C26 – The First Ti He Killed a Boss
A hush fell over the entire sunken rock face.
Shock had seized everyone present.
No one had anticipated that Xie Yang would actually slay the Death Bell Dealer.
The spectacle before them had delivered a profound jolt.
It took quite so ti before the crowd slowly regained their composure, their gazes upon Xie Yang now laced with overt awe.
“He’s incredibly strong!”
“He actually took down a fourth-rank ferocious beast!”
“He’s even more formidable than a Bronze Beastmaster!”
“In comparison to the Death Bell Dealer, Xie Yang seems more like the monster.”
This last remark garnered nods of agreent from many.
At just eighteen, Xie Yang already possessed a third-rank pet and was adept in Soul Technique, wielding considerable Soul Power.
Any apprentice Beastmaster with even one of Xie Yang’s attributes would be hailed as a prodigy.
Xie Yang was, without a doubt, formidable.
Hardie watched Xie Yang with a mix of envy and astonishnt in his eyes.
If a talent like Xie Yang could avoid an untily end, he was destined to beco a legendary figure, celebrated across the commonwealth.
In light of Xie Yang’s prowess, Hardie’s own years of training seed futile.
The disparity between humans was staggering.
Once the swarm had scattered, the Ice Crystal Soul returned to Xie Yang’s side.
Fresh from battle, the Ice Crystal Soul had vanquished its foe but not without depleting much of its energy. Fatigue was etched onto its delicate features, impossible to hide.
“Well done!” Xie Yang said with a smile, stroking the Ice Crystal Soul’s head.
With a soft chirp, the Ice Crystal Soul nuzzled his palm joyfully.
After a few words of praise for the Ice Crystal Soul, Xie Yang refocused on his accomplishnts.
As the Death Bell Dealer fell, a familiar prompt echoed in his mind.
“Achievent unlocked!”
First Kill Quest: You must slay a king among ferocious beasts of at least third rank. Upon completion, you will be awarded 300 achievent points and a vial of Soul Replenishing dicine. The quest is complete. Your reward awaits.
He had indeed unlocked an achievent!
Turnaround Quest: You must successfully reverse a dire situation at least once, saving no fewer than ten individuals. The reward is 500 achievent points and a vial of Regenerative Potion. The quest is complete. Your rewards await.
“This is exactly what I expected,” Xie Yang thought with a surge of elation.
True to his prediction, slaying the Death Bell Dealer had indeed triggered a new achievent.
He had notched two achievents consecutively. He not only recouped the achievent points he had just expended but also gained additional points.
What a bargain!
Xie Yang promptly claid his reward and perused the Regenerative Potion’s description.
Regenerative Potion: A wondrous elixir brimming with life force. Upon ingestion, the user’s injuries are healed instantly. It’s effective for both Beastmasters and Insect Beasts.
“It’s incredibly useful!” Xie Yang remarked, pleased as he stowed the potion.
Suddenly, the crowd was abuzz with activity.
Xie Yang looked up to see a dark silhouette speeding towards them.
As it drew near, he recognized it as a massive eagle, its body jet-black with a stark white head.
The White-headed Eagle was a sixth-rank wind-attribute pet beast.
The eagle closed in swiftly, soon reaching the crowd, and gracefully landed.
Two figures disembarked from its back.
Xie Yang’s gaze sharpened as he recognized the pair.
They were Qin Ai and Shui Zhongzhen, the examiners from his apprentice assessnt.
Qin Ai surveyed the scene with a puzzled expression.
He and Shui Zhongzhen had been alerted by the association about a worm tide outbreak in Knell Valley, with many adventurers reportedly trapped. They had hastened to the rescue.
But now, they were t with a landscape littered with insect carcasses and scarcely any living Death Bell Beetles.
There was no sign of a worm tide.
“Could they have driven the worm tide back?” Qin Ai wondered, eyeing the adventurers with a mix of astonishnt and admiration.
The group was small, barely over a hundred, mostly apprentice Beastmasters.
For them to have held off the worm tide was comndable, but to repel it seed out of the question.
Otherwise, they wouldn’t have needed to call for assistance.
Qin Ai was at a loss.
“Lord Qin, Lord Shui.”
Hardie approached them with a respectful deanor and offered a polite greeting.
Qin Ai inquired with certainty, “Your na’s Hardie, right? What’s the current situation?”
Without hesitation, Hardie recounted the events in full detail.
Upon hearing his account, both Qin Ai and Shui Zhongzhen were taken aback, their attention instinctively drawn to Xie Yang amidst the crowd.
A third-rank pet!
A Soul Arrow of level five!
An extraordinary object capable of enhancing a pet’s combat abilities!
Their minds seed to be in a fog.
Just yesterday, during the apprentice assessnt, Xie Yang’s pet was rely second-rank.
How had it escalated to third-rank in a re day?
Given its unchanged appearance, evolution seed unlikely. So, how exactly did Xie Yang manage this feat?
Even more astounding was the fact that Xie Yang had mastered three Soul Techniques and advanced his Soul Arrow to level five.
And he was only eighteen years old!
Assuming he began practicing Soul Techniques from the mont he bonded with his pet, it couldn’t have been more than a year.
To have reached such heights in so brief a ti was testant to his extraordinary talent for Soul Techniques.
Exchanging glances, Qin Ai and Shui Zhongzhen’s eyes were brimming with profound astonishnt.
They had recognized Xie Yang’s exceptional gifts, yet they now realized they had still underestimated him.
He surpassed even the scions of major families who had received ticulous training from a young age.
This young man was undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifeti genius!
It took them a mont to fully process the staggering news.
Qin Ai exhaled deeply and said, “We were the advance party to arrive here. The main contingent of the Association’s reinforcents is still en route. You’ll need to brief them on the details later.”
“Yes, Lord Qin,” Hardie responded with deference.
Qin Ai nodded and made his way to Xie Yang, his expression now warm and welcoming.
“Xie, we et again. Your valor this ti has saved many lives. On behalf of the Association, I extend our heartfelt gratitude.”
Xie Yang replied with composure, “Sir, you flatter . I acted in self-defense.”
His serene poise only deepened Qin Ai’s respect for him.
“Regardless, the credit for repelling the worm tide largely belongs to you.”
“Moreover, you eliminated the Death Bell Dealer, addressing the root cause of the Knell Valley insect swarm uprising. For that alone, the Association owes you a debt of gratitude.”
Xie Yang had little interest in the so-called gratitude. He chuckled and remarked, “I’m simply here to fulfill a mission.”
Qin Ai quickly responded with a grin, “Indeed, you’ve executed this mission flawlessly. Once everything is settled, the association will surely provide you with a generous reward.”
Xie Yang offered a smile and a nod in acknowledgnt.
Just then, Shui Zhongzhen’s voice broke in.
“Xie, would you consider selling
the body of the Death Bell Dealer?”
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