Chapter 56: Nothing Works!

In the Primordial World, the source of all evil beasts was almost extinct. Today, it was ruled by the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin clans.

For some unknown reason, in recent years, conflicts have repeatedly emerged among the three clans.

If it wasn’t today that the Dragon King’s house burned down, it was the Phoenix Volcano that got flooded by the Dragon King’s magic. Stormy winds swept across the Primordial land.

Many beings felt that a cataclysmic battle was inevitable.

“Just when things were finally calming down, are we facing another calamity?” a powerful practitioner sighed.

A woman dressed in purple celestial garments descended from the starry sky, just as a patrolling dragon clan player spotted her, causing him to break into a grin.

“Haha, isn’t that Ji Lao Jiang, the beta tester? How did you end up under someone else’s control? Didn’t you say you’d never be a slave and would sing as you reclaim your freedom?”

Ziwei Fairy frowned at the little dragon but chose not to punish him. She instead patted the mount beneath her.

“Is this your fellow townsman?”

At that moment, Ji Lao Jiang was no longer his former self. He clumsily exclaimed,

“Stop talking nonsense! Right now, I am wholeheartedly devoted to Sister Ziwei. As her mount, I am honored!”

Quickly, a post appeared on the forum.

“Shocking! A certain man willingly endures day and night humiliation from a woman, acting as her pet!”

Upon seeing it, everyone clicked in, revealing Ji Lao Jiang, who hadn’t been heard from for a long time.

“Ji Lao, I misjudged you! You’ve brought shame to The Four Heavenly Disasters! Don’t let me see you again! If I do, I’ll beat you once!”

“Weren’t you the one who said you’d turn the tables and ride her? How come you’ve been under her for so long? Where’s that ambition from back then?”

Dragon Brother: “Bro, you’ve completely embarrassed us players! How’d you end up as a mount for a female NPC?”

Seeing the ruthless mockery on the forum, Ji Lao was unable to hold back, hastily telling his mistress,

“Master, I’m logging off to battle them for 500 rounds! I’ll come back to see you soon!”

As he said that, he logged off, leaving the purple giant bird bewildered.

“Shuttling through time and space to battle in another world?”

Ziwei Fairy murmured to herself, wondering how her newly accepted disciple was faring in another world and what kind of earth-shattering battles were taking place.

She hoped that with the powers she had taught him, he would be safe.

As for how she had subdued Ji Lao Jiang, Ziwei Fairy just smiled faintly.

In a rental room, a messy young man who hadn’t tidied up for a few days shouted aloud: “Log in!”

He activated the Qilin Arm, honed through over twenty years of singleness, and soon digital specters danced on the keyboard as text scrolled across the computer screen.

Ji Lao Jiang: “Everyone, don’t listen to their slander! I am indeed Ziwei Fairy’s mount, but I am enduring this humiliation for a greater purpose!”

In order to eventually turn the tables and ride her, I’m temporarily lowering my status! Just like Wen Wang, who composed the I Ching when imprisoned; or Confucius, who endured humiliation for the Spring and Autumn Annals; Han Xin also suffered under someone’s ride! What’s a minor setback for a real man? A gentleman must endure and stretch! North Mysterious Rain: “Hmph! You dare compare yourself to Wen Wang and Confucius? They could never stoop as low as you! You’re selling your own dignity!”

Spending Addict: “Beimei’s right. Weren’t you so defiant before? Didn’t you declare, ‘Players will never be slaves’? How did you become a woman’s pet so quickly?”

Ji Lao Jiang quickly replied: “At that time, I really thought so. I wouldn’t yield even if tortured for a hundred years. But the more I come to know, the kinder Ziwei Fairy appears at heart. She’s the goddess I dream of! Compared to those flashy temptresses in the real world, she’s a pure lotus flower! That’s right, I admit it; I’ve fallen for her!”

A loli chimed in: “After all this, do you even know what love is? You just crave her body! You’re disgraceful! A mockery of manhood!” Countless netizens felt embarrassed, as this little girl spoke too harshly, her mouth spewing inappropriate words, leaving everyone wondering where she learned such foul language.

Dragon Brother: “I second that: You’re disgraceful! +1” Game Master Zhang: “You’re disgraceful! +2” Suddenly, countless netizens copied the mockery, and with the situation spiraling out of control, he faced the risk of becoming the disgrace of the players—nailed to the pillar of shame in history.

