The crowd buzzed with speculation, yet no one could reach a definitive conclusion.
While others were still cautiously exploring the terrain, carefully assessing the zombies' positions, Lin Ran had already finished his kills and moved on, and with such speed…
Was this even possible with enhanced vision?
Since when did an SS-rank talent like Natural Spirit Body possess such a monstrous function?
After all, even Luo Qingyan, an awakened SSS-rank talent wielding the divine angel, was still in the stage of battling zombies with a beam sword!
However, Lin Ran within the instance didn't halt his progress due to their exclamations, soon reaching the next stage.
The number of zombies in this area had reached eight.
Among them were several blood-red, ravenous zombies capable of using ranged magical attacks.
Facing this considerable challenge, Lin Ran showed no signs of slowing down, maintaining his rapid movement.
While running frantically, he picked up the bow in his hand.
*Swish, swish, swish!*
Three arrows shot out in quick succession, piercing the pupils of the ravenous zombies.
This prevented the ravenous zombies from successfully channeling their magic.
Then, Lin Ran put his bow back into his Soul Ring and took out a sharpened alloy Tang saber, infusing it with Divine Might. With a single stroke, he decapitated the zombie in front of him.
These zombies were far less decayed than the previous ones, making it difficult to instantly kill them with arrows. Lin Ran had to resort to his saber.
After beheading the zombie, Lin Ran slightly sidestepped, avoiding the gushing blood, and immediately lunged at the next zombie.
Soul Ring!
At this moment, Lin Ran also activated the Life Sacrifice effect of his Soul Ring, replenishing 25% of his mana.
A slight stinging sensation spread from his finger, and his mana reserves instantly returned to full.
The life force consumed by the Soul Ring was quickly replenished by his Natural Spirit Body.
With a few swift movements, Lin Ran swiftly decapitated the remaining zombies.
Seeing that the gate to the next area had opened, Lin Ran, after consuming another Soul Ring item, rushed towards the next zone.
Faced with Lin Ran's fierce and dominant offense, the onlookers could only stare in stunned silence.
"Uh... is the information wrong? Did Senior Lin Ran actually awaken the SS-rank talent Hellblood Demon God?"
"Why does a defensive talent like his possess such monstrous offensive power? There must be a mistake somewhere!"
"Most importantly, while his speed isn't exceptionally fast, every step is incredibly precise!"
"Yes, I observed closely just now. Senior Lin Ran even had the leeway to dodge the splashing blood while killing zombies..."
"And he dodged the blood without delaying his path to hunt the next zombie."
"Why does Senior Lin Ran instantly devise the most optimal and time-saving tactics just by glancing at the situation? This is too unbelievable."
"It's as if he can predict the future..."
"Precise and elegant, it's making me cry! Is this the true strength of Senior Lin Ran? He's so cool and dashing!"
Looking at the progress of others, the first and second-year students could only describe their feelings as near tears.
Most teams were still engaged in their first encounter with the very first zombie in the initial area, even trembling with fear at facing such supernatural beings for the first time.
Those slightly better off were still reveling in the joy of defeating their first zombie and were approaching the second.
Even Luo Qingyan, blessed by the holy light and decimating hordes of enemies, had only just finished dealing with the first area...
Lin Ran, on the other hand, was not only sprinting but also killing at such a speed, which was completely uncharacteristic of an SS-rank defensive talent.
It felt like even an SSS-rank offensive talent would struggle to achieve such results.
And let's not forget, Lin Ran had chosen the highest difficulty, Level Six!
The zombies he faced had significantly stronger base stats than those in lower difficulties.
To be able to slaughter them in such conditions was truly chilling.
Meanwhile, Lin Ran in the secret realm had already arrived at the third area.
The third area didn't have many zombies; instead, a single hulking figure stood in the center.
"It's a Giant Zombie!"
The people watching from below quickly identified it.
As a zombie with a high danger rating on the monster compendium, they had a relatively strong impression of it.
"This year's exam setters are truly monstrous!"
"I hope it's not this twisted by the time our batch comes around..."
Many even bared their teeth, feeling a sense of solidarity with the examinees on the field.
They were both relieved that they weren't taking the exam this year and secretly cursed the setters with all their might.
It was only the third area, and such a formidable opponent had already appeared. The terror of the later stages of the dungeon was unimaginable.
Was this dungeon truly designed with the intention of being cleared?
"Against this kind of behemoth, Senior Lin Ran should no longer be able to finish it quickly."
"That's right. Senior Lin Ran's previous success was likely due to his exceptional burst power and physical prowess, attacking the zombies' weak points simultaneously, which resulted in near instantaneous kills."
"In other words, Senior Lin Ran seems to be developing in the direction of an assassin."
"An SS-rank defensive talent venturing into the assassin role, how peculiar does that sound..."
"Oh, just stop worrying. Someone as exceptional as Senior Lin Ran can succeed in anything he chooses, right?"
"It's just that now, facing such a tough and resilient Giant Zombie, Senior Lin Ran is likely to be put through quite a ordeal."
"Indeed, tanks are the ultimate counter to assassins..."
The crowd whispered incessantly, exchanging their opinions.
Zhou Yi also quietly observed Lin Ran's performance, deep in thought.
Lin Ran's bloodline ability seemed to be something that could increase burst power and perceive weak points.
Considering the matching abilities, it was likely a bloodline such as Ghoul or Spirit Ripper.
It seemed Lin Ran truly possessed the aura of a chosen one.
He, who didn't have a lineage from a prominent family, was still able to awaken a bloodline ability.
After all, without ancestral inheritance, the chance of an ordinary person accidentally awakening a bloodline ability was slimmer than winning the lottery.
No wonder Lin Ran was confident in soloing the dungeon; it turned out he possessed an offensive bloodline ability...
However, bloodline abilities that increased burst power often led to a brief period of weakness after their activation.
Judging by the time, it should be about that point.
So, in this state, how would you face the Giant Zombie?
Rely on Natural Spirit Body to endure, wait for recovery, and then unleash a second wave of burst?
Zhou Yi could only come up with these possibilities for now.