Book Synopsis
Book Tags
Donation Rankings
Comment
0 Comments
You May Also Like
墨書 Inktalez
Yan Yan touched the Dark Red Longbow in her hands, feeling a strange warmth emanating from the spot beneath her palm, while the rest of the bow felt icy cold. The bow was slender and elegant, its smooth lines resembling a delicate willow branch in early spring—graceful and beautiful, yet hiding a deadly intent.
The bowstring was made from the sinew of a Mutated Tiger, tough and fierce. The translucent string stretched across both ends of the bow, creating a deeper curve than that of an ordinary longbow. As a result, the Emberless had greater tension than typical longbows, allowing for longer range and faster shooting. The only drawback was that such a bowstring could be harsh on the hands over time. She lowered her gaze to caress the string's edge; it was time to find a finger guard.
With a swift motion, she nocked an arrow and made her final adjustments before packing away the Black Iron Arrow and stepping out of the Forging Room.
Once again, she arrived at the Archer Alliance's Professional Hall.
The arched hall was bustling this time, unlike her first visit when it had been eerily empty. Now, throngs of players filled the job transfer area, with lines snaking all the way to the entrance. The Guidance NPC, who had previously seemed half-asleep, was now busily attending to players.
The black marble floor was covered with various footprints. Looking around, she noticed that there were fewer players from the Orc Race, while those from the Elf Race were abundant... and there were even more female players among the Human Race!
Some of them looked strikingly similar to her???
Each bore a Flame Rune etched between their brows...
Initially, she thought that her Radiant Flame Mark would cause her trouble, but seeing so many female Human players with fiery symbols on their foreheads in this hall brought an odd sensation to her heart.
After standing silently for a moment, she noticed several male players casting curious glances her way. Tightening her grip on the dark red Emberless, she tucked it behind her back to avoid their probing stares.
When she lifted her head again, she tugged at her collar, reining in her fierce aura. She smoothed out her brow and softened the hard curve of her lips, instantly transforming into an image reminiscent of a neighborly girl—delicate and obedient.
Just like in her past life.
Her clear and lively gaze swept across the four doors in the hall—north, south, east, and west—finally resting on the last door adorned with an oddly asymmetrical yet harmonious symbol: the Fallen Gate. She needed to enter for her five-star archer certification.
The certification standard for SSS Rank allows the acquisition of two Rare Skills—Fury Shot and Aerial Blast.
These two skills will be the strongest below Fifty Levels!
Taking a deep breath, she approached the familiar Guidance. The boy was just as she remembered, lively and full of energy.
“Hey? It's you—”
“Shh—”
Yan Yan silenced the boy's exclamation with a gentle nod. “Xiar, I need your help. I want to undergo the Five-Star Warrior Certification.”
As soon as she finished speaking, the boy was about to shout again, but quick-witted Yan Yan immediately covered his moist, red lips with her hand. She raised an eyebrow slightly, softening her previously sharp demeanor, while a familiar cold glint flickered in her eyes.
Xiar steadied himself and made a gesture to keep his mouth shut, signaling the girl to release him. He mumbled a few words and pulled out a contract. “Here, sign this and you can proceed with the Five-Star Warrior Certification. The outcome depends entirely on you. Just a reminder, the Five-Star Warrior Certification is far beyond your current capabilities. Hmm... using your Outsider—ah, I mean, Adventurer! Right, judging by your Adventurer standards, it should be Fifty Levels? Hmph, anyway, it's definitely not something your current Level can handle…”
“Ding—”
Just as Yan Yan was about to sign the contract, both she and Xiar received a prompt from the System.
System: Player Remains Silent accepts the challenge for Five-Star Warrior Certification. The challenge is about to begin; time-limited. Do you wish to enter the Fallen Gate?
“Yes.”
The moment she confirmed, Yan Yan was teleported into the challenge chamber.
The cold chamber forged from Dark Iron was completely enclosed, with no air circulation in the oppressive space. In the dim light, she could vaguely see a figure sitting cross-legged in the center of the chamber. If it were like her previous life and she randomly encountered Master Runi's challenge test, then this figure would be a holographic projection of Master Runi, the legendary pinnacle of the Archer Alliance.
She drew the dark red Emberless from her back, tightening her fingers around the bow as the Black Iron Arrow poised on the string locked onto the shadow that had just stood up ahead.
"Whoosh—"
An arrow suddenly shattered the Calm!
In the instant the arrow flew toward her, the figure in front vanished from sight!
Not good—
Master Runi's signature technique, Shadowless Arrow!
Shadowless Arrow did not mean the arrow was without shadow; it was the true realm of invisibility where the archer, while moving at high speed, left no trace behind.
Acting decisively, she twisted to the side, narrowly avoiding the oncoming arrow.
Combat Intuition!
Yan Yan instantly expanded her Perception to encompass everything around her. Without Combat Intuition in the face of Shadowless Arrow, she would be like a half-blind person.
In the mysterious realm of Combat Intuition, not a single movement in her surroundings escaped her awareness. As long as there was a second attack from her opponent, she could respond and seize the opportunity to counterattack!
As if anticipating her intentions, Master Runi made no further moves.
The two were locked in a battle of patience—one standing still with a Calm expression, his dark Pupils revealing no hint of emotion, while the other remained hidden in the shadows, silent and motionless.
If this continued, it would only be disadvantageous for her…
Time passed second by second, and the girl appeared to be completely focused. However, the veins bulging on the back of her hand revealed that the pressure she was under was far beyond what mere concentration could conceal.
At this moment, her mental state was soaring into a dangerous territory.
"Whoosh—"
Rain of Arrows!
With movement comes stillness!
After breaking the stalemate with a preemptive strike, Yan Yan leaped forward, diving into her Arrow Rain circle. As the second Shadowless Arrow came flying toward her, her gaze sharpened. In an instant, she crouched to evade, and with a flick of her wrist, her Longbow pivoted with lightning speed, locking onto a point in the corner with lethal intent.
"Whoosh—"
Explosive Arrow!
"Whoosh—"
Death Arrow!
Tracking Arrow!
At this moment, there was no need to hide her strength; unleashing her full power was the path to survival!
The three main offensive skills surged forward like a tempest. "Clang—"
They missed their target.
Immediately after, a second sound echoed, "Thud—"
It fell short once again.
There was never any intention to rely solely on the first two attacks for success; the real assault was yet to come!
"Puff—"
Hit!
The Tracking Arrow, concealed beneath the Explosive Arrow and shrouded in the Death Arrow's illusion, successfully embedded itself into Master Runi's arm.
Just as Yan Yan was about to change her position, a sudden jolt ran through her scalp. The overwhelming sense of danger sent shivers down her spine, and her stiff limbs felt as if they were nailed to the ground like a puppet, unable to move!
This was—
Arrow Lock.
It immobilized the target for three seconds.
For a skilled fighter, those three seconds were enough to eliminate an enemy countless times over.
Comment 0 Comment Count