Chen Tian looked at the twin blades in his hand. They were no longer silver-white but a dark blood-red, exuding a powerful aura of bloodlust. The blades appeared to be wrapped in crimson veins, and the hilts were etched with skull symbols.
The black and red blades were as if forged from black gold, the crimson blood seeming to be naturally infused within, a peculiar sensation transmitting from Chen Tian’s hands.
“So heavy!”
Chen Tian struggled with all his might to lift the twin blades. The Asura Twin Blades were incredibly heavy; he could barely hold them. He then touched the surface of the blades with a fingertip.
Asura Twin Blades: Exclusive weapon for the Dark Asura class. Forged from hard black gold, these twin blades have been baptized by blood, becoming formidable demonic artifacts. Should anyone other than a Dark Asura wield them, the wielder will be influenced by the blades’ inherent bloodlust and become the next demonic lord.
Asura Twin Blades Attributes:
Weapon Proficiency: 100
Strength: 200
Speed: -50
Skill Proficiency: 100
Chen Tian reviewed the attributes of the Asura Twin Blades with satisfaction. Although his speed was reduced, this decrease did not significantly affect him at this moment. He then tapped on the equip option.
“Player cannot equip. Please ensure your attributes meet the requirements for the Dark Asura class before equipping and using this class!”
A screen appeared before Chen Tian. He was momentarily stunned. It was just a matter of attribute points. He had recently leveled up and even received one hundred points, which should have been enough.
He then checked his attribute list. His level had increased to twenty, granting him 1100 attribute points. Wang Xuan proceeded to allocate them.
Strength was increased to 200 points, Weapon Proficiency to 200, Constitution to 500, and Speed to 480.
Chen Tian then equipped the Asura Twin Blades. Holding them again, he felt a subtle sense of familiarity and they seemed lighter.
“Congratulations to player for unlocking the hidden class, Dark Asura.”
“Congratulations on obtaining the Dark Asura class skills: Dark Night Curtain, Dark Night True Form, Asura's Killing Blow, Dark Night Sky Strike.”
“Congratulations to player for reaching the requirements for a dual-wielding assassin, obtaining the class skill: Twin Blade Cloud Stream Slash.”
“Does player wish to equip the Dark Asura Armor?”
An interface appeared before Chen Tian. His attribute list now met the requirements for the Dark Asura class. He could now equip weapons and armor associated with this class.
Chen Tian then examined the information regarding the Dark Asura Armor.
Dark Asura Armor: An armor forged from countless acts of slaughter and blood, possessing formidable defense!
Attributes: Health: +100, Constitution: +200, Weapon Proficiency: +50
Without hesitation, Chen Tian clicked ‘Yes.’ An armor materialized on his body. It was blood-red with black patterns. The smooth surface of the armor flowed with crimson veins. The helmet resembled that of a demonic entity, while the shoulder pauldrons sported blood-red spikes. The vambraces were adorned with circular blood-red patterns, and the terrifying crimson hue seemed to stain the very heavens and earth.
Chen Tian nodded in satisfaction. The armor’s attributes were quite good. He had undergone a complete transformation. Spreading his arms, the Asura Twin Blades appeared. Chen Tian looked like an envoy of the night, a true demon from the underworld, his figure seemingly merging with the darkness within the pitch-black cave.
“Not bad, as expected of the Shifting Orb. It can be used together, allowing both armor and weapons to be used simultaneously, saving the trouble of switching.”
Chen Tian was pleased with the Shifting Orb’s attributes. As his exclusive weapon, the Shifting Orb could exist concurrently, manifesting as both armor and twin blades at once.
Chen Tian then reviewed the other rewards.
Golden Threads: Unknown item. What secrets lie behind these mysterious golden threads?
Skill Points: Can be used to enhance player class skills, causing them to evolve.
Chen Tian then looked at his attribute interface.
