This assassin is upright

Chapter 330 Special Props

Turning his gaze away from the departing God 2, Yu Zhun smiled faintly and walked towards his four teammates.

While he was chatting with God2, the other four had already looked through most of the goods in the God and Demon Shop and were now gathered together, staring at a particular shelf.

Noticing Yu Zhun's approach, Yu Zhu couldn't help but wave to him.

"Yu Zhun, you've come at the perfect time! Look at this!"

"I didn't expect there to be such good stuff here!" Yu Zhu said, pointing to a prop on the shelf.

Following Yu Zhu's direction, Yu Zhun turned his gaze and soon saw a pale white object shaped like a heart.

That design was none other than the key item they had obtained in the Death Burial Pit, the Heart of Death.

However, this item has no other use in the dungeon except to help players complete it perfectly. But here, it seems to have taken on a different meaning.

Thinking of this, Yu Zhun reached out and grabbed the [Heart of Death] in his hand, and lines of introductory text appeared before his eyes.

[Heart of Death: A bound item whose owner cannot be changed. Players carrying this item have a certain probability of comprehending the Way of Death.]

"The Path of Death?"

Yu Zhun's pupils contracted slightly, and a look of surprise appeared in his eyes.

Subconsciously, he thought of the prerequisites that a second-tier player must meet to advance to the third tier.

Find your own path and break free from the power system of the divinely inspired world!

The concepts of "Dao" and "Lu" are very similar, so it's no coincidence that such an item appears in the God and Demon Shop after the second job advancement.

"Just as you guessed."

Shen 2 returned without anyone noticing and came behind Yu Zhun and the others. "In each of the God and Demon Shops during the second stage, there will be a very special item."

“You can think of it as a shortcut.”

"With this item, players can get on the right path faster and quickly advance to become a third-tier powerhouse."

At this point, Shen 2 glanced at Yu Zhun and the other four, whose breathing was slightly heavy, and a strange light flashed in his eyes.

"It's not expensive; it only costs 10,000 medals."

"So...do you want to change?"

Yu Zhun almost blurted out the word "change," but after seeing the strange look in Shen 2's eyes, he quickly calmed down.

A thoughtful look flashed in Yu Zhun's eyes, and he quickly took a deep breath. "No change."

"Eh?" God 2 seemed a little disappointed, shaking his head and chuckling, "With this, the chances of getting to the third rank can increase by 10% or 20%~"

"Are you really not going to change it?"

"Really not trading." Yu Zhun looked at the God 2, which seemed to be trying hard to sell it, and a smile appeared in his eyes. "If I'm not mistaken, this thing is probably not that simple, is it?"

"Oh?" God2 narrowed his eyes slightly.

“First of all, such items are not unique.” Yu Zhun looked at God 2 and slowly said, “This means that if I can redeem it, other players can also redeem it.”

"In my understanding, players who have completed the third job advancement need to find their own unique path in order to possess unparalleled power."

"So here's the question," Yu Zhun said, raising the Heart of Death in his hand, "Can the power gleaned from the same item truly be unique?"

"Even if the power one ultimately comprehends varies from person to person and there are certain differences, they all originate from the same source and have great similarities."

At this point, Yu Zhun looked at Shen 2 with a hint of a smile in his eyes, "Let me guess what the consequences will be."

"Will these powerful individuals, whose powers originate from the same source, encounter additional bottlenecks in their subsequent advancement? Or will they be limited to a certain level?"

"Hehe..." God2 chuckled and shook his head. "You really are shrewd."

"So it seems I was right?" Yu Zhun looked at Shen 2.

When asked by Yu Zhun, Shen 2 remained noncommittal, simply turning away and leaving again, leaving only one sentence behind.

"Choose one as soon as possible."

"Hey, this can't be used?" After listening to their conversation, Yu Zhu looked disappointed. "I thought it was something good."

"It's true that it's a good item." Yu Zhun smiled as he put the [Heart of Death] back on the shelf. "For some players who are eager to advance to the third job advancement, this kind of item is indeed very useful."

"But for us, it's better not to take such a shortcut."

"After all, such shortcuts are likely to cause even bigger problems later on."

Yu Zhun was so certain for another important reason: Zhu Xiuming had never mentioned such props to him.

If it were really that useful, Zhu Xiuming wouldn't have kept quiet about it.

