Sacrifice's Rise: I Became Invincible After Entering Godslayer Temple Chapter 3 3-Endless battles! Gradually grow stronger!

Elsewhere.

In a starting village for humans, a knight bearing the ID "Darklord" was mounted on a grand and imposing steed. This horse had cost him one thousand dollars. While its contribution to his attributes was minimal, its value was immense at the game's commencement, as any horse was a rarity. As he paraded through the streets, other players cast envious glances his way. This attention was exactly the visibility "Darklord" had sought. Once players generally reached level 20, he planned to begin recruiting for his guild. The more skilled players drawn to his renown, the more formidable his guild would become. A warrior in full armor beside him inquired, "Young Master, where do we head next?" "To gain levels," Darklord responded. "In the previous game, we endured severe hardship at the hands of 'Galewind'... That absolutely cannot be repeated this time!" "Regardless of the cost, our guild must achieve supremacy in 'Godslayer'!" The warrior appeared taken aback. "But Young Master, wasn't 'Galewind' sent to be sacrificed by us? He's currently among the most unfortunate players on the server and cannot escape unless he deletes his character... Why should we fear him?" "Furthermore, if he truly deletes his character and restarts, he'll never attain a rare talent again. Perhaps we genuinely have no cause for concern regarding him anymore." Darklord scoffed, "That is true, yet we must not underestimate Galewind. What if he does delete his character and start anew, only to acquire a decent character? Even without the possibility of a rare talent, what if he gets fortunate and obtains some top-tier equipment?" "In any scenario, we must be fully prepared for the worst!" "As long as our strength is sufficient, the next time we encounter him..." At this juncture, Darklord's gaze intensified to an extreme degree. "We will hunt him and slay him until he is reduced to level 0!" ... Back within the temple. John made his decision swiftly and proceeded directly towards the convoluted stone gateway. At this moment, he was clad only in a tattered prisoner's garment and shackled with iron chains. Indeed, these two items were also classified as "equipment." The iron chains bestowed a +5 bonus to attack but incurred a -20 penalty to agility. The prisoner's suit offered a +1 increase in defense but reduced his maximum HP by 20. Equipping these two items was more detrimental than wearing nothing at all. Had John not disliked appearing completely unclothed, he would have already discarded the prisoner's suit. Upon crossing the threshold of the stone gate, John discovered a lengthy passageway before him. Along the walls, at regular intervals, stone effigies emitted azure flames, casting a dim light throughout the tunnel, enhancing its somber atmosphere. After a brief period, John reached an expansive chamber. Upon a colossal stone throne at the hall's center sat a fearsome entity veiled in black smoke, fixated directly upon him. John recognized this being as the fabled "Devil." Without a moment's hesitation or apprehension, John maintained his composure. He understood his sole advantage lay in persistent combat against The Devil... As per the system's description of his class, even succumbing to The Devil would yield only advantages, with no detrimental effects. With this knowledge, he was convinced that through sheer perseverance, he would eventually overpower and defeat The Devil! Even if The Devil possessed deceptively high levels and HP. Provided he could inflict any damage upon him... John felt assured that, eventually, he would wear down this BOSS! He charged directly at the entity. A wave of black mist enveloped him, and he perished instantly. [Ding, you have been killed, losing 10 points of weapon and Equip durability.] [Due to your 'God Slayer' class feature, being killed by a god-level BOSS will grant additional rewards.] [Exp Points +10000] [Gold Coins +10] ... With a whoosh, John found himself back at the temple's respawn point. He observed the remaining durability of the iron chains and the tattered prisoner's clothes he wore, letting out a sardonic laugh: "These two pieces of junk Equip, I wouldn't mind if they lost all their durability." "Gaining over 10,000 Exp points and 10 gold coins, reaching level 5, not too shabby." "I'm just curious how quickly other players outside are accumulating Exp and gold coins..." "I must accelerate my progress. It would be disadvantageous if I lag too far behind the others when I eventually leave the temple." With this resolve, John harbored no inclination for rest. Given that his pain feedback was set to zero, he experienced no discomfort from injuries or death. Consequently, he faced no psychological barrier in confronting The Devil. He passed through the stone doorway once more and faced The Devil again. ...

Simultaneously, in a valley near a beginner's village, the area was swarmed by human players. This location was teeming with level 2 monsters known as "Bamboo Rats," presenting an ideal opportunity for new players to gain experience.

