Kill one monster, stack one poison, and I alone will poison my way across the world!

[Instance Name: Dark Jungle (Beginner Level)]

[Dungeon Difficulty: Normal]

Monster Level: 1-10

[Teleportation initiated...]

After a slight feeling of weightlessness, the scene before Su Chen's eyes suddenly changed.

A damp, rotten smell filled the air. Towering trees blocked out the sunlight, making the entire jungle dark and oppressive. The occasional howls of unknown wild beasts echoed from all around.

Su Chen flexed his wrists and brought up his attribute panel.

Name: Su Chen

[Level: 1 (0%)]

[Class: Poison Mage (SSS-Rank Unique Hidden)]

【Strength: 5】

[Agility: 8]

[Stamina: 6]

【Spirit: 27】

[Class-Specific Traits: All Things Corrode, Touch of the Poison God, Absorption of Misfortune]

[Skill: Venom Missile (Level 1)]

[Equipment: Bursting Staff (Black Iron Grade)]

……

Aside from having slightly higher spirit, his attributes are normal.

Su Chen gripped the [Exploding Staff] inlaid with shattered fire crystals, stepping on the decaying fallen leaves.

They hadn't gone far when they heard a rustling sound coming from the bushes ahead.

Three green goblins, each the size of a small calf, emerged, carrying rusty iron clubs.

[Goblin (Normal Monster)]

[Level: 1]

【Strength: 5】

[Agility: 6]

[Stamina: 10]

【Spirit: 5】

……

As soon as the three goblins saw Su Chen, they let out a piercing scream and charged at him with their wooden clubs raised.

"It's a normal level 1 monster, perfect for testing out my skills."

Su Chen remained calm; the goblin's attributes were exactly the same as those in the textbook.

Aside from physical constitution, all other attributes are pitifully low; even a priest could easily defeat him.

He raised his staff and launched a normal attack at the goblin charging at the front.

call out--

A dim magical missile shot from the tip of the staff, striking the goblin precisely in the chest.

-24!

A white damage number floated above the goblin's head; this was the base magic damage from Su Chen's current 27 points of Spirit attribute.

For a level 1 goblin with only 10 points in constitution, it directly took away nearly a quarter of its health.

But the goblin, after being hit by a basic attack, only paused for a moment before continuing its ferocious attack.

At that very moment, a strange dark green pattern suddenly appeared on its originally green skin.

[Notification: The trait 'All Things Corrode' has been triggered; the target is now infected with the [Violent] status.]

[Hint: The trait 'God of Poison' has been triggered. The target's [Poison] stacks are full. Current stack: 1.]

next second.

-27!

A glaring purple damage number suddenly exploded above the goblin's head.

The goblin's steps froze abruptly, letting out an extremely shrill scream, as if something inside it was dissolving it.

1 seconds later.

-27!

One second later.

-27!

……

After only four poison jumps, the goblin didn't even touch Su Chen's clothes before convulsing and collapsing to the ground, turning into a pool of dark green pus.

[Successfully killed the Poisonous Goblin, experience +10]

[Note: Triggering the trait 'Misfortune Absorption' permanently increases the maximum number of poison stacks by 1. Current maximum stack: 2.]

[Note: Triggering the [Explosive Staff] additional effect, dealing 10 points of fire splash damage to all enemies within a 2-meter radius.]

boom!

A faint burst of light exploded above the pus, and tiny sparks splashed onto two other goblins nearby.

-10!

-10!

This small amount of fire damage is negligible to them.

However, something terrible happened.

The two goblins that were hit by the sparks instantly had their skin covered with dark green poisonous patterns!

[Notification: The trait 'All Things Corrode' has been triggered; the target is now infected with the [Violent] status.]

[Hint: The trait 'God of Poison' has been triggered. The target's [Poison] stacks are full. Current stack: 2.]

Su Chen didn't even raise his hand; he even yawned while still standing there.

-54!

-54!

...

Because the poison limit has been increased to 2 layers, the true damage per second has now doubled to 54 points!

The two goblins lasted only two seconds before following in their companion's footsteps, turning into pus amidst screams.

[Successfully killed the Poisonous Goblin, experience +10]

[Successfully killed the Poisonous Goblin, experience +10]

[Note: Triggering the trait 'Misfortune Absorption' permanently increases the maximum number of poison stacks by 2. Current maximum stack: 4.]

Two more bursts of fire exploded.

