29: Unmatched speed of completion!

"Holy crap, Boss, it's really like that. I didn't even notice before. Ba Tian Group is a ten-billion-dollar enterprise, and their strength in the game is actually this formidable."

Feng Yun, Young Master Leng's tone was filled with surprise; White Emperor Boss's observations were actually so meticulous.

"The reason the people from Overlord Guild level up so fast is because they use despicable methods—stealing experience zones, snatching bosses, and driving away ordinary players to keep the resources for themselves. A friend of mine also encountered their blockade."

Lin Yue replied expressionlessly, "However, it's precisely because of this that their leveling speed is very fast. According to my guess, they should be the ones to get the first kills on the level 11 and level 12 world bosses."

Seeing White Emperor's reply, Feng Yun, Young Master Leng's brow furrowed. If it was truly as White Emperor said, then the Overlord Guild's strength was indeed not to be underestimated.

The Land of the Final End had now become a place of global commercial competition; the future economic center would be right here.

Once Overlord Guild secured the world boss first kills, with the server-wide announcements, an upward trend in Ba Tian Group's stock price would be inevitable.

However, Feng Yun, Young Master Leng noticed from White Emperor's words that he didn't seem to get along with Overlord Guild. Was he pulling him into the game at this time because he intended to target the Ba Tian Group?

"But White Emperor Boss, with your strength, you could completely take the world boss first kills yourself. Why let the Overlord Guild get ahead?"

White Emperor's next reply, however, sent a shiver through Feng Yun, Young Master Leng.

"Because only if they get the first kills will the stock price rise, and only then will they be willing to continue injecting more investment into the game. At that time, I will leave the village and snipe Overlord Guild!"

This move was truly a case of killing the heart after the body!

Feng Yun, Young Master Leng felt a chill as he thought deeper. It seemed this White Emperor intended to make Ba Tian Group bleed heavily. Just how big was this grudge?

Thinking of this, Feng Yun, Young Master Leng immediately logged off and called for the finance department.

"Go take out a loan for three hundred million. I want to invest another three hundred million into Ba Tian Group's stock."

"Yes, Young Master Leng!"

After the finance person left, Feng Yun, Young Master Leng counted on his fingers. Once the money arrived in a few days, should he first expand the club's strength or win over the group's board members?

Oh dear, was an additional three hundred million a bit too little?

...Entering Novice Village No. 3333, seeing Feng Yun, Young Master Leng's avatar turn dark, Lin Yue guessed that this guy must have gone to invest more after hearing his plan.

His current funds were limited, so having a powerful ally join was actually a good thing.

As long as they could take down Ba Tian Group, it was only right for Feng Yun, Young Master Leng to make some money.

High risk, high reward—this Leng Wuyou could be considered to have some brains.

He headed all the way to the Village Chief's house; this was his fourth treasure of the gods quest.

This quest was not as complicated compared to the previous ones.

"Quest Requirement: Five Mechanical Minotaur King Hearts."

"Quest Reward: treasure of the gods."

"Quest Penalty: None."

The Mechanical Minotaur King only appeared in King-rank dungeons and above. Therefore, to complete the quest, he would need to clear the King-rank Gloomy Ruins at least four more times.

He went straight to the level 10 Dungeon of Gloomy Ruins. As the players' levels increased, the dungeon entrance was now bustling with players.

"Warrior boss leading the team, fast clear of Brave-rank, looking for one more, Healer ++++++"

"Brave Guild elite Group, can now take one Solo Player, only Mages or Healers, enter quickly!"

"Level 9 Archer challenging King-rank dungeon, strong players can join, starting the raid once full."

...Dungeon leveling efficiency was much higher than grinding mobs in the wild, and the drop rates for equipment and Materials were also far higher. At this time, the Gloomy Ruins dungeon had become a paradise for level eight to nine players.

"Hey, brother, want to team up? We have a Shield Warrior with an Advanced set, just missing a strong DPS. If you join us, we can definitely clear it."

Many teams along the road sent invitations when they saw Lin Yue.

Lin Yue hadn't displayed his ID, so they didn't know he was White Emperor.

Lin Yue smiled, "No thanks."

After speaking, he walked straight into the dungeon.

Dungeon Difficulty: purgatory level.

Seeing Lin Yue enter the dungeon alone, the players who had invited him were stunned.

"Damn, does he really think everyone is White Emperor? A Mage dares to solo a dungeon?"

"Hehe, if you ask me, he definitely won't even be able to clear the Common-rank. He'll be coming out dejectedly in a moment."

"Within ten minutes, he'll definitely be beaten down by the Minotaur King. He'll be crying then."

...Unaware of the discussions outside, Lin Yue entered the purgatory level difficulty again. Unlike the first time he cleared it, although his level hadn't changed, his combat power was now completely different.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Fireballs and Explosive Flames flew through the underground space, clearing the first floor in less than five minutes.

This quest aligned perfectly with Lin Yue's goals. The monsters in the Gloomy Ruins had more health than wild mobs and could withstand one of his attacks without dying, making them very suitable for stacking health.

Although the rewards for clearing the dungeon had dropped significantly, there were still many useful things here—for example, Elementary Experience Scrolls, which were currently almost impossible to obtain elsewhere.

The skill Vibrant Life hadn't changed since it reached two stars last time. This skill was of immense help to Lin Yue; its percentage-based healing was almost equivalent to a second life, serving as a trump card at critical moments.

So Lin Yue was now grinding as many skill scrolls as possible, trying to find a way to raise the level of Vibrant Life.

With a path of wild bombardment, in just under half an hour, Lin Yue cleared the purgatory level once.

Continue!

Looking at the fifty Elementary Skill Scrolls in his hand, Lin Yue entered again.

This time, the clear was even faster, taking only twenty-five minutes.

At the same time, the fast clear record for the Gloomy Ruins dungeon was refreshed.

Many players preparing to enter the dungeon also noticed the change in the records.

"Holy crap, I'm seeing ghosts!"

"What is it? Don't be so dramatic, just enter the dungeon already."

"Look at this! The purgatory level clear time has been refreshed. 25 minutes and 1 second, holy shit!"

"*Hiss*~ Which big guild's elite group is this? They cleared the purgatory level dungeon in 25 minutes."

"Are you stupid? Right now, not even many big guilds have cleared the King-rank. There's only one person who could clear the purgatory level: White Emperor!"

...Lin Yue, who was inside the dungeon, didn't yet know that because of his unintentional fast clear, the players outside were already in an uproar.

On the third run, Lin Yue had completely mastered all the monsters' attack patterns, positioning, and skill releases.

This time, the speed was a bit faster. When the third clear rewards were settled, the time taken was only twenty-two minutes.

Without wasting any time, Lin Yue entered again. This time, the first three floors were cleared without any obstacles. In the fourth floor, Lin Yue directly activated the Gale Technique; the Mechanical Minotaur King didn't even touch the hem of Lin Yue's clothes before being pelted to death by countless fireballs.

The final clear time: nineteen minutes and fifty-eight seconds!