Chapter 7: Dungeon of Shadows and the Tyrant’s Fall
After receiving the notification about his hunger level exceeding 90%, Qin Sheng quickly logs out of the game. In the real world, he feels the familiar pangs of hunger, and he decides to take a break to replenish his energy. He prepares a meal and eats, ensuring his physical body is nourished before diving back into the virtual world.
Once his hunger is fully satisfied, Qin Sheng logs back into World of Chaos with renewed energy. The game loads, and he finds himself standing at the entrance of the Hidden Dungeon he had discovered earlier.
The dungeon is a rare E-Rank dungeon, and Qin Sheng is eager to explore its depths. The game loads the dungeon's layout, and he steps inside, ready for the challenge ahead.
Inside the dungeon, Qin Sheng encounters a series of small monsters scattered throughout the area. These creatures are relatively weak compared to the larger bosses, but still require focus and strategy to defeat. Qin Sheng takes his time, systematically eliminating the small monsters with ease. They drop various loot, including potions, small healing items, and low-level equipment.
After clearing the small monsters, Qin Sheng proceeds deeper into the dungeon, where he stumbles upon Hecarion the Blightfang, the F-Rank Minion Boss.
Minion Boss: Hecarion the Blightfang
Health Points (HP): 5,000/5,000
Attack Power: 350
Defense: 200
Special Abilities: Poison Claws, Venomous Bite (can poison enemies over time)
Hecarion is a mutated wolf-like creature with venomous claws and fangs that drip with poison. It charges toward Qin Sheng, and the battle begins. Using his newly acquired skills and his strength from his recent battles, Qin Sheng manages to defeat the minion boss. Hecarion is captured as a minion under Qin Sheng's command.
The system announces:
"First Kill Achievement: F-Rank Boss Slayer! Qin Sheng has defeated Hecarion the Blightfang, an F-Rank creature, and added it to his ranks as a minion."
"Global Announcement: Qin Sheng has killed Hecarion the Blightfang for the first time! His name is now etched in the records as an F-Rank Boss Slayer!"
Qin Sheng receives the minion, along with loot from Hecarion's defeat, including minor equipment and reputation points.
Third Phase: Main Boss - Desgaroth the Wretched Tyrant (E-Rank)
Having defeated the minion boss, Qin Sheng continues to press on. In the heart of the dungeon, he encounters the Main Boss: Desgaroth the Wretched Tyrant, an E-Rank boss.
Main Boss: Desgaroth the Wretched Tyrant
Health Points (HP): 20,000/20,000
Attack Power: 600
Defense: 500
Special Abilities: Earthquake Stomp (can stun and deal damage over a wide area), Dark Aura (slowly drains HP of nearby enemies), Tyrant's Wrath (powerful single-target attack with heavy damage)
Desgaroth is a massive, armored tyrant, radiating dark energy and wielding devastating attacks that shake the very ground. The battle is fierce, and Desgaroth's special abilities make the fight intense. Every time he uses his Earthquake Stomp, the ground trembles, forcing Qin Sheng to dodge or take heavy damage. His Dark Aura also makes it difficult to maintain full HP, requiring Qin Sheng to use potions and healing skills.
With great effort and strategic use of his abilities, Qin Sheng finally defeats Desgaroth. As Desgaroth's HP reaches zero, the system announces:
"First Kill Achievement: E-Rank Boss Slayer! Qin Sheng has defeated Desgaroth the Wretched Tyrant, an E-Rank creature, securing a rare victory and proving his strength!"
"Global Announcement: Qin Sheng has killed Desgaroth the Wretched Tyrant for the first time! His name is now etched in the records as an E-Rank Boss Slayer!"
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Along with the system announcements, Qin Sheng receives a rare loot drop, including equipment and a pet/mount egg from Desgaroth.
Loot Drop Summary:
Egg (Pet/Mount): A mysterious egg that could hatch into either a pet or a mount
Equipment:
Desgaroth's Wretched Tyrant Helmet (E-Rank): Increases defense by 300, provides resistance to stun effects.
Tyrant's Fury (Weapon): A one-handed sword with 500 attack power, grants a chance to cause a bleeding effect on enemies.
Level Up and Hunger System Notification
During his exploration of the dungeon, Qin Sheng's experience points surge from the boss kills and minion captures. Upon exiting the dungeon, the system informs him:
"You have reached Level 7!"
Additionally, a Hunger System notification appears:
"Warning: Your hunger level has surpassed 90%. You must log out to eat and replenish your energy."
With his hunger rising again, Qin Sheng decides to log out of the game to tend to his physical needs, ensuring he's ready for the next phase of his adventure.
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Returning to the Town
Once he's logged back into the game after eating and replenishing his hunger, Qin Sheng heads to the nearest town, a bustling hub of activity. He sets up a stall to sell off the loot he acquired from the dungeon. The town market is filled with various players, NPCs, and merchants, each showcasing their wares.
As Qin Sheng arranges his equipment and sets reasonable prices for the items, a girl approaches his stall. She looks intrigued by the high-quality equipment he's selling and strikes up a conversation with him.
Her name is Lia, and she's a fellow player, recently arrived in the town and eager to level up. She's in need of some useful gear, and after a bit of conversation, Qin Sheng gives her helpful advice on where to find better loot and how to fight effectively in her early stages.
Lia thanks him for the tips and purchases a few items from his stall. There's a friendly rapport between them, and Qin Sheng can sense that this encounter could lead to further cooperation as they both progress in the game.