abnabooks Chapter 242 Big Version Update! The Fighting Spirit Ranking List Is Out! (6000 Words)
Chapter 242 Big Version Update! The Fighting Spirit Ranking List Is Out! (6000 Words)
Chapter 242: Major Update! Soul Dueling Rankings Released! (6000 words)
The appearance of the Soul Dueling Machine was obviously unexpected by everyone.
It also changed the plans of many people.
This grand ceremony was originally supposed to last for three days, but now, the major Immortal Gates have lost interest and are leaving one after another to report the matter.
The Three Purities Immortal Gate did not lag behind either.
Three days later.
The first batch of Soul Dueling Machines' production lines have already been prepared, personally escorted by Dugu Qingqian, the head of the Sword Lineage, to various major Immortal Gates such as Shu Mountain, Longhu, Mountain and Sea, etc.
On the way, powerful individuals from the major Immortal Gates' Saint Manifestation personally received them.
The momentum shocked those who were unaware, and they could only vaguely speculate... The cultivation world is about to change, and the top Immortal Gates are making big moves.
Mo Wuwei, as the chief engineer of the Soul Dueling Machine project, accompanied the journey to the major Immortal Gates, responsible for guiding installation, training, and other matters.
These days have been busy and enjoyable.
Wang Xiu was not idle either, constantly probing for information from the Demon Emperor Gu Ba, while also gaining some experience.
"I heard that your Demon Race can be divided into hundreds or even thousands of small tribes, each with different Divine Abilities. Is that true?"
"Naturally! Without exaggeration, the diversity of our Demon Race's races is unique even among the Myriad Worlds. Unlike your human race... all with two eyes and one mouth, two arms and two legs!"
[Ding!]
[Detected someone bragging nearby, congratulations to the host for gaining +2888 mana!]
"For example?"
"For example, there is the Tree Demon Race. They look no different from ordinary trees on a daily basis, but when someone approaches, they launch a surprise attack that is as terrifying as the heavens and the earth cracking apart. It's difficult to defend against, and very terrifying... Unless you have an extremely powerful Eye Technique, even if you are several realms higher, it's hard to see through their intentions!"
[Ding!]
[Detected someone bragging nearby, congratulations to the host for gaining +2888 mana!]
"And there is the Earth Demon Race. As long as their feet touch the ground, they can continuously draw upon the immense power of the earth, making them immortal..."
[Ding!]
[Detected someone bragging nearby, congratulations to the host for gaining +2888 mana!]
"And the Sea Demon Race, born in the vast ocean, they can borrow the power of the azure waves and become like war gods in the sea. Even when facing enemies one realm higher, they can stand undefeated by virtue of their Innate abilities!"
[Ding!]
[Detected someone bragging nearby, congratulations to the host for gaining +2888 mana!]
"..."
"The Bull Demon Race, with boundless strength, is the offspring of the ancient Bull Demon and the destructive Heavenly Demon. They pursue the power to break all laws with a single force, incredibly terrifying. The strongest in the tribe can hold the sun and moon, step on the stars, and lift the Primordial Divine Mountain. They can fight against true dragons and phoenixes of the same realm without falling behind!"
[Ding!]
[Detected someone bragging nearby, congratulations to the host for gaining +2888 mana!]
[Ding!]
[Detected someone wildly bragging nearby, triggering a critical hit, reaching the system's high threshold. Congratulations to the host for gaining +8664 mana and +8664 mana quality!]
Congratulations to the host for obtaining the "Ultimate Perfection Experience Card: Great Yin-Yang Demon Seal"!
"..."
Hmm?
Another big explosion?
Wang Xiu was taken aback and quickly checked, only to find another Demon Dao secret technique.
However, this one was different from the previous ones.
This Great Yin-Yang Demon Seal was divided into the Yin Demon Seal and the Yang Demon Seal.
When the Yin Seal was used, a sinister demonic energy would fill the surroundings, turning the void into a realm of death, blocking out the sun and creating a terrifying scene.
When the Yang Seal was used, it was majestic and domineering, capable of destroying the heavens and earth.
Only when the Yin and Yang were combined could the true power of this technique be unleashed, its might immeasurable.
This secret technique was created by a Demon Race Great Emperor who had transformed into a human during the ancient times and traveled in the mortal realm for thousands of years, integrating the teachings of Buddhism, Taoism, and Demon Dao to create it.
It contained profound mysteries of Yin and Yang, mysterious and unfathomable.
