encounter

[Skill: Nether Wraiths Blood Sense Level 1

Grade: Rare

Skill Description: Sense the presence of nearby Nether Wraiths, current range 100 meters. Level up to increase the range of detection.]

[Would you like to learn the skill or use it as a catalyst to fuel the growth of your existing skills?]

[Compatibility Menu:

Nine Nether Laser Eyes 0.08%

Suit of Righteousness and Eternal Valor 0.09%

Superhero Danger Sense 1%]

Along with the window, Dawn received some information that allowed him to understand exactly what the compatibility menu performed.

If the compatibility was high enough, the skill could be sacrificed to grow class skills.

Understanding the situation he was in, Dawn didn't really need to evolve any of his skills; all of them were powerful enough.

Dawn shook and learned the skill. Immediately, vast knowledge along with the experience of using the Nether Wraiths Blood Sense skill poured into his mind as if he had practiced the skill for many years.

When he muttered, "Nether blood," a small, illusory, and almost ethereal map seemed to have emerged in his head, which gave him the exact location of the nearest Nether Wraiths.

"So many." There were almost ten Nether Wraiths around him, separated by the cave walls.

Looking at the number of red dots that was constantly increasing, Dawn had a feeling it wasn't going to be easy to get out of this place.

Although Dawn was alarmed by the development, he just couldn't leave, as this was the only place where he could get stronger fast.

Thinking about getting stronger, he lightly muttered, "Status."

Immediately, a crystalline blue window displaying his stats appeared in front of him.

[Name - Dawn Skylar

Age - 18

Class - Superhero

Fighting Power - Mid-Iron Grade Warrior

Soul Power - 4.4

Strength - 0.9

Agility - 1.1

Physique - 0.9

Skills -

Nine Abyss Laser Eyes Level 1, Suit of Righteousness and Eternal Valor Level 1, Superhero Danger Sense Level 1, Nether Wraiths Blood Sense Level 1.]

Dawn threw a cursory glance and was surprised to find his fighting power had increased, going from Beginner level to mid-grade Iron level warrior.

"I will leave once my Soul Power reaches at least 7 points," he muttered with a strange glint in his eyes.

From what he had seen, Soul Power Crystals were harder to find in the Eternal Battlefield, as the monsters which dropped them were rare.

But Dawn instinctively knew that out of all stats, Soul Power was the most important.

"Soul body and Soul Power... hmm."

While thinking, Dawn moved to the nearest red dot in his mind map with not-so-kind intentions.

His body silently floated through without making a single sound, like an expert assassin. However, the fiery glow radiated by his fiery cape didn't allow him to take any advantages.

And as expected, just as Dawn was some distance away from the lone Nether Wraith, the monster noticed him and immediately attacked.

Dawn looked at the charging Nether Wraith and secretly rejoiced in his heart, "Thankfully, he's not dangerous."

His Superhero Danger Sense skill didn't warn him, confirming that Nether Wraiths weren't very strong.

Having already learned his lesson, he didn't waste any time and silently muttered, "Nine Abyss Laser Eyes."

A ray of light flashed like a divine sword cutting reality into two pieces, and immediately the Nether turned to smoke, leaving behind a single crystal falling to the ground.

In a practiced motion, Dawn picked the crystal from the ground and absorbed it. He wasn't surprised by the fact that he didn't got any skill crystals, as they were really rare.

It was good fortune to find them once in a while.

Just like this, time continued to pass, and soon one hour passed in the blink of an eye. In this one hour, Dawn weaved through the tunnels like a seasoned expert in order to hunt all the lone Nether Wraiths around him.

[Soul Power increased by +0.5x4]

In just one hour, Dawn was closer to the goal that he had set for himself.

The euphoric sensation of constantly getting stronger was almost maddening. His eyes were filled with strange light as he surveyed the remaining nearby lone Nether Wraiths.

It was then he was hit by a notification.

[Warning! Nether Wraith's King is alarmed by the sudden disappearance of his henchmen and has started to move.]

Dawn's ambition was instantly stifled, but he took a deep breath and remained confident.

"So what if I encounter the Nether Wraith King? I will just run."

Without hesitating, he moved once more to the nearest Nether Wraith and sent it to the shadow realm with a single attack from his laser eyes.

Although he tried to downplay the threat posed by the Nether Wraith King, his mind was filled with a sense of urgency.

Given the chaotic movement of red dots on the map, the Nether Wraith King was starting to get restless.

Roar!

It was then a soul-shaking roar resounded throughout the surrounding area, causing the air to vibrate.

Dawn clutched his head in pain. He felt as if his head had been hit by a hammer.

"I can't stay here any longer," he gritted his teeth and muttered.

His actions seemed to have greatly angered the king. It was best to leave for some time and come back again when the situation calmed down.

Although he still hadn't achieved the milestones that he set for himself, staying here was unnecessary, putting his life in danger and not worth the risk.

However, just as he was about to move, he heard the sound of rapid footsteps rushing toward his direction, followed by the loud sound of someone shouting in anger.

"Who dared to offend the King of this place?"

Dawn moved his gaze and looked ahead. A group of people dressed in black were moving towards him, led by a slightly sinister-looking young man with twisted eyebrows.

Noticing Dawn, they suddenly stopped. The twisted-eyebrow young man frowned and said in an unsure voice, "A classed elite?"

The reason for his confusion was very clear: Dawn's figure was too small to be a normal person, and coupled with the fiery cape fluttering behind him, the young man concluded that Dawn was someone with a class.