If Dungeon Duel fails, the system also supports counterattacks.
It also supports proactively challenging Dungeons in a specific area.
In short...
When Chen Yu's level reaches 10, the area's protection period will disappear, and these systems will appear.
Currently, he has completely monopolized the Dungeon industry in Tidal Town and Deep Sea Town. The other Dungeon Lords in the Tidal Town area are no match for him.
These Dungeon Lords still have to rely on Adventurers' charity, pretending to be poor and pitiful to get by each day.
They are simply incomparable.
In other words...
If Chen Yu chooses to cap his level, keeping it at level 9 and not leveling up.
Then he wouldn't need to participate in events like Dungeon Duel.
He could stably earn 100,000 soul crystals daily, an astonishing income that would be impressive even in higher-level areas.
It's important to know that in those higher-level areas, no single entity dominates; there are always a few Dungeon Lords sharing the same pie.
After all, everyone's understanding is similar, so how could a situation like Chen Yu's—where he directly smashes other Dungeon Lords into the ground—occur?
Chen Yu alone monopolizing two areas has never happened in history.
Not to mention, Battle Royale can also open up a market in White Night City.
This is also a considerable income.
According to Li Yunque, as long as the population cap of Battle Royale is kept within 2,000 people and doesn't cause too much of a stir.
Those guys in White Night City generally won't intervene.
But if the population exceeds too much, or if it causes a huge sensation and affects the development of the local Dungeons in White Night City, then it's possible that the White Night City Adventurer's Guild will restrict traffic.
Stabilizing the development of one's own Dungeon is the most important thing for every area.
Although Tidal Town is subordinate to White Night City.
But it's only subordinate...
Fundamentally speaking, they belong to two separate areas.
They are even in an adversarial relationship.
After all, if Tidal Town develops and becomes a city-level entity, the first one it will replace is White Night City.
Therefore...
Li Yunque feels that Battle Royale should still be low-key.
He can earn a lot of money.
But it's better to be stable to ensure a long-term flow of income.
If according to Li Yunque, by stabilizing his level at 9, earning a stable 100,000 soul crystals daily from the two towns, and Battle Royale plus Liar Tavern generating an additional ten to twenty thousand, then Chen Yu's daily income could stabilize at around 120,000.
This income is incredibly impressive; if he continues to accumulate it, Chen Yu would be like a mobile treasure trove.
With such wealth, there's no need to worry about anything.
Even if some danger arises, he could just stay in the protective shield for his entire life.
However...
Chen Yu's goal isn't just to stay in one corner.
The Dark World might experience unknown terrifying events at any time, so for both his own safety and future development, leveling up is 100% necessary.
He doesn't want to just shrink inside a protective shield whenever something happens.
Moreover, even if he controls the population within 2,000, Battle Royale will still cause a stir, as the quality of the Battle Royale game is undeniable.
In just a few days, it will definitely fully ferment.
At that time, with thousands of people queuing daily, it would be difficult not to cause a sensation.
Regarding this.
Chen Yu was too lazy to control this aspect, such as reducing the population cap or shortening business hours. Anyway, if it's going to cause a sensation, it will, and he'll deal with anything that comes after the sensation.
Don't be a coward.
Just do it.
The next day.
The lovely Adventurers once again got out of bed, active in various Dungeons, diligently contributing to the cause of Great Xia Nevernight City.
Happy Chess and Cards was once again packed this morning.
The Bunny Girls were incredibly busy.
The entire tenth line was bustling with people engaged in transactions.
As a Lord.
Chen Yu was also very busy, busy watching the soul crystals in the system warehouse rapidly increase.
This was the most enjoyable time of his day.
Lying on the bed.
Drinking cola exchanged from the system.
He looked incredibly content.
“I've already earned fifty to sixty thousand in such a short time. Who said being a Dungeon Lord is hard? Being a Dungeon Lord is too comfortable.”
“I've almost accumulated enough soul crystals. It's time to upgrade the castle.”
Chen Yu smacked his lips.
Under his operation, the castle level quickly rose to 9.
After reaching level 9, Chen Yu didn't stop and continued to upgrade.
The system issued a prompt:
“Please note, once your castle is upgraded to level 10, the protection period for Tidal Town will end, and you are very likely to face challenges initiated by other Dungeon Lords.”
“Are you sure?”
Facing the prompt that popped up from the system.
Chen Yu didn't hesitate at all.
He directly selected: “Confirm!”
A golden light flashed.
The castle level of Great Xia Nevernight City also rose to 10.
At the same time.
A prompt popped up on the system interface of all living Dungeon Lords in the current area:
“Prompt: In the current area, one Dungeon Lord has reached level 10. The protection period for Tidal Town has ended. You and your Dungeon are about to join the true Dungeon struggle. Please be prepared.”
...
In a certain dark forest.
A dilapidated castle was situated deep within the forest.
A protective shield enveloped this castle, protecting it from passing monsters.
Inside the castle.
A petite girl sat on a stone bed, muttering something with a worried expression.
“Maintaining the protective shield consumed another two soul crystals.”
“Now only eleven are left. If I don't do anything, in five days, those monsters outside will rush in and tear me to shreds.”
“Wuwu~ What should I do?!”
“Why hasn't that kind, cute, and handsome young man come recently? If he doesn't come to play, where am I supposed to get soul crystals?!”
The girl looked at the maze trap Dungeon she had created and sighed.
0 / 20.
From yesterday until now, this number hasn't changed.
This also meant she hadn't had any income all day.
Actually, if she hadn't happened to encounter an Adventurer entering the Dungeon a while ago and then cried to him until he softened, she probably wouldn't have survived until now.
It was all thanks to that kind young man who gave her one or two soul crystals every day.
Only then could she maintain her life.
“No, I definitely can't let this continue...”
“It's time to sell myself out!”
The girl gritted her teeth and stood up.
She decided that as soon as the next Adventurer appeared, she would show herself and... fall in love with him!
With love!
To enlighten an Adventurer...