This assassin is upright

Chapter 23 Is it getting more difficult?

"The dungeon detection department of the palace discovered a familiar energy fluctuation in the divine world. After checking, it was confirmed to be a dungeon of the Netherworld Trial."

"This is an important copy marked as red-level inside the hall, so I came to report to you as soon as I confirmed it."

The hall staff member in charge of the report stood trembling in front of Ji Ruoxu's desk. After he finished speaking, he caught a glimpse of the wet books on the table and couldn't help wiping the non-existent sweat from his forehead.

Fortunately, he did have a legitimate reason.

The last unlucky guy who disturbed Deputy Palace Master Ji’s reading has been arranged to go to the Antarctic branch palace to keep company with the penguins.

"Trial of the Netherworld..." Ji Ruoxu didn't have the energy to care about his wet books. He tapped the table with his knuckles, a thoughtful look on his face.

Those who can obtain the [Invitation to the Netherworld Trial] and open the Netherworld Trial dungeon are not necessarily players with SSS-level talents.

In the past, there were quite a few players with relatively strong SS-level talents who were able to do this.

But during this period of time, the one who has the opportunity to open this dungeon is most likely the mysterious player with the SSS-level talent [Open and Aboveboard].

"What place does [Open and Honest] rank on the talent list?" Ji Ruoxu suddenly asked.

"It's still ranked 93rd... Oops, that's not right. It has been promoted to 89th." The subordinate checked casually and showed a surprised expression.

Ji Ruoxu nodded.

The basis for ranking the talent list is mainly based on the dungeon record.

Previously, this mysterious player was still in the novice stage and had never entered a dungeon, so his ranking was always at the very end of the SSS-level talent.

Now the rankings are starting to change, proving his guess.

It was this person who entered the Netherworld Trial copy.

However… not long after entering, the ranking can be improved by 4 places among SSS-level talents.

This [Open and aboveboard] talent is a bit unusual.

"Okay, go out, I'll watch it myself."

Ji Ruoxu waved his hand to signal his subordinates to go out, opened the talent list, looked at [Open and Honest] ranked 89th, and showed a thoughtful expression.

Although players with SS-level talents have the opportunity to enter the Netherworld Trial, there are only 50 people, including hidden ones, who can pass the eleventh level and obtain the first major stage rewards.

According to past rules, if [Open and Aboveboard] can rush into the top 80 of the talent list in one go by relying on the performance in the Netherworld Trial dungeon, it can be basically confirmed that the owner has obtained that title.

If I could make it to the top 50 of the talent list...

Ji Ruoxu shook his head and smiled.

Not much hope...
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Trial of the Netherworld, fifth level.

"Is it getting harder?"

Yu Zhun raised his eyebrows as he looked at the five figures walking out of the darkness.

In the first four levels, Yu Zhun encountered the demonized orc archer, warrior, assassin and mage respectively.

Now, there is one opponent for each of the first four levels, and at the end of the team stands a priest holding a priest's book.

Five professions, all complete.

Moreover, it was 1v5.

Without any hesitation, Yu Zhun stomped his foot and rushed towards the one holding the staff among the five demonized orcs like an agile cheetah.

The normal strategy for killing is to kill the priest first.

But Yu Zhun is not normal.

He simply ignored the demonized orc priest who had no fighting ability and chose the demonized orc mage who posed the greatest threat to him.

The demonized orc warrior holding a long sword and wearing leather armor rushed forward, his mouth with fangs bared suddenly opened wide, and he was about to use the warrior's [Taunt] skill, but Yu Zhun raised his hand and pointed skillfully.

"shut up!"

Equipment effect [Dragon Prison], activated!

The demonized orc warrior stood there with his mouth wide open, unable to make any sound. Yu Zhun took advantage of the situation and passed by him. The dagger he raised emitted a dim light and pointed directly at the demonized orc mage.

"Every wrong has its perpetrator, every debt has its creditor, I call you Yu Zhun, remember this!"

[Life -20000] Demonic Orc Mage, send!

Facing a fireball and an arrow, Yu Zhun's health dropped by half, but it recovered in the next moment, and he killed the demonized orc warrior as if nothing had happened.

Before the effect of [Dragon Prison] ends, let’s kill him!

"Don't be impatient, isn't it your turn?"

【Life-32000】

Demonized orc warrior, send!

After taking the second arrow head-on, Yu Zhun's lost health was immediately healed by [Thirst for Blood]. Turning his head to look at the female archer whose expression changed wildly, he smiled and rushed over to her, "Did you enjoy shooting?"

"Now it is your turn!"

【Life-20000】

Demonized orc archer, send!

After quickly killing the three demonized orcs, Yu Zhun turned around and looked around.

The demonized orc assassin who appeared at first has now disappeared.

Assassins, those who understand will understand.

I guess he's hiding in some dark corner right now.

When fighting on the third floor, Yu Zhun encountered three assassins in a row, all of whom kept silent, which gave him a headache.

But now, he has found a way to deal with it.

"Your assassin is playing hide-and-seek, so you should die first." Looking at the weak and helpless demonized orc priest, Yu Zhun raised his hand and hit him.

【Life-24000】

Demonized Orc Priest, send!

With only the assassin left, Yu Zhun accelerated and headed straight for the light column. At the moment when he was about to enter the light column area, a cold light came towards him.

The demonized orc assassin takes action!

The enemies on each level of the Netherworld Trial will try their best to prevent the player from entering the next level, so when Yu Zhun was about to enter the light column, the demonized orc assassin hiding in the dark could no longer sit still.

Yu Zhun smiled as if it was "not unexpected" and with the help of [Sword Dance], he made a counterattack.

"die!"

【Life-28000】

Demonized orc assassin, send!

After confirming that there were no other enemies on this floor, Yu Zhun calmly walked towards the teleportation array, "I guess the rewards on this floor will be greater."

The rewards for the first four levels are exactly the same, all of which are 1000 experience points, a piece of Lv5 excellent equipment of your choice, and 10 equipment enhancement stones.

The optional equipment is selected from five professional weapons, five protective gears with different focuses and accessories with different focuses, a total of 15 pieces of equipment.

You can choose whatever you want, which is pretty good, but the level is too low and Yu Zhun can't use it, so it's just average.

Equipment strengthening stones are used to strengthen existing equipment. You can ask players whose profession is [Strengthener] to help strengthen the equipment. Yu Zhun cannot use them for the time being, but he can stockpile them first.

By the way, life profession is unlocked at Lv15.

The fifth level of the Netherworld Trial requires players to face five professions at the same time. The value of 1v5 is much higher than before, and the rewards should also be greater.

Stepping onto the teleportation array, the words that appeared confirmed Yu Zhun's guess.

[Congratulations on successfully passing the fifth level of the Netherworld Trial! ]

[Current stage rewards: Experience +2000, 5 Lv1 Master Equipment of your choice, 20 Equipment Enhancement Stones! ]

[You can claim all stage rewards when you leave]

[Leave] [Go to next level]

(End of this chapter)