Elden Ring, but with Wind Spirit Moon Shadow

Chapter 290: A slight sense of weightlessness in the shadow land

Lonely Prison Great Sword +7.

After seeing the name of this greatsword, Bai Shi couldn't help but stand in awe.

He had to stand up straight to see this weapon, kids.

Well, it's the Solitary Prison Greatsword, not the Solitary/Prison Greatsword.

However, this did not prevent Bai Shi from associating him with a certain legendary figure in his mind.

It was a pity that the knight just now didn't have the ability to elbow Bai Zhi, and he didn't elbow that guy either, so he felt like he was at a disadvantage...

But since he is using a repeating crossbow, we can only say that they are of equal nature.

Even in the spirit temple, Lao Da failed to win the resurrection match, which is sad and lamentable.

Bai Shi held the heavy sword in front of him and took a closer look at it.

Holding it in front of him, Bai Shi discovered that there were two emblems on this heavy sword.

The two silver badges are very conspicuous on the black sword, one large and one small, embedded in the center of the sword.

The emblem on top, near the hilt, is dotted with some decorations, as if imitating the light emitted by something.

As for the badge below, it is very simple and hangs alone.

I don’t know what the meaning of these two badges is, but they seem to have something to do with the moon.

Now that I think about it, the sword energy released by the knight just now also seemed to carry the power of the moon, but I didn't pay much attention to it at the time.

Bai Shi swung the sword twice casually and found that this greatsword was quite heavy among greatsword-type weapons and felt surprisingly good in the hand.

This weapon is more convenient to use than the two Storm Knight Greatswords and Lion Slayer Greatsword he had used before.

Moreover, the enhancement level of the Gu Lao Greatsword is not low. As a faded weapon, it has a level of +7.

This is perfect. I don't have to continue collecting discoloured forging stones to strengthen them. I can just use them directly.

Bai Shi turned around and picked up the somewhat tattered armor on the ground.

This set of armor has been through many hardships and has not been maintained for a long time, so it looks a little worn out.

However, except for the upper body that was repeatedly attacked by Bai Shi in the previous battle, the rest of the body was still intact.

If you don't look at the helmet, it does look a bit like the armor of an old friend.

This set of armor shares the same name as the greatsword, also named after Gu Lao.

This equipment also explains the name of the knight just now: Lone Prison Knight.

I don’t know where this knight came from, but he is quite powerful.

Although the Lone Prison Knight's moves are very simple and can be described as rigid, his power is very strong.

Regardless of whether it is because of the bonus from the Shadow Land, the strength he can exert here is definitely at the level of a top hero.

However, this guy can actually stay in a sacred temple alone. It seems that it is not too outrageous to have such strength.

Maybe he was even stronger when he was alive than he is now.

Bai Shi sighed, his fighting power increased.

The values in this place are much higher than those at the border. The enemies Bai Shi has encountered so far are not simple.

Even the group of Horned People we just met in the Fire Kiss Ruins, their strength can be compared with the King's Army soldiers on the border.

If this was a game DLC, this number would definitely be very difficult to handle.

Bai Shi suddenly thought of something and raised his eyebrows.

The text on the Giant Crushing Hammer states that humans are becoming increasingly fragile compared to ancient times.

This text reveals the ongoing decline of humanity at the borderland.

The Giant Crusher was a weapon used in the Giant War, and the Shadow Land was sealed almost immediately after that.

If it is the theory that the older the creature, the stronger it is, then it can barely make sense.

And the more Bai Shi thought about it, the more possible it seemed.

In the game, in order to make it easier for players to see the enemy's moves and attack, no matter what kind of enemy it is, its size will basically be enlarged. Even the most ordinary soldiers are much taller than the Faded.

However, according to Bai Shi's current experience at the border, this is not the case, as the heights of humans are basically similar.

Just like the Storm Knights in Stonewell, as descendants of the inherited mantle, their height and intelligence are almost the same.

But the lone knight just now was much more powerful and majestic than Bai Shi.

