The First Level 60 Sixth-Advancement Player
Evening, at Xiang Cuisine Restaurant.
Inside the private room, all nine members of the team were present. They walked around the menu, which was covered with numerous checkmarks and markings.
The restaurant owner's eyes lit up the moment he picked up the menu; he knew this order was bound to be a huge profit.
"What would you like to drink?"
After watching the boss leave happily, Cai Cai opened her Dimensional Storage Space and started moving things out. First, there was a case of Moutai, then a case of fine wine, and even some Remy Martin.
"Where did you buy this wholesale?" Huo Bingzhi Ri asked.
"It was a gift from someone."
Cai Cai grinned. "Who in Star Abyss doesn't have a few rich friends, right?"
They exchanged a knowing smile.
"Boss!"
He pulled the chair closer, took out an Instance Crystal from his storage space Telling a Story, and offered it to her. "Here, after you finish this, you should be able to reach level 60 and sixth job advancement, right?"
I glanced at it, and sure enough, it was a five-star dungeon.
[Solo Instance Crystal Red Moon Circus] (Epic ★★★★★)
So he immediately took out 300,000 from his storage space and said, "Story, I can't take your Instance Crystal for nothing, this is a small compensation."
At present, five-star solo dungeons are in a hoarding phase because very few people can solo them, so they are basically all stockpiled. The price is unknown, and this 300,000 is indeed only a small compensation.
"Need not..."
He quickly shook his head as if to Telling a Story.
Only after I repeatedly persuaded him did he finally accept the 300,000 yuan.
So everyone enjoyed the meal, but I didn't touch a drop of alcohol.
After the party ended, Ruolin and Kou Mei left together in a taxi, Fatty was picked up by Shen Yue, and Bingzi, Faye and others also left in taxis one by one. In the blink of an eye, I was the only one left standing at the entrance of the restaurant.
Take out the Instance Crystal and open it directly!
"Whoosh!"
About 300 meters away, a Teleportation Gate appeared, invisible to ordinary people. Its location was quite hidden, situated in a green belt.
So he walked straight over, silently entered stealth mode as he approached, and then stepped into the instance.
[Please note that you have unlocked the solo Instance Crystal Red Moon Circus (Epic ★★★★★)!]
[You have entered the map: Subspace Tour!]
[Objective: Kill the mastermind, Director Jack!]
[Tip: Audience cheers will increase enemy attributes; rotating the stage will avoid the cheers!]
"Buzz~~"
An inexplicable pressure descended from the sky, followed by the roaring operation of the Essence Furnace within his body, seemingly resisting this strange external force on its own.
When I opened my eyes, the surrounding scenery gradually distorted and blurred, all lines gradually faded, and the whole world was instantly enveloped in a chaotic color without lines.
Is this what subspace is?
I frowned. Ever since entering Star Abyss, this word had been mentioned repeatedly. According to the Star Abyss Chronicle, a record in the game's background, the subspace has always been a field that Star Abyss scientists have tried to explore.
Even thousands of years ago, a group of brilliant scientists emerged in human society. They attempted to create the first Subspace Engine on their home planet, thereby initiating an era of expeditions to conquer and colonize other planets to alleviate the predicament of overpopulation and resource scarcity on their home planet.
However, these plans ultimately came to nothing, the Great Expedition Plan died in its infancy, and eventually the home planet split into two major factions: the Crimson Dragon Country and the Star Maple Federation.
And now, I may have truly entered this magical realm through the bridge of the Instance Crystal.
"Thump!"
Accompanied by a rather eerie drumbeat, the view of the subspace ahead gradually cleared, and the ground appeared beneath our feet, instantly dispelling the intense feeling of weightlessness.
A black curtain slowly opened, revealing a huge stage in a chaotic subspace filled with spatial rifts—the stage of the Red Moon Circus dungeon!
At the center of the stage, a figure slowly rose from the ground. It was a humanoid robot. When I looked at it, it revealed a strange smile.
"Young man, are you ready to face judgment on this stage?"
Before I could even speak, I heard thunderous cheers.
Sometime later, an audience section appeared in front of the stage, filled with countless obscured figures, some waving their arms and even shouting, "Hurry up and start! We want to see this kid get his verdict, hahahaha~~~~"
All the audience members began to laugh maniacally.
That's just plain crazy.
