In Lin Feng's memory, this quest was called the Lost Guardian.
Its objective was to find one of the nine lost treasures of the Eternal World.
Legend had it that whoever gathered all nine treasures would possess the power to protect the Eternal World.
This was a rare, unique quest.
Moreover, in his previous life, players who undertook this quest had only managed to complete the first part.
That was this initial quest in Qingzhou.
Yet, merely completing the first quest, the first chapter of the series, yielded astonishing rewards.
A level 70 epic treasure.
And it was an evolving one.
This treasure had propelled the player's strength to new heights.
Even before Lin Feng's death in his previous life, that player, relying solely on an A-rank talent, had risen to become one of the top three most powerful beings in the human race.
This was all thanks to the treasure, which he had nurtured and leveled up to a level 100 mythic-grade treasure.
At that time, the player had completed the quest at level 80 with eight transcendent stages.
Lin Feng estimated that his current combat power should not be inferior to players of that caliber.
Furthermore, with his various profound cultivation techniques and divine abilities, his true strength should be even greater.
There was no reason he couldn't complete it.
Therefore, Lin Feng's eagerness was actually born from his confidence.
Entering the secret realm was within a dark cave.
Relying on his memory of this quest from his previous life, Lin Feng found the quest giver.
It was an old man in tattered clothes.
Upon seeing him, Lin Feng blinked in surprise.
This man's appearance was strikingly similar to the old beggar who had bestowed his talent upon him when he first entered the game.
Could it be the same person?
Lin Feng tentatively asked, "Old sir, how does the roasted chicken from Wei Zhi Xian taste?"
The other party narrowed his eyes and slowly replied, "Young man, are you here to rescue me?"
Lin Feng saw that the other party's expression seemed genuine and felt a pang of disappointment.
It appeared they were not the same person.
Since they weren't, there was nothing more to say.
Lin Feng naturally nodded and agreed.
The other party's gaze swept over Lin Feng and he slowly nodded.
This was him checking Lin Feng's reputation value in Qingzhou City.
If it were less than 500, the quest could not be accepted.
Lin Feng's contribution of materials to Qingzhou after annihilating the three top sects had already pushed his reputation value past 2000.
Accepting the quest was more than enough.
Although the old man appeared impoverished and on his last breath,
his calm and composed demeanor made Lin Feng dare not be careless, and he maintained a respectful expression.
The old man scanned Lin Feng again.
A hint of imperceptible joy flashed in his eyes. After a moment of contemplation, he spoke slowly.
"Fated one, since we meet here, and you are currently the strongest in Qingzhou, the task of rescuing this old man shall be entrusted to you."
As he spoke,
Lin Feng also received a system prompt, overjoyed.
[The distressed elder has issued you the unique quest, Lost Guardian. Do you accept?]
Lin Feng was already aware of the quest's background and rewards, so he directly chose to accept.
After accepting the quest,
it was time for the specific operation.
The old man continued,
"Fated one, please enter the Demon Slaying Array, find the true form of the ferocious demon, and kill it to obtain the spiritual medicine to save me."
At this stage, the quest would change slightly.
If a normal player were to directly enter this Demon Slaying Array, they would be powerless to resist.
There were a full three thousand demons within the Demon Slaying Array.
Finding the ferocious demon's true form amidst them was no easy feat.
The player who received this quest in his previous life had first entered and died once.
After coming out, they spoke with the old man again and learned that two sub-quests could be undertaken.
One was to collect materials to craft an Adamantine Shield, which would increase survivability within the Demon Slaying Array.
The other was to defeat a Boss in another hidden map in Qingzhou to obtain an item that could reveal the ferocious demon's true form.
With these two special items, one could survive among the three thousand demons and find the ferocious demon's true form to kill it.
Lin Feng, having been reborn, would naturally not foolishly die once before learning to do sub-quests.
The correct approach would be to speak with the old man directly and obtain the two sub-quests.
After acquiring the special items, he would then proceed to the final quest.
However, just as Lin Feng was about to speak, a thought crossed his mind, and he changed his question.
"Old sir, how many demons are there in the Demon Slaying Array? Does only killing the ferocious demon's true form count, or is killing all the demons acceptable as well?"
The old man was taken aback, then chuckled.
"Young man, you jest. There are three thousand demons in the Demon Slaying Array. How could ordinary adventurers possibly kill them all? If you can find the ferocious demon's true form, then your chances of success are naturally greater."
Lin Feng's eyes lit up.
"Ordinary adventurers cannot, but I can.
Do you mean that if I can kill them all, it is also acceptable?"
The old man paused, hesitating slightly.
"It is acceptable, yes.
However, with my current abilities, this array can only be activated for two ke two-hour periods. If you cannot kill the ferocious demon's true form within the allotted time, my commission will be considered a complete failure."
Lin Feng pondered.
Two ke two-hour periods, which was half an hour.
The demons within, their highest level was only 80.
Moreover, ordinary demons would certainly not be as powerful as the final ferocious demon.
In his previous life, that player had managed to kill the final ferocious demon within half an hour.
Could it be difficult for him to kill 3,000 ordinary demons within half an hour?
He became somewhat conflicted.
Seeing Lin Feng seemingly considering, the old man continued.
"If you can truly break through the array with sheer force, then this old man can also grant you the highest reward, and perhaps even allow you to break through the confines of Qingzhou."
Lin Feng's eyes shone.
In his previous life, the player had died once and then completed the quest.
The ultimate reward was a level 70 epic evolving treasure.
Based on his estimation,
if he could avoid dying and directly complete the sub-quests and then the main quest,
there was a chance to obtain a level 70, or even level 80, mythic-grade evolving treasure.
A mythic-grade evolving treasure had the potential to be upgraded to a celestial-grade treasure.
Such a treasure also had another name.
Immortal Artifact!
Could he have a chance to obtain an Immortal Artifact this early?
Lin Feng's breathing quickened.
He no longer hesitated.
"Old sir, I choose to break through the array with sheer force and kill the ferocious demon."
The old man looked at Lin Feng with surprise.
Then he smiled meaningfully.
"Good! Please wait a moment, and this old man will activate the Demon Slaying Array for you."
With that, he slowly sat down cross-legged and formed seals with his hands.
A light then illuminated the depths of the cave.
It slowly began to spread.
The Demon Slaying Array was about to be activated!
Amidst ethereal clouds and mist,
a majestic grand hall stood out prominently.
In the depths of this hall,
upon an exceedingly luxurious and resplendent chair,
sat an indescribable being.
Those kneeling below felt an omnipresent majesty watching them.
That sublimity and supreme authority compelled them to worship from the depths of their hearts.
Suddenly,
a man in a Taoist robe entered the palace in haste and bowed, reporting.
"Reporting to my Esteemed Master, the lower realm's seal has loosened. It seems an adventurer has contacted the first secret realm."
A voice emanated from the highest point, tinged with a hint of surprise.
"The progress of this adventurer is this fast?"
The man in the Taoist robe nodded.
"By all rights, reaching this stage should take one to two months.
It has only been two days, which is entirely abnormal."
The voice from the throne said,
"That old fellow's descent to the lower realm for inheritance already caused quite a stir.
This place is still managed by that old fellow's clone; it's hard to say if he's up to something again!"
The person on the throne seemed to ponder for a moment before slowly stating,
"To be safe, send someone down to take a look."
The man in the Taoist robe bowed.
"Your disciple obeys your command. I will arrange it immediately!"
A moment later,
a beam of light flashed outside the palace.
The next moment it reappeared, it was in
Qingzhou!