Although everyone had always thought the name "Shadowstep Sect" was ridiculously over the top, they hadn't expected it to get approved on the first try when they registered it with the guild administration office.
Sister Pomegranate wasn't happy about it, but she couldn't change the fact that everyone else thought it was a great idea.
After all, the little players had to save face when they went out!
Calling themselves Shadowstep Sect martial artists sounded a lot more impressive than calling themselves martial artists of the "Martial Arts Association School." And so, in accordance with the principle of majority rule, the fighters among the players finally had a happy home of their own.
Besides, now that they'd gathered everyone, it was time to go and get their "revenge" fair and square.
"Wait, shouldn't we level up first?"
As they made their way toward the Sewer Club in a menacing throng, Niu Niu's cousin, Lezi A-Lin, who'd been dragged into the game by him, nudged the shoulder of the khaki-clad Tony Tai beside him and whispered:
"If we go into the competition at level one, won't we get instantly killed?"
"No. Levels don't mean much in this game. You only get a significant boost after passing the Black Iron Trial at level ten. Besides, the other guy's Silver rank. You could train for three months and still not catch up, so you might as well go in as you are."
Kachi turned and explained:
"Ordinary players really do need to learn basic skills from the NPCs at the Adventurers' Guild first. But we've all got martial arts experience, so there's no need to learn basic swordsmanship or fighting techniques. Just get in there and fight. As you improve your starting skills, your character level will rise along with them.
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