Chapter 110: Chapter 110: Finding Gold While Searching a Corpse? (Second Update)
BOOM— The deafening explosion sounded again. This time, it occurred right between Morgana and Celestial Remnant. Morgana was once again sent to Reincarnation. And Celestial Remnant... he was now grievously injured, lacking even the strength to channel his Internal Energy. His chest was completely blown open, his organs spilling out.
Celestial Remnant had never imagined that he, a Grandmaster-ranked expert, would meet his end here. To fall within the confines of the Profound Yellow Sect. To fall at the hands of youngsters who weren’t even First-Grade Martial Artists!
Then, a cold gleam flashed by. Like a spectral figure, Junlin, who had been waiting for a long time, appeared next to Celestial Remnant, holding the Black Dragon Dagger. The cold blade was poisoned, smoothly slashing across his throat. Celestial Remnant, a Grandmaster, died filled with disbelief and unwillingness.
Dead! A Grandmaster-ranked Celestial Remnant was really dead? Observing all this, Blood Demoness had never imagined things would turn out this way. The people of the Profound Yellow Sect, by desperately giving up their lives, had managed to stall Celestial Remnant’s movements. They even used a Gunpowder Bullet to inflict severe injuries on him. Then, that peculiar Disciple named Morgana, holding a Gunpowder Bullet, detonated it, completely blasting Celestial Remnant until he lost control of his Concept. Meanwhile, Junlin, possessing the Black Dragon Dagger, also instantly slit his throat. A majestic Grandmaster like Celestial Remnant had actually died at the hands of a group of Martial Artists. To think that among these people, the strongest was only a Third-Grade Martial Artist! Not one among them was a First-Grade Martial Artist! Yet, just like that, Celestial Remnant, this Grandmaster, died.
If even Celestial Remnant could die, what about me? Would I also die here? The Profound Yellow Sect has a major secret. Their Disciples are never afraid of dying and can resurrect directly after death. It was precisely because of this that a Grandmaster like Celestial Remnant would die here. Blood Demoness furrowed her brows and couldn’t help glancing at the figure sitting on a Cushion reading a book.
"Damn, we finally killed this Boss."
"That guy’s ultimate attack left me crippled; I was completely stunned at that moment."
"It wasn’t just you; I couldn’t even feel my legs. I broke out in a cold sweat."
"I was instantly struck blind and deaf and practically died on the spot!"
"..."
As Celestial Remnant was directly killed by the Players, the System rewards were promptly given to the Players involved in this Task. Each First Test Player received 500 Contribution Points. A small portion of the Second Test Players didn’t receive rewards. After all, their Power was weak, and they hadn’t even encountered Celestial Remnant before being sent to Reincarnation. However, despite this, the Second Test Players still had enough pooled Contribution Points to buy an Ultimate Technique and further enhance their Power. With over two hundred people, each receiving 500 Contribution Points, that amounted to a hefty total of 100,000 points. Together, they were the wealthiest among all Players. They could even pool their Contribution Points to directly purchase the most expensive Supreme Profound Scripture! The Supreme Profound Scripture only cost 50,000 Contribution Points.
At this moment, the Second Test Players felt a sense of triumph, as if peasants had risen to sing proudly. After being humiliated by the First Test Players for so many days, they could finally hold their heads high!
"Buy, buy, buy! We Second Test Players won’t lose to anyone!"
"Charge up! Let the First Test Players see just how strong we Second Test Players will be once our Power improves!"
"Damn it, we can finally hold our heads high."
"I finally don’t have to go Mining anymore. I almost died from Mining these past few days!"
"..."
The Second Test Players were incredibly excited! After all, they had been significantly bullied by the members of Cloud Lament. Now they wouldn’t be exploited anymore.
Next to Celestial Remnant’s Corpse, Junlin stood quietly, his Akatsuki Organization’s fiery robe fluttering in the wind. The other Players from Lingxiao Hall also gathered around. Now, it was time to loot the body. This task should be left to Abbess, Don’t Love Me. Other Players’ luck wasn’t great, and the Equipment they looted would definitely be inferior. Abbess, Don’t Love Me didn’t hesitate and reached out. The next moment, a golden book appeared from Celestial Remnant’s body.
Directly got a gold drop? All Players couldn’t help but inhale sharply. It had to be the Abbess. Did she directly loot an Ultimate Technique?
[Name: Celestial Remnant.]
[Type: Concept.]
[Quality: Ultimate Technique.]
[Traits: An exclusive Concept for the Grandmaster Realm. Can be comprehended directly. After reaching First-Grade Martial Artist, one can step directly into the Grandmaster Realm. Using it can cause people within a certain range to fall into a crippled Concept.]
[Note: The heavens and earth are unfair, incomplete and flawed!]
Abbess, Don’t Love Me looked at the synopsis of this secret scripture, her expression inevitably turning solemn. Directly stepping into the Grandmaster Realm from First-Grade? This is practically skyrocketing!
Keep in mind, for Players to currently break through a Realm, they needed thousands of Contribution Points. To reach the First-Grade Realm required tens of thousands of Contribution Points. Individually, it would take a very long time to break through to the First-Grade Realm. But this Martial Art directly allows you to break through from First-Grade to Grandmaster. Players didn’t know how many Contribution Points were needed to break through to Grandmaster. However, the emergence of this Concept now offered them a completely new path. As long as one possesses a Concept, one can directly break through to Grandmaster!
