C14 Silver Lord, Moon Feather Heavenly Jellyfish!

"Urgent bulletin from Misty Village."

"An Imperial squad transporting Empire resources was ambushed by demonic beasts on Maple Leaf Plain at coordinates (3740,0025). There are no survivors, and the resources' whereabouts are unknown. Misty Village guards are en route to the scene!"

Players in Misty Village received the system alert, but it left them scratching their heads.

What did the announcement mean?

Should they venture out?

What benefits awaited them, and what would they miss if they stayed behind?

The village buzzed with uncertainty.

Only Lin Bei, standing amidst the Maple Leaf Plain, narrowed his eyes knowingly.

He recognized the alert for what it was—an open-ended mission.

In essence, they weren't required to turn in what they found!

A smirk played on Lin Bei's lips.

This mission was identical to one from his past life!

Without that experience, he'd be as perplexed as the rest.

Without hesitation, Lin Bei set out for the coordinates.

Being relatively close, he quickly reached the site.

A grisly scene awaited him—blood-soaked earth, shattered carriages, and porcelain shards scattered about.

Several mutilated corpses lay strewn; some bisected, others disemboweled, decapitated—a macabre tableau.

Clearly, this was the ill-fated Imperial squad.

Lin Bei hadn't expected such a gruesome end; he hadn't witnessed this in his previous life.

He took a deep breath and surveyed the area.

Seasoned in the Eon Realms, Lin Bei knew such conspicuous signs would lead to clear guidance.

Indeed, he soon spotted a trail of blood and debris to the west, along with uneven trenches and damp patches.

"This is the way," Lin Bei surmised.

He wasted no time and dashed westward.

Before long, Lin Bei reached the edge of a Shallow Water Lake on the plain, where the trail abruptly ended.

"The creature must be lurking in the lake's depths," he deduced, eyes narrowing.

He picked up a stone and cast it into the lake, causing ripples to dance across the surface before settling.

Suddenly, the earth trembled, and the tranquil lake transformed into a voracious whirlpool.

A radiant figure burst forth from the water, sending droplets flying like arrows.

Lin Bei staggered back, steadying himself, then peered through the mist.

A massive jellyfish hovered before him, its body a transparent canvas painted with iridescent hues.

Its tentacles delicately skimmed the lake, sending colorful ripples outward.

It was mesmerizing, but Lin Bei knew all too well the peril that beauty often concealed.

Moon Feather Heavenly Jellyfish.

Quality: Silver Lord

Level: 15

Attack: 180 (95%)

Defense: 171 (95%)

Magical Power: 1000/1000 (95%)

HP: 12,000/12,000 (95%)

Skills: Golden Body, Malice Riot, Solo Dancing under Moonlight, Death Shadow

Description: A Lord of rare, dreamlike attributes, this creature is known for its collection of exotic treasures. Bewitching in appearance, it harbors lethal dangers. Beware its allure, lest you meet a dire fate!

A Silver Lord!

Lin Bei tensed, his vigilance heightened.

A Silver Lord was far more formidable than a Bronze one, its Golden Body granting it immunity to control effects, making it nearly untamable.

Lin Bei realized his usual tactics would be futile.

"But the Golden Body doesn't resist debuffs," he reasoned.

"With Charm Rabbit's assistance and the potential of Teleportation's Defense-collapsing Effect, I could amplify my offensive."

"And since Charm Rabbit deals more damage than I do, we can strike together."

Relieved by this strategy, Lin Bei's confidence surged. He was ready to become the first man to single-handedly take on a Silver Lord.

As his fighting spirit flared, the Moon Feather Heavenly Jellyfish spun its radiant form in the void, its approach casting a prismatic net toward Lin Bei.

Its body unfolded like a blossoming flower, aiming to ensnare him.

Lin Bei remained composed, shifting his stance and executing a swift Z-shaped Step.

He narrowly evaded the creature, feeling a chill breeze in its wake.

Once he stopped, he glanced back at the retracted form of the Moon Feather Heavenly Jellyfish, then pivoted and lunged forward in attack.

The Blade of God in Lin Bei's grasp blazed with a fiery glow as he brought the keen edge down in a swift arc!

The Blazing Fire Blade struck true, igniting the searing burn effect!

He relentlessly inflicted damage upon the Moon Feather Heavenly Jellyfish.

The potency of the burn was simply devastating!

A smile, impossible to hide, spread across Lin Bei's face.

He then summoned the Charm Rabbit!

The Bunny Girl's flawless form materialized before him.

At his command, she left a trail of afterimages in her wake, the result of her swift teleportation!

