Chapter 112: The Opening of the Beast Tower

The base attributes of the Icy Blue Blade have all doubled. Furthermore, it has gained a new skill: Void Erosion. If fully stacked, Void Erosion can reduce an opponent's defense by at least 50%. Combined with his own physical penetration, his output is almost equivalent to dealing true damage with every strike, unless the opponent possesses inherent damage reduction skills—like the Void Great Bear’s "Void Physique," which grants a 30% reduction. Otherwise, his damage output will increase significantly.

After putting away the Icy Blue Blade, Xu Han lay on his bed and drifted into a hazy sleep.

The next day.

Xu Han was still deep in his slumber when—knock, knock, knock—a series of knocks echoed at his door. He groggily opened his eyes and checked the time. It was only seven in the morning. Who was bothering him so early in the morning, ruining his beautiful dream? He let out a yawn and struggled to get up, heading to the door.

He opened it. A young girl wearing a dark purple princess dress stood there, hands on her hips, looking up at him.

Xu Han’s sleepiness vanished instantly. "Teacher?!"

That’s right. The person who had come was none other than Ye Die!

Ye Die walked into the room as if it were her own and sat on the sofa. Swinging her legs, she spoke casually, "You have the corpse of a Void creature in your possession?"

Xu Han was stunned for a moment, then realized what she meant. She must be referring to the Void Great Bear’s head. Given Ye Die’s status, she would naturally know about what happened yesterday. Linking that to his mission, it wasn't hard for her to figure it out. He didn't hide it, nodding as he replied, "Yes, the mission required the head of a Blizzard Great Bear. However, that creature was eroded by a Void Demon and became a Void Great Bear. It’s a bit different from the original target."

Ye Die nodded slightly and said, "I want this Void Great Bear's head."

Xu Han’s expression stiffened. "Teacher... I need this to turn in my mission." If he handed the head over to Ye Die, what would he use to complete his assignment?

However, Ye Die spoke in an unquestionable tone: "I want to study Void creatures. Give me this head, and I will compensate you with five hundred credits."

Xu Han’s eyes lit up. The mission only rewarded three hundred credits. If he gave the head to Ye Die, he would earn an extra two hundred. Wouldn't that be a massive profit? But he quickly calmed down. If he accepted a mission but failed to complete it, it would affect his ability to accept future tasks. Moreover, if he couldn't complete his very first mission, he might not be able to take on intermediate-level tasks later. That would be a huge loss.

Ye Die seemed to perceive Xu Han's concerns. She said offhandedly, "Don't worry about the mission rating. I’ll handle it for you; you just need to hand the item over to me. If anyone dares to have an opinion, I’ll settle it for you."

Her words were filled with confidence. Xu Han felt a shiver of admiration—his teacher was truly imposing! He immediately took out the head of the Void Great Bear.

As soon as the head appeared, a cold, eerie aura permeated the entire villa. The sunlight outside the window seemed to be blotted out, and the room instantly turned dark and chilling, as if he had stepped into an ice cellar.

Ye Die raised an eyebrow. "It is indeed the aura of the Void. How interesting."

With a flick of her hand, a dark purple light enveloped the head. The cold, eerie aura vanished completely. The warm sunlight poured back into the room, making it comfortable again. Ye Die stuffed the head into her spatial ring and sprang up from the sofa.

"I’m leaving now. The credits will be transferred directly to your account. By the way, a reminder: the Beast Tower will open this afternoon. Perform well; don't embarrass me."

With that, she turned to leave. Xu Han hurried to say, "Teacher, tell me the specific rules of the Beast Tower."

Ye Die paused. "What do you want to know?"

Xu Han rubbed his hands together. "Everything about the Beast Tower."

Ye Die pondered for a moment. "I told you last time. The Beast Tower is open for twelve hours. No matter how many times you die inside, you will revive indefinitely. However, in reality, newcomers entering the Beast Tower usually only last an hour. Those who can stay for two hours are generally quite strong."

Xu Han was stunned. "Why is that?"

Ye Die continued her explanation, "Inside the tower, beasts come in waves, like a tide. Each subsequent wave is stronger than the last. So, when you can no longer defeat the beasts, you will be killed and then revived. It becomes an infinite cycle. The experience of death is real, and no one wants to keep feeling the pain of dying. So, once someone feels they can't win, they choose to exit immediately."

Xu Han nodded in realization. So that’s how the Beast Tower worked.

Ye Die continued, "Of course, the experience gained inside is greater, and your skill proficiency will also increase faster. Furthermore, all freshmen receive rewards based on their rankings during their first run. The first-place winner receives a Silver-grade skill book. As for second through fourth place, they get one hundred credits, and there is nothing for anyone below that."

Xu Han nodded slightly. "How is the first place determined?"

"It’s a comprehensive assessment based on the floor level you reach and the amount of time you spend inside. Don't worry; the Dean and various instructors will be present to observe. Of course, I won't have time to go, so perform well on your own."

Having said that, she left in a hurry.

Xu Han stroked his chin. First place actually came with a Silver-grade skill book. That item’s value was comparable to Platinum-grade equipment. It seemed that taking first place was definitely worth the effort. As for that hundred credits, he didn't care much for it.

At one o’clock in the afternoon, all the freshmen gathered in a square behind the Dragon Kingdom University. The square was vast, covering an area comparable to a high school campus, so even with over a thousand people standing there, it didn't feel crowded. In the center of the square stood a tall, archaic-looking tower.

The tower had ten floors and looked no different from an ordinary ancient pagoda. Yet, Xu Han could sense that this seemingly simple structure contained a heart-quaking power.

Xia Ling and Qin Xuanyi approached Xu Han.

"Xu Han, do you want to form a team?" Xia Ling asked, full of anticipation.

Xu Han asked in confusion, "Form a team? You can form teams to enter the Beast Tower?"

Xia Ling nodded. "Of course. Otherwise, how would support-class students like Xuanyi and her friends manage to clear the tower?"

Xu Han realized his mistake and nodded. That was true; support-class professionals had no combat power, so they naturally had to form teams.

Xia Ling said with a smile, "We already have three people. If you join us, we can definitely aim for first place!"

Xu Han shook his head. "No, thanks. I’m used to being on my own."

Xia Ling said, looking worried, "Are you sure you don't want to team up? Even though you're very strong on your own, the way points are calculated for a five-person team is different."