Zongman: The post-2D era

All around, Muzan's ghost was still wreaking havoc, but Yukino's gaze did not waver at all.

Yukino opened her red lips and asked Muzan to stop, but in the elf's eyes she was reciting an ancient forbidden spell.

As her voice rang out, a faint fluorescent light began to fill the air, gradually gathering into circles of protective halos that enveloped her and Feng Feng.

This light not only illuminated the surroundings, but also seemed to carry a warm and firm power, making the surrounding NPCs feel unprecedented peace of mind.

The elf blinked and his mouth gradually opened: "Do you know forbidden spells?"

At the edge where the moonlight and the afterglow of the bonfire intertwined, Fengfeng and Xueno stood side by side.

The ghost of Muzan walked slowly with an unprecedented peaceful attitude. The figures of the three were elongated in the interweaving of light and shadow, as if they had crossed the boundary between virtual and reality.

There is no longer the cruelty of the past in Muzan's eyes, but a more complex emotion - a deep love for this land and a desire for freedom and reconciliation.

They slowly turned around and faced the forest that was both familiar and unfamiliar.

The virtual trees sway gently in the night breeze, and each leaf seems to tell a story of the past and the future.

The firelight and moonlight intertwined into a dreamy picture, gently wrapping the figures of the three people.

At this moment, the boundary between virtual and reality becomes blurred, as if the whole world is immersed in an indescribable harmony.

Feng Feng looked up outside the forest and saw the sunshine and school in the real world. He asked Yukino Muzan to stay and entered the forest again.

The moonlight was like water, pouring on the path in the woods. Feng Feng walked under the silver light, walking alone towards the place where he had agreed to meet Leah.

It was so quiet that he could only hear his own heartbeat and the occasional chirping of night birds in the distance. His steps were steady and firm, but his heart was filled with ripples.

When we arrived at the agreed clear stream, Leah had been waiting for a long time. Her figure looked even more crystal clear under the moonlight, and her transparent gauze seemed to blend into the night.

Seeing Feng Feng coming alone, a trace of barely perceptible sadness flashed in Leah's eyes. Tears welled up in her eyes, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall.

She opened her red lips slightly, her voice choking with sobs: "Feng Feng, I feel your determination. Xue Noi is here because of the taboo..."

Before he could finish his words, tears finally fell, turning into starlight and dissipating in the air.

"I will always remember your kindness. Now let me reward you! The holy sword that can cut through the virtual and real worlds in the legend of the elves - Durangot."

"Durangot has another prophecy. After Kirito, Asuna and other gods die, someone will hold Durangot and save the world!"

Chapter 759: Sword Art Online: Foreigner

Saturday, July 27

Feng Feng suddenly stood up, surrounded by warm golden light, like the descending sun god, and swung his sword.

The light of Durangot's sword intertwined with the black ghost shadow, and every strike was accompanied by the roar of light dispelling darkness.

The skill "Oath of Protection" echoed in the air, adding a touch of hope to the Bonfire Forest.

"Finally we've reached the edge of the forest. Muzan hasn't come in, but there are still ghosts spawning in this forest!"

The edge of the Spring Fire Forest, the town three kilometers away, the dirt road and the adventures on the road are all eye-catching.

Feng Feng walked slowly and firmly towards the quaint and slightly noisy town. Adventurers along the way either stopped to talk or hurried on their way.

When the adventurers saw this warrior dressed in golden light, they all looked at him with curiosity and respect, and nodded in greeting.

When you reach the entrance of the town, you will see two majestic stone gate towers with intricate totems carved on the lintels. They remain majestic despite the wind and rain.

Two guards wearing iron armor and holding long forks stood like guardian gods, examining every visitor with sharp eyes.

Seeing Feng Feng, they exchanged a vigilant look, and then one of them stepped forward, crossed his fork across his chest, and said in a deep voice:

"Who are you? There are rules in this town. Non-residents or people without permission are not allowed to enter."

