Chapter 24: Gongsun Wuyue Was Stunned All Day

"The highest attribute of a blood slave is constitution." Song Qi pondered for a moment. According to the rules of the dungeon, the BOSS's attribute points are generally only two or three times greater than those of ordinary monsters. In other words, Baron William's highest attribute might be between one hundred and one hundred and fifty. With the addition of the skill Scarlet Berserk, his theoretical maximum attribute could reach three hundred. For low-level professionals, this value was indeed terrifying. No wonder this was known as the most difficult dungeon.

But unfortunately... Lü Bu's attributes were five hundred across the board! In front of him, these blood slaves and zombies were hardly any different. Having determined the enemy's attribute values, Song Qi's last remaining worry vanished.

"So, Song Qi, have you figured out a strategy?" Gongsun Wuyue asked. "Are we going in through the side door or the main entrance?"

Based on her estimation, Song Qi's summoned spirit should have attributes around one hundred. Dealing with the BOSS might be tricky, but taking down a few blood slaves shouldn't pose much trouble.

"Yes, I've decided. We'll break through head-on!"

Bang!

Lü Bu appeared, his massive frame landing heavily and scattering dust, then knelt on one knee before Song Qi.

"Lü Bu greets my lord!"

"Rise. Do you see that castle in front of us? Our enemies this time are everyone inside."

"Understood!" Lü Bu stood up abruptly, the Sky Piercer already in his grasp, ready to charge upward without hesitation.

But Gongsun Wuyue quickly stopped him. "Wait, Song Qi! Don’t let your summoned spirit rush in directly. The blood slave at the door is the castle’s gatekeeper. If he spots an enemy, he’ll immediately call his companions, and there’s even a chance he could wake Baron William. It’s best to take the side path and ambush when the gatekeeper isn’t paying attention, avoiding the risk of waking Baron William right away."

Normally, Gongsun Wuyue’s suggestion was undoubtedly the safest option. Facing a high-quality dungeon like this, one had to use a divide-and-conquer strategy. Otherwise, if surrounded by numerous monsters, unless your strength was overwhelming, you’d most likely be doomed.

But this was no ordinary situation.

Before Song Qi could explain, Lü Bu gently pushed Gongsun Wuyue aside and flashed a wicked smile. "Rest assured, young lady. I may be unworthy, but such vermin are beneath my concern. Why bother with an ambush?"

With that, Lü Bu strode forward.

Gongsun Wuyue was momentarily stunned.

"Wait... he... can talk?"

Although she’d already run three dungeons with Lü Bu, there had been little interaction, so she assumed he was a summoned spirit with only partial intelligence—able to understand commands but not grasp deeper meaning. Now it seemed Lü Bu’s intelligence far exceeded her expectations. For summoned spirits, the higher their intelligence, the better their quality!

But before she could fully react, something even more astonishing happened. Lü Bu bent his knees slightly, and a murderous aura surged forth from his body. He had activated Reckless, entering berserk mode!

Crack! Crack!

The ground split under his brute force.

The next moment...

Boom!!!

It was as if a bomb had exploded before their eyes. The shockwave rushed toward them, scattering countless stones. Lü Bu vanished from sight.

Looking up, the castle's guard was already torn in two like a rag doll, hurled aside. Lü Bu stood before the main gate, lowering the Sky Piercer he had just wielded.

"So fast!"

They were at least a hundred meters from the castle entrance, yet Lü Bu had crossed the distance in a single explosive stride.

"This speed... Lü Bu's agility and strength must be well over a hundred—at least two hundred each!"

"A summoned spirit with dual attributes exceeding two hundred at level eleven?!"

"No, not just dual attributes at two hundred—he must have a skill that can instantly boost his burst power!"

Gongsun Wuyue was utterly shocked.

"Is dual attributes over two hundred so rare?" Wang Zihao, noticing her odd expression, asked instinctively.

Gongsun Wuyue almost laughed at his ignorance, casting him a helpless glance. "Ignorance truly is frightening."

She wasn't even inclined to explain to someone like him. The deeper one's understanding of the profession, the clearer its implications. As a top scorer in theory, she knew exactly what this meant.

She looked toward the distance.

Lü Bu raised the Sky Piercer high and then brought it down in a direct chop.

Boom!

The castle’s main gate was split in two instantly.

Several blood slaves screamed as they rushed out, wielding crimson spears. Two more blood slaves silently jumped from the rooftop, seemingly aiming to coordinate a surprise attack from above.

But they had clearly underestimated Lü Bu’s strength.

Two cold flashes swept by at a speed barely visible to the naked eye.

The blood slaves falling from above split cleanly in two.

As for those within, their screams ceased. A blood line extended from the center of their foreheads to their chins. Then...

Thud!

They all split in half.

"Not only does he possess extraordinary attributes and intelligence, but his combat experience seems unusually abundant as well."

"Extraordinary grade? No! At least legendary grade summoned spirit!"

"Super S-level talent plus legendary summoned spirit?"

"Hiss..."

Gongsun Wuyue drew a sharp breath.

Legendary summoned spirits could almost be equated to another super S-level talent. She could hardly imagine what it meant for someone to possess two super S-level talents.

"Or is it that the super S-level talent allows this summoned spirit called Lü Bu to display legendary-level strength?"

"Whatever the reason, it proves his potential!"

"He’s a peerless genius with the hope of becoming humanity’s fourteenth city lord!"

Gongsun Wuyue looked deeply at Song Qi, her eyes full of admiration and envy, tinged with a trace of jealousy.

"No wonder Principal Shen values him so much—even the city lord takes him seriously and summoned him personally."

"I used to think it was just because of his super S-level talent."

"But now, perhaps his potential is even more important..."

Gongsun Wuyue sighed.

"The gap between people really is vast."

She made no further suggestions.

She understood now why Song Qi was so confident in challenging the Scarlet Blood Nest.

If it were merely dual attributes over two hundred, it would still be a risky venture in this dungeon. But with the prefix 'legendary summoned spirit,' the situation was entirely different.

The quality of a summoned spirit isn't just about attribute differences—it’s a fundamental distinction from ordinary monsters!

Without exaggeration, two summoned spirits with identical attributes, the legendary one could easily defeat dozens of rare-grade spirits.

Fighting above their level is as easy as eating or drinking for spirits of this quality.

Blood slaves with only fifty attribute points could hardly even touch him, let alone cause harm.

"The only one who might pose a threat is Baron William, the BOSS, and even then, it’s just a possibility."

With this thought, she fully relaxed.

She turned and sat beside Song Qi and Wang Zihao.

"Let’s play cards. Count me in."