Scourge Messenger

Chapter 314 My happiness is enough for two people

Among the Heavenly Fiends and Earthly Fiends absorbed by Yan Qing, the effect of the Jade Talisman of Creation is a passive ability that comprehensively enhances combat power. While the Secret Record of the Netherworld is also a passive ability, its effect is extremely astonishing, arguably a divine skill that shouldn't exist in an MMORPG:

"The World of the Netherworld: In the instant of a major attack, you step into a world of gods and demons. In the slow-flowing time, you have time to rewrite your destiny. Cooldown: 24 hours."

In short, time slows down drastically!

In single-player games, this kind of effect is quite common, such as Link's Time in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild or Dragon's Roar in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. However, as an online multiplayer game, The Messenger shouldn't have such a powerful skill, let alone a fully leveled Messenger. Otherwise, while you might enjoy pausing time, what about other players? If time suddenly stops while everyone is playing, they might think the game is frozen or they've been disconnected.

Therefore, the "Tongyou World" has an extremely strict limitation: the trigger probability is inversely proportional to the number of players.

Within the same scene, the more people there are, the lower the probability of triggering the event, and vice versa. For example, in the open world, the "Tongyou" event can only occur once a day at most.

In other words, unless players solo the dungeon, there is very little chance of triggering "The World of the Netherworld". But if players can solo the dungeon, why would they need a "The World of the Netherworld" for survival?
In gaming forums, "Tongyou World" is often seen as a show of skill by the official development team, clearly demonstrating to players that the official team has the ability to design some awesome skill effects, enticing players to keep exploring game content and chasing the maximum level.

While it's unlikely, what if the official version actually implements time stop as a regular item effect? ​​Wouldn't that be as exhilarating as online games and novels?

In case some game ever becomes a reality, and no one else knows, but I've already bought a game account that can stop time... Hehehe.

Although impractical, "Tongyou World" is a powerful tool for creating mischief. Yan Qing has seen videos more than once where players use "Tongyou World" to instantly kill a level 69 Yama Lord with their mortal bodies.

Yan Qing had always treated the Tongyou Secret Record as a blank Earthly Fiend, simply using it to complement his Dao Foundation. He never imagined that it could actually trigger the "Tongyou World." Was it because the number of people in the Gathering Demon Land was relatively small? But he had no time to think about these trivial matters, because in the almost still world, a mournful black spear crushed all the white, and even time could not stop its advance. Yan Qing and Murong Hui were both in its attack path.

Although he couldn't see the attacker, Yan Qing could imagine how arrogant he was... actually trying to kill two elite third-stage cultivators with a single blow!
He pulled Murong Hui close and cleaved the black spear in two with his sword!

Boom! The building behind was blasted into pieces by the broken black spear. Yan Qing withdrew from the "Tongyou World". His whole body muscles were in unimaginable pain, especially his arms, which felt like they were twisted into a pretzel. He felt so bad that he wished he could have them amputated.

He was mentally prepared for this. The "Tongyou World" was similar to the Rain Messenger; the former slowed down world time, while the latter sped up its own, but both would place a tremendous burden on the messenger. However, Yan Qing had now completed the third stage of the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends, so the daily Tongyou was still within his tolerance.

Wearing the "goldfish goggles," Yan Qing looked along the attack route but couldn't see anyone; they had probably moved.

This attack undoubtedly reached the Foundation Establishment level, but the Demon Gathering Land only has a maximum of third-tier messengers. If a Foundation Establishment messenger were to successfully squeeze in, there would be no need for them to hide. A third-tier messenger would have to pay a high price and make considerable preparations to unleash such an attack, and an assassin could not launch it continuously.

Despite this thought, Yan Qing still pulled Murong Hui into the shadows of the building. They had been walking in the middle of the road, which allowed the assassin's ranged attacks to proceed unimpeded. Any slight obstruction could have been easily avoided by Yan Qing and Murong Hui's speed.

"Is that enough to thank me?"

"What?" Murong Hui was still a little confused and looked up at Yan Qing.

"I've saved you a second time, and there might be a third or fourth time. That's enough to thank you for your help," Yan Qing said. "Don't ask me for the bracelet again. I won't let you play with it."

Murong Hui blinked and muttered softly, "Fine, if you don't want to give it to me, you don't have to..."

Hmm? Suddenly obedient? Was she frightened? Yan Qing didn't want to strain her relationship with Murong Hui; she'd need her guidance for the next two days, but...

"It's all over now, why are you still holding me?"

Yan Qing had already let go, but Murong Hui still clung to Yan Qing like a koala, her rather large and soft breasts pressed tightly against her arm.

"No, I'm scared!"

"If you're scared, walk to a place where there are buildings blocking the way, don't walk in the middle of the road."

While these long-range snipers are indeed formidable, they also face significant limitations. Even the slightest obstruction can deflect their attack trajectory, making it impossible for the enemy to seize an opportunity if the enemy remains vigilant.