The voice was deep and powerful, echoing in the empty entrance and attracting everyone's attention.

Feng Feng's expression did not change when he heard this. He gently stroked the hilt of the sword, and the warm golden light seemed to be even more dazzling, shining on his resolute face, making him look both sacred and inviolable.

"I did come from the depths of the forest to find clues to the changes in the world. Although the forest is vast, it does not contain the truth I want."

His tone was calm and firm, and he looked at the guard deeply, as if he could see into people's hearts.

"You are lying. The other side of the forest is a sealed place. I am not ignorant. I know its dangers and mysteries."

Do you think you are the savior Kirito? You are willing to step into the unknown with your flesh and blood, just to protect the peace of this continent. "

"I'm just here to look for Kirito." Feng Feng shrugged.

Upon hearing this, the guards looked at each other, with a barely perceptible touch of emotion in their eyes.

The air around seemed to freeze for a moment, and even the whispers coming from the campfire forest in the distance seemed to become clearly audible.

They looked at Feng Feng carefully again. The golden light seemed even more mysterious in the afterglow of the setting sun, which made people feel awe.

Finally, the older guard slowly put down his fork and said with a little more respect: "In that case, warrior, please follow me. Although the town is small, it is full of hidden talents. Maybe someone in the Adventurer's Guild can help you."

After saying this, he turned around and led the way, through the heavy stone gate, into a small town full of unknowns and hope.

Entering the town, Feng Feng followed the footsteps of the gatekeeper, walked through several narrow and busy streets, and finally arrived at the Adventurer's Guild on the west side of the village.

The last rays of sunset happened to shine on the tall statue of Kirito at the entrance of the guild. The statue held a sword in his hand and looked into the distance with a firm gaze, as if ready to embark on an unknown journey at any time.

The texture of Paulownia wood appears particularly vivid under the interweaving of light and shadow, and every scratch tells of the bravery and tenacity of past adventurers.

Feng Feng stopped in front of the statue. The golden light and the afterglow of the setting sun intertwined, giving his body a faint golden edge.

Gazing at the statue of Kirito, a complex emotion flashed through his eyes - it was admiration and worry for his friend, as well as anticipation for the unknown journey he was about to embark on.

After a moment, he nodded slightly, as if he was communicating silently with the soul in the statue, and then took a step forward and walked firmly towards the busy and lively counter in the guild.

Behind the counter, several receptionists were busy recording tasks and commissions. When they saw this warrior dressed in golden light, they couldn't help but stop their work, their eyes full of curiosity and expectation.

Feng Feng nodded slightly, and walked towards the counter with a humble yet confident attitude, ready to start his new adventure.

Behind the counter, a pretty lady in a green dress gently put down the feather pen in her hand and gave Feng Feng a warm smile.

She turned around and whispered a few words to the guard beside her, then turned back, her eyes flashing with encouragement and expectation for the unknown.

Welcome to the Adventurer's Guild, brave traveler. Here, every warrior who steps through the threshold will start his own legendary chapter. "

"To become one of us, you need a proof of courage and strength."

"Deep in the Bonfire Forest, those wandering ghosts occasionally leave behind a strange gem called 'Ghost Blood Crystal'. This is not only a symbol of their power, but also one of the keys to joining our guild."

"Only one will prove that you have the ability to explore the unknown and overcome fear. If you are interested, you may as well go and give it a try. The door of our guild is always open to true warriors."

As she spoke, she raised her hand and pointed to a map of the Bonfire Forest hanging on the guild wall.

There, in a dark forest, several dangerous areas were vaguely marked, and the icon of the 'Ghost Blood Crystal' was lying quietly in one of them, as if waiting for the arrival of the brave.

Feng Feng's eyes stayed on the Kirito statue for a moment, then he turned to the counter lady inadvertently, raised a faint smile, and asked softly:

"Excuse me, does the Kirito statue at the door have any special story?"

