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Chapter 530 The Temple of Truth
After completing the world instance, Wu Chang's attribute panel will show an upgrade option next to Player Level: 30 (195160/-) and a 30-day countdown.

Since the gifts from the world instance take effect immediately and cannot be refused, if you do not choose to upgrade before the countdown ends, you will be forced to upgrade due to the rules.

There are still seven days until the dungeon's cooldown period ends, which is just enough time for him to get used to the environment of the Realm of Reason.

He entered the Crimson Courtyard and arrived at the central square of the public area. As he clicked on the upgrade option, a prompt appeared before his eyes.

"Player 4444444 has met the promotion requirements. Promotion ceremony is starting. Please remain in non-combat mode until promotion ceremony ends."

"Player triggers Ascension Quest: Follow the quest guide to the designated area to initiate the Ascension Ceremony."

An arrow that only he could see appeared before Wu Chang's eyes. Following the arrow's guidance, he traversed the crimson courtyard of the desolate realm.

Since entering the Abyss game, he has been so focused on conquering dungeons that he hasn't had time to explore the Crimson Courtyard of the Wasteland.

Aside from the plaza area, the leaderboard area, and the dungeon waiting area, he hardly ever went anywhere else.

Following the arrow, he realized that the Crimson Courtyard in the Wasteland was actually quite large, with so many small functional areas hidden in corners he hadn't noticed.

The arrow led him to the edge of the city, where, just like in the qualification instance, a layer of mist barrier blocked his way.

Normally, even with his supreme authority in the Desolate Realm, he wouldn't be able to force his way through this fog barrier. But with the upgrade mission activated, he can easily walk into the fog.

The Crimson Courtyard in the Desolate Realm is called Misty Plaza. As Wu Chang walked through the mist-shrouded area, he gradually learned about the name.

Wu Chang was surrounded by fog, and could only see about a meter around him. The fog blocked his sight and hearing.

He couldn't tell which way to go, nor did he know where he was going.

Especially after entering the fog, the arrow guiding his mission disappeared, and he could only follow his intuition, searching for the exit from the fog.

The path beneath his feet changed from stone slabs to grassland, and then to sand. He walked for an unknown amount of time, only feeling the surrounding fog gradually thinning.

When he stepped onto the stone road again, the fog around him dissipated, and he appeared in another part of the city.

Unlike the ancient-style layout of the Wilderness, the city of the Realm is futuristic. There are not many high-rise buildings in the city, but each building is exquisite and full of technology.

Looking up, he could see high-speed aircraft constantly flying over the city. The types of aircraft were different. At a glance, he saw the small aircraft that Xu Dejun had once piloted, a special disc-shaped aircraft that resembled a UFO, and even someone flying directly on a sword.

In order to move quickly in the Realm of Reason, the players used all sorts of methods, but the most eye-catching thing was the huge palace that appeared at the end of his field of vision, which was over a thousand meters high.

Although it is only a kilometer tall, this highly recognizable building can be seen from any area of ​​the Courtyard of Reason and Order as long as you look up.

It is the center of the realm of reason, the temple of truth.

Wu Chang's eyes showed surprise. According to the information he had obtained before, ordinary players who were promoted to the Realm of Reason should appear in the controlled area or the wilderness. Whether they can reach the safe zone alive is the first test for players in the Realm of Reason.

Whether it was related to the gifts from the world instance or not, he entered the Realm of Reason and appeared directly in the safe zone, and was so close to the Temple of Truth.

The arrow that had disappeared before his eyes reappeared, pointing towards the Temple of Truth.

The route indicated by the arrows was clearly carefully designed. As Wu Chang followed the arrows, he also became familiar with the urban area of ​​the Realm of Reason and learned how different areas operated.

He had been to the Realm of Reason more than once, but the areas he had operated in before were mostly controlled zones and wilderness. The only time he entered the safe zone was to help Xu Dejun catch the mole.

He hadn't yet carefully observed the safe zone of the realm of reason, let alone the core urban area within it.

Xu Dejun once told him that the Realm of Reason is different from the Realm of Wasteland. Not all of the Crimson Courtyards in the Realm of Reason are safe zones, and it is very difficult to stay in a safe zone.

Each player has only one free day every fifteen days. To stay in the safe zone for the rest of the time, they must spend one thousand decaying silver coins per day.

