Heroes' Prison

Chapter 144 Elf Boy Dong Yu

For three consecutive days, Huang Yi stayed in Hedun City, completing the 40th floor in both the solo and five-person modes every day.

Actually, prisoners are the most suited for The Second World. They are locked up here all day, with nothing to do and no one to disturb them. If they are willing, they can stay in The Second World 24 hours a day. People outside, however, can’t do that. They have classes, work, go shopping; there are various things to do every day.

During these days, Huang Yi also kept an eye on the forum situation.

On the list for the Best Newcomer award at The Second World’s annual festival, he and Thunder God were far ahead, both having surpassed 15% in the polls. Now, the fervor surrounding his rescue of Dragon City had cooled, and his support rates had returned to normal levels, while Thunder God’s support rates had begun to rise, placing them neck and neck.

The situation in Dragon City remained dire, with the Skeleton Army continuing their silent siege outside the city, neither attacking nor retreating, leaving everyone to wonder what the Sand Thief King was plotting. It seemed a prolonged war was inevitable.

On the third day, Huang Yi finally leveled up to 45!

This was another minor milestone, where he could learn new Class Skills and attempt to break the 30th-floor world record. Also, at level 40, he had the opportunity for his second Evolution, but Evolution required a drop of essence blood from the target creature. He hadn’t decided in which direction to evolve and lacked a suitable target, so it had to be put on hold for the time being.

Huang Yi went to the Warrior Hall in Hedun City and directly ascended to the top level. The top level of the Warrior Hall in every city was where one learned Rare Class Skills, which was off-limits to ordinary people, so it was generally deserted.

"Excuse me, is anyone there?" Huang Yi called out, his voice echoing through the vast hall.

"Someone has come!" A young man’s voice replied, originating from a room at the end of the hall. Soon after, the door opened, and a handsome, elegant-looking young man emerged.

The youth had a slender figure and pointed ears, and moved with grace; he was likely an Elf.

"Respected sir, my name is Dong Yu, an Elf in charge of assisting Rare Class Holders in learning their Class Skills. How may I help you?" The Elf youth approached Huang Yi and asked politely.

"I’m here to learn skills, lead me to the Teleportation Circle!" Huang Yi said.

"Hmm? Are you really a Rare Class Holder?" Dong Yu was slightly taken aback, then a strange blue light flashed in his eyes as he studied Huang Yi, seemingly confirming something. Then his expression changed to shock as he murmured, "I never imagined you were truly a Rare Class Holder. No Rare Class Holder has ever emerged from Hedun City! You are the first one I’ve seen in over five hundred years!"

"Over five hundred years?" Huang Yi couldn’t help but observe him more closely. As expected of the Elf Race, over five hundred years old, and still only a youth. "Then you must have a wealth of knowledge!" he asked thoughtfully.

"Indeed!" Dong Yu nodded. "In my five hundred years, I have traveled the continent, seen various people and creatures, but have never encountered a Rare Class Holder. Your kind is indeed rare." He then looked at Huang Yi more intently, as if he was examining a rare animal, his excitement barely contained.

"Since you’re so knowledgeable, what do you think is the most useful ability for a fighter to have?" Huang Yi asked. He was now level 45 but still hadn’t Evolved because he couldn’t decide which direction to evolve in. Such Evolution was irreversible. Once Evolved, he couldn’t devolve and choose again; hence, choosing the direction for Evolution had to be done very cautiously. Dong Yu was an Elf who had lived for over five hundred years and had a broad experience. Consulting his opinion could save a lot of trial and error.

"The most useful ability for a fighter? That’s an odd question." Dong Yu pondered with a frown and then replied, "I think the most useful ability would be Resurrection. Life is the most important, after all. You have to survive to continue fighting."

"Indeed, then which Races have Revival Abilities?" Huang Yi continued to inquire. He too had considered the Revival Ability, for at least life would have significant protection, and he wouldn’t lose levels or undergo Reincarnation upon death. However, he hadn’t heard of any Race that possessed such an ability.

"Races with Revival Abilities are few, and mostly they are Rare Races, which I am not familiar with. Among the common or notable Races, the ones with the most Revival Abilities tend to be Undead Species. The Skeleton King Clan can resurrect once on the spot at full status after death; Necromancers also have Revival Abilities, though it requires a long wait; and the Zombified Clan’s Revival Ability is disgusting, resurrecting into a foul-smelling Zombie." Dong Yu said, covering his nose as if he could smell the stench, "However, these Undead creatures can only be resurrected under very specific circumstances, which need the right time and place. Otherwise, they cannot be resurrected. Additionally, one of the Top Cosmic Races, the Moon Clan, owns the ability of Moon Resurrection, which allows them to resurrect on the moon after death. Some members of the Dragon Clan also possess Revival Abilities. For instance, one of the current strongest of the three Royal Dragon Clans, the Holy Giant Dragon, can be resurrected into Holy Light after death, although they can only resurrect thrice in a lifetime. Moreover, the White Dragon Clan has a hint of Revival Ability, although it’s a stretch. I won’t go into that."

"Hm? The White Dragon Clan?" Huang Yi’s heart skipped a beat. Dong Yu’s descriptions of the other Races were inaccessible to him, but the White Dragon Clan; that was within his reach. The White Dragon King was awaiting his assistance to destroy the Harbinger of Doomsday’s legs, and it would be challenging for the White Dragon King to refuse Huang Yi a drop of essence blood.

Thinking of this, Huang Yi asked, "What is the White Dragon Clan’s Revival Ability?"

"Strictly speaking, the White Dragon Clan doesn’t have a Revival Ability; it is just somewhat related. Their ability is similar to a Transformation; they use various incredibly rare Treasures to create an Incarnation and nurture it. This Incarnation can be resurrected upon death. It’s not the main body that is resurrected, so it cannot be considered a Revival Ability since the main body is most important."

Huang Yi suddenly recalled the White Dragon King and the Old Man on the Ferry. He had always been puzzled about why the White Dragon King had Transformed into such a peculiar old ferryman, stationed year-round at Bai Long Lake waiting for Passersby. As the dignified White Dragon King, how could it tolerate such a monotonous life?

Now it seemed quite possible that the Old Man on the Ferry was indeed the White Dragon King’s Incarnation, not his main body. This would allow him to maintain a presence at the ferry crossing without affecting the White Dragon King’s main body!

——————————————————

In the coming week, there will be four updates daily! This is the first of today’s updates.