Authority

Lu Xiu studied it briefly.

It turns out that the so-called pre-placement is actually just setting a placement point for a copy in advance.

Because it's pre-placed, it won't immediately cause an anomaly like the Witch Instance; instead, it will only generate an offline dungeon entrance.

However, as the number of players completing the dungeon increases, this pre-placed dungeon entrance will gradually expand.

certainly.

During this period, the impact of Architect clearing dungeons remains the greatest.

The primary purpose of this feature is to allow both offline and online access to the instance to be available simultaneously.

"----Do Architect have that much authority? They can even directly designate architects."

After turning off the instructions, Lu Xiu muttered to herself, then looked at the map. After hesitating for a moment, she chose a large coastal city, which was currently the frontline city under the most pressure, as the location for the new instance.

She was knowledgeable in this area, and Wang Huai, the military representative at the front, would occasionally send her some internal reports.

Generally speaking, Lu Xiu knew where the pressure was greatest.

certainly.

Placing Monster Hunter directly on the front lines carries a certain degree of risk.

What if the key character in the dungeon is some kind of monster? That would be troublesome.

However, Lu Xiu felt that even if the core of this dungeon was the monsters, it would be worthwhile to put them on the front lines, and the risk was bearable.

Because those monsters might not necessarily attack the soldiers on their own initiative.

Even if it really does.

Then we can just give up and let the monsters in Monster Hunter fight the monsters on the front lines.

The monsters on the front lines might not necessarily be able to defeat the monsters in Monster Hunter.

That's fine then.

Lu Xiu selected the coastal metropolis on the map.

Immediately afterwards.

A system notification sounded, and at the same time, the holographic map in front of them instantly shrank.

[Congratulations, you have successfully pre-placed the dungeon <Monster Hunter>.]

[Offline physical entrance is being generated----]

[Online and offline access points will be open simultaneously!]

[Dear Architect! You have successfully completed the dungeon you created. Congratulations!]

[System is generating clearance rating -]

[evaluate:

The warlike Anjanath roams the Ancient Forest, the ferocious Nergigante recklessly destroys everything in its path, and the ancient Ancient Dragon that command the wind and rain are like mobile Calamity and the Deity.

The guild's pioneers fought bravely, falling countless times, before finally managing to establish a foothold called Starfall on the cruel New World.

To bring this decades-long investigation to a close.

The Hunter's Guild assembled the Fifth Fleet with great anticipation.

You arrive by ship, a legendary Hunter from the Old World.

No one knew what the New World would bring.

The people of Astera initially called you Sapphire Star with high hopes, expecting you to use your mortal courage and wisdom to maintain the fragile ecological balance and explore the mysteries of nature in the struggle between life and death.

However, in your eyes, there seems to be no concept of ecology, awe, or combat.

There's only one word in your eyes: kill.

Kill them all!!!

With force surpassing even Calamity, you carried out a brutal massacre of the top ecological niches of the New World in a very short time.

Faced with your wild hunting methods.

The receptionist who had been cheering you on fell silent; the sword master thought you were more of an antiquated relic than he was; the wilderness master's eyes were filled with the fear that you might cause species extinction; and the battle-hardened Commander wanted to send you back to the Old World that very night.

Bearing the title of a symbol of guidance and hope, you should be a bridge connecting humanity and nature.

However, the scholars and Hunter at Astera unanimously believe that, compared to the Ancient Dragon, you are perhaps the most Humanoid Cataclysm on this continent that needs to be guarded against.

Because what you're doing isn't guidance, it's an intrusion!

You scared the Palico! You wicked woman!

[Evaluation Summary:]

[A bizarre ape more like Calamity than the Ancient Dragon, a living taboo in the New World.]

[Legendary Hunter.]

Lu Xiu:

"----"

He was clearly a dashing and heroic star, a beacon of hope saving people from suffering!

So what if they killed them a little too quickly?

Why does it sound like you're some kind of villainous demon king who kills wherever he goes?

What kind of Humanoid Cataclysm is this?

Fart!

She must have studied journalism!

[Instance Completion: 100%]

[Overall Clearance Rating: Myth]

[Please check the settlement page for related rewards]

[Start Teleportation]

Lu Xiu returned to the Construction Space.

Then I immediately turned off the review function.

