During this period, Zhou Huai's life focus returned to Donghai City.

On one hand, he controlled Moria, leading members of the Eternal Night Guild to continue advancing into the unknown area behind the giant stone gate.

On the other hand, he also dedicated a part of his mind to constantly monitor the growth progress of his various Clones.

First, Yasuo.

His consciousness sank into Yasuo's body, and before him was the familiar towering mountain.

At this moment, Yasuo had already completed the long stone steps at the foot of the mountain and arrived at a more open platform halfway up.

The mist here was denser, and the mountain wind became even more biting.

In the center of the platform, a phantom figure was also sitting cross-legged.

Compared to the one at the foot of the mountain, this phantom figure was more solid, and his facial features were faintly visible; he was a middle-aged man with an ancient, unadorned face.

The gray samurai uniform he wore remained motionless in the mountain wind. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Zhou Huai controlled Yasuo, attempting to duel him.

With just one Move.

Yasuo's tiger's mouth went numb from the shock, and he retreated repeatedly.

Zhou Huai's mind was greatly shaken.

He could feel that Yasuo's swordplay attainments were already vastly different from before.

If he were to face his past self from when he first entered the instance dungeon, he would probably decide the outcome within five minutes.

Yet, facing the phantom figure before him, he still had no power to retaliate.

The opponent's sword strikes were no longer confined to any specific Move.

That ordinary, unremarkable sword strike came.

What Yasuo felt was not a sharp sword edge, but a towering mountain, sweeping down with an overwhelming momentum, crashing down!

It was a surging river, stirring up immense waves, threatening to swallow everything!

It was a howling gale, tearing through the sky, pervasive!

Sword Concept!

These two words instantly popped into Zhou Huai's mind.

What this phantom figure was teaching was no longer sword Moves.

But a kind of Concept, a kind of Power!

With one sword strike, all thoughts ceased, unstoppable!

To integrate one's will and spirit into the sword, summoning the might of heaven and earth.

Although Yasuo's Smart Core AI lacked spirit and will.

But it could simulate.

It was frantically comprehending this brand new power.

Each time he was knocked down, each time he regrouped, his sword gained a bit more weight, a bit more sharpness.

Zhou Huai understood that comprehending Sword Concept was by no means an overnight success.

This would again be a long process.

He completely entrusted this matter to Yasuo's Smart Core AI and no longer paid much attention.

Next, it was Xiang Yu.

Just one day ago, he stubbornly endured beatings and finally completed the 【Indestructible Body】 challenge quest.

The damage sustained target of one hundred million indeed added a lot of wear and tear to Xiang Yu's body.

Zhou Huai did not give Xiang Yu much preparation time.

Yasuo's experience told him that in a dedicated class advancement instance dungeon, the effects of equipment would be completely blocked.

Everything had to rely on one's own hard strength.

He merely prepared a large amount of recovery potions for Xiang Yu and then unhesitatingly sent him into the class advancement instance dungeon.

The scene before him was entirely different from Yasuo's cold and solitary mountain path.

This was a colossal coliseum, grand beyond imagination.

The mottled stone walls were carved with ancient and ferocious beast reliefs, filled with primitive bloodlust and wildness.

Xiang Yu stood alone in the center of the coliseum, on the ground covered with dark red sand.

He raised his head, looking at the towering stands around him.

There, countless dense black phantoms sat, indistinct and unclear.

They were silent, yet it felt as if billions of gazes were coldly watching the tiny figure in the arena.

An invisible, suffocating pressure swept in from all directions.

Just then.

Whoosh—!

A desolate and ancient horn blast echoed throughout the coliseum.

“Rumble...”

Accompanied by the heavy grinding sound of mechanisms, dozens of giant gates cast from refined iron, surrounding the coliseum, slowly rose.

Behind the dark gates, countless ferocious beasts' bloodthirsty roars and insane howls could be heard.

【System Notification: Survive thirty waves of beast attacks to complete the class advancement challenge.】

【First wave, begin!】

The moment the System notification sound fell.

Roar!

Dozens of agile beasts, shaped like hungry wolves, swarmed out from the various gates!

Their crimson eyes burned with mad killing intent, transforming into streaks of black lightning, rushing towards Xiang Yu in the center of the arena!

Xiang Yu's resolute face showed no expression.

He merely slowly stretched his muscles and bones, emitting a series of “crackling” sounds.

In his double pupils, a Battle Intent that looked down upon the world ignited.

He did not even summon his shield.

He just charged forward bare-handed, meeting the surging tide of beasts!

The battle was too intense; Zhou Huai only took one glance and confirmed that Xiang Yu would not be in any danger for a short time.

Thus, he withdrew his consciousness and returned to his main body.

Gandalf was currently far away in the Imperial Capital.

Yasuo and Xiang Yu had both successively entered their challenge instance dungeons and could not escape in the short term.

Counting them, he only had Moria, Ouyezi, Sona, and Zhuge Kongming left at his side.

Four Clones, but only Moria was truly a combat class.

This made Zhou Huai feel somewhat lacking in a sense of security.

Fortunately, on the last day of the month.

Zhuge Kongming, who had been immersed in studying Formations, finally brought him good news.

He succeeded.

A level six defensive Great Formation was successfully activated on the outskirts of the Eternal Night Guild.

And it operated smoothly.

【Congratulations, Host, Clone 'Heavenly Strategist Zhuge Kongming' has completed the challenge quest—Path of the Grandmaster!】

【Quest Reward: Class Orb Draw Opportunity X1!】

Zhou Huai's spirit was instantly invigorated upon hearing this notification.

Finally!

He could draw a new Clone again!

He closed his eyes, his consciousness instantly sinking into his mind.

The familiar, sci-fi-like giant rotary machine reappeared.

Zhou Huai's heart was filled with anticipation.

Previously, he had consecutively drawn Sona and Zhuge Kongming, two pure support classes.

This time, it should be the turn of a powerful combat class, right?

He did not hesitate, his mind forcefully pressing the 【Draw】 button!

The ◆ Nоvеlіgһt ◆ (Only on Nоvеlіgһt) rotary machine spun rapidly, colorful orbs frantically bouncing and colliding within it, light flowing and dazzling.

Zhou Huai's breathing was held at this moment.

His eyes were fixed on the exit of the rotary machine.

Finally, after a heart-wrenching wait.

A dazzling, fiery red orb, like a burning flame, shot out from the rotary machine!

Red!

It was actually a red orb!

Zhou Huai's eyes instantly widened.

He remembered very clearly.

Gold represented S-rank.

And red represented...

SS-rank!

And it was a combat-type class!

The red orb exploded in mid-air, transforming into a class advancement scroll filled with wildness and destructive aura, quietly suspended before Zhou Huai's eyes!

【Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have drawn the class: Unique Hidden Class, SS-rank Eye of the Firmament!】