Confessing to someone who thinks I'm a fat otaku, and then crying when monsters descend?

Demon God level...

Chen Nian curled the corners of his mouth, "Interesting."

In many games, after players complete the normal difficulty level, there is usually a "hidden difficulty" level.

It seems that this so-called "Demon God" level is a hidden challenge that is even more difficult than the "Calamity" level!

The conditions for activating the challenge qualification are also quite harsh, requiring the killing of a calamity-level monster.

There are many top experts in the world. Zhao Yixue, as a pioneer, passed the Calamity-level challenge, providing others with valuable experience. Later, others should also pass it one after another.

For example, Su Jinyu and Ye Hongling.

With their combined abilities, as long as they make sufficient preparations and formulate a complete plan, it shouldn't be too difficult.

But there is no one else in the world who can come into contact with a "demon god-level" being!

Others may be able to access it later, but it's absolutely not possible to advance to the next level the first time.

Chen Nian is different; he can unleash his full potential during his first advancement!

The prerequisite is passing the trial.

.......

On the way, Chen began to take stock of what he had just gained.

First up is the newly acquired epic-level equipment, "Heavenly Demon Heart-Protecting Pendant".

Heavenly Demon Heart-Protecting Pendant (Epic)

Demand level: Second order, level 1

Defense: 0

Attack: 150

Attribute Bonus: Extraordinary +20

Special Effect (Heart Protection): Completely blocks one attack of any kind; activating this effect permanently shatters the equipment.

"This equipment...it's good stuff!"

Chen Nian couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

The additional attributes are quite excellent, as they can enhance the "extraordinary" attribute and increase the power of one's own words.

What's even more outrageous is this special effect, which can completely block an attack. Doesn't that mean you have an extra life?

Using it at a critical moment might just turn the tide!

However, I cannot equip it yet, as it is a second-tier piece of equipment and I must upgrade it first.

Genetic level: Tier 1 (Level 95)

Physical condition: 149

Agility: 100

Extraordinary: 89

Attack Bonus: 310

Additional Defense: 820

Combat strength assessment: 73 stars

After leveling up, Chen Nian learned another ordinary Word of Power.

Words of Power—Soaring Through the Sky.

The effect is simple: it allows you to fly.

When Chen Nian reaches level 99, he can comprehend the ultimate first-tier incantation "Lion Flame".

Therefore, his current goal is simple: to reach level 99 and then challenge the Demon God level to advance, so as to maximize his strength!

Chen Nian and Qiu Ya did not linger in Jiangcheng and soon embarked on their return journey.

.......

Soon, the news reported by major media outlets went viral across the internet!

[The entire internet is shocked! The Silent One reappears, defeats the powerful Calamity Beast, and saves Jiangcheng]

[The silent, terrifying power left the Calamity Beast utterly helpless!]

[Zhao Yixue successfully advanced, but was scolded by her father. Is this a sign of moral decay or a distortion of human nature?]

[Silent: I'm here to rescue her. Is there any romantic entanglement between us?]

Similar news stories have dominated the headlines across the entire internet.

The names "Buyu" and "Luoxue" alone are enough to drive most people crazy.

This is great! I never thought I could ship a couple like this!

The strongest player in everyone's mind is dating the goddess, and this is just too good to be true!

Except for Su Jinyu and Ye Hongling.

Especially Su Jinyu, who had just been provoked by Ye Hongling not long ago and hadn't calmed down yet, didn't expect that her brother Buyu would go to another place to flirt with his sister.

This is intolerable! Absolutely intolerable!

Su Jinyu didn't even finish showering before sitting in the bathtub and starting to call Chen Nian.

"Silent Brother, you!"

"Little Seven, have you advanced yet? Let me tell you some things to be careful about; that monster has a very strong regenerative ability..."

"That's not important, I wanted to talk to you about something else!"

"It's important, I'm worried you might be in danger."

"Hmm...you're worried about me...okay then, but what about you and Luo Xue?"

"We're just ordinary friends. I helped her only to repay a favor."

"Okay, then I believe you! But that sounds like something a jerk would say, doesn't it? But even if Brother Buyu is a jerk, I'm still willing to be jerked by you, hehe..."

"Xiao Qi, feel free to come to me if you have any problems."

Chen Nian smiled and shook his head.

This eldest daughter of the Su family is really naive and innocent.

They're much easier to deal with than that alluring vixen Ye Hongling or that sickly, emotionless Zhao Yixue!

At this moment, Chen Nian had already gotten off the plane and returned to Linhai City.

Suddenly, he saw someone asking for help in the "Eternal Peace of Mountains and Rivers" guild group chat. The message had been posted a few minutes earlier.

Mage: Any brothers coming to our aid near the East City of Linhai? We're surrounded by monsters, hurry!

Mage: We're at a critical stage in opening the teleportation array, and the surrounding monsters are being attracted by the massive energy. Requesting backup!

Mage: Once the teleportation array is breached, Linhai City will be inaccessible by teleportation!

Many guild members also became concerned.