The others nodded in agreement.

To put it bluntly, they are now virtually unrivaled at their level, so naturally they need to set their sights on the long term.

“In that case, let’s leave.” Lu Wen stretched. “After we get out, we can rest for a few days and then try a level 80 dungeon next time.”

"Don't rush." ​​Yu Zhun stopped Lu Wen, who was about to leave, a strange smile flashing in his eyes. "Keep looking."

"If I'm not mistaken, there should be some good stuff here."

When Shen 2 left, his words, "Choose as soon as possible," were actually a subtle hint to Yu Zhun.

Otherwise, according to His own words, the Heart of Death is the most precious item here. If Yu Zhun and the others don't need it, then what other choice is there?
I have to say, although this guy charges exorbitant chat fees, he really does deliver on his promises once he gets paid.

No wonder it has survived for hundreds of thousands of years, living from the time of its birth in the world of divine revelation until now.

With a faint smile and a shake of his head, Yu Zhun strode towards the first shelf amidst the puzzled gazes of the others, and then began searching for props one by one.

“Yu Zhun, we’ve already searched beforehand, and there’s nothing good here,” Lu Wen couldn’t help but ask.

"Let Yu Zhun look again." Hermodus pulled Lu Wen back, his eyes filled with a thoughtful look as he looked at Yu Zhun.

The other party must have gained something from their chat with that God2.

Maybe there really is something good here, but they just missed it.

As time passed, Yu Zhun had already looked through more than half of the shelves. He examined them very carefully, picking up almost every prop to check its description to ensure nothing was missed.

Finally, Yu Zhun stopped at a corner of the side shelf.

It was a very inconspicuous corner, and inside was a similarly inconspicuous silver nameplate-like prop.

Compared to the colorful designs of other items in the second job advancement stage, it looks rather plain.

But when Yu Zhun picked up the silver plaque, lines of prop descriptions appeared before his eyes, and everything changed.

[True Self Nameplate: A bound item that cannot be changed in ownership. Players carrying this item will not get lost on the illusory path.]

A vain path...

A thoughtful look flashed in Yu Zhun's eyes. The description of this item seemed to suggest that it could help the player carrying it break through illusion-like deceptions.

However, considering the word "true self" in the item's name and the word "road" in its description, it seems that there could be another interpretation.

This item can also help players find their way!
Moreover, its assistance does not lead players down a specific path, so it has no negative effects.

Thinking of this, Yu Zhun gripped the silver nameplate tightly in his hand, and then suddenly looked behind him.

God 2 reappeared behind them at some point.

"How many medals is this 'True Self Plaque' worth?"

"It's just a broken sign," God2 said in a low voice. "I suggest you take a look at the other props."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the others nearby immediately became strange.

Even Lu Wen, the slowest of them all, sensed the insincerity in Shen 2's tone.

This guy's performance is so fake!

"So it's just a broken sign, huh?" Yu Zhun chuckled. "In that case, it must be very cheap, right?"

"Or you could just give it to me, how about that?"

Upon hearing this, Shen 2 looked at Yu Zhun with even more resentment, and after a long silence, he slowly spoke, "Twenty thousand medals."

"Our store operates with integrity, and prices are non-negotiable!"

"Bought it!"

Yu Zhun unhesitatingly handed over 20,000 medals, then looked at Shen2 with a smile, "Now tell me, how do you use this?"

"As a salesperson, you also need to provide after-sales service, right?"

Shen 2 didn't answer, but silently looked at the other four people who were dumbfounded, and asked, "Are you going to buy it or not?"

"Buy! Definitely buy!" Helmod was the first to come to his senses and took out his money without hesitation. The others reacted just as quickly.

Once each of the five people had a [True Self Nameplate], God 2 spoke softly, "The usage of this thing is very simple."

"Just wear it with you at all times."

"As for its effects..." Shen2 paused slightly, "I don't know if you've heard of the Realm of True Self."

"The Realm of True Self?!" Helmod couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Seeing the other teammates looking at him, Helmod quickly explained, "The so-called Realm of True Self is a special state of enlightenment that players have a very small chance of entering."

"The Fourth Divine District has done a lot of research on this, but so far they have not found a way to reliably enter this state, and they can only rely on luck."

"What's the use of this special state?" Lu Wen couldn't help but ask, his eyes showing a hint of interest.

