Chapter 551
"So... all she did was chase you down, and you're planning to summon divine lightning from the heavens to strike her dead?"
"My God! Xiao Fan, you're a monster!"
Inside the Contract Beast space, Zijin's exaggerated voice rang out.
Upon hearing this, several black lines instantly appeared on Xiao Fan's forehead, his face completely speechless.
"When did he become so ruthless as to want to kill Fairy Fish? This accusation is completely baseless!"
Xiao Fan couldn't help but mentally rant and rave.
His thoughts were actually very simple and pure, okay?
It was merely a coincidence; he wanted to take advantage of the Zijin Lightning Tribulation power and incidentally complete the special task assigned to the Fairy Fish. He had absolutely no intention of harming anyone—no, harming Magic Beast.
Besides, if the Fairy Fish is struck dead by Lightning Tribulation, it will not benefit him in the slightest.
If he fails to complete the task, the generous reward will remain a distant prospect. Why would he do something so foolish and lose more than he gains?
Thinking of this, Xiao Fan began to explain.
"Don't let your imagination run wild. I had no intention of killing her. The Fairy Fish said that the only way to completely restore her damaged appearance is to be tempered and reshaped by Heavenly Lightning."
At this point, Xiao Fan paused, then continued confidently.
"Since you're going to undergo Lightning Tribulation anyway, I just wanted to take advantage of the situation and use a Lightning Tribulation to help her recover her appearance and complete her mission. It's just something I did on the side; what's the big deal?"
"The three of us surviving the Lightning Tribulation is more important than anything else."
After he finished speaking, a brief silence fell over the Contract Beast space.
A moment later, Zijin's utterly speechless voice came from inside.
"Damn it, I just casually chopped her down, and she's alright?"
Zijin couldn't help but swear, his tone full of disgust and helplessness.
"Jiu Chen, do you even understand how terrifying Lightning Tribulation is?! If it were just ordinary Heavenly Lightning Tribulation, I could easily withstand it, okay? Why would you go to all this trouble to find Lightning-Avoiding Fruit to help me avoid danger?"
"This time, I am about to undergo the Lightning Tribulation! It is the most powerful and domineering divine punishment in the world."
"Nine Heavens Divine Thunder, do you even know what Nine Heavens Divine Thunder is?"
As he spoke, Zijin emphasized, each word ringing with conviction. "The Fairy Fish is merely a level 300 Magic Beast. With her cultivation level, let alone directly withstanding a divine lightning bolt, even a mere wisp of lightning leaking from the Nine Heavens Divine Lightning could annihilate her hundreds of times over, leaving not even a trace!"
Upon hearing these words, Xiao Fan's pupils suddenly contracted, and the composure on his face vanished instantly, replaced by utter shock.
Previously, he had always assumed that although Zijin's Lightning Tribulation was powerful, it was at most only slightly stronger than the ordinary Heavenly Lightning she had released in the City of Kings. Although it had power, it was by no means insurmountable.
But he never expected that the Lightning Tribulation he had to undergo to upgrade Zijin would be so terrifying!
A mere wisp of electricity could instantly kill a level 300 Magic Beast? This was completely beyond his comprehension!
However, Xiao Fan became even more puzzled about the origin of the Zijin.
Zijin seems to be far more powerful than ordinary Magic Beast warriors.
Back when she was level 100, she easily crushed a level 100 Magic Beast Demon Wolf.
Now that Zijin at level 300, the Lightning Tribulation she has to endure would be too much for any other level 300 Magic Beast to withstand.
The power of the Zijin far exceeded Xiao Fan's expectations.
In a flash, an extremely dangerous thought suddenly rushed into Xiao Fan's mind, making him freeze and his eyes widen in shock.
A level 300 Magic Beast can be struck dead hundreds of times by just a trace of the residual power of divine lightning.
And what about him?
Xiao Fan considered himself to be quite strong, but even so, he didn't think he was strong enough to surpass a level 300 Magic Beast.
The residual power of the divine lightning, which even high-level Magic Beast couldn't withstand, would probably reduce him to ashes instantly if it were to fall on him, leaving him no room to struggle!
Even the movie "The Stealing Heaven and Changing Day" couldn't steal that kind of thing.
Thinking of this, Xiao Fan's voice trembled slightly, and he quickly asked, "No way? Your Lightning Tribulation is this terrifying? And you still want me to withstand it with you? Is this your way of sacrificing myself for you?"
Seeing Xiao Fan's tense expression, Zijin couldn't help but chuckle, his tone instantly becoming light and sly.
"Hehe, I was just teasing you. You don't need to be so scared. With your strength, do you even deserve to be touched by my Lightning Tribulation?"
Xiao Fan:...6
If you're not good enough, fine, but can't you at least speak properly?
He is, after all, the third strongest person on Blue Star.
