Chapter 13
Chapter 13
In the Wild Wolf Area, Liu Kuang gradually found a way to kill the wild wolves, and his grinding speed steadily improved. After slaying another wolf, he sat down on a large rock with a smile, ready to open the Chat Area and boast about how he had mastered leveling in the Wild Wolf Area. He believed he would surely receive waves of praise.
Though only a day had passed, he had already grown accustomed to the flattery from others. In fact, he now felt uneasy without their admiration.
However, when he saw the messages, Liu Kuang froze in place, his smile stiffening on his face. Sweat poured uncontrollably from his forehead and back.
A wave of shame, even despair, surged in his heart.
Originally, he had planned how to bask in the worship of others when he returned to the village at nightfall. He had even imagined female players surrounding him like concubines and pondered whether to sign autographs with his left or right hand. He had rehearsed his interactions with everyone countless times in his mind.
But now, in just an instant, ever since Liu Lu appeared in the Chat Area, ever since the truth about job changes was exposed, he had plummeted from being the hottest rising star, the future overlord of Beginner's Village, back to his original state—
a despised villain everyone wanted to condemn!
"Why did it turn out like this?"
Liu Kuang was on the verge of tears. He threw down his blade, buried his hands in his hair, and slumped down in agony.
……
Beginner's Village y120131.
The Woman in White, calm and composed, held the Top-tier Archer Profession Token and prepared to return to the village to attempt her job change.
On the way, she coincidentally came across the Sword Dojo.
A dense crowd of players was pushing and shoving to get inside.
"Hmm? What's going on?"
Curious, the Woman in White walked over.
Her movements were graceful—light steps, elegant turns, every gesture exuding beauty.
As she appeared, someone in the crowd suddenly shouted, "Her Majesty the Empress has arrived!"
Instantly, the area fell silent.
All the players lowered their heads, not daring to even glance upward.
In unison, they bowed and exclaimed:
"Commoners! (Subjects!) We pay our respects to Her Majesty the Empress! May Your Majesty be well, and may the Great Xia endure forever!"
The Woman in White raised her hand slightly and asked, "What are you all doing here?"
A female player with an imperial-style bun quickly stepped forward, bowing as she replied, "Reporting to Your Majesty, this is the Sword Dojo, where one can obtain a Profession Certificate..."
"Oh."
The Woman in White pondered this.
Upon entering the game, she had been fortunate enough to encounter an archer job-change location and obtained the Top-tier Archer Profession Token.
This Sword Dojo must be similar.
If one top-tier Profession Certificate could grant a top-tier profession, what about two?
Would the outcome be different?
Regardless of the differences, having an extra one couldn't hurt.
When she first entered the game, she had chosen to observe her surroundings and hadn't even leveled up today.
After all, for her, leveling up was far too easy—she could do it anytime.
But some opportunities, once missed, would be hard to reclaim.
Without further thought...
The Woman in White smiled faintly, "Then I shall also take the trial!"
The crowd tensed, and an official who had arrived with her immediately stepped forward, announcing, "Her Majesty the Empress is taking the trial—everyone, step back for now!"
However, someone quietly approached and said, "Your Majesty, the Sword Dojo's challenges are quite difficult. Our people have already gathered experience up to the twentieth stage. Would you like to observe first and prepare accordingly?"
The Woman in White nodded lightly, "Then let's observe first."
...
In Beginner's Village 688, Thanks to Liu Lu's firsthand account, Almost no one was grinding monsters in the wild zones anymore.
The majority were now searching for profession change locations, And the Blade Hall location Liu Lu mentioned had become the hottest spot in Beginner's Village 688.
Most had gathered there.
Under the setting sun, At the foot of the mountain not far west of the village stood a grand Blade Hall.
Its main structure resembled an ancient imperial palace—tall and magnificent, Inside, rows of candle stands lined the red-carpeted floors, While outside, rows of orange lanterns hung, illuminating the dusk.
At this moment, the area outside the Blade Hall was packed with players—at a glance, no fewer than a thousand.
And Qin Han had also arrived nearby.
On the outskirts of the crowd, Qin Han dismissed his Nightmare and Godslayer Bow, strolling forward leisurely.
Here, Lay the next item he needed to obtain.
