144: Hidden rules, a copy tailored entirely for Song Ming
Inside the Academic Affairs Office.
Dongfang Yi was still lying on the office chair in an unrefined manner, a faint smile on his face.
Despite giving off an approachable vibe, the subtle yet undeniable Aura emanating from him made it impossible for anyone to underestimate him.
No one dared to show him the slightest disrespect.
They didn't even dare to look Dongfang Yi directly in the eyes; such was the extraordinary Aura that accompanied even the most casual movement of the Great Xia Country's most prominent powerhouse.
However, Song Ming remained unfazed by this.
God Yi might be powerful, but he would catch up to him sooner or later.
So, when he saw Dongfang Yi, Song Ming's expression remained perfectly calm.
"God Yi, when do we depart?" he asked, a hint of impatience in his voice.
As it concerned the speed of his future growth, he didn't want to wait too long.
Dongfang Yi smiled. He knew Song Ming was eager to go to the Endless Snowfield Instance, so he didn't beat around the bush. "Don't be in such a hurry. The Endless Snowfield Instance won't open for another hour. How much do you know about this dungeon?"
Song Ming replied, "I've checked the information from the academy's library!"
Dongfang Yi cast an approving look at him, then said, "Then you must know the method to obtain the heart of infinity!"
"So I plan to solo the dungeon!" Song Ming said without hesitation.
Dongfang Yi laughed heartily; he had long anticipated Song Ming would say that.
After all, he knew everything that had happened in the Instance Dungeon Palace these past few days.
Not only had Song Ming soloed hell-level dungeons, but he had also swept the leaderboard for all major dungeon clear records.
This had stimulated many academy members, with some even attempting to imitate Song Ming's solo dungeon clears, though the results, naturally, ended in failure.
"That's right, the fewer the participants, the higher the probability of the heart of infinity dropping." Dongfang Yi looked at Song Ming with great appreciation, then provided him with another piece of information.
"The reason the Endless Snowfield Instance is a special dungeon is because it produces items that can increase skill points. Therefore, there's another hidden rule within the dungeon."
Upon hearing this, Song Ming immediately became interested and asked, "What rule?"
"The more frequently you use skills within the dungeon, the more likely you are to get items that increase skill points from monsters!" Dongfang Yi said.
Song Ming's eyes lit up; he almost burst out laughing.
Originally, he had planned to release his accumulated Spirit Army of over five hundred thousand and simply flatten the Endless Snowfield.
He never expected that there would be such a hidden rule within the Endless Snowfield.
Therefore, in order to obtain more skill point-increasing items, and also to get the heart of infinity, Song Ming had to use only skills.
But then again, with his collection of Forbidden Spells and Heaven Rank skills, flattening this dungeon would be a piece of cake!
In other words, this dungeon was practically tailor-made for him.
Song Ming was already eager to enter the dungeon and wreak havoc!
Dongfang Yi laughed, "Without further ado, I'll take you there now!"
Then he walked over to Song Ming and placed his right hand on his shoulder.
The next instant, their figures vanished from their original spot.
When they reappeared, they were in an exceptionally spacious hall.
At this moment, about ten teams had already gathered in the hall.
The number of people in each team generally did not exceed fifteen, and in some cases, there were only eight people in a team!
After all, the fewer people who entered the dungeon, the higher the rewards.
So, it was understandable that these teams entering large dungeons had such small numbers.
Dongfang Yi personally escorting Song Ming here caused a stir among the people in the hall.
After all, he was a legendary, high-ranking figure, yet he was personally escorting a student here.
It seemed strange no matter how one looked at it.
Although Dongfang Yi was in the same academy as them, he was usually as elusive as a Dragon, only showing himself on important occasions.
Therefore, everyone present was extremely shocked and envious.
The fact that this person could gain God Yi's appreciation showed how extraordinary he was!
Dongfang Yi chuckled, "Be careful not to stay in the Endless Snowfield Instance for more than three days, otherwise, you'll never be able to leave!"
Then, without even looking at the others, he left.
Song Ming nodded, accustomed to God Yi's decisive actions, and turned to observe his surroundings.
The hall was exceptionally spacious and luxurious.
All kinds of facilities were available, and there was also a dedicated medical team waiting there.
This was to prevent anyone from being severely injured in the dungeon and not receiving timely treatment.
In the center of the entire hall stood a massive circular portal.
It was ten meters high, and the dark black stone forming the door frame was covered with dense runes.
More than ten chains, all made of runes, extended from the door frame, firmly binding the swirling light door in the center.
Blue light flickered on it, and it was slowly contracting outwards.
"It seems that's the dungeon entrance!"
Song Ming casually found an unoccupied spot and sat down, beginning his final wait.
An hour later, the chains in the center of the light door would fully open.
At that time, he would be able to enter the Endless Snowfield Instance and retrieve the heart of infinity.
During this time, Song Ming wasn't idle; he started allocating points to his skills.
After three days of accumulation, his skill points had reached 1,491,455.
Enough for him to upgrade two skills to Forbidden Spells, with plenty to spare.
Without the slightest hesitation, Song Ming directly added points to the Golden Light Divine Curse.
[Consume 550,000 Skill Points]
[Golden Light Divine Curse (Heaven Rank One Star) → Forbidden Spell: Guardian Divine Light (Desolate)]
[Forbidden Spell: Releases a Guardian Divine Light on the target, making them immune to any abnormal or negative status effects. It also covers the target's body with a Guardian Divine Light that can absorb up to 9,800,000 damage, and reflects 50% of the damage dealt by the enemy. Consumes 15 mana, cooldown 1.5s]
Song Ming looked at the Guardian Divine Light, which he had upgraded to a Forbidden Spell, feeling very satisfied.
Not only could it grant immunity to any abnormal status effects, but it could even reflect half of the damage taken.
More importantly, the Guardian Divine Light could absorb 9.8 million damage.
In other words, even if he stood still and let ten Level 100 Archmages continuously cast skills for ten minutes, they wouldn't be able to break his defense.
And the cooldown was only 1.5 seconds, plus equipment cooldown reduction.
He could cast Guardian Divine Light again in a maximum of 0.5 seconds.
If other Professionals knew this, who knows what kind of despairing expressions they would show.
It was not in vain that Song Ming had poured a massive amount of skill points into this skill, giving him a strong sense of security!
At this moment, compared to the Endless Snowfield Instance, he was simply an overwhelming force!