The system announcement caused Ling Chen to stare. The objective of the Forest of Bones Quest was to reach the centre of the Forest of Bones and find out what was hidden there. However, the last step of the Quest was to report the situation here to the Azure Dragon City's Guard Commander, after which the Quest would end. However, why did the system announcement sound at this time, and even the rewards had been given out? Could it be that the Quest had already ended here, and that reporting to the Guard Commander was a step that could be taken or not taken?
At the same time, 3 figures appeared at the entrance of the Forest of Bones. These 3 people had not just arrived, but had been transported out from the Forest of Bones. The players who had been waiting at the entrance of the Forest of Bones looked at them in shock and awe, and subconsciously took a few steps back. None of them dared to go up and speak to them.
This was because these 3 people were all famous throughout Hua Xia, and even the entire world. The person in the middle was Hua Xia's number one figure in the virtual gaming world, the Alliance Master of the Yan Huang Alliance, Long Tian Yun. To his right, who had taken half a step back, was a person who was completely covered in a black cloak. It was so tight that no one could see any part of his body, including his eyes and hair. This sort of attire would make anyone want to laugh, but no one dared to laugh. This was because standing on Long Tian Yun's right, and wearing this sort of attire, anyone would immediately think of a name that everyone would look up to …
The Sword Emperor, Feng Xie Yu!
To Long Tian Yun's left was a young man who looked to be less than 20 years old. He was dressed in red, and held a crimson red staff that occasionally flashed with a fiery light. His skin was tender and white, and he was incredibly handsome. He had a smile on his face, and a carefree expression on his face. At first glance, he looked like an inexperienced youth. However, anyone who had been in the virtual gaming world for even a little bit would know this person's name … he looked even more delicate than a woman's, but was actually already 30 years old. He had a scholarly aura, but a heart that was as wild and violent as a flame.
Hua Xia, the publicly acknowledged number one Mage in the virtual gaming world … the Commander of the Yan Huang Alliance's Magic Alliance, and currently ranked 4th on the Player Level Rankings – "Flame Emperor" Cang Yan!
The Yan Huang Alliance's Alliance Master and the Yan Huang Alliance's two most powerful people had appeared here at the same time. This was an explosive piece of news, and it was evident that they wanted to complete this Quest as soon as possible so that other players wouldn't be able to beat them to it. Long Tian Yun couldn't help but be tempted by the rewards of this mission. In order to complete this mission, not only did he personally take action, but he also brought the Sword Emperor and the Flame Emperor.
However, it was obvious that they had failed as well. Three hours ago, a team of twelve had entered. Three hours had passed, and the time limit for the mission had passed. Only three people had been forcefully sent out.
Even though they didn't complete the quest, they were still able to stay in the Forest of Bones for three hours. In the end, they didn't die, but were forcefully teleported out of the Forest of Bones. This was an achievement that left the players dumbfounded. One had to know that not many of the teams that entered with confidence could last more than ten minutes before being completely annihilated.
As expected of the Sword Emperor and Flame Emperor, they were unscathed for three hours. If this Quest didn't have a time limit, perhaps they really would have been able to complete it.
Long Tian Yun wasn't angered by the failure of the mission. He turned around and looked in the direction of the Forest of Bones, calmly saying, "In three hours, the two of you only managed to pass through the second region with great difficulty. You're not even halfway there. Looks like the rumours are true, this Quest is impossible to complete at the current stage. Come back after you've reached LV20. If even the two of you couldn't complete the Quest, then it's impossible for anyone else to complete it. So, don't worry about other players getting ahead of you. Go back first, you only have three chances to complete the Quest. Come back after you've reached LV20. "
The Sword Emperor didn't respond, and the Flame Emperor slightly nodded, completely agreeing with what Long Tian Yun had said. Just as they were about to leave, a system announcement suddenly sounded out.
"Ding … Hua Xia Region Announcement. Quest 1 – Forest of Bones has been completed. Players who have completed the Quest have received the full rewards. The Quest has been closed. The Forest of Bones map is now open to all players. Players can now freely enter. "
"Ding … Hua Xia Region Announcement …"
"Ding … Hua Xia Region Announcement …"
The area in front of the Forest of Bones instantly became incomparably quiet, as if it was dead. The players in front of the Forest of Bones all had their mouths and eyes wide open as they listened to the system announcements. In their shock, they couldn't help but look in Long Tian Yun's direction.
Long Tian Yun's body and expression simultaneously froze. It was as if something was stuck in his throat, and he couldn't say a single word.
Suddenly turning around, Long Tian Yun looked in the direction of the Forest of Bones, and his expression darkened, becoming extremely ugly. A few seconds ago, he had said that it was impossible for anyone to complete this Quest. He also didn't believe that there would be anyone who could complete this Quest that even the Sword Emperor and Flame Emperor couldn't complete. This system announcement was like a clap of thunder.
There was actually someone who had completed this Quest!!
