Abundant Martial Arts Virtue
Chapter 617 - 492: My World!

Chapter 617: Chapter 492: My World!

Wu Xiaode stayed in the classroom next to the piano room.

It was more convenient here.

If someone else came to offer benefits, being close to the piano room meant he wouldn’t miss out.

He glanced at the Mirror Stone Ring in his hand.

The ring was pinkish, and under the light, it emitted a misty glow that was quite beautiful.

Two lines of small characters appeared on the Book of the Dead:

"?????"

"Bonephone 3:?????."

That’s enough.

I know none of you recognize them.

These things are too high-level now, completely beyond the standard, no wonder no one understands.

Just as Wu Xiaode felt helpless, he suddenly noticed something moving on the classroom podium.

"Who?"

He called out.

No response.

But a piece of chalk flew up from the podium and scribbled on the blackboard, quickly writing a line:

"This ring is not much of a treasure, but it just happens to be a little bit useful to Lan. If you give it to her, she will be happy."

Lan—

That’s Jiang Shanglan’s real name.

"But who are you?" Wu Xiaode asked.

The chalk scribbled again:

"You’ve seen me on the Naihe Bridge, Lan had summoned me then, and I almost made a move."

Wu Xiaode immediately realized.

At that moment. Jiang Shanglan was angry, and streams of light emanated from her, condensing into an unknowable existence in mid-air.

He didn’t see it.

—Because the notebook reminded him "Do not look up, to look up means death."

"In that case, I will give this ring to Jiang Shanglan."

Wu Xiaode said.

She was supposed to instruct him on his training tonight.

It was said to be some kind of lost technique that could help a human transform into a world-class life form and enhance strength.

He’d consider the ring as a gift.

In human relationships, one cannot just take; there must be a give and take. You instruct me, and I repay you, that’s the way to have human warmth.

Wu Xiaode made up his mind, put the ring away, and planned to give it to Jiang Shanglan later.

The chalk wrote on the blackboard again:

"You’re quite good, so I have something to remind you of."

"What?" Wu Xiaode asked.

"You need to understand the ’Virtual World’s’ intervention rules so that you can see the situation clearly," the chalk wrote.

Before Wu Xiaode could respond, it continued writing:

"Fights between world-class life forms do not trigger the instant death rule;"

"Fights between world-class life forms and Sealers do not trigger the instant death rule;"

"Moreover—"

"Any action using Soul Power or Awakening Skill to attack a human will immediately trigger the instant death rule!"

Wu Xiaode read these lines and gradually came to understand.

In summary, two points:

It doesn’t matter how Transcendents fight among themselves.

Using extraordinary power against humans will instantly result in death by the world.

—Jiang Shanglan had used extraordinary power to turn that sleazy middle-aged man into mush.

So she immediately reported in at the Naihe Bridge.

That was how he happened to meet her.

But.

Why tell him all this?

What deep meaning did the other party have?

"I understand the rules now, what are you trying to say?" Wu Xiaode asked.

The chalk continued writing on the blackboard:

"You did well before, saving her; your recent performance is also admirable."

"Please help me protect Lan."

"Do not let her reincarnate, nor let her leave this world."

The white chalk fell back onto the table.

A red chalk flew up, writing in deep red large characters on the blackboard:

"Otherwise, she will face great danger!"

As soon as this line was written, the blackboard eraser immediately flew up and wiped it clean.

The blackboard eraser continued to dance, erasing all the previous text.

Peace returned to the classroom.

Various thoughts flashed through Wu Xiaode’s mind.

Jiang Shanglan chose to live as an ordinary person in this "Illusionary World"...

Beyond her own preference for such a life, there might be some unavoidable hardship.

Wu Xiaode pondered:

"As long as she doesn’t use extraordinary power against ordinary people, she won’t trigger the instant death rule..."

"Right." Another word popped up on the blackboard.

"That’s not hard, rest assured." Wu Xiaode said.

The blackboard wrote again:

"Good... I was not mistaken about you. When you start integrating skills with the world, I will also help."

"By the way, she’s finished practicing the piano."

The blackboard eraser quickly wiped all the characters clean.

The door to the piano room next door opened.

A girl with a high ponytail walked out, looking around.

"Over here,"

Wu Xiaode said.

The girl immediately looked over, a smile appearing on her face. She asked,

"Why did you come?"

Why did I come?

Isn’t that obvious?

But he couldn’t say that; it would ruin the mood.

"I came specifically to pick you up."

Wu Xiaode smiled and said.

The girl’s smile grew wider as she waved at him, "Come out, let’s go shopping for clothes and grab something to eat."

"Come here, I have something to give you," Wu Xiaode said.

"Ah? Okay."

Jiang Shanglan walked into the classroom and sat down opposite Wu Xiaode, her eyes twinkling as she looked at him.

"Not learning well, huh? You’re already giving gifts to girls?" she teased.

Wu Xiaode took out the pink ring and grunted,

"Enough talk, do you want it or not? If not, I’ll toss it in the men’s restroom."

"Mirror Stone?" Jiang Shanglan exclaimed in surprise. "Where did you get this from?"

It was the first time Wu Xiaode saw her show surprise toward something.

"This is..."

He recounted the process.

"Then you keep it, after all, you obtained this ring by betraying me," Jiang Shanglan said discontentedly.

Wu Xiaode didn’t say a word. Instead, he grabbed her hand and slipped the ring on.

Jiang Shanglan bowed her head and muttered softly,

"Too skilled... big sister is a bit overwhelmed..."

"So much nonsense. Take it or I’ll toss it right now," Wu Xiaode had just put the ring on her and immediately pretended to take it off.

