Prologue, the legend comes to an end
This era is initiated by you, with a beginning and an end, Rod; this is the way of being human
I sent out my job application yesterday, and I hope to find a company that is willing to hire me
Rod released his hand, his voice very calm, without the slightest change
Since my sister passed away, it has been exactly seven years since I entered the Dragon Soul Continent. During these seven years, in order to force myself to forget the painful past, I have repeatedly set myself nearly unattainable goals in a self-torturous manner, and then achieved them time and again. Only the immense excitement and glory brought by those moments can dilute the lingering pain deep within my heart
He once personally eradicated the "Dark Descent," ushered in the "Era of Turmoil," and once again conquered the "Era of Turmoil," arriving at the "Void Judgment." Now, he will once again use his own hands to bring an end to this "Void Judgment," but the new era will no longer be initiated by himself
Upon hearing the responses from the crowd, Rod nodded and then turned to the right side of the assembly
Rod withdrew his gaze from the cloud sea shimmering with the Thunder Serpent in the distance, questioning himself inwardly
Since the opening of the first chapter "Darkness Descends" in the Dragon Soul Continent, the leader of the guild, relying on his own abilities and an astonishing mastery of all professions, has swept through three entire content quarters, achieving all first kills of the bosses. Each dungeon video has been re-shared by countless players, revered as a sacred teaching classic, the president of the number one player guild in the Dragon Soul Continent—Rod.
Open the monster!
The longsword transformed into a dazzling radiance that shot directly at the chest of the giant dragon. Rod focused intently on it, watching as the brilliance, interspersed with lightning, pierced through the gaps between the claws of the void dragon, and then effortlessly tore through the scales on the giant dragon's body
Many people say that this guild cannot function without me. I believe that many guilds are already aware of this news, and they are likely planning to take action after my departure, sharpening their knives in anticipation of bringing down the guild and breaking our records. However, this underestimates us greatly. Dragon Soul is not a game that revolves around just one person. I cannot establish a guild on my own, nor can I organize a team by myself, let alone defeat a boss to secure a first kill. Therefore, I hope that after I leave, you and the others can show those with ulterior motives exactly why this guild is so powerful, and demonstrate the true strength that has allowed us, Starlight, to occupy the top position in the guild rankings of the Dragon Soul continent.
Thank you for your kindness, but unfortunately I did not include these in my resume. You must understand that our guild has many enemies, and if someone from another guild were to receive it, my situation would become quite difficult
Old Liu
At this thought, Rod raised his left hand
At that moment, a brilliant beam of light suddenly descended from the sky, enveloping the high platform above.
A timid voice interrupted Rod's recollections. He looked up and saw a female mage in the crowd shyly raising her hand, her eyes shining as they fixed on him
Rod nodded, then gathered his complex emotions. He shook his head and refocused on the companions beside him, each representing seven years of memories and achievements, friends forged through years of shared struggle. Yet now, he would ultimately part ways with them. Even in the game, a mere gesture could convey what the other intended to do. However, once the game helmet was removed and he returned to reality, it was likely that he would no longer recognize them.
However, it can only go this far
Rod also smiled and began to respond, then he cleared his throat and became serious
The vivid red before him almost enveloped the entire world, and Rod could no longer see the scene in front of him clearly; however, the system notifications emerging from the corner remained as clear as ever.
Rod felt his body suddenly tremble, as a powerful force surged towards him. The flamingo let out a mournful cry before instantly losing its spirit. However, before it vanished, the intense explosion prevented the Void Dragon's descending claws from achieving their full effect, forcing them to be violently repelled.
At this point, Rod suddenly clenched his fist and swung it forcefully
We are also aware that there are many people on the forums and online who criticize us, claiming that we have disrupted the balance of the game, monopolized all the BOSS first kills, and rendered competition meaningless... To be frank, I believe there is some truth to these claims, but...
