Chapter 9

Lin Qing stared straight at these guys, unafraid, and revealed a gleaming dagger. His other hand delved into the storage space. Although he wanted to keep that item as his last trump card, if this guy didn't know his place and kept advancing, he would have to make him drink a bitter cup.

Killing Fang Lingcheng, with the weapon of murder in hand, his heart was as firm as steel.

His calm and confident demeanor and his confidence made the seven people opposite him momentarily dare not to underestimate him.

"Enough, Hook," the middle-aged man with a sinister look said in a deep voice, "Now the plot protection is in place. We can't move them. Anyway, they won't live long."

This was the first time he spoke.

But Lin Qing and the other two felt extremely uncomfortable.

Because his voice was like the friction of two pieces of metal, hoarse and sharp, making people feel extremely uncomfortable.

His sinister gaze coldly swept over Lin Qing and the Li family mother and daughter, a cruel and sinister smile flickering and disappearing in an instant.

These people burst out laughing.

Lin Qing took a closer look and saw that each person was surrounded by a faint, almost invisible light shield. When their gaze fell on others, it was marked with the "non-attackable" attribute. It seemed that the main reason these guys let them go was due to the space protection, unable to make a move.

"Judging by your wretched appearance, you must have escaped from some slum. Perhaps you were being pursued and risked your life to enter this place, and coincidentally discovered this entrance," the man with glasses said, his glasses emitting a blue light with ill intent as he looked at the Li family mother and daughter.

"What is this place?"

Lin Qing ignored him and looked around.

The seven people laughed again, showing infinite contempt for Lin Qing.

"Sure enough, a bumpkin."

"Here to die."

They no longer paid attention to Lin Qing but began to boast, showing their superiority.

"Damn, Steel Boss, the Second Group of the Southern Hills Brotherhood has already increased the exploration degree of the 'Heavenly Sword' world to 63%."

The middle-aged man called Steel Boss just gave a cold laugh.

"Fang Lingcheng? It's said he poisoned Extermination, almost getting the Heavenly Sword. But unfortunately, when Extermination unleashed his power, he was beaten to a pulp," another man with a bow said coldly. He was the team's professional thief, Stiletto.

"I always feel our plan is a bit exaggerated," Stiletto frowned and said.

Steel Boss spoke, his voice sharp like a metal plate: "The Heavenly Sword world is only missing Ice Fire Island, White Ape Cliff, the Secret Passage of Bright Peak, and the headquarters of the Heaven Eagle Sect. Only by dealing with Zhang Wujie can we unlock these four secret realms. To achieve 100% exploration of the inner world, get those two things, and even complete the world's unique mission, turning the Heavenly Sword world into ours... The Strategic Planning Department of the gang has already made all the arrangements. The leaders said that if we can complete this plan in this world's assessment, each person will receive an additional 300 supply points upon return! And 10% of the total harvest will be used as a bonus pool!"

"Damn! 300!"

"Bonus!"

"The leaders are wise. This Heavenly Sword world will definitely be ours! The 'Shooting Eagle' world is controlled by the Brotherhood, and the 'Heavenly Sword' world must not be given to the Brotherhood!"

"Damn, let's do it! Even if we die, it will be worth it!"

"Heavenly Sword... Zhang Wujie... This world is indeed 'Heavenly Sword and Dragon Saber.' But what is the exploration degree? How do they control the Heavenly Sword world? What is the world's unique mission? How do they deal with Zhang Wujie?" Lin Qing's mind was filled with endless questions.

He looked at Mrs. Li, who was also confused, shaking her head to indicate she had never heard of it.

Lin Qing felt frustrated.

Entering this maze world, there were too many questions that needed answers, but he was immediately pursued upon entering, and he couldn't figure out the situation.

Mrs. Li was right. If he wanted to get these answers, he had to join a powerful organization like the Southern Hills Brotherhood or the Hong Gang. From these people, it was clear that large gangs were well-organized, powerful, and had people, resources, and intelligence. They even had strategic planning departments and performance evaluations, similar to modern enterprises, studying the plot and rewarding brave fighters... In such a competition, he, a small fish, would only be eaten.

While Lin Qing was thinking, he heard that cold, calm voice again.

"Detection shows that 10 adventurers have entered the preparation space."

"The conditions for the activation of 'Heavenly Sword and Dragon Saber' have been met."

"The world will open in 10 seconds. 10, 9, 8..."

Mrs. Li and Yanran also heard the voice, the orphan and widow tightly gripping Lin Qing's sleeve, looking at him with pleading eyes.

Lin Qing said in a deep voice, "After entering the world, try to protect yourselves and spread this symbol. I will find you."

He drew a triangle and circle symbol on the palm of the mother and daughter, and the world spun before his eyes, turning black as he lost consciousness.

When Lin Qing opened his eyes, he saw only a desert.

He stood up and heard the strange voice of the space: "Space number 3636364, you have entered the world of 'Heavenly Sword and Dragon Saber.'"

"Detection shows this is your first world. As a beginner, the space will give you some guidance. Do you want to listen or skip?"

