Sequence Wars: The Mythical Age is Created by Me

Jiang Fan looked closely and indeed couldn't recognize who the other person was.

When the man saw that Jiang Fan didn't recognize him, he immediately coughed.

Do you know me?

Jiang Fan looked at him and realized he recognized him, but he didn't remember him.

"You must be Aunt Jiang's son. I'm Chang Sheng, from Tianhai City Customs. I'm currently an officer in the Ninth Bureau."

Chang Sheng wore black-rimmed glasses and had the air of a cadre; he was quite convincing when he stood there.

"By the way, you probably don't know what the Ninth Inning is all about, right? I shouldn't be telling you, but I'll do it for my mom's sake..."

[A new class chest has been discovered that was not found in version v0.01. Would you like to spend 10 Legendary Points to extract it?]

[Retrieving the treasure chest requires a 30-second wait. Do not leave the target area. 29, 28...]

Holy crap, this guy actually has a treasure chest on him?

Jiang Fan then remembered this person from his memories. It seemed to be the guy who passed the civil service exam. Judging from the appearance, he must have been transferred from customs.

Both the Ninth and Eleventh Bureaus have a distinction between specialists and operators. Specialists are core members within a team, essentially an additional core member on top of the regular staff.

Most of the operators are either without a sequence or have a sequence seed but have not yet fully awakened. They are responsible for a lot of fieldwork and line-pulling work.

Unlike Jiang Fan, they can't sign flexible contracts.

"Hey, are you even listening to me?"

Chang Sheng seemed a little annoyed. He had kindly wanted to help the other party, but Jiang Fan seemed to completely disregard him.

"I..."

Jiang Fan was just about to have a chat while waiting for the treasure chest to be extracted when [Insightful Understanding] brought a strange feeling.

He only wanted to see if Chang Sheng had a sequence number, but he unexpectedly saw a black line on the other person's neck.

That wasn't an illusion created by light and shadow; was it a sign of death or plague? It didn't seem like it.

"Forget it, I've seen plenty of young people like you. If you don't seize this opportunity, it's because you have no vision."

Chang Sheng snorted coldly and immediately decided to leave.

Jiang Fan directly used today's "insight".

[New profession discovered: "Headless Horseman": Originating from the headless god of death (Duraham) in medieval Celtic mythology, and taking root in the Americas during the Puritan Age of Exploration, it absorbed the spirit of death from the American Revolutionary War and the terrifying tales of Sleepy Hollow. It is a pan-sequence formed from the despair of beheadings on the battlefield and the fear of folk legends. This sequence has already completed two advancements, fully gaining the Headless Horseman's approval, becoming the ninth person in this pan-sequence to achieve perfect ascension (this sequence can accommodate a maximum of twenty third-tier individuals). This is the headless corpse he marked; it will die in three days. Overall rating: C+.]

I only used Insight on the person marked by the Headless Horseman, yet I was able to directly detect his true identity?

This was unexpected for Jiang Fan, since he hadn't been able to detect Gan Jiang even after seeing through the disguise of the Bingxian Changgui last time.

This description contains a lot of information. Jiang Fan knew that the Headless Horseman was an element that appeared in many games and anime. He carried a lantern, had a pumpkin head on his head, and wore a black oversized trench coat. He was also a frequent cosplayer for Halloween.

However, the fact that there can only be twenty Tier 3 Headless Knights piqued Jiang Fan's curiosity.

He asked Li Chengfeng, and he learned that the sequence is not exclusive to an individual. Even with the real name sequence, there are two or more [Xiang Yu]s. In the southern Jiangsu region, there is another third-tier [Xiang Yu].

The heroic spirits are selecting the most suitable person to take their place.

Looking at it together now, it seems that each sequence and each order has a different capacity for people. The general sequence is more broad, with up to thirty people in the third order, while the true name sequence may have much fewer.

No wonder the status in the game is called "ascending a rank" when you need to advance.

The path to ascending the sequence is like a series of steps that gradually decrease in number. At first, many people can stand on it, but as more and more steps are climbed, fewer and fewer people will be on the same path until only a few people remain.

The ultimate goal is the realization of legends and fantasies, where immense power is transformed into one's own existence.

"Wait, have you seen any strange people lately?"

Jiang Fan knew that the other party was beyond saving. Although he was reluctant, he really didn't know what to do. Neither Rias nor Li Xiuyi had the ability to break through the third-tier skill. He might as well investigate some information.

"Why are you asking this? When I was in customs, I naturally dealt with people from overseas. By Xia's standards, they were all very strange."

Chang Sheng seemed impatient, but he still responded.

He wanted to save face in front of Jiang Fan.

"Invincible?"

A rough voice came from behind him.

Chang Sheng immediately puffed out his chest. This person was a commissioner who had obtained a sequence. Although he was younger than him, his future prospects were far beyond Chang Sheng's.

"Brother Hu, I was just catching up with a friend."

