Lan picked up his equipment and continued on his way with Yuuki.
"Ok!"
Yuuki walked in front happily. Playing games with her sister Lan was her happiest time.
……
Outside Aincrad, deep in the blue sky.
Yuzhongjin stayed up all night for five consecutive days to gain proficiency in the "One Arrow" skill.
Originally, one could gain 5,000 skill proficiency points in one night, which would be 10,000 points if the daytime was included, and 50,000 points in five days and nights, plus the accumulation from the previous days.
[Skill "One Arrow" upgraded to level 6! ]
[Skill: Ichiya (LV: 6)]
[Effect: Causes 120% of the attack damage, with additional skills "One Arrow - Seal the Demon" and "Sacrificial Arrow Rain". ]
The effect of "One Arrow: Seal the Demon" has not changed, but a new derivative skill "Sacrificial Arrow Rain" has been added.
[Sacrificial Arrow Rain: Shoot an arrow into the sky, which turns into a rain of arrows when it falls, causing 50% damage equivalent to "one arrow" to targets within a 80-yard range.]
Yuzhuanjin can actually also split arrows, but the effect and consumption are definitely not as good as the system skills.
Because system skills represent optimization.
The skill "One Arrow" was upgraded to level 6 but no quest was completed. The proficiency required to upgrade the skill to level 7 was also increased tenfold as usual.
That's one million.
There is no exclamation mark because it was expected and it is not surprising. According to expectations, it will take a hundred days of non-stop work to complete "Sword Art Online".
"Ugh."
Yu Zhuanjin was lying on a large bed deep in the palace, with Fu Fu lying beside her, constantly stroking her face with his fluffy tail.
Although I am no longer a human being, I still feel tired after going without rest for several days.
[Exploration Mission: God of Hunting 1]
[Quest requirements: Eliminate 1000 (67/1000) elite monsters in the dungeon alone.]
In nearly half a month, Yu Zhuanjin trained and killed sixty-seven elite monsters alone, an average of just over four monsters per day.
After all, it is a special channel that can increase skill proficiency by five times, so it naturally cannot be wasted easily. Therefore, Yu Zhuanjin increased its blood volume to an extremely high limit, and each kill took a lot of energy.
Yu Zhuanjin also wanted to be more lightweight and increase the monster's health several times or even dozens of times, so that he could kill one a day or one every three days.
However, the divine power consumed by "One Arrow" and "Fox Hunting Realm" is real, and Yuzhongjin will inevitably be exhausted, so he can only limit the health value of elite monsters to their own limits.
However, now that "One Arrow" has become stronger, the HP values of elite monsters can be slightly increased.
By the way, how has development been going in Aincrad during this period?
After opening the backstage, Yu Zhuanjin found the latest records, only to discover that some players had already engaged in a combat with the first-level BOSS, albeit a miserable defeat.
However, after less than two days of adjustments, another strong team was formed.
All I can say is that it is worthy of being the "Fourth Natural Disaster". There is a trial and error option for resurrection. Although the punishment is severe, it is not real death after all. As long as someone pays, people will be willing to test the path.
Currently, the passive skills of first-line players also have three levels. Level three is a stage of growth. Level five, level seven and level nine, Yu Zhuanjin has incorporated her own system settings into it to enrich the logical program of SAO.
[Forged with Blood and Flesh (Level 40): Increases basic HP limit by 100%, natural HP recovery speed by 15%, and defense by %. ]
[Strange Bones and Muscles (Level 40): Increases basic defense by 5%, reduces incoming damage by 15%, and increases attack by %. 】
Most third-level passive skills have effects equivalent to those described above. Once these passive skills are combined with each other, they can create a significant gap between players and low-level players.
There are many types and numbers of passive skills, but players have a skill slot limit and can carry a maximum of seven passive skills that enhance attributes.
As for active skills, they are relatively free. After all, there is no additional basic attribute bonus, so you can add as much as you want.
