Chapter 8: Life Construction Task Issued
In the divine realm, all deities are suppressed by the laws of the divine realm.
And "creation" is a power that only high-level multi-star deities can master.
Ren Zha is currently just a low-level deity without condensed divine power, so it's impossible for him to directly create items out of thin air.
But after all, he possesses divine power and is a legitimate deity, so making some simple items with the right materials is still possible.
"Oh, oh, oh, here it comes! I knew these things would be useful!"
"To be able to witness the manufacturing process firsthand! This is much more interesting than those crafting games."
"Quick, ask how many pieces of armor and weapons can be made! By the way, I want to try what lizard meat tastes like."
"Let me ask, ahem, esteemed God of Darkness and Earth, what kind of armor and weapons can be made from these materials?"
Only the one driving the Maserati asked in a pretentious tone.
"Enough to make a pile of poop."
Ren Zha really wanted to say that, but the composure and benevolence befitting a deity made him restrain himself, and he solemnly said:
"Enough to make some sturdy armor and sharp weapons. Do you choose to manufacture them?"
"Make them, make them!"
"Choose, choose, I just don't know how many pieces of armor and weapons can be made?"
"Daddy Black, hurry up and make them, make them look cool! I want a pair of black scale lizard leather pants!"
A group of players chattered excitedly.
Ren Zha waved his hand, and divine power surged, immediately decomposing the corpses of the black-scaled lizards, separating the flesh, bones, scales, and claws.
The flesh was divided into neat square blocks and placed to the side. The bones, claws, and tendons were combined to form twenty bone spears, each tipped with a sharp claw.
The scales quickly decomposed, transforming into ten sets of half-body armor.
Finally, there were three helmets made from the skulls of the black-scaled lizards.
These items, like the lizard meat, were all neatly arranged to one side.
Seeing these freshly produced meat and equipment, the group of players couldn't help but let out exclamations of admiration and surprise.
Although these armor and weapons looked somewhat crude, they were the first pieces of equipment they had obtained since entering this "game."
But how should these items be distributed?
After all, everyone had contributed; each person had died at least once, and everyone was entitled to some of this equipment.
They were just online acquaintances who had only been playing the game for two days, and no one had any deep friendships with each other.
Looking at the group of players below, who were all eager to get their hands on the equipment, Ren Zha once again released his majestic divine radiance and said loudly:
"Warriors who believe in darkness and the earth, the divine realm needs your strength to expand, and your efforts will be rewarded. These armor and weapons are what you deserve. I hope you will continue to burn with passion and contribute your strength to darkness and the earth!"
(Just let me kill a few more lizards and have some fun.) "Given your heroic performance today, each of you will receive a 500 yuan cash reward!"
As soon as the words were spoken, the sound of online bank transfers immediately echoed in the ears of the players present:
"Your online bank account has received 500 yuan, sender: Real Game Company."
Hearing this pleasant sound, the new and old players present immediately rolled around on the ground in excitement, shouting:
"Holy cow, more money! I love you, Old Black Dad! So cash is the real gold!"
"I love Real Game Company!"
"This company actually gives out real money! It's so damn generous! I love it!"
"Five hundred yuan! That's enough for fifty draws for my battleship waifu cards!"
"I can get a foot massage today!"
"Brothers, we only killed a few lizards today and got so much reward. If we wipe out the lizard nest, how much reward will we get?! I'm going to kill lizards all night!"
A group of players were so happy that snot was bubbling from their noses.
Five hundred yuan wasn't much, but at least it showed that their efforts today weren't in vain.
It was a form of recognition.
With the cash reward, everyone who was originally hesitant about how to distribute the weapons and armor became more humble.
After all, they had already received the money; it was just in-game armor and weapons. As long as they continued to kill lizards, there would be more, and it didn't matter who wore them.
Soon, the group had agreed on how to use the weapons and armor.
The few people who died the most times received a full set of bone spears and half-body armor, and the three who were considered the most dedicated received three bone helmets: Zaiwan Duo D, Huo'er Gai, and Guaimeng Ke'ai. The remaining bone spears were distributed to the other more competitive players.
The players who received the equipment also needed to be at the forefront during the subsequent monster hunting, taking the most damage.
When they died, the remaining players who hadn't used the equipment would take turns using it.
As for the lizard meat, it was evenly distributed among all the players.
Holding the heavy lizard meat, still smelling of sweet blood, the group of players looked at each other, unsure of what to do.
"Give me the meat. My family specializes in barbecue, I'll grill it for everyone right here. However, we don't have any seasonings, so we'll have to make do for now," Shanjiachan volunteered, taking on the task.
He also asked everyone to gather some branches to skewer the meat, preparing for an impromptu barbecue.
Many players were about to log off, but upon hearing the suggestion of having a barbecue party in the game, they all stayed.
Shanjiachan directly chopped the lizard meat into large chunks with a cleaver, skewered them all with branches, and dug a shallow trench filled with dry branches.
