Traveling through the game world

"Brave one who treads this land! We must test the integrity of your character!"

Herrick the Flame, Aquilis the Ice Shadow, Merkel the Undead, and Grell the Laser are currently in the deepest part of the Forgotten Forest, fully armed and waiting for Lian Yang and the others to arrive.

Stepping into the deepest part of the Forest of Oblivion, Lian Yang couldn't help but laugh, "Is this a case of power being justice, and strength being goodness?" His sword was drawn. "Fight!" Force is always the highest declaration; the weak speak well, the strong fight well.

As higher-ranking spirits, their forms have begun to evolve towards humanoid shapes, no longer merely a mass of energy like lower-ranking spirits. Furthermore, these higher-ranking spirits, possessing a semi-human form, no longer rely solely on elements in combat.

With a whoosh, Herrick launched his attack, his right hand wielding a massive flaming blade that slashed fiercely. Herrick's sword wasn't fast, but the intense heat emanating from its blade exerted immense pressure.

"Block!" Holding his sword horizontally in front of him, Lian Yang chose to block Herik's powerful strike. It must be said that the world of Dungeon & Fighter is ultimately a data-driven universe. Some laws simply don't apply on Earth. For example, as long as the difference in power levels between attackers isn't too great, blocking can perfectly neutralize an attack.

In the darkness, the ghost Merkel stealthily approached Lian Yang, waiting for an opportunity to strike and deliver a fatal blow.

Lian Yang easily parried Herrick's downward sword strike, his twin swords flashing as he unleashed the "Reverse Ghost Sword Technique!" The more Lian Yang used it, the more he realized that the Reverse Ghost Sword Technique wasn't a swordsmanship because it didn't have fixed moves. Rather, it was a skill, a technique that fully utilized the energy within the body for combat.

Just then, Merkel made her move. Lian Yang's sword was attacking Herrick relentlessly, but his back was unknowingly exposed to Merkel. Merkel's scythe, once drawn, moved with lightning speed; the silent, jet-black scythe gleamed with a purple light—the power of dark element. The attack was about to cleave Lian Yang's back in an instant!

"Clang!" It was Baron, his greatsword slashing upwards, blocking Merkel's attack at the crucial moment: "Sneak attacks are not a good habit, come and fight me! Upwards!"

Since it wasn't Lian Yang fighting alone, he could confidently entrust his back to Baron, and Baron certainly didn't disappoint him. With a slight smile, he said, "Flowing Heart, Rise!" Holding his sword with both hands, he pressed the hilt against Herrick and leaped into the air, taking Herrick with him.

"Aerial Combo!" The giant sword Lianyang danced in mid-air, using the force of its slashes to support its continued ascent, and then slashed again, unleashing a series of aerial combos.

"BBQ!" Alice delivered a powerful back kick, sending the Ice Shadow Aquilis flying into the air. A furious Gatling gun unleashed a devastating barrage of bullets. "Rat-a-tat-tat..." The fierce bullets ricocheted off Aquilis's body. The Ice Elf's body was as hard as millennia-old ice.

Alice's attack was sharp, but Aquilis was no less formidable. He stabilized himself in mid-air, raised his hand, and unleashed a fierce burst of incredibly cold air.

"Hey!" With a roll, Alice dodged Aquilis's icy blast. "That was dangerous! Laser cannon!" Turning around and firing, Alice from the Celestial Realm wouldn't let go of any opportunity to attack.

The battle between Lian Yang and Herrick remained fierce; the fight between Baron and Merkel was also a back-and-forth affair. Even Alice and Aquilis were exchanging blows, one firing a shot and the other a blast of ice arrows, their breath piercing the air.

However, there are three people in Lianyang, but there are four high-level elves. The one that has been overlooked is the most dangerous light-type high-level elf, Laser Grelin!

There is no room for luck or mercy in battle. Unnoticed by anyone, Grelling was quietly gathering an unprecedentedly powerful attack in an inconspicuous corner.

The electric sparks around Grayling's body grew increasingly intense and ferocious, as if an unprecedented attack was about to be completed.

Just then, a cry rang out: "Awooo!" It was Little Dot. It turned out that no one was paying attention to Aurora Grelin. From the very beginning of the battle, the most dangerous Aurora Grelin had been entrusted to Little Dot, who was the divine beast, the Holy Qilin of Light. As a divine beast, Little Dot couldn't speak because he was still very young, but his intelligence was definitely not low.

The little guy, who was prepared to face Greylin at the start of the battle, found himself completely unnoticed. Moreover, it seemed Greylin was preparing a powerful attack, so he had been lying in wait, making no sound. Finally, Greylin's super attack was fully charged, and just as it was about to unleash it, the little guy pounced on Greylin with lightning speed, interrupting its long-planned attack.

Even for elemental beings, the backlash from magic is still unbearable. The moment the little guy interrupted his spellcasting, Grelin was already lying on the ground convulsing, his body crackling with electricity!

Seeing Graylin convulsing on the ground, Lian Yang shouted, "Guys, let's go! Let's beat those three up!"

Does Herrick truly possess the strength to hold his own against Lian Yang? Not only Herrick, but Baron and Alice also have the ability to defeat their respective opponents individually. However, the battle remains deadlocked, a stalemate of sword strikes and counter-sword exchanges. Naturally, this is because Grelling, standing nearby, is in too much danger.

In terms of strength, the four elves are evenly matched, but in terms of danger, even combined, Flame Herrick, Ice Shadow Aquilis, and Undead Merkel are not as dangerous as Aurora Grelin, because lightning can paralyze people.

