"Forbidden Spell - Hellfire Blaze the Heavens!"
Ye Lin roared, and a flame with a purple base and a red tip emerged from his hand, burning as if an evil lotus had appeared in the world.
Then the flame landed on a pile of dry firewood, igniting it instantly.
Using a forbidden spell to start a fire—this scene, if seen by outsiders, would probably make their eyes bulge. It was as absurd as using a nuclear bomb to light a cigarette.
By the end of the day, Ye Lin had reached level 3 through his relentless slaughter. The forbidden spell he unlocked at level 3 was Hellfire Blaze the Heavens. Similar to Apocalypse Thunder, it could summon boundless hellfire from the nine netherworlds by sacrificing oneself.
The higher the level, the harder it was to advance. For example, it took 1,000 experience points to go from level 1 to level 2, 2,000 points from level 2 to level 3, and 3,000 points from level 3 to level 4.
Being able to reach level 3 in just one day, Ye Lin was extremely satisfied. He estimated that most people hadn't even reached level 2. At this rate, reaching level 10 before the novice secret realm closed would be no problem at all.
Ye Lin skillfully dragged a dead three-eyed demon boar, skinned it, and placed its meat on the burning fire pit to roast.
The fatty hind leg quickly started to sizzle and bubble in the hellfire, creating a mouth-watering aroma that greatly stimulated Ye Lin's appetite.
Although he was immortal and couldn't starve to death, the feeling of hunger wasn't pleasant. He wasn't a masochist and wouldn't neglect his stomach.
Hellfire was inherently hotter than ordinary flames, making it highly efficient for roasting. Soon, the entire hind leg was roasted to a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Ye Lin tore off a piece of meat, the juices flowing freely, emitting a steaming aroma.
Savoring the burst of meaty fragrance in his mouth, Ye Lin nearly teared up for a moment.
The meat of the three-eyed demon boar was incredibly tender and far more delicious than ordinary pork.
Previously, living in the slums and being poor while hiding his secret of being immortal, he had never tasted such good food.
Fortunately, he was now a career changer. Once he had the strength to protect himself, he wouldn't need to live a life of hiding anymore.
As Ye Lin was enjoying his meal, not far away, Zhuge Ni suddenly paused, her eyes filled with suspicion as she looked in the direction of Ye Lin. As a fire mage, she was extremely sensitive to fire elements and immediately sensed the presence of hellfire.
"Besides me, there's no second SSS-level fire-related profession in Qingcheng. How could there be such a powerful fire element fluctuation? Could it be that some fire-related treasure has appeared?"
A glint of curiosity flashed in Zhuge Ni's beautiful eyes as she headed toward Ye Lin's location.
On Ye Lin's side, after eating and drinking his fill, he extinguished the fire, urinated on the ashes, and then continued his monster-slaying journey.
The belief that arson and imprisonment were to be avoided was something he always remembered.
By the time Zhuge Ni arrived, Ye Lin was long gone, leaving only a smoking fire pit.
"It's actually a human causing all this commotion! The fire element fluctuation is just as powerful as mine!"
Zhuge Ni's beautiful eyes were filled with surprise. She bent down, picked up some unburned firewood, and sniffed it. This caused her delicate eyebrows to furrow.
"It's indeed the legendary hellfire, but why is there a strange smell?"
Zhuge Ni was puzzled but didn't delve deeper. Standing up, her eyes were filled with excitement.
"Qingcheng truly harbors hidden dragons and crouching tigers. Wait and see, I, Zhuge Ni, will definitely find you out!!"
Compared to Ye Lin's stubborn and foolish nature, someone with power and the ability to hide was far more interesting to Zhuge Ni.
Zhuge Ni scanned the surroundings and quickly pursued in the direction Ye Lin had left.
"Forbidden Spell - Burning Cycle!"
"Forbidden Spell - Apocalypse Thunder!"
Ye Lin was rampaging through the forest depths, like a plague of locusts, sweeping away every monster he could see.
Having grown accustomed to Apocalypse Thunder, even with a new attack forbidden spell, Ye Lin still preferred using Apocalypse Thunder for monster-slaying.
After all, a single lightning strike killed monsters instantly without pain. Using Hellfire Blaze the Heavens would take a few seconds to burn them to death.
