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Chapter 470 A Different Kind of Abyss Game
As the solar eclipse ended, the pale white safe zone around Zhao Yan faded. He cautiously surveyed his surroundings and stepped out of the safe zone.

Using a solar eclipse as the opening act to welcome the player's arrival made him feel an invisible pressure as soon as he entered the instance.

The place where he entered the world instance was located deep in a forest.

He concealed his presence as much as possible, quickly identified the direction of the mountain, then crouched down, using the trees to hide himself, and carefully moved out of the mountain.

Even though there was nothing unusual around him and he didn't sense any danger, he was still on guard.

It's not fair to blame him for being overly cautious; after all, the world instance is an S-rank, near-out-of-control real-world instance, which is a bit too exciting for a player like him who has just reached level 25.

Based on the estimated difficulty from the World Dungeon Training Camp, in an S-rank dungeon on the verge of going out of control, even a small monster hidden in the roadside bushes could potentially wipe out a player like him if ambushed.

Therefore, for him, there is no limit to how cautious he can be; there is always a need to be even more cautious.

He remembered that the instructor who taught the under-level group once said that the members of their under-level group only needed to do one thing in the world dungeon: survive.

As long as you can leave the instance alive, you've made a profit.

Do not attempt to complete the main quests or explore any possible side quests. The world dungeons are too complex for players who are not yet at the maximum level to handle.

The fact that they were able to obtain the qualification for the world instance was already their greatest achievement.

Zhao Yan agreed with this, but he did not intend to do so.

His invitation number was 9235. This was only because many players who were ranked high left before the world instance started, and he only rose to this rank then.

Just like in the college entrance examination, a difference of one point can mean a difference of hundreds or even thousands of places. If he doesn't risk his life once more in the qualification dungeon, and his dungeon exploration progress is reduced by one percent, he might miss out on the world dungeon.

Therefore, he cherished this opportunity to explore the world instance, and in order to seize this opportunity, he was prepared to die inside the instance.

He was prepared to fight to the death, but the world instance was safer than he had imagined.

He walked along the mountain path for more than an hour, but he didn't encounter a single monster or even a wild beast.

Just after leaving the deep mountains, he met a kind convoy and hitched a ride with them to nearby Dongpu County.

During the journey, he chatted with the cultivators in the caravan and learned about the situation in the instance dimension, gaining a general understanding of the plot development of the instance dimension.

In short, a demon suddenly appeared, and human cultivators formed the Human Alliance, inviting heroes from all over the world to conquer the demon realm and restore peace to the world in Zhenyue City.

Human cultivators fear demonic energy, and demons also despise spiritual energy.

He was currently located behind the area controlled by the Humanity Alliance, where the air was filled with spiritual energy, making it difficult for demons to approach, so there was no danger to him.

As the last group of players to enter the world instance, they did not have priority exploration privileges and their locations were scattered throughout the aura zone.

For example, Dongpu County, where Zhao Yan is located, is far away from Zhenyue City, where the Humanitarian Alliance is located. It would take three or four days to reach them by fast horse.

However, Zhao Yan was not worried about the travel time.

The first main quest of the world instance requires surviving for 100 days in the Great Xuan Tianlan Province. Based on his experience in conquering instances, the survival time in the main quest is usually the shortest time required to conquer the instance.

This means that players will have to spend at least 100 days in the world dungeon. A difference of three or four days in the overall dungeon length will not have any significant impact.

Through the gains from the qualification dungeon and the training camp, Zhao Yan upgraded his master-level fighting skills to grandmaster-level fighting skills.

According to the cultivators in the caravan, his cultivation level was somewhat weak, but as a martial artist, he was at the level of a second-rate expert.

The key point about a second-rate expert is not that they are second-rate, but that they are an expert.

Upon arriving in Dongpu County, he didn't rush to continue his journey. Instead, he used his status as a master to complete two or three tasks in the county town, raising enough money to buy a fast horse before heading towards Zhenyue City.

Just as the cultivators in the caravan said, the area controlled by the Human Alliance is very safe. Even if they occasionally encounter demons, they are only small demons that have not yet awakened their intelligence.

He encountered three monsters on the way, and he killed two of them, gaining 3 and 5 contribution points respectively.

The third little demon was powerful; he couldn't defeat it alone. He went to the surrounding counties and recruited two second-rate experts. The three of them worked together to eliminate the little demon and earned 8 contribution points.

With a contribution value of 16 points, he ranked 8742nd among all players.

Zhao Yan was very satisfied with the start of his world instance. It was down-to-earth and steadily improving, and he could at least give it a score of 85.

The world instance can accommodate 10,000 players, so the instance activity area will inevitably be very large.

