RoleplayNovel Chapter 62 Submit the "Cleanse the Abyss" quest.
Chapter 62 Submit the "Cleanse the Abyss" quest.
————【Sunset City】
Before the teleportation light in the central square had completely dissipated, Lin Tian had already nimbly flipped and landed. With a slight thought, the magnificent white tiger with blazing flames transformed into a stream of light and disappeared, leaving only a few fading sparks and residual heat waves in the air.
Without pausing, his gaze precisely locked onto the majestic and solemn building on the north side of the plaza, radiating a faint magical aura—the [Hall of Professions]. His figure blurred again.
[Flashing]!
Swish!
Almost instantly, he appeared precisely before the massive, heavy bronze doors of the Hall of Professions. The ancient doors were engraved with mysterious runes representing each profession, faintly pulsating with energy. He reached out and pushed them open; the hinges creaked smoothly, revealing the interior.
The hall was so empty it was almost deserted.
Apart from himself, there wasn't a single other player in sight.
Only Lin Tian's own footsteps echoed softly in this vast and silent space, producing subtle reverberations.
"Hmm?" Lin Tian paused slightly, his eyebrows twitching, a hint of surprise rising in his heart.
"I already unlocked the teleportation array in the newbie village of 10086. Logically, players who have reached level 10 should be able to teleport here directly... Why is it so deserted?"
He thought for a moment, and then it dawned on him.
Having the incredible talent of "Enhancement," my monster-killing efficiency is comparable to a mobile turret, allowing me to level up at lightning speed, like riding a rocket.
Players in other starting villages are probably still in dire straits—struggling fiercely against the gatekeeper boss in the fight for the crucial [Teleportation Core], or perhaps even struggling to reach level 10 around the starting village.
"The difficulty of leveling up in this battle for supremacy across all realms is truly extraordinary."
He muttered to himself, recalling how he had almost frantically slaughtered tens of thousands of abyssal monsters on the scorched earth outside the Abyss Fortress, barely managing to climb his experience bar to reach level 14.
This terrifying upgrade requirement is nothing short of a nightmare for ordinary players.
If word got out about my leveling speed, it would probably be reported as a game bug.
Without further thought, he composed himself, walked effortlessly through the empty main hall, headed towards the mage area on the left, and finally stopped in front of that familiar, thick wooden door.
Squeak-!
He reached out and pushed open the wooden door.
The scene inside the room remained the same as always.
—Xiao Yan, an intermediate mage instructor whose physique was so burly he didn't look like a mage at all, and whose exaggerated muscles almost seemed to tear his expensive mage robes.
He was leaning back in his specially made, wide chair, arms crossed over his chest, his head nodding off, emitting even, soft snores from his nose, and even a suspicious glint at the corner of his mouth.
The sound of the door opening disturbed his sweet dream.
Xiao Yan frowned impatiently, opened his eyes groggily, and looked towards the door with annoyance at being disturbed.
When his blurry vision focused and he recognized Lin Tian, his eyes widened in shock. The last trace of sleepiness vanished instantly, replaced by immense surprise.
"Kid? It's you?!" His rough voice was hoarse from just waking up and filled with disbelief. "How come you're back so soon?! It hasn't even been a day since you left, has it?!"
He stood up abruptly, his tall and imposing figure exuding a strong sense of oppression. He strode up to Lin Tian in a few steps, his sharp gaze sweeping over him like a searchlight, as if trying to find some trace of his dishevelment or defeat.
After observing for a while, he seemed to have reached a conclusion. He waved his large, fan-like hand, deliberately softening his tone, conveying an understanding that said, "I understand, I know everything."
"Hey! It's okay, it's okay! Kid, don't push yourself! The difficulty level of that [Cleansing the Abyss] quest is ridiculously high; it's not designed for newbies like you who just came from a small village!"
He tried to make his expression look kinder and more encouraging, although the effect was particularly striking on his angular, tough-guy face:
"Failure is normal! Don't take it to heart! It's just a week's worth of experience and drop penalties! Grit your teeth, tighten your belt, and you'll get through it! Once you're a higher level and have better gear, you can go back and settle the score with those Abyss brats..."
His comforting speech was interrupted before it could reach its climax by Lin Tian's calm voice, which carried a hint of a relaxed smile.
"Instructor Xiao," Lin Tian said with a faint but confident smile, "thank you for your concern. However, I have already completed the mission. I returned specifically to submit it to you."
"Oh, that's good, that's good... what?!?"
Xiao Yan subconsciously continued the conversation, but only halfway through did he suddenly realize what he meant, and his voice suddenly rose eight octaves, like a thunderclap from a clear sky, causing the dust on the ceiling of the room to fall down in a flurry!
His massive body suddenly took another step forward, almost touching Lin Tian's face. His bull-like eyes were filled with extreme shock and absurdity as he stared intently at Lin Tian, as if trying to confirm whether he was joking.
"What...what did you just say?! Finished?! In just half a day?! You cleared out the entire tide of abyssal monsters surging from the northern breach?! Not a single one left?! How is that possible?! You must have gotten lost and never even went to the Abyss Fortress?!"
That was a monster tide that required the regular patrol teams of Luoxia City to suppress!
While not the largest in history, it is certainly not to be underestimated!
Even if he did it himself, he might not be able to clean it up so thoroughly and so quickly in half a day!
Lin Tian, unfazed by the spittle that nearly landed on his face, nodded firmly.
"Yes, clearing complete. The coordinates are correct; it is indeed the Scorched Valley near the Northern Abyss Gap. We were probably just lucky; the monsters we encountered were concentrated in one area."
Upon receiving confirmation from Lin Tian, the shock on Xiao Yan's face receded like a tide, quickly transforming into an extremely strong sense of amazement and unbelievable admiration.
He suddenly raised his hand, which was as big as a bear's paw, and slammed it heavily on Lin Tian's shoulder. The force was so great that Lin Tian's body swayed slightly, and the floor beneath his feet groaned softly.
"Good lad! You're really something! Amazing! Absolutely incredible!"
His booming voice reverberated throughout the room, and his face was flushed with excitement.
"I knew I hadn't misjudged you! You're a monster! A born battle mage! With your talent and strength, you're destined to be a legend across the continent! Hahaha!"