I entered the game in advance and found that I was invincible

I also ran into a lot of trouble that time.

In any case, Central Lake was only the final destination, and he was not in a hurry to get there right away.

We can fight all the way through.

They must eliminate a large number of monsters, and use this opportunity to strengthen their own strength.Before the operation can go smoothly, some preparations are required.

Hunter's Totem].

Type: Consumables
Agility of allies within a radius of 10 meters +20% (2 hours)
[Hunter's Flute]
Type: musical instrument
Level: E
Durability: 700 (unrepairable).

Effect.Monsters will be attracted by the sound of the flute.

[war drum]
Type: musical instrument
Level: E
Durability: 800 (unrepairable).

The physical strength and vitality of all people within a radius of 12 meters +20%.

This should be fine.

From the third day, you can choose daily reward items according to your contribution.Although the ten hunter totems are only consumables, their effect is not worth the candle.

Unnecessary equipment is only a burden.

It's one thing to store in a sage's bag, quite another to use it freely in battle.The equipment stored in the gladiator's belt can be accessed in an instant, but the kit is not the same.

In any case, except for hidden items, the utility of ordinary items is not that high, so it is better for him to invest in some items that can support his short-term growth.

Just start here.

Long Xiangtian gathered the team around him, and he activated the totem.A blue halo spread, increasing everyone's agility by 20%.

Do you want to start?
A woman, Song Anna, blinked her eyes and asked innocently.

Long Xiangtian also nodded, and she began to play her hunter's flute.

A peaceful melody wafts through the trees, but it doesn't take long for it to work.

Cruru

A mob of angry goblins came into view.They are equipped with various items and look like a hunting party.

As soon as Yoo Ka-yong, a female high school student, saw them, she started beating the drum with a branch she picked up along the way.A red halo spread, increasing everyone's strength and vitality by 20%.

As long as you follow the plan, no one will get hurt.

In response, the members of Long Xiangtian also nodded.

In fact, there is nothing fancy about this plan.It was just to destroy the incoming monsters while protecting Song Anna and Liu Kaiying's defense.

Buffs are crucial in teamfights.

This is also the main reason to bring them.If he was fighting alone, he would need to constantly monitor them, but with the buff at least they can take care of themselves now.

It's annoying, but
Considering it's still early, it's worth putting some effort into training them rather than dragging dead weights around all the time.The plan is to start with the relatively easy goblin areas and work your way up to the more difficult areas.

Long Xiangtian walked up to the invading goblin, holding a scimitar in each hand.

***
胡忧
Li Zaicheng sat on the corpse of a goblin, and he wanted to catch his breath.He looked down at the long sword and iron buckle in his hand, his body was completely exhausted.

Well done everyone.

Anna Song looked at her teammates and said.She still seemed to be surprised by what happened just now.

That was a whole hill of dead goblins.A ridiculous number, especially considering it's only been 2 hours.

So easy to play, what's the secret?
Huang Dongyuan asked Long Xiangtian while fiddling with the adventurer's watch casually.

This is not a battle, but a one-sided massacre.Watching Long Xiangtian dispatch so many goblins single-handedly was quite thrilling.

Give your stats a boost.

A straightforward answer, but Long Xiangtian felt that this was the most honest answer.

If you lack experience, you need to try everything.

At the end of the day, statistics are just another resource that can be tapped.Later on, skills become more important, but your stats don't play as much in these early stages.

Do your stats grow as you kill more monsters?
Yes, but they have to be on a similar level as you.

This is a world based on game systems, so common sense doesn't necessarily apply.Wu Zhao used their rest time to teach his team the basics of statistics.

I get it, so as your Dexterity goes up, so does your Perception.
Magic resistance is related to spirit, thank you for sharing.

When all the members nodded, Anna Song handed something to Long Xiangtian.

Can this be eaten?

Clown Mushroom].It can act as a hallucinogen if ingested in small doses, but can be a deadly poison if taken in large quantities.It is used in alchemy, but for beginners, it is a dangerous experiment.

Song Anna immediately threw the clown mushroom on the ground, her face turned blue and she was very worried.Long Xiangtian then picked it up and handed her a ghost mushroom.

Use it to lower your presence if you find yourself in a dangerous situation, it could save your life.

Oh, can I have another one?I have a younger sister.
If you have something useful to trade, I'll consider it.

The law of equivalent exchange].

He didn't intend to give anything away, he would rather be strict with them, and let them learn this basic rule.

What about this one?

She took a scroll from her purse.

Fire Magic:: Fireball].

Long Xiangtian stared at her in surprise.

where did you get it
From a treasure chest I found in the forest.

She was very lucky indeed and only found it while gathering firewood near the camp.Although it was a good thing, Long Xiangtian shook his head.

You should use it.

but
You're the only mage in the party and it makes sense on you.

For scrolls obtained in the forest, skills can be mastered immediately.

Long Xiangtian made sure that she had learned the firebolt skill, and then handed her a ghost mushroom.

