Chapter 6
Chapter 6 - Stunning Skills
The instant the countdown ended . . .
Shi Feng’s body leaned forward and his legs bent . Just like a leopard, he dashed away from the starting line with explosive force .
Xiu!
By the time the muskets had started ringing and shooting towards the starting line, Shi Feng was already three yards away .
Subsequently, another volley of musket shots rang out; a total of six bullets shot towards Shi Feng’s path . Several green lines indicating the trajectory of the bullets covered Shi Feng’s body . Shi Feng would become a sieve if his reactions were not keen .
Just as the bullets were about to hit, Shi Feng dodged to the right with a sidestep . He rushed forward once more, after avoiding the second volley of shots .
Bullet casings fell to the ground consistently as the three Gnomes continued to aim and shoot . However, Shi Feng avoided them with the vigor of a leopard, every single time . The way he stayed a step ahead of the bullets made it seem as if he had control over them .
“It can’t be . He’s already at the 10-yard-mark . ” Seeing Shi Feng taking less than five seconds to reach the 10-yard-mark, the male Cleric couldn’t help but be shocked; it was only a half of Stabbing Heart’s time .
Stabbing Heart became speechless by the side . He silently watched Shi Feng’s advance .
He had originally thought of Shi Feng as a fresh noob; someone that he didn’t know of and someone that came to the Challenge Race for fun . Yet, the speed and accuracy Shi Feng just displayed were like a veteran who had tempered himself for countless years on the Challenge Race . Every move of his was straightforward and efficient, something a rookie definitely couldn’t pull off . Even Stabbing Heart himself, after going through the challenge several times, felt he couldn’t do any better .
Stabbing Heart had the pride of an expert . He did not think that Shi Feng could be stronger than he was . He explained, “With such nimbleness, maybe this rookie is an athlete or someone who trained in martial arts . However, the Gnomes will change their attack patterns after he goes past 15 yards . He won’t be able to hold it, by that time . ”
“You’re right, boss . If it’s someone that isn’t known to our Assassin’s Alliance, he definitely isn’t an expert . He’ll surely be shocked once he reaches 15 yards . Then, he’ll turn into a beehive . ”
“Right . After 15 yards, the number of bullets fired will be twelve . The target would also no longer be focused on the player, himself . Instead, it’ll cover a wide area . Dodging to either side won’t be an option . ”
The other members of Assassin’s Alliance voiced their agreements . They, too, had already witnessed such a scene before, seven to eight times, at that .
Stabbing Heart passed 15 yards on his first challenge . In the subsequent challenges, however, his furthest distance was 20 yards . The difficulty after 15 yards was clear to behold .
“He went past 15 yards,” an Assassin’s Alliance member commented .
Stabbing Heart and the others quickly focused their sights on Shi Feng, wanting to see Shi Feng’s performance .
On the field, the three Gnomes became enraged once Shi Feng stepped past the 15-yard-line . They no longer aimed as they fired their muskets with wild abandon .
Suddenly, the bullet trajectory-indicators within Shi Feng’s sight covered a large area . There were only three bullets that would hit Shi Feng . However, it was game over if even a single bullet hit its mark .
“Finally, showing your shameless behavior, eh?” Shi Feng revealed an indifferent smile . Unsheathing his Novice Sword, Shi Feng used it to greet the bullets .
In his previous life, Shi Feng was always busy with work and leveling up as the captain of Shadow; he had no time to play the Challenge Race . However, he had seen it quite a few times, so he still had a clear understanding of the Challenge Race . He knew the Gnomes would change their attack patterns after the 15-yard-line .
The fifteen-yard distance of the Black Market’s Challenge Race was a bar that tested a player’s operating skills . Only those who passed it could be considered to have entry-level operating skills . However, a majority of the players required two or three months before being able to reach this level; a minority took a month . There were only a scant few experts capable of passing it in one try . Stabbing Heart was one of those few experts .
Three bullets were about to hit Shi Feng’s head, chest, and arm, three locations .
“As expected, this kid’s no good . The bullets are too numerous and too spread out . He’s already forgotten to dodge them . He’s even dashing ahead like an idiot . ” Stabbing Heart knew it was foolishness when he saw Shi Feng rushing towards the bullets . Did he think the challenge would continue if he were just shot by one or two bullets?
Right this moment, Shi Feng’s head shifted . He waved his Novice Sword, creating a white streak of light .
Peng!
A spark was created . Shi Feng had waved the Novice Sword just at the right spot, effortlessly hitting the bullet that aimed at his chest .
The threat of the three bullets was simply resolved by Shi Feng . He had, once more, advanced another section of the distance .
Yet, the three Gnomes did not stop firing . The muskets in their hands were like machine guns, firing volley after volley of bullets . Within an instant, Shi Feng faced off with another five bullets . There were also bullets all around that prevented him from dodging .
Dang! Dang! Dang!
Shi Feng swiftly moved his body while waving his sword to deflect the unavoidable bullets . As the bullets passed by his body, his ears could even hear the air being split .
Only three seconds went by and Shi Feng had passed through the 20-yard-mark . He was only 10 yards away from the finishing point .
“Crap . Boss, who is this kid? He actually used his sword to block the bullets . ” The male Cleric widened his eyes in surprise . Shi Feng had given him an indescribable sense of shock .
Although the bullet trajectories were indicated, accurately blocking them was easier said than done . Such an action required extreme precision and skill to carry out . Not to mention, the margin of error allowed was a damnable one .
Stabbing Heart suddenly became speechless . Deflecting bullets with a weapon was like walking on a thread of wire high up in the sky; a single misstep would send you plunging into the abyss . As if he was enjoying it, Shi Feng blocked the oncoming bullets over and over . Whereas, the bullets seemed to have a life of their own, intentionally avoiding Shi Feng’s body as they flew past .
