Chapter 32: What the heck, are you brainless?

The morning sun rose, and a new day began.

A party arrived at the Instance Entrance, but they noticed something unusual.

"Huh, why is it so quiet today?"

"It used to be bustling; what's going on?"

"Where did everyone go?"

Although puzzled, they didn't probe further and chose to enter the Instance.

They selected Normal Difficulty.

Soon, more groups arrived one after another, making the Instance Entrance lively again.

After the Instance's cooldown ended, Jiang Chen reappeared, ready to enter.

"That guy is really a weirdo."

"Why is he always so aloof, not saying a word?"

"But his Summoned Entity is indeed flashy—though a bit scary, it's really cool."

"What good is coolness? He seems to ignore us altogether."

"Looks like he's going to try a Solo Run of the Instance."

Various parties expressed different opinions about Jiang Chen.

At that moment, a graceful figure appeared behind.

"He is... Jiang Chen."

Lu Qingyu, from afar, saw Jiang Chen entering the Instance alone and especially noticed the Skeleton Warrior by his side.

She knew clearly that only Jiang Chen in the world possessed such a Summoned Entity.

On the day of the Job Change, Jiang Chen's Skeleton Warrior left a deep impression on her.

The Necromancer Summoner is a unique class; there is no second one.

Lu Qingyu's gaze was complex, "He actually wants to attempt a Solo Run..."

She bit her lip; although she had just reached Level 10, she decided to challenge the Instance.

Even though her level wasn't high, she was a golden profession, Rainbow Mage, and many parties welcomed her joining.

Although this Instance is only Difficulty Level 14, especially at Normal Difficulty it isn't very high, completing it alone is still not easy.

She has always treated Jiang Chen as a rival, trying to stay ahead of him everywhere, but now in the outskirts Instance she met him and was again outpaced by Jiang Chen.

Soon after, Lu Qingyu successfully formed a party and entered the Instance.

"Hmph, Jiang Chen, I'll work hard too, I'll definitely surpass you!"

Jiang Chen entered the Death Mine Instance again; inside it was like a walk in the park for him.

Moreover, his strength crushed everything in his path, with no obstacles at all.

After his upgrade yesterday, the number of Skeleton Warriors had reached 68.

After 12 hours of Meditation, his Spiritual Power fully recovered.

After entering the Instance, Jiang Chen summoned four more Skeleton Warriors.

Now he commands a full 72 Skeleton Warriors, forming a massive Legion with higher efficiency than before.

Wherever the Skeleton Warriors go, there is no life.

Since Jiang Chen knows the Instance like the back of his hand, his progress is even swift.

Just 45 minutes later, he encountered the familiar foe—Goblin King.

"Stop sleeping, wake up," Jiang Chen shouted.

The Goblin King revived under the Skeleton Warriors' assault, though his health was heavily reduced when he stood.

Flame spewed from its mouth, but Jiang Chen's Soul Burn descended, interrupting its Skill.

Within a short 30 seconds, the Goblin King unfortunately fell again.

"Kill Goblin King, Experience +40000"

"Obtain Bronze-grade weapon, Goblin King's Longbow."

"Obtain Low-level Monster Core."

"Goblin King's Longbow: Bronze-grade, Strength +10, Agility +10, Bow Skill damage increased 3%, usable after Divine Power Level 12."

It still dropped those items, with no new variety and no suspense at all.

Jiang Chen glanced at the loot, gave it a quick look, then stored them in his inventory.

The Goblin King's eyes held resentment and gloom.

That gaze seemed as if it recognized Jiang Chen.

"Don't be gloomy, I'll come a few more times and then I won't come again."

"You're bound to be killed anyway; it doesn't matter who kills you."

"And if I kill you, it'll be quicker, with less suffering."

"Actually I don't want to kill you, but I have no choice; I need to level up."

Jiang Chen whispered to the Goblin King, regardless of whether it could understand.

It wasn't far from Jiang Chen's expectations; this time he indeed failed to level up.

He's still 20% away from Level 14.

Next time he'll be able to level up.

Jiang Chen left the Instance, then quickly moved away, not lingering there.

Jiang Chen left the Instance, then quickly moved away, not lingering there.

In the afternoon, a group of Huangtian Guild members arrived in front of the Instance.

Young Guild Leader Li Mingyu was absent, and the people who teamed up with him to run the Instance yesterday were also absent.

This time the Huangtian Guild did not come to run the Instance, but to investigate what happened yesterday.

Lao Shan was completely silent, and the dozen‑plus people who came with it were the same.

The lone wanderers present at the time each vanished, as if they had evaporated from the world.

The Huangtian Guild members this time were very restrained and did not do anything excessive.

Even when they asked people, they were very polite.

After a round of questioning, the answers they received were all "I don't know."

Because everyone present had just arrived today, they knew nothing at all about what happened yesterday.

They investigated.

They searched for a long time but could not obtain any results.

In the end they could only retreat.

Somehow the news that the Huangtian Guild blocked the Instance spread, provoking strong protests from many people.

The Professional Association issued a warning to the Huangtian Guild today.

If they do this again, the consequences awaiting them will be severe.

The Instance is a resource for all humanity; it is not something a single guild can block at will.

Not even an hour, let alone a day or two, is permissible.

At the Huangtian Guild headquarters, President Li Tianhao pointed at Li Mingyu and launched into a tirade of harsh insults.

"What are you doing, are you brainless?"

"How did you come up with the idea of blocking the Instance?"

"Do you think our Huangtian Guild can cover the sky with one hand? Do you think the Shenlong Empire and the Professional Association are mere decorations?"

"If you want to die, go die yourself; don't drag our guild into the water with you."

"These days, don't go anywhere; stay in the guild. Your level is already sufficient, just wait calmly for the Major Exam."

Li Tianhao scolded Li Mingyu.

Li Mingyu lowered his head, remained silent, and after a long pause asked, "What about Lao Shan and the others?"

"We've already sent people to investigate; you shouldn't meddle in this. The power that can make so many disappear at once is beyond your control."

Li Tianhao waved his hand, telling him to leave.

Anyway, Li Mingyu is already Level 16, which is fully sufficient to apply to Shenlong University.

Even if he is confined for a few days and cannot level up, it won't have a major impact.

But Li Mingyu felt strange in his heart; Lao Shan and so many guild members all had levels above Level 20.

The entrance to the Death Mine Cave is just a low‑level Instance; how did it suddenly vanish?

If we say they were taken out by someone, then what kind of strength—

—of a person could silently kill a dozen people at once, leaving no trace at the scene?

He really can't figure it out!