To be honest, if it weren't for the system prompt, Wang Xiu would find it hard to imagine that this kind of secret technique could have any connection with Demon Dao!
"Demon Race individuals are not necessarily all about brutality and slaughter. We must not underestimate them!" Wang Xiu secretly warned himself. This race had been active in the world for so many years, standing tall and unyielding. They couldn't be taken lightly.
Of course.
The greatest significance of this technique to Wang Xiu was that he now had another means to use without any reservations.
...
As more and more information was introduced by Gu Ba.
Wang Xiu began to add the image of "Demon Race enemies" in the Soul Dueling Machine.
He strived to accurately depict their racial characteristics and weaknesses.
"You... Are you planning to train them?" Gu Ba wasn't stupid and quickly guessed Wang Xiu's intention.
"Do you have anything else to add?" Wang Xiu didn't hide anything from him, showing him every move and decision.
"..." Gu Ba was speechless for a moment, not knowing what to say. After all, it was a Demon Race individual. Even though it had already decided how to align itself, it still had some reservations about helping the human race deal with the demonic forces.
But soon, those reservations dissipated.
"No matter when, being a double-crosser is the most despised! Since I've made my choice, I will stand by it to the end!" Gu Ba's gaze became resolute. To be precise, for Wang Xiu, it was like a defector from the enemy camp.
A rebel, a captive. Without striving for significant achievements, why should they be able to turn the tables?
Why should the future Demon Emperor choose to rely on them?
"Yes!" It understood its own heart, speaking with conviction as it pointed out, "The Tree Demon Race fears fire, and their weakness lies in their roots. However, that is also the most heavily defended area... As for the Earth Demon Race, although they can draw power from the earth, once their connection with the earth is severed, they can be easily defeated..."
With Gu Ba's proactive performance.
The simulation of the Demon Race army by Wang Xiu went smoothly, easily creating a large number of Demon Race images, all of which were added to the Soul Dueling Machine.
...
Soon, three months had passed.
In the cultivation world, traces of the Soul Dueling Machine began to appear, instantly causing a huge sensation.
"Have you heard? Today, in the Vermilion Bird Chamber of Commerce, all the major Immortal Gates simultaneously released a new product, and it's actually a treasure called the [Soul Dueling Machine]!"
"What is that?"
"It is said to allow people to enter a virtual world, hone their own Divine Ability, and comprehend the battles between life and death without getting injured or experiencing any side effects!"
"Is that true?"
The crowd was in an uproar. This was too unbelievable and challenged their worldview.
To be able to experience battles between life and death, hone oneself, without risking one's life, the benefits were indescribable.
Many geniuses from the major sects in the cultivation world often encountered setbacks and were killed by Independent Cultivators, sometimes even when the opponent's cultivation level was lower than their own.
It was because those bloodthirsty Independent Cultivators had rich experience and a ferocity that ordinary people couldn't match, narrowly escaping death countless times.
They were completely different from the flowers in the greenhouse.
Without honing and experiencing hardships, a cultivator's Dao heart would always be fragile.
But honing oneself was also a delicate skill, and one wrong move could break the blade.
This was a risk that had to be endured.
But now, with the Soul Dueling Machine, everything was different.
This matter had a huge impact, sweeping through the cultivation world like a storm in the South State.
"Is there really such a miraculous treasure in the world? It must be very expensive, right?" someone exclaimed in astonishment and worry.
"All the major Immortal Gates are selling it at the same price, 5000 spirit stones per piece!"
"It's actually so cheap?"
Everyone was shocked and couldn't believe it. It was almost a bargain price, not worthy of the terrifying effects of the Soul Dueling Machine.
For a moment, some people doubted and thought that the major Immortal Gates were exaggerating, and the Soul Dueling Machine might not be as good as they claimed.
But soon, these rumors were shattered.
As soon as the Soul Dueling Machine was released, it was sold out in a frenzy, with many cultivators trying it out, even in front of countless people.
The effect was astonishing, almost identical to the promotion by the major Immortal Gates, with no discrepancies.
"Oh my god, this Soul Dueling Machine is incredible!"
"It's so realistic, the world inside is so real, it's like fighting ancient ferocious beasts up close, narrowly escaping death countless times!"
"Breaking news, the Soul Dueling Machine was personally developed by the Three Purities Saint Child! He shared the manufacturing method with all the Immortal Gates, wanting to save all living beings and make the Soul Dueling Machine affordable for everyone, that's why the price is so low!"
