I Have an All-Knowing Mirror

Chapter 119: Level 8 Life Form

"What are you still standing there for?"

Su Yuan walked over and glanced at Mad Saber Qin Mo, who was standing frozen in place. "Help me collect all the treasures, gold, and Martial Arts Manuals from the corpses."

Inside the ruins, even if Imperial Citizen Players obtained gold or Martial Arts Manuals, they could not store them in their inventories or read them immediately.

In other words, all the loot that Imperial Citizen Players gathered in these ruins had to be carried on their person. If they died, it would all be pillaged.

As for the powerful Native Residents? This applied to them even more.

This was one of the underlying mechanics of the Void Shattering world, designed specifically to encourage brutal slaughter between Players and Native Residents alike.

Su Yuan striking down all those Fourth-Rank Experts was precisely for this reason.

"Right, right!" Mad Saber Qin Mo suddenly snapped out of his daze.

He immediately followed Su Yuan's instructions and began looting the corpses scattered across the area.

Meanwhile.Everything that had transpired within the purple-grade ruins of the Black Jade Sect was rapidly spreading through the circles of Imperial Citizen Players.

"A Top Three Ranks expert who wields a Long Gun? Slaughtering a group of Fourth-Rank Experts? What kind of achievement is that?"

"You cannot look at it that way. According to Hei Guang, that Top Three Ranks expert had only just broken through."

"A newly advanced Top Three Ranks expert managed to wipe out dozens of Fourth-Rank Experts in the environment of the ruins? And that included someone at the absolute peak of the fourth rank like Hei Guang?"

The Imperial Citizen Players conversed among themselves while simultaneously gathering intelligence on Su Yuan.

Since Su Yuan had not concealed his appearance when entering the ruins and had been accompanied by Mad Saber Qin Mo.

Information about Su Yuan was swiftly uncovered.

"That Top Three Ranks expert goes by the name 'Wu.' His first recorded appearance was in Green Xiang City, where he made a secret deal with the Golden Guard Commander. He used that leverage to take over the Money Gang and become its Gang Leader."

Over the past two months, Su Yuan had shown his face a few times as the Gang Leader of the Money Gang, so his reputation had naturally spread throughout Green Xiang City.

"Taking over the Money Gang? Interesting. Can a Player seize control of an in-game faction so easily?"

"It seems this 'Wu' has a serious background. Could there be a major power backing him?"

"Most likely. He must have strategists plotting his moves for him; otherwise, it would be impossible to take over the Money Gang that smoothly."

In a very short time, intelligence regarding Su Yuan circulated wildly among the Imperial Citizen Players, catching the attention of numerous Top Three Ranks experts.

'This Wu possesses such tremendous combat prowess immediately after stepping into the Top Three Ranks. He is worth befriending.'

In the Capital City of the Dayong Dynasty, a Top Three Ranks expert reviewed the intelligence reports in his hands, thinking to himself.

As Players, they did not fear death, but in this Void Shattering world, they were at an absolute disadvantage.

The Dayong Dynasty swept away all opposition. Top Three Ranks? Even a First Rank expert would end up dead if they dared to stand against the Dayong Dynasty.

Therefore, the Imperial Citizen Players, especially those who had reached the Top Three Ranks, sought to ally with one another. They would never make enemies of their peers unless absolutely necessary.

After all, the true enemy of the Players was the Dayong Dynasty. Only by uniting could they manage to secure a piece of the pie under the dynasty's iron-fisted rule.

'Now that he has reached the Top Three Ranks, this Wu should soon realize that only Superior-grade Martial Arts Manuals will be of any use to him. And Superior-grade Martial Arts Manuals are incredibly rare...'

'As for buying them directly? Ten thousand ounces of gold is far too expensive.'

The Top Three Ranks expert pondered silently.

Ten thousand ounces of gold, converted into Azure Surge Coins, was equivalent to one hundred million.

To a Top Three Ranks Starry Sky Lifeform, one hundred million Azure Surge Coins was not considered astronomically expensive.

