Gāgā's Rampage (4000 words)

"Clear Spirit Water?"

Su Yuan looked at the reward for passing the twentieth level of the maze.

Clear Spirit Water, one of the universe's rare treasures, can greatly and temporarily enhance the user's comprehension after consumption.

According to the specific description given by the Grey Mirror when Su Yuan inquired, if he were to consume the Clear Spirit Water, the effect would be roughly equivalent to the gains from two minor enlightenments.

It should be understood that for any cultivator or evolver, a state of sudden enlightenment is something that can only be encountered by chance.

Even though Su Yuan can seize every opportunity for enlightenment with the help of the Grey Mirror, the number of times he has had a minor enlightenment so far is only a few.

Delivered in one day?

A smile appeared on Su Yuan's face, showing considerable satisfaction.

"Reward for clearing the thirtieth level of the maze."

Su Yuan's heart stirred slightly, but he immediately shook his head.

The reward for the thirtieth level of the maze was equally appealing to him.

Unfortunately, due to the limitations of the <Ten Thousand Layer Labyrinth>'s mechanics, it will be two months before you can attempt the twenty-first labyrinth.

"No rush, take your time."

Su Yuan collected his thoughts. Two months on Blue Star? Let alone Starry Sky Lifeform, even for Planetary Lifeform, it would be a blink of an eye.

The "Ten Thousand Layer Labyrinth" Community World.

Many people who were interested in the "Ming" era turned their attention to the twentieth stone tablet.

"My God, navigating ten labyrinths in just a few hours? What's the background of this 'Ming' character?"

"Is he a disciple of a Top Strategist? Was he undergoing tests by Top Strategist all along? Only now does he have time to venture into the <Ten Thousand Layer Labyrinth>?"

"I can't take it anymore, I've already added 'Ming' as a friend. I must befriend a strategist like him."

The crowd whispered among themselves. Some might have thought Su Yuan's quick passage through the eleventh and twelfth mazes was simply a matter of luck.

They encountered a simple maze challenge.

But is this true for ten consecutive mazes?

This cannot be explained by luck.

Only true strategic planning and mastery can accomplish this.

"Huh? So many friend requests?"

Su Yuan had just left the world of <Ten Thousand Layer Labyrinth> when he discovered that he had received hundreds more friend requests.

"Is it because of the speed of clearing levels in 'The Ten Thousand Layer Labyrinth'?"

Su Yuan was not surprised at all. In fact, he already knew this outcome after deciding to "speedrun" the "Ten Thousand Layer Labyrinth".

Su Yuan's decision to "speed through" was made after receiving a response from the Grey Mirror.

Speeding through the "Ten Thousand Layer Labyrinth" will inevitably attract the attention of many people or forces, which is a good thing for Su Yuan.

At least I've made a name for myself, and people know me. When they need strategists to advise them in the future, they'll think of me first.

The game world of "Multi-Layer Labyrinth" is a game world created by the Canglan Galactic Human Empire specifically for strategists. It not only offers numerous rewards but also provides strategists with a network of connections.

For strategists, a network of connections is a form of wealth.

The strategies and plans devised by strategists are all capable of generating substantial wealth.

"These friend requests have been accepted."

Looking at the hundreds of friend requests, Su Yuan could tell from the Grey Mirror that most of them would not be of any help to him.

Those who pass will find themselves and collaborate in the future.

"This is a strategist."

Su Yuan thought to himself.

Initially it may be a waste, but once you achieve some success, the rewards will be beyond your imagination.

Those Top Strategist can wipe out countless Galaxy Group with a wave of their hand; there is no limit to the resources they can leverage.

Shattering the Void World.

In Liang Province City, Su Yuan visited the blacksmith's shop once again.

"Guest, your spear is finished."

The burly blacksmith solemnly held up a long spear and handed it to Su Yuan.

As a renowned blacksmith in Liang Province City, he had forged countless weapons, but this spear was his masterpiece, superior in both casting method and material selection.

"Um."

Su Yuan nodded slightly and accepted the spear.

"It weighs 2,300 jin and is forged from meteorite iron from outer space; it is entirely silver in color."

Su Yuan stroked the long spear.

Since the limitations imposed on the body by the Shattering the Void World are at the level of a Level 1 Lifeform, weapons cannot be too heavy.

Their physical fitness is what it is.

While the weight cannot be increased, there is a difference in quality.

This Silver Spear, forged from meteorite iron, possesses a hardness comparable to that of a superior weapon.

With Su Yuan's strength, a single spear thrust would pierce through even a third-rank expert if they didn't dodge.

Click click click click.

Su Yuan gently stroked the Silver Spear in front of him, breaking it into three pieces. This was a special design feature of the spear, intended for easy carrying.

