The Legendary Moonlight Sculptor Chapter 596

V54C6P3- The way of the desert

The burning desert sands split as the ugly desert worm popped out .

A gigantic worm!

With countless razor sharp teeth, the desert worm lunged head first .

– Kuaaah!

Its mouth was wide open as if it wanted to swallow everyone at once!

Weed was already prepared .

“Moonlight Sculpting Blade”

A beam of light extended from the Loa Sword and cut into the eye of the desert worm . The next instant, it passed through the dimensional gate that was floating around .

It disappeared in front of the desert worm's mouth and reappeared in the rear .

“Heat Strike!”

Weed utilized the skills he learned from the desert warriors and slashed the worm in a flash .

< Scorching impact!
Enemy's health points decreased by 93,907 .
The heat lingers and applies 3% additional damage per second . >

The desert worm had low defense but a lot of health points .

– Kuaaagh!

The desert worm squirmed, flaking its flaming body .

“Lightning Scar!”

Weed used various attack spells on the worm and worked it down .

Since it wasn't going to die any time soon, it was a good target for him to use many spells and practice them .

'Rapid Slash . This is quite useful even though it's only a basic skill . The burst damage will be very significant against large monsters . '

He used the skills archived in his head and assessed them in detail .

He was taking his time taking down the worm unlike his usual hunts .

*Creep-creep . Squirm-squirm . *

While Weed was confronting the desert worm, the sands nearby moved closer .

'I knew it all along . '

Sensing the prey's movement, they approach slowly for the surprise attack .

Then all of a sudden, they emerged and struck . This was the trait of a desert worm .

“Haaaaa!”

< You have activated War Cry .
Attack power is increased by 100% for 20 seconds .
Endurance is increased by 80% for 5 seconds . >

It was a warrior-class skill!

Weed roared and raised his attack power . Then, more worms swarmed towards him as they were unable to resist the scent of such strong and tasty prey .

At least a dozen worms that were surrounding the desert warriors broke off formation .

In an instant .

– Kyaaa!
– Kuaaaagh!

The desert worms emerged simultaneously from the front, back and sides with their mouths wide open .

It was breathtaking ambush attack that they'd been waiting for .

“Lava River!”

Weed swung his sword and activated his skill . The earth fissured and lava surged within several dozen meters .

The destructive power was incomparable to the time he put the sandstorm to rest!

“Wow… That's…!”

“That is the skill from the desert's folklore . ”

It was only for a short moment, but he could hear the awe from the warriors of the Sun Tribe .

'I guess I have to thank Bard Ray . '

The force of the skill was more powerful given that he had used Sculptural Destruction Skill to significantly increase his strength .

Though, the real factor was the Goblet of Flames .

< Goblet of Flames : Durability 30/30 .

A goblet instilled with the essence of fire . There are stories of collecting lava flowing deep beneath the earth where no human has traveled and also rumors that the goblet is instilled with flames that survived for a million years .

In other words, it was an artifact instilled with a legend .

Darkness, no matter how big, will be defeated if the power of the goblet is drawn out .

Requirements : None .

Option : Possession increases all stats by 53 .

Maximum health points and mana increased by 70,000 .

All skills related to fire will be 200% more powerful .

Effects of combat skill increased by 35% .

Near immune to fire damage .

The holder can use the 'Goblet's Tranquility' every 10 days .

Special : A legend is sealed inside .

There are 7 options yet to be identified .

Tranquility of the Goblet : Summons a river of flowing lava or an erupting volcano that wipes out all enemies . >

The element of fire was most common among desert warriors .

Warriors did use earth type skills and a rare number of them also used water type skills .

These were skills that increased defense or recovery rate .

The ice element froze monsters and slowed them, thus they were also common . But, when it came to pure damage, fire was the best .

“I will roast everything!”

Weed's lava river swept away the desert worms, both those that had surged up above the sands and the ones hiding underground .

Like a ferocious current, the raging lava river covered the worms .

< Lava River was activated .
Lava flows in a radius of 86 meters and wipes out all enemies! >

The Lava River sustained for over a minute and applied consistent damage .

Weed got the drop on the worms and exploded with the Lion Roar .

