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Chapter 3

Mogu Attack

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In the Kun-Lai Summit during the Mid-Autumn Festival, the land was covered in flowers. In this era before the Well of Eternity collapsed, the entire world of Azeroth was still in its most primitive state; it was the most beautiful and best of times.

However, during this golden age, countless beings on Azeroth were enslaved by powerful and cruel races. Among these cruel races, the Mogu must be mentioned.

Relying on the ancient creation "Nalak'sha" left by the Titans, the Mogu created a dark magic called the "Flesh Curse." This was a spell that could transform life forms... Using the "Flesh Curse," the Mogu slaughtered millions of beings.

In this era where the Mogu suppress the world, no matter where one is in the empire, Mogu descendants who master the "Art of Flesh" can be bestowed the title of "Hero." The young "Heifeng Shanbu" is one such Mogu hero.

"Lord Shanbu, the Pandaren who escaped from the Wandering Isle have almost all been eliminated by us. Now, only two names remain on the roster: Li Luo Shadowwind and Ji Shadowwind." At this moment, in the dense forest below Kun-Lai Summit, a Mogu warrior with snow-white hair, a nose ring, and earrings bowed before a burly, hooded Mogu.

"Very good. After chasing for so long, it's finally coming to an end. Those two lowly slaves should die. Once I kill them, we can return to Thunder Peak to report..."

This burly Mogu warrior was none other than Heifeng Shanbu. As he spoke, he drew a linen scroll from his waist. On it were dozens of names, most of which had a red circle beneath them, except for Li Luo and Ji Feng.

Taking out the scroll, Heifeng Shanbu also drew circles under the names of Li Luo and Ji Feng. In his eyes, the two were already no different from the dead.

As a Mogu warrior, he had never taken the Pandaren seriously.

"Let's go... don't waste any more time..."

After drawing circles under the names of Li Luo and Ji Feng, Shanbu tucked the scroll back into his waist. He waved his hand, pointing towards the depths of the mountain path.

"Boom!"

The moment Shanbu finished speaking, he slightly bent his knees, pushed off with his feet, and the ground instantly shattered like a spiderweb. He leaped forward, appearing a hundred paces away.

At the same time, the warrior behind him followed him up the mountain.

"System prompt: Mogu enemy incoming (can accept). Do you wish to accept the quest?"

"Quest objective: Repel the Mogu."

"Reward: Achievement Points +10, Player Level +1."

As Shanbu and the Mogu warrior ascended the mountain, a system prompt sounded in Ji Feng's mind. He frowned, not accepting the quest but not refusing it either. After a brief thought, he pulled Li Luo and hid behind a large blue stone.

"Li Luo, absolutely no sound. The Mogu are here. Let's hide here for now. Later, if there's a chance, we'll escape." With Li Luo by his side, Ji Feng dared not rashly accept the quest. If the opponent was too strong, he might be able to protect himself, but he couldn't protect Li Luo. For Li Luo's safety, he had to make a secure arrangement.

"Mhm, mhm..." Nodding, Li Luo said no more.

Time ticked by. At this moment, two tall figures appeared on the mountain path. They were Shanbu and his group...

Pandaren were about the same height as humans, while Mogu were much taller. The stronger the Mogu, the taller they were. This Shanbu was probably two meters tall, strong and burly. Mogu warriors truly exuded a deep sense of pressure.

"Hahaha... ridiculous Pandaren slaves, still trying to hide from me. Come out! You lowlifes of the Shadowwind clan..." Both Ji Feng and Li Luo had a cloud pattern on their necks, a testament to the brutal flesh experiments conducted by the Mogu Empire. As long as this cloud pattern was present, Shanbu could sense Ji Feng and Li Luo's presence.

The mountain wind surged, rustling the cloud-patterned cloak on Shanbu's back. He removed his hood and slowly walked towards Ji Feng's hiding spot.

Shanbu had tough blue skin, his eyes were entirely blue, and like orcs, his mouth had incredibly sharp fangs and a massive jaw. By human standards, his appearance was truly ugly and terrifying.

"Cough, cough..."

As Shanbu approached Ji Feng and Li Luo, Li Luo's body seemed to be eroded by some unknown force like a storm. A faint white light appeared on her neck. As this light appeared, strange patterns also emerged on her furry skin, covering her entire body.

The Flesh Curse. This was the "Flesh Curse Art" created by the Thunder King.

"Brother, I feel so unwell. My head is so dizzy. Help me..." Li Luo's face turned red, as if she were drunk. She murmured.

"How is this possible... This..." Ji Feng exclaimed, looking at Li Luo.

At this moment, Li Luo's body was transforming into a human. Her furry skin disappeared, replaced by smooth, bronze skin. Her hands disappeared, replaced by five fingers. Her dark eye sockets looked as if she had applied smoky makeup, and her long black hair cascaded down her back. A loose robe couldn't conceal her exquisite figure. In this moment, Ji Feng was utterly mesmerized.

With black eyes and yellow skin, Li Luo had transformed into a genuine Oriental.

"What's going on? My body is also changing..." Ji Feng's hands also began to transform into human hands. Like Li Luo, he too was affected by the Mogu's "Flesh Curse."

