All-People Game: As a Sword Cultivator, All I Can Do is Fly with a Sword

This is the most prized treasure of the Heavenly Fiend Sect.

The Book of Heavenly Fiends.

For hundreds of years, many leaders and elders of the Heavenly Fiend Sect have studied this ancient book, trying to glean secrets from it.

However, all they could discover was the unique martial art recorded within, the Heavenly Fiend Skill.

As for the legendary secrets that can shatter the void, no one has been able to unravel them.

Duan Ming opened the ancient book and read it carefully.

"Page 1: A cursed lone star, destined to die alone..."

"On the second page, to practice this skill, one must first..."

He flipped through the book so hard it made a rustling sound, and his face grew darker and darker.

"As expected, it's no different from the rumors, except that it records the cultivation method of the Heavenly Fiend Technique." Duan Ming muttered to himself, his tone filled with disappointment.

He was certainly aware of the power of the Heavenly Fiend Technique, but that was not what he sought.

For a grandmaster who has been stuck at the end of martial arts for ten years, what he wants is to transcend the limits of martial arts and to achieve the legendary shattering of the void.

Duan Ming tried various methods, including mental sensing and even channeling his inner strength, but the Book of Heavenly Fiends remained unresponsive, as if it were just an ordinary ancient book.

Finally, his gaze fell on the dark red patterns along the edges of the pages.

He inexplicably stretched out his finger and cut his fingertip.

The crimson blood dripped down but did not spread; instead, it was completely absorbed by the animal skin book.

Immediately afterwards, the originally gray pages began to glow with an eerie red light.

Duan Ming's eyes immediately brightened considerably.

There is a play!

He began to recite the recorded opening verses in a low voice.

"Heaven and earth were dark and yellow, the universe was vast and boundless, evil energy entered my body, forging my demonic form..."

As he recited, the previously calm air around him suddenly became thick and sticky.

An unprecedented energy surged through the raging waves and the stone walls, as if it had found its home, and rushed wildly into his body.

"Hmm!"

Duan Ming let out a groan of extreme pleasure.

He felt like he was eighteen again, and every pore on his body was cheering with joy.

"This is spiritual energy!"

A sharp glint flashed in Duan Ming's eyes.

He got it.

He finally understood.

Why has the path of martial arts become narrower and narrower over the past few hundred years, with grandmasters becoming a thing of the past and breaking through the void becoming a myth?

It's not because later generations are dull-witted, nor because the techniques have been lost.

It's not because something is missing.

Now, spiritual energy has arrived.

Duan Ming felt the faint but real spiritual energy within his body, and a wildly arrogant smile appeared on his lips.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

"A golden age of martial arts is about to begin, and I, Duan Ming, will surely be the king of this new era!"

He clutched the Book of Heavenly Fiends tightly, his gaze fixed on several distant countries.

After the spiritual energy recovers, the ancient books passed down by those ancient forces will have a completely different value.

Previously, it was merely a search for clues; now, it is a strategic resource that must be fought for.

As for dismantling his subordinate Qingsong Temple...

"Xuan Chengzi, you wait, I will personally pay you a visit later."

……

……

Qingsong Temple.

Li Jin lay listlessly on the stone table, watching the carbonate fish frantically attacking the big tree not far away.

"Ha! A golden snake peeks out!"

"Hey! The serpent wags its tail!"

The carbonate fish practiced with great enthusiasm. Although its movements were still a bit stiff, each strike left a shallow mark on the tree bark.

The Taoist priests passing by were already used to this.

In their eyes, this new disciple wasn't very bright and often talked to himself, but he was indeed very diligent in his training.

As long as it doesn't disrupt the normal order of the Taoist temple, it's fine.

Li Jin sighed and toyed with the teacup in her hand.

"Although the chives are growing well, there's only one stalk, which is really not enough to harvest."

He was considering whether or not to go down the mountain.

Since cultivators existed a thousand years ago, there must still be other relics or items related to cultivation in this world.

