Chapter 74: There's a Highly Efficient Place Called Dungeon Hall

Earlier Jiang Chen thought Lin Caier wasn't that diligent, but didn't expect that now she isn't at school; could it be she realized her level is too low and went out to grind?

Or perhaps she went out on a mission?

Jiang Chen still remembers that the first time he met Lin Caier, she was also busy with a mission.

At Shenlong University, everyone is busy, and it seems no one truly has leisure.

In a few days, the new cadets who entered Shenlong University this year will arrive one after another; then the school will commence the unified curriculum, and the busy days will begin again.

Jiang Chen isn't in a hurry to activate the Teleport Stone; instead, he first checks the message Hong Jishi sent him.

"Requirements for entering the Dragon Clan Academy."

"Level requirement: above Level 30."

Just the first requirement already surprised Jiang Chen.

The first person he thought of was his sister Jiang Ruo; if she had to meet this requirement...

"Sister... already above Level 30?"

From the information Hong Jishi relayed, Jiang Chen learned that Jiang Ruo, after joining the university, advanced to Level 30 in just three to four months.

Jiang Ruo rose from Level 16 to Level 30 in three to four months!

That speed is truly astonishing.

Normally, moving from Level 20 to Level 30 takes at least a year.

Unless Jiang Ruo, like Jiang Chen, can solo a Nightmare-level Instance.

But such people are rare.

Jiang Chen is puzzled by Jiang Ruo's leveling speed and can only ask her in person when he sees her.

He really doesn't understand how Jiang Ruo could level up so quickly in such a short time!

After reviewing the level requirement, Jiang Chen continues to read the second requirement.

"Pass the Level 30 Instance 'Abyss Frontline'"

", with a Hell-level difficulty requirement."

This requirement seems somewhat difficult.

Hell-level difficulty is even tougher than Nightmare-level, and clearing it demands comprehensive requirements on class, mindset, technique, equipment, and skills.

Ordinary parties can hardly cope.

Only extremely elite teams have a chance to pass.

"When I reach Level 30, I can try to challenge it solo."

Jiang Chen thought to himself that he has no plans to form a party for that difficulty.

Relying on his class's unique traits, solo runs are the most fitting for his style.

"Third requirement: Contribution Points must reach 1000."

Contribution Points differ from ordinary points.

Only by completing tasks assigned by the school or doing things beneficial to the school can one earn Contribution Points.

For example, in this Mermaid Island Trial, Jiang Chen can obtain some Contribution Points.

But he still doesn't know exactly how many.

Contribution Points are indispensable for entering the Top Academy.

Fang Hongxiu once mentioned that the trial is very important to her, because she wants to join the Top Academy and must accumulate enough Contribution Points.

These three requirements appear simple, but in reality each is quite difficult.

After noting these requirements, Jiang Chen activated the Teleport Stone.

A noisy clamor reached his ears, and the school seemed unusually lively.

"Burial Ground Instance, Normal Difficulty, requires a roughly Level 25 mage, preferably proficient in Fire Skill."

"Blood Battle Orc Legion Instance, Nightmare Difficulty, lacking a healer, Level 22 to 25 acceptable, must master healing, full set of bronze equipment required."

"Night Tower, Nightmare Difficulty, a knight above Level 30, must have a full set of Silver Equipment, and master the Comrade Protection skill."

Jiang

Chen looks at the market‑like environment and feels somewhat out of place.

Dungeon Hall is within the university, yet cannot be reached by ordinary means.

Only after passing review by the Academic Affairs Office, confirming eligibility, and spending a Thousand Points Reward to purchase a dedicated Teleport Stone can one be allowed to enter.

Jiang Chen originally thought the Dungeon Hall would be solemn and sacred.

But now, at a glance, it looks like a market.

A large number of cadets are recruiting teammates here, each sitting on the ground, holding signs that state their requirements.

They also occasionally shout a few lines.

That scene isn't much different from the various Instance Doorways.

Jiang Chen even doubts whether this is truly the Dungeon Hall.

Perhaps he came to the wrong place.

His gaze passes over these people and sees a massive hall.

This must be the Dungeon Hall.

Jiang Chen lifts his leg and walks in.

All the clamor disappears the moment he steps into the Dungeon Hall.

People still speak inside the Dungeon Hall, but each lowers their voice.

At the same time, a peculiar sound circles his ears within the Dungeon Hall.

Instance entrances, each swirling like a vortex, are scattered throughout the hall's corners.

The sound comes from these Instance Entrances.

Depending on each Instance, the transmitted sounds differ as well.

There are hundreds of such Instance Entrances, and the various sounds intertwine, forming a very peculiar sound.

Each Instance Entrance has a Crystal Ball.

The Crystal Ball details the Instance's name, level requirement, entry rules, cooldown time, and a series of other information.

When he was at Baiyun No. 1 Middle School, Jiang Chen already knew that the Empire controlled a large amount of Instance resources.

