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Chapter 146 A Diverse Journey of Mounts! "Mythology" Gets Criticized Again! (Please Subscribe!!!)
[Mythology - Mount System!]

[Journey to the West joins the players! A different Journey to the West from the original story! A different kind of excitement!]

The only player to join the pilgrimage team! Her identity is...

[The Jinghe Dragon King whose fate was changed! The first and strongest mount in history! An SSR divine dragon mount!]

Good deeds are rewarded? The luckiest player in history!

[Mount Guide - A collaboration between Xiao Huohuo and Qiao Liang! Come and check it out!]

Hot searches one after another.

Headlines one after another.

It started to emerge online.

After obtaining Qiao Liang's consent, Xiao Huohuo immediately created the strategy guide.

After all, this is something that can help you gain followers.

How could he not be enthusiastic?
If he waits any longer and someone else finishes it before him, then it will be a loss.

And the content of the strategy guide.

What was written was exactly what Qiao Liang said: if you want a mount, don't look for a powerful demon or a minor demon; cultivate it yourself, as that's the most cost-effective way.

Make sense.

Just these players.

Even if you reach the maximum level, you can only be a celestial soldier in the Heavenly Court, but in the mortal world, you'd be considered an immortal.

What happens when you guide a small animal through its spiritual practice?
Once you reach the maximum level, it's already slow to improve your strength. Raising a mount is a way to indirectly improve your strength as well.

Mounts are useless to the big shots, but they're useful to them!

Even if it's difficult to improve the strength of these mounts, how difficult can it be compared to improving their strength after they reach the maximum level?
Let's go back to how cool it is to have a mount.

Wow~ Whether you're handsome or not is a lifelong matter!

Among the players, there are also quite a few pet enthusiasts.

So when the news about the mount came out, even people who hadn't paid attention before were in an uproar.

Xiao Huohuo and Qiao Liang's posts naturally attracted a lot of attention.

"Holy crap, no wonder Emperor Xiao and Chief Qiao have such a great strategy guide! They've already released one so quickly!"

"That makes sense! That makes perfect sense!"

"Indeed, we can't defeat powerful demons, and minor demons are boring. Cultivating our own is the most cost-effective way!"

"The most important thing is loyalty! Loyalty! And more loyalty!"

"Got it, I'll log on right now and go catch the mount!"

Everyone immediately erupted in excitement.

After reading the guide, I went online.

In the game right now.

It has already begun a chaotic mess.

After all, it might be difficult to catch a monster to use as a mount, but catching an animal to use as a mount is easy!

……

The Great Tang Dynasty in the East.

"Dog! I can tell at a glance that you have the potential to become an immortal. From now on, you'll follow me!"

One player excitedly laughed loudly at the emaciated black dog in front of him.

Black dog: "?"

Upon hearing this, the black dog looked at him with a puzzled expression, not understanding what the man was talking about.

"I hope you grow up to be tall and strong so I can ride you!"

The player channeled his innate Qi into the black dog's body and spoke with anticipation.

Black dog: "??"

After receiving the innate Qi, the black dog felt a little more comfortable and felt much closer to the person in front of him, but he still couldn't understand what he was saying.

"Erlang Shen's Howling Celestial Dog is a black dog, and you're a black dog too. So, rounding up, you're basically the Little Howling Celestial Dog, and I'm the Little Erlang Shen. That's it!"

Players are filled with wonderful fantasies about the future.

Black dog: "???"

I don’t understand, I don’t understand at all.

I have no idea what nonsense the owner is spouting.

……

at the same time.

East China Sea.

"Holy crap, bro, why did you choose a carp as your mount? Can you even ride that thing?"

Player A stared in disbelief as he watched his companion inject primordial energy into a carp.

Player B rolled his eyes upon hearing this and said:

"What do you know? Haven't you heard of the carp leaping over the dragon gate? We definitely can't catch the dragon, but we can catch the carp. Once it becomes a dragon, won't I be rich? I'm betting everything on this!"

Player A was quite surprised upon hearing this.

But I have to admit, it does seem to make some sense.

