16: Two missions in a row! Both are with acquaintances.

[On this day, you, your Junior Sister, and the Prodigies of other Righteous Path Sects agreed to enter the Hundred Thousand Mountains to slay demons.]

[Under the Divine Might of you and your Junior Sister, the four freeloaders were so shocked by your strength that they began to doubt their lives.]

[But just as you were about to kill the nest of young Yao Beasts in front of you to eliminate future troubles once and for all...]

[...a Prodigy from an external Sect pleaded out of pity:]

"They're just children! We should give them a chance!"

[Then, she quietly used the language of the Yao Beasts to transmit a message to them.]

[Suggesting they act pitiful and sell their misery, attempting to subject you to moral kidnapping.]

[But having killed Yao Beasts for twenty years, your heart has long since become as hard as iron.]

[Your morality only applies to your companions and the Sect where you were born and raised; Yao Beasts are clearly not among them!]

["Give a chance to a pack of uncultivated Yao Beasts? Then who will give a chance to the people who died from Yao Beast attacks?"]

[You sneered, having already made a decision in your heart, determined to teach the other party a good lesson!]

[Mission: Make the other party lose their smile before the Peak of joy arrives, causing them to break down.]

[Rewards: 1 Skill Point! 1 Profession Point!]

The words on the light screen then changed:

[A Demonic Cultivator skilled in Heart Demon arts has somehow infiltrated this place.]

[His split soul has possessed the Beast King of this area and entered a deep sleep; perhaps he is planning a conspiracy to subvert the Righteous Path!]

[Note: The opponent's true Realm far exceeds yours. Be sure to conceal your aura before approaching and kill them quickly.]

[Since the Beast King is the Demonic Cultivator's split soul, it has mastered several methods of mind control and soul destruction!]

[Mission: Kill the Beast King · Demonic Cultivator Split Soul during its weakened period!]

[Reward: One random Epic-Rank Talent]

The sudden double mission launch left Shen Pan stunned.

A Secret Realm could actually refresh two missions!

A Demonic Cultivator skilled in Heart Demon arts... he'd bet a lifetime of never getting a triple gold gacha pull on this.

This is definitely that high-level member of the New World Society with mental abilities hiding in Tianhai City!

"Another precious Profession Point. Only the System could be this generous!"

On Blue Star, Profession Crystals that can directly skip Rank-up missions have always been strategic resources.

Even if they are useless for breaking through Level 100.

But the general Rank-up missions at Level 40, 70, and 90 are incredibly difficult and complex.

They are set up entirely to slow down the leveling speed of Prodigies.

And Profession Crystals are only produced in high-difficulty Dungeons above Level 100.

Their value is inherently immense!

As for the way to make Su Wan break down, he had already thought of it; he was going to make her send those monsters on their way personally!

Shen Pan reached out and pulled, and a light blue long ruler appeared:

"I have a method that everyone can accept, which also leaves them a glimmer of hope."

Jiang Ruolai: "???"

Wait, big boss, don't screw her over!

Shouldn't we kill these little bastards and then go to the core area to fight the BOSS?

"Classmate Shen Pan, don't pay attention to what this person says."

"Just kick this leecher out of the team and let the Special Affairs Bureau investigate her later!"

You can't go soft just because she's 'rich and generous'!

Jiang Ruolai was a bit depressed; it was only because her background wasn't strong enough to withstand the pressure.

Otherwise, if it were her flat-chested best friend...

...she would have blasted this 'cow' who harbored aliens right then and there!

"Could it be..."

Su Wan's eyes ignited with a glimmer of hope as she watched Shen Pan stick the ruler into the ground.

The red-marked 1.2-meter scale was very conspicuous; this was the Great Xia standard for free tickets for children!

"Those taller than the ruler shall die!"

Shen Pan took a step back indifferently, looking at the 'experience babies' below, unable to suppress the corners of his mouth.

He suspected that this Su Wan could understand the language of the Orcs; after all, the System wouldn't lie!

If these little monsters didn't come out and hid deep in the catacombs, it would be very troublesome.

So he needed a 'kind-hearted person' to assist and call them up to stand in line!

Su Wan saw that Shen Pan didn't seem to be joking.

She immediately put on a sweet, gentle smile and reached out her hands to the little Orcs.

She was already satisfied with this result and didn't dare to ask for more.

As an Elf Priest, she naturally felt affection for the young of all races.

Even these smelly, ugly Orc cubs.

"Great! Everyone, come up quickly; you should be able to pass."

"Once the Secret Realm is conquered, as long as you don't run around and hurt people, you will be eligible for a safe area to live in."

In the past, races like Goblins and Dwarves obtained survival permits this way!

These little Orcs looked up blankly, hearing a familiar language.

One by one, they obediently climbed out of the catacombs.

Clearly, they also understood their current situation.

Fleeing to the depths would only result in being dragged out and killed, but going up offered a glimmer of hope!

A few smart-looking, sturdier little Orcs looked at the humans above, their hearts filled with hatred and resentment.

They might not pass the screening.

They could only place their hopes on their brothers and sisters to avenge the tribe in the future!

Kill all humans and break through this cage that sealed their freedom!

Orcish!

This Su Wan, who had awakened as an Elf Priest, indeed knew Orcish!

Shen Pan and the others exchanged a knowing look.

