Chen Tian patted Qing Ling's head, then checked the time. He suddenly remembered something and asked, "Qing Ling, when I died and was unconscious in the game before, a voice told me not to revive after death, that it consumes one's life. Is this true?"
Qing Ling was stunned by Chen Tian's words, then said with worry, "Yes, Brother. You are different from other players. Your free revival chances are all used up. From now on, each death will cost you three years of your life. But Brother, don't worry, your lifespan is beyond ordinary."
"Beyond ordinary?"
Chen Tian fell into thought. Then, a gray-white light slowly appeared in his eyes. Chen Tian was stunned. This feeling... He then looked at Qing Ling, and information flooded his mind.
Qing Ling knew what her brother was doing as he stared at her. She didn't disturb him. Chen Tian closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, his eyes had returned to normal.
Chen Tian said excitedly, "Qing Ling, if what you say is true, then I can use my skills and abilities from the game, right?"
"Yes, Brother. Only special individuals can. It's just that they need to awaken slowly to become their own strength and abilities. Right now, Brother has only awakened his physical strength and Divine Eye skill."
"Epoch of Time, what mysteries lie behind this? I'm truly curious about this game. Does Qing Ling still play games?"
Chen Tian's fighting spirit was fully ignited. Seeing that there were still more than ten hours until tomorrow, he could definitely play for a while longer today.
Qing Ling shook her head and said, "Brother, you play. No matter how much I improve, there's a limit. I'm not in a hurry. Brother just needs to grow stronger as quickly as possible. Also, there are some things Qing Ling is very interested in investigating."
"Alright! But be careful and don't make a move. This world is different from the game."
"Got it!"
In response to Chen Tian's reminder, Qing Ling slowly walked out the door. As the door opened, her figure gradually disappeared from Chen Tian's doorstep.
Chen Tian looked at the bed in his room and realized he would have to sleep on the sofa tonight. Then, he thought of something and took out his phone to send a message.
Afterward, he lay down on the sofa, closed his eyes, and fell asleep.
Inside Epoch of Time, Chen Tian's figure reappeared in the city, Shui Yue City. Chen Tian looked at himself calmly, then opened his status panel. He remembered the electronic voice that had appeared in his mind after defeating Huo Mo Tian. It seemed his breakthrough quest was complete, and Chen Tian wanted to check his current status.
Before Chen Tian could even scroll to his panel, a voice from behind him said in a very commanding tone, "Hey kid, hurry up and come here. Hand over your equipment, or I'll make sure you regret it."
Chen Tian was stunned. He lost the mood to even check his system panel. He turned around with a cold expression and saw seven or eight players in front of him.
They were all wearing crimson fiery robes, and their names were all prefixed with "Huo Yan." Chen Tian was speechless. The Huo Yan Guild again. How could he run into them again? It was fine if he didn't say anything last time, but why was he so unlucky this time?
If possible, Chen Tian truly didn't want to encounter the Huo Yan Guild, as he had already offended them before. But it seemed like offending them once more wouldn't make much of a difference.
Chen Tian looked up at the young man who had spoken. The player's name was Huo Yan Bao Lie! He was level forty-five and his profession was Sky Blade.
Chen Tian looked at Huo Yan Bao Lie and asked coldly, "What do you want?"
"Kid, leave your equipment. I see your equipment is quite good, and our Huo Yan Guild wants it."
Huo Yan Bao Lie said with arrogant confidence, looking down on Chen Tian as if he should have obediently handed over all his equipment.
Chen Tian spoke again, "Why should I give it to you? Have you no shame? Do you really think you're so amazing? That I'll do whatever you say?"
Huo Yan Bao Lie was enraged by Chen Tian's defiance and shouted, "Kid, do you know who we are? Let me tell you, we are members of the Huo Yan Guild. Do you know the Huo Yan Guild? We control more than half of the Summer Kingdom and a large part of the Winter Kingdom. Be smart and cooperate, or don't blame me for being rude."
"So what if you're rude? With just a bunch of losers like you? You're only level forty players, what's there to be afraid of?"
Chen Tian said disdainfully. He hadn't checked his panel, but Chen Tian knew his peak combat strength, and he was currently in his Elven form. What was there to be afraid of?
"Fine, kid. You brought this upon yourself. If you hand over the pair of wings in your backpack today, I'll let you go. How about that?"
Huo Yan Bao Lie looked at Chen Tian with a sinister smile. Chen Tian was stunned, then said mockingly, "So that's your goal! But why should I give it to you? Don't you think you're shameless?"
"If you were talking about a trade, it would be one thing, but the way you're talking... Sorry, I'm not interested."
"Kid, you're seeking death!"
Then, Huo Yan Bao Lie instantly brought up his interface and clicked on it. The surrounding scene instantly changed. At the foot of a dead volcano, under a fiery red sky, with a half-moon sun and the setting sun casting crimson hues, in the forest, beneath the volcano, Chen Tian and the Huo Yan Guild players locked eyes.
Huo Yan Bao Lie said, "Everyone, attack! Get those wings out of his backpack. I'll reward you handsomely!"
At Huo Yan Bao Lie's command, six Huo Yan Guild players charged at Chen Tian. Chen Tian watched as the players rushing towards him were all level forty-one players.
Their professions were: Swift Assassin, Gale Swordsman, Twin Gunner, Magic Spearer, Magic Enchanter, and Mage. Chen Tian instantly condensed twin blades of fire and stepped forward.
Since they wanted to court death, Chen Tian would oblige them. His twin blades surged directly at the six opponents.
The Magic Enchanter instantly held a staff in one hand, and under his five teammates, special symbols slowly lit up and merged into their bodies. Their attributes, HP, and level rose to the numerical values of a level forty-five player.
Skill: Augmenting Magic Array!
It was one of the Magic Enchanter's most powerful level forty skills, capable of rapidly increasing a player's level and attributes, but with a cooldown of three days.
Chen Tian watched as the opponents' levels and attributes surged. He activated Enhanced Body Strengthening and Continued Battle, Spiraling Upward, and his attributes soared instantly. A terrifying burst of speed erupted.
He collided with the five players in an instant.
Chen Tian's twin blades struck first, slashing out continuously. Two figures, the Gale Swordsman and the Swift Assassin, were pushed back.
The Twin Gunner and the Magic Spearer constantly attacked Chen Tian from the front and sides, while the Mage's feet glowed with a faint magic circle, as if preparing a killing blow.
Chen Tian swung his flaming twin blades, facing the two silver-white spears. His blades clashed against them, and the Magic Spearer's sneak attack also came.
The black spearhead was wrapped in a sinister aura. Chen Tian dodged with one hand, then exerted force, instantly deflecting the spearhead.
Then, the Twin Gunner lunged forward with both guns. Chen Tian crossed his twin blades, and the spears struck the blades.
However, the Gale Swordsman's sword also aimed for Chen Tian's neck. Chen Tian's entire body was instantly enveloped in blazing flames. A blue divine fire ignited, and the attackers were all forced back.
Huo Yan Bao Lie exclaimed excitedly upon seeing the blue flames engulfing Chen Tian, "It's Divine Fire! Brothers, let's get it!"
Upon hearing "Divine Fire," all seven were filled with excitement. Chen Tian saw the greed in their eyes. His twin blades were then covered by the divine fire. Initially, Chen Tian only wanted to teach them a lesson with ordinary flames, but seeing their increased greed, he had no choice but to send them to their deaths.