I was speechless. Without a word, I pulled out the Flame of Honor and the Glory Barrier, then walked step by step up the stairs to the stage. The moment I reached the stage, I declared, "I'm ready!"
"So..."
The robot laughed and said, "Let our performance begin!"
After speaking, the robot quickly turned and left the stage, while a sound came from the air.
When I looked up, figures with smirking smiles descended from the sky, their blades flashing wildly as they landed on the Glory Barrier with a series of "thumps" and sparks!
With a tremendous force descending, I was thrown back several steps, shield and all, and then I saw four figures in front of me, dressed in theatrical costumes, their bodies enveloped in chaotic light, wielding two misty weapons, and staring at me with ferocious expressions.
Pain Clown, Level 70, Orange BOSS!
"Oh oh oh~~~"
They all let out a cacophony of monkey cries, as if they had regressed to their ancestral state, and charged forward again, brandishing their blades.
Four mere Orange BOSS, and they dare to be so arrogant?
I smiled slightly, my body rapidly sinking, using the Glory Barrier to block their combined attack. At the same time, I spun around, my Power Sword flashing like a cold light, instantly sending the head of one of the Pain Clown flying. The severed neck, however, was not bleeding, but instead spewing out a deep blue chaotic power, a truly chilling sight.
"Boom!"
With a powerful strike from the Glory Barrier, I repelled the attack of another clown. My movements were incredibly agile and fluid, my sword flashing as I swiftly cut the other two clowns in half at the waist!
Your performance was utterly terrible!
The last remaining clown roared and swung his claws fiercely!
I suddenly dodged, and in the instant his attack missed, the Glory Barrier slammed into his body, slamming the clown to the ground with a loud "thud." The shield's disintegrating force field hummed, rapidly melting his upper body!
"You..."
"You have no martial ethics!"
The two clowns, cut in half at the waist, still had a faint breath left.
I smiled faintly, then stomped on their heads one by one, instantly destroying their remaining health bars and pocketing all the Experience Points from the four Orange BOSS.
This five-star dungeon doesn't seem all that special!
"Good!"
The non-combat robot responsible for the explanation reappeared under a beam of light and said, "This young warrior from another star system is indeed quite capable. Now, let's present him with an even more spectacular performance!"
The next second, ropes dangled from the sky, and then countless figures, wielding sharp blades, descended from the heavens, howling like Tarzan.
A quick glance revealed that although these creatures appeared to be human, their necks were covered in scarlet spots, indicating they had been contaminated and had lost their natural instincts.
Infected Acrobat, Level 70, Orange BOSS.
This time, there were even more opponents, with over 30 acrobats, each one highly trained, their blades spinning rapidly!
"Boom!"
Just as the Glory Barrier was pierced by a spear, I quickly shifted position and thrust forward. A flash of sword light swept past, and the acrobat's head was instantly severed. The price for this action was that I was hit in the back by three attacks from the acrobat!
"4221!"
"3999!"
"4018!"
The damage is decent, but not high enough. Who can you kill with that little attack power?!
Just as a warhammer was about to strike, I dodged it with a sudden sidestep and retaliated with a lightning-fast sword strike. With the enhancement of a max-level Sword Master, another head flew off.
The moment the kill is completed, the health bar is instantly replenished!
At the same time, they were attacked four more times. The enemy not only outnumbered them, but their attacks were also fierce!
Wow~~~
Seeing me being attacked repeatedly, cheers erupted from the audience!
Suddenly, a buff appeared on the heads of a group of acrobats!
"Attack power +50%!"
"Defense +50%!"
"Attack damage increased by 50%!"
"Damage Reduction +50%!"
Good grief, are you cheating?!
The next moment, just as I chopped off the heads of two acrobats, the Glory Barrier blocked a series of attacks, but it still couldn't block them all, and my body took four hits!
"24623!"
"24882!"
"24093!"
"24274!"
This is bad. The damage has completely changed, and it actually inflicted Lightly Injured injury on me. At this level of damage, I might have to use the Resurrection Sacred Canon if I'm not careful!
In a flash, a sword cleaved open the head of an acrobat, and he was encased in Annihilation Rock Armor and Stardust Wall. At the same time, he glanced around and saw an operable lever-shaped mechanism at the back of the stage!
That must be the thing that controls the stage.
"Whoosh!"
Direct Energy Blade throw!
With a clang, the wrench moved, and the entire stage began to spin, instantly avoiding the group of audience members!
