71: Mutated dungeons? If they weren't difficult, I wouldn't even bother with them!

"I'm begging everyone..."

A young man with an ordinary face who looked a bit green and inexperienced.

He was kneeling on the ground, his face covered in tear stains.

He cried out his plea over and over again.

In front of him was a whiteboard covered in writing explaining the circumstances.

"Oh?"

Shen Pan walked over curiously.

Since he was kneeling here seeking help so early, the possibility of him being a scammer was low.

After all, this was the Imperial Capital Academy.

It wasn't one of those privately-run guilds outside!

And what he cared about most was the 'Mutated Dungeon' the other party mentioned!

Just as Secret Realms were divided into several types.

Dungeons were also divided into Ordinary Dungeons, Primordial Dungeons, and the most mysterious—Mutated Dungeons!

It was just as the names implied.

Ordinary Dungeons were those where the rewards shrank significantly after the first clear.

They were also the easiest and the ones Professionals farmed the most.

Primordial Dungeons were newly born ones that had not yet been cleared for the first time.

At the same recommended Rank, a Primordial Dungeon's BOSS attributes were at least twice as high!

Mutated Dungeons were recognized as having the highest rewards, but they were 'blind box' dungeons with an extremely low probability of appearing!

Hearing footsteps, the young man looked up.

Looking at Shen Pan's young and handsome face, he couldn't help but daze for a moment.

Because all his teammates had fallen inside the Mutated Dungeon.

As a result, he hadn't had time to browse the forums.

He didn't recognize Shen Pan, the hot-topic freshman of the Imperial Capital Academy!

However, he still felt the youth before him was somewhat unreliable.

Being so young, at most he was a sophomore, in the same year as him.

How strong could he be?

His team leader was a Rank 44 Epic-Rank Prodigy!

"Classmate, are you alone?

The difficulty of this Mutated Dungeon is extremely high. I don't suggest you go in; it's very dangerous!"

"But I still thank you, Classmate, for being willing to come and take a look!"

The young man pointed to the whiteboard in front of him.

It roughly explained that while their team was farming an Ordinary Dungeon for experience.

An accident suddenly occurred.

The entire dungeon underwent an earth-shattering transformation.

In the literal sense!

It turned what was originally a Rank 35 Ordinary Dungeon.

Instantly into a super high-difficulty Mutated Dungeon!

The recommended Rank and the Rank 45 upper limit restriction hadn't changed.

However, the boss inside was a Rank 51 Bloodthirsty Werewolf!

"I see, another humanoid monster!"

Shen Pan roughly understood why this senior was so anxious.

Mutated Dungeons had another characteristic.

As long as they weren't conquered.

Time inside would continue to pass, just like in a Growth Secret Realm.

In the short term, the students who entered might be treated as 'blood bags'.

After satisfying the BOSS's appetite, they would at most be a bit weak.

But as time went on, they would definitely be killed by the BOSS when it wanted a change of flavor!

"This dungeon is indeed quite good, it suits me perfectly!"

Shen Pan nodded to himself.

The rewards of a Mutated Dungeon were extremely high; he could reach at least Rank 41 after clearing it!

Perhaps it was for balance by the Blue Star's world consciousness, or perhaps it was a restriction.

The Professional System didn't allow for infinite dungeon farming!

There were only three chances per week; once used, they were gone.

If it were an Ordinary Dungeon, even if he finished all three runs today.

Reaching Rank 40 would still depend on luck!

After all, the 4th and 7th stages, whether in the martial arts system or the Professional System.

Represented stepping into the middle-tier ranks; one was already an elite!

The reason he could reach Rank 39 so quickly.

Wasn't because he frequently killed monsters above his level.

But because he unceasingly used the upgrade points given by the System to add points!

"I have one more question. Hasn't the school organized a rescue?"

"Or have no other Prodigies stepped up?"

Shen Pan asked curiously.

The other party's team wasn't some minor group; among the seven including this youth.

There were two Epic-rank Professionals, both of whom had entered the 4th stage.

The other five were all excellent-rank Professionals around Rank 36!

Upon hearing this, the youth buried his head even lower.

"The school already organized one yesterday morning.

Five senior Epic-rank Professionals, all 4th stage and equipped with gear provided by the school, entered the dungeon.

But... they haven't come out today either."

Shen Pan: "..."

So the Imperial Capital Academy should be even more anxious, right?

After all, eleven students had already been lost!

Suddenly, a very loud voice rang out in the dungeon hall.

"Junior, be careful! Don't let him trick you!"

