Chapter 48: Lost in the Primordial World!

Warning: New players, beware of deadly beasts with blood-red eyes! These ferocious creatures show no mercy!

This post on the forum was rising in popularity as viewers clicked in to discover that a first tester had perished at the hands of a frenzied beast.

“These beasts are ruthless and can’t communicate at all. If you see one, stay far away!”

The player wrote this, igniting a surge of excitement in many. Another player had met their end, opening up slots for others! A girl who looked to be in her twenties cackled at her computer, saying, “Finally, I snagged a spot!”

Many people cursed, slapping their legs in frustration. They had designed software specifically to snag dead players’ slots, so why had they failed again?

Jiang Ping sneered at his notebook, saying, “Scalpers think they can fleece me?”

Even though account trading was prohibited, he despised anyone who used software to grab spots. In Jiang Ping’s design, anyone who used software to grab spots could forget about ever entering this world!

“Brothers, this is unbelievable! I’ve found another intelligent being!”

The forum buzzed again as another player claimed to have discovered an NPC they could communicate with. According to this player, the NPC was just a transformed giant tree, but still powerful for the players.

The giant tree didn’t reveal much useful information, but it somehow pointed to the location of Yujing Mountain!

Now players were in a frenzy. If they didn’t attack Hongjun now, when would they? Spending Addict exclaimed, “Creation Jade Plate, I’m coming! Nobody better try to snatch it from me!”

Game Master Zhang added, “Pangu Banner, Taiji Diagram, and my favorite, the Four Swords to Vanquish Immortals! I’m setting up the sword formation; let’s see who can take me on!”

North Mysterious Rain warned, “Hold on, two brothers! Don’t get too excited. Hongjun has plenty of treasures as well; we could easily bite the dust! Besides, the Four Swords aren’t even in Hongjun’s hands—they’re most likely with Demon Lord Luo Hu right now!” Xiao Lin agreed, “Beimei’s right. Even though we’ve pinpointed Hongjun’s location, he’s still a major threat. Look at us; can we truly take him? We might just end up serving as an appetizer!”

An uneasy silence fell among them. Even if they gathered a hundred Primordial Monsters to attack Hongjun, he probably wouldn’t even blink! They might as well be delivering a feast right to his doorstep!

At that moment, a watching netizen suggested, “Hey, fellas, have you forgotten about the artifact for transmigrators?”

Since “Worlds Beyond: Primordial” was alarmingly realistic—potentially a real world—this massive killing weapon should be create-able! Everyone’s hearts skipped a beat. Despite being a game, it wasn’t something to take lightly. How had they let themselves fall into such ordinary gameplay thought processes?

Did they plan to beat the boss in the same old way? After all, this game was 100% immersive!

Spending Addict quickly chimed in, “You mean that artifact?”

Game Master Zhang: “Sulfur, right?”

Xiao Lin: “Nitrate?”

North Mysterious Rain: “Charcoal!” In unison, they exclaimed: “That’s it! That’s the one!!” Jiang Ping, watching from his notebook, felt his smile freeze. He couldn’t help but exclaim, “The cunning wit of these netizens is truly boundless!”

What had seemed impossible was now appearing to have a chance of success! They were ballsy, knowing they couldn’t resurrect after dying, yet still willing to go for a big score!

Isn’t the saying, ‘People die for wealth, birds die for food,’ true?

“Is it really possible that Hongjun could slip and fall?”

Jiang Ping pondered. Hongjun hadn’t even worked out the cultivation methods yet!

After a moment, Jiang Ping decided to let things unfold naturally. If Hongjun really met his end, it would force the players to devise their own cultivation methods.

Though the chaos would unfold in the Primordial World, he might end up with some unexpected gains.

Game Master Zhang announced, “Brothers, assemble! Let’s all converge on the foot of Yujing Mountain, gathering black powder materials along the way!”

Once they gathered at the mountain foot, they would launch a full-scale attack! A barrage of arrows, swift as the wind!

Others shouted, “Come one, come all!” Someone interjected, “Aren’t there supposed to be thousands of Ji Lao Jiang lining up?” Speaking of Ji Lao Jiang, everyone suddenly froze. Where was this big shot? Had they completely forgotten about such an important matter?

They hurriedly summoned Ji Lao Jiang.

Spending Addict: “Ji Lao, where did you run off to? We’re organizing to take down the super BOSS! It’s the strongest final BOSS in the game!”

