Chapter 1 He Can Only Refuse

Shi Feng was unwilling to let the development of history slip out of his control. If it really meant raiding the three major dungeons…

Then he could only flatly refuse.

Ci Xin shook his head and sighed softly, "It's not the three major dungeons, but a twenty-man team instance called the Orc War Factory. It's a level 10 to 13 team instance, and the equipment dropped inside is very helpful for raiding the three large dungeons. Although we have already cleared the Normal mode, the Hard mode is too difficult. We have been stuck at the first boss, so we want to ask you to help."

Upon hearing "Orc War Factory," Shi Feng's heart stirred slightly. That instance indeed had many good items, especially the recipe for the Novice Fire Resistance Potion, and the level 10 Swordsman class set, Wind Destroyer.

It wouldn't be bad to go there once and obtain these items.

"Alright, but I have one condition," Shi Feng said.

"Brother Yefeng, just say it," Ci Xin said, relieved that Shi Feng had agreed, fearing that he would refuse.

"I want all the various recipes and design blueprints in the instance, and swordsman equipment should be prioritized for me. If you can agree to this, I have no problem," Shi Feng stated his request.

Ci Xin pondered slightly. If he were leading the team, he would definitely agree without a second thought. However, this time the leader was Guild Leader Chenmo Canjian (Silent Sword), so he couldn't make the decision.

"Brother Yefeng, I need to consult with the Guild Leader. Can you wait a moment for a reply?" Ci Xin said, his voice lacking some confidence.

"Sure," Shi Feng wasn't in a hurry. There was still a long time before he finished off the Scorching Snake Maiden.

Ci Xin hung up the call and immediately walked to Guild Leader Chenmo Canjian, who was clearing monsters not far away.

Chenmo Canjian looked very young and had a strong build, but his actual age was already thirty-nine. He usually had a serious expression, and his eyes were sharp and intimidating, as if he were a warrior about to go to battle, full of killing intent.

In fact, Chenmo Canjian was a mercenary, but he had retired long ago. After retiring, Chenmo Canjian joined the then-weak Assassin's Alliance. After more than ten years of hard work, he finally made the Assassin's Alliance a second-rate top guild, gaining sponsorship and support from many large enterprises.

"How did your talk with him go?" Chenmo Canjian turned his head and glanced at Ci Xin, asking seriously.

Previously, their Assassin's Alliance had been blocked by the Orc War Factory's first boss in Hard mode. That's why Ci Xin suggested finding a god-level expert to help. Chenmo Canjian was very disdainful, thinking god-level experts were just nonsense.

If it weren't for Ci Xin's recent excellent performance and promotion to guild elder, Chenmo Canjian wouldn't have allowed Ci Xin to contact him.

"He agreed to come, but he has one request: all the swordsman equipment in the instance belongs to him, and so do the design blueprints and recipes," Ci Xin said carefully. "But I personally think Yefeng is worth the price. Even the Ice Goddess showed him great respect."

Chenmo Canjian's thick eyebrows furrowed tightly upon hearing this, clearly dissatisfied with Shi Feng's asking price.

"Leader Canjian, Yefeng is really strong. Without Yefeng, I'm afraid the Ice Goddess, Bai Qingxue, wouldn't have gotten the first clear of the Darkmoon Burial Grounds on Hell mode," Ci Xin quickly added.

"Bai Qingxue?" Chenmo Canjian suddenly looked a little dejected after hearing this name.

Because this name deeply shocked him.

Just half an hour ago, Bai Qingxue had shocked players throughout the White River City region.

Because Bai Qingxue had taken the first clear of four level 10 small instances and two level 10 small team instances, and those weren't Hard mode first clears, but Hell mode first clears, which were much more valuable.

At the same time, it also meant a greater gap in equipment.

Moreover, he heard that Bai Qingxue was already raiding a twenty-man Hell mode team instance. If Bai Qingxue really succeeded…

It could be said that she would completely leave other guilds behind by a vast distance, not on the same level at all.

"It seems that Yefeng does have some ability. In that case, agree to his terms," Chenmo Canjian was now very curious whether Shi Feng was as strong as Ci Xin said.

