Xibei Cat

Rhode is a legendary guild leader of the most influential guild in the VRMMO, Dragon Soul Continent. In order to cope with the death of his beloved sister, he dived into the game for seven long years. During this period, Rhode tries his best to alleviate his emotional pain through gaming, but alas, his life shatters once more when he heard his parents perish in a plane crash.

A month after the incident, he made a decision to quit the game and return to the real world. But just before that, as a final farewell, Rhode decides to fight the most powerful BOSS in the game with his guildmates. In the end, he defeats the BOSS at the expense of his avatar's life. Rhode smiles as his avatar dissipates in a beam of light. However, instead of respawning at the usual platform...

...

"W-wha...!"

Rhode shot up and stared at the unfamiliar ceiling.

And thus, a player who had been creating legends in the game for three eras disappeared just like that...

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Summoning the Holy Sword

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As the ground rumbled, the dark arena began to rise. Under the guidance of the radiance enveloping the scepter, the flat ground revealed stone steps that rose to an altar. After a few moments, the dark arena stopped rocking. The scepter that had fused entirely was pinned in the middle of the towering altar, awaiting its owner.

"Is it done yet? We're rushing for time. Why doesn't the scepter fly straight to us? Why does it need someone to climb the stairs to grab it? Is it right in the mind?"

Looking at this scene, Mini Bubble Gum couldn't help but grumble. Even though Rhode didn't say a word, it was apparent from his expression that he agreed with her. Normally, the group wouldn't be mindful. But the problem now was that they were pressed for time, while the scepter was taking its own sweet time to show up…

The New Dark Dragon