Every player could attempt the Forest of Bones Quest 3 times, but they could only complete it once. As long as they completed it even once, the Quest would be closed. At this moment, only half a day had passed since the Four Major Quests had been announced. When this system announcement rang out, countless players were completely dumbfounded. Those who had impatiently attempted the Forest of Bones Quest, but had failed, simply couldn't believe their ears. This was especially so for those who had personally witnessed Long Tian Yun enter with the Sword Emperor and Flame Emperor, only to be forcefully sent out after 3 hours … even the Yan Huang Alliance's strongest team, or even the strongest team in all of Hua Xia, had not been able to complete this Quest. Who knew who had completed it!
To other players, this was more of a shock or disbelief. As for Long Tian Yun … he had just failed, and was confident that no one else could complete it. Yet, in the blink of an eye, he heard that someone had completed it. With his status as the Alliance Master of the Yan Huang Alliance, Hua Xia's number one player, as well as the Sword Emperor and Flame Emperor by his side, the sense of defeat and disbelief he felt was far greater than the shock he had felt before. This made his previous words sound like a slap to his own face.
"Immediately find out which team completed the Quest!" Long Tian Yun left behind a sentence that sounded extremely calm. He crushed a Return Scroll and disappeared from the Forest of Bones.
At the centre of the Forest of Bones …
"Ding … you have completed the 3 Major Quests [Hunt the Ogres], [Gather Red Crystal Grass] and [Forest of Bones]. You can now freely challenge the Ultimate Quest [Moon Deities Ruins]."
Ling Chen had no idea that the outside world was in an uproar over the completion of the Forest of Bones Quest. The Forest of Bones Quest was even more difficult than he had expected. If it wasn't for Little Gray's guidance and Xi Ling's destructive flames, he would not have been able to complete the Quest on his first try. However, after such a difficult Quest, there were rewards of the same level. Completing this quest not only rewarded 150 Skill Points and Reputation Points, but also 1 point of Luck and 1 point of Comprehension … and two pieces of Gold-tier equipment! This sort of shocking reward was enough to make countless players willing to take the risk even if they knew that it was suicide.
However, now that the Forest of Bones Quest had been completed, they didn't even have the chance to take the risk anymore.
Ling Chen took out the 2 pieces of Gold grade equipment and looked at their stats.
[Wind Chasing Bandana]: Type: Headgear, Grade: Gold, Equipment Requirements: Any profession above LV20, Luck greater than 5. A mysterious bandana that contains dense Wind Elemental energy. When worn, the user's body becomes light and agile. Stats: Defence + 10, Spirit + 10, Agility + 10, Movement Speed + 10, Wind Elemental Resistance + 5%.
[Amethyst Armour (Lower)]: Type: Lower Clothing, Grade: Gold, Equipment Requirements: Melee professions above LV20. Leg guards made from amethyst are incomparably sturdy, and have strong resistance against physical attacks. Stats: Defence + 50, Strength + 10, Constitution + 10, reduces physical damage to the legs by 20%, resistance against 'Defence Decrease' status increases by 20%.
The stats of the 2 pieces of Gold grade equipment were quite extraordinary. Although the Amethyst Armour was only for the lower body, its defence was quite high, and it wasn't inferior to the upper body armour of the same level. As for the Wind Chasing Bandana … it was the first time that Ling Chen had seen a headgear that could increase his movement speed, and it increased it by a whole 10 points! To him, this was even more valuable than an increase of 100 Attack Damage.
Ling Chen had already reached LV17, and under the effects of the Item Manipulation Technique, he could directly equip LV20 equipment. He immediately took out the Hell Cloak that had been dropped, and equipped all 3 pieces of equipment. The cloak and two pieces of Level-20 Gold-grade equipment had increased his overall attributes by a large margin.
Apart from the 2 pieces of Gold grade equipment, he was also rewarded with an Intermediate Energy Crystal.
[Intermediate HP Crystal]: Type: Energy Crystal, Grade: Intermediate, Attribute: Fire, Stats: HP + 9%.
After socketing this Intermediate HP Crystal onto the Lunar Scourge, Ling Chen's HP instantly broke through 1,000. Although it couldn't compare to Shield Bearers of the same level, it completely surpassed the average HP of melee professions.
The Forest of Bones Quest had now ended, and the rewards had all been given out. If it was a smart person who knew how to be satisfied, they would immediately choose to leave after receiving the rewards. However, almost 99% of players wouldn't stop just because the Quest had ended. They would be driven by a strong sense of curiosity to find out what was inside the Skeleton Castle.
Ling Chen was naturally no exception.
In a place filled with skeletons, there was a tall castle at the centre. This was definitely not normal. Within the castle, there was definitely some shocking secret. As such, anyone who came here would definitely go in and investigate.
This was also the reason why no one who entered the Forest of Bones had ever made it out alive. After all, the monsters in the Forest of Bones were only LV20. There were countless experts in Azure Dragon City, and the number of experts who could easily reach the heart of the Forest of Bones was innumerable. However, all those who entered were either unable to reach the heart of the Forest of Bones, or those who entered the heart of the Forest of Bones never came out again. As such, the Forest of Bones became one of the 3 forbidden areas in the Forgotten Continent.
After walking here, Ling Chen understood this point. He stared at the tall Skeleton Castle for a long time, but still chose to walk over …
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