At the end of December, the players reached the 50th floor and found the BOSS room on this floor. However, the progress of the raid stopped at this level, outside the BOSS's door.
Last month, news about Christmas monsters spread from all the NPCs in Ain Grand. After some investigation, some players found out that the event BOSS, the renegade Nicholas, would drop a large number of rare items, and there might even be resurrection items among them. This news immediately caused a huge uproar among the players. For a time, a large number of players, including the members of the Strategy Group, began to prepare for the Christmas limited event.
Due to this reason, the strategy team was short of people, and the strength of the BOSS on the 50th floor had increased significantly. Xia Feng knew this, and so did Heathcliffe. Therefore, as the leader of the strategy team, Heathcliffe had no choice but to temporarily stop the strategy game and wait until after Christmas to gather enough people to challenge the BOSS.
The three main forces of the Utopia Guild naturally had to participate in this event. To Xia Feng, this was the last condition he needed for his plan. Asuna didn't care much about it, but she had family and friends now. She had to think about Xiafeng and Cecilia. If she had a resurrection item, she would feel more at ease. As for Kirito, she only participated for the sake of Yuki's safety. The two of them had been officially dating for several months.
It had been two years since Xia Feng transmigrated. Two years was neither long nor short, but it was enough for people to forget some unimportant things. In addition, Xia Feng couldn't see his notes in the game, so he couldn't remember where Nicholas appeared in the original novel. He couldn't even remember if the original novel mentioned the location of the event BOSS.
However, memories were indeed magical. As long as they existed in the mind, even if they were forgotten in the future, it was possible to recall them, especially when they saw related things. It was easier to recall them by association. After Xiafeng finished investigating the event BOSS, he remembered a few things. The most important thing was that the BOSS would appear under a huge pine tree. However, all the big trees that looked like Christmas trees on the thirty-fifth floor were actually not firs, but firs. As these trees were in the background, they would not have names and labels. Players could only identify them with their naked eyes. Unfortunately, most people in modern cities could not recognize them. Natsukaze and Kirito recognized the cedar tree and the firs tree, as they were planted in the backyard of the Kiritani family.
They searched the entire floor. In fact, it did not take them much time. The entire 35th floor was only a few kilometers in diameter. Finally, they found a huge curved tree in the Lost Forest. This was the only tree on the 35th floor that met the requirements. If nothing unexpected happened, the renegade Nicholas should appear here.
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With a flash of light, Xia Feng and the other two appeared in the transfer plaza on the 35th floor.
"In that case, let's go resupply first. After all, it was a special BOSS that was held once a year, and its strength was probably not low. We're challenging with the strength of three people, so we must go all out.”Xia Feng said to the two of them.
The two nodded in agreement.
After the three of them finished resupplying, they found a hotel to rest in the main street on the 35th floor of Michelle. Since the BOSS would appear at midnight, they had to rest during the day to recharge their energy and prepare for the battle at night.
Soon, it was nine o'clock in the evening. The three of them set off for the Lost Forest. It did not take them much time to reach the Lost Forest, but due to the uniqueness of the Lost Forest: The dense and huge trees were arranged horizontally and vertically, dividing the area into hundreds of square areas, like a chessboard. What was even more ridiculous was that once one stepped into one of the areas, the adjacent areas would randomly change. In addition, this was a training area, and there were monsters around. It was impossible to completely avoid fighting. Due to the above reasons, even though they had a map and had been there before, Xia Feng and the other two still spent two hours to find the tree again.
The huge curved fir-tree was still standing in the center of the square area. The snow pressed down on the top of the trees and the ground, covering the ground in silver. However, the scenery was not beautiful because there was only one tree in the area. It did not look like a forest, but a white plain where all life was gone.
There was only half an hour left before the BOSS appeared.
"What do we do now? Wait?" Asuna asked.
Xia Feng thought for a moment.
"The two of us will go and clear the surrounding monsters. Kirito, your skill level is high, so I'll have to trouble you to check if there are any other players around.”
"Alright." Kirito answered.