– Attack at once! Fight to your heart's desire!

The skill increased his commandship and leadership .

“Wahh!”

The warriors of the Sun Tribe that were watching in surprise instantly ran forward .

They struck down mercilessly on the scorching desert worms with their scimitars .

Warriors were indeed simple minded beings .

Even in his days as the Great King of the Desert, he would dash out on a rampage first and the desert warriors with increased morale joined alongside him, displaying the best efficiency in fighting .

The desert warriors had affinity with fire and were bestowed with additional attack power .

“Hooorah!”

Teppy focused his attack on a single desert worm .

That moment, more desert worms sprang from all directions with rumbling screeches!

River of crimson lava flowed above the heated desert .

On top was an intense battle where Weed, the tribal warriors and the desert warriors were in one huge entanglement .

As Kaybern roamed and destroyed the cities, a wind of change brewed in the North .

– Can you picture the North after losing Morata? How about the Earth Place? What will happen to us if we lose it?

Someone spoke out in the Bingryong square .

It was a big disadvantage not having one decent metropolis in the vast Northern Continent .

As the Earth Palace reached completion, the downtown area in the vicinity grew exponentially, and Morata was a metropolis unparalleled in history .

In production, trades, population, it dominated over just about any city in Central Continent in all aspects .

– Because of this, Kaybern will target Morata soon!

The Northern users were afraid .

They were just put away down the list of destruction simply because Castle Aren or Free City Somren had higher development .

It didn't change the fact that Morata was also a city in danger .

Losing Morata meant more for than losing any other city .

Morata was the heart of the North, the hope of countless users and also their home .

The users that grew up ever since Morata was a small village and before Arpen Kingdom even existed, did not want to lose their cherished memories .

“If Kaybern shows up, let us all stand!”

“Of course . We must step up . However, realistically speaking the black dragon will kill us all and turn Morata into ruins . There will be nothing left in Morata when we return . Then, that leaves us with one option . ”

They came up with a solution in hopes of protecting Morata .

– Population Dispersion Policy!

The plan was to scatter the concentrated population of Morata to the outskirts of the North .

“Let's go . For the sake of our home . ”

“We must leave . ”

The users loaded their luggage on wagons driven by bulls and scattered across the entire Northern Continent .

Many shacks were dismantled and the production facilities were also transferred to other cities and villages .

Roads were constructed, and trade cities formed by the riversides where ships travelled . Ultimately, the functionalities were dispersed well into other locations .

Most users left on their own will, but the fundamental facilities, residing population and Morata's role as a production and trade hub were maintained .

Furthermore, tourists and users from the Central continent were visiting on a consistent level .

The Earth Palace .

The brightest among the vast human resources of the Grass Porridge Cult gathered .

Several thousands were economic specialists and management consulting in real life .

Only those with a doctorate degree or experience working in a renowned company for over a decade gathered in the palace .

“Much hope lies in our analysis . I can't stress enough the importance of determining which city will fall under the attack of Kaybern . ”

The elder of the economics stepped forth and spoke .

Since then, all members began a meticulous assessment of information .

They were to analyze the development, population, expansion, commercial facilities, technology, number of artisans, trades, tourism, agricultural production, reputation and influence of all metropolitan cities of the Versailles Continent .

“There must be a pattern . Our job is to find it . ”

The cities that were targeted and destroyed up until now, and the cities with high chance of destruction . Many things had to be confirmed, but they soon came up with an estimated conclusion because it wasn't difficult for these experts .

“We still lack sample data . The data will reach perfection the more progress Kaybern makes, but as of now Morata will be targeted in at least a month, 2 months at the latest .

Probability leans towards a month . ”

The event which the Northern users were most afraid of was soon going to take place .

Weed used the Dimensional Gloves and whipped through the battlefield against the desert worms . The various items including the Goblet of Flames boosted his attack power .

The Sun Tribe being the elites of the desert were successful in holding their own .

92 casualties .

It was minimal sacrifice given the desperate battle above the heated desert .

Tribe Intern Complete .

You have led the Sun Tribe and completed the desert worm hunt

The tribal warriors are in admiration of your power and courage .

