Chen Guo rallied his fellow villagers, "Brothers, let's not lose heart over such a minor setback. Remember, our village is far richer in resources than others!"
"If we pull together and put in the effort, reaching our goal will be a piece of cake!"
Chen Guo's words were meant to boost morale, something he knew was crucial. He didn't want to see anyone's spirit wane.
Zhou Tao chimed in with fervor, "Village Chief Guangcheng hit the nail on the head. The war has blessed us with abundant resources. Our territory is larger, and we've got more monsters to tackle than any other village."
"And thanks to Chief Guangcheng's valorous acts, we've all grown stronger, to the point where we can take on monsters beyond our level. For instance, I'm just over level 30, yet monsters at level 40 don't stand a chance against me."
"I'm confident many of us are just as capable. Together, meeting the upgrade requirements will be a breeze. We've got to believe in ourselves!"
Zhou Tao spoke from personal experience, inspiring his peers.
Jiang Yan added, "I can take down higher-level monsters too. The rewards for such feats are substantial. With a bit of caution, leveling up is a walk in the park!"
Liang Kuan boasted, "I'm significantly stronger than other trial challengers at my level. I can also defeat monsters above my rank!"
"I can do it too!" echoed another voice.
Outsiders were in the dark, mistakenly thinking that Flame Dragon Village was nothing without Chen Guo. His brilliance had overshadowed the rest, rendering them virtually unknown.
But the villagers knew better. They had thrived under Chen Guo's wing, each developing their unique strengths.
On average, the villagers' prowess outmatched that of any other village at the same level, with many capable of besting superior monsters.
Chen Guo's exceptional performance often left little room for others to shine, but now, as the village united in competition, they were ready to show the world a power that would leave onlookers astounded.
Chen Guo's laughter boomed, "It seems our formidable village needs no explanation. Has everyone's confidence been restored? We're destined to clinch first place! The title of the world's premier village will be ours!"
"The title of 'Number One Village in the World' belongs to us!"
The villagers responded with enthusiastic cheers.
In conclusion, Chen Guo announced, "I've got some spare materials that I've donated to the village. If anyone needs them, feel free to make an exchange! Let's all work together and strive to be the best!"
"Alright!"
At Chen Guo's command, Flame Dragon Village sprang into action. Every single person began toiling away, with no one interested in rest or leisure.
"Brothers, let's head out to mine together; we're running low on stones!"
"Anyone up for taking on monsters above our level? Let's form a group to tackle them and aim to hit level 40 as quickly as possible! Village Chief Guangcheng has been there for us; we can't let him down!"
"Who's in for the side quest with hefty slaughter point rewards?"
The village buzzed with excitement. Trial challengers teamed up, forming one squad after another, one group after another. The entire village was a hive of activity, reminiscent of a Fortune 500 company, brimming with vitality.
Chen Guo looked on with satisfaction, like a proud father watching his son successfully run the family business.
Now, Chen Guo could start to meet his own objectives.
With everyone else putting in the effort, Chen Guo was not about to sit idle.
His first task was to address the issue of his title.
To earn the title of Blue Star Emperor, Chen Guo needed to unlock a feature in the Dao Confirming Hall. This feature was present in the system but was only accessible to the top-ranked individual in fighting capacity at this stage.
Once activated, the Blue Star Realm would boast its very own Dao Confirming Hall, a majestic hall situated in an alternate plane. Inside, there were statues from the Heavenly Astral and Earthly Spirit series.
There were forty-nine statues in the Heavenly Astral series.
Eighty-one statues made up the Earthly Spirit series.
One set was known as Heavenly Astral 49!
The other, Earthly Fiend 81!
These statues, lacking specific shapes or faces, would take on the likeness of trial challengers. Should a challenger secure a high ranking in the Dao Confirming Hall's Dueling Sword Mode, they could have these statues molded in their image, earning the admiration of the entire world.
All trial challengers entering the Dueling Sword Mode would immediately notice the statues of those who ranked highest. It was a distinction of unparalleled honor.
Moreover, possessing one's own statue within the Dao Confirming Hall grants a special attribute boost. For instance, those ranked in the Heavenly Astral Echelon, from first to forty-ninth place, receive a 20% damage buff when attacking. This buff remains as long as the statue is not replaced by another.
Trial challengers who make it into the Earth Fiend Echelon, from first to eighty-first place, are awarded a 10% damage buff on their attacks. This too persists provided their statue remains unchallenged.
Such enhancements are significant. Moreover, owning a statue confers the prestigious title of Blue Star Sovereign.
The Dueling Sword Mode is essentially a platform where all trial challengers enter a plane, are randomly paired with opponents, and engage in one-on-one combat. In these duels, death is not permanent; participants are restored to their original state post-match.
PVP is a true test of one's combat skills. Victory or defeat in these matches yields points, with higher points elevating one's title. The loftier the title, the more formidable the opponents one can face.
Only those trial challengers who have ascended to the highest title can earn a ranking post-Dueling Sword Mode. With a ranking secured, the system then determines statue eligibility based on one's standing.
For those with high rankings who have secured a statue, defense is the next step. Other challengers may issue a challenge every three days, but if the statue-holder successfully defends their title, the statue remains theirs. Failure, however, results in elimination and the statue passing to the victor.
This competitive PVP mode, as Chen Guo immediately recognized, is designed for one-on-one combat, honing a trial challenger's fighting capacity. Regardless of the pursuit of rankings, one can still refine their combat skills within the Dueling Sword Mode. After all, injury or death within the mode has no lasting consequences, allowing for a full recovery.
Chen Guo is supremely confident in clinching the top spot in the Blue Star Sword Discourse. With that achievement, he's ready to usher in the era of the Grand Sword Discourse!
"Are you ready, heroes of the world? Come and do battle with me!"
Chen Guo mused with a dramatic flair, as he located the button to activate the Dao Confirming Hall within the system template.