Leaving the wolf's den, Kai went straight to the Tower of Eternity.
He summoned the Eternal Core Crystal, placed his palm on it, and was engulfed by a white glow.
"Transferring. Current floor: 2."
"Wish you an early clearance of the Tower of Eternity."
When Kai opened his eyes again, he landed on a desolate land. Everywhere his eyes could reach was in a state of devastation and chaos.
The sky was covered with thick clouds, pitch - black and heavy, making people extremely oppressed and breathless.
"The second floor of the Tower of Eternity - the Job - change Secret Realm!"
As Kai looked at the scene in front of him, corresponding information emerged in his mind.
The first floor of the Tower of Eternity was mainly a leveling area for levels 1 to 10.
Level 10 was the level for players' first job - change!
Therefore, as a personal dungeon, the second floor of the Tower of Eternity was only responsible for one thing - job - change!
Players completed their job - change by killing monsters to obtain job - change items and choosing the most suitable one for themselves.
However!
Kai was in an awkward situation - he had already changed his job!
And it was the SSS - class template - Thor Fury Mage, the best choice for Kai.
The job - change secret realm was completely a useless to him.
Before entering the second floor of the Tower of Eternity, Kai thought so.
But when he was actually inside, new information appeared in front of Kai.
[After the exploration degree reaches 100%, you will receive an additional reward.]
[Thor Fury Mage will add a new element.]
"Such a good thing!"
The [Thor Fury Mage] class template Kai obtained belonged to the lightning element, with maxed - out output ability.
It was already an SSS - class class template, with all attributes and enhancements being top - notch.
If he could take it a step further, it would definitely be a profitable deal for Kai!
"There's no strategy for this floor. Just go for it!"
Kai looked at the surrounding monsters, eager to try.
Since his debut, Kai's way of dealing with BOSSes had always been to stack up [Ready for Action] and then solve everything with one Lightning Arrow!
Even when killing Maxwell Johnson, it was the same routine.
In fact, among the damage skills Kai mastered, compared with [Lightning Arrow], [Heavenly Thunder] had higher damage, and when the target's HP was less than 30%, [Heavenly Thunder] could also deal true damage!
However, Kai would never easily use [Heavenly Thunder] outside!
The reason was simple.
[Heavenly Thunder] was a unique skill of Thor Fury Mage, with a very high recognition rate. Once used, the traces left were likely to make people think of Shurason!
After all, the whole world knew that Shurason had changed his job to Thor Fury Mage.
On the other hand, Lightning Arrow was a common skill, and any mage had the chance to learn it, so it couldn't be traced back to Kai.
"Just right. I can practice [Heavenly Thunder] while fighting."
As a class - exclusive skill, after using [Heavenly Thunder] a sufficient number of times, its proficiency would increase, and there would be a chance to upgrade it!
After making up his mind, Kai looked around, with a very clear plan.
"Goal 1: Reach 100% exploration degree and add a new element!"
"Goal 2: Use [Heavenly Thunder] as many times as possible and strive for an upgrade!"
Kai opened the skill description of [Heavenly Thunder]:
"[Heavenly Thunder (LV1)]: Summon a bolt of heavenly thunder to fall from the sky and hit the enemy, dealing (200 + 2 * Intelligence) lightning - type damage. When the enemy's health is less than 30%, it will deal true damage instead.
Each time [Heavenly Thunder] hits an enemy, the basic lightning - type damage of this skill will be permanently increased by 5 points.
The enemy hit by [Heavenly Thunder] will 100% get a slow effect and randomly get a negative BUFF.
Mana consumption: 200 points
Cooldown time: 2S"
Kai's intelligence attribute was 285 points, that is, 200+285 * 2 = 770 points of damage!
Thor Fury Mage could increase the lightning - type skill damage by 100%, and the Force of Nature Staff increased it by 15%, so it was 770 * 2.15 = 1655 points of damage!
Without stacking any BUFFs, Kai could deal 1655 points of lightning - type damage to a target with 0 magic resistance!