Upon hearing Rod's greeting, the tall and slender mage stepped out of the crowd and approached him. Rod gazed at the mage before him, and after a moment of silence, he reached up to remove the badge from his chest and placed it in the mage's hand
This text appears to be a series of punctuation marks and does not contain any translatable content.
At that moment, only one piece of information remained, which was a system announcement
If I receive your resume, I will directly arrange for you to become the department manager, so rest assured
I want everyone to know how we have been living these past years
Then, Rod raised his longsword and pointed it forward. He once had the most ordinary of beginnings, so let there be the most ordinary of endings.
How many people stayed behind
The deafening roar of the dragon erupted from the ground, followed by a massive dragon claw crashing heavily onto Rod's body
The coming era belongs to you
Upon hearing this, Rod nodded and said nothing further, while the others also fell silent.
Isn't the Void Dragon the same?
No problem, President
Alright, no problem, Rod
Gazing into the pair of blood-red, fury-filled dragon eyes of his opponent, Rod suddenly felt a strange sensation. It was as if he could empathize with the Void Dragon's feelings—being the most powerful boss in the game, one that had never been conquered, and now finding itself in such a precarious situation, almost on the verge of collapse. It must be feeling quite miserable.
Upon hearing this question, everyone exchanged glances, and then a gaunt mage stood up
Then, let me accompany you on this journey
Yes
is not
This is fine
Speaking, Rod pointed to his own head
Thunder Strike, activate
The first professional player to reach the top level
Gazing at this line of system prompt, Rod displayed a faint smile of satisfaction
Certainly, they do not trust the man before them merely because of the imposing demeanor he displays. Regardless of how formidable it may appear, it is ultimately just a character design from a game. The scar on his brow does not evoke any painful memories of a tragic past; it is merely an accessory from the game's character design.
Dark clouds shrouded the sky, and the dimly lit ground was in complete disarray. The spiraling staircase, the bloodstained corpses, the armor, the weapons—everything was in such chaos, desolation, and carried the scent of death and danger
Hearing this, Rod fell silent. He raised his head and looked towards his companions not far ahead, who were now ready and waiting for their orders as always. Rod tightened his grip on the sword, then turned around to face the high platform not far in front of him, where thunder raged, roaring and flashing with bright light
The mage nodded, but soon after, he spoke again
The one whom they trust so deeply is currently standing not far from them on the steps, gazing up at the sky. With a face as resolute as granite, a cold scar runs down from his brow, instilling a sense of awe. Armor shimmering with magical brilliance envelops that imposing figure, resembling a wall that will never collapse.
System Announcement: Transfer of Guild Leader Position, Transfer of Team Leader Position
I love this guild, and I also cherish the seven years spent together with everyone. However, there are no feasts that do not come to an end, and I must seek the life that belongs to me. Nevertheless, I will never forget all of you, nor will I forget the guild. This place holds my most painful memories, as well as my happiest ones, and I will always remember it here
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It has finally come to an end
A knight wielding a great sword lifted the spirits of those around him with his words, causing everyone to burst into hearty laughter
What truly possesses deterrent power is the countless auras and achievements behind this man
The Void Dragon is indeed incredibly formidable
Rod took a deep breath, but he could not feel the coldness and bloodiness in the air; after all, this was just a game. With this thought, Rod smiled wryly and shook his head. He then turned around and looked at his comrades sitting cross-legged on the ground not far below. At this moment, they were quietly resting, regaining their strength, and repairing their weapons. On the surface, everything seemed no different from usual, but Rod knew very well that this battle would not be as easy as before.
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Therefore, as the guild leader and the team captain, I command you to lead the team
Upon hearing this response, Rod couldn't help but furrow his brow in surprise. At that moment, the tall and slender mage facing him smiled gently and then patted Rod on the shoulder
Rod gritted his teeth, the vivid red before him becoming increasingly dazzling, signaling that the damage he had sustained and the situation had reached a critical point. However, this was no longer within his considerations; this was the final opportunity—either success or total annihilation. He raised the longsword in his hand and thrust it forward, but at that moment, the Void Dragon had also regained its momentum. It let out a roar and then forcefully swung its claws downward once more, while at the same time, Rod hurled his longsword away.
