Legend of Mir 2: Seeking the Truth in Marfa

The lich Kel'Thuzad has 1200 HP, 2 attack, 200 defense, and 200 magic resistance. It is a mage-type monster with high attack and low HP.

The Lich's ultimate, Wither and Decay, is incredibly powerful, dealing a percentage of continuous health damage to all units within a specified radius, a fact that has previously plagued the Ancient Dragon. Its other smaller, group-attack skill, Frost Nova, not only freezes enemies but is also incredibly powerful, dealing over 3 damage per attack. Finally, the Lich can also equip itself with Frost Armor, increasing its defense while also slowing attackers' movement and attack speed.

These skills are all very powerful. An average team may have to fight to the death against them. The Lich can use the freezing and slowing down to escape with a high probability.

Unfortunately, it encountered Brook and his two companions. Not only did they have level 7 group healing to withstand its damage, but they were also not afraid of being slowed down.

While the Lich was slowing down the three, it was also being frozen and slowed by their zodiac signs, bringing the two sides even in speed. Finally, when the Lich couldn't help but unleash his ultimate, it was interrupted by a paralysis attack from Brook, petrifying it for a full five seconds. The Lich became a lamb to be slaughtered, and the outcome of this battle was already determined.

6 minutes later, the lich was killed, and 6th-turn pills, fashion fragments, hot-blooded bracelets, legendary magic helmets, Mayan gems, and ice crystals dropped.

A little later, the Death Knight Arthas also wandered into the jungle. He was apparently unaware of the Lich's ambush. Upon spotting the Azure Glyphed Golem, he excitedly rode over on his skeletal warhorse. He was once again caught red-handed by the three men in the bush.

Poor Arthas, though he had Death Coil, a health-boosting skill, he couldn't use it on himself. His ultimate could briefly revive allied corpses, but he was the only one there, so who could he resurrect? It was completely useless. His only remaining skill, Death Pact, replenished his own health, also required the presence of an ally. His final Unholy Aura, offering a 30% movement speed bonus, was completely countered by Zodiac Freeze's 50% slow. Brook didn't even need to use his Paralysis Ring before the three of them easily killed him. Five items dropped: a rank 6 pill, a costume fragment, a Blood War Chain, and a Blessing Gem.

Brook was still looking forward to encountering the Dreadlord again. If he killed the Dreadlord, the three main monsters on the right would be completely wiped out, and the right outpost camp would probably be able to launch an attack.

After waiting for over an hour, the Dreadlord finally arrived! But he brought a large group of monsters with him! This guy must have heard the bad news about the Lich and the Death Knight, so he brought his minions here to seek revenge.

"Bringing so many monsters with you, how shameless!"

"What's the point of using numbers to bully the few? Come here if you dare!"

"Forget it, let's not bother with it. Let's go!"

The three of them decisively chose to return to the city.

When Brooke handed in the compass map and the heads of the lich and the death knight, the mission officer was overjoyed!

"We were originally worried that the monsters would launch an attack to avenge yesterday's breach of our camp. We didn't expect you to slay the two main monsters on the right! Now the monsters' arrogance has been completely suppressed. Commander, you can rest assured!"

"Brook, you did a great job! Hey, that youngster from the Xuanyuan family should really learn from you. Tsk tsk, they are both young people, both at the 5th level, why is there such a big gap between them?" The mission officer couldn't help but sigh.

"Sir, are you speaking Xuanyuan Star Language?" Brooke asked.

"Yes."

"What's wrong with her?" Brooke asked.

"What else can we do? The mission failed. Yesterday, she failed in her mission to assist in the central attack, but we didn't punish her for Tai Chenning and the Xuanyuan family's sake. Today, she received a mission to explore the wild area to the left of the monster beast, but failed again!"

"Failed? As long as the compass isn't lost, the exploration mission shouldn't be considered a failure, right?"

"That's right. They lost their entire team and two mission compasses!"

"Ah? That shouldn't be the case. I heard that Xuanyuan Xingyu is wearing a divine teleportation ring. Even if he can't win, he can still escape."

"The teleportation ring exploded!"

"What?!" Brook, Ximen Kongmie and Yuan Bufan widened their eyes in disbelief.

