NOVEL NEXT Chapter 70, The Appearance of the Secret Realm_1
"And his skills are simply heaven-defying. Many people choose easier tasks, but that leads to limited growth and makes it hard to reach the Second-stage. If I were to choose again, I would go for a Nightmare-Level Mission, not a Hell-level Mission," Nidya said.
Nidya thought about it and found it terrifying.
Nidya took out a scroll from her bosom and handed it to Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen glanced at it. This was a Potential Point Book, which could increase Basic Attribute Value by five points. Such a boost to Basic Attribute Value was incredibly expensive, costing upwards of ten million.
"Thank you for saving me. I think you'll really need this," Nidya said.
"Then, I won't stand on ceremony and will accept it. Don't you need it?"
"Once I complete my First-stage advancement, I won't need it anymore. This book is used to gain First-stage Potential Points. Basic Attributes are very important, and I'm sure you know that," she replied.
Jiang Chen took it. Five points to Basic Attribute Value. This was indeed very important.
Jiang Chen didn't hesitate to add them to Spirit, as higher spiritual power meant higher damage from skills.
[Name: Jiang Chen]
[Occupation: Swordsman]
[Level: 24]
[Experience: 857/160,000]
[Constitution: 51]
[Strength: 22]
[Spirit: 59]
[Agility: 11]
[Equipment: Blood Long Sword (Silver), [Underworld Robe], [Underworld Boots], [Underworld Pants], [Underworld Ring], [Underworld Bracelet], [Underworld Belt]...]
[Space: 57]
He was only at Level 24 now, six levels away from 30.
Crushing the Town-return Scroll in her hand, Nidya smiled and said, "Come find me at Holy City's College when you have some free time."
After ten seconds...
With a flash of white light, Nidya disappeared.
Jiang Chen continued grinding. He still had a long way to go to reach Level 50!
As Jiang Chen moved on, many people headed in one direction, all running hastily, as if their lives depended on it.
"Hurry up, any later and we won't make it."
"Is it really a Secret Realm?"
"Do we even have to ask? It's definitely a Secret Realm."
"I wonder if anyone has cleared it yet? Or is it too late?"
"It shouldn't be. It's still there. If we're too slow, then it really will be too late."
Jiang Chen watched these people quickly leave.
A Secret Realm? It was indeed a Secret Realm.
A Secret Realm is akin to an instance dungeon, a tiny world within. However, unlike an instance, a Secret Realm is a one-off dungeon, only clearable once before it vanishes. The drop rate in a Secret Realm is extremely high. It contains at least Silver-grade items, and even Gold Level equipment, not to mention unique equipment.
In the Badge, apart from wearing clothes, pants, boots, helmets, weapons, belts, and bracelets, there are two special pieces of equipment that are not limited by level.
The first is Runes.
The second is Inscriptions.
These two pieces of equipment have no level requirement, meaning even a Level 0 character can use them.
A Rune is a world-unique item. Jiang Chen had a Ghostly Rune, but it required reaching the First-stage to unlock it. Runes not only increase Basic Attribute Value but also possess strong restraining power against monsters in the world.
Inscriptions, on the other hand, enhance skill attack power.
Runes and Inscriptions are equally valuable. Such items can't simply be bought with money. Ordinary people couldn't even dream of buying them, let alone getting a glimpse.
Another important point is that all players can enter the Secret Realm and compete for the monsters inside.
Jiang Chen was tempted. The Inscription slot in his Badge was still empty. Without a second thought, he followed them.
A throng of people marched in one direction, forming a long line.
「Half an hour later...」
Over a thousand people stood before a crack.
[Rutaz Palace]
[Entry Requirement: Below Level 50...]
[Opening Time: 59 minutes and 58 seconds...]
[Admission: Less than 100 people.]
Jiang Chen breathed a sigh of relief. It hadn't opened yet; there was still time. It was unknown who had discovered it, but it seemed word had gotten out, and many people had come.
It appeared that the heroes from the Eilrus Rift had all arrived.
Even more people would surely come.
And just as Jiang Chen had thought, more and more people arrived, waiting for the Secret Realm to open, eager to enter and compete for Runes.
Just then...
CLATTER, CLATTER, CLATTER...
A host of men arrived on horseback, clad in uniform equipment—Heavy Armor Sets, with longswords strapped to their backs. These men were over two meters tall, broad, and muscular. It was clear they were all from the same guild.
"That's the Sasa Legion! Do they want to go in too?"
"Too bad they're all above First-stage; they can't get in."
"They might not be able to enter, but that doesn't mean others can't. Don't forget, Emerson, the son of the Sasa Legion's leader, is a Level 35 SS-grade Angel and also a student at Holy City's College."
"Doesn't that mean we stand no chance?"
"Of course we do! We have over a thousand people here. Are we really afraid of their few dozen?"
"Damn it, who spread the news? Now students from Holy City's College are here, and the rest are bound to follow."
Turning his head, Jiang Chen saw an Angel flying over, hovering thirty centimeters above the ground, moving to the front. Indeed, an Angel. There certainly are many Angels in the Nordic region.
As the Sasa Legion arrived, others followed.
The crowd around them started buzzing.
"Those are students from Holy City's College! So many of them?"
"Everyone from Holy City's College has a powerful class, at least S-grade or above. There's no shortage of Angels, Dragon Knights, or Titan Warriors."
"Who the hell leaked the information? I swear I'll kill them!"
"If it hadn't leaked, we wouldn't have had the chance to find this Secret Realm."
"What do we do now? They're all here; we don't stand a chance."
"Scared of what? When the time comes, we'll just snatch a Token to get in."
"Just do it! I'll cut down those students, one slash each!"
"Stop joking. They're all equipped with Sets, and powerful S Classes at that. Do you dare to face them?"
Jiang Chen watched the scene with interest.
Holy City's College is the strongest academy in the Nordic European Union, with students possessing powerful classes, just like Shenlong Academy.
Jiang Chen observed the leader of the group, who was riding a white Giant Dragon in the air, clearly a Dragon Knight.
After a while...
Another group arrived. They were completely different, a staggering four meters tall. Each wore a set of Heavy Armor Equipment and was draped in thick Armor, looking like Giants.
If these appeared in the wild, he reckoned he would mistake them for Demonic Beings and slay them.
"What in the world is that?"
"Those are Titan Warriors, also powerful SS-grade warriors with terrifying defensive power, said to be among the strongest warriors in the world."
"Such tall and muscular figures!"
"No kidding! Titan Warriors are tough as nails. Normal people can hardly break through their Armor, let alone their own defense."
"Don't be fooled by them not being First-stage classes; their abilities far exceed those of a First-stage."
"It's over. We have no hope at all."
So this is what they meant by SS Classes being all over the place, and S Classes as common as dogs. And indeed, there were dozens of them here, all students from Holy City's College.
As time slipped away...
Even more teams joined in.