Chapter 6: City in the Sky

"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 10 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 4-yards forward. Each hit will cause 230% damage and also give a Damage Amplification effect, amplifying the damage of your following attacks by 20% for 25 seconds.

Cooldown: 30 seconds

Without a second thought, Shi Feng clicked and learned the skill.

He went outside of the Gnome Hall and went out of town. Just as he was about to go towards the exit. Blackie approached him.

"Brother Feng, I am finally here. Now, let's go. The average players are now level 1 white the experts are level 2. We don't wanna be left out.

Shi Feng smiled at Blackie due to rewards of the Unique Quest, he is now level 4 and near halfway to level 5 (A/N: I don't really know how much EXP increase it is when levelling so I am gonna assume that each level increase, the EXP the player needs will be double than the previous one.)

"Sure, I know a place where we can level up faster but first wear this." Shi Feng handed him the Ring of Gravity

When Blackie looked at the Item. He immediately rejected it.

"What's happened to you, aren't we good brothers? Why are you being courteous with me? With that, we can level even faster." Shi Feng said in a serious tone as if he knew what Blackie was thinking.

After some thought, Blackie was able to make sense of it. He no longer refused it, saying,

"Thanks. I'll definitely use it properly."

Shi Feng smiled "Now let's go, I know a place where you can level up fast."

They arrive at the forest. Shi Feng instructed Blackie to jump from rock to rock until he is high enough to jump into a branch. Normally that isn't possible but, due to the sense-defying stats and effects of the Ring of Gravity.

"Now from up there brother Blackie try attacking the bear cubs. They will never reach you. With this, you can level up and train your proficiency without much trouble HAHAHAHAHA." Shi Feng's laugh rang throughout the place and the bear cubs start to approach them.

[Bear Cub] (Common)

Level 4

HP 450

"Good luck brother Blackie, I'll call you later once I finish my errands."

Shi Feng waved him good bye and start dashing towards the mountains leaving Blackie attacking the bear cubs.

Shi Feng climbed up the mountain to arrive at a place where he knew he could get a Secret-Silver Treasure Chest. In his past life, some Assassins from his guild decided to explore the mountains and got a Secret-Silver Treasure Chest. While climbing up, he saw a Special Elite Monster.

[Shrews] (Special Elite)

Level 6

HP 900

Of course, he wouldn't let go of such a monster, Special Elite Monsters has a high chance of dropping equipment, even Skill Books. He approached the Shrews and start slashing. After a few slashes the Shrews fell leaving a bunch of coins and a Skill Book [Parry].

Shi Feng picked up the coins and learned the skill. Afterwards he continued his way towards the top. Once he reached the top, A few blurry shadows could be seen up ahead.

At this moment, an emergency notification came from the system.

System: Player has discovered The Lost Lands. Activated Hidden Quest "Past Glory". Temporarily disabled player's communications to the outside world. Unable to leave the map until Quest is completed.

"Crap, those Assassins lied." Shi Feng silently cursed. Those Assassins had undoubtedly kept hidden some information.

The situation at the mountain peak was entirely different from what the Assassins reported.

Although the lies of those Assassins angered Shi Feng, he had to remain calm in facing this unknown situation.

Even members of a Workshop would have their own selfish motives. They would definitely hide some of their important discoveries, silently empowering themselves and making a fortune.

There were plenty of such people in a Workshop. Be they outer members or core members, after some time, there were always some exceptionally strong people who suddenly appeared, their social statuses abruptly rising. Shi Feng was one such example. Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to turn from a core member into the Workshop's captain.

Searching for the method to complete the Quest in an unknown region also meant dealing with the unknown monsters of the region. For such special Quests, the region's monsters were usually several levels higher compared to the surrounding areas. An average player had no chance in completing the Quest. There were 6 Assassins over Level 20 that came to this place last time. The Quest was also triggered in this region with Level 5 monsters, so the Assassins could complete the Quest.

"There's no point in bothering. Since I can't get out, I might as well look around. At worst I'll just die and be sent back to the town." Shi Feng advanced in large strides after thinking it through. A few moments after walking through the mists, Shi Feng spotted a few blurry figures up ahead.