The buffs on the group of acrobats vanished instantly, leaving them weak and powerless once more.
Kill!
He sliced through melons and vegetables with ease, and in the blink of an eye, he had cut down a group of acrobats!
"Buzz~~~"
The stage was reset, and the group of faceless "stick figure" audience members looked at each other, sitting there completely bewildered.
The robot that was explaining things stepped out again, its expression excited. "I didn't expect this young warrior from another star system to be so powerful! Alright then, to prove that our Red Moon Circus isn't to be underestimated, we'll have to raise the bar!"
The next moment, a large number of clowns rushed onto the stage!
At least 40, that's fucking greedy!
Honestly, if you don't have Power Sword and can't one-shot these Orange BOSS, you shouldn't even consider this kind of dungeon; you simply can't do it!
Luckily, I have Power Sword, and it's Pink Second Generation Power Sword!
Dry!
Therefore, once the rhythm was mastered, the moment the audience started cheering, the Energy Blade was thrown to rotate the stage, avoiding a wave of high damage. In this way, under the protection of the Glory Barrier, the lifeline remained quite safe.
However, with the increasing number of clowns and acrobats, the pressure is mounting, making the battle increasingly agonizing.
Around 10 PM.
After wiping out another group of clowns, my experience bar is full!
"Whoosh!"
Reach level 60!
But they are not the first players to reach level 60. There are currently four players at level 60 on the Huaining City level leaderboard: Gun Like a Dragon, Worldly Uncontested, and Shen Jin. They are all a group of leveling fanatics!
But that's understandable, since I spend a lot of time on daily tasks and life. Not all players are like that. Those players who focus on wilderness combat hunt in the wilderness every day, so their leveling progress is naturally faster.
"Call..."
I took a deep breath, feeling slightly uneasy.
At this moment, the monsters stopped spawning on the stage, and the commentary robot's eyes glowed red as it said, "Ladies and gentlemen, we have already witnessed the strength of this young warrior from another galaxy. Now let's have the final battle! Director Jack will personally deal with this kid!"
"Thump~~~"
The spotlight instantly locked onto a figure in the distance, who slowly walked onto the stage. The figure was dressed in a formal suit, wearing a tall hat, and carrying a cane under his arm. His face was obscured by the hat, but a mustache could be vaguely seen.
Director Jack, Level 70, Pink BOSS!
"Come on, kid, it's time for you to hit the road!"
Director Jack smiled slightly and snapped his fingers lightly.
With a snap of my fingers, a subspace rift appeared about 3 meters away from me.
What the heck!?
Just as I was wondering what was going on, a spike suddenly flew out from the crack!
Instinctively, he raised his shield to block, and a loud "bang" resounded. It seemed that he had blocked it, but in reality, he had not completely blocked it. This attack from the subspace rift was a mixed attack, containing powerful mental damage, which the Power Shield could not withstand!
"29211!"
That deals a lot of damage!
Director Jack's eyes were ferocious. He charged forward, and the moment his cane was raised, a dense barrage of spiritual spikes surged from the ground, piercing my legs with a series of "thuds"!
It hurts, it hurts so much!
His health bar emptied instantly, and he was even severely Severely Injured!
This is insane damage! It's utterly unreasonable!
A chill ran through me, and I decisively used the Medical Box. At the same time, I activated Battle Roar, Annihilation Rock Armor, and Stardust Wall, and even used my Burst Skill, Ancient Tree Contract!
Movement speed increased by 80%, restores 4% health per second for 15 seconds!
"Whoosh!"
I quickly removed the Glory Barrier. Against this kind of Psionic System BOSS, the Power Shield was useless; carrying it would only slow down my sword strikes.
His body suddenly lunged forward to the right.
"You want to run away?"
Director Jack revealed a contemptuous smile.
But the next second his smile froze on the ground. Step Slash + Rising Dragon Slash instantly closed in, and his perfect Z-shaped movement taught the BOSS a lesson. Just as the BOSS was lifted up by the Rising Dragon Slash, he activated Tian Gong Kai Wu + Overpowering Momentum, and instantly a set of normal slash + Consecutive Slashes + normal slash + Ash Sweep + combo slash landed on the BOSS's legs!
Instantly, the psionic shield was shattered by the Power Sword, and Director Jack's leg injury was so deep that the bone was visible!
