novelraw Chapter 107-2: Relics and the Hell Difficulty New Chapter (2)
Chapter 107-2: Relics and the Hell Difficulty New Chapter (2)
“Since you’ve cleared the opening chapter, I imagine you’ve already returned to the Library to solidify a Source of the Apocalypse Fragment into a Relic…”
Under her gentle yet thorough explanation, Lin Xun finally grasped the system.
Just as he’d suspected: Relics came in Types I through IX, corresponding to difficulty levels 1 to 9.
And yes, they could all be equipped simultaneously, as long as they came from different difficulty tiers.
Achieving an interpretation rating of S grants a Source of the Apocalypse Fragment, which can be solidified into a Relic that enhances the soul by 10%.
An SS rating yields a True Source of the Apocalypse, which, once solidified, boosts soul enhancement by 20%. As for even higher ratings and more advanced Relics, even Li Xingyue did not know the details.
Lin Xun recalled some gossip from Ye Xiaoqi, that Team Leader Li’s family member allegedly held a senior position within the Apostle Security Council.
No doubt Li Xingyue knew plenty of insider information. It seemed that within the organization, an SS rating was already considered top-tier, achievable only by major elites.
With that in mind, the fact that he’d achieved an SSS rating in the ultra-high-difficulty Blood Sun World was nothing short of legendary.
Li Xingyue told him there was another way to obtain a Source of the Apocalypse.In some chapters, there was a chance to acquire hidden items. Turning these in to the Librarian would unlock secret Easter Egg chapters.
Clearing these bonus chapters would allow him to enter fragmentary low-difficulty worlds, which still granted interpretation ratings, therefore, more Sources of the Apocalypse.
Lin Xun was delighted to hear this. It meant he didn’t need to worry, so long as there was a path, he’d find it.
With his meticulous, 100%-completion playstyle, he wasn’t afraid of missing Easter Egg clues in the future.
“After clearing the initial chapter, there’s no need to rush into the Disciple Sanctum.”
“The Seat Pass will notify you when the Sanctum is holding its meeting. Entering too early might raise suspicion.”
Li Xingyue explained the infiltration details step by step.
After Lin Xun committed them to memory, the black-stocking beauty rose from her desk and handed him a file.
Printed on the cover were the words: Wen City ‘Thunder Tribulation’ Squad Formation Plan
Lin Xun looked puzzled.
“I promised you, didn’t I? Clear the initial chapter, and I’ll get you a promotion and a raise.”
With the air of someone who keeps her word, the sultry office lady explained further.
Heavenly Punishment was the Apostle Council’s top-tier combat unit stationed in each provincial capital. Thunder Tribulation was a new subdivision branching from that organization.
Thunder Tribulation squads were now being established in various cities, acting as second-tier combat teams tasked with directly opposing hostile groups on the front lines.
As Li Xingyue explained, Lin Xun flipped through the plan.
He saw names both familiar and unfamiliar.
Li Xingyue, Wang Zong, Lu Caiyi, Ye Xiaoqi, and himself, plus a few Apostles he didn’t recognize.
Li Xingyue propped her chin on one hand and looked at him with her sultry, alluring eyes.
“Once you join Thunder Tribulation, your rank will be upgraded from Team Member to Senior Team Member.”
“Not only will your pay double, you’ll also gain access to higher-level chapter guides.”
“So? Are you satisfied?”
Lin Xun had always said he’d repay his superior, not just with words.
He was the kind of person who returned respect with greater respect, and vengeance with overwhelming retaliation.
Even without these perks, if Li Xingyue had asked him to join Thunder Tribulation, he wouldn’t have hesitated.
Besides, let’s not forget his innate gift: four manifestable Shells, equivalent to four lives.
And after defeating the Corrupted Ancient Primordial Tree, he’d even obtained a resurrection-like survival item: the Legacy Sapling of the Withered Tree.
When it came to staying alive, he held an overwhelming advantage.
Even Ye Xiaoqi, the squad’s mascot-tier Apostle, had joined Thunder Tribulation. What did he have to hesitate about?
Lin Xun nodded to indicate his agreement.
At the end of the file, after many other Apostle signatures, he added his own name.
Li Xingyue broke into a brilliant smile, her eyes curving charmingly.
“Sudden promotion and raise, are you feeling touched?”
“I’m so moved I feel like treating you to dinner.”
Lin Xun smoothly followed her lead.
“Oh?”
Li Xingyue raised an elegant brow, her watery peach blossom eyes seeming to say, Then why haven’t you asked me out yet?
Lin Xun’s heart skipped a beat. He suddenly remembered… he hadn’t done his writing today. His buffer chapters had already run dry.
If he agreed to dinner, wouldn’t that mean betraying his beloved readers?
With righteous conviction, he informed the black-stocking beauty that it was getting late, he had to go home and continue training in the game.
He had to push forward into the next chapter, to grow stronger, and carve out new frontiers for his superior, to win honor through blood and fire…
Li Xingyue rolled her eyes but waved him off to go train.
Bidding his boss farewell, Lin Xun returned to his rental apartment.
He pulled out his phone and jumped back into the game, full of anticipation for the next chapter.
The Book of Salvation, Activate!
[An ordinary wandering soul awakens in the Library…]
Just as he was about to continue playing, Lin Xun paused.
Something felt off.
He looked back at the text. It had always said “feeble wandering soul”, when had it changed to “ordinary wandering soul”?
“Could it be that the soul enhancement from the Relics strengthened my soul enough to change the system text?”
Looking at his now 3/3 Soul Strength, he figured that was likely the cause.
After double-checking his current status and confirming nothing was amiss.
Lin Xun stepped forward and tapped the Book of Salvation.
[Do you wish to begin the next chapter and embark on a new salvation journey?]
[You may randomly enter a Level 3 Difficulty Chapter.]
[Due to your C-rank rating in the previous chapter, you are eligible to randomly enter a Level 4 Difficulty Chapter.]
[Due to your A-rank rating in the previous chapter, you are eligible to randomly enter a Level 4 Difficulty Chapter (Nightmare).]
[Due to your SSS-rank rating in the previous chapter, you are eligible to randomly enter a Level 4 Difficulty Chapter (Hell).]
Ordinary Apostles, even with lowly D-rank ratings, could eventually proceed by stacking enough chapter completions.
Some lucky Apostles had randomly entered Nightmare worlds, like the Blood Sun World.
But Hell difficulty? That was a brand-new tier Lin Xun had never even heard of. Just the name alone screamed nightmarish challenge.
And high difficulty meant high rewards.
“Should I give it a shot?”
Lin Xun’s fingers itched. There wasn’t really a downside.
If he couldn’t clear it, he’d just end the chapter and reroll into another one. No big deal.
[You have chosen Level 4 Difficulty Chapter (Hell)!]
[You have entered an Apocalyptic Chapter.]
[Chapter 82740874]
???
Lin Xun stared blankly at the game text in front of him.
[T/N: New Arc lets go!]