Chaotic World Demon Sealer

"Blade and Sword Demon Sealing Record?"

Mu Ye was slightly stunned. "I've heard of the game Blade and Sword Demon Sealing Record. How come? Did they remake and merge it? But I haven't heard anything about it. What are the subsequent features?"

This game was strange.

How was it activated without a power source? How could it be operated without a controller or keyboard?

However, when he thought about how he had transmigrated because of this broken game, if he interpreted it as a game system, then it was reasonable!

At this moment, a strange pattern appeared in the upper right corner of the interface.

The pattern showed the scene from the previous cutscene. Mu Ye's mind moved slightly, and the image stretched, turning into a desolate, dark, and ancient scene that covered the original bronze door.

Lines of text slowly appeared on the screen:

[At the end of the dynasty, demons and monsters descended upon the world, causing chaos and imbalance of order.]

[In this chaotic world, you can play as a Wandering Ranger, or transform into a Thief wandering the streets... Peddlers, cart pullers, Brothel Patrons, Young Masters, Street Beggars... all classes have their own abilities.]

[Slay demons and monsters to establish your reputation, wander the land to show your righteousness, or live a carefree life in the city... Your Game Life will be defined by you.]

Mu Ye pondered with his chin in his hand. Below, many character templates were displayed.

However...

"They're all blacked out and locked. How can I choose?"

Mu Ye continued reading and found that unlocking professions required Paradise Coins?

He guessed it was the game's built-in currency system?

Although they were locked, he could still see some of the special abilities of these characters.

For example, Ranger Talent: Righteousness, initial reputation+, favorability+.

Thief: Wall-Walking, Lightness Skill+, unlocks lockpicking and stealing abilities.

Peddler: Carries multiple items initially.

Brothel Patron: Cloud and Rain, Bedchamber Arts+.

Depending on the profession's abilities, the Paradise Coins required to unlock them varied greatly.

For example, the Ranger could be unlocked with 50 Paradise Coins, while the Thief required 100.

Peddlers and the like only need 30.

Brothel Patrons and Young Masters have higher requirements, needing 150.

"Why does a Brothel Patron require 150 Paradise Coins?"

Mu Ye couldn't help but complain. It was just a Bedchamber Arts+ skill. "When I have Paradise Coins, I must try out the value of this character first!"

"Wait!"

Mu Ye looked at the last one.

Street Beggar (Hidden).

"No way, this lousy beggar is actually hidden?"

Mu Ye shook his head, feeling the game's settings were unreasonable.

How could a mere beggar character be hidden?

Based on Mu Ye's gaming experience, there was only one possibility: this beggar character's abilities might be the strongest? Or possess strong special properties? However, he couldn't choose it right now.

[Tutorial Stage, only 'Novice Demon Sealer' can be used]

Demon Sealer: A wanderer whose duty is to seal demons and slay devils, possessing the special abilities 'Mind Eye+' and 'Demon Subduing Body'.

Mind Eye: Allows you to perceive demons' disguises and detect the flow of special auras around you.

Demon Subduing Body: The Demon Sealer's body seals a special power that can be activated when fighting demons.

Mu Ye pondered. Wasn't this the common detection ability in games?

After selecting this character, the screen zoomed in. A man in black tight-fitting clothes, wearing a bamboo hat, with a long saber at his waist and a greatsword on his back, slowly stood on the city wall, poised for action.

It was somewhat similar to the opening animation.

This should be the official character for the game.

"He looks quite cool." Mu Ye looked for a few moments, becoming more and more satisfied.

As expected of a tutorial stage, it was all about immersion.

Setting aside the other characters, at least the protagonist, the Demon Sealer, felt cool to him, giving him the urge to experience it.

"Selection successful, please enter character name."

"Mu Xinghe."

"Tutorial Stage, The Widow of Taiping City unlocked, Mission Grade unlocked, entering the game..."

After the selection was complete, the Demon Sealer on the city wall suddenly leaped down from mid-air. Space tore and stretched. Those prone to motion sickness might have felt a bit disoriented, but it only lasted two to three seconds before the scene stabilized.

Square-shaped bluestone slabs, ancient wooden architecture, and the faint morning light casting shadows in the puddles after the rain, revealing the bustling crowds. The hawkers' shouts mingled with the footsteps of pedestrians, creating a noisy, vibrant atmosphere that felt like ancient, everyday life.

With a thought, the Demon Sealer began to walk slowly down the street.

Let's try it out for a bit.

"This level isn't exactly realistic immersion, is it?"

"At best, it's on par with those AR Glasses..."

Mu Ye controlled his character and walked to a steamed bun stall on the street.

Information appeared from the steamer:

[Meat Bun: Restores a small amount of stamina.]

"Classic..."

