4: SSS-level weapon: Shura Sword

The level cap for the novice map is Level 50.

After players reach Level 50, they need to complete a Breakthrough quest to unlock the next map.

Therefore, Su Yan's goal was to reach Level 50 as quickly as possible.

In the Land of Divine Punishment, there are many ways to gain experience for leveling up.

Running dungeons is undoubtedly the most popular method among players.

Not only can one receive massive experience rewards,

But if luck is on one's side, various equipment and items can also be obtained.

There were still over two hours left before school ended.

Su Yan calculated the time and prepared to test the waters of the strongest dungeon in the novice map—the Level 50 Wolf King Valley Dungeon.

For him, this was the fastest way to level up.

"Let's see how much experience I still need to reach Level 2."

Su Yan opened his character attributes and checked the experience bar.

But soon, he let out a cry of despair: "Damn, how can the experience requirement be so high!"

On the experience bar, it was clearly marked: 100/99,999,999,999.

Su Yan thought he had misread it and pulled a magnifying glass out of his Void Realm bag.

He placed it over the numbers and looked carefully several times, finally confirming he hadn't made a mistake.

To get from Level 1 to Level 2, he really needed 99,999,999,999 experience!

"What the hell? Is it because of the God's Wrath Mage?"

Su Yan immediately thought of this possibility.

His expression shifted as he quickly opened the class tab to check the description of the God's Wrath Mage.

[God's Wrath Mage]: Time is annihilated in the long river of history, but you shall gain eternal life.

After learning this hidden special class, you can no longer level up. When the Traveler maxes out their experience, they can accept the quest to Achieve Godhood.

Upon completing the quest, you will immediately obtain a Divinity and become a Heaven-Reaching Dharma God.

*Hiss!*

Su Yan sucked in a breath of cold air.

How exciting—becoming a god directly?

Now this was something he could get excited about!

"Then what am I waiting for? Time to hit the dungeon!"

Su Yan's heart pounded with unprecedented anticipation as he set off toward Wolf King Valley... Buzz!

Suddenly, light and shadows flickered ahead.

A player wearing plate armor hurried toward Naxi Farm with a fierce Aura.

Su Yan looked over and saw it was a Level 50 Knight, likely returning to turn in a quest.

He quickly stepped forward and asked:

"Hey there, little brother, how long does it take to walk from here to Wolf King Valley?"

The Knight looked at him, and seeing he was only Level 1, frowned:

"What's wrong with you, man? You're Level 1 and I'm Level 50, and you're calling me 'little brother'?"

Su Yan laughed. "Don't sweat the details. Could you just tell me?"

"If you go at full speed, it'll take about two hours."

The Knight was puzzled. "You just created your account. Why are you going to Wolf King Valley?"

"Nothing much. Leveling up here is just too slow. I figured running a dungeon might be faster."

"What? Running a dungeon?"

The Knight almost laughed. "Just by yourself?"

"Yeah. Why don't you come along too?"

Su Yan very seriously sent a party invitation to the Knight.

It was immediately rejected.

The Knight sneered:

"Are you out of your mind? The Wolf King Valley Dungeon is the strongest dungeon on the novice map."

"Even a Level 50 expert like me with a B-rank Talent needs to form a full party of five with similar strength, and having a Tank, DPS, and Healer is essential!"

"Even then, clearing it depends on luck, and you want to go at Level 1? Stop dreaming!"

"I suggest you level up honestly. Otherwise, you'll be killed by mobs on the road before you even reach Wolf King Valley!"

Su Yan smiled. "I see. Thanks."

Watching Su Yan's retreating back,

"What an idiot."

The Knight shook his head, as if he could already see the boy's miserable death on the road.

In the Land of Divine Punishment, death allows for resurrection,

But it costs experience.

Furthermore, there's a weakness penalty, starting at one hour.

The duration increases with one's level... Leaving the Knight behind,

Su Yan followed the novice map guide from the forums and rushed toward Wolf King Valley at full speed.

Just as he expected, there was plenty of time.

His initial goal for today would be to try soloing the Level 50 dungeon once.

"Attention: SSS-Rank Talent [Descendant of the Gods] is beginning the daily blessing!"

"You have received dragon phoenix blood x20!"

"Detected that this is your first time receiving a blessing. Issuing a Blessing Novice Gift Pack!"

"Congratulations! You have obtained the SSS-Rank weapon—asura sword!"

Su Yan's eyes immediately lit up. An SSS-Rank weapon!

This Talent was just too good!

