Chapter 880: Lin Yang's Breakthrough! A Meeting Together?

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"Welcome back!"

The crowd unfurled the banner that had been prepared long ago, everyone wearing smiles on their faces, and began the welcome ceremony.

Even Yu Ning, whose expression never changes for ages, forced a laugh face.

It looks incongruous on the surface, yet it warms the heart.

Su Yang opened his eyes, looked up, and was slightly startled.

"Everyone..."

On the banner, eight bold characters were conspicuously written—

"Congratulations Ascend God Seed Triumph!"

Lin Yang glanced at the words, lifted his chin proudly, and said, "Su Yang, this is the ceremony I meticulously designed. How is it? Moved, right!"

Luo Shuangshuang looked at his smug demeanor, and this time didn't pour cold water, but agreed, "The ceremony was designed by him, but I ordered the banner!"

Qin Weiyang grabbed a corner of the banner, said nothing, and only the Mouth corner traced a faint smile.

"Why the sudden whole act? Who among you did something guilty?" Su Yang said with a teasing laugh.

"Hey, that's going too far," Lin Yang exclaimed indignantly, "Just because we didn't make a mistake, we can't welcome our great contributor back?"

"Besides, our team finally got a chance to lift our brows and exhale, how could we have no expression?"

"I tell Su Yang, for such a big surprise, at least give some acknowledgment."

"Otherwise wouldn't it waste our enthusiasm?"

"You don't want to play the spoilsport in the big family, do you?"

Su Yang heard that and smiled, "Although it's a bit sudden, but..."

"I am very happy, and also honored."

"Thank you, everyone."

Everyone glanced at each other, and a cunning glint of a plot succeeded appeared in their eyes.

"Haha, I told you Su Yang looks serious on the surface, but actually craves emotional value," Lin Yang chuckled.

"Tsk, as if no one didn't know, you lost, so tonight you'll pour the Foot-washing water for me," Luo Shuangshuang said.

"I lost?" Lin Yang pointed at himself in disbelief, "Hey, if I recall correctly, we bet on how long Su Yang would say thank you."

"I bet he would within a minute, and you after a minute."

"I was timing it, the exact time is 57 seconds, don't try to deny!"

Luo Shuangshuang, with a dissatisfied face, argued, "You ignored the precondition; the real start counts from Su Yang stepping into the Villa."

"My watch shows exactly one minute and one second, so you lost!"

"The one denying is you, stinky Lin Yang!"

Lin Yang was equally unwilling, just as he was about to start the debate, Su Yang suddenly stood between the two, in front of the banner.

He rubbed the rough texture on it, and slowly said, "Emotionally, my late return once turned me into your entertainment tool."

"One or two of you give a good look and you open a dye workshop, right?"

"Forget the Foot-washing water, tonight you two are in charge of cooking, washing dishes, and cleaning the house inside and out."

"By the way, I want to eat Fire pot tonight, you handle the ingredients yourselves."

With those words, Lin Yang couldn't help but lock eyes with Luo Shuangshuang.

Their lips moved simultaneously, as if saying— it's all your fault!

Just as their gazes clashed, Su Yang spoke again, "Whether you gamble heavily or simply use me for fun."

"Regardless of the trace or the heart, I am happy to receive this gift."

"No matter how you say it..."

"Thank you!"

Lin Yang's eyes rolled, he slung an arm over Su Yang's shoulder, "Actually I didn't intend to gamble with her; my original purpose was very simple."

"Just wanted to show some acknowledgment, really nothing else."

"It's all Shuangshuang's fault, she kept howling to compare with me."

"You also know she's big-gamble, and both inexperienced and loves to play."

"When we played mahjong before, I saw the signs; she lost and wouldn't admit it, her Heart Eye really small."

"If you ask me, tonight's dinner should be handled entirely by her."

"Lin, I'm not deaf; I can hear what you say."

"Others don't know, and I still don't understand you?"

"Typical three-day no-fight, roof-tearing."

"Su Yang is right, don't think a bit of Achievement lets you open a dye workshop."

"There are people beyond people, and heavens beyond heavens."

"One success doesn't mean every time; out there are many far stronger than you."

Lin Yang's left ear in, right ear out, he made a goofy face toward her.

Su Yang suddenly caught the keyword, turned his head curiously, "Result? Did you obtain a Hidden Achievement?"

Lin Yang wiped his Nose, proudly said, "Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river, this time I obtained the legendary 3S-level Scoring!"

Oh?

Su Yang suddenly felt surprised, joy in his heart.

But while happy, he also thought it reasonable.

After all, everyone saw Lin Yang's great progress.

Moreover, his Innate Talent becomes increasingly supermodel.

Ordinary people truly can't get the better of him.

In fact, his greatest weakness is kindness.

If this point is overcome, difficulties will naturally fall without a fight.

"When did you return?" Su Yang asked.

"A bit earlier than you, I came back last night," Lin Yang said.

"Was it fairly smooth?"

"It was okay; although I triggered Cross-Era Matching, I only ran into one, still a softie, and he was the first to die."

"So you took his Innate Talent as the First Bucket of Gold?"

"You really shouldn't have said that; that Proposal limiting Innate Talent levels was indeed correct, and the kid's legs went weak when he realized it."

Su Yang shook his head and laughed.

He could already imagine the expression of the Old Era Remnant Faction, brimming with confidence as they entered the game, upon discovering their physical qualities and Innate Talent were limited.

Still that saying—it's hard to go from luxury to frugality.

Not everyone is as seasoned as Su Qi.

Nor is everyone as scheming as Ji Huai.

Ordinary Old Era Remnant Faction members, under equal Innate Talent and Gene Modification, do not hold much advantage.

The New Era also has many high‑performing players.

Their strength…

Is not below that of the veteran players.

Now the only thing needed is time.

As long as time is sufficient, they can still wreak massive havoc.

Thinking of this, Su Yang patted his Shoulder, smiling, and said, "Congratulations on entering the New Era First Echelon."

"What does that mean?" Luo Shuangshuang asked, puzzled, "He got lucky by obtaining a rare Hidden Achievement and became a top player?"

Lin Yang hummed twice, "I know you're envious, but let me tell you something heartfelt—I'm an unattainably distant target for you to chase."

"Pah!" Luo Shuangshuang spat.

Su Yang gestured for them to put away the banner and continued, "In a typical seven‑day limited Death Game, the third day is a critical node."

"If you can clear it within three days, there's a high chance to earn the qualification for a Proposal to enter the Round Table Meeting."

"The New Era has no leaderboard, nor any worldwide broadcast of this claim."

"There is only one way to discern whether one is top‑tier—"

"That is to wear a Mask and enter the meeting!"

"So… can I go to the meeting with you?"

Su Yang turned his head, gazed into his eyes, and said seriously, "To be precise, you will definitely go."