204: Human-Beast Duel Arena

The next few days were spent waiting for the Land of Inheritance to open.

For some unknown reason, the opening, which was supposed to happen soon, encountered an unexpected delay, pushing it back by two days.

This somewhat cooled everyone's fervent anticipation.

They hoped to enter soon, as staying in the Otherworld was proving to be quite boring.

It wasn't until March 20th that Instructor Wu He Tai informed everyone to head to the location in the afternoon.

In the morning, Lin Shu was in his room, looking at his panel.

He hadn't done much these past few days, mostly just practicing his skills indoors. As for hunting Beastmasters, he had tried to find some.

Indeed, just as his instructor had said, the Beastmaster levels in this area were exceptionally high, so he gave up on that idea.

Fortunately, practicing his skills still earned him a good amount of proficiency each day.

Today was his fourth day here.

(Proficiency: 4428)

Looking at his remaining proficiency, Lin Shu didn't intend to save it. After all, he would be entering the Land of Inheritance this afternoon. Increasing his strength, even by a little, would allow him to advance further and gain more benefits.

Hei Ye, Ziyu, and Silver Spirit saw their master's gaze drifting, occasionally looking at them.

They immediately understood the situation—this was a premonition of him allocating points. They quickly ran to Lin Shu, striking obedient poses, hoping to gain more favor.

Lin Shu was already accustomed to such scenes and paid them no mind, instead pondering the allocation.

Soon, he began to act.

First was Hei Ye, his trump card, so he couldn't be stingy.

He invested 1312 proficiency points, raising his level to 71, and upgraded Hidden Void Scar Blade to the 'Subtle' stage.

From recent combat experience, Hidden Void Scar Blade's potential and effectiveness were immense. Not only did it boast outstanding range and power, but because it was a blade technique, its consumption was also slightly less than ordinary skills.

Given how formidable it was at its initial stage, one could only imagine the tremendous changes after reaching the 'Subtle' stage.

As for Spatial Distortion, Lin Shu had also asked Hei Ye about it.

Given the choice between the two, Hei Ye unhesitatingly chose Hidden Void Scar Blade.

Lin Shu no longer fretted over it; they were both space-element skills, so as long as it was easy to use, adding the other later wouldn't be too late.

Feeling the continuous growth of his internal aura and his increasingly thorough understanding of Hidden Void Scar Blade, Hei Ye grinned broadly, knowing his status was as high as ever.

Next was Earth Splendor. In current battles, its combat-attribute skills showed excellent effects, not only in group fights but also in one-on-one combat. The only current drawback was its level.

Therefore, Lin Shu decided to prioritize Earth Splendor during this period, bringing it up to Hei Ye's pace, which would be a great help to the team.

Perhaps it could even achieve good results in the Land of Inheritance.

Such a warrior, with high defense and control abilities, was every enemy's nightmare.

He directly invested 2540 proficiency points, raising Earth Splendor's level to 56.

Earth Splendor, standing alone to the side, felt his strength rapidly increasing, his large face beaming like a radiant chrysanthemum.

"My master helped me so much at once, I feel a bit embarrassed, hehe."

Hei Ye, Ziyu, and Silver Spirit looked at his explosive aura with envy, but he was indeed worthy of such treatment.

The task of protecting the master still rested on him, so his strength still needed some improvement.

Through this period of growth, everyone had matured, perhaps also due to Silver Spirit.

He often analyzed team issues, significantly raising everyone's overall perspective.

The remaining 728 proficiency points were given to Ziyu and Silver Spirit as a consolation prize; their levels each increased by one, reaching 45 and 48 respectively.

Although they were a little disappointed, having only received a small share, it was still a gain and acceptable.

Thus, only 48 proficiency points remained.

Lin Shu looked at Hei Ye and the others below, feeling very satisfied and accomplished.

He then looked at the precautions his instructor had sent him.

Preparing for the afternoon's journey to the Land of Inheritance... Time quickly arrived in the afternoon.

At this moment, the Land of Inheritance had finally stabilized.

A colossal portal appeared on the windswept sandy ground.

Like a water curtain, it emitted a mysterious glow, its surface rippling like a lake.

The aura within was very peaceful, much calmer than before.

Clearly, it had already opened its doors, ready for everyone to enter.

In front, a squad of soldiers stood guard, prepared for any potential crisis.

However, such occurrences were highly unlikely.

At this time, everyone from Central State University, under the direction of Instructors Gu Li and Wu He Tai,

orderly formed five queues, ready to enter at any moment.

The other schools nearby were doing the same, everyone neat, uniform, and well-organized.

The Land of Inheritance could accommodate a large number of people at once, roughly five hundred.

This also meant that everyone could enter together, without having to wait outside.

Everyone looked eager, highly anticipating the scenes within.

They weren't kept waiting long; after a soldier gave the command, everyone began to enter.

"Alright, everyone, go in!"

At this moment, Li Wen, standing in the queue, whispered:

"The difficulty inside is very high. I wonder which scene I'll be able to reach."

His words resonated with a classmate nearby, who nodded in agreement.

Compared to the Trial Tower, the difficulty here was a step higher.

It was no longer a simple matter of defeating the final Beastmaster in a mindless, straightforward manner.

It was more like participating in a series of events, much more complex, and Beastmasters couldn't just stand by; they needed to analyze the current situation and find solutions.

Lin Shu remained silent; these were things he would only know after experiencing them himself.

He would choose when to enter then; after all, he had a second chance.

"It's fine, just be careful the second time."

Chu Yu said upon seeing this, and Li Wen nodded, saying nothing more.

"Yes, the first time can be for adapting to the environment."

Soon, it was Central State University's turn to enter. Everyone passed through orderly, at a decent speed.

Gu Li watched this scene, feeling a sense of anticipation.

He wondered which scene Lin Shu would reach this time.

He imagined it wouldn't be low; perhaps it would be another huge surprise.

His expectations were clearly high, and he didn't bother to give many extra instructions.

Although there were some techniques involved, sufficient strength was the most crucial factor; otherwise, it would be useless.

As Lin Shu's body entered the water curtain, he felt a cool sensation, followed by his vision inverting, as if his entire being was falling from the sky.

The extreme speed made his heart race, but after a moment, he felt much better.

Then, the scene before his eyes gradually cleared, all objects appearing like a jigsaw puzzle, instantly materializing.

This tactile and realistic sensation far surpassed that of the Trial Tower.

Lin Shu stood up and looked around, immediately releasing Hei Ye and the others, vigilantly preparing for any potential crisis.

What met his eyes appeared to be an arena, with a massive circular grandstand before him.

His body was clad in ragged clothes.

Immediately, a piece of information quietly appeared in his mind, primarily detailing the conditions for passing this scene.

The seats all around were filled with Beastmasters of other races, their expressions expectant, watching below, constantly speaking in their foreign language.

Due to the noisy and fast-paced chatter, Lin Shu only understood a little.

"Viper, strangle them fiercely! I bet 500 spirit coins on you!"

"Tear apart that useless thing in front!"

"I can't wait; I want to see rivers of blood!"

Their tones were filled with madness, their faces showing an eagerness to watch a spectacle.

They looked at Lin Shu not as a person, but as a lamb to be slaughtered.

An object that contributed its life for their amusement.

Combining this with his own situation and the information he received,

Lin Shu roughly understood what kind of scene this was.

His current identity was that of a low-ranking Otherworlder in a human-beast fight.

And this was a human-beast gladiatorial arena, with the spectators around seeking excitement and entertainment.

Lin Shu was the plaything performing for their amusement...