This news was like a meteor crashing into the already boiling cultivation world.
"It's the Three Purities Saint Child again!"
"Truly, the capable can do anything. Who can compare to such a genius?"
"..."
Three Purities Saint Child, these four words have recently become extremely dazzling.
They are well-known, even among ordinary people who have no knowledge of cultivation.
He has killed countless Demon Race and saved many human saints, ranking first on the Venerable list. Now, he has even created a divine artifact called the Soul Dueling Machine.
Every single thing he does is enough to shock the world, and now they all come from the same person.
"Three Purities Saint Child is destined to become Mythical. This era belongs to him!"
"He himself is Mythical. Such a person may not appear for thousands of years. He was born to soar in the sky!"
"The great era is coming!"
Countless people sigh in admiration, followed by genuine excitement and gratitude from the bottom of their hearts.
With such an affordable Soul Dueling Machine, they can afford to buy and use it.
The only downside is that the number of Soul Dueling Machines released by the Vermilion Bird Chamber of Commerce is too small. Every time, they are snatched up quickly, and many people can't get their hands on them, causing complaints.
For a consecutive month...
The entrances of various branches of the Vermilion Bird Chamber of Commerce are always crowded with people, making it impossible to move.
Moreover, one after another, buildings called "Soul Dueling Internet Cafes" quietly appear all over the South State, spreading everywhere.
...
The era of the Soul Dueling Machine has arrived, becoming the center of discussion for all cultivators.
Whether they have obtained one or not, the topic of conversation almost always revolves around the Soul Dueling Machine.
"South State Soul Dueling Exchange Group..." Wang Xiu looks at the new group that has appeared on his communication token and is somewhat surprised. "Why are there so many people?"
It's just a new group, yet the number of people in the group has exceeded one hundred thousand!
"Are the major Immortal Gates moving so fast? In such a short time, they can produce so many Soul Dueling Machines?" Wang Xiu is astonished.
"That's impossible! Most of the people in the group should be those who haven't obtained a Soul Dueling Machine yet!" Mo Wuwei pushes his glasses and says.
Even if the major Immortal Gates want to sell Soul Dueling Machines, they must first meet their own needs.
Up until now, Mo Wuwei and the others have just helped the last Immortal Gate establish production lines and production teams. How could there be so many Soul Dueling Machines flowing out?
Upon hearing this, Wang Xiu suddenly understands.
Indeed, not obtaining a Soul Dueling Machine doesn't prevent people from joining the group chat!
He opens the group and a large variety of messages immediately catch his eye.
"[Nanling County, looking for a Fellow Daoist proficient in the art of killing, preferably a sword cultivator!]"
"I am not talented, but I am proficient in the Sky-Cleaving Sword Art. I happen to be at the Nanling County Internet Cafe!"
"The Sky-Cleaving Sword Art? Sounds impressive!"
"Hehe, Fellow Daoist has good insight. I obtained it from an ancient ruin. Its power is astonishing!"
*Ding!*
Detected someone nearby bragging, congratulations to the host for gaining +66 mana!
Qinghe County, fourth grade, the four of us are all female cultivators, hoping for another sister... Women should be self-reliant, we don't need male cultivators!
Ding!
Detected someone nearby bragging, congratulations to the host for gaining +99 mana!
Wow, is it true?
Wuwuwu, can we have a male sister?
Sisters, don't be fooled, all four of them are men, specifically targeting single female cultivators. Don't ask me how I know!
...
Seeking a child at a high price! Many years ago, I married into an ancient family, but unexpectedly, my husband lost his ability to conceive due to an accident. We have tried with the remaining blood relatives in his family, but it has been unsuccessful. In desperation, I can only seek a chance encounter, and once it succeeds, there will be generous rewards! (Pictures) (Pictures)
Ding!
Detected someone nearby bragging, congratulations to the host for gaining +55 mana!
There's more good news?
Fairy, I'm willing to share your worries!
...
Wang Xiu: "..."
The world is really big, with all kinds of people.
This chat group is a mess, with lots of deceptive ads.
I don't know which poor fool would believe them.
Fortunately, these things have nothing to do with Wang Xiu, he just focuses on leveling up!
Although the cultivators in the group can only provide a small amount of mana, the quantity is overwhelming. Wang Xiu can clearly feel the progress of his own cultivation.
For Wang Xiu, who has already reached the Nascent Soul Eighth Layer realm, this is very rare!
