Chapter 135: Cursed Knight 5lv: Trigger Valkyrie!

This location is truly difficult to find in a short time if one is searching from within the forest; after all, the coordinates given by the Elder Goblin Agu were too vague.

It only provided a simple description of the environment where the forest rift was located.

Only by looking down from the sky can one clearly determine the location of this unique terrain, the "forest rift."

Swoosh!

Tang Zheng channeled his magic, and his flight speed in the air immediately increased.

The speed of flying normally using the "Fly" spell is about the same as that of an ordinary bird.

Moreover, it only lasts for about half an hour; if one wants to extend the duration or increase the speed, it can only be achieved by consuming more magic.

About an hour later.

Tang Zheng arrived above the forest rift, which was clearly located deep in the jungle yet had sparse vegetation and resembled hilly terrain.

After confirming that this location was exactly as the Elder Goblin Agu had described.

Tang Zheng did not linger, flew past this forest rift, found a relatively open area, and descended from the sky.

"It's time to level up."

Tang Zheng stood in a weed-choked part of the forest, briefly observed the area, and muttered to himself.

The brief battle with the Forest Sage King Hamsuke made Tang Zheng realize that his true strength did not actually exceed the level he was currently at by much.

The overwhelming stance displayed in previous battles.

Firstly, it came from the opponent's misjudgment; before knowing the enemy's true strength, people from another world like to use simple probes to confirm it first.

Secondly, it was because he possessed too many methods, creating a diversity of combat styles, combined with the professional traits and skills brought by his high-tier class.

Thus, an overwhelming advantage was formed from the very beginning.

However!

When this skill advantage did not exist and a short battle could not determine the victor, his weaknesses were exposed.

The sleeves of his priest robe fluttered.

A magic scroll appeared in each of his hands, and he crushed them with force.

Hum—

White light condensed in the air, and two Flame Archangels appeared at Tang Zheng's side.

His stock of magic scrolls was completely exhausted.

"Guard the surroundings; kill any monsters or beasts that approach immediately."

Tang Zheng issued the command to the Flame Archangels.

Swish! Swish!

The two Flame Archangels flapped their wings and began to patrol around the area; the powerful holy aura they emitted scared off the beasts and monsters in the area, making them afraid to approach.

He steadied his mind.

Tang Zheng took a deep breath and stared at the attribute panel.

He had dragged it out until now for two reasons: first, he was worried his previous deduction was wrong, and second, he was worried about whether a major disturbance would occur once the special class was truly activated.

After all, back when he awakened the high-tier class "Magic Swordsman" on his own, his magic had experienced abnormal states such as loss of control.

【Experience Bar: 31201/10000】

"Upgrade."

"Cursed Knight 4lv"

【Experience Bar: 21201/20000】

Tang Zheng saw that the experience in the bar was still enough to level up once more, and his heart was set: "Upgrade!"

【Experience Bar: 1201/30000】

"Cursed Knight 5lv"

As the level of "Cursed Knight" reached five in one go, Tang Zheng quickly felt a clear increase in the power within his body.

But this was clearly not what Tang Zheng was truly concerned about.

The air grew slightly quiet.

No change?

Tang Zheng's heart skipped a beat, and the rising anticipation froze at this moment.

No!

Tang Zheng raised his head to look around; the sound of leaves colliding and rubbing in the wind in the jungle, the chirping of insects in the distance, and the various scents permeating the air suddenly became clear at this moment.

The entire jungle was clearly full of noise, yet Tang Zheng inexplicably felt it was somewhat quiet.

Hum—

The attribute panel vibrated.

【Triggering special class acquisition conditions】

【Condition not met...】

【Condition met...】

【...】

【Condition not met...】

【Condition met...】

A series of messages flashed rapidly across the panel.

He saw the "Genius" class constantly switching back and forth between the "Priestess" and "Priest" classes.

Tang Zheng's eyelids twitched.

As the frequency of the conversion became faster and faster, as if reaching some kind of balance, the attribute panel shook once more.

【Class construction information satisfied】

【Triggering special class: Valkyrie】

【Do you wish to take this class?】

"It succeeded!" A look of surprise appeared on Tang Zheng's face.

Hadn't his efforts during this period been for this very moment? Without the slightest hesitation, and at the moment of confirmation. Boom!

Jet-black curse energy suddenly erupted, and an aura that made one shudder surged crazily from Tang Zheng's body.

In a moment, it turned into a tangible black mist, wrapping around Tang Zheng's entire body.

The overflowing curse energy spread outward with Tang Zheng at the center, and a large amount of vegetation began to turn yellow and wither.

The Lesser Evil Spirit Dog was filled with fear and scrambled backward in terror.

