Chapter 7, Is This Newborn a Ghost? _1

Chapter 7: Chapter 7, Is This Newborn a Ghost? _1 [Name: Jiang Chen] [Occupation: Swordsman] [Level: 3] [Experience: 15/400] [Constitution: 9] [Strength: 7] [Spirit: 10] [Agility: 5] [Equipment: Short Sword (White)] [Space: 5] [Skills: Basic Swordsmanship: Condenses the body’s inner power to emit a blade of light forward. Attacks the enemy at a distance of 40 meters. Power concentration time: 0.3 seconds. MP consumption: 1 point. Basic Footwork: Temporarily enhances one’s agility to evade enemy attacks. Duration: 500 seconds. MP consumption: 1 point. Sword Qi Surging: Condenses one hundred Sword Auras that revolve around, actively attacking the enemy. Duration: 100 minutes. Attack frequency: 0.1 seconds. MP consumption: 2. Passive Skill Meditation: Stand still for 0.1 seconds to slowly recover one’s spiritual power. Recovery amount: 1 point.] After killing fifteen Demon Wolves, he had advanced to Level 3. The experience required then doubled, becoming 400 points. He must look for new prey. Jiang Chen came to a hill. 「Demon Rat Cave.」 Demon Rats are gregarious demons that hide in caves. They often live in groups of dozens, and their Offensive Power is much less than that of Demon Wolves. Encountering one is manageable, but encountering a swarm means they’d really be toast. With the system, his amplified Sword Qi Surging was ideal for hunting pack creatures. Jiang Chen looked at the cave ahead. Rustling noises came from within, and he knew there was definitely a group of Demon Rats inside. Jiang Chen activated his status and walked into the cave. As soon as Jiang Chen entered the cave, he saw a dozen blood-red eyes staring at him. SQUEAK SQUEAK... Good heavens! That’s a lot of Demon Rats. As Jiang Chen walked further into the cave, he finally got a clear view of the Demon Rats. They were half a meter in length, with sharp fangs, and glared at Jiang Chen eagerly. [Demon Rat] [Level: 3] [HP (Hit Points): 200/200] [Physical Attack Power: 11-30] [Physical Defense: 5-15] [Magic Defense: 3-12] [Description: Demon Rats are not to be feared; what’s terrifying is a horde.] Level 3 Demon Rats, just like Demon Wolves, have 200 HP. However, these Demon Rats are even more dreadful. As pack animals, their attacks are always group onslaughts. One might deal with a single rat but is defenseless against a swarm. Few people came here to hunt these Demon Rats. ROAR... Dozens of Demon Rats charged crazily at Jiang Chen, like locusts. Jiang Chen sneered inwardly. They’re courting death. A hundred Sword Auras swirled around him. Any Demon that came within two meters would be instantly killed by the Sword Qi. A hundred Sword Auras spun wildly, and one by one, the Demon Rats died at Jiang Chen’s feet. [Experience +15] [Experience +15] [Experience +15] [Experience +15] ... Gazing at the twenty Demon Rats lying at his feet, Jiang Chen felt exceptionally pleased. The system was incredible, turning what was once a trash class into a Super Divine-level Class with its hundred-fold amplification. In just a few seconds, he had gained 300 experience points. This leveling speed was unparalleled. Even if the major Clans had powerhouses protecting their members through the novice period, none could match Jiang Chen’s rapid progress. Jiang Chen let out a breath of relief and continued deeper. There were still more Demon Rats inside. Within the cave. Demon Rats came one after another from the entrance, charging death-defyingly toward Jiang Chen. The Sword Auras spun at high speed, enveloping Jiang Chen. He was a walking harvester. ROAR... Jiang Chen stopped and looked into the depths of the cave. A pair of huge red eyeballs emerged, growing larger as they approached. Jiang Chen finally saw it clearly: a gigantic Demon Rat, over a meter in length—twice the size of a normal Demon Rat. [Demon Rat BOSS] [Level: 5] [HP: 1200/1200] [Physical Attack Power: 20-60] [Physical Defense: 20-30] [Magic Defense: 15-20] [Introduction: King of the Demon Rats, it leads a pack of Demon Rats. Beware its exceptionally sharp teeth.] A BOSS! This is actually a BOSS! Since it’s a boss, that means equipment! Jiang Chen didn’t hesitate to draw his Short Sword. He sent a flash of sword light toward the Demon Rat BOSS, and a streak of blood appeared on the crown of the Demonic Giant Rat’s head. -1,000... Jiang Chen was stunned. It didn’t die from one sword strike! Is this Demon Rat’s defensive power really this high? If the Offensive Power was one hundred times smaller, that would only be 10 points of damage. The Demon Rat BOSS was instantly enraged and rushed at Jiang Chen like mad. Jiang Chen drew his sword again. If one strike wouldn’t do it, then two would. SLICE... Another sword strike. [Experience +45] DING DING DING... Jiang Chen walked over and looked at the equipment on the ground. Indeed, there was treasure. [Rat Ring (Bronze)] [Required Level: 2] [Strength +1] [Spiritual Power +2] [Durability: 10/10] [One percent chance to activate Agility Attribute.] Not bad. Just what I can use. Jiang Chen put the ring on his finger. In this world, equipment was categorized as: Normal, Bronze, Black Iron, Silver, Diamond, Gold, Legendary, Epic, Mythical, etc. Normal equipment was plain white. Mythical Equipment was the highest. A group of novices stood at the entrance of the cave. Beside them stood a powerful figure named Wang Lin, a Beast Tribe’s Warrior. Wang Lin explained, "Remember, you must never enter these kinds of caves. This is the stronghold of the Demon Rats. Demon Rats are Level 3 creatures. It’s easy to deal with one Demon Rat, but facing a pack of Demon Rats isn’t so easy." "Many have wanted to enter to hunt them. Unfortunately, after they went in, they never came out." "Facing a pack of Demon Rats, you have no chance of survival. This place is a death trap for novices. Even I am not sure I could enter alone now." The five novices nodded, like chicks pecking at grain. In an instant, all five were dumbfounded. They watched as Jiang Chen strode out confidently. A nearby instructor was also struck dumb. What’s happening? How did this guy come out from inside? Isn’t he afraid of the Demon Rats’ group attack? Jiang Chen paid them no heed and walked straight on. The group watched Jiang Chen’s departing figure. "Teacher, didn’t you say that this place is a death trap for novices? How did he come out from there?" "He looks like one of us, seems like a student too." "Get rid of ’seems like.’ He *is* a student. Didn’t you notice he’s our age?" "Then how is he unharmed?" The leading teacher was equally astonished. Could it be there are no Demon Rats inside? Is this an empty cave? Wang Lin coughed. "Didn’t you notice? He came out alone. Obviously, his teammates all died inside." "That’s very likely. His expression was completely blank just now; he’s clearly overcome with grief." "Such a shame, only one person came out. He was probably scared out of his wits." "No wonder he’s expressionless. But he is quite handsome." "What use is being handsome? Can you eat it?" Wang Lin said, "Let’s go to the next training spot. I’ll help you level up quickly so you can get through the novice period." ...