The Blade Hall
Was the training and trial ground for novice blade users.
Passing the first stage of the Blade Trials would reward a Plain Long Knife.
Passing the second stage would grant a Blue Long Knife.
Passing the third stage would earn the Novice Blade Profession Certificate.
And clearing all thirty-six stages would yield the Top-tier Blade Profession Certificate!
Though it was close to the Beginner's Village, attracting many players, The Blade Trials' thirty-six stages grew progressively harder, Each more dangerous and complex than the last—a single misstep meant death.
Without sufficient strength and luck, reaching the final stage was impossible!
Moreover, the Blade Trials dynamically adjusted difficulty based on the challenger's strength, Meaning even the strongest of the Apex Race held no advantage here beyond combat experience.
At the entrance of the Blade Hall stood a Display Mirror, resembling an enlarged round dressing mirror, Showing scenes of players from this Beginner's Village attempting the trials.
Before the mirror, many players sat cross-legged, eyes glued to the display, afraid to miss even a sliver of information.
Clearly, they were absorbing others' trial experiences to advance further themselves.
Qin Han shook his head.
These people didn’t yet realize that the rewards from the Blade Trials were limited from the very first stage. Delaying would only leave them empty-handed.
In his past life, he had been one of them, panicking only after learning the Novice Blade Profession slots were gone.
It was sheer luck that he stumbled upon a hidden path in the third stage, leading straight to the thirty-sixth, securing the Top-tier Blade Profession Certificate.
Without that, he would never have reached the Final Battlefield in his previous life.
Steeling himself, Qin Han stepped into the Blade Hall.
Inside, A central teleportation gate stood, allowing only one player to attempt the trial at a time.
Before the gate, many players waited in advance.
Inside the hall, thirty-six training spots were occupied by Blade Hall disciples instructing new players in basic blade techniques. At the entrance of the Blade Hall, players continued to gather and register in an orderly manner, with Qin Han joining the queue. The registration area was crowded, and it took half an hour before it was finally Qin Han's turn.
At a desk, a Blade Hall disciple sat with a cold gaze and said dismissively, "Newcomer, take this Training Token. Return when it's your turn for basic blade training."
Qin Han shook his head. "No need. Sign me up for the Blade Trials directly."
The Blade Hall disciple's lips twitched slightly, but he offered no advice. Skipping training to attempt the trials was either confidence or foolishness—either way, it wasn't his problem.
"Take this token and wait in line. Enter when it alerts you," the disciple said impatiently, tossing Qin Han a Trial Token before shooing him away.
The token displayed a flickering number: 563. This meant over five hundred players were ahead of him in the queue. Normally, waiting his turn would take until dawn, but as someone who had lived this life before, Qin Han knew what was coming. Unfazed, he took the token and sat silently under a large tree, indifferent to his surroundings.
Even when others noticed his equipment and tried to approach, he kept his eyes closed, ignoring them like a wooden statue. A tough battle lay ahead, and after a long day, he needed rest—not idle chatter.
As time passed, players continuously exited the hall, each holding either a White Long Knife or a Blue Long Knife, their expressions downcast.
In front of the display mirror, observing players commented sharply:
"Failing the first three stages—so simple—what a bunch of trash."
"Right? Just exploit a single opening to defeat the gatekeeper. Are their brains filled with water?"
"After watching for so long, only one or two have cleared the third stage. I want to see what comes next!"
"Brother Li, why don’t you step up? With your skills, the third stage would be a breeze. Let us see what lies beyond."
"You think I’m stupid? Clearing the third stage grants a Beginner Profession Token. What about the thirty-sixth? What kind of profession rank would that give?"
The man laughed awkwardly, smoothing things over. "Ah, my ambition is also to reach the final stage. Let’s just keep watching together."
"Let them rush ahead. The sooner every player in the village attempts it, the better. We’ll make our move after everyone else."
"Even if we don’t reach the thirty-sixth stage, those who go before us will pave the way. We’ll go further because of them."
"Early success doesn’t guarantee victory—true masters strike last. Soon, all of us here will be the top players in the Beginner's Village."
"Well said!"
As they chatted, a sudden urgent voice rose from the crowd near the mirror:
"Everyone, look at the display!"