Although she would usually complain a bit, she didn't really care about this anymore, since it didn't really give her anything.

Say whatever you want.

Lu Xiu composed herself and turned her gaze to the settlement panel in mid-air.

[Copy verified!]

[System Rating Generation -]

[Instance Name: Monster Hunter]

[Online Dungeon Rating: SSS]

[Offline Dungeon Rating: Mythical]

[Instance Type: Multiplayer/Co-op/Action/Gear-Driven]

[Ticket Price: 2000 Survival Points]

[Instance Description: The Fifth Fleet has been dispatched to the New World to investigate the mysteries of the Ancient Dragon migration. Players will take on the role of a member of the Research Commission, venturing into the New World, facing ferocious monsters, unraveling the secrets of the New World's ecosystem, and confronting an ancient entity that threatens the entire world.]

[Instance Feature Tag: Symbiosis]

[Potential rewards: Valuable skills; Valuable items; Valuable equipment; Attribute point rewards.]

[Creator: Lu Xiu]

"Mythic Grade dungeons—but are they only available offline? What changes will occur when entering the dungeon offline?"

Lu Xiu was somewhat surprised to see the dungeon rating given by the system this time, as it was divided into offline dungeons and online dungeons.

I wonder what it will be like to participate offline.

You can take a look if you have the chance.

As Lu Xiu pondered this, she continued reading.

[Construction rewards are being settled--]

[Dungeon Rating Myth, Dungeon Completion Rating Myth -]

[Construction Experience +5280]

[Spirit attribute points +12]

[You have been promoted to Level 11 Architect!]

[You are the first Architect in Nine Provinces to create a Mythic Grade dungeon!!! Special rewards are being calculated—Congratulations! Based on your performance during the dungeon verification, you have obtained the exclusive skill [Azure Blade Myriad Forms]!]

"Exclusive? Azure Blade Myriad Forms?"

Upon seeing the words describing the system, Lu Xiu immediately clicked on it.

[Special Skill: Azure Blade Myriad Forms]

[Rating: Power (Exclusive to Architect Lu Xiu, can be evolved)]

[Type: Rule]

[Skill Description: Born from a Architect who is proficient in all weapons and has transformed himself into Calamity, this skill will break the boundary between reality and imagination.]

[Passive Effect (Soldier): Mastery of all weapons. You will be regarded as the master of weapons, a symbol of calamity. You will gain a small damage bonus when using any weapon or equipment.]

[Active Effect (Empty Refinement):]

1. Condensing the air into a weapon: As long as you can "understand and imagine" it, you can instantly condense a physical weapon directly from the air using environmental energy.

The appearance, attributes, and structure of a weapon depend entirely on your Mental Strength. You can make a greatsword instantly transform into a battle axe when you swing it, or you can make the tip of a spear explode into countless hidden weapons when you thrust it out.

2. Visual Descent: You don't need to hold a weapon in your hands. As long as you are at any coordinate point in your line of sight, you can summon your Azure Blade at will. You can make a rain of swords fall from the sky, or make countless spikes pierce from the ground.

(Note: Weapons cannot be generated out of thin air inside a living organism with vital signs.)

3. Invisible Blade: You can add an invisibility effect to the condensed Azure Blade. Invisible weapons are not only visually invisible, but can even be shielded from mental perception; they cannot be detected unless their physical form actually touches and harms the target.

[The release and maintenance of this active ability continuously consumes your Mental Strength. The amount consumed is proportional to the number, precision, size, rating, and duration of the weapon.]

[Activation Requirements: None]

[Consumption: Depends on Mental Strength.]

[Duration: Depends on Mental Strength.]

[Cooldown time: Depends on Mental Strength.]

[Note: Everything within your sight is your arsenal. You need not wield a sword, for you yourself are calamity—but do not attempt to forge weapons within others, no matter how inhuman you may be; the game still operates on basic principles.]

"----What?! Unlimited Blade Works?!"

After reviewing the skills, Lu Xiu parted her red lips slightly. "And the rating is 'power'? What kind of weird rating is this?"

Before that.

She had never heard of any powers or abilities.

Furthermore—can this evolve?

Although the conditions for evolution are unknown.

But that's really outrageous.

Is it because it's a skill exclusive to Architect? And because Architect need to create mythic dungeons, so no one has ever seen it?

