Secret Realm Battle 2

[You have defeated the monstrous Claw Hyena, earning 64 Secret Realm Points.]

[You have defeated the monstrous Claw Hyena, earning 64 Secret Realm Points.]

[You have defeated the leader of the Claw Hyena beast, earning 99 Secret Realm Points.]

A series of cold system notification sounds faded from my mind, and I fell into complete silence.

"Phew~"

In the vast and dark secret forest, Xiao Fan slowly straightened his slightly bowed body, took a long breath, and relaxed his tense back.

Eight Claw Hyena carcasses lay scattered on the ground, and a warm, foul wind, carrying the scent of damp earth, drifted slowly through the forest.

Xiao Fan lowered his eyes and glanced at the corpses scattered all over the ground, a clear look of disappointment flashing across his eyes.

"It's a pity no Treasure Map Fragment dropped."

Xiao Fan's tone carried a hint of regret.

After clearing out the group of strange beasts, he only gained some Points and did not obtain the Treasure Map Fragment he wanted.

After a moment, Xiao Fan gradually calmed down.

Upon careful consideration, this outcome is actually quite normal.

The Claw Hyena was the first beast he encountered after entering the Solo Instance.

Judging from its physical strength, attack methods, and defensive capabilities, it should be a monster at the lowest level of the secret realm, with low strength and minimal threat.

In the battle just now, he didn't even use any skills; he slaughtered them all by relying solely on his basic attributes and some combat techniques.

"These Claw Hyena are probably around level fifty."

Xiao Fan sheathed his longsword and looked into the depths of the dense forest, his eyes filled with caution.

Although these Claw Hyena were not of high level, he dared not conclude that this new Solo Instance was a level 50 dungeon.

This was the Solo Instance he had encountered since entering the game, and its uniqueness far surpassed all previous instances.

More importantly, the entrance to the secret realm is located in the heart of the Monster Region.

According to the previous game rules, the level of the secret realm was the same as the level of the area it was located in, and the area level corresponded to the secret realm level. However, this time the Solo Instance is obviously different.

Deep down, Xiao Fan always harbored a faint sense of unease.

Neither Bao Bao nor Zijin followed us into the secret realm this time.

Although his attributes are high, his player level is only 93. He is worried that the level of the beasts in this secret realm will increase as he progresses. If a beast that corresponds to the level of the area really appears, it will be difficult for him to deal with it alone.

But... since we're already here, we can't just give up.

"Well, since we're here, we might as well make the best of it. If we really can't win, it's best to hide and leave the secret realm when the time is up."

"I wonder what these Secret Realm Points are for?"

There was no indication of Points were used for, but Xiao Fan guessed they could be exchanged for items or rewards.

Thinking of this, Xiao Fan glanced at the countdown above.

23:36:28

Time seemed plentiful, but Xiao Fan had no idea how vast this secret realm was.

We still need to hurry.

Xiao Fan took a deep breath, suppressing the distracting thoughts and anxieties in his mind, and his eyes regained their firmness. Now that he had stepped into the secret realm, there was no reason to give up halfway.

He stepped aside to avoid the carcasses of the strange beasts on the ground and continued deeper into the secret realm along the winding path through the forest.

Compared to the sparse trees on the outskirts, the forests deep within the secret realm are much denser and towering.

Ancient giant trees rise from the ground, their thick branches Zong Heng, and their layered dark green canopies obscure the entire sky. The thin sunlight can only filter through the gaps in the leaves, Falling Star of light.

The light in the forest grew dimmer, the air was cold and damp, and the silence was eerie. Even the usual chirping of insects and birds had vanished, leaving only the sound of his steady footsteps echoing slowly through the deathly still woods.

The deeper you go, the more intense the sense of oppression becomes, with a faint, chilling aura lingering around you, completely different from the hot, fishy smell outside.