They silently watched Su Wan constantly encouraging and directing the group of identical-looking little Orcs.

Just as the 'Holy Mother' halo on Su Wan's face began to emerge...

...Shen Pan reached out and grasped a golden lightning ball that had fused three casts of Lightning Strike Technique.

A golden ball of lightning that was nearly a Legendary skill.

*Thud!*

The light blue ruler crashed to the ground, reflecting Su Wan's instantly pale cheeks.

Now...

...all the monsters were taller than the ruler lying flat on the ground.

Unless they were molded too flat or were characters molded at the 'ceiling' level...

...everyone who came would have to die!

The most wonderful part was that to facilitate the queue for measurement, Su Wan had made the monsters stand very close together!

"Those taller than the ruler shall die!"

"No!!!"

Shen Pan let the lightning ball in his palm float into the air, releasing the restriction.

The lightning, like golden branches hanging upside down, brought down judgment upon the monsters who happened to be gathered together.

*Crackle!* After a while, a thick burnt smell filled the air.

Su Wan, who was accidentally "injured" by the lightning strike and severely wounded, her whole body significantly charred...

...was now looking blank.

She stared blankly at the "passionate" and thoroughly "cooked" corpses of the little Orcs before her.

[Rank: 14] [Experience: 0%]

"Having them stand in line to make it easier for me to clean them up—good job."

Shen Pan waved for his three lackeys to collect Materials and spoke to Su Wan pleasantly.

Jiang Ruolai, whose mood had inexplicably improved, immediately followed up with a sarcastic remark:

"Indeed, Miss Elf, I misunderstood you just now. To think you would cooperate so well in setting a trap."

"Even using yourself as bait and taking the lightning strike—it's truly touching!"

"You really might not be a human traitor~"

"Huh? Why have you turned black?"

Shen Pan didn't hesitate and acted decisively.

Her mission was complete!

She only needed to farm a few more monsters to immediately Breakthrough to the first Rank!

Meanwhile, Shen Pan's System began to settle the rewards.

[Under your verbal trap, that Prodigy from an external Sect foolishly let the Yao Beasts jump into the Pill Furnace to keep warm.]

[In the end, they all turned into pure Beast Blood Great Pills!]

[You and your Junior Sister tearfully ate three large bottles, and your strength improved once more.]

[Seeing the dazed and blank expression of the external Sect's Prodigy, you knew you had done the right thing!]

[Mission complete. Rewards issued: 1 Skill Point! 1 Profession Point!]

"Now, the Level 20 Profession mission can also be skipped."

As expected of a growth-type Secret Realm, the gains are huge.

As for the second mission... "We haven't even reached the core area, and Rank 11 monsters have already appeared, and they're Orcs, which was unexpected."

"I suspect there are elite monsters around Rank 14 in the core area, and the BOSS must be at least over Rank 18!"

Shen Pan looked at Guo Lei and the other two:

"An Epic-rank Profession can easily deal with Rank 10 ordinary Orcs."

"But facing elite monsters in their teens, you won't be able to help at all. Let's part ways for now."

"If it were just simple, low-intelligence ordinary monsters, it would be fine."

"But it happens to be Orcs—monsters that are intelligent, can learn skills to grow stronger, and are hostile to humans."

"Then it's not suitable for a group of rookies under Rank 10 to go and conquer the core area."

"Whether it's a Dungeon or a Secret Realm, there has always been a common unspoken rule:"

"The difficulty of killing intelligent humanoid monsters is at least twice that of ordinary monsters!"

"Especially elites and BOSSes; their intelligence is infinitely close to that of an adult, and they know how to set traps and use basic tactics!"

"Even without that mission..."

"...Shen Pan wouldn't recommend they go to the core area to farm monsters before Rank 10."

"Whether a professional is Rank 10 and has obtained their second exclusive skill makes a huge difference."

"Just like the martial arts system, where entering the first Rank allows one to Cultivate core techniques."

"Is my strength being recognized?"

Seeing that Shen Pan didn't discourage her, Jiang Ruolai immediately puffed out her chest with pride, the corners of her mouth curling up unconsciously.

"As expected, only Prodigies and the strong can truly appreciate each other!"

Shen Pan had said enough, and the three of them weren't fools.

Plus, they were indeed far inferior to Shen Pan and Jiang Ruolai; going would only distract the two big shots.

Guo Lei quickly reacted and nodded in farewell:

"Then we'll go nearby to kill some ordinary monsters to level up. Good luck with your campaign."

Shen Pan took a final glance at Su Wan, who was trying hard to minimize her presence:

"If she makes any suspicious moves, don't hold back!"

"As the leader, I have used my authority to bar her from gaining experience and resource allocation for the next hour."

This is the inherent authority of a Secret Realm leader.

Unlike in a Dungeon where a leader can directly kick out members and enjoy everything exclusively...

...a Secret Realm leader can only temporarily disqualify up to three teammates from allocation, and only once.

Su Wan bit her lip in resentment.

Being mocked, struck by lightning, and nearly fainting from severe injuries...

...when had she ever suffered such grievances in Qinghe City before!

"Don't you need healing? Hea—"

But the only response she got was the departing figures of Shen Pan and Jiang Ruolai.

And a familiar green light that Shen Pan tossed over Wu Ming's head.

That was her Epic-Rank skill—Wind of Healing.