Chapter 445: I've Been Feeling a Bit Itchy Lately

"An inner sect disciple? Supervisor of the Vermilion Fire Iron Mine? Head Instructor of the outer sect disciples?"

Yang Ling was somewhat surprised. It seemed that this time, combat power and cultivation level were tied to dungeon identity.

Previously, these things had been tied to difficulty.

A trace of gravity appeared in his eyes.

This proved that the difficulty of this dungeon was, to some extent, 3S-level!

The Crimson Refined Fire Flood Dragon Sect was a first-rate sect, which meant it definitely had a First-Rank Land Deity presiding over it.

Facing such a powerhouse, even an Earth Immortal who entered the dungeon could lose their life at any moment.

"However, as long as I prepare in advance, keep a low profile, and don't chase after rewards that are too good..."

"The danger level will definitely drop significantly. It just depends on what level the dungeon's baseline danger is."

Yang Ling re-examined the three identities.

Inner sect disciple, it seemed, had nothing particularly special about it.

It was actually inferior to the Outer Sect Disciple Head Instructor. At least that position seemed to carry some authority.

"However... what I'm best at is mining."

Yang Ling looked at the middle option, the Crimson Fire Iron Mine Supervisor, and a faint smile appeared in his eyes.

This identity matched his expertise and abilities.

It was also a supervisory role, so at least it carried some authority.

"You'll do."

Yang Ling chose the Crimson Fire Iron Mine Supervisor identity.

A wave of chilling sensation swept over him again.

In the blink of an eye, a warm breeze rushed against Yang Ling's face.

He found himself standing in a massive open-pit mine vein, with Little White at his side.

Countless mine slaves were vigorously chiseling at the ore.

From dozens of mine shafts, mine slaves occasionally carted out ore in full loads.

Every mine slave's expression was numb, and the exposed skin on their bodies was covered in numerous burn scars.

Some of the mine slaves' wounds had yet to heal, faintly carrying the stench of rot. Their expressions were not only numb, their bodies also carried a heavy aura of death.

"This is the Crimson Fire Iron Mine on Fire Flood Dragon Island?"

"Its scale is more than ten times larger than the Fire Crystal Rock Mine and Vermilion Gold Mine from before."

Yang Ling's gaze suddenly fell on a piled mountain of ore.

This Crimson Fire Iron Ore had not yet been refined, appearing in its most primitive form.

The large ones were about the size of a lychee, while the small ones were only as big as a fingernail.

Within the ore, it was as if a fire was contained, causing them to emit waves of scalding heat.

The hot wind constantly blowing through the mine vein had a great deal to do with these mountains of piled ore.

Mine slaves, barely clothed, continuously transported Crimson Fire Iron Ore to this place.

Similarly, mine slaves who were decently dressed continuously and orderly carried this Crimson Fire Iron Ore away.

Yang Ling glanced at their Status Panels.

The barely clothed mine slaves' attributes were about the same as ordinary people.

Their Strength could reach 6-7 points.

The other group of mine slaves responsible for moving the ore away mostly had around 10 points in their Strength Attribute.

Yang Ling slowly gripped the Centenary Refined Kylin Pickaxe at his waist.

His Strength Attribute was immediately boosted by 50 points!

"Equipment boosts can be used here."

Yang Ling breathed a sigh of relief inwardly. Through his experiments in these past few dungeons.

He had already determined that if a dungeon was going to remove equipment attributes and skills, a notification should appear, just like the first time he entered the Devour Heaven Palace dungeon.

"Equipment can all be used. Then my current combat power is comparable to Upper Fifth-Rank. What I lack is Vital Qi and recovery ability."

"However, I have the Vajra Bright King Body, plus Ironclad Fortress, and the Fire Crocodile Set's thirty percent Physical Damage Reduction."

"Although my recovery is lacking, my defense might not be weaker than Upper Fifth-Rank."

