15: Go and move the large Buddha statue in the temple, then sit on it.

When the perfectly configured team of six entered the Secret Realm...

They immediately followed what was taught in the textbooks.

They pulled out portable instruments to detect the basic parameters of the Secret Realm,

as well as to test for any restrictions or hidden rules.

Secret Realms were different from dungeons that could be soloed.

Entering required a team of at least 3 people, with a maximum of 20.

This was the rule by which all Secret Realms operated.

Unless one used brute force to enter through a back door.

Otherwise, even if Shen Pan had the combat power to take on everyone alone or even solo the Secret Realm,

he still had to honestly find a few slackers to open the map!

"Is this a growth-type Secret Realm? How terrifying..."

Su Wan had a pitiful expression on her face as she looked around uneasily.

"I'm just a Priest, I'll have to rely on you guys to carry me through the mobs!

On the other hand, if anyone gets hurt, don't be polite—just order me around!"

Classmate Su Wan wasn't small, but her voice was soft and whispery.

Especially those eyes that looked incredibly obedient; they held many stories!

She was at least at the level of a Great Master of tea artistry.

For the sake of a friendly atmosphere in the small team,

Shen Pan discreetly blocked Jiang Ruolai's expression of disdain and disgust.

"Our current configuration is four DPS, one Priest, and one Assassin.

We'll find a monster gathering point to practice coordination and then head straight for the core area!"

This Assassin was that quiet guy from No. 1 High School who had awakened the Epic-rank Profession [Shadow Hunter],

which came with an Epic-Rank Talent: [Shadow Meld].

It was extremely useful when exploring Secret Realms.

"Is there even a need to practice?

This setup is enough to take down the BOSS. Just watch me!"

As soon as he finished speaking,

Wu Ming grabbed his halberd and smashed it toward an Orc that happened to be walking by, then stepped forward to follow up.

"Taste my great halberd!"

The halberd swung rapidly, landing over a dozen slashes on the Rank 10 Orc within three seconds. Finally, Wu Ming exerted force with one arm,

completing a powerful final horizontal slash and killing the Orc instantly!

This was his Epic skill [Annihilation Assault Dance]!

Once in close quarters, he was invincible!

Wu Ming showed a confident smile, preparing to receive the shocked gazes of his teammates.

He had intentionally used his ultimate move to insta-kill the monster right at the start just to grab attention!

Since he intended to compete with Shen Pan, he couldn't hold back; the sooner he used his skills, the sooner they'd be off cooldown!

"Idiot!"

Jiang Ruolai coldly glanced at this gorilla who was running around and shouting, lacking any elegance.

With a wave of her hand, two giant light-blue war hammers appeared.

Everyone's eyelids twitched at the sight.

For things she constructed herself, the weight was practically zero to her.

[Fantasy Construct Lv. 2]: When constructing equipment-type spiritual gear, the attributes are Legendary-Rank equipment of the same Rank +5!

Having killed the BOSS in the entrance exam and leveled up diligently, Jiang Ruolai was already infinitely close to Rank 9!

Rank 13 Legendary-Rank equipment against common trash mobs was essentially a dimensional strike!

Jiang Ruolai exerted force with her feet, and with a whoosh, she shot forward like an arrow toward several Orcs that had heard the noise and come to investigate.

"Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!"

As the four heavy strikes concluded, four puddles of mangled tomato sauce were presented before everyone.

This is unranked?

*Gulp!*

Wu Ming unconsciously swallowed his saliva, sweat sliding down his forehead, his eyes showing the confusion and horror of a shattered worldview.

He felt that Legendary-rank professionals seemed much stronger than he had anticipated.

"It seems our luck is good; we teleported directly near a large gathering point."

Shen Pan calmly left the center of the team and walked toward the increasing number of Orcs ahead.

"Wait, aren't you a Mage? Come back quickly!"

Wu Ming was startled and immediately shouted.

How could a non-melee squishy like you dare to leave the team!

He did have the heart to compete with Shen Pan,

but if something happened to a Legendary-rank professional, they would all be held responsible!

