497: Chapter 75 Soul Suppressing Pass 497: Chapter 75 Soul Suppressing Pass “We’re here, right ahead is Ghost Mist Ridge!”

Ye Luo declared as the four of them stopped to survey the treacherous mountains ahead.

Xiao Jie looked at the tall, eerie mountains before him, yet his heart remained undisturbed.

Although cultivating his qi and striving for immortality hadn’t eroded his humanity or desires, his emotions had stabilized significantly.

At this moment, his mind recalled the introduction to this place.

Ghost Mist Ridge: adventure level 19-30, main monsters: zombies, skeletons, ghosts, resurrected soldiers, ghost fire hounds, corpse ghost bats…

Among the maps in Fengyin State, it was considered quite dangerous, and generally, only players above level 20 would come here, and for safety, ideally at level 30.

Players below level 30 faced a high risk of death while exploring.

Since Ghost Mist Ridge was shrouded in ominous black fog all year round, unlike other maps where ghosts only appeared at night, here ghosts could be seen even in broad daylight.

Thus, players must have the ability to slash souls and see ghosts to explore normally.

Without these abilities, coming here was indeed akin to a death sentence.

However, these dangers were relative to ordinary players.

With Xiao Jie’s current strength, and with each of the four having abilities to counteract ghosts, it seemed like a prime leveling spot.

Between the steep ridges lay a dark, narrow path.

As the four entered between the ridges, the surrounding light grew dimmer.

Along the winding mountain paths, bones and corpses partially buried could occasionally be seen, adding a touch of terror to the ambiance.

Bai Ze suddenly said, “Oh man, this place gives off a ‘soul travel’ vibe, not the magic ring kind of soul, but more like the feel of Dark Souls—it’s really oppressive.”

Curiously, Xiao Jie asked, “You’ve played Dark Souls?”

“Of course,” Bai Ze replied, “I’ve nearly played through all soul system games and even completed them.

I’ve also made video interpretations of soul system games, but unfortunately, they weren’t very popular.”

After chatting for a bit, Xiao Jie had a preliminary understanding of Bai Ze’s past, who turned out to be a previously unknown game streamer.

He was good at playing games, but not so great at making videos.

After discovering the wonders of Old Soil, he had simply given up.

No wonder he could switch to a Taoist profession; he must be quite skilled.

“Say, why are you so eager to advance to Sword Master?

If we’re talking about utilizing abilities in real life, wouldn’t other magic professions be more practical?”

The combat strength of a Sword Master was undeniable, but its core ability, the Sword Control Technique, was a long-range physical attack—great in games but nearly useless in reality.

It just couldn’t compete with other magic advancements that allowed the mastery of many exclusive spells.

Bai Ze explained, “In the later stages, Sword Masters can fly—Sword Flight—how cool is that?

Besides, at level 10 I was a swordsman, at level 20 a Taoist, and at level 30, if I don’t switch to Sword Master, I would have to advance to a Second Order profession like a Thunder Mage or an Array Master, wouldn’t that make it a 2+1?

No matter how you look at it, a Third-tier profession like Sword Master is better.”

Xiao Jie thought it made sense; a Third-tier profession was certainly better than a 2+1.

“It makes sense, but are you sure the conversion prerequisite for Sword Master is Grandmaster Level Swordsmanship?

How come you know the conversion criteria so well?”

Bai Ze sighed, “I can’t be completely sure.

I’m basing it on a successful case I know.

That person had Grandmaster Level Swordsmanship and mastered Daoist Skills.

While it’s uncertain if Grandmaster Level Swordsmanship is necessary, it’s safer to aim higher.”

Xiao Jie thought to himself that this condition might not necessarily require Grandmaster Level Swordsmanship; perhaps Master-level Swordsmanship could also suffice.

However, it’s definitely better to proceed cautiously; otherwise, failing would be devastating, just like Jiu Jianxian’s attempt to advance to Sword Saint, thinking Rare-level swordsmanship might suffice, which ended in failure and left him unable to change professions.

Once missed, the opportunity to change professions equates to a waste of 10 levels, with the game’s maximum level still unclear.

Although ordinary players might only attain levels 30-40 and who had reached 40 had not been seen, even though their existence was reported.

That is to say, ordinary players typically only have three chances to change professions.

Naturally, one must seize these chances.

“Feng, how do you think I should go about advancing in my profession?” I Want to Be Immortal suddenly asked from the side.

However, Xiao Jie wasn’t surprised; I Want to Be Immortal had always treated him like a game mentor.

It was unexpected that he had only just thought to ask.

“How would I know something like that?

I can only provide some suggestions.

Generally speaking, profession advancements must relate to the characteristics of the profession.

What are the features of a Yellow Turban Warrior?”

I Want to Be Immortal replied, “Immense strength, demon suppression?

Can I incorporate talismans into my body?”

“Correct, then you should start from these points.

Immense strength might relate to your Strength Attribute.

I think it would be safe to increase your strength to 100 before level 30, but 80 might pass.

You should frequently use heavy weapons in combat, and best to get your axe and hammer skills to Grandmaster Level.

If not Grandmaster, at least Master-level.

Since Yellow Turban Warriors deal with magic, theoretically, the weapon skills required for advancement shouldn’t be as exaggerated as those for a Sword Saint.

For Sword Masters too, I personally guess that maybe Master-level Swordsmanship might suffice, but to be safe, Bai Ze, you should keep pushing.”