CHAPTER 196: CHAPTER 191: ARE YOU REALLY LETTING ME SUCK? (SEEKING MONTHLY PASS)

[Name: Flowing Cloud Sword.]

[Type: Spiritual Artifact.]

[Quality: Rare.]

[Special Effect: Sword Control Travel.]

[Evaluation: Forged by the Hundred Refinements Immortal Sect, it’s a pity that it can only be used for travel.]

Dung Beetle looked at the three-foot long sword in his hand, his eyes brimming with joy.

He never expected that he would be the first person to own a Flying Sword. After all, Sword Flight is the epitome of a man’s romance!

No one knew what material the Flowing Cloud Sword was made of, but it felt extremely light in hand and lacked the heft expected of other bladed weapons. Moreover, the hilt was engraved with runes, adding to its mysterious aura.

Other players who saw this sword all showed surprise and envy.

"Damn, is Dung Beetle’s luck that good? A Flying Sword just like that?"

"Sword Control Travel... I’ll be envious for a hundred years!"

"Dung Beetle, are you selling that sword? I’ll take it off your hands for one thousand Contribution Points, how about that?"

"You’re dreaming if you think you can get the game’s first Flying Sword for one thousand Contribution Points."

"..."

Players gathered around, clamoring to buy the Flying Sword from Dung Beetle’s hands.

For Dung Beetle, a Flying Sword wasn’t of much use. He preferred to follow his own unique path. While Sword Control Travel was indeed enviable, not all flying artifacts needed to be swords. Compared to Flying Swords, Tower Ships, and Flying Boats, he had a greater liking for Demonic Beasts. Riding a Demonic Beast in flight was truly exhilarating!

Flourishing Flowers hurried over and said, "Dung Beetle, name your price for the sword, and I won’t bargain. I’ll transfer the money to you right away."

"I can also transfer the money!" I, Xuanqing, was also very keen on this Flying Sword.

Junlin and his team were interested too, but the Flying Sword wasn’t suitable for them at the moment. It was merely a means of transportation. They could get one later. There was no need to waste Contribution Points on a Flying Sword now. Besides, there was a place for Refining inside the Sect. All that was missing was an Array Mage and certain materials. If such talent were to appear, maybe more Flying Swords would be available in the future.

Among the Third Test Players, one with the ID "I write novels in Antarctica" also squeezed through the crowd.

"Dung Beetle, just name your price. We can have a bidding competition among a few of us."

I write novels in Antarctica joined the fray as well.

Many people wanted the Flying Sword now, but only a few could actually afford to spend large amounts of money on it.

Dung Beetle hesitated for half a moment before finally speaking, "You guys decide, but I’d prefer some Contribution Points as well. I really do want the points."

Hearing this, the three became anxious. Veteran Players indeed had plenty of Contribution Points, but those were reserved for breaking through their Realms later on. So they couldn’t offer too many Contribution Points.

I, Xuanqing, pondered, "I can give you one thousand Contribution Points, plus five hundred thousand in cash."

"I’m also at one thousand Contribution Points, but I can give you one million. After all, I don’t have that much liquidity," Flourishing Flowers quickly followed. He was very interested in the sword, especially after witnessing Kong Qingquan’s display of swordsmanship, and thus he specialized in Swordsmanship. Of course, he had other purposes for the sword as well! The task for the Ten Great Clans would be much more convenient, and he could also visit Yan Ruyu in Jiangnan! He had his mind set on this Female NPC!

I write novels in Antarctica sighed, "I can offer similar terms to Xuanqing, at most adding another hundred thousand. I can’t move too much capital, or the company will give me trouble."

Seeing this, Dung Beetle furrowed his brow. After hesitating for a moment, he scratched his head and said, "Sorry to the two of you, but I’ll sell to Flourishing Flowers. I need to send some money back home soon and also take care of rent and expenses. Life isn’t easy for a Worker in the city."

Hearing this, I, Xuanqing, and I write novels in Antarctica could only shake their heads in resignation. They knew it was no use insisting. Moreover, Flourishing Flowers’ offer was indeed very high.

Flourishing Flowers didn’t waste any time. He delivered one thousand Contribution Points to Dung Beetle and transferred the money. After Dung Beetle handed over the Flying Sword, he turned and walked away.

"I’m going to try my luck at drawing the Flying Sword. I refuse to believe I can’t draw one!"

I write novels in Antarctica rolled up his sleeves and spent one hundred Contribution Points to start his attempt. Each person was allowed one draw, so everyone had an opportunity. But most of the players got fairly mediocre items.

As I write novels in Antarctica began his draw, everyone turned to watch. The spinner’s needle was motionless, but the wheel spun rapidly, and no one knew what it would end up on. Gradually, the spinner slowed down. Everyone held their breath in anticipation. After a few moments, the spinner came to a stop, and the entire wheel burst into dazzling light, making all the players gasp.

"No way, can this even happen?"

"Damn, does Brother South Pole have such good luck too?"

"We’re all human, why are you guys so lucky? Is the game targeting me?"

"I’m done, it’s a crap game!"

"..."

On the fortune wheel, the pointer landed on the item with the smallest chance, one that everybody thought only the Abbess could draw—the Immortal Artifact!

