Chapter 10 – Breaking the Record Again

Xiao Wuwang took this time to rest and recover his Fatigue Points.

To save time, he had been desperately chopping trees earlier.

It must be noted that if Fatigue Points drop below 60 and high-intensity labor continues, Fatigue Points will deplete even faster. As a result, his Fatigue Points had now fallen to 22 points, leaving him utterly exhausted.

Xiao Wuwang took another spoonful of Crimson Flame Bear blood, forced down his disgust, and drank it in one gulp.

A warm sensation spread through him, and Xiao Wuwang felt his Spirit strengthen considerably.

Checking his Personal Panel:

Name: Xiao Wuwang

ID Number: 08302608630521085560

Class: 【Train Conductor】

Nickname: Wuwang Kuangzun

Title: 【One Step Ahead】

Talent: 【Infinite Upgrade】

Portable Space: 5

Portable Stasis Space: 5

Fatigue Points: 24/100

Health Points: 100/100

Base Attributes——

Constitution: 9.8

Spirit: 18.1

Skills——

Combat Mastery, Firearms Mastery, Culinary Mastery

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Constitution had increased by 0.8, and Spirit by 0.1.

This was all due to consuming the Crimson Flame Bear blood!

The reason Constitution increased far more than Spirit was twofold: first, Crimson Flame Bears inherently lean toward Constitution, so consuming their flesh and blood naturally boosts Constitution more; second, Xiao Wuwang’s Spirit Attribute was already much stronger than his Constitution Attribute—the stronger an attribute, the harder it is to improve.

Though the total increase was less than 1 attribute point, it’s important to remember that leveling up the train only grants the Train Conductor 2 Free Attribute Points. This was an additional gain, making it even more valuable!

Moreover, this was just the beginning—only a few sips of blood. If he fully digested the entire Crimson Flame Bear’s flesh and blood, Xiao Wuwang couldn’t even imagine how much his attributes would improve.

This also highlighted the preciousness of Mist Sprites!

In his Previous Life, it wasn’t until later stages that Xiao Wuwang heard about a major guild paying a tremendous price to successfully hunt a Mist Sprite—an event that caused a huge stir across the entire Major Zone!

If people knew Xiao Wuwang currently had a Mist Sprite corpse in his possession, countless high-level Train Conductors would likely pay any price to break into this new Server Zone and seize it.

Don’t doubt it—if they were willing to pay the price, those high-level Train Conductors truly had the ability to break the rules!

As he pondered, five minutes quickly passed, and the long-awaited system voice finally echoed in his mind.

【Ding!】

【Congratulations! Your train has successfully advanced to Level 1. Special reward: Free Attribute Points*2, Train Expansion Slot+1.】

【Ding!】

【Congratulations! You are the first player in the Server Zone to reach Level 1. Would you like to make a public announcement? Doing so will reward you with: Carriage1, Living Carriage Expansion Card1.】

【Yes/No】

“Yes!”

Server Zone Announcement——

【Ding! Congratulations to player “Wuwang Kuangzun” for being the first in the Server Zone to reach Level 1. Special reward: Carriage1, Living Carriage Expansion Card1.】

【Ding!…】

【Ding!…】

Just as Xiao Wuwang thought it was over and felt a slight regret for not breaking the Upgrade Record, the system voice sounded in his mind once more.

【Congratulations! You have broken the historical Level 1 Upgrade Record. Would you like to make a public announcement? Doing so will reward you with: Carriage1, Infinite Storage Carriage Expansion Card1.】

【Yes/No】

“Yes!”

“Yes!!”

Xiao Wuwang did not hesitate to choose “Yes” once again. Storage carriages were already rare, let alone one prefixed with “infinite.” He wasn’t sure if it was exactly what he imagined, but in any case, it was definitely better than a common storage card!

Server-Wide Announcement—

[Ding! Congratulations to “Wuwang Kuangzun” from Server Zone 3052 of Major Zone 086 for breaking the Level 1 upgrade record and receiving the special reward: Carriage1, Infinite Storage Carriage Expansion Card1.]

[Ding! …]

[Ding! …]

The server-wide announcement rang out three more times in succession.

After the three consecutive zone announcements concluded, the system added an extra message:

[Rookies in the new zones, and veterans in the old zones, are you envious of ‘Wuwang Kuangzun’s’ rewards? Then strive hard and fight! In this world full of opportunities and challenges, only the brave can stand out. The next one to create a miracle might just be you!]

Before the players in Server Zone 3052 could fully digest the zone announcement, they were once again stunned speechless by the server-wide announcement.