Ji Lao Jiang finally seemed to sense everyone’s summons and appeared half-heartedly: “Sorry, everyone. I don’t think I can make it to the push against Hongjun this time.”

Many were taken aback. They hadn’t forgotten Ji Lao Jiang’s previous grand declarations. Could it be he really flew off to the Sun Star? Did he consume the still-developing Dong Huang Tai Yi and seize the innate treasure, the Chaos Bell, to ascend the heavenly throne?

Spending Addict cried out, “Ji Lao, you aren’t about to betray everyone, are you? Are you abandoning your teammates for your own comfort?!” Game Master Zhang pressed, “Come on, own up—did you really fly up to the heavens, standing shoulder to shoulder with the Sun?” That idea sent a chill through everyone’s hearts. What if this guy took out Dong Huang Tai Yi and claimed the Chaos Bell while they were preparing to tackle Hongjun?

Ji Lao Jiang replied, “It’s a long story. Let me show you my current situation.”

A series of blurry images were uploaded, and everyone studied them closely, quickly realizing they looked like clouds high up in the sky.

Game Master Zhang asked, “Ji Lao, where exactly are you now?”

Ji Lao Jiang replied, “Lost in the Primordial World, I can’t find my way back!”

Everyone was puzzled. It seemed Ji Lao Jiang had been moving closer to the Sun and yet still felt lost?

Ji Lao Jiang continued, “I was completely prepared, but the journey to the heavens turned out to be harder than I imagined. It was so tough! First, I faced the Nine Heavens’ gale, then scorching and freezing layers of air—lightning and thunder kept chasing me!”

It was an arduous journey filled with challenges! Without my ambitious dreams of the Chaos Bell and the Heavenly Emperor’s throne, I would have given up long ago!

After enduring countless trials, passing through 81 heavenly tribulations, and breaking through the nine layers of the sky, I finally reached the outer space!

At that moment, I was nearly moved to tears! It wasn’t easy!

Even Tang Seng’s journey for scripture wasn’t as hard as mine! (Crying emoji x10) If I had this kind of perseverance in school back then, I would have been accepted into Qinghua or Peking University long ago! Everyone sighed, realizing Ji Lao Jiang’s road to the heavens was truly not easy. Though there was a hint of exaggeration, the images he shared, filled with unusual colors and colossal thunderbolts, showed how difficult it truly was.

This—Ji Lao Jiang’s selfie was heart-wrenching! A beautiful green feathered coat had been burnt away, and one of his wings was nearly featherless!

The few feathers left on his head stood straight due to the lightning, forming three spiky clumps.

Ji Lao Jiang said, “I believe I might be the first living being to have flown from the Primordial World to outer space. Once I got to space, I was dumbfounded! Outer space isn’t smaller than the land, and it’s impossible to tell the directions. It’s all chaos! I actually got lost! I wandered around for a day and night, going in circles. I suspected I had stumbled into the Great Array of the Zhou Tian Stars!”

Now, not only can I not find the Sun and Moon, I don’t even know how to get back!” Everyone finally understood Ji Lao Jiang’s distress. After facing so many difficulties and being so close to the innate treasures, he had gotten lost.

Game Master Zhang coughed, “Well, it seems that Ji Lao Jiang won’t make it to this greatest feat in history. All you brothers, hurry to the foot of Yujing Mountain!”

Suddenly, someone spoke up.

Shui Yue: “Hey, can I join, big shots? I’m just a newbie and just grabbed a spot to try out the second world.”

North Mysterious Rain remarked, “A cute girl! Every bit of strength is needed right now. If anyone falls along the journey, new players can still gather at the foot of Yujing Mountain.”

Seeing Shui Yue’s reply, many felt a pang of envy. Why hadn’t they encountered such a good fortune?

Now the game “Worlds Beyond: Primordial” was clearly revealing its depth. Just yesterday, even the official reports highlighted first testers willingly sacrificing themselves for protection, apparently receiving rations monthly! However, aside from those initial few who accidentally leaked their identity, the new players were being extremely careful. They wanted to avoid being ‘served tea’!

Keep in mind that Xiao Lin was currently locked up in the small black room, doing nothing all day long, not even studying, only playing games!

Occasionally involved in experiments, he was even guarded by a stationed army outside! As for what he truly thought now, it was simple: “Let me go! I don’t want to play games! I want to study!”