Jiang Shanglan quickly covered her hand, not giving him a chance to take the ring away.

"Previously, this little thing was barely of any use to me, but since I don’t have other materials right now, I’ll just use it," she said.

Jiang Shanglan finished speaking, grinned, and wiped the ring on her finger.

A gray gas instantly emerged from her fingertips and burrowed into the gemstone on the ring.

A malevolent voice vaguely echoed in Wu Xiaode’s ears.

He could not make out the words, but every word sent chills down his spine to the point that he jumped up on the spot.

"What was that?" Wu Xiaode exclaimed.

"A curse someone placed on me. I’ve transferred a tiny bit into the Mirror Stone Ring, which eases my burden a little—even though it’s a minuscule amount, it still helps," Jiang Shanglan said.

She smiled and patted Wu Xiaode on the shoulder, "Come on, handsome, let’s go shopping."

"Let’s go," Wu Xiaode replied.

...

At nine o’clock sharp in the evening.

Outside the fried chicken store at People’s Square, under the shade of a tree.

Jiang Shanglan put down her milk tea and chicken nuggets, wiped her mouth, and said earnestly,

"The timing is just right now."

"What timing?" Wu Xiaode asked.

"My partner—it’s strongest at this time of day. Now we need its power to help you transition from ’human’ to ’world,’" Jiang Shanglan explained.

Streams of light began to emanate from her body, converging towards the sky.

After a while,

Something seemed to appear in the sky.

However, the pedestrians on the road were completely unaware.

The entire world turned a blind eye to it.

"What should I do?" Wu Xiaode asked.

"It’s the one that needs to use the Special Curse Technique; you don’t need to do anything," Jiang Shanglan clarified.

She thought for a moment, then added,

"I don’t know if it likes you, so close your eyes, just to be safe."

"Okay," Wu Xiaode agreed.

He closed his eyes as instructed.

Some time later,

A slight wetness landed on his lips.

What!

Wu Xiaode was instantly dumbfounded.

My first kiss!

Just as he was about to open his eyes, he realized something was off.

More cool moisture appeared on his head, arms, and body.

Is it raining?

As he pondered, suddenly a voice came to his ears:

"You can open your eyes now."

Wu Xiaode did as told.

However, there was nothing around him.

The world was a blank slate.

Even Jiang Shanglan had disappeared.

He found himself standing in an endless void, radiating a faint milky white light.

—He had no body.

Even this endless milky white void was himself.

"Begin,"

A thought emerged in his mind:

"Don’t be nervous, you are now in your ’Shattered Jade’, and you need to assimilate with it to complete your real transition to a world."

"Who are you?" Wu Xiaode asked with his thoughts.

"The one writing on the chalkboard is me, but you can’t see me."

"Why not? Do you have hostility towards me?" Wu Xiaode inquired.

"Not at all, you are too weak. Seeing me would be too much for you, you might even go mad," the other sincerely stated.

"...Okay then."

Wu Xiaode changed the subject, "What should I do now?"

"Normally, worlds naturally exist and no world can choose its own ’origin’, but you are different, you were originally human,"

"So I used the Secret Technique provided by Lan, to give you a chance,"

"What chance?" Wu Xiaode asked.

"To build your own world."

The other further explained, "Even for world-class life forms, fully understanding themselves is very difficult because the world is too vast and grand."

"This greatly hinders the progress and growth of world-class life forms."

"You are different. Your world is very small, and you are human."

"Come on!"

"We strive to let you birth a world that you can fully understand, which would give you a head start!"

"...What should I do?" Wu Xiaode asked.

"Use your Undead Side ability! I sense that you possess an extremely rare ability that can materialize your talents and style!"

The other said.

Wu Xiaode was momentarily stunned, then immediately realized.

He was talking about the Wall of Sighs!

Yes.

The Wall of Sighs could materialize its essence and style!

Wu Xiaode silently invoked,

"Come forth, Wall of Sighs, let us appear here."

In the endless white light, a black wall suddenly appeared.

Wu Xiaode focused his consciousness on the wall.

The voice spoke up again:

"I am infusing power into your wall. Your world will soon take shape."

"Thank you, sir," Wu Xiaode gratefully said.

After several breaths,

The entire world filled with white light began to change.

The ground appeared.

The wilderness.

The sky.

—The entire world was about the size of a soccer field.

"Is this my world?"

Wu Xiaode asked.

"Yes. The world starts very small and needs your continuous effort to become powerful," the voice replied, somewhat wearily.

Wu Xiaode looked carefully at this lifeless world.

"But... it doesn’t seem like my style," Wu Xiaode murmured.

"Really?" the voice asked uncertainly.

"Yeah, it doesn’t quite seem like me; I wouldn’t be this... bleak..." Wu Xiaode said.

Suddenly,

A wooden sign fell from the sky, planting itself on the lifeless wilderness.

The sign boldly stated:

"To evolve a primitive species, you need to pay 200 gold."

"If you want to increase the chances of evolution, double your bet for a chance to get a ’High-level’ species."

"Special reminder:"

"Triple the bet to purchase VIP access, which comes with a chance to draw an ’Outstanding’ level species."

"A tenfold bet will automatically grant you Supreme VIP privileges, granting an ’Epic’ level species immediately!"

"No need for 8888 or 6666, just 7777 million tons of gold, and you can start with a ’Legendary’ level species dominating the game."

"What are you waiting for? Come and play!"

Wu Xiaode silently looked at the sign.

The voice expressed surprise, "Your world looks a bit odd; did something go wrong and it didn’t form a world you can fully understand?"

"No glitches..."

Wu Xiaode weakly replied, "This is indeed my world."