56: The new entry is a bit out of place

Chapter 56: The New Trait is a Bit Overpowered

Upon learning of Lu Ran's upgrade,

the Four Great Guild Leaders immediately dashed over from all directions in the Flame Land. Lei Tai, with a jumping slash, landed in front of Lu Ran at the fastest speed.

"Quick, quick, quick, show me what the trait is!" Lei Tai asked eagerly.

At this moment, the other Three Guild Leaders also arrived.

The four of them surrounded Lu Ran, like children begging for candy, looking on expectantly.

"Uh... alright, I'll take a look." Lu Ran nodded.

Seeing how eager the Four Great Guild Leaders were, he simply shared his panel so everyone could see it together.

[Trait: Bone Throne]

[Effect: Can unconditionally, regardless of level, control all dark-type non-human units]

Huh?

The Four Great Guild Leaders looked at each other in confusion.

What does this mean?

"Controlling dark-type non-human units? Does it refer to dark-type monsters?" Ye Hongyi asked, puzzled.

"How did Bone Throne even appear? What, is the King of the Underworld reborn?" Lei Tai joked.

"Can it be dark-type monsters in dungeons? Does it refer to Undead-type?" Yu Qingcang also voiced his question.

Only Liu Xinxin, after some contemplation,

said, "Undead-type is a type of dark-type. There are many kinds of dark-type, but what I'm curious about is that the trait description says 'unconditionally, regardless of level, control all dark-type non-human units'. So what if it's the summons of other professions?"

"Oh my god, it can't be that terrifying, can it? My National Guardian Army has dark-type Summoners. If it can control them, that would be too overpowered!" Lei Tai exclaimed.

"I'm just guessing, but looking at the trait description, it's not impossible. After all, which of Lu Ran's previous traits wasn't overpowered? If this one isn't overpowered, that would be abnormal instead." Liu Xinxin shrugged.

At this moment,

Ye Hongyi suddenly asked curiously, "If Lu Ran can forcibly control dark-type non-human units, even the summons of professionals, then what about Little Japan's Shikigami?"

As soon as she said this, the eyes of the others lit up instantly.

Almost as a first reaction, they looked at Liu Xinxin.

Liu Xinxin also looked at Ye Hongyi in surprise.

Then she said, "Sakura's Shikigami are divided into two types: one originates from Sakura's so-called gods, and the other is folk yokai. Yokai should belong to the dark-type."

Upon hearing this, the several Guild Leaders immediately realized how abnormal this trait was.

Sakura is a very special place; the unique profession Onmyoji does not exist in other countries.

The fact that such a small nation can have such international standing is inseparable from this profession.

A large number of Onmyoji in Sakura dominate everything.

And Shikigami are the biggest reliance of the Onmyoji group, similar to a Summoner's summons.

"Moreover, among Shikigami, gods account for a very small proportion; yokai are the most numerous. If Lu Ran can control them, that would truly be..." Liu Xinxin said with a strange expression.

That would truly be a dimensionality reduction strike!

It's imaginable: Lu Ran fighting an Onmyoji.

When the opponent excitedly releases their Shikigami, in the blink of an eye, the Shikigami are controlled by Lu Ran and begin to attack the Onmyoji in retaliation.

That scene would be simply delightful!

"Now the question is whether Lu Ran can control the dark-type summons of professionals. It would be best to capture a few Onmyoji to test it out," Yu Qingcang mused.

However, cross-country teleportation is currently blocked.

It's difficult to find Onmyoji within the country.

He didn't know that a group of Onmyoji, under Nanasheng's command, were crossing the Forbidden Sea, risking their lives to deliver themselves as sacrifices.

"Wait a minute, how do I control this? I don't have any extra skills. Even if I wanted to control it, how would I do it? I can't just shout, can I?" Lu Ran asked curiously.

Uh...

The four experienced Guild Leaders looked at each other.

How could they possibly know the answer to that question!

They had never encountered such a thing in their lives!

"You'll soon know how to control it. You're Level 25 now. The next dungeon you'll be clearing won't be Flame Land, but the Level 25 Demon Monastery," Liu Xinxin said.

The demons in Demon Monastery clearly met the requirements.

Once Lu Ran entered, he would naturally know how to control them.

"Okay, I'll try it later. Now it's time to find that beast from the Deathmatch Arena," Lu Ran said, nodding.

What he kept thinking about was always the Deathmatch Arena.

Yu Qingcang's expression was a bit hesitant, and he pondered, "The newly unlocked trait, for now, doesn't seem to provide much help in one-on-one combat, so I'm still a bit worried."

Lu Ran, however, waved his hand and said, "While the trait might not be of much help, my new skill will definitely be useful!"

Only then did the four realize, almost forgetting that Lu Ran would unlock a skill after leveling up.

"The Undead Mage's Level 25 unlocked skill is Ancient Golem. Pull it out and let's see," Liu Xinxin said. "Also, put one in the Treasure Gourd. You can just discard the Skeleton Soldiers inside."

Lu Ran did as he was told.

With a wave of his staff,

Bang!

A huge cloud of black mist exploded in front of him.

Then, a giant, three meters tall, with a large belly and round waist, looking like a massive ball of flesh, appeared before them.

It looked more like a rotting corpse, but its skin seemed to be dried and solidified, like rock.

On its chest was a cluster of totem patterns, constantly emitting black energy.

The group glanced at its attributes.

They were the normal attributes of an Ancient Golem.

One hundred thousand health points.

"As expected of the tank Undead favored by Undead Mages. It already has one hundred thousand health points right after being unlocked," Lei Tai praised.

And as Lu Ran's level increased, the Ancient Golem's health would also receive a significant boost.

"At this stage, this amount of health is sufficient. Lu Ran, put one in the Treasure Gourd," Liu Xinxin urged, never forgetting to have Lu Ran put one in the Treasure Gourd for self-preservation.

This was much safer than Skeleton Soldiers.

Thus, if anyone wanted to assassinate Lu Ran, the first to take damage would be the Ancient Golem in the Treasure Gourd.

One hundred thousand health points!

And even if the Ancient Golem took damage and died, Lu Ran still had the Crystal Skull's Yin-Yang Realm passive that could be triggered.

During this process, an endless stream of Ancient Golems would be thrown out, all capable of taking damage for Lu Ran.

Who could possibly kill Lu Ran?

"Time is almost up. We'll head out after this run. I'm going to the Deathmatch Arena," Lu Ran said.

Yu Qingcang hesitated for a moment.

Finally, he nodded and said, "Okay, but you must be careful. If the opponent, due to some special skills or equipment, cannot be killed by you, then you must ensure an endless summoning of skeletons—no, no, no, summoning Ancient Golems—just ensure you don't die."

Liu Xinxin had told Lu Ran about this mechanism.

When a Deathmatch Arena room is opened, those who enter are considered to have accepted the challenge and cannot withdraw.

To leave, one side must die and the other must win and exit.

Or, they must hold out until the Deathmatch Arena ends after half an hour, and both parties are kicked out of the Deathmatch Arena room.

"Understood, I'll be careful." Lu Ran nodded solemnly.