Chapter 306
As the arena opened time and again, the players' pets failed to receive any treasure chests. At first, everyone thought it was a bug, but later realized it might be due to the nature of the contracts; only pets bound by equal contracts could earn rewards for their players, while others remained mere subordinates.
This revelation prompted some players, who had a strong bond with their pets, to spend exorbitant amounts to renegotiate their contracts.
Battles in other worlds were similar to the initial skirmishes on Zai Jiu Xing, but there were also more advanced confrontations.
Defeating higher-level bosses naturally yielded better treasure chests. So far, players had encountered five types of chests, ranked from low to high: Fool—Player—Pain—Nightmare—Abyss...
This hierarchy mirrored the power rankings seen by Yu Xun Ge on the world battlefield ladder.
There were indeed higher-level battles, but even watching those live required a hefty cost of 50 honor points. Players with honor points were often reluctant to spend them.
Moreover, treasure chests only upgraded on the first challenge.
Initially, these teams were quite self-aware, only attempting dungeons with a level below 5, facing bosses that were at most level 15. However, the rewards for their victories were invariably Fool chests, rated only C.
A few days ago, a legion, unwilling to accept their fate, gathered materials and opened a level 7 arena. Within half an hour, they were completely wiped out by a level 21 boss, which then descended directly onto Zai Jiu Xing.
To make matters worse, this boss was a giant eagle with the ability to fly.
After randomly appearing on Zai Jiu Xing, it devoured thousands in mere minutes. By the time nearby nations dispatched their aircraft, the giant eagle spread its wings and soared into the sky, disappearing from sight.
Although the elite team of that legion was annihilated, they were still mercilessly criticized by furious players worldwide.
The novelty of the arena had yet to wear off for all players; they were not only eager to witness the battles but also worried about who might foolishly challenge a boss. National organizations were quick to take notice, as a failed challenge would at least allow them to gather information on the boss.
Thus, upon receiving news of the arena's opening, most players hurriedly wrapped up their tasks and moved to safe locations to power up their game panels.
When the screen lit up, they saw Yu Xun Ge standing alone in the arena with a dragon.
Now, Tu Lan had grown over 9 meters tall, with wings spread wide, reaching an impressive 15 meters.
At that moment, the opposing half of the arena revealed an alien boss—a level 45 ghost wolf.
The comments section of the live stream exploded with chatter in various languages.
However, unlike the game forums and world chat channels, this platform featured built-in translation, allowing players to argue—no, to communicate—without barriers.
"Is she getting cocky? I admit she's ranked first, and she has a dragon, but this is a one-on-one..."
"Last time, with Zhao Shu Ying and Liang Yu Chuan, the three players with the Oak Owl Wings took over an hour to defeat a boss. Now she dares to go solo?"
"I told you she betrayed us! She's not even human anymore! Why hasn't Ding Hai made a move yet?"
"If she fails, won't that be catastrophic?"
"But she might end up killing Tu Lan! Can we force her to quit? She shouldn't have contracted with Tu Lan in the first place!"
"How ridiculous! As if Tu Lan would contract with you instead!"
"But it's true that Tu Lan hasn't been in good shape lately, right? She clearly has issues; her dragon scales and gems lack luster. She looks so weak."
"What are you all worried about? Even when her team fought the Hundred Skulls, she was still the top damage dealer!"
"Exactly! She's calm, while a bunch of rookies are panicking!"
"I admit I'm a rookie, but what if something goes wrong? That level 21 giant eagle is still out there; if this level 45 boss reaches Zai Jiu Xing, how many will die? She has to be responsible for us!"
"Even if she succeeds, this level 15 dungeon will be closed off. It's our resource for leveling up; how can she just shut it down for rewards?"
"She levels up and then chops down the tree—how selfish!"
"Does she bear no responsibility? She completely disregards our lives!"
Zhao Shu Ying and Ding Hai's teammates sat together, silently scrolling through the forum.
They, too, saw the myriad of doubts being cast, an unavoidable reality.
As understanding of the arena grew, neither Zhao Shu Ying, who had lived in the tower, nor Ding Hai believed this was a good thing.
Its emergence had created a massive conflict of interests.
Just like at this moment.
If Yu Xun Ge failed, Zai Jiu Xing would gain an incredibly terrifying enemy.
