Chapter 92: Long-Awaited Harvest
The [Origin] floated in midair, and Su Xiao grasped it in his hand. From Tide Hunter's unwilling roar, it was clear that if summoned again, it would need to be retrained... ahem, disciplined properly before it could assist in combat.
As Baha put it, Tide Hunter's archery skills were indeed top-notch, and its strength and appearance were beyond reproach. It was just too stubborn. The feeling was as if Tide Hunter's strength and looks had been exchanged for its intelligence. One could only say that heaven was sometimes truly fair.
Su Xiao sat on a stone block in the darkness, waiting for Reincarnation Paradise's teleportation. As for Kingsley, everyone had their own choices. Although he had cooperated with the other party, he wouldn't interfere or tell him how exciting it was to enter Reincarnation Paradise or how many opportunities he could gain. Everyone had different stances and pursuits. You are not a fish, how do you know the joy of a fish?
Thinking of this, Su Xiao recalled the Dangerous Object S-001 (World's Listening). Based on his gathered intelligence, he now understood the origin of this danger.
First, regarding dangerous objects, their source was Abyss Force, or rather, distorted Abyss Force.
Abyss Force entered this world through the Abyss Hole. During this process, the Abyss Force was distorted by unknown reasons, forming this world's unique Distorted Abyss Force. This power was also the source of dangerous objects. It was through nourishment or erosion by this energy that some items or creatures became dangerous objects.
Among all dangerous objects, the most special was S-001 (World's Listening). This thing was originally the World Core of this world. After being eroded by Distorted Abyss Force, it became a dangerous object.
It was precisely for this reason that S-001 could predict the future of this world. It was originally the core of this world. Being able to do this was not surprising.
[Tip: Main Quest: Fifth Ring: Insect Extermination (Completed).]
[You have received the quest reward: Scroll Fragment.]
[You are about to return to Reincarnation Paradise.]
[Tip: Detected that the Hunter is participating in the World Source Ranking. This ranking has not yet been finalized.]
[The Hunter will be teleported to a waiting area, awaiting the final settlement of this World Source Ranking.]
[Warning: After arriving at the waiting area, the Hunter must not attempt to leave the designated area by any means.]
[Teleportation begins.]
Su Xiao's vision went dark. When he came to, he was in a modern, luxurious living room. He could confirm that this was no longer the Alliance World.
The doors and windows here were sealed by a layer of mist. The living room was about eighty square meters, connected to three bedrooms.
There were still about 43 hours before the World Source Ranking would be settled. The good news was that the Celestial Maiden had already left the Alliance World. Violators also had limited stay time in mission worlds. Extending their stay required a very high price, unlike contractors who could extend their time limit by triggering hidden quests, achievement quests, etc.
Su Xiao took out Dragon-Slaying Flash from his storage space, then another long blade. This was the sword of a certain Law Destroyer, a Blade of Law Annihilation.
What Su Xiao intended to do was to have Dragon-Slaying Flash "devour" this Blade of Law Annihilation, to see what enhancement it could bring to Dragon-Slaying Flash. He hadn't done this before because of time constraints. After Dragon-Slaying Flash devoured this Blade of Law Annihilation, it would enter an 8-9 day enhancement period. If he used Dragon-Slaying Flash in battle during this time, there was a high probability of permanent damage.
The Supreme Blade ability was activated. An iron-black, dark light appeared in Su Xiao's hand. This dark light, like iron sand, enveloped the Blade of Law Annihilation on the coffee table. With a crisp cracking sound, the Blade of Law Annihilation was gradually ground down. A wisp of light blue crystal fragments floated out and merged into Dragon-Slaying Flash.
After activating Supreme Blade for nearly two hours, Su Xiao completely ground down the Blade of Law Annihilation on the coffee table, allowing Dragon-Slaying Flash to absorb all the blue crystal fragments. He sheathed Dragon-Slaying Flash and put it away. Now, he just had to wait.
Su Xiao sat cross-legged on the sofa to meditate. A furry ball burrowed into his clothes and poked its head out from his collar. It was Beini.
"Meow."
For some reason, Beini's eyes were filled with tears, as if she had suffered a great grievance. When asked if someone had beaten her up, she refused to say anything.
When Su Xiao finished his daily meditation, Bubu Wang, who was lying on the ground, got up, and Baha also perked up.
"Boss, we urgently need a mid-laner. Waiting here is too boring. Let's play a few rounds."
Baha enthusiastically handed over a phone. Originally, Bubu Wang, Amu, Baha, and Beini were playing together, but for some reason, during the game, Beini and Bubu started fighting. Beini said Bubu was a noob, and Bubu said Beini was a coward. Playing as a support, she became a tower hugger right from the start, which drove Bubu Wang, the ADC, to the brink of a stroke.
