Linlong immediately took out his rank 2 ice talisman. After silently chanting a few rune terms, the talisman started to burn and the surrounding temperature immediately plummeted.
A moment later, Cao Ying nodded. "Yes, not bad. You do have the strength to activate a rank 2 ice talisman. Stand behind me!"
After spending around four hours, Cao Ying finally finished testing everyone's strength. Among so many people, only sixty to seventy of them were able to activate the Level 3 Ice Talisman. The rest could only activate the Level 1 or Level 2 Ice Talisman.
As for rank 4 ice talismans, not a single person could activate them.
Lin Long was not surprised by this situation. After all, those who could activate a Level 3 frost talisman were already very powerful, and those who could activate a Level 4 frost talisman were even more powerful. Under such circumstances, who would come to the School of Runes?
"Alright, all of you can return first. Your instructors will contact you tomorrow." After which, Cao Ying spoke to those who could activate the rank 3 Ice Talisman.
After hearing Cao Ying's words, those people immediately left, leaving behind only those who could activate rank 1 and rank 2 ice talismans.
At this moment, Cao Ying turned around and looked at them. After sweeping a glance at them, she said, "In the coming weeks, I will teach you guys for a day. Outside of this time, you can only rely on yourselves to explore. Of course, you can also pay contribution points for me or an instructor to teach you."
"What are contribution points?" Someone asked in confusion.
Cao Ying immediately replied, "Contribution points are equivalent to the academy's currency. In the academy, the Deep Freeze Coins outside are useless and cannot be used to purchase anything in the transaction hall."
"So that's the case." Many people nodded after hearing her words.
"Instructor Cao Ying, how do we earn contribution points?" Someone asked again.
"The way to earn contribution points is very simple. You can go to our academy's Subterranean Cavern and hunt fierce beasts. You can obtain valuable items and crystal cores from the fierce beasts, which can be exchanged for contribution points."
"Our Rune Academy's Great Rune Array requires such crystal cores to provide energy. Therefore, crystal cores can be exchanged for contribution points. Other than the fierce beasts, there are other places in the Subterranean Cavern that have even purer crystals. These crystal cores are even more valuable. "
Looks like it's similar to the rune academies of the Cangyun Continent, Linlong thought to himself.
"Teacher Cao Ying, when can we enter the absolute silence runic circle to comprehend the absolute silence runes?" Someone asked.
Many people could activate the Level 2 Ice Talisman, so they were naturally interested in the Absolute Silence Runic Array.
"You can enter the Absolute Silence Runic Array at any time, as long as you have enough contribution points. Then, even if you only activate the Level 1 Ice Talisman, you can still enter." Cao Ying explained.
It seemed like everything depended on contribution points. Without contribution points, it would be difficult to advance, Linlong thought.
Next, the disciples asked a few more questions and Cao Ying began to teach them some basic knowledge about runes. Although Linlong's current strength had completely mastered the Level 2 Ice Talisman, he still benefited a lot.
He was not the only one. Many people were secretly nodding their heads.
As expected of a teacher from a big academy, Linlong thought to himself.
After teaching them for an hour and a half, Cao Ying said that this week's lesson was over. Next, it was up to them to explore.
As soon as Cao Ying left, Shen Jun said, "Looks like we'll have to enter the Catacombs directly."
"Yes." Zhang Yue nodded in response.
They were now poor and had no contribution points at all. Naturally, they needed to earn contribution points first.
The three of them agreed to go to the Catacombs the next day.
Early the next morning, Linlong and Shen Jun first met up and then went to the entrance of the Catacombs to meet up with Zhang Yue.
Soon, they arrived at the Catacombs. Here, apart from Zhang Yue, they also saw Lu Zhang and another woman wearing a mask.
Seeing Lu Zhang, Linlong frowned slightly. Although he was not afraid of him, he would not be able to guard against him if he were to do something behind his back.
"Brother Linlong, Shen Jun, Brother Lu said he wanted to come with us, so I let him." Looking at Linlong and Shen Jun, Zhang Yue said apologetically.
Obviously, Lu Zhang was not willing to give up just like that, so he went to look for Zhang Yue. When he found out that the three of them had agreed to enter the Catacombs today, he naturally followed them.
