Chapter 79: The Journey of the Player

The Middle Garden is also the cause of the Titan War. This grand world was birthed by the World Tree itself, located at its very center.

This realm is known as the Hill Great World, supported by the magnificent World Tree, Rahil. Currently known worlds include the Divine Realm, the Elf World (a wondrous world where many powerful clans also exist), the Middle Garden, and the Giant Kingdom.

One noteworthy detail from the ancient records of the Hill World states that beyond the World Tree lies an endless, chaotic sea, planted by the Creator God!

Upon hearing this, someone inevitably sensed something amiss!

“Why is it that both this world and the Primordial World have legends about the Creator God?”

“Perhaps they’re all the same deity! And this great god is none other than the producer of the game ‘Worlds Beyond Worlds!” a bold netizen speculated.

“If that’s the case, then this god truly is terrifying. So far, two major realms are known. Who knows how many more there are? Perhaps more titles like ‘Worlds Beyond Worlds: Olympus’ or ‘Worlds Beyond Worlds: World of the Gods’ will emerge in the future.”

Player Bibis remarked again, “It seems the World Tree Rahil had already existed in this world for countless ages before. Rahil is the mother of all things in this Hill World, the source of all life. Fellow players, take note! Never utter any derogatory words against Rahil, or neither the gods above nor the giants below will spare you! It’s the greatest taboo in this world!”

The other eight players quickly acknowledged this warning, grateful they now had some understanding of the game’s worldview.

At this moment, netizens also realized that the gods were healing and the giants were in seclusion in this era.

It was precisely during this golden period that the human race thrived massively, claiming a significant portion of the Middle Garden’s territory.

However, the overall civilization in this world is still at the city-state era. Despite the existence of similar alliances, true nations have yet to be born.

Among humanity, there are many strong individuals who, through their inventions, have created extraordinary items like paper and magical devices, vastly differing from the city-state era of Earth.

Humanity is currently doing fairly well, barely able to survive in the Middle Garden, but conflicts with various bizarre beasts are still frequent.

In Stone City, a young man in tattered robes stood proudly in the square, raising his sword high: “I, Xilin, shall commence my journey of conquering the world starting from this city!”

He answered the questions on the Test Paper in detail, submitting a grand blueprint on how to conquer a fantasy world to the producer.

As for the specialized Test Papers filled out by other politicians, why would Jiang Ping choose them? Hehe, everyone understands.

Other travelers looked at the young man spouting grandiose claims with amusement, brushing him off. However, Xilin resolutely turned towards the central city lord’s manor, ready to act on his words with a detailed plan!

“Alright! This player is finally taking action according to his plan!” Jiang Ping nodded, using the remote to check on the other players.

Neon Sakura and Rixiang were currently paying homage to a burly man.

“Haha, little girl, I’m not saying you, but with those skinny arms and legs, you want to learn swordsmanship? You might as well go home and practice how to raise children!” The burly man, muscular and scarred, clearly wasn’t just for show; he was a seasoned warrior.

Rixiang frowned: “Respectfully, sir, you are underestimating women. As the saying goes, one shouldn’t judge a person by their appearance. Please give me a chance!”

After speaking, the little girl bowed deeply, leaving the burly man scratching his head in confusion, “I’m just a rough man. I’ve never heard of such a saying. Does that mean you disagree with what I just said?”

“I do!”

The burly man tossed her a slightly lighter sword, saying, “Fine, if you can withstand five of my moves, I’ll take you as my disciple!”

Rixiang responded happily but soon had a hesitant look, “Could you not use that mysterious energy? Let’s just rely on our physical strength.”

The burly man looked puzzled. As Rixiang flailed her arms, he gradually began to understand: “You mean the fighting spirit I practice? Fighting spirit is derived from nature’s power spread throughout the world, absorbed and concentrated by different people, refined into various energies, and all of it comes from the great World Tree.”

Though puzzled by how Rixiang hadn’t learned anything in her upbringing, he still accepted her request. The two stood about four meters apart with their swords drawn.