To facilitate communication among members, the Management Bureau provided special training on internal marking during its special training period.

Zhao Yan followed the signs along the way and did not get lost or take a detour, reaching Zhenyue City as quickly as possible.

Even so, by the time he arrived in Zhenyue City, it was already the fourth day since he entered the world instance.

Zhenyue City was far more magnificent and spectacular than he had imagined. With his strength, he felt a sense of awe and dared not be presumptuous at all when he saw Zhenyue City from afar.

As expected of a world instance, a single building is enough to intimidate him.

In the county town near Zhenyue City, he saw a notice left by members of the Administration Bureau, stating that he could enter the city directly and be received by the Humanitarian Alliance because of his Celestial Being status.

He also instructed them not to conceal their Celestial Being identity, as it would make it difficult to accept the trial mission to join the Demon-Slaying Army.

Zhao Yan followed the advice and headed straight for the city gate. However, he was still some distance away from the gate when he first saw an acquaintance outside the city.

Five hundred meters from the city gate, there was a shed set up by the roadside, where a woman in a red and pink dress sat.

The woman was his instructor at the special training camp, codenamed Koi.

A wooden sign was placed in front of the pergola, which read "Reception Office of the Administration Bureau".

Zhao Yan rubbed his eyes and checked repeatedly before he dared to believe that what he was seeing was not a hallucination.

During his time at the training camp, he never heard of any special reception area being set up for the convenience of players within the organization.

He hesitated for a moment, then rode his horse to the pavilion and tentatively asked, "Instructor Koi?"

Koi was looking down at the progress of the side quest, estimating how many more kills she could get before the quest ended.

She heard someone call her, and quickly looked up, squinting her eyes as she looked at Zhao Yan in the sunlight.

The sun was blinding, and she couldn't see who it was at first glance, but she knew that it was someone who had come to assess the mission completion.

She smiled gently and asked:
"You're also a member of the Administration Bureau? Have you just arrived in Zhenyue City?"

Zhao Yan could swear he had never seen the koi fish smile at him so gently. He said:

"Instructor, I am Zhao Yan, a combat specialist from Group C."

Koi suddenly realized that it was the kid who didn't have any other special skills and had put all his talent into close combat.

For a melee-type player, entering a world dungeon beyond their level is tantamount to suicide.

She was worried that the melee fighter wouldn't make it out of the dungeon alive, so she gave him extra pointers, which is why he has some recollection of them.

Who could have imagined that the world instance would be turned into this state by those big shots? The things she taught are probably no longer useful.

Since they were acquaintances, Jinli didn't need to pretend anymore. Her smile faded, and she switched to her usual mode, gesturing to Zhao Yan to stay put.

He then lit a communication talisman and said:
"A new person has arrived, come and change shifts."

Zhao Yan didn't know what Jinli was doing, but he still habitually stayed put.

Two or three minutes later, a streak of blue light streaked across the sky.

Zhao Yan's vision blurred, and he saw a figure appear beside the pavilion, saying, "The intervals between newcomers are getting longer and longer. In another day or two, the mission will probably be over."

Zhao Yan recognized the voice and, upon closer inspection, discovered that the person was none other than Lei Huo.

When Lei Huo and Zhao Yan saw each other, they both showed surprise. However, in addition to surprise, Lei Huo's eyes also showed two expressions of heartache.

He looked at the koi and said:

"Sister Koi, this is one of our own from the Wanghai branch, look..."

Koi said discontentedly, "I'm his instructor. When people arrive at the reception area, they have to follow the rules."

Lei Huo sighed, took Jinli's place at the reception desk, and looked at Zhao Yan with reluctance.

Jinli waved her hand and called to Zhao Yan, "Don't worry about him, let's go into the city first."

The koi possessed movement skills and moved extremely fast. Zhao Yan could barely keep up with the koi's speed even on horseback. Guided by the koi, he headed towards Zhenyue City.

I don't know if it was just my imagination, but it seemed like Koi and Thunderfire were vying to receive him.

I never expected the Management Bureau to be so considerate in protecting ordinary members in world instances.

This was the first time he had experienced such a strong sense of human connection in a multiplayer instance. The only downside was that both Koi and Thunderfire were vying to receive him, but neither of them had asked for his opinion. As they approached Zhenyue City, the number of roadside pavilions increased, including not only the Bureau's reception area but also similar reception areas set up by the other three major organizations.

Besides the four major organizations, he even saw signs for independent groups and hometown associations.

Zhao Yan's confusion deepened. Even strangers were helping each other like this. Was this still the Abyss Game he knew?
When they passed through the gate of Zhenyue City, the gatekeepers of the Human Alliance only glanced at them and let them pass without asking whether they were Celestials.

