Chapter 158: Minor Injury
In the Cold Crystal Mine, Tian Zhi Yun Ao led three elite squads and several high-level secondary profession players deep into the cave.
Once the battle starts, there won’t be time to scout the terrain, so they need to understand the distribution of monsters and ores while they can; it may come in handy at a crucial moment.
A level 1 guild can accommodate up to 500 players.
However, Cloud’s Edge has over 2000 players who are always available for deployment, and currently, this is the only guild available in the national server.
While it’s possible to join other guilds as a reserve, guilds are more beneficial the earlier you join.
In Dream of the Mists, a level 1 guild provides a 1% team experience bonus, and as the level increases, various functions will be unlocked.
One shouldn’t underestimate this 1% experience boost; many players on the level rankings are cultivated through numbers, known colloquially as experience babies. With this 1% advantage, over time, it can definitely put them ahead.
The members of Cloud’s Edge are basically the original core members, leveling up very quickly. They believe that within today, they can reach level 2, at which point they can expand their capacity to 1000 members.
The Guild Establishment Order can only be dropped by bosses of Gold Grade or above.
If one were to ask who could defeat a Gold Grade boss right now…
It would likely take hundreds of players over level 20 to succeed, and they’d have to gamble on skill control. If they fail, not only would they lose a day’s progress in leveling, but they might also be suppressed by other guilds.
Thus, Cloud’s Edge’s advantage will remain for quite some time.
This is also the reason why Tian Zhi Yun Ao boldly purchased the Guild Establishment Order.
“President, should we clear out the minor monsters first?” a mage player named ‘Salmon’ asked.
Checking the information.
Ice Crystal Soul:
Rarity: Gold Grade
Level: 30
Health: 25,000
Magical Attack Power: 321-376
Physical Defense: 257
Magical Defense: 261
Skills: Ice Needle, Crystal Shield, Absorb
Description: Beings evolved from the Cold Crystal Mine, gentle by nature, guarding the surrounding Cold Crystal Mines.
A Gold Grade monster, indeed?
Well, if there weren’t any decent monsters guarding the ore veins, they would have been robbed long ago.
After yesterday’s battle, Cloud’s Edge had purchased a large amount of Silver Tier gear.
Faced with high-level monsters, they would no longer be as defenseless as before; even if the Undead Iron Cavalry returned, he had confidence in resisting their onslaught.
This isn’t blind confidence; the cavalry’s strength lies in their initial charge, which is unstoppable.
But if they are halted, their follow-up strength diminishes.
These Ice Crystal Souls have very strong attributes, but they are widely scattered—about a hundred meters apart before one can be seen.
“No need, let’s leave them for now; we might be able to use them later.”
“Understood.”
…
From the initial panic to the current exhilaration, Zane couldn’t help but smile slightly.
Zedana was taken aback—could this human have been frightened silly?
“Hmph, die!”
The Boss lifted his hand high, and the blazing flames were about to rain down!
Starry took a few steps back, pointing the sword’s tip at him; this was it, Charge!
The unruly swordsman transformed into an afterimage, striking at the fire in mid-air.
Boom!
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The damage was as expected.
However, Zedana swayed a bit, small stars appearing above his head, his spell interrupted, successfully stunned!
The falling Starry grabbed his legs, bringing him down!
Miracles happen through sheer force! With all his strength, the boss was indeed pulled down.
Whoosh!
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The purple Armor-Piercing debuff attached to the enemy upon the hit from the Armor-Piercing Arrow.
This guy is getting overconfident; knowing that there were previously endless Fire Element Spirits, they dared not engage.
Now, however… coming out alone while their skills were understood gave them the opportunity.
Thinking this way, Zane didn’t let his guard down, transforming back into a Wishcaster to reapply his buff, brandishing the Magic Sword and charging out vigorously.
Magic Sword Technique!
A horizontal slash took away 8970 of the boss’s health; simultaneously, a magical shockwave erupted, knocking off another 4725 health.
Starry didn’t stop either, executing Ice Moon Slash with a combo from the Autumn Moon Strike—
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With the Armor-Piercing, countering, and Autumn Moon Strike amplifying the damage, Ice Moon Slash’s impact reached astonishing levels.
Still 190,000 left.
With such a significant level difference, the stun effect wouldn’t last long.
Zedana would soon break free!
Not good; if he wasn’t controlled properly, the counterattack could be awkward.
“Wishing—Frost!”
Whirling cold air brought down frost flowers, which the flames immediately evaporated into water vapor upon contact, significantly weakening fire’s power.