Yang Ling made his calculations. As long as he didn't provoke a Fourth-Rank Grandmaster, he would be relatively safe within the Fire Flood Dragon Island dungeon.

"Supervisor Yang, a new batch of mine slaves arrived this time. Would you like to inspect them?"

A young man quickly walked up to Yang Ling and gave a cupped fist salute. When his gaze fell on Little White beside Yang Ling, a trace of awe and yearning flashed through his eyes.

Yang Ling glanced at his Status Panel. He was an Outer Sect Disciple of the Crimson Refined Fire Flood Dragon Sect, Shi Jiu.

"New mine slaves? Then let me take a look."

Yang Ling nodded lightly. This dungeon had no additional prompts, indicating there were no special missions. It was probably just as he guessed, survival was the main objective.

"If all players choose to keep a low profile, then its average difficulty would actually be below the White Bone Cavern."

"Perhaps this time, ordinary players from all the Server Regions can rake in a decent haul."

"Could this be considered the Divine Realm actively subsidizing these players?"

As he thought this, Shi Jiu had already directed his subordinates to bring a full thousand mine slaves before Yang Ling.

These mine slaves' mental states were considerably better than those of the slaves already here.

Although their faces still carried the exhaustion of a long journey and anxiety about the future, at least their bodies had not been excessively depleted.

Yang Ling quietly observed them, continuously opening their Status Panels to search for possible players from other Server Regions.

This group of mine slaves was also uncertain about what they would face next. Being scrutinized by Yang Ling like this made them increasingly anxious.

"There are no players among them?"

Yang Ling mused, then waved his hand at Shi Jiu. Shi Jiu understood immediately and barked at his subordinates:

"Send them to mine!"

"Shi Jiu, has anyone recently joined our sect and become an inner sect disciple? Who is the Outer Sect Disciple Head Instructor again?"

Yang Ling asked casually.

Shi Jiu looked confused: "Supervisor Yang, this subordinate is not very clear. However, the Head Instructor of the outer sect has always been Instructor Zhang. Have you forgotten?"

"Zhang Daochu?"

Yang Ling smiled.

Shi Jiu slowly nodded.

Yang Ling was not surprised, instead finding it within expectations.

Five Server Region players, one was Zhang Daochu.

Was this a coincidence? He did not think this was a coincidence.

"The Divine Realm's matching this time should be based on strength."

"Among the players from all Server Regions, Zhang Daochu's strength is closest to mine, and his level is relatively close as well."

"The players from the other four Server Regions likely don't have low levels either, and their combat power won't be too bad."

"At the very least, they'll be at Sixth-Rank level. Over at Devour Heaven Palace, equipment attributes and skills couldn't be used, but here they can."

"So even if Zhang Daochu doesn't have the Heavenly Will Hundred Battles Diagram, his combat power might, with the boost from equipment, not be much weaker than before."

"If the other four have Sixth-Rank Divine Armaments, their combat power will also exceed their base Status Panel values."

"Did they choose the inner sect disciple identity? Or did they have other options?"

"Supervisor Yang, it's far too hot here. This subordinate has prepared some chilled fruit for you. Please have a taste."

Shi Jiu somehow produced a platter of iced fruit, wisps of cold white vapor still rising from it.

Some mine slaves who caught sight of this scene had their eyes go wide.

Yang Ling thought for a moment, then finished the fruit in a few bites, and headed toward one of the mine shafts.

Shi Jiu was somewhat taken aback and hurriedly followed with quick small steps:

"Supervisor Yang, are you going into the mine shaft for an inspection? This kind of work can be left to subordinates."

Yang Ling removed the Centenary Refined Kylin Pickaxe:

"I've been feeling a bit itchy lately. I'll go down and chisel a few times. You don't need to follow. Just keep an eye on this place for me."

Shi Jiu looked slightly surprised. By the time he reacted, Yang Ling had already disappeared into a mine shaft entrance.

"Supervisor Yang has this kind of leisurely mood?"