He couldn't help but ask;

"Instructor, do I need to tell them I am a Celestial Being and then go to accept the Demon-Slaying Army's trial mission?"

The koi snorted in dissatisfaction, pointed to the closed building not far from the city gate, and said:
"No need. The Demon-Slaying Army's trial missions have already been snatched up by those who entered the instance first. I didn't even get one."

She was initially intimidated by the reputation of the S-rank dungeon being on the verge of collapse, and her strategy for conquering the dungeon was too conservative. She didn't rush to Zhenyue City immediately, and by the time she entered the city, the trial missions had already been snapped up by quick hands.

This was the first time Zhao Yan had ever seen someone complete the basic quests for joining a faction in a dungeon. Since the first main quest was unnecessary, shouldn't they proceed with the second main quest?

He asked again:
"Instructor, since we don't need to take any trial missions, shouldn't we help complete the Ziwei Exorcising Array now?"

Koi sighed; she had answered this question more than once.

"No need. If it weren't for the need to gather as many celestial beings as possible, the Ziwei Exorcising Array could have been activated five days ago."

Zhao Yan was stunned. Five days ago, the world instance hadn't started yet, and he hadn't even entered the game.

How come the first half of the second main quest was completed before the world dungeon even started? Does this mean the world dungeon is so advanced that you can clear it on your own?

After a brief moment of surprise, he vaguely recalled a piece of information: players who ranked high in the qualification instance had priority exploration rights and could enter the world instance in advance.

The Koi Instructor's invitation number is over 800, and I heard that she can enter the world instance ahead of time.

"Instructor, was the Ziwei Exorcising Formation completed by you players who entered the instance first?"

Koi immediately retorted, "It doesn't include us; it was those guys in the top 100 who entered the world instance earlier than me who did it."

"When we enter the instance, all we can do is sit at the reception area outside the city and wait to log off so that the next batch of players from our organization can enter."

Zhao Yan sighed inwardly. Players who could rank in the top 100 of the world dungeon were indeed the most outstanding beings in the Desolate Realm, and their speed in clearing dungeons was indeed fast.

He continued, "So, all I have to do now is obtain the Immortal Abode's Blessing, Instructor? Is it difficult to obtain the Immortal Abode's Blessing?"

Upon hearing Zhao Yan's question, Jinli's resentment subsided, replaced by a hint of schadenfreude. She said:
"Heh, I heard that the seven immortal mansions were the first to be conquered, and even the top 100 guys didn't have time to obtain the blessings of the immortal mansions."

Zhao Yan fell silent after hearing this, his eyes filled with confusion.

Does this mean that main quests one and two were completed before the world instance even started?

Could it be that the early entry time in the priority exploration right of the dungeon refers to real-world time?

Before Zhao Yan could ask any further questions, he saw the koi fish stop, point to a building, and say:

"This is our Bureau's base in Zhenyue City. Someone there will tell you about the general information regarding the instance plane."

"Don't ask too many questions before you go in. Just accept my invitation to join my faction."

"Most of our bureau members have joined this camp. The bureau's strongest player, Lengshan, and the strongest player in the Wasteland, Heping, are both in the camp. Joining is a win-win situation, increasing the survival rate in dungeons by at least 50%."

Side Quest 1: Player Koi invites you to join the Great Xuan Royal Family faction. After joining the faction, the main questline of the dungeon will be changed accordingly.

"Do you agree to join?"

Zhao Yan: ? ? ?
Looking at the pop-up notification, Zhao Yan wore the expression of an old man on the subway with his phone.

No, is that right?

While Zhao Yan was experiencing the awe of the world instance, Wu Changzhen was watching his quest completion progress.

310/100.

Through human-to-human transmission, he has already fulfilled Emperor Zhaoning's requirements three times over.

Of all the players who entered the world instance, at least 60% joined the Great Xuan Royal Family faction. If the scope is limited to ranked players or the top 100 in combat power, this proportion will increase to 70% or even 80%.

If it weren't for the fact that the Humanity Alliance had gathered some of humanity's fortune, and that the sacrificial ceremony required the participation of four Earth Immortals, Emperor Zhaoning could have easily crushed the Humanity Alliance with a single command from thousands of players.

According to incomplete statistics, of the 10,000 players who entered the world instance, more than 9,000 have arrived in Zhenyue City, and the remaining players are on their way and will arrive by tomorrow at the latest.

It's time to activate the Ziwei Exorcising Array and launch an attack on the Demon Realm.

Just as he was contemplating attacking the Demon Realm, the eunuch responsible for contacting Wu Chang knocked on the courtyard gate and told him that Emperor Zhaoning had invited him.