In the Wild Wolf Area, Liu Kuang gradually found a way to kill the wild wolves, and his grinding speed steadily improved. After slaying another wolf, he sat down on a large rock with a smile, ready to open the Chat Area and boast about how he had mastered leveling in the Wild Wolf Area. He believed he would surely receive waves of praise.
Though only a day had passed, he had already grown accustomed to the flattery from others. In fact, he now felt uneasy without their admiration.
However, when he saw the messages, Liu Kuang froze in place, his smile stiffening on his face. Sweat poured uncontrollably from his forehead and back.
A wave of shame, even despair, surged in his heart.
Originally, he had planned how to bask in the worship of others when he returned to the village at nightfall. He had even imagined female players surrounding him like concubines and pondered whether to sign autographs with his left or right hand. He had rehearsed his interactions with everyone countless times in his mind.
But now, in just an instant, ever since Liu Lu appeared in the Chat Area, ever since the truth about job changes was exposed, he had plummeted from being the hottest rising star, the future overlord of Beginner's Village, back to his original state—
a despised villain everyone wanted to condemn!
"Why did it turn out like this?"
Liu Kuang was on the verge of tears. He threw down his blade, buried his hands in his hair, and slumped down in agony.
……
Beginner's Village y120131.
The Woman in White, calm and composed, held the Top-tier Archer Profession Token and prepared to return to the village to attempt her job change.
On the way, she coincidentally came across the Sword Dojo.
A dense crowd of players was pushing and shoving to get inside.
"Hmm? What's going on?"
Curious, the Woman in White walked over.
Her movements were graceful—light steps, elegant turns, every gesture exuding beauty.
As she appeared, someone in the crowd suddenly shouted, "Her Majesty the Empress has arrived!"
Instantly, the area fell silent.
All the players lowered their heads, not daring to even glance upward.
In unison, they bowed and exclaimed:
"Commoners! (Subjects!) We pay our respects to Her Majesty the Empress! May Your Majesty be well, and may the Great Xia endure forever!"
The Woman in White raised her hand slightly and asked, "What are you all doing here?"
A female player with an imperial-style bun quickly stepped forward, bowing as she replied, "Reporting to Your Majesty, this is the Sword Dojo, where one can obtain a Profession Certificate..."
"Oh."
The Woman in White pondered this.
Upon entering the game, she had been fortunate enough to encounter an archer job-change location and obtained the Top-tier Archer Profession Token.
This Sword Dojo must be similar.
If one top-tier Profession Certificate could grant a top-tier profession, what about two?
Would the outcome be different?
Regardless of the differences, having an extra one couldn't hurt.
When she first entered the game, she had chosen to observe her surroundings and hadn't even leveled up today.
After all, for her, leveling up was far too easy—she could do it anytime.
But some opportunities, once missed, would be hard to reclaim.
Without further thought...
The Woman in White smiled faintly, "Then I shall also take the trial!"
The crowd tensed, and an official who had arrived with her immediately stepped forward, announcing, "Her Majesty the Empress is taking the trial—everyone, step back for now!"
However, someone quietly approached and said, "Your Majesty, the Sword Dojo's challenges are quite difficult. Our people have already gathered experience up to the twentieth stage. Would you like to observe first and prepare accordingly?"
The Woman in White nodded lightly, "Then let's observe first."
...
In Beginner's Village 688, Thanks to Liu Lu's firsthand account, Almost no one was grinding monsters in the wild zones anymore.
The majority were now searching for profession change locations, And the Blade Hall location Liu Lu mentioned had become the hottest spot in Beginner's Village 688.
Most had gathered there.
Under the setting sun, At the foot of the mountain not far west of the village stood a grand Blade Hall.
Its main structure resembled an ancient imperial palace—tall and magnificent, Inside, rows of candle stands lined the red-carpeted floors, While outside, rows of orange lanterns hung, illuminating the dusk.
At this moment, the area outside the Blade Hall was packed with players—at a glance, no fewer than a thousand.
And Qin Han had also arrived nearby.
On the outskirts of the crowd, Qin Han dismissed his Nightmare and Godslayer Bow, strolling forward leisurely.
Here, Lay the next item he needed to obtain.