When we come into contact with other humans in the Shadow Land in the future, perhaps we will truly understand the reason for the abnormal combat power here.

After Bai Shi accepted the entire set of armor, he picked up the last item on the ground.

That is a repeating crossbow called a repeating crossbow.

This rapid-fire crossbow has a wide, fan-shaped mechanism that can load a large number of crossbow arrows at the same time.

After filling, it can be shot out in one breath with the help of magic power.

Bai Shi studied the crossbow carefully, and then couldn't help but admire its design.

In a fantasy world like the Borderland, the simple mechanical strength of a crossbow is not enough.

Even if powerful materials were used, it only barely raised the lower limit. It was completely incomparable to long-range means such as magic, prayer, and bows, and could only be used by soldiers.

After all, no matter how enhanced the design is, it is just a simple tool. The power it can exert in the hands of a demigod is the same as that in the hands of a soldier.

Generally, in order to be used in high-level combat, the most that can be done is to work on the crossbow and arrows.

But the crossbow in front of him is different from ordinary crossbows.

Not only can it shoot a large number of crossbow arrows in one breath, it can also instantly suppress firepower.

More importantly, this crossbow utilizes a special design and can use unique combat skills, allowing magic power to participate in the crossbow shooting.

This can immediately and significantly increase the crossbow's damage. It is no longer just relying on the power of the crossbow, but can also bring out the user's strength.

This way it can be of great use even when facing a powerful enemy.

If we take Greg as our imaginary enemy, ordinary crossbow arrows can probably only tickle him.

But a volley of bullets from this crossbow, which has been enhanced by magic power, would probably be enough to overwhelm him.

Although the upper limit of crossbows still exists, this crossbow can undoubtedly play a greater role than other crossbows in the hands of a strong person.

Simply put, it is the level from a toy to a formal weapon.

Bai Shi has no shortage of long-range means now.

Magic, prayer, thunder gun, sunlight gun, and the lion bow that I had taken from Latan but had never used.

However, he decided to use this crossbow as one of his future weapons.

The joy of the crossbow is something that Soul Five cannot resist.

After collecting all the spoils in the temple, Bai Shi walked around the temple twice more and found no other burial objects or spoils.

Now that I have nothing left, it's time to leave.

Following the cliff beside them, Bai Shi and Melina came to the intersection marked on the map.

At the edge of the intersection, there was a very obvious cross mark standing on the ground, and its shape was exactly the same as the one drawn on the map.

Obviously, this is the meeting point.

At this time, several people had gathered under the cross sign.

There were three familiar faces among them, namely the trio of Leida, Freya and Dann. Bai Shi had come into contact with them many times before.

But besides these three people, there was another unfamiliar face here.

He was a guy with a very weird appearance.

His clothes were tattered and dirty, as if he had just thrown on some rags and then tied a bunch of ropes around his body.

As for the lower body, it was simply gone. There was only a loincloth under the tattered top, with the two thighs exposed.

It is no exaggeration to say that those crazy volcano monsters of Hierro Yanis are dressed more elegantly than him.

In addition to this, his entire head is covered in strange caterpillars, forming a mask that wraps around his entire face, leaving no facial features exposed, with tiny ominous horns poking out from the gaps.

How should I put it, this character makes people feel uncomfortable at first glance.

Generally speaking, characters with this kind of appearance in games are either good guys who focus on contrast, or they are complete lunatics.

When Freya saw Bai Shi and Melina coming over here, she quickly raised her arms and waved at them carelessly.

Seeing Bai Shi and the other man coming, they stopped talking and waited for them.

Leida bowed slightly to Bai Shi and Melina and said:

"Master Bai Shi, you are finally here."

"You should have got the map, right?"

Bai Shi nodded and dismounted with Melina.

"Yeah, I got it, so I came over here too."

"It's just that we saw some interesting things on the way, so we explored around here."

Leida suddenly realized.

"So that's how it is. No wonder."