Staying in Qingsong Temple, while safe, also meant being cut off from news.

but……

The image of the Green Pine Ancestor beating up the Fire Department envoy flashed through Li Jin's mind.

Clearly, in the final stages of the depletion of spiritual energy, the relationship between martial artists and cultivators was not harmonious; in fact, it could be said that they were enemies.

Once the spiritual energy completely disappears, cultivators lose their source of power and become mortals, while martial artists are also affected, but they can still cultivate their internal strength.

During that dark period, did martial artists carry out a large-scale purge of cultivators?

Will they destroy all records about cultivating immortality?

Li Jin thought about it more and more and felt that this was very likely.

After all, history is written by the victors.

If martial artists become the dominant force after spiritual energy is depleted, then it is reasonable for them to erase the traces of cultivators.

Therefore, rashly searching for those so-called relics of cultivators now might lead to some trouble.

Li Jin decided to play it safe and continue to lie low in Qingsong Temple.

Anyway, he now has Xuan Chengzi, a Grandmaster-level bodyguard, and that system that can intercept rewards.

He can keep getting stronger as long as players come.

Just then.

When~

The grand bell sound, which only Li Jin could hear, rang out once again deep within his mind.

Li Jin quickly looked up at the sky.

A dazzling white light pierced through the clouds and plummeted straight toward Green Pine Mountain.

The others continued with their own business, completely ignoring the light.

A kind smile appeared on Li Jin's face.

The new batch of chives has finally arrived.

……

……

[Connecting neurons...]

Connection successful.

Welcome to the Eternal Path, a world so real it will make you question reality.

Lin Qingyun looked at the antique-style creation interface in front of her, still holding half a rice ball in her hand.

"Is this what a holographic game is? It can even simulate rice balls?"

She's a voice-controlled streamer who usually reads novels and plays casual games during her live streams. Her biggest hobby is collecting rice balls of various flavors.

I was recommended this game by a friend, which is touted as a second life and is a fully immersive experience.

Please name your character.

Lin Qingyun looked at the rice ball in her hand and said without hesitation, "Let's call it Qingyun Loves Rice Balls."

Naming successful.

Please select your initial identity:

[A. Descendant of a prestigious family (born into a prominent family, with existing connections)]

【B. Rise from humble beginnings (common backgrounds, greater adaptability)】

[C. Random (Everything is unknown; you might become a beggar or a millionaire)]

"Random, exciting."

Lin Qingyun chose C without hesitation.

When playing games, the most important thing is to have a surprise.

Please select your arrival location:

【A. Bustling city (many beginner tasks, convenient living, but fierce competition)】

【B. Deep mountains and ancient forests (abundant resources, many adventures, but high risk)】

【C. Random (The dice of fate have been rolled, good luck!)】

"Still random."

Lin Qingyun chose C again; she was going to take the plunge today.

[Your identity and destination have been selected; we are currently matching you with a suitable match...]

Just then, a golden pop-up window, brimming with the aura of pay-to-win, appeared.

[First Recharge Gift Pack (Limited Time Offer)]

[Get a "Chosen One" mystery item for only 648!]

This item can significantly reduce the difficulty in the early stages of the game, enhance the gaming experience, and give you a head start!

Lin Qingyun was stunned.

"Wasn't this game supposed to be low-grind, low-spending, and healthy?"

She tapped the pop-up window with some confusion.

They're already trying to get players to spend money before they even enter the game. Are these developers just crazy for cash?

but……

Lin Qingyun glanced at the words "reduce game difficulty".

As someone who's terrible at games, her biggest fear is that the game is too difficult, and she'll get brutally beaten by the monsters as soon as she enters the game.

If it's for relaxation, then spending a little money for an experience doesn't seem like a bad deal.

"Bought it!"

Lin Qingyun clicked "buy" directly.

Payment successful!

The item has been sent to your inventory. Please check it after entering the game.

As the notification tone ended, the surrounding white space began to collapse, and a feeling of weightlessness washed over them.

"Aaaaaah! Why am I in freefall when I enter the game?!"

Lin Qingyun's scream echoed in the void.