Lu Xiu thought about it for a moment and decided to stop worrying about it for now.

Instead, I plan to try it out immediately.

Because it looks like it would be really cool!

5

Lu Xiu closed her eyes and then first chose the most basic weapon in Monster Hunter.

Iron Katana.

She slowly raised her hand to the side, her palm loosely clenched.

With a thought, the surrounding air seemed to be drawn in by something, swirling wildly into the void in the center of her palm like a vortex.

Immediately afterwards.

In the previously empty void, the outline of a weapon instantly appeared, transforming from an illusion into a solid physical entity.

Smack

Lu Xiu tightened her grip on the knife hilt.

The realistic, cold touch, the heavy weight in her hand, and even the rough texture of the straps wrapped around the hilt were exactly the same as the one she had wielded in the dungeon.

"It really works!"

Lu Xiu brandished the Iron Katana, then immediately intensified the testing, beginning to experiment repeatedly.

Various weapons began to materialize in her hands.

Kagura, Starry Sky Swift Blade, Emperor Blade ----

After testing more than thirty times.

A long knife with an exaggerated shape, a very unique and highly recognizable appearance, resembling a large saw, slowly took shape in her hand.

Nergal Reaver.

Holding this top-tier weapon from Monster Hunter, Lu Xiu, relying on the muscle memory from her battle in the dungeon, swung it smoothly in mid-air twice, even assuming an Iai Slash stance.

But at that moment...

Lu Xiu suddenly felt dizzy, as if she had been staying up for several nights in a row.

She stopped what she was doing and shook her head.

"----So much consumption?"

Lu Xiu felt somewhat uncomfortable and quickly abandoned the idea of wielding a weapon. Instead, she turned her gaze to an open space a few dozen meters away from the Construction Space and raised her hand.

A new world unfolds!

The next second, a weapon materialized out of thin air dozens of meters away and hovered in mid-air.

It worked!

But what followed was an even more intense feeling of drowsiness, a slight pricking sensation in the brain, and even a brief blurring of vision.

Lu Xiu's pretty face paled slightly, and she immediately severed the mental connection.

The katana in mid-air vanished instantly, and the weapon in his hand also disappeared into nothingness.

Lu Xiu sat down, hugging her beautiful long legs, resting her chin on her knees, and breathing slightly heavily.

Good heavens----

Although on the system panel, Mental Strength is not specified as a numerical attribute like a blue bar.

However, it is clear that this skill consumes a real amount of Mental Strength.

It's only been used for a short time!

She was as exhausted as if she had been building a dungeon for more than ten hours straight.

Moreover, the higher the level and the more complex the weapon, and the farther the distance of condensation, the more exaggerated the mental strain seems to be.

Furthermore, this skill is completely different from regular system skills.

It doesn't have an on/off function.

It's just a matter of whether Lu Xiu wants to or not.

The moment a thought arises, the weapon takes shape in accordance with the mind's will, and then Mental Strength pours out like flowing water.

This is an almost instinctive form of authority.

It doesn't even resemble a skill anymore.

"So this is one of the perks of being Architect —but then again, you still need to carry regular physical weapons."

Lu Xiu pondered to herself.

If she uses this skill like a basic attack, she can drain herself dry in just a few minutes.

It's impossible for them not to carry physical weapons.

But this is absolutely an amazing skill.

Condensing from thin air, invisible killing intent, the arrival of a new vision, free transformation—this extremely high degree of freedom subtly transcends the skill framework, allowing her to try all sorts of unbelievable fighting styles in actual combat.

The consumption was indeed too great. In future actual combat, we need to carefully consider tactical combinations and use our resources wisely.

Lu Xiu rubbed her temples and took a deep breath to calm her groggy mind.

The skill research is almost complete.

Let's take a look at the rewards.

[You have cleared the Monster Hunter dungeon!]

[Instance Completion: 100%]

[Overall Clearance Rating: Myth]

[Experience Points Gained: 5810, Survival Points: 11600]

[Items/Equipment Obtained: Alatreon Mail, Alatreon Skirt Armor, Nergigante's Sharp Claw x1, Xeno'jiiva's Ghostly Horn x3, Elder Dragon Heart]

[Special Rewards: Agility +9, Strength +9, Stamina +10]

[First clear of the dungeon, obtain Mythic rating reward: Medal of the Disaster Hunter]

Settlement completed.

