bookandnovel Chapter 238 Online System, Open An Internet Cafe In Immortal Cultivation World! (6000 Words)
Chapter 238 Online System, Open An Internet Cafe In Immortal Cultivation World! (6000 Words)
Chapter 238: Online System, Opening an Internet Cafe in the Immortal Cultivation World! (6000 words)
After a while, Wang Xiu finally left Thunder Sound Peak.
He was somewhat disappointed that Ji Yan and the others didn't have a similar group chat.
He had originally wanted to join the group and show off a bit!
But now he realized that he had overlooked something. The high-level cultivators from different sects were different from ordinary young disciples. They had to maintain their dignity and status.
This circle was small, so even if they wanted to show off, it would only be a few people who were close to each other.
It was unlikely that they would brag endlessly in a group chat like the young disciples.
There was another thing.
He keenly sensed that Ji Yan had challenged him with the imprint left in the Soul Dueling Machine, probably more than once.
He must have been beaten badly.
He was beaten to the point of instinctive reaction.
Wang Xiu felt that there were probably many people like Ji Yan.
These high-level cultivators had high cultivation levels and were elders. They naturally wouldn't propose to spar with Wang Xiu in normal circumstances, as that would be inappropriate.
Winning would be disgraceful, as it would be bullying the weak.
Even if they were to compete with someone of the same level, age would still be a factor.
If they lost, it would be even more embarrassing!
But hiding behind the Soul Dueling Machine, they encountered this opportunity and not many people would be willing to give it up. They would definitely choose to try.
But even if they tried, they might not be willing to talk about it because the results were not good.
It wasn't that Wang Xiu was complacent, but with his foundation, it was too difficult to find someone of the same level to spar with!
...
In this situation.
Even if those Uncle-Master senior brothers boasted, they were almost hiding. Wang Xiu couldn't enjoy the rewards.
"This is a bit of a loss, I still need to think of a solution..." Wang Xiu pondered. After all, he was the one who developed the Soul Dueling Machine. It was good to benefit the younger brothers and sisters, but at the same time, it should bring enough growth for himself. That would be a win-win situation.
Suddenly, a light flashed in his eyes and he came up with an idea!
"Sister Mo, I suddenly feel that our Soul Dueling Machine is missing something!" Wang Xiu went straight to Mo Wuwei, who was busy in the operating room, after arriving at Manipulation Lineage.
"What is it missing?" Mo Wuwei flicked her hair by her ear, raised her glasses, and her big eyes sparkled with intelligence. She had a very intellectual beauty.
"The current Soul Dueling Machine can only improve a cultivator's personal combat skills, but most of the battles encountered in reality require teamwork with companions!"
Wang Xiu spoke confidently, his eyes shining brightly. "So, we need an online system!"
"Online system?" Mo Wuwei blinked her eyes, the light of wisdom flickering. Although she was unfamiliar with the term, she understood what Wang Xiu meant.
"Junior brother, are you suggesting that the Soul Dueling Machines of our senior brothers can be connected, allowing multiple people to challenge each other in the same virtual world?"
"Junior sister is indeed intelligent!" Wang Xiu smiled, and Mo Wuwei immediately understood.
"That's a great idea!" Hearing Wang Xiu praise herself, Mo Wuwei blushed slightly, but quickly refocused on the matter at hand.
She quickly realized the benefits of this idea. Multiple people fighting at the same time would not only improve coordination and teamwork, but also enhance communication and understanding.
Just as Wang Xiu said.
Given the current situation, there may not be many opportunities for disciples of the Immortal Gate to fight individually in the future. The Demon Race is about to return, and almost all cultivators will have to stick together and unite as one.
"However, from a technical perspective, achieving this is very difficult..." Mo Wuwei raised her glasses slightly, pursed her red lips, and said seriously, "To connect the virtual worlds of different Soul Dueling Machines, it involves runes and Dao techniques that are beyond my understanding!"
She felt a bit regretful. Her cultivation has already reached the Nascent Soul stage, and she has made rapid progress in the Dao.
But it is still not enough to achieve that level.
"Junior sister, don't worry, I will solve this!" Wang Xiu's lips curled up slightly.
"Are you serious?" Mo Wuwei exclaimed in surprise.
"Of course, I just need junior sister to help me with a small favor!"
...
On Spirit Turtle Peak.
In the Ghost Immortal Secret Realm.