If she succeeded... it would mean she not only closed off a path for ordinary players to grow stronger but also obtained treasures unattainable by them.
During the first arena, everyone focused on the event itself; even the myriad races in the audience diverted much attention, along with twelve types of radiant offerings and other elements, leaving little room for dissent.
But now... players had begun to form a preliminary understanding of the arena's existence.
Players who couldn't enter but craved the immense benefits inside needed an outlet for their emotions.
People worship the strong, but when that strength fails to bring them benefits and instead threatens to take away what they have, admiration turns to jealousy, quickly escalating to hatred.
Even within Ding Hai, there was considerable debate; the meeting room next door had already erupted into chaos.
In short, Zhao Shu Ying couldn't fathom why Yu Xun Ge would do this; it was so unlike her usual style.
**Chapter 380: Three Shots to Silence All Noise**
12—11—10—9...
Yu Xun Ge retreated to the edge of the arena, pulling out the sniper rifle she had crafted—**Dusk and Night**.
On the ground lay ice blocks created by Tu Lan. She knelt on one knee, resting the rifle on the ice, half her face hidden behind the scope, revealing only her star-like left eye.
It was winter, and her medium-length hair was casually tied into a small bun at the back of her head.
She wore a black coat over a blue sweater, with a simple necklace barely visible around her neck, paired with casual long pants and white sneakers, looking more like someone who had hastily grabbed clothes from her wardrobe than a formidable warrior.
Perhaps the only piece that resembled high-end gear was the ring on her left index finger, adorned with a circle of black gemstones, contrasting sharply with her delicate fingers.
Tu Lan had shrunk down to just a few centimeters tall, sitting on the ice block, pulling out a box of ice cream to enjoy.
8—7—5—5...
**Temporary Respec**—80% of her constitution, intelligence, and strength converted to agility.
Deactivating the passive effect of **I’m Going to Get Serious Now**.
She didn’t want Liang Yu Chuan to discover that her bullets could track enemies, even though this skill wasn’t particularly rare; engineering creations often had such effects. But Liang Yu Chuan was too perceptive.
And she could kill the boss without using that skill.
3—2...
**Dusk and Night** activated its legendary skill **Execution**, increasing damage by 1500% for five seconds.
—1!
The moment the countdown ended.
**Deadly Sniper**! The farther the distance, the stronger the attack; starting from 500 meters, every additional meter increased damage by 50.
The bullet shot forth like a comet.
The first shot.
She aimed for the ghost wolf's left eye. The wolf dodged with a skill, but the bullet still struck, leaving a gaping, gory wound along its side.
It didn’t hit a vital spot, but the ghost wolf's health still dropped by 15%, and the force of the impact sent it staggering back several steps.
**Ghost Wolf Level 45 84%┃100%**
Bang—The second shot, **Deadly Sniper**, followed closely!
Under the passive effect of **Midnight Exile**, it dealt five times critical damage.
This shot successfully hit the ghost wolf's right eye, eliciting a howl of pain as the black flames surrounding it dimmed.
84%→38%!
Yu Xun Ge's expression remained unchanged; the only visible eye reflected focus and killing intent.
At that moment, everyone watching Yu Xun Ge, including the audience, shifted their attention away from her appearance and demeanor. Most felt a prickling unease, as if this shot was aimed at them rather than the ghost wolf.
Bang! The third shot!—**Explosive Drummer**.
The effect of **Midnight Exile** triggered again, resulting in twenty-five times critical damage!
Amidst a hail of bullets, the ghost wolf's health plummeted to zero!
Boom—The massive ghost wolf, over seven meters long, collapsed, kicking up a cloud of dust.
In less than ten seconds since the start, the ghost wolf hadn’t even crossed into its half of the arena.
Even the myriad races, seasoned as they were, fell silent for a moment before muttering curses and retreating.
Three shots to kill a level 45 boss!
Yu Xun Ge stood up and stowed her rifle.
She was well aware of the backlash she would face for soloing the arena, but she couldn’t afford to forfeit the benefits here.
She had initially planned to grind quietly, but this place was different from Sen Hai; closing the dungeon screen would be live-streamed, and all players were aware of the situation inside. She had to change her plans, and from the moment she learned the arena would be broadcasted, she had been strategizing for today’s battle.
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