Chapter Six: Entering the Novice Village, Initiating Level-Up Mode!

As his level increased, Yang Feng’s attributes rose accordingly. Due to the excessive depletion of his mental energy, he sat cross-legged on the ground and began to meditate. After about ten minutes, his mind finally recovered.

“I wonder what a Level 2 Raven Warrior will be like?” As this thought occurred to him, Yang Feng immediately activated his skill to summon a Level 2 Raven Warrior. Soon, a black vortex appeared before him.

Caw!

With a piercing cry, a raven flew out from the vortex. This raven was still entirely black, but compared to the Level 1 Raven Warrior, its feathers were glossier and darker, tinged with a few white plumes.

[Level 2 Raven Warrior]
[Attack: 100]
[Strength: 100]
[Mental Power: 150]
[Speed: 300]
[Skills: None]

The Level 2 Raven Warrior was more powerful and faster than its predecessor. Of course, this was closely tied to his profession as a Cursed One; otherwise, a Level 2 Raven Warrior would not be so formidable. With his advancement to Level 2, his mental energy had also increased.

Yang Feng summoned four more Level 2 Raven Warriors. Now commanding eight Raven Warriors, he found the slimes were no match at all. Nevertheless, because the slimes’ levels were low, each kill only gained him five experience points.

To level up more quickly, Yang Feng ventured deeper into the forest.

A sudden wolf’s howl broke the silence. Yang Feng looked up to see seven or eight wild wolves blocking his path. Each wolf’s eyes glowed with a sinister green light, fixed intently on him.

[Monster Name: Wild Wolf]
[Level: 2]
[Attack: 50]
[Speed: 100]
[Defense: 150]

“Attack!” Without hesitation, Yang Feng issued the order. With harsh, shrill cries, the eight Raven Warriors charged at the pack of wolves.

A fierce battle erupted between the two sides. There was no denying that Level 2 Wild Wolves were far superior to Level 1 slimes in attack, speed, and defense. After nearly half an hour of fighting, all eight wild wolves were slain, though three of the Level 1 Raven Warriors were also killed.

[Defeated Level 2 Wild Wolf, experience +20]
[Defeated Level 2 Wild Wolf, experience +20]
[Defeated Level 2 Wild Wolf, experience +20]
[…]

Compared to the slimes, each wild wolf granted ten more experience points per kill. After the eighth wolf fell, a white light flashed over Yang Feng’s whole body.

[Congratulations, Host! Your level has increased to 3.]

Soon, Yang Feng was promoted from Level 2 to Level 3. Leveling up below Level 10 was rather easy; beyond that, things would become much more difficult. To ascend, he would need to slay even more monsters and accumulate more experience.

With his level rising, Yang Feng pressed further into the woods. Any monster below Level 5 was no match for his summoned Raven Warriors; battles ended instantly.

[Congratulations, Host! You have received a special reward: a Newbie Village map!]

At that moment, the system’s voice echoed in his mind, and a map unfolded in his thoughts. It was the map of Newbie Village, clearly marking the number and levels of monsters in the vicinity. With this map, Yang Feng found hunting monsters much easier.

In less than an hour, Yang Feng’s level broke through to Level 5. Upon reaching this milestone, he unlocked a new skill.

[Congratulations, Host! You have acquired the skill: Lion’s Roar.]

Lion’s Roar was the first offensive skill Yang Feng had obtained so far.

“Roar!” With a thunderous shout, a terrifying shockwave surged towards a Level 5 monster—the Golden Leopard. In an instant, the leopard was slain.

[Defeated Level 5 Golden Leopard, experience +50]

Although the leopard was dead, there was no wound on its body; its internal organs had been shattered by the sound. Yang Feng understood that Lion’s Roar was a sonic attack—its greatest feature was ignoring defense. No matter how formidable the opponent’s defenses were, they could not withstand a sonic assault.

“This unique hidden class, Cursed One, is truly formidable! So far, I’ve gained three skills: Raven’s Tongue, Venomous Wit, and Lion’s Roar! While the first two are a bit weak, Lion’s Roar is quite impressive!”

At that moment, a white light flashed once more—Yang Feng had leveled up again, reaching Level 6. His personal attributes had all improved with the advancement.

Now, when Yang Feng summoned Raven Warriors, they too had advanced in level. This time, he called forth ten of them. Ten Raven Warriors roamed Newbie Village, slaughtering monsters unimpeded.

[Defeated Level 1 Slime, experience +10]
[Defeated Level 2 Wild Wolf, experience +20]
[Defeated Level 5 Golden Leopard, experience +50]
[…]

Monsters below Level 5 were almost instantly dispatched, sometimes without Yang Feng lifting a finger—he only needed to direct his summoned warriors, and his experience grew steadily.

Before coming to Newbie Village, Principal Qin Han had set a goal for everyone: within one month, reach Level 10. Only those who reached Level 10 would be eligible to apply to the nation’s top three universities; Level 8 was required for the top ten.

Meanwhile, in Newbie Village, several high school principals were chatting.

“I wonder how many levels this year’s seniors can climb on the first day?”

“Right! Last year, I recall the best managed Level 5 in a single day—and that was a Warrior.”

“I think Ye Mengyan could reach Level 5 today.”

“Absolutely! She’s a Light Mage, and light magic can stack additional attack damage.”

“Leveling up is always easier at the start; it grows harder as you go. Their rate of advancement on the first day reveals their talent and potential!”

Hearing the chatter, Qin Han mused to himself, “I wonder how far Yang Feng, with his Raven’s Tongue, can advance? But with his unique hidden class, he surely won’t be slow.”

After Level 5, leveling would slow down. At the end of twenty-four hours, everyone would be automatically transported back to Newbie Village. How far one could advance on the first day would be decided in these twenty-four hours.

“Gentlemen, looks like you’re all enjoying your tea here?”

Laughter echoed among them.