"She was ambushed by Sword Saint Samuro and killed instantly with two consecutive sword strikes! The teleportation ring exploded and was snatched away by the Sword Saint. How could they tolerate this? The remaining 10 people in the team immediately fought with the Sword Saint, and ended up being wiped out. Even Tai Chenning, a 7th-rank master of the older generation, died. How pitiful! I heard that she could have escaped, but in order to take back the artifact, she stayed and fought, and ended up dying. Alas~ The Dragon Empire has lost another 7th-rank master." The mission officer sighed.

"Sir, are you saying that Tai Chenning is dead? There's no chance of resurrection?"

"Yes. She used up all seven of her resurrection attempts over ten years ago. That's why she's kept a low profile these past few years, staying within her family. She was an elderly woman who had made many contributions to the empire and the Xuanyuan family. She should have lived out her days in peace and contentment, passing away peacefully... What a pity."

Brook and the other two looked at each other in confusion.

"Fortunately, it's a teleportation ring, which can only be activated with a spell, so Warcraft should not be able to use it directly. Alas, that Xuanyuan Xingyu really gives me a headache. She failed two missions in a row, so she should be punished, but she has been so miserable, I am really embarrassed to punish her again. But if I don't punish her, someone will say that our empire is partial to the aristocratic families... It's really difficult." The mission officer said in confusion.

"...Your Excellency is truly a kind person! May I ask, where is Xuanyuan Xingyu now?"

"Look, over there. Young man, you've been hit hard."

Brook and the other two looked in the direction indicated by the mission officer, and sure enough, they saw Xuanyuan Xingyu sitting on the grass with her legs bent, her head lowered on her knees, crying sadly.

I didn't expect that the aloof and proud Xuanyuan Xingyu would cry! Tsk tsk, don't give up, I was hoping to exchange some "Imperial Tomb Notes" from you.

Brook thought for a moment, then turned to the mission officer and asked, "Sir, does that mean the exploration mission for the monster wild area on the left is available again?"

"Yes. Do you want to claim it? Oh, you can't claim it now. I haven't paid you your mission reward yet." The mission officer said, distributing the mission rewards to Brooke one by one.

Explore the wild area mission and get double rewards, 2200 gold coins and 2200 merit points.

Kill the Lich Kel'Thuzad and get double rewards, 2000 gold and 6000 merit points.

Kill the Death Knight Arthas and get double rewards, 2000 gold and 4000 merit points.

Another double reward, the mission officer is so generous!

"You can receive the mission now. You'd better hurry up, the commander is still waiting for information about the monster wild area on the left." said the mission officer.

"Please wait a moment, sir. I'll see if I can include Xuanyuan Xingyu in the team. If we can complete the mission together, it will be considered as her making up for her mistake, saving you the trouble." Brooke said.

"That's a good idea. Go and get her together," said the mission officer.

"Brooke, do you really want to team up with her? This girl is only level 5 and is crying all the time. She is useless and may even hold us back." Ximen Kongmie expressed his objection.

"I understand. Don't worry, senior. I'll only team her up this time."

After Brooke finished speaking, he walked towards Xuanyuan Xingyu.

"Miss Xingyu! Please help me."

Xuanyuan Xingyu didn't look up. She didn't want to do anything, didn't want to say anything. She had driven away all the Xuanyuan family's guests. She just wanted to be alone.

"I'm going to carry out the exploration mission of the monster wild area on the left. I heard that you have already explored part of the map, but the mission compass fell in the wild area. Can you provide the coordinates where the compass fell?" Brook said to himself.

Xuanyuan Xingyu still ignored him.

"In exchange, I can bring back Senior Tai Chenning's body."

That's right! Tai Chenning's body hasn't been brought back yet. Xuanyuan Xingyu finally raised her head slightly.

"...the coordinates are (, )."

"Got it. There's just one small problem. Because I'm going to use your mission compass, I have to add you to the team. I've already sent a team request, and I'd appreciate Miss Xuanyuan's approval."

After a few seconds, Xuanyuan Xingyu agreed and joined the team.

"Okay. Miss Xingyu, please stay here and wait for my news."

