Chapter 1330 - Chapter 1330 Chapter 1330 Secret Realm
Chapter 1330: Chapter 1330: Secret Realm Chapter 1330: Chapter 1330: Secret Realm Li Yao and his group didn’t rush to make a move, opting instead to thoroughly explore the surroundings.
Meanwhile, Li Yao and Edward received a system notification.
“System: A large-scale exploration adventure of master-class secret realm has opened, and completing the exploration for the first time will yield substantial rewards.”
“This time it’s interesting, truly unexpected,” said Li Yao, stroking his chin.
The secret realm is a type of instance dungeon, distinctively different from side quest dungeons and challenge dungeons in its own unique way. It complements the variety of dungeons, mainly formed according to the special circumstances of each map.
The rewards from the secret realm primarily depend on the descriptive adjectives in its prefix; also, simply killing monsters yields more experience, and often, very unique items are produced. Once a secret realm is discovered, no matter how niche the items it yields are, the sheer number of players will likely entail a demand for these items, making the secret realm immensely popular.
The main quest dungeons relate to the overall situation, including the paths of several factions and the world. Side quest dungeons complement the main quests and generally offer more mainstream equipment and some special items–in essence, they’re adventurous.
Challenge dungeons contain no storyline; they are about battling mighty monsters to acquire materials and items related to such monsters.
Exploration dungeons require mastery in a specific specialty, often archeology, and the rewards are filled with uncertainties.
War dungeons are designed to train legions, with rewards naturally related to legion troop types.
Li Yao and Edward were surprised because this dungeon boasted several descriptive adjectives. “Large” describes the size of this secret realm, and, like all dungeons, they are categorized into small, medium, large, minor dimension, mid dimension, and major dimension.
A small one may simply contain a single crypt or boss, similar to a five-person dungeon; medium is akin to a team dungeon, whereas large allows many teams to explore. A minor dimension is roughly the size of a city, and so forth.
The adjective “exploration” hints to players that there might be gains related to a special secondary profession.
“Adventure” means that this dungeon offers main or side quest-like equipment and item gains, whereas “master-class” signifies the high difficulty of the secret realm–not specific complexity, since the first exploration always has the highest difficulty.
More importantly, apart from not needing too special conditions for the first opening, as the first exploration completes, subsequent openings of the secret realm, depending on the difficulty and prefix, would also require specific special materials and possibly consumption of money; after all, opening such dungeons is not without cost.
“Yes, it’s interesting indeed, such an outstanding secret realm; no wonder no one has managed to complete it till now. It must be destiny that allows us such a boon; looks like we’ll need to give it our all.”
Edward’s expression also became serious; the special items from secret realms were too enticing, especially such a premier one. Plus, the opening afterward could allow the guild to profit based on the need.
“This is the first challenge–the horde of Temple Dogs, with the Temple Dog King likely being the boss of this first mansion, but clearly, such dungeon bosses wouldn’t face us in single combat.”
As they explored, the group finally found a beneficial terrain–two large quicksand areas with nearly twenty yards of empty space between them, spanning approximately a hundred yards.
“We’ll choose this spot,” the Hell Battle Scorpion led the group to the middle of the area.
Edward chuckled, “Then don’t hold back, summon as many pets as you can.”
“As you wish,” Li Yao continued to blow his whistle.
Black Dragon Queen, Hydra, Star Shine, Little Savage–all were summoned by Li Yao, forming a formidable lineup, especially since Li Yao had become a true Race-level Leader, completing his origin, his pets were no longer limited by the typical player’s origin constraints, each incredibly mighty, exuding the aura of wild boss-level ferocity and strength.
“So the master is this powerful,” Flying Snake Demon Vivian had initially been somewhat unconvinced, believing her defeat was because Li Yao specifically countered her. Although she had submitted and wouldn’t dare defy Li Yao’s commands, her heart still harbored some resistance. But seeing Li Yao wield the Star Bow and summoning such powerful pets, she instantly recognized her place.
“Holy shit, how is this possible? I’m not surprised that you became a Race-level Leader, since you completed the Divine Guardian trial, but what I didn’t expect was that you had replenished your origin; how did you manage that?” Edward was always very confident, and until now, had never despaired, no matter how powerful Li Yao became, but viewing the current Li Yao gave her a profound sense of defeat.
“You actually know about replenishing the origin, not simple at all,” Li Yao said, looking at Edward, surprised. To know that among billions, there’s hardly one who actually knows that players can replenish their origins like the real bosses.
“Cough cough, Prairie Fire, how exactly did you replenish your origin?” Edward’s address had changed.
Grinning, Li Yao said, “With Chairman Edward’s intelligence, you should be able to guess, right?”
“The Divine Guardian trial?” Edward was initially pleased, then frowned. She knew the Divine Guardian trial well, but participating was immensely difficult, especially for Li Yao to join such a high-profile trial would take a long time.