The awesome mounts are something that ordinary players are destined to never get.

However, if you nurture them from a young age, there is still a sliver of hope.

Player A suddenly realized something and quickly started swimming towards the shore.

"Hey, where are you going?" Player B couldn't help but ask when he saw this.

“I think you have a point. I’m going to go ashore and catch a python to ride. I’ll see if I can transform into a dragon. If I can, I’ll make a fortune. If not, a giant python as a mount is still a good deal!” Player A said without turning his head.

Upon hearing this, Player B slapped his forehead and exclaimed, "Holy crap, right? There's that trick too? Wait for me, I'll go catch the giant python with you!"

He thought Player A made sense; dragons don't only evolve into carp, they can also evolve into snakes.

Compared to carp, snakes are much more reliable.

As for this carp, it was just a wisp of primordial energy, and the investment wasn't too large, so it's fine if it's wasted.

Soon, the two left.

Only a goldfish, blowing bubbles, remained, watching the direction the two had left.

……

Except these.

Many other players are catching all sorts of mounts.

"Brother, I'm not trying to be mean, but if you're looking for a mount, why does it have to be a fox? And why does it have to be a female? Do you really want to ride a fox that badly?"

"What do you know! This is a world of immortals and heroes. When it cultivates to perfection, it can really transform! Isn't a fox spirit good? Even if this isn't an 18+ game, isn't it pleasing to the eye to keep it by your side?"

"Holy crap, it really is! I misunderstood you, bro! Search! Search like crazy!"

"Wow, people actually ride pigs? Unbelievable."

"Mainly because I was reincarnated as a pig demon, I wanted to try riding my own kind. Hehe, putting everything else aside, this track is definitely narrow. Lions and tigers are too common. How can I stand out without going for something abstract? I'll be the coolest guy there!"

"I've got a cat now! I do own a cat in real life, but that won't change. I can finally realize this dream in the game! Hurry up and change!"

"..."

Everyone started to get excited.

Many people have even temporarily put aside limited-time event dungeons and started looking for and choosing their own mounts in the game.

The reasons for choosing a mount are varied.

For most players, raising one or two is already their limit given their resources.

Therefore, you must choose carefully.

However, that's what they say, but most people also act based on their own preferences.

After all, when playing games, having fun is the most important thing.

Because of the players' excitement.

The Three Realms began to tremble, affecting not only other realms but even the Heavenly Court.

……

heaven.

Lingxiao Palace.

"Report! Reporting to Your Majesty!"

“Those heavenly soldiers who ascended from the lower realm have been making strange moves recently.”

"I have something I wish to obtain His Majesty's approval for."

A celestial official came before the Jade Emperor and reported this.

Upon hearing this, the Jade Emperor was slightly taken aback and quickly asked, "What do they want?"

The Jade Emperor knew that most of these heavenly soldiers who later ascended to the upper realm were extraordinary individuals in the world.

Since the game's public beta launch, many players have chosen to ascend to the upper realm and join the Heavenly Court after reaching the level cap.

Therefore, there are quite a few players in the Heavenly Court nowadays.

The Jade Emperor had witnessed the special nature of these anomalies and naturally attached great importance to them.

"They want Your Majesty to bestow rewards upon them," the official said after a pause.

Those oddballs were talking about some kind of mission or reward, but that was roughly what they meant.

"But you want the peaches of immortality and the elixir of immortality again?" the Jade Emperor said with a headache upon hearing this.

When these extraordinary beings ascended to heaven, the immortals who had witnessed Sun Wukong leading the most extraordinary beings to wreak havoc in the Heavenly Palace were still wary of them.

It turned out that...

These outliers are really useful if they're on the same side.

They basically hit wherever they were pointed at, and they were fearless in the face of death.

When facing demons.

They all charged ahead with great enthusiasm.

The True Martial Emperor, who guards the North Heavenly Gate and takes it upon himself to eliminate demons and protect the righteous path, is most fond of these anomalies.

Most of the anomalies also joined the ranks of Emperor Zhenwu, fighting demons alongside him and making great contributions to the peace of the Three Realms.

