[You have entered the Novice Dungeon: Temple Ruins]
The rubble at my feet was covered in moss and vines. Broken walls and towering stone pillars surrounded me, and the air was filled with an air of antiquity and mystery.
Gu Chen stood amidst the ruins, his mind subconsciously recalling some information about the temple.
According to historical records, the temple was the origin of the profession's quest for the secrets of class advancement, and it was believed to hold the path to higher-level professions.
However, the temple's location has now been eroded by the abyss, where alien races wreak havoc, leaving only shattered ruins.
This Novice Dungeon recreates the actual scene.
"Is this the legendary temple? It's exactly like what's in the history books."
Lin Yuan removed his heavy sword from his back, gripping it with both hands, and surveyed his surroundings with curiosity.
Behind him stood a female warrior and a female assassin.
If one were to judge simply by appearance, Lin Qingqing was a pure and lovely girl.
But she was a muscular woman, nearly 1.9 meters tall, a true towering figure.
Su Ran, on the other hand, was lithe and graceful, following Lin Qingqing with a delicate demeanor, their figures forming a stark contrast.
Gu Chen gestured to Lin Yuan to retract his heavy sword, then looked at the four people around him and said, "I'll be responsible for killing monsters from now on. You all stay behind me and don't wander around, grab any dropped items, and definitely don't steal monsters."
"These are all good qualities for an actor, so they should be fine, right?"
"No problem," Su Ran asked. "But you, a summoner, are actually aiming for an SSS-level rating. Are you serious?"
Gu Chen smiled faintly, raised his hand, and a contract formation automatically materialized.
A tall figure shrouded in a dark red robe appeared before everyone's eyes, a cold, sinister aura emanating from it.
Dracula bowed slightly to Gu Chen, performing a standard aristocratic ritual. Then, his shadowy gaze swept over the others, dismissing the threat, and he nodded subtly.
Lin Yuan was stunned. "Holy crap! This is a summoned beast? In human form?"
Lin Qingqing and Su Ran were startled by the gloomy gaze and instinctively took a half step back.
Only Wu Ziyi noticed the key point, exclaiming in horror, "Epic! It's an epic summoned beast?"
He checked his average stats, which, even with equipment bonuses, were just over 15.
Dracula's average stats were nearly 30, almost double his.
Doesn't this mean this summoned beast could completely crush him?
Lin Yuan finally realized what was happening. He checked the summoned beast's stats and silently slung his heavy sword onto his back, a complex expression on his face.
An epic summoned beast!
Let alone Lincheng, even in the Northern Territory, or even the entire Shenxia Empire, such a figure is extremely rare.
Lin Yuan exclaimed in amazement, "No, are you really aiming for an SSS-level rating?"
Gu Chen turned, "What did you think?"
Lin Yuan smiled sheepishly, "I thought you were trying to be a PUA to me."
Lin Qingqing: "Me too."
Su Ran: "Me too."
Gu Chen:
Just then, heavy footsteps suddenly echoed from behind the dilapidated gate.
From the ruins, corpses wielding longswords and wearing tattered armor emerged.
[Alien: Fallen Guard]
[Level: 1]
[HP: 500]
[Attributes: Strength 9, Agility 7, Constitution 9, Spirit 7]
[Skill: Heavy Attack]
These were the warriors who guarded the temple before the Abyss invasion. After their death, they were contaminated by the Abyss, resulting in their current state.
Although these were only the first wave of monsters, their stats were low, their numbers were formidable. Seven or eight of them appeared at once, blocking their path.
Lin Yuan, Lin Qingqing, and the others tactfully retreated a few steps, distanced themselves from Gu Chen, and began to observe the battle.
Gu Chen's face remained calm as he spoke calmly, "Kill."
Dracula quickly loaded his dual pistols, aiming the large-caliber black muzzles forward. Without hesitation, he pulled the trigger.
[Critical Shot: Dracula's dual pistols are loaded with large-caliber high-explosive bullets, dealing critical damage when they strike the target's vital points.]
