My Misfortune Crushed Instances-Chapter 222: Community Thunder Awaits in the Next Secret Realm

The people at the branch also knew that Wu Bing's words from under the bridge were just for fun. To truly uncover the mystery of the Black Star's disappearance in Demon Dragon Valley, they needed to ask Li Rui.

Even though they were mentally prepared, it still took them a long time to accept the truth after learning it, especially Zhao Wuji and Liu Shanshan, who didn't know much about his style.

"Even with negotiation skills, it's impossible to sway everyone, right?"

"Ahem."

What was said is not incorrect. To turn everyone, it requires all-encompassing, unstoppable pressure. No matter what challenges those NPCs propose, they must be completed.

In contrast, Wang Ba was much calmer. After Li Rui left, he muttered:

"So, don't give this kid any chance. Open up the Secret Realm a bit to recruit NPCs, and he'll pull all the passersby into his camp."

"That's a good thing."

A voice came from behind several group leaders.

"Ah, Chairman Wu."

Wu Mengying, who had somehow come to Guotong Mansion, pointed in the direction of the conference room, indicating that she had something to convey as she walked forward: "He's about to participate in the Secret Realm Battlefield. If this trait can carry over there, the enemies will find it hard to resist."

"But the Secret Realm Battlefield consists of elites from all over the world, perhaps it won't...." Liu Shanshan spoke halfway, feeling her comment lacked tact, then closed her mouth.

...

At that moment, Li Rui was already on the other side of the support group, standing in front of the enhancement equipment.

A few side quests and main quests gave him a bunch of rare and epic materials. It was time to use them.

First, using the rare materials raised his overall elemental resistance another level, from 30% to 33%, while the epic materials brought a new active skill.

[Poor Man's Unyielding: In the next 3 seconds, forced displacement effects are reduced by 80%.]

This is a skill from the Warrior's advanced stage, the Iron Knight.

The so-called forced displacement effects refer to conditions like imbalance of posture and being lifted off the ground caused by special effects such as impacts and shocks.

During his confrontation with Zhi Er and Mountain Lord Lou, Li Rui repeatedly had to distance himself due to their weapons' special effects. If he had this skill, although it wouldn't provide the long-term immunity of a true Iron Knight, it might produce unexpected results at critical moments.

Now, regardless of the special effect entries from the administrator's outfit, he had a considerable list of active and passive skills.

Mana and health recovery, damage reduction, interference, illusion rupture, and control reduction, all thoroughly equipped.

This is a piece of armor, not meant to generate a large number of attack skills, though it does have indirect ones like Explosive Trap.

The reason for taking stock suddenly was because Li Rui received a new notification.

[Your level has exceeded 30, unlocking the skill enhancement function. Enhancement could improve corresponding skills.]

This notification had something substantial; for the skills Li Rui acquired, those marked as "Poor Man's" were skills from other professions. If they could be enhanced, does that mean they might reach the original standard?

If a Rain Summoner could activate the Hunter's original skill of unending vitality, the Mage's endless flow, and the Iron Knight's unyielding while wielding Thunder Fire attribute skills that deal maximum damage?

Wouldn't this create a psychological shadow for the enemy?

He turned off the equipment, assessing other gains as he walked, finding that for a ten-star Secret Realm, the rewards were quite standard—rich, yet without any extra surprises.

"The first Secret Realm without Brother Zuo, I miss him."

Nevertheless, even though he didn't meet Zuo Qiutian's experience package this time, Li Rui still reached his preset goal, climbing to level 35 and receiving a Fireproof Talisman.

Checking the item tab containing the key given by Peach Blossom Spirit, he noticed the description had changed.

[Branch of the Peach Blossom Spirit.]

[Category: Special.]

[Description: Flickering with fiery red thunderlight, it seems to be a key to enter a certain place. You will enter the Thunder's Genesis at the next Secret Realm opening.]

Li Rui looked forward to it.

Perhaps for others, advancing at level 30 is a qualitative change, but for him, the Secret Realm he's about to enter at level 35 will be the true transformation.

Curious about the spell controlling Community Lightning's fire together with real Community Lightning, the potential changes intrigue him.

.....

The majority of the Western Kingdom's citizens also follow the faith, but the religious atmosphere isn't as intense as the Polar Alliance's, certainly not as fervent.

Their Extraordinary Power management agency is officially known as the Central Bureau of Anomalous Affairs, abbreviated as the Anomaly Bureau, which is less centralized compared to the Dragon Country's Superpower Division, focusing on the specific situation of each county.

An Anomaly Bureau agent from one county often finds their status not as useful when going to another county.

Despite this, within the domain of the Extraordinary, strength still dictates authority.

Therefore, some individuals can transcend regional constraints. No matter where they go, they possess extremely high-level operational authority, even if some of those powers are against the rules.

Roger Simon is such a person. Although he just turned 22 this year, within half a year, he reached advanced level from level 1, recognized as a genius level. Everyone knows that in the upcoming Secret Realm Battlefield, he will compete against Uleir's Divine Son from the Polar Alliance to see who is stronger.

Perhaps the more formidable individual among them would have the capability to challenge the Black-clothed Death God of the Dragon Country, but the command layers of the two nations likely won't allow such a thing to occur, as the Death God is too dangerous.

However, the Secret Realm Battlefield won't commence for another two months, and currently, Simon is executing a mission in Earl City's Cuixu County to capture illegal Secret Realm agents.

The local Anomaly Bureau chief very much dislikes this young person, but he must pinch his nose and have all departments cooperate.

His dislike stems from Simon's notorious reputation as a violent maniac. Whenever Simon undertakes a task, he completely disregards the specifics of reality, wreaking havoc with his brute force, resembling the idea of neutralizing the threat so you don't have to worry about hostages being killed.

This afternoon, the chief received word that during his escape, the suspect was shot dead on the spot, with residents witnessing a "superhuman" jump down from a twenty-story building, then pick up an SUV as a punching bag and throw it away.

Local news reported rumors of a massive explosion on the commercial street—it was all trouble needing to be cleaned up, causing him headaches.

The most annoying thing was that Roger Simon brazenly returned to the branch office and requested to use the awakening room, spending several hours there before leaving ostentatiously without so much as saying thank you.

"This time, I must punish him hard, this guy is too much."

Of course, he could follow due process to lodge a complaint regarding such behavior of cross-county task execution causing negative impacts, whether it would be entertained is uncertain, but the chief felt it was necessary to state his stance.

Unexpectedly, the complaint wasn't given the cold shoulder at the county level and was sternly dismissed.

A city branch chief, being a Secret Realm agent over level 50, didn't expect such an unbecoming rejection.

Unable to resist, he contacted his superiors, his former mentor who led him into the Extraordinary World, the guide, and senior chief of the county branch to express his doubts.

The other party was secretive, only revealing a sliver of truth after much persuasion:

"You mustn't tell anyone. He acquired a Legendary Level skill in the Secret Realm of your area, and now, the headquarters urgently recalled him. He probably won't appear again until the Secret Realm Battlefield starts."

"As for you, my dear and foolish student, do you think my dismissal of your absurd complaint is to harm you? No, I am protecting you! When he emerges from the Secret Realm Battlefield, I can't even imagine what kind of monster he will become, yet you dared to lodge a complaint against him now."

"Ha, stupid idiot."

After being reprimanded by his superior, the chief regretfully hung up the phone.

He recalled Simon leaving the city branch, seemingly not displaying any abnormalities, even humming a tune while walking away with a pack of cigarettes.

"Even after getting a Legendary skill, he's still so composed."

This chief realized that he seemed to have lost to that young man, at least in terms of mindset.