They came here directly after getting the map.

Therefore, they were one step faster than Bai Shi and his companions who went to the Shadow Land earlier, and arrived at the meeting place in advance.

"By the way, it's time to introduce you to the other companions who followed Master Michaela in the Shadow Land."

Leida spread out her palm and pointed at the strange guy who was keeping silent beside her.

"This is the Horned Man, a native of the Shadow Land, and he is acting with us."

Bai Shi raised his eyebrows.

"Horned people? Isn't that the name of a ethnic group?" The Horned Man had been staring at Bai Shi and Melina silently, constantly looking at them.

After hearing Bai Shi's words, he answered the question in a resentful tone:

"Haha, you're right, because I don't have a name."

"Thanks to you guys from the Golden Tree, I am indeed carrying the hatred of the entire Horned People nation and seeking revenge."

Bai Shi glanced at the horn man.

This guy has a bad temper. He starts breathing out as soon as he comes up to me. It seems like he deserves some love.

Seeing that the horn man was inexplicably showing hostility again, Leida quickly continued to speak to ease the atmosphere:

"In addition to the Horned Man, we have several companions here, but they have not gathered yet."

"The Horned People are the indigenous people. They are very familiar with the terrain here. They are now responsible for finding the footprints of Lady Michaela."

"It was only after he and another companion explored the surrounding area that the other companion drew the map."

"Thanks to them who were already in the Shadow Land, otherwise it wouldn't have been so smooth."

Bai Shi nodded and ignored the horn man.

He was not targeting himself just now, but was firing a map cannon, directly including everyone here.

However, Bai Shi also discovered another piece of information.

Maybe Michaela's charm is not as simple as he experienced it himself.

It seems that when necessary, Michaela can also increase control and forcibly control or change someone's thinking and actions.

Otherwise, apart from the indigenous Horned People, Bai Shi didn't think anyone else could enter the Shadow Land in front of Monge.

This would explain why it seemed that Monger was indeed restrained by Michaela for a moment before his death, and that was why he was killed by Bai Shi without any resistance.

Freya suddenly asked:
"Master Baishi, did you defeat the giant golem on the ground ahead?"

As they rushed over, they found the huge golem lying on the ground.

Although I haven't seen it in action, it would be difficult to handle given its size.

From their current position, they could still just see the wicker man lying on the ground, motionless.

Bai Shi nodded and admitted it.

"Yeah, that thing is pretty strong."

Hearing the expected answer, Freya couldn't help but sigh:
"Master Bai Shi is indeed very powerful."

"We are now being suppressed by the Shadow Land and cannot fully exert our strength."

"If we were to face that guy, we would probably find it difficult to resist."

It has to be said that when Bai Shi is a trustworthy companion, it can give people a considerable sense of security.

Bai Shi waved his hand and said:
"I have also been suppressed by the Shadow Land, and my remaining strength is completely incomparable to before."

Freya felt a little regretful, but Leida felt a little relieved.

Although Bai Shi will not become an enemy of them because of Lady Michaela, he still feels nervous due to the huge difference in strength.

Of course, Bai Zhi is just pretending.

There was no need to tell them that I had lifted the suppression of the Shadow Land.

It can also serve as a way to confuse people and lower their guard.

After listening to their conversation, the Horned Man suddenly spoke again:
"The Golden Tree is the enemy - Marika betrayed us and even burned our clan."

"Even if Michaela sincerely apologizes, I believe in his vows to bring redemption... I still don't have a good impression of you."

"Especially you guys."

The horned man stretched out his finger and pointed at Bai Shi and Melina without any hesitation.

His eyes had been fixed on Melina just now, and he noticed that her aura was very similar to Marika's.

"You have a disgusting smell that I particularly hate. It's the smell related to Marika."

"Originally I would have killed you the moment I saw you."

"But since you are here to pursue Michaela and have defeated the Furnace Golem, I will let you go now."

Hearing the words of the Horned Man, Leida's lips trembled and her face turned pale.

