Congratulations to all players for completing the epic mission: Defend the Yan Huang Sect!
[You have received: 1136 Contribution Points!]
Back at the Sect Square, a notification rang out for all players the mission was complete. A massive number of contribution points flooded in.
"Holy crap, we got the rewards! This is amazing!"
"Finally, our hard-earned points!"
"We got contribution points, but where's the special reward?"
Players buzzed with excitement. Over a thousand contribution points wasn't a small prize,but everyone had their eyes on the real prize: the special reward.
At that moment, He Yiming, having taken a medicinal pill to temporarily suppress his injuries, raised a hand and summoned the players to gather.
"It's here, the big reward!"
"What is it? A powerful weapon?"
"Maybe a rare pill?"
The players speculated wildly but soon quieted down, all eyes fixed on He Yiming, waiting for him to speak.
He Yiming looked at the 88 players standing before him. The more he looked, the more satisfied he felt.
If not for these players creating miracles wiping out the Sea Race army and turning the tide,he might've died. Even the Sea Race warrior at the Foundation Establishment Realm had been defeated thanks to Beef Noodle's gutsy suicide-poisoning tactic.
It was their bravery that led to this victory.
"Disciples!
You have done exceptionally well!
As your Sect Master, I shall now grant you the rewards you deserve!"
He Yiming activated the Luck system, spending over 600 Luck Points to give everyone a major breakthrough.
Even those who had died and regressed to the first stage of Body Forging were instantly promoted by three full stages.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Flashes of light erupted across the square as players' auras surged and they began breaking through.
Stage one… stage two… stage three!
"Oh my god!" many players gasped in shock before bursting into joy.
"Hold the grass! We just jumped three levels?"
"This is nuts! Just for finishing the quest?"
Even those who had died as bait and felt like cannon fodder were now standing at the fourth stage of Body Forging, their despair completely washed away.
But the surprises weren't over yet.
" Beef Noodle, Star, Indomitable Bear, Evolutionary Player—step forward!"
The four players came forward, startled but excited.
"You four displayed exceptional performance. Therefore, I hereby grant you the rank and title of Inner Disciple!"
Zzzzt!
A golden glow shimmered above their usernames: Inner Disciple.
With it came new permissions,like being able to freely record and upload gameplay footage to the official forums.
"Hold the grass. Inner disciple!"
"I want that title too!"
"Keep dreaming, slacker. You barely left spawn."
"Next epic mission, I'm getting that title for sure!"
"I'm grinding eight hours a day now!"
"Pfft. That's cute. Brother Noodle plays sixteen hours daily. You're not even close."
The square erupted in chatter. Jealousy, motivation, and awe swirled in the air. Out of 88 players, only six now held the title of Inner Disciple: Wang Lufei, First Ice Man, Beef Noodles, Star, Indomitable Bear, and Evolutionary Player.
He Yiming nodded, satisfied, ready to end the ceremony when suddenly, a system flickered before him.
[New Sect Mission: Explore the Four Directions]
Objective: Explore one side of the surrounding region. Travel at least 100 miles. Eliminate at least 1,000 Spirit Vein Beasts and 3 Foundation Establishment Beasts.
Time Limit: 7 days.
Your completion speed and performance will affect the reward evaluation. The higher the evaluation, the greater the rewards.]
He Yiming's expression changed. Explore the Four Directions? Alone?
Even with a seven-day window, the mission's difficulty was intense. This land dubbed the "Barren Expanse"was no joke.
Before arriving, He Yiming had researched the area. From the Yan Huang Sect's central position, all four directions were packed with danger.
To the east lay the endless sea,home of the Sea Race. On land, the Sea Race's power was halved. That's the only reason players had a fighting chance.
But underwater? It was the reverse. Human cultivators would be heavily restricted, while the Sea Race would be at full strength or maybe even enhanced.
The other three directions? Each more dangerous than the last.
He Yiming fell silent, deep in thought.
But eventually… he made his decision.
He looked up.
And spoke again.