You should know that even the geniuses of the major Immortal Gates, when they reach this stage, it takes years or even decades of effort to make even the slightest progress!
Cultivators have long lifespans, but they are not meant to be played with casually.
A Nascent Soul stage Venerable can live for over a thousand years!
But how many people, even when their lifespan is nearing its end, find it difficult to make any further progress at this stage?
Hundreds of years can vanish in an instant.
"Oh right!" Wang Xiu suddenly remembered something and said to Mo Wuwei, "I have redesigned a batch of levels, they are stored in this jade talisman. Could you please take a look, Sister Mo?"
"New levels?" Mo Wuwei was slightly surprised and instinctively opened the jade talisman to take a look. She covered her mouth in astonishment, "This is... Demon Race?"
"Exactly!" Wang Xiu nodded and smiled, "I have had close encounters with these demons before, so I have some understanding. It should help everyone become more familiar with the enemies we will face!"
"I'm sure it will, Junior Brother, you've thought of everything!" Mo Wuwei praised, looking at Wang Xiu with admiration.
The version of the Soul Dueling Machine needs to be updated.
In this new content, there are not only more Demon Race monsters, but also war mode levels.
Allowing more cultivators to team up and challenge the vast Demon Race army.
Better simulating the scenes of war.
In addition, Wang Xiu has also added a Soul Ranking!
All the cultivators who leave their progress data in the Soul Dueling Machine will be ranked. The more levels they pass, the higher their ranking.
Wang Xiu knows very well that this kind of ranking can greatly stimulate the enthusiasm of cultivators to challenge the levels.
It sounds simple.
But how to set the details and how to achieve everything Wang Xiu wants through Dao techniques is a very difficult task.
Because no one has done it before.
Wang Xiu has no reference.
He can only rely on himself to slowly study and explore, opening up an uncharted path, which is not easy.
...
Mo Wuwei left.
There is no internet in this world, so there is naturally no online update.
Fortunately, Wang Xiu anticipated this and left himself a way out.
Just record the runes and Dao techniques engraved on the jade talisman in the formation of the Soul Dueling Internet Cafe.
Cultivators enter with the Soul Dueling Machine.
With a sweep of the formation, everything falls into place!
Not long after, the new content in the Soul Dueling Machine caused widespread discussion.
"Oh my god, the Soul Dueling Machine has been updated, there are new monsters inside, and there are even Demon Race!"
"Hiss... Is it true? Are these Demon Race the same as the real ones?"
"I don't know about the others, but that Tree Demon is unmistakable. I have fought and killed a Tree Demon before, and my parents and brothers all died at the hands of Tree Demons. I won't mistake it!"
"It's terrifying. Three Purities Saint Child is playing a big game!"
People exclaimed, taking in sharp breaths.
The vast majority of cultivators have never come face to face with real Demon Race, only occasionally hearing about them.
In this situation, if they were to rashly fight against the Demon Race, the outcome goes without saying, they would definitely pay the price in blood.
But now, they can fight against the Demon Race in the Soul Dueling Machine, understand their characteristics, and discover their weaknesses...
...
Dragon-Tiger Immortal Gate.
In the newly built internet cafe.
Zhang Yuge is currently teaming up with a group of senior brothers to clear a dungeon.
"These tree demons are so difficult to deal with... How should we handle them? They have countless roots, and even if we cut them down, they can regenerate. Although thunder and fire can restrain them, it's difficult to completely eliminate them!"
"Dealing with one tree demon is manageable, but with so many of them forming a dense forest, it's like hell!"
"Fortunately, this isn't a battlefield, otherwise how many lives would be lost?"
The group of true disciples sighed, their eyes filled with fear.
The methods of the Demon Race are too strange.
They have never seen anything like this before!
If this were a real battlefield, they would probably have to sacrifice hundreds of lives to understand the characteristics and weaknesses of these tree demons.
Instead, they only need to expend a negligible amount of soul power and can recover after a nap.
"Stop talking nonsense. This opportunity is so precious. Let's continue. Today, we must find this guy's fatal weakness!" Zhang Yuge's fighting spirit was high as he led the team back in.
In the adjacent private room,
The Lord of Lingxu and the high-level members of the Dragon-Tiger Immortal Gate sat together, their faces solemn.
"Wang Xiu, this child, has immeasurable merits!" The Lord of Lingxu sighed from the bottom of his heart, his gaze filled with complex emotions.
The others exchanged glances and nodded in agreement.
