Chapter 304: Soul-Calming Pass

Chapter 304: Soul-Calming Pass

Chapter 304: Soul-Calming Pass

"We're here. Ghost Mist Ridge is ahead!"

Ye Luo said, and the four of them stopped together and observed the dangerous mountains in front of them.

Xiao Jie looked at the eerie and terrifying towering mountain in front of him, but his heart was calm.

Although cultivating immortality and refining Qi did not eliminate his humanity and desires, he became much calmer emotionally.

At this moment, the introduction about this place came to his mind again.

Ghost Mist Ridge: Adventure level 19-30, main monsters: zombies, skeletons, ghosts, resurrected soldiers, will-o'-the-wisp hounds, corpse bats...

Among the several maps in Fengyinzhou, this one is considered to be a relatively dangerous one. Generally, you need to be at least level 20 to come here. If you consider the safety issue, it is ideal to come at level 30. Players below level 30 have a high chance of death during the exploration.

Since Ghost Mist Ridge is shrouded in ominous black fog all year round, ghosts that only appear at night in other maps can be seen everywhere here in broad daylight.

Therefore, players must have the ability to kill souls and be able to see ghosts in order to explore normally.

If you don't have the ability in this area, you will be asking for death if you come here.

However, these dangers are naturally for ordinary players. With Xiao Jie's current strength, and the fact that each of the four of them has the ability to restrain ghosts, it can be said that they have arrived at a treasure land for leveling up.

There is a dark and shady path between the steep mountains in front of us.

As the four people entered the mountains, the light around them became dim.

From time to time, you can see half-buried and half-exposed skeletons and dead bodies on the winding mountain roads, adding a bit of horror to the atmosphere.

Bai Ze suddenly said, "Oh my god, I feel like this place has a soul-wandering feeling. It's not the soul-like feeling of the Ring of Magic, but the feeling of Dark Souls 1. It's too depressing."

Xiao Jieqi asked, "You've also played Dark Souls?"

Bai Ze said: "Of course, I have played almost all the Souls games, and I have basically completed all of them. I have also made a video explaining the Souls games, but it's a pity that it is not very popular."

After chatting for a few minutes, Xiao Jie had some preliminary understanding of Bai Ze's past. It turned out that he was a game UP host in the past, but he was not very famous. He played the game well, but his videos were not very good. Later, after discovering the magic of the game Jiutu, he simply gave up.

No wonder he was able to change his profession to a Taoist priest, it seems he is also an expert.

"By the way, why do you want to advance to a sword master so much? If you want to use your abilities in real life, other magic professions are relatively easier to use, right?"

The swordsman's combat effectiveness is unquestionable, but his core ability [Swordsmanship] is a long-range physical attack. This thing is powerful in the game, but basically useless in reality.

It is totally incomparable to other magic advancements, but it can master many exclusive spells.

Bai Ze explained: "Sword Masters can fly in the later stages. Flying with a sword - how cool. Besides, I was a swordsman at level 10, and a Taoist priest at level 20. If I don't switch to Sword Master at level 30, I can only advance to a second-tier profession like Thunder Master or Formation Master. Doesn't that mean it becomes 2+1? Sword Master is a third-tier profession after all."

Xiao Jie thought so too, a third-level profession was definitely better than 2+1.

"That's right, but are you sure that the refresh condition for the Sword Master is the Grandmaster Swordsmanship? How do you know the job transfer conditions so clearly?"

Bai Ze sighed, "I'm not completely sure. I'm judging based on a successful case I know of. That person was a master of both Grandmaster Swordsmanship and Taoist magic. Although I'm not sure if Grandmaster Swordsmanship is required to become a Sword Master, for safety's sake, the higher the better."

Xiao Jie thought, so that's how it is. From this perspective, the requirement may not necessarily require grandmaster-level swordsmanship. Perhaps master-level swordsmanship will also be fine.

However, in this kind of matter, one must strive to be safe, otherwise if one fails, one will cry to death. It's like the Drunken Swordsman who wanted to advance to the Sword Saint, thinking that he could give it a try with his rare swordsmanship, but ended up failing and was unable to become a Sword Saint.

Once you miss the opportunity to change your job, it is equivalent to wasting 10 levels. Although the level cap of this game is still unclear, it seems that ordinary players can only reach level 30. Level 40 has never been seen so far, although I heard that it does exist.

In other words, ordinary players generally only have three opportunities to change their jobs.

Of course you have to catch it.

"Brother Feng, what do you think I should do if I want to advance in my profession?" I, who wanted to become an immortal, suddenly asked from the side.

Xiao Jie was not surprised at all. I had always regarded him as my game mentor in the past. It was a surprise that I only remembered to ask him so late.

"How would I know about this? I can only give you some reference opinions. Generally speaking, career advancement must be related to the characteristics of this profession. What are the characteristics of the Yellow Turban Warrior?"

I want to become an immortal. "I have infinite power, and I can subdue demons and monsters? Can I add talismans to my body?"