Now is not the time for me to focus on magic.

Generally speaking, an adventurer can only have two courses.There can be up to four if you count the Heavenly Spirits that can be found in the central lake.However, the mage class is not something he thinks is absolutely necessary.

If he wants to learn firebolt skills, it is very likely that he will be forced to learn the mage apprentice class.

I'm just content with hiding classes.

Any other ordinary class would make his return meaningless.

Long Xiangtian immediately stood up, he said loudly.

Pack your things, we still have a long way to go.

***
His decision to become the leader of the regiment was his planned investment.He wants to develop a reliable force to stand by his side.

Long Xiangtian didn't want to lead the entire camp, so he decided to train Zaicheng into this role.He didn't want the two-faced Ma Guangbi, who only seemed respectful in front of him, to take charge of things in the end.

He also helped me back then.

In the long run, he knew that investing in Lee Jae Sung would definitely pay off.He has all the qualities that make him a suitable representative.

He intends to push him into a leadership position after this central lake adventure.

They will be my elite troops.

Despite the grueling schedule, his members followed his instructions without complaint.This is all because of their firm determination to join him in the first place.

Come here today.

Hearing that Long Xiangtian announced the end of today's work, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.When Li Zaicheng was trying to catch his breath, he immediately fell down.

It feels so good to be alive.

I feel the same way, although Yoo Hyuk killed most of them by himself.

Huang Dongyuan looked at Long Xiangtian.He felt that his level was completely different and that he would never be able to catch up.

are not you tired?

Can handle it.

Because Long Xiangtianke set a harsh goal for himself, his physical strength is quite high.Seeing the piles of giant spider corpses, Huang Dongyuan stuck out his tongue and asked.

What is your current data?
secret.

Not just statistics, any information on a person's adventurer list is personal privacy and cannot be shared casually, so Long Xiangtian made sure that his team members also knew this.

I agree, you can't completely trust someone else, even if we're on an adventure together.

That's right, even the first few days.
While the others were talking to each other, he took a moment to check his status.

[Yoohyuk]-
Occupation: Human Adventurer-
Title Legendary Explorer (20% increase in item drop rate of monsters, 20% increase in perception and speed when in historical relics].
-
Statistical data.

Strength: 18+5 (vampire dagger).

Vitality: 16+5 (Gladiator's Belt).

Dexterity: 17+3 (black scimitar)+3 (black scimitar).

intelligence. 9
Spirit: 12 people

Not quite there yet.

His stats grew twice as much as last time, and the additional stats from items helped a lot.

Only the passive effect of the item in the slot will be recorded.

This is another reason why his belt is so useful.Any item that increases the number of slots will be sought after.

As expected, intelligence did not increase much.

While he still has a few ways to increase his intelligence, having given up magic, his options are rather limited.However, his spirit has grown quite well, because he has been constantly challenging his limits.

Looks like we're on track.It will take another three days to reach Central Lake.They can't hang around for too long because there will also be targets from other teams, which will complicate things.

Grab your loot and let's move on.

Are we going back to camp?
Regarding Song Anna's question, Long Xiangtian shook his head, and he pointed to the bushes.

We're off to find us a proper meal.Combat rations alone cannot replenish the body.

This means that they are hunting normal animals, not normal monsters.

The members nodded and followed behind him.

Have wild boar for dinner.

Long Xiangtian said and threw a spear into the bushes.Soon after, pigs screamed in the forest.

Every monarch will inspect talents, and Long Xiangtian is no exception.At night, he will carefully inspect the many adventurers in the base camp, trying to find those who are particularly skilled.

Unfamiliar with these people, he focuses mainly on those who have not survived in the past.

Liu Kaiying is definitely a master of magic.

Even though it was her first contact with magic, she showed a high sensitivity.Although he didn't ask her, her starting intelligence stats are probably pretty high.

Can she reach the second floor?
Ranks are not fixed forever.Even after converting from a human adventurer to a mage apprentice, if you have good qualifications, you can reach a higher level, such as a royal mage or an archmage.

I am more worried about Song Anna.

While she's doing pretty well for a nine-year-old girl, she still hasn't learned any magical skills or chosen any ranks.

Now that she is one of mine, I will help her in her path.

I know something very useful to her.

This may be a good investment, at least it is good for Liu Kaiying, and she will not be held back by her.

what are you going to do?
Long Xiangtian walked into the tent and asked Song Anna.

She and Liu Jiaying are getting ready for bed.

Looking at my adventurer's log, Song Anna replied.Her right hand, which fiddles with the watch, holds a leprechaun's ring, which gives her +2 strength.This is the reward for completing the achievement of killing 100 goblins, as long as you are a member of the team, you don't have to complete the action yourself.

take this.

Long Xiangtian handed her a scroll

[Healing Magic: Healing]
He got it when he killed Jang Tae-seok.

Can only heal minor injuries at best, but can be useful early on.