Hu Minghao walked over and immediately spotted Jiang Fan standing to the side.

"Brother Fan, do you need to see him?"

"Yes, I'll ask him if he's seen any strange people recently."

Jiang Fan nodded. The Headless Horseman was most likely Emily's sequence, and her purpose in coming to Tianhai at this time was self-evident.

Moreover, it's a third-order generic sequence that's at the top of the generic sequence, making it a ticking time bomb.

With the third act approaching, Jiang Fan still wanted to minimize the uncontrollable factors as much as possible.

[Extraction successful, 1 very common bronze treasure chest]

Very common?

It's one level lower in quality than Han Yi's, but it's better than nothing. Jiang Fan is currently short of resources and equipment, so he can use anything.

I'll open it tonight.

"Do you know him?"

Chang Sheng's success is somewhat unbelievable.

"Fan and I are colleagues. If you know anything, tell me quickly and carefully."

Hu Minghao is indeed good at putting on airs in front of others, especially after obtaining the [Swordsman] skill, his speech has taken on a more江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the world of martial arts and chivalry) air.

"Yesterday there was... an American named Bradford, he was wearing a pumpkin head, and his passport wouldn't scan. Does that count?"

Chang Sheng said blankly, he never expected that Jiang Fan, who came from a small county town, could become a commissioner.

You should know that this department is a port that is fully supported by the state. Only people with strong backgrounds, qualifications and abilities from their original units can get in. He only got in because of his girlfriend who is the daughter of an official. He only got this operative status today.

"Wouldn't it be better to make him take it off?"

Hu Minghao pressed on, saying that he hadn't intended to use a "lower-level" approach since they were all the same age, but this guy surnamed Chang didn't seem to get along with his brother Fan.

"The strange thing is that he could get the face scanned when he wore the pumpkin head, but when he took it off and used the face scanner, he couldn't get the face scanned. We thought it was a machine malfunction, so we let him walk through the passage."

Chang Sheng recalled the situation at the time and recounted it in detail.

Jiang Fan's pupils contracted slightly; it seemed that the guy was indeed the Headless Horseman.

The pumpkin head is the main body; removing the pumpkin head means you've lost your head.

"Oh, but I kept his pumpkin head. He seemed a bit strange at the time, not like a good person. Fan... Brother Fan, do you want to see that pumpkin head?"

Chang Sheng shrank back.

No wonder you've been tagged.

Jiang Fan touched his nose; perhaps this guy could still be saved.

"Do you remember where you put it?"

A golden ring outlined Jiang Fan's pupils, and [Insight into All Things] shimmered with brilliance.

"I left it at home..."

Chang Sheng took a few steps back.

"No, you're wearing it on your head."

Jiang Fan's eyes lit up, and a golden ring spun in his pupils, once again seeing through the disguise.

Suddenly, a giant pumpkin head appeared on Chang Sheng's head, just like the ones in Halloween costumes.

His mental energy was quickly drained from Jiang Fan's mind. Fortunately, he had anticipated this and only felt dizzy for a moment.

Hu Minghao's expression changed, and the [Swordsman] mark on his arm flashed. A hundred-battle sword appeared in his hand, its blade cold and sharp.

"Wow, where did you come from?"

Jiang Fan immediately recognized it as a derivative item, similar to the cross Rias obtained in the second act. It was likely a relic undergoing a strong revival, causing a qualitative change in the surrounding objects as well.

"【The Swordsman】chosen, isn't that cool?"

Hu Minghao's act of brandishing a knife in public caused many people to stay away, which actually made it easier for them to carry out their plan.

Jiang Fan touched his chin, wondering why the [Knife Master] generic sequence seemed to really like Hu Minghao.

The battle was quickly decided with a melon and a knife. Pumpkin Head had little fighting power; he was merely a marker to activate his skills. Hu Minghao shattered the knight's dream with three slashes. "My lord, I am Pumpkin Head."

Chang Sheng fainted after his head was chopped off. Hu Minghao called the health department of the bureau, saying that people who have been tainted by sequence skills should not be sent to ordinary hospitals.

Jiang Fan picked up the pumpkin fragments from the ground. The fact that these things didn't break and disappear directly meant that they were actually an object.

The real pumpkin head is still on the Headless Horseman, and the one that Chang Sheng has taken is just a trap that the Headless Horseman used to kill him.

[The item "Broken Pumpkin Head" has been discovered and can be used in Act 3. Using it correctly might produce unexpected and wonderful effects!]

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A question mark appeared above Jiang Fan's head; he himself could actually collect mission items.

This is a pleasant surprise. The second act is already much more difficult than the first, and the third act will probably be incredibly difficult.

However, this time Rias has been upgraded to the second rank, gained an SS-rank skill, and has an interlude quest that reduces the difficulty of the third act. She also obtained some items this time. As long as she makes good use of them, there is no stage she cannot pass.

He's a player who can reload saves indefinitely; enemies either flee or suffer a crushing defeat in his presence.

