Chapter 43: Reaper’s Arrival in the Third World

[Ding ~ Welcome to the Third World of the Otherworld: Reaper's Arrival]

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Over a hundred beams of white light descended into a vast and seemingly endless graveyard, flickering briefly before vanishing into the darkness. The cemetery was blanketed in a suffocating gloom, exuding an eerie, bone-chilling aura devoid of any signs of life.

Soon, beams of light emerged from one tomb after another, transforming into the newly arrived members of the Supreme Guild.

"Damn! The safe zone in the Third World being in a graveyard is just too intense." someone exclaimed.

"Everyone gets their own grave, huh? What if it gets overcrowded? Will two people have to share one?" another joked.

"Won't happen. Didn't you read the guides? Each graveyard can hold up to 100,000 graves. Our Linhai City only has 30,000 new players, so there's plenty of room—unless some veterans from earlier regions are hanging around."

At that moment, Liu Yao gathered the group together.

"Alright, brothers, let's execute the world mission. Complete tasks. Kill monsters. Level up. Let's get moving." he shouted.

After taking a beginner mission from the graveyard's NPC caretaker, Liu Yao led the guild members out of the cemetery.

Outside the safe zone, the air was damp and cold. Skeletons, devoid of flesh and wandering aimlessly, roamed through the death-infused wetlands.

With a dramatic swing of his longsword, Liu Yao called out, "We're the first batch of new players to reach the Third World. Let's make the most of this opportunity and become the top guild in Linhai City."

However, just as the words left his mouth, figures appeared ahead of them.

A black-clad assassin and two silver-armored warriors stood blocking their path.

Seeing the trio, the Supreme Guild members were momentarily confused.

"Wait a minute... someone else cleared the Second World besides us?"

"That's impossible. Who are these people?"

The assassin in black crossed his arms and looked at the group of Supreme Guild members, his expression filled with arrogance.

"So, you're the Supreme Guild?" the assassin sneered.

Liu Yao glanced at him, unimpressed. "Who the hell are you?"

"You don't need to know who I am," the assassin replied coldly. "But I hear there's someone named Zhang Yue with you. Bring him to me."

"You think you're someone special?" Liu Yao scoffed. "Why should I call him for you? You think I'll just do whatever you say? That'd make me look real pathetic."

Cracking his neck, the black-clad assassin stepped forward, ready to fight. "Then I'll just have to teach you some manners."

"Oh, is that what you want? A fight?" Liu Yao wasn't fazed. He assumed the trio were just a few low-level new players, and he didn't take them seriously at all.

Waving his sword, he gave the order: "Alright, boys, take them down."

Immediately, a dozen Supreme Guild warriors charged forward, swords raised.

"Courting death," the black-clad assassin muttered, his eyes flashing with murderous intent. In an instant, his body vanished from sight.

Whoosh!

The assassin reappeared in front of one of the charging Supreme Guild warriors, stabbing with his dagger. The dagger passed straight through the warrior's body, but the attack did no damage. It was as if the warrior didn't even exist.

"What? An ineffective attack?"

"Isn't the level difference mechanic supposed to only be active for a 10-level gap?" The assassin cursed in disbelief. "Damn! You guys aren't even level 20, and yet you've made it to the Third World?"

At this moment, Assistant Supreme Xiaoyao understood what was happening. "They're not new players—they're veterans from previous cycles."

The assassin sneered. "Good thing I saved a trick up my sleeve."

He signaled to the two silver-armored warriors behind him. "Second and Third, take care of them."

Shing!

The two warriors unsheathed their swords and rushed forward.

Slash! Slash! Slash!

In a blur of speed, they dashed through the group of Supreme Guild members, cutting them down in an instant.

-712!

-738!

-801...

A dozen streaks of white light flashed as over ten level-15 Supreme Guild warriors were killed in mere seconds.

At the same time, the hidden IDs of the two silver-armored warriors appeared in bright red letters above their heads:

[Lv25, First-Tier Warrior: Killer Second]

[Lv25, First-Tier Warrior: Killer Third]

"Shit! The Killer Mercenary Group." Liu Yao gasped in shock. He turned and bolted, trying to escape.

But Killer Second activated a charge skill, closing the gap in an instant. With one swift motion, he placed his sword at Liu Yao's throat.

As a mere level-17 new player, Liu Yao had no chance against the two level-25 veterans.

Thinking quickly, he raised his hands in surrender. "What do you want? Money? Whatever it is, I'll give it to you."

"Let me go, and I'll make it worth your while. I'm Liu Yao, after all."

Meanwhile, the level-30 assassin, [Killer Not Too Cold], addressed Liu Yao. "I'll give you one more chance. Call Zhang Yue here."

"If he doesn't show, you die."

Terrified, Liu Yao quickly sent a Feixin message to Zhang Yue.

Minutes later, a man in black mage robes approached from the direction of the cemetery.

Seeing the newcomer, Killer Not Too Cold asked, "Are you Zhang Yue?"

Zhang Yue stopped, his gaze cold as he pointed at Liu Yao, still held by Killer Second. "Let him go."

"You think you can tell me what to do?" Killer Not Too Cold sneered, playing with the dagger in his hand. "Someone's paid us to kill you."

"You and your friend—only one of you walks away alive. Choose."

"Who? Who's behind this?" Liu Yao suddenly perked up at the mention of money. "I'll give each of you five million. Let us go."

"Trust me, I've got the money. My father is the richest man in Linhai City."

The trio exchanged glances, and for a moment, Killer Second and Killer Third looked tempted.

"Boss, I was thinking..." Killer Third began.

"Thinking my ass. Don't even think about it." Killer Not Too Cold snapped. "Our employer's got connections we can't mess with. You'd better focus on staying alive, not just chasing money."

He pointed at Zhang Yue. "Kill him!"

With that, Killer Third raised his sword and moved toward Zhang Yue.

Convinced that the fight was already won, Killer Not Too Cold shook his head and muttered, "What a joke. Chen Jun couldn't even handle a fellow rookie beast tamer, and now he's dragging us into this."

"Killing a newbie beast tamer... what a disgrace to our mercenary group." Resting his hand against his head, Killer Not Too Cold couldn't bear to watch as Killer Third prepared to cut Zhang Yue down.

As Killer Third drew near, sword raised, he sneered, "Sorry, pal. You pissed off the wrong people."

Zhang Yue stood motionless, his face expressionless, but his eyes gleamed with a fierce killing intent.

Just as Killer Third launched his charge attack, Zhang Yue suddenly Flashed out of sight.

A gust of cold wind swept past.

Boom!

An ice spike erupted from beneath Killer Second, who was holding Liu Yao. Caught off guard, Killer Second was instantly frozen solid.

Above his head, a red damage number floated: -545!

Without hesitation, Zhang Yue followed up with a combo attack.

Fireball + Lightning Bolt!

Boom! Boom!

-610!

-654!

In an instant, Killer Second, the level-25 warrior, was killed on the spot.

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