Chapter 115: Chapter 115: Congratulations to Player Junlin... (Third Update)
All players received a System Reminder.
The task to protect the Sect Leader was completed.
All the players wore expressions of utter confusion.
It seemed like they hadn’t done much, right? The task was completed just like that?
"Holy crap, I didn’t do anything, and the task just completed itself?"
"The Damn Game Designer finally saw sense, knowing to give us some benefits. I hope there will be more tasks like this in the future."
"Boss Xuanqing, can we learn the Secret Manuals of Ultimate Techniques now?"
"Second Test players, go check it out! We can get Ultimate Techniques directly now!"
"..."
The most excited were definitely the Second Test players. After all, they had received a reward of 500 Contribution Points just for killing Celestial Remnant, and the reward for protecting the Sect Leader was now added. Many of them now had one thousand Contribution Points. At a one-to-one hundred ratio, that was a staggering 100,000 RMB! They had joined the game only a few days ago and had already made 100,000 RMB.
Of course, converting Contribution Points to money now would be a fool’s move. Strengthening their power was paramount.
Junlin gathered the members of Lingxiao Hall to discuss their next steps.
"I want to use your Contribution Points!" Junlin stated straightforwardly. "With that book of intent available, I can directly enter the Grandmaster Realm. All I’m short of are Contribution Points, so I need all the Contribution Points you have."
For the Abbess and the others, these Contribution Points weren’t an issue, as Lingxiao Hall wasn’t worried about them. If they needed money, they just had to ask Junlin, and he would transfer it without hesitation. They weren’t in a hurry to enhance their own strength either. After all, Junlin was planning to reclaim the title of Top Player, and they understood that this title rightfully belonged within Lingxiao Hall.
The Second Test has already started; how far off can the Third Test be? What will the Third Test be like?
The only ones to consider now were Neighbor Six and Sister Zhou, the two newest recruits. They were the ones most in need of Contribution Points, and whether to contribute theirs was entirely up to them.
"I don’t care; I wasn’t planning on fighting anyway," Neighbor Six shrugged indifferently. He was just in it to earn money through gaming. As long as Junlin paid him a salary, that was enough for him.
As for Sister Zhou, she was a streamer. It was normal for her to live-stream games, and aiming to elevate her strength was somewhat unrealistic. The higher the realm, the more Contribution Points were needed. She was content being a casual player in the game; everything else was optional.
"I’m fine with it too, Boss Junlin. Use them as you wish. Just come and watch my live streams more often!" Sister Zhou said nonchalantly.
Seeing that everyone was on board, Junlin thanked them. He then pooled all the Contribution Points from Lingxiao Hall and began his breakthrough. Breaking through from the Third Grade to the Second Grade cost him 5,000 Contribution Points, and advancing to the First Grade required another 5,000. Lingxiao Hall’s innate talent was also a significant help, as most of their Contribution Points had been saved up. Junlin had calculated it carefully: this time, he would use them all for the breakthrough!
Another 5,000 Contribution Points were spent.
Junlin directly ascended to the First-Grade Realm.
At that moment, all players received a System Reminder.
[Player Junlin has successfully broken through to become a First-Grade Martial Artist and has unlocked the title ’Number One in the World’.]
"Damn, I’m still a Ninth-Grade Martial Artist, and a First-Grade Martial Artist has already appeared?"
"What a whale! I’m crying tears of envy."
"Shouldn’t Flourishing Flowers try to catch up? Is this title something only a First-Grade Martial Artist can unlock? What’s it good for?"
So Junlin is the Top Player now, right? Flourishing Flowers has been completely dethroned.
"What happened to our collaboration? Junlin, you’re so dishonorable, backstabbing our Boss Flourishing Flowers like that!"
"..."
The players were abuzz with discussions. Junlin’s breakthrough undoubtedly put pressure on all of them. It was important to remember that breaking through from a Third-Grade Martial Artist to a First-Grade Martial Artist required ten thousand Contribution Points. Individual players couldn’t possibly afford that. For Lingxiao Hall, with just its few members, to actually manage to amass so many Contribution Points spoke volumes about their terrifying resources. Ten thousand Contribution Points, if converted to money, would be one million.
Wow, with money, you really can do whatever you want, huh?
While players were still processing Junlin’s breakthrough to the First-Grade Martial Artist Realm, a second System Reminder sounded.
[Player Junlin has successfully comprehended the intent ’Celestial Remnant’, breaking through to the Grandmaster Realm. Congratulations to the entire sect!]
When this reminder sounded, the players went completely mad.
"What the hell? What is Junlin trying to do? Straight to the Grandmaster Realm?"
"I’m done, I’m done! How are we supposed to play this anymore?"
"Flourishing Flowers says this game isn’t fun at all! I’m quitting!"
"This is hilarious! We Second Test players are still figuring things out, and you First Test players are already becoming Grandmasters?"
"Can money really let you do anything you want?"
"My Lord, are you in need of any loyal followers? I won’t cry or fuss; I just ask for a share of Contribution Points."
"My Lord, I’ll be your most devoted follower! Please notice me!"
"..."
With the appearance of the first player to reach the Grandmaster Realm, Xu Nian couldn’t help but turn to look towards Junlin.
Wasn’t this advancement a bit too fast?
Xu Nian had thought his own progress was rapid, but compared to the players, it seemed he was leagues behind.
