Add points infinitely starting from the error panel.

Thinking about it carefully, being reborn as a supporting NPC character is quite miserable.

Blood gushed from Zhao Ziqi's chest, staining the moonlight-colored cleaver. The crimson blood flowed along the blade and spread to the skeleton elf's hand bones.

The blue light flickered in the skeleton elf's eye sockets as it gazed at Zhao Ziqi.

"Congratulations, you have passed the final trial!"

In the center of the dueling arena, a crescent-shaped key rises up along with a stone platform, scattering pure moonlight.

The moonlight touched the skull of the skeleton elf, and flesh and skin grew from its pale skull, while long, silvery-white hair cascaded down its shoulders.

The skeleton elf visibly transformed into a stunningly beautiful female elf. Her skin was fair, her features exquisite and flawless, and a silver rune shimmered between her brows. A silver veil draped over her shoulders, enveloping her graceful figure and long, beautiful legs, exuding the innate aloofness and nobility of the elven race.

She touched Zhao Ziqi's brow with her slender fingers, and countless points of light surrounded him and merged into his body.

The light particles washed over and nourished every cell in Zhao Ziqi's body, causing the narrow slash that had pierced his chest to dissipate and the gruesome wound to heal automatically.

A wave of comfort, like soaking in a hot spring, washed over Zhao Ziqi, waking him from his near-death slumber.

Zhao Ziqi felt a sense of unreality, as if he were in another world.

Before me was pure white moonlight, and... an incredibly beautiful female elf, as if seen through a filter!

It seems I guessed right!

Clues: The elf in the mural faces the blade, the male corpse with a hideous wound on its back, and the skeleton elf facing its mission.

Combining the three clues, Zhao Ziqi came to a conclusion: turning your back on the skeleton spirit will really lead to death! Facing its blade head-on, however, offers only a sliver of hope.

What finally made Zhao Ziqi decide was the Flame Demon Surtur, which appeared almost simultaneously with the Elf Trial.

No one can face the Skeleton Spirits while simultaneously enduring the attack of the Balrog Surtur.

So, is the Fire Demon Surtur another form of countdown? Make a choice within the time limit, and if you make the right choice, you will pass the secret realm trial; if you fail, you will fail the challenge and die.

Looking back now, it truly deserves its reputation as the most difficult trial for transcendent awakening. If any detail had been overlooked, or if any hesitation had been taken even a little longer, the outcome would have been quite different.

Fortunately, he won his gamble! Zhao Ziqi opened his arms, his body brimming with an unprecedentedly powerful life force and perception!

The Elf Queen gently stroked Zhao Ziqi's forehead with her hand, her voice soft, melodious, and extremely pleasant to the ear.

"In the name of me, the Elf Queen, I hereby declare that you shall become the last Guardian of the Privy Council."

From this moment on.

A notification appeared before Zhao Ziqi's eyes.

[Congratulations! You have completed the trial and awakened as a "Secret Guardian (Note: A unique class; only one can exist at a time)!"]

[You have awakened as a transcendent being and gained access to "Panel Information," "Storage Space," and "Initial Class Talents and Skills." Do you wish to view this information?]

Having finally awakened as a superhuman, Zhao Ziqi felt like he had drunk a cup of mixed sweetness with twice the sugar—it was so sweet!

He thought to himself, "Check the information."

[Information Panel (Non-NPC Template)]

Nickname: Not set

Level: Extraordinary, Tier 1 (Experience Points: 0%)

Occupation: Guardian of the Secret Guard (Note: Occupation advancement "Reverser"!)

Strength: 22 (↑)

Spirit: 22 (↑)

Soul: 19

Special Abilities: Life Support LV2, Trajectory LV1

Talents: Intelligence (increases one's perception, learning, memory, and other abilities), Forging (excels in forging extraordinary items, especially the exclusive weapon - the Magic Gun).

Skill: High Elf Guardian Swordsmanship (Guardian swordsmanship that combines one-handed swords with magic guns)

Storage space: 0/10 (Note: The storage capacity is determined by the user's rank.)

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All attributes increase by 10 points each, and three more skills are added: Intelligence, Forging, and High Elf Guardian Swordsmanship!

The knowledge of talent and skills is integrated into his mind and transformed into muscle memory. Zhao Ziqi feels amazed when he perceives this proficient knowledge and skills.

Looking at these three new abilities, it's no wonder they are a unique profession: the Secret Guard.

"Close panel".

We cannot let our guard down yet, as the Flame Demon is about to storm the arena.

Zhao Ziqi looked at the Elf Queen before him and found it hard to associate her with an elven skeleton. The beauty before him was otherworldly.

"You have become the last Guardian of the Privy Council, destined to be more powerful than most professions." The Elf Queen's voice was exceptionally melodious.

"At the moment you resolutely choose to face your mission, facing death without hesitation, you must also understand that finding our Mother Goddess will be your unwavering mission, while the hounds of darkness and evil will constantly hinder you in the shadows."

Zhao Ziqi nodded.

A profession with inherent strength and uniqueness, while also bearing a unique mission, is not necessarily a bad thing.

As the saying goes, fortune and misfortune are intertwined; the bigger the storm, the more expensive the fish.

Zhao Ziqi asked, "Find the Mother Goddess, then what? How do I find her?"

"I...don't know. The Mother Goddess has long since disappeared. We firmly believe that she is still alive, and only she can maintain the balance of the world."