"Sigh, senior brother has been so busy these past few days..." Jiang Ling'er rested her chin on her hands and sighed as she watched the busy figures of Wang Xiu and Mo Wuwei in the distance.
"Woof!" Yan Ji barked from the side, fully agreeing with her.
Even the master doesn't have time to play with her!
"You'll have to get used to it. Such things will happen frequently in the future!" Jiang Yourong said.
"Why?" Jiang Ling'er asked.
"This kid was born to face tribulations and is destined to do great things! Perhaps in just a few hundred years, the entire Ashen Essence World cultivation realm will look up to him... The banner of resisting the Demon Race will ultimately fall on his shoulders alone!"
Jiang Yourong rarely spoke so seriously. She looked at Wang Xiu's figure in the distance with a complex gaze.
"Well... I can accompany senior brother!" Jiang Ling'er said.
"Woof woof!" Yan Ji also barked.
"Easier said than done!" Jiang Yourong gave her a disdainful look and said, "Throughout history, anyone like him will eventually reach the pinnacle alone. Even the most outstanding geniuses can only look up to their backs!"
"And... even so, the difficulty is as high as the heavens, and it will be very tiring!"
"Ling'er is not afraid of tiredness..." Jiang Ling'er bit her lip lightly, her clear eyes filled with determination. "Aunt, I've made up my mind. After senior brother's ascension ceremony, I want to go back to Nine Dusks Immortal Gate and take a look!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yourong was stunned, staring at Jiang Ling'er. "Have you thought it through? Once you shoot the arrow, there's no turning back!"
Jiang Ling'er insisted, "I've thought it through!"
Jiang Yourong looked at her deeply for a while before smiling and saying, "Very well, you truly deserve to be the final Saintess of my Nine Dusks Immortal Gate. Rest assured... even if it costs me my life, I will definitely help you reach the pinnacle of the world and revive Nine Dusks!"
...
"The formation is complete!"
Wang Xiu let out a long breath, and numerous dense runes surrounded him, forming a domain that covered the surrounding space.
"With this, we only need to add a special imprint on the Soul Dueling Machine to connect to this shared virtual Secret Realm, and we can achieve multiplayer mode!" Mo Wuwei exclaimed excitedly, his eyes shining with the witness of something extraordinary.
"I have already taught you the method to create those rune imprints, Senior Sister... It's up to you from here on!"
"Don't worry, I've got it!" Mo Wuwei said confidently, patting his chest forcefully.
Wang Xiu looked at the slight movement and couldn't help but touch his nose. He hadn't realized... his Senior Sister was quite capable.
Mo Wuwei was very efficient in his work.
By that evening, the final steps had been completed.
The next morning.
Manipulation Lineage once again started advertising in various channels.
"Are you still troubled by the monsters' strength in the Soul Dueling Machine?"
"Are you still worried about being stuck at a bottleneck?"
"Are you frustrated because you're not good at fighting?"
"Don't worry! Senior Brother Saint Child personally created the [Soul Battle Internet Cafe], where everyone has the opportunity to enter the Soul Battle world with their senior brothers, friends, and family, and enjoy the thrill of team battles! Let every cultivator have a place to showcase their martial skills!"
As soon as the news came out, disciples from various lineages became excited.
"What? We can form teams?"
"Can we now challenge together with a few people?"
"This is great! All the powerful formations I've learned require prior preparation and arrangement. It's always too late when I try to challenge them alone!"
"Senior Brother Saint Child is mighty! I was just thinking of suggesting this to Manipulation Lineage..."
"Senior brothers and sisters, let's go! I just tried it out for everyone, and it really works! A few of us have already cleared five levels in a row..."
The chat group became even more lively.
Disciple A from Sword Lineage: "I am a disciple of Sword Lineage, not talented, but I have mastered the Qingyang Sword Technique. I want to find a few senior brothers and sisters to challenge together, and of course... it's also okay if there are junior sisters!"
*Ding!*
*Detected someone bragging nearby. Congratulations to the host for gaining +55 mana!*
Disciple B from Spear Lineage: "Senior brother above, my Falling Dragon Spear has also reached a satisfactory level. How about we team up?"
Disciple C from Knife Lineage: "Count me in too. Thanks to the grace of my master, I have inherited the Withered Leaf Immortal Knife. It is now close to perfection, and I won't hold you back!"
