5: Clear the screen with one click, is this what it feels like to cheat?

The next day, at noon.

Qin Yang arrived at an abandoned factory.

On the gravel-filled open ground, an oval-shaped orb of light floated, emitting ripples in circles.

This was the Secret Realm's portal.

Professionals, in twos and threes, were shouting out team-up information on the open ground.

Compared to the entrances of some popular Secret Realms, this place seemed very deserted.

The Secret Realm's information also stated that the Mother Insect Forest had a higher danger rating, and the vast majority of new Professionals would not choose this Secret Realm to start with.

This was not a game; if you died, you were truly dead.

Even a minor injury or a small poison could claim a Professional's life.

The danger of the Mother Insect Forest lay in these insects, which contained corrosive venom.

However, Qin Yang was not worried about this.

Those insects would not have a chance to get close to him.

Approaching the Secret Realm's gate, he immediately initiated the teleportation.

"Entering Mother Insect Forest..."

"Team: 1 person."

"Can be canceled within ten seconds."

"10, 9, 8, 7..."

As the countdown ended, Qin Yang transformed into a white light and disappeared from the spot.

The surrounding Professionals were all somewhat surprised to see this.

"He... just went in like that?"

"Looking at his equipment, he should be a newly Awakened novice..."

"Sigh, I don't know how the Professional Academy teaches; is the Mother Insect Forest a place for novices?"

The Professionals outside the Mother Insect Forest discussed animatedly.

They were all gold farmers specializing in farming Materials, permanently stationed here, and had seen many defiant newcomers come here to challenge themselves.

Except for a small number of powerful Geniuses, most people did not fare well.

They either suffered from corrosive venom, leaving permanent and terrifying scars, or died directly inside, becoming nourishment for the Mother Insect.

In short, the Mother Insect Forest was called a novice Secret Realm, but in reality, it was a graveyard for newcomers.

If it weren't for the high-priced Material "Mother Insect Venom Gland" that could be produced, even dedicated gold farmers would be unwilling to frequent this Secret Realm.

As the Professionals were chatting, someone recognized Qin Yang's identity.

"My goodness! We should have stopped him, he's Qin Yang! He only Awakened his Profession yesterday, how dare he venture into the Mother Insect Forest alone?"

"He is Qin Chuan's son?"

"Yes, he is Hongwu's most devoted lover, the walking pile driver."

"If he dies in the Mother Insect Forest, that would be big news, a dignified hidden Professional dying in a novice Secret Realm..."

"Why aren't you wishing him well? Did the Dragon Pavilion Guild owe you daily wages?"

"Why would I wish him well? Can he split half of the Qin Family's assets with me? If not, I might as well enjoy the show."

"You're crazy! How dare you say that? Aren't you afraid of being heard by the Dragon Pavilion Guild?"

"Oh dear! I just spoke without thinking... You guys didn't record, did you?"

"Who are 'you guys' with you? Who are you? Please stay away from us!"

While the few people were chatting,

Qin Yang had already entered the Secret Realm.

Instantly, a strong, putrid smell assailed him.

As far as the eye could see, the dense forest appeared dark and withered, its branches covered in viscous liquid, and a dark green fungal mat enveloped the entire ground.

Standing on the fungal mat, Qin Yang could feel it wriggling, as if the entire forest had merged with the insects.

Not far away, several huge eggshells piled together expanded and contracted with a pulsation, like diseased cysts, and through the blood-vessel-ridden membrane, one could see the larvae swimming in the amniotic fluid.

Hiss... Qin Yang instinctively shivered.

With his slight Mysophobia, a physiological discomfort surged within him.

Puff, puff, puff, puff!

Suddenly, the sound of bursting bubbles rang out.

More than ten eggshells ruptured, and the larvae inside twisted their slimy bodies, breaking free from the viscous amniotic fluid, emitting nauseating chewing sounds, as if devouring something.

Qin Yang felt like he was about to crack.

This Secret Realm... who is even farming it?

Who *can* even farm it?

If it weren't for Nine Lineages Extermination perfectly countering these insects, he would never have come here!

At this moment, the larvae emitted sounds like infant cries, combined with continuous crunching, forming a terrifying and ear-piercing music.

Qin Yang could no longer endure it.

He locked his gaze on a larva and activated his skill.

"Larva (Rank 1), 39521 in the Nine Clan, 39521 locked, the highest Rank among them is Rank 5, requiring 257 points of Imperial Power."

"Die for Me!"

Without a moment's hesitation.

Nine Clan Stripping, activated!

The next second, those slimy larvae began to rapidly disintegrate.

Their body tissues, without any warning, decomposed at a visible speed, turning into wisps of dust that floated into the air.

One wisp, two wisps, three wisps... not just the larvae near Qin Yang.

The entire forest was filled with countless plumes of smoke and dust.

It was as if an invisible wildfire was consuming all the insects in the forest.

Smoke billowed, like swirling wisps of ghostly smoke, drifting erratically.

Light shone through the particles, creating a dreamy Tyndall effect.

In the misty light, the entire forest seemed to have undergone a baptism; the decaying scenery disappeared, becoming clean and refreshing.

Qin Yang felt much better.

As if he had been healed.

Subsequently, his eyes were met with a screen-filling stream of notifications.

"You have killed a Rank 1 Venomous Larva!"

"Experience + 1."

"You have killed a Rank 1 Low-Grade Zergling!"

"Experience + 12."

"You have killed a Rank 2 Spined Beetle!"

"Experience + 24."

"You have killed a Rank 3 Flying Blade Worm!"

"Experience + 48."

"You have killed a Rank 5 Mutated Mother Insect (Boss)!"

"Experience + 480."

... "Your Rank has increased to Rank 2."

"All Attributes + 2."

"You have gained 5 Free Attribute Points."

"Your Rank has increased to Rank 3."

"Your Rank has increased to Rank 4."

"Your Rank has increased to Rank 5."

"Your Rank has increased to Rank 6."

"Your Rank has increased to Rank 7."

"Your Rank has increased to Rank 8."

"Your Rank has increased to Rank 9."

"All Attributes + 2."

"You have gained 5 Free Attributes."

"Unlocked Professional Skill: See Me As Heaven."

"Unlocked Professional Skill: Divine Weapon of the World."

"Unlocked Professional Skill: Imperial Guard..."

"You have cleared the Mother Insect Forest."

"Clear Time: 1 minute 12 seconds."

"Reward Chest: Rank 5 Bronze Chest."

"You have achieved a speed clear!"

"Reward Chest: Rank 5 Silver Chest."

"You have refreshed the Mother Insect Forest clear record!"

"Achievement Reward: Zerg Bane Lv1 (All base attributes + 5, damage to Zergs increased by 10%)."

"Reward Chest: Rank 5 Gold Chest..."

As the notifications flooded the screen,

Qin Yang was bathed in the golden glow of leveling up.

Strength, Agility, Physique, Spirit... his four attributes continuously climbed.

Free Attribute Points accumulated to 40 points.

In addition, there was the achievement bonus, All Attributes + 5.

After this wave, he gained a total of 124 attribute points!

Qin Yang spread his arms, reveling in the moment.

Is this what it feels like to be overpowered?

It's too exhilarating!

A moment later, he slowly opened his eyes.

Having instantly risen to Rank 9, he also gained three Professional skills.