The System Is Upgrading. Host, Please Do Your Best to Survive
After a long while, the system voice sounded softly:
"Master, I'm alright."
Lu Changzhi's expression relaxed, and he asked:
"If you're not able to function, will it affect the system's operation?"
"Reporting to Master, it has little impact."
"That's good." Lu Changzhi said with relief.
As soon as he finished speaking, a pop-up window appeared in front of Lu Changzhi:
"The system detected that the host's conscience towards the system has been completely reset (╥╥)."
Lu Changzhi glanced at it and couldn't help but laugh.
This system has become increasingly intelligent since it took Xiao Ye as its disciple.
Pulling his attention back to the present, Lu Changzhi began to examine another newly added item.
[System Enhancement]: After use, it can enhance systems other than your own. The specific enhancement effect varies depending on the target system. The same target system can only be enhanced once at a time. It can be purchased once every thirty days. Price: 5000 experience points.
By the end, Lu Changzhi's brows were furrowed into a tight knot.
This price is far too unfriendly.
After doing the math, it would take a full 20,000 experience points to upgrade the systems of all the disciples.
Right now, he had just spent 8,000 experience points to upgrade the shop, in addition to the 2,000 experience points he had spent collecting Heaven and Earth Phenomenon.
I currently have less than 20,000 experience points.
"I just felt like I had plenty of experience points, and then the shop upgraded, and I didn't have enough again."
He shook his head, feeling that he was short of money.
Instead of rushing to buy anything, Lu Changzhi shifted his gaze to the newly added shop window.
[Random Task Draw]: Randomly draw a task. The task content, restrictions, and difficulty are random. After completing the task, you will receive a certain amount of experience points and random rewards. There are no restrictions on the type or maximum value of the rewards. You can draw once every seven days. You cannot draw if you have incomplete tasks. Each draw costs 100 experience points.
"Um?"
Lu Changzhi pondered for a moment.
If he remembered correctly, Xiao Ye's system seemed to release some tasks.
Now, on my side, I'm starting to have opportunities to get missions.
"There are no restrictions on category or value, meaning you can get anything randomly?" Lu Changzhi asked.
The system responded:
"Yes, Master."
Lu Changzhi nodded, not asking any further questions, but said:
"Draw a random task."
One hundred experience points have been deducted.
As the sound faded, a flash of light appeared.
The information is displayed in the shop window.
[Task objective: Talk to Cang Wenyu for 15 minutes.]
[Mission Restriction: Must be completed within five days; must be completed personally (by the player character).]
[Task Difficulty: Earth Grade]
"Just a talk?"
Lu Changzhi raised an eyebrow.
This task was somewhat unexpected.
"However, this task is difficult..."
Lu Changzhi quickly grasped the general idea after a brief overview.
The difficulty level is linked to the lower limit of the random reward, which also serves as a reminder.
After understanding the situation, Lu Changzhi shook his head:
"This kind of task is actually considered an Earth Grade."
The biggest challenge is probably getting back.
However, five days is enough.
At that moment, Lu Changzhi got up and left the Heaven and Earth Pagoda.
"Master."
Gu Chen called out.
Lu Changzhi nodded and asked:
What are your plans next?
"This disciple intends to continue training in the vicinity."
Gu Chen replied.
"Alright, remember to be mindful of your actions and seek help promptly if you encounter trouble."
As he spoke, Lu Changzhi asked himself:
"System, what will be the effects of strengthening the Sign-In System?"
"Replying to Master," the system replied.
"After the Sign-In System was enhanced, the refresh frequency of check-in tasks increased, the difficulty of check-ins decreased, and the quantity and quality of check-in rewards improved. Completing check-in tasks can randomly enhance any one of many aspects, such as realm, aptitude, physique, luck, or cultivation."
Lu Changzhi's expression shifted, "Then I'll also randomly receive an enhancement?"
"Yes, Master."
"Looking at it this way, it's not a loss after all." Lu Changzhi's heart stirred slightly.
At that moment, Lu Changzhi chose to buy it.