However, his task was also completed. Shen Rongyin hadn’t succeeded in her revenge, and his reward had arrived: a random intent.
Xu Nian stood still, feeling a gentle breeze wash over him, as if every pore in his body opened at that moment.
"Congratulations, Host, for comprehending the ’Autumn Wind’ intent. The autumn wind is bleak, the chill grows!"
The Autumn Wind intent?
Xu Nian slowly opened his eyes.
At this moment, had he officially stepped into the Grandmaster Realm?
Sensing the gust of wind from outside, Kong Qingquan and Zhao Qixian, inside the Great Hall, couldn’t help but exchange glances.
He’s reached the Grandmaster Realm? Truly befitting the prince of the Great Qian Dynasty with the greatest martial arts talent. To become a Grandmaster in a single step.
"How interesting, this boy is more fascinating than this old man had thought," Zhao Qixian couldn’t help but praise. To become a Grandmaster at his age meant he surpassed ninety-nine percent of young prodigies. If nothing unexpected happened, Xu Nian advancing to the Carefree Earth Realm wouldn’t be a problem.
"Not only did he comprehend the Autumn Wind intent, but he also assimilated it instantly!" Kong Qingquan’s eyes flashed with astonishment. This Xu Nian was the most exceptional prodigy he had ever encountered.
However, in Zhao Qixian’s eyes, there was only one true prodigy, and that was Kong Qingquan. This Sub-Sage had, through his studies, become the Third in the World, stepping from an ordinary person to the Free Heaven Realm in one go. Such an accomplishment was likely unparalleled throughout history.
But Xu Nian was not far behind. In terms of talent, he was second only to Kong Qingquan.
"Now that he’s a Grandmaster, he has the means to protect himself. We should start our preparations," Kong Qingquan said with a smile. "Why don’t we speed things up and gather the Nine Dragon Keys here first?"
"Agreed!" Zhao Qixian uttered a single word.
Immediately, Kong Qingquan found a brush and ink, wrote swiftly, and then headed outside.
On the rooftop of the Profound Yellow Sect, a messenger pigeon was already waiting. This was a pigeon Kong Qingquan had raised himself, used exclusively for sending messages, and it usually accompanied him. After writing the letter, he tied it to the pigeon’s leg and said with a smile, "Take a trip to the Nine Heavens Alliance. Don’t disappoint me." He stroked the pigeon’s feathers and released it into the sky.
What happened next would take its natural course.
After his breakthrough, Junlin felt an indescribable force circulating within his body. It seemed as if he could kill other players with a single punch. Is this what the Grandmaster Realm feels like? To gain such terrifying power after comprehending an intent.
Flourishing Flowers approached him immediately, his face full of surprise as he looked at Junlin and his team. "Where did you get so many Contribution Points?"
"We saved them up," replied the Abbess with a smile. "Flourishing Flowers, you need to catch up. Junlin has already reached the Grandmaster Realm. Aren’t you going to take back the title of Top Player?"
Hearing this, Flourishing Flowers was infuriated. Initially, Junlin had been the Top Player. He, Flourishing Flowers, had used the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill to snatch the title. And now? It was Junlin again. And this was a gap he couldn’t close anytime soon.
Damn it!
[Task: Nine Dragons Secret Treasure.]
[Introduction: Follow Sect Leader Xu Nian and uncover the secrets of the Nine Dragons Secret Treasure.]
[Reward: Contribution Points * 1,000.]
A new System task suddenly arrived. The players, seeing the reward, couldn’t help but gasp.
One thousand Contribution Points?
What is this Damn Game Designer planning? Are they really starting to give out benefits?
"Holy Moly, one thousand Contribution Points! This task reward is too generous, right?"
It’s common knowledge—the bigger the reward, the quicker you die. We’ll probably die at least ten times on this task, right?
"Nine Dragons Secret Treasure? Isn’t that the task Junlin and his team accepted before?"
"Who cares! Everyone, charge! For the Contribution Points!"
"..."
The reward of one thousand Contribution Points thrilled all the players. The Second Test players weren’t to be outdone. They gathered with I, Xuanqing, inside the Contribution Hall and began selecting Ultimate Techniques. With over two hundred of them, if each contributed one hundred Contribution Points, they could each buy a decent Ultimate Technique. The remaining Contribution Points could be entirely used to advance their realms! They just needed to save enough Contribution Points for Reincarnation.
Watching the Second Test players spring into action, Flourishing Flowers wasn’t about to be left behind. He started making grand promises to the Cloud Lament players. Having gathered over ten thousand Contribution Points, he also managed to break through to the First-Grade Martial Artist Realm.
At this moment, players began to break through one after another, seemingly all preparing for this new task.
Little did they know that their frantic breakthroughs had attracted the attention of Kong Qingquan and Zhao Qixian.
Something was wrong with these disciples from the Profound Yellow Sect. They were breaking through too casually, weren’t they?
Almost every moment, a disciple was breaking through: from Third Grade to First Grade, from Fifth Grade to Third Grade, and there were even those breaking through from Eighth-Grade Martial Artist to Third-Grade Martial Artist! This speed of advancement left both Kong Qingquan and Zhao Qixian dumbfounded.
Zhao Qixian rarely encountered a talented disciple outside, but here? Hundreds of disciples, each more talented than the last.
What kind of place has he stumbled into?