If the target's health was less than 30%, it would directly be converted into 1655 points of true damage!
The most terrifying thing was that the damage of [Heavenly Thunder] could grow. Each use could increase the basic damage by 5 points!
Closing the skill description, Kai looked at a two - headed ogre not far away.
[Two - headed Ogre, HP: 2500/2500, a good target. Oh, he noticed you and decided to have you for a meal.]
The two - headed ogre looked at Kai, moved its clumsy steps, and charged over.
"Heavenly Thunder!"
"- 1364!"
A bright red number appeared above the ogre's head. Its moving body suddenly slowed down, and its movements were like a slow - motion movie.
Slow BUFF!
The total cooldown of [Heavenly Thunder] was 2 seconds. Thor Fury Mage could reduce the cooldown by 50%, leaving only 1 second.
"Heavenly Thunder!"
One second later, a cyan lightning bolt fell again.
"- 1665!"
The ogre's bloodline was less than 30%, so it directly ignored the magic resistance and dealt true damage!
Boom -
The ogre fell to the ground with a scorched smell all over its body.
"Experience + 200!"
"Exploration degree + 0.1%!"
In less than two seconds, the ogre was defeated, and the basic damage of [Heavenly Thunder] increased by 10 points.
"Not bad!"
Kai was very satisfied and looked at the monsters further away.
In his eyes, these monsters were moving experience points and the most suitable growth tools for [Heavenly Thunder]!
"Don't run. Take my [Heavenly Thunder]!"
Rumble -
Thunder rumbled continuously across the entire wasteland. Monsters fell one after another, and Kai enjoyed it.
"Wind - treading Slash!"
"Heavenly Thunder!"
"Monkey Steals the Peach!"
Happiness was sometimes that simple.
...
"Is this the second floor of the Tower of Eternity?"
Stella Parker looked around curiously, while the canary on her shoulder looked disdainful.
Yesterday, she fought on the first floor for 6 hours. Relying on her powerful pet and the limited - time BUFF provided by Shurason, she quickly reached level 10.
Today, she even cleared the first floor with an 83% exploration degree!
Before she entered the Tower of Eternity, her grandfather, Asher Parker, specifically told her that she must complete the job - change today!
There was a great opportunity waiting for her. If she missed it, she would regret it for the rest of her life!
Stella Parker didn't dare to be negligent. She rushed to the second floor non - stop, ready to change her job!
"Kill as many monsters as possible to get high - level job - change items and increase the exploration degree."
The canary on Stella Parker's shoulder once again expanded into a golden - winged roc. Golden flames raged across the land, and monsters kept being buried in the sea of fire!
"Fortunately, the second floor is a single - player dungeon, allowing me to fully display my strength!"
Stella Parker thought to herself. The fact that she had a second - awakened S - class talent still needed to be kept secret!
Even Asher Parker supported Stella Parker's approach. These were extraordinary times. Laying low and growing in obscurity was the way to go.
"Judging from my previous experience, on the second floor, if I can reach an 80% exploration degree and finally get an S - class class template, it will be an excellent performance!"
"Going for a higher level will be very difficult, and the probability of failure is high."
Stella Parker knew herself well.
"Set 80% as the goal and strive for it!"
An 80% exploration degree was already an excellent result for an S - class talent.
After making up her mind, Stella Parker followed the golden - winged roc and set off on the journey of conquest!
...
"The exploration degree is 90%."
Kai looked at the wasteland full of corpses, put away the Force of Nature Staff, and his body was spotless, looking extremely relaxed and free.
On the entire wasteland, he was the only living person left.
It was as if the god of death had descended on the earth, and no one survived wherever he went.
"According to the strategy, after killing all the monsters, the exploration degree reaches 90%, and the final BOSS will also appear!"
"Try to deal as much damage as possible to the BOSS to increase the exploration degree. After successfully killing it, the exploration degree will reach 100%!"