The original Azeroth did not have as many races as it does now; back then, there were only a few races like the Dragonflights and Trolls. The Dragonflights received blessings from the Titans and became powerful guardians of Azeroth. Meanwhile, some Trolls were influenced by the Well of Eternity and became Elves. The Elves mastered Arcane and the energy of the Well of Eternity, gaining immortal wisdom and cultural heritage. The Dragonflights and some Trolls underwent positive transformations. However, races created by the Titans, such as the Vrykul, Tol'vir, Earth Elementals, and Mechagnomes, were subjected to the "Flesh Curse" by the Old Gods, transforming into Humans, Tol'vir, Dwarves, and Gnomes respectively. This curse caused their races to decline rapidly.

This "Flesh Curse" turned the once robust Pandaren into weak beings. This Flesh Curse was the Mogu's darkest and most terrifying secret art, and it was the true reason the Mogu could rule Pandaria.

As he approached Ji Feng, Shanbu chuckled coldly and secretly placed his hand on his waist. With a flash of cold light, he drew the incomparably sharp saber from behind him.

As a Mogu warrior, the saber in Shanbu's hand was a famous weapon. Not only was it sharp, but it could also devour the enemy's flesh. This saber was the renowned "Shaotian Magic Saber," the inherited weapon of the Mogu priests of Pandaria.

Shanbu was not just a warrior; he was also a priest proficient in dark magic. This battle would be incredibly difficult for Ji Feng.

Although he had arrived in Pandaria with the system, Ji Feng could not yet use his spellbook or skills. Currently, he could only open his backpack. Relying solely on the items in his backpack, defeating an elite monster would be difficult even in a game.

Currently, Ji Feng's backpack contained only elixirs, potions, bandages, and... a few transmog items? Just as Ji Feng was about to lose hope, he finally saw a glimmer of hope.

If you ask an old player what they carry in their backpack, and they say elixirs, potions, and feasts, they are likely a raid leader. If they say bandages and gear for different specs, they are likely a battleground fanatic. If they say they don't need to carry anything and casually switch their weapon to an orange weapon, that person is definitely an attention-seeker. Ji Feng was the third type of person in the game; his backpack contained a divine artifact.

Nine out of ten backpacks contain an orange weapon. While this might not be possible in other games, it's quite normal in World of Warcraft, not an exaggeration at all.

Currently, Ji Feng's backpack contained that divine artifact, "Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker." The current Shanbu was not yet the Mogu's strongest warrior, nor was he the peerless expert who single-handedly fought the Shadow-Pan leader Zhu Talan, his wife Tao Shi, and the Prophet on the Isle of Thunder. If Ji Feng equipped the Windfury, it wouldn't be impossible for him to defeat Shanbu.

"I, Heifeng Shanbu, descendant of the Shaotian Clan, am here today to execute a traitor of the Thunder King's Court. Prepare to die!" Holding his long saber, Shanbu walked to the giant stone, looking at the backs of Ji Feng and Li Luo, and shouted.

The moment Shanbu stopped, the system voice sounded in Ji Feng's mind.

"Heifeng Shanbu, Identity: Shaotian Clan, Mogu Warrior, Age: Thirty, Weapon: Shaotian Magic Saber..."

"Class: Warrior, Secondary Class: Dark Priest..."

"Combat power system is activating, detecting enemy combat power. Enemy combat power: 450 points..."

Previously, Shanbu and Ji Feng were too far apart, so the system could not detect their combat power. Now that they were less than ten yards apart, the system successfully detected Shanbu's combat power. This combat power value is equivalent to approximate item level. 450 combat power (equipment) is nothing in the Mists of Pandaria expansion.

"Host combat power: 47 points, can be improved. Detected available potion: Draenor Potent Agility Elixir (can increase combat power by 25 points, lasts for 1 hour). Can equip Windseeker's Blade (attacks enemies with the power of lightning, reducing their natural resistance by 25 points. Can increase combat power by 180 points, melee attacks have a certain chance to increase your combat power by 215 points for ten seconds)."

"Detected available potion: Draenor Agility Potion (can increase combat power by 100 points, lasts for 25 seconds)."

"After improvement, the host's basic combat power can reach 252 points, and perfect combat power can reach 567 points."

Basic attributes 47 + agility potion 25 + Windseeker's Blade 180, Ji Feng's combat power can reach 252 points. If the 10-second buff (215 combat power) is added, his combat power can reach 467 points. Even without drinking potions, he is enough to deal with Shanbu. (If the 25-second buff potion is added, his combat power can be increased to 567 points.)

Although the distance was less than ten feet, and although Ji Feng could feel the chilling killing intent in Shanbu's eyes, he was no longer flustered. After drinking the potions and elixirs, he also accepted the mission previously issued by the system.

"System prompt: Mogu clan great enemy is coming (can accept). Acceptance successful."

"Mission objective: Repel the Mogu clan."

"Reward: Achievement points +10, player level +1."

After accepting the mission, the system's prompt sounded again, and he heard: "Live broadcast system is about to start, please prepare, host..."

At this moment, the real show begins.

(Note: In this battle, Shanbu and Ji Feng are not wearing any equipment. In other words, only weapons and buff enhancements are used. This does not account for block and dodge. I believe old players will understand. The current 7.0 version has removed block and dodge.)

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