Chapter 97: Entering the Silent Forest, Soloing the Dungeon

Zhang Yishu had heard of people soloing regular dungeons, but never before had he heard of anyone attempting to solo a large-scale dungeon. This wasn't just a matter of whether it could be done—it was that, throughout history, no one had ever soloed a large dungeon. It was simply considered impossible!

With concern, Zhang Yishu asked, “Yang Feng, are you alright? Don’t do anything reckless!”

Yang Feng chuckled softly, then strode toward the entrance of the Silent Forest dungeon. The entrance to a large dungeon was much bigger than that of a regular one. Yang Feng lifted his head and looked up. Above the entrance, there was a massive display screen.

The record for clearing this dungeon had been set three years earlier.

[Tianlong Academy, 50 participants, 15 hours and 30 minutes.]

Tianlong Academy, like Feilong Academy, was one of Qingbei University’s affiliated colleges. In total, there were seven such affiliated colleges at Qingbei. Students at Qingbei University were divided into three tiers: ordinary students, academy students, and elite academy students. It was as if an invisible set of rules had been established, sorting every student into one of three ranks.

For example, previously, Xiao Tiance had almost incited a conflict between ordinary and academy students. Competition at university was just as fierce.

With a worried expression, Zhang Yishu asked, “Yang Feng, are you really going to solo a large dungeon?”

Yang Feng nodded. “Yes.”

Just as he was about to enter, a brash voice rang out from behind.

“Don’t block my way!”

Yang Feng reacted swiftly, pulling Zhang Yishu aside. A warrior, clad head to toe in armor and exuding menace, stomped past. If Yang Feng hadn’t been quick, Zhang Yishu would have been knocked over.

A group of people trailed behind this warrior.

He was a towering figure, nearly two meters tall, radiating an oppressive aura.

The warrior glanced at Yang Feng, his face full of disdain. Then he raised his head and declared, “Today, our Bai Tian Academy will be tackling the Silent Forest dungeon. We’re going to set a new clearance record!”

Dozens of people behind him shouted in unison.

The Silent Forest dungeon record had stood for three years, set by Tianlong Academy. No one had broken it in all that time—a testament to how difficult this dungeon was.

Zhang Yishu murmured, “I heard recently that Bai Tian Academy is planning to challenge the Silent Forest dungeon.”

“They say they’re fully prepared; several core members have kept their level capped at thirty. Some of the academy’s top students have even provided them with a full set of gold-tier equipment.”

Yang Feng immediately understood Bai Tian Academy’s intentions. If they could break the record, they would gain a huge amount of points and accolades—it would be a matter of great honor. The students of every academy strove for their college’s glory. This was also an opportunity to enter the elite academies.

The warrior, representing Bai Tian Academy, had just loudly announced their intent to break the three-year-old dungeon record set by Tianlong Academy.

He then glanced down at Yang Feng and said, “Kid, step aside, will you?”

Yang Feng remained motionless, showing no intention of moving. He replied calmly, “I was here first.”

The warrior frowned. “Are you trying to join our dungeon run?”

“Sorry, we have a mission this time. We can’t take you along.”

Yang Feng couldn’t help but find it amusing. This guy’s sense of superiority was overwhelming—when had he ever asked to be taken along?

Seeing Yang Feng unmoved, the warrior grew annoyed and embarrassed. In front of the hundreds of eyes in the dungeon hall, he couldn’t do anything to Yang Feng.

He shouted, “Is everyone ready? We’re heading in!”

As he spoke, Yang Feng turned to Zhang Yishu and said, “I’m going in.”

Zhang Yishu nodded. “Be careful.”

With that, Yang Feng entered the dungeon.

The swirling vortex at the entrance of Silent Forest glowed brightly, indicating Yang Feng had truly entered the dungeon alone.

The warrior’s face twitched. He couldn’t help but say, “Is that guy here just to make trouble? Going in solo—he’s asking for death!”

Suddenly, the entire dungeon hall erupted with excitement.

“No way, he really went in alone!”

“Soloing the Silent Forest dungeon—he must be a legend!”

“I’ve never heard of anyone soloing a large dungeon before!”

“If he succeeds, it’ll be a historic moment for Qingbei University!”

“I doubt he’ll make it.”

“I’ve been into Silent Forest once. It’s too dangerous—one wrong move and you’re done for.”

“Anyone else would fail for sure, but with him, who knows…”

The Bai Tian Academy warrior’s face darkened. Their academy had prepared meticulously to break the dungeon record, yet no one was paying them any attention—instead, all eyes were on some fool soloing a large dungeon.

The warrior noticed that Yang Feng was only wearing silver-tier equipment. He himself was in a full set of gold-tier gear. At that moment, everyone from Bai Tian Academy felt a bit embarrassed.

Seeing the morale of his team dipping, the warrior decided not to wait any longer.

He bellowed, “Let’s go!”

One by one, the Bai Tian Academy students entered the dungeon.

Before he entered, the warrior glanced up at the display screen.

“Fifteen hours and thirty minutes—I will break that record!”

Silent Forest was a large dungeon, and a level thirty one at that, so the entry fee was naturally higher. Before entering, Yang Feng paid a hundred points. To eliminate the cooldown, he would have to pay at least a thousand. Repeated runs would cost two thousand points each time. Five runs would cost ten thousand points.

For the first time, Yang Feng realized his remaining hundred thousand points wouldn’t last long.

Now he understood just how quickly points could be depleted.

“I hope I can break the record and earn the reward!”

Towering ancient trees surrounded him, and silence reigned everywhere. Overhead, the blazing sun shone down, casting a scorching light.