He didn't expect that Shenlong

University also happened to control a large amount of Instance resources.

In this world, Instances are countless.

It seems reasonable that the illustrious Shenlong Empire's first university controls a tier of Instance resources.

After all, a being like Hong Shen also comes from Shenlong University.

More precisely, among the Shenlong Empire's top elites, more than half hail from Shenlong University.

Above each Instance Entrance Vortex, a Light Screen hangs down.

The Light Screen records this Instance's data.

Jiang Chen observed that the Light Screen only listed the top three, and only for the highest Difficulty.

If this Instance has Hell Difficulty, then only the top three of Hell Difficulty are recorded.

If it only has Nightmare Difficulty, then it's the top three of Nightmare Difficulty.

It includes the clear time and the team members' names.

Each member's level, profession, and other information.

Thus it can serve as a reference.

Other teams that want to clear the Instance can copy the work.

Through repeated clears by other teams, an excellent configuration has already been found.

If you can find a better one and set a new record, that would of course be better.

Such a setup has a competitive tournament feel.

It will make each team strive for First Place.

Appearing on the Instance leaderboard is a great honor.

"Classmate..."

A soft voice suddenly came from behind Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen turned his head and saw a girl about twenty years old standing behind him.

She took a deep breath and gathered courage.

"Hello, classmate. This is your first time in the Dungeon Hall, right?"

Jiang Chen nodded.

She continued, "My name is Chu Yao, and I can introduce you to everything in the Dungeon Hall."

There is no free lunch

and pies don't fall from the sky.

Especially in Shenlong University, you must give something to reap any reward.

Jiang Chen asked, "How much?"

Chu Yao replied immediately, "Hundred Points Reward is enough."

It was evident she was a bit nervous.

Perhaps it was her first time doing this.

Hundred Points Reward...

It doesn't sound like much.

But points are hard to earn.

Actually, Hundred Points Reward isn't that little.

Jiang Chen was silent for a moment.

Seeing Jiang Chen hadn't agreed, Chu Yao quickly said, "Seventy points is also fine."

"Then 100 it is."

Jiang Chen traded Hundred Points Reward to Chu Yao.

After receiving the points, Chu Yao let out a long sigh of relief, flashing a sweet smile: "Thank you, classmate."

"The main function of the Dungeon Hall is to lead to each Instance."

"Within the Dungeon Hall, there are 2 Instances below Level 20, 18 Instances from Level 20 to 30, and 20 Instances from Level 30 to 40."

"The remaining are Instances from Level 40 to 70, totaling 52."

"In addition, there are 2 Large-scale Dungeons and 1 Super-large Dungeon."

"In total, there are 95 Instances."

Large-scale Dungeons are Instances for more than 40 people, and Super-large Dungeons are also called Hundred-person Dungeons.

Jiang Chen asked, "What about Instances above Level 70?"

Chu Yao shook her head, "Instances above Level 70 are not here."

Jiang Chen probably understood and guessed that Instances above Level 70 are centrally managed by the university.

They wouldn't be placed in the Dungeon Hall for free access.

Those Instances are very important resources.

The materials and equipment that appear inside are all extremely useful.

Chu Yao continues to explain the various functions within the Dungeon Hall.

For Jiang Chen, although

they are merely pieces of information; even without Chu Yao, he would eventually figure them out.

However, having someone explain saves him a lot of time.

The cost is only a Hundred Points Reward.

He currently has over 130,000 points, so a Hundred Points Reward is just a drop in the bucket, truly negligible.

"Each Instance has a corresponding clearance record."

"If a new record is set, a reward can be obtained."

"The entry conditions for Instances vary; most require only a basic level threshold, but some demand an average level."

"Some special Instances also impose requirements on the highest or lowest level within the team."

Instances are diverse, and their requirements differ.

Jiang Chen asked, "Are there any Instances without level requirements?"

Chu Yao shook her head, "There used to be some, but after someone died inside, it became too dangerous, so the school imposed level requirements; those below the level aren't allowed in."

"There are still quite a few level‑free Instances in the wild."

Entering Instances via the Dungeon Hall versus wild Instances is fundamentally different; the safety is completely unlike.

Inside, one can exit the Instance at any time; if danger arises, one can choose to leave, greatly increasing safety.

Unless one is instantly killed, death is unlikely.

In other words, the points aren't spent in vain.

The level settings of Instances drive ranking competition.

Jiang Chen, seeing the university, thought about training trainees.

From low‑level Instances to high‑level ones, they strive to ensure the trainees' safety.

Those who can enter Shenlong University are all talents; losing even one would make the university grieve for a long time.

Safety is naturally important.

Thus the Instance levels were set, such as

what level enters what kind of Instance.

Overreaching is not permitted.

It truly lives up to its reputation as the Empire's top university; Jiang Chen sighed inwardly...