In fact, Chenmo Canjian didn't want outsiders to participate in the guild's exploration, but the Assassin's Alliance's position in White River City was becoming increasingly precarious.

Not to mention first-rate guilds like the Devouring Serpent, even third-rate guilds like Dark Star were showing signs of surpassing them, especially Dark Star, which suddenly had the Unrivaled Lone Wolf who had been dominating the level leaderboard and then successively cleared two Hard mode small team instances, instantly making Dark Star famous and surpassing other guilds.

On the other hand, apart from taking a few Normal mode instance first clears, the Assassin's Alliance hadn't even taken a single Hard mode instance first clear. That's why Chenmo Canjian personally organized elites to raid this Orc War Factory, wanting to take the Hard mode first clear and boost the guild's morale, so others wouldn't say that their Assassin's Alliance couldn't even compare to Dark Star.

Upon hearing this, Ci Xin immediately contacted Shi Feng excitedly.

"Brother Yefeng, our Guild Leader has agreed. I wonder if you can come over now?" Ci Xin asked.

Shi Feng was still fighting the Scorching Snake Maiden at this time, so how could he rush over? He then estimated the time and said, "I still have something to do. It will take about two hours to get there."

"Alright, then we'll meet at the entrance of the Orc War Factory in two hours," Ci Xin said. Although he wanted Shi Feng to come as soon as possible, others had their own things to do, and it was already good that he was willing to help, so he couldn't force Shi Feng.

"Okay, I'll be there in two hours." Shi Feng said, hanging up the call and then frantically attacking the Scorching Snake Maiden.

Just as the Scorching Snake Maiden's health dropped to 20%, the previously charming Scorching Snake Maiden suddenly changed her appearance. Scarlet divine runes appeared on her entire body, which was as white as jade, exuding amazing magic. Her ruby-like eyes shone with dazzling white light.

Suddenly, the entire Fiery God Cave shook, and cracks began to appear on the hard, black-iron-like ground, gradually expanding and spreading. Countless hot, scarlet lava spewed out from these cracks, and this lava gradually formed a river flowing and spreading on the ground.

This was the Scorching Snake Maiden's strongest skill.

Wrath of the Queen!

Fortunately, Shi Feng had brought the Scorching Snake Maiden to this place long ago, otherwise the lava spewing out from the ground wouldn't have been a river, but as turbulent as the sea. Even if there were tens of millions of players, they would be annihilated and become nourishment for this land.

Immediately, Shi Feng activated Gravity Liberation, suddenly stomping on the ground and leaping up, landing like a cannonball on the rock wall more than ten yards high, dodging the rushing lava.

After a full thirty seconds, the lava completely subsided, but the ground was still scarlet, emitting billowing heat, spreading to the surroundings. If ordinary players stepped on it, they would lose at least 500 health points per second.

But Shi Feng was different. With 123 fire resistance, he could completely ignore the high-temperature ground. After landing, he immediately launched an attack on the Scorching Snake Maiden.

Because after using Wrath of the Queen, the Scorching Snake Maiden was greatly exhausted and would fall into a state of weakness, without any attack power, making it the best time to finish her off.

If they waited for the ground to fully recover, then the Scorching Snake Maiden would also recover, and her health would recover to at least 30%.

The Scorching Snake Maiden, who had fallen into weakness, seemed vulnerable under Shi Feng's attacks.

Each Fiery Star Flying Slash could deal more than 1,500 damage, and a critical hit would occasionally deal 3,000.

18%... 16%... 14%... 12%...

By the time the Scorching Snake Maiden broke free from her weakened state, her health was only at 10%.

Although the Scorching Snake Maiden became extremely berserk and her attack power doubled afterward, she was controlled to death by Shi Feng's Ice Grenades and couldn't display the power of her melee attacks.

More than ten minutes later, she let out a miserable cry and fell at Shi Feng's feet.

Instantly, Shi Feng's level increased by one, reaching level 16, 17%. Even Shi Feng was surprised by the rich experience points.

Then he heard an explosion, scattering a pile of fire crystals and a large number of equipment items.