12: Chapter 12 Dungeon Takes a Shocking Turn! Unable to Participate in the Unified Examination for Professionals?

Zhang Jian and Wang Fei waited for a full hour.

The original staff member finally returned.

However, his expression was somewhat strange.

When Wang Fei stepped forward to ask, he was told that the Nightmare difficulty dungeon was undergoing maintenance today and would not be open.

Zhang Jian was also very surprised.

Normally, not many people would enter this kind of trial dungeon.

Today was the first day for apprentice Professionals to change classes; logically, everything should have been well-prepared.

Why the sudden maintenance?

He felt something was off.

But the staff member's tone was firm; it was definitely not opening today.

Zhang Jian had no choice but to decide with Wang Fei to use today's final dungeon attempt on the Hard difficulty.

Once the maintenance ended tomorrow, they would come back to challenge the Nightmare difficulty.

However, just as he prepared to stand before the dungeon entrance...

His Star Energy Watch suddenly flashed a blood-red warning light.

"You are in an overdue status and cannot enter the dungeon."

Zhang Jian was stunned.

Hadn't Wang Fei's brother applied for an extension for him?

At that moment.

Wang Fei's watch also received a call; it was from his brother, Wang Dong.

After connecting, the other party's hurried voice came through.

"The extension was clearly approved this afternoon, but the person in charge of the audit suddenly rejected the application just now. No matter how much I pleaded, it was useless."

Zhang Jian felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.

Seeing that something was wrong, Instructor Wang Weidong, who was nearby, walked over.

After learning of the situation, his face also turned deathly pale.

"How could this happen?"

"Not being able to enter the dungeon is a minor issue, but this will even affect your participation in the Professional University Unified Entrance Examination!"

"How could they act so recklessly? This will completely ruin your life!"

His voice was a bit loud, attracting the attention of the surrounding Professionals.

After learning the situation, they all looked at Zhang Jian with disdainful eyes.

Someone even snorted coldly.

"A deadbeat actually wants to take the Professional University exam? How ridiculous!"

Wang Fei's eyes turned red.

"What nonsense are you talking about! This is just an accident!"

Light flashed in front of the dungeon as Ye Wenjie and four others reappeared.

They happened to witness this scene.

While the others had gloating expressions, Ye Wenjie's eyes instead held a trace of pity.

"How tragic!"

"You've changed to a trash class and now you don't even have the right to grind dungeons. If a pathetic worm like you doesn't get the chance to take the university exam, how will you survive in the future?"

Wang Fei swung his fist in anger.

"Don't you fucking insult people!"

Ye Wenjie's face instantly became ferocious.

"You, a mere support class, want to make a move on me?"

"Enough!"

In the end, it was Instructor Wang Weidong who called a halt to the tense standoff.

There were Formation restrictions within the city; attacks were fundamentally prohibited.

Ye Wenjie was clearly provoking them on purpose.

After shouting the other party down, he was still worried about Zhang Jian.

He immediately reported the matter to Wang Hongming.

He originally harbored some hope.

With Wang Hongming's status, if he spoke to the Professionals Association, perhaps this overdue status could be canceled.

Who would have known.

Wang Hongming instead put on an air of righteous integrity.

He claimed he would absolutely not violate the law or condone illegal behavior.

Upon hearing this, Instructor Wang Weidong instantly slumped to the ground.

He had placed all his hopes on Zhang Jian, and now such a setback had occurred.

If he really couldn't get his results because of the overdue status and couldn't participate in the Unified Professional Examination...

The eight hundred thousand he had lent out, he feared...

His eyes gradually grew dim.

Wang Hongming shook his head, took a long look at Zhang Jian, and then left.

Ye Wenjie enjoyed the changing expressions of the group for a while longer, only leaving with his people once Wang Fei rolled up his sleeves wanting to brawl with him.

In the Hard difficulty run he just cleared, his team was three minutes faster than before, raising their Rank to 98th.

He no longer regarded Zhang Jian and the other at all.