I only have this ring now.
It doesn't matter, just treat it as an investment.

okay, thank you.

Long Xiangtian left the tent after making sure that he had mastered this skill.Li Jicheng, who had been waiting for him outside, asked curiously.

What do you mean by investing?
You will know later.

It would be a mistake to focus only on survival during this time in the forest.After this, a fierce rivalry awaits them, and the faction will only grow in size.In order to prepare for this eventuality, he must start to strengthen his power as soon as possible.

I used to just think about surviving on my own.

He didn't have the mindset of a monarch from the start, which caused him to miss a lot.One's own strength is still very important, but building power cannot be ignored.

They will be my first ten subordinates.

As they continue to take countless adventures, their growth rate will increase by leaps and bounds.He expects a lot from them and is willing to develop them, especially in terms of skills, provided, of course, that they never turn their backs on him.

With overwhelming strength, anyone can destroy or steal from anyone else.On the other hand, setting an example and gaining the respect and admiration of others is the right path for those who want to challenge the throne.

Is this all part of your plan?
Of course.

Long Xiangtian stared at Li.

I never do things that are not good for me.After Long Xiangtian and his party returned to the base camp, they brought some major changes.Li Zaicheng surpassed Ma Guanbi for the first time and won the second place.Huang Donghuan and Liu Kaiying successfully finished fourth and No.5 respectively.

This embarrasses Ma Guangbi, who considers himself the leader of the faction.

He wanted to sneak into the regiment, but was immediately locked up by Long Xiangtian.

We are no longer hiring.

Ma Guangbi found it very troublesome, he knew that if this continued, he would not even be able to keep his current ranking.

What the hell are they doing?

But according to Long Xiangtian's order, none of the members mentioned what they were doing recently.

He even felt that they were hiding from him on purpose.
Since that time, I don't like him.

Especially he was very dissatisfied with Lee Jae-sung who took away the metal breastplate reward from him.

Tomorrow, I must get back my No.2.

He blamed it on being confused when he saw a swarm of giant praying mantises attack earlier in the day.

While he was trying to console his pride, Ma Guanbi led his followers into the forest.

the next day..

Contribution Rewards]
1. Longxiangtian (60.8%) electronic grade equipment and consumables (X2).

2. Lee Jae-sung (8.4%) Electronic grade equipment and consumables (X1)
3. Liu Jiayong (6.2%) F-level equipment (X1)
4. Huang Donghuan (5.3%) F-grade consumables (X1).

5. Song Anna (4.7%) daily necessities

no way..

Not only did he fail to catch up with Li Zaicheng, but was completely eliminated from the ranking.Ma Guanbi's situation is very desperate, and has even been surpassed by a 9-year-old girl.

The future looks grim.

He can't even complain about his current situation, after all, he is the one who suggested giving bonuses according to the ranking of contribution

But I still have some hope.

Long Xiangtian has only 10 followers, but there are 40 people behind him.If he wants to put important decisions to a vote and use his majority, at least he can restrict Long Xiangtian from doing whatever he wants.

In order not to lose what little power he had, Ma Guangbi desperately concentrated on expanding his influence.

At the same time, Long Xiangtian and his party are making final preparations for going to Central Lake.

Why do you need a toolbox and fishing tackle?
Mr. Li asked out of curiosity.He is equipped with a majestic metal breastplate and iron armor, much like a real knight.

You'll know it when you get there.

Long Xiangtian never revealed his plan until necessary.

Huang Donghuan nodded, because this was the expected answer.

Well, at least the defenses here are good now, so they don't miss my toolbox too much.

They created several buildings to help defend against monsters and even other factions.Watchtowers, barricades, moats, warehouses, armories, and more.

Since they are all supervised by Long Xiangtian, the current defense measures are quite strong.

Are we all ready?

Yes, everything is fine.

Hearing Li Zaicheng's answer, Long Xiangtian lifted the black scimitar into the air.

Let's go then.

As usual, they're just a squad.

If he encounters a powerful warrior, the competition for top-quality items will become very fierce, making it less likely for him to obtain the heavenly elixir.This is very important for Long Xiangtian, who is aiming to create another hidden class.

Going straight to the front is the correct answer.

After two days of continuous hunting, his members have grown gorgeously.Liu Kaiying and Song Anna, who were originally belated, have now become important members of the group.

Be sure to take the items dropped after killing monsters.

While hunting, the chances of getting items from monster corpses are low.Repair kits, magic crystals, treasure map fragments, health potions, ancient coins, etc.

paradise lost

This is the name of the large island located within the central lake.Opinions vary as to its function and why its Creator built it in the first place, but one thing is certain.

It is not heaven, but hell.

At least it is a place that is difficult to return to with life.The island itself is hard enough, but also watch out for competitors.Anyone who can go to Central Lake will have good equipment and technology, one can imagine what will happen if they are all competing for the best reward.

We are going to work hard today.

The world is so big, there will always be many hidden talents.