Chapter 47 - Leveling Maniac, Ambushed

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Li Yi quickly headed into the city. After a long battle, he managed to reach level 12

Li Yi then opened the ranking board.

1. Snow Flower, Level 12

2. Carefree Dream, Level 12

3. Heavenly Blade, Level 11

4. Cool summer, Level 11

5. The Undead, Level 11

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Li Yi looked at the first place that sat on the ranking board. This girl really worked hard to be number one. He knew his equipment was good, and his HP was quite high. It would have definitely been much easier for him to level up compared to other players. However, he was still not the first!

“This girl isn’t going to sleep for an hour a day like she used to, right? It’ll be too unhealthy for her!”

Although entering Divine Revelation in the game pod was similar to sleeping, long-term high-intensity monster grinding and high consumption of energy would bring upon a great burden to one body.

Up until now, no one knew how this girl managed to persevere for this long.

After a while, he carried on with his journey. He spent most of his time wandering around. As long as he returned and handed in the mission, he would immediately level up to level 13, steadily surpassing this leveling maniac.

In the early stages, having a higher level was very important, but having good equipment was equally just as important. Without equipment, an expert who only had a high level was just an empty shell. There was no need to fight head-on.

Li Yi continued on with his journey. However, just as he was crossing a ravine, he suddenly felt a chill behind his back. He immediately turned around and raised his shield to block the oncoming attack.

“Ding!”

“-101! Block!”

An attack from a heavy object clanged with the shield, causing dazzling sparks to appear.

Li Yi immediately raised his shield higher with more force. His shield glowed as he ferociously crashed his weight onto the attacker, ready for a counterattack. He believed that no one would survive after being pushed back this hard.

However, just as he was about to hit this person, this person used a backjump slash and narrowly avoided his attack.

Li Yi raised his eyebrows. He seemed to be a Fast-attack Warrior. Based on the way he dodged Li Yi’s attack and his ability to react at the last minute, he should be considered a high-level player. However, he was still far from being able to deal with Li Yi were they to go one on one.

This was because Li Yi did not use his full strength just now. Against such an expert, under normal circumstances, he would not kill him if he could. This kind of behavior was not advisable in the game.

However, he did not mind sending such a suicidal person back to the resurrection point were they to attack once more. Li Yi looked into the distance where the attacker dodged to. There was a warrior in greenish-gray armor who stood there. He was holding a large saber that was glowing with a silver luster. The helmet he wore covered his face and could not be seen clearly.

However, the other party had already launched an attack. So, it was very easy for Li Yi to get his name from the system notification. It was Heavenly Blade, the third most powerful person on the ranking list.

Li Yi knew this guy. In his previous life, his personal life was very bad, but he did not join the Protoss. In addition, he was also a general who fought against the Protoss, so Li Yi decided to hold back on his attack.

Heavenly Blade’s posture was very arrogant. He said coldly, “Tsk, this weapon of yours looks pretty good. Unfortunately, I don’t like to use swords at all. Otherwise, I would’ve definitely taken it from you!”

Li Yi replied with an indifferent manner, “Oh! You think you’re confident enough to steal from me?”

“Carefree Dream! You’re only ranked second on the board. I’m just too lazy to level up sooner. Otherwise, the two of you wouldn’t be able to catch up to me for sure.” Heavenly Blade sneered. Then, he raised his saber and angrily shouted, “Come on, let’s have a showdown!”

Li Yi shook his head and said, “My time is very precious, and I won’t waste it on a boring PvP.”

Heavenly Blade frowned, “Is this the attitude of an expert? Just admit that you don’t have the courage to fight! I think you were just lucky to come this far in the game.”

“I just feel that you’re no match for me because you probably won’t be able to hold on for more than 30 seconds!”

Heavenly Blade snorted coldly. “Big talk for someone who rejected the offer, don’t be all bark and no bite. Let’s see if your moves are as sharp as your mouth. Let’s see what you’re really capable of!”

A green light surged beneath Heavenly Blade’s feet. It seemed to be some sort of acceleration skill. His speed explosively increased, and he charged forward in a flash. His speed was so fast that afterimages appeared before Li Yi’s eyes. 

Li Yi knew that the other party’s defense was extremely high, and he wanted to make use of the advantage of terrain and speed to deal damage to his weak points. Otherwise, any of his attacks would definitely not be able to break through his defense.

Moreover, from what Li Yi knew, the kind of warrior who uses up all their points on a specific attribute was easy to destroy. This Heavenly Blade person was about to regret ever provoking Li Yi.

Li Yi smiled lightly. If he did not have the necklace that he had just obtained, his speed would have been inferior to this top-tier Fast-attack Warrior. However, he was definitely able to surpass or even crush him now that he has an item to aid him.

“If that’s the case, then I’ll play with you for a while. Don’t blame me even if you die!”

Heavenly Blade let out a cold laugh. “Such arrogance for someone like you!”

Li Yi was quick on his feet and avoided the obstructions of the trees and bushes. He accurately swept his sword out horizontally!

“Woah!”

Heavenly Blade let out an exclamation. His reaction was extremely quick as he lowered his head to dodge the attack. At the same time, he turned his saber and drew a round arc in the air. He did not aim for the head, he instead attacked the opponent’s waist!

“Not bad!”

Suddenly, a crashing sound rang out. Both parties did not manage to dodge the attack of the other party.

“-1,410! Critical Hit!”

“-2,71.”

The attacks of both parties were not on the same level. Li Yi’s one strike instantly reduced Heavenly Blade to 1 HP. If it was not a critical hit, he would at least have more than 1 HP left.

The health bar of a Fast-attack Warrior was not very high. Even if Heavenly Blade’s equipment was slightly better than the average player’s, his health bar would have barely reached past 1,000 HP. It could be said that his own damage was overflowing with power, but his health bar was the opposite.

Heavenly Blade widened his eyes as he looked at his own HP bar. In their Novice Village, he was the only one that could insta-kill others. He did not expect to actually be insta-killed not long after he arrived.

Li Yi looked at his opponent’s health bar and suddenly remembered that this guy’s talent seemed to be an S-grade talent, and it was triggered passively.

It seemed that when he received fatal damage, he would be forced to retain 1 drop left of his health, which meant that he would not die. As for what other abilities he had, and how long he would not die for, he was not very clear.

Heavenly Blade knew he was not on the same level as Li Yi, so he retreated to a further distance, used up a Health Potion, and looked over in shock.

“You!! What kind of weapon are you holding? What kind of equipment are you wearing? Why does it have such high damage?”

Heavenly Blade frowned and thought for a while, then asked tentatively, “Are you wearing rare-grade equipment, or even warrior-grade equipment?”

Li Yi shook his head but did not say what his equipment was. He turned around and left the place, waving his hand lightly, “I’m seriously really busy. I have something to do, so I’ll take my leave first, bye!”

Heavenly Blade looked at Li Yi as he left. After hesitating for a moment, he shouted, “Add me as a friend!”

Li Yi agreed to add him as a friend. Even if this guy was belligerent and his private life was a little chaotic, he was actually very principled in his way of doing things. 

Li Yi quickly headed into the city and then received a message. It was from Heavenly Blade.

[HB: You didn’t kill me, so I owe you my life. If you need me, send me an address, and I’ll be there immediately!!]

[CD: Okay!]

Heavenly Blade did not expect that just because of this one encounter, it would bring about an unprecedented huge change in his life..