Ji Lao Jiang hastily replied: “Do you really think I’m the type to be purely enamored by beauty?”

Xiao Lin: “Isn’t it?”

Many netizens nodded in front of the screen. With his foolish demeanor, he was practically drooling at the mere sight of a pretty girl.

Ji Lao Jiang: “Pfft! I originally vowed never to be a slave, but who would have thought the enemy would use such cunning tactics—softening me up after being so domineering! There was nothing I could do but end up in this predicament!”

Hearing Ji Lao Jiang’s detailed account, people finally understood what happened. It turned out Ziwei Fairy managed to make Ji Lao Jiang her mount by issuing a mission. The reward was to take him as her registered disciple and teach him several divine abilities.

Only then did netizens begin to understand Ji Lao Jiang’s actions, as they were well aware of players’ lack of principles.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained! No matter how strong a boss might be, as long as the equipment is sufficient, players will find a way to take him down.

Similarly, NPCs just need to offer a little benefit, and players will be right there to help.

They don’t respond to coercion but are easily swayed by incentives.

Netizens lamented how Ji Lao Jiang fell for the enemy’s sweet talk.

Others questioned: “Don’t you three clans’ players claim to have direct contact with the celestial entities?”

Why are they still fighting among themselves? Are they waiting for Hongjun and Luo Hou to reap the benefits?”

“Haha!”

To their surprise, Dragon Brother and Spending Addict exchanged a mischievous grin, waiting for the audience’s reaction.

“Are they planning something again?” Jiang Ping, peering at the notebook, wondered. These players, nothing works for them, yet they’re always first in creating chaos—failing to properly cultivate and level up, they just want to defy the heavens.

In the Primordial lands, discord erupted. Powerful practitioners frowned as they sensed chaotic forces at play; a major disaster seemed imminent, potentially dragging them into the turmoil.

Ji Lao Jiang also advised his benefactor, Ziwei Fairy, to withdraw and return to Ziwei Star for cultivation, urging her not to get entangled in this mess.

He was acutely aware of the ferocity of the impending disaster! No matter how powerful you are, in the end, you’re just an ant under the heavens!

At this moment, in the Eastern Sacred Continent, a dark figure flickered back and forth, its aura occasionally concealed, perfectly blended with its surroundings. Its entire cultivation level was astonishing—it was a Great Luo Golden Immortal!

Though many powerful practitioners existed in the Primordial World, the only openly acknowledged beings with such a level of cultivation were the kings of the three clans. Others were hidden away, the shadow was none other than the Demon Lord Luo Hou! He was preparing to disguise himself as an elder of the Qilin clan and wreak havoc in the Dragon clan territory!

“Haha, no matter how strong the three clans are, aren’t they just pieces on my chessboard? They will ultimately be a stepping stone for my path to enlightenment!” Luo Hou let out a sinister laugh.

Suddenly, he came to an abrupt halt. “Who dares to spy on me?”

His deep black eyes locked onto the depths of the forest, where a small qilin of Earth Immortal rank slowly emerged.

“Demon Lord, heed my advice as a player warrior!”

Just as the small qilin began to speak, a flash of blood light pierced through it, killing it instantly! Boom! Without further ado, the qilin player’s body collapsed heavily onto the ground.

“Strange creatures! But since you’ve seen me, you naturally must die!”

Luo Hou cast a curious glance at the dead qilin and continued on his way to the Dragon clan territory.

“A lunatic! Not even letting me finish a single word! Now, I’ll see how you perish!”

In front of the computer, a young man cursed loudly. He had intended to seek fortune and glory, but unexpectedly ended up being killed by Luo Hou! “Phew~ No worries, the plan is still on track!”

Dragon Brother wiped the cold sweat from his brow, never imagining a traitor would emerge among the three clans. Thankfully, Luo Hou was too arrogant to notice.

Phew~ Other players breathed a sigh of relief, cautiously observing the characters nearby: the Ancestor Dragon, the Origin Phoenix, the Beginning Qilin, and most of the top experts from the three clans.

If this plan fails, the efforts they’ve put in would be wasted! Their reputation among their respective leaders would plummet dramatically! Thankfully, they narrowly escaped this time!