Choose to listen.

"The world you are in is a plot world of the god-level maze. You need to complete specific tasks in this plot world to obtain precious supply points. This world is an open world, containing countless side plots and hidden plot tasks, categorized as green survival tasks, blue side tasks, orange chain tasks, purple reversal tasks, dark gold campaign tasks, and even hidden world ultimate tasks. The task modes include survival, exploration, puzzle-solving, Minotaur, team battles, and slaughter, among 20 others."

"The meanings of these terms can be found in the free vocabulary of the space. However, specific information requires you to pay supply points to query. Highly valuable information can only be obtained through adventurer exploration."

"Since this is your first world, the task type is set to green survival task by default: survive for three months in this world until the end of the six major sects' siege of Bright Peak. The faction can be chosen freely. Reward task: 200 supply points..."

A rustling sound came.

Like the error sound when Lin Qing detected the space attributes upon entering the space.

"...Detected unique space attribute [Rebellious Tyrant]!"

"...Error occurred."

"Beginner task canceled."

"Your beginner task, after system adjustment, is changed as follows:"

"Due to your unique space attribute [Rebellious Tyrant], the rules are as follows: 1. You will always be a minor character, a nobody, a cannon fodder, extremely unlucky, with negative fortune. 2. You will be the protagonist's enemy, and a backup for the female lead, automatically drawing the protagonist's hatred, which cannot be improved. 3. Each world has three fragment tasks, and failure to complete them will result in elimination."

"Character selection in progress..."

"Characters that meet the criteria are... [Yumei Mengchang] Song Qingshu!"

"Selection reason: See 'Heavenly Sword and Dragon Saber.'"

"Fragment task calculation in progress..."

"Analysis of the protagonist Zhang Wujie's aura in progress..."

"The fragment tasks you must complete are as follows:

1. Increase the favorability of one of the four female leads—Zhou Zhiruo, Zhao Min, Xiao Zhao, or Zhu'er—to 100 points. Completion reward: 600 fortune points.

2. Obtain one of the three supreme skills—[Nine Yang True Scripture], [Heavenly Shift], or [Tai Chi]. Completion reward: 600 fortune points.

3. Obtain the Heavenly Sword or Dragon Saber. Completion reward: 500 fortune points."

"Task duration: three months."

"Failure to complete the above three fragment tasks will result in elimination."

"Upon completing the three fragment tasks, you will be able to shatter Zhang Wujie's protagonist aura and absorb all his fortune, converting it into fortune points."

"Other tasks that hinder Zhang Wujie's rise can be freely explored, and completion will also grant fortune points."

"Fortune points can be exchanged for protagonist skills or female leads but cannot be used as a universal currency."

"The amount of fortune absorbed is related to Zhang Wujie's strength at the time of the fragment."

"Me?... Song Qingshu?" Lin Qing was shocked: "What a scam!"

What shocked him even more was his [Rebellious Tyrant] attribute.

It was so scam-like that it canceled the super easy beginner task of surviving for three months during the siege of Bright Peak!

Instead, it replaced it with three extremely scam-like fragment tasks!

One, to snatch Zhang Wujie's wife! Two, to snatch Zhang Wujie's martial arts! Three, to snatch the supreme treasures, the Heavenly Sword and Dragon Saber!

It was clear at a glance that the difficulty of these tasks had increased exponentially!

This was a surefire way to get killed.

Who is Zhang Wujie?

He is the protagonist of 'Heavenly Sword and Dragon Saber'! The leader of the Ming Sect, the grandson of Zhang Sanfeng of Wudang, and the grandson of White Eyebrow Eagle King Yin Tianzheng!

In the entire martial world, whether righteous or evil, everyone has a connection to Zhang Wujie.

He has a pure and righteous background, with fortune on his side.

Zhang Wujie's rise is not a nobody's comeback but the rise of a second generation. Compared to him, Song Qingshu is more like a nobody.

As a person who doesn't know martial arts, how many lives would he need to oppose such a person?

Moreover, the [Rebellious Tyrant] attribute has the innate ability to draw the protagonist's hatred. Zhang Wujie would certainly not look at him favorably.

The time limit is only three months.

Zhou Zhiruo, Zhao Min, Xiao Zhao, Zhu'er, [Nine Yang True Scripture], [Heavenly Shift], [Tai Chi], Heavenly Sword, Dragon Saber—none of these eleven keywords can be completed in three months.

Not to mention, the [Rebellious Tyrant] attribute has another heaven-defying attribute.

Negative fortune, extremely unlucky.

This was evident from the time he opened the treasure chest of Fang Lingcheng, the team leader, and only got a vest, a bottle of antibiotics, and a rope, almost returning empty-handed from a treasure mountain.

Even Yanran despised his bad luck at the time.

With such fortune, forget about jumping off a cliff and getting the [Nine Yang True Scripture]; he might even die from the parachute landing!

Faced with so many difficulties, a smile bloomed on the corner of Lin Qing's mouth.

What an interesting world! Let's go!