A female senior ran over quickly, pointing an accusing finger with a face full of anger:

"This guy isn't being honest; he hid key information about the dungeon BOSS!

Otherwise, otherwise how could my boyfriend not have come out after a whole day!"

After speaking, she wiped her somewhat swollen eyes and kicked the whiteboard away.

People nearby had already started to gather and watch.

But not a single person chose to speak up for the young man.

He was the only student who had successfully activated a town-return item.

Regarding everything about that dungeon, they couldn't get confirmation from a second person.

"Hmph! Serves him right!

This jinx even screwed over my roommate!"

"Junior Classmate Shen Pan, absolutely don't let him fool you. This Mutated Dungeon's BOSS is definitely not just Rank 51!"

"That's right! This Mutated Dungeon likely has a rule that forbids town-return items.

Otherwise, why hasn't anyone else retreated?

He was intentionally let out by the BOSS to attract more people to go in as blood bags!"

Facing the crowd's righteous indignation.

The youth didn't argue; he just silently picked up the kicked and broken whiteboard.

His eyes, however, became even more hollow.

After all, he had been cursed at for a whole night and had gotten used to it... maybe it really was as others said, and he was intentionally let out by that BOSS?

"The school will definitely only organize people for rescue after passing inspections."

Shen Pan, who didn't know the full story.

Just objectively spoke a line of truth.

There were so many items to screen for lies now; a survivor simply couldn't hide BOSS information!

The bunch of high-Rank teachers at the Imperial Capital Academy weren't useless either.

If it weren't for the limit only allowing Professionals up to Rank 45 to enter.

Those teachers who lost their Epic-Rank students.

Would definitely be charging into the dungeon one by one like madmen to go on a rampage!

The seniors watching fell silent.

Of course they knew that too!

After giving Shen Pan complex looks, they each dispersed.

"So, Classmate Shen Pan, you plan to farm this dungeon?

It looks like it gives a lot of experience!"

A certain Jiang's very recognizable voice rang out.

Unsurprisingly, there was also Loli Ruan who always spawned together with her.

"Shen Pan, here."

Seeing the three experience crystals handed over by Ruan Qingshu.

Shen Pan's expression was a bit dazed.

She was just giving them to him out in the open?

Fortunately, he also had a plan for dealing with this kind of situation.

Ignoring the incredulous looks from the people still paying attention.

Shen Pan calmly took the experience crystals from Ruan Qingshu's hand.

If he didn't eat the 'soft rice' given by Loli Ruan, would he still be a Prodigy of Great Xia!

Those mocking him must be sour; it was inner jealousy!

"Thanks, Classmate Qingshu. I'll take you along to freeload some Mutated Dungeon rewards in a bit!"

"Okay."

Hmm?

Seeing the two of them complete their exchange so naturally.

Jiang Ruolai blinked her eyes strangely.

What about her? What about her!

"Only Qingshu? Classmate Shen Pan, did you leave someone out?"

She was the Assassin and the crowd control of the team!

Not wanting to be outdone, Jiang Ruolai began to circle around Shen Pan continuously.

Hoping to catch his attention.

Thus, she didn't notice the corners of both their mouths curling up at the same time.

The youth, hearing that Shen Pan wanted to enter the Mutated Dungeon, looked over with his hollow eyes.

After confirming it again.

He advised anxiously:

"But, this... Junior, that dungeon is too hard. You won't be able to beat it!"

He didn't know if it was an illusion, but he felt the two junior female Classmates looked a bit familiar.

Aren't these—

"The, the Imperial Capital Twin... Beauties!?"

At the critical moment, the youth's strong inner will to live exploded, and he hurriedly spoke.

Then he looked at Shen Pan, the suspected team leader, in shock.

He suddenly believed now.

The other party was confident in handling this Mutated Dungeon.

After all, two Prodigies from Clans couldn't possibly be playing along with a madman, right?

Carrying his rekindled hope, the youth gave one last piece of advice:

"Are you really going in? That BOSS is 5th stage!"

Mutated Dungeons were like Primordial Dungeons; the BOSS's attributes were extremely high!

If it were outside.

Some 6th stage Martial Artists might not necessarily be able to defeat this BOSS!

Shen Pan chuckled:

"No need to worry. If this Mutated Dungeon weren't hard, I wouldn't even be going!"

Jiang Ruolai followed with a nod:

"Indeed, who does a 5th stage BOSS think they're looking down on?

Bring on a 6th stage!"

With Shen Pan there, she just needed to lie down obediently later and watch Shen Pan do his thing!

At this moment, the Vice Dean hurried to the dungeon hall and shouted at the trio:

"Wait a moment!"