With the class change to Shield Guardian and maxed-out defense, I can maintain infinite health.

Yunhai City.

The urban border.

The temporary camps had been set up three days ago.

In addition to the camps of various universities, there are also camps of various guilds and groups.

In the early stages of a job change, players who want to quickly improve their strength will naturally need equipment and certain items.

at this time.

Countless awakened job changers gathered at the various guild camps.

Buying equipment or forming teams to find strong players creates a lively atmosphere.

"Looking for a mage? I'll play a B-rank warrior. We're both tanky and powerful—a perfect duo!"

"Me?! Can I be a C-rank mage?"

"Damn, a +1 upgrade to Tier 1 Swiftness Shoes costs me 2000? That's too expensive!"

"Let's have an A-rank combat class with a full set of Tier 1 equipment +5 or higher compete for the first day's leaderboard!"

"Boss, you're too slow. Everyone else has already assembled their A-rank teams. Do you think I can handle it?"

"..."

Exit of Lin Yuan Guild.

Chen Ming walked out, holding a long sword.

Looking at the power equipment he had bought for 5000, he couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.

"Buying equipment is just too expensive."

A single Tier 1 piece of equipment with +4 Strength costs half a gold coin.

He originally wanted to buy another piece of armor to increase his physical attributes.

However, his savings, which had already shrunk by half, simply couldn't support his continued extravagance.

"A C-rank shieldbearer? Dude, wanna team up...?"

"Hey, it's you, Chen Ming!"

As soon as he stepped out of the guild, several people approached him, wanting to team up with him.

Although in the eyes of many, Chen Ming has already lost his title of genius.

However, for ordinary people who have awakened a low-level profession, the Shield Guardian profession is still acceptable in the early stages.

After all, our current level is too low and our combat power is relatively weak. If we had a dedicated shield guard to tank damage, we would feel much safer.

"Chen Ming, I'm a C-rank mage. Let's team up. You take the tanking role, and I'll take the attacking role."

Chen Ming naturally declined all of their invitations.

Then, amidst the strange looks from the crowd, they walked towards the city exit.

"What's going on? Why isn't he teaming up with a shieldbearer?"

"Tsk, what's with the arrogant act..."

One of the rejected people became somewhat angry and embarrassed.

"Does he think he's some kind of genius and wants to emulate others' S-rank solo runs?"

"Judging from the strength gear he bought, he's not really planning to solo, is he?"

Why would a shield guard focus on increasing strength instead of improving constitution?

......

Ignoring the strange looks he received along the way, Chen Ming left the city alone.

He opened his personal panel, and the map unfolded before his eyes.

Although the Beast Forest is shrouded in mist and many areas are extremely dangerous.

However, thanks to the efforts of successive generations of job changers over the years, some low-level alien beast activity areas near the city have been identified.

These are called 'safe zones'.

Information about the alien beasts within the safe zone is almost entirely known; there are no dangerous areas.

The area Chen Ming chose was called "Qingfeng Jungle".

He was immediately captivated by the scene before him as soon as he stepped out of the rugged suburban buffer zone.

A vast grassland stretched out before us, with grasses reaching above our knees, growing wildly in patches, like a lush green ocean.

At the edge of the distant jungle, the shadows of some huge valleys can be seen, shrouded in layers of mist, appearing and disappearing intermittently.

"Sizzle—"

A sharp, piercing scream came from the right front.

Chen Ming gripped the knife hilt tightly with his right hand, staring at the bushes that were making the noise.

The next second, an oval-shaped creature covered in sharp spikes appeared in front of him, baring its teeth at him.

【Spiky Roller】

[Level: lv.1]

[Ability: Whirlwind Roll]

[Description: Active on the edge of the Level 1 Beast Forest, it will activate its ability when provoked and relentlessly pursue its target.]

"The Spiky Roller's ability is wind-attribute attacks; it charges forward in a straight line at high speed. Its weak point is the area below the densest concentration of its spikes..."

Chen Ming recalled information about the Spiked Beast.

Because of their speed and difficulty in dodging attacks, this kind of beast is considered quite troublesome.

However, the tumbleweed has relatively low defense.

This is also why Chen Ming chose this place.

Difficult to avoid? Sorry, he had no intention of avoiding it at all.

"I wonder which has a higher physical attribute, mine or its."

Whoosh!

Seeing that the humans who had trespassed on its territory were unwilling to leave, the Spiky Beast launched an attack.

With a single leap, it shrunk into a circle in mid-air.

With a slash across the ground, its body, covered in sharp spikes, charged straight toward Chen Ming.

Chen Ming almost instinctively assumed a fighting stance, bracing his left arm against the long sword, using the sword as a shield to defend himself.

Although I know I have a bug-like invincibility skill, I haven't experienced it firsthand yet, so I'm a little hesitant.

Boom!

The thorny beast crashed into the blade without any resistance, producing a resounding clang.

At the same time, at the moment of impact, some small spikes split off from its body and shot towards Chen Ming's body parts.

-0!

There was no pain.

There was no impact.

Chen Ming felt as if a gentle breeze had brushed against his skin, causing a slight tingling sensation.

He looked down at his wrists; the sharp thorns had easily torn open his clothes, but not a single one had penetrated his skin.

If he hadn't been wearing armor, Chen Ming felt that the attack wouldn't have even been able to pierce his clothes.

"So your physical attributes aren't as high as mine."

Now Chen Ming was completely relieved.

The attack from the thorny beast just now couldn't even make him take a single step back.

The impact that should have been generated seemed to have been dissipated invisibly.

That's right. If nothing can harm him anymore, then what's the point of talking about the aftermath and impact of the attack?

After testing the effectiveness of his abilities, Chen Ming finally relaxed and swung his knife at the thorny beast.

-21!

A simple, unadorned attack.

Unfortunately, both of his skills are purely passive abilities.

It lacks any proactive attack capabilities.

-21! [-21!]

After completely letting go, Chen Ming abandoned all forms of defense.

He wielded the knife in both hands and launched a series of attacks at the spiky beast.

The Spiky Beast was equally unyielding, choosing to directly confront Chen Ming.

As a beast, bloodlust and slaughter are its most basic instincts.

[-0!] [-0!] [-0!]

The man and the beast were like battle maniacs, relentlessly attacking!

However, one of them is constantly losing health.

One of them, however, locked the health bar completely...

-42!

Chen Ming seized the opportunity and slashed at the vulnerable spot exposed by the thorny beast.

This cut was remarkably effective.

The thorny beast let out a painful howl, its eyes quickly turning blood red.

As if stimulated by a fatal wound, it let out a strange cry, and its sharp spikes began to tremble.

call--

A gust of wind rose from the ground.

The Spiky Roller curled up and began to roll wildly in place.

Ability - [Whirlwind Roll]!

Chen Ming saw the black shadow full of spikes moving rapidly from side to side, and then suddenly attack from his blind spot.

They suddenly attacked his side waist.

Pfft!

With a gust of wind, several sharp spikes stacked together struck his waist hard.

However, while the momentum and the spectacle were there, the damage was...

-0!

Chen Ming was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help but laugh.

"This ability... is fucking insane."

It's incredibly sinister.