When the Jade Emperor heard about this, he was overjoyed and his perception of the extraordinary person improved considerably. He even personally asked the extraordinary person what reward he wanted.

As a result, these guys...

He would casually mention the Queen Mother of the West's peaches of immortality and Laozi's elixir of life.

The Jade Emperor's face darkened upon hearing this, and he left with his hands behind his back.

The peaches of immortality and the elixir of immortality are so precious, how could he possibly bestow them upon these extraordinary individuals? He simply gave them some other rewards.

Many immortals in Heaven were on guard for a while, thinking that these guys would cause trouble if they didn't get the peaches and elixir.

But then, unexpectedly, things took an unexpected turn.

These people didn't care at all. They were still overjoyed to receive the Jade Emperor's reward, laughing heartily as they went about their business.

This left many immortals speechless.

Now the outcasts are asking for a reward.

The Jade Emperor naturally assumed that they wanted the peaches of immortality and the elixir of immortality again.

"No, Your Majesty, what they are seeking this time is not the elixir of immortality from the Heavenly Court, but the heavenly horses from the Imperial Stables," the celestial official replied.

"A celestial horse?" The Jade Emperor was taken aback upon hearing this.

He truly is an anomaly.

It couldn't be calculated using common sense at all. He couldn't understand why the anomalies wanted the Pegasus.

For immortals, the heavenly horses in the Imperial Stables were more for show than for riding.

After pondering for a moment, the Jade Emperor nodded and said, "Alright, since they want celestial horses, then ten can be selected and awarded to the ten people among them who have the highest merits so far. In the future, if anyone performs exceptionally well, they can also be rewarded with celestial horses."

Although it's unclear what the Outcasts want the Pegasus for, compared to the Pegasus and the Immortal Pill, the Pegasus is insignificant.

The Jade Emperor had no objection.

If we could have these celestial horses to tether these anomalies, we would make an even bigger profit.

"Yes." Upon hearing this, the celestial official accepted the order and withdrew.

And it didn't take long.

Then a minor official from the Imperial Horse Stables led ten heavenly horses and handed them over to the players.

"Hahaha! Look, brothers, a Pegasus! A mere mount! You guys are still going to get those fancy things, I'm going straight for the Pegasus!"

Players who got the Pegasus immediately started showing it off in the game chat.

Holy crap! I'm so jealous!

Holy crap! I'm so jealous!

Holy crap! I'm so jealous!

In the game channel.

Countless people began to pop up and exclaim in surprise.

You must know, this is no ordinary horse; it's a horse that the Great Sage once raised!
Putting aside Lin Xiao's Jinghe Dragon King, this is definitely the best mount available right now.

In fact.

Players who join the Heavenly Court.

The treatment is indeed much better than in other places.

Even Huaguo Mountain, which brought back countless divine weapons from the Nezha dungeon, cannot compare to the Heavenly Court, Guanjiang Estuary, or other places, let alone other places.

As celestial soldiers in the Heavenly Court, they naturally possess divine weapons and other such accolades. While they may not have the Queen Mother's peaches of immortality or Laozi's elixir of immortality, they certainly have an abundance of ordinary celestial fruits and pills.

Even the fruits and monkey wine from Flower Fruit Mountain are far inferior.

This is the foundation of the Heavenly Court, the number one power in the Three Realms!
Therefore, many players who have reached the maximum level in the current open beta have chosen the Heavenly Court faction.

……

……

at the same time.

Just when the game was incredibly lively.

in reality.

The World Tour headquarters building stands in the city center, showcasing the prestige of an industry leader.

After Lin Dong and Mu Wanqing arrived here.

Liang Mengmeng had been waiting for a long time and warmly welcomed them into the conference room.

Mr. Li arrived quickly as well.

"Haha, welcome to our World Tour! Thank you so much!" President Li said warmly as soon as he saw Lin Dong and Mu Wanqing.

"President Lin, President Mu, this is our President Li." Liang Mengmeng quickly introduced them to Lin Dong and President Mu. After introducing them, she also explained to President Li, "President Li, this is President Mu Wanqing, and this is President Lin Dong."

