Chapter 5
Chapter 5
Inside the examination grounds, Qin Han quickly spoke, "Instructor, by chance, I once read a book called Tears of the Archer, written by a woman named Hong Lian."
The Archery Instructor's expression changed drastically upon hearing this.
"Hong Lian! Did you just say the author's name was Hong Lian?" His breathing grew rapid, his previous composure completely shattered.
"What... what did she write in the book?"
Qin Han replied, "She mentioned meeting a man called Silent Gourd in her youth. The two of them went on adventures together."
The instructor's lips trembled. "Silent Gourd... That name was known only to the two of us. It was our private nickname."
"What else? What else did she write?"
"Did she say... why she left me back then?"
Qin Han nodded. "Later, Hong Lian was afflicted by the Curse of Aging and didn’t have long to live. She was afraid Silent Gourd would see her at her worst, so she left quietly."
"In her final moments, she recorded every memory they shared in this book."
Though the words were brief, to an ordinary person, they might not even evoke empathy.
But to the Archery Instructor, his body shuddered, and tears welled up in his sharp eyes.
"So... that’s why she left me. She was afraid of making me sad..."
"But did she ever know how much pain I endured after losing her? My dearest love, no matter how much you changed, my heart would never waver. I would have stayed by your side until the very end."
Standing nearby, watching the tears streaming down the Archery Instructor’s face, Qin Han suddenly understood. "No wonder the book is called Tears of the Archer. Now it makes sense. It seems Hong Lian truly knew you well."
"She must have foreseen that hearing this story would make you weep."
"The bond between you two is something ordinary people could never comprehend."
Hearing this, the instructor’s emotions stabilized slightly.
Now, his gaze toward Qin Han softened considerably.
"Child, I never imagined fate would connect us like this."
"You’ve brought me this news, and for that, I’m deeply grateful. If there’s anything you wish for, name it. As long as it’s within my power, I’ll fulfill it for you."
[System: Archery Instructor’s Favorability +60]
Seeing this, Qin Han felt reassured!
Without hesitation, he said, "Instructor, I’d like to skip the prerequisite tasks and proceed directly to the final exam."
The instructor was momentarily stunned.
"Child, do you truly understand my real strength? A promise from me is exceedingly rare. To waste it on something as trivial as skipping a prerequisite task... it’s not worth it."
Qin Han shook his head. "No, I need to bypass this task urgently."
He knew the instructor’s background well. As the game progressed, once the archer class-change quest concluded, the Archery Instructor would become a relatively free NPC, and players would encounter him again later.
Though he wasn’t a god, his strength was such that even the Supreme Deities found him troublesome.
If Qin Han saved this promise for a critical moment in the future, the payoff would be far greater.
However, when compared to the Top-tier Profession Token and the Unique Treasure, it was clearly the most cost-effective choice now.
Hearing this, the Archery Instructor no longer insisted and said, "Since that’s the case, I’ll grant your request."
"Child, let us begin the final exam!"
A minute later, the Instructor finished setting up the test. In front of Qin Han, twenty targets darted through the air in erratic trajectories. He had to hit all of them within ten seconds—and every shot had to strike the Bullseye.
The difficulty was utterly outrageous.
Even for an expert like Qin Han, who had reached the Final Battlefield, this challenge was daunting. Moreover, he vividly remembered that in his past life, the first person to obtain the Top-tier Archer Profession Token had done so around 1 PM.
In other words, that person had stumbled upon this place right at the start of the game and completed the prerequisite tasks at an astonishing speed.
Meanwhile, Qin Han, with his weak physique, had barely made it here in time. The gap between them was like heaven and earth!
Without the prerequisite tasks, he wouldn’t have even dared to dream of this treasure.
Now, the time was already around 12:50 PM. The pressure was immense—one misstep, and he would miss his chance at the treasure.
Taking a deep breath, Qin Han’s gaze sharpened with unprecedented focus.
"Begin the exam!"
...
At the same time, in Beginner's Village Y120131 within the Myriad Realms, inside another archery examination hall, a woman clad in white calmly held a long bow.
She declared, "Instructor! I’ve completed the prerequisite tasks. I wish to begin the final exam!"
...
Back in the archery examination hall, Qin Han’s concentration reached its peak.
He took another deep breath, pushing his vision to the limit. Every erratic movement of the targets was now clear to him—their chaotic paths seemed as orderly as a military formation in his eyes.
Now was the moment!
Drawing the bow, nocking the arrow—he pushed his body’s potential to the extreme. His hand moved so fast it left afterimages.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
The sound of arrows slicing through the air filled the space as they rained down upon the targets like a storm.
Thud! Thud! Thud!
A rapid series of impacts echoed through the hall.
