[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-national-class-change-i-the-paladin-achieve-the-":3,"chapter-national-class-change-i-the-paladin-achieve-the--national-class-change-i-the-paladin-achieve-the--chapter-123":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Universal Class Change: As a Paladin, I Become the Strongest",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1908381,2537,"Chapter 123: Holy Flame Halo","national-class-change-i-the-paladin-achieve-the--chapter-123",123,"\u003Cp>One minute passed quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After the last second of the countdown began.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The silver gate floating in mid-air behind the playground suddenly released an ancient aura, and then the two doors swung wide open.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing this, many freshmen hurriedly communicated their consciousness to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Identical blue information panels floated into everyone's minds simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【Dungeon Secret Realm: Bear Monster Nest】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【Level: 12~19】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【Difficulty: Selectable: Simple, Difficult, Nightmare, Abyss】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【Number of people required: 1~6】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【Note: In the dim and gloomy forest, ferocious bear monsters reside. Rumor has it that one human isn't even enough to fill the stomach of the weakest bear monster...】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"There really is an Abyss difficulty! But it's actually the Bear Monster Nest dungeon? That's absurd!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Bear monsters have thick skin and flesh, and their intelligence isn't low either. This is going to be trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Sigh, it seems I can't challenge the Abyss difficulty; I'd better honestly choose Nightmare difficulty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The moment they saw the dungeon information.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Many freshmen who were originally high in fighting spirit felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured on them, and they immediately calmed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>You have to know—\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Except for the college entrance exam dungeon in Suhang Province, which was Cat Demons, the college entrance exam dungeons in other provinces were all similar to Goblins or Gremlins.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This doesn't mean these dungeons weren't difficult; there were still BOSS-level monsters like the Minotaur King or the Goblin King.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It's just that, relatively speaking, the overall pressure brought by the dungeon wasn't that strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And bear monsters......\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Freshmen who studied the Monster Encyclopedia in high school all knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Even the weakest bear monster is over two meters tall.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Their muscles are extremely sturdy, comparable to steel!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Their entire body's fur naturally forms armor-like protection, with extremely strong defense!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>What's even more deadly is that bear monsters also possess extremely high intelligence!!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In short, this is a type of monster that is extremely difficult to deal with.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And now, they actually have to enter their nest......\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>However, although the dungeon is very difficult, many freshmen quickly reacted and disappeared from the playground one after another, entering the dungeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>'Difficulty: Nightmare-level!'\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>'Number of people: 1!'\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Logically speaking, Suhang University freshmen are all the most outstanding professionals from all over the country.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Abyss-level difficulty, even if challenging.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As long as they team up, they should still be able to pass the challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But geniuses are arrogant; they don't want to receive help from others.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And......\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Teaming up will lower their individual weight, even if they finally clear the Abyss-level difficulty.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The final individual score obtained wouldn't be as good as clearing the Nightmare-level dungeon solo.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Therefore, the vast majority of freshmen only chose to solo the Nightmare-level dungeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Only special admissions students, and some ordinary freshmen who were extremely confident in their own strength, still chose the most difficult Abyss-level.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Brother Zhou Yi, good luck!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After calling out that intimate title.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jiang Churan's small face turned red, and her graceful figure, carrying the ancient heirloom sword, quickly disappeared from the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Let's begin......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Zhou Yi's gaze focused, and he also chose to enter the dungeon without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Difficulty: Abyss-level!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Number of people: 1!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For this level above Nightmare, he was also extremely interested.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I hope this rumored difficulty will allow me to perform to my heart's content......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A look of anticipation appeared on his chiseled, determined face, and his figure slowly disappeared from the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Infinite Vision!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After all the freshmen had entered the dungeon secret realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>On the ceremonial platform, a mentor with the Mage profession waved their staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They released this skill that allows one to watch the performance of students inside the dungeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hum, hum, hum......\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>One projection screen after another appeared in mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>There were thirty such screens in total.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Unlike ordinary video screens.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>These projection screens provided the best viewing experience regardless of which direction the gaze came from.