Without any hesitation, he quickly opened his inventory to check the divine blessing rewards.

[dragon phoenix blood] (Advanced):

Instantly restores 5,000 Health Points and heals 2,000 points of injuries upon use.

Cooldown: 15 seconds.

This was an Advanced health potion that also had injury-healing properties.

Ordinary Advanced potions on the market that restore 5,000 health sell for around 100 gold coins.

As the currency of the Land of Divine Punishment, gold coins can be exchanged in the real world.

1 Gold Coin = 100 chinese currency.

100 Gold Coins is 10,000 Yuan.

And Su Yan had 20 bottles of dragon phoenix blood.

Exchanged for chinese currency, that was 200,000 Yuan!

"As expected of the SSS-Rank Talent, Descendant of the Gods. Truly generous."

Su Yan couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement.

To a student like him, 200,000 was undoubtedly a massive sum.

It was enough to buy a top-of-the-line computer setup.

Not to mention, dragon phoenix blood had the added effect of healing injuries compared to ordinary Advanced potions, so its price would only be higher.

Soon.

Su Yan suppressed his excitement and told himself to stay calm.

He turned his gaze toward the SSS-Rank weapon, the asura sword.

Weapons and equipment in the Land of Divine Punishment are also ranked from F-Rank to SSS-Rank.

[asura sword] (SSS-Rank): Physique +20, Strength +66, Agility +30, Critical Rate +100%.

Equipment Type: Greatsword

Requirement Level: Level 1

Exclusive Skill: Asura Slash

[Asura Slash]: This skill deals 100 (+300% Attack) physical damage to all enemies within a 50-meter radius.

30% chance to cause an area slow effect (effect diminishes from 80% to 40%), lasting 5 seconds.

Cooldown: 20 seconds.

Cost: None.

After reading the attributes of the asura sword, Su Yan lost his composure again.

"Hiss, it's actually an SSS-Rank weapon with an exclusive skill!"

One must know that in this world,

SSS-Rank weapons themselves are extremely rare.

According to the weapon records, only six exist in the world today.

The difficulty of obtaining even an S-Rank weapon is beyond ordinary comprehension.

It is said that one needs to kill a Level 2,000 BOSS or have a Grandmaster blacksmith personally forge it for a chance to produce one.

They are worth tens of millions of gold coins, which is a billion in chinese currency.

Let alone an SSS-Rank; its value is simply incalculable!

And for a weapon to have an exclusive skill is even more difficult.

According to statistics, on average, only one in ten thousand weapons will have an exclusive skill.

Naturally, the six SSS-Rank weapons currently in existence do not have exclusive skills.

But this asura sword does!

If one had to point out a flaw in the asura sword,

It would be that its requirement level is too low.

It's only Level 1.

Unless one has an obsession with the Asura Slash skill, most players would likely leave this SSS-Rank weapon to gather dust in their bags once they level up.

But Su Yan was different!

Because he had changed classes to a God's Wrath Mage, his level would forever remain at Level 1 until he achieved godhood.

The asura sword was perfect for him!

...After equipping the asura sword, Su Yan's attributes were significantly enhanced.

[ID]: Demon Slayer

[Level]: 1

[Class]: God's Wrath Mage (Sub-class: Warrior)

[Talents]: Tenfold Absorption (S-Rank), Otherworld Hero (SSS-Rank), Chosen One (SSS-Rank)... Void Rift (SSS-Rank)

[Health Points]: 5,450/5,450

[Mana Points]: 3,100/3,100

[Attack]: 352

[magic power]: 290

[Defense]: 110

[Magic Defense]: 165

[Speed]: 100

[Luck]: Max

[Charisma]: Max

[Equipment]: asura sword, Novice Warrior Set

[Skills]: Judgment LV1, Sanction LV1, Purification LV1, Asura Slash LV1

...With these attributes, even without counting the SSS-Rank Talents and the asura sword,

His stat panel alone already crushed all Level 50 players.

"But it's still not enough!"

Su Yan knew very well in his heart.

Relying on these alone to solo and clear a Level 50 dungeon was still not quite sufficient.

A Level 1 soloing a Level 50 dungeon was already something ridiculous and contrary to common sense.

To make it a reality,

He still needed a little bit of 'magic' to help.

To this end, Su Yan had already made his plans when he decided to run the dungeon.

"Come forth, Elemental Conversion!"

Without any further nonsense, as he hurried along, he pulled out yet another SSS-Rank Talent.

[Elemental Conversion (SSS-Rank): Can be used on weapons or skills to convert any elemental attribute on them.]