Before he finished speaking, he had quietly taken out a delicate small bag from the prop column and gently opened it. Inside was more than a dozen gems emitting a faint blue light.

The ghost blood core is so deep in color that it seems to swallow the surrounding light.

A hint of surprise flashed across the counter lady's eyes for a moment, and then she was deeply attracted by the strange light emitted by the gem.

She stood up involuntarily, placed her hands lightly on the counter, and leaned forward slightly, as if she wanted to observe this rare treasure more closely.

The originally noisy guild around suddenly became quiet. Everyone's attention was attracted by this sudden change, and even their breathing became cautious.

Feng Feng completed the procedures for his adventurer status. The bag of gold coins in his hand was heavy, and each coin sparkled with hope.

He turned around and walked towards the guild gate with steady steps, sighing, "Did Kirito go to the other side? He went the wrong way!"

The setting sun has completely sunk into the horizon, and night has quietly fallen, covering his back with a layer of mysterious veil.

Behind him, several curious adventurers exchanged glances and followed without any prior arrangement.

Seeing this, the counter lady in green skirt's expression changed slightly and she took out the communication crystal to write.

"A foreigner came to the Bonfire Town Guild today, claiming to be a friend of the savior hero Kirito."

"After dealing with the guild card, I traded more than ten top-grade ghost blood stones. I left and was followed by several adventurers. Do you want to rescue them?"

Chapter 760: Sword Art Online: The Great Wall Outside the Forest

Sunday, July 28

The adventurers' footsteps echoed in the empty forest, carrying with them the excitement of exploration and curiosity about the unknown.

Feng Feng stood on the other side of the forest, at the edge of the Great Wall outside the forest, looking out at the trees below the city in the night. The shadows seemed even more unfathomable.

He stopped and looked back at the adventurers who were following closely behind him, with a barely perceptible smile on his face, as if inviting them to witness the next adventure together.

Then, he took a deep breath and stepped into the shadow outside the forest. The sword in his hand gently collided with the city wall, making a subtle and crisp sound, as if cheering him up.

The moonlight shines through the dense treetops, casting mottled shadows, adding a bit of mystery and excitement to this unknown journey.

But the adventurers who followed stopped hesitantly, not having the courage to step into the other side of the campfire forest.

"Let's give up! The other side is not for us small town adventurers to go to."

"What are you afraid of? Someone will lead the way anyway."

"I support going back. The herbs we pick are enough for us to live a luxurious life for a year. There is no need to risk our lives."

A figure holding a dagger was as fast as the wind, slashing the throats of the adventurers one by one.

Yui, who was already a 28-year-old girl, looked down at the adventurers who were covering their throats, holding a dagger in her hand, and opened her red lips slightly:

"The guild master has kicked you out of the guild and is waiting to catch you at the resurrection point."

Yui followed Feng Feng deeper into the forest outside the city. The fog outside the walls of the Bonfire Forest became thicker and thicker, as if it could swallow up all sounds and light.

Suddenly, a low and distant horn sound penetrated the fog and echoed in the ears of the two people. It was a call from the ancient ruins.

Feng Feng's eyes narrowed, and an inexplicable sense of familiarity surged in his heart, as if he had an inextricable connection with the sound of the horn.

He quickened his pace and led everyone to follow the sound. They passed through an area of ​​twisted vines, and suddenly the view in front of them opened up -

A forgotten old Tokyo building appeared under the moonlight, the door was half-open, dim lights shone through, and there were black bloodstains on the steps.

Feng Feng tiptoed over the threshold that was covered with traces of time, taking every step with extreme caution, for fear of disturbing the secrets sleeping in this ancient Tokyo building.

The moonlight shines through the broken window frames, sprinkling mottled light on the ground, dancing with the dust of unknown age, adding a touch of silvery beauty to this quiet journey of exploration.

His eyes were as sharp as an eagle as he shuttled through the dim corridors, not missing any possible clues.