The District's Comeback, Everyone's Shock

"You may not know, but although we obtained some blueprints, the wood we need is not only of high grade, but also of many different types. Just the time and Gold Coin spent on forming a team to collect it in the wild is already considerable."

"Besides, right now only 'Exquisite Craftsmanship' in the guild can make this kind of furniture, and the supply simply can't meet the demand." Big Gold Tooth also looked helpless.

"If they can make it, then they have the goods."

"Who has all the finished furniture? Who did you sell it to? I want to see who has such power that they don't even give me face!"

After being politely refused several times, War Sky began to suspect that Big Gold Tooth was deliberately hoarding goods, waiting to raise the price.

"The several pieces of level-three furniture that have been completed so far have all been ordered by the same customer."

"That's a favor from the 'Chongxing' boss, we really don't dare not give it to him."

"Besides, he personally brought many of the raw materials from the high-end regions, so we have no reason to refuse."

War Sky, who had intended to intimidate others with his power, immediately backed down.

"Ahem... Since it's Chongxing, then so be it."

"Make sure to let me know first when he no longer needs you, remember that!"

He felt helpless, Chongxing this Cheater, always leading the way.

That's utterly shameless.

Big Gold Tooth, however, was overjoyed: Sure enough, invoking Chongxing's name worked.

"Definitely, definitely!" After seeing off another prominent figure, the other managers in the guild finally dared to speak up.

War Sky aura just now frightened them so much that they didn't dare to get close.

This is a force connected to the real world!

"President, you're so calm. How many important figures have come to ask for furniture now? If it weren't Chongxing the reputation of Master Chongxing, we might not have been able to handle the situation."

"It's a pity our life skills level isn't high enough, otherwise we could have shared more of the burden," Big Gold Tooth said calmly.

With a powerful figure like "Chongxing" backing them up, what do they have to fear?

The expert paid readily and even led them deep into advanced areas to collect materials, which was incredibly convenient.

If it weren't for following him around to explore various types of wood during this time, the guild wouldn't have been able to learn so many new blueprints.

In the game "God's Domain," furniture blueprints can only be mastered through repeated crafting, and the success rate is often related to the craftsman's level and the quality of the finished product.

Since "Chongxing" can bring them so many opportunities, it is natural to prioritize meeting their needs.

"He probably took the Exquisite Craftsmanship' to the advanced area to find materials again today, right? I really envy that kid; he's been to so many great places lately, and his level has jumped several levels."

At this very moment.

"Master, there's a Bamboo Forest ahead, shall we go take a look? I have some ideas that I need bamboo to bring to life."

"Exquisite Craftsmanship" followed behind Chongxing, his heart filled with amazement.

In the past, he could only go to the low-to-mid-level wilderness areas that players were familiar with. The characteristics of the monsters and the environment in those places had long been figured out, so there was no danger there.

These past few days have felt like stepping into a new world.

He had only glimpsed a corner of the vastness and wonder of the God's Domain.

All sorts of Warcraft, all kinds of strange terrains—if he wanted to go somewhere, Chongxing could safely take him there.

He had never felt so at ease wandering in the wild.

They had now entered the level 80 wilderness area, placing them within a high-level wilderness map.

Without Chongxing's company, he would likely have died instantly.

Looking at the Bamboo Forest from afar, it seemed to be dyed in ink, but upon closer inspection, one would discover that it was actually a light black mist swirling among the trees.

The once verdant bamboo leaves now gleamed eerily under the Black Mist, exuding a dangerous aura that made people hesitate to approach.

"Please wait outside and don't move. I'll go in and take a look."

Leaving behind the "Wildsea Candle Dragon" to Protection the "Exquisite Craftsmanship," Zhang Mingzhen stepped into the Bamboo Forest alone.

In the past few days, they have been exploring outside, following this precedent—he would first scout out the new map and confirm its safety before allowing the Exquisite Craftsmanship to enter.

To be absolutely sure, he even had his Summoned Beast guard him at all times.

He really put a lot of effort into managing his level 3 homestead.

On the day the Home System was launched, he purchased a level 3 homestead.

Ten thousand Gold Coin were nothing to him, and he could afford the subsequent maintenance costs.

With these top-quality pieces of furniture, the room instantly felt much warmer, and even my mood improved.

That's why he specially invited this craftsman, who was known as the best in the God's Domain, to make furniture specifically for him.

It's not that I haven't longed for a more advanced dwelling, but even the guides couldn't explain how to obtain one, so I had no choice but to settle down in this level three homestead for the time being;

If he ever had the chance to find a more spacious place in the future, he was curious about what secrets such a home might hold and what kind of creatures it could nurture.

Suddenly, he noticed the poison icon appearing in the status bar, and realized that the fog in the forest was poisonous.

Just in case, he didn't let the Exquisite Craftsmanship come in, and instead cut down a dozen bamboo stalks by himself before retreating.

"The fog inside the bamboo grove is poisonous, don't go in. Do you have enough bamboo now?"

