Chapter 238

When Luo was mentioned, Long Ji thought of something and couldn't help but look toward Feng Yin.

"What do you think, is the probability high for an S-rank dungeon to appear tomorrow?"

"What do you think?" The silent Feng Yin sighed, "Over ninety percent, I'd say."

"Just now, I obtained new information using Clairvoyance."

Long Ji, Ji Huai, and the other two teammates all looked at Feng Yin at the same time.

The information gained from Clairvoyance each day is highly random, but the chance of obtaining important information is not low, roughly once every ten days.

Using the information obtained previously, the Special Affairs Group had already seized many advantages in advance.

From Feng Yin's tone, one could tell that this time the information obtained should also be important.

"First, the Dream World has a total of 10,000 zones."

Hearing this, the other four exchanged glances.

As everyone knows, the Dream World has 9,999 game zones.

Although this number could drive someone with OCD crazy, that's actually the case.

But now, Feng Yin says the Dream World has 10,000 zones.

This means there is still one zone not on the map?

Meeting the four's curious gazes, and thinking about the latter part of this information, Feng Yin's expression gradually grew solemn.

"Second, the missing zone is the source of disaster; when it appears, whether in the Dream World or reality, it's like a small boat in a vast ocean, always at risk of capsizing."

Watching the four's expressions change rapidly, Feng Yin spoke word by word: "Based on this information, the content description of the 2.3 version update, and our observations of secret realms and dungeons over this period, some things have become quite clear."

"The dungeons and the otherworldly beings behind them are closely related to that missing zone; they are currently attempting to invade in the form of dungeons, and when the missing zone appears, they may descend in a more direct way."

"They harbor strong malice toward us, while the rules followed by the Dream World, or rather the mysterious existence behind it, are benevolent toward us… at least for now."

"Therefore, the Dream World has been hindering the descent of otherworldly beings."

"The dungeon information straightforwardly tells players the minimum requirements to clear it, the rewards obtained after completion, the dungeon talents transformed from player talents, and the secret realms with abundant rewards that help us quickly increase our strength."

"These are all measures to stop the otherworldly beings."

"Therefore, the appearance of an S-rank secret realm, along with an increase in the number of secret realms of other ranks, is in itself a hint that we are about to face stronger opponents."

"Even if it doesn't happen tomorrow, an S-rank dungeon will definitely appear in the near future."

"I see." Long Ji realized, "Still, you're the sharp one."

All the clues, as Feng Yin connected them through bits and pieces, unfolded like unraveling a cocoon, revealing a possible truth.

This made the situation much clearer.

Although they face dungeons and otherworldly opponents, the Dream World is on their side!

The teammates all let out a sigh of relief, even Ji Huai's tense expression eased a bit.

Only Feng Yin, a faint heaviness flickered deep in his eyes, hard to notice.

What he just said was, based on the current clues, the most likely guess.

But being the most likely doesn't mean it's completely correct.

Yesterday, when the D-level dungeon Alabaka Mountains descended into reality, during the whole process of the passage being destroyed, there was a detail that Qin Chuan didn't mention, but that Chen Zhonghao's notes mentioned, which is extremely easy to overlook.

After the dungeon descended into reality and became a dungeon passage,

For the players who entered it, the dungeon's talent became the players' talent.

——

【Exclusive Subjugation:】

【Current Target: No. 23 Erdisus】

【Current Progress: 5%】【Start Subjugation】

One minute later, he reappeared at the original spot, looking at the brand-new subjugation progress, Qin Chuan's face full of smiles.

The subjugation boss that he couldn't kill even one of in half a minute before, he now killed eight in just one minute.

The strengthened Shui Hua was practically a bug in the exclusive subjugation.

The subjugation target not only had almost zero attack power, but also had a huge size, like a living target; under Shui Hua's full-force activation of Torrent Break, nearly twenty layers of water-flow marks could be stacked in just one second.

After stacking a few seconds of water-flow marks and then casting once more the Void Abyss Flow Slash, what awaits the subjugation boss is the evaporation of its health bar.

The fact proves that the opponent's thick health bar stems from insufficient damage on our side.

The eight consecutively defeated bosses brought the Luoyue Guild a full 7w8 subjugation points, more than the total points previously obtained.

Adding the remaining 1,500 from previous upgrades, Qin Chuan now has 7.95w subjugation points available for upgrading the group formation chart.

Directly raising 【Void】 to Lv10, Qin Chuan's gaze turned to the first major formation unlocked for upgrade, his eyes showing an 'as expected' expression.

【Whether to consume 20,000 subjugation points to raise 【Ever-Victorious】 to Lv1?】

【Ever-Victorious (Lv1): After all Spirit Beasts kill the target, final damage increased by 1%, lasting 5 seconds, stackable】

【The group formation chart takes effect on all guild members】

【Yes】【No】

Twenty thousand subjugation points, the cost of upgrading the grand formation is ten times higher than that of 【Void】 and 【Destruction】.

But in the face of its powerful effect, everything is worth it.

Unlike upgrading the formations on the two lines individually, the grand formation at their intersecting position can bring a brand-new trait effect.

This is not an equipment trait, but a formation chart trait.

In the entire formation chart, there are three grand formations; fully lighting them all yields three formation chart traits.

The personal formation chart and the group formation chart remain consistent; if both are lit simultaneously, the three formation chart traits will gain double effect.

Qin Chuan without hesitation began upgrading 【Ever-Victorious】.

The nearly 80,000 points just obtained are only enough to raise 【Ever-Victorious】 to Lv3; after killing, the final damage increase ratio becomes 3%.

However, Qin Chuan is not in a hurry either.

After his breakthrough, his boss‑slaying speed has not yet shown any clear sign of slowing down.

In another day or two, Ever‑Victorious in Battle will surely reach Level 10.

"With this, tomorrow's chance of attempting to conquer an S‑rank Secret Realm will be greater!" Yue Li glanced at the skill lighting up on the group battle chart, a faint smile touching her lips.

On her personal battle chart, Ever‑Victorious in Battle is already Level 2.

When stacked, after the Spirit Beast scores a kill, the final damage can rise by 5%.

"Indeed." Qin Chuan nodded in agreement, "I don't know what rewards an S‑rank Secret Realm might drop."

"If the rewards are fairly generous, our pace to officially reach Epic Rank can be sped up even more."

While chatting idly, the two headed back, reaching the meeting place half an hour later.

On the guild building, which was basically finished, the two men were busy with ladders, painting the exterior of the dome.

One was Tie Hammer, the other a stranger.

Seeing Qin Chuan and Yue Li return, the two halted their work and climbed down from the ladder.

Tie Hammer enthusiastically patted the other's shoulder and began introducing himself to Qin Chuan and Yue Li.

"This is Mr. Leonhart; he's here for the interview."

"Nice to meet you; please guide me." Leonhart spoke with a smile, his Chinese quite proficient.

【Player Name: Leonhart】

【Player Level: Elite Rank】

【Contract Spirit Beast: Unicorn Earth Dragon, Raging Flame Magic Ape, Crimson Gold Tiger】

Looking at his strength, it's not weak at all.

After a quick glance at the players before him, Qin Chuan turned his gaze toward Yue Li beside him.

Yue Li pondered for a moment.

"Well then, let's begin the interview."

(End of chapter)