I am the Arcane Archer, and all my skills are self-created.

[Congratulations, challenger, you have cleared the third floor of the Arcane Archer's Tower.]

You have gained 30 free attribute points.

A series of system notifications rang in Li Wu's mind, pulling him back from the disappointment of losing "Attribute Farming Paradise".

Thirty free attribute points—this reward is equivalent to the total of the first two levels combined.

"It's alright, not a bad deal."

Li Wu nodded in satisfaction. This time, he added all 30 free attribute points to Agility.

Instantly, he felt his body become much lighter.

"It's time to go out."

Li Wu glanced at the portal leading outside the tower and stepped inside.

With a flash of white light, Li Wu's figure reappeared in the City Lord's Mansion, in that familiar room.

His mentor, Erling, was still sitting at that desk, as if he had never left.

"You're back, sooner than I expected."

Erling looked up, a barely perceptible hint of surprise flashing in his cloudy eyes.

He could sense that the young man before him was completely different from the one before he entered the Tower of Trials.

That confidence and strength that emanates from within cannot be faked.

"I passed by luck," Li Wu said with a slight bow, neither humble nor arrogant.

"A fluke?" Erling smiled and shook his head, saying, "There is no fluke on the path of an arcane archer."

"You have passed the trials of the first three levels, proving that you have initially mastered the three core elements of 'attack,' 'survival,' and 'synergy.' You are no longer an apprentice who can only imitate, but a spellcaster who is truly qualified to create his own 'arrow language.'"

As he spoke, he took out a badge that emitted a faint silver light from his pocket and handed it to Li Wu.

"This is your proof, and your glory."

Li Wu took the badge; it felt warm and smooth to the touch. Engraved on it was a bow and arrow pattern composed of countless complex runes.

[System notification: You have completed the job advancement quest [Path of the Arcane Archer]!]

Your profession has been upgraded to [Secret Script Envoy]!

You have earned the title: [Mystic Envoy]!

[Secret Messenger (Title)]

[Effect 1: Arrow Amplification. The final damage of all your Arrow skills is increased by 20%.]

[Effect 2: Arcane Affinity. Increases your speed of learning new arcane texts and improving your proficiency with arcane texts by 20%.]

"hiss……"

Upon seeing the attributes of this title, Li Wu couldn't help but gasp.

too strong!

A 20% increase in final damage means that all of his attack skills receive a permanent boost!

This is more substantial than any equipment bonus!

The 20% increase in the speed of understanding and mastering the secret text is an amazing skill among amazing skills!

This means that he will be much more efficient at creating and refining new skills than before!

"This job change quest was totally worth it!" Li Wu thought with great joy.

He spent so long in the Tower of Trials, endured so much hardship, and improved so many attributes; all of that has paid off at this moment!

"Don't be too happy yet, child," Erlin said calmly, as if he could read Li Wu's mind.

"The [Secret Messenger] is just the beginning. It represents your ticket to the true arcane hall, but the road ahead is still long."

"The Arcane Archer's Tower has nine floors. You've only just reached the third floor."

"What? Nine floors?" Li Wu was stunned.

He always thought that passing through three levels meant he had cleared the game.

So after all that, this is just a beginner's tutorial?

"The next six levels will test even more profound things," Erlin's voice became somewhat distant.

"Those are beyond your current comprehension. Come find me again when you reach level 100 and truly grasp the power of the 'Domain'."

"At that time, I will open the path to a higher level for you."

After saying that, Erling fell silent and lowered his head again to study the ancient book on the table, as if to see the guest out.

Li Wu knew that her mentor was reminding her not to be overly ambitious.

He bowed respectfully and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Master. I understand."

After saying that, he turned and left the room.

Stepping out of the city lord's mansion and breathing in the familiar, slightly rusty air of Ironforge, Li Wu felt as if he had been transported to another world.

He spent at least a hundred hours tirelessly grinding in the Tower of Trials.

"I wonder how the guild is doing now. Hua Zitong and the others must be getting impatient."

As Li Wu pondered this, he opened his friends list, preparing to contact Hua Zitong.

However, the moment he saw his friends list, he froze.

【Searching for Mist Among Flowers (Offline)】

[Lin Hai (Offline)]

[Steel Shield (Offline)]

Arcane Light (Offline)

【Friends of Wild Animals (Offline)】

[Old Wang (Offline)]

【Xiaofang (Offline)】

……

The entire friend list is grayed out.

All the core members of the Myth Guild, including the twenty geniuses he had just recruited, were actually... all offline!

"What happened?"

Li Wu's heart skipped a beat, and a strong sense of unease welled up inside her.

This is very abnormal!

This is the golden time in the game, and as the first guild in Area 21, the members of [Myth] cannot possibly log off all at this time!

unless……

problem occurs!

Li Wu dared not think any further and immediately strode towards the commercial heart of Ironforge, towards the [Thousand Gold Pavilion].

However, when he arrived at the familiar street, the scene before him stunned him once again.

The once bustling streets, teeming with traffic and people, are now eerily quiet.

Looking around, only a few players hurried by, their faces showing an indescribable panic and bewilderment.

Ironforge was like a ghost town.

That feeling of unease grew stronger in Li Wu's heart.

He quickened his pace and arrived in front of the magnificent three-story shop in just a few breaths.

However, the scene before him made his heart sink to the bottom.

The door to the Qianjin Pavilion, crafted from precious wood and symbolizing wealth and status, was now tightly shut.

At the entrance, there were no longer players queuing up as usual, nor were there any NPC guards that Lin Hai had hired to maintain order.

There was only desolation and coldness.

"What... happened?"

Li Wu stood at the entrance of the Qianjin Pavilion, his mind a complete mess.

During the time he was away, what changes occurred in the Origin Realm, or rather, in his guild?

Was it suppressed by other guilds? Or...?

He dared not think any further.

He knew he had to figure out the situation immediately.

He turned around and searched the empty street for someone to ask.