182: Chapter 182 A Huge Change to the Professional System! Could this be related to Zhang Jian as well?

Facing everyone's expectations, Zhang Jian did not keep them in suspense.

Instead, he answered directly and clearly.

"One year!"

"Give me one year!"

Xuan Jizi couldn't help but gape in astonishment.

This answer far exceeded his expectations.

Even though he was more optimistic about Zhang Jian's strength than Xiao Yuntian was,

he still felt that it would take at least three to five years of clearing Hell-level Dungeons on extreme difficulty to break a certain number of level caps.

Only then would the strength of top-tier Professionals like them gradually increase, making it possible to face enemies from outer space.

If it really only took one year...

He exchanged glances with the others, their hearts burning with excitement.

Then their rate of strength improvement would reach an incredibly exaggerated level.

Forget having a chance to defend Water Blue Planet's survival and fight off alien creatures—

perhaps,

in this lifetime, they could even consider the upper limits of a Professional.

Above the Ninth Rank, that legendary realm of Transcendence!

To survive in the Universe relying solely on one's Physical Body without any external items.

To truly promote from a planet-level organism to a Universe-level organism!

However, such fantasies only flickered briefly in their minds before they returned to reality.

For now,

it was better to just do what was within their power.

...

Having learned the concept of the Destruction Index, Zhang Jian also felt somewhat fortunate that he had been able to defeat the opponent just now.

It seemed that the enemy he had accidentally provoked had quite the background.

If Xuan Jizi and the others hadn't helped him withstand and weaken part of the attacks,

no matter how hard he and his teammates worked, they likely would have found it difficult to resist!

Of course,

the [A Single Spark Can Start a Prairie Fire] affix he had comprehended on the spot also played a key role.

Otherwise, if the attack type had remained the same as before,

his teammates wouldn't have even had the chance to help him offset damage through the [Star Vault Covenant].

And after finally defeating such an unprecedented enemy, what kind of rewards and gains would there be?

Zhang Jian held his breath and waited quietly.

Before long,

the System notification arrived as expected.

"You have killed the Level 69 mythical level BOSS [Void God Race Elite], this creature is ultimately judged to have planet-level Sixth Rank strength."

"Rules are being corrected..."

It wasn't just before Zhang Jian's eyes or Xuan Jizi and the others.

At this moment,

an information box shrouded in rainbow light appeared before every Professional.

[Professional System Special Update]:

1. After reaching Third Rank Level 99, one can receive a judgment from the Heavenly Dao to obtain a corresponding Destruction Index evaluation. Those with a score higher than 100 points, or those who break the original level cap, will break through into the sequence of planet-level strength.

2. The planet-level hierarchy from low to high requires Destruction Index points of: 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, and 25600.

3. For every Professional who breaks through to planet-level strength, all Professionals will receive a corresponding [Strive to Catch Up] BUFF: After killing monsters, gain an additional (Number of planet-level Professionals * 1%) experience points.

4. For every country that possesses a planet-level Professional, that country's Professionals will receive a corresponding [More Work More Pay] BUFF: After killing monsters, gain an additional (Number of domestic planet-level Professionals * 1%) drop rate bonus.

5. The monster level cap has been raised from Level 99 mythical level BOSS to planet-level Ninth Rank. After hostile planet-level creatures are killed, the experience gain coefficients are adjusted as follows:

planet-level First Rank: Level 99 mythical level BOSS base experience * 2

planet-level Second Rank: Level 99 mythical level BOSS base experience * 4

planet-level Third Rank: Level 99 mythical level BOSS base experience * 9

planet-level Fourth Rank: Level 99 mythical level BOSS base experience * 16

planet-level Fifth Rank: Level 99 mythical level BOSS base experience * 25

planet-level Sixth Rank: Level 99 mythical level BOSS base experience * 36

planet-level Seventh Rank: Level 99 mythical level BOSS base experience * 49

planet-level Eighth Rank: Level 99 mythical level BOSS base experience * 64

planet-level Ninth Rank: Level 99 mythical level BOSS base experience * 81

[The evolution of life is far from over. All Professionals, set forth toward the sea of stars!]

The appearance of this information box instantly caused a massive uproar.

USA.

In a magnificent hall bathed everywhere in pure white light,

several seated Professionals looked at each other in bewilderment.

They were the leaders of the [God Clan Alliance], the largest Professional power in the USA and even Europe.

The strength of each person had impressively risen to Level 105, the same level as Xuan Jizi.