This time it was successfully cast; perhaps due to leaving the previously volcanic environment and being frozen by ice, the boss’s body shook as if it had fallen terribly ill.
But this clearly wasn’t enough to stifle the boss’s movements.
He was going to stand up!
“Let me do it!” Treika suddenly stopped attacking and rushed forward with her longbow.
What the hell? Zane was startled and quickly stepped aside.
He saw the Light Elf hold the longbow sideways, gripping the ends, aiming at Zedana’s chest, and pressed down!
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The damage felt like a mere tickle.
However, Treika’s actions weren’t over; light flickered in her hand, forming countless beams from the bow’s structure.
This is… a Prism Shield?
The boss’s eyes widened as he attempted to rise but was firmly pinned down by the Light Shield.
Zane finally realized.
Wow, this control is hardcore!
Not wasting the opportunity created by her, Zane continued outputting; without Ice Moon Slash, Starry’s output was negligible.
However, they could already call upon Star Cat here!
“Roar—” The Ice Frost Tiger roared into action, its frosty claws striking viciously at the enemy,
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Fighting a Gold Grade boss was starting to get challenging, but it wasn’t too low.
…
With continued output, Zedana was down to only 150,000 health.
The Prism Shield was covered in cracks, while Treika’s delicate hand was badly burned.
Whoosh!
The glow of the Magic Sword suddenly disappeared—had he run out of blue mana…?
Meditation!
Sacrificial Blood!
With dual mana recovery, he could output for a while longer!
Finally, when it hit 120,000, the Prism Shield shattered, and Treika was blown back several steps by the flames.
“…” Zedana was very weak at this point, unable to say anything. He called upon the fire elements, red flames coalescing around him, pushing Starry and Zane back to the periphery.
At the same time, lightning flashed at his fingertips, mixed with surging flames!
But this time, Zane had a counterplan; as soon as the boss began to charge his skill, he transformed back into the Swift Shadow Wolf.
He slammed his claws to the ground—summoning a Gray Wolf!
One of the Gray Wolves present was pierced through by the lightning fire before it could fully take form—
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As expected, it couldn’t endure.
The other two Gray Wolves howled as they charged at Zedana, only to be burned to ashes by the fiery ring.
Though their lives were spared, the output environment had worsened.
If they couldn’t get close, they’d have to passively endure attacks.
Turning to look, Treika had cracks on her fingers but was still struggling to pull back her bow, attacking with great difficulty.
“…” Zane almost forgot; for the Light Elf, this was a life-and-death battle.
If that were the case, she too must have the courage to fight desperately.
In the white light, the Swift Shadow Wolf transformed back into the Wishcaster.
Blink!
In an instant, he attached himself to the boss’s back, unleashing the Magic Sword Technique!
Miss!
Lady Luck did not favor her; the high evasion from level suppression led this sword to cut only air.
Of course, the attack successfully drew the enemy’s aggro, and he slowly turned around, glaring furiously, his fiery hand grabbing the golden-haired girl’s neck.
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Just getting close to the Fire Element Spirit would automatically put her in a burning state, while the deadly force from her neck made her almost choke.
Buzz—!
That familiar sound… is Meteor Arrow!
Bang!
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The arrow struck his head, and the tremendous impact sent Zedana staggering forward, yet his hand showed no signs of releasing.
Zane’s face turned purple—was he really going to be choked to death?
System Notification: Warning! Remaining in ‘Choking’ state for over 5 seconds will result in automatic death!
Not only that, but health was down to 4700; she couldn’t last to the 4th second.
The Shadow Demon Shoulder Pads activated their effect, blinding the boss’s sight, yet he still wouldn’t let go.
Damn!
Zane’s heart raced; there was no time left, he couldn’t care about the fiery ring anymore and had to charge in!
Whoosh!
The figure beside him moved even faster; countless flames struck Treika, her health plummeting, dropping by 30% in less than half a second.
“Are you insane!?”
“Minor injury.” The Light Elf smiled gently, forcefully swinging her longbow to strike Zedana on the head.
Magic Gloves:
Rarity: Gold Tier
Required Level: 30
Physical Defense: 35
Magical Defense: 68
Intelligence: 92
Spirit: 61
Special Skill: Sacrificial Blood, converts 35% of max health into 25% mana; cannot be used if health is below 35% of max health, cooldown time 10 seconds.
Description: Endless—Magic!
(This item’s attributes were previously forgotten to be posted.)