If Su Yuan so desires, these three sections can be instantly assembled into a complete spear.

Thank you.

Su Yuan put away the three sections of the spear and turned to leave.

After leaving Liang Province City, Su Yuan returned to Qingxiang City.

On the way back, Su Yuan casually inquired about the Grey Mirror.

Are there any superior martial arts manuals nearby that I can obtain?

"Conditions: This superior martial arts manual must be helpful to me and conform to the extreme yang and yin attributes."

Over the past two months, Su Yuan has traded dozens of mid-level martial arts manuals from the Money Gang for more than ten mid-level martial arts manuals with extremely Yin and Yang attributes.

His understanding of Extreme Yang Power and Extreme Yin Power progressed by leaps and bounds, mainly thanks to these martial arts manuals.

However, as his understanding of Extreme Yang Power and Extreme Yin Power continued to improve, Su Yuan gradually discovered that the help he received from intermediate-level martial arts manuals was gradually decreasing.

Next, to maintain the previous rate of improvement in understanding, one needs a superior martial arts manual, specifically a superior martial arts manual that conforms to the extremes of Yin and Yang.

Superior martial arts manuals are extremely rare; there are only a few in Qingxiang City, and they are useless to Su Yuan.

The Gray Mirror rippled and swayed in a hazy light.

[Method 1: Return to Liang Province City, go to the City Lord's Mansion, and from the exchange list provided by Dayong, exchange for a superior martial arts manual for 10,000 taels of gold.]

"Ten thousand taels of gold?" Su Yuan's lips twitched.

Ten thousand taels of gold is equivalent to one million taels of silver, which can be exchanged for one hundred million Canglan Coin.

It's not that Su Yuan doesn't have that much money, but it's unnecessary; the cost would be too high.

The Gray Mirror continued to churn, providing the answer.

[Method Two: Half a day later, nine hundred miles away from here, a relic will emerge. The relic is of purple level and contains a superior martial arts manual.]

"Purple-level ruins?"

Su Yuan's heart stirred slightly.

Ruins are a gameplay element in the Shattering the Void world, similar to "running a dungeon".

The ruins contain numerous treasures and martial arts manuals.

The employee from the recruitment department of the "Galaxy Group" Group that Su Yuan killed not long ago had died while exploring the "Heavenly Martial Ruins" and was eventually killed by Su Yuan who was lying in wait.

However, the Heavenly Martial Ruins are a gold-level ruin, so they must contain superior martial arts manuals, which is why they attract a large number of Starry Sky Lifeform forms to fight and compete for them.

Purple-level ruins generally do not contain superior martial arts manuals.

Through the Grey Mirror, Su Yuan knew that there was a small chance of finding superior martial arts manuals in the purple-level ruins.

"A purple-tier relic. That's it."

Su Yuan made up her mind.

Firstly, purple-level ruins will not attract experts of the highest rank.

For top-tier masters, mid-level martial arts manuals are basically useless; only top-level manuals can attract their attention.

Superior martial arts manuals are generally only found in gold-level relics.

At the foot of a densely forested hill.

A gaunt man stared at the massive stone gate before him with wild joy.

"This is... the ruins left behind by the Ink Jade Sect, which was destroyed six hundred years ago?" The gaunt man asked excitedly.

The Ink Jade Sect was a powerful force from six hundred years ago. Because it refused to submit to the rule of the Great Yong Dynasty, it was eventually wiped out by the army, and the whereabouts of the remaining Ink Jade Sect members are unknown.

At this moment, the gaunt man deduced from the patterns on the stone door that behind it lay the ruins of the former Ink Jade Sect.

"A tremendous opportunity, a tremendous opportunity indeed!"

The gaunt man was invigorated. The ruins left behind by a sect? Even if the sect had long since vanished, as long as there was any gain, it would be a great gain!

Let me see!

The gaunt man immediately began to observe carefully. He was quite learned and had studied sects and factions from hundreds of years ago, so he found the key to the stone door.

As soon as the switch was turned on, the stone door began to vibrate and slowly opened.

"Not good!"

Upon seeing this, the gaunt man was startled. The process of the stone door opening was extremely turbulent, as if an earth dragon were turning over, causing the ground within dozens of miles to tremble slightly.

"This site is built on the earth's veins; once opened, it will inevitably trigger a reaction in the earth's veins."

The gaunt man could only pray that no powerful figures would pass by.

Whoosh~ The next moment.

A man with an effeminate appearance appeared, holding a jade fan. With a gentle wave, the head of the gaunt man was lifted into the air.

The effeminate man looked at the stone gate, a smile appearing on his face, "A purple-level ruin, huh? I'm really lucky to have stumbled upon a purple-level ruin that's currently open."