As they instantly absorbed the information from the special update,

various expressions appeared on their faces.

After a long silence,

someone finally spoke up.

"It seems that raising one's level is far from the end."

"The number of Professionals with planet-level strength will become the primary indicator of a country's national power in the future!"

"Although our strength is currently slightly ahead, we absolutely cannot be careless!"

"The only ones who pose a threat to us should be Huaxia. We must monitor the Professionals led by Xuan Jizi closely. If necessary, we can join forces to eliminate them!"

After the others had finished their discussions,

an old man shrouded in golden light above them spoke slowly.

"I have just received an oracle; the God King Dungeon has appeared."

The people below were overjoyed.

"Is it that legendary Dungeon that contains monsters above the Level 99 mythical level BOSS?"

"With this Dungeon, won't our USA' high-end combat power hold an unrivaled advantage?"

"May I ask the Alliance Leader, how long will it take for us to reach the so-called planet-level combat power using this Dungeon?"

The old man pondered for a moment before speaking.

"Do not be impatient. First, send some Level 99 third job change cannon fodder in to scout the way."

"You are all core figures of my [God Clan Alliance], elites with the hope of transcending in the future. You cannot be lost easily."

The others showed looks of gratitude at the right time, then lowered their heads and kowtowed.

"For the glory of the God Race!"

...

Japan.

In a filthy hall filled with a sinister aura and a dim environment,

a huge, ugly old man shaped like a ball laughed wantonly.

"planet-level strength?"

"Hahaha, the Heavens truly bless my Great Japan!"

"Once I break through to planet-level Second Rank, who else in this world can compare to me?"

"What Xuan Jizi, what mysterious leader of the [God Clan Alliance]—they are all trash!"

Below him sat hundreds of Professionals kneeling in a dense crowd.

Looking at their level and strength, even the worst were above Third Rank Level 90.

Yet, not a single person expressed dissatisfaction or disagreement with the frenzied old man.

Instead, they all echoed him with fanatical expressions.

"Long live the Great God Yamata!"

...

Within Huaxia.

Inside an extra-large Dungeon in a barren mountain,

a team composed of over a hundred Level 69 Professionals was fighting smoothly with perfect coordination.

This was precisely Huaxia's official elite battle team—Longyuan!

The leader, Zhao Junwei, looked at the Level 69 epic-grade BOSS that was about to be killed, and his tense expression relaxed slightly.

It seemed this Dungeon was successfully secured.

And based on their performance during the process, they should be able to successfully activate the Hell difficulty.

With the support of these soldiers who had lived and fought together since Level 0, he was confident they could complete the Hell difficulty clear within three months!

A few days ago, the authorities had issued an order to concentrate forces to clear all Dungeons capable of activating Hell difficulty.

Zhao Junwei was holding his breath, wanting to lead the Longyuan team to take the lead and suppress the other two major elite teams of Huaxia.

It looked like they were about to succeed.

Suddenly, a huge System notification box appeared.

[Professional System Special Update]:

1. After reaching Third Rank Level 99...

Everyone was unable to move; even the BOSS seemed to be firmly bound by an invisible force.

Only their eyes could still see the updated content.

They could only passively browse the information above.

After reading the entire update, all the soldiers were silent.

An absurd thought rose in Zhao Junwei's mind.

"We're still spinning around the border of the third job change, and this damn thing is directly launching an interstellar version?"

...

Huaxia, Dian Province.

Dawn Alchemist Alliance.

Ma Wenchuan, a top-tier support Professional [Alchemist Descendant] who had just broken through to the Second Job Change, was surrounded by a group of alchemists who were chattering incessantly.

"Wenchuan, now that you've reached the Second Job Change, will you be able to refine the legendary Experience Bonus Potion?"

"I heard the Materials needed for that potion are very hard to find. Can our Alliance's warehouse put them together?"

Ma Wenchuan's face was glowing, wearing a self-satisfied expression.

"Don't worry, everyone. I've already used my accumulated experience to raise the newly triggered epic skill [Experience Bonus] to max level."

"Under the max level characteristics of the skill and the transformed talent effect after the Second Job Change, I already meet the conditions to refine the Experience Bonus Potion."

"Moreover, it's not just effective in the wild; it even works inside Dungeons."

"Although the effect is only 1% to 5%, it is already a historic Breakthrough."

"As for the required Materials, I've checked—we have them all in our warehouse!"

