[Midnight, exactly twelve o'clock]
[The tenth day of the closed beta (Game Time) is about to begin]
[Players are about to enter the Destiny world]
[Current Survivors: 9,560]
[Real-world deaths today: 2]
[Notice: 20 days remain in the closed beta. Please complete your class advancement as soon as possible.]
[Detected that player Lin Mo has selected "Direct Physical Descent" mode]
[Detected that player Su Wanqing has selected "Direct Physical Descent" mode]
[Detected that player Ma Xiaoling has selected "Direct Physical Descent" mode]
[Teleport Countdown... 3, 2, 1—]
[Descent!]
Dragon Perch Valley, Daoist Temple.
This Daoist temple had been built on the eastern slope of Dragon Perch Valley, backed against the mountain and facing south.
Its blue bricks and gray tiles were crowned with upturned flying eaves. Two old pines stood before the gates, their twisted trunks rugged and vigorous.
The compound consisted of three courtyards, complete with side rooms, a Pill Room, and a scripture repository.
A wooden plaque hung above the entrance, bearing the three bold characters: "Mysterious Clarity Temple." The forceful calligraphy had been personally written by Xuan Cheng.
Morning light spilled down from the east, shining upon the temple's glazed tiles and reflecting a faint golden glow.
It was the unique fluctuation of laws possessed by a Divine Building.
At that moment, incense smoke curled through the temple, while the faint sound of sutra chanting drifted from within.
Chen Jianguo stood at the temple entrance, raised his head to look at the plaque, and took a deep breath.
He wore a brand-new green robe today, his hair neatly combed. He looked exceptionally energetic.
Ever since reaching Level 4 in the game, his legs had recovered, and he had grown more than ten years younger. He now walked with a powerful stride.
"Benefactor Chen is here!" A young