Misha's Trial (2)

"That's too difficult."

"The screen is going black! The screen is going black!"

"Damn it! If you fall into lava, don't splash it on me!"

"Send!"

"I'm on fire too!"

The ideal was beautiful, but the reality was cruel. Accompanied by one cry of despair after another, the solo players who charged ahead were basically all wiped out.

Most of them did not have a high enough Bloodline Concentration Red Dragon blood to adapt to the high temperature inside, nor could they breathe the scorching, highly toxic volcanic gases.

It could be said that they were ruthlessly eliminated before the trial even officially began.

The lava inside the cave flowed slowly, and only narrow paths made of blocks of lava were available for passage.

Many players fell in, their bodies turning black with a series of sizzling sounds, and were eventually swallowed up completely, as if they had never been there.

"Is the first hurdle really that difficult?"

"I'm outta here."

"Let's go together."

"This trial is probably prepared for those big shots again. What a waste."

"The official government is really inhuman, keeping the level cap so strict. I'll go to the forum and give them a piece of my mind."

"Oh, heavens, how have you treated me so cruelly?"

"Is the official team trying to cut off the path for us ordinary players?"

Many players who were watching from outside the cave knew they had no hope of passing the trial and didn't want to waste their experience and resurrection opportunities, so they called their friends and headed back, calling it a "strategic retreat".

Those who remained in the cave and persevered were mostly veteran players who had been there since the Internal Beta, or elites nurtured by powerful guilds.

The ways they navigated this Burning Road were truly a case of each of them using their own unique abilities.

"Aww—"

Steamed Bun and Singo rode on the back of the Wyvern, letting it cling to the cave walls as it moved, completely ignoring the lava and heat below.

Xia Ye Qiuyu applied heat-resistant and Breath Holding Potion to himself and carefully walked inside the cave.

"Watch me!"

The Born Battle Maniac was quite confident. Not only was he unafraid of the high temperature and heat, he also leaped over several pieces of lava, moving a distance of nearly ten meters.

The players of the Church of the Machine God are even more outrageous.

The lead player raised his arm and shouted, while the remaining players took out small replica mechanical clocks and rang them one after another.

"Praise be to the God of All Machines! Ring the great bell four times!"

"Come forth, Fireproofer!"

"Boom!"

They raised their hands, and an Arcane Armor that could be driven by multiple people descended from the sky.

Its body is made of high-temperature resistant materials, and the gem-like nodes installed on its fists can emit lightning. Its body is also covered with a force field shield that protects against flames.

The Sorcerer who was to advance in the Church of the Machine God was located at the heart of the armor, protected by multiple layers of outer shell.

She was a petite female player with medium-length hair and black-rimmed glasses—her nickname was "Art is Explosion."

"Hahaha, who can defeat us who possess the Fireproofer?"

"Church Guards, charge!"

This specially made "Fireproofer" armor charged into the cave like a bull, its thrusters emitting bursts of light.

"As expected of the Church of the Machine God."

"They're fucking rich."

Looking at the enormous armored vehicle, Steamed Bun couldn't help but sigh with a hint of envy.

After the establishment of the Klaubo Wu Military Industrial Group, these guys from the Church of the Machine God became increasingly wealthy, even reaching a level that ordinary players could hardly attain.

After all, as the heads of the empire's military technology, they often held positions in Military Industry Group.

It is said that Steel Frenzy, the guild leader of the [Church of the Machine God], spent three thousand Gold Coin to create this [Fireproofer] armor for this advanced mission.

The [Royal Authority] guild was not to be outdone.

"Royal Authority Glory!"

Heroes never die!

"The quota for Dragon Pact Sorcerer belongs to our Royal Authority!"

Their Paladin raised their shields, releasing auras that could withstand the flames, while mages waved their staffs, creating gusts of wind to disperse the surrounding volcanic gases.

The two Dragon Vein Sorcerer, protected by the shield, stretched out their arms and controlled the surrounding flames.

"Marching! Marching!"

With their luxurious equipment and the efforts of highly skilled professionals, they have essentially formed a mobile fortress, capable of blocking all external attacks.

"Wow!"

Looking at the two powerful guilds, Lonely as Snow couldn't help but say something.

"Guild leader, we're supposed to be a prestigious guild, how come we're so lacking in prestige? Look at other guilds, tsk."

Charlotte remained Yun Danfengqing and snorted, "Hmph, it's just a show of force. The outcome is still uncertain."

"We, the Magic Coin, are determined to get this advanced magic-based class!"

"As the president of a prestigious guild, I've personally come to assist. Isn't that a big enough show of support?"

Yes, it's unnecessary.

—It's definitely not because Charlotte couldn't resist opening another batch of boxes recently and spent all her savings.

Charlotte and the wizards and Sorcerer of the Magic Coin all raised their staffs.

[Flight Spell]

Everyone with the Magic Coin flew up and hovered in mid-air, including Lonely as Snow, who was wearing heavy armor.

"Watch me."

"This is something I got from Lang Pu after spending a lot of time and effort."

Charlotte waved her staff again, chanting an obscure incantation, and the magic crystal at the tip of the staff emitted a purple light.

[Neziran Amethyst Aura]

Instantly, a crystal-clear purple halo surrounded everyone, temporarily granting them immunity to toxins and diseases.

"Ming Yue, it's your turn."

Charlotte reminded her.

Ming Yue, the vice president of the [Magic Coin] guild, immediately understood and raised the Openwork Staff in her hand, making it shimmer with a faint light.

[Protection from Fire Damage]

A translucent light membrane appeared around them, which could absorb flames within a certain limit, protecting everyone as they passed through the Burning Road.

Several more mages then cast protective spells such as Shield Spell and spirit armor.

This is the essence of the Magic Coin.

Aside from the unlucky guild leader, this guild boasts a "Magic Office" and has over a dozen powerful spellcasters who have reached level 8.

Looking at the layers of colorful spiritual light on her body, Lonely as Snow felt a sense of security and nodded in satisfaction. "That's more like it."

Then he whispered, "Thank goodness the witch didn't come."

Yes, the legendary "Lucky Dog Fighter" Flying Witch, a mainstay of the Magic Coin, was not present.

Charlotte and the others had investigated the trial beforehand and knew that the slightest mistake could lead to their total annihilation. Therefore, even though the Flying Witch pleaded with her, Charlotte was determined not to bring her along.

In the end, only about 80 of the 300 players successfully entered the trial, while the remaining 200 were all eliminated.

Xia Ye Qiuyu also grant themselves the Flight Spell, hovering in mid-air.

She gazed into the depths of the cave, illuminated by the firelight, her delicate brows furrowing slightly—she seemed to have discovered something active within the lava.

"Look over there."

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