However, there were no other monsters around this time, so the splash damage effect failed.

"Is that all?"

Su Chen looked at the three puddles of pus on the ground, his eyes twitching slightly.

This mechanism is too sinister.

As long as a monster dies in front of him, the staff's splash effect will be triggered, and then the splash damage will apply a full stack of poison.

The poison kills the monster, and his passive stack limit increases again.

With each additional layer, the poison damage increases, monsters die faster, and then the splash damage and poison application continue...

If the monsters are dense enough, you don't even need to use basic attacks; you can clear the entire dungeon just by standing there!

Su Chen swallowed.

"Find a place with lots of weirdos, and start stacking!"

He weighed the Exploding Staff in his hand, strode into the depths of the jungle, and began to rampage through it.

As long as it can move, I'll attack it the moment I see it!

Even a dog that walks by will get poisoned by him.

[Successfully defeated a level 1 Forest Cat Demon, experience +10]

[Successfully killed a level 1 venomous spider, experience +10]

[The maximum number of toxin stacks has been permanently increased by 1. Current maximum stack: 5.]

[The maximum number of toxin stacks has been permanently increased by 1. Current maximum stack: 6.]

……

A few minutes later.

A dazzling golden light rose from beneath Su Chen's feet, enveloping his entire body.

An indescribable warm current flowed through his limbs and bones, and Su Chen felt his previous fatigue instantly vanish, leaving him full of energy.

[Hint: Experience points are full, level up to 2!]

[All attributes +1, gain 5 free attribute points.]

"This is what it feels like to upgrade..."

Su Chen clenched his fist, feeling the surging energy within him.

This feeling is better than taking off ten times.

In this world, job changers start at level 1.

Each time you level up, your four basic attributes—strength, agility, constitution, and spirit—will automatically increase by 1. At the same time, the system will provide you with an additional 5 free attribute points for you to allocate as you wish.

Su Chen had already thought carefully about how to allocate these 5 free attribute points on his way to the dungeon.

Logically, magic-based classes, in pursuit of maximum damage, often allocate all attribute points to Spirit.

But he didn't think so.

While focusing all your points on Spirit is certainly enjoyable, it makes you too fragile.

In this realistic alternate world, being touched by a monster could mean certain death.

This isn't a game; it's the real world. You can't be resurrected.

His class's mechanics rely on passively stacking poison; as long as the poison is applied, the damage is absolutely excessive.

There's no need to give up your survival skills for a few spiritual principles.

You can only produce something if you're alive.

With a thought, Su Chen brought up the panel and allocated his 5 free attribute points in a 3:2 ratio, placing 3 points in spirit and 2 points in physique.

Add points to complete.

His spirit level dropped to 31 points, and his physical fitness level dropped to 10 points.

Name: Su Chen

[Level: 2 (1%)]

[Class: Poison Mage (SSS-Rank Unique Hidden)]

【Strength: 6】

[Agility: 9]

[Physical Fitness: 10]

【Spirit: 31】

[Class-Specific Traits: All Things Corrode, Touch of the Poison God, Absorption of Misfortune (Current Floor Limit: 21)]

[Equipment: Bursting Staff (Black Iron Grade)]

……

After a fierce battle, Su Chen stacked the maximum number of floors to 21.

This means that the damage per tick becomes 31*21=651 points!

"hiss!"

Su Chen gasped.

Is this the kind of damage a level 2 professional should be dealing?

That's so shameless!

After closing the panel, Su Chen walked to the two pools of pus that the stray cats had turned into.

There lay there quietly, a coin shimmering with a faint light.

He bent down and picked it up.

[Received: 1 Gold Coins]

"The drop rate is really pathetic." Su Chen tossed the gold coins into his storage space.

He killed twenty monsters to get this one gold coin.

It's worth noting that in Tianhe City, an average person's normal monthly salary is around 3000 gold coins.

If you rely on farming low-level monsters on the outskirts of dungeons to make money, even if you work yourself to death farming hundreds of monsters a day, you'll only earn a hundred or so gold coins. After deducting expenses such as rent, there's hardly anything left, not even enough to buy a decent piece of black iron equipment.

It's no wonder that those low-level job seekers without connections, who risk their lives every day, are still dirt poor.

If you want to make money, you have to farm high-level monsters and run high-level dungeons.

Su Chen didn't delay any longer and continued to advance deeper into the jungle.