"I've heard so much about you." President Li smiled slightly and said, "I was just browsing the news in the office and saw a lot of news about 'The Myth.' The 'Myth' created by the two of you is really a huge hit."

Lin Dong and Mu Wanqing exchanged a glance. Lin Dong stepped forward and shook hands with President Li, smiling slightly as he said, "President Li, you flatter me. We should be thanking World Travel for being willing to create a historic award for Myth."

This was the result of their discussion.

This time, Dongqing was led by Lin Dong.

"This is what 'The Myth' deserves. The game has been in open beta for less than a month, and now, the sales of 'The Myth' are about to break 100 million. Its derivative work, 'Journey to the West,' has caused a great stir in the literary world. Whether it is the game or the novel, its influence is still expanding and radiating. It can be said that the future is limitless."

While *Mythology* is a game, it's more than just a game; it's a dissemination of mythological culture. Therefore, if I don't give *Mythology* its own award, I don't know what game I should give its own.

Mr. Li said with a smile.

After exchanging pleasantries, the two sides finally got down to business.

Lin Dong took the lead in introducing the future development plan for "Myth".

From new story chapters to gameplay expansions, every idea demonstrates Dong Qing's deep understanding of games and long-term planning.

It uses concise and powerful language to explain the cultural connotations of ancient Chinese mythology and how to cleverly integrate them into the game.

Every word he uttered was like a key, unlocking everyone's boundless imagination about that mysterious and fantastical world.

Mr. Li and the team members from World Tour listened attentively, occasionally asking questions and offering suggestions.

Mu Wanqing provided supplementary answers to some of the questions Lin Dong couldn't answer.

The people from the World Tour listened with excitement, nodding repeatedly and starting to discuss among themselves.

The discussion continued in a warm and friendly atmosphere, and before we knew it, it was noon.

Mr. Li invited them to lunch, where they continued their discussion around "The Myth," sparking even more insightful ideas.

During the afternoon meeting, the World Tour team also presented Lin Dong and Mu Wanqing with the preliminary plan for establishing the new award, including the award's positioning, selection criteria, and publicity and promotion strategies.

This showed Lin Dong and Mu Wanqing Shiyou's sincerity and determination, and strengthened their belief in making this a success.

After a full day of in-depth exchanges, both sides reached a consensus on many key issues and understood each other's thoughts.

Although the final decision still requires further discussion and approval, this meeting undoubtedly represents a solid step towards Mythology winning a unique award.

It was already late when we left the World Travel headquarters.

The city's neon lights illuminated Lin Dong and Mu Wanqing's hopeful faces.

On their way back to the hotel, the two excitedly discussed their day's achievements and were full of confidence in the future of "Myth".

"Junior, junior, it seems like everything went very smoothly this time!" Mu Wanqing said excitedly, "The independent award! It's already in our pocket!"

Lin Dong recalled the events of today's meeting and felt it went very well. Seeing Mu Wanqing's happy expression, he smiled and said, "Yes, senior, as things stand, if nothing unexpected happens, there's a high chance it will succeed, so we must make the most of it."

Mu Wanqing chuckled, then picked up her phone and browsed the trending topics on Toutiao.

See above.

Many of them are mythological creatures, such as mounts and pets.

Her smile became even wider.

Looking at Lin Dong, he mentally gave him a big thumbs up.

Who else has consistently dominated the trending topics since the beta testing?
There's only "Myth," and only my junior!

And at this time.

Mu Wanqing's phone rang, and the caller ID showed it was Wang Xiaoxiao calling.

"Old Wang, what's up? Want to ask about the independent award? Haha, don't worry, everything's going smoothly on our end!"

Mu Wanqing answered the phone and said with a smile to the person on the other end.

"No, Sister Mu! Look at the news! Someone's attacking 'The Myth' again!" Wang Xiaoxiao's anxious voice came from the other end of the phone.

"What?" Mu Wanqing was stunned. She hadn't seen it just now. But what surprised her even more was something else: "Didn't they see what happened to Yang Yang? There are still people who dare to criticize 'The Myth'?"

