The Fourth Disaster: People become gods through high martial arts and gaming

Chapter 305 Target: New Continent

"Can a level nine player be this strong after condensing spiritual energy?"

The Thousand-Blade Demon stared intently at the dissipating river of sword energy, unable to believe it for a long time.

Although I've seen such grand scenes in many games, some even dozens of times larger than the River of Sword Qi, the Immortal Path Eternal has only just been released for public testing, so it's hard to imagine that a level nine player could accomplish such destructive power.

Not to mention that Immortal Path Eternal is not an ordinary virtual game, but a new virtual game with a virtuality of over 85%, which is almost real in every aspect.

A level 1 player's physical fitness is only slightly better than that of a real person, roughly equivalent to that of a level 1 athlete. A level 9 player, with attributes evenly distributed, has physical fitness that is at most at the human limit.

For someone whose physical abilities are only at the human limit to carve a canyon through a forest with a single sword strike seems impossible, but Ye Qinglu did just that.

The only difference between Ye Qinglu and him is that Ye Qinglu can condense spiritual energy.

At this moment, not only was Thousand Blade Demon incredibly surprised and shocked, but the gazes of the members of the troupe who had come with him towards Ye Qinglu also changed completely.

Ye Qinglu's sword not only killed hundreds of experts from the War God Alliance, but also wiped out that level 12 demon. Its destructive power was simply inhuman, completely shattering everyone's understanding of level 9 players.

"Sister Qinglu, how did you do that?" Can Dao Ru Xue grabbed Ye Qinglu's arms with both hands, her eyes shining as she looked at Ye Qinglu. "Can you teach me?"

As soon as the young girl, Broken Blade Like Snow, spoke, everyone from the Sky Travelers, regardless of age or gender, perked up their ears, curious about how that move was done.

Such a move is far beyond their current level. Even those in the Qi Refining Realm probably cannot achieve such terrifying destructive power. If they could learn it, they would be able to walk freely on the Immortal Path even if they reached the Qi Refining Realm.

"This move requires mastering the manipulation of spiritual energy, making it take form. Without a sufficiently high level of spiritual power, it's impossible to do." Ye Qinglu shook her head, looking at the expectant gazes of the crowd.

The move she used could be described as a simplified version of the Zhou Tian Sword Formation, but even a simplified version is not something that someone who hasn't learned the Stellar Explosion Visualization Method and the Shocking God Visualization Method can learn.

It's safe to say that even if she wanted to teach them, Can Dao Ru Xue and the others wouldn't be able to learn it. After all, Can Dao Ru Xue and the others couldn't even control spiritual energy with their minds, let alone make it take form.

"Then, Sister Qinglu, can you teach me how to manipulate spiritual energy?" Can Dao Ru Xue looked at Ye Qinglu with burning eyes, clearly still unwilling to give up.

"Ru Xue, stop fooling around. Qing Lu has come here on important business. If you want to control spiritual energy, you only need to join the Shenxiao Sect and obtain the cultivation method, and you will be able to do it naturally."

As a deep and steady voice echoed, Broken Blade Snow had no choice but to give up, and the others all looked toward the source of the voice.

A handsome man, about 1.9 meters tall and around 32 or 33 years old, was carrying a massive, door-sized sword on his back. His dark gray eyes were unfocused, indicating he was clearly blind, but he still held the great demon's weapon in his hand as he slowly walked over.

With each step the man took, everyone could vaguely sense that the surrounding spiritual energy became clearer, as if the man was the center of heaven and earth, and the surrounding spiritual energy involuntarily gathered towards him.

As the man walked slowly towards them, Yi Ye Fuyun, who had been standing behind Ye Qinglu, had her eyes shining.

Because this handsome blind man was none other than the idol of A Leaf Floating Cloud, the leader of the Sky Travelers.

Azure sea and vast sky!

A legendary figure in the virtual gaming world, whose individual skill level is among the top twenty globally.

"Is this young man the newcomer you were going to introduce, Qinglu?" As if noticing Yiye Fuyun's gaze, Bihai Cangtian turned his dark gray eyes directly to Yiye Fuyun and said with a smile, "I heard Qianren say before that newcomers have a bright future, but I didn't quite believe it. Now it seems that you, young man, are indeed extraordinary. Welcome to join the Sky Travelers."

"You're too kind, Captain. I'm still far from being as good as you seniors," Yi Ye Fu Yun quickly replied, his tone filled with humility and excitement. He hadn't expected to join so smoothly.

Thousand-Blade Demon shook his head at One Leaf Floating Cloud: "You're too modest, kid. With your skills just now, you're definitely in the top five of the whole group."

Everyone else present nodded in agreement.

They all witnessed the battle where Yi Ye Fu Yun faced five experts from the War God Alliance. To say that Yi Ye Fu Yun was among the top five in combat skill would be an exaggeration by Qian Ren E Gui.

If we're talking about those who can surpass a mere floating cloud, then probably only the regimental commander and deputy commander in the entire regiment.