【Linhai City? Look for Ah Huo, isn't he the local tyrant of Linhai City?】

[@AhHuo, send reinforcements immediately!]

[Damn it, this bastard is probably sleeping this early in the morning. Can anyone contact him?]

[That damn Ah Huo, he's useless at a crucial moment. Are there any other brothers who can provide reinforcements?]

The monsters in this area were originally around level 20, but now they've inexplicably become level 80! It's infuriating!

Chen Nian finished reading the message.

I think I'm somewhere near Dongcheng?

Chen Nian was too lazy to call Ah Huo anymore. It would probably take several hours for him to send someone over, and by then it would be too late.

You should handle this yourself.

Building teleportation arrays in major cities to facilitate subsequent support from all sides is the core objective of the guild. Everyone is working hard for this, which has also delayed the leveling speed of many companions.

It would be unreasonable for me not to contribute anything myself.

Chen Nian bid farewell to Qiu Ya, activated his Shadow Concealment and Sky Flight abilities, and soared into the sky to begin his search.

.........

Eastern suburbs of Linhai City.

On the mountaintop, a five-person team was building a teleportation array.

Because the mountaintop has an open terrain, it is the best location for the energy to flow between the teleportation arrays on both sides.

One of the somewhat overweight guys holding a staff is the "mage" who was calling for help in the group chat; he's also a member of the guild.

The teleportation array is currently undergoing "energy communication," which is the most critical period!

What is energy communication?

For example, Linhai City needs to be connected with Jiangcheng.

The teleportation array located in Linhai City will emit a beam of energy, and the one in Jiangcheng will emit a beam of energy. Only when the two beams of energy successfully connect will it mean that the teleportation array has completed communication!

This process will unleash terrifying supernatural power...

A large number of monsters were attracted from the surrounding area and surged up the mountain like a tide, relentlessly attacking the group.

"Damn it! Aren't the monsters in this godforsaken place supposed to be only level 20-something? How come they're all level 70 now!"

"It must be because people have been breaking through to the second tier one after another, causing the world level to rise!"

"World Rank? What the hell?!"

"I don't know if you've played Genshin Impact, but as your world level increases, the monster levels in the game also increase."

"Screw you, I didn't ask you to give me a science lesson now! There are more and more monsters, we can't hold them off at all, we're going to die!"

"Old Wu, if all else fails, let's abandon the teleportation array and escape," one of them suggested.

"No!"

Wu An angrily said, "If this teleportation array cannot be built, Linhai City will be isolated. When it encounters powerful monsters, countless civilians will die!"

"But we can't resist anymore..."

"I just called for backup, hang in there a little longer!"

Wu An gritted his teeth and kept waving his black and gold staff, unleashing spells at the monster below.

However, most of their strength was used to build teleportation arrays, leaving them with very little power for combat.

But the monsters below were a dark, swarming mass!

[Netherworld Serpent - Level 70]

[Flesh and Blood Puppet - Level 71]

[Human-faced Dragonhawk Beast - Level 73]

[Plague Rat - Level 68]

Countless monsters, each with its own unique form, are lurking beneath the surface.

These ordinary monsters have no intelligence; they have only one goal: the teleportation array that radiates enormous energy!

"I can't go on... Old Wu! We can't die here, can we?"

"Damn...it seems we really have no choice but to abandon the teleportation array and run away. I didn't expect the final step of the mission to fail..."

Just as Lao Wu was about to escape in pain, a figure suddenly fell from the sky.

As luck would have it, it happened to be blocking their way.

"Is this reinforcement?!"

"Damn it, why am I all alone..."

The group could only see his back; he appeared to be a young man.

Old Wu hurriedly called out, "Brother, you're not alone, are you?!"

The other party did not respond.

"Come back here! What are you doing playing ball by yourself?! If someone gets killed, I'll be responsible! Don't do anything stupid!"

The other party not only did not answer, but even continued to walk forward.

Old Wu became extremely anxious, so much so that he kept slapping his thigh.

"Why did this hothead suddenly show up?! We called for backup, not to send him to his death!"

"Never mind him, Lao Wu. Let's stall for time as long as possible. Our mission is to guard the teleportation array!"

Wu An did not rush forward, but just watched helplessly as the man was swallowed up by the black tide.

That place is full of monsters around level 70!

If you go in, you won't survive.

How could this person be so reckless?

Or are all the guild members this selfless, willing to risk their lives to protect the teleportation array? Sacrificing oneself for righteousness is truly amazing!

Old Wu sighed: "Even a reckless man can be a hero..."

Just then, a message came in the group chat.

"Ah Huo replied! He said he'll immediately call in reinforcements at full speed and told us to hold on!"

"Alright...then hold out until Ah Huo's men arrive. Hold the line!"

Ah Huo is the top dog in Linhai City. Everyone knows that as long as he helps, there's basically no problem that can't be solved.

It's just a pity that one of the brothers who came to help was sacrificed.

But suddenly, Wu An discovered something very strange.

"Wait... have you noticed... there are far fewer monsters attacking now?"

"Indeed, the pressure has suddenly decreased significantly! What happened?"

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