7: Chapter 7 Solo Dungeon!

Early the next morning, sunlight filtered through the gap in the curtains, falling on Lu Yin's face.

He opened his eyes, quickly finished washing up, and put on the equipment he had purchased the day before.

"Grandpa, I'm heading out."

Lu Xun poked his head out from the kitchen, holding two fried eggs: "Eat breakfast before you go."

Lu Yin took the plate and finished his breakfast in a few bites.

Lu Xun patted his shoulder, seeming to want to say something but holding back, finally just saying lightly: "Be careful."

"Don't worry, Grandpa, I'm a Mythic-level Professional." Lu Yin smiled confidently.

Leaving home, Lu Yin boarded the school bus heading to the gathering point for the beginner Dungeon.

...

The school bus slowly pulled up at the Dungeon entrance plaza on the city outskirts, where hundreds of newly-transferred freshmen had already gathered.

A massive energy barrier shimmered at the center of the plaza, faintly revealing a distorted spatial gate behind it.

After getting off the bus, Lu Yin found his class's meeting point.

There were about twenty to thirty combat professionals in their class, currently gathered in small groups discussing.

After all, most people had Ordinary-level combat classes, so forming a team was still quite necessary.

Of course, among the many Classmates, the most eye-catching were undoubtedly Bai Luer and Zhao Gao.

Zhao Gao was clad in shining silver armor. Although it was only Level 1 gear, it was extremely ornate.

As for the additional attributes of that equipment, they must have been top-tier as well.

As for Bai Luer, she wore a pure white mage robe as white as snow, holding a staff that shimmered with faint starlight.

She was already outstandingly beautiful, and now dressed in her class outfit, she looked even more dreamlike, like an elf who had strayed into the mortal world.

At that moment, she was surrounded by a few Classmates talking. Looking up, she saw Lu Yin and immediately waved to him with a smile.

"Silent One! Over here!"

"Morning."

Lu Yin greeted with a smile.

Watching their intimate interaction, Zhao Gao from not far away cast a cold gaze.

However, the two of them paid no mind, chatting and laughing casually.

Not long after, the voice of Principal Qin Chuan rang out.

"Classmates, the beginner Dungeon is about to open. Teams that are ready, gather over here."

"Those without a team, come here. The school will match you with one."

Hearing Qin Chuan's voice, the students quickly split into two lines.

"Huh? Lu Yin doesn't have a team either?"

"How can that be? Isn't he a Mythic Class? There should be plenty of people wanting to team up with him."

Seeing Lu Yin alone, the surrounding students erupted in whispers.

Qin Chuan also noticed Lu Yin and walked over to ask him.

"Lu Yin, why aren't you in a team? With your class, you should be very sought after."

Lu Yin smiled faintly: "Principal, I think acting alone is more convenient."

The surrounding whispers grew louder.

"No way, although the beginner Dungeon is simple, going alone is too risky."

"Even though he's a Mythic Class, his family background means he definitely can't afford much equipment."

"Without equipment bonuses, he's not much stronger than us ordinary classes in the early stages."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Principal Qin Chuan frowned slightly, but seeing the determination in Lu Yin's eyes, he ultimately nodded.

"Since you insist, then proceed as you wish. But remember, although the beginner Dungeon isn't highly difficult, the risk of acting alone still exists. Don't be stubborn if you encounter danger."

"Thank you, Principal. I understand." Lu Yin gave a slight nod.

Soon, under the teachers' organization, the students entered the Dungeon one by one.

When it was Lu Yin's turn, information about the beginner Dungeon appeared in front of the Dungeon vortex.

[Dungeon Name: Shadowy Thicket]

[Level Limit: Lv1-Lv5]

[Recommended Party Size: 1-4]

[Dungeon Difficulty: Easy/Normal/Hard]

The beginner Dungeon had three difficulty levels. All the freshmen chose Easy.

After all, this was their first time in a Dungeon, and they were all Level 1.

However, Zhao Gao and Bai Luer, who entered before Lu Yin, both chose Normal difficulty.

Besides their full sets of equipment, the most important thing was that they had three Level 5 professionals to guide and level them.

Probably after these two came out once, they could attempt the Hard difficulty next time.

Choosing different difficulties would correspondingly strengthen the monsters in the Dungeon.

But similarly, the experience points gained from killing them would also be greater.

So, if one's ability was sufficient, naturally choosing a higher difficulty Dungeon would yield the best rewards.

Lu Yin's gaze calmly swept over the three options, then without hesitation, he selected Hard difficulty.

[Dungeon Difficulty: Hard]

[Confirm Selection?]

[Yes!]

When Lu Yin's figure disappeared into the Dungeon vortex, the entire plaza instantly fell silent.

"Did... did he just choose Hard difficulty?"

"A Level 1 soloing Hard difficulty? Even a Mythic-level Professional can't do that, can they?!"

"According to historical records of Mythic Classes, at Level 1 with a full set of powerful equipment, there should be a chance to solo it."

"But the problem is Lu Yin doesn't have a full set of equipment at all!"

"This kid is being reckless!" Even Qin Chuan exclaimed anxiously at this moment.

He wasn't afraid of Lu Yin having an accident. If one couldn't complete the challenge in this beginner Dungeon, one just needed to walk back and exit.

However, doing so would waste one challenge opportunity.

Because all Dungeons had a cooldown time.

Regardless of success or failure in the challenge, to enter again, one had to wait for the Dungeon to cool down.

At this moment, Lu Yin's surroundings suddenly changed, making him feel as if he were in a primeval forest.

Taking a breath of the fresh air, Lu Yin couldn't help but sigh.

"This world inside the Dungeon isn't much different from the real world."

Lu Yin stood in the lush thicket. Towering ancient trees blocked most of the sunlight, with only scattered patches of light falling on the leaf-covered ground.

The air was filled with the damp scent of earth, and faint, unknown creature calls came from the distance.

[You have entered Shadowy Thicket (Hard Difficulty)]

As the prompt sounded in his mind, Lu Yin already heard rustling sounds coming from the bushes.

Following the sound, three jungle wolves with gray-brown bodies were pacing out from the shadows among the trees.

Their bodies were a size larger than ordinary wolves, with sharp fangs and bloodthirsty ferocity gleaming in their eyes.

[Jungle Wolf (Elite)]

[Level: 1]

[Strength: 2, Constitution: 20]

[Agility: 22, Spirit: 18]

[Skill: None]

[Description: Hunters of the primeval jungle. Although low-ranking within the pack, their numbers are endless.]

Lu Yin narrowed his eyes slightly, their attributes displayed in his vision.

As expected of a Hard Dungeon, starting off with three elite mobs.

Without wearing equipment, their four-dimensional stats were even slightly higher than his, a Mythic-level Professional.

But Lu Yin wasn't flustered in the slightest.

The advantages of a professional besides being able to wear equipment were powerful skills.

He immediately activated Monarchs Domain, and his attributes directly doubled.

Such an absurd increase made him practically invincible.

Simultaneously, Life Mark 6 Eternal Sovereignty was activated, reducing the defense of the Jungle Wolf he marked directly to zero.

He raised his longsword and slashed down, crimson damage numbers instantly floating up.

-166!