Ye Lin wasn't a devil and wouldn't do such a cruel thing. He felt he was still quite kind, after all, he had a compassionate heart.
This brush with monsters continued until late at night. As he was about to reach level 4, Ye Lin planned to push through in one go. Suddenly, a sound came from behind.
Ye Lin narrowed his eyes and immediately stopped the Burning Cycle. The blood flames on his body disappeared instantly.
He was very clear about the movements of monsters. The one coming behind him was definitely not a monster but a human.
Before he saw the person, he saw the legs.
The first thing that caught Ye Lin's eye was a long, slender, and fair leg. Then came Zhuge Ni's cold face, her ink-black hair shining like a Milky Way waterfall under the moonlight.
Even Ye Lin had to admit that this woman, despite being stubborn, had an excellent figure and face.
But the novice secret realm was so large. How could he bump into her?
"Ye Lin? Why is it you?"
The moment Zhuge Ni saw Ye Lin, she frowned, her good mood instantly disappearing.
She was looking for an anonymous genius who mastered hellfire, not Ye Lin. Why was this guy here?
But soon, Zhuge Ni figured out the reason.
It seemed that after entering the novi"Ling Ye? Ling Ye..."
Zhuge Ni murmured the name, her beautiful eyes filled with a strange gleam. For the first time in her life, she felt a strong curiosity about a man.
She could hear the thumping in her ears, the sound of her own heartbeat accelerating.
"Classmate Ling Ye, which school are you from? You saved me, and I haven't even thanked you yet!"
Seeing Ye Lin about to leave, Zhuge Ni quickly asked. Unfortunately, Ye Lin had no intention of responding. He waved his hand and walked deeper into the forest.
"There's no need to thank me. It was just a small thing."
"Classmate Ling Ye..."
Zhuge Ni lifted her leg to follow, but Ye Lin stopped and coldly said,
"Don't follow me. There are more powerful monsters ahead, not a place for someone of your strength. Also... I suggest you put your clothes on first."
Zhuge Ni looked down, only then noticing that her clothes had been burned away by the fire, exposing large areas of her skin.
She gasped, her face instantly turning bright red. She hastily covered herself and crouched down. By then, Ye Lin had already disappeared into the night.
"Ling Ye! Wait for me, I will definitely catch up with you! I will stand by your side one day, proudly!"
Zhuge Ni's voice echoed through the forest, but there was no response.
Zhuge Ni clenched her teeth, her eyes burning with fierce determination. At the same time, a sense of defeat surfaced in her heart.
She had always considered herself a daughter of heaven, but in terms of talent, the Dragon Blood Beast she couldn't defeat was instantly killed by Ling Ye. When she tried to follow him, she was treated as a burden.
In terms of appearance and figure, her clothes had been burned away, yet Ling Ye hadn't even glanced at her, as if she had no appeal at all. This intensified her sense of defeat.
Women are such strange creatures; if you look at them, they call you a pervert, and if you don't, they doubt their own charm.
Zhuge Ni was extremely confident in her appearance and figure. Boys around her had always expressed their admiration, which she had coldly rejected.
But this was the first time she had been so proactive, only to be met with Ling Ye's indifference. It was hard for her to accept, especially since this was the first man she had truly been interested in.
Ye Lin's indifferent behavior clearly stirred the pride in Zhuge Ni's heart. She silently resolved to make Ling Ye see her in a new light the next time they met!
"Ling Ye, I remember you! We'll meet again when the novice secret realm ends, and I won't lose to you!"
Zhuge Ni changed into new clothes and firmly embarked on her journey to defeat monsters. The image of Ling Ye had become an obsession, a goal to chase, and a driving force to become stronger.
She had to reach level 10 before the novice secret realm closed, so that Ling Ye could see her true capabilities. She wasn't going to be treated as a burden!
"Phew, this way, I won't have to worry about that stupid girl bothering me anymore."
In the depths of the forest, Ye Lin let out a sigh of relief, removing his disguise.
With this act, Zhuge Ni's attention would surely be focused on the fictional Ling Ye.