The next second, the Instructor’s jaw dropped in disbelief.
"Child! You did it! You passed the final archery exam! You’ve accomplished an unprecedented feat!"
"In recognition of your flawless performance, I shall grant you the Top-tier Archer Profession Certificate and a bow unparalleled in this world. May they aid you on your journey ahead."
A flash of white light appeared in the Archery Instructor’s hand, revealing a Hunting Bow—its body forged of red copper, adorned with intricate carvings, exuding an ancient and majestic aura.
The Instructor handed the bow to Qin Han, then produced a golden token. On its front was engraved the character for "Arrow," while the back bore elaborate patterns.
"I truly never expected that not only do we share a deep fate, but you’ve also obtained the most powerful treasures I possess. I couldn’t be happier for you."
"With the Profession Change Token, you can proceed to the Village Altar to change your profession, child. The earlier you do it, the greater the benefits. Once you obtain the token, I hope you do nothing else and head straight to the Beginner's Village Altar to change your profession."
At this moment, Qin Han's face was pale, drenched in sweat! His body swayed unsteadily—clearly, he had reached his physical limit! Yet his face was filled with exhilaration.
He had finally passed!
He had finally beaten all the experts across the Myriad Realms to become the first to clear it!
It was worth the half-day of grueling effort to get here.
With slightly trembling hands, he accepted the item from the mentor.
At the same time, a message appeared in the world announcement section:
"Congratulations to player Qin Han for obtaining a Unique Treasure, rewarded with 1 Heavenly Dao Point."
"Since Qin Han is the first player in the game to obtain a unique item, an additional 10 Heavenly Dao Points have been awarded."
As the announcement concluded, the name "Qin Han" appeared before the eyes of all players across the boundless universe for the very first time!
......
Meanwhile, in Beginner's Village Y120131, The mentor smiled warmly and said, "Child, congratulations on completing the top-tier profession exam. You will receive a Top-tier Profession Token and an exceptional long bow."
The Woman in White accepted the Top-tier Profession Token and the Dark Gold-grade Long Bow, her gaze lingering on the world announcement as she pondered.
"I went through great lengths to obtain the Top-tier Profession Token and the Dark Gold-grade Long Bow, yet there was no world announcement."
"This Unique Treasure must be something extraordinary. The vast universe is filled with hidden dragons and crouching tigers. Even though I belong to the Apex Race, I must continue striving forward and not fall behind."
Inside the examination grounds, Qin Han quickly spoke, "Instructor, by chance, I once read a book called Tears of the Archer, written by a woman named Hong Lian."
The Archery Instructor's expression changed drastically upon hearing this.
"Hong Lian! Did you just say the author's name was Hong Lian?" His breathing grew rapid, his previous composure completely shattered.
"What... what did she write in the book?"
Qin Han replied, "She mentioned meeting a man called Silent Gourd in her youth. The two of them went on adventures together."
The instructor's lips trembled. "Silent Gourd... That name was known only to the two of us. It was our private nickname."
"What else? What else did she write?"
"Did she say... why she left me back then?"
Qin Han nodded. "Later, Hong Lian was afflicted by the Curse of Aging and didn’t have long to live. She was afraid Silent Gourd would see her at her worst, so she left quietly."
"In her final moments, she recorded every memory they shared in this book."
Though the words were brief, to an ordinary person, they might not even evoke empathy.
But to the Archery Instructor, his body shuddered, and tears welled up in his sharp eyes.
"So... that’s why she left me. She was afraid of making me sad..."
"But did she ever know how much pain I endured after losing her? My dearest love, no matter how much you changed, my heart would never waver. I would have stayed by your side until the very end."
Standing nearby, watching the tears streaming down the Archery Instructor’s face, Qin Han suddenly understood. "No wonder the book is called Tears of the Archer. Now it makes sense. It seems Hong Lian truly knew you well."
"She must have foreseen that hearing this story would make you weep."
"The bond between you two is something ordinary people could never comprehend."
Hearing this, the instructor’s emotions stabilized slightly.
Now, his gaze toward Qin Han softened considerably.
"Child, I never imagined fate would connect us like this."
"You’ve brought me this news, and for that, I’m deeply grateful. If there’s anything you wish for, name it. As long as it’s within my power, I’ll fulfill it for you."
[System: Archery Instructor’s Favorability +60]
Seeing this, Qin Han felt reassured!
Without hesitation, he said, "Instructor, I’d like to skip the prerequisite tasks and proceed directly to the final exam."
The instructor was momentarily stunned.
"Child, do you truly understand my real strength? A promise from me is exceedingly rare. To waste it on something as trivial as skipping a prerequisite task... it’s not worth it."
Qin Han shook his head. "No, I need to bypass this task urgently."