In the main hall of Zhenyue Villa, Emperor Zhaoning flipped through the register of celestial beings who had recently joined the Great Xuan royal family, his eyes filled with admiration.

Upon seeing Wu Chang enter the main hall, Emperor Zhaoning rose to greet him, saying:
"I just met with Lü Changgeng and we decided to activate the Ziwei Exorcising Array at noon tomorrow to launch an attack on the Demon Realm. I wonder what you think, sir?"

Wu Chang said:

"Now that the Celestials have basically gathered, Heping also believes that we should launch an attack on the Demon Clan, lest delay cause unforeseen changes."

Emperor Zhaoning smiled and said;

"When I discussed the sacrificial ceremony with Lü Changgeng, he took the initiative to say that the Great Xuan Royal Family should be the main body, with the Human Alliance assisting from the side. The reason why Lü Changgeng took the initiative to back down was entirely due to the many celestial beings that you recruited."

"The Great Mystery is where it is today entirely thanks to your efforts, sir. What you have accomplished has exceeded my expectations by several times. Ordinary secret techniques are no longer sufficient to commend your achievements."

“I will open the Great Mystery Treasury to you, sir. Apart from the Book of Earth, you may choose any two items to take as you see interest.”

"Player has completed Side Quest 2: Help the Great Xuan Royal Family recruit Celestials. Current quest progress: 310/100."

Players receive the following reward: 2 any treasures from the Great Xuan Treasure Vault.

"You have made a great contribution to eliminating demons and upholding justice for the Great Xuan Royal Family. Contribution value +1550 (500×3.1)".

"Your current contribution value is 4550, ranking 1st among all players."

Wu Chang hurriedly said:
"Peace is an honor I cannot claim. The reason why the heavens and men have pledged their allegiance is twofold: first, Your Majesty is endowed with the destiny of the human race and is a true dragon incarnate; second, it is thanks to the tireless persuasion of our friends, who are the true driving force behind everything."

Emperor Zhaoning said with a smile:

"Sir, there is no need for them to claim credit. The merits of all the celestial beings are recorded in the annals, and I will naturally reward them accordingly. I will not let them feel disheartened."

This time, Emperor Zhaoning did not write a decree in writing. Instead, he took off the gold waist tag from his waist and handed it to Wu Chang.

This waist tag is genuine, as if the emperor were present. As long as Wu Chang has it, he can move freely within the Zhenyue Villa without any restrictions.

Wu Chang took his leave from Emperor Zhaoning and, led by a eunuch, entered the Great Xuan Treasury once again.

This time, he was no longer restricted as before, and could only see the relevant information when he picked up the cultivation manual.

Whether it's jewelry, antiques, elixirs, or magical artifacts, as long as he holds them in his hands, corresponding information will flash before his eyes.

Moreover, the secret chamber deep within the treasure vault, which was not open to him last time, is now open to him as well.

He walked straight into the inner part of the treasury, where he saw that all the items displayed inside were the most treasured collections of the Great Xuan royal family.

These include the Great Xuan Jade Seal, the Imperial Jade Register, the Three Mysterious Cauldrons of Heaven, Earth, and Man that suppress the fortune of the world, and the magical weapon and treasured sword used by the Xuan Taizu, among others.

The Earth Book, which symbolizes the legitimacy of the dynasty, is also kept here.

Wu Chang examined each of the collections one by one, finding that their symbolic significance outweighed their actual value. For example, the legendary Xuan Taizu sword, said to be a treasure bestowed by an immortal, was just an ordinary A-grade item, not even a craftable item.

In the secret room, only two things caught his attention.

One of them was the Earth Book, which was larger than the "Research Report on Miracles and Wishes" he had previously obtained. It was divided into three volumes, written with a special material that resembled both paper and leather, with each volume containing nearly five hundred pages.

Even though he carried Emperor Zhaoning's waist token, he still couldn't see the contents of the Earth Book or any related information.

It seems that activating it depends not on the identity of the Great Xuan royal family, but on the human fortune surrounding Emperor Zhaoning.

However, he was only curious about the Earth Book. Even if he could use it, Emperor Zhaoning would not agree to give it to him.

The second item is also related to the Earth Book. The container holding the Earth Book is a rectangular bronze box about the size of a coffin. Two thick metal chains are attached to the lid of the box, and the chains are wrapped around a three-meter-long black metal rod.

Wu Chang touched the ground book but there was no reaction. However, when he touched the metal rod, a tool prompt appeared in front of him.

Item Name: Flagpole of the Soul Cleansing Banner

Item Type: Special

"Item Description: An ancient sacrificial ritual implement, the flagpole of the Soul Cleansing Flag. When combined with the lost Soul Cleansing Flag, it can bring the Soul Cleansing Flag back to life."

(End of this chapter)