"----Hmm? The Alatreon armor? The one with built-in breast implants?"

See the name of the reward equipment.

Lu Xiu, who had been somewhat drowsy, instantly woke up, her eyes lighting up. "Shen Nian can wear this."

She clicked on it and glanced at it while thinking about it.

[Equipment: Alatreon Mail / Alatreon Skirt Armor (Female)]

[Rating: Mythical Set Piece]

[Attribute Bonus: Stamina +10]

[Feature: Wearing this component will greatly increase the wearer's stamina and health regeneration speed.]

[Set bonus (not activated, requires the required number of pieces):]

[Three-piece set bonus: Increases physical resistance by 30%, triggers a recoil effect when receiving melee physical attacks, and attacks inflict the Forbidden Rend effect, forcibly ignoring 15% of the target's physical and elemental resistances.]

[Five-piece set bonus: Increases physical resistance by 50%, triggers a recoil effect when receiving melee physical attacks, and attacks inflict the Forbidden Rend effect, forcibly ignoring 30% of the target's physical and elemental resistances.]

[Note: The challenge will shatter the blades, break the dragon's fangs, tear apart the flesh of those who touch it, and inevitably harm those who come near.]

Lu Xiu was a little reluctant to let Shen Nian wear it.

It's a perfect blend of offense and defense.

It has both resistance bonuses and armor penetration.

But now is not the time to think about that; let's continue reading.

[Item: Medal - Disaster Hunter]

[Rating: Mythical]

[Type: Special Accessory]

[Attribute Bonus: None]

[Appearance Description: A blue ribbon fluttering in the wind.]

[Additional Effect (Legendary Hunter): When wearing this ribbon, all low-level monsters in the real world will instinctively fear the wearer, becoming cowardly and fleeing. All high-level monsters, including King-class Monster, will most likely be affected by its oppressive aura, reducing all their attributes by 30%; there is a small chance it will trigger their ferocity, causing them to enter a [Berserk] state, breaking free of restrictions and forcibly locking onto the wearer with hatred, fighting to the death.]

[Note: You are the Sapphire Star, and also Humanoid Cataclysm. When you put on this blue ribbon, monsters had better pray your blades are dull.]

"Is it targeting real-world monsters?"

Lu Xiu was somewhat surprised; this was indeed rare.

Most of the equipment or items dropped in dungeons are not specifically designed for real-world monsters; they are primarily designed for player-versus-player combat.

These kinds of accessories, which directly exert pressure on real-world monsters, are extremely rare.

"Looks pretty useful. I'll try wearing it when I go to the front lines after I'm done with the dungeon stuff."

Lu Xiu carefully put away the blue ribbon, then stood up, shook her still somewhat heavy head, and exited the Construction Space.

Her figure blurred for a moment, and she returned to the real world.

A gentle breeze rustled the leaves.

After landing.

Lu Xiu forced herself to stay awake and sent a message to Yan Fushou through the communication panel.

Then.

Without waiting for a reply, she closed the panel and headed towards the Wooden Cabin in the forest.

Push open the wooden door.

This physical building, constructed by Lu Xiu herself, is a basic replica of her apartment on Maple Leaf Avenue, except for the addition of a fireplace, exuding a warm and peaceful atmosphere.

Lu Xiu had just entered the room.

They bumped right into Jian Li, who was about to leave.

"Lu Xiu, you're out?"

Jian Li's beautiful eyes brightened slightly when she saw Lu Xiu.

But he hadn't finished speaking.

Lu Xiu staggered over, then lunged forward and grabbed her.

"I'm going to sleep for a while----"

Lu Xiu buried her face in Jian Li's neck and mumbled something indistinctly.

The words had barely left his mouth.

She then closed her eyes, and her breathing became even and long.

That power skill called [Azure Blade Myriad Forms] is incredibly destructive to one's Mental Strength.

Lu Xiu was exhausted.

Jian Li's body stiffened slightly until she felt the weight of the person in her arms, then she slowly relaxed, carefully pulling her arms closer together. Inhaling the faint fragrance emanating from Lu Xiu, she whispered, "Thank you for your hard work."