Chapter 2: Wood Release – The Arrival of the Tree World!
Chapter 2: Wood Release – The Arrival of the Tree World!
Xu Yan successfully selected the level 5 hell-difficulty dungeon—Wild Wolf Lair!
His three teammates were stunned as they were forcibly pulled into the dimensional space by a flash of blue light.
Near the ruins of an ancient temple, four beams of light landed, signaling Xu Yan and his three bewildered teammates' entry into the dungeon.
The withered yellow grasslands stretched out before them. A cold wind howled, lifting dust and sand into the air. Distant, eerie howls of wild wolves sent shivers down their spines.
Not far away, about a few dozen meters ahead, eight giant wolves lay sleeping.
[Wild Giant Wolf] x8
Level: LV5
Health: 1100
Attack Power: 103
Strength: 46
Constitution: 56
Agility: 63
Spirit: 32
Skill - War Cry: Raises head and howls, increasing all attributes by 100% for one minute.
Unlike Xu Yan, his teammates couldn't see the wolves' exact stats.
But the sheer pressure from their presence was enough to make them tremble, their breathing heavy, their hearts racing.
This was instinctual fear—the body's natural reaction when facing a high-level disaster beast!
The tailor whispered, barely daring to breathe, "Xu Yan, you idiot… How did you mess up choosing the dungeon?"
The mason clenched his jaw and muttered, "These level 5 wolves aren't a joke. If we get even a single scratch, we're dead."
The chef, Gao Yang, tried to remain calm. "Okay, okay. Yeah, he picked the wrong dungeon, but let's not panic… We still have a way out."
"Listen, within the first 10 minutes, the captain can force an emergency exit from the dungeon. We don't have to fight at all."
"Xu Yan, hurry up and leave the dungeon before those wolves wake up!"
The Only Ways to Exit a Dungeon:
1. Voluntary Exit: Within 10 minutes, the captain can withdraw the entire team.
2. Completion Exit: Reaching 10% progress in the dungeon allows for a normal exit.
3. Emergency Protection: If a teammate dies, the expensive Dungeon Protection Mechanism activates, forcibly ejecting all survivors.
With their pathetic team strength, hitting 10% progress was impossible.
If Xu Yan didn't quit now, someone was going to die.
But they were still within the 10-minute window.
All they needed was for Xu Yan to press a single button, and they'd be safe.
Though nervous, the teammates weren't panicking yet.
They just wanted Xu Yan to hurry up and exit.
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Xu Yan Had No Intention of Exiting.
Even though he was confident in winning, he was still three levels lower than the wolves.
He couldn't afford to be careless.
His first step was assessing the battlefield.
After scanning the environment, Xu Yan's heart leaped.
This setup…
It's perfect!
Their backs were against the temple ruins, which had a dimensional barrier preventing passage—even for the wolves.
No risk of back attacks.
Though the passage leading to the wasteland was broken, the overall structure was intact.
Certain chokepoints could act as natural bottlenecks!
If he could seal off those choke points,
The wolves wouldn't be able to bypass him.
His teammates would be completely safe.
This dungeon had all the conditions needed for absolute victory!
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Xu Yan Ignored His Teammates and Moved Toward the Chokepoints!
They were still nagging him to exit, but he didn't bother explaining.
There was no point.
Rather than waste time arguing…
He would prove it with action!
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Xu Yan sprinted toward a key position!
His teammates froze in horror.
"WAIT! XU YAN! WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING?!"
"STOP! THIS IS A LEVEL 5 DUNGEON! DON'T JOKE AROUND!"
The tailor and mason screamed in despair.
But Gao Yang, the chef, stood still.
He knew Xu Yan well.
Even if his profession was garbage, Xu Yan had always been smart, calculating, and logical.
He wasn't the type to seek death without a plan.
So why was he rushing toward the wolves instead of exiting?
Gao Yang shouted, "Xu Yan! Is there a BUG in this dungeon?!"
Xu Yan grinned.
"Nope. No bugs."
"Then why the hell did you choose this dungeon?!"
Xu Yan reached a key choke point and scooped up a handful of pebbles from the ground.
"Because for our team, this dungeon is the easiest, safest, and best choice."
His voice was calm and steady.
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His teammates were dumbfounded.
Easy? SAFE?!
A level 5 hell dungeon—prepared for geniuses—was "easy"?!
They shivered in despair.
Xu Yan has lost his damn mind.
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Xu Yan Threw a Stone at the Wolves.
His teammates went stiff.
"OH, YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME—"
The small rock arced through the air…
THUNK.
It hit a giant wolf's head.
The wolf stirred, shaking off drowsiness.
It blinked, then stood up.
Confused, it sniffed the air and locked eyes with Xu Yan.
An intruder?
A human?
But why was he so… weak?
The wolf glanced down at the tiny pebble that hit it.
A low growl built in its throat.
RAGE.
Even an insect dared to provoke it?!
The wolf threw its head back and howled.
AWOOOOOO—!!
The shockwave rattled the air.
The other seven wolves woke immediately.
Their eyes glowed red as they spotted the four intruders.
Weak. Pathetic. Fools.
But even weaklings needed to be eliminated.
The wolves howled in unison and charged forward.
The Team Collapsed Into Sheer Panic.
The tailor and mason screamed.
"IT'S OVER! WE'RE DEAD! DEAD!!!"
Their legs gave out as they fell backward.
Gao Yang stumbled in horror.
Xu Yan… What the hell are you doing?
But Xu Yan Didn't Move.
He stood firm at the passage entrance, calmly raising his hand.
"Come!"
His teammates gasped.
He's… provoking them?!
Had Xu Yan given up on life?!
Maybe he had no future as a farmer.
Maybe he didn't want to live in a world where he'd be ridiculed forever.
Maybe… this was suicide.
The wolves lunged.
The largest one raised its clawed paw, ready to tear Xu Yan in half.
The teammates shut their eyes, bracing for Xu Yan's death.
But Xu Yan smiled.
"Now."
His right foot stomped the ground.
"WOOD RELEASE—TREE WORLD DESCENT!"
The battlefield shook violently.
The earth split open.
Saplings burst from the soil.
And within moments—
A forest of thick, twisting trees rose up, devouring the entire battlefield.