Kai's eyes were bright as he looked at the sky.
When the last monster died, the thick clouds began to move, making deafening roars. A huge shadow covered Kai's head, as if some indescribable terrifying being was about to descend!
Kai was fully focused and ready for battle!
The big one was coming!
The thick ink - colored clouds slowly sank, making people breathless.
Kai stood on a small hillock, slightly raising his head, quietly stacking [Ready for Action].
The cooldown of [Ready for Action] was 10 seconds. Thor Fury Mage reduced the cooldown by 50%, that is, it could be stacked once every 5 seconds.
It needed to be stacked 30 times, which took 150 seconds, or 2 and a half minutes.
The BOSS behind the clouds obviously didn't make Kai wait too long and soon revealed its true form.
It was a human - shaped creature with a three - meter - tall body, its muscles knotted all over, full of a sense of power, bringing a strong visual impact. Its wings were flapping in the air behind it.
The gray wings were long and sharp. Each flap set off a whirlwind, with an intimidating momentum.
In front of Kai, there appeared a bird - man.
[Winged Fallen Angel. Yes, you guessed right. He was corrupted by the power of the demon god.]
[Oh, he has something to say. Why not listen to his clichéd opening remarks?]
"Mortal, worship me, kneel down, and you will obtain powerful power!"
Sure enough, it was an extremely clichéd opening.
Kai continued to stack [Ready for Action] and casually perfunctorily replied to the other party,
"So, what's the cost?"
"Cost? True power requires no cost. All it needs is a heart that yearns to become stronger constantly!"
The bird - man crossed his two thick arms, looking down at Kai, and said arrogantly,
"The fifth demon... the fifth god I serve was once the master of the Tower of Eternity."
"At least be more professional. How can you slip up like this?"
Kai couldn't help rolling his eyes. The bird - man had already revealed all his cards. He was just a lackey of the fifth demon god.
His words might deceive a three - year - old child, but they were useless against Kai, a positive young man of the new era!
He wasn't buying it!
Instead, Kai was very curious about another question.
As a single - player dungeon, the monsters and BOSSes each person encountered after entering the second floor of the Tower of Eternity were different.
How did the other party accurately find him?
But the bird - man's attitude towards Kai clearly showed that he didn't know that Kai was Shurason!
That is to say.....
"They jointly contaminated the entire floor of the dungeon. Anyone who enters the second floor during this period will encounter the demonized BOSS!"
This was the only reasonable explanation!
"I have to find a way to purify the second floor."
Kai's eyes looking at the bird - man gradually became murderous.
This kind of filthy thing should be turned into ashes as soon as possible. A one - stop funeral service from entry to burial!
Kai glanced at the number of [Ready for Action] stacks. It was 20 stacks, and 10 stacks were still needed, which was 50 seconds.
Seeing that Kai was unmoved, the bird - man understood that verbal promises couldn't impress the other party.
Those who could reach the second floor at this time were all geniuses of the human race. Either their IQ or EQ was on - line.
"Mortal, kneel before me, and you will obtain what you seek!"
As he spoke, the bird - man stretched out his right arm, and a ball of light appeared in his palm.
"This is an SS - class hidden - class job - change item. Even if you defeat me, you can at most get a reward of this level!"
This thing might be quite tempting to others.
But for Kai, what did an SS - class class template look like?
He didn't even look at it!
He had the SSS - class class template Thor Fury Mage. Did he show off? Did he feel proud?
Well, he was actually very proud!
Kai continued to perfunctorily say, "Amazing, amazing."
He even raised his hand and gave the other party a few scattered applause.
"Hmph."
The bird - man snorted coldly. Obviously, he saw that Kai was unmoved. He sneered and said disdainfully,
"You humans have a saying: Refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit."
Kai suddenly interrupted,
"I'm under 18 and can't drink alcohol."
Bird - man:...Is this about alcohol?
"This is a metaphor, a metaphor, a metaphor. Do you understand?"
