Hidden map!

[Current Location — Mist Canyon Lv8–Lv15.]

[Based on your level, the current map is judged to be too dangerous. Please choose carefully.]

A danger warning popped up in front of him.

Chen Ming jumped off the back of the Ice Emperor Wolf King and looked up.

The endless canyon was like a giant labyrinth. Amidst the swirling mist, shrill roars echoed from time to time, making anyone who heard them shudder.

Chen Ming ignored the danger warning and walked straight in.

Visibility was very low in the mist-shrouded canyon. Monsters could be seen walking through the fog occasionally, but Chen Ming avoided them all whenever possible.

Advancing all the way, he soon reached the depths of the canyon.

A small hill made of piled-up rocks appeared before him.

Chen Ming felt around the hill for a while and soon discovered a hidden cave entrance on its side.

"Found it!"

Chen Ming's eyes lit up.

This cave entrance was the entry point to a hidden map.

The monsters that spawned inside were much stronger than those outside.

Of course, high difficulty also meant high rewards.

Whether it was experience points or drop rates, the monsters in the hidden map were a significant cut above those in ordinary maps.

Moreover, the Crypt Lizard Leader required for Randall's quest would only appear in this hidden map.

Thinking of this, Chen Ming quickly ducked into the cave entrance.

[Ding! You have entered the hidden map — Dark Crypt Lv10–Lv20.]

[Warning: Based on your level, the current map is judged to be extremely dangerous. Please choose carefully.]

As the warning sounded, Chen Ming looked up.

In the dim underground world, a large number of white skeletal remains were scattered around. Some had not yet completely decomposed, emitting a nauseating stench.

Chen Ming moved quickly along the entrance. Before long, three spider monsters, each two to three meters tall, appeared. Their bodies were covered in dense abdominal eyes, and their heads were draped with a pale, human-like face with a malevolent expression, looking shrill and terrifying.

[Human-Faced Spider]

[Level: 10.]

[HP: 1500/1500.]

[Strength: 52.]

[intelligence: 50.]

[Agility: 35.]

[stamina: 40.]

[Spirit: 40.]

[physical attack: 119.]

[magic attack power: 115.]

[Physical Defense: 60.]

[Magic Defense: 60.]

[Hidden Map Bonus: Max HP +700, Physical/Magic Attack +15.]

[Skills: Web Entanglement Lv1, Venomous Fangs Lv2, Scythe Slash Lv1.]

[Introduction: A top-tier predator of the depths. Be careful not to be bound by it.]

...

The Human-Faced Spider not only had attributes that crushed monsters of the same level outside, but it also possessed three skills. Once caught in its web, one could easily be killed instantly.

"Roar, roar!!"

The three Human-Faced Spiders let out low, beast-like wails and rushed toward Chen Ming.

"Block them!"

At Chen Ming's command, the Ice Emperor Wolf King and the Hell Skeleton Knight immediately stepped forward to meet them.

Chen Ming seized the opportunity and began to output damage frantically.

"Swoosh, swoosh!!"

Densely packed arrows flew out rapidly.

The toxins from the Source of All Evil had already stacked to 5 layers, with each layer dealing 373 damage.

Pfft, pfft!!

A series of crisp sounds rang out.

In just a moment, the three Human-Faced Spiders were killed instantly on the spot.

[You have killed a Human-Faced Spider, EXP +100.] x3

"The experience from killing one monster here is comparable to killing several in a row outside."

A smile appeared on Chen Ming's face.

"Awoo~"

Just then, the Ice Emperor Wolf King's voice rang out.

It came before Chen Ming, carrying a light orb in its mouth as if seeking credit.

"Good job!"

Chen Ming patted its head and then took the light orb.

[Ding! Congratulations, you have obtained 358 Gold Coins.]

[Ding! Congratulations, you have obtained a potion — Experience Potion (Bronze).]

[Experience Potion]

[Quality: bronze grade.]

[Effect: After consumption, gain an additional 20% experience for the next 30 minutes.]

[Introduction: A product of alchemy!!]

...

This is good stuff!

An extra 20% experience could significantly speed up his leveling.

Chen Ming decisively activated his talent.

[Ding! You have used your Forbidden Talent on the target [Experience Potion], obtaining a Tier 3 enhancement.]

[Congratulations, you have obtained the item — Experience Potion (Platinum-grade).]

[Ding! You have used your Forbidden Talent on the target [Experience Potion], successfully attaching a green trait: Persistent.]

[Experience Potion]

[Quality: Platinum-grade.]

[Effect: After consumption, gain an additional 100% experience for the next hour.]

[Attached Trait: Persistent (Green): Potion duration +50%.]

[Introduction: A proud work of the Master Alchemist Bill in his youth.]

...

A double experience bonus lasting an hour and a half.

Chen Ming downed it in one gulp.

"Seize the opportunity, let's keep going!"

Chen Ming led his two summons and continued deeper into the crypt.

[You have successfully killed a Crypt Lizard (Lv10), EXP +200.]

[You have successfully killed a Mutated Toad (Lv15), EXP +650.]

[You have successfully killed a Dark Venomous Python (Lv15), EXP +650.]

...

During the next hour and a half.

Chen Ming went into full God of Slaughter mode.

He also sent out the Ice Emperor Wolf King and the Lord of Hell Skeletons to hunt independently in the surroundings.

By the time the Experience Potion's effect ended, Chen Ming's level had reached Level 8.

Going up 3 levels in an hour and a half.

This terrifying leveling speed could only be described as ridiculous.

[Name: Chen Ming.]

[Nickname: Calamity.]

[Level: 8.]

[Talent: Calamity (Unique. Forbidden).]

[Class: Hunter.]

[HP: 3050/3050.]

[MP: 2850/2850.]

[Growth Attributes: Level +1 / Strength +15, intelligence +10, Agility +15, stamina +10, Spirit +10, Free Attribute Points +20.]

[Strength: 159.]

[intelligence: 114.]

[Agility: 154.]

[stamina: 134.]

[Spirit: 126.]

[physical attack: 323.]

[magic attack power: 228.]

[Physical Defense: 261.]

[Magic Defense: 249.]

[Dark Attribute Resistance: 20%.]

[Equipment: sun chaser, Faith Bracelet, Armor of Holy Light, Hurricane Boots.]

[Skills: Source of All Evil (Damage: 585), Azure Source Ice Wolf Summoning Art, Flame Incineration World-Ending Arrow, Skeleton Knight Summoning Technique.]

...

Not bad, not bad!

Looking at his personal attribute panel, Chen Ming nodded with satisfaction.

"At this rate, I expect to reach Level 20 within three days, take the first Advancement Trial, and enter the main city."

Chen Ming murmured softly to himself.

In Eternal, players undergo an Advancement Trial every 20 levels.

Once successful, growth attributes would be greatly enhanced.

Before a successful advancement, players cannot gain experience through any means.

Advancement Trials are divided based on difficulty into: Normal, Elite, Hard, King, Hell, and Abyss.

The higher the difficulty of the trial, the greater the enhancement upon completion.

Everyone has only one chance; once failed, they permanently lose their qualification, and their level will remain stuck forever.

"In my past life, because I was bringing Zhou Yuyan along, I chose the safest 'Hard' difficulty. This led to me spending a huge amount of time in the later stages just to make up the attribute gap between me and the top-tier players."

"In this life, without the burden of Zhou Yuyan, I might be able to challenge the highest 'Abyss' difficulty."

Chen Ming's eyes narrowed slightly. Just as he thought of this, he suddenly received a message from the Ice Emperor Wolf King in his mind.

"This is... it encountered a map treasure chest?!"