Traveling through the game world

Above the holy light cross formation that surged from the ground, countless gleaming holy light spears suddenly materialized. Each one was the size of Arthur's Spear of Victory.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh..." Light condensed, and the holy light spear twisted from the magic circle launched a storm of attacks on the second hero, Eastern Star Sera.

"Roar...!" The Holy Light Spear pierced through her body, and wisps of blue smoke rose from the wound, leaving behind the second hero, Eastern Star Sera's, mournful scream.

While rubbing salt into a wound might kill bacteria, the excruciating pain is unpleasant, especially for someone like the unfortunate Second Hero, Sera, whose entire body is inflamed. Imagine someone with severe burns all over their body being doused with high-concentration alcohol – just thinking about it is painful.

Arthur's Holy Light Spear was not simply meant to intensify the suffering of the second hero, Eastern Star Sera; it was also constantly purifying the toxins and evil energy within his body.

Intense pain surged through the already decaying nerves of the second hero, Eastern Star Sera. However, Sera was firmly immobilized by the holy spears piercing her entire body, unable to move an inch, and could only roar incessantly to alleviate the excruciating pain.

However, the second hero, Sera, who was preoccupied with nothing but screams, failed to notice that as Arthur's holy spear continued to pierce his body and purify it with holy energy, his hunched posture gradually straightened, and his scarlet skin began to regain the bluish-black hue characteristic of dark elves. His once ferocious left hand, possessing immense strength, also gradually returned to normal.

Lian Yang, watching from afar, understood that Arthur wasn't launching a fatal attack on the second hero, Eastern Star Sera, at this moment. Instead, he was using immense holy light energy to purify Sera's body, which was twisted by poison. However, this purification required an incredibly vast amount of energy.

Fortunately, Arthur possesses an automatic medicine-taking system, which allows him to have almost unlimited magic power to some extent. As long as he has enough magic power, he can probably unleash a continuous skill like Judgment of Justice for a whole day and night without any problem.

Time ticked by, and whether it was Arthur, the second hero Eastern Star Sera, or Lian Yang and the others watching from afar, they all felt that time was passing by so slowly.

Arthur's Holy Light Spear continued to surge and pierce the body of the second hero, Eastern Star Sera, but Sera's screams gradually diminished... diminished... Finally, gritting her teeth and enduring the excruciating pain, she looked at Arthur with gratitude in eyes that had somehow regained their clarity.

To be fair, everyone has a love of beauty. Upon resurrection and seeing her twisted and mutated body, the Second Hero, Eastern Star Sera, was only able to withstand the shock thanks to her strong will. Not to mention, the Black Nightmare constantly tempted her, plunging her into immense pain.

Just as Arthur was continuously purifying the second hero, Sera the Star of the East, a tall knight slowly emerged from the depths of the Heroes' Tomb. He had long, golden hair cascading down his shoulders, a handsome face despite its dark complexion, and wore a magnificent full-body blue plate armor. He carried a spear that was equally ornate and unlike any other weapon, and rode a jet-black unicorn—yes, a unicorn.

Lian Yang recognized who this person was immediately, but the knight quietly made a silencing gesture and continued to stand at a distance, quietly watching the second hero, Eastern Star Sera, who had been purified by Arthur.

Arthur's righteous judgment began to dissipate and could no longer hold back the second hero, Eastern Star Sera. However, the second hero, Eastern Star Sera, who had fully regained her former handsome appearance, simply stood quietly in place.

Bowing deeply to Arthur at a ninety-degree angle, the Second Hero, Eastern Star Sera, said gratefully, "I've been dead for so many years, and I never thought I could return to my current state. Young man of the future, perhaps all I can say to you is thank you."

After speaking, the second hero, Eastern Star Sera, turned around and looked at the knight in the distance with reverence, saying, "I never thought that in the countless years after my death, I would be able to see the legendary first hero, the Elf Knight Rommel! It seems that the Black Nightmare didn't only bring headaches..." Towards the end, the voice of the second hero, Eastern Star Sera, grew weaker and weaker, and her figure became fainter and fainter.

Knight, army, the first hero, the elf knight Rommel, nodded slightly to the second hero, Eastern Star Sera, and watched as the figure of the second hero, Eastern Star Sera, gradually disappeared into the air.

After a long silence, the First Hero, the Elf Knight Rommel, said calmly, "I noticed you the moment you entered this place."

