Death Reckoning

The Blood Elf regent, Asjiong Dawnblade, was a powerful Saint Tier Ranger. Rayne had heard of his fame long ago.

It was said that he was the highest-level Ranger in the world, having already reached Level 30.

Yet Asjiong was not in very good condition when they first met.

He had suffered injuries in several places, the most serious being on his left eye. A sword scar had slashed downward, blinding the eye, and the wound was suffused with potent Death Force that prevented it from healing. Clearly, it had been inflicted by the Death Lord, who had come within a hair's breadth of cleaving the regent's head in two.

Despite having only one eye left, the regent's combat power had not diminished in the slightest.

Before Rayne had ambushed and killed that unlucky Apocalypse Knight, Asjiong had single-handedly held off two Apocalypse Knights.

His main weapon was a long single-edged sword. Its hilt was ornate, and its broad blade curved like a willow leaf, making the whole weapon resemble a great saber.

Rayne recognized it as a Legendary Tier weapon.

The enchanted longbow on Asjiong's back seemed more like a decoration meant to emphasize his Ranger identity. Only occasionally did he fire an arrow to rescue a nearby Blood Elf in danger.

He had held off two Apocalypse Knights alone and still seemed completely at ease.

"Speaker Rayne."

Asjiong swung his sword, and hundreds of sword auras appeared in the surrounding air. They resembled thin strands, yet were incomparably sharp, slicing the attacking undead into pieces.

Without even glancing at the undead, he bowed slightly to Rayne as though he were in his own court. His every word and action was impeccable, revealing a hint of pride and nobility as he said in a warm yet calm voice, "Today,