More importantly, he didn't think his opponent could kill him in one hit. With the Mountain Heart Protection Mirror, the Jade Talisman of Creation, the Bodhisattva Jade Pendant, and the Heavenly Calamity [Sigh], Yan Qing's maximum damage taken was now over 5000. The assassin might not even be able to break through his defensive barrier, and that didn't even take into account his own health.

"Let's go together."

"How am I supposed to get around if you don't lead the way? You cowardly cat."

"I'm not a coward! I have a name, okay!"

"You wretched cat?"

"Huh, I'm ignoring you."

Murong Hui clung to his arm and pulled him along, her weasel-like ponytail swaying back and forth. Yan Qing assumed she was frightened by the assassin, so he let her go.

Suddenly, the sound of bells rang out in the distance. Yan Qing raised his bracelet and saw that all six puppet cards he had collected in the past half day had disappeared. Only the Ascended Dragon Servant in the puppet slot remained, and a new puppet slot had been added—he could now activate a second flesh puppet! A sound came from the side, and a brand new Ascended Dragon Servant spawned next to Yan Qing. Murong Hui cheered and released Yan Qing, going over to touch and rub the dragon servant's skull, her face full of delight. It can only be said that the taste of the rich is truly hard to fathom.

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"We're not afraid now that we're here! This is a special building; as long as we block the door, no one can assassinate us!"

"It's to assassinate you."

“It’s us, we’re on the same team now!” Murong Hui opened the freezer and took out two bottles of orange juice: “Here you go.”

Yan Qing took the orange juice and looked at the fireplace, sofa, kitchen, bookcase, and minimalist style of the living room, feeling a great sense of unreality.

Although there is no distinction between day and night in the Demon Gathering Land, Yan Qing was exhausted after fighting for half a day, so he planned to find a secluded spot to rest for the night. However, Murong Hui said that there was a wonderful place to rest, and it was extremely safe.

Then she dragged Yan Qing here, all the while—

Hot spring cabin!

Yan Qing had no idea what the official designers were thinking, cramming a hot spring inn into the Demon Gathering Land, and even designating it as a special building. But having accommodation in an amusement park wasn't so strange…

According to Murong Hui, there are hundreds of these rest huts in the Guiding Lands. After many messengers enter the Guiding Lands, they often form groups of several people, first going to bookstores to find some books, then scavenging various places with food, wandering around during the day, and returning to the hot spring huts to rest together at night. After a few days, everyone's relationship will generally improve rapidly. It is the most popular way to socialize in the North, and young people are eager to join. Those who are not qualified to participate are looked down upon.

"Aha!"

Yan Qing turned around and saw that the wooden door leading to the indoor hot spring had been opened. The black scale armor and leg armor fell to the ground, and Murong Hui jumped into the hot spring, untied her ponytail, and put her wet hair up in a bun, revealing her graceful and slender neck. She waved to Yan Qing and giggled, "Come on, let's soak in the hot spring together!"

Yan Qing walked over and took a look, confirming that the hot springs were all indoors and the windows faced the outside walls. However, even if an assassin attacked, it would be impossible to shake the hot spring huts, which had the property of being 'indestructible'.

Murong Hui stood up from the hot spring, put her hands on her hips, and laughed, "How is it? Isn't it a nice place?"

“Indeed…” Yan Qing glanced at Murong Hui, his gaze immediately fixed, and then he turned and closed the wooden door.

"Where are you going? I'm not naked." Murong Hui was both puzzled and amused. "I'm clearly still dressed. I didn't expect you to be so..."

When she glanced down at herself, a blush crept up her neck, and she quickly submerged herself in the steamy hot spring. She was indeed still wearing a vest and pants, but because they were wet and clinging to her body, the cherries on her undulating breasts were clearly visible…

After Murong Hui came out of the hot spring, Yan Qing couldn't wait to go in, take off his clothes, and shower as well. Although he had long been prepared for a tough time, who would humiliate themselves if they could shower every day? However, he was careful and didn't remove the bandages from his face even while soaking in the hot spring. Sure enough, not long after, Murong Hui came running over again, carrying grilled meat skewers and iced orange juice. Yan Qing quickly covered himself with a towel.

"What did you come in for?"

"Soaking your feet while eating a late-night snack!"

Where did the barbecue come from?

“There’s some in the cupboard. It’s not as fresh as it is, but it’s still pretty good,” Murong Hui said, taking a bite of meat and then offering it to Yan Qing. “Here, it’s delicious. I added my own special seasoning!”

Yan Qing took a sniff; it did indeed smell delicious. He took a bite, and the juices mixed with the seasonings burst between his teeth. Murong Hui looked at him expectantly: "How is it?"

"It's alright, but I've had better ones," Yan Qingrui commented.

"If it's delicious, then it's delicious. Stop talking so much nonsense." Murong Hui handed over the orange juice again: "Drink."

Yan Qing wasn't used to her enthusiastic feeding: "Why do you have to eat with me?"

Because I'm happy!

What does your happiness have to do with me?

"Because my happiness is enough for two people!"

Murong Hui sipped a grilled skewer and then a glass of orange juice, watching Yan Qing with a smile. Her legs, which were in the hot spring, swayed back and forth, creating ripples on the surface of the water.

(End of this chapter)