Players Who Have Cleared It Before

Qin Shang thought for a moment and then searched for 'polluted dungeon' on the forum.

Several casual discussion threads immediately popped up.

#{Priest} [Zhao Family Manor] dungeon has been polluted, the source of pollution is currently unknown.

The three official Path of the Gods players died during exploration of this dungeon. Players trading related dungeon guides should carefully consider whether to provide them for reference.

#{Hypnotist} [Wedding Bride] dungeon has been polluted.

The original main quest required players to help the groom complete the wedding rituals. However, a player who was overly lustful did unspeakable things to the NPC wedding bride, causing an accident that changed the dungeon from B-class to S-class and renamed it [Uncontrolled Groom].

The source of pollution might be the actions of a player who entered it before... cough cough.

Did unspeakable things to an NPC!?

Qin Shang's features contorted upon reading the last post.

Damn it, did unspeakable things to the NPC wedding bride? Was this guy so horny he subjected the NPC to humiliation between his legs!?

What a character!

Qin Shang's mouth twitched.

It seemed that quite a few dungeons had been polluted.

If a dungeon was polluted, the main quest and its difficulty would change, rendering previous guides unusable.

From these posts, Qin Shang found a clue.

The source of pollution!

[Death Train] was formerly known as [Train Exploration], a B-class dungeon. Now it had become an A-class dungeon, which was an S-class dungeon for the Con artist class.

It was clear that it had been polluted.

To clear these polluted dungeons, it seemed necessary to find the source of pollution within them.

There were many types of pollution sources: the resentment of dead players, the curses of Priests, or a player who was once overly lustful and dared to do unspeakable things to the NPC wedding bride...

These were all types of pollution sources.

Of course, changes in the Path of the Gods map could also lead to dungeon collisions, which would form pollution sources.

The first few were easier to understand, but as for dungeon collisions...

Qin Shang had also seen this concept on the forum.

To give a simple example, if the background setting of [Death Train] was 1970s London, then under that background, there would definitely be other dungeons.

After all, urban legends like this were countless in every era and region. There would surely be other dungeons in the same timeframe.

If Qin Shang drove the Death Train off the tracks before the end of the first round of exploration, he might crash into other dungeons.

This would cause [Death Train] and another dungeon to collide, forming a new dungeon.

These were bugs within the Path of the Gods game!

Qin Shang closed his phone, having a general understanding of the Path of the Gods player community.

Currently, the biggest trouble before him was the second round of exploration for the Death Train, which he would be entering soon.

"Speaking of which, I remember when the Death Train settled, it seemed to have given me a reward clue, something called El's Letter..."

Qin Shang cupped his hand around his Character Card and instinctively opened his inventory.

Indeed, a letter lay quietly within. Perhaps this item could provide many clues.

Meanwhile, at the Public Security Bureau in Chaoyang District, Yanjing.

A burly, well-built man walked directly into the second floor.

Seeing his work uniform, no one stopped him, and he moved unimpeded.

The dark-skinned strongman easily entered a room in the corner of the second floor.

He hesitated at the door for a moment, then finally raised his hand and knocked.

"Enter!"

A cold voice came from inside the room.

The Sheriff, the burly man, pushed open the door handle and looked at the figure sitting in the office with a complex expression.

A handsome young man sat at the desk. He wore white clothing, his long hair tied back in a ponytail. His chiseled, handsome features exuded calmness and composure. Even when someone entered, he merely glanced briefly before looking away.

Aloof, composed, and possessing a maturity and steadiness that belied his age.

"Eagle of Justice, your speed in exiting the dungeon this time is beyond imagination."

"Did you get carried by a high-level player to win?"

That's right, 'Eagle of Justice'.

If Qin Shang were here now, he would surely recognize that the person entering the Public Security Bureau was the Sheriff 'Eagle of Justice' whom he had met once in [Death Train].

Hearing this, Eagle of Justice's expression turned somewhat grim, and he said in a deep voice;

"Mr. Yin, I entered a polluted dungeon, Path of the Gods ID 0927 [Death Train]..."

As soon as he said this, the figure sitting upright at the computer desk, eyes fixed on the documents, frowned and looked up. His gaze then fell on 'Eagle of Justice,' who had just spoken, his usually cold expression shifting to one of suspicion.

"[Death Train]? An S-rank for the Con artist class, but A-rank for other classes?"

After saying this, the young man seemed to understand the intention behind 'Eagle of Justice's' visit today, smacking his lips.

"If it's the Death Train, then the organization can't offer you much help."

"The official records don't contain any strategies for the second round of this dungeon. Once the twenty-four hours are up, you're on your own inside."

Hearing this, although 'Eagle of Justice' had expected it, his heart couldn't help but sink slightly.

He was a public servant. After entering a dungeon for the first time with his Character Card and emerging, he had reported the supernatural phenomena he encountered to the authorities.

Soon after, the officials recruited him into a special operations team.

It was then that he learned that beneath the dazzling lights of China, there was a hidden, special organization.

This place was filled with Path of the Gods players; he wasn't the only one who had experienced similar things.

Naturally, 'Eagle of Justice' became an official player.

Regular Path of the Gods players were required to enter dungeons periodically, and yesterday was his turn.

'Eagle of Justice' had initially thought it was just a routine exploration mission. However, after completing 50% of the exploration and being teleported back, he was completely bewildered.

This was the first time he had encountered such a situation.

So, his first action was to frantically search the Path of the Gods Player Official Forum for any information related to the [Death Train].

He found the exact same content that Qin Shang had seen.

As it stood, that dungeon seemed far more dangerous than he had initially imagined.

Even the official database did not contain any corresponding strategies for clearing it.

In other words, all other players who had entered the Death Train had met their demise.

Otherwise, how could there be no strategy if they had survived?

It was then that he panicked and rushed to the official headquarters, hoping to get help from high-level Path of the Gods players.

However, it was clear that even the highest-ranked official player in the Chaoyang District, the one before him, seemed to be at a loss.

Thinking this, 'Eagle of Justice's' heart sank.

"Mr. Yin, has no one ever cleared this Death Train before?"

"What is the source of pollution in this dungeon!?"

Upon hearing this, Mr. Yin glanced at him, his cold gaze carrying a hint of sympathy.

"Do you think we'd be unable to clear this dungeon if we had figured out the source of pollution?"

However, in the next moment, a complex expression flashed across his handsome face, his emotions fleeting before he finally answered earnestly.

"But... as far as I know, there is indeed one person who has cleared this dungeon!"

What?

Someone had cleared the Death Train?

That's great! This meant he had a chance to get the dungeon strategy!

'Eagle of Justice' became excited upon hearing this.

"Who?"

Mr. Yin narrowed his eyes.

"I do know of a Path of the Gods player who cleared the Death Train."

"But unfortunately, you won't be able to meet him."

"Why!?"

'Eagle of Justice' was like a drowning person grabbing the last straw, unwilling to give up even the slightest opportunity.

Hearing Mr. Yin's sudden change in tone, his expression also turned grim.

"Because he died in the Path of the Gods!"

"His game ID is 'Fiercely Licking Cockroach Jade Feet'."

Upon hearing this, 'Eagle of Justice,' who had been looking disappointed, froze when he heard 'Fiercely Licking Cockroach Jade Feet.'

Immediately after, he wore a look of disbelief.

"What!?"