*Ding!*
*Detected someone bragging nearby. Congratulations to the host for gaining +77 mana!*
Disciple D from Medical Lineage: "Although I am not good at fighting, I can heal everyone, so you don't have to worry!"
*Ding!*
*Detected someone bragging nearby. Congratulations to the host for gaining +44 mana!*
Disciple E from Body Lineage: "I heard that the maximum team size is five. Let me join too!"
Disciple A from Sword Lineage: "Great! I didn't expect that my Three Purities Immortal Gate would really have hidden talents. With your help, I believe we can win all the way and at least clear seventy levels!"
Disciple F from Sound Lineage: "Don't believe him, everyone. This person is a fraud, just pretending. I fell for it just now..."
Disciple B from Spear Lineage: "Is that so?"
"..."
The group messages were coming in quickly.
Similar team invitations were as numerous as the hairs on an ox.
Inside the Ghost Immortal Secret Realm, a simple set of houses had been built again today, neatly arranged like an ancient city, enveloped in formations.
On the outermost periphery, there was a tall stone gate.
The stone gate had mechanisms on it.
Whenever a cultivator passed through it, runes would fall and enter their Soul Dueling Machine.
In this way, they could enter the same virtual Secret Realm in multiplayer mode.
At this moment, there were crowds of people here.
Inside the stone gate, the disciples of various lineages went in and headed straight to the small rooms, busy challenging the levels.
Outside the stone gate, a large number of disciples gathered, shouting like in a vegetable market.
"Looking for one Medical Lineage junior sister!"
"An expert leading the team here. I have cleared eighty levels on my own and have rich experience. Two junior sisters can join me!"
*Ding!*
*Detected someone bragging nearby. Congratulations to the host for gaining +23 mana!*
"Looking for someone to lead. I have read countless ancient books and know the weaknesses of most fierce beasts. With me, you won't suffer any losses!"
*Ding!*
*Detected someone bragging nearby. Congratulations to the host for gaining +20 mana!*
"Can some kind senior brothers, sisters, or older siblings please take me along? I will definitely repay you generously later..."
*Ding!*
*Detected someone bragging nearby. Congratulations to the host for gaining +44 mana!*
A gentle and weak female cultivator appeared outside the stone gate and was immediately surrounded.
"Sister, what... do you know?"
"Although I am not skilled in combat, I am proficient in music and can play the flute and the xiao. I can definitely satisfy all the senior brothers and make them fight even more bravely..."
[Ding!]
[A person nearby is bragging. Congratulations, host, for gaining +25 mana!]
...
On the hillside, Wang Xiu moved a rocking chair and basked in the sun, rocking back and forth, feeling very content.
The system prompts kept sounding in his mind.
Although the rewards were small, at least there were a lot of them!
A warm current continuously emerged from within his body, bringing him closer to a breakthrough.
Wang Xiu estimated that if he sat here for another two or three days, his cultivation would advance further!
This move was indeed the right one.
How could there be a lack of bragging people at the entrance of the instance?
"Ling'er, why don't you go find a team to try?" Wang Xiu suddenly asked.
"I don't want to!" Jiang Ling'er moved a small stool and sat next to Wang Xiu, wrinkling her delicate nose. "These people are so annoying!"
Wang Xiu was momentarily stunned, then suddenly realized and shook his head with a light laugh.
Beautiful, talented, and strong girls like Jiang Ling'er were naturally very popular, with many people eager to team up with her and show their affection.
Jiang Ling'er didn't like this.
"Senior brother, will you accompany me later?" Jiang Ling'er tilted her head, her big eyes fixed on Wang Xiu, full of liveliness and a hint of coquetry.
"Don't be silly, I'll accompany you. What else do you need to sharpen?" Wang Xiu shook his head and smiled.
"Ah~" Jiang Ling'er let out a disappointed sound.
"Haha, Junior Sister Jiang, don't be upset. Wang Xiu junior brother may not be able to accompany you, so why don't you go with me instead?" Li Zuoyue arrived, striding confidently and full of spirit.
Wang Xiu noticed that there were two female disciples following behind him, both of them beautiful and with graceful figures.
They should be disciples from the Medical Lineage and Sound Lineage.
Wang Xiu's mouth slightly curved up. "Brother Li, what are you..."
Li Zuoyue leaned close to Wang Xiu's ear and said, "Junior brother, you are truly my great benefactor. Thanks to you, my master was distracted all night and didn't have the heart to torment me!"