Mu Ye continued to control his character forward. Before he had taken two steps, a box popped up in the upper right corner.

[Please use Mind Eye.]

Mind Eye?

The game interface didn't have many other functions. There was only an eye icon in the lower right corner. This must be the Mind Eye ability.

Upon activation, the originally vibrant and colorful scene immediately turned black and white.

Only a pink wisp of energy, like wisps of smoke from cooking, darted around the street, its location unknown.

[Demonic Qi detected. Please locate the demon and subdue it.]

Interesting. Mu Ye didn't immediately search for it but instead wandered around the city.

This was a town called Taiping City. It wasn't huge, but it wasn't small either.

The city had everything it needed.

[Yuelai Inn: Can rest and gather information.]

[Zuixiang Pavilion: Can improve mood.]

[Divine Fist Martial Hall: Can learn secret martial arts.]

[Blacksmith Shop: ...]

After a brief stroll, Mu Ye found that most of the facilities he wanted were available.

Unfortunately, many of the residential buildings had their doors tightly shut. It seemed he couldn't just enter and rummage through containers for loot like in a game...

Some facilities were inaccessible, like the Divine Fist Martial Hall. If he tried to enter, he'd be stopped by the disciples outside.

"Who are you? What business do you have at our martial hall?"

[1, Enough with the nonsense, I'm here to challenge the hall.]

[2, My martial arts are weak, I've come to seek apprenticeship.]

[3, Theft (Ability Locked)]

[4, I am a Demon Sealer. There is a demon within your martial hall, open the gates immediately.]

[5, Brother, you dropped a bag of coins.]

[...]

Mu Ye originally wanted to go inside and check out the martial hall. After careful consideration, and based on his current identity, he chose the fourth option.

The disciple outside's expression changed drastically. He immediately called several other disciples to surround Mu Ye.

"Spreading lies! How could our Divine Fist Martial Hall harbor a demon? I think you are the demon!"

With that, they attacked. The disciples threw punches and kicks with powerful gusts of wind, golden light flashing with each strike. Mu Ye didn't know what martial arts they were using.

Even a skilled fighter can't fend off multiple opponents. After taking down three martial hall disciples, the Demon Sealer fell to the ground, and the screen went dark.

Large characters appeared.

"Dead."

[Do you wish to reload?]

"..." Mu Ye.

Was the Demon Sealer's combat power this low?

He couldn't even defeat a few martial hall disciples?

"Damn it, I'm a Qi Refining First Layer cultivator!"

"If this character were me... well... I still couldn't beat them, but I could at least escape, right?"

Despite saying that, Mu Ye felt the game was quite interesting.

So, he reloaded and tried the other options.

The first one directly attacks, and I can't win.

The second requires a letter of recommendation. Without one, they'll drive you away, but won't attack.

The fifth one is interesting. After the disciple picks up the coins, they'll say: "I only dropped this much?" Then you'll be driven away, but it will prompt a +1 increase in the martial arts hall's favorability. This means that if you have enough money, you can still get in.

Actually, the fourth option should be viable. It's likely just that my reputation is insufficient. Even though I'm a Demon Sealer, without reputation, people won't believe what I say.

Thinking that this is a tutorial level, it's better to follow the prompts.

Reloading the save, Mu Ye followed the information prompts, using his Mind Eye ability. He followed the pink aura, turning left and right, until he arrived at the entrance of a large courtyard.

Looking up, two words were carved on the plaque above the beam.

[Shen Mansion]

"It seems this is where the demon is hiding," Mu Ye mused.

[Location of the demon is known. Find a way to enter the Shen Mansion and search for the lurking demon.]

Mu Ye pondered, looked around, and controlled his character to walk over.

There were two house guards at the gate, and a steward.

"May I ask who you are?" the steward said.

[1, I am a Demon Sealer. I see a sky-high Demonic Aura from your Shen Mansion, and I have come to seal the demon and eliminate evil.]

[2, Sir, I am your son, lost for many years.]

[3, Theft (Ability not unlocked).]

[4, I'm here to deliver vegetables.]

[5, ...]

Seeing these options, Mu Ye frowned slightly.

He felt none of them were suitable.

The first option is like the martial arts hall before; it's highly likely I'll be beaten out with sticks.

For the second option, I don't look like them, nor do I have any favorability, so I can't fool them.

If I were a peddler, with items on me, I might be able to choose the fourth option.

Mu Ye chose to leave and then circled the Shen Mansion, observing it. In the backyard, he discovered other options.

[Sneak In (Lightness Skill insufficient)]

Mu Ye attempted to force his way in. The Demon Sealer leaped up, making a very obvious noise, and was immediately detected by the house guards of the Shen Mansion, who surrounded him and beat him out with sticks.

"..." Mu Ye.