Chapter 957 One Year

Chapter 957 One Year

"The Raindance Team is recruiting B-level and above explorers to conquer the 44th floor of the maze. Priority will be given to those with 40-level clearance experience and skill merchant skills!"

"A-level adventurers lead four people to clear the 15th floor of the maze. They will earn 8 silver coins per hour. They only need skill books and weapons of rare level or above, and the rest will be divided equally!"

"The 'Elf Envoy' leads the team to conquer the 38th floor of the maze. There is a lack of a shield warrior! The output distribution of the strategy is for the Elf Envoy to pick one type first, and others will be given fair roll points. Do not disturb anyone below level B!"

"Material Master 1 silver coin to identify items!"

"Please bring me, brother~"

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, the underground maze has been officially in operation for nearly a year. Every time he came to the grand square on the ground floor, Masayuki felt a little like he was in another world when he heard the greetings coming from everywhere.

It really feels too much like an online game, or in other words, Rimuru and Ji Xing-senpai are creating a dungeon to suit this feeling - adventurers form their own teams to attack a certain floor, and the 'Team Contract' is sold through the dungeon. The distribution method of items has been decided in advance, and unknown items occasionally need to be identified, so the 'Return Whistle' has become one of the must-have items for adventurers.

Coupled with the resurrection bracelets that will naturally be sold, there are multiple levels of 30 and above, and there will be voice broadcasts when clearing the Demon King level to satisfy the "vanity" of advanced adventurers, attracting a large number of masters, forming a virtuous cycle. The daily sales are astronomical.

Although there are occasional adventurers who are lucky enough to find skill books and high-level equipment, skill books have no copies, and high-level equipment can also be copied in batches for Rimuru.

In this way, this maze brought a lot of money to Tempest, making the Demonic Federation, which had just been established a year ago, quickly become one of the richest countries in the world.

Not even one!

Using this money, Turnpest developed at an alarming rate, attracting a large number of immigrants every day, and new town buildings rose every day in this vast forest.

"A-level adventurers, look here! The brave Lord Masayuki personally leads the team to conquer the 60th floor of the maze. Only three teammates are needed! Only three people!"

Thunderous shouts echoed in the ears, and the square fell silent for an instant. Although it had not happened once or twice, Masayuki's face was still almost red to the roots of his ears.

Yes, I am the biggest publicity board, the biggest supporter, the ‘staff’ of the town, and the ‘pioneer role model’ in conquering the underground labyrinth.

In fact, Ms. Hinata is very powerful, but no one knows that she got through to the 100th floor in one go, and even fought a battle with the Storm Dragon after passing the Elf Trial and becoming a hero.

There are also the purple Kezhong of Miss Shion and the paladins under Miss Hinata. Their progress is not inferior to his, but they don't show up in public.

I'm more of a mascot...

But Masayuki is still very happy about the current situation of being able to help Rimuru. He turned to look at the crowd gathered around him. Well, it would be better if everyone's enthusiasm could subside a little.

…

"I choose...the virus butcher knife!"

A strong, average-looking female adventurer sat in front of Ji Xing and gritted her teeth as she spoke out the D-level skills she wanted to buy.

Several adventurers in the same team behind her were startled and said in shock: "Sisi, didn't you agree to buy 'adrenal hormones'?"

"Yes, that way, as a melee combatant, you won't have to consume healing potions, and your ability to save your life in battle will be greatly improved!"

"The virus butcher knife is a long-range attack!"

"No... it can also be used for melee combat. It is easier to hit if you throw a knife close to me. And in the skill description... the lethality is based on my own 'blood value'. I think it is more cost-effective!" Sisi said. He shook his head and looked at Ji Xing for verification.

She heard that occasionally adventurers who come to buy skills can hear "revelation" from the skill merchant, explaining to them the advantages and disadvantages of some skills.

Compared with the adrenaline hormone that "restores 1.5% of the blood value in 5 seconds", her subconscious told her that the virus butcher knife would be better, but she was not confident.

Ji Xing smiled and said: "The Virus Butcher Knife is indeed one of the most cost-effective skills among D-level skills, especially when conquering mazes. If used properly, it will be better than some C-level skills.

It will suit you well, use it well. "

Sisi suddenly beamed with joy, and the team members behind her no longer objected, looking surprised. They happily settled the fees, Sisi received the skills, and respectfully left.