Junlin’s breathing became rapid as he tightly furrowed his brows, looking at the manual in his hand. He was now a Third-Grade Martial Artist. By pooling all the Contribution Points from Lingxiao Hall, he could break through to Second Grade. But it still wasn’t enough! Breaking through to First Grade required even more Contribution Points; not even Lingxiao Hall, the wealthiest Player faction, could afford it at the moment.
"Let’s hold onto this. I’ll find a way to buy Contribution Points!" Junlin murmured. "This is undoubtedly key to our breakthrough. Especially for support Players like Panda—it’s an absolute game-changer!"
Such a Concept was truly unique. A support Player with this would be incredibly formidable. Anyone entering the support’s attack range would immediately fall into debilitating self-doubt. Wouldn’t that make them live targets? If you hit me, you’ll be crippled!
"Ladies and gentlemen, there are quite a few of us involved, so everyone add me as a friend. I’ll transfer the money to you offline." Junlin put away the manual, keeping it from others’ view. There were so many participants; a hundred each would suffice. After all, the item was retrieved by Abbess, Don’t Love Me, who belonged to Lingxiao Hall. For Junlin to distribute money to everyone was considered very generous.
Flourishing Flowers looked at them, laughed, and said, "Junlin, why don’t you show us too?"
Chaotic Dance Steps was also curious about what the Martial Arts technique was. The First Test Players had met offline before, so they were all very familiar with one another. After killing the Boss, jesting together was harmless. However, Junlin did not agree to display it.
He wanted to show off! Once he reached First-Grade Martial Artist, he would directly achieve the Grandmaster Realm. Soar to the skies! Terrify the other Players.
「At the foot of the mountain.」
Shen Rongyin’s group was completely unaware of what was happening On the Mountain. The two loud sounds from earlier had also shocked Shen Rongyin and the others. Such a great commotion definitely couldn’t have been made by humans.
Earth Deficiency knew his Big Brother’s abilities well and understood Celestial Remnant’s Power, so he knew such sounds couldn’t have been caused by Celestial Remnant. For some reason, I always feel an indescribable anxiety. This feeling lingers in my mind, unable to be dispelled.
"Why has it taken so long? Has Celestial Remnant not come down yet?" Shen Rongyin frowned with some annoyance. She said in a deep voice, "Earth Deficiency, are you sure nothing has happened to Celestial Remnant?"
"Your Majesty, rest assured. My Big Brother’s Power is extraordinary; a mere Profound Yellow Sect cannot stop him." Earth Deficiency hesitated before continuing, "It’s probably because he’s wary of the Seventh Prince’s identity that Big Brother has had to slow down. After all, the prince’s status is special, and we brothers cannot easily meddle with him."
Break the Seventh Prince’s arms and legs? Such a thing Heaven’s Defect and Earth’s Lack would not dare to do. Why? The Shen Family had Shen Rongyin, who dared to lay a hand on the Seventh Prince. But Heaven’s Defect and Earth’s Lack were no fools; they knew who could be provoked and who couldn’t. If they touched the Seventh Prince, would the Shen Family truly protect them? Impossible!
The Shen Family was already in a difficult position. Once Shen Rongyin fell from power, how could the Shen Family qualify as one of the Ten Great Clans? Then, without the Imperial Court even needing to take action, those offended by the Shen Family would be enough to erase the Shen Family from this world! That’s why the Shen Family was so anxious now, pushing Shen Rongyin to find a way to obtain the Black Dragon Dagger. Only by obtaining one of the Nine Dragon Keys could their Shen Family have a chance to turn things around. This was their only opportunity.
Sitting in the carriage, Shen Rongyin seemed to agree with what Earth Deficiency said and no longer pursued the matter of Celestial Remnant. Thoughts of revenge had long clouded her mind.
Just then, two figures approached from the Official Road in the distance. A lean Black Robed Swordsman, a wooden Sword at his waist, walked alongside a Confucian Scholar. The Scholar kept his head low, earnestly reading a book. Even Earth Deficiency hadn’t noticed their approach. Had it not been for his incredible hearing, he would never have detected them.
Experts! A sense of alertness rose in Earth Deficiency’s heart.
The newcomers were none other than Black Robed Swordsman Zhao Qixian and the Confucian Sub-Sage Kong Qingquan. Given their speed, it didn’t take them much time to travel here.
Zhao Qixian glanced at the carriage blocking their path, his gaze calm. Just as the surrounding guards thought to step forward and stop them, sharp sword energies emanated from Zhao Qixian’s body, leaving a visible yet superficial cut on each guard’s neck.
"Eh?" Kong Qingquan noticed Earth Deficiency driving the carriage, a flicker of surprise in his eyes. A moment later, as if he had realized something, his expression turned into one of understanding.
Beside him, Zhao Qixian remained silent, walking past them directly. When he smelled the stench, he couldn’t help but stop. Kong Qingquan looked quite surprised as he gazed at the stench-enshrouded Mountain Range. "So this is where the Profound Yellow Sect is located? The landscape is indeed beautiful." He spoke to himself, "It’s just a pity that the smell is truly unbearable. The people of the Profound Yellow Sect have certainly lost their refinement."
Zhao Qixian frowned slightly, turning to look at Earth Deficiency and the carriage. One look! Earth Deficiency instantly felt as if he were being targeted by some terrifying beast. It was as though a sharp Sword blade was now circling all around him, completely sealing off his escape routes. At that moment, he didn’t even entertain the thought of moving.
Terrifying! The newcomers are definitely not someone I can afford to provoke.