Power Sword have always been the bane of these Psionic System humanoid units, even the Pink BOSS is no exception.
"You..."
Director Jack showed a look of surprise. At that moment, I immediately activated the Cold Star Piercing Bone, instantly turning him into an ice block. Then, I unleashed a barrage of attacks, including Ground Spike Slash, Dragon Blade, and Bloodthirsty Assault, all mixed with normal attacks, and slashed at his neck!
"Sizzle~~~~"
The ice cracked, and a rich, deep blue psionic energy surged forth.
As the Pink BOSS Director Jack tried his best to resist, but his raised cane was cleaved in two by the Fire with a clang. Then, the psionic shield around his neck was hit by five swords in succession, leaving it a bloody mess. Finally, under the three rapid attacks of Bloodthirsty Assault Frenzy, he was beheaded!
The entire battle lasted only 16 seconds!
"Thud~~"
Director Jack's bloodied head rolled to the ground, his eyes wide open in death.
"..."
The robot explaining the instructions had "Holy crap" written all over its face, seemingly having forgotten its lines.
The next moment, a Teleportation Gate appeared behind me; the dungeon was complete.
[Congratulations! You have completed the solo Instance Crystal Red Moon Circus (Epic ★★★★★)! Rewards: 45 million character experience, 1500 Reputation Value, and the Bone Quenching Blade (Quality: Pink)!]
[Congratulations! Your Crimson Dragon Country faction Reputation Level has been increased to: Glorious Comrade!]
"Holy crap..."
Seeing the two notifications, I was overjoyed. Not only did the dungeon reward drop a pink item, but my Reputation Level also increased to the fourth rank!
These Glorious Comrade are really something else! According to the rules of the player organization, they can get a 20% discount when shopping on the Player Black Market. The time to really take advantage of these deals has arrived!
Furthermore, the reward from the dungeon is called the Bone Quenching Blade, a pink weapon. Could it be Power Weapon?
With this delusional wishful thinking, he opened the Dimensional Storage Space...
It was just wishful thinking; it was a pink dagger, not Power Weapon.
He took out a dagger, which glowed with a pinkish light. The surface of the dagger had beautiful patterns, and the blade was extremely sharp. He felt a slight pain in his fingers when he touched it.
[Bone Quenching Blade] (Quality: Pink)
Rank: Fifth Tier
Type: Monomolecular Dagger
Base Parameters: Attack 2950-4400, Attack Speed 1.9 attacks/second, Durability 5000/5000
Agility: +60
Strength: +58
Spirit: +56
Length: 0.3M
Weight: 5.2KG
Blessing: Lifesteal +10%
Specialty: Armor Penetration, ignores 37% of the target's armor.
Biography: The Bone Quenching Blade, a dagger forged from the spine of a star-sky demon beast, is extremely sharp.
Strength required: 500
Required Agility: 700
Needless to say, it's a pretty good dagger.
As a pink dagger, an attack cap of 4400 points is obviously an overkill, and it's highly likely to be the maximum, reaching 50%. Otherwise, a pink dagger should normally have an attack power of around 3000 points.
After all, my pink Power Sword only has an attack cap of 5200.
The Instance Crystal came from Telling a Story, and coincidentally, the weapon that dropped was also the Shadow Assassin's weapon, as if everything was predestined.
"Whoosh!"
Step out of the instance and return to reality.
His body appeared on the roadside in the dead of night. After thinking for a moment, he decided to go all out and complete the breakthrough mission overnight to officially advance to the sixth job advancement. After all, he should take the achievement reward of being the first player in the National Server to advance to the sixth job advancement. There was no need to give such a thing to anyone else.
So, he took out his phone and sent Lin Qingying a message: "Qingying, I have to go complete a mission tonight, you go to sleep first."
"Okay, be careful, don't take any risks, and don't worry me."
"Um!"
I felt somewhat helpless. As a player, it's impossible not to take risks. After all, in many games in the past, the player's title was "Adventurer," and coming to the game was precisely for the purpose of adventure.
The breakthrough mission is activated in the next second!
[You have triggered the breakthrough quest "The Frozen Land" (S-rank)! Quest details: Enter the Frozen Land, challenge the insect nests in the Frozen Realm, and after clearing out all the insects, you will gain the opportunity to advance to a sixth-tier profession!]