The Exquisite Craftsmanship nodded obediently. "That's enough, Master."

"These should be enough to make a screen, and then your home furnishings will be almost complete."

"Alright, then I'll have Zhulong escort you back to the city. You can finish making the screen now."

"No problem!"

After seeing the craftsmen off, Zhang Mingzhen stepped into the Bamboo Forest again.

He had noticed while cutting the bamboo that the mist was not only poisonous but also corrosive.

The system message indicated that this was Black Mist containing demonic energy, capable of corroding all things and severing life.

The area beneath the Bamboo Forest was completely barren, undoubtedly a victim of this demonic mist.

However, the bamboo here, despite being immersed in Black Mist for a long time, showed no signs of damage on its surface.

When you split open the bamboo, you can see that it is full of vitality, and even has a faint golden luster.

It seems they were born to be the nemesis of the demonic mist.

This reminded him of the Golden Thunder Bamboo from a certain tale of a mortal, and he immediately became curious, deciding to investigate further.

The deeper he went, the thicker the demonic fog became.

If an ordinary player were here, they would probably be dead already.

Even players can be destroyed by demonic energy, so how come these bamboos are unharmed?

In the deepest part of the churning demonic mist, Zhang Mingzhen found the answer—

There stands a giant bamboo, its entire body shimmering with a golden luster, as if cast from metal, over a hundred meters tall, Jingjing erected.

It is like the heart of the entire Bamboo Forest, the source of all life.

System prompt:

"Golden Lightning Dharma Bamboo can be used to temper weapons, endowing them with special magic-resistant power."

It really is Golden Thunder Bamboo!

This feature is also available?

Could it be a material that can inflict special damage?

Although Zhang Mingzhen didn't quite understand, he knew that this was a rare treasure.

A single bamboo stalk can protect the entire Bamboo Forest from the demonic mist, demonstrating its formidable power; it must be taken.

This might solve the current problem of demonic invasion.

Just as he was about to unleash his skill on the magic bamboo, bolts of lightning suddenly erupted from the bamboo, accompanied by faint thunder, and attacked him;

This bamboo seems to possess a life of its own, capable of retaliating against hostile targets.

How interesting! Is he really afraid of a single bamboo shoot?

He swiftly dodged the lightning, simultaneously casting Demon Armor Technique to enhance his defense, and rapidly approached the magic bamboo;

Once within attack range, he ignored the arcs of lightning surging around him and launched Bear Strike at the bamboo roots.

Fazhu did not last long under his continuous attacks;

As the lightning strikes around him gradually subsided, Fazhu turned to cover his entire body with electric arcs as a form of defense, but under the combined damage, the shield was eventually broken.

System notification: "Congratulations, player, you have obtained the Golden Lightning Dharma Bamboo, which can be used for weapon tempering to enhance the weapon's magic resistance."

The moment the magic bamboo was taken away, the surrounding Bamboo Forest lost its protection and quickly withered under the erosion of the demonic mist.

That's just how humans are.

For their own sake, they disregarded the rights of nature, leading to the destruction of other living beings.

Zhang Mingzhen also felt a little apologetic, but only a little.

No more.

With less suppression, the demonic mist grew even denser and more volatile.

Zhang Mingzhen immediately felt the poisoning worsen and realized that he should not stay there any longer, so he quickly withdrew.

This area was later designated by the system as the "Demonic Miasma Zone," where there were no wild monsters, but the poison gas was extremely dangerous.

If it weren't for the "Demonic Spirit Pearl," a material used to craft Demonburst Potion, probably no player would be willing to risk venturing into this place.

To refine a weapon, one should naturally start by selecting from four pieces of equipment that can be upgraded.

Zhang Mingzhen ultimately chose the Death Scepter.

After years of nurturing, it has been upgraded to Platinum quality.

After being infused with Golden Lightning Dharma Bamboo, the scepter gained anti-magic properties.

"Death Scepter (Platinum) (Upgradeable): Spirit +2000, Intelligence +800, Critical Hit +200, Combo +200."

"True damage: The attack ignores 60% of the target's physical and magical defense, and inflicts a healing reduction effect."

"Anti-Magic: Increases resistance to dark-attribute monsters by 30%, and increases damage dealt by 30%."

Equipment Requirements: Priest level 65

"It would be great if more of these kinds of bamboo could be supplied in the future."

"I just wonder where I can find a dark-attribute monster to try my luck with."

Zhang Mingzhen had only encountered undead-level monsters before and was unsure whether they were considered to be of the dark attribute.

There's no rush; we'll find out when the time comes.

Right now, he's more interested in seeing how the furniture he's crafted looks—his home is beginning to take shape, and once it's fully completed, he'll be able to truly settle down in the game.

As far as we know, a level 1 homestead allows players to rest for six hours and recover their Abundant energy.

In this state, skills are executed more smoothly, the mind is exceptionally focused, and even enlightenment is more likely to be triggered during the creation of certain secondary professions.