“Brother Qianren, it’s not that I’m being modest,” Yiye Fuyun explained. “I was just lucky to get to play High Martial Arts Descent before you guys. If you had played High Martial Arts Descent at the same time as me, I’d probably be at the bottom of the guild.”

He was well aware of the special nature of Gao Wu's arrival, especially after advancing to the Bone Forging Realm. His mental reaction and thinking activity had improved again compared to when he was in the Organ Refining Realm. Moreover, with the addition of the visualization method, he could do a lot of things at once, which was normal for him to surpass the vast majority of people in the group.

But if all the Sky Travelers were to enter the High Martial Descent, the outcome would be completely different.

“Yi Ye is right.” Ye Qinglu nodded in agreement. “Don’t be fooled by his current amazing performance. If everyone enters the High Martial Descent Realm, it won’t be long before they surpass him.”

"Is the arrival of that high-level weapon in the closed beta really that amazing?" Thousand Blade Demon was also intrigued and couldn't help but ask.

Ye Qinglu had mentioned the arrival of high-level martial arts in the underground boxing arena before. Although he paid attention to it at the time, he didn't care much. After all, compared to the eternal path of immortality, no other game was important.

But now, whether it's Yi Ye Fu Yun or Ye Qing Lu, the strength they've displayed, especially Ye Qing Lu, is something he can't ignore. After all, Ye Qing Lu has been active in the troupe for many years, so he knows a thing or two about Ye Qing Lu's situation.

When the game "Eternal Immortal Path" first launched, Ye Qinglu wiped out hundreds of experts from the War God Alliance with a single move, something even the guild leader, Bi Hai Cang Tian, ​​couldn't do.

"Well, how should I put it?" Ye Qinglu thought for a moment and said, "I played High Martial Arts Descent and Immortal Path Eternal. My feeling is that Immortal Path Eternal is like a low-end version of High Martial Arts Descent. High Martial Arts Descent is not only more realistic, but its methods for improving and strengthening the spirit are also far superior to Immortal Path Eternal."

"The main reason I'm here today is to recommend High Martial Arts Descent to everyone. I believe that developing together in High Martial Arts Descent will definitely be of great help to everyone in becoming pioneers in the future."

As Ye Qinglu finished speaking, everyone present fell silent. Some were clearly tempted, while others remained indifferent. However, most people looked at the group leader, Bihai Cangtian.

"As expected, it still depends on the leader's decision." Ye Qinglu was not surprised by this result at all, and her gaze couldn't help but shift to the leader, Bihai Cangtian.

The Sky Travelers adventure group was founded by the leader, Azure Sky, and all members were handpicked by him. After so many years together, most members simply wanted to follow Azure Sky as their leader; what games they played was completely unimportant.

Even these people only acquired the status of Pioneers because they wanted to follow behind their leader, Azure Sky. "Azure Sky, I understand your thoughts." After a moment of contemplation, Azure Sky nodded and said, "However, this matter is not urgent. The Eternal Immortal Path is not an ordinary game, and we don't understand the Descent of High Martial Arts, let alone what's behind it. My suggestion is to investigate first. After we have a thorough understanding of the situation of the Descent of High Martial Arts, it won't be too late for us to enter it. Of course, during the investigation period, I will not object to anyone wanting to go."

"I'll listen to the commander."

“I agree. We know a lot about the situation of Immortal Path Eternal. It is now in open beta and has more than one billion players, and there will be more in the future. It is also the only officially designated game. It would be too risky to suddenly switch to a game like High Martial Arts Descent, which has no basis in reality.”

In a short time, more than 80% of the more than 20 members of the group agreed with the group leader, Azure Sky. Only Thousand Blade Evil Ghost and Broken Blade Snow remained unexpressed as to show any interest.

“Now that everyone has made their decision, let’s get started on our respective tasks.” Bi Hai Cang Tian nodded, his dark gray eyes turning to Ye Qinglu as he said, “Qinglu, although you’re going to switch to High Martial Arts Descent, I still suggest you spend some time each day leveling up in Immortal Path Eternal. This game, Immortal Path Eternal, is not as simple as you think.”

"Is it not as simple as I thought?" Ye Qinglu nodded after hearing this and decided to spend some time leveling up every day.

The leader of the group, Azure Sky, is not only a legend in the virtual gaming world, but also someone with a powerful background and extensive connections. Since that's what they've said, she's just the heir to a fitness center, so there's no reason for her not to listen to such advice.

Moreover, she has achieved her goal by coming here this time.

It's a real shame that not everyone was persuaded, but at least it piqued the interest of Thousand Blade Demon and Broken Blade Snow. Even if only these two joined, it would be a significant boost to the garrison.

While the Sky Travelers were scattered to level up, the War God Alliance, which had resurrected in Hundred Leaf Village, was in an uproar.

The War God Alliance, with its hundreds of experts, was completely wiped out by the Sky Travelers, who numbered only twenty-odd. Not only that, but Ye Qinglu killed them all by herself. If word got out, the War God Alliance would lose all face.