Su Wan also gripped her staff in a daze, not knowing if she should cast a heal on Shen Pan first.

"You two really are idiots!"

Jiang Ruolai slammed the two hammers together, transforming them into a nearly four-meter-long greatsword, which she then carried on her shoulder.

She quickly chased after Shen Pan.

If she didn't act now, she'd only be left with the leftovers in a moment.

She was still thinking about starting her Rank-up quest soon to Breakthrough Rank 10!

Even in a team state, if there was no contribution, everyone would only get the minimum 5% guaranteed experience!

"Let's go too!" The two from No. 1 High School also rushed up, looking for stray Orcs.

Before Wu Ming and Su Wan could recover,

Shen Pan, who was at the very front facing over a hundred adult Orcs, revealed an irrepressible smile:

"Spell Fusion!"

And, [Heavenly God]!

*Zizizi!*

A deep blue Fangtian Painted Halberd, flashing with thunder and entwined with hurricanes, was constructed by him.

Using Jiang Ruolai's Legendary skill as the foundation,

Shen Pan additionally fused Guo Lei's [Storm Entanglement] and his own Lightning Strike Technique Spell!

Making the already Legendary-Rank halberd's power rise once again.

Wu Ming stared blankly at Shen Pan's next familiar movements.

His eyelids twitched incessantly, and his teeth chattered.

"No way? How is this possible!"

A Mage was actually picking up a weapon and preparing to do a whirlwind right in front of him?

When did this world become so magical!

Unfortunately, his biggest worry still happened.

Shen Pan easily used his signature skill right before his eyes!

"Annihilation Assault Dance!!!"

Relying on the ultra-high basic stats in the [Heavenly God] state, Shen Pan rapidly brandished the Wind-Thunder Halberd in his hands.

With every swing, blade lights of interlaced wind and thunder flew out, annihilating the enemy army!

This directly took out half of the Orcs.

*Slash!*

The final great horizontal sweep cut the ten strongest Orcs in half at the waist, killing them instantly.

The remaining dozens were all injured, missing limbs, wailing and struggling as they rolled on the ground.

The two outsiders were completely stunned on the spot.

"Ah~ the smell of experience!"

Shen Pan stomped down hard, accidentally crushing an Orc's head.

Reversing his grip on the halberd, he threw it toward the group of Orcs that had survived the first wave.

A lightning strike happened to fall, perfectly timed.

Detonate!

*Boom!!!*

This gathering point was cleared at the speed of light, with Materials scattered all over the ground.

"So elegant... so handsome!"

Jiang Ruolai looked enviously at Shen Pan's smooth movements and cool skills.

This was the style she craved!

"It's a good thing the exchange meet was changed... changed for the better!"

Wu Ming shrunk his neck, his face full of shame and self-mockery.

He finally understood why the leading teacher had looked at him with that kind of expression earlier.

With Shen Pan's exaggerated performance, he feared he wouldn't even be able to break the other's shield with an ultimate move!

"A Legendary-rank professional, truly terrifying!"

From now on, if he encountered a Mage who dared to walk out of formation empty-handed, he would have to take a detour.

As for the Knight who never retreats?

The profession name doesn't represent personal character, haha!

[Name: Shen Pan]

[Rank: 13] [Experience: 99%]

"The monster experience in a growth-type Secret Realm is indeed high!"

These monsters, generally only Rank 8 or 9 with the highest being Rank 11, couldn't withstand his great strength at all.

It was just that this set of combos consumed too much spiritual energy; he only had 91% mana left!

Since there was no setting to fully restore status after leveling up, he still had to use spiritual energy sparingly.

But it had to be said.

Ruolai's skill was really useful.

And at the Imperial Capital Academy, there were still other Legendary leeks waiting for his favor!

"Shen Pan, there are many small monsters here!"

After killing two Orcs and lifting a layer of tattered cloth, Guo Lei found an underground cave.

Inside, over a hundred young Orcs were huddled together, shivering.

Realizing they had been discovered by humans, they shrieked and jabbered, with some of the smarter ones running toward the depths.

