At the universe-level stage, he had spent twenty million points in a single exchange. Such extravagance was something only Chen Daolin could afford within the human race.
"Next are the cultivation missions."
He opened the mission page.
He selected "Desperate-Level Mission."
Beep—beep—beep—
A piercing sound came from the screen.
"Chen Daolin, this is a solemn reminder: this is a Desperate-Level Mission... This is your first time accepting a mission. If you choose a Desperate-Level Mission, the danger will be extreme. It is recommended that you undergo several more qualification battles before attempting a Desperate-Level Mission."
The electronic voice echoed through the study.
"To go back, please select Cancel. To accept a Desperate-Level Mission, please select Confirm."
"Once confirmed, there is no going back. You must carry out the Desperate-Level Mission!"
Chen Daolin smiled faintly and selected Confirm without hesitation.
Beep.
A brand-new page appeared. At the top was a line of text—"Desperate-Level Missions have a 90% mortality rate. Surviving a desperate situation requires both strength and luck. You may select up to three Desperate-Level Missions. Please choose carefully."
"The following is the list of Desperate-Level Missions:
1. Purgatory Abyss (Virtual Universe Company, Primal Secret Region)
2. Cloud Palace (Giant Axe Dojo, Divine Beginning Secret Realm)
8. Demon Mountain (Virtual Universe Company, Prime Secret Region)
12. Death Star (Universe Mercenary Alliance, Glory Secret Realm)
15. Lost Land (Virtual Universe Company, Heaven Secret Region)
18. Blood Demon Continent (Universe First Bank, Blooddrop Secret Realm)"
There were only eighteen Desperate-Level Missions on the list. Compared to the 186 Dangerous-Level Missions, they were pitifully few.
Even more frightening was their staggering 90% mortality rate. That meant that out of every ten universe-level geniuses who accepted such missions, nearly nine would perish in Desperate-Level Missions.
Chen Daolin ignored the other cultivation