"Enhance Gu Chen's Sign-In System using System Enhancement."
The sound faded.
At the same time, Lu Changzhi thought for a moment and handed the Heaven-Burning Flame Domain Talisman he had obtained earlier to Gu Chen.
Signing in is fine, but it wouldn't be good if something unexpected happened.
Carrying this talisman can make one feel more at ease.
"Thank you, Master."
After receiving the talisman, Gu Chen thanked him, but his expression was one of extreme shock.
He could sense the terrifying power contained within the talisman.
If it were activated, who knows what terrifying power it would unleash.
At this moment, Gu Chen's gaze suddenly sharpened.
Immediately, his expression turned extremely solemn.
"What's wrong? Is something the matter?"
Lu Changzhi asked.
Gu Chen snapped out of his daze, shook his head, and smiled:
"It's alright. I was just reminding myself that even with the protection of treasures, I can't rely entirely on external things. I must be clear about my true abilities and not do things I'm not confident about."
"Good." Lu Changzhi nodded gently.
It wasn't a wasted experience; my understanding is growing stronger.
"Then this disciple will take his leave." Gu Chen bowed, then rose and departed.
The seriousness on his face did not lessen in the slightest.
Just now, the system that had been there all along gave him a notification:
"The system is currently upgrading. Functions are unavailable. Please strive to survive and wait for the upgrade to complete."
After that, no matter how we called out to it, the system never responded again.
"Fine."
After calming himself down, Gu Chen's gaze became even more resolute.
"Then let's take this opportunity to train ourselves properly."
Soon, Gu Chen's figure disappeared.
Lu Changzhi approached Zhang Zhou, took out a storage ring, and said:
"Elder Zhang, I plan to return to the sect. If this kid is in danger again and needs help, it will be troublesome."
"Don't worry." Zhang Zhou agreed, but waved his hand at the storage ring:
"No need for the gifts. Protecting the core disciples of each peak is simply my duty."
After another conversation, Lu Changzhi boarded a flying boat and returned to the Five Symbols Sect.
Azure Cloud Sect.
Inside the main hall.
"This formation is currently unbreakable. What are your thoughts on involving the Cloud Heaven Holy Land?"
The sect leader of the Azure Cloud Sect looked at the crowd present.
"This ultimately belongs to our Azure Cloud Sect. It would be too much of a loss for us to just let the Cloud Heaven Holy Land take it like this. Besides, given what happened before, we might easily get ourselves into trouble," an elder said.
No sooner had he finished speaking than another elder said:
"There are probably other motives behind the destruction of the Mystic One Sect. It may not necessarily be the work of the Cloud Heaven Holy Land. Moreover, if there really is some treasure, the Cloud Heaven Holy Land might very well try to seize it. Do you all think that my Azure Cloud Sect has much of a chance of keeping it?"
The elder who had spoken earlier was taken aback, and the other elders also fell silent for a moment.
"Rather than being robbed, it's better to give up. If we can take this opportunity to build closer relations, it will help my Azure Cloud Sect stabilize its current position in the Eastern Region. When the time is right, we can annex the other forces in the Eastern Region, and the benefits will only be greater."
Upon hearing this, many elders nodded in agreement.
Giving up the opportunity to possess the treasure now, in hindsight, is not a good thing.
In the long run, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.
For a time, even some elders who had previously doubted this approach had to start thinking about it.
Now, the Azure Cloud Sect does indeed need some strength to solidify its position as the hegemon of the Eastern Region.
After some discussion, a conclusion was reached.
Let the Cloud Heaven Holy Land intervene.
Not long after, the Five Symbols Sect.
On Jade Water Peak, Chen Miao held the message that had been sent back and spoke softly:
"So you've decided to involve the Cloud Heaven Holy Land? If so, the implications of this matter will become much greater."
"This water is a bit difficult to stir."
"Forget it, let's go ask the sect leader and the elders."
With that, Chen Miao got up and walked outside.
PS: This is the update from January 13th at 00:01. It updates daily at 00:01.