However, a level 1 homestead only has one room, which can only hold simple furniture such as a bed and chair.

A level 2 homestead can achieve the same energy recovery effect in just four hours, and its area is three times that of a level 1 homestead.

It can accommodate more furniture and enhance the luxury of the home, making it a cost-effective choice.

As for level 3 homesteads, only a few players have purchased them so far.

Not only are they expensive, but their effectiveness will also be reduced if they are not maintained on time.

Therefore, only top-tier players from major guilds and big spenders with abundant Gold Coin will choose this option.

But its benefits are also obvious: just two hours of rest each day is enough to keep you energized all day.

While resting in the garden, players can also gain a small amount of experience per second, making it a favorite among high-level players.

"Just received news— Chongxing's homestead has once again topped the homestead rankings. Most of his furniture is finished, and 'Exquisite Craftsmanship' can start taking orders!"

Players who are particular about appearance have their own circle.

This group of people often gather together and share pictures of fashions, mounts, and landscapes from the game "God's Domain".

In this home decoration trend, they are the most enthusiastic group, even surpassing many high-level players in their enthusiasm.

As the group administrator, "The Imperial Dynasty Little Princess" already had ideas for decorating the home:

"Great! I've already contacted him to make me a big bed, pink one, to match my style."

"I have all the materials ready."

"What materials did you use? I'm planning to use high-grade white camphor wood for my bed, which is a level 60 material. It cost a lot of Gold Coin, and I even hired Gold Farming Team to search for it in the wild for a long time."

"Bed comfort is very important, right? I want a waterbed."

"I heard that the Deep Nest Grassland a kind of bubble-like soft gel. Anyone want to team up to collect it?"

"Since we're already building houses in a game, why not be bolder and use materials that ordinary people wouldn't think of?"

"Why not just not use a regular bed? I've heard of an underwater creature that has no brain, is a semi-living being, boneless and soft, capable of subtle, unconscious movements."

"What do you think about using it as a bed frame?"

"This idea is somewhat unconventional."

"Indeed, he's extraordinary!"

"Extraordinary!"

They're still talking about how to enjoy life, while many people in reality are still struggling.

This is the real world.

Players who prioritize experience gain often choose a level 3 homestead and only add necessary furniture to reduce maintenance costs, without caring about aesthetics.

But those who prioritize appearance are different.

They not only pioneered a brand-new decorating style, but also developed a different furniture manufacturing system, which greatly boosted their reputation on the forum.

On the "Cross-Server Home Ranking," apart from Chongxing, almost all the other rankings are dominated by players who prioritize aesthetics.

They devoted as much effort to their homeland as they did to fighting in the wild.

The endless stream of ingenious ideas has created many uniquely styled homes.

The daily updates of interior design examples on the forum always evoke both anger and envy.

"It must be said that the wisdom of the masses is boundless."

"These design gurus each have their own unique ideas!"

"Who can argue with that? Who would have thought of using monsters as materials? Wouldn't it be uncomfortable to be surrounded by monsters all day long?"

"There's nothing a craftsman can't do, only things they haven't thought of."

Someone said sarcastically, "The craftsmen in our <God's Domain> are incredibly skilled!"

"Yeah, a lot of people are already broke, and they're still spending so much money on virtual items."

"However, it's thanks to the many top-tier players in our district that we've managed to secure a place on the homestead rankings."

"Otherwise, the district would be practically invisible—the top spots on other rankings are all dominated by those high-level, powerful districts."

"The competition on the power rankings and level rankings is too fierce, almost entirely dominated by players from the District 3, leaving very few spots for players from other regions."

"The experts in our District 1 are quite formidable! They've finally secured their place on the rankings."

"We were really pushing hard these past few days. I heard the top players weren't sleeping at all, grinding monsters all day long. Now their rankings have only just stabilized."

"Look! The tenth place on the ranking list has changed! Someone's been overtaken! -- District 77?"

"Wait, isn't the District 77 the one where they were exiled?"

Originally ranked tenth on the leaderboard was "Pengpeng's Hair," the guild leader of Penglai Island in the District 1. He rallied the entire guild to reach level sixty-two and finally secured a place on the leaderboard.

To his surprise, within a few days, he was surpassed by someone—and that person was a player from District 77!

Even he himself found it hard to believe.

"What's going on? Retrieve the data report from District 77 immediately!"

"Given their current combat stats and resource reserves, it's absolutely impossible for them to achieve such a rapid level jump in such a short time—investigate the driving factors behind it!"

"Records show that this player named 'Sunshine' is still affiliated with the Legion Guild."

"Deputy Commander, you are in charge of making contact and investigating to find out exactly how he broke through the restrictions."

Not only were the participants in Zone 1 surprised, but players in other zones were also discussing it.

The fact that a character who thought they had long since fallen out of the competition suddenly emerged and was able to break into the server-wide rankings suggests that there must be some extraordinary opportunity behind this.

Keep in mind that the other side has already been punished several times and is far behind.