Some players who smoked contributed their lighters, and the flames rose, starting the barbecue.
"This grilling method is similar to the red willow branch barbecue in the West; it's definitely delicious. It's a pity we don't have any seasonings, and I wonder how accurately the game will reproduce the taste," Shanjiachan said while grilling the meat.
Soon, the lizard meat's fat dripped onto the charcoal below, and the aroma of the meat wafted out.
The group of players waiting nearby all craned their necks, constantly inhaling the delicious smell. "Delicious! It's so damn delicious!"
"The freedom in this game is incredible! It's the most expansive game I've ever seen! I love 'Gods and Demons Battlefield'!"
"I wonder what the roasted meat tastes like in the game. It's a shame that in the game you can only satisfy your sense of taste. After I log out, I'm going to go to the barbecue restaurant downstairs and have a good meal."
"I think being a life skills player in this game is pretty good too. You don't necessarily have to fight and kill. I can cook too, I'll show off my skills later."
Amidst the chatter, Shan Jiachan looked up and said:
"Brothers, the barbecue is ready! Come and eat! There are no seasonings though, so the taste might be average."
As soon as he finished speaking, the players who had been waiting eagerly immediately swarmed over, each grabbing a skewer of roasted meat and began to feast.
Lanbai Tian took a bite of the roasted meat, raised his eyebrows, and said, "Wow, it's so delicious! This is the best roasted meat I've ever eaten!"
"Old Shan, you're amazing! A true chef!"
"It doesn't even need seasoning, the original flavor is incredibly fragrant! So delicious!"
"Is this really just electronically simulated neural impulse signals? It's even more delicious than real roasted meat."
"Hey, should we ask Lao Hei if he wants some? Will there be extra rewards for offering roasted meat to the gods in the game?"
The lizard meat itself had a refreshing herbal fragrance, the fat was overflowing, and it melted in the mouth, absolutely delicious.
Most importantly, the lizards living in the divine realm already contained a faint trace of spiritual energy, which was a great tonic for these players who had lived on the spiritually barren Blue Star for so long.
Seeing Shan Jiachan's barbecue skills, Ren Zha suddenly had a flash of inspiration and thought of a new idea. The divine realm is still too desolate at the moment, and these human player-followers haven't shown any intention of building anything. Perhaps they need some encouragement to construct more buildings.
Now that they've encountered native creatures like the Black-Scaled Giant Lizard, they're likely to encounter intelligent native creatures as well. If they want to absorb them into their ranks, a comfortable and beautiful divine realm will be very important.
In the long run, the construction of the divine realm is actually the foundation of a deity's existence.
Taking advantage of the fact that the group was enjoying their barbecue, Ren Zha coughed, radiating divine light, and continued:
"Wise warriors who understand life, the divine realm is your home, and a home needs careful management and construction. Use your wisdom to build a more beautiful and comfortable home!"
Then, several lines of golden text immediately appeared in the sky.
New Task: Construct the Divine Realm
The divine realm is our home, and its construction depends on everyone. You can use your intelligence and ingenuity to build in the divine realm, including temples, houses, granaries, etc.
Task Reward: Honest Gold Coins.
"Oh oh oh, a life-related task has started! The reward is cash! Hahaha, I'm going to start building houses tomorrow, and nobody's allowed to steal my spot!"
"The openness and playability of this game are amazing! I'm going to live in this game for the rest of my life!"
Seeing the new task and its reward, the players immediately became excited again.
This was a brand new task, indicating that the development team of "Gods and Demons Battlefield" definitely had big ambitions.
And now they all understood what "Honest Gold Coins" meant as a reward.
It was cash!
Making money while playing games was simply too awesome! Ren Zha continued:
"Warriors, the evil outer gods have also been coveting your sacred Eden, and a fierce divine war could break out at any time. I hope everyone is prepared!"
"Don't worry, Old Hei! If anyone dares to mess with you, I'll beat the crap out of them!"
"Please rest assured, Father Hei!"
"Dad, Dad, don't panic, your son will handle the troublesome matters."
"..."
After posting the new mission, Ren Zha scanned the human players and found that after a day of fierce fighting, many of them had already begun to circulate spiritual energy within their bodies.
He nodded with satisfaction and returned to the temple.
Giving them money is still the most effective method.
On the other side, after eating the roasted lizard meat, some players, being stubborn, chose to continue exploring and hunting in the wilderness, while most of the others chose to "log off."
After all, playing team battles all day was exhausting, and it was getting late, so they needed a good rest.
In his rented room, Chen Yu, whose online name was "Playing Games and Chopping D," had just "woken up" from the virtual game pod and immediately went to his computer, typing furiously, producing another impressive article:
"Further Exploration of 'Gods and Demons Battlefield': Exploring the Highly Open-World Gameplay and a Guide to Hunting Wild Monsters in the Northwest Jungle"