But...
Xiao Fan was quite happy that he didn't have to undergo the Lightning Tribulation.
Before he could even catch his breath, Zijin's tone shifted, revealing his true purpose. "When the time comes, you will continuously transfer the energy within your body to me, helping me stabilize my body and withstand the Lightning Tribulation. With your energy support, and having already avoided the lightning, I am fully confident that I will survive this Lightning Tribulation from the Nine Heavens."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Fan instantly realized that the energy Zijin was referring to was his blue bar.
Back in the City of Kings, Zijin relied on his continuous supply of mana to recover her original form and use her skill <Feather Descent Heavenly Thunder>.
Having figured this out, Xiao Fan's anxiety completely subsided. He immediately waved his hand generously, his face regaining its composure and confidence, and said with unparalleled magnanimity, "Sure! No problem, use all my energy you want, as much as you like!"
His words were not empty talk; he was absolutely confident in them.
These days, whether it's playing dungeons during the day or battling on the battlefield at night...
Xiao Fan barely dealt any damage, choosing a healing and support Profession throughout the entire game.
He did this to continuously stack the skill <Halo of the Saint>, accumulating his maximum mana day by day.
It's all about having more mana.
Over time, Xiao Fan's mana pool has reached an astonishingly high level, far exceeding that of all other players.
He now dares to say that hundreds of players combined don't have as much mana as he does alone.
It's just using some blue potion.
Use it! Use it as much as you want! How much can you use?
As the man and the bird spoke, they had already reached the edge of the Monster Region.
The view ahead suddenly changed.
The once flat and open wilderness has disappeared, replaced by a dense primeval forest with towering ancient trees. The air is filled with a rich and heavy sense of wildness.
Xiao Fan raised his hand and gently pulled the reins, flipped over and landed nimbly, his movements fluid and without the slightest hesitation.
With a wave of his hand, a flash of light appeared, and the Red Hare Steed was stored in his personal Mount Space.
It wasn't that he was unwilling to ride into the Monster Region, but rather that the Magic Beast in this area possessed an overwhelming and terrifying aura.
The aura of the Magic Beast has a significant impact even on low-level Magic Beast, let alone Red Hare, which is just a regular top-tier mount and simply cannot withstand the aura of this high-level Monster Region.
If it were forcibly brought into the Monster Region, it probably wouldn't even encounter any Magic Beast; the pervasive regional pressure alone would be enough to knock it to the ground, rendering it unable to move.
Just now, when they approached the Monster Region, Xiao Fan felt Red Hare trembling.
Left with no other option, he had to abandon his horse and walk.
Xiao Fan sighed inwardly once again.
"It seems we'll have to find a high-level mount soon, otherwise we'll have to walk to enter the Monster Region."
"I wonder if we can capture Magic Beast to use as mounts."
Previously, in the Beast Zone, Xiao Fan rode Red Hare with great prestige, but in the realm of high-level Magic Beast, ordinary mounts like Red Hare were no longer sufficient.
This also made him clearly realize that his mount configuration was gradually falling behind his leveling pace and exploration speed.
After reflecting on his feelings, Xiao Fan composed himself and stepped directly into the Monster Region.
Upon arriving at the Monster Region once again, Xiao Fan clearly noticed a completely different scene.
Compared to the desolate and deserted landscape he encountered when he first arrived alone, the edge of the Monster Region was now several times more bustling.
Players can be seen exploring everywhere, their various Profession and equipment flashing and shimmering, breaking the silence of this dense forest.
The crowd was a diverse mix of figures, with players from four servers gathered here.
There were familiar players from the Dragon Nation, as well as tall, white players with various hair colors, who warily scanned their surroundings. There were also dark-skinned players from the Black Nation, who chatted in hushed tones in small groups, and many more players from Mirror City dressed in ancient costumes.
"It seems the players from Mirror City are indeed strong; so many of them have come to the Monster Region."
Xiao Fan pondered to himself.
Along the way, Xiao Fan encountered seven or eight exploration teams. Each team was a standard full-strength team of twenty people.
It's clear that the launch of large-scale events in the game has indeed led to a surge in the overall strength of players across the server. The equipment, levels, and combat experience of various player teams have all improved significantly, and they are now capable of forming groups to delve into the Monster Region to explore and grind monsters.
The passing teams of players almost immediately focused their attention on Xiao Fan, who was traveling alone.
Everyone turned to look, their eyes filled with surprise and incomprehension, which eventually turned into deep mockery and disdain, as if they were looking at a fool who overestimated himself.
This is a dangerous area inhabited by high-level Magic Beast, and the monsters here are incredibly powerful.
Even a full-strength elite team of twenty people has to proceed with extreme caution and caution, as the slightest mistake could lead to a complete wipeout and defeat.
How dare this person venture into this place alone?