Lian Yang looked somewhat surprised and was about to speak when the First Hero, the Elf Knight Rommel, interrupted him: "That's right, I had already been keeping an eye on you while you were still fighting Jarvan. Yes, that's what it should be called, that's what it says on his tombstone."

Upon hearing this, Lian Yang's mouth seemed to be able to swallow a light bulb. If the First Hero Elf Knight Rommel had noticed Lian Yang at that time, it didn't mean that, although he was resurrected by the Black Nightmare, the powerful First Hero Elf Knight Rommel had never been affected by the Black Nightmare.

With a slight smile, it was unclear how the First Hero Elf Knight Rommel could even manage a laugh. He began, "I was sleeping in the darkness when suddenly a nasty sound arose. I thought it was the goddess Venus still casting a curse. So I awoke, only to discover that it wasn't a sound, but rather an evil energy that had silently descended upon us."

After a pause, the First Hero Elf Knight Rommel continued, "But at that time, I had just awakened, and my body was still stiff. I saw that dark and evil energy engulfing my entire graveyard like a tidal wave, but I was powerless to stop it. The only thing I could do was use my powerful will to resist the darkness in my mind."

Lian Yang hesitated before asking, "So, what about now?"

"Now?" Shaking his head as if savoring something, the First Hero Elf Knight Rommel said, "It was that music. The appearance of the music instantly calmed the restlessness in my heart, giving me the ability to suppress the darkness within me. That's why I was able to appear before you."

"Is that Alice's music?" Lian Yang thought to himself. It seems that the music of the bard Alice also has the effect of soothing the soul in the game (if you don't understand, you can look at the background of the Soul Map, I will explain it later).

Before Lian Yang could say anything, the First Hero Elf Knight Rommel, seemingly worried about something, continued, "But I can feel the darkness within me growing stronger. Young man, you know what to do. But I seem to sense that the dark energy appearing before me is man-made."

"What?!" Lian Yang, who had been calm and collected, finally couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. This was a plot point outside the game.

"That's right. Although it was blurry, I'm certain that when the black nightmare you mentioned woke me up, there was someone else beside me, but I had no way of knowing who it was. I just felt that the presence was very familiar."

"A familiar aura? Who could it be?" Lian Yang couldn't help but fall into deep thought. Countless years had passed since the era of the first hero, the Elf Knight Rommel, and now in Arad. All the people he knew had long since vanished. Could it be a god? But that was unrealistic. If it were a god, there would be no need to spread something as despicable as the Black Nightmare.

Spurring his horse forward and brandishing his spear, the First Hero, the Elf Knight Rommel, slowly walked up to Lian Yang and said calmly, "Fight me. Let me see the strength of this young man who is ready to save this continent."

Without a doubt, Rommel, the first hero and elf knight, is the undisputed greatest hero in the history of the Dark Elves. He once spoke directly with the gods and slew dragons. In his prime, his strength was almost comparable to that of an apostle.

Even now, as he struggles against the black nightmare within his body, the power of the First Hero, the Elf Knight Rommel, remains unimaginably strong for Lian Yang.

However, true powerhouses fear no challenge. With a greatsword in his right hand and a lightsaber in his left, crossed swords, Lian Yang stood calmly opposite the first hero, the Elf Knight Rommel, and solemnly declared, "Lian Yang, level 45 Berserker Sword Soul!"

Immediately drawing his spear, the First Hero Elf Knight Rommel stared intently at Lian Yang, his gaze equally grave, and said calmly, "Rommel, Elf Knight." The First Hero Elf Knight Rommel didn't elaborate on his strength, because after his resurrection, he couldn't determine his level. As for "First Hero," that was a title bestowed upon him by later generations, not one he proclaimed himself.

True powerhouses never underestimate their opponents. Lian Yang and the First Hero Elf Knight Rommel stood silently, motionless, meticulous in their movements, each constantly searching for an opening in the other's defenses.

In truth, Rommel, the First Hero Elf Knight riding the Dark Unicorn, actually had a greater advantage, as the impact of the combined human and horse power was truly immense. However, in the confined space of the Hero's Tomb, Rommel could easily expose a greater vulnerability if he wasn't careful.

Similarly, Lian Yang, who does not have the advantage in strength, dares not take the initiative to charge. Even if he activates Berserk and Breaking Limit Weapon, when it comes to the ultimate attack, Lian Yang still cannot be stronger than the number one hero, the Elf Knight Rommel.

For a moment, the two truly demonstrated the essence of Tai Chi to the fullest: neither of them would move, and whoever moved first would get beaten up.