But it was already too late. Thomas Lewis was clearly a reckless brute who had no idea about the rules for avoiding backstab damage. He kept charging forward like a madman, and after I caught up to him, a single basic attack took away his last bit of HP—he died instantly!

　　“Beep!”

　　Battle prompt: Kill successful, contribution +2! Experience +300!

　　“Ugh…”

　　At the moment of his death, this “Iron Man” let out a muffled groan. Some potions dropped from his bag, and a pair of white kneepads also dropped. Yet, before dying, he showed a relieved smile: “Luckily, my sword didn’t drop.” And then he passed away.

　　Turning around, there was only one left. I also noticed that killing a level 10 player who had already chosen a class gave 2 contribution points each time, which was quite a profit, so I couldn’t let the last one go either.

　　“I’ll fight you to the end!”

　　The swordsman Edward Walker gripped his sharp sword, his eyes filled with anger and determination, and charged straight at me. But he was no match—after a combo of Gouge + Backstab, I killed him!

　　“Beep!”

　　Battle prompt: Kill successful, contribution +2! Experience +300!

　　……

　　In my ears, the system’s kill reward chime was sounding better and better. It was a pity that I couldn’t pick up the coins, potions, and equipment on the ground—otherwise, I’d be rich.

　　“Whew~~~”

　　I let out a breath and glanced at my own HP bar—it was missing a small chunk. Although it wasn’t a big problem, it proved that level 10 players could already threaten my life. Just now, there were only three, which was manageable, but what if there were five? Or even ten? All my skills are single-target attacks, and I have no healing skills or methods, so I can’t last in a prolonged fight. As long as the opponents are experienced enough, I’d almost certainly meet my end.

　　This was my first time venturing out as the Asura BOSS—I definitely didn’t want to fall here!

　　Next, I’ll just try to survive in this chaotic world and keep a low profile.

　　So, my body slowly sank down, entering stealth mode again, slipping deep into the Rabbit Forest, no longer provoking those players, just keeping company with the breeze and the forest leaves.

　　A few minutes later, another group of players poured into the forest. From a distance, there were over 30 level 10 classed players, and even a few high-level players at level 11 and 12. Each of them looked serious and moved very cautiously through the woods. This kind of group… best not to provoke them. I should quit while I’m ahead and not make another move!

　　Fortunately, these level 10 players didn’t have any skills to detect invisible units, so they could only worry helplessly, wandering around the Rabbit Forest but never even getting close to me, let alone killing me.

　　Just like that, I endured for another ten-plus minutes.

　　Finally, my 120 minutes for this battle were up. In my ears, a chime sounded that filled me with satisfaction—

　　“Ding!”

　　System prompt: Congratulations, you have successfully completed this round of the Storm Platform battle, earning a total of 322 contribution points! Since you did not die in battle, your contribution is increased by 50%, so you have earned a total of 483 contribution points for this mission!

　　……

　　What a huge profit! 483 points—I’m going to become the richest skeleton warrior in Reincarnation Valley!

　　“Whoosh!”

　　A streak of white light enveloped me, and I was teleported again, traversing mountains and rivers. With a “boom,” I returned to Reincarnation Valley. My entire form transformed, and in the blink of an eye, I changed from that awe-inspiring Bronze Ghost General back into the little skeleton warrior I was before. This change was a bit uncomfortable, to be honest.

　　And just as I landed, a black storm swept in from the distance. With a “boom,” it rushed in front of me and condensed into a human figure with a gloomy gaze. It was the Reincarnation Valley supervisor I’d seen before, an NPC named Henry Stone. He looked at me sharply and said coolly, “Qiyue Liuhuo, I heard you’ve already fought with the heroes from another world and achieved outstanding results?”

　　I was taken aback. “I suppose so?”

　　“Come with me!”

　　He waved his hand, and a gust of wind wrapped around me. I didn’t even have time to resist before I was lifted into the air, flying with the black storm that Henry Stone had become, all the way to the end of Reincarnation Valley. We landed halfway up a mountain, and looking up, I saw several buildings built into the mountainside. Compared to the desolation of Reincarnation Valley, this place was truly magnificent.

　　We entered a grand hall.

　　The surroundings were gloomy and dark. The bronze pillars of the hall radiated a strong aura of death. On both sides stood deathly guards wielding long halberds and sharp swords. They all looked formidable, each one staring at me with piercing eyes. I couldn’t see their levels or stats—they were all far beyond my own.

　　Henry Stone swept forward and sat in the central seat at the end of the hall. On either side sat two others: one was an old man in a gray robe with an immortal air, and the other was also an old man in a gray robe, but with a fierce, predatory gaze and lightning flickering in his eyes—clearly not an ordinary figure.

　　“All right.”

　　Henry Stone said calmly, “Qiyue Liuhuo, you are the first champion of the Storm Platform since its restart, and you have also completed the battle mission with excellence, upholding the prestige of my Black Castle. Today, Senior Brother David Dean, Junior Brother Charles Ray, and I are all here. You may choose one of us as your master, and we will teach you the power of the rules of death.”

　　“Hmph…”