The bird - man was so angry that his feathers stood up. He wished he could give the other party a Chinese language tutoring class on the spot.
"I'm telling you that if you don't follow my master, you'll be in for a hard time!"
"I'll tear you apart, crush you, and even chew every bone!"
The bird - man showed a fierce look and said sinisterly,
"Do you know what the most wonderful thing is? During this process, not only will you be alive, but you'll also be extremely conscious, able to clearly feel every bit of pain and the wailing of every cell! It's so wonderful!"
"I'm so scared."
[Ready for Action] was almost stacked up, and Kai didn't even bother to pretend anymore.
He was going to reveal his cards.
Both sides had reached the point where the truth was out, and a big battle was inevitable!
The bird - man's eyes were almost spitting fire. He swore that this was the most infuriating guy he had ever met!
This person shouldn't be a mage but should be a warrior!
He had a built - in taunting skill with maxed - out taunting effect, making people want to skin him alive and swallow him!
"It seems that just talking is useless. I have to teach you a lesson."
The bird - man snorted coldly, flapped his wings, and dived straight towards Kai!
"Wait!"
Kai suddenly interrupted the bird - man.
"Actually, I lied to you about one thing just now."
The bird - man stopped his charge. In his opinion, the power gap between the two was as huge as that between an ant and a dragon. The other party had no chance of turning the tables at all.
Listening to the other party's struggling words before death was also a kind of pleasure!
Obviously, he didn't understand the truth that [villains die from talking too much] and was full of arrogance and prejudice towards Kai.
"What did you lie to me about?"
"Actually, I'm over 18 years old."
The goal of stalling for time was achieved. [Ready for Action] was stacked to 30 layers!
New notes appeared in front of Kai.
[His HP is only 120,000, and his resistance to lightning - type magic is 80%. I mean, you can easily kill him.]
[You're waiting for [Ready for Action], what is he waiting for?]
Kai smiled slightly and added the second half of the sentence for the Eye of Insight,
"He's waiting to die."
The bird - man's ears twitched, his eyes widened in anger, and he shouted harshly, "Arrogant! Let me show you how I end you, you ins... "
"Talkative."
Kai pointed his staff forward and roared in a low voice,
"Heavenly Thunder!"
Boom -
An extremely thick red lightning bolt dispersed the clouds, as if it was going to pierce through the sky. It struck down at the speed of a Thunderbolt VIP, hitting the fallen angel's head hard, shattering everything!
There wasn't even time for the other party to react!
The fallen angel's eyes were filled with shock. Little by little, he turned into ashes in the wind and became fertilizer for the wasteland under his feet.
In the last moment before his death, he understood one thing.
Heavenly Thunder, the exclusive skill of Thor Fury Mage.
You are... Shurason!!!
Unfortunately, this secret was forever buried with him in the embrace of death.
When the answer of fate revealed a corner of the truth to him, what awaited him was only eternal and real death!
The moment Kai killed the bird - man, the dark clouds in the sky cleared away. The ground under the feet of all the people in the second floor of the Tower of Eternity was shaking violently!
"What's going on?!"
Stella Parker stood on the back of the Golden - Winged Roc, still in a state of shock. With a lingering fear, she looked down at the ground.
Just now, a terrifying crack had split open on the ground, swallowing quite a few monsters into it!
Stella Parker herself had almost fallen in!
"I've never heard of anything like this happening. What on earth is going on?"
Just as Stella Parker was filled with confusion, a clear voice rang in her ears. It was a server - wide announcement from the Tower of Eternity!
"Congratulations to player [Shurason] for clearing the second floor of the Tower of Eternity with an SSSS - rank!"
"The second floor of the Tower of Eternity has been detected to be contaminated. Purification in progress..."
"Purification completed. The clearance rewards for player [Shurason] will be calculated shortly!"
Stella Parker's big eyes were filled with shock.
Shurason, it was Shurason again!
He actually cleared it with an SSSS - rank again?!
Strange, why did I say 'again'?