"Be careful not to leave this area. Otherwise, you won't be able to come back in a minute.”Xia Feng reminded.
"Don't worry." Kirito then turned around and left.
Natsukaze turned to Asuna after seeing Kirito leave.
"Then let's begin."
"Yes."
There were not many monsters in this small area. In addition, the level of the monsters on this floor was nearly half of theirs, so it was very easy to clear them. In a short while, the two of them completed the mission. Kirito soon finished his search and did not find any other players. However, he was worried that someone would enter by mistake, so he did not return for the time being and continued to patrol the surroundings.
In the original novel, Feng Lin, Huo Shan, and the Holy Dragon did not appear. After all, Xia Feng and the others had entered the area for a minute, and the surrounding area had changed. The traces left behind were naturally broken. Under such circumstances, no matter how high the level of the enemy tracking skill was, it would be difficult to track them.
10 minutes before the BOSS appeared, Kirito returned. The three of them stood quietly in front of the tree, waiting for the BOSS to appear.
The moment the time reached midnight, a bell rang in the distance. The three of them raised their heads. In the pitch-black night sky, or more accurately, at the bottom of the upper layer, two rays of light extended continuously. Kirito activated his Enemy Searching skill and adjusted his line of sight. He realized that it was a sleigh pulled by some strange monster.
"Coming."
As Xia Feng's voice fell, the sleigh slid over the fir-tree, and a black shadow jumped down from it.
"Bang!" There was a dull sound of landing. It seemed that the snow on the ground did not act as a buffer at all. A huge figure landed beside the fir-tree.
It was a human-shaped monster. It was about five meters tall and was wearing Santa Claus 'costume. It had an ugly appearance and a hunched body. Its arms were abnormally long, almost touching the ground. It held an axe in its right hand and a big bulging bag in its left hand.
Apostle Nicholas.
Looking at the name that appeared beside the monster, the three of them smiled.
"Go." Without waiting for the BOSS to speak, Xia Feng gave the order. The three of them rushed forward and engaged in a fierce battle with the BOSS.
The BOSS was very strong, even stronger than the BOSS guarding the 35th floor. However, his opponents were three top players who were close to level 70, and they all had rich combat experience. Although this battle was difficult, it was not too dangerous. The BOSS's HP was steadily decreasing. Soon, the BOSS was left with only one HP bar.
"Kirito, Asuna, hold on.”Xia Feng suddenly said. Before the two of them could react, he jumped back and retreated from the battle.
"Hey!" Asuna was shocked.
Even though Kirito was also shocked, he reacted quickly enough to block the BOSS 'attack.
"Ugh!"
Xia Feng's voice suddenly came from behind them. The two of them were confused and wanted to turn around to take a look, but the battle was intense and they could not afford to be distracted.
Behind them, Xia Feng sheathed his sword and made a gesture of drawing it.
"Immediately!"
When this word reached Asuna's ears, a gust of wind blew.
Behind them, Xia Feng was surrounded by a black whirlwind that connected the clouds. Not only did the black whirlwind that was filled with an ominous aura sweep up the snow and fallen leaves, even the light was swept in. From the outside, Xia Feng's figure could no longer be seen.
"Slash!"
The dazzling sword radiance instantly tore through the black whirlwind, bringing with it the power to tear through space and cut through everything as it attacked the renegade Nicholas. As for the monstrous black whirlwind, it dissipated the moment the sword was drawn.
When the unstoppable sword light swept past Asuna, the two of them were shocked. Every cell in their bodies was on alert. They felt that if the sword light slashed at them, they would definitely die.
Fortunately, the sword light was not aimed at him, but at Nicholas.
The sword light sliced through the apostle Nicholas 'body like a rotten branch of wood. The BOSS, which had a full HP bar left, instantly lost all its HP and turned into pieces. Tong Ren and Asuna stared at the scene in shock, not moving an inch.
"Hu ~" The long period of stiffness ended. Xia Feng sheathed his sword and exhaled. It was only then that Asuna reacted.
"Ah! You didn't even tell me that you had such a powerful move.”Asuna immediately came over to question him.
