All players: I can choose my own dungeon rewards.

After his six opponents were eliminated, Wang Zhifan soon discovered that the six white jade tokens in his hand were beginning to dissipate. At the same time, his own wooden token changed, transforming in the blink of an eye into a white jade token with a ranking text written on it: 624.

"He eliminated six players ranked around 5,000 and jumped directly into the top 1,000? Or maybe the middle 600s? That makes sense."

After a moment's thought, Wang Zhifan realized that the ranking was a bit higher than he had expected. He had originally thought he would jump to one or two thousandth place, since the quality of these opponents was not very high, and there should be many experts on the Wind and Cloud Ranking who could crush them.

Having obtained his white jade token, he then considered his next move. He realized that if he wanted to achieve his goal, he would have to be more cautious. If he killed several more like he had just done, he might end up in the top 100 of the popularity rankings, and he would have to leave the game early.

"The situation will be a bit difficult later on. We can only find the right opportunity to eliminate a large number of high-quality opponents and become the top team in the gap. Making a move too easily will only make things worse."

After thinking for a moment, Wang Zhifan's figure disappeared without a trace in the sky above the island that had split in half, beginning a new phase in his search for his target.

With his exceptional perception, this was not a difficult task. Even though the battlefield was vast and many experts used concealment techniques, none of them could escape his detection.

For a period of time, many experts on the battlefield experienced their Wind and Cloud Tokens suddenly "disappearing." However, many of them did not notice this detail from beginning to end. A few discovered that their Wind and Cloud Tokens had disappeared and then suddenly returned to their side, scaring them half to death.

Through this method of personal inspection and confirmation, Wang Zhifan quickly identified the top experts he needed to focus on, such as those in the top 100. However, after spending some time and effort, he still couldn't find the most important top experts, and the highest he found was only in the twenties, which made him somewhat doubtful.

"What's going on? With my detection abilities, it's impossible for anyone to hide and remain undetected, unless they haven't even entered the battlefield! But why aren't those at the very top of the rankings entering the battlefield? Aren't they the strongest and have the highest chance of meeting the requirements for the Gold Jade Token? Even if they're not pursuing the Gold Jade Token, they'll still get some points as a reward, so it's not like they're completely ignoring it..."

After much thought, Wang Zhifan still couldn't understand why the top-ranked people on the leaderboard weren't on the battlefield. This made his previous plan seem like a joke. Given the current situation, it would be very easy for him to obtain the Golden Jade Token. He could just kill indiscriminately, since none of the top experts were around.

Just as Wang Zhifan was pondering this, a notification from the Extraordinary Games appeared before his eyes:

[WARNING! The last batch of competitors has entered the battlefield! They are extremely dangerous; weaker players are advised to avoid them!]

Along with this information, Wang Zhifan simultaneously sensed multiple powerful auras descending from various corners of the battlefield, answering his question about why he couldn't find the top experts earlier.

"It turns out I came in too early. This battlefield operates on a phased entry system, with stronger individuals entering later. This is probably to accommodate those ranked lower, giving them an advantage in familiarizing themselves with the battlefield and making strategic deployments, thereby increasing their chances of defeating powerful enemies."

A thought flashed through his mind, and then Wang Zhifan disappeared, reappearing at the location of the battlefield where he sensed the strongest aura.

He found himself in a region of towering, cloud-piercing mountains. At the summit of one of these mountains, he saw a tall, slender, white-haired middle-aged man with a chilling aura standing with his hands behind his back, calmly gazing at the vast, rolling sea of ​​clouds below.

The man was dressed very simply, wearing a long blue cloth robe that looked like it hadn't been changed in twenty years, and simple cloth shoes that were probably homemade. The edges and corners of the clothes and shoes were covered with whitening marks from washing, but surprisingly, there were no holes at all.

However, his extremely shabby clothes could not conceal his extraordinary temperament. He seemed to possess the imposing aura of a peerless master. Just by standing there, with his calm face and flowing white hair, one could feel that he was invincible.

This was also the first time Wang Zhifan had ever seen someone with such a unique aura, which reminded him of the Sage Master of the Calamity Realm. However, the aura of the person in front of him was only slightly similar to that of the Sage Master, yet different.

The Master gives people the feeling of being as profound as the ocean, while this person is dazzling and sharp at first glance, but calm and composed at second glance, hiding his achievements. He gives people a strange and contradictory feeling of being both flamboyant and low-key.