Brook returned to the mission officer and received the mission to explore the wild area, but did not get the new mission compass.

The three of them set off immediately, and when they reached a deserted part of the city, they used the teleportation ring to teleport there.

They soon arrived at the coordinates Xuanyuan Xingyu had provided. Sure enough, they saw potions and equipment scattered all over the floor. Everyone else had disappeared after being resurrected, leaving only Tai Chenning lying there.

Brooke couldn't save her. She had been dead for more than five minutes.

"Wow, so many equipment! Oh my god! Sun Zodiac! Captain, you can change your set of Star Zodiac!" Yuan Bufan exclaimed in amazement.

There were a lot of Fire Dragons, Tauruses, Overlords, and even several pieces of Legendary equipment dropped on the ground. In addition, there was a full set of Sun Zodiac!

Swordmaster Samuro must have picked up quite a bit of gear, but he didn't know if it was because his backpack was full or if he didn't like the more common items like Taurus and Overlord, but he didn't pick up anything else. He also didn't want the Zodiac jewelry either. Just like the Dreadlord last time, they didn't seem to know the value of the items.

Brook found two quest compasses and picked them up. He opened the map and found that the entire jungle was almost lit up, with only a little bit left.

"Senior, please take care of Tai Chenning's body."

"Why me?" Ximen Kongmie was reluctant.

"Of the three of us, you're the one who knows her best. So of course you came."

"...I just know him, but I'm not familiar with him..." Having said that, Ximen Kongmie still collected Tai Chenning's body.

Yuan Bufan also picked up all the equipment and items on the ground.

"Brook, this place seems to be very close to the woods where we trapped and killed the Sword Master last time." Ximen Kongmie said.

"Yes."

"Can you lure the Sword Master over and kill him again?"

"I'm afraid not. The last time we lured it over, we took away most of the Swordmaster's health. If it weren't stupid, it wouldn't fall for the same trick in the same place."

“.....How about giving it a try? You know, the Sword Master has a teleportation ring!” Ximen Kongmie’s eyes sparkled.

"I know. But if the teleportation ring really explodes, would you dare to use it yourself?" Brook asked.

"Why shouldn't I..." Ximen Kongmie hesitated to speak.

Xuanyuan Xingyu and the mission officer all knew that the three of them were here on a mission. If a divine artifact really did appear, would Brook and the other two dare to claim it for themselves?

No way.

This teleportation ring belonged to the Xuanyuan family. Even if it was blasted away by the Sword Saint and someone else blasted it back from him, the Xuanyuan family would still consider the teleportation ring theirs.

The Xuanyuan family would think they were right. Brook and Ximen Kongmie would also think so.

So, do you dare not return it to the Xuanyuan family?

Brook dared to offend Xiao Renlong of Wolong Villa, but he was unwilling to offend the Xuanyuan family.

That's the first family of the Shenlong Empire! Unless you really don't want to be in the Shenlong Empire anymore.

Ximen Kongmie didn't dare either. He couldn't leave the Warcraft battlefield, couldn't escape. Even if he could hide somewhere the Xuanyuan family couldn't find him, he couldn't escape the temple, and the Ximen family couldn't escape.

As a direct descendant of a prominent family, Ximen Kongmie was taught from childhood that family was more important than the individual, and he was no exception. He couldn't let the entire family be destroyed because of one person.

"I think the Xuanyuan family will send experts here soon. If they can't get the ring from the Sword Saint, we will be the first to be suspected. We'd better not think about getting this teleportation ring." Brook said.

The three had killed the Sword Saint, and the mission officer, commander, Shen Fang, Zhao Hui, and the others knew about it. With so many people currently on the Warcraft battlefield, aside from the Imperial Guard, their small group was probably the only one capable of killing the Sword Saint on their own. Therefore, hiding it wouldn't work either.

"You're right. Forget it, let's just leave it at that." Ximen Kongmie figured it out.

"However, if we can kill the Sword Saint in advance and return the exploded teleportation ring to the Xuanyuan family... we should be able to get a lot of benefits, right?" Yuan Bufan suddenly said.

Brook and Ximen Kongmie looked at each other.

Yuan Bufan is right!