"What's going on with this Sky Traveler? Suddenly, a new expert I've never even heard of has appeared, stronger than that Thousand Blade Demon, and that madwoman too." Zhan Tianban, the vice president of the War God Alliance, recalled the scene before his death, his heart filled with confusion. "Spiritual energy condensation, and that river of sword energy, when did she become so strong?"

Everyone here is a player from the closed beta test, where it was impossible to join a sect or obtain cultivation techniques. Yet Ye Qinglu is not only able to condense spiritual energy, but also to manipulate it for attacks. It's simply unbelievable.

As for Ye Qinglu's skill level, as an old rival, they knew him inside and out. It was only a few months since they last met, and Ye Qinglu suddenly annihilated them as soon as the server opened. No matter how you looked at it, it was very strange.

"Investigate! Send people to investigate those two! I must find out what happened!" Zhan Tianbanbu gave the order directly to everyone.

Ye Qinglu's strength is now terrifying. If they cannot figure out why Ye Qinglu is so strong, their War God Alliance's future actions on the Immortal Path will become quite passive and troublesome.

Only after figuring out the cause can they compete with the Sky Travelers for the BOSS and opportunities; otherwise, they will not only get nothing but also die and lose levels in vain.

In an instant, everyone in the War God Alliance sprang into action under Zhan Tianbanbu's command, frantically searching everywhere for information about Yi Ye Fuyun and Ye Qinglu, leaving no stone unturned, whether inside or outside the Immortal Path.

Most of the day later.

Inside a bunker a hundred meters underground in a primeval forest on Earth.

The virtual game pod's hatch slowly opened, and a blind, muscular man stepped out. This blind, muscular man was none other than Bi Hai Cang Tian, ​​who had just logged off.

As Bihai Cangtian walked out, the alloy door of the room slowly opened, and two men walked in.

The two men, one dressed in a suit and tie, was in his early forties and had multiple scars on his face and neck, giving him an unusually stern appearance.

The other man was wearing a black, tight-fitting tracksuit. He was only about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, but the tracksuit had many weighted metal bars on it, weighing more than 100 kilograms. However, his walking was not affected at all, as if those weighted metal bars were just decorations on the clothes.

Azure Sky's unfocused eyes stared at the two approaching figures, as if it could see right through them, and said, "You've arrived. It seems we've disturbed your extraterrestrial mecha training."

"Extraterrestrial mecha training is a minor matter. We've killed countless monsters from that planet with our coordinated efforts, so one more training session won't make a difference," the man in the suit said dismissively. "So, what brings you here, young master of this conglomerate?"

"Help me investigate a game, a game that's still in closed beta," Bihai Cangtian said with a smile. "The game is called High Martial Arts Descends. We hope you can find out everything about the game, including its background and the details within the game."

"Why are you looking into a new beta game? Don't you care about Immortal Path Eternal?" the man in the suit asked in surprise.

“That game is a bit special, so I want to look into it.” Bi Hai Cang Tian thought of Ye Qinglu’s spiritual energy manipulation skills displayed in Immortal Path Eternity, and a smile appeared on his face. “If it’s really as my vice-captain said, and there are no problems, then it’s a whole new world.”

"Young Master, what did you call me here for?" the young man in tight sportswear asked, puzzled. "I don't play games much. I only know how to fight and control the Starry Sky series mechs."

“Xing Kuang, it’s precisely because you’re good at these things that I let you enter that game to investigate.” Bi Hai Cang Tian looked at the young man named Xing Kuang in front of him and smiled. “I’ve heard that the game has a high level of research on the mental aspect, and can even help players improve their mental strength. This is very important for you to improve your level of controlling the Starry Sky Mech.”

As his trusted confidant since childhood, Xing Kuang, though not a big gamer, possessed extraordinary mental talent, so terrifying that even Ye Qinglu couldn't match him. It was because of this that he became a renowned ace pilot at a young age.

“I understand.” Xing Kuang nodded.

"By the way, you should take everyone from the mech legion with you. It'll be easier to investigate with more people," Bihai Cangtian instructed.

"All the mech legion members?" Xing Kuang was taken aback. "Young Master, that's a legion of 100,000 men!"

The conglomerate's Starry Sky Mech Legion consists of the elite of the elite, and they are battle-hardened soldiers. It's one thing to let some people play the game, but if you let 100,000 people play, they could easily wipe out the game. After all, the virtuality of virtual games is getting higher and higher, and individual strength is increasingly dependent on real-world skills.

With 100,000 experts, this isn't an investigation; they're practically asking them to beat the game.

"You can go now." Azure Sea and Sky waved his hand and lay back down in the virtual game pod.

The two then left the rest room of Azure Sky and acted according to Azure Sky's instructions. One investigated the background and the forces behind Gao Wu's arrival, while the other led people into the game to investigate the situation inside the game.

In the world of martial arts, in Crimson Moon Town.

The clock struck noon the next day, marking the end of the 32-hour update period. The Red Moon Town branch welcomed its first batch of newbies, numbering in the thousands.

(End of this chapter)