Player: De’En Aelia
Class: Dark Asura, Dual-Speed Assassin (All Classes Mastered)
Level: Twenty
Health: 1470/1470
Experience: 500/5000
Strength: 400
Speed: 430
Luck: 51
Constitution: 760
Weapon Proficiency: 350
Skill Proficiency: 160
Weapon: Asura Twin Blades
Armor: Dark Asura Armor
Learned Skills: Cross Slash, Extreme Dodge
Cold Observer Mode Skill: Hide the Sky and Cross the Sea
Dual Blade Assassin Skills: Gale (+), Blade Shadow (»), Twin Blade Cloud Stream Slash (+)
Dark Asura Skills: Dark Night Curtain (+), Dark Night True Form (+), Asura's Killing Blow (+), Dark Night Sky Strike (+)
Skill Points: 50
Attribute Points: 0
Inventory: Golden Threads.
Chen Tian noticed the plus signs next to his class skills, unsure which one to upgrade. In the game “Chronos Epoch,” skill points were incredibly precious, obtainable only through special quests and boss battles. Skill points could evolve class skills into entirely new ones, significantly enhancing their power.
After deliberation, Chen Tian decided to upgrade Gale. Each skill upgrade required fifty points, meaning he only had one opportunity to enhance a skill.
“Congratulations to player. Gale has evolved into Gale Phantom Shadow.”
Gale Phantom Shadow: Player gains a 150% speed bonus. While moving, illusions are generated, confusing enemy vision. Duration: 10 minutes.
Chen Tian reviewed the skill information with satisfaction. Gale was no longer sufficient for his current needs. His speed had reached over four hundred, comparable to some minor bosses. At this level, Gale offered little utility. Thus, Chen Tian chose to upgrade it. The evolved Gale was far more practical, providing a 150% speed bonus, giving him a significant advantage in speed.
“It’s time to accept quests. As a Cold Observer, recognition can only be earned by completing tasks. My attributes were too low before, but now I am ready.”
Chen Tian said with anticipation. In “Chronos Epoch,” each player, depending on their chosen mode, had to complete specific beginner quests to gain recognition before they could leave Lingyun Village and venture into higher-level worlds.
As a Cold Observer, Chen Tian’s quests typically involved dealing with nearby threatening monsters and exploration tasks. Although troublesome, being a solo player meant he had ample time.
Chen Tian transformed into a streak of light and dashed forward. With his speed exceeding four hundred, his run was akin to that of a charging cheetah, unstoppable.
Soon, Chen Tian arrived at Lingyun Village and proceeded to its center.
Guo Laiya: Esteemed brave warrior, do you wish to accept the Cold Observer recognition quests?
Chen Tian: Yes.
Guo Laiya: Esteemed Cold Observer, your quests have been updated on your panel. Upon completion, return to me to receive your Cold Observer badge. Only then will you be able to journey to the true world.
Chen Tian glanced at the quests on his panel; they were simple, involving clearing Lingyun Village, defeating nearby monsters, and assisting the villagers.
As a former gaming prodigy, Chen Tian found these tasks trivial. He completed them all within a day and then returned to the NPC maiden.
Guo Laiya: Esteemed Cold Observer, here is your badge. You may now choose your destination!
A badge appeared on Chen Tian’s chest. It was circular, with a wolf's head motif within its center. The patterns were greyish-white, gleaming brilliantly.
Chen Tian looked at Guo Laiya’s map, which displayed the world distribution of “Chronos Epoch,” featuring hundreds of cities. Chen Tian quickly scanned the map and said, “Send me to Tianyuan City.”
Guo Laiya: Esteemed Cold Observer, prepare for teleportation in three seconds. We hope you enjoy your time on the Chronos Epoch continent.
“Three.”
“Two.”
“One.”
“Whoosh!”
A beam of light erupted from beneath Chen Tian’s feet, and his figure vanished along with the light column.
Chen Tian had now set foot on the Chronos Epoch continent. This was his first interaction, and the path ahead was unknown. His choices in this initial encounter would shape his future. He would gain much from this first contact, stepping into this game world and traversing its entirety. The journey ahead was filled with adventure, excitement, passion, and fervor. His restless heart quivered.
He, Chen Tian, would dominate the entire Chronos Epoch, just as he had dominated the gaming world four years prior.