Chapter 39

"Did you hear? The Warring Dragon Guild's Restricted Regional-Type Mission flopped! The entire guild was annihilated when there was just one opposing party left. The monsters suddenly went on an insane rampage, destroying the entire Warring Dragon Guild's encampment! Hilarious, how did they fail so miserably in this supposedly easy task?"

"HAHAHA! That's such old news. Did you just hear it? Well, this time, the Warring Dragon Guild really got played big time. Wonder who is this hero that pulled this exquisite comeback…"

"Probably only the superiors in the Warring Dragon Guild and the unknown party would know. HAHAHA, just hours ago, the Warring Dragon Guild spoke as if they have already won. Can't wait to see that sad and raging face on that overconfident fella!"

"So curious to find out who is in that party. 1 party soloing against an entire guild. That is freaking amazing!"

"Don't think about it. Only idiots would bring all this attention onto himself!"

"True that…"

;...

In this world, there were no absolute secrets. Within the game, it was even more so.

Moments after the Warring Dragon Guild suffered their crushing defeat, their complete obliteration within Gray Stone Forest became known by one and all, taking over the forums like wildfire.

When Ye Chen and the others moved towards the central region of the Gray Stone Forest, the forums were already flooded with discussions from all corners. If the Warring Dragon Guild had easily achieved success, there would not be much interest. But if it was a loss on their part, it was well worth all the attention.

The outstanding man always bears the brunt of envy, the Warring Dragon Guild was not well-liked. After all, they did not gain the title of the Top Guild with just their overwhelming numbers. They were infamous for their hard, unbending techniques and rules, pulling strings under the radar and taking benefits from others.

However, the victims could only forcibly swallow their discontent as they glared furiously as this towering power. If they chose retaliation, they would never stand on their feet again. However, their fear of Warring Dragon Guild did not extend to the forums.

Seeing a massive defeat for the Warring Dragon Guild, several adventurers more than welcomed this news. Immediately, they were actively guessing and finding names of adventurers that could have planned the massive destruction of more than 300 members of such an elite guild.

As the blazing rumors seared the forums, Luo Cheng led tens of Warring Dragon Guild adventurers along the wide streets of Titan Megacity.

Looking at the Mission Journal, Luo Cheng could feel the trepidation ripping apart his pounding heart.

While they might have been annihilated, the mission was not yet a failure. As long as the Magic Circle was still intact when the clock ticked to 0, their mission would be successful.

It was an hour before the end of the mission, also an hour from their return to the city. Logically, the remaining four adventurers, if alive, would have a way to destroy the crystal on the altar, drawing the curtains of defeat for their mission.

Still, such a long time had passed, but the mission was still in progress. If the last party had not destroyed the crystal, there could only be one explanation. They also died in the rampage of the beasts!

Facing a mission of such great importance, even the steady and calm Luo Cheng could not help but pray for a fluke in his heart.

"I wish I didn't have to activate this scroll…" Looking at the scroll in his inventory, Luo Cheng took a deep breath.

PING!

A system prompt rang. Luo Cheng's eyes whipped to the system message, and immediately, his face fell faster than a crashing boulder.

Mission failed!

There were only 40 minutes left, and the mission failed!

However, there was more alarming news. What about the Mission Crystal?

When the mission failed, the crystal was supposed to return to his inventory. Why, why did the message claim that the Key Mission Item disappeared, causing the mission to fail?

Even with the long years of experience, panic and fluster was evident in Luo Cheng's expression. Vigorously, he rubbed his eyes, and stared at the message message.

There was no doubt, the system message was clear!

"Bring everyone back here!" Luo Cheng's booming voice silenced the chattering Warring Dragon Guild members behind him. ;

Failure after a complete annihilation was a definite, why is this man erupting now?

;...

The Parasitic Furball fell onto the ground, and Ye Chen bent to pick it up. Along with it, a bright and brilliant bell rang.

[System Message: You have successfully broken the magic circle! Restricted Regional-type Mission complete!

System Message: You have gained 350000 EXP!

System Message: Your party has successfully broken the magic circle! You have gained a new Skill Book, Planting: Quartz Flower.

System Message: You have obtained an item, Afterimages of the Angel!]

As the shimmering rings of the System Messages echoed, pillars of white light glowed around the four of them.

The EXP rewards had leveled Ye Chen instantaneously to Level 18, the Queen had even reached Level 19! Similarly, Dharma crossed Level 20 and the highest level of them, Purple Olive, also raised by 1 level to Level 21.

Other than EXP, the four of them all received a Skill Book. For everyday adventurers, getting their hands on a Skill Book was as impossible as touching the skies. Yet, the four of them each received two Skill Books within five hours. If the other adventurers were to catch wind of this, they might go wild with jealousy.

"Afterimages of the Angel?" Ye Chen's eyes squinted as he looked at the last reward. While he gained a new skill, the most intriguing of the prizes was the unknown item!

With his interest piqued, he scoured through his inventory, finding the grayyish stone sculpture of the Angel.

The sculpture was of a beautiful female angel, clad in a flowing black dress. Yet, the enchanting lady was crucified on the cross, her limbs tied mercilessly. Behind her, her once magnificent black wings were mottled.

[Afterimages of the Angel: The Afterimages were formed from the last-ditch attempt of "Angel of Cruelty," Solia. Right before she was sealed for eternity. Through these Afterimages, you can summon Solia to assist in your battles for a minute. The sculpture can sustain the summons for 2 times only. When the holder dies, this item will drop as loot.]

Looking at the description, Ye Chen was wide-eyed. "This can summon an angle for battle?"

Angels were higher beings in the Boundless World. This item was unknown, and the process of obtaining it was far from easy. Without a doubt, this is a top-tier gamechanger.

In times of danger, this item would change the course of battle drastically.

Just as Ye Chen was about to read the attributes of the Quartz Flower, a blinding light jolted his attention.

More than forty players appeared all around the altar, enclosing their party of four at once.

Ye Chen swept across these people's equipment, and his face drained of color!

As soon as these unwelcomed adventurers materialized, they rushed towards Ye Chen and the others aggressively!

"Single Transplantation!"

"Void Ripples!"

"Meteor Arrow Shower!"

Ye Chen, Queen, and Dharma instinctively activated their most destructive skills at once.

The first to appear was the Durian Bomb Tree. The thunderous explosions and blinding light blindingly covered the area. Then, the grayish ripples joined into the fray. Tightly following, the bow on Dharma's hands faced the sky shooting an arrow heavenwards. Swiftly, it morphed into streaks of meteors, raining onto the surrounding enemies.

Three Ultimate Moves at once. If their aggressors were of similar levels, there was no way 20 to 30 of them would survive!

Alas, they were in for a rude shock. When the vicious attacks landed, misses after misses rose on the adventurer's heads. Even when the strikes landed, the damage was around a pathetic 10. ;

These people were at least 10 levels higher!

"The Mission Crystal… it's powdered?!" Amongst the sparkling light of the skills, Luo Cheng's expression darkened as he saw the azure powder on the altar's floor.

"Kill them! Leave not a single one!" Again, a hoarse roar boomed from Luo Cheng!