Bang!
The silver-gleaming high-explosive bullet instantly struck the foremost guard.
Pang!
The fallen guard's head exploded like a smashed watermelon, spilling thick black blood all over the ground.
[Kill a LV.1 Fallen Guardian, +8 Experience]
"Damn it!"
Seeing this, the usually self-righteous Wu Ziyi burst into curse words.
Although this Fallen Guardian was only a Level 1 monster, it wasn't something a newbie could easily kill!
As expected of an Epic Summoner, the damage was simply explosive!
Lin Qingqing and Su Ran's faces were filled with surprise. They exchanged a knowing smile.
This time, they'd truly encountered a master.
Only 8,000 yuan per person, a huge steal!
The summoned beast could instantly kill the Fallen Guardian with a single blow. Maybe I could even get an S-rank rating in this dungeon.
Only by achieving an S-rank rating in the Hard dungeon would one be eligible to enter the Hell dungeon. Only after clearing the Hell dungeon would one have a chance to earn an SSS-rank rating.
"Awesome! Now I'm going to go on a killing spree!" Lin Yuan excitedly rolled up his sleeves.
To them, Dracula had inflicted such horrific damage with a single, random shot.
In reality, it was the damage from his [Critical Shot] skill that allowed him to instantly kill the Fallen Guard.
For ordinary players, this wouldn't be so outrageous.
The Fallen Guard are undead creatures, highly immune to physical attacks. Coupled with their 500 health and full armor, they're simply not a character a newbie could instantly kill.
The first wave of Fallen Guards consisted of 13 in total. The strategy recommended using a kite-fighting tactic, pulling one or two monsters in at a time while retreating and engaging them. Each wave took about forty minutes.
But now, in just one minute, Dracula had already fired three shots, each one a headshot, instantly dispatching three Fallen Guards.
If it weren't for the cooldown on his skill, the first wave would have been completely wiped out.
"That damage is too much!"
"Is this still a summoner? How can it be so powerful?"
Lin Qingqing couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, feeling as if her worldview had been completely overturned.
Wu Ziyi curled his lips and said indifferently, "That's normal. It's mainly because the epic summoned beast is powerful. If I had an epic set, I could clear the dungeon by myself."
The implication was that Gu Chen relied entirely on his summoned beast to achieve this.
Lin Yuan approached with a smirk, "So, the question is, where's your epic set?"
Wu Ziyi's expression froze, and he fell silent. If he had an epic set, would he still be standing here?
He looked at Gu Chen's back, a hint of confusion in his eyes.
An epic summoned beast is priceless!
Not to mention him, even Li Wenhui, the monitor of the key class, couldn't afford it.
How on earth did Gu Chen, a commoner, do it?
Elsewhere, Dracula's figure, like a ghost, charged forward fearlessly.
His gift, [Vampire Instinct], not only granted him exceptional physical strength and recovery abilities, but also sharpened his senses.
To him, the guards' movements seemed as slow as a snail's pace. Even when surrounded, no one could reach the edge of his clothing.
And at such close range, every shot from Dracula was a deadly strike, each one a critical hit.
With every gunshot, a guard's head was shattered.
[Kill a Level 1 Fallen Guard, +9 Experience]
[Kill a Level 1 Fallen Guard, +7 Experience]
[Kill a Level 1 Fallen Guard, +8 Experience]
Several guards further back were decapitated by high-explosive rounds before they could even reach him.
The final gunshot rang out, leaving the ground covered in sticky black blood. The entrance to the ruins was littered with the bodies of guards.
[Level Up]
[Level: LV.2 (6/200)]
[Strength: 27]
[Agility: 26]
[Constitution: 28]
[Spirit: 29]
[Summoned Beast: Dracula LV.2 (Epic)]
Upgraded!
A notification appeared before Gu Chen, and he was instantly delighted.
[Talent - Currently Gaining a Dark Bloodline]