I Don't Agree to the Terms
Chapter 92 - 79: Higher Order World - The Domains of Kings_2

Chapter 92: Chapter 79: Higher Order World - The Domains of Kings_2

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It was because the system was gradually declining and had lost most of its prophetic abilities, turning instead to communication.

In reality, whether Druids or Priests, they were both intertwined with the destiny of the world itself—only one dealt in prophecy while the other engaged in communication, with both reflecting different modes of manifestation.

However, besides the Druids’ ability to prophesy, there were some special bloodlines that could also foresee the future.

The Druid Sect that Gu Shanhai wanted to join this time was called the Imprint Druids, belonging to an extremely ancient lineage of Druids, now nearly on the brink of extinction.

The difficulty of passing the trials to become a Marked Druid was simply too great, with very few survivors. In addition, the sect was located within Wilderness Forest, leading to its gradual decline.

And even the larger Druid Sects were losing members, as Knights had become the mainstream and no one was really interested in becoming Druids.

When Knights could gain both fame and profit, while Druids could only partake in wilderness survival,

the choice was clear.

If Gu Shanhai were to be reborn a native, he’d rather become a Priest than a Druid, if not a Knight.

However, relative to that, Druids did indeed have advantages over Priests in the fields of herbs, potions, healing, and prophecy. After all, their heritage was ancient, and they were favored by nature.

Joining the Imprint Druids was not actually that difficult; the real challenge was passing the trials.

He had collected some strategies, which indicated that the trials were not about fighting monsters but rather involved other means.

Unfortunately, the strategies were not very comprehensive because in Gu Shanhai’s previous life, as he was collecting strategies for the kingdoms of the world, this world also perished, and the Druids who held these marks all died. After all, it was a niche faction, difficult to join and not mainstream, barely discovered by anyone.

If the benefits were truly good, then it wouldn’t be difficult to revive it through the efforts of players, but sadly, that wasn’t the case.

Now, if there was anything truly noteworthy, it was the complete and ancient heritage, from professional skills to talents—they had it all. That is unless you were joining some profession with incomplete skills and talents.

"Buy a horse... never mind, I’ll just run there. This creature is even slower than me," Gu Shanhai thought to himself. This world was currently in the Low Magic Era and, although there were magical equines, they definitely wouldn’t end up in his hands, so he couldn’t possibly be as fast or have as much stamina.

Whether it’s magical creatures or treasures, the likelihood of stumbling upon them in the wild was extremely slim, unless you were following the protagonist; otherwise, you’d hardly encounter them.

Of course, if you were like Gu Shanhai, seeking out ancient Druids, you could find them. Though their numbers had dwindled, their profound legacy and connections remained. As long as the Holy Grail emerged in the future and the world gradually recovered, these people could also become big shots.

But now... forget it.

In other words, unless you are a top existence, if you take an unguarded shot to a vital spot, you’re going to die.

With protection, naturally, it’s a different story. That yet-to-be-crowned Red Dragon King could even slice a bullet with a Knight Sword, and that included armor-piercing rounds from a sniper rifle. Don’t ask him how he knew; a player who had courted death had uploaded a video to a forum in his previous life.

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In the southern forest, Gu Shanhai let out a sigh of relief; he had finally arrived. It took him three days and nights of relentless travel, nearly collapsing on the way.

During the journey, he was grateful for the assistance of the Fierce General.

He had overestimated himself, thinking he could just run there on his legs, but later found out, he could actually ride a feline creature, at least it wasn’t a living thing and could run without getting tired.

What followed would be even tougher, as he had to find the Imprint Druids in this vast forest...

Put it this way, the number of Imprint Druids probably didn’t even exceed ten, so he chose a better method—to inquire among the nearby Shanhai villagers.

The villagers didn’t know much either because few people entered the forest. Although the forest symbolized wealth, it also represented danger, with only the most seasoned Hunters and Pharmacists venturing in.

After a round of inquiries, he only found some sporadic rumors. Due to the Druids’ scarcity and isolation, not many people would encounter them in the forest.

Gu Shanhai wandered around for three days before finally finding traces.

"The trees of the forest tell me that an outsider has been searching for our whereabouts. What business do you have?" An elder, his head adorned with antlers and clad in leather armor, stood beside a massive White Wolf.

"Are you an Imprint Druid? I have heard of this ancient sect from my homeland and wish to become a member," Gu Shanhai said.

The elder was puzzled that such a young person would wish to become a Druid, an exceedingly rare occurrence.

Yet, sensing nature revealed that the newcomer did not lie.

Then, using the Detect Alignment, the elder discretely probed Gu Shanhai, a glint of spirit light emerging.

’Chaotic Neutral? Truly uncommon,’ the elder murmured to himself but didn’t say much more, considering Gu Shanhai as having passed the test, for they only required a neutral alignment, whether it be good, evil, or lawful.

"Alright, lad, we welcome you to join us, but you must know one thing in advance. To become a Marked Druid, you need to pass the trials of the elements and nature, and that poses a risk to your life," the Druid elder stated frankly.

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