Surrounded by a crowd, he happily went off to celebrate.

People continuously finished their attempts for the day and left one after another.

Near the dungeon, only Zhang Jian's group of three remained.

After the initial panic, Zhang Jian's heart gradually calmed down.

Although he didn't know why the loan that was supposed to expire tonight was suddenly moved forward.

And the repayment extension Wang Dong helped him apply for was also forcibly rejected.

He roughly had a guess in his heart.

The purpose of the other party's actions was likely to obtain the collateral—the Scabbard.

Seeing that he was about to have the ability to repay, they used such despicable means.

He tightly gripped the Scabbard in his hand.

The secret of this thing was likely no small matter!

He naturally wouldn't let the other party succeed, and his mind quickly considered solutions.

"Instructor, besides trial dungeons, are there any other ways to increase strength?"

Instructor Wang Weidong forced a bitter smile.

"As long as you are overdue, you can't enter any dungeons under official jurisdiction. Monsters in the wild are at least Level 10 and above, which is even more dangerous."

"Unless..."

He looked at Zhang Jian's unyielding gaze.

He sighed.

"Unless those people in the black market might have some way."

"But only a clearance certificate for at least a Hard difficulty dungeon can serve as a credential for the Unified Professional Examination..."

Zhang Jian nodded, "I understand."

He shot a look at Wang Fei.

Wang Fei understood and immediately went to make contact.

After a while, his expression became excited.

He said his brother Wang Dong had a way, and they should go meet up with him.

Before leaving, Zhang Jian kept reassuring Instructor Wang Weidong.

"Don't worry, Instructor. I'll definitely find a way to take the exam and pay you back as soon as possible!"

Instructor Wang Weidong opened his mouth, feeling a bit reluctant.

"My money is fine, just don't do anything impulsive."

"Even if you can't get into a Professional University, don't go to places that are too dangerous, lest you lose your life."

Zhang Jian felt a warmth in his heart.

At a time like this, Instructor Wang Weidong was still concerned for his safety; he truly lived up to his role as an educator.

He gave the man a solemn bow, then turned and left with Wang Fei.

Instructor Wang Weidong watched his figure, his heart full of worry.

Will this child really have a way?

...

In a secluded courtyard in Jincheng City.

In the innermost corner, inside a quiet secret room.

Zhang Jian, Wang Fei, and Wang Dong sat together, the atmosphere heavy.

They had already been studying plans here for over an hour.

Finally.

Wang Fei was the first to speak.

"How about I go with you!"

Wang Dong grew anxious.

"Didn't you hear what I just said?"

"Although this abandoned dungeon allows overdue people to enter if they pay extra..."

"The monsters inside start at Level 10; it's too dangerous for you guys."

"Furthermore, if you party up with Zhang Jian, the number of monsters will be generated based on a full five-person team, making it even harder. It's impossible for you to hold out!"

Zhang Jian's eyes lit up.

The number of monsters increases?

If he was already facing monsters of a higher level, the rewards would already be much better than same-level monsters.

If the number of monsters increased further...

Wouldn't that mean the upgrade speed of his various affixes would greatly increase?

At that time, by sustaining his growth through battle, his strength would continuously rise.

It might not be impossible to clear it and obtain a large amount of resources!

It was worth a shot!

He stood up, his gaze determined.

"Then it's decided. I'll take Xiao Fei with me and give it our all!"

Wang Dong tried to persuade him a few more times, but seeing it had no effect, he also gritted his teeth.

"Fine, since you two little fellows who aren't even Level 10 have such courage, then I'll support you!"

"What do you need help with?"

Zhang Jian thought for a moment.

He currently mainly lacked area-of-effect attack methods, which were especially important when facing this kind of dungeon.

Wang Dong nodded upon hearing this, indicating he understood.

An hour later.

He brought over a Skill Book.

"In our local trading house, this is the highest quality Skill Book suitable for your class. I hope it helps you."

Zhang Jian took it and saw the specific attributes.