Shen Lu: I've Mutated into Multiple Game-Breaking Abilities

Chapter 37: The Genius Girls’ Alliance Garden

“Ugh...” “This Demon Lord really does look powerful.” Even setting aside its five abilities, its massive size and terrifying base stats alone make it seem exceptionally difficult to handle. Add to that its five abilities and its innate ability to fly, and it’s nothing short of a pipe dream for a Level 30 solo player to defeat it. “No wonder over 200 million players worldwide think it’s hopeless.” Frowning, Ling Yi took the opportunity to check the profiles of the other major monsters in Zone 87. Aside from this Demon King, there was also one monster leader that hadn’t yet been defeated, over a dozen elite monsters, and more than 10,000 common monsters! All of them were Level 30! A few minutes later. Ling Yi closed the forum, leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes, and let out a long sigh. “Phew—” A gently warm summer breeze ruffled the tissues on the table. Feeling slightly exhausted, he massaged his temples, a sense of confusion weighing on his mind. He had decided to go and eliminate the monsters in this zone. But he had no clear idea of how to improve himself, what skills to acquire, or what level of strength he needed to reach. Before long, an idea suddenly struck him. “There’s a Demon Lord in our beginner map—it’s also Level 30.” “As long as I become strong enough to defeat it, that should be about right.” His mind was made up. First, he would strengthen himself, then use the Demon Lord in the beginner map as a test subject. Once he could defeat it with ease, he’d be ready to apply for the “Rescue Operation” in Zone 87. With that in mind, his future Shen Lu began to take shape. He would follow the main path. He would level up. He would boost his combat power even further! While Ling Yi was still planning for the future. Elsewhere. A girl named “Qianqian of the Moon” on the forum—whose real name was Ye Qian’er—was showing off in a group chat full of young female players. Qianqian of the Moon: “Hahahaha, you’ll never guess what skill I traded my B-rank Earth Shield for! ヽ(≧∀≦)ﾉ” The group was called “Genius Girls’ Alliance,” with 35 members. A few seconds passed after Ye Qian’er posted that message. The group remained cold and indifferent. No one paid her any attention. In the real world, she pouted and, feeling helpless, posted again. Qianqian of the Moon: “Fine, I won’t keep you in suspense anymore. It’s actually just an Elemental Spirit Blade.” This time, someone finally replied. Miaoyin Fenge: “Oh, not bad.” Rabbit Who Wants to Eat a Lollipop: “What grade is it? If it’s D- or E-grade, then it’s just so-so.” Qianqian of the Moon: “ Hehehehe, would you believe me if I said it’s S-rank? (＾ω＾)” Gong Han Yueying: “What do you think?” Feng Sheng Manmiao: “I’m guessing B-rank.” Ye Ying Ti Qu: “It’s probably only C-rank. The support skill I got from my Supporter was a C-rank Elemental Spirit Blade, and my Supporter said that trial scenario was even harder than the rumors suggested. ” In a luxurious villa in the Shen Xia Demon Sea, a stunningly beautiful woman with a graceful figure and long legs sat at a grand piano, sipping the tea served by an exceptionally attractive maid as she followed the conversation with great interest. She didn’t usually participate in chats; if it weren’t for the mention of the Elemental Spirit Blade, she would have remained silent and in the background, just as she always did. Qianqian of the Moon: “It really is S-rank. To be honest, I was taken aback when I saw it, too.” Immediately afterward. Ye Qian’er posted a screenshot of the “Support Skills” section on her character panel. Qianqian of the Moon: “[Support Skills: Earth Shield (B), Elemental Spirit Blade (S)]” Miaoyin Fenge: “......” Gong Hanyueying: “......” A sudden silence fell over the group chat. A few seconds later. Even many people who usually just lurked without saying a word were drawn out of their shells by this support skill list. The World’s Number One Immortal: “(○o○) Wow! This is the first time I’ve seen someone around me with an S-rank Elemental Spirit Blade! I’ve only ever seen that on TV before.” Golden Fairy: “Wow! S-rank! (*ﾟﾛﾟ)” Unparalleled Witch: “@Qianqian of the Moon, I’m really curious—who’s your support player?” Summer Night Phoenix Chant: “Qianqian, you’re only level 20, right? So your support player can’t be higher than level 30. To have an S-rank Elemental Spirit Blade at such a low level—he’s a hidden gem.” Melodious Breeze: “That’s right. Players who reach an S-rank rating almost always have combat power far surpassing that of other players at their level. It’d be one thing if this were in the late game, but he’s only level 30 at most—he’ll definitely be able to rapidly expand his advantage and grow stronger even faster!” Cute Bunny Who Wants a Treat: “Hurry, hurry, hurry! Such a great support partner—pass him to me, pass him to me (★ᴗ★)!” Qianqian of the Moon: “Huh? He’s my support partner. You bunch of seductive vixens can’t lay a finger on him.” Peerless Witch: “…Hmph. Never mind if you won’t say it. My support partner isn’t half bad either.” The World’s Number One Immortal: “He’s not bad, but his reputation is terrible.” Unparalleled Witch: “…Anyway, I’m about to switch him out anyway.” Summer Night Phoenix Chant: “I’m curious—how come you always end up with scumbag support partners?” Unparalleled Witch: “(〝▼皿▼) How the hell should I know?!!” “......” Just as the group chat was heating up, a woman with the forum nickname “Nightingale’s Lullaby” messaged Ye Qian’er privately. Nightingale’s Lullaby: “I remember you’re a spellcaster, right? That Elemental Spirit Blade probably won’t be much use to you. How about we swap Supporters?” “You know I’m a melee physical fighter—an S-rank Elemental Spirit Blade would be a huge boost for me!” Qianqian of the Moon: “Hmm… While I don’t really use this support skill much, the other party is providing me with 65 Mana.” “Mana is exactly what I need most.” Nightingale’s Song: “Well, that works out perfectly! My support character gives me 120 Mana, and I don’t need that either.” “You need more Mana, and I need a better support skill—let’s swap. We’ll both get what we need, and it’s a win-win!” Qianqian of the Moon: “…That’s true, but it depends on whether they agree.” Nightingale’s Lament: “ I’ve already worked it out on my end—they’re willing to support you. Now we’re just waiting for your supporter.” Qianqian of the Moon: “Alright, I’ll give it a try.” “But we only confirmed the support this morning, so even if he agrees, we’ll have to wait until tomorrow morning to make the switch.” Nightingale’s Lullaby: “That’s no problem. Go on, hurry up.” Inside a luxurious villa. Looking at the now-quiet chat window, the woman—whose real name was Yun Zijing—closed her eyes and took a sip of the sweet, warm tea in her hand. When she opened her eyes again, a hint of excitement couldn’t help but flicker in her crimson eyes. “An S-rank Elemental Spirit Blade… Very few people in the world possess one. If I could obtain it, then...” She swirled the teacup in her hand, her eyes slightly narrowed as her gaze drifted off into the distance. Ding~ That was the message notification sound she had set. In her excitement, Yun Zijing’s jade-like hand wavered, causing tea to spill from the cup onto her jet-black sheer gown. She had no time to fix her dress; her gaze darted straight to the chat interface. Qianqian of the Moon: “Sorry, the other player said his level isn’t even 20 yet, so he can’t assist you at level 35.”