Chapter 350 S-Class Iron Rod
At night, in the dormitory.
"The treatment at the Balance Card Hall is not good, so they let you live in such a shabby place?"
Director Xiu looked around the room, his voice raised high.
"It's fine. It's not a place to live for a long time."
Shi Li was packing his luggage.
The day after tomorrow, he will leave Lanlan City and go home.
After becoming one of the many representative teams of the Balanced Region, the next step is to represent the Balanced Region in the competition among the seven regions.
Taking into account the distance between different places, the competition adopts an online competition mechanism in the early stage, so you can participate anywhere.
In that case, Shi Li wanted to go back and take a look.
After all, he hadn't been back for a long time, and he was worried that the grass people would grow grass and the mushrooms would grow mushrooms.
"Okay, then we won't disturb your rest."
Secretary He's eyes were extremely kind from the first moment he saw Shi Li.
In fact, he was anxious to go back and prepare promotional materials for Shi Li's victory.
This time, He Paiguan, oh no, Xiu Paiguan has hope of prosperity.
Director Xiu and Secretary He had just left when Director Feng unexpectedly knocked on the door.
“S-level material cards are very valuable.
You'd better think twice before using it, or it will explode."
As soon as he entered the door, Director Feng explained his purpose.
In fact, he had obtained S-level material cards before.
All together, there are about 5 or 6 pictures.
Two of them exploded, one was in the task progressing state, and one was in a task deadlock but I didn't dare to shuffle the cards.
In addition to coming here to remind Shi Li, Director Feng also brought intelligence.
“There were so many people on the field just now that I didn’t have a chance to talk to you in detail.
In fact, I have asked someone about your S-level material card."
Knowing more about the background and sources of the material cards can increase the chances of successful fusion.
Director Feng sat down and crossed his legs: "It is said that when the metaverse was first established, in order to form the core of the world, the gods collected a lot of precious and rare materials from various worlds.
Rare materials were quite scarce at that time, so they had to be obtained through various channels.
For example, extracting the core of a small world that is about to perish, extracting the mortal body before becoming a god, extracting the weapon of a god, etc. "
Shi Li expressed his doubts: "I have heard this term several times. In fact, I have always wanted to ask, what is a god substitute?"
"Gods don't actually have physical bodies, and the bodies they inhabit are often too weak.
In addition, they are influenced by the precepts, so they often appoint some mortals to walk the world on their behalf and help them do things.
Even now, substitutes for gods still exist.
Those who become a god's substitute will be able to receive the god's blessing and gain some of the god's power."
Director Feng explained.
"That's just a charlatan, spreading the teachings of God in the world."
Shi Li said he understood.
“No, I heard that some native worlds describe gods in this way.
It’s all nonsense.
In fact, most gods don’t care about these things, such as preaching, doctrines, beliefs, etc.”
Unexpectedly, Director Feng shook his head and denied it: "Other gods live a carefree life, so why would they be interested in getting involved in these terrible things?"
"Oh? So what is the purpose of God walking in the world?"
Shi Li was puzzled.
Director Feng: "Most gods recruit substitutes for a few reasons.
Help deal with his own affairs before his death, such as taking care of his blood relatives and friends before he became a god.
Help yourself collect divine power, such as completing some designated actions.
And... help collect cube cards.
This is the main source of God decks."
"..., I should have guessed it earlier."
Shi Li was speechless.
Director Feng: “However, since the reincarnation system of the Cube Card Universe matured, more and more gods are no longer satisfied with this.
After all, if you don’t collect the cards yourself, there will always be less sense of accomplishment.
That is why more and more gods choose to reincarnate to experience the fun of being card players.
In addition, in a sense, you managers can actually be considered as substitutes for gods.
After all, you are working for the Cube God and have obtained the management panel. "
Shi Li: "Amazing, you even know this."
"As we were talking, we got off topic."
Director Feng smiled and said, "Let's talk about the origin of this S-level material card.
In fact, it is similar to the story of Nuwa mending the sky. After the core of the meta-universe was condensed, some fragmented materials were left behind.
Later, after being baptized by the energy of the Metaverse, some of these materials became material cards.”
“…”
After listening to these introductions, Shi Li took out the S-level material card again.
This is a piece of metal that emits colorful light and is perfectly round.
The surface is so smooth that it can reflect things like a mirror.
[Original Gold]: There is a chance that the related cards will gain S-level potential
It turns out that the word "beginning" refers to the beginning of the universe.
Shi Li: "But what you said, brother, doesn't seem to be of any help to me."
"Now that you mention it, it seems so, haha."
Director Feng scratched his head and smiled, then said awkwardly, "Anyway, this is all I can do to help you.
Anyway, I came here this time to remind you to use it with caution.
Also, you can use this card to accumulate some experience and get a feel for shuffling cards.
I have just contacted the main library, and they will soon discuss the rewards for your victory.
Okay, have a good rest.
You have worked hard in these games."
After saying that, Director Feng left the room.
“…”
I was left in my room again and it became quiet.
Only at this moment did Shi Li finally have some time to be alone.
“It’s not easy to send them all away.
Take a shower first."
After taking a shower and changing his clothes, he lay down on the bed.
When dealing with S-level material cards, you need to have a sense of ritual.
So he closed his eyes and pulled all the decks into the preview panel.
An hour later, he sat up.
"S-level card..."
Unexpectedly, just like last time, only one of my cards is compatible with [Original Metal].
[Iron Rod] + [Original Metal] = [Iron Rod]
Just like last time, there was no change in the cards.
"As a card of pure strength, what will be the S-rank mission of [Iron Rod], and what will it become in the end?"
With such curiosity, he held one in each hand and clapped them together.
Buzz!
