Chapter 6: War World (World conquest between paradises, this kind of battlefield can be called a paradise for old yinbi and madmen, and a hell for ordinary contractors. In such worlds, Reincarnation Paradise cannot be reset, and the timeline develops synchronously with the paradise).
The moment Su Xiao stepped into the exclusive room, a series of prompts appeared before him.
[You have entered the War World: Wind Sea Continent.]
[World Background: The Wind Sea Continent is a vast landmass, where multiple races and factions vie for dominance. Recently, an ancient ruin has surfaced, drawing the attention of various paradises.]
[Current World Line: Synchronized with Reincarnation Paradise.]
[Warning: This world is a high-risk zone. Contractors from multiple paradises are present, including Apocalypse Paradise, Holy Light Paradise, Death Paradise, and Sanctuary Paradise.]
[Special Rule: In this world, killing contractors from other paradises will grant additional rewards. Friendly fire within the same paradise is prohibited.]
[Your Identity: Independent Contractor (No faction affiliation).]
[Initial Location: Central City of the Wind Sea Continent, Trade Market District.]
Su Xiao narrowed his eyes slightly. A War World was one of the most chaotic battlefields in Reincarnation Paradise. Unlike ordinary worlds, the timeline here couldn't be reset, meaning every death was permanent. This was a place where old yinbi and madmen thrived, while ordinary contractors could only pray for survival.
"Boss, this place feels dangerous," Bubu Wang said, his dog face showing a serious expression as he stood beside Su Xiao.
"Mm," Su Xiao replied calmly, checking his equipment and skills. "We need to gather information first."
He walked out of the exclusive room and arrived at the bustling Trade Market. The streets were filled with contractors from various paradises, their auras mixed and chaotic. Some were openly trading, while others lurked in the shadows, watching their surroundings like predators.
"Fresh intelligence on the Wind Sea Continent! Only 100 Paradise Coins a copy!" a contractor shouted, holding a stack of documents.
Su Xiao walked over and bought a copy. The information was rough but contained basic details about the continent's factions, terrain, and the recently surfaced ancient ruin.
"The ancient ruin is said to hold the legacy of the Second Era: Alchemical Civilization," the seller added mysteriously. "But it's heavily guarded. Only the strong can enter."
Su Xiao nodded and turned away. The Alchemical Civilization was a powerful era in history, and its legacy could be invaluable. However, he knew better than to rush in blindly.
As he walked, a sudden chill ran down his spine. He stopped and glanced sideways, catching a glimpse of a figure in a black robe disappearing into an alley.
"Hmph," Su Xiao snorted softly, his hand resting on the hilt of Dragon-Slaying Flash. "Looks like someone's already taken an interest in me."
"Boss, should we chase them?" Baha asked, landing on his shoulder.
"No need. Let's find a safe place to settle first," Su Xiao replied, heading toward a nearby inn.
Inside the inn, he rented a room and began planning. The War World was a battlefield of schemes and violence. To survive and thrive, he needed to understand the local power structure and find opportunities to strengthen himself.
He opened the attribute panel and checked his current stats:
[Contractor: Su Xiao]
[Rank: Eighth Rank]
[Health: 100%]
[Mana: 3200/3200]
[True Strength: 185]
[True Agility: 210]
[True Stamina: 150]
[True Intelligence: 120]
[Charm: 5 (Warning: Extremely low, may cause hostility from certain NPCs)]
"Charm is still a problem," Su Xiao muttered, shaking his head. He had long given up on that attribute, focusing instead on combat power.
He then reviewed his skills:
[Blade Path: Azure Demon (Active): Unleash a slash imbued with Azure Demon energy, dealing massive true damage.]
[Blade Path Sword: Time (Active): Manipulate time flow within a small area, slowing enemies or accelerating self.]
[Blade Path Sword: Extreme (Active): A single, ultimate slash that ignores most defenses.]
[Cyan Steel Shadow Energy (Passive): Enhances all attacks with Cyan Steel Shadow energy, dealing additional true damage.]
His equipment was also top-notch:
[Dragon-Slaying Flash (Holy Spirit Rank): A blade forged from the fang of an ancient dragon, capable of cutting through most defenses.]
[Black King Bracer (Immortal Rank): Provides a powerful energy shield that can block fatal attacks.]
[Origin Stone: World (Epic Rank): Enhances the user's connection to the world, increasing perception and luck.]
Satisfied with his preparations, Su Xiao stood up. "Time to move. Let's head to the ancient ruin and see what's there."
As he left the inn, he noticed a group of contractors eyeing him from across the street. Their leader, a burly man with a scarred face, grinned maliciously.
"Hey, newbie. Hand over your Paradise Coins, and we'll let you live," the scarred man said, cracking his knuckles.
Su Xiao didn't even bother to respond. In a flash, he drew Dragon-Slashing Flash and executed Blade Path: Azure Demon. A streak of blue light cut through the air, and the scarred man's head flew off before he could react.
The other contractors froze in terror, then scattered in panic.
"Troublesome," Su Xiao said, sheathing his blade. He stepped over the corpse and continued toward the ancient ruin.
Behind him, a figure in a black robe watched from the shadows, a faint smile on their lips. "Interesting... That guy's got some skill."
The War World had just begun, and Su Xiao was ready to carve his name into its bloody history.