It felt intentional, as if a challenging level had been designed specifically for players to hone their skills.
After this stage, the difficulty flattened out somewhat.
The smaller mobs were no longer so densely packed, usually appearing alone or in pairs.
Having gained a handle on the mechanics, Wang Laoju faced these bugs and flies with no fear at all.
He dispatched creatures swiftly with his blade and ventured throughout the sprawling underground world, constantly exploring.
Along the way, he learned the ability to heal himself in front of a crumbling monument; by accumulating Soul Quantity, he could use it to restore health on the spot.
In a corridor filled with sharp spikes, he mastered the Cut Down jump.
By swinging his nail and hitting the spikes, he could bounce back with force, allowing the little Knight to dance on the blade's edge.
If the rhythm was right, a player could even float over a field of spikes without touching them once.