Many of them had survived from the previous great battle and had fought face-to-face with the Demon Race, so they were very familiar with the characteristics of these Demon Race.
But their understanding was based on the sacrifice of countless fellow disciples.
This experience was extremely precious.
Before the arrival of the great battle, they would definitely pass it on to the younger disciples.
However, verbal transmission could never compare to personal experience.
And now, Wang Xiu's Soul Dueling Machine was doing just that!
"Within this Soul Dueling Machine, there are records of a massive number of Demon Race, many of which... even we have never seen before. How did the Three Purities Saint Child come to know about them? And how does he know so much about them?" Suddenly, an old man asked, full of suspicion.
Everyone fell silent, unable to explain.
Indeed, the types of Demon Race recorded in the Soul Dueling Machine were too numerous, and the information was too comprehensive, almost indistinguishable from reality.
Even though they had experienced countless battles, they couldn't recognize many of the Demon Race.
"In fact, I have always found Wang Xiu's situation strange..." a long-bearded old man pondered, "His talent is so high, his combat power is so strong, and his growth is so fast, completely defying common sense! And he is proficient in various Divine Abilities, involving all aspects... Formation, puppets, swordsmanship, thunder techniques... Each one is vast and profound, and it would be difficult to fully comprehend them even in a lifetime. He is less than twenty years old, how can he master so many?"
After thinking it over, there is only one explanation!"
"You mean... reincarnation?" the Lord of Lingxu frowned and speculated.
"That's right! And it's not just an ordinary reincarnation! Only in this way can his broad experience and extensive knowledge be explained!" The old man's face turned serious.
"If that's the case, he probably has already awakened the memories of his past life, otherwise he wouldn't be able to achieve such a level!"
The crowd exchanged words, gradually becoming excited as if they had seen the truth.
"The blessings of the Three Purities are profound. Fortune comes after adversity!"
"This is destiny, something to be envied."
"Fortunately, our Saint Child has a close relationship with Wang Xiu. They are like brothers. With such immense fortune, our Dragon-Tiger Immortal Gate can also benefit!"
...
At the same time.
In the Soul Dueling Internet Cafe of Shu Mountain Immortal Gate.
"What a remarkable Soul Dueling Machine! This is an immense merit. The Three Purities Saint Child deserves to be honored in the temple!" Dao Xuan, the head of Shu Mountain, had the demeanor of a Perfected Being, surrounded by divine light, and his robes fluttered as if he could take flight at any moment.
Li Xuanqi stood by his side, her white clothes gently swaying, her figure graceful like the goddess of the cold moon.
Upon hearing the praise for Wang Xiu from her master, a smile appeared on her face. "I've never seen you praise someone like this before, Master!"
Dao Xuan glanced at her and teasingly said, "Isn't it because I know you like to hear it?"
Li Xuanqi blushed instantly and spat, "Master~"
"Hahaha~ The little girl has grown up and has her own love interest! Shu Mountain owes a debt to the Three Purities Immortal Gate!" Dao Xuan sighed and shook his head.
Back then, the previous Saintess of Shu Mountain was trapped by her emotions for Zhuo Canglang. However, at that time, the Three Purities were facing a great calamity, and the entire gate was on the verge of collapse. Zhuo Canglang had no time to consider personal matters. He could only hurt the heart of the woman he loved.
A thousand years had passed since then.
Now, Li Xuanqi had set her sights on the Three Purities Saint Child, Wang Xiu.
Truly, fate played its tricks!
"But your taste is better than your Uncle-Master's! That Zhuo guy is nothing but a scoundrel, a ruffian... As for Wang Xiu, he is more suitable for you!" Dao Xuan spoke bluntly, feeling a headache whenever Zhuo Canglang was mentioned.
Li Xuanqi smiled and remained silent.
"But I heard that Wang Xiu has many admirers and is surrounded by beautiful women. Little girl... you'll have to work harder!" Dao Xuan teased, remembering something.
"Master, you have watched me grow up. Have you ever seen me... afraid of anyone?" Li Xuanqi lightly laughed, exuding confidence and indifference.
She had her own confidence - beauty, figure, status, talent, and strength!
Time would eventually prove that she was the most qualified woman to stand by Wang Xiu's side!
Suddenly, the Soul Dueling Machine in her hand made a slight sound.
A message popped up.
[The Soul Dueling Ranking System has been loaded. Please check for details!]
"The Soul Dueling... Ranking System?"
(End of this chapter)