“Boss, that Swordsman has run past 25 yards . He’ll definitely pass the finish line at this rate . ” The male Cleric’s heart became a chaotic mess as he watched Shi Feng danced forward, sparks occasionally flashing in front of his body .
“I have eyes . I don’t need you to remind me . ” Stabbing Heart said in annoyance . He was deeply drawn in by Shi Feng’s actions .
The moment Shi Feng went past 25 yards . . .
“Die, challenger . ” One of the Gnomes at the finish line laughed . The Gnome took out an automatic musket, sending a wave of bullets towards Shi Feng .
Suddenly, the number of bullets increased to twenty-four . Not only that, their distance from Shi Feng was a mere 5 yards . It was an unavoidable distance for players .
“Hell! This is cheating!” Stabbing Heart unwillingly shouted .
The other players became extremely nervous when they saw the scene and they couldn’t help but curse at the shamelessness of the Gnomes .
Facing the hail of bullets, Shi Feng quickly turned grave . Although he had known about the second change at the 25-yard-mark, even he would panic in the face of so many bullets .
Shi Feng bent his knees, leaping forward like a leopard . He darted headfirst towards the area with the least amount of bullets, reducing the surface area of his body that would come into contact with the bullets . Following which, he madly waved the Novice Sword, simultaneously creating four streaks of white light .
Peng! Peng! Peng! Peng!
After a series of sparks, Shi Feng’s body passed through the storm of bullets .
The moment his body was about to make contact with the ground, his free arm pressed downwards . Shi Feng quickly stood up with all his might, rushing past the finish line like a bolt of lightning .
Total time spent: 14 seconds . Estimated record time of 18 seconds for Copper Prize broken .
“Ng… I’m really not used to this soft and weak body,” Shi Feng slightly lamented after passing through the finish line . If he was over Level 100, with his body’s constitution, he could easily carry out the four simultaneous sword slashes with great ease .
“Ladies and Gentlemen, a round of applause! This Swordsman has passed the challenge!” The Gnome administrator announced loudly .
System: Player was the First to pass the Copper Challenge and break the record . Rewarding player with 1 Silver Coin and Swordsman Skill [Thundering Flash] .
“It can’t be . It actually gave out the super-rare skill, Thundering Flash . This is a skill that even a Swordsman over Level 100 can’t get . ” Shi Feng thought he was hallucinating . However, he was shocked when he saw the Thundering Flash skill book inside his bag .
[Thundering Flash] (Action-type)
Requires: Sword
Rapidly send out three sword lights to 10- x 2-yards forward . Each hit will cause 130% damage and also give a Damage Amplification effect, amplifying the damage of your following attacks by 20% for 15 seconds .
Cooldown: 30 seconds
Without a second thought, Shi Feng clicked and learned the skill .
Swordsman was a Job that mainly focused on dealing damage to single targets; it didn’t have many powerful AOE skills . Thundering Flash was one of the few powerful AOE skills a Swordsman possessed . If it were learned during the early periods, it would definitely create a huge gap from the other Swordsman .
After learning Thundering Flash, Shi Feng started to feel himself gaining the makings of a Swordsman .
“You guys continue playing; I’ll be leaving first . Don’t forget my 50 Coppers . ” Shi Feng looked towards the dumbfounded Stabbing Heart, leaving the Black Market after calling out to them .
Stabbing Heart indifferently nodded his head .
“Boss, he’s gone . He took away the prize, as well . Should we chase after him?” the male Cleric asked .
Stabbing Heart’s shock gradually faded after Shi Feng left . He stared at the male Cleric, scolding, “Are you an idiot? We’ll be lucky if we have time to even curry up to such an expert Swordsman . Making enemies of him? Are you courting death?”
“Not good . I have to tell this to Guild Leader . Luckily, I added him as a friend . Is he called Ye Feng? I can’t believe I’ve never heard of such an expert . Could he be some sword expert in disguise?” Stabbing Heart acknowledged that he could not pass the challenge in such a magnificent way . Especially the last bout after the 25-yard-mark; that was just cheating . It was impossible for players to block or dodge . Yet, Shi Feng had done it .
At the Trade Area, Shi Feng met with Potion Master Kevin . He spent 120 Coppers purchasing 20 [Exploding Berry], instantly shrinking his wealth down to 30 Coppers .
However, he still spent it, all to level at the speed of a rocket .
Shi Feng took the Exploding Berries and left Red Leaf Town, running westward .
At that moment, all players were at Level 0, and all of them were killing Level 0 monsters around Red Leaf Town . There were also a few with good techniques killing Level 1 Baby Wolves in a party . A Warrior tanking at the front and a damage dealer and healer behind, fighting together in an orderly manner . Although the EXP was shared between several people, the efficiency was a lot higher and there were fewer competitors .
However, Shi Feng did not plan to compete with these people . Passing through the Level 1 monster area, followed by the Level 3 monster area, Shi Feng headed straight towards Red Leaf Forest, a Level 5 monster area . There were no players who would go there .
There were still no players who dared to challenge Level 5 monsters at this stage of the game . Not only was there the suppression due to the difference in levels but there was also the significant disparity in HP and Attack Power . A Level 5 monster could easily steamroll over a Level 1 player . Even a 6-man-party was no match for a Level 5 monster .
There was a heavy penalty whenever a player died . Not only would they lose an entire Level’s worth of EXP but their Skill Proficiency would also be decreased . There were simply no players who would take the risk . Otherwise, hours of their hard earned EXP and Proficiency would become pointless .
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