And when she saw him again, the coward who had fled in fear, Zhuge Ni would surely turn and walk away, unwilling to speak to him. Ye Lin was happy with this outcome; he didn't want to get too involved with Zhuge Ni.
As for why he saved Zhuge Ni, it was because even if she was a bit dense, she was still an SSS-level profession, a genius. If she died in the novice secret realm, it would surely prompt the Qingcheng authorities to thoroughly investigate everyone in the secret realm. If they found out about his immortal body, it would cause a lot of trouble.
To avoid this, Ye Lin chose to intervene. Another reason was that he didn't have any deep grudges with Zhuge Ni; he was already in the area to defeat monsters, so killing the Dragon Blood Beast was just an added task.
But from now on, he couldn't easily use the forbidden spells Hellfire Blaze the Heavens and Burning Cycle.
But it didn't matter. The dead Dragon Blood Beast had filled the last bit of his experience, and his level was now 4, unlocking a new forbidden spell.
[Name: Ye Lin]
[Profession: Forbidden Spell Master]
[Level: 4 (0.02%)]
[Strength: 40]
[Agility: 60]
[Spirit: 120]
[Skills: Forbidden Spell - End of the World Thunder, Forbidden Spell - Burning Cycle, Forbidden Spell - Hellfire Blaze the Heavens, Forbidden Spell - Immortal]
[Forbidden Spell - End of the World Thunder: The Forbidden Spell Master sacrifices part of their body to summon apocalyptic thunder from the heavens. The more important the sacrificed body part, the higher the level of the thunder, up to the level of Chaos Divine Thunder. The power depends on the Forbidden Spell Master's own level and spirit.]
[Forbidden Spell - Burning Cycle: The Forbidden Spell Master burns their own life force, greatly increasing their strength, agility, and spirit.]
[Forbidden Spell - Hellfire Blaze the Heavens: The Forbidden Spell Master sacrifices their own blood to summon boundless hellfire from the netherworld that can burn everything. Once it touches the enemy, the hellfire will not extinguish.]
[Forbidden Spell - Immortal: The Forbidden Spell Master sacrifices two and a half years of their lifespan to be immune to one fatal injury.]
[Note: A Forbidden Spell Master can cast forbidden spells without any consumption and with no cooldown.]
Ye Lin eagerly checked his new forbidden spell, but his face turned green upon seeing it.
What a joke!
This forbidden spell was useless to him! He already had an immortal body with no side effects. What was the point of giving him another one that required consuming his lifespan? This was purely a waste of a skill.
Ye Lin was extremely frustrated. He thought that reaching level 4 would give him a more powerful combat skill.
But the next second, Ye Lin's steps suddenly paused.
"No, this isn't a useless skill! This is a divine skill!"
Ye Lin's dark eyes gradually brightened, his思路 becoming clearer, and he had a bold idea.
Although the Immortal forbidden spell had almost no practical use, it could serve as a great cover!
For example, if someone stabbed his heart or cut off his head in battle, but he didn't die, wouldn't his secret of being immortal be exposed?
But with the Immortal forbidden spell, the fact that he survived a fatal attack could be reasonably explained.
"As a Forbidden Spell Master, I used a forbidden spell to consume two and a half years of my lifespan to become immune to a fatal injury. That's reasonable, right?"ce secret realm, Ye Lin realized how exhausting it would be to solo as a Forbidden Spell Caster. He must have regretted it and come specifically to find her.
"I told you before, the Forbidden Spell Caster profession is strong but not suitable for soloing. It's too late for you to regret now. Clinging on won't help. I don't have time to team up with you. Move aside, I have things to do."
There was no warmth in Zhuge Ni's pretty face. If Ye Lin had held out, she would have respected him as a real man. Now, this behavior only made her look down on him.
Having given him so many chances before and not cherishing them, coming back when he faced difficulties was something Zhuge Ni disliked the most.
If he couldn't keep his word, what kind of man was he?
Especially now that Ye Lin was blocking her from finding the genius who mastered hellfire, it made Zhuge Ni dislike him even more.
Ye Lin was confused by Zhuge Ni's logic. It was Zhuge Ni who had mysteriously chased after him, and now he was the one clinging on?
He realized that this woman wasn't just stubborn; she was missing a brain cell.