128: Starlight Guardian, a fatal challenge!

“Enter!”

Lin Ye stepped into the spatial rift.

“Ding~”

“Since your soul is not yet bound, you will suffer double weakening from the time outside.”

“So, soul binding is for this?”

Lin Ye speculated in his heart.

High-difficulty dungeons and quests in the eternal late stage, and even high-tier class advancements, would likely require soul binding.

It made sense.

Since eternal possessed means related to the soul, it should be able to eliminate both the game character and the player together. The inability to do so now was likely a hidden benefit in the early stages of the game. In future updates, it might even become a mandatory requirement.

But for now.

Lin Ye had already entered, so even if it was double weakening, he had to accept it.

“Ding~”

“Since you are in the time outside, you will be subjected to a curse from space-time.”

“All skill cooldowns increased by 100%.”

“Your attack attributes are reduced by 50%.”

“Your defense attributes are reduced by 50%.”

“Your mobility is reduced by 50%.”

“Since you are in the time outside, your name and appearance have been automatically blurred by space-time. Please do not mention any content related to inside of time, otherwise you will suffer a more severe space-time curse.”

“That’s fine.”

Lin Ye did not rely on skill output, and his most crucial mythical skills had no cooldowns, only consuming durability.

He surveyed his surroundings.

It seemed to be the central plaza of a prosperous city, and the surrounding magical buildings looked somewhat familiar.

A few days ago.

Lin Ye had personally destroyed some of them.

“Moon Shadow Royal Capital, Hermes!”

Since it was a mission to rescue the Moon Queen, it must be here.

Lin Ye looked in the direction of the Star Moon Palace, his brow slightly furrowed.

“The problem is, the Queen probably doesn't know me right now, does she?”

“No, that's not right.”

“The most crucial thing now is to first figure out the timeline.”

Thinking of this.

Lin Ye decided to go to a tavern first.

......

At the tavern entrance.

“Protecting the Queen is the duty of every citizen of the Moon Shadow Kingdom!”

“If you want to learn magic, go to the Blue Moon Legion!”

“Resist the demons! Do everything you can! The Magic Association awaits your joining!”

“We are the elite of Moon Shadow, we are the pride of Moon Shadow, we are the Star Moon Guardians!”

At the tavern entrance.

Each faction was loudly soliciting, hoping for new recruits.

Royal Guard.

Magic Association.

Blue Moon Legion.

There was even a Star Moon Guardians?

Lin Ye had never even heard of this organization.

Looking at the expressions of the crowd on the street, they were either hurried or solemn. Only the young people, with some passion, gathered in groups to discuss where they should join.

“The Magic Association is the strongest; they are the main force against the demons!”

“No, there’s no time now. The demon army is about to gather. We don’t have time to study those profound magics. We must go to the front lines, join the battle, and grow through fighting the demons!”

“Then the Blue Moon Legion?”

“Actually, we should go protect the Queen. The Star Moon Guardians are the best choice. As long as the Queen is still here, we won’t lose!”

“We?”

“Don’t joke. We can’t even use advanced magic. How could we be qualified to protect the Queen? Let’s go to the Blue Moon Legion first. I heard that the experience and drop rates from demons are several times that of ordinary monsters~”

“And in the Blue Moon Legion, you can also learn advanced magic.”

Several youths reached a consensus and immediately went to sign up.

Lin Ye’s mind stirred, and he also went up to sign up.

But not for the Blue Moon Legion, but for the Star Moon Guardians!

The Moon Shadow Kingdom had no relation to Lin Ye, because this was not his timeline; it was merely a class advancement trial dungeon.

There was only one mission objective.

Rescue the Queen!

Everything else had nothing to do with Lin Ye.

If his attributes hadn't been reduced, Lin Ye would have even considered directly using the Hellfire Sword to clear a path, but... he couldn't!

Not to mention that during wartime, a Law Sage would definitely be stationed in the Royal Capital, and the timeline here was wrong. Who knew if the Moon Shadow Kingdom was strong or weak right now?

While he was contemplating.

Lin Ye had already walked up to the recruiter: “I want to sign up.”

“You?”

A swordsman clad in moon-colored armor cast his gaze.

“Young man, it’s a good thing to want to join the Star Moon Guardians, but our mission is to protect the Queen. Are you a Fourth Advancement?”

Oh my goodness?!

Lin Ye was startled.

You're actually recruiting Fourth Advancement professionals on the street?

Damn it!

When did legends become so worthless?

Are they common now?

Lin Ye paused, then said, “Fourth Advancement doesn’t necessarily represent strength. Are you a Fourth Advancement? If I win against you, can I join?”

The moon-colored swordsman was slightly taken aback by these words.

The next second.

The surrounding onlookers burst into laughter.

“Hahaha, young man, you have great ambition. Do you know who you’re challenging?”

“Now, remember~”

“Standing before you now is the chief disciple of the Star Soul Sword Saint, the genius swordsman, who once repelled a demon king-level existence with a single sword, the youngest Awakener, a candidate for the Moon Blossom Attendant, Moon Blossom Sword Master Maggus!”

“Well, do you still want to challenge him?”

Not a Sword Saint?

Then there was no problem.

Lin Ye nodded casually, saying, “I have no problem. Let’s find a place to start, shall we?”

Oh?

Maggus’s expression remained relaxed, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes.

“Young man, to encourage your courage, I have decided to accept your challenge.”

“Come, there’s a spot right next to the tavern. As long as you can withstand my attack for 10 seconds without falling, I’ll agree to let you join the Star Moon Guardians.”

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately became interested.

“No way?”

“Someone actually dares to challenge the Sword Saint’s disciple?”

“This young man looks ordinary, but I didn’t expect him to have such courage.”

“Heh, maybe he’s just some kid from a remote place. He probably hasn’t even heard of the Sword Saint’s name.”

Soon.

The crowd arrived at the open space next to the tavern.

“You may begin.” Maggus didn't even draw his sword, confidently saying, “Young man, I can give you another 5 seconds. Unleash your fiercest attack!”

Lin Ye didn't plan to waste time, but he also didn't intend to kill anyone.

He simply took out the Wangyu Bow.

Swish!

Six arrows shot out simultaneously.

Wind, fire, ice, and lightning—the four elements flashed dozens of meters in an instant as they condensed.

By the time they looked again.

Maggus was already sent flying.

“Wh-… What?!”

The crowd was stunned by the scene before their eyes.

“Is that… is that the legendary Moon Blossom Sword Master Maggus who flew out?”

“No, that’s impossible, right?”

“Who made the move?”

“Was it that young man?”

“No way…”

“Did you see that rare youth make a move?”

Everyone shook their heads almost simultaneously.

They didn't see it!

Although they saw the Wangyu Bow in Lin Ye’s hand, no one saw when he shot the arrows.

However.

Several Starlight Guardians present, as legendary professionals, could discern a little.

But it was precisely because they could see some Phantoms of Lin Ye’s attack movements that they were even more shocked.

Because this level of strength and attack speed was simply not something an ordinary legend could possess.

At this moment.

The Guardians all turned their gaze towards Lin Ye.

“You… who exactly are you?”