"It is said that once a player has entered this state, the probability of finding their own path and completing the third job advancement is over 90%."

Helmod spoke in a deep voice.

Upon hearing this, Yu Zhun and the other three began to breathe rapidly.

If you enter once, is there a 90% chance you'll find your way?
Seeing the change in the expressions of Yu Zhun and the other three, Hermod immediately realized that his companions had misunderstood something, and quickly explained, "It's not that you can immediately find the way after entering this state. It's just that, according to statistics from the Fourth Divine Zone, 90% of the players who have entered this state have become third-tier powerhouses."

"From entering the realm of true self to the third transformation, there is also a certain process and uncertainty."

“Even so, this is already outrageous.” Yu Zhun took a deep breath and turned to look at God 2. “Since you mentioned the Realm of True Self, this item should be related to that, right?”

“Not bad.” God 2 smiled. “Not getting lost on a vain path—that’s what this introduction means…”

"It can increase the probability of players entering the realm of their true self."

"Of course, I can't guarantee whether I can get in." God2 shrugged. "Even with the increased probability, the Realm of True Self is still a rare opportunity."

However, Yu Zhun and the other four had no interest in listening to Shen 2's supplement.

When they heard God 2 say that the [True Self Nameplate] could increase the probability of entering the Realm of True Self, Yu Zhun and the other four were completely excited.

"It seems you have nothing left to buy." Seeing this, Shen 2 said no more, shrugged, and saw Yu Zhun and the other four off.

The moment the five figures disappeared from the God and Demon Shop, a deafening roar, as if the heavens were collapsing, suddenly erupted. The entire God and Demon Shop was instantly reduced to ruins, with shelves collapsing and countless precious treasures and items tumbling to the ground.

A figure also clad in a golden robe and wearing a gold and black mask appeared before God2. Beneath the mask, a pair of brilliant golden eyes shone with a majestic aura, as well as scrutiny and anger. "God2!"

"You knocked over my shelf." Shen2 looked at the uninvited guest with a calm expression. "Remember to put it back on later."

"Otherwise, it will be troublesome when the next batch of players comes in."

"Why?" The uninvited guest stared intently at the composed God2. "Why put the [True Self Nameplate] on the shelf?"

"That's not from here at all!"

Hearing this, a smile flashed in Shen2's eyes. "I've been a salesperson for hundreds of thousands of years. I should have some qualifications to know what to sell in my God and Demon Shop."

Upon hearing this, the visitor suddenly calmed down.

Like a raging torrent suddenly calming down, His gaze toward God 2 returned to its indifference and chill, and His tone was devoid of any emotion, "Speak, what is your purpose?"

"Don't you find it interesting?" God2 chuckled. "Driven by a series of coincidences, the 'King of Assassins,' a profession that shouldn't exist in theory, has actually appeared."

"And I just added fuel to the fire, wanting to see what would happen next."

"As for the purpose..." Shen2 paused slightly, "Sometimes, doing things doesn't necessarily require a purpose."

"I've lived too long, and sometimes I get really bored, so I want to find some fun for myself. Is that reason enough?"

At this point, a strange look appeared in God 2's eyes. "After all, I don't want to become a monster like you because I'm too boring."

"Boom, boom, boom, boom -"

A terrifying aura suddenly exploded within the God and Demon Shop. The pupils of those who entered this place surged with brilliant golden light. Without moving, their terrifying suppressive force had already crushed everything around them into nothingness.

Faced with such pressure, God 2 did not change his expression at all. His eyes flashed with a dark and deep light, and his power, equal to that of the former, instantly erupted. Under the crushing force of the two powers, the entire God and Demon Shop could not bear the burden and was eventually reduced to nothingness.

The surroundings descended into chaos, and a hint of displeasure finally appeared in God 2's eyes. "Have you had enough, God 1?"

God 1 slowly withdrew his aura, glanced at God 2 with a warning look, and disappeared from the spot in the next instant.

"Tsk~"

Shen2 clicked his tongue in annoyance, "They smashed up the shop and ran away."

"This dog's temper hasn't changed in hundreds of thousands of years."

As he spoke, He casually waved his hand, and the God and Demon Shop, which had vanished into nothingness, was quickly restored, with the treasures on the shelves rearranged neatly.

The corner where the "True Self Nameplate" was placed was completely empty.

(End of this chapter)