[System Reward]
Congratulations. Mission Complete.
Reward[1]
A small straw hat materialized in front of Chen Xiao. Its surface shimmered faintly, runes etched along the inside brim like threads of light.
Chen blinked. "A… hat?"
He turned it over in disbelief.
[Item Description[2]]
Chen's heart dropped. "So it's like a space ring… but for farmers? You could've given me a sword!" he shouted at the floating system window.
The system didn't respond.
"Tch! I work hard, fight demons, and hide from guards and I get a straw hat!" Chen grumbled, stuffing the hat on his head.
Then he froze. "Wait… I still have the clone's reward! I should use it now"
In the town square, Pan Xiao stood calmly amid the aftermath of battle. South Sword Sect disciples surrounded him, their eyes filled with a mix of awe, envy, and curiosity.
"He's so handsome…" one whispered.
"He survived all those enemies?" another gasped.
"Tch. Why does he get both beauty and skill?" muttered a jealous disciple.
Pan Xiao ignored the chatter, standing poised in the center.
The sect's elder stepped forward the same old man who had led the rescue. His presence radiated quiet strength.
"Little man," the elder said, "are you one who walks the path of the sword?"
Pan Xiao bowed lightly. "Yes, sir."
"Then demonstrate."
"As you wish."
The elder smiled faintly, gesturing to a young man behind him. "This is Zhou Xinger, one of our inner disciples. You will spar with him. Let us see if you are worthy of the South Sword Sect."
The two cleaned their bloodstained blades, then raised them in salute.
[System Notification]
Congratulations[3]
Duplicate Talent Found merging…
Talent upgraded to Sword Adept
Steel met steel with a bright spark.
Clang! Swish! Slash!
Their blades collided again and again, a rhythm of steel and air. Watching disciples murmured in awe.
"This isn't mere talent," one whispered.
"There right this is a genius in the making," said the elder, smiling softly as he watched Pan Xiao's movements grow sharper with every clash.
Zhou Xinger frowned as sweat trickled down his cheek. "Why does it feel like he's adapting to my every swing?"
He pushed harder, but Pan Xiao's sword began to move as though guided by instinct.
"You truly deserve to be called senior, your strong you must be in the top 10" Pan Xiao said lightly, a smirk tugging at his lips. "Im giving it my all yet you're still holding back."
Zhou laughed breathlessly. "Senior? I'm the youngest in the sect. And besides I'm the lowest compare to by brothers and sisters"
Pan Xiao blinked, then chuckled. "Then your sect must be terrifyingly strong." his eyes now full of determination.
Swossh
The two paused, breathing heavily. Then Pan Xiao's expression shifted.
"senior I'll be disrespecting you for this so I'm sorry"
He took one long breath his aura condensed, calm yet sharp.
"His aura… it's changing!" someone cried.
The ground trembled faintly as a rushing presence, like water surging through a riverbank, filled the square.
Pan Xiao moved. His sword flashed like a torrent bursting through a dam.
Clank!
The sound echoed far across the field.
BANG
Meanwhile, deep in the forest, Chen Xiao was still grumbling when he heard the echo.
"What was that?" He looked toward the town but shook his head. "Never mind, I should focus on my next step…"
Before him, the system window expanded into a full display of missions.
[System Scenario Detected]
Environment has been deemed too dangerous.
Multiple paths available select your direction to determine your next fate.
Mission 1[4]
Reward[5]
Mission 2[6]
Reward[7]
Mission 3[8]
Reward
Mission 4[9]
Reward[10]
Mission 5[11]
Reward[12]
Mission 6[13]
Reward[14]
load more...
Chen squinted at the long list. "There's so many wait, what's this one?"
Before he could read further, someone bumped into him from behind.
Click.
A window flashed.
[System Path Assigned]
Chen's eyes widened. "Wait what did I just press!?"
[1] supreme cultivator hat (farmers) and 1 free talent spin
[2] you can store items and crops and it will be keep fresh and does not get affected by time
[3] obtain another sword talent
[4] follow your clone to join a sect
[5] 1 pill of sword energy and +150 power on your clone
[6] be a wandering merchant
[7] storage ring and a few exotic goods
[8] create a sect of your own
[9] be a beggar
[10] a jar
[11] be a pervert like diddy
[12] some type of oil
[13] be a simp
[14] body pillow and a interaction of the most beautiful women