The Teleportation Gate to the breakthrough mission spawned a few kilometers away. It was late at night, and there was an empty street in front of me, so I went straight into the alley and sped off on my Off-road Motorcycle along the main street.
Wow~~
On the roadside, a drunken young woman shouted, "Handsome, can you take me for a ride?"
"Screw you! Why aren't you home sleeping so late at night...?"
I muttered a complaint to myself, didn't even glance at it, and sped straight into the endless night.
Soon after, I found my Teleportation Gate next to a small villa, and after confirming that there were no surveillance cameras around, I stepped inside!
"Whoosh!"
The temperature suddenly dropped by at least 30 degrees Celsius, from the twenties in Huaining City in May to below zero. Fortunately, the Combat Form automatically filled the space under the armor with warm clothing, so I didn't feel cold.
Ahead was the entrance to an insect hive covered with icicles.
Wielding his Power Sword, he cleaved through the ice spikes and swiftly entered the insect hive known as the Frozen Land. Inside, apart from everything being frozen solid, it seemed no different from any other insect hive. As soon as he entered, he was greeted by a large number of Tier 1-3 insects.
No doubt about it, let's get the Explosive Gun ready!
In an instant, they transformed into adventurers in the ice cave, diligently and professionally killing insects, sometimes Explosive Gun, sometimes wielding Power Sword wildly.
Killing insects is a tedious, boring, and lengthy process.
Before I knew it, it was eight o'clock the next day. When I dragged my tired body to the end of the insect nest, I was suddenly struck by a bright light. All I could think of was cursing!
Damn it, there are two final bosses!
One is the Star Nest Queen, a bulky creature capable of unleashing mental attacks; the other is the Claw Bug residing beside the Star Nest Queen. Both are level 70 Pink BOSS!
No wonder there haven't been any players at level 6 yet; they're all stuck here!
A lineup of two Pink BOSS is absolutely outrageous!
Hehehe~~~
The Claw Bug looked up at me, as if to say hello.
Have you had breakfast yet? If not, I'm about to start eating.
Its inner monologue is mostly like this, and I am its breakfast.
"Hiss~~~"
The Star Nest Queen let out a low hiss, and waves of Mental Power damage immediately crashed down. At the same time, a golden map zone appeared around them.
[System Prompt: The battle has begun. You must not leave the restricted area, otherwise this breakthrough mission will be considered a failure!]
So fine, so incredibly fine!
The dual-boss lineup is not without its flaws, because the Star Nest Queen cannot move. As long as the player keeps the Claw Bug far away, they can defeat them one by one.
If the Claw Bug don't easily leave the Star Nest Queen's effective attack range, players can use firearms to pick them off from a distance; these are all ways to counter this.
But the system's thinking was too meticulous; it anticipated this early on and actually implemented a "range restriction," giving players no chance at all!
So we have to force it, right?
Very well, I'm extremely good at using brute force!
The moment the Claw Bug charged out, Dragon Binding Rope bound it to the spot. Then, a combination of Battle Roar, Tian Gong Kai Wu, and Overpowering Momentum was unleashed, followed by an Explosive Charge that stunned the Claw Bug, and a series of ferocious attacks followed!
I'm a professional at killing Claw Bug. I know from countless battles where to strike to avoid their tough cuticles and where to cut through their sickle-like blades more easily.
Moreover, the Claw Bug that spawn in the breakthrough missions are significantly weaker than those found on the open world map, making them much easier to kill.
In just half a minute, he dismembered the Claw Bug, turning it into a bug club, and then chopped off its head with a few sword strikes, completing the kill!
The next Star Nest Queen will be easier to deal with; it will simply be a war of attrition.
Fifteen minutes later, the Star Nest Queen was killed by sheer force. Mission complete!
[Congratulations! You have completed the quest: "The Frozen Land" (Sixth-Tier Breakthrough Quest). Your profession has successfully advanced to the sixth tier, and your level cap has been increased to 70!]
[Congratulations! You have obtained the professional title: [Starry Sky Super Weapon - Sword Specialization - Tier 6]!]
[Congratulations! You are the first player to advance to Tier 6. Rewards: Achievement +5, Charm Value +3!]
The level cap has been raised to 70!
Unfortunately, there's a version lock. In the 3.0 Insectoid Uprising version, the level cap is 60. Even if you've already reached Tier 6, you still have to wait patiently at level 60.