Ji Xing threw the 1 gold coin into the table, stood up and walked out of the 'Skill Shop', closed the door, hung up a white sign saying 'Skill merchant is out, adventurers who need to purchase skills please wait', and strolled out of the underground maze.

For nearly a year, Ji Xing's life was lackluster. He spent every day leisurely eating, drinking and having fun in the small town of Rimuru. Occasionally he went to the underground palace to sit for a long time and sell his skills. He used Ke Xue's master to swipe vampires several times and teleport to various places. Demon King's Territory Ask them if they want to buy skills.

Nowadays, the number of people who have acquired his skills has exceeded 3,000. Although most of them are minions, the benefits brought to him every day are still so high that he is really getting stronger every day.

His saint transformation progress has already reached the end, and he has transformed into a complete spiritual life form. He can basically be like a dragon, with immortal magic. Even if his body is destroyed, he can be reborn, but he will lose most of his memories. Well, Ji Xing also I don't think I will lose my memory.

Of course, he didn't think anyone could destroy his body now, unless the Creator Star King Dragon Veludonava was resurrected, or the gods came. Oh, his current state is called "Godman" among human strongmen, a level that has reached the end that humans can reach, but Ji Xing is still getting stronger every day.

Walking in the gorgeous town that is completely different from a year ago, Ji Xing greeted the people who found him and greeted him.

He didn't teleport, but seemed to feel something, and the invisible breath on his body emanated. Unknowingly, the street he was in became emptier and emptier, and gradually no one stayed.

His footsteps stopped immediately, and at the same time, there was a "woo" sound, and a strong and powerful fist approached his cheek!

Ji Xing moved back lightly to dodge, and responded with a top elbow in exchange for a muffled groan. The person who attacked him was a beautiful girl with purple hair. At this moment, she crossed her arms and slid back, her single ponytail fluttering in the wind, and her brows were slightly frowned because of Ji Xing's power.

At the same moment, another cheetah-like blonde figure pounced at Ji Xing, and kicked forward fiercely towards Ji Xing's heart, but was blocked by Ji Xing's raised elbow, and then a swift sweeping kick hit her supporting leg.

The blonde girl flew into the air, with a slightly irritable expression on her face. Instead of defending, she twisted her waist and spun her body in the air at high speed. Her powerful legs swung out like a whip, clamping towards Ji Xing's neck!

Ji Xing jumped sideways lightly, dodging the attack while shaking his head, raised his foot and kicked forward, causing the blonde girl to fly out with a cry of pain, and crashed into a building next to her!

At the same time, silently, another figure approached behind Ji Xing.

Her white hair was like snow, her face was elegant, like a rich girl, but the action of kneeling at his coccyx showed a contrasting brutality.

Ji Xing only slightly bent his waist and pushed his hips upwards. The white-haired beauty was stunned as the blow reverberated. Her knee strike was also deflected, but the knife that followed the blow towards Ji Xing's neck instantly corrected its accuracy!

Unfortunately, the blow was caught by Ji Xing's palm before it hit her. She was thrown out by a back throw and turned several times in the air before landing steadily.

"I really didn't expect this move, Mr. Ji Xing." The white-haired beauty turned around and said.

"You should have kicked, Testarossa." The purple-haired beauty teased, "That's the big breakthrough for the three of us."

"Really..." The blonde beauty crawled out of the ruins: "Ultima, you still have the nerve to talk about breakthrough? Didn't you agree to wrap one of his arms around him?! I had to be kicked by him, it hurts so much!"

"You have to be flexible in the battle!" Ultima pouted: "You also know how strong Mr. Ji Xing is. If you hold on, I will be the one who gets attacked, Carrera!"

"You...?!"

"Okay, okay." Ji Xing waved his hand to interrupt the dispute that was about to break out: "Your attacks just now are barely qualified. Ultima was flexible and defensive, but caused his teammates to be hurt, so some points were deducted.

Carrera's attack seemed reckless, but her reckless actions and even her emotions were a cover, creating an opportunity for Testarossa to attack, but she was injured, which also deducted some points.

