Chapter 29 Extraordinary State
Before the entrance of the Silent Grove Dungeon, an increasing number of level 2 players gathered, forming numerous teams entering the dungeon.
As more level 2 players arrived, some of them started setting up stalls to sell their wares.
"Top-quality 0-level Common Level equipment, don't miss out as you pass by. You need good equipment to enter the Silent Grove Dungeon. Limited stock; come and get yours now."
"Small bottles of instant healing potions restore 90 health points in one go, essential for battles. You deserve to have one."
The Divine Realms: Legends had been open for over ten hours, with only two high-level players present. After hours of battle, many level 2 players planned to sell off items they didn't need and exchange them for useful ones, making the business at the Silent Grove Dungeon exceptionally brisk.
Although more players gathered in front of the Silent Grove Dungeon, the number of teams organizing to enter the dungeon decreased. Only a few uninformed teams would venture into the Silent Grove Dungeon.
However, after a good experience in the Silent Grove Dungeon, they suddenly realized how naive their initial thoughts were. They stood obediently in front of the dungeon, chatting with other teams about life and watching new teams enter the dungeon. They also discussed information about the Silent Grove Dungeon with experienced teams to improve their strategies.
As wave after wave of players fell in battle, the Silent Grove Dungeon eventually became a nightmare for all Willowbrook Town players.
All players who had entered the dungeon had only one impression of the Silent Grove Dungeon.
It was terrifying!
At that moment, six white lights flashed at the resurrection graveyard of the Silent Grove Dungeon, revealing six figures.
"This dungeon is impossible to play, Isabella. Let's go grind monsters and do quests instead," Scarlet, who had just been resurrected, said angrily, causing her chest to heave unevenly. She stamped her foot in frustration, her cute and angry appearance instantly attracting the attention of many male players.
Isabella shook her head and stated after pondering, "We've gained a lot in the Silent Grove Dungeon, so we can't give up easily. However, the forest in the Silent Grove Dungeon is too vast, with many small paths. Without a map, we are prone to getting lost. But I speculate that among the numerous paths, there should be a few that lead to places with bosses, while the others are traps meant to confuse us. That's why we keep getting ambushed by Night Rabbits; the more we fight, the more rabbits there are. Now, let's gather some information first and see if we can improve the map of the Silent Grove Dungeon."
The group found Isbella's speculation reasonable, especially when they were attacking Night Rabbits, and arrows occasionally shot out from the woods, targeting Priest Judy. If Judy hadn't dodged skillfully, they would have been wiped out long ago.
As they delved deeper into the forest, more Night Rabbits appeared. Eventually, there were too many Night Rabbits to handle, leading to their retreat. If they could find the right path, they might have cleared the dungeon by now.
Scarlet nodded in agreement. After all, Isabella was the team leader, and her speculations had always been accurate, leaving Scarlet with no choice but to believe her.
Thus, Isbella and Scarlet casually shouted a few times, indicating their intention to exchange information about the Silent Grove Dungeon.
It must be said that the calls of the two beauties had a remarkable effect, causing all players in the Silent Grove Dungeon to boil with excitement and rush over, hoping to secure the first spot.
For many male players, this was a great opportunity to talk to their dream girls. What if they could win the girls' favor and lead to a happy future together?
Meanwhile, in the Infernal-level Silent Grove Dungeon, darkness enveloped the surroundings, with birds soaring and an eerie silence prevailing.
The werewolf Ferot was no ordinary monster but a notorious werewolf that had once slaughtered countless beings in Willowbrook Town, almost turning it into a ghost town. In a fit of rage, Eldoria sent out an army to besiege Ferot. Eventually, Ferot was severely injured by the great swordsman Hilton and fled into the Silent Grove Dungeon to recuperate, thus giving rise to the dungeon.
Infernal-level Ferot had three ultimate moves. The first was Deathly Gaze, which significantly reduced the attack speed and movement speed of anyone it gazed upon. If one's will was weak, they might even be immobilized.