This can be considered as leaving a way out for weaker players, otherwise they would have no chance to keep up with those crazy leveling-up maniacs.
In the Frozen Land, a 60-second countdown has begun. In one minute, I will be teleported back to the real world.
So he took out two skill books from his storage space, one was the sixth-tier skill Shockwave, and the other was the Seventy-Two Extreme Slashes. He had just enough skill points, so he learned them!
After that, he used up all the Skill Experience he had accumulated over the past few days in one go, and leveled up all the skills that could be upgraded, such as Shockwave, Seventy-Two Extreme Slashes, as well as Repair, Swordsmanship, Programming, and Algorithms, to the maximum level.
The maximum level of a sixth-tier skill is called Authority.
In the blink of an eye, the skill list appeared with words like "Level 10 Authoritative Shooting," "Repair," "Throwing Skill," and "Applied Mathematics," and at the same time, a large amount of experience and knowledge flooded into his mind.
"Call..."
This deep breath, brimming with knowledge, is truly an epic lung-clearing experience!
I've become smarter, more knowledgeable, and more confident.
It's so great to be a gamer...
"Give it a try!"
In the last few seconds, I suddenly raised my Power Sword and activated the skill – Shockwave!
"Whoosh!"
The moment the sword blade rose, a golden Shockwave, about 4-5 yards wide, shot out along the ground and disappeared 40 yards away!
Just as I predicted, the skill description says it attacks along a line, but in reality, the line is quite wide, allowing for a wide area-of-effect (AOE) damage. Needless to say, this skill is extremely useful and will be the main skill for leveling up and PvP in the future!
Next, let's try that one and only SSS-rank Skill!
With a swift stroke of his sword, he sliced open a nearly mature Lord Bug. Instantly, a scorpion-like Lord Bug burst forth, raising its arms and screeching as it charged forward!
Lock onto target, unleash skill – Seventy-Two Extreme Slashes!
"Bite!"
A sharp screech echoed through the air, and the Lord Bug's body instantly levitated and hovered in mid-air. Immediately afterward, my body became ethereal, unable to be locked onto, and time seemed to freeze as the system began a slow countdown!
A feeling of sudden enlightenment filled his mind, and the Power Sword in his hand felt light as a feather.
Attack speed... it's faster!
As time slowly passed, I suddenly rushed out and began to unleash my level 10 Authority Sword Technique on the Lord Bug's body. The Lord Bug was constantly being sliced, but it seemed to remain unharmed.
The speed at which I swung the sword increased rapidly, completely exceeding my attack speed limit!
The moment that mysterious power within me vanished, the flow of time returned to normal, and I witnessed an extremely dazzling scene!
"Shuashuashua--"
The crisscrossing sword lights swiftly Space Cut before them, and with each rapid cut, the Lord Bug's body was continuously sliced apart and pulverized!
In addition, six large, dark blue characters in calligraphy, "Seventy-Two Extreme Slashes," appeared on the battle interface. I don't know if others can see them, but I can. Meanwhile, the number of combos kept jumping up and down above the Lord Bug!
Up to 24 hits!
"Boom!"
The instant the 3-second Seventy-Two Extreme Slashes ended, an incredibly exaggerated damage number appeared above the Lord Bug's head.
"3000444!"
One skill, three million damage!
This is outrageous!
I was greatly shocked, but I also knew in my heart that this was not my limit. I had no experience in using the skill for the first time, so I hesitated a bit and did not use my full strength when I slashed. Next time I will definitely do more than 24 attacks!
Furthermore, the number of attacks is also related to one's agility; there will definitely be more next time!
However, as a combo skill, the damage of each attack is not equivalent to the damage of a normal attack. This has definitely been adjusted, otherwise, 24 normal attacks would probably deal tens of millions of damage.
I wonder if the damage from the Seventy-Two Extreme Slashes stacks with the Unstoppable Overpowering Momentum. If it does...
Forget it, dreaming is impossible. It would be a miracle if it could be stacked.
"Whoosh!"
While lost in daydreams, I was forcibly sent out of the breakthrough mission map.
At 8:30 a. m., the sun was shining brightly.
"Drop!"
A message came from Gun Like a Dragon: "Ding Han, you've successfully completed your sixth transformation?"
"Um."
I nodded, puzzled, and asked, "Alliance Leader Long, why haven't you advanced to the sixth rank yet? It shouldn't be like this. You have Power Gun; advancing to the sixth rank shouldn't be difficult, right?"
