He walked cautiously, ready to face any unpredictable danger, while the Holy Light Stone in his hand reacted increasingly violently.
Nie Yan discovered a bloodstain left in front of a door. The door was half-open. He approached, took a deep breath, prepared to cast Dash, and pushed the door hard. With a loud bang, the door swung open and hit the wall with a dull thud.
He peered inside, but no monsters appeared as he had imagined. It was just a sparsely furnished room, about 5 by 5 yards in size. There was a small bed nearby, with several old quilts on it. Beside it were a few cabinets, all in a state of disrepair. The floor was scattered with bottles and jars, covered in dust. On the desk lay several books, including informal notes like “The Little Notes of the Bright Moon,” which were common items.
This empty room contained nothing. Nie Yan exhaled in relief, realizing it had been a false alarm. Suddenly, he sensed something strange—the air around the desk seemed to radiate a dark aura. He approached the desk and searched through it, eventually finding some torn diary fragments.
Nie Yan examined them. The writing exuded a bloody aura, staining the diary pages with blood.
He pieced the fragments together, revealing rows of text:
“He, like the warm sun in winter, deeply attracts me, driving me to madness. Aina, please forgive me. I thought I could bless you, but gradually, those filthy thoughts overtook my mind. Those once beautiful wishes have long been buried in the past, leaving only an overwhelming stench lingering in the present. When he held me in his arms, how ecstatic I felt—I wished to melt into his embrace. When you chose to leave, I felt a sudden, despicable joy, believing I could replace you. But I was wrong (the rest is missing)…”
This was a monologue by Perseis. Nie Yan frowned slightly. He recalled that Perseis had been pierced through by a sword from Count Kelfield.
At that moment, words suddenly emerged from the blank space on the diary page:
“I wish to transform into an eternal soul, not for that single sword strike, but merely to remain in this ancient castle, breathing your breath, staying by your side until old age…”
Nie Yan was startled. He looked around, but no one was there.
A cold breeze blew through, and the diary page floated away, vanishing into thin air.
After a moment of contemplation, Nie Yan suspected that the dark creature he sought might be Perseis. He searched the room further but found nothing else.
He had no idea where the components of the Abak Set might be.
He exited the room and proceeded toward the end of the corridor, where several skeletons lay scattered.
Nie Yan continued walking forward when suddenly, a dark shadow on the ground began to move toward him. Upon touching his feet, it suddenly coiled around him, binding him tightly.
It was too late for Nie Yan to run. These shadows were like invisible hands, binding him completely.
What was happening!
Nie Yan was ready to use Dash, but he was still waiting!
At that moment, a ghostly figure emerged from the shadows ahead. Her face was hideous and terrifying, filled with malevolence. She was a malevolent spirit!
Spirits are divided into two types. Some are ordinary spirits who do not attack players unless provoked, while malevolent spirits usually actively attack nearby living beings.
Nie Yan cast Analyze on her.
Malevolent Spirit Perseis: Level 50 Boss, Health 120000/120000.
A level 50 boss!
Malevolent Spirit Perseis lunged toward Nie Yan, revealing sharp claws.
Just as Malevolent Spirit Perseis’ claws were about to strike, Nie Yan used Dash to evade her attack, jumped behind her, and executed a Backstab followed by a Gouge.
Spirits do not bleed!
Nie Yan inflicted 1600 points of damage on Malevolent Spirit Perseis. For a level 50 boss, this damage was negligible. Fortunately, spirits generally regenerate health slowly.
Missing her target, Malevolent Spirit Perseis became even more enraged and furiously attacked Nie Yan again.
She lunged forward. Nie Yan sidestepped, preparing to dodge, when suddenly her nails extended, scratching him.
-1283!
A damage number floated above Nie Yan’s head, startling him. That was a high amount of damage! If she landed three hits, he would be finished for sure.
Perseis let out a piercing scream and lunged again. Nie Yan quickly retreated. At this moment, he had very few skills available for dodging attacks—only two free skills and a Shadow Step. Disappear could also work if used well. However, he had not yet fully mastered the two free skills, especially the counter Backstab, which he had not figured out at all.
Physical dodging was ineffective against this level 50 boss!
At this rate, he was doomed. Suddenly, Nie Yan thought of taking out the Holy Light Pendant and the Holy Light Stone from his backpack. In his hands, these two items immediately emitted brilliant light, dispersing the darkness.
This was the holy power contained within the Holy Light Pendant and the Holy Light Stone.
Under the illumination of the holy light, Perseis screamed in agony. She desperately tried to shield herself, but her body began to show signs of melting.
Nie Yan was ecstatic. The Holy Light Pendant and the Holy Light Stone were indeed effective against her!
Items obtained from a quest often proved useful soon after acquisition.
Malevolent Spirit Perseis struggled under the holy light but still lunged toward Nie Yan, albeit much slower now.
Rend!
Malevolent Spirit Perseis swung her claws toward him. At that moment, Nie Yan shifted his stance and executed Phantom Strike!
His footwork was faster and more proficient than when he first learned Phantom Strike. He narrowly dodged Perseis’ attack, and his dagger pierced through Malevolent Spirit Perseis’ throat.
A damage number of 6082 floated above Malevolent Spirit Perseis’ head.
System: Phantom Strike completed 59%, dealing 83% attack damage, 0 combo points released.
This was the effect of the Holy Light Pendant and the Holy Light Stone. Both items, obtained during this quest, were effective against Malevolent Spirit Perseis, allowing Nie Yan to deal such terrifying damage!
Seeing Malevolent Spirit Perseis charging toward him, Nie Yan turned and fled. He wanted to prolong the battle as much as possible. If he used up all his life-saving skills in a short time, he would have no chance of survival. Using Shadow Step, he slashed Malevolent Spirit Perseis’ body, dealing 6792 points of damage.
Nie Yan fled in front, while Malevolent Spirit Perseis chased behind, engaging in a pursuit.
Nie Yan moved extremely fast. Time passed minute by minute. He dashed through the long corridor, leaped down the stairs, and entered a grand hall. Suddenly, the Holy Light Stone in his hand began to vibrate intensely. Nie Yan looked up into the distance and saw a dagger nailed into the wall. The dagger’s blade was eerily curved, exuding a sense of deadly menace.
The Abak Blood Dagger! It was here!
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