As soon as these words came out, Jiang Ling'er's eyes widened, staring intently at Wang Xiu.
Jiang Yourong also emerged from the Soul Bell, holding her arms and wearing a look of curiosity.
Even Yan Ji, who was lying at their feet, stood up with a swish, wagging its tail rapidly.
Who got rubbed by the owner? So lucky! So envious!
"..." Wang Xiu immediately had a black line on his forehead. "Senior Brother, don't talk nonsense. Who rubbed Senior Dugu?"
"Of course, it's you!" Li Zuoyue said, then realized something and changed his words. "It's you in the Soul Dueling Machine. My master challenged you all night and got beaten in various positions until her gaze became dull... I felt sorry for her, afraid that her Sword Heart would collapse!"
The corner of Wang Xiu's mouth twitched as he glanced at the two female disciples behind Li Zuoyue. "And yet you still have the heart to bring a sister along?"
Li Zuoyue looked back and whispered, "Sigh, there's nothing I can do. Junior Brother, you know me. Since I heard about this multiplayer gameplay you came up with, I just said it... just said it, and a lot of junior sisters cried and begged me to bring them along! I had no choice but to choose two from among them!"
[Ding!]
[A person nearby is bragging. Congratulations to the host for gaining +133 mana!]
Wang Xiu didn't believe his words.
This guy has been longing for love and romance for more than a day or two. He even asked Wang Xiu before for advice on how to win a girl's heart.
However, Dugu Qingqian was strict, even going so far as to say that any woman who dared to disturb Li Zuoyue's sword practice would be directly confronted.
This actually happened before.
Although no one was killed, it caused quite a commotion.
The female disciples from various sects were scared and regarded Li Zuoyue as a ferocious beast.
"Are you sure?" Wang Xiu showed an expression of disbelief.
"Of course!" Li Zuoyue said arrogantly.
"Senior Brother Li, can you hurry up... The money you gave us is only enough to accompany you for three hours, and half an hour has already passed!" Suddenly, a female disciple walked up behind Li Zuoyue, her voice gentle but urgent.
Li Zuoyue: "!!!"
Wang Xiu: "..."
Jiang Ling'er: "..."
Wang Xiu's mouth twitched. "Senior Brother Li, why did you have to spend money?"
Wow, are the people in the Immortal Cultivation World really resourceful?
How long has it been?
They've already come up with companionship services?
"Yeah, we're taking your business, but it's risky... If we're seen, it won't be good!" Another female disciple expressed some concern.
To be fair, Li Zuoyue has good taste. Both of these female cultivators have excellent appearance and figures.
"Hurry up, why are you hurrying? Can't you see that I'm chatting with Junior Brother Wang Xiu?" Li Zuoyue became frustrated. He had just bragged in front of Wang Xiu, and now he was being slapped in the face. It was so infuriating!
Wang Xiu looked at Li Zuoyue teasingly without saying a word.
But it only made him more embarrassed.
"Alright, alright, you can go now!" Li Zuoyue waved her hand, shooing away the two female disciples.
"Well, since you're rejecting it voluntarily, the money won't be refunded!" one of the female disciples bit her lip and said.
"I understand, I understand!" Li Zuoyue became even more embarrassed and waved her hand repeatedly.
"Haha..." Wang Xiu couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Jiang Ling'er also giggled beside him, making Li Zuoyue feel even more embarrassed.
However, the two women didn't leave directly. Instead, they came in front of Wang Xiu and said in a soft and sweet voice, "It's really Senior Brother Wang Xiu. Just now, we took a quick glance from afar and thought we were mistaken!"
The other woman's eyes sparkled with excitement, and her eyebrows and eyes were filled with joy. "It's true! Just as the legends say, you are handsome and elegant... truly worthy of being the Saint Child of our Three Purities Immortal Gate!"
"Senior Brother Wang Xiu, do you need someone to accompany you in the Soul Dueling Machine? We happen to be free!" The two women stared at Wang Xiu, their voices filled with affection, getting close to him.
Jiang Ling'er's smile disappeared instantly, replaced by a murderous aura.
"Woof woof woof!" Yan Ji barked loudly, flames erupting from her body, startling the two women, who quickly retreated.