The burly man thought this was perhaps the most baffling moment of his life. Meanwhile, Rixiang bent slightly, her sword still sheathed, looking like a bow ready to spring.

However, seeing Rixiang’s odd stance and expression, the burly man became serious as he slowly approached her with one hand on his sword.

Three and a half meters, three meters, two and a half meters! At that moment, Rixiang struck like lightning.

Secret Technique: Iaijutsu Slash!

From across the TV screen, Jiang Ping could almost guarantee that those words must have appeared in Rixiang’s mind at that moment!

Just as she struck, it was too late.

The burly man was indeed a veteran from the battlefield with sharp, fierce eyes. Instinctively, he blocked the attack with his heavy sword straight through the middle of his body.

The killing move was parried, and without hesitation, Rixiang retreated. She understood that she could never match this burly man in sheer strength.

Despite her extraordinary physique in this world, she was aware of her own limitations! In a contest of strength and agility, onlookers in the street were captivated by the dramatic disparity in the battle. Rixiang flitted around like a swallow throughout the confrontation.

Meanwhile, the burly man stood firm like a mountain, responding to her every move with unwavering resolve.

In Rixiang’s eyes, the burly man’s strikes held the absolute power to kill her. Right now, he just wanted to test her abilities!

Under this immense pressure, she couldn’t help but tremble. A sword enthusiast since childhood, she’d never faced such life-and-death combat before! Everything about it captivated her!

In this battle, Rixiang poured all her knowledge into every move. She felt that her eighteen years of learning had led her to this very moment!

When all her techniques were exhausted, the burly man raised his sword with one hand. Suddenly, Rixiang’s mind wavered as she saw a towering mountain!

The mountain pressed down upon her like a mighty force, and she felt there was no escape or way to defend herself!

Her mind was completely shaken! Her hands barely had time to react! The heavy sword halted just a centimeter from her face, unmoving and steady as a mountain.

A single strand of her hair floated up, severed the moment it touched the heavy sword.

“Not bad, little girl, you’ve passed! Although you have many quirks, you’re indeed a promising potential. With careful polishing, you’ll surely achieve great things in the future!” The burly man sheathed his sword and left.

Rixiang’s face lit up with joy as she shouted, “Master, wait for me!”

The duo quickly moved further away. “What were those strange moves you just used? I’ve never seen them before. Though they lack power, they were still quite interesting.”

“Master, those are Iaijutsu techniques from my hometown—Moon Shadow, Swallow Return, and many more that need further refinement. I still require your guidance!”

“Everyone has their ambitions; let’s see what they eventually accomplish in this world, then,” Jiang Ping mused.

Currently, while the Hill World differs from the Primordial World, Jiang Ping is still quite satisfied. Moreover, with Rahil’s presence, there’s potential for further upgrades.

At present, the World Tree Rahil is equivalent to the Heavenly Dao of the Primordial World.

God King = Sage, Twelve Main Gods = Great Luo Golden Immortals, Ordinary Gods ≈ Earth Immortals to Taiyi Golden Immortals.

Of course, this refers to the world’s hierarchies. If a battle between the two realms truly occurred, let alone how beautiful the scene might be! It’s likely only Rahil could harness the world’s power to combat the Sages.

After all, the Heavenly Dao of the martial arts world and the Heavenly Dao of the Primordial World are both Heavenly Daos, yet they can’t be compared.

A master-level powerhouse like Hongjun can effortlessly destroy the World Tree.

Moreover, both sides share a common flaw: the rift is too significant! The strong can perish, and the weak will starve.

Either they receive the heavens’ reward—innately divine beings like those born into the Primordial World—or the creatures involved are as weak as ants, yet without the expertise at levels similar to Immortals. Jiang Ping finds himself stuck in this awkward position!

Without subsequent profound arts, the energy he possesses remains ineffective, capable of only one-tenth of its full power. He cannot hastily advance either. Though he currently has the path to sagehood, can he use it now?

“I hope you players can fill in the gaps of your training during this stage.”