C10 Quest Item: Nether Phoenix Crystal

"As long as my Luck Points are high, I can do whatever I please!"

Lin Bei burst into laughter.

A whopping 700 Luck Points—it was an astonishing surprise for Lin Bei!

He had actually scored such an incredible item!

A player was allowed to wear only one badge, but Lin Bei thought it was absolutely worth it to use this opportunity on a badge that lowered the level requirements for equipping gear.

Indeed, this badge was even more thrilling than those that simply boosted strength.

Without hesitation, Lin Bei donned the badge.

He then equipped the two pieces of gear he had found.

As a result, Lin Bei's attributes received a noticeable boost!

One More Life

Profession: None

Level: 5 (214/4500)

HP: 850

Magical Power: 250

Physical Attack: 56

Magical Attack: 46

Physical Defense: 62

Magical Defense: 62

Attack Speed: 0.16%

Attack Effect: Increase by 10%

Critical Hit Rate: 100%

Critical Hit Damage: Doubled

Charm: Infinite

Luck: 700

Devouring Rate: 43.2%

Attributes: Intelligence 22, Constitution 31, Agility 16, Strength 16

Even without full gear, Lin Bei's HP was impressively high, rivaling that of a fully skill-upgraded Level 10 Shield Hero without any equipment.

Naturally, the HP bonuses varied across professions.

For instance, the Shield Hero, a primary tank profession, could add 30 points to a player's Constitution.

Since Lin Bei had not chosen a profession, his HP bonus was equivalent to that of a melee damage dealer, adding 25 points to his Constitution.

"This feels great!"

"Now, let's see what this last item is."

Lin Bei smiled broadly and retrieved the final item.

He examined it closely.

It was a bead shrouded in a faint blood-colored mist, within which Lin Bei could just make out the ghostly image of a phoenix.

The image was subtle, but unmistakably there, and the sight filled him with an exhilarating sense of oppression.

Clearly, this was no ordinary bead.

Shocked, Lin Bei quickly inspected it.

Bead of Nirvana

Quality: Special

Description: A millennium ago, the Medusa Clan clashed with the flame-representing Vermilion Bird Clan, leading to devastating losses for both sides. The Holy Son then infiltrated the sacred grounds of the Vermilion Bird Clan and stole the Bead of Nirvana to thwart the imminent rebirth ceremony of the Fire Phoenix. He succeeded and absconded with the relic.

Since then, the Bead of Nirvana has wandered with the Medusa Holy Son, trapped here by the stone tablet's counteractive force, preventing their escape. But now, the tablet's power has waned, and perhaps Lin Bei could unlock its secrets.

After reading about the Bead of Nirvana, Lin Bei turned his attention to the out-of-place stone tablet.

In his past life, the mystery of this place remained unsolved, leading to the eventual ruin of Misty Village.

Now, the answers might finally be within reach.

With a deep breath, Lin Bei approached the tablet and produced the fiery Bead of Nirvana.

Suddenly, the bead pulsed with energy, its heat intensifying.

Then, as if sentient, it wrenched itself from Lin Bei's grasp and slammed into the tablet, creating a small crater.

The cave shook violently, fissures spreading across its surfaces and enveloping the stone tablet.

Then, the tablet shattered, a blinding light swallowing the cave as dust billowed.

Lin Bei instinctively shut his eyes.

When the dust settled and the light dimmed, he opened his eyes to a transformed scene—the tablet and bead were gone, replaced by a solitary black crystal, phoenix-shaped, ancient, and enigmatic.

Nether Phoenix Crystal

Quality: Unknown

Type: Unknown

Description: Take it to the Village Chief's house for inquiries. You might just find the answers you seek.

Lin Bei had never encountered a Nether Phoenix.

After a moment's thought, he picked up the Nether Phoenix Crystal.

The system chimed in with a notification.

"Congratulations on completing the first leg of the hidden main storyline quest, Red Lotus!"

"Quest Details: Take the Nether Phoenix Crystal to the Village Chief's house for further information."

"Quest Reward: Unknown."

"Quest Failure: The quest will vanish forever, likely leading to dire consequences and unforeseen tragedies."

The notification faded.

Lin Bei knew his next steps.

"This appears to be a long-term main storyline quest with multiple stages. Time to brace myself for the long haul!"

Reflecting on this, Lin Bei stowed the Nether Phoenix Crystal and surveyed his surroundings, his gaze landing on a dark vortex ahead!

That had to be the exit!

Without hesitation, Lin Bei approached and stepped through.

"You have exited the unknown Black Water Region!"

As the system's alert chimed in, clarity returned to Lin Bei's vision.

He found himself standing before the expanse of black water.

Yet, as Lin Bei emerged, the black water began to recede rapidly, vanishing before his eyes.

Eventually, the Black Water was gone, leaving behind a deep pit, as if carved out by a quarry's work!

"I need to head back and check in with the Village Chief to understand what comes next for this quest!"

"I must determine whether I can carry on with this quest. If not, a trip to Maple Leaf Plain might be in order!"

Lin Bei pondered briefly, glanced at the sky, and set off toward Misty Village.

But in that instant, a rustle of footsteps approached from the direction of Misty Forest!

Lin Bei's eyes narrowed, and he paused.

He recognized the sound as belonging to other players.

Clearly, someone had followed the system's directions to this spot!

At that moment, a squad of Level 3 players was making a beeline for the quarry.

They bore injuries that wouldn't heal quickly, suggesting they had recently survived a fierce battle, which explained their current predicament.

This was a Level 10 area. Even though Lin Bei had cleared the outskirts, some monsters inevitably remained!

And as fate would have it, these very creatures had crossed paths with the team!