"All players, heed my command. Do not crowd; such behavior will only squander this once-in-a-millennium opportunity for the first kill!" proclaimed the World Butcher with raised arms.
"Understood, Guild Master!"
"Who are you to give orders?"
...
The World Butcher's authority was insufficient to garner attention from all players.
"I..."
Pointing towards the chaotic crowd, the World Butcher's face darkened, and his nose almost skewed in frustration. Non-guild members' actions were challenging to control.
Nevertheless, his orders had some effect; many players voluntarily stepped back, maintaining order. Meanwhile, Jiang Han faced diminishing pressure, with his level skyrocketing like a rocket.
"Swoosh!"
Suddenly, the Bloodthirsty Sword surged with a majestic force, causing the attack to soar.
Level 50!
Jiang Han immediately understood the equipment requirements for the Bloodthirsty Sword.
Scanning the surroundings, he saw Autumn Wind Wutong still charging in his direction. Leaping high with extraordinary attack speed and movement, Jiang Han seized the opportunity, stepping on his chest and suppressing him on the ground.
Then, a clean and efficient set of attacks resolved the battle.
In addition, the War Stomp's energy wave damage became more brutal, turning many surrounding players into white light.
"Ding!~"
System prompt: Congratulations! You have killed player [Eighteen This Year], gaining 58,000 experience!
"Ding!~"
System prompt: Congratulations! You have killed player [Shocking the Central Party with Handsomeness], gaining 72,400 experience!
"Swoosh! Swoosh!"
Golden light continued to shower.
The Qilin Blessing was truly powerful!
"Gods Descend!"
Witnessing this scene, a jug of old wine swiftly took a sip, inserted his long sword into the ground, forming a mysterious array within a 50*50 range, then proclaimed loudly, "Attention, all members of the Slaughter God Pavilion, stay close to me!"
"Ding!~"
System prompt: Jug of Old Wine has used the skill [Gods Descend], increasing his own attack by 60%, granting one of the effects of War God Possession, Death God Possession, or Dragon God Possession to all allied forces within the range, lasting for five minutes!
"Incredible! Truly worthy of our Guild Master!"
White Piao, excitedly joined by Jug of Old Wine and others, squeezed through the crowd to approach Jiang Han.
"My formidable friend, you are truly mighty!"
Jiang Han also received a system prompt, hastily extending a Plundering Hand. But before using it, he applied War God Blessing to himself once again, making the most of the effect.
"Ding!~"
System prompt: Through Plundering Hand, you have successfully learned the skill [Gods Descend]!
"Ding!~"
System prompt: Player Dark Prologue·One Jiang Han has used the skill [Plundering Hand] on you, successfully learning Gods Descend!
Jug of Old Wine, who received the notification, almost spat out a mouthful of old blood. "I don't need a friend like you!"
Copying my skills!
This guy has no martial ethics!
Jiang Han, joyfully chasing and playing with the players, simultaneously opened the skill panel, roughly checking the skill details—
[Gods Descend](S-rank)
Introduction: Blessings from the gods that greatly benefit you and your comrades.
Effect: Increases own attack by 60%.
Additional Effects: Grants one of the effects of War God Possession, Death God Possession, or Dragon God Possession to all allies within a 50*50 range.
Duration: Five minutes
Cooldown: Three days
...
Tsk tsk, such a powerful skill, tailor-made for me. It seems I've gained another trump card for the future!
Jiang Han decided to permanently retain this skill. If he ever used Plundering Hand to learn other skills in the future, he would find Jug of Old Wine again for borrowing.
They were brothers, after all. Borrowing a skill from each other was something Jug of Old Wine, being so generous, would definitely agree to. Jiang Han was confident about this, knowing Jug of Old Wine's character.
"Haha!"
With a few sword strikes, Jiang Han knocked down Lang Libai Piao, stepped on the ground, and sent a friendly signal to Jug of Old Wine while activating Gods Descend: "Let's keep in touch in the future!"
"Don't bother me unless necessary!"