Their highest Rank was only 2 or 3.

"Boring. Just kill them; we still have to conquer the BOSS in a bit!"

Shen Pan glanced at the group of worthless little Orcs and handed down the verdict without any emotion.

He didn't understand the Orc language!

To be precise, the languages of foreign races were elective courses in university; no one would learn that stuff in high school.

Except for some people who specifically studied Demon and Elf languages with filthy thoughts.

"This is... they're so pitiful!"

"They're too small to be a threat. Why don't we let these little guys go!"

Su Wan—the pure slacker who hadn't farmed a single mob and had only thrown a healing Spell once—ran over.

Her words were full of Saint Mother sentiment.

The two from No. 1 High School were stunned and picked at their ears in disbelief.

"The act isn't convincing. Everyone is busy; don't waste time."

Shen Pan didn't even bother to give her a look.

Who would be so idle as to empathize with monsters!

Only Jiang Ruolai inexplicably lowered her head, looking at the System light screen in front of her.

[To prevent Shen Pan from becoming an indecisive person who hesitates and shows mercy to enemies, you must cultivate a decisive and ruthless character in him!

Furthermore, to close the distance and plan for the future, appropriate activity and heart-to-heart communication are necessary.

And now, a bunch of young Orcs wasting air has appeared before your eyes, and a loathsome cow is trying to instigate Shen Pan!]

[Task: Successfully persuade Shen Pan to kill the Orcs; one must not be soft-hearted toward foreign races!]

[Reward: One Profession Point, one Skill Point!]

Profession Point!

She was about to hit the max for Rank 9, and this Profession Point would help her skip the Rank-up quest.

Moreover, she felt the System was right; one must not be soft-hearted toward foreign races!

It's just that the System used her own tone and voice to say such a paragraph... it felt so awkward!

Jiang Ruolai looked up at Shen Pan, but before she could speak,

Su Wan, that green tea monster, suddenly blocked the entrance to the cave, spreading her arms with a face full of anger.

"Are you really going to kill them?

You won't even spare children who pose no threat to humans?"

"They're still so small; you won't even get much experience from killing them!"

Su Wan turned to look at the silent Wu Ming.

"Classmate Wu Ming, we're just here to conquer the Secret Realm, right?

There's no need for them to be killed, right?"

But Wu Ming, who had always acted like a simp and was willing to indulge in feminine charms, took a step back with a cold face.

"Young Miss, it's still not too late to move aside. They're just some monsters and foreign races."

He was the only Transcendent Profession in Yinglan City in five years.

He might be a bit arrogant and conceited, failing to recognize his own strength,

but he was definitely not an idiot!

In a Secret Realm, siding with monsters, questioning teammates, and protecting foreign races...

This kind of behavior was enough to send someone to the Transcendent Court.

Even direct Bloodlines would be held accountable and investigated to the end!

Even if you were a Prodigy with a Legendary-rank Profession, it wouldn't help!

What a pity; he had thought this Su Wan was someone he could have a fling with.

As it turned out, she was a ticking time bomb!

The guy who had awakened [Shadow Hunter] gripped his dagger and hid his form, ready to strike a fatal blow at any moment.

"Ha..."

Seeing that this healer was so beyond help and didn't seem to be acting,

Shen Pan revealed an incredibly standard smile.

"I'm curious, are these Orcs your father?

Or... are you the mother of these little Orcs?"

"Did your Elf DNA kick in? Looking at it this way, only 87% of your body isn't rotten yet."

"Pfft~ Haha!"

As a Great Xia Keyboard Immortal who often stayed up late surfing the web,

Jiang Ruolai, who understood instantly, couldn't help but chime in:

"Then the Elf Miss must have been very comfortable!"

"I didn't say the Orcs were right. I certainly support clearing those adult Orcs, but these children shouldn't take the blame for their parents!

Should a murderer's child go to jail too?"

Under Su Wan's pale and angry gaze,

Shen Pan shook his head:

"Go find a temple, move the Big Buddha aside, and sit there yourself!"