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"Teacher!"
Looking up, Yi Tianchen's gaze fell upon the Hell Swordsman, Azure Abyss, who stood proudly atop the humble Magic Stone Tower. A faint azure halo surrounded him, moving rhythmically and exuding an air of mystery.
Unconsciously, the Identification Technique was quietly activated—
Hell Swordsman, Azure Abyss: Special NPC (Growth Potential)
Level: 80
Attack: ???
Defense: ???
Vitality: ???
Description: It is said that this is a formidable race from the Land of Souls, possessing immense power of the deceased from the moment of their birth. Each generation's succession signifies both the inheritance of the new and the eternal disappearance of the old, shrouded in a thick mist of mystery.
...
"Level 80..."
Yi Tianchen found himself momentarily stunned. He remembered when he first encountered Hell Swordsman, Azure Abyss; back then, he had barely reached level 30. Now, with the rise in levels among players, the growth potential of NPCs in the game had also undergone a shocking transformation.
"It’s been a long time; your strength has increased significantly!"
Looking at his proud disciple before him, Hell Swordsman, Azure Abyss, rarely revealed a hint of a smile. He slightly lowered his hat and said, "I have been preparing this trial of strength for you for quite some time. You haven't arrived too late; are you ready?"
"Ah—"
Yi Tianchen was momentarily taken aback; it was quite amusing! He hadn't even mentioned his intention to undertake the advancement trial, yet this fellow had brought it up first.
However...
Yi Tianchen had indeed come here for the level 60 job advancement trial. After taking a moment to collect himself, he said sternly, "Let's go. I'm ready."
Yes, he was truly prepared!
Equipped with a full set of level 60 Golden Equipment, two level 60 Purple Gold Rings, and a level 70 Dragon's Roar that had its attributes forged to "Strength +85," his attack power had risen to 275–500. Coupled with all his skills upgraded to level 6...
Before setting off, he had made a special trip to the weapon shop to repair all his gear and then visited the apothecary to purchase a batch of level 8 Health Potions, which restored 15,000 Vitality instantly—perfect for Yi Tianchen's current combat needs.
The Hell Swordsman, Azure Abyss, said nothing more; he simply nodded lightly. With a wave of his hand, Yi Tianchen felt a flash of white light before him, and the surrounding scenery transformed completely. Gone were the lush green trees, replaced by a gray-black expanse filled with a foul stench.
"Whoa—"
Just as Yi Tianchen steadied himself, a white light appeared not far ahead, revealing a humanoid creature over two meters tall, entirely cloaked in darkness. Its face was cold and hard, and it wielded a short dagger that glimmered with a chilling sheen.
Clearly, this was Yi Tianchen's trial target.
Before making a move, Yi Tianchen took a step back to what he deemed a safe distance. Then he unleashed an Unfolding technique; the white light of Identification Technique fell upon the trial target—
Shadow Demon: Elite-level Monster (Undead)
Level: 65
Attack: ???–???
Defense: ???
Vitality: ???
Introduction: A wandering soul without a master in the Land of Souls, possessing a peculiar nature and agile movements, capable of absorbing various skills from its targets.
Main Attack Method: ???
Main Weak Point: ???
...
"Eh~"
Yi Tianchen was momentarily stunned, filled with confusion. "What’s going on? It’s just a level 65 monster; how can I not identify any attributes?"
However, before Yi Tianchen could comprehend this, it underwent a mutation...
Suddenly, the Shadow Demon before him trembled violently and leaped forward. Its single body was forcefully torn into two, followed by one becoming two, two becoming four, four becoming eight... In less than five seconds, it had split into as many as thirty-two Shadow Demons.
"Damn it~ Are you kidding me?"
Yi Tianchen felt bitter inside. A level 65 Shadow Demon was already difficult to deal with; now there were thirty-two of them popping up. How was he supposed to fight that?
"Hehe~"
Suddenly, the voice of Hell Swordsman Azure Abyss echoed in the air, informing him, "Among the thirty-two Shadow Demons appearing before you, only one is the real body. The other thirty-one are merely temporary illusions..."
Yi Tianchen suddenly realized, "So that's how it is!"
"But..."
Yi Tianchen was taken aback; there was still a "but." He heard Hell Swordsman, Azure Abyss continue, "Your attacks have no effect on these phantoms, but they can inflict real damage on you. The only way to win is to find the true body of the Shadow Demon!"
"Uh..."
Yi Tianchen was speechless. It sounded good in theory, but in practice, it was incredibly difficult—especially with thirty-two Shadow Demons in front of him. How was he supposed to figure that out? No wonder the feedback from the Identification Technique was just a series of question marks; it turned out to be a well-prepared trap from the start.
At that moment, the thirty-two Shadow Demons launched an attack on Yi Tianchen...
"Damn it!"
Yi Tianchen's expression darkened. These Shadow Demons were all level 65; their lethality was certainly not weak, and there were thirty-two of them. Recklessly charging in would only lead to a gruesome end... just thinking about it sent chills down his spine.
What should he do?
With no time to think further, Yi Tianchen quickly cast Necromantic Binding. He heard two thuds as two eerie skeletal arms emerged from the ground, but they merely grasped at empty air... This wasn't a failure of the binding; it was simply because he had grabbed a phantom and couldn't unleash the skill's effect.
"One..."
It was clear that this was enough to determine the existence of one Shadow Demon, but there were still thirty-one more that Yi Tianchen needed to identify! Moreover, he couldn't mark the identified Shadow Demon; in the blink of an eye, they would all be mixed together again and impossible to distinguish.
"Damn it! I might as well go for a big move..."
Yi Tianchen's gaze sharpened as he quickly chose to retreat. Taking advantage of his superior speed to create distance, he suddenly flipped his hand, and Dragon's Roar erupted forth. A dazzling white light surged like a fountain, wrapping evenly around the blade...
"Divine Power of Heaven and Earth, serve me—Slash, Dragon, Strike!"
Reciting this awe-inspiring incantation, as Yi Tianchen swung his sword, a Dragon-Shaped Sword Qi surged forth like a flood breaking through a dam, rushing forward with ferocious intensity. It carried an astonishing destructive force as it charged into the oncoming Shadow Demons.
"Boom—"
"-10086!"
"-8588!"
"-8686!"
A series of damage numbers flew up, but there was no visible effect; no health bars appeared. The damage was merely a formality!
In the next moment, thirty-two Shadow Demons launched their attacks simultaneously...
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