23: One Star Forbidden Land

“Thank you.”

Li Changkong finally breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that the video had been sealed.

If the video of a newcomer defeating a Rank 10+ expert were to leak, it would undoubtedly cause quite a stir.

At that point, even if he wanted to be quiet, it would be impossible.

“No need to thank me. Focus on improving your strength during this time and strive to get into Shenhua University.”

“None of us from Blue Sea No. 1 High School have studied at Shenhua University yet.”

Wang Yan smiled at Li Changkong and offered a word of encouragement.

After saying these words, Li Changkong also left first.

Upon returning home, Li Changkong did not rest. Instead, he pulled out a large box from under his bed.

Inside the box were mostly old items.

When he reached the bottom of the box, an admission letter suddenly appeared before him.

The admission letter in Li Changkong's hand looked very simple.

However, on the cover, the words Shenhua University were written in regular script.

Li Changkong had no memory of his parents.

However, this box was left behind by his predecessor's parents.

From some traces within the box, it could be seen that his predecessor's parents were likely soldiers.

But for some unknown reason, they disappeared when his predecessor was five years old.

After his predecessor's parents disappeared, his predecessor and his younger sister relied on each other for survival.

The reason Li Changkong wanted to go to Shenhua University was actually to find news of his parents.

Even if not for himself, he had to do it for his younger sister.

For the next period of time, Li Changkong focused his efforts on leveling up.

However, as his Rank increased, the experience points required for leveling up became increasingly vast.

Facing the massive amount of experience, Li Changkong's leveling speed also slowed down.

Although he had experience critical hits, his luck in recent times had clearly worsened, and he hadn't encountered a ten-thousand-fold critical hit.

Nevertheless, he still managed to gain three more Ranks within a little over ten days.

During these days, he didn't encounter any unexpected incidents.

The originally arrogant Overbearing Guild had been quiet during this period, as if they had lowered their flags and silenced their drums; they didn't even bother Li Changkong.

For Li Changkong, this was naturally a good thing.

In addition, he had also nearly perfected the skills he had acquired.

...

“One-star Forbidden Ground?”

Li Changkong was slightly startled as he looked at the news on the forum.

Forbidden Grounds are very similar to dungeons, but there are also significant differences.

Generally speaking, the monsters inside a dungeon are roughly the same in Rank and strength, without too much variation.

However, Forbidden Grounds are geographically much wider than dungeons.

As a result, the Ranks of the Yao Beasts inside can vary greatly.

Within a single Forbidden Ground, there might be Rank 1 monsters, or there might be Rank 30 monsters.

Each Forbidden Ground only lasts for three days, and during these three days, a large number of professionals will flock into it.

Forbidden Grounds offer far more opportunities than dungeons.

So, as soon as Li Changkong saw the Forbidden Ground, he became interested.

In this one-star Forbidden Ground, the monster Ranks would not exceed Rank 30.

Even if he encountered some danger, with Li Changkong's current strength, he should be able to escape.

In these past few days, Li Changkong had raised Black Flame's Rank to 20.

Although it didn't cause him to evolve again, this Rank 20 Black Flame was already completely sufficient.

After confirming this idea, Li Changkong went to the teleportation Formation in the center of Blue Sea City.

Dungeons are regional; they are generally only found around a single city.

As such, most of the teams and Guilds inside are from the same city.

However, Forbidden Grounds can be participated in by several surrounding cities simultaneously, and the people inside are a mixed bag.

From the people using the teleportation Formation around him, it could be seen that Ranks from 5 to 30 were all present.

After more than ten days of training, the average Rank of new professionals had also reached Rank 5.

And those who were stronger, or had the backing of a Family, had even reached Rank 10.

So, in this square, one could also see some new professionals.

“To the one-star Forbidden Ground.”

Li Changkong spoke to the staff member beside the teleportation Formation.

“Ten thousand chinese yuan, pay here.”

The staff member glanced at Li Changkong indifferently and said coldly.

“Ten thousand chinese yuan?”

Hearing such a number, Li Changkong was also startled.

Although ten thousand chinese yuan wasn't too much for him now.

In the current square, there were nearly a thousand people.

Looking at them, they were most likely heading to the one-star Forbidden Ground.

If calculated that way, just the cost of using the teleportation Formation would be nearly ten million.

In Li Changkong's opinion, this was simply like a money printing machine.

“I wonder if I can get a Formation Master as a sub-profession. If a Formation Master's strength increases, I'll never be short of money.”

Li Changkong also secretly complained at this moment.

Even lifestyle professions are actually divided into high and low, noble and humble.

Among lifestyle professions, the lowest-end should be professions like chefs and carpenters.

And the most high-end is the Formation Master.

Because Yao Beasts are rampant now, airplanes and the like have long been unsafe.

Although no flying Yao Beasts can be seen above the city, after leaving the city, many shadows of flying Yao Beasts can be seen.

Human airplanes are simply like toys in the eyes of those flying Yao Beasts.

If one wants to travel to different cities, only through a Formation is it the safest and fastest way.

The number of Formation Masters is extremely rare, so every Formation Master has a very high status.

Although he felt a great deal of pain, Li Changkong quickly paid the money.

After stepping into the teleportation Formation, he only felt a blur before his eyes.

When the white light in front of him disappeared, he found himself in a strange canyon.

On both sides of the canyon were lush trees.

And around him were some professionals who had just entered the Forbidden Ground.

The strengths of these professionals varied, with greenhorn newcomers and seasoned veterans.

“Team up, team up! Let's form a team and go now, and we'll split the loot equally.”

“We're short a Healer here. Is there any Healer who can fill in?”

“Our team's average Rank is 20. We need a Rank 20 Shield Warrior.”

...

The surrounding crowd was noisy, and most people were forming teams.

Many people, upon seeing Li Changkong's novice attire, subconsciously ignored him.

They simply regarded Li Changkong as a newcomer who came to watch the excitement, and didn't pay him much attention.