However, this process did not last long.

Dazzling milky-white light emerged and flickered from within the black mist, and immediately after, the jet-black curse energy began to collapse and dissipate...

No!

It was a transformation; the curse power was transforming into milky-white holy light energy at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Tang Zheng clearly felt this process; he seemed to be able to hear the faint, resentful whispers within the curse energy, as if from one person, or perhaps countless people.

And this holy power dispelled it, seemingly completing some kind of redemption!

Clatter!

In an instant.

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The black curse energy completely disappeared, and the milky-white light wrapped around Tang Zheng's entire body, turning into fine specks of energy light that merged into his skin and vanished.

Vaguely.

Tang Zheng seemed to see a figure rushing toward him.

【Special class acquisition successful】

Class: Valkyrie

Level: Special Class

Ability Effects:

Passive:

"Weapon Extra Mastery" · Every time you level up, you can choose to utilize weapons with slashing, bludgeoning, or piercing physical properties, and you can choose one for extra mastery enhancement.

"Aura of Courage" · Your attacks contain holy attribute damage; when you are in melee contact with a target, the damage caused by the first attack is guaranteed to be a critical hit.

"Body of Divine Protection" · The effects of all negative statuses on you are halved.

"Dark Attribute Resistance I" · Reduces dark attribute energy damage by 20%.

"Holy Attribute Resistance I" · Reduces holy attribute energy damage by 20%.

Active:

"Guided Vow of Redemption" · When suffering from attack-type skills that require a damage immunity check, in the event that your own immunity check fails, you can ignore the result of this failed check (Cooldown: 10 days).

Class Skills:

Class Level 1lv — Purifying Throwing Spear

Class Level 3lv — Impure Impact Shield

Class Level 5lv — Soul of the Heroic Spirit

(Note: For every 1 level gained, all attributes—HP, MP, physical attack, physical defense, magic attack, magic defense, and agility—increase by 20 points.)

Description: A devout warrior, a fanatical madman; you firmly believe you are doing some undetermined deed, be it the will of a deity or your own inner desires and ambitions.

……

Tang Zheng instinctively reached out and clenched his fist. At this moment, it wasn't just an increase in strength; he felt as though his body had become somewhat different from before.

But for a moment, he couldn't quite put his finger on what the feeling was.

The information for the "Valkyrie" class appeared before his eyes, and he read it carefully from beginning to end.

Tang Zheng curled his lips, his only response being silence.

Strong!

Strong in every aspect!

Four passive effects, one active skill, and three class skills; even the increase to base attributes was an improvement across all stats.

If one had to describe it.

"What a powerful class!" Tang Zheng swallowed, his eyes shining, and an expression of excitement appeared on his face:

"No wonder the acquisition conditions for special classes in 'Yggdrasil' are so difficult; each player can possess at most one special class."

Hum—

"Passive 'Weapon Extra Specialization' triggered. Please select a physical attack attribute."

Hm?

Tang Zheng looked at the information on the panel, realizing that the current class level of 1lv had already triggered the passive effect of "Valkyrie."

……

Weapon Extra Specialization selection:

i: Bludgeoning—Increases bludgeoning physical damage by 20%, increases critical hit rate by 10%.

i: Slashing—Increases slashing physical damage by 20%, increases area-of-effect damage by 10%.

i: Piercing—Increases piercing physical damage by 20%, increases armor penetration effect by 10%.

……

Seeing these three choices.

Tang Zheng inexplicably understood why, even though the class was already degraded and lacking certain abilities, Zesshi Zetsumei had chosen "All-Rounder" for "Weapon Extra Specialization."

"Hiss."

Tang Zheng took a deep breath; he also had the urge to choose them all.

"Such a powerful boost!"

He had always felt that the 10% slashing damage increase passive from "Sword Saint" was already quite excellent, but compared to this passive...

Although he wanted all three specializations, that was naturally impossible. If he really chose that way, he would end up with the same mediocre result as Zesshi Zetsumei.

Actually, there was nothing to agonize over.

Having already possessed the passive from the "Sword Saint" class, he naturally chose the option that could stack.

Weapon Extra Specialization (Slash 30%, AoE 10%)

As the selection concluded.

Tang Zheng quickly noticed that the "Slashing Increase" passive among his passives had actually disappeared, having merged with "Weapon Extra Specialization."

"So passives can merge." Tang Zheng was somewhat surprised.

Only then did he notice that the "Dark Attribute Resistance 40%" from both "Cursed Knight" and "Valkyrie" had also merged.

Thanks to book friend "Chou Tang Shi" for the 500 book coin tip!

(End of chapter)