Even I write novels in Antarctica was stunned when he saw this scene. Was this like using up all his luck for the rest of his life? Done for! He never thought he’d draw an Immortal Artifact. His goal had been a Flying Sword; at the very least, a Storage Ring would have been fine. But what did it mean to draw an Immortal Artifact directly?

The next second, a snowy white, cold-to-the-touch disc that radiated bright and colorful light appeared in his hand. The moment this disc appeared, the Spiritual Qi inside the Profound Yellow Sect surged, all the Herbal Medicine instantly matured, and the Spiritual Spring gushed forth. The flowers and trees all over the mountains and valleys shone with light, as if they had all turned into Spirit Grass and Spirit Trees.

[Name: Nine Immortals Spirit Disc.]

[Type: Immortal Artifact.]

[Quality: Legend.]

[Special Effects: 1. Once activated, it can open the Nine Immortals Array, which can withstand a full-force attack from a Daluo Golden Immortal.

2. Creation: Players can use the disc to craft a variety of lower-tier Spiritual Artifacts, all of which will be connected to the Nine Immortals Spirit Disc. The effectiveness of these artifacts depends on how the players develop the disc.]

[Commentary: An Immortal Artifact that is taboo among the Immortal Realm, its origins unknown to anyone.]

Damn. What an insane description. Putting aside everything else, just this Legend quality alone has surpassed the whole version. And on top of that, it was an Immortal Artifact, essentially allowing one to play beyond the current game version.

The players knew their limits; such a treasure was definitely not within their reach. Even if they pooled all their assets, they couldn’t afford it. Furthermore, I write novels in Antarctica had no plans to sell. This item needed players to develop it, and the better the development, the greater its effects.

The Great Inventor among the players rushed out excitedly, saying, "Brother South Pole, I have an idea for this Immortal Artifact. It can be used to earn Contribution Points!"

Hmm? Hearing this, the players all looked over. Even I write novels in Antarctica himself was somewhat puzzled. He hadn’t even figured out the disc yet, and the Great Inventor had already seen some clues after just a glance?

"The version update mentioned that Spiritual Stones can be exchanged for Contribution Points, but the required amount is quite large. Ten thousand Lower-grade Spiritual Stones for one Contribution Point, one hundred Middle-grade Spiritual Stones per Contribution Point, and one Upper-grade Spiritual Stone per Contribution Point." The Great Inventor excitedly said, "This Immortal Artifact has the power of creation, and it can connect to the low-tier artifacts it makes. Isn’t that just like having a massive server network? If we could make something like phones using this artifact and develop its functions, couldn’t we make a fortune? We could use this Immortal Artifact to become the greatest capitalists in the Cultivation Realm!"

Listening to his complete pitch, all the players gasped in surprise.

Dang. Could the Great Inventor be a real-life capitalist? Such gameplay, who could have thought of that?

But... if the players really managed to make phones and develop functions for them, then they could use those to farm Contribution Points, right? Who would need to do Tasks then? That’s essentially a gold-farming god machine!

I write novels in Antarctica also nodded silently in agreement, thinking the Great Inventor’s idea was good. What’s the most important thing at this stage? Contribution Points. And since Spiritual Stones can be exchanged for Contribution Points, they could totally use that to farm them. Wouldn’t leveling up be a breeze?

"Let’s collaborate. You provide the technology and ideas, and I’ll supply the Immortal Artifact. How about we split the profits fifty-fifty?" I write novels in Antarctica had no intention of scamming anyone. The ideas and concepts were put forward by the Great Inventor, so naturally, he wouldn’t shortchange him. A fifty-fifty split was fair to him as well. He was quite optimistic about the development of this Immortal Artifact.

"No problem!" The Great Inventor rubbed his hands together and chuckled, "Leave it to me, it’ll definitely be insanely profitable. Let’s go gather materials now, starting with low-tier artifacts. Storage Rings would be good. They’ll be convenient for us to market!"

"You take care of it then. I’ll start activating it." I write novels in Antarctica immediately activated the Immortal Artifact, and in the next moment, the entire Nine Immortals Spirit Disc erupted with blinding brilliance, and an Array instantly covered the whole Profound Yellow Sect.

Even Xu Nian inside the Great Hall was alarmed by this Immortal Artifact. He hadn’t expected the players to actually draw this thing. At the time, he had been discussing with the System to prevent the Abbess from drawing this; just increasing her Realm slightly would have been enough. After all, he didn’t even have an Immortal Artifact himself, and the players were getting one just like that? Well, now... He had been focused on the bug that was the Abbess and had neglected the other players. Now that a player had drawn it and the great Array was already established throughout the Profound Yellow Sect, he was out of options. This game is unwinnable, might as well give up.

Xu Nian looked at the players outside and sighed, "Am I really going to start tanking now?"

"Isn’t it a good thing that the disciples are getting stronger?" the Blood Demoness asked with a smile.

"If they get stronger, it makes me look like a weak Sect Leader. These bastards just know how to pressure me!" Xu Nian lay on the Blood Demoness’s lap, expressing his helplessness. "Forget it, let them make a fuss. With this Immortal Artifact, even the Sects outside won’t be able to invade us. From now on, your Sect Leader is going to lie flat!"