"After half a month of testing, we have officially launched the battle against the first-level BOSS. Is this fast or slow?"
Yuzhuanjin muttered to himself.
"It took only half a month to get familiar with the operation, hone the teamwork ability, and plan the tactics. I thought it should take at least another week, but your followers attracted hatred and forced the players to form a team, which made the progress much faster."
Kayaba Akihiko, wearing a white coat, came over and answered Yuzuru's muttering as he walked: "The first step is always the most difficult step. However, once you take this step, the rest will become relatively easy."
"You're right, I'm the one getting impatient."
Yuzhongjin nodded slightly.
"What's there to be impatient about?"
Kayaba Akihiko put his hands in the pockets of his white coat, then suddenly remembered something and said, "Oh~ the human you chose, speaking of which, you asked her to go to the eleventh floor during the closed beta test. The test time is two months, and now half a month has passed... Do you need me to extend it for a while?"
"No need. I believe in her. Or rather, we believe in them and the power of humanity."
Mizoe Tsugumi stopped Kayaba Akihiko's good intention.
"Is that right?"
Kayaba Akihiko felt that the possibility was not high. According to the current speed, it would take at least two and a half months to reach the eleventh floor.
It would be great if we could reach the eighth floor in two months.
……
Aincrad's first floor, at the end of the labyrinth area.
After five days, Yu Zhuanjin couldn't help but come to join in the fun. How could he experience the atmosphere of the first-floor BOSS battle if he didn't go there in person?
Dozens of players gathered in a small space, and in front of them was the room where the BOSS was.
"Miss Miko?"
A surprised voice came from the side, and Yuuki took small steps forward and said, "It seems that you have not been online these days."
Yuuki, who was in the game 24 hours a day, was absolutely certain that Yuujin had not logged in for five days.
"Something happened in reality, so I was delayed for a while."
Yuzhongjin's excuse was perfect, and it was an excuse that would never be questioned, so he immediately asked, "Why are you here?"
"We were invited. The PTT who led the team this time promised to give us the same amount of Keer as the total amount dropped by the BOSS. All we have to do is to help them complete the assault."
Lan walked up from behind and explained.
"Well, although, but, I remember that we were excluded, right? Last time, we robbed an elite monster in Yiye Gucheng's sphere of influence, and then we were rewarded, and the other party threatened to hunt us down."
Yuzhuanjin couldn't help but mention this matter.
"That's a long time ago. After we defeated the three-star elite monster last time, the leaders of Yiyegucheng and other forces also fought a similar sky mantis. I heard that a rare sword dropped later, but he took it all. Now all forces are hostile to that guy again, so we are getting rid of the trouble in disguise."
Yuuki thought this development was too funny.
Drop drop drop!
While Yuzhongjin was chatting with Yuuki, the game friend list suddenly flashed a few times. It was a message from Mitt, asking her where she was now.
However, the coordinates in the maze area are confusing, and Yuzhongjin can only send a clear location such as "in front of the floor boss door".
In a few minutes, a tall figure shuttled back and forth in the steep cave, and finally landed directly in front of Yuzhong Jin.
The person who came was Mitte, carrying a huge sickle on her shoulder. As soon as she appeared, she asked Yuzhongjin, "Miss Miko, why are you here?"
"I was busy with other things recently, and I happened to see the information about the floor boss in a forum post, so I went online to join in the fun."
Yuzhuanjin gave a very reasonable explanation.
As they were talking, the place where Yuzhongjin and Mitt were standing was suddenly covered by a huge shadow. They heard a dull sound of footsteps coming faintly, and a slightly surprised voice: "You, you, are you the sickle user?"
Hearing this, Yuzhongjin turned around and looked behind her. Seeing the other party's character model, she couldn't help but tilt her head. She didn't remember that she or Kayaba Akihiko had joined any orc race.
