Chapter 40: Large-Scale Special Dungeon
As Qin Xian prepared to leave Donghai City, he opted not to use a private jet but instead chose to travel via a teleportation array.
The teleportation arrays, introduced after the Awakening, were one of the most transformative innovations in the human world, fundamentally altering the concept of space. Even locations thousands of kilometers apart could be reached in an instant through these arrays.
However, using a teleportation array was not something everyone could afford. The cost of using one, depending on the distance, could run into thousands of gold coins—well beyond the reach of ordinary families.
Qin Xian had also declined Governor Yu Feng’s offer to see him off. To Qin Xian, political maneuvering was just one of many tools to achieve his goals.
He understood that such tactics were only effective when the power balance between two sides was relatively equal. Ultimately, real power lay in personal strength.
The teleportation array in Donghai City was a bustling hub of activity. Despite the steep price of using the array, many professionals found it worth the expense.
Limited-time dungeons and dangerous elite monsters could appear anywhere at any time. Without the teleportation array, they wouldn’t be able to reach these opportunities in time.
Located in the southern part of Donghai City, the teleportation array occupied a space of several hundred square meters. Seven copper pillars, inscribed with strange runes, stood tall around the array, each flickering with an otherworldly light. With every flash, professionals either appeared or disappeared.
As Qin Xian waited, he suddenly received a notification.
[Divine Revelation System: Attention all professionals, a large-scale special dungeon—Shattered Heaven—will open in 3 days. Location: Hengjiang District, X32, Y477.]
Shattered Heaven, a large-scale special dungeon?
Qin Xian paused, immediately recognizing the name. Shattered Heaven was a special dungeon with an entry level ranging from Level 15 to Level 40. It was an extremely rare large-scale dungeon, reputed to be one of the most rewarding dungeons for those under Level 40.
The experience and loot from this dungeon were exceptionally rich—even a C-rank clearance could yield up to 200,000 experience points, while an S-rank clearance could net 400,000 experience points!
At Level 21, Qin Xian required about 70,000 experience points to level up. This meant that clearing Shattered Heaven with a C-rank would allow him to jump more than two levels, while an S-rank clearance could propel him directly to around Level 27!
However, throughout history, no one had ever achieved an S-rank clearance in this dungeon—the difficulty was simply too high. Ninety percent of teams couldn’t even complete it.
There was also a legend that achieving a perfect clearance in Shattered Heaven could result in the drop of a Divinity Fragment. For Qin Xian, whose first profession was Oracle Knight, reaching Level 30 would grant him a Divinity Fragment. If he could obtain an additional fragment, the benefits would be enormous.
“When was the last time Shattered Heaven appeared?” Qin Xian asked.
Qiu Bo quickly responded, “It was over 20 years ago.”
Shattered Heaven appeared randomly and at unpredictable intervals. If Qin Xian missed this opportunity, there was no telling when it would appear again.
Determined not to miss out, Qin Xian immediately revised his plans, deciding to head to Shattered Heaven before returning to the Imperial Capital.
He turned to Su Keqing and spoke softly, “You should go to the Imperial Capital first. Arrangements will be made for your accommodation, and I’ll set up an entertainment company for you to manage.”
Su Keqing’s profession, Starlight Songstress, was a support class. She didn’t need to enter dungeons to gain experience but instead leveled up by performing and gathering emotional energy from audiences.
There was no point in her accompanying Qin Xian to Shattered Heaven, so it made more sense for her to head to the Imperial Capital and get settled in.
Su Keqing was momentarily speechless—not out of any petulance, but out of amazement at Qin Xian’s generosity. Setting up an entire entertainment company for her…
Obediently, Su Keqing nodded and, unable to resist, hugged Qin Xian. “Take care.”
Despite her support role, Su Keqing knew how dangerous large-scale special dungeons could be. Even though Qin Xian was incredibly strong, she couldn’t help but worry.
Qin Xian smiled, holding Su Keqing close. “Don’t worry. We’ll meet again in the Imperial Capital.”
With a nod to Qiu Bo, two female Qin family powerhouses escorted Su Keqing to the teleportation array, and they left Donghai.
“By the way, how is Li’er? Has she returned from the Land of Desolation yet?” Qin Xian asked.
His recent trip to Donghai had been filled with bloodshed, but he had not spared a thought. However, when it came to his family, especially his sister, his concern was evident.
Qin Li, though not his biological sister, was someone Qin Xian had grown up with. The two had been close since childhood, and Qin Li had always idolized her brother, often sticking close to him. Qin Xian, in turn, had come to regard her as his true sister.
The mention of Shattered Heaven reminded Qin Xian of Qin Li. “I heard two days ago that Miss Qin has almost finished collecting the Death Shards. She should be able to join you in Shattered Heaven,” Qiu Bo replied respectfully.
Hearing this, Qin Xian nodded. “In that case, let’s head to the Hengjiang District.”
Imperial Capital, Borderlands—Land of Desolation
The Land of Desolation was a forbidden zone for humanity, the site of a great battle between humans and the Void’s dark gods. The land was shrouded in perpetual twilight, bathed in the eerie light of a blood-red sun.
Broken cities lay in ruins, filled with the wails of restless spirits. The air was thick with a terrifying aura of death, so intense that any low-level professional who entered would likely be transformed into a zombie by the deathly energy.
In a valley where the death aura was particularly strong, a stunningly beautiful young girl slowly opened her eyes…