Some of the strange phenomena that had puzzled Jiang Hao were now finally explained. However, no matter how hard Jiang Hao tried, he still couldn't fully believe that one day the game world would merge with the real world.
How could such an unbelievable thing happen?
"When the monsters from the Spirit Ruins begin to appear in your world, you will find that your world will become uninhabitable. Only the main city will be a refuge for you adventurers. I have seen too many creatures from different realms perish tragically, so when you have the power, reclaim the lost Eastern Kingdom and the Northern Ice Plains as soon as possible. Only by establishing a main city here can you save more of your fellow countrymen."
Jiang Hao couldn't tell whether this was a plot arrangement in the game or a prophecy made by a character in the game about the future world.
"I left you a skill book at the bottom of the bag. I think you'll like it."
Skill book? Jiang Hao was taken aback, then immediately became excited.
Could it be a [soul link]?
Jiang Hao immediately reached into the bag and rummaged through the energy crystals, which were about the size of soybeans. Finally, his fingers touched something soft.
Jiang Hao was overjoyed. He took it out and saw that it was indeed a skill book radiating golden light.
What else could it be but a "soul link"?
Unexpectedly, the city lord gave him the [soul link] that was supposed to be used as a bargaining chip ahead of time.
This guy is a good match!
There were a few more sentences at the end of the letter, which Jiang Hao read in one go.
"Remember, temporary setbacks are nothing, because future failures are always on the way."
"Remember this last thing: time is running out!"
After reading the letter left to him by the city lord, Jiang Hao fell into deep thought.
The letter, though short, was packed with information. The latter part, in particular, completely shattered Jiang Hao's worldview. Jiang Hao agonized for a long time, unsure whether to believe it or not. In the end, he could only console himself that even if the game world were to merge with the real world, it would be a process, with some clues beforehand. He just needed to pay close attention; there was no need to believe it immediately, or immediately dismiss it.
At the same time, Jiang Hao also understood the city lord's plan.
In the city lord's prediction, not only would the Qiongfeng Pass be unable to withstand the skeleton army, but the entire Eastern Kingdom would likely be destroyed. The letter began which the city lord called his will, and he left all the precious items in the bag for himself. It seems this city lord was already prepared to perish along with Jinling City.
However, the pass at Qiongfeng Pass has not yet fallen!
Regardless of whether the world is destined to merge, and regardless of whether the main city is truly, as the city lord claims, a future refuge for humanity, Jiang Hao's current goal is to defend the front pass.
Meanwhile, something revealed in the letter caught Jiang Hao's attention.
A city-building decree! The city lord's description of this was quite vague. Jiang Hao guessed that only by obtaining a city-building decree could one be qualified to build a city, and only with enough gold coins could one have the ability to build one.
But where can one obtain a city-building order?
Judging from the letter, it seems that as long as the Eastern Kingdom and the Northern Ice Plains are reclaimed, a main city can be established naturally. So, if we take this opportunity to reclaim the Northern Ice Plains, can we then establish a main city?
Okay, I'm thinking a bit too far ahead.
Jiang Hao put away the city lord's letter, placed it back in the cloth bag, and then stuffed the bag and all into his bosom. Regarding the fall of Qiongfeng Pass, the city lord of Jinling City had given him what he considered a perfect plan, but offered absolutely no help in retaking Qiongfeng Pass.
Apart from that skill book that Jiang Hao had been longing for.
With excitement, Jiang Hao opened the instructions for the skill book.
[Soul Link] The unique skill of the deceased undead mage, Willy.
He splits his soul and stores it in each summoned object, thus achieving immortality.
The Summoner's third skill; click to learn it.
Note: If the third skill has already been learned, it will overwrite the original third skill.
Note: The mage Willy, who possessed an immortal body, eventually died. But without a doubt, this skill remains as powerful as described.
It's exactly the same as when it's listed in the professional shop, except it doesn't have the price of 2000 professional points.
The city lord of Jinling once said that if converted to gold coins, this skill book would sell for at least 20 million gold coins, and that would be a rock-bottom price. If it weren't for the crisis at Qiongfeng Pass, he would never have put it up for sale at such a low price in the professional marketplace.
Jiang Hao had planned long ago to buy this skill book once he had earned enough professional points. Now, without spending a single penny, the skill book had somehow ended up in his hands.
Fate is truly a wonderful thing!
I thought I'd have to wait until we recaptured the Vanguard Pass to get this skill book. Now that the city lord has given it to me ahead of time, why wouldn't I accept it? I can always learn the skill first and then help him recapture the Vanguard Pass.
Thinking of this, Jiang Hao clicked on the skill book.
No response.
"Player level detected as insufficient; unable to learn current skill!"
The system notification sound in his ear completely baffled Jiang Hao.
Are there level requirements for learning skills?
I've never heard of any game having this feature.
Could it be a system problem?
Jiang Hao was unwilling to give up, so he clicked on the skill book again.
There was still no response.
The system notification sounded again.
"To learn the current skill, the player needs to reach level 20. The player's level is too low, so the current skill cannot be learned."
Grass!
It is a type of plant.
Damn it!
It is an animal.
Jiang Hao really wanted to curse.
Could it be that the system thinks my internal strength is insufficient to withstand the powerful impact on my body when learning new skills?
Are you trying to act in a martial arts film?!
Jiang Hao reluctantly put the skill book into his backpack, feeling somewhat dejected, but he quickly came to terms with it. Level 20 was a hurdle, but with Jiang Hao's leveling ability, it should be quick. Besides, he currently had a Dark Gold-level summoned creature helping him grind experience at the bottom of the canyon.
Just wait patiently.
Standing on the cliffside walkway, the wind howled through the canyon, but it couldn't stop Jiang Hao from falling into deep thought.
Although the Lord of Jinling City was just an NPC in a game, Jiang Hao felt that he was more like a person with flesh and blood. He had his own principles, his own bottom line, and even a perfect soul. Because of his perseverance and sacrifice, Jiang Hao even felt that he lived a nobler life than some real people in the real world.
"Hey, I've taken all the benefits from him. If I don't help him take back the Qianfeng Pass, I'm not even human."
Looking into the distance of the canyon, the ruins of the former Qianfeng Pass had been reduced to a small hill, where countless skeletal monsters were now scurrying across. Jiang Hao felt a sense of realization. Although he didn't know what the Qianfeng Pass had looked like before, he was already imagining what it would be like after its reconstruction.
Jiang Hao gave the little skeleton, who was still fighting monsters, the order to follow, and then led the little skeleton back to the city wall at the Central Pass.
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