"Yes, that place has way too many eerie BOSSes. Even military expeditions need to be approached with caution."
"If you're going to venture there privately, you absolutely can't be careless. To be accurate, going to the core area is no different from throwing your life away."
"I don't see a legion insignia on you. You haven't joined a legion yet, have you? This old blind man probably knows you're ignorant and is trying to trick you. You have to be careful and discerning."
The group chimed in, each offering their opinion and analyzing the situation seriously.
These people were all veterans of the battlefield. They naturally knew where was safe to go and where wasn't.
"No! No! Sir."
The old blind man panicked and waved his hands frantically. "I didn't mean to harm you, but this old man only has one son. I've commissioned many mercenary groups these past few days, but none of them dared to accept the task."
"You were able to pass the Hell difficulty trial and obtain the Badge of Valor, which means you must have extraordinary strength."
"That's why I was thinking, maybe you could bring Jon back."
Before Jiang Han could speak, someone sighed:
"Ah! Old Blind Man, we know how you feel, but once you enter the boundary battlefield, you have to be prepared for death."
"And... to be blunt, it's been so many days, and in a dreadful place like Lord's Forest. Jon... he's most likely already met with misfortune."
"It's heartbreaking, but it would be a pity to throw away another hero with unlimited potential."
The old blind man opened his mouth, but ultimately lowered his head, grieving. "You're right, I was too impatient..."
"I accept this commission."
Just as he was in despair, he suddenly heard Jiang Han say this.
"What?"
The old blind man suddenly looked up, his expression moved.
"Of course, whether I can bring Jon back, I can't guarantee. But within my capabilities, I'll take a look while I'm there," Jiang Han said calmly.
"If... if that's really the case, then thank you so much!"
The old blind man's lips trembled with excitement. "No matter what the final result is, I'm very grateful to you, brave warrior."
"Appraise the equipment."
Jiang Han said.
Of course, he knew about Lord's Forest. It was indeed a very dangerous place. He didn't dare to approach it in his previous life.
But now it's a different story.
It's just finding someone along the way; it won't take much effort.
"Ah? Your Excellency, please think carefully. That place is not ordinarily dangerous."
"That's right. Even so many strong members of the legion have to treat it with caution."
Seeing that Jiang Han was actually going to accept this commission, everyone was incredibly surprised and advised him against it.
"I know what I'm doing," Jiang Han didn't explain much, just said this.
Since he had said this much, the others couldn't say anything more.
After all, he was a strong person who had passed the Hell difficulty trial. It wasn't their place to tell him what to do.
They were just secretly sighing, hoping that this person wouldn't really let arrogance cloud his judgment.
There were quite a few geniuses and strong people who died on the boundary battlefield because of arrogance.
"Then I'm counting on you."
The old blind man bowed seriously. "However, just like what they said, you must pay attention to your own safety."
"I know," Jiang Han nodded.
A system notification sounded.
[Ding! You have accepted the hidden quest: Find Jon's whereabouts]
[Quest Description: The old blind man's son, Jon, has been missing for many days after entering the boundary battlefield. According to the last eyewitness, he most likely entered Lord's Forest. If possible, please find him. The old blind man will give you a generous reward.]
"Then, I'll strengthen the badge for you first."
The old blind man picked up the Badge of Valor and the Valor Stone and began to strengthen it.
A burst of golden light flashed.
[Badge of Valor (Legendary)]
[Description: A proof of a warrior, only those who pass the Hell difficulty trial are qualified to obtain it. This is the supreme glory of the empire. After being strengthened many times by the Valor Stone, it has become even more powerful.]
[Base Attributes +800]
[All Attribute Resistance +8%]
[Charm +3]
[Valiant Strike (Passive): When the target's health is below 50%, the damage you deal to them is increased by 20%, and forcibly deprives 5% of their maximum health (can only be triggered once)]
[Valiant Power (Passive): Triggered when health drops below 30%, Strength increases by 30%, Spirit increases by 30%]
The power of the Valor Stone was even stronger than imagined, and the enhancement of the Badge of Valor was more than just a little bit.
Not only were all the stats improved, but it also gained an extremely powerful [Valiant Strike]
However, even with this, the Badge of Valor still remained at the Legendary level, and did not advance to Divine Artifact.
From this, it can be seen that Divine Artifacts are indeed rare, and even consuming a Legendary-level exclusive enhancement item didn't prompt it to Divine Artifact quality.
Jiang Han put on the Badge of Valor and left the forging shop.
"Do you think he's really going to enter Lord's Forest?"
"Who knows, but I don't think he's that stupid. After all, he only said he would look for Jon's whereabouts within his capabilities, he won't be that reckless."
"That makes sense."
Inside the forging shop, the group talked among themselves.
The old blind man lowered his head, diligently forging equipment. The sound of metal colliding vibrated his eardrums, preventing these discussions from entering his ears.
The old blind man suddenly sighed. He actually knew that Jon's trip was likely to be fatal, and even this warrior who passed the Hell difficulty trial probably wouldn't be able to bring Jon back.
After all, the two were not relatives or friends, and he wouldn't risk his life for Jon.
But, at least there was still a glimmer of hope, wasn't there?
...
Walking on the street, Jiang Han silently took out [Supreme Gift].
A simple line of text: "An island full of life, a dim forest."
According to the Divine Tree, this was the hint about the Holy Judgment item.
Unsurprisingly, it didn't give a direct clue or hint, but a classic riddle that had to be guessed.
An island full of life, Jiang Han had some speculation about this.
If nothing else, this refers to the Isle of Divine Grace, which is also recognized as the place where the essence of life is most easily dropped, and there are many Wood-type BOSSes.
However, it will only be opened at level 60.
As for this dim forest, it's more mysterious. After all, there are simply too many forests on the Isle of Divine Grace, and there are many that fit the description.
But fortunately, combining the two conditions, the whereabouts of this Holy Judgment item should be on the Isle of Divine Grace without a doubt.
"Forget it, level up first."
Jiang Han didn't think much about it and walked directly towards the entrance of the battlefield.
No matter where the Holy Judgment item is located, it will have to wait until level 60 to confirm.
Right now, leveling up is the priority.
As for the path...
Is there a more suitable place than a battlefield haunted by eerie creatures?