To everyone else, this wasn't exploration or pioneering at all; it was pure, mindless suicide, no different from courting death.
Faced with the strange gazes, Xiao Fan remained calm, his heart undisturbed, without even the slightest emotional fluctuation.
These ordinary players have limited perspectives; they can only see the surface dangers and cannot understand his true strength. Naturally, they cannot comprehend the confidence he has in venturing into the forest alone.
How can a sparrow know the ambition of a swan? How can an ant know the power of Thunder?
There's no need to argue with these passersby.
Moreover, the outer edge of the Monster Region is mostly inhabited by Neutral Magic Beast that will not attack intruders, making the danger level extremely low. There is no need to team up; with his strength, he can easily handle any unexpected situation.
Ignoring all the scrutinizing gazes around him, Xiao Fan followed the route he had memorized, his steps calm and firm, heading straight into the depths of the dense forest, towards the place where the Fairy Fish lived, his back view free and proud.
A gentle breeze rustled through the trees as the players watched Xiao Fan's aloof figure disappear into the distance. Once he had completely entered the depths of the dense forest, the previously suppressed discussions in the area suddenly erupted, with whispers spreading quietly among the players.
A White Nation player wielding a longsword frowned, muttering in bewilderment, "Was that guy an idiot? Where is this? A high-level Magic Beast danger zone! He actually dared to venture in alone; he really doesn't know his own limitations."
A shield-wielding player nearby chimed in, a hint of mockery in his eyes. "Maybe he accidentally got lost and wandered in. He probably didn't even realize what was going on and just stumbled in to die."
"Getting lost? You're overthinking it! The boundaries between the two regions are Qingqing defined; there's no way he could get lost. Besides, the auras of the Beast Zone and the Monster Region are worlds apart. As soon as you step into this land, the overwhelming savage pressure is so palpable that even a fool could sense the difference. How could he not know?"
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.
Just as everyone was chattering and discussing amongst themselves, a player dressed in plain clothes at the end of the group suddenly curled his lips into a mysterious smile that seemed to know everything. He lowered his voice and spoke in a deliberately profound tone, "Hehe, you're all wrong. You have no idea, this guy isn't lost, nor is he ignorant; he's just completely insane, clearly coming in here to die on purpose."
The moment these words were spoken, the noisy discussion ceased instantly.
All the players present instantly became interested, and subconsciously slowed down their pace, afraid of making the slightest noise and missing crucial information. They all pricked up their ears, their eyes focused on the player with a mixture of curiosity and eagerness to see what would happen next.
A player in the group who knew him immediately stepped forward and asked eagerly, "Green Leaf, you actually know that person from earlier? Tell me, is there some hidden story behind this?"
Seeing this, the player known as "Green Leaf" became even more mysterious. He slowly raised his chin, a meaningful smile playing on his lips, deliberately whetting everyone's appetite before speaking slowly, "Of course I know him. This person is no nobody. He is none other than Si Ming, the Fate Mercenary Group in the Dragon Nation server!"
"What?! He's Si Ming?!"
These five short words exploded like a thunderclap among the players from the Dragon Nation.
All the Dragon Nation players present instantly narrowed their eyes, their pupils shrinking as they stared wide-eyed, their faces instantly filled with a look of sudden realization. All their previous doubts vanished in an instant, replaced by an expression of "So that's how it is, I understand everything now."
No wonder that person wasn't afraid of the strange looks from the crowd; it turned out to be the legendary figure, Si Ming!
However, this scene, witnessed by the foreign players around them, made them anxious and restless.
The white, black, and Mirror City players gathered around all looked bewildered, staring at the Dragon Nation players who had suddenly fallen silent with varying expressions, their hearts filled with incomprehension and curiosity.
Several foreign players couldn't help but step forward, their faces filled with urgency as they pressed for answers in broken Common Tongue, their voices trembling with anxiety. "Wait! What's going on? What do you mean by leaving things unfinished?"
"Just who is this Si Ming? Why did he come in alone? Why do you say he's courting death? Explain yourselves clearly!"
Stop hiding it, tell us the inside story!
All the Dragon Nation players tacitly kept their mouths shut, their faces bearing a unified, meaningful smile, an expression of tacit understanding that only they knew and no outsiders needed to comprehend.
The foreign players who were waiting to watch the drama unfold were completely frustrated and their mentality exploded. They were so angry that they jumped up and down on the spot, their faces full of frustration and helplessness. They could only look in the direction of the dense forest where Xiao Fan disappeared, full of doubts.
Xiao Fan was unaware of what was happening behind his back. He rarely paid attention to gossip on the Dragon Nation Server, and he was also unaware that his transformation into Si Ming had attracted the attention of many people.
He soon arrived at the area where the Fairy Fish was located and discovered that there were even more players there.