Chapter 1 A Glimmer of Hope

Crimson lake water churned, numerous speeding water elementals whipping up waves that crashed against the kobold's nest.

Waves taller than a person swept through the entire kobold nest, destroying countless wooden huts.

Hundreds of kobolds in the nest went berserk, yelling and screaming as they grabbed their weapons and jumped into the water, heading toward the cave beneath the nest.

"Double insurance?" Shi Feng looked back, startled.

Hundreds of water elementals weren't enough; they were followed by hundreds of kobolds. Even two or three elite parties wouldn't be able to handle that.

Shi Feng had no choice but to accelerate into the cave; there was still a glimmer of hope.

However, Shi Feng's speed underwater was slow, not comparable to a druid's Seal Form, which increased underwater movement speed by 50%. Instead, his movement speed was reduced by 50%.

He was still 20 yards from the cave entrance, but the enraged water elementals were rapidly approaching, getting closer and closer.

42 yards… 28 yards… 20 yards… 10 yards…

Just as Shi Feng was 5 yards from the entrance, the water elementals caught up, swinging their huge, icy fists at his head.

The water elementals' attacks had a chilling slowing effect; once hit, he would be stuck until he died.

Shi Feng quickly turned and used Parry, blocking the first water elemental's fist. Using the elemental's immense force, his body moved backward quite a bit, but the remaining water elementals charged forward.

"Looks like it's time to return to town." Shi Feng felt helpless seeing hundreds of water elementals in front of him.

Just as Shi Feng was about to give up, he floated into the cave entrance. Inside, he saw a humanoid ghost wandering about 30 yards away.

Shi Feng didn't care anymore; he would die as far away as possible, hoping for some gains and preparation for the next attempt. He used Wind Chaser, his speed suddenly increasing greatly, sweeping past like a gust of wind. At the critical moment, he shook off the water elementals and reached the shore inside the cave.

The water elementals' speed sharply decreased when they left the water, unable to catch up to Shi Feng's rapid advance.

After leaving the water, Shi Feng quickly rushed towards the humanoid ghost. Just as the Abyss Blade was about to graze the ghost's neck, Shi Feng suddenly realized that the translucent humanoid ghost wasn't actively attacking him.

Immediately, he turned his blade, brushing past the ghost's body without provoking its aggro.

"Close call." Shi Feng was covered in cold sweat after seeing the humanoid ghost's data.

Brave warrior Froy, Grand Lord, Level 25, HP 360000/360000.

If he had actually attacked this brave warrior and attracted aggro, even a hundred lives wouldn't be enough to die.

In God's Domain, a brave warrior's strength was second only to a hero, enjoying a higher status than a marquis in the kingdom, second only to a duke. Even if such a figure died and turned into a ghost, it would be a Grand Lord-level monster, a local tyrant among monsters.

Without a Level 30 elite hundred-man party, it was impossible to defeat this ghost warrior.

"Could he be the guardian?" Shi Feng wondered to himself, looking at the brave warrior Froy.

Usually, a treasure was guarded by a caretaker. The kobolds and water elementals outside were just guard dogs at best, not worthy of guarding an important treasure.

Shi Feng didn't dare to linger, after all, a large group of monsters was chasing him from behind. He hurriedly ran towards the depths of the cave.

The cave was large, with a stepped passage leading straight into the depths. Following it should lead to the Philosopher's Stone.

As Shi Feng reached the entrance of the steps, he discovered a massive number of water elementals and kobolds charging forward, as if they had an irreconcilable feud with him.

"Lowly creatures dare to defile this sacred place, accept divine punishment!" Brave warrior Froy's eyes suddenly blazed with anger, drawing the dark gold greatsword behind him, emitting a surging baleful aura, as if he was the only master of the world.

The dark gold greatsword was raised high, and the surrounding air began to thicken.

Then, brave warrior Froy roared and swung his hands violently. A gust of wind blew, and a streak of sword light swept across the bodies of all the water elementals and kobolds, turning them into dust. The cave entrance directly collapsed.

"So strong!" Shi Feng exclaimed.

He had greatly underestimated this brave warrior's strength. This one sword would wipe out even a Level 30 elite hundred-man party; perhaps a three-hundred-man elite party could contend with him.

He didn't expect those water elementals and kobolds to not even qualify as guard dogs, being directly wiped out.

Shi Feng wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. Fortunately, he was human, not a lowly creature; otherwise, his fate would probably be the same as those water elementals and kobolds.

"This is really ruthless, I can only continue down." Shi Feng glanced at the collapsed cave entrance, not even an earthworm could crawl out.

The staircase leading to the underground was spiral-shaped. There was also some kind of light-based magic on the rock walls, illuminating the entire staircase. However, the staircase was very, very long. Fortunately, there was no danger. Shi Feng walked for a full half-hour before reaching the wide hall at the bottom.

The entire hall was the size of a football field, somewhat like a temple, resplendent and magnificent. Various pictures and texts were engraved on both sides. At the innermost part of the temple was an altar, upon which was placed a golden treasure chest. Two golden statues holding greatswords stood on either side of the chest.

System: Player has discovered the Sun Temple.

"Sun Temple?" This was the first time Shi Feng had heard of it. There was no information about the Sun Temple in his previous life. It was estimated that no player had ever opened it, so it had never been displayed on the official website. However, judging from the situation, it should be very dangerous.

However, Shi Feng didn't care so much. He walked towards the golden altar. His purpose was the Philosopher's Stone, and the golden treasure chest in front of him should contain the Philosopher's Stone.

When Shi Feng stepped onto the altar, he clearly felt a chill. The chill came from the huge golden statues on both sides. He didn't know what the consequences would be of taking out the Philosopher's Stone.

But he had no choice. The cave entrance was blocked, so he could only take the Philosopher's Stone first.

Then, he slowly opened the golden treasure chest. Golden light bloomed from the chest, illuminating the entire temple. Then, the golden light gradually disappeared. There were three items in the chest. Shi Feng didn't say a word and collected them all.

"Damn, no way, how did the Philosopher's Stone become like this?" Shi Feng looked at the thumb-sized blood-red stone in his hand, feeling extremely regretful.

Philosopher's Stone (Fragment)

Epic special item (Guaranteed drop upon death)

An alchemical relic that can turn stone into gold, resurrect the dead, and perform many incredible uses. However, it was destroyed by Sword Emperor Shunait and shattered into five pieces. However, the Philosopher's Stone possesses great power, and it can restore its full power as long as all five pieces are collected.

Usage effect: Because it has been destroyed, it possesses less than one-tenth of its original power and can only perform alchemical transformations and elemental refinement.

Although the effect was greatly reduced, Shi Feng was still satisfied. With these two functions, he could accomplish many things.

The remaining two items were a fine-gold grade Level 10 golden greatsword and a magic teleportation scroll.

"This is really a great treasure." Shi Feng looked at the golden greatsword in his hand, feeling extremely excited. This item was definitely the best equipment besides magic weapons. If he equipped this greatsword, he would definitely be invincible among Level 10 players.

At this moment, the statues on both sides shook, their eyes emitting red light, locking onto Shi Feng.

Shi Feng immediately used the magic teleportation scroll. Golden magic runes instantly enveloped Shi Feng, with a casting time of 3 seconds, which could teleport the player to the specified coordinates.

Although this magic scroll was extremely precious, there were not many in the entire God's Domain. However, dying here would be a real loss.

Seeing the golden statues swing their greatswords, Shi Feng disappeared from the temple with a whoosh.

ps: Thanks to Bookworm for the reward.