Muscular Rabbits Legion: 'No one can escape from the novice village!'-Chapter 272 - 262 The Era of Martial Heroes
Chapter 272: Chapter 262: The Era of Martial Heroes
Chapter 272 -262: The Era of Martial Heroes
Everyone was no fool; with a single glance at Yi Zheng’s actions, they knew the Rabbit had come from an area below the second tier, and they were all stunned.
They were aware of the second-tier region and occasionally roamed its edges, but with its thin Spiritual Energy, it wasn’t conducive to martial training. The short mountains and small rivers were one thing, but the lack of Cultivation Stones for cultivation really dampened their interest.
Never in their wildest dreams did they imagine such a terrifying Rabbit coming from a place so scarce in resources.
Yi Zheng certainly had no interest in human flesh; he was only using this method to intimidate the nine thieves. He needed more information.
Under the threat of being stewed in an iron pot, these spineless thieves spilled everything they knew.
Firstly, the mountain was called Xiaoluo Mountain, which housed a stronghold established by a big thief named Luotian—it was the largest group of robbers in the entire Xiaoluo Mountain region.
Xiaoluo Mountain was affiliated with Doupang Ridge, atop which sat a Sect named Dapan Yao Sect.
Dapan Yao Sect was the strongest Sect throughout Doupang Ridge, boasting of having ten million disciples and numerous methods of operation.
However, due to players not yet arriving, Dapan Yao Sect was still in a phase of refusing visitors. Also, because no players had ascended yet, the thieves had nothing to rob, leaving them so poor their pockets were cleaner than their faces.
Finally, Yi Zheng discovered that the third-tier region was virtually devoid of Wild Monsters, and only places like Xiaoluo Mountain stronghold barely counted as spots where one could hunt Wild Monsters.
But even the Xiaoluo Mountain stronghold had only tens of thousands of people—not nearly enough for players to kill.
So, how were players supposed to level up?
Just then, a thunderous roar tore across the sky, and the familiar system voice echoed throughout the Huaxia District!
Thunder!
“Ding! Congratulations to the player Luo Kang for successfully advancing to level 31, system reward hidden.”
“Ding! As a player has reached level 31, Huaxia District has completed the newcomer guidance phase ahead of schedule.”
“Ding! Huaxia District’s exclusive civilization system is activated, with the era of Martial Arts World beginning!”
“Ding! Huaxia District’s realism has been raised to sixty percent, the sense of pain has increased to sixty percent, and the player death penalty has been reduced by one level; unable to log in for one day, accompanied by serious injury effect, all attributes reduced by ten percent, cultivation speed reduced by ten percent, continuing for one day, with the serious injury effect stacking with consecutive deaths.
Sect and other combat-related NPCs are also subject to this penalty.
The same penalty applies to battles between Wild Monsters.”
All Wild Monsters that kill Sect NPCs or players can gain Experience Value and Training Value.”
“Ding! All major Sects of Huaxia are activated, with the Sect Disciples being sent to recruit more Disciples from millions of human cities; players level 31 and above can go and apply to join a Sect.”
“Ding! Sect trial caves opened, outdoor cave heavens and blessed lands opened, outdoor secret treasures opened, hidden inheritances opened, Sect warfare opened, world BOSSes opened, hostile Jianghu opened…”
“Ding! Players who kill Wild Monsters can get a lot of Experience Value, a small amount of Training Value, a small amount of Sect Contribution;
Killing hostile players can get you a small amount of Experience Value, a large amount of Training Value, and a moderate amount of Sect Contribution;
Killing hostile NPCs can earn a large amount of Training Value and Sect Contribution.”
“Ding! After level 31, all players’ attribute panels have changed… Please check for yourself.”
…
The subsequent notifications were so numerous that they strung together, leaving Yi Zheng completely bewildered.
Although Yi Zheng had a Cultivation Technique, he had always thought it was akin to a Hidden Profession.
He never expected that the previous combination of Combat, Magic, and Thief was merely the system’s adaptation period, mere basic training for the players!
Level 31 was the true beginning of the game!
At the same time, Yi Zheng pondered the system’s earlier mention, “Cultural Integration.”
At that time, Yi Zheng had assumed that “Cultural Integration” merely meant a few hidden Professions with local cultural flavor and architectural styles.
Now, it seemed, he was wrong.
“Cultural Integration” was a brand-new game system crafted by the system for players from each region.
Clearly, the system activated for Huaxia was based on a Martial Hero game setting.
Furthermore, it looked to be set in a high-level Martial context.
Contemplating his imminent experience of a true Martial Arts World, Yi Zheng felt extremely excited; after all, which Huaxia person doesn’t harbor a dream of becoming a Martial Hero?
Breaking through the Void, Opening Heavenly Gate with a sword, Returning All Swords to Their Origin, Carrying Mountains Over Oceans, Turning Combat Energy into Horses… Uh, it seems to have gone off track a bit.
No matter what, just thinking about it was thrilling for Yi Zheng.
At the same time, Yi Zheng realized that the system seemed to be intentionally stirring up opposition among players, encouraging everyone to immerse themselves into the game setting and then engage in mutual combat and conquest.
“Isn’t the system stirring up trouble?” Yi Zheng muttered.
Thanks to a friendly exchange with a few robbers and timely supplement from the system, Yi Zheng finally had a rough understanding of the third-tier region before the water boiled.
As Yi Zheng was reflecting, a loud shout came: “Who the hell dares to capture people from my Xiaoluo Mountain? Are you tired of living?”
The voice was like thunder, rolling in. It was a kilometer away one moment, and close by the next.