The rest of the journey turned into a one-sided stomp.

Level 2 [Poisonous Goblin], Level 3 [Goblin Archer], Level 3 [Jungle Viper]...

Whether hiding in a tree or shrouded in mud, as long as Su Chen sees them, he'll raise his hand and unleash a basic attack.

Then, the splash damage effect of the Bursting Staff is activated.

This skill is practically divine in an area teeming with monsters.

As the flames exploded, all the monsters around them were covered in dark green poisonous patterns, and then they all fell down in unison.

but.

After reaching level 2, Su Chen noticed that his experience bar was increasing much more slowly.

"Leveling up is indeed difficult. No wonder there's still a week until the college entrance exam, and no wonder you can participate once you reach level 10. I'm so slow even when I'm soloing, and other people have to split the challenge among five people in a team, making leveling up even harder."

Su Chen muttered to himself, somewhat dissatisfied with his leveling speed.

After half an hour.

The golden light flashed once more.

[Hint: Experience points are full, level up to 3!]

[All attributes +1, gain 5 free attribute points.]

Su Chen skillfully allocated his attribute points again in a 3:2 ratio. His Spirit reached 35 points, and his Constitution reached 13 points.

He glanced at his current state.

The maximum number of toxin stacks has unknowingly soared to 98.

"Calculate the damage now..." Su Chen murmured to himself.

With 35 Spirit and a full stack of Poison, the damage per second is 35 * 98 = 3430 points!

Over 3400 DPS, and it's true damage that ignores defense...

This number is ridiculously inflated.

In the game, this class would be nerfed to oblivion by the developers before it even survives the test server.

Su Chen pursed his lips, inwardly complaining, but he couldn't suppress the smile on his face.

"This is outrageous! What else could this be but cheating?"

"What? I'm the cheater? Never mind then."

He stepped over a section of moss-covered deadwood and officially entered the depths of the dark jungle.

The trees here have become extremely thick, blocking out the sun and dimming the light. A strong smell of blood permeates the air.

Suddenly, heavy footsteps came from the open space ahead.

A giant bull, nearly three meters tall and covered in black scales, was gnawing on the carcass of a wild boar with its back to him.

Su Chen cast a [Detection] spell over there.

Blackscale Demon Bull (Elite Monster)

[Level: 5]

【Strength: 25】

[Agility: 20]

[Stamina: 60]

【Spirit: 10】

[Skills: Bull Charge, Heavy Strike]

……

A whopping 60 points of stamina!

Constitution is directly linked to health points and physical defense.

These level 5 elite monsters have incredibly high armor; ordinary beginner teams can't even break through their defenses if their damage output isn't high enough.

Moreover, the strength is a full 25 points.

If someone were to be hit by this, it would be like striking it lucky; even a tanky warrior with pure constitution points would be sent flying.

At this moment, seemingly sensing the presence of a living person, the Black-Scaled Demon Bull dropped the half-eaten wild boar, turned around, and stared intently at Su Chen with its scarlet eyes.

"roar!"

The demon bull let out a deafening roar, its thick legs slamming into the ground, charging towards Su Chen like a heavy tank!

[Skill: Bull Charge!]

The ground was trembling slightly.

Faced with this visually striking charge, Su Chen didn't even blink.

He simply raised his staff calmly.

call out!

A magic missile flew out slowly and struck the scales on the chest of the Black Scale Demon Bull with precision.

-22!

The level advantage, coupled with the Blackscale Demon Bull's high constitution, significantly reduced the damage.

But the next moment.

Deep, dark green poisonous patterns, like a bone-deep infection, instantly covered the massive body of the Black Scale Demon.

-3430!

The black-scaled demon, who was running wildly, suddenly froze.

The massive body collapsed with a crash, sliding a distance of five meters in front of Su Chen before quickly turning into a large pool of foul-smelling, dark green pus.

[Successfully defeated the Blackscale Demon Bull (elite monster), experience +75]

[The maximum number of toxin stacks has been permanently increased by 1. Current maximum stack: 99.]

"75 experience points? A normal level 5 monster gives 50 experience points, so it seems elite monsters get a 1.5 experience bonus."

Su Chen did not experience much emotional fluctuation.

Even a level 5 elite monster couldn't withstand his poison for even a second.

He continued walking forward.

"Let's not go any deeper for now, let's just stay here and brush for a while."

"Hey guys, your Poison Grandpa's here!"