Chapter 232: Keywords, the Abyss of Semaya

Ah... I'm full.

Walking back to the dormitory, Qiao Chang rubbed her slightly bulging stomach, "Their barbecue is really delicious."

"Yeah, this little fish has the most say." Song Yuxin supported the somewhat unsteady Zheng Xiao Yu, her face full of suppressed laughter, "I've never seen someone so full they can't walk in real life before."

"Hehehe~ Isn't it just too delicious?" Zheng Xiao Yu muttered a bit embarrassedly, carefully holding a packed lunch box with both hands.

That was packed for Lin Yue.

"Qiao Chang, your relationship with Du He'an isn't just that of high school classmates, is it?" Song Yuxin suddenly said.

"Our relationship is a bit complicated, basically we're not quite lovers yet." Qiao Chang spoke openly, "I'll tell you about it when I get the chance."

"How about you guys? Did anyone catch your eye today?" She laughed, putting an arm around Song Yuxin's shoulders, "I noticed Zhou Xiao Chen has been staring at you."

"People seem a bit childish." Song Yuxin pondered for a moment, then slightly shook her head.

"It's normal for guys to be a bit childish! What about Yu Zhao?"

"No way, too boring." This time Song Yuxin shook her head without even thinking.

"Guessed it." Qiao Chang chuckled, "What about Qin Chuan?"

"Qin Chuan?" Song Yuxin reached out and pinched Zheng Xiao Yu's cheek, "Not only is he handsome, he even got a recommendation to the Supernatural Combat Profession, but unfortunately he's not interested in me."

"When we were eating, he kept staring at Xiao Yu!" —

"Qin Chuan, answer honestly, do you have feelings for Zheng Xiao Yu!"

In Dorm 602, Zhou Xiao Chen pulled Du He'an and Yu Zhao into a three-person interrogation stance, slamming the table with a "bang".

"What the hell…" Qin Chuan had a black line across his face, "You're overthinking it."

"Then why were you staring at them while eating? I've seen it many times!" Zhou Xiao Chen chuckled.

"I…" Qin Chuan was at a loss for words.

He was just considering whether to reveal his identity to Hong Ye.

Hong Ye's talent would also be very useful in the dungeon.

If he could suppress the dungeon boss's power by half and team up with Hong Ye on an A-level dungeon, he might not need to use Time Stop.

Isn't that a pure gain? Of course, there are downsides too.

This way, the points he earns would go to Hong Ye.

And…

He was a little worried that Yue Li would misunderstand.

So before revealing his identity to Hong Ye, he at least needed to say something to Yue Li first.

Throughout the meal, he kept thinking about this issue.

He didn't expect that, while pondering, he subconsciously glanced at Hong Ye a few more times, actually causing this misunderstanding.

"You've been staring at Song Yuxin all along—how do you have the leisure to watch me?" Qin Chuan rolled his eyes, decided to turn the tables, quickly pulled Du He'an and Yu Zhao over, and on the spot turned Zhou Xiao Chen from the judge into the defendant, "Answer truthfully!"

After a round of joking, the four's topic gradually became more serious.

"I saw a new announcement from the Special Affairs Group on the Dream World forum." Du He'an's expression turned grave, "The dungeon appearance this morning happened because there is a special type of dungeon called an Ominous Dungeon."

"Their feature is that the participant limit is one, and the dungeon description contains the keyword 'Ominous'."

"Such dungeons could trap players, turning them into the living dead, eventually having their lives taken away alive, while also causing the dungeon to descend into reality."

"Besides that, the Special Affairs Group also reminded everyone that, if not necessary, they should try not to tackle dungeons alone."

"We're in the same dorm; we can team up to tackle dungeons from now on." Du He'an patted his chest, "I haven't used my dungeon attempts today—who else still has attempts?"

"While there's still time, shall we start a round?"

"I have attempts." Yu Zhao said, "But my strength is average, I don't have an Elite Tier Spirit Beast."

"No problem, I only have one too." Du He'an laughed, "I've been running secret realms with the guild lately; once I get a versatile mid-tier resource, I'll take the brothers flying!"

"I also don't have an Elite Tier Spirit Beast, and I still have attempts." Zhou Xiao Chen raised his eyebrows, "But my talent is purple, with two talent effects!"

"Who isn't purple these days?" Du He'an raised his eyebrows.

"I have a blue talent." Yu Zhao said gloomily.

Du He'an: "…" "Ahaha~" He gave a dry laugh, quickly changed the subject, "Qin Chuan, together?"

"I've used up my attempts today." Qin Chuan shrugged regretfully, "Next time we get a chance, let's do it together."

Seeing Du He'an still wanting to say something, Qin Chuan quickly added, "There's less than five hours until we enter the Dream World—hurry up."

"Oh right, hurry up." Du He'an came to his senses, discussed with Yu Zhao and Zhou Xiao Chen, then picked a C-level 2-star dungeon to test the waters.

After the three vanished from the spot simultaneously, Qin Chuan let out a slight sigh of relief.

He certainly didn't consume any attempts.

But entering the dungeon with his three roommates would expose his player name.

Moreover, his roommates' strength is indeed weak; he can't fully guarantee their safety.

He can't carry them…

Qin Chuan opened the dungeon list and took a glance.

He hadn't checked in a day, and there were already over eight thousand unclaimed dungeons.

The eight A-level dungeons refreshed yesterday have had four cleared, all solved by the Special Affairs Group; the remaining four are limited in time, and Qin Chuan won't be able to finish them tonight either.

What's more, another twelve A-level dungeons were refreshed today.

It would be better to, after entering the Dream World tonight, discuss with Yue Li whether to reveal his identity to Hong Ye, then focus on clearing A-level dungeons tomorrow.

Thinking this, Qin Chuan scrolled down, his eyes landing on the dungeon ranked 17th in the list, beneath the sixteen A-level dungeons.

【Dungeon: Dalik Prison Valley (B)】 【Available】

【Recommended Player Level: Elite Tier】

【Participant Limit: 3】

【Lateral Difficulty Rating: ★★★★★】

【Dungeon Remaining Clear Time: 66:43:21】

It's you.

A flash of light, and Qin Chuan's figure vanished inside the dormitory. —

Back on solid ground, a putrid smell assailed the nose.

Qin Chuan looked around at the skeletons buried beneath the pitch-black earth, revealing some stark white bone stubs, his brows slightly furrowed.

Looks like it's not a good place.

Gazing forward, the blood-soaked air surged all the way; even the thin mist carried a hint of blood, and the valley path appeared before Qin Chuan's eyes as lines of text.

【Dungeon: Dalik Prison Valley】

【Dungeon Introduction: Before the Semiya Abyss appeared, this place was the most terrifying binding ground for the heinous and wicked in the Semiya territory; now, the Prison Valley has taken on a new meaning—it is the final redemption for the heinous and wicked before they descend into despair.】

【Dungeon Level: B Rank】

【Lateral Difficulty Rating: ★★★★★】

【Dungeon Boss: Unfree One·Pate】

【Dungeon Talent: Sundial Hand (Gold)】

【Worn Title: 【Purple】 Undying Finisher】

【Dungeon Minimum Clear Requirement: Defeat Unfree One·Pate】

【Dungeon Clear Time Limit: 66:42:57】

【Give Up This Attempt】

【00:00:32】

Semiya Abyss…

Looking at this familiar word, Qin Chuan fell silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled.

Looks like Kirai's gift isn't completely just a piece of waste paper after all. —

(End of Chapter)