After Li Baiyang left, Xu Nian also received his reward from the System.

This time it was not the enlightenment he had hoped for, but something far beyond his expectations!

[Host Task Completed, reward evaluated as: Grade A!]

[Reward includes 100 Spiritual Stone, one top-level Array-breaking Disc, 500 Third Test spots (not including extra spots), 1 Spiritual Spring…]

The reward page was densely packed with items. These seemingly minor items, however, proclaimed that the rewards were anything but simple.

Spiritual Stone, Spiritual Medicine, Spiritual Spring…

It seemed like these items were all indicating that the entire world was about to undergo a massive change. At least, it was no longer the martial arts world he knew.

HISS— Even though I was prepared for it, this is still somewhat awkward! Very awkward!

[Host has obtained the Array-breaking Disc, capable of breaking the current world's Prison Array. Do you wish to proceed?]

[Note: Once broken, this action is irreversible. The Great Qian Dynasty will be fully exposed, and a new world map will be obtained.]

[After breaking the Prison Array, the host will possess the teleportation function and may choose any teleportation point to teleport to, limited only to System respawn points.]

Looking at the System's reminder, Xu Nian took a deep breath and took the Array-breaking Disc into his hands.

Ancient, weathered, mysterious…

The Array-breaking Disc in his hand was quite peculiar, leaving him with an indescribable feeling.

It's as if it belonged to this world, yet not of this era.

After much hesitation, Xu Nian still chose to break the array.

After all, he too wanted to see the outside world and wanted the players to continue developing, to strengthen their power even further.

Nobody in the Great Qian Dynasty could stand in the way of the Profound Yellow Sect now.

Besides, his business with the Luo Family wasn't over, was it?

Luo Chenjun had disappeared!

It's very likely that he has left the Great Qian Dynasty. If they bring people to attack, could I handle those stronger beings then?

"Break!"

Xu Nian stared at the Array-breaking Disc in his hand and called out softly.

The next instant.

Obscure, transparent energy symbols rose from various places within the Great Qian Dynasty, linking the entire sky like chains.

Everyone was drawn to this scene, uncertain of what was happening.

CRACKLE. CRACKLE. CRACKLE.

It wasn't long before these array inscription chains began to crumble, transforming into wisps of energy that dissipated into the sky.

Everything seemed as if nothing had changed at all.

"That's it?" Xu Nian asked, slightly surprised after waiting for a long time.

[Prison Array has been broken, new map distributed. Host may teleport to the Profound Yellow Sect. The Capital City Respawn Point will automatically be dismantled.]

Is that it? Shouldn't it have been a scene of moving mountains and filling seas, mountains collapsing and the earth splitting apart? After all that fuss, this is all I get? What a letdown! Xu Nian sighed helplessly, dragging his exhausted body, racked with stinging pain, step by step toward the Middle Courtyard.

The players' Respawn Point had now become his Teleportation Array.

This is truly...

「Official Website.」

The game update content was pinned to the top. The entire game page also changed from its usual martial arts style.

Instead, a rich Immortal Martial Arts style swept in. On the website, dragons soared and phoenixes danced, Flying Swords hung high, and Flying Boats circled.

Figures leaped and flew, transforming Qi into wings.

Others used Sword Control, roaming between heaven and earth.

Players who saw this scene were also excited. This was the version they had been waiting for.

Who wouldn't want to experience the joy of progressing from martial arts to becoming immortals?

[Version 3.0 Game Update Content:

1. The Northern Wilderness Map is now open.

2. Player Realm divisions have been revised. All players who have reached the Grandmaster Realm will automatically be adjusted to the Qi Cultivation Realm. Players who haven't met the requirements can attempt a Realm Trial to break through.

3. Spiritual Qi Extraction is now enabled. This can be used to break through Martial Arts limitations.

4. Contribution Hall Martial Arts have been revised. Martial Arts Manuals will no longer be provided, and the item exchange function has been reopened.

5. Third Test players will no longer be granted innate Talent. Players can freely choose to join one of the six Halls. Players who successfully complete the newcomer's trial will automatically be at the Qi Cultivation Realm.

6. Bloodline Talents have been introduced. Players can freely explore to obtain various mystical Bloodlines. Bloodline bonuses will be included in Combat Power, and the Combat Power Rankings will be updated in real-time.

7. Constitution Talents have been introduced. Third Test players will have a chance to obtain various mystical Constitutions (limited to Human Race Constitutions).

8. Side Quests have been introduced. After completing the main quest, players can go to the Contribution Hall to receive Side Quests. These quests will be updated in real-time.

9. Life professions such as Refining, Farming, and Building have been updated to align with the current game version.

10. Contribution Point Exchange is now enabled. Spiritual Stone can be directly exchanged for Contribution Points. Specific exchange rates can be viewed at the Contribution Hall.

…]

Players read through this update's content, afraid of missing a single word.

This update could truly be called a major version update.

The Qi Cultivation Realm? That's Cultivation! This is simply too good for the players!

But this update seemed to favor the Third Test players, especially regarding their Realm.

After passing the trial, they would directly enter the Qi Cultivation Realm.

This meant that these Third Test players didn't really need a lot of Contribution Points.

