Chapter 5: Entering the Second Level of the Catacombs

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

“You’ve absorbed the essence of the Skeleton. Your body is stronger now.”

“Your Constitution has increased by 7 points, Strength by 8 points, Intelligence by 3 points, and Agility by 9 points.”

After absorbing the essence of the Skeleton Swordsman, York’s current attributes were:

[Name]: York

[Race]: Undead Race – Skeleton monster

[Level]: 7

[Status]: Health Points 81, Magic Power 73

[Attributes]: Constitution 28, Strength 40, Intelligence 14, Agility 24

[Talent]: Devour

[Equipment]: Bone Greatsword

[Skill]: None

After killing the Skeleton Swordsman, York’s attributes doubled.

Such attributes could basically dominate the first level of the catacombs.

After checking his attributes panel, York sighed. “It’s a pity that although my four attributes are high, I don’t have any skills. My magic power and intelligence are wasted.”

At this moment, York suddenly noticed a skill book with a huge sword printed on it.

Pleasantly surprised, York hurried to retrieve the skill book from the ashes.

[Ghost Slash]

Effect: Strike with a terrifyingly cold Undead Sword Aura, causes 100 Physical Damage and frost effect, reduces the target’s attack speed and movement speed by 20%. Cooldown time is 30 seconds, consumes 30 Magic Power.

After reading the skill introduction, York used the skill book as it turned into a white light and entered his body.

“You used a skill book.”

“You’ve learned the skill [Ghost Slash].”

Looking at the system notification, York reached out his hand with a smile and patted the Skeleton Swordsman’s skull, “The moment I wanted a skill, you sent it to me. Since you’re so considerate, I’ll forgive your rudeness to me.”

After killing the Skeleton Swordsman, York had no opponents left on the first level of the catacombs.

Now, he had two choices.

One, stay on the first level of the catacombs and hunt the remaining Skeleton monsters. He would then run away before Andre returns.

Yes, he had to escape directly.

According to York’s experience in his previous life, Andre was able to control hundreds of Skeletons at the same time. He was at least a Level 30 Necromancer, similar to a small boss.

If he continued to stay on the first level of the catacombs, with the speed at which he hunted the Skeleton monsters to increase his strength, he would definitely be no match for Andre when he returned.

If he wanted to defeat Andre, he could only find a more efficient way to kill monsters.

York looked at the dark underground cavern.

The second choice was to head to the lower levels of the catacombs.

The deathly aura in the catacombs was thick, and the closer one was to the bottom, the more dangerous it was.

This kind of death energy was the best nourishment for undead creatures, so the monsters in the lower levels of the catacombs rarely came to the upper level.

This also meant that the monsters at the lower levels of the catacombs were stronger.

“Kekeke~”

York’s jaw cracked, and a terrifying, eerie sound came from his bones.

He was also an undead creature now, so he could feel that there was a mysterious existence in the lower level of the catacombs summoning him.

Without any hesitation, York walked towards the underground cave.

The greater the risk, the greater the benefits. Escape was not his style.

Since he wanted to become stronger, he should bravely accept the challenge.

Moreover, he was already an undead, so why would he fear death?

…

Reaching the cave, York leaped into it.

All of a sudden, his vision turned pitch black, and he felt a sense of dizziness.

About a minute later, York landed on the ground with a thud. A few of his leg bones popped out of place.

York stood up awkwardly. He picked up his thigh bone from the ground and put it near his kneecap.

At this moment, a terrifying roar suddenly sounded from afar.

York quickly looked up and met a pair of red eyes.

A rotten and dirty zombie with dark green liquid flowing all over its body was staring at York without moving.

[Rotten Zombie]

[Race]: Undead

[Level]: 15

[Status]: Health Points 150, Magic Power 100

[Skills]: Poisonous Claws, Crazed Bite

York gasped in shock. This zombie was Level 15!

At this moment, he had yet to fix all his leg bones. If this monster suddenly attacked, he would not even be able to dodge.

York stared intently at the monster. At the same time, he used the Bone Greatsword and slowly moved backward.

It was not possible for him to face the monster now. He had to find a place to put back his leg bones first.

The next second, York’s heart sank.

After observing for a while, the zombie seemed to be convinced that York was no match for him. It dragged its broken left leg and charged at York with its teeth bared..