"It's okay. There are many people, so it's not easy to encounter danger." Linlong said calmly.
At this moment, Zhang Yue pointed to the woman on her right and introduced, "This is Senior Sister Fan Youhe. After hearing that we are new disciples, she didn't mind forming a team with us to hunt Direbeasts."
"Senior Sister Fan is so kind." Shen Jun could not help but say.
"Don't mention it. I only came with you because I don't have anyone to hunt Direbeasts with today." Fan Youhe smiled.
Based on her voice, she seemed to be in her twenties and was wearing a light yellow warrior's robe.
Zhang Yue then said, "Senior Sister Fan, they probably don't know much about the Catacombs. Why don't you introduce it to them?"
"Zhang Yue, didn't you just come in? Do you know something about the Catacombs?" Shen Jun asked curiously.
"I've heard about it before. Most importantly, Senior Sister Fan introduced a lot to me last night … She happens to live next door to me." Zhang Yue smiled.
"So that's how it is." Shen Jun and Lin Long nodded.
Fan Youhe said, "The Catacombs is entered through a spatial rift. It's a completely different world from our School of Runes …"
"The entire Catacombs is not very big. It is divided into five parts: East, West, South, and Central. Direbeasts of a certain level are usually concentrated in one part. Level 1 Direbeasts are concentrated in the Central part, Level 2 Direbeasts are concentrated in the East, Level 3 Direbeasts are concentrated in the South, Level 4 Direbeasts are concentrated in the West, and Level 5 Direbeasts are concentrated in the North.
"Of course, these Direbeasts are not necessarily fixed in one place. In other words, the stronger ones may appear in other weaker areas. So, no matter which area we go to, there will be danger."
Hearing Fan Youhe's words, Shen Jun could not help but worry. "Senior Sister Fan, if that's the case, doesn't that mean we might encounter Level 5 Direbeasts?"
With their current strength, let alone Level 5 Direbeasts, even Level 3 Direbeasts were enough to give them a hard time.
Fan Youhe immediately smiled and said, "Don't worry, the chances of encountering stronger Direbeasts in a certain area are still very small. Moreover, Level 5 Direbeasts do not seem to have left the North, so we don't have to worry about encountering Level 5 Direbeasts in other areas."
"I see, then I can rest assured." Shen Jun could not help but heave a sigh of relief.
"Alright, that's the general situation. Let's go in. Given your strength, we will go to the East of the Catacombs," Fan Youhe said.
As she spoke, she led Linlong and the rest into the Catacombs.
After entering, Linlong found a large platform in front of him. The platform seemed to be empty, but with his powerful Divine Will, Linlong could sense that there was a spatial rift in the middle of the platform.
There were a few disciples of the Mask Academy standing around the Spatial Crack. Two of them stood on the left and right side of the Spatial Crack. Their uniforms were clearly different from the others. They were probably the disciples who were responsible for guarding the entrance.
Sure enough, after leading Linlong and the rest to the spatial rift, Fan Youhe respectfully said to the two, "Senior Brothers, you have worked hard."
"Mm, please show me your waist tag," one of the two said.
Fan Youhe, Linlong, and the rest immediately took out their waist tags and handed them to the two. After a while, the two said, "Let's go in!"
Fan Youhe took the lead and walked in, and the rest followed closely behind her.
After passing through the spatial rift, Linlong found himself in a strange world. It was much darker than the outside world, and the most surprising thing was the top of his head. About three hundred feet above his head was clearly a stone wall.
If not for the fact that the terrain in front of him looked extremely vast and there were many tall trees, Linlong would have thought that he was in a cave.
Speaking of which, this was similar to the underground world that Linlong had seen before, but there was also a big difference.
Not only was Linlong surprised, but Shen Jun, Zhang Yue, and the rest were also amazed.
"This is what makes the Catacombs different." Fan Youhe smiled and said, "Right now, we are in the center of the entire Catacombs, where there are Class 1 fierce beasts. With our strength, these fierce beasts are nothing, so let's directly head to the East where there are Class 2 fierce beasts."
After saying that, Fan Youhe led Linlong and the rest to the East.
Along the way, they naturally encountered many fierce beasts, but these Class 1 fierce beasts were no match for them. Soon, they arrived at the East.
