Chapter 693: Lucia
As Ling Zhan's cold rejection rang out.
It not only froze the expressions of all the onlookers present, but even the previously smug Brian was completely stunned!
Damn!
This…
He refused!
He actually refused!
Everyone was shocked by Ling Zhan's decision.
"Brother! You actually refused?!"
"Do you not know what the Acy family represents?"
"This is something countless people would dream of, yet you turned it down…"
"Take my advice—don't be stubborn. Agree to it. With the Acy family backing you, you'll never have to worry about leveling resources again."
In that moment.
These students couldn't help but urge Ling Zhan to reconsider.
They simply couldn't fathom that this non-specialist would reject such an enticing offer!
Brian's expression, after a moment of stiffness, turned completely grim the next second!
This guy…
actually dared to reject his invitation in front of everyone!!
Who does he think he is?
Even the bodyguards behind Brian frowned deeply.
Is this guy being a bit too ungrateful?
The eldest young master of the Acy family personally extended an invitation, which was more than generous, yet this guy still shook his head and refused!
Faced with their advice, Ling Zhan couldn't even be bothered to respond. He turned and left without hesitation.
Whether I refuse or not, what does it have to do with you?
Listen to your advice?
Who do you think you are?
Who the hell do you think you are?
Watching Ling Zhan's departing figure, Brian's face had darkened as much as a cast-iron pot.
Those around them knew full well that Brian was utterly enraged by the non-specialist's rejection.
"Damn… this non-specialist is so damn arrogant!"
"Hmph! He probably thinks that having a bit of skill now means he can disregard everyone else. Just wait, now that he's completely offended Young Master Brian, he's in for it!"
"Sigh! He's just too young! Even if he wanted to refuse, he shouldn't have been so cold and rigid about it…"
"Indeed, this non-specialist doesn't have any background, yet he dares to yell at the Acy family like this. He's bound to be done for…"
"…"
For this brazen behavior from Ling Zhan.
Everyone could only shake their heads, believing that his future was looking grim.
Knowing Brian's vengeful nature, he would certainly find ways to make life difficult for this non-specialist.
It remains to be seen if this non-specialist can overcome the obstacles ahead.
...…
...…
After leaving the Tower of Ten Thousand Demons, Ling Zhan returned straight to his quarters.
The massive amount of experience points was already in his hands.
Soloing the fourteenth floor of the Tower of Ten Thousand Demons, he defeated fourteen demon soldiers.
In total, he earned 140 billion experience points.
His level rose from 100 to 105.
What's remarkable is that…
back when he cleared numerous legendary Secret realms, he only earned 20 billion experience points.
Yet it boosted his level from 75 to 97.
A leap of 22 levels.
But now, 140 billion experience points after level 100 only increased his level by 5.
This shows just how astronomical the experience required to level up after reaching level 100 becomes.
It seems that leveling up further will be an exceedingly arduous journey.
As for his academy credits, he earned 140,000 credits.
Don't underestimate these 140,000 credits.
These are Asar Academy credits, worth their weight in gold.
It's said that 500,000 credits can be exchanged for an SS-level skill book or three SSS-grade rare materials.
So while 140,000 credits might not seem like much, their value is quite significant.
Of course…
this doesn't change the fact that tickets for level-100 Secret realms are extraordinarily expensive.
The experience required to level up after 100 already rises sharply.
So level-100 Secret tickets are also unusually expensive—10,000 credits only buys one ticket for a level-100 bronze Secret realm.
Completing it is expected to yield 10 billion experience points.
Ten billion experience points, for lower-level professionals, would make their levels skyrocket and leave them thrilled.
But for someone at level 100, it's like a pebble sinking into the ocean, barely causing a ripple.
There are even foolish suggestions.
If 10,000 credits can buy 10 billion experience points.
Why not just buy a bunch of bronze Secret tickets?
Here's the problem…
Bronze-level Secret realms aren't like cabbages.
Especially not level-100 bronze Secret realms.
They're not as abundant as the lower-level Secret realms.
Now that Ling Zhan has reached level 105, his attributes have surged.
His original 200,000 points in all four attributes have skyrocketed to 250,000.
This is due to allocating all his free attribute points evenly.
Moreover…
in the afternoon.
Just as Ling Zhan woke up from a nap, there was a knock at the door.
Who could it be?
With curiosity, he opened the door.
What met his eyes was a tall, voluptuous woman dressed in a purple gown, exuding a seductive allure, standing gracefully at his door.
Wrapped in that tightly fitted purple gown, her exaggerated, sensual curves were enough to make anyone's eyes widen.
Long, natural curls cascaded over her shoulders, and her smiling eyes sparkled with curiosity as she gazed at the handsome man in front of her—someone even she found strikingly attractive.
Seeing this woman, Ling Zhan's eyes narrowed slightly—not because he was captivated by her fiery, sensual figure.
But because of her level!
Level 160!
She was a level-160 powerhouse!
Even under the scrutiny of an SS-grade Appraisal Eye.
Her privacy settings couldn't hide her from Ling Zhan's sight.
Her entire status screen was laid bare.
[Name: Lucia.]
[Level: 160.]
[Class: Holy Spirit Sage.]
[Race: Half-blood (Human and Succubus).]
[Attributes: Strength 1,100,000; Intelligence 4,000,000; Constitution 2,500,000; Agility 3,900,000.]
[Innate Talents: Alluring Presence (S), Holy Light Affinity (S).]
[Secret Realm Talents: Wandless Casting (S), Life Domain (A+)...]
[Skills: Holy Spirit Healing (A+), Revival of All Things (SS), Life's Song (S+), Holy Spirit's Blessing (S)...]
Looking at this seductive woman's detailed information.
Ling Zhan's eyes showed a hint of wariness. Calmly, he asked, "What do you want?"
He didn't recall knowing a level-160 priestess of such beauty.
Seeing Ling Zhan's wary expression, the woman gave a gentle smile, brushing her cascading hair behind her ear. She softly said, "My name is Lucia. I'm the vice-captain of the Holy Knights. I'm here to extend an extraordinary invitation for you to join the Holy Knights."
Hearing this, Ling Zhan glanced at the emblem on her impressive chest. The golden insignia emitting a faint holy light was indeed the emblem worn exclusively by the vice-captain of the Holy Knights.
"Please come in."
Joining the Holy Knights early on actually fit perfectly with Ling Zhan's plans.