The first player to lead the profession of Summoner Swordsman, widely recognized as the most difficult, to its peak
The pure white light illuminated the originally dark sky in that moment, dispelling the persistent dark clouds.
The individual has sustained excessive injuries and is on the verge of death
Ninety-six, team leader, the Void Dragon dungeon is even more dangerous than we imagined, many brothers have fallen into the previous traps, the only fortunate thing is that our classes are still relatively complete now
At that moment, the others who were resurrecting from the grave and rushing towards the high platform suddenly came to a halt, and the world channel, which had been bustling with excitement over the Starry Sky Guild's latest record of first kill, abruptly fell silent.
Congratulations to the Starlight Guild for achieving the first kill of the Void Dragon, an eternal evil has been vanquished
Old Liu
Therefore, this battle is entrusted to you to command
Upon hearing this, the crowd, who had just been laughing, closed their mouths and quietly began to listen to his words
This is indeed a formidable opponent
Accompanied by a crisp call, flames suddenly erupted from Rod's sword, swirling into a soaring firebird, its head held high towards the sky, charging at the Void Dragon before it. In response to this oncoming attack, the Void Dragon let out a furious roar, then raised its front claws high and pounced down fiercely
Are you really going to leave?
A month ago, Rod's parents went on a business trip abroad and tragically lost their lives in a plane crash caused by a hurricane. Rod can no longer recall the emotions he felt when he received the call with this news, but now he has made a decision. He will leave this game and return to real life, not only for the sake of his parents, but Rod also understands that it is time for him to make a change.
In an instant, the goal was wide open
But what does this have to do with us! We are the strongest guild, we are the strongest team in the game! We have the strength! Therefore, we must act, we must seize! The other guilds lack the strength, their defeat is their own problem. If they were strong enough, they could easily break our monopoly. Our monopoly on the first kill of the BOSS is not based on rules, not on status, and not on flattery towards the game company; it is achieved through our own strength! We never give up, we never admit defeat, and we never slack off, which is why we have the achievements and everything we have now. This is what we deserve, it is that simple. We never give up, we never admit defeat, and we never slack off, which is why we have the achievements and everything we have now. This is what we deserve, it is that simple.
Rod gripped his longsword tightly, his teeth clenched as he focused on the colossal creature before him. The battle had reached its final moments, and he was the sole survivor. Yet, even so, Rod's health was nearly depleted, the glaring red warning him that his vitality had reached its limit
A legend that dominated three entire gaming eras has come to an end
He asked in a deep voice
System Announcement: Player Rod has logged off
Very good
How many years has it been
Rod has fought against almost all the notable bosses in the Dragon Soul Continent, including other Dragon Soul entities as defined in the lore. However, none are as challenging as the Void Dragon before him. Its attack patterns are more complex and nearly unpredictable. The damage it inflicts is several times greater than that of ordinary bosses. Not to mention its speed, reflexes, and even its defensive capabilities, all of which are of top-tier quality
Rod paused for a moment before continuing to speak
Leave it to us; by that time, we will provide that group of fools with a perfect response
Will, President
If it were an ordinary team, they would have likely lost their courage and descended into chaos by now, especially considering that they are about to face the most powerful and terrifying elite boss in the game, the Void Dragon. This final boss of the third chapter of the online game "Dragon Soul Continent" is, to date, the most fearsome existence. In the face of such a battle, an ordinary guild would need to organize at least ten teams to dare to attempt a challenge. However, Rod's subordinates number only ninety-six, not even enough to form a complete team. Yet, despite this, there is not a trace of panic or confusion in their eyes; instead, there is only calmness, confidence, and trust.