**Chapter 32: Full Server Announcement – Level 50 = School District Housing in a Third-Tier City?**
At the moment when Su Yu defeated the [Yangcun Village Chief] in a matter of seconds, a system prompt echoed in the virtual realm:
"It is detected that you are the first player to clear the level 5 dungeon. You will be rewarded with 1 point of World Reputation. A full server announcement will be made soon. Do you choose to remain anonymous?"
Surprised, Su Yu raised an eyebrow. "The reward is actually 'World Reputation'?!"
The rewards for being the first to clear a dungeon are usually random, with possibilities ranging from equipment, pet eggs, mounts, to potions. However, receiving World Reputation was a significant outcome, one that many players could only dream of.
World Reputation is a highly coveted resource, and it only arises from completing main quests. In essence, it reflects a player's standing in the game world.
If a player's World Reputation is at zero, they will be treated with indifference by NPCs; they will be ignored, passed by like a ghost in the busy streets.
However, as the reputation climbs to 1, even small factions begin to take notice, and players find themselves treated with a hint more respect.
When the reputation reaches 10, notable forces, including the prestigious Silver Pine Spire and the Elemental Dome, will begin to extend invitations and favors to the player.
If one manages to reach a World Reputation of 50, even the imperial princess Elijah will show them deference—a coveted status indeed!
This reputation also serves as currency for numerous benefits.
For instance, with his current point of World Reputation, Su Yu could exchange it for a baron's title, allowing him to recruit a small private troop of fewer than ten NPCs, complete with an annual salary provided by the empire.
He could also trade it for precious equipment, rare pet eggs, and mounts.
It was undeniably a remarkable reward!
Just as Su Yu contemplated whether to exchange his World Reputation for the title, the system interrupted his thoughts with another question: "Does the player choose to remain anonymous?"
"Not anonymous."
"Evolution" was crafted by the advanced civilization known as the Singers, and its privacy protections were among the best in the gaming universe. As long as Su Yu chose to keep his identity to himself, not even the top hacker teams of Blue Star or the cunning Skrulls would be able to uncover it.
In this game, there was truly no need to hide behind the veil of anonymity.
…
With a sudden clarity, a full server announcement rang out across the game:
**"Full Server Announcement: Player Nemesis successfully cleared the level 5 five-player dungeon 'Green Grassland.' As the first player to accomplish this feat, you will be rewarded with 1 point of World Reputation as encouragement! May everyone catch up and write their own chapters in 'Evolution!'"**
The announcement resonated thrice, echoing throughout every corner of the gaming world.
The announcement wasn't just a static message; it reverberated directly in the ears of every online player.
Thus, whether they were grinding in the leveling area, congregating in the bustling square, or shouting over the noise of the marketplace, players fell silent to listen intently.
Once the announcements finished, a wave of commotion spread like wildfire:
"Fuck me! The first game I entered when I started the server, and I'm still only at level 3!"
"Our guild boss spent 12 hours in the wild monster area, and he was still level 4 when he logged off!"
"Wait! There's only one person in the announcement! That means he must have completed a single-player dungeon?!"
"A single dungeon? You've got to be kidding! I can barely beat even the level monsters!"
"Definitely a cheater! We've got cheaters in this trash game already! Let's all retreat and start a boycott against cheating!"
"Just because you can't do it doesn't mean others can't. Maybe Nemesis is genuinely a pro."
Enthusiastic discussions filled the virtual air as players shared their thoughts and speculations.
From the online squares to offline forums, the name "Nemesis" became the center of attention.
Everyone was buzzing with curiosity about who this remarkable player was.
Not only was he leveling up rapidly, but he had also single-handedly tackled a dungeon, something most players were in awe of!
…
Just as the players' discussions reached a fever pitch, a young male voice suddenly chimed in, resonating in the ears of every player online:
"Cough, hello everyone! I'm Nemesis."
This was an opportunity for a "full server loudspeaker," granted by the system after Su Yu's first dungeon completion.
With this, Su Yu could express what he wanted to share to every online player, an incredible chance to communicate far beyond the limitations of regular chat.
Even players who were not currently online would be able to listen to the announcement later.
Historically, such "full server loudspeaker" opportunities have become coveted platforms for guild promotions in past game launches, with fierce competition among large guilds for the chance to advertise.
In Su Yu's previous life, the Heaven Slaying Sword guild capitalized on these opportunities, propelling themselves from an ordinary studio to become the third-largest guild in the country, surpassing even the Muyun Guild, where Su Yu had once been a member.
Now, it was Su Yu's turn to make the most of this chance.
He continued speaking through the "big horn": "The only reason I can quickly level to 5 and tackle the dungeon solo is that I completed a hidden mission, and a high-level NPC passed by and granted me a buff."
"With this buff, I was able to level up easily and clear the dungeon without much difficulty."
…
As Su Yu's words reached the ears of the players, many were visibly relieved.
"Oh! So it was the hidden mission that granted the buff! That explains everything!"
"I knew it! There's no way a player could clear a five-person dungeon alone!"
"Come on! What's so special about that? I'm pretty sure I could do it too!"
"Ha! So if you can't do it, you think others can't either?"
…
While many players accepted Su Yu's explanation, in the shadows, members of the Heaven Slaying Sword guild perceived it differently.
The guild leader listened intently, and when he heard Su Yu's voice, he felt the sting of regret wash over him.
He realized he had squandered a golden opportunity to promote his guild and grow its notoriety, and his heart sank.
"Really believed your nonsense!" he muttered under his breath.
"When you crushed the third-level monster area, it was a 'buff added by a passing high-level NPC'; when you took down the emperor's blood in a one-vs-hundred, you also said it was the 'buff from a high-level NPC' passing by; and now it's the same old excuse again!"
"Is this high-level NPC your personal assistant? Following you around all this time to give you buffs?"
With a face pale as a sheet, Heaven Slaying Sword was seething, nearly suffering from internal injuries due to the absurdity of it all.
Beside him, Qingli, who had been patiently waiting, interrupted his frustration by asking, "Boss, is everything alright?"
"It's nothing," Heaven Slaying Sword replied, shaking his head, trying to mask his disappointment. "Let's just focus and finish our online time for today."
"Okay," Qingli agreed, albeit hesitantly.
…
But Su Yu's voice didn't stop there; he pressed on:
"Because of this high-level NPC, I've gained access to information that isn't widely known in the game, and I'm ready to share that with all of you."
"As long as a player reaches level 50, they will receive a substantial reward!"
"I can't disclose what this reward is exactly, but I can assure you, based on my reputation, that it is no less than a school district housing unit in a third-tier city!"
"So, let's all strive to level up and make the most of this opportunity! Everyone!"
Su Yu's words hung in the air, energizing players and igniting their determination to level up and explore the vast opportunities that lay ahead.
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(End of this chapter)