Chapter 128

According to the introduction, the middle-aged burly man was a scout of the Expeditionary Army, responsible for gathering intelligence on the Abyss Rift. During the retreat, his squad was ambushed by dark elves; everyone else died in the battle, and only he was captured.

The Abyss Rift had countless abyssal races gathered, and they had established a grand camp at the deepest point.

The Expeditionary Army burly man speculated that the Abyss intended to invade their world, and these races were the Vanguard Commander.

Apart from this background intelligence, the most important thing was a safe route that could lead directly outside the Vanguard Commander's grand camp.

"That's all?"

"Yes, this is already the best intelligence we managed to obtain. The aura inside the grand camp was terrifying—we didn't dare go in at all!"

Luo Chenyu thought for a moment, then slashed at the pitch-black iron cage with his sword.

Boom!!

Sparks flew, and the chains on the iron cage were hacked into smithereens.

"Ding! You have completed the 101st Layer challenge of 【Ninefold Abyss】. Ninefold Abyss points +100!"

"Ding! 102nd Layer challenge objective: Escort the Expeditionary Army safely out of the Abyss Rift!"

Luo Chenyu: "..."

Escort?

This kind of quest was troublesome—at the very least, he didn't want to do it, but he had no choice.

"Let's go, I'll see you out!"

"Uh..."

Hearing these words, the Expeditionary Army burly man was visibly stunned for a moment, followed by boundless elation.

"Many thanks!!"

He didn't refuse either, crawled out of the iron cage, and followed behind Luo Chenyu...

………………

【Ninefold Abyss】 entrance.

Basically everyone who saw that suddenly appearing figure let out a sigh.

Wu Dao...

200th Layer challenge failed!

At this moment, Wu Dao stood dazed on the spot, endless disappointment—and a trace of luck—showing on his face.

The 【Ninefold Abyss】 challenge wouldn't be like a newbie dungeon—death meant real death. When the BOSS erupted, he had already exhausted his tricks, and there was no way he could tank through it.

So, he very decisively chose to leave.

At the very least, being able to see the 200th Layer BOSS was already without regret.

Immediately after, he noticed the countless onlookers in his line of sight and was slightly taken aback.

"So many people here to welcome me!"

Wu Dao straightened his wrinkled attire, a sunny, confident smile appearing on his face, and waved at the crowd.

However...

"What the heck... A prodigy of the War God Academy, and that's it? Can't even pass the 200th Layer—worse than this year's students!"

"This result is actually fine—at least he got to touch the 200th Layer BOSS..."

"Look at Luo Chenyu—he left the 200th Layer in under 2 minutes, killing the BOSS in under 1 minute for sure!"

"No comparison means no harm..."

"..."

The voices reaching his ears instantly froze Wu Dao's smile.

What is what?

Can't even pass the 200th Layer?

Soloing a level-60 nightmare BOSS—why don't you go try it?

It's easy to talk when you're not the one standing.

And what the heck... killed the BOSS and left the 200th Layer in under 2 minutes?

And something about this year's students...

Don't joke—even a Tier 7 powerhouse might not necessarily be able to do it!

Moreover, before he went in, no one was challenging 【Ninefold Abyss】. With his speed at Tier 3.0, how could a professional of the same tier be faster than him!

Involuntarily...

Wu Dao slightly turned his head, looking toward the entrance of 【Ninefold Abyss】.

The black vortex was still there!!

In other words, someone was still challenging!

Immediately after, his gaze sharpened—a red dot was still at the center of the vortex, which was the position where the first storyline began!

"How is that possible!!"

"How did he get past the 200th Layer BOSS? Could it be an SS-rank or even SSS-rank hidden class?"

Just as Wu Dao was dumbfounded, Wang Ziquan had already come to his side, patted his shoulder, and said with a smile: "Junior, congratulations on making it to the 200th Layer. The next Student Council President is none other than you!"

Wu Dao's whole body trembled, and his dejected mood gradually recovered.

"Senior Ziquan, I... still didn't pass the 200th Layer... I've let you down!"

"Let you down?" Wang Ziquan smiled and shook his head, saying: "You did very well. I couldn't be happier for you—how could I be disappointed!"

Perhaps, because of the power of an idol.

Wu Dao recovered from his dejection and asked seriously: "Who's challenging inside? Could it be Mo Wang from Imperial Capital Academy?"

In his impression, only Mo Wang—last year's top scholar of Xuanlong Nation, who was stuck by an SSS advancement quest—had the strength to pass the 200th Layer.

"No." Wang Ziquan shook his head. "He's a student at Longshan No. 1 High School this year—Luo Chenyu!"

"What… he… he only just changed jobs?!"

Wu Dao went stiff all over.

He—he had actually lost to a student who had just changed jobs!

How could that be?!

To challenge the 【Ninefold Abyss】, he had prepared a great deal, and given up a great deal, only to be defeated by a newbie…

That sense of落差 made his mental defenses collapse completely.

"Don't take it too much to heart either."

Wang Ziquan let out a long sigh, patted Wu Dao on the shoulder, and said: "They say he has a Divine Artifact…"