"Right, then we should start from these points. Infinite strength may be related to the strength attribute. I think it is safer to increase the strength to 30 before level 100. If it is less, 80 is also acceptable.

Use heavy weapons more often in combat. It is best to get your heavy weapon skills such as axe and hammer skills to the grandmaster level. If you can't get to the grandmaster level, at least you have to reach the master level.

Since the Yellow Turban Warrior is a solution, then in theory the advanced weapon skill requirements should not be as exaggerated as those of the Sword Master.

The same goes for the sword master. I personally guess that maybe the master-level swordsmanship is enough, but just in case, Bai Ze, you should continue to charge."

"As for subduing demons and monsters, just kill as many demons and monsters as possible, and it would be best if you could defeat a few powerful demon bosses. I think you should have no problem with this condition. We have killed so many demon leaders in Canglin Province, which is definitely enough.

Blessing talismans... You can buy more talismans, preferably some high-level talismans, and use them more often in daily battles.

Of course, it would be good if you could learn to draw talismans professionally, so you would feel more confident.

In this case, I think that’s basically it.”

The rules for profession refresh are related to the player's game behavior before advancement. In other words, it is necessary to do certain things continuously on a daily basis. Bai Ze's behavior of cramming at the last minute is very inappropriate. He is now level 28, and the first 8 levels were almost all fought with spells. Even if he works very hard now, he will most likely prioritize the magic advanced profession.

Fortunately, the system will refresh three professions at a time, and as long as the swordsman's relevant experience reaches the third highest, it will be fine.

A few people were talking about their future career plans when Ye Luo suddenly reminded them, "Be careful, everyone. We are at Ghost Crying Gorge."

Sure enough, after a moment, a burst of crying sounds suddenly rang out around.

It seems even more eerie in this deep and dark valley.

"woo woo woo woo."

"woo woo woo woo!"

"Woo-woo, cough, woo."

Various crying sounds came one after another, and could be heard clearly through the speakers.

Xiao Jie was not afraid, for he had done some research on the Ghost Mist Ridge before coming here. The Ghost Crying Gorge is located at the entrance of the Ghost Mist Ridge. Legend has it that many refugees fled from here, but were caught up by the army of the underworld and were all massacred and died in this gorge. Since then, the sound of crying has been heard constantly from this place.

At the same time, there are many ghosts wandering around who are unwilling to die.

Xiao Jie opened the Shura Ghost Eye and immediately saw many wandering ghosts looming in the darkness around him.

Wandering Ghost: Level 20. HP 300.

Wailer: Level 22. HP: 340.

Mind Flayer: Level 24. HP: 420.

Bai Ze pinched the magic formula in his hand - Xuanmen Dharma Eye!
There was a flash of golden light in his eyes, and he also saw the locations of the ghosts around him.

Ye Luo doesn't even need to use any skills, as Wuchang Walker has the ability to see Yin and Yang.

Only I want to become an immortal - "Where is it? Where is the ghost?" I looked into the dark forest around me, but I saw nothing. Although the Yellow Turban Warrior has the power to subdue demons, he does not have the ability to observe ghosts, which is very depressing.

However, with the existence of the demon-suppressing spiritual light, ordinary ghosts dare not approach easily.

"It's right in front of us. Watch our movements and prepare to fight."

Xiao Jie said as he switched the Xuanming Sword to his main hand.

Bai Ze also drew out his peach wood sword. Originally, he was willing to summon heavenly soldiers. However, in order to improve his swordsmanship, Bai Ze became ruthless. He did not use spells if possible and focused on fighting with weapons.

Maybe I'll become a melee Taoist priest.

Fortunately, he also used a sword to make a living before he learned Taoism. To be on the safe side, he put on a rune armor. His body was surrounded by a layer of armor made of golden runes, which was not bad.

His set of armor immediately attracted the attention of the ghosts around him.

"Another living person has arrived."

"I smell the scent of a living person."

"Give me back my life!"

Those ghosts let out miserable wails and pounced towards the four people.

Well come!
Xiao Jie slashed at the wailing ghost that was charging towards him with a sword. The ghost's resilience was pitifully low, so after activating the sword technique, he could just strike it with a combination of swords without thinking. After two slashes, the wailing ghost's health bar was reduced by one third.

The wailing ghost suddenly let out a shrill cry - the death wail!
A DEBUFF suddenly appeared above Bai Ze and Ye Luo’s heads.

[Dizziness: Your speed is reduced by 30%.]

Xiao Jie was not affected at all, and a white word "immune" appeared directly above his head.

But the sound is still quite creepy.

Spin chop!
Swish, swish, swish, the sword swung and slashed out, and the ghost let out a howl and dissipated into the air.

Such a fragile monster? Xiao Jie was also a little surprised. A level 22 monster should be able to withstand a few attacks, but he didn't expect it to be killed by a few basic attacks followed by a combat skill.

Ye Luo explained: "Ghost monsters are actually very weak in direct combat. They rely on physical immunity and invisibility to bully physical-type losers. They also like to give people some negative states. If they have the ability to cut off souls, they are still easy to kill."

