After five days of continuous struggle, Chu You felt like he was going crazy.
Furthermore, the day before, Chu You had fully recharged 1 billion!
Was this a high-stakes gamble? Chu You shook his head. He knew very well that this game was extremely popular. Even if the main server closed the recharge channel, the sole exchange channel for converting in-game currency to real currency remained open.
In other words, only in-game currency could be exchanged for real currency, and recharging real currency to obtain in-game currency was not an option.
"In retrospect, even if one were to take a step back by 10,000 paces, the fervor surrounding the game remained unaltered. In a past life, it was common knowledge that in-game currency held immense value, leading many to offer significantly higher prices for it through offline transactions—often at twice or even more than the official rates.
For instance, one gold coin equated to one yuan of real currency through official means. However, in the future, a thriving underground market emerged, where the exchange rate soared to one gold coin equaling three yuan of real currency. This held true even as the economic storm had yet to make landfall.
The official single exchange channel had essentially become a mere ornament, as nobody was inclined to engage in a 1:1 exchange ratio anymore."
"Consequently, no matter how much Chu You recharged, he wouldn't suffer financial losses. It was precisely this assurance that left Chu You without a worry in the world.
Today marked the official launch day of the game. An hour before the game's commencement, Chu You had already made all necessary preparations. He rubbed his hands together, lit a cigarette, and let his mind wander.
As the game's start time drew near, with just ten minutes to go, Chu You entered the game cabin."
"Welcome back, dear player Silent Nocturne. The game will open in 7 minutes. Please wait patiently. We've detected that you're using a prince-level game cabin. Your body shows signs of overexertion. Would you like to enter sleep mode?"
"Enter," Chu You replied, having not closed his eyes for six days, relying on liquid medicine.
"Alright, you're now in sleep mode. You can continue playing the game while resting, without compromising your gaming experience. I'll confirm once more, are you sure you want to enter sleep mode?"
"Enter."
"Sleep mode activated, initiating a deep sympathetic connection of brain nerves..."
Chu You slipped uncontrollably into a deep slumber.
Darkness stretched out before Chu You, reminiscent of descending into an abyss without end.
Slowly, a glimmer of light materialized at the heart of this infinite void.
Chu You's eyes fixated on the growing light, drawing nearer until he passed through it.
In a matter of moments, Chu You found himself standing within a grand hall. He recognized it as the character creation space, and a sudden surge of excitement coursed through him. Chu You was aware that something connected to his destiny was unfolding before him.
That particular item... it's not available in the game, because it's incredibly challenging, almost unattainable. Chu You had a vague recollection that in his previous gaming experience, no more than five individuals worldwide had ever obtained that elusive item.
And now, the game was officially commencing!
"Dear player Silent Nocturne, please select your profession."
There were four primary professions in "Tian Shi": Warrior, Mage, Assassin, and Priest. Upon reaching level 10, players could advance to more specialized sub-professions.
For instance, a Mage, from levels 0 to 10, remained a Mage. Upon reaching level 10, players faced four choices for specialization: Elemental Mage, Arcane Mage, Summon Mage, or Spellcaster.
"I choose to be a Warrior!" Chu You had been a Warrior in his previous gaming life. Despite the less-than-ideal technology, he was intimately familiar with the class. Furthermore, Chu You already had a general sense of the game's development from his previous experience. In the early stages, this profession was at a disadvantage, making it difficult to form teams and even subjecting him to ridicule.
However, in the later stages, if this profession could mature, it would become absolutely formidable, perhaps even defining the game for other players as the ultimate pro class!
Of course, achieving greatness in this profession hinged not only on in-game equipment but also on individual skill and strategy.
"Profession selected. Player Silent Nocturne,your system-assigned occupation is Warrior."
"Please adjust your appearance."
Chu You decided to fine-tune his virtual character's appearance within the allowed 10% range. He made subtle enhancements to his physique, ensuring that it matched his chosen temperament of madness and coldness while maintaining his handsome looks.
"Please make adjustments for your body shape."
Chu You decided to make some adjustments to his virtual character's body shape, pushing his height to the maximum allowed, which was nearly 2 meters. This alteration resulted in a man with a cold, slender body, possessing a perfect and proportionate physique.
When prompted to choose his birthplace based on his information positioning, Chu You selected "Wangshan City" as his birthplace, aligning with his character's background and persona in the game.
"Friendly reminder, Wangshan City is not suitable for new players, please be careful."
"With the birth city determined, it all comes down to the final decision – the choice of fate. As Chu You heard those words, his heart began to race."
"Here comes the highlight! This is the moment countless players have eagerly awaited. Especially in the later stages of the game, this decision can significantly propel players forward. Are you ready to commence the choice of fate?"
"Should we start the choice of fate?"
"Start!" Chu You waited with a sense of anticipation.
On the screen, a complex circular pattern appeared, spinning and gradually gaining speed. After five seconds, the circular pattern transformed into a burst of stars, and a card enlarged from the center.
"Congratulations, you have acquired the R-Class Dharma Body."
Chu You felt a twinge of disappointment. Regardless of his physique, it was only at the R-level, the most common and attainable by all players.
Chu You's frustration lingered. He understood that a player's physique could significantly impact their attribute bonuses, with some even hiding unique advantages. Just like the legendary immortals born with exceptional constitutions, they resonated with their chosen path, leading to faster cultivation and immense strength in the later stages.
The physique granted by the card was akin to a Xiuxian physique but without the extreme exaggeration. Although all ordinary physiques could be upgraded in the game, the process was exceedingly challenging and demanding. It was worth noting that in the previous game, only five people had achieved the most advanced SSS physique after a decade of development.
"Ah~" Chu You sighed, realizing that he would have to explore the potential of this physique gradually within the game. Despite having a 10-year innate advantage, there was scarce information on how to advance it, with little known even in his previous life.
As Chu You patiently waited for the system to proceed, a voice suddenly chimed in.
"Do you confirm your current physique? If you are not satisfied, you can spend 1 gold coin to make a new choice!"
Chu You was stunned. It was worth noting that when he first entered the game, he had also drawn an R-class physique, which led to his direct transfer into the game world. Could he really start over now? In an instant, Chu You had a realization.
The game's central AI had not yet awakened or taken control of the game. Chu You was fully aware that this game was essentially a money-grabbing scheme, but once the central AI took over, it would become entirely fair.
A wave of intense euphoria and excitement surged through Chu You, overwhelming him.
With eyes wide open and a determined growl, Chu You declared, "Re-choice!!"
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