By the time Yi Zheng stood up and looked up, the forest before him seemed to be swept by a fierce wind, followed by a large tree exploding and a person charging directly in front of Yi Zheng, not wasting any words, just raising a hand and slashing with a saber!
The Sword Light was dazzling, the White Light cleaved down like a ribbon.
Yi Zheng raised an eyebrow and threw a punch in return!
Spear Fist against Sword Light!
Boom!
A loud bang echoed as the sword light shattered in response.
The opponent cried out in surprise, “What incredible power!”
The opponent quickly retreated to put some distance between them, revealing himself to be a big-bearded swordsman.
“Big House Master, thank goodness you’re here. Quick, save me! This damned rabbit is too much, he’s going to eat me! I’m almost cooked!” wailed the leader of the nine thieves.
Old Eighth and the others, seeing the Big House Master had arrived, hurriedly fished the boss out of the pot.
Big House Master Luo Tian didn’t bother with them but instead stared intently at Yi Zheng: “You… what kind of creature are you?”
The boss quickly called out, “Big House Master, he’s a rabbit that came from the second-order area! Be careful, he’s extremely tricky; he pushed me into the ground with just one encounter.”
Upon hearing that the other party was from the second-order area, Big House Master Luo Tian immediately relaxed and then snorted coldly, “It doesn’t matter what creature you are, daring to run wild on my Xiaoluo Mountain, I’ll make sure you won’t leave alive!”
After speaking, Luo Tian gripped the big saber in his hands tightly and, with a loud battle cry, hacked down at Yi Zheng.
Yi Zheng wanted to test Luo Tian’s strength and didn’t even defend, just stood there allowing Luo Tian to strike.
A thud was heard, and above Yi Zheng’s head floated a set of numbers.
-HP987,000.
Yi Zheng shook his head slightly and said, “Is that all?”
The attack power was truly disappointing to Yi Zheng.
Yi Zheng estimated roughly that the opponent’s attributes were only around seven or eight thousand, and the attack power boosted by his sword skill wasn’t very high either.
If there was one aspect of the opponent’s attack power that could be considered strong, it was that the moves of his sword skill had provided Yi Zheng with some surprises.
In the past, players Yi Zheng had encountered, although they had learned skills, they had no martial arts background, so they lacked finesse in their skill execution, just flinging skills around; their bodies followed the movements of the skills, which made it easy to discern and avoid.
But Luo Tian was different; his swordsmanship had many variations, with a mix of broad and nuanced movements, and every strike had an attack power of 987,000, coming at a very high frequency.
It was as if every one of his slashes was a skill.
However, that was the extent of his strengths.
Perhaps sensing Yi Zheng’s difficulty to handle, Luo Tian suddenly shouted after a few slashes, and flames ignited on his big saber. He raised the Flame Saber high into the air and slashed down heavily at Yi Zheng!
A huge boom resounded!
The slash dealt two million damage!
But to Yi Zheng, who had several tens of millions in Shield Value, it still wasn’t enough to pose a threat.
Luo Tian looked at Yi Zheng in shock: “You… you’re unscathed?! Are you really from the second-order area?”
Yi Zheng couldn’t be bothered to explain and simply asked, “Any other moves? If not, this Sect Master will have to start fighting back!” saying this, Yi Zheng clenched his fists!
Luo Tian was fierce, without wasting words, he roared and the Flame Saber came hacking down again.
Yi Zheng launched a punch directly!
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Clang!
A crisp sound.
Luo Tian only felt as if his sabre had struck a piece of steel, a terrible rebound force came back at him, his palm split open, the long saber flew out of his grip, and then the opponent’s fist slammed directly into his chest!
-HP13.5 million!
The shield and Blood Volume on Luo Tian’s body were instantly wiped out, but a golden light shone on him, blocking the remaining attack, ensuring he wasn’t killed instantly.
Luo Tian was truly scared now, he turned and ran, shouting as he went, “You damned rabbit, let’s see if you have the guts to not run!”
This spectacle completely stupefied the nine thieves!
A single handed strike dealing over ten million in damage, is this TM even human?!
Then, Old Ninth was the first to react, pushing the boss to the ground with a rapid move.
The boss angrily demanded, “Old Ninth, what are you doing?”
The other seven brothers answered the boss’s question with their actions, quickly tying him up and then tossing him back into the pot.
Old Seventh was energetically chopping wood, while Old Eighth was vigorously adding wood to the fire, Old Ninth fanned the flames with great effort, and the water in the iron pot bubbled furiously…
Old Ninth even casually asked, “Hero Tu, need to add some salt? Can you handle spicy? Do you have any dietary restrictions?”
The boss looked at them with a face full of grief and indignation, cursing, “You beasts!”
Yi Zheng was amused by these disloyal fellows.
Then a whistle arrow shot into the sky and exploded in midair.
“One Cloud Piercing Arrow, a vast army comes to meet? The Axe Gang, huh?” Yi Zheng muttered.
Then I heard a rustling sound, and looking back, I saw that the boss had been pulled out of the pot by Old Ninth and the others again.
The boss shouted triumphantly, “Rabbit, you’re done for, Luo Tian has started calling for backup!”
Yi Zheng laughed, “So what if he calls for backup?”
The boss said, “So what, you’ll understand soon enough. Don’t think just because you’re strong you can do whatever you want on Xiaoluo Mountain. When the brothers arrive, you’ll understand what true despair is!”
Meanwhile, Luo Tian’s roar could be heard from the distance:
“Brothers, form up, the Luotian Formation!”