Find our Mother Goddess and protect her as she awakens from her slumber. This place is about to be destroyed; take the crown and the key, and leave quickly.

After the Elf Queen finished speaking, the stone platform in the center of the dueling arena automatically unfolded and assembled into a magic gate leading out of the Dark Forest.

At the same time, the crown on Zhao Ziqi's head floated up automatically, shrunk into a silver ring, and automatically put on Zhao Ziqi's left index finger.

The crescent-shaped key, shrunk to the size of a pea, is set in the crown ring, imbued with the white light of the moon, and becomes more understated.

suddenly!

Countless sparks swept across the entire dueling arena, smashing the elf sculptures guarding the outside into countless fragments that crashed into the arena.

Black smoke mixed with demonic flames rolled in, and a colossal creature disappeared into it, appearing and disappearing intermittently. The Fire Demon Surtur had arrived!

It roared, spewing thick smoke from its mouth, "Human, leave behind the Crown of the Moon, or... even if it means traversing countless secret realms, I will crush your head and sever your fingers!!"

Zhao Ziqi looked at the ring on his finger and, using his superhuman abilities, examined its rough information.

[Item: Silver Moon Sword (Quality: Legendary) - Description: A moon sword nourished by a crown, dealing additional damage to dark-type enemies.]

[Item: Crown of the Moon (Quality: ??) - Description: A sacred relic of unknown purpose; its quality is also unknown.]

A legend, a quality unknown, must be something beyond legend!

Zhao Ziqi rolled his eyes. How could he possibly give you something this good? Do you really think he's stupid?

Goodbye...no, never to be seen again!

The magic gate has been opened; it's time for me to leave this place of trouble.

"I say—you cannot leave!" The voice of the Balrog Surtur roared like thunder.

It raised its fiery python-like whip and coiled it around Zhao Ziqi. The fiery python was like a writhing evil dragon, freezing the air. Zhao Ziqi was completely trapped by the air and could not move his body at all.

Holy crap! What kind of power is that?!

A flash of silver light appeared as the Elf Queen cleaved the fire python with her elven sword and stood in front of Zhao Ziqi. She turned to look at Zhao Ziqi and spoke in a clear voice.

"Knight of the Mother Goddess, I look forward to our next encounter."

After saying that, Zhao Ziqi felt a strong suction force enveloping him, and he was thrown up uncontrollably, falling into the magic gate.

The faint sounds of the Balrog Surtur's furious roar and the rhythmic music of the Elf Queen chanting forbidden spells could still be heard.

A notification sound appeared in Zhao Ziqi's mind.

[Congratulations! You have escaped the Dark Forest alive. Rewards are being calculated.]

You have become a "Secret Guard".

[Items obtained: Crown of the Moon (Quality: ??), Silver Moon Sword (Quality: Legendary), Lightning Bone (Quality: Extraordinary)]

Experience gained: 40%

[Exploration progress in the Dark Forest map area is being settled. Final exploration progress is 67%, and 3 points of freely allocable attribute have been obtained.]

You are leaving the Dark Forest...

Having survived a brush with death, I have finally passed this outrageous trial.

Zhao Ziqi even wondered how the person who cleared the Dark Forest 50 years ago managed to do it. Without a compass, without an ability track, without any life force, it was simply unbelievable.

All I want to do right now is go home, take a nice, relaxing shower, and then enjoy a delicious hot pot meal.

Upon careful consideration, Zhao Ziqi felt a mix of emotions: joy, relief, and worry.

It's uncertain whether the Elf Queen will survive. In his eyes, the strength of the Balrog Surtur is equivalent to that of a two-dimensional foil!

It was something I couldn't handle at all.

……

Night has fallen.

Late at night, in Lü Mingming's living room.

"When can we get out?" Lu Mingming bit her nails and kept shaking her legs. This was really killing her. The highest difficulty awakening trial was too hellish.

Since becoming a superhuman, he has never seen anyone come out alive from the most difficult awakening trial.

Zhang Ming lay on his side on the sofa, scrolling through Douyin with one hand and a lollipop in his mouth. He mumbled, "The Dark Forest isn't a death trap. The one who cleared it fifty years ago, hey, I saw it with my own eyes. In terms of strength, that kid wasn't even as good as Zhao Ziqi."

"Speaking of which, it's almost midnight, aren't you hungry?"

"My brother's fate is unknown, is he even human? He's still thinking about food!" As Lü Mingming glared, Zhang Ming chuckled and teased, "Even with your eyes wide open, they're still not as big as Zhao Ziqi's when he's squinting."

In the past, Lü Mingming would have given Zhang Ming a good dressing down.

And now? Zhao Ziqi's fate is unknown, and he has absolutely no interest in arguing.

I sighed. It's about time they came out. They're really making me anxious.

"Actually, I also hope that this kid can come out alive." Zhang Ming sighed. The Jack Compass is no ordinary item; such a rare object is of immeasurable value.

If Zhao Ziqi dies in the secret realm, the price to pay to retrieve the compass is limitless.

"well!!"

Lu Mingming closed her eyes, leaned back on the sofa, and sighed.

"As long as Zilong can come back, I'd even give myself to him in gratitude."

Zhang Ming found him disgusting and rolled his eyes.

Suddenly, he raised an eyebrow. "Good lad! You've got some skill; you actually came back alive."

Swish!

Zhao Ziqi appeared out of thin air in the living room.

"I refuse."

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