Shadowfang Axe (Weapon) (Blue): Crafted primarily from Shadowstone, this axe offers the following effects: Brute Force (When wielded, Strength increases by 10 points and your Strength attribute receives a 5% boost) Blood Rage (When wielded, Stamina increases by 10 points and your Stamina attribute receives a 5% boost) Cripple (For the first target hit, reduce their movement speed by 50% for 7 seconds).
A blue-quality weapon, it appeared ordinary at first glance.
10 points of Strength and Stamina…
This wasn't the early days of the World Battlefield, where every point of physical attribute was precious. Even with an additional 5% boost, for every 100 points, it was only 5 more. The additional percentage was too low.
This level of physical attribute increase meant that calling it blue quality was an overestimation.
But…
Cripple!
Bai Ye quickly discovered the essence of this weapon: a 50% reduction in movement speed for 7 seconds!
"Amazing!"
Bai Ye couldn't help but exclaim. The core reason for the Shadowfang Axe's blue quality was this attribute. Halving movement speed was an incredibly powerful effect.
Whether for escaping, chasing, or kiting, it was incredibly useful.
Most importantly…
This reduction wasn't a fixed amount but a direct 50% decrease. This meant that the higher the Speed attribute, the greater the reduction.
This was a weapon that, when used in specific situations, could last a lifetime!
Then why hesitate?
"Devour!"
Bai Ye decisively threw it to the Steel Slime.
"The Steel Slime devoured the Shadowfang Axe and gained Devour Growth."
"Steel Slime Devour Growth, current growth value: 2185 / 100000."
Meanwhile…
Just as Bai Ye had the Steel Slime devour the Shadowfang Axe, Mulan pushed aside the tent flap and returned, saying, "Bai Ye, pack up. We need to head to Glory Canyon immediately."
The next moment…
"You have received a hidden quest."
"Successfully arrive at Glory Canyon. Quest Reward: Rations Pill x1, Swift Boots x1."
Bai Ye's eyes immediately lit up.
Here it comes, here it comes, it's finally here!
This hidden quest was indeed sequential, just like the last one in the Demon Country. And the second part had now begun.
Bai Ye immediately said, "I don't need any preparations. I can depart right away."
Mulan nodded. "Come out and assemble. I'll go find the others."
Bai Ye agreed and went outside the tent.
Soon, Mulan woke the others from their sleep and dragged them to the open space in the camp.
"Everyone, wake up," Mulan said, tapping the ground with her greatsword. "We have a mission. We need to reach Glory Canyon as quickly as possible."
"Kai, Yue, Dun Shan, the three of you come with me," Mulan pointed at the three with her sword. "Bomb Cat, you stay and guard."
"Why?" Bomb Cat grumbled. "I want to go too."
Mulan replied, "The demons have just retreated. We don't know if they'll return. When dealing with demons, your role is the most crucial."
Indeed, one bomb could wipe out a large group.
Bomb Cat wanted to argue further, but Mulan didn't give him the chance. She waved her hand. "Including Bai Ye, let's go!"
The group agreed and walked towards the city gates.
Soon, they left the city and began to follow the ancient road.
The moon was bright, and the stars were sparse. The entire area beyond the Great Wall exuded a stern and desolate aura.
Heading east…
It would take three to five days to travel from the Great Wall to Glory Canyon. So, after traveling for a night, Mulan made a decision.
"We need to split up!" Mulan declared. "This pace is too slow. We need some people to reach Glory Canyon as quickly as possible to scout the situation. If anything is amiss, they can stall for time and await reinforcements."
Yue nodded in agreement. "That makes sense."
Mulan continued, "In that case, I'll be with Dun Shan. Yue will be with Bai Ye. Kai, your strength is reassuring…"
Bai Ye raised his hand. "I think I can go alone."
Mulan looked at Bai Ye. "Oh?"
Bai Ye said, "I'm the fastest. I should be able to reach Glory Canyon the quickest."
Bai Ye understood Mulan's allocation method.
Kai was going alone because…
Kai was the strongest!
He was the renowned "Kai the Father," after all. How could he not be a father without sufficient strength? Did they really think Kai only knew how to flirt?
Based on Bai Ye's estimation, among the heroes of the Great Wall, Commander Li Xin could certainly manifest an appendage ability of golden quality.
The other was Kai. Although Kai usually appeared to be at a lower level, Bai Ye had an inexplicable feeling that Kai's strength was far greater than it seemed, whether he was hiding his power or for some other reason, it was unknown.
However, it was clear that Mulan also knew Kai was very strong, which was why she intended to let Kai go ahead alone.
Yue was a sniper and needed protection, so he had to be paired with someone. Thus, Mulan thought of Bai Ye. 138 Reading Network
Dun Shan was also strong, but his movement speed was too slow, which would slow them down. Mulan didn't want Dun Shan to feel like he was holding them back, so she planned to be with him herself.
It was a reasonable allocation, but not perfect. Furthermore, Bai Ye had a quest to complete. To prevent any unforeseen circumstances, he naturally wanted to be the first to arrive at Glory Canyon to understand the situation first. This would give Bai Ye more time to strategize before the others arrived.
Mulan pondered for a moment. "Can you do it?"
Bai Ye smiled and didn't answer. Instead, he waved his hand forward.
"Demon's Garb!"
The next instant, the Steel Slime on Bai Ye's body rapidly shifted, transforming into a large pool of mud that covered Bai Ye entirely.
In a flash, a mechanical armor as black as ink appeared on Bai Ye.
The body was designed in the style of medieval armor, with the helmet shaped like a devil's head, sporting long horns.
On its back were a pair of black, featherless wings, supported by twelve steel struts. Upon closer inspection, these twelve steel struts were actually twelve steel blades.
A black tail protruded from the waist, composed of overlapping black triangular segments.
Instead of answering Mulan directly, Bai Ye used his actions to demonstrate to Mulan.
Supersonic Movement (Utilizes nuclear-powered propulsion legs for instantaneous supersonic speed, with a duration of 18 seconds. Each use requires a 6-hour cooldown for the propulsion unit).
The sound of mechanical gears whirring arose, and then, behind Bai Ye, the pair of featherless wings slowly unfurled. A bulge appeared on his back, revealing two turbine engines.
Following this, the sound of mechanical rotations continued, and azure flames erupted from the engines, and then…
*Boom!*
Bai Ye stomped his foot down hard, cracking a piece of the ground. A whirlwind kicked up…
And Bai Ye vanished without a trace!
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