“Xu Gaoyuan, wake up!”
An aged voice appeared by Vice President Xu’s ear.
As one of the challengers, Vice President Xu had naturally experienced the ‘ship collision’ and was left a little dizzy from the spinning sensation.
“Damn it!”
“What kind of broken Dungeon is this, pulling off a stunt like that? Do they even care about the Adventurer’s experience anymore? I’m going to complain to the Guild about you…”
Vice President Xu grumbled as he stood up.
Earlier, he had indeed intended to exit immediately after entering the Dungeon to express his firm resolve and prove his stance to the Adventurers.
But after entering…
Seeing the beautiful older sisters in the hero pool, Xu Gaoyuan hesitated.
The modeling.
The beautiful little faces.
The long legs.
It made Vice President Xu’s heart itch, especially when he saw his teammate choose a ‘Yao Ji,’ which was so big, big and white—referring to the sword.
Such a rare beauty, seldom seen in the human world. He watched his beautiful teammate disappear into the light.
So…
With a research attitude towards the opposing Dungeon, Xu Gaoyuan believed it was necessary for him to stay a little longer. It wouldn't be too late to leave after thoroughly understanding and familiarizing himself with this Dungeon.
Wouldn’t it be even better to return with a large amount of information and data then?
Thinking of this…
Xu Gaoyuan naturally stayed.
Then he entered this novice Dungeon.
“This impact during the shipwreck cannot remain; it affects the Adventurer’s experience too much. It needs to be optimized out,” Xu Gaoyuan muttered, looking serious.
At this moment, he heard the voice in the darkness still murmuring.
He couldn't help but pull off his blindfold and secretly peek, replying, “Who are you, an NPC or a monster? If you’ve got guts, jump out and fight me one-on-one.”
The mysterious whispers in the darkness ignored him, continuing to speak to themselves, “Hurry to Jukuzhou Island, seize the Immortal Mask, and help my divine soul revive…”
“??”
Xu Gaoyuan couldn’t help but say, “No, who are you? Why should I seize the Immortal Mask for you? Wouldn’t it be more satisfying if I wore it myself?”
The mysterious whispers did not reply.
At this moment, a tremor ran through the ship, indicating that it was about to sink.
“Oh my, this is too realistic…”
Xu Gaoyuan was startled by the tremor. Seeing a pillar ahead that he could climb to get out of the cabin, he quickly ran over, like an agile little fatty.
He quickly climbed out.
After leaving the cabin, he realized that the ship’s situation was already very critical; there were tremors everywhere and the tearing sounds of the cabin disintegrating.
A mast fell heavily, smashing onto the reefs on the opposite bank.
A world-shattering sound echoed behind him, startling Xu Gaoyuan again. He quickly jumped onto the mast, but his foot slipped, and he almost fell off.
He quickly clung to the mast, wiggling in a very awkward manner towards the opposite reef.
“Damn it, why is this broken Dungeon so realistic? It’s making my little heart pound…”
After a slight pause, Xu Gaoyuan saw that he could climb higher ahead, so he continued to move forward.
As the Vice-President of the Adventurer's Guild, Xu Gaoyuan did have some skills, though they had been neglected over the years.
Through several actions from the novice tutorial, memories from many years ago gradually reawakened in his mind.
There was a weapon pile ahead. Xu Gaoyuan approached it and found a bow and arrow, a weapon box, and a bottle of potion inside.
The weapon box could repair weapon durability.
The potion could restore health.
After recovering some health, Xu Gaoyuan continued forward.
Soon, he encountered some monsters.
These flying monsters needed to be shot down with a bow and arrow. Xu Gaoyuan tried repeatedly for a long time before he finally passed this stage.
Later, there were teachings about the use of various other weapons, as well as climbing and jumping.
Especially regarding the grappling hook, Xu Gaoyuan was immediately captivated the first time he saw such a thing.
With just a gentle hook, the entire person was carried flying out.
Xu Gaoyuan used the grappling hook, performing a triple-flight, soaring over the cliffs. His heart was filled with unparalleled exhilaration.
The Adventurer’s soul, hidden for so long within him, actually began to burn fiercely.
How many years has it been…
He didn't know how many years it had been since he had felt such passion!
Ever since he rose to a high position, he had no feeling for these boring Dungeons.
He used to wander through various Dungeons to earn a living.
But ever since he gained the identity of Vice-President, he no longer needed that meager living.
Every day was just a perfunctory routine.
After work, he would rush to the club to find cute young women.
He had no desire to adventure in Dungeons at all.
In his opinion…
The Dungeons in Baiye City were truly boring; they hadn't changed in years, and it was indeed time for them to be phased out.
It's just that he hadn't dared to say that out loud before.
When Battle Royale became popular, Xu Gaoyuan also really wanted to play it, but there was no way…
Due to various considerations of reputation and to avoid suspicion, he could only endure it.
But he never expected…
This time, during the ‘Dungeon Duel,’ he would actually be chosen as a challenger to participate in this duel.
What he never expected even more was that the Dungeon he was dueling against would be so interesting…
Even before the main theme of Battle Royale had begun, Xu Gaoyuan felt his soul ignite.
What would it feel like when the actual Battle Royale moment arrived?
As he leaped across the cliffs, Xu Gaoyuan looked at the sea below and couldn't help but let out a long howl.
“Ah ah ah ah…”, “This is what a real Dungeon is! What garbage Dungeons were those I played before? All those garbage Dungeon Lords can go to hell, okay?”
Unintentionally, Xu Gaoyuan blurted out what was on his mind.
This startled him, fearing that someone might have heard him. Because of this, the grappling hook in his hand accidentally missed, and he fell into the sea.
“Young Hero, please try again…”
“…”
“My hand slipped, but the words ‘Young Hero’ really sound nice. That’s right… I’m not old yet, I’m still young, still a forty-year-old lad.”
Xu Gaoyuan said gleefully.
At this moment, he had already forgotten his original purpose and the grand, solemn words he had spoken at the entrance to the Void.
His mind was filled only with chivalry.
Only the character he controlled, who was called ‘Young Hero.’
Soon, Xu Gaoyuan arrived at the final entrance, an island called Jukuzhou Island. Here, he saw his teammate, who had already completed the novice training mode and was waiting for him there.