< You have accomplished the combat achievement 'Bloody battle against the desert worms' .
All stats are increased by 2 .
Strength is increased by 5 .
Agility is increased by 1 . >

< Reputation is increased by 5,000 . >

Quest completion!

Weed did not forget to apply bandages and medicinal herbs on the wounded .

“Ugh!”

“Endure the pain . ”

Unlike his words, he wrapped the bandages roughly around them .

He could bind down wounds with his eyes closed and was even capable of reviving them from the brink of death .

Then, Teppy approached Weed and said:

“Our tribe overcame a difficult battle with your aid . I represent the tribe and pay respect to you, the warrior of warriors . ”

The Sun Tribe warriors in mild condition had also gathered around him .

These warriors did not have courtesy like the knights in the Central Continent . However, these warriors of the Sun Tribe will join Weed when he calls for battle no matter where it may be .

That was the way of the desert!

Teppy handed another scimitar that he carried on his back .

“You are qualified to be the warrior acknowledged by the desert . You shall be free above the vast sands . ”

*Blink!*

< You are able to advance into the class 'Desert Warrior' . Special skills will be unlocked upon advancement .
Strength and stamina will improve quickly while roaming in the desert .
You will acquire simple, but deadly sword techniques .
Movement speed will increase while riding on camels .
Desert Warrior is an advanced class of the warrior .

Will you advance now? >

Weed got the chance to advance but was very disappointed .

'Such difficulty on a quest, and all that for just the Desert Warrior?'

Desert Warrior was already a class that was obtainable within cities such as Metafeia once the qualifications were met .

He was bound to do many things in the desert and had to equip himself with higher strength, but this wasn't what he expected after saving an entire tribe .

'No . I shouldn't be disappointed . The Desert Warrior class is only the basic title for working in the desert . '

The Warrior of the Sun was only a class given to the champion of the desert, so this definitely was not the end of his journey .

'There will be more to offer . '

Weed decided not to think too deeply about it .

“I appreciate it . The desert is an honorable place for the warrior . ”

< You have advanced into the Desert Warrior .
You have obtained a higher class of the warrior .
You are now able to learn combat skills specialized in fire .
Maximum health points increased by 25% .
Maximum mana increased by 10% .
News of your combat achievements spread further across the continent .
Effects of faith decreased by 5% .
While roaming the desert, maximum health points is increased . Strength and stamina develop rapidly . >

The job was an excellent combat type class .

They are often compared to the Martial Artist class that allows a wider range of skills, but extensive growth in the desert will lead to huge accumulation of strength and stamina .

A small side effect was the dark skin tan due to the blazing sunlight .

Weed snuck a question .

“Is there something else that you might want to tell me? Perhaps job classes… Or job classes . A worthy job class . ”

“There is . The way I see it, you are the most skilled warrior in the desert . Too big a presence even for our tribe to bare . ”

His senses that he developed through the years of Royal Road hit the mark .

Teppy pointed to the east with his scimitar .

“Ride the camel straight in that direction and you will come across the Altar of the Sun . ”

“I've never heard about the Altar of the Sun . ”

“It is a place held sacred by our tribe . Take this . You may only enter if you possess this Fragment of Sun . ”

*Blink!*

< You have obtained information about the Altar of the Sun .
The vast southern desert .
This is a place where the warriors that uphold the sun conduct their sacred ceremonies .
The most powerful warrior in the desert can be reborn into the Warrior of the Sun through this ceremony . >

< You have acquired Fragment of the Sun . >

Weed grasped the fragment with his hand . The stone fragment was hot with peculiar symbols drawn on the surface .

“Identify!”

< Fragment of the Sun : Durability 13/40 .
This is fragment said to be a part of the sun .
Unknown power is sleeping within . >

'Hmm . It's different . I did advance into the Warrior of the Sun in the past, but it wasn't like this . '

During his days as the Great King, he battled to become more powerful without a moment to spare in looking over quests and findings .

He used fire skills as a Desert Warrior, and one day the advancement occurred all of a sudden with a notification saying that he had been enlightened about the power of the sun .

'A ceremony to become the Warrior of the Sun . This is the real way . This feels like inheriting an official class with full fledged powers . '

(To be continued…)

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