As for Testarossa, she sneaked very secretly and had a good response speed, but she lacked creativity. Her hand knife was knocked crooked and then straightened back, which was an obvious flaw in the confrontation between masters. "

The three of them hit each other with a stick, and they didn't feel like arguing. They looked at each other angrily, and Testarossa shook her head and said, "We used the same strategy to knock Lord Rimuru away once, but this side is still..."

The three of them were the original demons who were brought to the town by the original black Diablo about 10 months ago, the original white Testarossa, the original yellow Carrera, and the original purple Ultima.

Like Diablo, the three of them were attracted by Rimuru's temperament and agreed to be named by Rimuru and become Rimuru's subordinates, but when they first met Ji Xing, the three lawless original demons were not so respectful.

Especially the Original White Testarossa.

Her demon territory is in the east, so she has had contact with the Burning Dragon. As strong as the Original Demon, she also looks up to the dragon species. At most, she can deal with it a little bit by relying on her nature that she will not die completely. If she faces the enemy head-on, she will definitely be sent back to the demon world to repeat reincarnation for thousands of years.

Such a dragon species was defeated by a human?

She didn't believe it, so she was taught a lesson by Shivana. Carrera and Ultima laughed at Testarossa for embarrassing them, so they were taught a lesson by Ji Xing himself.

But after all, she is an Original Demon, and she loves face. One lesson will not completely convince her. Ji Xing made a suggestion-'No skills, let's fight with bare hands, one against three, if I win, you do something for me. '

The three female demons thought, how many years have we lived and experienced how many battles, how many years have you lived? There is no reason to refuse the opportunity for revenge, so naturally, the three of them were beaten by Ji Xing punch after punch until they were convinced.

What Ji Xing proposed was that they needed to launch raids on Rimuru from time to time.

To train Rimuru.

Rimuru was dumbfounded at the time.

After 10 months, Ji Xing's training of them had begun to show results, and both Rimuru and the three demons had grown.

Rimuru is no longer the newbie who only has fighting consciousness when the King of Wisdom takes over her body. She has washed away the problem of gaining power too quickly and not keeping up with the level.

As for the three demons, let alone, they have new tricks every time. Now Diablo has some pressure facing them. The only thing that makes them dissatisfied is that they have not been able to test Ji Xing's bottom line so far, and even feel that it is a long way off.

After absorbing some experience of failure, Testarossa said: "Mr. Ji Xing, we have something else to ask you this time."

"Is there any unusual movement in the Eastern Empire?"

Ji Xing raised his hand, and the streets and houses that had just been destroyed in the battle were quickly restored as if time was reversed. The invisible aura disappeared, and pedestrians gradually appeared at the end of the empty block.

The four people flashed and moved quickly to Rimuru's office. Rimuru's little face was staring at the map seriously and absent-mindedly.

"Ah, you are here, Ji Xing." Seeing the four people appear, Rimuru came back to his senses and said: "Did they tell you everything?"

"No." Ji Xing said.

"You can guess it, right?" Rimuru scratched his blue hair with a headache, and said, "The empire that has been worried for a long time seems to be finally going to take action. They are gathering troops, and the number of people is roughly estimated to be more than 700,000. I just don't know if they will declare war directly on Tempest."

Along with the three female demons, there are about 700 demons of high level, who are also their subordinates. Most of them are now assigned to various parts of the world and have become important intelligence personnel under Rimuru.

It is even more amazing to be in the Eastern Empire, so the intelligence obtained is basically correct.

Since the battle between Ji Xing and the Burning Dragon, Tempest has been peaceful for a year, and Rimuru really enjoys this time-although it would be better if there were no harassment from the three female demons.

Now this peace may be coming to an end!

"Also, Yuuki seems to be doing well after going to the Empire." Rimuru added: "He has become the Imperial Marshal, one of the three admirals under the Scorching Dragon Velgrind.

Hmm, what kind of setting is this in One Piece? But I think the three admirals must be in the single digits, and they are not easy to deal with. We may have to face the Scorching Dragon again."

She looked straight at Ji Xing, hoping that Ji Xing would take on the task of fighting the dragon species.

Ji Xing just smiled: "Oh."

...Oh?

"Since the war is about to start, I have to go out to avoid it." Ji Xing thought: "Post a notice at the skill store. Just say that I am too quiet and want to go out to travel for a few months."

Rimuru: "......?"