"Lord Protector, if you wish to continue, I must warn you," the administrator said as he adjusted the magic array and created another Dark Knight . "The last test was only meant to determine if you have reached the Tier 2 standard .
"The following tests will determine your rank as an adventurer . This will also determine the rank of the commission quests you'll be allowed to accept . The next tests will be far more difficult . If the Dark Knight kills you inside the magic array, your soul will be damaged, and you will suffer a Weakened state for some time . Moreover, the stronger the Dark Knight is, the longer the Weakened state will last . Are you sure you wish to continue?"
"Continue!" Shi Feng answered without hesitation . He was very familiar with the consequences .
The Bronze assessment was the lowest rank for Tier 2 players . The following assessments were the real challenge .
Completing the Tier 2 Promotion Quest was already difficult . Most experts were only capable of passing the Mysterious-Iron assessment . One could say that the Mysterious-Iron assessment was a dividing line between expert and elite players .
As soon as Shi Feng gave his answer, the administrator injected a stream of Mana into the Dark Knight . Immediately, the Dark Knight's eyes released a bright, red glow, its aura growing stronger . -
[Dark Knight] (Illusion, Lord) Level 53 HP 3,000,000/3,000,000
- This time, rather than wait for Shi Feng to attack, the Dark Knight took the initiative to use Charge at Shi Feng .
Upon arriving before Shi Feng, the Dark Knight swung its silver greatsword . This Dark Knight was far superior to the last in both speed and Strength .
Boom!
As it landed, the greatsword created a crack in the ground that extended for over ten yards .
However, this frightening, destructive power hadn't hit Shi Feng . The silver greatsword had only landed beside Shi Feng's feet . Meanwhile, a blue longsword pierced through the Dark Knight's heart, causing a critical damage of -25,274 .
The crimson radiance from within the Dark Knight's helmet brightened . Tightening its grip on its greatsword, the Dark Knight twisted as it swung its weapon horizontally .
Whirlwind Slash!
Dang!
A crisp clang echoed throughout the arena . The Abyssal Blade had stopped the silver greatsword in its tracks, holding it away from Shi Feng . Meanwhile, the Sacred Sword in Shi Feng's other hand descended on the Dark Knight once more .
Shi Feng had easily been capable of killing a Lord of the same level when he had been a Tier 1 player . Now that he had been promoted to a Tier 2 Sword Master, killing such an opponent would be a piece of cake .
In less than a minute, the Mysterious-Iron rank Dark Knight faded into particles of black light and disappeared .
Another Dark Knight quickly took its place . However, this monster was slightly different . Instead of a greatsword, it wielded two double-edged axes . Its aura was also far more violent .
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[Dark Warrior] (Illusion, High Lord) Level 53 HP 4,000,000/4,000,000
- "Lord Protector, do you wish to continue?" the administrator asked again .
"Continue . " Shi Feng nodded . He was very familiar with the Dark Warrior before him .
When he had become a Tier 2 player in his previous life, he had faced this Dark Warrior during his first assessment . Afterward, he had spent a lot of time and effort to improve his weapons, equipment, and techniques before he had defeated the Dark Warrior and became a Secret-Silver adventurer .
As Shi Feng declared his intent, the Dark Warrior roared and dashed towards Shi Feng like a wild beast . When only ten yards separated the two combatants, the Dark Warrior threw one of its axes at Shi Feng . An explosion shook the arena as the axe tore through the air, flying straight for Shi Feng's heart .
Death Throw!
Immediately after, the Dark Warrior raised its other axe before pushing off of the ground . The monster shot forward like a bullet and followed closely behind the axe it had thrown .
It was clear that the Dark Warrior intended to take advantage of the moment Shi Feng dodged its axe to strike .
In terms of combat techniques, the Dark Warrior was undoubtedly stronger than the prior Dark Knights .
Only, before the thrown axe could reach Shi Feng, a blue streak of light struck the weapon and sent it flying off course . The Dark Warrior was stunned .
Shi Feng then used his Abyssal Blade to block the Dark Warrior's axe . Meanwhile, with Killing Ray now unoccupied, Shi Feng lightly slashed the Sacred Sword across the monster's massive form, leaving behind one deep furrow after another on the latter's armor .
"This…" The senior administrator, who watched quietly from a safe position, was stunned .
He hadn't been surprised to see Shi Feng overwhelm the Lord ranked Dark Knights with his Strength . However, Shi Feng achieved the same feat against a High Lord of the same level…
To Shi Feng, however, this was only a matter of course .
Currently, he wielded numerous Epic items as well as two Fragmented Legendary items . He also had the Blade Saint class, one of the Ten Great Saint Classes . If his Strength couldn't rival that of a High Lord of the same level after reaching Tier 2, that would be strange .
According to Shi Feng's estimates, his current Strength and speed should be equal, if not close, to a Great Lord of the same level . Even without using his Skills, he could easily deal with a High Lord of the same level . Only, it would take some time to finish off his opponent .
After a minute and a half, without suspense, Shi Feng defeated the Dark Warrior .