However, one had to consider that Top Three Ranks experts had a massive demand for Superior-grade Martial Arts Manuals.

A single Superior-grade Martial Arts Manual cost a hundred million, ten manuals cost a billion, and a hundred manuals would require ten billion.

Such a staggering figure was beyond what any ordinary Starry Sky Lifeform could afford.

'In a little while, once this Wu has adapted a bit, I will invite him to the Capital City.'

The Top Three Ranks expert plotted in his mind.

The Black Jade Sect ruins.

Through the gray mirror, Su Yuan was fully aware of the massive commotion and ripple effects his actions had caused.

All of this was within his expectations.

In fact, he had deliberately guided things in this direction.

After all, if Su Yuan truly wanted to conceal his identity, absolutely no one would have been able to figure out who he was.

Choosing to expose his identity was part of his overarching plan.

In this Void Shattering world, revealing his identity and showcasing his strength was much more advantageous for him.

After all, the game world was not reality. Dying in the game was not a true death, meaning there were plenty of opportunities for trial and error.

Hiding in the shadows in the real world was necessary to guarantee his absolute safety.

But in the game world... the game itself was fundamentally safe. There was no real need to obscure his identity.

"Brother Wu, I've gathered everything here."

At that moment, Mad Saber Qin Mo walked over, hauling a massive sack bulging with gold.

"Mm."

Su Yuan nodded, shifting his gaze to the ground before him.

There were currently three piles of loot laid out.

One pile consisted of Martial Arts Manuals, the second was pure gold, and the third was a collection of night pearls and other precious treasures.

After looting all the corpses of the Fourth-Rank Experts on the scene, Su Yuan had obtained a total of 4,200 ounces of gold, thirty-six Low-Tier Martial Arts Manuals, and twenty-four Mid-Tier Martial Arts Manuals.

He also acquired night pearls and various treasures valued at roughly 3,100 ounces of gold.

Between the physical gold and the treasures, it added up to an equivalent of 7,300 ounces of gold. Converted into Azure Surge Coins, that was a staggering seventy-three million Azure Surge Coins.

Factoring in the Martial Arts Manuals, Su Yuan's haul from exploring these ruins easily surpassed a hundred million—even without counting that Superior-grade Martial Arts Manual. "No wonder Players love exploring ruins so much."

A faint smile surfaced on Su Yuan's face.

From the moment he stepped into the ruins until now, only a few hours had passed.

Earning over a hundred million Azure Surge Coins in just a few hours? That was equivalent to the total value of a life-sustaining planet. Even for a Starry Sky Lifeform, such a feat was incredibly difficult.

'It is a pity that ruins do not appear very frequently in the Void Shattering world, and their emergence is strictly controlled by the game's official systems. I cannot perfectly position myself near a ruin every single time.'

Su Yuan mused to himself.

Every time a ruin surfaced, it was under the watchful eye of the game's administrators. Gold-grade ruins were fine, as they would display anomalous phenomena ahead of time.

But purple-grade ruins? At most, they would act like the Black Jade Sect ruins, drawing in experts from within a radius of tens or hundreds of kilometers.

If Su Yuan used the gray mirror's answers to consistently camp outside purple-grade ruins before they even appeared, it would undoubtedly arouse suspicion. People would start wondering if he was using cheats.

"Do you want to take a share?"

Su Yuan looked over at Mad Saber Qin Mo.

"Brother Wu, if you ask me that, I really don't know how to answer." Mad Saber Qin Mo shuddered and frantically shook his head. "You killed all these Fourth-Rank Experts yourself, Brother Wu. I had absolutely nothing to do with it. In fact, if it wasn't for you, I doubt I would have even made it out of these ruins alive..."

Failing to leave the ruins alive meant not only paying another hundred thousand Azure Surge Coins to log back into the game, but also losing every single item he had looted inside.

Mad Saber Qin Mo had a very clear understanding of his own worth.

How could he possibly dare to take anything after Su Yuan's offer?