With nothing else to do, Su Xiao took the phone from Baha and started a game. Su Xiao's team was a full five-man squad: Su Xiao as mid-laner (dominating), Baha as jungler (only farming jungle monsters, literally just hitting jungle creeps), Amu as top-laner (rock solid, eyes only on the tower), Beini as support (cowardly), and Bubu Wang as ADC (both terrible and reckless, often dying in team fights for unknown reasons).
Unknowingly, time passed quickly, and it was time for the World Source Ranking settlement.
[Announcement (Void Tree): Over 90% of contractors have left the Alliance Star. The World Source Ranking will now be settled. Current rankings are as follows:]
First Place: Bai Ye (Reincarnation Paradise), 106.76% World Source, has obtained [Tree Bud].
Second Place: Celestial Maiden (Holy Light Paradise), 82.9% World Source, has obtained [Dragon: Pressure].
Third Place: Enzuo (Death Paradise): 60.55% World Source, has obtained [Glorious Soul Chest].
Fourth Place: Alec (Death Paradise), 52.3% World Source, has obtained...
Fifth Place: Three Brothers of National Football (Reincarnation Paradise), 44.7% World Source (Contract ID Compatibility Status), has obtained...
Sixth Place: Black Rose (Reincarnation Paradise), 38.5% World Source, has obtained...
Seventh Place: Light Soak (Holy Light Paradise), 29.77% World Source, has obtained...
...
A branch bud sealed in amber appeared in Su Xiao's hand. This was the [Tree Bud], an item that could open the seventh layer of the Land of All Beings.
[Tip: Teleportation has been initiated. You are about to return to Reincarnation Paradise.]
The familiar sensation of teleportation appeared, and Su Xiao's body relaxed a bit. When he appeared in his Exclusive Room, the previously obtained [Eighth Rank Deep Recovery Authority (One Time)] was automatically activated. Apparently, this authority couldn't be retained for long.
Large patches of blue-green light particles appeared around Su Xiao, gradually merging into his body. After entering his body, these light particles slowly transformed into a liquid state, washing through him as if scouring his insides.
Su Xiao felt his injuries rapidly healing. In just over ten seconds, his injuries were fully restored. As for the deep recovery, the effect wasn't too noticeable.
After nearly an hour, the blue-green light particles around Su Xiao dissipated. He now clearly felt much lighter, especially in his left arm, which moved with more ease.
[You have returned to Reincarnation Paradise. Beginning settlement of world rewards.]
Primordial World: Alliance Star
World Difficulty: Lv.42 ~ Lv.79
World Source: 106.76% World Source
Quests Completed: 6 (Main Quests ×5, Hunt Quest ×1)
Comprehensive Evaluation: S
Beginning collection of World Source...
World Source collection complete. Reward calculation has begun.
Rewards Obtained: 32 True Attribute Points (including those obtained in the world), Refined Immortal Stone ×15.
True Power: Plunder ability activated. You will gain 1-3 Golden Skill Points.
Tip: You have gained 3 Golden Skill Points (determined by comprehensive evaluation).
Comprehensive Evaluation is S. Hunter's current brand level is Lv.73. Brand level +4 (Primordial World Rank × Number of Quests Completed + Comprehensive Evaluation - Quest Completion Time).
Tip: Eighth Rank world settlement. Maximum single brand level increase is Lv.3. Hunter's brand level has been increased to Lv.76.
Tip: Additional Authority +Lv.1.
Settlement complete. Rewards have been deposited into the Hunter's brand.
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Su Xiao walked out of his Exclusive Room, turned right after leaving, and after about ten minutes, stood in front of a blacksmith shop, knocking on the heavy iron door.
"Who... is it?"
A slurred female voice came from inside. It was Lide's adopted daughter, Wo Wo. Wo Wo could actually speak now.
"Is Lide in?"
"Oh, Wo Wo... fix sword... is... here. Borrow money... also... here. Fix armor... clothes... is... not here."
"..."
Su Xiao didn't say anything. A low scolding from Lide came from inside the door. After a moment, the heavy iron door was pulled open. Lide stood in the doorway. Whether it was maintaining Dragon-Slaying Flash, repairing the Black King Bracer, forging equipment, or borrowing Soul Coins, these were all trivial matters to Lide, and he would agree without batting an eye. The only thing he wouldn't do was take out that damn armor.
Su Xiao took out the [Wild Hunt Night] long leather coat, its tails hanging down. Seeing this, Lide's face began to turn green.
After Su Xiao left, Lide looked at the folded leather coat in his hand. He was silent for a moment, then picked up a book from the table. The cover read: *Maintenance and Repair of Supernatural Leather Armor*. Lide's thought at that moment was: Study, study endlessly. It's all knowledge, damn it.
After leaving Lide, Su Xiao headed towards the Attribute Enhancement Hall. As he walked, he remembered something. It had been a while since he last traded with the Divine Emperor Adventure Group. After accumulating for so long, it would be a shame not to harvest them.