Who Designed This Underworld Dungeon?
Chapter 336 - 250 Wolf Blood Soul 2

Chapter 336: Chapter 250 Wolf Blood Soul 2

Why does everything look so strange?

He felt the scene before him was somewhat odd and upon closer inspection realized the reason:

He had grown taller!

Already standing around six foot two, he now had surged nearly four inches, breaking the six foot six barrier. Luckily, his muscles had grown as well, preventing any disproportionate appearance.

However, the others were not as fortunate. Their average height had increased by nearly eight inches, with even the shortest individuals now standing at six foot five. Their physical conditions couldn’t keep up with the Sword Saint, so while their height had increased, their muscles hadn’t, making them look quite unhealthy.

"Is this the effect brought by Wolf Blood’s Gift?" Dal clenched his fists, feeling his body strength had doubled, improving overall!

The Wolf Blood within him was also purer, with its quantity even having increased. If he activated the Wolf Blood right now...

His heart surged with emotion. If he activated the Wolf Blood and stacked enhancement effects, perhaps he could reach level ninety!

The others nearby also shouted in surprise and delight. Although their improvements weren’t on par with Dal, they felt transformed, previously averaging level thirty-five, now likely nearing fifty.

For those with stronger physiques, the effects of Wolf Blood were more pronounced, as the weak could not withstand its benefits.

Rudes was truly a good person, helping everyone make the wisest choice, deserving of the title Ember King.

Dal clenched the black Wolf Knight’s Great Sword in his hands, and a martial art named "Wolf Sword Skill" appeared in his mind. His excited mood made him want to practice a set immediately, but he restrained himself and turned to look at Gapar.

The latter had his back to Dal, his body slightly trembling.

"Master, what’s wrong?" Dal approached cautiously, and the Sword Saint turned, revealing an indescribable expression.

His mouth was clearly upturned in a joyous smile, yet it conveyed a hidden sadness, mixed with feelings of gratification, relief, and confusion... It was the first time Dal had seen such a rich expression on the Sword Saint’s face.

It was hard to imagine this broad-minded older man having such moments of emotional vulnerability.

Dal was startled and was about to inquire when Gapar wiped his face, immediately returning to a normal expression, pulling something out from his pocket and throwing it towards Dal.

"Is this... Experience Candy?"

[Magic Candy•Small]

[Energy-filled candy blessed by the gods, consuming it at a bonfire grants the gods’ blessing, raising one level]

[Only useable by beings below level two hundred]

Dal looked at it incredulously.

"I can’t use it anymore, it’s yours now." Gapar chuckled lightly, then turned to look up at the Fran Undead Team on the throne.

Can’t use it anymore? Dal pondered over the words, suddenly widening his eyes in disbelief as he looked at Gapar. Could it be—

"Thud!"

Gapar did something that astonished everyone.

He kneeled towards the throne!

He knelt on one knee, bowing towards the Ember King on the Fire Transmission Throne, the highest human courtesy.

The scene fell into silence. Those who were rejoicing over their newfound power were now wide-eyed, only Dal knowing what was happening.

"Thank you, our hero who transmitted the fire." Gapar said sincerely. His gesture was definitely not because of the mere enhancement of power.

"Master, you..."

Dal moved to help, but the Sword Saint stood up on his own, dusting off his knees, and then patting Dal’s shoulder, saying:

"Tell Leon and the others that I will break my promise and take them hunting the Golden Lion when I return."

Dal nodded obediently, though confused.

Seeing his disciple’s puzzled look, Gapar smiled without speaking, only moving his lips.

[I wasn’t supposed to return]

Dal, who understood the Sword Saint’s lip reading, stared at him, wanting to ask something, but Gapar walked towards the deepest part of the fort towards the underground passage, leaving no chance for questions.

But moments later, Gapar returned, waving his hand and said, "Can’t get in, it’s locked. Let’s go back to the city and drink, it’s on me!"

[Bound by mysterious dark forces, unable to proceed]

Once entering the underground passage, these words were visible, with dense darkness blocking the way forward.

Strange, why open the entrance only to not let anyone pass, as if the Dungeon had suddenly changed its mind.

But this was good too; it relieved people. If a new area had opened, should they grit their teeth and explore or retreat?

Now it seemed the best outcome, at least for the Fran Guard.

"Let’s go home!"

People shouted in unison, carrying their Great Swords or Big Shields, returning triumphant.

And in the end, Dal looked back at the Fran Undead Team, pushing open the gate completely; it was a rare sunny day, with the sunlight pouring down, illuminating most of the fort.

Allowing the Undead Team to bathe in the long-lost sunlight was just right.

That day, the news of the Fran Undead Team achieving the first clearance spread, bringing joy throughout the city. It was another significant progress in the adventurers’ exploration of the Sain Dungeon.

In some aspects, people observed a small change in the Sain Dungeon.

This minor change had little impact on most, but held profound significance for the Fran Guard who fought that day.

Upon pushing open the Fran Fort’s gate, there was no longer the sound of swords clashing, with the scene of Undead Team members killing each other replaced by an image appearing when the door was opened, concluding with—

The Undead Team sitting on the Fire Transmission Throne would rise and salute the challengers.

He seemed no longer weary from endless battles, as if awakened from a long dream to test the newcomers.

Dal and his friends also discovered that those who defeated the First Stage of the Undead Team and returned to the fort wouldn’t automatically trigger a fight but would instead see two choices upon touching the throne.

[Challenge Fran Undead Team]

[Challenge "Ember King" Fran Undead Team]

If they won the first option, the passageway underground would open. It was uncertain when the darkness blocking progress would disappear.

As for Gong Qiying, two noteworthy events had recently occurred.

One was the imminent departure of "Sword Saint" Gapar.

The second was the murder of "Shadowless" Jelotte, with his fragmented remains thrown into the Dungeon.

Jelotte’s death seemed to be the beginning; in several days, another adventurer’s body was found in the Sain Dungeon, and upon close comparison, Gong Qiying discovered:

The deceased ones all possessed "Unique Talent".