Chapter 121 – Sequence Privileges

Volume 3: Rising Winds and Clouds

As the black light slowly merged into the Little Soul Beast and vanished, Wen Yu immediately entered his Combat State. A burst of Black Light erupted from his body.

The Black Light gradually spread over him, and an immense power augmented his body.

Wen Yu felt out his current condition, then nodded.

"My Physical Attribute has more than doubled. Not bad. I'll call this Dark Empowerment."

This was only a simple application of the Darkness Ability: covering his entire body with the power of darkness to amplify his Physical Attribute.

Wen Yu had taken inspiration from Shadow Step.

Then, with a thought, a black vortex appeared nearby. It seemed to contain a mysterious power that sucked the surrounding dust into it.

All of these were applications of the Darkness Ability.

An SSS-Rank Darkness Skill possessed infinite variations and limitless power.

In the brief time since acquiring the Skill, Wen Yu had already conceived several ways to use the Darkness Ability. He had all those comics and novels to thank for that…

Kuangliu had naturally witnessed everything from nearby. He spoke with faint mockery.

"Not a bad foundation…"

Having undergone a complete transformation in strength, Wen Yu was happy to joke with him.

"I'm Sequence 2, one place above you, you know…"

Wen Yu deliberately drew out the final words, earning a laughing curse from Kuangliu.

Then Wen Yu turned back to the Exchange Pillar and began exchanging for Level 5 Attribute-Less Magic Crystals.

A Level 5 Attribute-Less Magic Crystal cost 200,000 Points at the Exchange Pillar-ten times the price of a Level 4 Attribute-Less Magic Crystal. An Attribute Magic Crystal cost 500,000 Points. A Special Attribute Magic Crystal required ten Attribute Magic Crystals in exchange, making its effective price five million Points. It was a terrifying sum.

Fortunately, Wen Yu currently possessed plenty of Points.

He silently checked his balance: nearly three hundred million. But at Wen Yu's present stage, the exact number of Points no longer mattered.

Because of the Level Shackles, the speed at which his Physical Attribute rose was no longer important. At Wen Yu's rate of earning Points, he should reach Level 5 Peak before the Level Shackles were broken regardless.

For Level 5 Class Holders, the most important question was how to improve the quality of their Skills during this period-or even change to a more powerful Class.

Class Holders who had once pursued rapid leveling would inevitably turn their attention toward becoming stronger than others at the same level.

Wen Yu directly exchanged for one thousand Level 5 Attribute-Less Magic Crystals and a large supply of Healing Potions suitable for Level 5 Class Holders. Standing beside the Exchange Pillar, he began absorbing the Magic Crystals.

After a while, all one thousand Magic Crystals had been absorbed. In that brief span, Wen Yu's Physical Attribute rose to one thousand points.

He turned and narrowed his eyes as he looked Kuangliu up and down. The strange look made Kuangliu's heart tighten.

"What are you doing?"

Kuangliu feigned nervousness as he asked.

Wen Yu shook his head.

After observing him briefly, Wen Yu could tell that Kuangliu's Physical Attribute had risen considerably, but he could not determine the exact value.

"By the way, I still haven't asked why you're waiting here."

Kuangliu grew much more serious.

"I came to see whether your Promotion succeeded… and to tell you that we're heading to Demon City shortly. Why don't we go to the conference room now?"

Wen Yu shook his head.

"I'll find all of you in a while. First, I have something to take care of."

Without waiting to see Kuangliu's reaction, Wen Yu strode quickly away. Kuangliu remained behind, watching Wen Yu's back through narrowed eyes, his thoughts unknown.

…

The streets of the Outpost were a scene of devastation.

Many buildings retained nothing more than their basic frames. Most of their windows and similar fixtures had shattered.

The quality of the buildings inside the Outpost was impressive, at least.

Dark-red and pure-black bloodstains splashed across every surface, adding a touch of warmth to the originally cold Outpost.

Wen Yu quickly reached the room he had previously selected.

The door had been smashed apart long ago, and the simple furnishings Wen Yu had arranged inside were now a ruin.

Fortunately, he no longer needed the room.

"Kaldor, are you here?"

Sitting in a chair, Wen Yu asked softly.

The moment he finished, a figure slowly appeared in midair.

"I am, Lord Sequence 2."

Kaldor, dressed in a Black Robe, spoke with the utmost respect.

Wen Yu raised an eyebrow at his words.

"If I heard correctly, you just called me 'Lord,' didn't you?"

Kaldor lowered his head even further.

"Yes, Lord Sequence 2. Since you have advanced to Level 5, your corresponding authority has increased. Within this Treasure Land, the identity of Sequence 2 holds considerable authority…"

"For example?"

"For example, you may now enter and leave this Treasure Land at will without using the Treasure Land entrance. As long as you remain undisturbed for five seconds, I can use Teleportation to send you out of the Treasure Land no matter where you are."

"You may also set the Central Castle's access permissions. For every Earth day the Outpost Treasure Land remains defended, resources such as Magic Crystals will appear inside the Central Castle. You may take them directly. You may also close the Treasure Land entrance outside at any time, or reopen it at any location."

"In addition, items you exchange through me with Demon Hunting Points will be offered at half price, and a wider range of items will become available."

"Given the nature of this Treasure Land, those are the main privileges."

At Kaldor's explanation, Wen Yu recalled Kuangliu's behavior just now. Understanding flashed through his eyes.

After hesitating for a long while, Wen Yu asked in an odd tone, "My authority is greater than Sequence 3's, right?"

Kaldor nodded without saying anything.

Wen Yu smiled at his reaction. He took out his communicator and called Kuangliu.

"Kuangliu, I'm chatting with Kaldor right now, and I've learned quite a few interesting things…"

Wen Yu deliberately drew out his words.

Kuangliu answered without the slightest hesitation.

"The Academy of Sciences recently developed some new potions and equipment. A few premium items can even help Level 5 powerhouses. When would you like to take a look?"

Wen Yu gave a smug laugh.

"When I'm finished here."

He ended the call immediately.