Chen Nian's top priority was to sell the "Demon Hunter Talent Card."
Demon Hunter wasn't a rare talent, but it was better than ordinary talents. Once everyone could hunt monsters later on, it would become commonplace.
So the sooner he sold it, the better!
This way, he could secure his first pot of gold, which he could later exchange for real-world currency or use to buy what he needed.
Always stay one step ahead!
Chen Nian: Talent "Demon Hunter" now listed. 10,000 gold direct trade, no haggling.
The moment his message went out, it exploded across the entire channel!
"What? Someone's actually selling talent cards now?!"
"This is amazing! With this, you can instantly evolve into an extraordinary being!"
"But 10,000 gold is insane—that's like a million in real life! Bro, you're robbing us, right?"
"Yeah, Demon Hunters aren't rare in the game. Later on, you'll be able to buy them for 10 gold."
"I'll give you 100 gold. Selling?"
Chen Nian's second reply was just four words.
First come, first served.
Though wealthy gamers who truly understood the game wouldn't splurge on a Demon Hunter card, the game was never short of suckers!
"Huang Long requests a trade. Accept?"
"Accept!"
Chen Nian listed his item, and the buyer didn't hesitate—money transferred instantly.
"Trade successful!"
Ten thousand gold instantly appeared in Chen Nian's account. He'd just made a million in minutes.
This was the advantage of being one step ahead!
Others could only chase your tailwind. Every piece of junk you discarded was treasure to them!
Chen Nian vowed to always be faster than everyone else—to be the swiftest pioneer and become the strongest.
That was his goal!
Women only slow down my leveling speed. I hope that woman never finds me...
The most crucial reward remained untouched.
The Advanced Skill Scroll!
He hoped it would unlock a practical, powerful word-spell.
"Activate!"
In an instant, Chen Nian felt as if he'd plummeted into an abyss.
In pitch-black darkness, countless ghostly figures seemed to swarm around him, dragging him into hell itself!
[Sequence 127—Death God, Awakened]
Chen Nian: ???
Holy shit, it actually unlocked the insanely demanding "Death God" skill!
This is awesome... I just hit the jackpot!
[Death God: Deploys a domain that strips all vision from living beings. During this period, gains Death God Possession, significantly boosting attack power for 30 seconds]
[Reaper's Harvest: Each player kill permanently increases Reaper Possession attack power by +10]
This Word Spirit was obtained by Chen Nian late in the game after defeating an eighth-tier monster, then fulfilling extremely demanding conditions to unlock.
Incredibly powerful!
Moreover, this Word Spirit grows stronger the later the game progresses, potentially even surpassing the "Judgment Golden Sword"!
"Someone's following me?"
Chen Nian keenly sensed two hostile gazes behind him.
Spell: Eagle Eyes.
Chen Nian activated Eagle Eyes, instantly expanding his vision severalfold to survey the surroundings.
Two lurking in bushes, two perched in trees, one concealed below the hillside...
At least five individuals were secretly tailing him!
So those three earlier were just putting on a polite front. Deep down, they still can't let go of the benefits I obtained. Hmph.
Fine. Then you'll be the ones to sharpen the blade for the "Reaper"!
Chen Nian's gaze turned icy.
But he absolutely couldn't act here.
Because that woman, Chi Ling, was pursuing him. His position had already been exposed. If he started a bloodbath here, his true identity would inevitably be uncovered.
They had to flee to another remote, deserted place—though it would be better if more reinforcements arrived.
Chen Nian made up his mind and quickened his pace to escape!
"He spotted us?!"
"Trying to run? Like he can get away? Keep up..."
"Our men are all rushing this way. Being discovered doesn't matter—he's a fish in a barrel now!"
Xu Meng was calling his brothers.
"Did you all see that? An epic-tier item just dropped! My guess is it's on that kid—he took down an 80-level Calamity Treant!"
"Everyone, take note. That kid's no pushover, but he must've expended a lot. With enough of us, we'll get him."
"If we can sell that epic gear... heh... ..."
"Get rich quick, right here, right now!"
Hearing this, the brothers grew wildly excited. They were all here for the money.
Times had changed. As long as they got their share, what did killing someone matter?
Five men, ten men, twenty men, fifty men...
Xu Meng summoned nearly every brother he could call!
These were all acquaintances from their days in Calamity—now every one of them a transcendent being!
Fifty transcendents hunting one man. They believed they'd shown Chen Nian the utmost respect.
"Bro, is that kid really that terrifying? Worth all this manpower?"
"Of course! He soloed an 80-level boss—could you do that?"
"Take him down, and we're rolling in it!"
....
...
Chen Nian had covered nearly twenty kilometers!
He'd already fled to the remote mountains outside the city.
"Looks like the fish are all caught now."
Spotting a cave ahead, Chen Nian prepared to slip inside.
Soon they'd assume he had nowhere to run, gathering all their forces together. That would make it easier for him to take them all out at once, leaving no survivors.
The moment he entered the cave, a frantic female voice echoed inside.
"Who's there?!"
By the light of the fire on the rock wall, Chen Nian got a clear look at her.
A girl who appeared to be about eighteen, with a small, delicate face. Petite in stature, she wore a hoodie and shorts—just looking at her stirred a protective urge.
She was crouched on the ground, seemingly injured.
Chen Nian recognized her.
Not just him—most teenagers at school knew her.
"Qin Yu?"
"You... you've mistaken me for someone else..."
The girl hastily pulled her hood down further, trying to hide her face.
"You're Qin Yu, right? The female singer who debuted just a year ago, captivating countless fans with your delicate, vulnerable looks and sweet voice—the white moonlight in so many men's hearts?"
Chen Nian pulled up her photo from his phone.
"You!"
Qin Yu gritted her teeth in fury, stunned that this man had searched for her photo on the spot!
Now she couldn't even pretend anymore...
Chen Nian was utterly speechless.
He never imagined he'd run into someone like this here!
Chen Nian didn't actually follow the entertainment industry. He only knew Qin Yu because during one of her public interviews, the host had asked this question.
Host: Yu, besides singing, what other hobbies do you have?
Qin Yu: I love gaming—specifically a game called Calamity. I enjoy the freedom of exploring and adventuring within it.
Host: Who knew our Yu was also a devoted 'Catastrophe' player? So, Yu, have you heard of 'Silent'? Rumor has it he's the world's strongest player?
Qin Yu: Of course! Silent is my idol—he's the pride of our Dragon Nation! Unfortunately, my skills are too weak to even qualify to play alongside him.
Host: Haha, who knew Xiao Yu had her own idol! If "Bu Yu" ever gets to see this interview, he might just invite you to play with him!
Of course, Chen Nian never actually played with her in the game.
With so many girls constantly swarming around him, each one more intimidating than the last, a singer like Qin Yu really couldn't squeeze in...
Who'd have thought he'd run into his own little fangirl in a place like this!