Chapter 89: [Copy]

After successfully reaching the summit, Jiang Yan maintained a calm demeanor while looking at the screen full of gifts on the live stream panel.

An expert should always appear aloof, but I hope my hairstyle isn’t messed up, right? Jiang Yan thought.

No, I can’t keep up this act much longer. Jiang Yan continued the live stream for a while longer, waiting for the gift frenzy to subside slightly before finally choosing to close the live stream room.

Logging off.

Inside the game capsule, Jiang Yan opened his eyes. As soon as he stepped out, he saw the entire game room crowded with students from Divine Capital Martial University, forming rows that tightly surrounded the game capsule, leaving almost no space to stand.

“Look, it’s Jiang Yan! He’s awake!”

“Jiang Yan, I’ve been your fan since I was little. Can I have your autograph?”

“Ahhh! It’s Jiang Yan! Sis, quick, check if my makeup is smudged!”

The people in front of him all had fierce glints in their eyes, looking at Jiang Yan as if he were a rare delicacy, ready to charge forward without regard for their own safety.

Jiang Yan reacted swiftly, darting past the crowd at an incredible speed and returning to his villa.

“Whew, safe at last.”

Jiang Yan felt a lingering fear. It seemed he would have to keep a lower profile in the future.

He decided to buy a virtual game capsule for himself. Given that his fame was now widespread, it would be better to go out less often. Otherwise, every time he climbed the ladder, he would be surrounded by countless onlookers. How would that feel any different from being an exhibit in a museum?

Also, now that he had become the top player in his warzone, was it possible to try other warzones?

Jiang Yan had no leads on this matter yet, so he decided to set it aside for the time being.

Just as he was about to start cultivating, a knock came from the door.

Thinking it was fans who had followed him, Jiang Yan didn’t answer, planning to put up a “Do Not Disturb” sign outside the door later.

Just as he was about to shoo away the person outside, his student card communicator rang.

“Hello? Principal Qin, what can I do for you?”

“Kid Jiang, a big shot is looking for you. Have you seen him yet?”

Jiang Yan was puzzled and asked in return, “A big shot? How big?”

Qin Wufeng: “The entire Blue Star has to listen to him.”

Jiang Yan: “Oh no, I think I’ve blocked him outside the door.”

“What! You blocked Elder Zheng outside the door? For how long?” An urgent voice came from the other end of the call.

“Not too long, just a few minutes.”

Jiang Yan hung up the phone and went to open the door.

Soon, a white-haired old man came into view.

Jiang Yan’s heart tightened slightly.

People who looked like this were usually terrifyingly strong.

Jiang Yan greeted him respectfully but without subservience and invited him into the villa.

Living room, tea table.

“This junior doesn’t usually indulge in tea or alcohol, so I’ll offer you plain water instead.”

Jiang Yan poured a glass of water for the old man and found a seat for himself.

The old man waved his hand, a gentle smile on his face, and replied kindly, “No need for such formalities. Don’t worry about it.”

After saying this, the old man extended a hand, and a spatial ring appeared in his palm.

Staring at Jiang Yan, the old man spoke calmly, “Inside is a custom game capsule gifted to you by the Myriad Realms Ladder. As for its specific uses, even I am not entirely clear.”

“And… some small gifts, as a reward from me on behalf of the people of Blue Star.”

“How could I possibly accept this?”

Jiang Yan smiled brightly, saying he couldn’t accept it, but he had already deftly taken the ring and smoothly tucked it into his pocket, the whole process seamless and fluid.

“Alright, young friend, rest well for now. This old man will take his leave.”

The old man came quickly and left just as fast, only delivering gifts without discussing any matters, not even mentioning a word about the Myriad Realms Ladder.

Sometimes, not causing trouble is the real trouble. Though the old man said nothing, in reality, he said everything.

Jiang Yan inspected the Spatial Ring and felt slightly disappointed.

A Game Capsule, gifted by the Myriad Realms Ladder, its specific functions currently unknown.

There was also a slip of paper with a QR code drawn on it.

“WeChat transfer three hundred yuan?”

Jiang Yan didn’t understand, but without overthinking it, he simply scanned the code with his phone.

Ding!

“Congratulations, you have unlocked the highest Martial Artist authority.”

“Highest Martial Artist authority?”

Jiang Yan had never heard of such authority before, so he carefully read the description.

Highest Martial Artist Authority:

With the highest Martial Artist authority, this Martial Artist can enjoy a 70% discount on all purchases in any city.

Each month, they may select one Martial Skill, one piece of equipment, and one medicinal item from the Martial Artist warehouse.

Within the administrative regions of Blue Star, their status is second only to the local city lord.

Law enforcement agencies are prohibited from taking coercive measures against this Martial Artist; if necessary, they must report to higher authorities.

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In simple terms, it was both wealth and power, and the intention to show goodwill was already quite clear.

With the highest Martial Artist authority, Jiang Yan could practically walk sideways across the entire Blue Star.

“Alright then, time to reward myself with some Battle Space action.”

As soon as Jiang Yan had some free time, he couldn’t wait to tease Wuhuan inside the Battle Space.

“Last time, I didn’t kill you because of an error in the Instant Kill Law judgment. Now that it’s corrected, let’s see how you dodge this.”

Wuhuan might just become the fastest Battle Space species to be slain by Jiang Yan.

“Begin battle.”

No matter what Divine Demonic Creature you are, go talk to my Instant Kill Law!

Jiang Yan swiftly swung his Saber, filling the screen with a cascade of blade light. Similarly, Wuhuan launched an identical attack.

Logically speaking, Jiang Yan could revive, while Wuhuan would die for good. Gambling on the Instant Kill probability with it was a no-lose situation.

“Ding, Wuhuan triggered [Instant Kill Law] + [Four-Leaf Clover]. You died.”

Jiang Yan could still manage a smile.

“I can revive, but you only have one life. Not a loss.”

He started the battle again.

…

“Ding, Wuhuan triggered Instant Kill Law + Four-Leaf Clover. You died.”

Jiang Yan continued to smile, though his expression twisted slightly.

“It’s fine. It only has one life. Let it live a little longer for now.”

After reviving, Jiang Yan wasted no time and hurled a barrage of skills at Wuhuan, who responded with a flurry of visual effects.

At this point, it all came down to luck. Jiang Yan had already lost twice, but he firmly believed that bad things never came in threes. If he lost again, he’d have to suspect whether the Battle Space had secretly tweaked the probabilities.

Sure enough, heaven rewards the diligent. Jiang Yan finally heard that beautiful notification sound.

“You triggered Instant Kill Law + Four-Leaf Clover. You successfully slew Wuhuan.”

Wuhuan collapsed, its body split in two, dead beyond any doubt.

“Whew~”

Jiang Yan took a deep breath, fairly satisfied with the outcome.

Although his luck was a bit worse under the same probability, at least he had managed to kill Wuhuan.

He quietly waited for the Battle Space’s kill notification.

But to his utter surprise, not only did he not receive the kill notification, he encountered something bizarre instead…

Before their eyes, Wuhuan, which had been severed at the waist, had somehow already stood up, its body intact, showing no signs of having been injured.

Jiang Yan: ?

His mind raced as he dodged the incoming attacks from Wuhuan while pondering the reason behind this.

Was there a bug in the Battle Space?

Or perhaps…

Suddenly, a lightbulb went off in Jiang Yan’s mind, and a chilling suspicion surfaced.

“Could it be that Wuhuan’s 【Copy】 Talent… didn’t just copy me alone?”