Except for Eric, who had agility as high as 30 points and activated three hidden basic skills, providing him with some resistance against Deathly Gaze, the reactions of others would be significantly delayed.
Hence, Eric focused on restraining the werewolf Ferot while Drowsy Sloth continued to heal. However, Drowsy Sloth's casting speed was nearly halved, rendering him useless in close combat. It wasn't that he didn't want to help; he simply couldn't, as Ferot's attack speed was too fast for them to react in time. It was truly a showdown between experts, where ordinary individuals couldn't intervene.
If they rushed in, they would only face counterattacks. It was better to observe from the sidelines.
At that moment, only ranged magic users were dealing damage, but the inflicted damage was too low. Even Tonny's Shadow Bolt only caused 24 points of damage.
"Ezio, interrupt its roar!" Eric shouted as Ferot took a deep breath suddenly.
Ezio, who was prepared, charged forward and stunned Ferot for a second before swiftly retreating.
Eric took the opportunity to unleash Thunderbolt, a double slash, and a cleave, landing each blow on Ferot's chest. This relentless assault caused Ferot to spew blood, dealing a terrifying 500 damage.
In an instant, the werewolf Ferot's health dropped to 78%.
The onlookers were stunned, marveling at Eric's agile movements and his keen eyesight as he managed to find such a vulnerability, further confirming Eric's extraordinary abilities.
However, Eric didn't seem too pleased. Although he had interrupted the Infernal Roar, preventing a total disaster, it would have a counterproductive effect.
As soon as Ferot spat out blood in relief, it swung its claws towards him, now faster than before, with claw shadows filling the air.
But Eric was no weakling. With all three attributes of strength, agility, and endurance unlocked, his constitution was no longer that of an ordinary player but rather superhuman. He could activate a state of superhuman ability at any time, accomplishing feats that ordinary players couldn't. This was his greatest asset in tackling the Infernal-level Silent Grove Dungeon.
Amidst the flurry of claw shadows, Eric remained unscathed, almost dancing under the onslaught, occasionally using his sword to block attacks he couldn't dodge. This was the superhuman state, where sensory perceptions became hyper-sensitive, and brain functions became exceptionally focused, unleashing the body's maximum potential. Normal players couldn't achieve this, but maintaining the superhuman state was mentally taxing. If Eric hadn't been accustomed to it, he could only sustain it for a few seconds during his first attempt.
The clash of claws and swords sparked countless dazzling lights.
As both sides' health continued to decrease, timely healing from Drowsy Sloth allowed Eric to hold his ground.
Following Eric's commands, Ezio intermittently interrupted the Infernal Roar, Cola restrained Ferot when Eric was in danger, and Tonny used Diabolic Lash to control the situation. Thus, Ferot's health steadily declined: 70%...60%...30%...
"Everyone, line up opposite the boss in a straight line, quickly!" Eric urgently shouted as Ferot's health approached 30%.
When Ferot's health dropped to 30%, it was the most terrifying moment. At this point, the Infernal Roar couldn't be interrupted, and they had to face it head-on.
Without any hesitation, everyone knew that the boss was about to erupt. They immediately sprang into action, maintaining a 90-foot distance from Ferot in a straight line.
As Ferot reached 30% health, its fur began to change color, turning snow-white within moments. Tears of blood streamed from its eyes, its chest rapidly expanding, resembling a bloated frog.
Eric swiftly activated Gravity Liberation, appearing in front of everyone.
"Cola, give me Blessing of Protection!" Eric shouted.
Blessing of Protection reduced the damage taken by teammates by 50% for 6 seconds, a life-saving skill with a 5-minute cooldown. This was the best time to use it.
The Guardian Knight's Blessing of Protection and the Shield Warrior's Shield Wall had a high drop rate in the Infernal-level Silent Grove Dungeon. Eric had spent time clearing unnecessary Night Rabbits to protect this skill.