The opponent was about two meters and five meters tall, with a broad and thick body, equipped with a set of heavy weapons, especially with a helmet covering his face. He looked like a pigman elite monster. If he could not speak human language and had a character ID on his head, Yu Zhuanjin almost took action.
【ID PTT】
Oh, this nickname is...
"…Are you calling me?"
Mitt obviously knew something about the player in front of him, after all, he was the leader of a faction, Wild Boar PTT.
It was just the wrong name, not the wrong nickname. He possessed an unbreakable defense comparable to that of the Boar King. The opponent was the big shield player with the highest attribute values of life and defense at this stage.
Suddenly, PTT launched an attack, smashing the large shield in his hand towards Mitt.
The super strong defense under the effect of "Shield Blast" is enough to severely damage ordinary players.
Mitt immediately retreated, and the two men engaged in battle.
"Sure enough, he can use the sickle to perfection, and also has this set of elegant movements..."
PTT looked at Mitte who was constantly guerrilla fighting and said with a smile, "I heard from my subordinates that there is a strange sickle user who is active alone in the maze area. His operation and awareness are quite strong. He even had the record of annihilating a group of kobolds alone. I think they are talking about you."
"...This is it."
Hearing this, Mitt stopped, scratched his face, and said, "Probably, maybe, possibly, that's me."
Since Yuzhongjin was not online during this period, Mitt would occasionally team up with Kiriko, but most of the time, he was still walking alone in the maze area.
It was only a tough task for me to annihilate the Gnoll Squad alone, including the one-star elite Gnoll Captain, as I was almost killed instantly.
But in the end, I still reached my limit.
After all, there is a lot of combat experience to upgrade passive skills, mainly to improve attack and secondly to speed. A set of small combos after strengthening strength and speed can clear out those miscellaneous soldiers and ogres, and it is barely a problem to fight a one-star elite monster alone.
"I wonder if you are interested in joining the battle to defeat the floor boss this time. We need high-end players like you."
PTT initiates the invitation.
"This……"
Mitt was naturally troubled. There were too many people fighting the BOSS this time. Even if he participated, he would not be able to get what he wanted, but would get into trouble instead.
"Come to think of it, you seem to be using only an ordinary quality fine steel sickle. I have a 'Wind Scythe' here, which I'll give to you first. If you help me this time, failure will be your compensation, and success will be what you deserve."
PTT took out a giant sickle from his gaming backpack and handed it to Mitt.
[Wind Scythe (Excellent)]
[Force of the Wind Ⅱ]
【Sharp Ⅰ】
[Bleeding I]
"Oh~" No matter how you look at it, it's a top-grade weapon. It's so easy to give her such a weapon...
Mitt was skeptical.
"None of us can use the scythe. It's a difficult weapon to operate."
PTT saw Mitt's concerns and told him the reason.
"Okay! With such a generous invitation, there is really no reason to refuse. Please give me your guidance."
After saying that, Mitt suddenly came back to his senses, looked at Yuzhongjin and asked again: "Miss Miko, you..."
"Could this also be a high-end player?"
PTT couldn't help but interrupt the topic.
"Forget it. I haven't played for several days. My equipment and skills can't keep up with the pace."
Yuzhongjin pretended to look regretful, and then asked, "When you guys attack the floor boss, can I watch from the sidelines?"
"Of course you can, but you have to be careful. If your equipment and attributes are too poor, you will be easily killed by the boss's area skills. Please be careful. If you are killed, it will not be worth it."
PTT kindly reminded.
……
The boss of the first floor of Aincrad, the Kobold Lord.
His name is Ilfin, and he stands deep in the dark room holding a small round shield and a long-handled axe. When the player enters the BOSS room, countless lights illuminate the room, making it extremely bright.
Ilfen's combat AI was activated and jumped into the field.
Four bars of health are displayed above the head.
"The battle begins, first team, follow me!"
PTT organized a team of ten people to attract hatred.