A thousand decaying silver coins isn't a large sum for players in the Realm of Reason, but if you disregard the consumables needed after each dungeon run, equipment repair, and self-improvement, then a thousand decaying silver coins becomes a significant amount.

Even high-ranking officials like Xu Dejun in the Administration Bureau cannot afford to stay in the safe zone for extended periods, and they spend more time in the Administration Bureau's private spaces.

The high cost of entering the safe zone makes every minute there extremely precious, and most players in the safe zone have a very strong purpose.

In the city of the Realm of Reason, there are no players showing off their new appearances and causing a ruckus in the Wilderness Plaza area, and there are few players exchanging information or chatting to kill time in the taverns.

Even in the trading areas within the city, there are no temporary stalls where players can sell their items.

In the Realm of Reason, everything is geared towards efficiency. These inefficient ways of doing things that existed in the Desolate Realm have been eliminated in the Realm of Reason.

Especially for solo players, their activities require even greater efficiency, because not only does entering safe zones cost money, but entering publicly accessible private spaces also costs money, which has made them accustomed to this lifestyle.

If I had to describe the realm of reason in two words, it would be "professional".

Players rarely trade individually; most transactions are consigned to large shops. Information exchange also relies more on information merchants. Whether selling items or information, players leave the items and pre-filled information and then leave immediately.

The oppressive atmosphere in the Safe Zone of Reason made Wu Chang shake his head. No wonder the spot to return to Blue Star was so precious. In order to return to Blue Star, the Evolutionists were even willing to compromise with the Orderists.

No wonder the players who returned to Earth from the Realm of Reason all seemed mentally unstable, with some even being freaks like You Feipeng.

Being in such an environment for a long time, coupled with the constant erosion of the abyss affecting one's will, can indeed cause a person to become abnormal.

Wu Chang followed the arrow and arrived in front of the Temple of Truth.

Not long after the reconciliation between the Order Faction and the Evolution Faction, it was the peak period for players from the Wasteland to advance into the Realm of Reason. When Wu Chang arrived in front of the Temple of Truth, three other teams of players, guided by the advancement quest, also arrived at the entrance of the temple.

However, compared to Wu Chang, who was full of energy and dressed neatly, the other three teams were not in such good condition.

The largest team consisted of twelve players. They were listless, staggering, and their equipment was tattered, as if they had fled from the desolate world all the way here.

Most of them were wounded, and the wounds were quite severe. One player dressed as a warrior, who was acting as the vanguard in the team, had lost his entire right arm and suffered serious injuries to his head, abdomen, and left thigh.

The player in the team with healing abilities seemed to have run out of energy and could only use an E-grade first aid bandage to temporarily bandage him. The first aid bandage had limited healing effect, and blood had already seeped out.

It's no surprise that these unlucky souls landed in the wilderness upon entering the Realm of Truth. The dangers of the wilderness taught them a lesson, and judging by their appearance, they must have suffered heavy losses on their way to the Temple of Truth.

The second largest team consisted of seven people. They looked much better; there were no signs of fighting on them, but they looked somewhat disheveled.

Wu Chang recognized two of them. One of them was from the Western Alliance and held a high position within the organization. He was recruited into the Great Xuan Royal Family faction by Leng Shan when conquering the world instance and was a level two subordinate.

The other person was someone Wu Chang was somewhat acquainted with; he was the priest, the missionary vanguard of the Eternal Light Church on Blue Star.

Judging from their condition, they must have been in a relatively safe area, or they must have had a unique method of stealth that allowed them to avoid all dangers.

The last team consisted of only three people. They bore obvious signs of battle, but only the signs. They had encountered danger while crossing the wilderness, but the danger only resulted in their clothes getting slightly dirty.

Two of them were old acquaintances: Booker and Veronica from the Mystic Knights, who also chose this point to ascend into the Realm of Reason.

The last person is the former number one on the Desolate Realm's combat power ranking, the strongest combatant in the White Tower, and the Super Core.

Booker and Veronica gained immense benefits from the world dungeon, both of them comprehending the power of the Root and thus stepping into the ranks of ranked players.

They are still not as good as the super core, but they are qualified to go with it. With the combat power of the three ranked players, crossing the wilderness is not difficult.

Including Wu Chang himself, the four groups exchanged glances and realized that everyone was there to complete the upgrade mission.

Wu Chang's physical state attracted the attention of the supercore. He frowned slightly, not expecting such a person to exist in the Desolate Realm. He could not sense any powerful aura from Wu Chang, so he quickly looked away.