As soon as he finished speaking, it instantly caused the others to cheer.

In the corner, a kind old man with a head full of white hair also smiled dotingly.

His heart, however, was filled with lofty ambitions.

This secret weapon, Ma Wenchuan, could finally be revealed to the world!

This was not just the treasure of their Dawn Alchemist Alliance; it was a strategic weapon that could shock the entire Dian Province and even all of Huaxia!

He wanted all of Huaxia's elite Professionals to have the chance to use the Experience Bonus Potion made by Ma Wenchuan.

He wanted Huaxia's strength to gradually lead other countries and stand at the peak of Water Blue Planet!

However, he had only been dreaming for a few seconds.

Several beams of rainbow light burst forth before his eyes, and the System update appeared.

After everyone finished reading it together, they all had strange expressions.

Ma Wenchuan and the white-haired old man, in particular, looked as pale as death.

The secret weapon they had spent so long working on—before they even had a chance to use it, it had directly become a standard BUFF?

...

Countless people in the wild and in Dungeons.

Professionals who were currently in battle felt it even more deeply.

After killing monsters, they all exclaimed one after another.

"Experience has actually increased by a full 15%! Are there really so many experts on Water Blue Planet who have broken through the Level 99 cap?"

"Haven't you noticed that the gains after killing have also improved? It means our country has at least a few, which is why the drop rate is being affected!"

"I wonder what kind of strength this planet-level actually is. It sounds quite intimidating."

"Could it be that under full power, they could even cause damage to our Water Blue Planet?"

"Hahaha, you're really talking nonsense. Why don't you say that the Transcendence level above planet-level Ninth Rank could smash Water Blue Planet to pieces with one punch?"

Huaxia, Beijing.

Zhu Jiurong and Yue Linyuan, who were just walking out of a Dungeon, paused in their tracks.

The two of them were silent for a moment.

Yue Linyuan's voice was a bit dry.

"I heard from my family that the previous few level cap Breakthroughs seemed to be caused by Zhang Jian leading people to clear Dungeons."

"Do you think this time, it could still be the commotion he caused?"

"How is that possible!"

Zhu Jiurong subconsciously retorted.

His expression was somewhat agitated.

Seemingly realizing his loss of composure, he calmed his emotions and said slowly.

"His strength is very high, very high—we both understand that."

"Being able to easily clear high-difficulty Dungeons above his level, even breaking the Hell difficulty that no one had perfectly cleared in a hundred years—that is indeed his skill!"

"But no matter how strong he is, he is still just a Professional who hasn't even reached the Second Job Change."

"What he can do is very limited."

"No matter how many levels he jumps or how rich his gains are, in the eyes of those big figures at the third job change, it's nothing more than child's play."

"This update is a transformation and elevation of the entire level System. How could it be a commotion caused by a Professional of his strength?"

Yue Linyuan's eyes shifted, and he also nodded in agreement.

"True."

"In my estimation, it was probably our Dean, Xuan Jizi, who perhaps defeated a so-called planet-level hostile creature by chance, which triggered this update."

"For a battle of this level, let alone letting Zhang Jian participate, he probably couldn't even manage to watch from the sidelines, right?"

After hearing his analysis, Zhu Jiurong also breathed a sigh of relief.

Although both felt that this matter should have nothing to do with Zhang Jian,

when they thought of the rumors about the other's track record and strength, a huge pressure still welled up in their hearts.

Once upon a time, they were the true favored children of heaven.

Although they were no match for Zhang Jian and his teammates during the Galaxy Academy assessment and failed to take the top spot in the rankings,

they had always firmly believed

that with their classes and their talents,

and with their family backgrounds and the resources behind them,

catching up to Zhang Jian or even surpassing him would not be difficult.

But only a few days had passed since the last time, and the other party had successively done many things they couldn't understand.

Forget about catching up and surpassing him—how did it look like the gap was getting wider and wider?

Both of them had bitter expressions.

...

Zhang Jian was unaware of the outside world's reactions and guesses.

The content of the System update might shock anyone else, but it was exactly as he had expected.

He only cared about one thing now.

After undergoing the update,

what kind of gains could that guy he had just risked his life leading people to kill

bring to him?

This team job change quest had lasted for seven days, and the difficulty had risen again and again.

After its final completion,

to what level of completion had it been raised?

What kind of changes would it bring

to him and even to the teammates who had worked together in the city defense?

The others seemed to be in sync with him, as they also turned their gazes over one after another.