Then Jiang Fan went to get vaccinated and took a basket of fruit to visit Li Chengfeng.

Li Chengfeng is recovering well. After learning that someone had saved the students, he ate three large bowls of rice in one sitting, as if he were about to return to his post at any moment.

Having experienced a life-or-death struggle, he is now showing signs of rising to prominence.

Jiang Fan was pleased; the stronger the people in the group, the more slacking he could get.

He then returned to Tianhai University.

The promised appraisal of Hu Minghao's belongings was fulfilled very quickly.

The Tianhai University branch is located next to the basketball club. It used to be the school's gym, but after being cleaned up, it is very spacious and in the center of the East Campus, so it's close to everything.

When Jiang Fan entered, he indeed saw more than a dozen antique artifacts.

"This must be Xiao Jiang. I'm Liu Huo, the leader of the third strategy team in the ninth round. My younger brother is in your team. It's quite a coincidence."

A bald man missing an eye stepped forward to greet Jiang Fan. He must have seen Jiang Fan's photo before, because he recognized him as soon as he came in.

Younger brother... that must be Liu Shui, the holder of the [Water Ghost Substitute]. Judging from the name, the leaders of these three groups must be playing with fire.

Jiang Fan nodded as he thought about it, then focused his attention on the dozen or so antiques.

"You can take a look first. If there are any relics or derivatives inside, please register them for us. Suspected items will be taken to the recycling center, and we will handle the rest ourselves."

Liu Huo pointed to these ancient artifacts and said.

Jiang Fan drove [Insightful Insight] and picked up each item to examine it. Although he could see through everything directly, he still had to put on an act.

After looking through them all, he actually found an E-grade relic, which he immediately converted into a [Key of History].

The relics wouldn't be directly pulverized, but would gradually turn to ashes, which gave Jiang Fan an excellent opportunity to exchange them for gacha resources without anyone noticing.

There are two derivative items here, which will be given to the bureau as compensation.

Jiang Fan pointed to one of the inkstones and bamboo slips, confirming that it was a derivative.

Is this really true?

Liu Huo was surprised that Jiang Fan found the derivative on his first visit. Although the derivative was not as good as the relic, it had its own uses and had gradually become an item to enhance the bureau's combat power.

"Long-term use of this inkstone can increase the spiritual power of the [Scholar] and other literary types. As for this bamboo slip for drawing talismans, it can increase the ability of the [Alchemist] and other types to use talismans, and increase their power."

Jiang Fan thought for a moment and decided to explain the effects as well. Firstly, to showcase his abilities, and secondly, to help the third group improve their strength.

"That's wonderful! To be honest, I am a second-tier [Fangshi]."

Liu Huo expressed his gratitude with great emotion.

No wonder his name contains the character for fire.

Jiang Fan had some understanding of the esoteric practitioners; they possessed techniques that held a similar position in the East as Western mysticism.

The most famous origin should be that during the pre-Qin period, the First Emperor of Qin swallowed a poisonous mercury pill in his pursuit of "immortality," eventually dying from illness. His body was hidden in the belly of a salted fish, and the alchemists who made these pills were the alchemists.

The most important elements in alchemy are fire and talismans. It is unknown whether, after the evolution of history, the elixirs made by alchemists will still be poisonous and cause disease.

"I wonder if you could exchange this bamboo slip for me first? I will exchange it for points through the bureau's system later."

Liu Huo pressed down on the bamboo slip and said.

"This was originally found by you, team leader. If there are no other issues, I'll take this inkstone with me."

Jiang Fan didn't finish his sentence. He could tell that Liu Huo really needed the bamboo slip, so he figured he might as well go along with it and do Liu Huo a favor.

He couldn't exchange derivatives for gacha resources, and he didn't have any game characters to use, so he discovered it out of thin air.

"Thank you, thank you."

Liu Huo's face lit up with joy.

Jiang Fan took the bamboo slips, handed them over to the bureau's archives, and received 20 points in return.

He glanced at the items he could exchange in the system. They were either relics worth a few thousand points, derivatives worth a few hundred points, or weapons improved through sequence abilities. There were both firearms and melee weapons, as well as consecrated Buddhist beads that could dispel negative effects.

It's fairly complete; he can take this opportunity to arm himself.

Although it has Rias's mark, its combat power is too high, so it can only be used as a trump card. Its normal combat power still needs to be improved by itself, otherwise it is not reasonable to always rely on its two eyes to assist in battle.

The days passed by in this orderly manner, and four days quickly went by, with everything proceeding smoothly.

Rias's protection mission is progressing smoothly, and the special medicine has begun to spread among the city's elite class. However, the matter of vaccinating the general public has not yet been finalized.

As for Li Xiuyi, he also chose the address of the agency and began his extraordinary high school life.

Jiang Fan spent the last four days eating, leaving work, and going out with Han Yi, which made his life even more fulfilling than his school days.

And tonight, the third act begins.