As he said this, he performed a sword dance and chopped down a wandering ghost.

Although I couldn't see it, fortunately the battle axe had a large attack range, so I just swung it desperately around - Sweeping the demons! With one blow of the axe, two were chopped out. This Yellow Turban Warrior had the ability to subdue demons, and any weapon he used could attack the spirits. He knocked down a lot of them with a few blows of the axe.

"Leave two for me!" Bai Ze also rushed forward hurriedly, waving his sword. The peach wood sword slashed on the ghost, making a dull sound.

My sword skills were a little unfamiliar, but fortunately, they were just small monsters in the early 20s and were relatively easy to kill. I only chopped one down with a few swords.

A heart-stealing ghost suddenly flew in front of Bai Ze, with red light coming out of its dark pupils, staring at Bai Ze intently.

Ghost curse - ghost possession!
"careful!"

"Interrupt it immediately."

Cut it off!

Thunder in the Palm!
Demon slaying!
After a round of siege by several people, the spellcasting of the mind-stealing ghost was interrupted and it was killed on the spot.

Although this ghost possession is dangerous, the casting time is too long and it can only be used at close range. As long as you are careful, you don't have to worry about being hit.

Xiao Jie didn't even need to dodge for too long. The ability to ward off evil spirits and ghosts was not just a casual remark. He could basically be immune to the ghost curse skills of ordinary ghosts.

In the blink of an eye, more than a dozen wandering ghosts were killed.

Xiao Jie looked at the experience he had gained and thought it was pretty good.

Several people continued to move forward and soon reached the exit of Ghost Crying Gorge. Although Ghost Mist Ridge is called a ridge, it is not entirely a mountain. Only the edges are blocked by mountains, and the interior is a huge basin.

At this moment, the four of them came to the entrance of the basin, and faced a pass - the Soul-Suppressing Pass!

Three thousand years ago, the army of the ghost world invaded Jiuzhou, captured cities and destroyed all living things. The last Dragon Emperor dispatched a large army and fought a great battle with the army of the underworld here. Although they managed to repel the army of the ghost world, they also suffered heavy casualties. Countless soldiers died here and were contaminated by the breath of the underworld. They turned into undead and wandered among the mountains. From then on, Ghost Mist Ridge became a place where no living person could enter.

In order to prevent these ghosts from going out and harming people, the governor of Fengyinzhou at that time mobilized people and invited many extraordinary people to build a pass here, named Zhenhun Pass.

Ye Luo led the way while explaining the background setting of this pass.

With a slash of the sword, a ghost screamed and disappeared without a trace.

"We're here. The Soul-Suppressing Pass is in front of us. This is the only safe area in Ghost Mist Ridge."

At the end of the valley covered by dark clouds, there stood a castle. The castle was surrounded by thorns and thistles. On the castle wall, there were two large flags, one black and one gold, fluttering in the cold wind.

A huge golden talisman was suspended in the sky around the fortress, and the dim golden light gave the fortress a little life.

Ye Luo continued to introduce: "There are Heavenly Masters from the Pure Yang Dharma Assembly guarding the Soul-Calming Pass, and there are also magic arrays on the walls to protect it, so it can stop the army of undead. Let's go in and settle down first."

The group arrived at the village gate. The wall on this side was obviously shorter. Several Fengyinzhou soldiers were guarding the gate. When they saw the four people coming, they immediately greeted them.

"Someone's here. Hey, it's someone returning home. Haha, it turns out that only people like you who are attending funerals would come here these days. Come in, come in."

The village gate slowly opened and the four people walked straight in.

When we got to the pass, we found that it was much bigger than it looked from the outside. Although it was not as prosperous as Luoyang Town, it still had the necessary facilities, such as a blacksmith shop, a pharmacy, a grocery store, an inn...

It is completely sufficient as a place to stay, but it is a pity that there is no auction house, which is a bit inconvenient.

And I didn't see any other players, which was a bit strange.

The four of them wandered around the pass and came to the western city wall. The wall on this side stood tall and the talismans on the wall were much denser, so it should be the main defense direction.

Standing on the city wall and looking towards the west, you can see a vast, desolate and dark wilderness, and countless shadowy undead spirits wandering around.

Some are wandering ghosts, floating around in the air.

There are also many skeleton zombies wandering around in groups of three or five.

You can even see resurrected cavalrymen riding skeleton horses and wearing tattered armor...

Occasionally, you can see flocks of bone-eating monster birds pecking at the newly revived skeletons.

These monsters are scattered throughout the wilderness, and are not densely packed, causing players to attract a large number of monsters as soon as they enter a battle.

It is not too sparse, which would reduce the player's efficiency in killing monsters. It can be said to be a great place for leveling up.

At this moment, you can see a small number of players, in groups of three or five, killing monsters in the wilderness.

Xiao Jie was planning to go there to level up when a voice suddenly came from behind him, "Returnees, are you going to explore the ancient battlefield? If so, be careful of the tides and don't get yourself into trouble."

(End of this chapter)