The player "Darklord," with a retinue of followers, forcefully expelled all other players who were previously leveling up in the valley, effectively monopolizing the monster spawn points.

While the other players harbored considerable discontent, none dared to openly oppose Darklord.

It was common knowledge among gamers that the individual was exceptionally wealthy in real life.

In prior gaming experiences, he had led multiple prestigious guilds, commanding vast numbers of skilled players.

To cross Darklord meant inviting potential ruin for their progress in this game.

Given that "Godslayer" held the promise of becoming the most popular game in the foreseeable future, these players were reluctant to abandon their investment.

Consequently, they were compelled to depart, nursing their grievances.

Despite controlling the entire valley, the rate at which Darklord's guild members gained experience was notably slow.

[Ding, you have slain a Bamboo Rat, acquiring 5 Exp points.]

[Ding, you have slain a Bamboo Rat, acquiring 5 Exp points.]

[Ding, you have slain an elite Bamboo Rat, gaining 10 Exp points and 1 copper coin.]

...

Following a strenuous afternoon, Darklord had only just managed to reach level 3 and accumulate 98 copper coins.

It requires 100 copper coins to convert into one silver coin, and 100 silver coins for one gold coin.

In essence, after dedicating a full afternoon to hard work, not even a single silver coin had been earned.

This glacial pace of advancement left Darklord utterly speechless.

"It's no small wonder this game is the most talked about currently; the grind for experience and currency is incredibly steep..."

"Even though we've secured the prime leveling spot near the starting village, our progress remains agonizingly slow. I question if other players have even reached level 2 yet."

"Ascending from level 3 to level 4 necessitates 3,000 Exp points. It's highly improbable we'll achieve this today. Everyone, log off for a well-deserved rest tonight, and reconvene at the novice village at 8 a.m. tomorrow!"

In response to Darklord's directive, his followers voiced their agreement in unison:

"Understood, Young Master!"

...

Within the sacred temple grounds.

[Ding, you have been vanquished, incurring a loss of 10 points in weapon and equipment durability.]

[Due to your 'God Slayer' class trait, defeat at the hands of a god-level BOSS yields bonus rewards.]

[Exp Points +50000]

[Gold Coins +50]

[Ding! Congratulations on comprehending a new Divine Skill - 'Divine Blade' after being defeated by a god-level BOSS!]

[Divine Blade (Divine Skill) (Level 1): Employing this skill allows for the instantaneous creation of a weapon conjured from pure mental strength. The weapon's inherent properties are contingent upon the skill level, the character's current level, and their mental fortitude. The nascent attributes of Divine Blade include +500 damage and a 1% chance for a critical hit.]

...

Upon his revival this time, John experienced a surge of astonishment. He discovered that not only had he accumulated greater Exp points and gold coins following his demise, but he had also acquired a novel skill.

"Not too shabby; this skill appears to be an ideal fit for my current capabilities."

John closed his eyes, covertly activating the newly acquired ability.

In the subsequent moment, a radiant longsword, shimmering with azure light, materialized firmly within his grasp.

The blade exhibited exceptional sharpness, possessing the capacity to cleave through solid rock with alarming ease.

"Commencing with 500 damage points and a mere 1% critical hit rate..."

"As my cultivation level escalates, its potency will undoubtedly amplify."

"Excellent."

"Now, let's ascertain if I can penetrate The Devil's formidable defenses!"

...

[Ding, you have been slain, suffering a deduction of 10 points in weapon and equipment durability.]

[Owing to your 'God Slayer' class specialization, succumbing to a god-level BOSS grants supplementary rewards.]

[Exp points +50,000]

[Gold Coins +50]

[Ding, congratulations, you have successfully advanced to level 12!]

Swiftly thereafter, John found himself transported back to the resurrection point.

However, on this occasion, his demeanor radiated a distinct and heightened sense of excitement.

"Splendid, despite still being instantly defeated, I could clearly perceive a shift in The Devil's demeanor towards me."

"Previously, I discerned only disdain in its gaze, as though it viewed me as mere detritus or an insignificant insect..."

"But this time, I distinctly detected a flicker of surprise within that entity's eyes!"

"As long as I persevere in this endeavor, the day will undoubtedly arrive when I can overcome it!"