The third floor's difficulty is so high?
Shifeng was speechless as he stared at the human Swordsman standing in the center of the Battle Arena.
[Crow Byson (Ebon Blade Knight)] (Hero, Tier 3 Sword King) Level 99 HP 13,000,000/13,000,000
NPCs were existences that current players couldn't afford to provoke, but what most players didn't know was that there was a world of difference between NPCs.
The Giant NPC Shi Feng had fought before was a race with extraordinary talent. Compared to NPCs of the same tier, the Giant NPC ranked at the very top. However, compared to a Hero, the Giant NPC was like a firefly.
After all, Heroes were powerhouses that had completed the God's Trial and obtained the God's recognition. After becoming a Hero, they would receive God's blessing and become invincible among players of the same tier. Peak Heroes could even slay Dragons by themselves and were akin to the Guardian Gods of kingdoms and empires.
In the past, many Tier 5 apex experts had relied on their strength to ambush kingdoms and empires' merchant fleets. In the end, however, hidden Hero NPCs had emerged from the merchant fleets and defeated the Tier 5 apex experts. They hadn't even been able to escape and had been imprisoned.
Now, however, his opponent was a Tier 3 Hero. Why wouldn't Shifeng be rendered speechless?
System: Kill the Ebon Blade Knight Crow Byson within one day. If you fail to complete this task within the time limit, you will automatically fail the challenge.
Shifeng's last shred of hope vanished when he heard the system notification.
He had held out some hope that he could survive against a Tier 3 Hero for some time, but now, killing a Tier 3 Hero was simply impossible. Even if he were a bona fide Tier 3 player, he still wouldn't be able to defeat a Tier 3 Hero, much less a Tier 2 player.
In terms of combat standards, those Tier 5 peak experts were no weaker than Shi Feng's. Not to mention, even the weakest piece of equipment they wore was Epic rank, with a few pieces of Fragmented Legendary rank. Yet, in the end, those Tier 5 experts had still suffered a crushing defeat.
Furthermore, he was only a Tier 2 player, yet he had to go up against a Tier 3 Hero.
Wait, why is this Hero's equipment only Dark-Gold rank?
Shifeng was just about to give up and stop wasting time in the Tower of Four Gods when he noticed that Crow Byson's equipment only gave off the faint glow of Dark-Gold Equipment.
Normally, Hero ranked NPCs wore Epic Set Equipment at the very least, while the more powerful NPCs wore Fragmented Legendary Equipment. After all, NPCs would have an easier time obtaining such weapons and equipment than players.
However, Crow Byson only wore Dark-Gold Equipment, and by the looks of it, he wasn't even wearing a Dark-Gold Set Equipment.
"There's a chance!" Shifeng's eyes lit up.
There was a three-rank difference between Epic Set Equipment and Dark-Gold Set Equipment. In other words, the Hero's combat power would be reduced by three ranks. Most importantly, the Hero before him was only Level 99, not Level 100.
Level 100 was a massive turning point, not only for monsters, but also for NPCs. Before reaching Level 100, NPCs would be restricted by the system, and they would only be able to exhibit a portion of their strength. Hence, Shi Feng had a chance.
Thinking up to this point, Shifeng adjusted his state of mind and walked directly into the arena.
"Young adventurer, you should go back. You are not strong enough to defeat me," Crow Byson said to the Shifeng.
"How do you know if you don't try?" Shifeng said.
"Since that is the case, I have no choice but to send you back!" Crow Byson then unsheathed the pitch-black greatsword slung on his back. His aura suddenly changed as he charged at Shifeng.
Crow Byson was extremely fast, and in the blink of an eye, he split into six clones. It was impossible to tell which of the six clones was real, and all six clones stabbed at Shifeng.
Sure enough, his Skill and Spell Completion Rate is 100%. Shifeng wasn't surprised to see the six clones lunging at him.
This move was a Tier 3 Skill for Swordsmen, Jian Ying Steps. Normally, four clones would attack simultaneously, but when one's Skill and Spell Completion Rate reached 100%, they could split into six clones. Not only would the Skill and Spell Completion Rate be effective, but the six clones would also have physical bodies.
However, Shifeng wasn't one to be trifled with. Immediately, he brandished Killing Ray.
Shadow Blade!
During this period of crazy training, the Sword Shadow's completion rate had reached 103%. The 10 Sword Shadows had directly increased to 12 Sword Shadows, instantly sweeping towards the six Crow Bysons.
Although Crow Byson was a Tier 3 Hero, due to his equipment, his Basic Attributes were only slightly higher than a strength-type Great Lord's. Now that Shadow Blade's Completion Rate had reached 103%, his Strength had improved as well. It was no exaggeration to say that every sword light was as powerful as Crow Byson's.
Just as the 12 sword lights were about to push Crow Byson back, the six Crow Byson doppelgangers suddenly shifted their movement techniques. Like nimble cats, the doppelgangers barely brushed past the sword lights and stabbed at Shifeng.
When Shifeng saw the doppelgangers, he was stunned.
An Advanced Combat Technique!
Moreover, six doppelgangers had executed the technique simultaneously …
Faced with six simultaneous attacks, Shi Feng had no choice but to execute Sword's Transmigration.
During his time in the Tower of Four Gods, his Sword's Transmigration had improved significantly. Now, he had no problems deflecting six attacks.
However, the instant the two Swords collided, three of the six sword lights merged into one. Shi Feng only felt two massive forces assault him, and he could not deflect the attack at all. The impact sent him flying, and he only managed to stabilize his body after flying over ten yards. He had also lost nearly 10,000 HP.
A Bronze Combat Technique? Shifeng was shocked as he stared at Crow Byson.
He had used a Bronze Combat Technique, yet he hadn't been able to deflect the doppelgangers' attacks. The only explanation was that Crow Byson had used a Bronze Combat Technique as well.
Although he had long since known that Hero NPCs were incredibly powerful and were known to be invincible among players of the same tier, it would seem that the rumors were true.
It was no wonder why Hero ranked NPCs were said to be capable of exhibiting 100% of their combat power. Even Domain Realm experts weren't necessarily capable of such a feat.
Before Shifeng could react, Crow Byson transformed into a streak of pitch-black light and appeared before Shifeng in the blink of an eye.
Tier 3 Skill, Space Slash!
What should have been a single Spatial Slash, however, split into three when it reached Shifeng, each with the Strength rivaling a Tier 4 Mythic monster.
Even Shifeng had no time to defend himself against this sudden change. He had no choice but to activate Defensive Blade to defend himself.
In a situation where his Attributes were inferior, his Skills and Spells were inferior, and even his combat standards were inferior to Shi Feng's, Shi Feng resurrected in less than a minute.
He's still so powerful even after his combat power has decreased by at least three tiers. It's no wonder why so many apex experts ran from Heroes in the past. Shifeng smiled bitterly as he watched Crow Byson.
Crow Byson could use a Bronze Combat Technique whenever he wanted, and all of his Tier 3 Skills had a 100% Completion Rate.
With his current combat power, Shi Feng was no match for Crow Byson.
My current combat power is still slightly lower than Crow Byson's. If I can gain an advantage in Attributes, I might have a chance. After reevaluating his combat power, Shifeng realized that the difference between their strengths wasn't as large as he had thought. He then shifted his gaze to the Frost Iron Bloodline. The Frost Iron Bloodline has already improved my combat power significantly. If I can upgrade it to an Advanced Bloodline, my Attributes should improve further.
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