As for the other two groups, his gaze didn't linger for a moment, as if he were glancing at radishes and cabbages in a supermarket. Without even saying hello, he was the first to enter the Temple of Truth.

Booker and Veronica nodded to the crowd and then followed them inside.

Super Core's actions made the atmosphere in the arena awkward. Wu Chang and the priest exchanged glances and entered the Temple of Truth.

Upon entering the building, everyone was awestruck by what they saw. The enormous palace complex, exceeding a thousand meters in height, was already impressive from the outside, but once inside, the space was comparable to a small city.

Some large shopping malls call themselves indoor pedestrian streets. Following this logic, the Temple of Truth could easily be called an indoor city.

The architectural style inside the Temple of Truth is like a combination of a church, research institute and library. Wu Chang's first reaction to it was that it was sacred, cold, heavy, solemn and awe-inspiring.

Even the arrogant and conceited Supercore was overwhelmed by the immense aura of the Temple of Truth, feeling its own insignificance, standing frozen on the spot, unable to move, its legs trembling, and a desire to kneel in worship arose within it.

Compared to the supercore, Booker and Veronica were not as flustered. Their eyes were also drawn to the Temple of Truth, but they just stood there, their will not wavering much.

It's not that their will is strong enough, but rather that by living alongside peace, they have been subjected to so many shocks that they have become accustomed to shocks and wonders, and have become somewhat desensitized.

The priests and other Western Alliance players, lacking the power of origin, were unable to control themselves in the face of the Temple of Truth. They knelt two meters behind the Supercore and others, their fists clasped together in front of their chests, their faces full of piety, and they murmured something under their breath.

As for the twelve-person team, their will had long been broken. As soon as they entered the door, they prostrated themselves on the ground and knelt down in worship toward the Temple of Truth.

Click.

A camera shutter sound startled everyone awake. They looked in the direction of the sound and saw Wu Changzheng holding up his phone to photograph the dome painting of the Temple of Truth.

Recalling what had just happened, a cold sweat broke out on everyone's back. Just now, they had lost control of their bodies without any resistance.

If they hadn't been startled awake by the sound of the camera shutter, they don't know how long it would have taken them to regain their senses on their own.

Feeling the gazes of the crowd, Wu Chang looked apologetic and said:

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to bother you."

The atmosphere of the Temple of Truth was indeed powerful, but it couldn't suppress his willpower of nearly 300 points. The Temple of Truth was indeed very high, but as long as he transformed into the Knight of Strife and underwent the transformation into the Sea Giant, he could directly break through it.

To him, the holiness and oppressive aura of the Temple of Truth were merely artificial spectacles designed to make for better filming.

However, this kind of scenery can only be appreciated by himself. If it were taken to the Wilderness, ordinary people with low inspiration would only think that the photo was out of focus, while players with higher inspiration would risk losing control of their inspiration.

Awakened by the sound of the camera shutter, Supercore gave Wu Chang a deep look and asked:

"who are you?"

Wu Chang put away his phone and said:
"Second-level investigator from the Administration Bureau, Conghua."

"White Tower, Supercore." Supercore left its name and continued walking into the Temple of Truth.

Booker and Veronica also sensed Wu Chang's extraordinary nature. Perhaps it was out of habit, but they noticed that Wu Chang was not affected by the Temple of Truth and even had the ability to awaken others. After introducing themselves, the two naturally followed him and acted with him.

Following the arrows, the group boarded a floating circular platform ten meters in diameter, which then carried them towards the upgrade zone.

During the flight, everyone looked down at the core of the Realm of Reason.

Booker, Veronica, the priest, and others came from the four major organizations. Through their contact with players in the Realm of Truth these past few days, they had learned a lot about the Realm of Truth. During this time, they whispered about the rumors about the Temple of Truth.

The Temple of Truth is the core of the Realm of Truth. Like the area of ​​the Misty Plaza shrouded in mist, players cannot normally enter most areas of the Temple of Truth.

Many rumors have arisen about these unexplorable areas, the two most famous of which are that there is a Library of Truth here, which stores all the knowledge and truth in the world, and you can find the answer to any question, no matter how difficult.

Some say there is a Root Archive here, which records all the rules and Root Power within the Abyss. Rumor has it that someone triggered a hidden side quest while exploring the wasteland, entered the Root Archive, and obtained the Root Power most suitable for him.