Purple-grade relics are beneath the notice of high-ranking Starry Sky Lifeform, but they are invaluable to mid-ranking experts.

The gold, silver, and martial arts manuals inside are enough to make a fortune for a mid-level rank expert.

For players who Empire Citizen, this means a significant amount of real-world income.

"The stone gate is opening too slowly; it will take at least another two hours."

The effeminate man looked at the stone gate and thought to himself, as an Empire Citizen, he naturally hoped that the stone gate would open as soon as possible.

Whew~

Suddenly, the effeminate man looked towards the distance.

A figure stepped out; it was Su Yuan.

Su Yuan glanced at the effeminate man and immediately determined that he was also Empire Citizen player.

"Not activated yet."

As Su Yuan watched the vibrations that continuously emanated in all directions as the stone gate opened, he sighed inwardly.

The opening of the ruins caused a huge commotion, attracting nearby players or powerful native inhabitants. This is one of the game's mechanics.

The official developers of Shattering the Void would never allow a player to acquire the entire ruins' wealth without paying any price.

The official team would prefer to see Empire Citizen and players engage in a frenzied battle over a certain game relic, which would lead to player deaths and subsequent re-entry into the game by spending 100,000 Canglan Coin.

This is also one way for games to generate revenue.

One player has 100,000 Canglan Coin, ten players have 1 million Canglan Coin, and so on. A hundred players have 10 million Canglan Coin, and a thousand players have 100 million Canglan Coin.

Each time a gold-tier relic appears, it attracts far more than just hundreds or thousands of Empire Citizen players.

Will these players seek revenge after they die?

If one dies again while seeking revenge, should one still seek revenge?

Even within many gold-tier ruins, Guardian appear, specifically designed to kill Empire Citizen players.

Furthermore, if an Empire Citizen player dies and then reappears, will they have to buy weapons and treasures again? This would be another source of revenue for the Game Official.

Of course, these hidden Empire Citizen and players were unaware of this and only thought the game was that difficult.

But Su Yuan could see the real reason behind it all through the Grey Mirror.

"Um?"

"A peak fourth-grade expert, Luo Xue."

Su Yuan's gaze shifted, looking towards the shadow of a large tree in the distance.

A red-haired man stood there, also looking at the massive stone gate.

"Brother Tiancheng, I didn't expect you to be here too." The red-haired man looked at the effeminate man and said with a smile.

The effeminate man was named Yin Tiancheng, a well-known expert in Liang Province, a peak fourth-rank expert.

The red-haired man, named Luo Xue, was also a peak fourth-rank expert, and he did not have a good relationship with Yin Tiancheng.

Both were Empire Citizen and had even fought each other several times before.

The vibrations caused by the opening of the stone gate continued to spread in all directions.

"This tremor? Is some ancient relic emerging?"

A man resembling Ascetic Monk suddenly stopped and looked towards the source of the tremor. "Very well, let's go and see what we can find."

"I never expected this trip to bring such a pleasant surprise!"

Elsewhere, a woman in green robes carrying a sword looked toward the source of the tremor, then leaped away and vanished from the spot.

As time passed, more and more powerful individuals gathered towards the stone gate, including native strongmen and Empire Citizen players.

After all, it's too difficult to earn money in the Shattering the Void World, while the emergence of ruins means a lot of wealth.

Su Yuan waited not far from the stone gate.

"Wu!" Standing beside Su Yuan was a figure, none other than Mad Blade Qin Mo.

Two months ago, Su Yuan successfully took over the Money Gang. As the former leader of the Money Gang, Mad Blade Qin Mo left Qingxiang City to continue his travels.

For the past two weeks, Mad Blade Qin Mo Qin Mo been traveling in Liang Province. The emergence of this purple-level relic naturally caught his attention.

Upon arriving, Mad Blade Qin Mo immediately noticed Su Yuan was there and naturally stood beside him.

After all, the two knew each other and had a fairly good relationship.

"What's wrong?" Su Yuan looked at Mad Blade Qin Mo.

Through the Grey Mirror, Su Yuan learned that Mad Blade Qin Mo was a good person, and although he wasn't very strong, he was willing to communicate with him.

"Have you ever entered ruins before?" Mad Blade Qin Mo asked in a low voice.

"No," Su Yuan said. He had only been in the <Shattering the Void> world for two months and had not explored any ruins.

"Then, let's join forces." Mad Blade Qin Mo cautiously looked around. "These people all have fourth-grade strength. Only by working together can we gain anything after the ruins open."

"Don't worry, I have extensive experience exploring ancient ruins."

Mad Blade Qin Mo said:

"If the two of us team up, we're guaranteed to wreak havoc inside the ruins!"