"I just wanted to give you a surprise.”Xia Feng said.
"Surprise? More like shock.”Asuna said angrily. However, it was obvious that she was not really angry.
"Why didn't you use such a powerful skill earlier?”Kirito grumbled.
"The stun is too long. Unless you can instantly kill a monster, you won't dare to use it in battle.”Xia Feng explained. "Alright, let's see who's the luckiest to get a resurrection item.”
"The last attack was yours, and the item is most likely with you.”Kirito rolled his eyes.
The items dropped by the monsters of Ain Grantry would randomly appear in the bags of the participating players, but the players who managed to get the last hit had the highest chance of getting the items.
"Haha, you've always been a schemer. If you take the last hit, the items you drop will definitely be very poor. I'm different. I'm European. My face and hands are white.”Xia Feng laughed proudly.
Kirito was speechless while Asuna covered her mouth and giggled.
In the end, after the three of them checked the items they dropped, Xia Feng's face darkened.
"I didn't get a resurrection item!”
"Eh, I don't have any here either. Does it mean that there won't be any resurrection items dropped?”the Tong man said.
"Hmph, two African people, I'll show you what a real red hand is.”Asuna looked at the two of them with disdain and took out a crystal with a name beside it. The Holy Crystal of Soul Return.
"This is the real European King!" Xia Feng sighed. "Alright, as we agreed before, the resurrection items belong to whoever gets them. The other items will be distributed according to needs. Let's split the equipment."
The three of them gathered the items they dropped. Coll, equipment, crystals, and all sorts of rare items.
"Yay, demonic sword! Xiafeng, this sword is better than the one you used. You can change into it."”
"Come, come, come. We're giving away crystals, transfer crystals, recovery crystals, detoxification crystals, and everything else.”
"This cloak is not bad. I want it.”
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After the three of them split the loot, they quickly returned to the city.
Late at night, in a room in a hotel in Mich, Xia Feng had just laid down when the door suddenly opened and Asuna walked in. The hotel room door could also be opened by friends.
"What's the matter, Asuna?" Xia Feng sat up. Anyway, he had rested during the day and did not feel sleepy now.
"This." Asuna sat by the bed and took out a crystal. It was the Holy Stone of Resurrection. "Take it. If you encounter any danger, I'll be more at ease.”
"Idiot." Xia Feng pushed Asuna's hand back. "It's not like you don't know how strong I am. It's better for you to have this thing. I can only rest assured if you are safe.”
Asuna wanted to say something but stopped. She bit her lips and continued after a while.
"I've been feeling uneasy recently. Are you going to do something? I can feel that you're planning something behind my back. I won't get to the bottom of it. It's just that I'm so afraid. If anything happens to you, I don't know if I can live on alone.”Asuna sobbed as she spoke. "Take it as I'm begging you, take it with you.”
Xiafeng fell silent. He didn't expect Asuna to know him so well that she could even sense the plan that he had been hiding from everyone.
"Idiot." Xia Feng held Asuna's face and gently wiped her tears away. "You have to believe me."
"I believe in you. I've always believed in you. No matter what you do, I will support you.”Asuna raised her head, revealing a beautiful smile that was dripping with tears.
Xiafeng looked at Asuna's face and felt as if his heart was being cut by a knife. At that moment, he almost couldn't help but tell Asuna everything. But in the end, he didn't say anything.
"Idiot." He said to Asuna again. "How can I use the item when I die? I can only use the resurrection item on you when I'm in danger. Therefore, I promise you that I will never be separated from you. This way, you don't have to be afraid that I'll be in danger.”
"Then let's make a promise. Don't ever be separated from me.”
"Yes."
"Let's pinky swear."
"Alright, pinky swear. You're not allowed to change for a hundred years.”
Asuna finally put away the Soul Returning Saint Crystal.
"Alright, go back and rest. It's late at night.”Xia Feng said.
Asuna did not reply. After a long time.
"Let's rest together tonight.”Asuna said in a voice as soft as a mosquito's, her pretty face flushed red.
Xiafeng looked at Asuna and didn't refuse.
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