This isn't the first time "The Myth" has been criticized.

Prior to this, a book reviewer named Yang Yang had emerged to criticize "The Myth," but he was imprisoned by Mu Wanqing and Lin Qiulin, and his fate was extremely tragic.

With Yang Yang as a precedent, how dare anyone criticize "The Myth"?
“It’s different, this time it’s completely different, Sister Mu, you’ll see when you see it,” Wang Xiaoxiao quickly said.

After saying that, he directly sent over the link to the troll.

Mu Wanqing clicked on the link.

Then I understood why Wang Xiaoxiao said that.

There, on the platform, stood a middle-aged woman, her face haggard, who said:
"Hello everyone, I am an ordinary mother from an ordinary family."

"I don't know if you've heard of a game called 'Mythology,' but you probably do, right? I heard it's quite popular lately."

"The reason I mentioned this game is because my child is a senior in high school this year."

“Originally, my child was an excellent student with good character and academic performance. But ever since this game came out, even though the college entrance examination is approaching, he has stopped studying and has been addicted to the game all day long.”

“When I tried to reason with him, he yelled at me and even tried to hit me with a stick. My husband was injured while trying to protect me and is now in the hospital…”

"Waaaaah, I really don't know what kind of magic this game called 'Myth' has. All I know is that it ruined my child. It's practically electronic opium!"

"Moreover, I heard that this game isn't just played by my child, but also by some top students from prestigious universities like Beijing University and similar institutions. How terrifying is that?"

"I can hardly imagine what a loss it would be for Great Xia and for society if these students became addicted to games, even losing just one of them. They are the true pillars of Great Xia!"

"I've seen many kids who enjoy games before, but I've never seen a game that can drive a child to such an extreme!"

"Here, I urge everyone to join in boycotting 'Myth,' so that more people can't be ruined by this game. This kind of game is harmful to society in every way and causes immense damage..."

This video was posted on Douyu.

The popularity is indeed quite high.

The number of comments has already exceeded ten thousand.

Mu Wanqing was stunned.

Lin Dong, who was standing next to her, had already noticed this and leaned closer to Mu Wanqing to watch the video as well.

He felt a mix of emotions.

This is clearly a trick that some parents used in the past.

However, this kind of trick was still seen in this world a long time ago.

It is extremely rare nowadays, and even rarer to have such a huge impact.

Because this is a world with extremely developed entertainment, games, novels, movies, and so on are already commonplace.

Lin Dong never expected this.

Someone actually dug up this old trick and used it on him.

"Sister Mu, what should we do now? We've already done some public relations work. The original video has been taken down, but it's been forwarded everywhere and is still very popular online," Wang Xiaoxiao said anxiously.

To be honest, this kind of low-level tactic is not a big deal for Dongqing, after all, Dongqing's public relations department is not made of clay.

But what makes him disgusting is that...

It just so happens that this occurred during the period when Dongqing and Shiyou were preparing to establish new awards.

Wang Xiaoxiao was worried that this would affect the situation, which is why she was in such a hurry.

After all, this award is the most important thing for Dong Qing right now.

Even the slightest external influence would be bad for Dong Qing.

"Old Wang, you don't need to worry about this," Lin Dong said from the side.

"Ah? Brother Dong, you're here too. Does 'don't worry about it' mean...?" Wang Xiaoxiao asked immediately upon hearing Lin Dong's voice.

"It means exactly what it says, don't worry about it," Lin Dong replied.

"Oh, oh..." Wang Xiaoxiao nodded in agreement, though she didn't understand what Lin Dong meant, because she trusted him.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the group hung up the phone.

After Wang Xiaoxiao hung up the phone.

Lin Dong continued walking towards the hotel.

Mu Wanqing quickly followed. Seeing that Lin Dong didn't seem to want to explain, she assumed that Lin Dong had some good ideas. Out of trust in Lin Dong, she didn't ask any further questions.

As for Lin Dong.

In his view, this thing has little impact and doesn't need to be paid any attention to.

during this special period.

Wang Xiaoxiao was just being a little too nervous.

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