Instantly, a single stone stirred up a thousand waves, and the entire server zone erupted in excitement. Messages flooded the chat channel like a blizzard.

[It’s ‘Wuwang Kuangzun’ again! He’s broken the record twice now! How did he do it?]

[I’ve been chopping trees like crazy and only have 100 units of wood so far. How did he collect so much wood so quickly?]

[@Wuwang Kuangzun, there must be some shortcut, right? If you have a strategy, why not share it?]

[@Wuwang Kuangzun, we’re all in the same zone. Just share how you collected so much wood so fast.]

[@Wuwang Kuangzun, exactly! As a Big Shot in our zone, shouldn’t you take some responsibility? Sharing a strategy won’t kill you!]

[@Wuwang Kuangzun, that’s right! If you want to be our zone’s Big Shot, don’t be too selfish!]

…

Not only was the server zone chat room buzzing with activity, but the chat rooms of various major zones—invisible to them—also exploded. Players expressed their amazement and curiosity about Xiao Wuwang.

[If I remember correctly, this ‘Wuwang Kuangzun’ has already broken records and triggered server-wide announcements twice.]

[Dammit! He just got a Talent, and now he’s received an Infinite Storage Carriage Expansion Card! Ahhh! These are exactly what I want!]

[Who wouldn’t be envious? I’ve been struggling for decades here and still haven’t gotten a single infinite storage card!]

[Hehe, this ‘Wuwang Kuangzun’ has a connection with our ‘Arrogant Guild’! Our guild wants this kid!]

[Tch! The ‘Arrogant Guild’ is nothing but trash in name only! If you have the guts, accept a guild challenge. Don’t just skulk around like sewer rats, chirping behind everyone’s backs!]

…

Beyond this, Xiao Wuwang was unaware that his name had also caught the attention of observers from various guilds and factions.

For major guilds to maintain long-term prosperity, aside from possessing formidable strength and abundant resources, the infusion of fresh blood and the recruitment of unique talents were of utmost importance.

And Xiao Wuwang, this rising star who had emerged like a comet in the new zones, undoubtedly became a coveted prize in their eyes.

Reports on “Wuwang Kuangzun” were swiftly compiled and delivered to the desks of high-ranking officials in various guilds.

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Beyond this,

In a palace of retro Chinese style, a man with a dignified demeanor, dressed in a black dragon robe and wearing a crown with hanging beads, sat upright on a gilded dragon throne. The panel before him displayed the system announcement issued by Xiao Wuwang. He murmured, “Luck has subtly guided me, indicating that among this batch of newcomers, there will emerge a remarkably talented individual capable of influencing the current situation. Could it be him?”

As he spoke, his deep, tranquil eyes narrowed slightly. He then opened the chat window and immediately sent a message to someone: 【Focus closely on this player named ‘Wuwang Kuangzun.’ Monitor his every move meticulously, and report any new developments to me at once! Also, if there are any other outstanding performers among the newcomers of the same period, keep an eye on them as well. Do not overlook any potential talents.】

As soon as the message was sent, a response came from the other side: 【As you command, Your Majesty!】

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Elsewhere,

On a grand and solemn altar, another man dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe slowly rose to his feet. His figure shimmered with a mysterious and majestic glow under the sunlight. With his hands clasped behind his back, his posture was as upright as a pine tree. He lifted his head slightly, his gaze profound and distant, as if piercing through the boundaries of time and space. “Is it him… has he arrived?”

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In another place,

Within an exquisitely beautiful royal garden, pavilions and towers were arranged in an orderly yet varied manner, with artificial hills and ponds complementing each other. A middle-aged man, dressed in a dragon-embroidered casual robe and wearing a black winged crown, paced steadily through the garden. Suddenly, his steps halted, and he couldn’t help but look up at the sky. An elderly man in a Taoist robe, with an immortal-like demeanor, mirrored his action.

The man in the dragon robe turned to the Taoist-robed elder: “What do you think, Elder Wen?”

The Taoist-robed elder stroked his long beard: “Your Majesty, I too have only caught a faint sign of impending change. And this ‘Wuwang Kuangzun’ breaking records one after another has only strengthened this signal. If he truly is the key figure, those above may have already reacted. Perhaps we should observe their response before making a decision.”

The man in the dragon robe frowned slightly. “Elder, do you think we could bring him under our wing?”

The Taoist-robed elder shook his head gently. “Your Majesty, if he truly is the one guided by fate, would he be the type to submit to others? Moreover, those above likely would not allow anyone to interfere with the grand plan of revival!”

A flicker of contemplation passed through the eyes of the man in the dragon robe, and in the end, he could only let out a sigh.