He knew the instructor’s background well. As the game progressed, once the archer class-change quest concluded, the Archery Instructor would become a relatively free NPC, and players would encounter him again later.
Though he wasn’t a god, his strength was such that even the Supreme Deities found him troublesome.
If Qin Han saved this promise for a critical moment in the future, the payoff would be far greater.
However, when compared to the Top-tier Profession Token and the Unique Treasure, it was clearly the most cost-effective choice now.
Hearing this, the Archery Instructor no longer insisted and said, "Since that’s the case, I’ll grant your request."
"Child, let us begin the final exam!"
A minute later, the Instructor finished setting up the test. In front of Qin Han, twenty targets darted through the air in erratic trajectories. He had to hit all of them within ten seconds—and every shot had to strike the Bullseye.
The difficulty was utterly outrageous.
Even for an expert like Qin Han, who had reached the Final Battlefield, this challenge was daunting. Moreover, he vividly remembered that in his past life, the first person to obtain the Top-tier Archer Profession Token had done so around 1 PM.
In other words, that person had stumbled upon this place right at the start of the game and completed the prerequisite tasks at an astonishing speed.
Meanwhile, Qin Han, with his weak physique, had barely made it here in time. The gap between them was like heaven and earth!
Without the prerequisite tasks, he wouldn’t have even dared to dream of this treasure.
Now, the time was already around 12:50 PM. The pressure was immense—one misstep, and he would miss his chance at the treasure.
Taking a deep breath, Qin Han’s gaze sharpened with unprecedented focus.
"Begin the exam!"
...
At the same time, in Beginner's Village Y120131 within the Myriad Realms, inside another archery examination hall, a woman clad in white calmly held a long bow.
She declared, "Instructor! I’ve completed the prerequisite tasks. I wish to begin the final exam!"
...
Back in the archery examination hall, Qin Han’s concentration reached its peak.
He took another deep breath, pushing his vision to the limit. Every erratic movement of the targets was now clear to him—their chaotic paths seemed as orderly as a military formation in his eyes.
Now was the moment!
Drawing the bow, nocking the arrow—he pushed his body’s potential to the extreme. His hand moved so fast it left afterimages.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
The sound of arrows slicing through the air filled the space as they rained down upon the targets like a storm.
Thud! Thud! Thud!
A rapid series of impacts echoed through the hall.
The next second, the Instructor’s jaw dropped in disbelief.
"Child! You did it! You passed the final archery exam! You’ve accomplished an unprecedented feat!"
"In recognition of your flawless performance, I shall grant you the Top-tier Archer Profession Certificate and a bow unparalleled in this world. May they aid you on your journey ahead."
A flash of white light appeared in the Archery Instructor’s hand, revealing a Hunting Bow—its body forged of red copper, adorned with intricate carvings, exuding an ancient and majestic aura.
The Instructor handed the bow to Qin Han, then produced a golden token. On its front was engraved the character for "Arrow," while the back bore elaborate patterns.
"I truly never expected that not only do we share a deep fate, but you’ve also obtained the most powerful treasures I possess. I couldn’t be happier for you."
"With the Profession Change Token, you can proceed to the Village Altar to change your profession, child. The earlier you do it, the greater the benefits. Once you obtain the token, I hope you do nothing else and head straight to the Beginner's Village Altar to change your profession."
At this moment, Qin Han's face was pale, drenched in sweat! His body swayed unsteadily—clearly, he had reached his physical limit! Yet his face was filled with exhilaration.
He had finally passed!
He had finally beaten all the experts across the Myriad Realms to become the first to clear it!
It was worth the half-day of grueling effort to get here.
With slightly trembling hands, he accepted the item from the mentor.
At the same time, a message appeared in the world announcement section:
"Congratulations to player Qin Han for obtaining a Unique Treasure, rewarded with 1 Heavenly Dao Point."
"Since Qin Han is the first player in the game to obtain a unique item, an additional 10 Heavenly Dao Points have been awarded."
As the announcement concluded, the name "Qin Han" appeared before the eyes of all players across the boundless universe for the very first time!
......
Meanwhile, in Beginner's Village Y120131, The mentor smiled warmly and said, "Child, congratulations on completing the top-tier profession exam. You will receive a Top-tier Profession Token and an exceptional long bow."
The Woman in White accepted the Top-tier Profession Token and the Dark Gold-grade Long Bow, her gaze lingering on the world announcement as she pondered.
"I went through great lengths to obtain the Top-tier Profession Token and the Dark Gold-grade Long Bow, yet there was no world announcement."
"This Unique Treasure must be something extraordinary. The vast universe is filled with hidden dragons and crouching tigers. Even though I belong to the Apex Race, I must continue striving forward and not fall behind."
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