I Don't Agree to the Terms

Chapter 850 451: Intermediate Zone · Zhen Shi Village_2

"If it really can't be helped, should I use this thing?"

Gu Shanhai's gaze fell on a page of the Time History Book, which had always been of great help to him.

"Alright then, it's time to say goodbye," Gu Shanhai mused. This thing was no longer of much use to him, so it was just right to dispose of it.

Previously, he had considered collecting all the pages of the Time History Book, hoping it might grant him some unique ability.

But now, forget it. He had already obtained power far beyond his past life, at least at a level of over ten thousand, and considering it's the world, unless it's the entire Time History Book, it really doesn't appeal to him much.

On the contrary, with just one page, Gu Shanhai could use it as material for processing.

"It can be used, but it needs time for research."

"I also need to find another world to get some other system of strengthening methods."

"Otherwise, after I break through the Peeping Dao Stage, I would need to deduce the Cultivation Technique by myself to become stronger, which is too troublesome."

Deducing on his own versus copying... borrowing from others and using it as nourishment is, of course, much easier. Standing on the shoulders of other civilizations as opposed to starting from scratch, the way to become stronger between the two is not much different, as both lead to power. Gu Shanhai chooses to use others' resources as stepping stones to increase his limits, which is definitely more advantageous.

After all, it's all going into the "Green Emperor Longevity Scripture." Even if there's an issue after entering, it won't be a big deal.

"At this stage, there's no good world to use," Gu Shanhai flips through high-tier worlds. To him, the energy level of these worlds is simply inadequate.

There may be hidden elements in some worlds that could greatly increase the original energy level, but Gu Shanhai doesn't have any related intel, and trying one by one is too troublesome.

"The energy levels of these high-tier worlds aren't even as good as the mid-tier regions."

Gu Shanhai sighed. The difference between mid-tier regions and high-tier worlds is simple: freedom.

Mid-tier regions might have Air Walls and forced mainline quests, whereas high-tier worlds do not.

So it's not divided by world energy levels.

On the contrary, if Gu Shanhai chooses a mid-tier region, he might be placed into high-energy level worlds due to his strength, just like the previous world, even without deep exploration, involving multiple world universes' mainlines.

The only downside is the players with Gu Shanhai. A bunch of players currently around level five hundred entering worlds of level eight or nine thousand, or even ten thousand, is hard to handle.

Guai Guaili gained two permanent negative statuses after just one battle, and if not for Gu Shanhai's help, he might not have recovered by now.

So basically, whoever runs an instance with Gu Shanhai becomes unlucky.

"Then let's go to the mid-tier region. Anyway, it's just the first-tier players getting unlucky," Gu Shanhai didn't mind. This might pose a risk for players, but it's also a massive opportunity. Entering such high-energy level worlds at level five hundred, anything they gain can greatly increase their strength.

"Once I break through the Peeping Dao Stage, I'll go to that world to get a World Tree leaf if there are no surprises. It's an opportunity after all." Gu Shanhai wasn't in a hurry for the World Tree leaf anymore, and if someone takes it in advance, so be it; he didn't care much.

Then he directly entered the mid-tier region.

[Mid-tier region: Zhen Shi Village]

[Quest: Prevent the Black Stone Demon from breaking the seal]

In an instant, Gu Shanhai arrived at the entrance of a quaint village, accompanied by two other players.

'Doesn't hurt, it seems there's no longer a way to knock my head,' Gu Shanhai muttered to himself, then glanced at the quest he wasn't paying much attention to; it was too simple.

With just a sweep of his Spiritual Sense, he found the Black Stone Demon. To him, he didn't even need to lift a finger; just saying a word could kill it.

But with the Air Wall present, they couldn't leave Zhen Shi Village.

Gu Shanhai pondered if he could break the "First Era" Air Wall now? Of course, it was just a thought, not something he planned to act on. There was no point risking it.

After the quest is completed or if it fails, the Air Wall will disappear, so there's no need to take this risk.

As for whether to directly kill the Black Stone Demon to complete the quest, Gu Shanhai needed to observe, because while the Air Wall restricts their exit, it also protects them.

The energy level of this world is extremely high and open on the surface, likely comparable to a previous world that hadn't fragmented into a cluster of worlds.

So it's better to keep a low profile to avoid any trouble.

"***, Guai Guaili asked me to thank you for carrying him, and Shura also wants to know if you have time. Three hundred years later, he'll wait for you in the Player City for ten years. He has matters to discuss."

A young man dressed in a jersey and sneakers, holding a basketball, was the first to speak.

The ID above him read Lan Qiushui, someone Gu Shanhai remembered as one of the first-generation players who lived until the third version, with an athletic ability system, specifically basketball player.

It might sound somewhat unreliable, but his system was indeed rule-oriented, similar to the Prince of Tennis type.

With things like time stop, black holes, God Demon phantoms, etc., their sports skills in this type could be real killing techniques. Without some strength, playing basketball with Lan Qiushui could result in not even having ashes left.

"Hmm, I got it." Gu Shanhai nodded, not questioning why the other party knew this.

Guai Guaili and Shura couldn't contact Gu Shanhai, so they naturally had someone else deliver the message.

With Gu Shanhai's current strength, once he enters the mid-tier region, only so many players could match with him. Besides the top-tier ones, others couldn't match at all. So telling those chosen players usually worked to get messages across.

"Your mouth is really fast," another player nearby also spoke up.

The ID above his head read Base Station Old Liu. He looked like a middle-aged man, unlike Lan Qiushui, who still resembled a young man.

Both seemed to be players from the initial generation, evident from their IDs. With the development of the "First Era," second and even third-generation players' names were mainly based on real names, and it's difficult for those below the third generation to catch up with the first-tier.

Gu Shanhai knew of Base Station Old Liu, but not much, since their systems differed. In his past life, they'd merely crossed paths without even speaking.

Unlike Lan Qiushui, Base Station Old Liu should be a player majorly exploring mid-tier regions, while Gu Shanhai focused on high-tier worlds, leading to fewer interactions.

As for Lan Qiushui, his focus was also on high-tier worlds, but it seemed he teamed up with Base Station Old Liu.

This invitation was surely from Base Station Old Liu.

He was an Artifact Repairer but unlike traditional ones, he paved a new path.

Base Station Old Liu changed his own lineage, turning from carbon-based to silicon-based life, appearing to be a hybrid of Transformers and Terminator, with a mechanical structure that likely housed an AI spirit similar to Sky Net or Red Queen.

He utilized Artifact Repairer occupation to refine himself as his own natal artifact, making himself the strongest treasure possessing various powerful abilities, combining them with his mechanical prowess to exhibit an even more formidable force than traditional Artifact Repairers.

"It's the first time we're collaborating, so I'll introduce myself. My profession is Master of Aura, a lifestyle-type player skilled in healing." Gu Shanhai spoke directly, viewing their gathering as a chance to see if alliances could form. While he wasn't sure about Base Station Old Liu, Lan Qiushui surviving until the third version indicated his competency.