Suddenly, the Moon Feather Heavenly Jellyfish, once radiating a soft hue, turned pitch black and, with a twist in the void, lunged at Lin Bei once more!

Fortuitously, the Bunny Girl had laid a trap in advance.

Lin Bei traced the path of the afterimages, executing a nimble Z-shaped Step!

In an instant, he not only sidestepped the afterimages but also positioned himself behind them!

The pursuing Moon Feather Heavenly Jellyfish collided with four afterimages in succession!

The effect, which slashed its defense by 80% for five seconds, was instantly triggered!

"Charm Rabbit, let's give it a thrashing!" Lin Bei couldn't contain his excitement.

He then skirted the Moon Feather Heavenly Jellyfish's attack path and circled to its rear, where he ferociously swung down the Blade of God!

The creature's soft body offered no discernible weak points, much to Lin Bei's frustration.

Had he found one, his attacks might have dealt double the damage!

Yet, the situation wasn't dire.

Both he and the Bunny Girl continued their assault on the Moon Feather Heavenly Jellyfish!

Astonishingly, as it endured their onslaught, the creature's body began to flicker with an array of different colors!

Then, the Moon Feather Heavenly Jellyfish unfurled itself once again, billowing like a skirt caught in a breeze.

Lin Bei and the Charm Rabbit shuddered at the sight!

A crimson eye was exposed!

Hidden until now, the eye of the Moon Feather Heavenly Jellyfish held a hallucinogenic power!

As expected, as soon as Lin Bei locked eyes with it, his vision blurred.

Dizziness overcame him in an instant!

"The Moon Feather Heavenly Jellyfish has unleashed Malice Riot, pulling you into the Malice World. Exercise caution!"

"A friendly reminder: Only one Moon Feather Heavenly Jellyfish in the Malice World is real. You have a single chance to strike it down. Choose incorrectly, and you will perish at once!"

The skill alert chimed as the Moon Feather Heavenly Jellyfish's HP plummeted by 90%.

Lin Bei's breath caught, but his vision soon cleared.

He found himself enveloped in a world of iridescent bubbles, with Moon Feather Heavenly Jellyfish occasionally drifting by.

Lin Bei steadied his nerves.

The Bunny Girl, unable to follow, had her skill forcibly severed, entering a cooldown phase.

He was alone.

"I must stay calm. There has to be a tell among these Moon Feather Heavenly Jellyfish," Lin Bei mused.

"The real one had a nine-color glow, whereas these impostors are missing colors."

"That means I just need to wait for the nine-colored Moon Feather Heavenly Jellyfish to reveal itself before I strike!"

The plan was clear to Lin Bei, though he realized the simplicity of the idea belied its challenge.

Such skills demanded keen reflexes and sharp observation, talents many lacked upon their first foray into the Eon Realms.

Only through repeated failures did players learn.

At that moment, a nine-colored Moon Feather Heavenly Jellyfish glided into view.

Lin Bei grinned and swung his blade.

His surroundings fractured with the slash, and as the water curtain fell, he returned to the real world.

There, the Moon Feather Heavenly Jellyfish's eyes morphed into a gaping maw, diving for him once more!

Indeed, beauty often cloaked peril!

Lin Bei's body jolted, and he hastily backpedaled with a Z-shaped Step, narrowly evading the attack.

As the Moon Feather Heavenly Jellyfish's assault neared, Lin Bei noted the cooldown on his Blazing Fire Blade had ended.

Seizing the moment, he swept the fiery blade across the creature.

The Moon Feather Heavenly Jellyfish ignited, its HP dwindling further.

Lin Bei reveled in the rhythm of his strikes.

A slash to the left!

Should the Moon Feather Heavenly Jellyfish charge, he'd dodge right and counter with another slash!

This dance repeated until the cooldowns for both Charm Rabbit Summoning and Blazing Fire Blade reset, and Lin Bei unleashed them anew!

He continued his relentless barrage against the Moon Feather Heavenly Jellyfish!

The battle's tempo was now firmly in Lin Bei's control, the creature's HP draining away.

When the Malice Riot subsided once more, the Moon Feather Heavenly Jellyfish's HP had been halved to 50%.

The signal that the next phase of battle was imminent.

The enraged cry of the Moon Feather Heavenly Jellyfish echoed across the heavens and earth!

Its graceful and flowing form twirled through the void!

A full moon materialized overhead, and it transformed into a dancer, performing a solo under the lunar glow!

The beauty of its movements was mesmerizing, leaving onlookers breathless!

But swiftly, a chilling aura emanated from its dance, evolving into a roaring tempest that surged in every direction!

A moment later, a system alert followed in quick succession!