It was a city. A city which had been abandoned ages ago. All around, there were ruined houses. Judging from the size of the city and the magnificence of the buildings, it seemed this city once flourished. It was even more prosperous and brilliant than White River City. However, this 'flourishing' city did not have even a shadow of a person now. Shi Feng silently entered the city. He observed the surroundings while looking for clues about his Quest.

"They only told others about seeing a Secret-Silver Treasure Chest after coming to The Lost Lands and nothing else. There is definitely something more important that Secret-Silver Treasure Chest. Is it this Hidden Quest?" Shi Feng called out the System's Quest Panel. Hidden Quest of The Lost Lands - "Past Glory".

Aside from the name, there was no other information about the Quest. Shi Feng did not even know what he had to do.

After searching the whole city he still found no clue about what to do with the Quest. After hours of finding clues he still found nothing, he decided to leave with reluctance. Just as he was about to leave, he was stopped by an old man.

"Young adventurer, welcome to the City In The Sky."

A white-bearded, old man suddenly appeared. The old man's voice was filled with vicissitudes and wisdom. The sudden appearance of the old man shocked Shi Feng into a jump. He had even thought the old man was some monster that had appeared. However, he let loose a breath after noticing the yellow indicator above the old man.

City In The Sky?

Shi Feng became shocked when he thought of this well-known city of God's Domain.

City In The Sky, the name of this city had once shaken the entire continent of God's Domain. There were countless legendary Jobs in this city. There was even the famous Demigod ranked Sword Saint, Ultear. It was a city which was even feared by Gods themselves. Unfortunately, the city had fallen during the Third God's War, becoming a regret of God's Domain.

"Respectful Elder, is there anything I can help you with?" Shi Feng smiled and asked in a formal tone.

"Help?" The white-bearded elder shook his head, smiling as he said: "No, I don't need any help. I imagine you wish to become stronger. I can help you with that, but are you willing to accept a test of mine?"

"Of course, I'm willing to receive your test." Shi Feng felt relieved. The trial to the Quest, Past Glory was here. He didn't have to die back to town, losing both levels and SP .The elder nodded his head in satisfaction, gravely saying, "I'll give you three choices. The first one is the Normal difficulty. After you pass it you'll get a Mysterious-Iron Treasure Chest. The second one is the Hard difficulty, where you'll get a Secret-Silver Treasure Chest. In addition, you can get additional rewards depending on your rate of completion. The third option is the Hell difficulty, where you'll be rewarded a Fine-Gold Treasure Chest. You'll also receive additional rewards depending on your rate of completion."

"Young adventurer, which do you choose?"

"Respected Elder I choose the Hell Difficulty." Shi Feng said with absolute confidence

"Hahaha! Young people sure are full of energy! I truly admire you, but be sure not to regret your choice." The elder disappeared after his hearty laughter.

System: Quest "Past Glory" accepted. Face off against 1000 monsters of the same level. Considered Passed after killing 500 monsters. Time limit of 4 hours.

Quest failure penalty - all Attributes permanently reduced by 10 points.

When he read the Quest details, Shi Feng couldn't help but feel that the system just gave rewards to him. I mean, with the skill [Void Strike] coupled with [Thundering Flash], he can pretty much deal with almost half of them in a single combo.

The countdown started. There were five seconds remaining before the monsters attacked.

[Ghost Warrior] (Common Monster)

Level 4

HP 1500

5 minutes passed after the start of the Quest he was already finished. The Elder looked at him flabbergasted. With his casual movements, he decimated all of his opponents.

"Not bad. Here's your reward, youngster." The elder appeared once more with a chuckle. Looking at Shi Feng, the elder took out a Fine-Gold Treasure Chest and a pitch black longsword.

System: Quest "Past Glory" completed. Rewarding 1 Fine-Gold Treasure Chest, 1 Magic Weapon (Job-related). Obtained title "Might Of A Thousand".

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(A/N:

So you might be wondering why Blackie arrived faster, it is due to him putting all of his stats into agility, I know it might be dumb but, he trusts Shi Feng and he knows that he meant the words he said that they will level up faster when he arrived at the town.)