"Mm."

Su Yuan did not try to persuade him further.

He had merely been polite in passing; he already knew exactly how Mad Saber Qin Mo would respond.

Next.

Su Yuan transferred all the gold, treasures, and Martial Arts Manuals outside the boundary of the ruins.

He then stored everything directly into his inventory.

Only when gold and treasures were safely tucked away inside an inventory did they truly belong to the Player, ensuring they would not be dropped even upon death.

After finishing his tasks.

Su Yuan headed back into the depths of the ruins, arriving before the jade gates.

The jade gates were now completely wide open, revealing the passageway to the final, most crucial sanctuary of the ancient Black Jade Sect.

If it were any other expert—even a Top Three Ranks master—they would have meticulously probed the area multiple times, fearful of hidden dangers lurking beyond the jade gates.

But Su Yuan simply walked straight in.

There were no traps or hazards behind the jade gates. He could stroll right in and claim the Superior-grade Martial Arts Manual. This was the exact answer the gray mirror had provided.

Several minutes later.

Su Yuan emerged.

At the same time.

Tucked securely within his robes was a brand new Superior-grade Martial Arts Manual.

This Superior-grade Martial Arts Manual was titled the "Yin-Yang Great Compassion Ode", and it was an internal cultivation technique.

Although he did not yet know its exact practical application, judging by the name alone, it was deeply connected to Ultimate Yang and Ultimate Yin.

"I will comprehend it once I return to the Money Gang."

Su Yuan had merely cast a glance at the "Yin-Yang Great Compassion Ode," yet the gray mirror had already informed him that comprehending this technique—and possessing the memories of its founder—would take a full five hours.

"What are your plans now?"

Standing outside the ruins, Su Yuan looked at Mad Saber Qin Mo and asked.

"Brother Wu, if you don't mind, could I also join the Money Gang?"

Mad Saber Qin Mo asked, probing cautiously.

A gang overseen by a Top Three Ranks expert was naturally a faction Mad Saber Qin Mo desperately wished to join. Not to mention, he already had an established connection with Su Yuan.

"Sure."

Su Yuan smiled faintly.

Bringing an Imperial Citizen into his fold, even if only within the game, provided Su Yuan with another useful tool. Through Mad Saber Qin Mo, Su Yuan would be able to expand his influence across a broader and much farther-reaching scale.

A day later.

Su Yuan returned smoothly to the Money Gang.

Inside the Gang Leader's secret chamber.

Su Yuan took out the Superior-grade Martial Arts Manual, the "Yin-Yang Great Compassion Ode."

'I wonder what it feels like to comprehend a Superior-grade Martial Arts Manual.'

Su Yuan felt a hint of anticipation in his heart.

Even though he had already learned the various details of comprehending the "Yin-Yang Great Compassion Ode" from the gray mirror, including how much it would elevate his strength.

Knowing about it and actually experiencing it were two entirely different matters.

Hum— The instant he chose to comprehend the "Yin-Yang Great Compassion Ode," Su Yuan's mind and Will descended into a completely alien environment.

"I have perceived the Yin and Yang of heaven and earth, and intuitively realized that my own existence is as insignificant as a speck of dust. Thus, I specially created this cultivation method, using the Yin and Yang of the universe to unlock the Yin and Yang within oneself..."

Su Yuan found himself possessing the body of an elderly man with the transcendent bearing of a Daoist immortal.

Radiating from this old man, Su Yuan felt the vast, surging majestic power of Yin and Yang, along with a profound enlightenment of the concept—something that could never be comprehended merely by reading words on a page.

After becoming a Top Three Ranks expert, Su Yuan's days returned to a state of tranquility. He devoted himself entirely to his training, comprehending Ultimate Yin and Ultimate Yang, and focusing relentlessly on his Six Dimensions cultivation method.

Just like that, two months flashed by in the blink of an eye. Success followed naturally, and Su Yuan seamlessly crossed the threshold, advancing into the Level 8 Life Form stage.