There are countless rumors of this type. At least half of the rumors and topics in the Realm of Truth revolve around the Temple of Truth.

As Wu Chang listened to the crowd's discussion, he couldn't help but recall the passage that Christine had mentioned that led directly to the virtual world.

He recalled his process of ascending to the Realm of Reason, starting from the Misty Square and walking all the way to the Temple of Truth, without experiencing any teleportation in between.

Judging from the casual conversation among Booker and the others, they entered the Realm of Reason in a different way than he did; they all teleported to the outside of the safe zone.

Perhaps in some forbidden corner of the Temple of Truth, there is a secret passage that allows one to enter the Void Realm directly without teleportation.

As everyone chatted, the circular platform carrying them stopped in the upgrade area.

Entering the upgraded area is like entering a huge hotel, with a massive corridor running through it and countless rooms at both ends.

Some of the doors were open, while others were closed.

The moment they entered the upgrade zone, arrows pointed in different directions in front of them.

Following the arrows, they entered the rooms corresponding to their respective upgrade tasks.

The room where the upgrade takes place is somewhat similar to the instance settlement space, but it is much simpler. The room is pure white and has no furniture or decorations.

The moment the door closed, the ascension ceremony began automatically.

Under a burst of golden light, Wu Chang's body floated into the air. He felt a surge of power flowing down his forehead, and then he seemed to receive recognition from some being, as a special dimensional barrier appeared on his body.

"Player has completed the ascension quest: Reach the designated area and complete the ascension ceremony."

"Player 4444444 has been promoted to the Realm of Reason, and the essence of life has been sublimated. Your player level cap has been unlocked to 60. After this, you will no longer be able to return to the Wasteland or Blue Star through normal means."

"The player's physical attributes have been increased by 10 points due to the Ascension Ritual."

"The player gains the recognition of the Realm of Reason and acquires a permanent status: Barrier of Truth."

Status Name: Barrier to Truth

"Status Description: When you fight against an entity without a Truth Barrier, all attacks and skills launched against you will be weakened by the Truth Barrier. When damage is dealt, the total attribute involved in the attack judgment will be reduced by 100 points."

Note: The barrier of truth is the pass to the realm of reason.

After the promotion ceremony ended, Wu Chang's body slowly descended from the sky.

As he felt the changes in his body, he looked at his attribute panel.

Player nickname: Doesn't eat beef

Player Level: 37 (8160/33000)

（195160/17000）（178160/19000）（138160/21000）

（115160/23000）（90160/25000）（65160/27000）

(38160/30000)(8160/33000)

Titles: Perfectionist, Master of Breakthroughs, True Walker, Blasphemer, Titan, Breaker, Fortune Stealer, Hero

Classes: Knight of Conflict, Soul Traveler (Class change quest is now available)
Life: 179
Power: 225
Agility: 95
Stamina: 81
Energy: 266
Inspiration: 203
Will: 288
Free attribute points: 35
Decaying Silver Coin: 19250
Skills: Mamba Iron Elbow, Gun Mastery, Heavenly Gang Escape Technique, Iaido, Musou Shiki, Grandmaster-level Mechanical Control, Twin Synchronization, Blind Abyss, Flesh and Blood Spear, Heart Flame

Cultivation Techniques: Fragment of Thunder Magic (A), Lord-level Spatial Magic (S), Beichen Tribulation Crossing Scripture (B)

Items: Dawn Hammer, Lady Luck's Favor, Mortal Poison, Kun Yuan Life-Protecting Lamp, Sage's Remains, Tree of Miracles, Resounding Horn, Golden Throne, Light of Steadfastness, Unlimited Portable Livestream Room, Will of the Rebel, Mind Resonance, Virtual Reality Interactive Device, Seed of Plague, Survivor's Revenge

Disguise Mask, White Ghost, Peacekeeper, Heart of Adaptation, Seed of Famine, Lyman's Power, Holy Horn, Seed of Death, Dragon-Slaying Pill x5, Human Elixir, Seed of Martial Fortune, Purple Star Token, Seed of Literary Fortune, Lunar Eclipse, Dream Beacon.

Talents: Salvation, Calamity, Seed of the Primordial Deep Sea, Guide of Miracles, Chaotic Power, Condensing the Void into Reality, Ship Killer, Mechanical Emperor, Martial Fortune, Literary Fortune, Dragon Bloodline.

　The panel section is quite long, so I've only included a few characters, totaling 194, which basically covers the items and talents.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)