“His aura is extremely pure and stable, and his strength should be the strongest on this battlefield. Although he may not have reached the level of the Sage Master, he is not far off... Moreover, he has already discovered me.”

After observing the peerless master standing on the mountaintop from the sea of ​​clouds for a while, Wang Zhifan revealed himself, leaped through the clouds, and landed in front of his opponent.

Throughout the process, the other person calmly watched him until his feet touched the top of the mountain, at which point their eyes lit up with interest.

"May I ask your esteemed name? I do not recall anyone of your stature among the top ten thousand on the Power Ranking."

The middle-aged man with flowing white hair was the first to ask Wang Zhifan a question. He subtly withdrew his hands from behind his back, which made his wild and powerful aura diminish slightly.

"My surname is Wang. I just recently obtained the White Jade Token, so it's normal that you don't recognize me."

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhifan stretched out his hand and showed the white jade pendant at his waist to the white-haired man in front of him, so that he could see the ranking on it.

"Six hundred and twenty-four... To be able to break through from outside the top ten thousand to this ranking, you certainly won't stop here."

The white-haired middle-aged man replied while taking off the white jade pendant from his waist to show Wang Zhifan, and then said:
"Judging from Mr. Wang's expression, he probably doesn't recognize me, so let me introduce myself. I come from the Desolate Domain, and I am known as the God Emperor of the Desolate Domain, but I prefer to be called a cultivator from the Desolate Domain."

Seeing the brightly displayed translation "one" on the white jade tablet, Wang Zhifan was certain that the person in front of him was the number one on the Wind and Cloud Ranking he was looking for, a man whose strength was close to that of the Sage Master and who possessed the title of God Emperor.

If anyone else introduced themselves like this person just did, Wang Zhifan would definitely suspect that it was hypocritical or pretentious.

However, Wang Zhifan's perception was extremely sharp, and he knew that the other party was sincere. He really didn't like the so-called God Emperor title and preferred to be treated as an ordinary cultivator.

So Wang Zhifan nodded slightly and said to him:

“Cultivator from the Desolate Realm, I think you should have realized that I have come to defeat you. But if you are willing to surrender directly, we can both save a lot of trouble and avoid unnecessary fighting. What do you say?”

These words, spoken to a peerless expert with the title of God Emperor, were a serious provocation and even an insult. However, Wang Zhifan saw the white-haired man in front of him merely frown slightly, then hesitate for a moment before replying:

"Mr. Wang, I can surrender and leave, but I'd like to know if you came for the Golden Jade Token?" Wang Zhifan nodded without hesitation and replied:

"exactly."

The white-haired man answered decisively:

"If it's for the Golden Jade Token, I cannot agree! Mr. Wang, please make your move. Even if I know I am no match, I will fight to the very end for the sake of the Six Domains and Seven Realms!"

As he spoke, his aura became as dazzling as the sun, and his eyes were fixed on Wang Zhifan in front of him. His previous calm demeanor completely transformed into a murderous intent and determination, a determination to abandon everything and fight to the death.

Seeing his reaction, Wang Zhifan did not feel any contempt; on the contrary, he realized even more that this person was no ordinary individual.

This person is the only one in this world who has seen through his strength. As the top person on the Wind and Cloud Ranking, he seemed to see an unprecedentedly strong enemy when facing Wang Zhifan, who was ranked over 600th on the Wind and Cloud Ranking. This shows that he does not care about the so-called ranking at all, and is not arrogant about his personal ranking. He can see the essence of strength at a glance.

In light of this, Wang Zhifan decided to say a few more words, and after a half-second of silence, asked:
"Why must you fight to the death for me to get the gold and jade token? Did you come here for it too?"

The white-haired man immediately shook his head slightly upon hearing this, staring at him as he replied:
"No! I have been preventing the Golden Jade Token from appearing. It is something this world cannot bear, and it must never be obtained by anyone!"

"Why?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhifan became even more curious.

"Because it is a trap set by that being, a trap used to harm the Six Realms and Seven Worlds!"

Upon hearing the words of the cultivator from the Desolate Realm, Wang Zhifan understood the gist of the matter. This person had discerned the sinister intentions of the creator of the Wind and Cloud Ranking, namely the Extraordinary Game, who was attempting to use the Golden Jade Token to cause chaos in this world. That was why he decided to prevent the Golden Jade Token from appearing.