The Blade Hall
Was the training and trial ground for novice blade users.
Passing the first stage of the Blade Trials would reward a Plain Long Knife.
Passing the second stage would grant a Blue Long Knife.
Passing the third stage would earn the Novice Blade Profession Certificate.
And clearing all thirty-six stages would yield the Top-tier Blade Profession Certificate!
Though it was close to the Beginner's Village, attracting many players, The Blade Trials' thirty-six stages grew progressively harder, Each more dangerous and complex than the last—a single misstep meant death.
Without sufficient strength and luck, reaching the final stage was impossible!
Moreover, the Blade Trials dynamically adjusted difficulty based on the challenger's strength, Meaning even the strongest of the Apex Race held no advantage here beyond combat experience.
At the entrance of the Blade Hall stood a Display Mirror, resembling an enlarged round dressing mirror, Showing scenes of players from this Beginner's Village attempting the trials.
Before the mirror, many players sat cross-legged, eyes glued to the display, afraid to miss even a sliver of information.
Clearly, they were absorbing others' trial experiences to advance further themselves.
Qin Han shook his head.
These people didn’t yet realize that the rewards from the Blade Trials were limited from the very first stage. Delaying would only leave them empty-handed.
In his past life, he had been one of them, panicking only after learning the Novice Blade Profession slots were gone.
It was sheer luck that he stumbled upon a hidden path in the third stage, leading straight to the thirty-sixth, securing the Top-tier Blade Profession Certificate.
Without that, he would never have reached the Final Battlefield in his previous life.
Steeling himself, Qin Han stepped into the Blade Hall.
Inside, A central teleportation gate stood, allowing only one player to attempt the trial at a time.
Before the gate, many players waited in advance.
Inside the hall, thirty-six training spots were occupied by Blade Hall disciples instructing new players in basic blade techniques. At the entrance of the Blade Hall, players continued to gather and register in an orderly manner, with Qin Han joining the queue. The registration area was crowded, and it took half an hour before it was finally Qin Han's turn.
At a desk, a Blade Hall disciple sat with a cold gaze and said dismissively, "Newcomer, take this Training Token. Return when it's your turn for basic blade training."
Qin Han shook his head. "No need. Sign me up for the Blade Trials directly."
The Blade Hall disciple's lips twitched slightly, but he offered no advice. Skipping training to attempt the trials was either confidence or foolishness—either way, it wasn't his problem.
"Take this token and wait in line. Enter when it alerts you," the disciple said impatiently, tossing Qin Han a Trial Token before shooing him away.
The token displayed a flickering number: 563. This meant over five hundred players were ahead of him in the queue. Normally, waiting his turn would take until dawn, but as someone who had lived this life before, Qin Han knew what was coming. Unfazed, he took the token and sat silently under a large tree, indifferent to his surroundings.
Even when others noticed his equipment and tried to approach, he kept his eyes closed, ignoring them like a wooden statue. A tough battle lay ahead, and after a long day, he needed rest—not idle chatter.
As time passed, players continuously exited the hall, each holding either a White Long Knife or a Blue Long Knife, their expressions downcast.
In front of the display mirror, observing players commented sharply:
"Failing the first three stages—so simple—what a bunch of trash."
"Right? Just exploit a single opening to defeat the gatekeeper. Are their brains filled with water?"
"After watching for so long, only one or two have cleared the third stage. I want to see what comes next!"
"Brother Li, why don’t you step up? With your skills, the third stage would be a breeze. Let us see what lies beyond."
"You think I’m stupid? Clearing the third stage grants a Beginner Profession Token. What about the thirty-sixth? What kind of profession rank would that give?"
The man laughed awkwardly, smoothing things over. "Ah, my ambition is also to reach the final stage. Let’s just keep watching together."
"Let them rush ahead. The sooner every player in the village attempts it, the better. We’ll make our move after everyone else."
"Even if we don’t reach the thirty-sixth stage, those who go before us will pave the way. We’ll go further because of them."
"Early success doesn’t guarantee victory—true masters strike last. Soon, all of us here will be the top players in the Beginner's Village."
"Well said!"
As they chatted, a sudden urgent voice rose from the crowd near the mirror:
"Everyone, look at the display!"
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