steps onto the Fengyun Platform, the attributes increase tenfold. Therefore, an inconspicuous piece of equipment can often play a decisive role

Not long after, a grand and imposing building appeared on the mountain path, bustling with activity. Many death cultivators were gathered here, both men and women, each with their own peculiarities. Ding Heng paused briefly and said: "This is the Treasure Pavilion, the place where all death cultivators in the Black City purchase items and cultivation materials. You can also exchange using your own contribution points, so feel free to come here more often in the future"

Purchase all three fundamental skills

His hearty laughter clearly shows that my master is indeed a remarkable person, very open-minded

Has the identity been upgraded

Then ... ...

[Chisel Strike]: A redemption requires 20 contribution points

Yes, thank you, Master

Further ahead, not long after, another building appeared by the roadside. Unlike the grandeur and splendor of the Treasure Pavilion, this building resembled a very ordinary wooden house, and its entrance was quite desolate.

Alright

[Half-Dragon · Long Yilan] (Elite Level Boss)

Ancient battlefield

Yes, Master

Ding!

Let us continue walking

[Blade of the Wilderness] (White Equipment): Attack Power 2 - 5, Requires Level 5, Exchange requires 15 Contribution Points

Then, as a compromise, it will be the Blade of the Wilderness and the Water Pattern Dagger, just these two items!

Ding Heng said lightly: "The most mysterious place among the Five Pavilions is guarded by a powerful sword cultivator. It is filled with slaughter and danger, yet it is also rich in opportunities for cultivation. If you can grow to become a powerful practitioner of the rules of death in the future, you will be able to venture deep into the ancient battlefield to explore it."

I nodded slightly; indeed, the enormous face that appeared on the Fengyun Platform was none other than the person before me

Swish!

I nodded immediately: "Willing."

I couldn't help but laugh heartily and said with joy, "Thank you, Master"

Qi and blood

You still care about superficial appearances, haha ~ ~ ~

In the next moment, I lost 60 contribution points, but three green skill books appeared in my package. After learning them in succession, three skill icons appeared in my skill list. At last, I finally have skills to rely on!

I nodded: "That's good... that's good..."

Ding Heng said, "I am not available, Junior Brother Lin can play by himself!"

This is the Qiankun Pavilion

[Backstab]: Redemption requires 20 contribution points

Within the Qian Kun Pavilion, a chilling voice suddenly echoed: "What, do you wish to experience the capabilities of the puppet I have recently refined?"

There are a total of four dagger equipment: one white item, one green item of fine quality, and the Heartless Dagger, which is a blue item. Even more terrifying is the Silvermoon Blade, which is actually a purple dagger with explosive attributes. If other players at this stage were to see such a weapon, they would surely go crazy! Of course, I can only look at it; with 40,000 contribution points, I would need to kill 20,000 employed players to obtain it, which is simply impossible.

A servant with decaying eye sockets respectfully inquired: "May I ask, what would you like to see?"

Beyond the Fengyun Platform, as one proceeds further, a mountain path paved with green stone steps reveals various death practitioners of all shapes and colors. There are death knights with imposing auras, skeletal swordsmen bearing long swords, and some hunched ghouls. It is uncertain what these beings can cultivate. Additionally, there are some young individuals who have transcended the state of death, possessing fair skin and attractive features that evoke envy.

Tsk tsk, how could Master Ding Heng choose such a person as a disciple with a waist token from the Wind and Cloud Platform

Level: 12

I gazed far and wide, my sight piercing through the clouds, landing upon a realm of ethereal nothingness. In that valley, it seemed that the faint sounds of clashing swords and spears echoed, as if a great battle were taking place there, one that had not ceased for many years.

The moment I stepped out of the Treasure Pavilion, the countdown for the Storm Cloud Platform refreshed again in the upper right corner, still showing three hours remaining. According to the time calculation, this means that another wave of bosses will refresh in the novice village at 11 o'clock tonight

[Heartless Dagger] (Rare Level): Attack 25 - 60, Agility + 20, Stamina + 18, Requires Level 25, Exchange requires 5000 Contribution Points

Wow, what is that? A death cultivator of this level actually has the qualification to come to the Treasure Pavilion

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Suddenly, a voice came from behind me

Zhuang Huaishui's gaze was icy as he said: "In the month of July, when the fire flows, although you have performed outstandingly and, according to the rules of Heicheng, you indeed qualify to choose an elder as your master, my disciples must at least cultivate to the Body Refinement realm to be eligible, therefore..."

Let us go, I will take you for a stroll

As he spoke, he immediately took me away, walking all the way to the back mountain, pointing into the distance, and said: "Little one, take a look over there."

[Stealth]: Redemption requires 20 contribution points

Skills

Cough cough ... ...

I nodded and left the Treasure Pavilion

Ding Heng's figure slowly dissipated with the wind, saying: "I have already taken you to patrol the outer mountains. From now on, you should cultivate on your own. If you encounter any trouble, come to Fengyun Platform to find me"

Continue, let's take a look at the defensive equipment

At that moment, the elder on the left, who exuded an air of ethereal grace, spoke: "In the seventh month, as the flames of summer wane, I am the elder in charge of the Wind and Cloud Platform. You should have seen my spiritual form, correct?"

In the list of leather armor, there are only three pieces, and surprisingly, none of them are suitable for use. The lowest is a rare-grade leather armor at level 17, which I cannot wear at my current level.