To be honest, this person's decision was quite strange. As the top of the popularity rankings, he was much stronger than others and had the greatest chance of obtaining the Golden Jade Token. However, he regarded it as a dangerous beast, which shows that his decision came from the bottom of his heart.

After a moment's thought, Wang Zhifan understood the man's concerns. He must have sensed the unstoppable influence of the unknown and mysterious existence of the Extraordinary Game and decided to use his own power to weaken this influence, lest this world fall into an unknown abyss.

But his efforts were destined to be in vain, because he did not know what kind of great being the source was. It was the manifestation of the will of the multiverse, and it was almost impossible to stop it from messing with a world unless someone could find the source and exert a key influence.

Therefore, Wang Zhifan then addressed the cultivators from the Desolate Region who were ready for battle:
"It's commendable that you can perceive the danger that exists, but your approach is wrong. Passive resistance is merely a delaying tactic. To truly resolve it, the best course of action is to gradually deepen your understanding of it and use its own power to deal with it. Therefore, obtaining the Golden Jade Token is not a bad thing; on the contrary, it aligns with your goal."

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man with flowing white hair fell silent. He began to ponder the meaning behind Wang Zhifan's words, and Wang Zhifan did not disturb him.

Several seconds later, he finally spoke with a serious expression:

"Mr. Wang, if someone absolutely must obtain the Golden Jade Token, I hope that person is from the Six Domains or Seven Realms. But if that's not possible, then we in the Six Domains or Seven Realms are simply outmatched. I have a method to minimize unnecessary losses; let me do it..."

After a brief explanation, the man proposed a unique plan: he would lead the formation of a team of powerful individuals from the six domains and seven realms to compete against Wang Zhifan. If Wang Zhifan won, everyone would collectively surrender to him, and Wang Zhifan would directly receive the Golden Jade Token.

The biggest advantage of this plan is that it minimizes personnel losses, avoiding a bloody and devastating battle before achieving results. However, it also has its drawbacks, namely the possibility of unforeseen problems. If the Six Domains and Seven Realms resort to some underhanded tactics, Wang Zhifan may be unable to obtain the Golden Jade Token.

Wang Zhifan's response was a superficial agreement. He was just racking his brains about whether to wipe out everyone on the battlefield in one fell swoop, and this guy's move was a godsend. It would be more convenient for him to cooperate.

Therefore, Wang Zhifan left the summit of Yunhai Peak and left the cultivators of the Desolate Region to make arrangements. In reality, he was also secretly monitoring the progress to prevent being tricked by someone in collusion.

About an hour later, the cultivator from the desolate region suddenly met with him a second time, but the content of their discussion had changed. He said:

“Mr. Wang, after discussing it with a few old fellows, we still believe that the Golden Jade Token should not be taken away by outsiders. Therefore, we would like to know if you would consider giving up the attempt to seize it? For this, the Six Domains and Seven Realms are willing to pay any price!”

Seeing that these guys were still hesitating, Wang Zhifan couldn't help but smile and reply:

"You want me to give up the Golden Jade Token? Actually, I don't necessarily need the Golden Jade Token, but can you offer something of the same level? Have you ever heard of Mythical Points? Or do you have any good treasures that can enhance my strength? If you can't offer any of these, then don't even think about it."

As Wang Zhifan gradually lost patience, the thought of quickly resolving the situation arose in his mind. Seeing his expression, the cultivators from the Desolate Domain knew that further words were useless, so they could only gather the top experts from the Six Domains and Seven Realms they had selected and fight a round against Wang Zhifan.

For Wang Zhifan, this battle had the same outcome as before, but the process was slightly different.

The difference lies in the fact that after the enemy's quality suddenly increased, although they still could not defeat him, their effect on Wang Zhifan's cultivation was no longer so low as to be negligible.

Especially with Wang Zhifan setting limits for himself, he felt considerable pressure, which led to a continuous stream of inspiration during the intense battle.

This led to a special situation where Wang Zhifan deliberately prolonged the battle, not trying to kill others to obtain the gold and jade tokens, but instead attempting to use the existing environment for cultivation.

After reaching level 8 in his main cultivation technique, his progress nearly stagnated. He hadn't originally expected to make a breakthrough in this area, but fighting against numerous top experts of different types gradually stirred his inspiration, and he couldn't possibly let such a golden opportunity slip by. (End of Chapter)