"Yan Ji!" Wang Xiu gave her a look, stopping the Calamity Beast, then said softly, "I understand your kind intentions, but Wang Xiu is currently short on funds and may not be able to afford the remuneration for both of you. Let's do it another day!"
"Senior Brother Saint Child, what are you talking about? How could we charge you when we're with you? It's our honor..." one of the women complained.
"That's right, you're not like those disgusting men outside!" the other woman said matter-of-factly.
Li Zuoyue: "..."
It took a lot of effort for Wang Xiu to send them away.
Before leaving, they still seemed reluctant, turning back three times, their eyes seemingly dripping with water.
Li Zuoyue was furious and said, "These people have no professional ethics at all. When I get back later, I'll definitely report them!"
Wang Xiu chuckled and was about to comfort her.
Suddenly, Huang Yunchong walked over and said, "Junior Brother Wang Xiu? Junior Brother Li? So you guys are here..."
Li Zuoyue saw him and subconsciously glanced behind him, finding no one there. She frowned and asked, "Where are your people?"
Huang Yunchong was puzzled, "What people?"
Li Zuoyue said, "There are female disciples doing business. As long as you pay, they will accompany you in the challenge, cheer for you on the side, and assist you in breaking through..."
Huang Yunchong suddenly realized, "Oh, you mean that. I didn't hire any!"
Li Zuoyue didn't believe him, "Do you think I'm stupid? How could you not hire any?"
Huang Yunchong looked innocent and said firmly, "Junior Brother Li, although I'm not a good person, I'm definitely not stupid! How much do these junior sisters cost? How much do the girls in the Qunfang Garden cost?
Just hiring a junior sister here is enough for me to sleep in the Qunfang Garden for three days!
The most important thing is that I can't do anything with them. I can't even touch them. Do you think I'm an idiot?
Only an idiot would hire them!"
Li Zuoyue: "..."
Huang Yunchong: "Why aren't you saying anything?"
"...... It's nothing!" Li Zuoyue was speechless, her waist slightly hunched, sighing silently.
She felt that she had done something foolish.
Even Huang Yunchong could mock her now!
There was a time when this was a shame for the Three Purities!
"Senior Brother Li, fate cannot be rushed! With your extraordinary talent and mastery of swordsmanship, why worry about not finding true love?" Wang Xiu spoke slowly, trying to console him.
"Or, Junior Brother, can you calculate my fortune for me?" Li Zuoyue still had some reluctance.
"Hey, Senior Brother, as a disciple of the Saint, how can you believe in these superstitious things? It's all nonsense!" Wang Xiu said seriously.
Everyone: "......"
...
On Dragon Head Peak.
"Uh, Grandmaster... you haven't given up yet?"
Zhuo Canglang had finished a meeting and returned, but Snow Ancestor was still holding the Soul Dueling Machine, arguing with Wang Xiu, leaving him speechless.
"Hmph, in my entire life, I have never known how to give up!" Snow Ancestor was resolute and once again activated the Soul Dueling Machine.
Zhuo Canglang noticed that her aura was slightly weaker than when he last saw her.
Although it wasn't obvious, the soul power of an Earth Immortal-level expert was abundant.
During this time, she must have tried countless times.
Soon, she opened her eyes, her aura weakened by another degree, clearly another failure.
Boom!
Her aura surged, causing the entire palace to shake, trembling with anger.
She was anxious!
Normally as cold as ten thousand years of ice, she was becoming somewhat irritated.
"Grandmaster, I heard that Wang Xiu has created some kind of internet cafe! It allows several people to join forces and challenge the Soul Dueling Machine... Why don't you give it a try?" Zhuo Canglang cautiously suggested, fearing that if things continued like this, the entire Dragon Head Peak would be destroyed by the Grandmaster.
"What a joke! When did I need to join forces with others?" Snow Ancestor raised her swan-like white neck, her eyes gleaming: "I don't believe it. If this kid is so powerful, I will definitely find his weakness!"
Zhuo Canglang had no choice but to bow and withdraw.
In the blink of an eye, it was dark.
Crash!
Endless wind and snow swept across the entire Dragon Head Peak, runes filled the sky, divine light shimmered, and killing intent filled the air, containing the anger of an Earth Immortal.
Snow Ancestor broke through the wind and snow, arriving at the cliff, looking at Zhuo Canglang with an expressionless face: "Where is that internet cafe you mentioned?"
Zhuo Canglang: "......"
...
(End of this chapter)