The battle was not just a contest of strength, but also of intellect. The four high-ranking elves who had lived in the Forgotten Forest for many years did not have the complicated thoughts of Lian Yang and the others, and could not imagine that the evenly matched battle in front of them was just a disguise by Lian Yang and the others.

"Triple Slash - Soul-Devouring Hand! - Flowing Heart, Thrust!" In the midst of the tension, Lian Yang forcibly interrupted the Reverse Ghost Sword Technique in his hand, and instead used a Triple Slash to quickly flash behind Herrick, his left hand, overflowing with blood energy, fiercely grabbing the astonished Herrick. With his right hand, he channeled his power, and a fierce sword pierced Herrick's body.

"Cross Slash!" Baron's Cross Slash easily blocked Merkel's scythe attack. In the blink of an eye, "Forward Thrust!" The sudden attack forced Merkel to hold her scythe horizontally in front of her to parry Baron's fierce thrust. But it wasn't over yet. "Rage Burst!" A surge of blood energy fiercely slammed into Merkel's body.

"Ice Shadow Aquilis!" Alice, who was frozen in place, suddenly called out.

"What?" Aquilis was taken aback by Alice's sudden call, even though the battle was supposed to be silent.

However, battle does not allow for distraction! "Feel the onslaught of the storm!" With a raised hand, it was the cannon! Compared to the more penetrating anti-tank gun, the cannon's attack was undoubtedly more explosive.

"Boom!" The shell exploded the moment it hit Aquilis's body. But Alice's attack was not over yet. "Bang!" After firing the cannon, Alice was not finished. Her hand cannon instantly turned into a flamethrower. The fierce flames and the suppressive force were so strong that Aquilis could not resist.

But what exactly constitutes a fierce onslaught? The three-hit combo certainly doesn't qualify as a fierce onslaught. A sliding step forward, a BBQ, and a kick sent the stunned Aquilis flying into the air. A frenzied Gatling gun then unleashed a barrage of bullets at Aquilis. Suddenly, a dazzling laser flashed. It seemed Alice, who was about to unleash all her skills, hadn't finished with her Gatling gun barrage when, in an instant, a laser cannon swiftly attacked again.

"Hoo!" Alice, who was frantically attacking Aquilis, breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It's over! Anti-tank gun!" Right where Aquilis's laser cannon had burned, Alice's anti-tank gun shell pierced through the barrel.

The Flame Heric is powerful, but Lian Yang, believing himself to be no less powerful than Heric, chose to confront it head-on. The Undead Merkel possesses the strongest body, but against the Berserker Baron, he could only passively take hits. (The Bloodthirsty Berserker can drain blood… and weakens when his health is low.) The most complex opponent is the Ice Shadow Aquilis. As an ice sprite, its body is incredibly hard, so Alice's previous attacks had only one purpose: to raise Aquilis's temperature, lowering its body's hardness. Finally, she would deliver the fatal blow with the most penetrating anti-tank cannon.

The battle ended, and all the fallen elves stood up, a flash of light passing by, as if they were completely unharmed.

Standing at the forefront, Aurora Greylin slowly said, "Warrior, I will answer your question... Sam, who slumbered in resentment, was destined to weather away and disappear, but the Black Nightmare gave him power..."

Baron and Alice, who were standing nearby, thought to themselves, "Just as I thought." Then, Aurora Greylin continued, "After the Magic Stone obtained the evil power of the Black Nightmare, it attacked the Silver Village and absorbed the power of the Sacred Tree, beginning to manipulate the elves..." At this point, Greylin looked shaken, saying with relief, "Thankfully, you defeated it, and it returned to its original fate... but the root of the disaster still lies in Arad, where the elves disappeared..."

Lian Yang nodded firmly and said, "The battle with Sam is just the beginning of our fight against those who are trying to overthrow the continent of Arad. The black nightmare is still spreading across the land, and our battle will not end."

The spirit Merkel spoke, "Those who have received the protection of the guardians... our battle with you is not out of deliberate provocation, but rather because we need to ascertain your strength for certain reasons."

Ice Shadow Aquilis continued, picking up where the spirit Merkel left off: "The girl you saved is a child we've always protected. But faced with the world's crisis, we were powerless… Through battle, you proved your strength, though still weak. Nevertheless, I've decided to entrust the girl to your protection…" As he spoke, he handed Lian Yang a purplish-black fragment, saying, "Please use this fragment from another world to strengthen your power and protect her well!"

Lian Yang accepted the dimensional fragment and saw the four high-ranking elves simultaneously shout: "Righteous, kind, and brave warriors! I bless you on behalf of the fire element!; Do not fear the darkness, for it will protect you from harm! I bless you on behalf of the darkness element!; Remember, only a fiery heart will not feel cold in the ice and snow, I bless you on behalf of the water element; Where there is light, there is hope! I bless you on behalf of the light element! Young warriors! With our blessings, go and fight against the forces of evil!"

Lian Yang, Baron, Alice, and the little Holy Kirin of Light all shimmered with four-colored light. This was a plot point never seen in the game, and a power that never existed before.

"It seems..." Looking at the permanent buff on the attribute panel, Baron chuckled and said, "These elves aren't so annoying anymore!"

Alice casually hurled a cannon at Baron, blasting him away. "You spineless coward, you were bought off with a permanent buff. But this buff is pretty strong!"

Blessing of the Elemental Spirits

The person who is eternally blessed by the elemental spirits

Strength +100

Intelligence +100

Physical strength +30

Spirit +30

All attribute enhancements +50

All elemental resistances +50

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