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"The Freshman Grand Competition has begun!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They saw that on one of the screens.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A Summoner ranked 102nd had just entered the dungeon and immediately summoned his contracted magic beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The sheer number of contracted magic beasts was close to a hundred!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They immediately occupied the entire surrounding area!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was very clear that this was a Summoner who followed the human-wave tactic.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>On the projection screen next to him, an Assassin-class professional ranked 87th held a dagger.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They quickly disappeared from the spot, entering a stealth state.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Bang! Bang! Bang!......\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At the same time, in the distance, the tall and hideous bear monsters fell one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Not bad!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"The strength of this year's freshmen is indeed strong enough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Many mentors' eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>There are three dungeon secret realms that can be used for the Suhang University Freshman Grand Competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They are usually changed once a year and used in rotation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And the Bear Monster Nest dungeon is the one with the highest difficulty among these three dungeon secret realms.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the past, there were situations where freshmen were caught off guard immediately upon entering this dungeon and were eliminated.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But the overall performance of this year's freshmen was quite good.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Switch a window to Zhou Yi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this time, Wu Mang, the Dean of the War Academy, spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After all, he was the freshman number one he had personally determined.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although Zhou Yi had wasted more than a month in the Gale Mountain Range, he still wanted to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>To what extent Zhou Yi could perform in this bear monster dungeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【You have arrived at the Bear Monster Nest.】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【You have chosen the 'Abyss' difficulty.】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【You have obtained a 'Return Scroll'; please note that when you are attacked, the Return Scroll will become invalid.】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>【Note: The monsters in Abyss difficulty are extremely violent; please pay attention to the timing of using the 'Return Scroll'.】\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After the prompt sound, Zhou Yi had already entered the Silver-tier dungeon 'Bear Monster Nest'.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When he came back to his senses, before he had time to look around, a thick smell of blood drilled into his nostrils.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Zhou Yi frowned slightly, only to discover that on the ground of this gloomy forest, white bones could be seen everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Not far away, a group of bear monsters was currently feeding.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And that thick smell of blood came from the corpse of some unknown animal.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Roar!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The bear monsters, whose feeding was interrupted, seemed extremely dissatisfied and stood up one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just like the Minotaurs in the college entrance exam dungeon, each bear monster was three meters tall!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Standing up at the same time, they blocked a significant amount of the already scarce sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Making the surrounding light even dimmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although their height was the same as the Minotaurs, the momentum displayed by the bear monsters was completely incomparable to the Minotaurs.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They were huge in size and sturdy in build.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Their fur, which acted like armor, was stained with bright red blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just standing there gave one an extremely strong sense of oppression!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"As expected of an Abyss-level dungeon; the might of these bear monsters is even stronger than ordinary Flame Demons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Zhou Yi's eyes flashed, and he also began to release skills synchronously.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Dawn Blessing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Courage Gift!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"God's Gift!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Guardian Gift!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In less than 1 second, Zhou Yi had finished releasing all the buff skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Roar!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this moment, the dozens of bear monsters not far away also charged toward him like armored vehicles, carrying a heavy aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Facing such a scene, Zhou Yi did not stop releasing skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Instead, the holy light aura on his body became even thicker:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Holy Flame Halo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Boom!!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A dazzling flame halo floated out of thin air behind his head, adding a layer of holiness to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Holy Light Cross!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A cross condensed from holy light also suddenly emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Boom!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The moment after the Holy Light Cross was released.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Dazzling and scorching holy light flames instantly engulfed all the charging bear monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Roar!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The painful wails didn't last even 1 second.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>All the bear monsters were actually burned to nothing by the holy flames!!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Leaving only a pile of ashes on the spot......\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Chr\u002F>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>— Author's Notes —\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>PS: Please give some flowers and votes; monthly tickets and update tickets are also appreciated. 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