Chapter 769

Hmm, then let's continue forward!

Everyone picked up the boss's dropped cultivation and experience, mounted their steeds, and continued forward.

On the way to the 5th boss, Zhan Tian suddenly private messaged Xiao Feng, saying, "Xiao Feng bro, if you have any need, I can also provide you with Xian Xia assistance."

Xiao Feng was a bit surprised and asked, "Old Yang, why suddenly say this? Are you not at ease with Shen Di's power?"

Zhan Tian replied, "That's not it; his backing is the Heaven Dragon Hall, an existence even my big bosses dread, so protecting you should be enough. But… his force is ultimately a private organization, lacking the reliability of my official backing."

His words had a hidden meaning.

He meant that they feared Shen Di might, for personal reasons, stop protecting Xiao Feng and instead threaten him to gain benefits.

Xiao Feng understood this in his heart.

He had actually considered this question before.

Accounts in the Myriad Heavens game world cannot be transferred; they are bound to the soul, so his strength belongs solely to him.

Others wanting to gain benefits from him can only do so by being on good terms with him; otherwise, even if they kill him, they cannot seize any benefits.

So far, Shen Di's good relationship with him is largely because he has provided many conveniences and benefits to the Gods' Guild.

If one day he stops this contribution, the protection obtained in Xian Xia might also cease.

There's no free lunch in this world; everyone understands this principle.

But… what's different about the organization behind Zhan Tian?

That too requires giving something to get something in return, right?

He is also on good terms with the three guilds Dragon Soul, Conquest, and Prosperous Age, so gaining some real-world assistance is reasonable.

But if he truly accepts help, he might find it hard to stop later.

This isn't as terrifying as a mud pit.

But… ultimately, it's not something you can just walk away from.

Xiao Feng thought for a moment, didn't answer, but asked, "How much help can you provide? What do you need me to do?"

Zhan Tian continued the private message, replying, "Actually, the higher-ups already told me about this: you are the strongest player in our region, and in the future confrontation with aliens you will hold a pivotal position; the big bosses all value you greatly. For a long time you have been supporting our Planet and our civilization; they see you as quite well-behaved, so they haven't specially sent anyone to talk to you. Originally they wanted to provide you with Xian Xia assistance, but because Shen Di has been helping you, they never brought it up. Now they bring this up mainly to tell you that you have more than one mountain behind you; there are many more options."

"They've been watching me for a while already..."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Feng felt dazed.

Not long ago, he was just an ordinary student.

Nowadays, however, even the big bosses must

has become an existence to be watched!

Zhan Tian also said, "Myriad Heavens is not just a game; you should know this better than I. The higher-ups have said that by waging war on other civilizations, there is a chance to obtain the core technology of alien high-tech. Once our overall level rises, we hope you can lead everyone to bring this about, giving our motherland stronger technology and a better future development."

Xiao Feng nodded and said, "Waging war on alien races is also something I want to do."

Speaking of which, this game has been online for less than half a month of real time.

From a realistic perspective, all this has only just begun not long ago, just like some games that rose online before, just entering the hot phase.

The big bosses have started to pay attention, started wanting to uncover Myriad Heavens' potential; this is certainly a correct path!

It's just unknown how much benefit we can gain from the game as it develops in the future.

Moreover…

With the explosive increase in ascended players, the number of people in the real world who have condensed willpower is also not small!

Out of ten people, four or five can be brought into reality.

Over time, this will also cause many problems.

However, Xiao Feng currently lacks the ability to influence these matters; he can only keep getting stronger in the game, striving to lead the players of his region and achieve a higher rank!

"So… do you need me to tell the big bosses to send some people to openly protect you?" Zhan Tian asked.

"Your meaning sounds like it's free?" Xiao Feng felt a bit tempted.

What this guy says is, however, open protection!

Shen Di only protects him covertly; if done openly, things would become very complicated.

But the force behind Zhan Tian is different; if protection is formally established in the name of Longguo, the meaning would be completely different!

Whoever dares to move against him is openly provoking! They will have to bear Longguo's wrath!

Who in the world would dare be so bold?

Zhan Tian nodded and lightly laughed, "It's free… Of course, if you feel uneasy, you could also send us a few hundred divine artifacts or whatever; we wouldn't disdain them."

"Hmm, I'll think it over. I'll reply to you after this turmoil passes." Xiao Feng responded, not rushing to make a choice.

Not long after, they arrived before the boss.

Xiao Feng, as usual, instantly killed the boss with a single Origin Burst Technique, then collected the rewards and rushed to the next boss.

Zhan Tian had a sentence that made him feel quite happy.

Namely, "Your back is not just one mountain of support!"

Hearing such words makes one feel very relieved.

But at the same time, Xiao Feng also wonders why he needs a mountain of support.

It's simply because he isn't strong enough!

What he truly desires, not

but rather his own growth, becoming a towering mountain that can shelter others and let countless people rely on!

And all this, only Myriad Heavens can give him!

No, to be precise, it's willpower and the Book of Origins!

The skills in the game aren't of much use; the cultivation technique sent by the Storm Chief God actually isn't significant either, merely a reference material.

Now the side effects of the Spirit Holy Pill have ended; over ten consecutive days, Xiao Feng has been focusing on enhancing his willpower, his mental resolve has grown considerably, reaching 120,000.

But wanting to reach the 'Controller' realm spoken of by the companion-play for four million years, I'm still very far off.

So……I still need to work harder!

The team advanced, and soon took out Old Six again.

Then came Old Seven and Old Eight's double kill, the battle pace was extremely fast, the whole thing was instant kills.

After clearing the Ancient Dragon Nest dungeon, Xiao Feng's level rose to 320, his experience bar was almost full, only one-fifth away from level 321.

With the refresh of the monthly dungeon CD, many experts on the Level Ranking began to rise rapidly, and Ultra-dimensional Machine Soldier No. 17 was also hot on his heels, even its leveling speed was slightly faster than his!

After finishing the dungeon, Xiao Feng casually split the loot evenly among all teammates.

After splitting it, he directly logged out of the game and woke up in the real world.

……

The real world, it's still daytime now.

Xiao Feng had just gotten up, and all his teammates had also logged off.

He walked out of the room, and everyone else also opened their doors and came out, meeting together in the hallway.

Lao Xiao, are we going to hide in the basement, or what? Zhang Fan asked solemnly.

Life and death are no joke; if a truly escaped assassin from Shen Di's subordinates came here, every one of them would be in danger!

Xiao Feng thought for a moment, then replied: "Hiding isn't a bad idea; let's go together, I'll first call my parents."

Under the villa there is a basement, built for the wealthy to take refuge in, its blast-proof rating is very high; once the door is shut, ordinary means cannot open it, it can only be opened from inside.

Hiding in the basement, unless the assassin comes in a tank, there's almost no threat!

The teammates walked out of the room, called Su Ni as well, and headed together to the basement.

The basement had poor signal, so Xiao Feng waited a while in the living room, then took out his phone and dialed his parents' number.

Just as the call connected, I heard my mother start to complain, grumbling: "Xiao Feng, have you offended someone in the game? My husband and I keep running into people calling themselves 'Xiao Feng's father,' 'Xiao Feng's grandfather,' and the like, and they keep insisting they're really your dad—it's utterly shameless, your father is about to die of anger!"

Xiao Feng instantly laughed and cried, and the nervousness he had felt vanished in an instant.

(End of chapter)