"Ding! ~"
System Prompt: Your mentor, the Undead Swordsman Sheryl, has successfully ascended to the God-tier BOSS. As her disciple, your potential has been awakened, and you receive the following rewards: Level +1!
"Swoosh!"
A golden light descended, raising Jiang Han's level to 96.
"..."
Jiang Han's initially surging emotions instantly calmed, replaced by a tranquil state of mind.
Just one level?
Shouldn't there be abundant rewards for such an achievement?
To ascend just one level, is this the extent of the system's generosity?
"With such meager rewards, I, Jiang, disdainfully refuse!" Jiang Han muttered.
Upon hearing about his mentor advancing to the God-tier, he had expected a wave of generous rewards. However, to his disappointment, he only gained a single level, akin to being treated like a beggar.
"Take it back! Trash system, take back all your rewards! I, Jiang, am not a beggar. Even if I were to die outside, jumping off the city tower, I wouldn't accept your trivial rewards!"
"Ding! ~"
System Prompt: Your mentor, the Undead Swordsman Sheryl, has successfully ascended to the God-tier BOSS. As her disciple, your potential has been awakened, and you receive the following rewards: 50 Free Attribute Points!
A few seconds later, another abrupt system alert rang in his ears, momentarily relieving Jiang Han, who was usually carefree and broad-minded.
With the mentor breaking through to the God-tier, the disciple basked in the glow, receiving meager rewards, which was still acceptable.
Although the system lacked humanity, it seemed to display some semblance of it.
"Ding! ~"
System Prompt: Your mentor, the Undead Swordsman Sheryl, has successfully ascended to the God-tier BOSS. As her disciple, your potential has been awakened, and you receive the following rewards: A-level skill [Shadow of Death]!
"!!!!!!!"
Instantly, Jiang Han was greatly shocked.
Heaven, a free A-level skill bestowed upon me!
Do you realize what you're doing, system?
You're disrupting the game's balance!
For a game to thrive in the long run, it must not only meet player needs but also strive to reduce the richness of rewards and increase their difficulty to obtain. Only then can the game's lifespan be extended.
Deeply dissatisfied with the system's reckless awarding behavior, Jiang Han strongly opposed and condemned the approach taken in "Eternal."
With a sense of resentment towards the system, he reluctantly opened the skill panel, intending to examine the newly acquired skill. However, another system alert sounded—
"Ding! ~"
System Prompt: Due to the power of the exclusive and unique hidden class [Finality Angel], your learned skill [Shadow of Death] (A-level) has evolved into [Shadow of Finality] (S-level)!
Well, now it's time for my exclusive class to come into play!
Helplessly watching the system acting with impunity while he was powerless, Jiang Han trembled with frustration, feeling acutely aware of his own insignificance.
"Why are you laughing?" Ralph, on the side, was puzzled.
He had been watching Jiang Han laugh uncontrollably and found it strange, unable to resist asking.
"I'm not laughing." Jiang Han shook his head, correcting, "I'm laughing in frustration."
"???"
Ralph was at a loss.
Laughing in frustration?
Is that for real?
Making sure there were no more system alerts, Jiang Han opened the skill panel to check the details—
[Shadow of Finality] (S-level)
Introduction: Finality represents termination and destruction. Even a slight display of this power is enough to instill panic and fear.
Skill Effects: Significantly enhance the visual effects of the next skill, and ignore 50% of the defense of enemy units.
Duration: Fifteen seconds
Cooldown: Five minutes
...
Staring blankly at the skill effects, Jiang Han felt a bit dumbfounded.
This...
The latter half of the skill effects seemed reasonable, providing a significant boost by ignoring 50% of the enemy's defense. However, the first half of the effects was a bit peculiar. One could only say that the system, this little guy, was truly inscrutable!
Too inscrutable!
Significantly enhancing the visual effects of the next skill, isn't this reinforcing my Emperor Jiang's imposing manner?
"Congratulations to the mentor for reaching the God-tier!" Jiang Han stepped forward to offer his congratulations.
"Just fortunate!" Sheryl chuckled, in a good mood, reaching out to pat Jiang Han's shoulder. "If not for your assistance, the Dragon Domain might not have been willing to join the dark faction..."
The Dragon Domain's allegiance was a crucial turning point in safeguarding Seaheart City. Without it, the mere thousand giant dragons could have caused devastation, resulting in significant casualties.
"Mentor, you're too modest."
Jiang Han shook his head. "If it weren't for your repeated rescues, I, Jiang Hanshui, wouldn't have reached this point today!"
These words were by no means empty flattery.
If Sheryl hadn't intervened to help several times, when the Gloomy City was on the verge of falling, he would have already perished, and his journey in the game would have restarted.
"Alright, enough with the false modesty and congratulations. You two are too hypocritical!" Atticas, who had just caught his breath, complained reluctantly. "In this battle, I was clearly the most miserable. How come no one cares about me?"
He endured the Sword God's attacks for several minutes, nearly being chopped into a sieve by the sword energy, yet no one inquired about his well-being. Being a dragon was too tough!
"How can no one care?" Ralph stepped forward, observed Atticas for a moment, and sighed in relief. "Still breathing, probably not dead. Let's disperse, everyone!"
"I..."
Atticas, with a sullen expression, rolled his eyes. "I'm not dead, just almost killed by you!"
"Hey, buddies, stop messing around!" Jiang Han quickly intervened between the two, then extended his hand to Ralph. "Oh, respected Mr. Ralph, my old friend, please bring forth the promised benefits!"
Ralph was surprised. "Heavens, my God, old friend, look at what you're doing?"
This rude guy actually wanted to ask for something from him.
Heavens, this was terrifying!
"I am already old!"
Jiang Han sighed and spoke heavily, "I have lived for a very long time, but I will eventually die. Since you have completed such a difficult task, I can naturally pass on some unique skills to you."
Due to the old man's inevitably fading memory and potential senility, he attempted to use words the other party might have said to awaken the dormant memories.
"So, you're talking about this matter!" Ralph suddenly realized.
Seeing this, Jiang Han was pleased.
Thank God, the old man's dementia didn't seem too severe.
"It's not that I don't want to teach you."
Ralph displayed a very reluctant expression. "Most of the skills I possess are wind-element skills, and you don't have control over the wind element. I'm afraid..."
Jiang Han's expression froze, sensing an ominous premonition. "Afraid of what?"
"I'm
afraid you'll need to complete a mission before I can formally take you as my disciple!" Ralph awkwardly smiled, explaining.
"Ding! ~"
System Prompt: Do you accept the side plot mission [Visit an Old Friend] (Difficulty: SS) issued by the Extinction Wind, Ralph?
"..."
Jiang Han was stunned.
You want me to do a mission, and it's an SS-level mission?
"No!"
He directly refused, looking displeased. "You're not giving me skills, but also asking me to do things. Aren't you just bullying an honest person?"
Jiang Han, known for his simplicity and honesty, usually hesitant to speak, not even daring to kill a mosquito, turned out to be an upright and reliable handsome man. Unexpectedly, this well-known fact was being exploited by someone with malicious intent.
Good begets good, and evil begets evil!
Deceiving a kind-hearted person, doesn't your heart ache?
"Stop messing around, all of you!"
Atticas hastily intervened to stop Jiang Han, then instigated, "Ralph is the Seventh Demon God. You're not his match. Zaho and Sheryl, quickly come over and join forces with me to defeat Ralph. The equipment and items that the Demon God can drop must be abundant. Let's split the loot when the time comes!"