Jug of Old Wine shook his head, almost refusing with a pat on his chest.
"We are brothers; I won't treat you as a stranger." Jiang Han, with greatly increased attributes, effortlessly crushed the charging Leopard Head Lingchong, saying with a smile.
...
Jug of Old Wine remained silent.
He didn't make a move because there were too many players, their health bars were extremely thick, and Jiang Han leveled up before he could land many hits. Any additional output would be in vain.
"When I encounter high-difficulty tasks in the future, remember to help!" Jug of Old Wine helplessly said.
People are selfish.
It was unrealistic to let other solo players watch them snatch the first kill from a distance.
But...
He never expected the outcome to be like this!
"Sure!"
Jiang Han smiled, then lifted the Bloodthirsty Sword and slashed towards him.
Jug of Old Wine, over level sixty, must have ample experience, and it shouldn't go to waste.
Preparing to leave the battlefield, Jug of Old Wine quickly raised his sword to resist, blocking the incoming blade with surprise: "You even kill your friends?"
"Brother, everything has its consequences. Don't blame me for being ruthless," Jiang Han said.
Hmm?
Haven't I heard this somewhere before?
Jug of Old Wine sighed helplessly, "It's okay, I understand."
With Jiang Han's current attributes, combined with War God Possession and Gods Descend, along with the increasing attributes from equipment, defeating Jug of Old Wine was not difficult.
During the battle, War Stomp repeatedly achieved extraordinary results. When Jiang Han reached level 60, the Flame Demon set came into play, putting an end to the players' fantasies of claiming the first kill.
In the end, a War Stomp followed by the Death Soul Slash with scattered star fragments smoothly ended the opponent, granting Jiang Han another level.
"He's been leveling up continuously; he hasn't stopped!"
Some players cursed.
"We're not fighting anymore. With you idiots feeding him experience, it's impossible to kill him!"
"You talk big; why were you pushing forward earlier? In a hurry to reincarnate?"
"Yeah, I was in a hurry to become your father!"
...
As the damage values dwindled from tens of thousands to thousands, finally reducing to a mere point, those players completely lost their desire to kill.
Observing players use items like "Return to City Scrolls" to leave, Jiang Han couldn't stop them. After knocking down the players around him, he decisively went to support Tianhai Town.
While the Qilin Blessing buff still had over ten minutes remaining, he needed to quickly eliminate the advanced guard sent by the Illumination Church.
Fortunately, due to Jiang Han killing the boss of the fifth wave earlier, under Feichi's leadership, the defending side persisted until Jiang Han dealt with the players.
Entering the battlefield, War Stomp descended, and
Jiang Han quickly reached Feichi's side. Seeing a blood-stained and panting Feichi, he sighed in relief, "Rest now; leave the rest to me."
"Okay."
Exhausted, Feichi hastily retreated on horseback.
Subsequently, Jiang Han began leveling up on NPC guards. The level of the fifth wave's siege troops was as high as 75, providing substantial experience. Coupled with the experience shortening effect of the Qilin Blessing, killing one person was equivalent to gaining experience from ten.
In just over ten minutes, this event came to a close. The few remaining guards from the Illumination Church couldn't pose a significant threat.
"Ding!~"
System prompt: Congratulations! You have completed the exclusive main storyline quest [Struggle between Light and Dark] (Difficulty: SS), gaining rewards: +3 levels, +100,000 reputation, and the rare item [Peerless Stone]!
"Ding!~"
System prompt: Congratulations! You have completed the main quest [Defending the City] (Difficulty: SS), gaining rewards: +3 levels, +30,000 reputation, and the rare item [Pet Advancement Stone]!
"Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh..."
Another six golden lights.
Having accomplished his mission, Jiang Han, filled with anticipation, opened the panel to check his level—
Level 75!
The penalty from the Dark Reincarnation was perfectly offset. Moreover...
Opening his inventory and looking at piles of equipment and items, Jiang Han's mood soared, "Thanks for the Lord's grace."