The trial can't be a duel against this NPC, right?
Shi Feng was at a loss for words as he looked at the silver-armored Dragon Knight .
As a peak class, the Dragon Knight's Defense and Strength were superior to both the Guardian Knight and Berserker classes . Furthermore, the NPC before him was a Tier 4 class, on par with a Mythic monster .
Even if he had a bag full of powerful tools, he was no match for the NPC in a one-on-one fight .
Unlike monsters, NPCs possessed very high intellect . Their ability to deal with tools was beyond any monster .
A group of ordinary players using special tools might be able to challenge, and even defeat, a Mythic monster . If these players' opponent were a Tier 4 NPC, however, they wouldn't even have a shred of hope .
This was also why some players might be capable of defeating Mythic monsters in Dungeons, but were helpless if a Tier 4 NPC decided to rob them in broad daylight .
The Dragon Knight class was no ordinary class, either . -
[Rhinebeck (Vice Knight Commander of the Sea God's Temple)] (Human, Tier 4 Dragon Knight) Level 50 HP 19,000,000/19,000,000
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In God's Domain, divine temples such as the War God's Temple and Sea God's Temple normally had their own knight divisions . Even these divisions' normal members would be highly influential people in a kingdom, not to mention a vice commander; even the King had to show respect to these individuals .
Following which, Shi Feng began to search for clues relating to the third floor's trial .
Yet, even after examining the room for a long time, he couldn't find an introductory monument like the one on the second floor . There was no progress bar, either . There was only a massive magic array carved into the ground and Rhinebeck standing in the middle of it .
It seems that I'll have to take this one step at a time . Failing to find any hints, Shi Feng decided to face-off against Rhinebeck .
The instant Shi Feng stepped into the magic array, a powerful aura washed over him, making it difficult to take another step forward . He felt as if he had stepped into a muddy swamp, his advance slowing to a crawl .
When Shi Feng was within 20 yards of Rhinebeck, the NPC finally turned his gaze towards Shi Feng, a faint killing intent flashing in the man's eyes . Suddenly, Shi Feng found it even more difficult to move .
"Adventurer, you should not have come to this place . If you do not wish to die, turn back," Rhinebeck said sternly . "Not just anyone can obtain the Sea God's Legacy . "
"Lord Dragon Knight, I wish to take the challenge even if I cannot succeed," Shi Feng replied earnestly .
He had come so far . How could he leave after just a few words?
"Are you sure you wish to take the challenge?" Rhinebeck said, a hint of mockery in his tone . "Even if you are a heaven-blessed individual, you will have to pay the price in blood for failure . You won't get away with a single death . Think this through carefully . This Legacy is extraordinary . Luck will not help you obtain it . You are not permitted to use any external factors to assist you, either . You must rely on your own strength . Are you sure you wish to take the challenge?"
There's another price to pay for failure? Shi Feng was slightly surprised . He hadn't heard any of this in his past life .
According to Passing Monarch, players only had one chance to obtain the Legacies in the Sea Dragon Secret Land, and failure had only resulted in a single death . Moreover, as they were in a secret land, the death penalty was considerably light .
However, based on Rhinebeck's warning, it would seem that he would have to pay a high price if he failed the challenge .
"Enough . Adventurer, turn back . Those who know not the truth cannot obtain the Legacy . "
As Rhinebeck waved his hand lightly, Shi Feng felt as if he had been hit by a truck . Before he could react, he had been sent flying out of the magic array .
What amazing control over his Domain . Shi Feng was shocked as he stared at Rhinebeck, who returned to his motionless vigil .
It was common knowledge that Tier 4 was a colossal turning point in God's Domain . The biggest difference that separated a Tier 4 and a Tier 3 class was their ability to control a Domain . However, Tier 4 NPCs could, at most, suppress their enemies with their Domains, making it difficult for their enemies to move, yet Rhinebeck had sent Shi Feng, a player who was very close to obtaining their Tier 2 class, flying with a wave of his hand .
Rhinebeck's control over his Domain could already rival that of the ancient abyssal monsters in the Fallen Ark .
Even the weakest among those ancient abyssal monsters had reached Tier 5 during their prime . Their tiers had only fallen due to their severe injuries .
Determined, Shi Feng approached Rhinebeck once more .
The consequences for failure might be severe, but he needed to know the "truth" Rhinebeck had mentioned . What did the NPC mean by "those who know not the truth cannot obtain the Legacy"? No matter what, he had to try .
"Lord Dragon Knight, I wish to continue with the challenge!" Shi Feng declared .
"Young adventurer, since you are so determined, I will not stop you," Rhinebeck said, smiling . "Don't you wish to obtain the Legacy?"
Shi Feng nodded . Why was he here if not for the Legacy?
"I shall be your opponent . As long as you defeat me, you will obtain the Legacy tablet . If you lose, not only will you die, but you will also receive the Sea God's curse .
"However, you should rejoice . As you are so weak, I will not use all of my strength against you . As long as you are able to walk up to me, you will be victorious . "
Once Rhinebeck finished explaining the rules of this challenge, the magic array's atmosphere changed . It was as if space itself had frozen, and Shi Feng even struggled to breathe .
Suddenly, wind blades flew at Shi Feng, one after another, moving nearly too fast for Shi Feng to dodge .
Seeing this, Shi Feng had no choice but to unsheath his swords and defend himself .
Dang… Dang… Dang…
After a series of metal clangs, Shi Feng was forced to take five steps back . He had almost been forced to the edge of the magic array .
So, this is how it works . Shi Feng suddenly understood how challenging the trial was after experiencing the wind blades .
The attacks inside a Domain were omnipresent . Moreover, Rhinebeck had proper control of his own strength . These wind blades were just slightly stronger than Shi Feng . Every time Shi Feng blocked a wind blade, he was forced to take a step back . Of course, if he were struck directly, the attack would throw him from the magic array .
Moreover, he couldn't use any of his Skills or tools .
He couldn't rely on any external factors . He had to use his own strength to approach Rhinebeck .
In the next moment, a new wave of wind blades bombarded him . This time, however, Shi Feng moved towards the wind blades .
Sword's Orbit .
While his Skills and tools were unavailable, his combat techniques were not .
The wind blades vanished, one after another, as they collided with Sword's Orbit . This time, Shi Feng didn't retreat by a single step .
Following which, Shi Feng slowly advanced .
The closer Shi Feng got to Rhinebeck, the more pressure he felt . Similarly, more wind blades flew towards him . From the initial five, Shi Feng began to face six and seven with each wave . By the time Shi Feng was halfway there, he had to protect himself from ten wind blades at once . However, this still wasn't anything he couldn't handle .
"Hm, not bad . Unfortunately, your movements are too rigid and mechanical . You are still far from comprehending the truth . You should return and train more . "
Rhinebeck chuckled . With a light wave of his hand, the attacking wind blades increased from ten to fifteen . Moreover, these wind blades were much faster and more powerful than before .
The instant a wind blade encountered Sword's Orbit, Shi Feng felt as if his hands had been struck by a steel hammer, the vibrations aching to the bone .
With each wind blade Shi Feng deflected, he moved ever closer to the edge of the magic array .
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