Then, the Fine-Gold rank Dark Warrior appeared . It was similarly a High Lord, though it possessed a few more Skills than the Secret-Silver rank Dark Warrior . Its Basic Attributes were also slightly superior, and its combat standards could rival a player who had reached the Trial Tower's fifth floor . It also had 5,000,000 HP .
In the past, only a handful of Star-Moon Kingdom's players had defeated this terrifying monster in their first assessment .
However, against Shi Feng, who had an advantage in terms of Strength, speed, and techniques, the Dark Warrior only lasted two minutes before collapsing to the ground .
As the Fine-Gold rank Dark Warrior died, a Dark General wielding a spear took its place . The Dark General also had a longsword hanging from its waist . -
[Dark General] (Illusion, Great Lord) Level 53 HP 6,000,000/6,000,000
- This was the gatekeeper that had prevented every player in Star-Moon Kingdom from becoming a Dark-Gold adventurer during their first assessment .
"Come," Shi Feng invited the Dark General as he activated Phantom Kill and Nine Dragons Slash .
This time, Shi Feng chose to use his doppelganger to distract the Dark General while he dealt damage from the sides . Although his doppelganger lost some HP each time it blocked an attack, the Dark General lost HP at a much faster rate .
Eventually, when the doppelganger was almost out of HP, both Shi Feng and his doppelganger used Flame Burst . After receiving 30 devastating strikes, the Dark General lost of its remaining HP . With its final struggle, the Dark General took Shi Feng's doppelganger with it the grave .
As the Dark General disappeared, the magic array covering the arena went berserk as it devoured Mana from its surroundings and diverted it to the center of the arena . Gradually, a three-meter-tall knight decked out in golden armor and dual-wielding two, crimson greatswords formed . -
[King of Darkness] (Illusion, Grand Lord) Level 53 HP 8,000,000/8,000,000
- Although Shi Feng had known about the Epic assessment's difficulty, he was a little shocked as he met the King of Darkness for the first time . Were this not an assessment, but an actual Grand Lord of the same level, he could simply turn tail and run . After all, a Grand Lord's HP and battle recovery alone were enough to overwhelm him .
After Shi Feng rested, he started the challenge . Immediately, the King of Darkness waved its two greatswords . Three Level 53, Lord rank Dark Knights then appeared by its side . Though, unlike the previous Dark Knights, these only had 800,000 HP each . However, as these Dark Knights died, the King of Darkness could summon them again . Moreover, each Dark Knight's death would heal the King of Darkness for 400,000 HP . To ordinary players, the King of Darkness was an unreasonable opponent .
However, Shi Feng had prepared for this fight . Immediately, he stabbed the Abyssal Blade into the ground .
Abyssal Curse!
Suddenly, the ground transformed into a dark swamp that trapped the King of Darkness and the Dark Knights . But contrary to Shi Feng's expectation, Abyssal Curse hadn't decreased the King of Darkness's Attributes .
Shi Feng no longer held back as he activated Heavenly Dragon's Power . His Strength Attribute instantly surpassed that of the King of Darkness . He then activated Instant Strike and appeared before the Grand Lord .
Phantom Kill!
Nine Dragons Slash!
His doppelganger also activated Instant Strike the moment it appeared, its Attack Speed and damage skyrocketing . Shi Feng and his doppelganger then launched a barrage of attacks at the King of Darkness . Shi Feng dealt over -90,000 damage with each strike; -200,000 with a critical hit . As for his doppelganger, it dealt nearly -80,000 damage .
Sword lights descended on the King of Darkness like rain, the Grand Lord's HP vanished at a rate visible to the naked eye .
In three short seconds, the King of Darkness's HP fell to 50% . It raged as it broke free from Abyssal Curse's binding, brandishing its twin greatswords . In response, Shi Feng cast Abyssal Bind on the King of Darkness, not giving the Grand Lord a chance to counterattack . Although Abyssal Bind couldn't restrict the King of Darkness for four full seconds, Shi Feng only needed one or two seconds .
Thundering Flash!
Thunder Flame Explosion!
Dragon Breath!
Flame God's Fury!
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One Skill after another mercilessly collided with the King of Darkness . Once the Grand Lord had one-third of its HP, any additional damage Shi Feng dealt caused a part of its golden armor to turn black . At the same time, the Grand Lord's aura seemed to grow stronger . The nine pitch-black chains that bound the King of Darkness began to shatter . It was obvious that the King of Darkness had a Passive Skill that boosted its Attributes as it lost HP .
The King of Darkness was already life-threatening . The Grand Lord's frightening, destructive power even shocked Shi Feng .
When the King of Darkness was nearly free from its bindings, Shi Feng and his doppelganger used Flame Burst simultaneously . Four miniature suns illuminated the arena . Although the King of Darkness eventually freed itself and blocked some of the 30 devastating strikes, each of Shi Feng's strikes that hit dealt over -200,000 damage; -400,000 for critical hits . Even though the Grand Lord had blocked a fraction of the attacks, Shi Feng finished off the King of Darkness by the time Flame Burst ended .
As the King of Darkness died, the sound of a system notification reached Shi Feng's ears .
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System: Congratulations! You have become Star-Moon Kingdom's first Epic rank adventurer . Your name will be known throughout Star-Moon Kingdom . Please retrieve your reward from the Adventurer's Association's Association Leader .
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