"This is quite difficult..."
"I've tried twice already," said "Gun Like a Dragon" with a sigh. "Each time I can't get past the final boss. One pink boss and one blue boss—that double-boss lineup is really difficult..."
"What?!"
I was shocked. "Why are you wearing one pink and one blue?"
"Aren't you?"
"I immediately bought two followers..."
"Ah?!"
Gun Like a Dragon, his face filled with shock. "How the hell is this possible? Could it be... could it be..."
I reminded them, "Is the difficulty of defeating a boss related to your own Combat Power?"
"That's quite possible!"
"I, Old Yu, and quite a few others are stuck on the breakthrough mission. It might really be related to Combat Power," Gun Like a Dragon.
"How about we try this?"
I suggested, "Take off your equipment and put it in your storage space first, then put it back on after entering the map. Maybe the BOSS won't be so strong then."
"Okay, I'll give it a try in a bit!"
"If you succeed, remember to tell other people how you did it!"
"Learn!"
With Gun Like a Dragon, he excitedly went to try his sixth revolution.
I glanced at the time, then at the Bone Quenching Blade in my storage space, and sent a message to "Telling a Story": "Storyteller, are you awake yet?"
"You're awake. What can I do for you, Boss?"
"How about we grab some KFC for breakfast?"
"Haha, give me your location, I'm coming!"
Not long after, at a KFC in the South City District, I ordered a family bucket with Telling a Story.
"Hey bro, congratulations on your sixth job advancement! You must be the first person in the National Server to do that, right? Did you get the achievement?"
"Got it."
I smiled smugly, "Although it didn't trigger a server-wide announcement, I got everything I was supposed to. Also, the main reason I called you out for breakfast was because of that five-star dungeon; it dropped something useful for you."
"What?"
He made a drooling face.
I immediately opened the trading panel and placed the Bone Quenching Blade there.
"Holy crap..."
He almost jumped up. "Holy crap, this attack limit is insane..."
"Um."
I confirmed the transaction. "Take it. It's only right that I remember where I came from. All I need is the Experience Points to reach level 60; the loot is yours."
"Boss, this is too valuable. I know how difficult a five-star dungeon is; you must have put in a lot of effort to defeat it. I really can't take this dagger, really..."
"Take it, don't make me angry."
I glared at him fiercely. "Story, sometimes you have to think about yourself. Actually, I've observed you closely. When we're out hunting together, sometimes when your equipment drops, you don't even ask for it. That won't do. When we're together, we're a team, but when we're apart, we're individuals. When you're alone, of course, the higher your Combat Power, the safer you are. In a game where life and death are at stake, being a little selfish is perfectly acceptable. Here you go!"
"All right..."
He then put away the dagger and flashed a bright, sunny smile, "Xie Xie, boss!"
"We're all on the same side, no need to be so polite!"
I laughed and said, "Let's eat! I'm really hungry after staying up all night."
"Okay, let's eat!"
He was showing off with a bunch of chicken wings, but after a while he looked up at me again and said, "By the way, boss, your gear should be almost complete by now, right? Logically, you shouldn't be far from getting all pink gear, right?"
"Hmm, one more component is missing: the cloak."
I smiled slightly, "However, cloak pieces are not common, and besides, Pink Equipment is already rare at this stage. There's no rush, take your time, I'm not in a hurry for this."
"Too!"
He grinned and continued eating with me.
"Boss, how about another family bucket? It doesn't feel quite right..."
"I think it's a good idea!"
"Haha, wait a minute, I'll go buy it!"
After finishing their meal, the two waited outside for their ride home.
"Boss."
He suddenly turned to me Telling a Story and said, "My name is Liu Yiyang."
What's this kid doing?
Speechless, I said, "My name is Ding Han..."
"Hahaha, I know!"
"You little brat..."
I was a little embarrassed, and the reason he introduced himself when Telling a Story was probably because he was the least noticeable one in the team and rarely spoke.
Telling me your name is probably a way of truly acknowledging me as the team leader.
After returning to the residential area, he sent a message to Lin Qingying and then went straight to sleep!
I slept very soundly. When I woke up, I checked my phone and it was 8 p. m. At the same time, I could hear the sound of cooking outside, and the aroma of food wafted into the room.
No... has our Manager Lin really learned to cook?