Chapter 5 of 10

Chapter 5

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"Little thing... After reading hundreds of YY novels, you'll also know which surnames are the favorites of those YY novel authors." Wang Yichen smiled. "And are the protagonists with compound surnames usually very awesome?"

"Indeed, that used to be the case, but recently, protagonists with compound surnames seem to be less popular. Instead, the supporting characters with compound surnames generally have quite good potential." Mo Yan waved her hand, stopping the topic, "But these are just rumors in the world, not to be taken seriously. Don't pin your hopes on such vague things. The strength of the protagonist still depends on their own potential."

"Under normal circumstances, even if a protagonist is very strong, it's still very difficult to survive in a dangerous alternate world. Of course, if you can get the potential of Long Aotian or the terrifying potential of this child, that's an exception..." Mo Yan said seriously, "For ordinary protagonists, it's best to have other auxiliary cards. The Golden Finger card is one type, and another is the Character card."

"The Character card is the last type of game card." Mo Yan flicked her whip, which made a loud "snap" on the ground, instantly invigorating Wang Yichen, who had been somewhat distracted.

"The Character card is a special auxiliary card that helps the protagonist level up and defeat monsters. Simply put, this card can summon corresponding characters to enter the world and assist the protagonist in leveling up and defeating monsters."

"The most common Character cards are the Expert card, the Minion card, and the Cannon Fodder card. As the names suggest, the Expert card can generate super experts in the world to help the protagonist, the Minion card can generate the most loyal minions to assist the protagonist, and the Cannon Fodder card can generate some extras with treasures to serve the protagonist by stepping on them, showing off, and dropping equipment..."

"Damn... I see why in YY novels, those experts always rush to give the protagonist treasures, cultivation techniques, and granddaughters; those minions always bow their heads and swear loyalty, with their loyalty reaching 100; and those seemingly awesome extras always go out of their way to provoke the protagonist, only to die instantly. It turns out everything is predestined..." Wang Yichen sighed.

"Could it be that those YY novels are actually created by this so-called BOSS through the brains of Earth humans?" A thought suddenly popped into Wang Yichen's mind, but he quickly dismissed it. This so-called BOSS, who can create worlds, shouldn't be so bored as to write YY novels...

"The Golden Finger card and the Character card both exist to assist and cultivate your protagonist. Therefore, these two types of cards are collectively known as cultivation cards." Mo Yan continued, "Your main goal in the game is to use every possible means to cultivate your protagonist, making them grow and become stronger and better in the world. When your protagonist kills monsters and levels up, or achieves anything, you will gain corresponding halo experience."

"And the halo experience can enhance your most important thing, which is your protagonist halo." As she said this, Mo Yan flicked her finger, and the card Wang Yichen had received from the nanostorage box suddenly flew out of his hand, transforming into a beam of white light that entered his body.

Wang Yichen immediately felt a strange energy fill his entire body. With each breath, this strange energy swirled slowly, feeling both mysterious and incredible, yet incredibly solid and real—right at that moment, Wang Yichen suddenly understood why everyone could tell he was a newcomer at the Black Obsidian Square, because he didn't have a protagonist halo.

"You now have a protagonist halo, but it's only at level zero and has no effect. Only when it reaches level one will it start to work." Mo Yan quickened her pace, "The protagonist halo comes with three main skills: Overlord Aura, which can affect the morale of the protagonist's enemies and increase the loyalty of the protagonist's minions. Brain Damage Aura, which can lower the intelligence and combat power of the protagonist's enemies. Luck Aura, which can increase the strength and luck of your side."

"These three skills can simultaneously affect all your protagonists, making their leveling up process easier. In reality, they can also enhance your own strength and influence your enemies and friends with the aura. Of course, this is not the main function of the protagonist halo. It is rumored that when the protagonist halo reaches level ten, it can evolve into the Main God Halo. Once you have the Main God Halo, you can freely enter and exit countless game worlds, or choose to live permanently in any world, just like a deity."

"So, does that mean that with the Main God Halo, I can leave this place and return to Earth?" Wang Yichen suddenly thought of this possibility, and his heart started pounding.

"Of course, you can return at any time, and you can return as a superhuman or a deity." Mo Yan pulled the corners of her mouth, then added, "However... to my knowledge, the strongest player in the entire main game space has only reached level five with their protagonist halo. A level ten halo is something you can only dream about."

"Alright, that's about all I can tell you about game cards. The specifics you'll have to figure out on your own." Mo Yan flicked her small leather whip and glanced at Wang Yichen, "One last piece of advice: although this world is called the main game space, the game is just one part of it. Especially for you, your real danger doesn't come from the game but from other players like you. They are your direct competitors and will try to kill you if they get the chance. You'll understand this better in the future."

"But that involves the content of battle cards, which isn't what I wanted to talk about today." Mo Yan stood up, "Alright, your game domain has been activated. Go in now. As a first-time entrant, you can claim a beginner's package, which contains four cards. You can decide what type of cards you want. Additionally, you can draw a card from the game AI—once a day, and it's completely free."

"Ah? It's starting now?" Wang Yichen was taken aback, only just realizing. Was this bizarre life of transmigration about to begin? But he knew so little, it was like being completely in the dark, and he instinctively felt unprepared and afraid.

"What exactly should I do? Aren't you my mentor? Don't you have any suggestions or plans for me?" In this situation, Wang Yichen could only rely on Mo Yan, the veteran, despite his constant mental complaints about her sharp tongue.

"As a mentor, I can only introduce some basic situations to newbies and give them basic guidance, but I absolutely cannot give direct help—like telling them exactly what to do. Otherwise, the BOSS will punish me severely." Mo Yan sneered, and with a flick of her hand, Wang Yichen felt a powerful force envelop his body, lifting him into the air and propelling him toward the game domain.

"The only thing I can do for you is wish you good luck, rookie!"

"Hey..." Wang Yichen only managed to shout half a word before he was thrown into the game domain as if riding a cloud.

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