As soon as they arrived at the border, they encountered Class 2 fierce beasts that were obviously stronger than Class 1 fierce beasts. They were two black dogs with white spots on their bodies.
"These are Class 2 fierce beasts, Ice Black Hounds!" Fan Youhe introduced.
As she said that, the two black dogs had already rushed over.
In an instant, a wave of icy cold energy attacked them. The strength of these two Ice Black Hounds was obviously similar to that of the Ice Black Wolves.
Shen Jun and Lu Zhang, who were standing in front, immediately activated the Ice Talismans that they had already taken out. In an instant, waves of icy cold energy attacked back, and for a moment, they were in a deadlock with the two Ice Black Hounds.
"See that? Just these two Ice Black Hounds alone can already tie with the two of you. If there are other black hounds, you will definitely be at a disadvantage. Therefore, it is better to enter the Catacombs as a team. Otherwise, if you are surrounded by so many fierce beasts, even if you are stronger than them by a level, you may still die," Fan Youhe said.
"Yes, Senior Sister, we will remember your words." Zhang Yue nodded.
Soon after, Zhang Yue also joined the battle. After she activated her Ice Talismans, the two Ice Black Hounds were directly taken down by the three of them.
After killing the two Ice Black Hounds, they continued forward.
Not long after, Fan Youhe suddenly shouted, "Stop, hide behind the tree!"
"What's wrong?" Seeing that she was so cautious, Zhang Yue and Shen Jun could not help but ask in a low voice.
Although they asked such a question, they still stopped and hid behind the tree. Soon, they found out why. It was because there were six Ice Black Hounds in front of them.
Six Ice Black Hounds, they outnumbered them. If they suddenly rushed over, they would be in danger.
Although they had stopped, the six Ice Black Hounds were obviously walking towards them.
At this time, Fan Youhe said again, "Later, the four of you will attack at the same time and deal with the two Ice Black Hounds in front!"
"Yes." Zhang Yue and the others nodded.
The power of the four of them activating the Ice Talismans at the same time was naturally greatly increased. In a short period of time, it was not a problem to take down the two Ice Black Hounds in front. This way, they did not have to worry about being surrounded by six Ice Black Hounds.
"Fortunately, Senior Sister Fan is experienced. Otherwise, we would definitely be in a mess." Zhang Yue thought to herself.
However, she did not know that if Fan Youhe was not around, Linlong could completely play the role of Fan Youhe.
Immediately, the few of them waited quietly. After a few breaths of time, the two Ice Black Hounds in front finally entered their attack range.
At this time, the few of them who were already prepared immediately activated the Ice Talismans in their hands. In the next moment, the suddenly activated Ice Cold Energy immediately enveloped the two Ice Black Hounds. Caught off guard, the two Ice Black Hounds were immediately frozen stiff.
Before the other Ice Black Hounds could react, Fan Youhe had already attacked the two Ice Black Hounds with a rune sword in her hand.
In the next moment, two streaks of blood splattered. The two Ice Black Hounds were directly killed by Fan Youhe.
At this time, the other Ice Black Hounds finally reacted and immediately rushed towards them. However, with two of them dead, how could they be a match for Linlong and the others?
After a round of fighting, all of them were killed.
"The fur and bones of these Ice Black Hounds are useful and can be exchanged for contribution points. Among them, there is even a grade two crystal core that is more valuable than a grade one savage beast," Fan Youhe said.
As she spoke, Linlong had already obtained a crystal core from the head of one of the Ice Black Hounds. It was obvious that this grade two crystal core was much purer and brighter than a grade one crystal core.
After dividing up the Icy Black Hounds, they continued to move forward.
Zhang Yue, Shen Jun, and the others did not know that Lu Zhang, who followed them, did not put all his attention on hunting savage beasts. He was still thinking about how to find a chance to deal with Linlong. If he killed or crippled Linlong, no one would compete with him for Zhang Yue.
Along the way, every time Zhang Yue called out 'Big Brother Linlong', it was like a sharp knife cutting a wound on his heart.
In order to not let the people beside him know what he was thinking, his gaze towards Linlong was no longer as sharp as before.
However, with Linlong's experience, how could he not see that something was wrong with him?
However, with Linlong's strength, he was not worried that Lu Zhang could stir up any trouble.
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