Melina pursed her lips and said nothing.

She didn't know why her mother massacred the Horned People, but the massacre was a fact that happened.

Whatever the reason, when a war turns into a massacre it is no longer right.

As a member of a race that had suffered a massacre, she could not refute the accusations made by the survivors.

Bai Shi frowned and stared at the horn man, now he was already angry.

He didn't even know what the grudge was between the Horned People and Marika, and this matter had nothing to do with them.

Young man, how dare you talk to his wife like that?

Oh, I guess his mother was burned to death.

Bai Shi stretched out his hand and directly grabbed the finger that the horn man extended.

Seeing Bai Shi’s attack, the horn man just wanted to dodge, but was caught before he could react.

'So fast! '

The horned man was frightened alone, and his heart, which had been obscured by hatred, suddenly became clearer.

He suddenly realized that the man in front of him might be even more terrifying than what Leida and the others said.

The next moment, Bai Shi had already bent his fingers upwards and broke them.

Cold sweat broke out on the horn man's head, but he said nothing.

This little bit of pain is nothing to the Avengers.

There was no way he could lower his head at this moment, and he was ready to speak again.

But Bai Shi continued to exert force with his hands, crushing the horned man's fingers into a ball of meat paste, and all the finger bones were shattered.

By the time Bai Shi let go of his hand, the finger had disappeared out of thin air, completely gone from the horn man's hand.

The Horned Man was suddenly in such pain that he couldn't help but kneel on the ground and screamed.

"Ahh-!"

Bai Shi wiped the fingers that had turned into filthy flesh and blood all over the rag-like clothes of the Horned Man.

Bai Shi looked down coldly at the horn man kneeling on the ground and raised a finger.

"First, let me correct you on one thing."

"I am not a follower of Michaela, not even a collaborator."

"Even if I asked Michaela to come here herself, she wouldn't dare to talk to me like that."

"I came to the Shadow Land just out of my own interest, and to help my friends."

Bai Shi stretched out his second finger and waved it deliberately in front of the horn man.

"Second point."

"I don't care what kind of persecution the Horns have suffered from Marika, nor do I care what Michaela promised you."

"Even though you are miserable, it doesn't mean you can speak wildly to my partner."

"I don't understand the situation and I don't have any opinion on your grudge, so this is just a small punishment for you personally."

"It's not because I'm from the Golden Tree faction, it's just that I feel unhappy."

"You offended the wrong people."

The Horned Man knelt on the ground, looking at his palm which was missing a finger, then raised his head and looked at Bai Shi and Melina with great resentment.

Although Bai Shi couldn't see his eyes, he could still feel his gaze.

"Still not convinced?"

Bai Shi took a step forward, and immediately a large amount of magic power flowed into the land.

In an instant, a large amount of rocks protruded out, carrying the dual power of gravity magic and earth-shaking, and shook the Horned Man high into the air.

If you show off, I’ll let you fly!

If you dare to talk like that, I'll just have to beat you up.

After floating in the air for a moment, the Horned Man was immediately pulled back to the ground by the force of gravity and smashed deeply into the ground.

The Horned Man didn't get up for a long time, and it was unknown whether he was dead or alive. However, Leida and others didn't dare to go and check.

The three of them had had many contacts with Bai Shi and knew that he was usually a very easy-going person.

If these words did not involve Melina, Bai Shi would not necessarily do anything to the person in question.

But the Horned Man chose to target Melina directly.

Along the way, they also learned that Bai Shi and Melina had a deep relationship, and it was rare to see him so angry.

Melina pulled at the corner of Bai Shi's clothes.

Seeing this, Leida dared to speak:

"Master Baishi, please forgive me. The Horned Man is obsessed with revenge and has become mentally unstable."

"If Mistress Mikaela hadn't promised him salvation for their race, he wouldn't have joined us."

"Even so, he still harbors hatred towards our Golden Tree forces."

Bai Shi nodded and said nothing more.

(End of this chapter)