As the statue shattered, the Shrine Knight stepped out of it and approached Shifeng.
The pressure Shifeng felt increased.
If not for the Shrine's trial not taking players' lives, he would've most likely used Absolute Domain to block the Shrine Knight's attack.
"Challenger, you have two choices. The first is to dodge all of my attacks. The second is to surpass me in terms of combat standards. You have three hours. You have three minutes to consider. If you do not make your choice within three minutes, you will be automatically teleported out of this place," the Shrine Knight said mechanically as he looked at Shifeng.
"Dodge all of my attacks or surpass my combat standards?" Shifeng asked as he looked at the Shrine Knight. "I choose the second option!"
The Shrine Knight was a Tier 4 Sword Emperor.
Even if the Shrine Knight's level was suppressed to his level, the Shrine Knight's attacks would be no laughing matter. Not to mention, he was currently in a Weakened state. Dodging the Shrine Knight's attacks would be even more difficult.
His only hope of winning was the Shrine Knight's combat standards.
Normally, after reaching Tier 3, NPCs' combat standards were on par with ordinary expert players. Some of the more powerful NPCs could even reach the Refinement Realm. In addition, NPCs had higher Basic Attributes than players. Hence, Tier 3 NPCs were far more powerful than Tier 3 players.
As for Tier 4 NPCs, their combat standards were even higher. At the very least, NPCs could reach the Refinement Realm, while the more powerful ones could even reach the Void Realm. Even peak experts would have no choice but to flee from such NPCs.
Take the Heroes summoned to protect towns and cities for example. All Tier 4 NPCs had Void Realm combat standards. This was why NPCs could defend towns and cities, preventing other Guilds from targeting them.
Although Shi Feng was currently in a Weakened state, his combat standards had not decreased in the slightest.
Moreover, being able to compete with a Tier 4 NPC in terms of combat standards was a rare opportunity in itself.
Unlike players, NPCs' combat standards were much purer. Sometimes, even players would be shocked by NPCs' combat techniques. Players might be able to challenge NPCs of the same tier, but maintaining the same Basic Attributes was impossible.
"Good. Let's begin, then. During this time, my Basic Attributes will be the same as yours. At the same time, I will also be a Tier 2 class. Neither of us will be able to use any Skills or Spells, and you won't be able to use any tools. You'll only be considered to have completed the test when you deplete my HP."
The Shrine Knight nodded in response. Immediately, the aura he radiated began to weaken. In the end, his aura stopped at the level of a Level 61, Tier 2 Sword Master. Meanwhile, the Shifeng felt a pressure weighing down on him. Immediately, his system interface turned gray, notifying him that he could no longer use his Spells, Skills, and support tools.
Fortunately, the Shrine Knight only had 1,000,000 HP. To a Tier 2 player, even without the assistance of a Skill, the Shrine Knight could end the battle quickly.
Before Shifeng could even react, the Paladin had already arrived in front of him. The golden sword in his hand transformed into a golden light that rotated in an alternating cycle before crashing down on Xiang Shifeng.
"So fast!"
Seeing this, Shifeng executed Sword's Orbit to block the Shrine Knight's attack.
There was no hesitation in the Shrine Knight's movements. It was as if the Shrine Knight's movements were instinctive. Unlike players, who needed to think before taking action, the Shrine Knight's attacks were so fast that it was impossible for Shi Feng to block them. He had no choice but to use Sword's Orbit to defend himself.
Dang … Dang … Dang …
A series of sparks flew in all directions and the sound of swords colliding became a symphony on the rooftop.
If other players were here, they would've been stupefied. The Shrine Knight and the Shrine Knight's movements were becoming increasingly faster and more fluid.
Although the Shrine Knight and Shifeng's attacks were already incredibly fast, the Shrine Knight's and Shifeng's speed didn't come purely from the speed of their weapons. Instead, they moved so quickly that they didn't need to think.
After several minutes of fighting, neither side managed to injure the other.
As expected of a Tier 4 Sword Emperor. If I hadn't used Sword's Orbit and fought him alone, he would've killed me in no time. Shifeng could not help but smile bitterly as he watched the Shrine Knight's frenzied attacks.
After fighting the Shrine Knight, Shifeng once again experienced the pure power of NPCs.
Without thinking, his body moved naturally. Although their Attack Speeds were the same, due to the difference in reaction speed, he wasn't a match for the Shrine Knight at all.
This won't do! I can't drag this out any longer!
Seeing that he couldn't do anything to the Shrine Knight, Shifeng began to retreat. He wanted to find a place where he could use the terrain to his advantage.
Although he and the Shrine Knight had the same Basic Attributes, NPCs had much higher Stamina and Concentration than players. He didn't think that he could outlast the Shrine Knight in terms of Stamina and Concentration.
As Shifeng continued to retreat, he noticed some towering trees near the rooftop.
"That place isn't bad," Shi Feng said as he glanced at the small forest. He could not help but approach it.
God's Domain's NPCs weren't like players. Even if they possessed high combat standards, they generally lacked the ability to take advantage of terrain. This was even true for Tier 4 NPCs. If he could use the trees to block the Shrine Knight's attacks, he could take advantage of the opportunity to injure the Shrine Knight.
However, as soon as Shifeng stepped out of the rooftop's central ring, the Shrine Knight abruptly stopped attacking. Instead, the Shrine Knight leaped backward and returned to his original position, standing quietly as if nothing had happened.
"F * ck! What?! The system didn't even give me a chance?! Shifeng was speechless when he saw the Shrine Knight return to his original state.
There was no place to take advantage of the terrain outside of the rooftop's central ring. If he continued fighting, the system would teleport him out before the three-hour trial ended. He would die of exhaustion first.
This is clearly the lowest Epic Shrine. Why is the trial so difficult? Shifeng was speechless as he stared at the Shrine Knight.
Whether it was players or NPCs, as long as they reached the Void Realm, they would have a clear understanding of their surroundings.
Most likely, aside from Domain Realm experts, Shi Feng couldn't think of anyone capable of defeating the Shrine Knight in terms of combat standards.
Of course, there was a way to defeat the Shrine Knight.
He needed players to master an Advanced Offensive Combat Technique. However, even now, Shi Feng only knew a few Basic Offensive Combat Techniques. He had only mastered two Advanced Combat Techniques: Void Steps and Sword's Orbit. Void Steps was a footwork technique. It posed no threat to Void Realm NPCs or players. Sword's Orbit, on the other hand, was a defensive combat technique. It wasn't a true offensive combat technique.
Should I give up? Shifeng fell into deep thought.
The fact that he couldn't use any Skills or Spells had undoubtedly sealed off one of his major advantages. He also couldn't use the Soul Water and Crystal of Souls, which could increase a player's concentration. He didn't have any of the two methods he could use to defeat the Swordsman. Dragging this out would only be a waste of time.
As Shifeng searched his bag for items that could help him, he noticed the Dark Iron Bloodline. The time limit had long since been lifted, and players could use the Bloodline as they wished. Meanwhile, the Dark Iron Bloodline wasn't prohibited from using it.
That's right! How could I have forgotten about the Bloodline? Shifeng could not help but smile when he saw the Dark Iron Bloodline in his bag.
In God's Domain, Bloodlines didn't just improve a player's Basic Attributes. Bloodlines were an item that improved one's Life Rating. Meanwhile, the improvement of one's Life Rating affected many aspects, including Stamina and Concentration.
Bloodlines also improved a player's reaction speed. This was why Bloodlines were known as the number one godly item for players' Promotion Quests. The various Super Guilds fought over them like mad.
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