They can log on and instantly catch up to the progress of First and Second Test players? What a joke!

Players were also having heated discussions on the forum.

"What kind of crap update is this? Game Designer, I 'greet' your entire family!"

"Newbie here! How can I get an Internal Testing spot? I'm a ten-year Xianxia veteran!"

"About game access: an explanation of the extra slots veteran players have."

"Seeking wine, women, and song! Archer Brother will show you the game's brothel culture."

"Cloud Lament is recruiting! All who join are brothers!"

"The Second Legion is recruiting! We're hostile to Cloud Lament!"

"..."

The forum was already in an uproar.

It seemed that many veteran players had complaints about the Third Test players' meteoric rise, considering it took them about two months to reach their current Realm.

And now?

Third Test players would become Qi Cultivation Realm as soon as they passed the trial.

You know, right now, it seems only Junlin has reached the Qi Cultivation Realm. This is so unfair to veteran players! And the advantages Third Test players have… Even without innate Talent, doesn't joining one of the six major Halls grant Postnatal Talents? Among the three hundred First and Second Test players, not many even have innate Talent, right? The famous ones are even fewer. It hardly matters if Third Test players get innate Talent or not; they might start with special Constitutions! Is this even okay? They get to ascend to the heavens in a single step, and on top of that, you're giving Third Test players cheat codes? So veteran players are worse than dogs?

「Internal First Test Group:」

Flourishing Flowers: "This update feels targeted. Aren't we veteran players at a complete disadvantage now? Did the Game Designer's brain get eaten by a dog?"

Under the Phoenix Tree: "This version is tailor-made for new players. We basically have no chance."

Can't Handle: "Isn't the Game Designer also in the group? Come out and speak!"

Junlin: "The Game Designer has already compensated us, haven't they?"

Thirty Years Monk: "What compensation? I haven't seen it!"

Chaotic Dance Steps: "We each got an extra invitation slot. Isn't that compensation? It's just phrased differently."

A Bowl of Duck Leg Rice: "I already got my girlfriend to register. Now she's skipping class to get a room with me. Awesome!"

Call Me Bandit: "Damn, that's allowed?"

Junlin: "I sold mine to Iron-blooded War Hero for 500 Contribution Points plus one million. Living comfortably!"

Evil Queen Morgana: "Damn, you all operate like that? I should sell mine to Brother Tie Xue too. It's no use to me alone anyway."

A Bowl of Duck Leg Rice: "HISS—suddenly, my girlfriend showering doesn't seem so hot anymore. Brother Junlin, give us a heads-up next time!"

Flourishing Flowers: "Heh, my family's claiming mine. (I'm shattered)."

Chaotic Dance Steps: "Iron-blooded War Hero is buying? Looks like the Official factions are planning to rise up in the Third Test. I just wonder how many slots he'll end up with."

Hero Xu Xian: "We can't let the Third Test players complete their trials smoothly!"

Little Boss: "Agreed, otherwise it's a huge loss!"

Dung Beetle: "Anyone want to log on together and mess with the Third Test players? And about Contribution Point trading, we should raise the prices, right?"

...

Whether it was the First Test Group or the Second Test Group, everyone was in a total frenzy at this moment.

Players in the first test experienced novel gameplay; it was arguably the most popular version.

The two iterations of the Second Test were complete disasters.

Now, with the Third Test, the advantages for Third Test players were clear. It was uncertain how much of an edge veteran players would retain.

We're starting at a huge disadvantage already, okay!

While the players were causing a ruckus, Xu Nian walked out of the Contribution Hall with an utterly calm expression.

The Blood Demoness sat at the Entrance of the Great Hall, resting her chin in her hands, idly lost in thought.

The courtyard was filled with logged-off players, all with their eyes tightly shut.

Xu Nian approached the Entrance of the Great Hall, but the Blood Demoness still hadn't snapped out of her daze.

"What are you thinking about?" Xu Nian asked. His voice interrupted her train of thought.

Seeing that it was Xu Nian, the Blood Demoness happily got up, her eyes affectionate as she said, "I was naturally thinking of you. Who else could it be?"

"Have you seen the changes Outside?"

Xu Nian sat on the steps of the Great Hall, calmly observing the sky.

The sky seemed to have changed, yet it also looked the same.

"I saw. Was it because of you? I actually had a suspicion; after all, besides you, no one else could have done it." The Blood Demoness leaned close to Xu Nian and asked softly, "Are you troubled by something?"

Xu Nian sighed and said, "A storm is coming. I don't know if it's for better or worse, and there will probably be many deaths."

Hearing this, the Blood Demoness hugged Xu Nian's arm consolingly. "Those destined for greatness don't concern themselves with trifles. Throughout history, which famous hero's hands weren't stained with blood? Isn't death perfectly normal?"

This consolation...

Xu Nian didn't know how to respond, so he simply smiled and said, "It might become very dangerous Outside. It would be better if you don't go out from now on."

"I don't mind either way," the Blood Demoness said, her eyes enchanting, causing a tremor in Xu Nian's heart. "But Sect Leader, will you be going out?"

Temptress... witness my Vajra Subduing Demon Rod Technique!

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