Light overflowed from the palm, and the card was completed.
The card projection is still that plain iron rod.
But what followed were lines of task texts.
[S-level mission: "Top of the Universe Weapon"]
【Want to become the strongest weapon】
【You must go through endless trials】
[Swinging the iron rod 100 million times]
【0／100000000】
[After completing the mission, the iron stick evolves into——]
【Beginning Stick】
Shi Li: “???”
Are you kidding me, 100 million times?!
This astronomical number made his eyes widen.
You must know that in the cubic card metaverse, cards cannot be materialized.
In other words, this task can only be done in the copy.
And it has to be a copy that allows you to carry equipment cards.
He swung his hands in the air, simulating the gesture of swinging an iron rod.
The calculation started immediately.
Assuming that it takes you more than one second to swing the stick once, then calculate it as 1 hour and 3600 seconds, and you can swing the stick about 3000 times.
Excluding eating, sleeping, chatting, and driving, there are still 10 hours left in a day.
The stick can be swung about 30,000 times.
So one hundred million divided by thirty thousand is... 3333 days?
It’s been almost ten years!
No, be more diligent, swing 20 hours a day, 60,000 times.
That will take five years.
“It is said that the difficulty of S-level tasks is random and has nothing to do with the strength of the finished product.
But it takes 5 to 10 years, which is a long time span.
I wish I were a robot with extremely fast hands..."
He muttered to himself, and suddenly a ray of light descended upon him.
"Oh! I forgot there was a second talent!"
Shi Lifu was so moved that he quickly reopened the task panel to check.
[Swinging the iron rod 10 million times]
【0／10000000】
"Yeah!
[S-level expert] The eternal god~! "
The number of tasks dropped 10 times.
From 3333 days, it became 333.33 days.
"If it's this amount, it shouldn't be that difficult to finish."
This reminded Shi Li of the demon copy where he was currently carrying out the mission.
The time ratio inside is 1:10, and 333 days is just over a month in reality.
This amount of time is completely acceptable.
“Anyway, there is still quite a long time before the online competition.
There is enough time for me to do S-level tasks.
And I can do it while completing the Nameless Sword Spirit's mission, so I won't be delayed at either end."
With this decision, he wanted to enter the dungeon immediately.
But after thinking about it, I decided to give up for the time being.
Let’s talk about it after we get home and settle everything.
Knock knock knock…
Just as I finished packing and getting ready for bed, there was a knock on the door again.
There are a lot of guests tonight.
When I opened the door, I found a strange face standing outside.
No, not completely unfamiliar.
This player also appeared in the group stage. What was his name...Brother Wu?
"Hello, contestant Wang Defa, I finally found you."
As soon as Brother Wu opened his mouth, he was filled with relief.
"Hello, I wonder if you are looking for me...?"
"Would it be convenient for you to go in and talk?"
"Okay, come on."
Shi Li invited the person in.
After some pleasantries, Brother Wu's expression suddenly showed vicissitudes of life: "I have traveled through time and space for a full ten years..."
Then, he began to tell his story for no apparent reason.
At first, Shi Li thought this person was weird.
But when words like aliens, demons and human demon exorcists popped up, he began to feel that something was wrong.
After hearing the end, Brother Wu's story actually fit together with what Chu Shisan had told him.
"So you are..."
Shi Li thought that ten years here was just a hundred years in that world.
"That's right, I was one of the leading demon hunters who participated in that epic battle.
In the aftermath of the final battle, I traveled through time."
“It’s actually possible!”
"I came here this time just to ask you about the situation over there and about your card..."
Then, Brother Wu began to tell the story again.
"This...nameless sword spirit is Xinghe Wuque?"
"You have heard of this name."
"Then you were the owner of Xinghe Wuque at that time?"
"That's right."
"this……"
No wonder I felt the opponent's imitation looked so familiar when I saw it on the court.
It turned out that what was really familiar was the sword that the other party had simulated at that time.
Isn’t it the nameless sword spirit!
Thinking of this, Shi Li couldn't help but sigh that the world is so small.
But that’s not the case, because even if Brother Wu is not a contestant, it is still possible to see the card [Unknown Sword Spirit] appear in the live broadcast or recorded broadcast.
By then, perhaps they will still try their best to come to you.
What the other party wanted was simple. He just wanted to know about his hometown and the latest situation of Xinghe Wuque.
So Shi Li spent some time recounting his experiences there.
"I see……"
After listening to this, Brother Wu was silent for a long time before he slowly said, "A hundred years have passed, and indeed things and people have changed.
So in the battle that I traveled through, it was finally shattered?
Also, I didn't expect that among the children of my Chu family, there would be a useless person like Chu Shisan who plays with things and loses his ambition."
Shi Li: “???”
No, isn’t your last name Wu?
"No, my original surname is Chu. Later, after I became a disciple, I got a Dharma name. I got used to it after using it for a while."
After thinking for a while, Brother Wu looked at Shi Li sincerely and said, "Friend Shi Li, I have two small favors to ask of you."
Shi Li: "Uh, come and see (I'll help if it's not too much trouble)."
Brother Wu: "No, it's not a big deal."
Shi Li: "..., tell me the truth, have you learned any magic to read minds?"
Brother Wu: "If Xinghe Wuque can recover most of his memory, I would like to ask you to convey a few words.
Being separated from it for a hundred years, I feel so much emotion.
In addition, if I have the chance to meet that descendant of the Chu family, please help me teach him a lesson.
Tell him not to forget his ancestors' teachings and be an honest man. "
Shi Li: "The first one is not difficult...
But the second one is more difficult to deal with. It has been almost a year since he and I broke up.
If it were over there, it would be ten years. Who knows if he is still alive?"
Brother Wu: "As a reward, I will tell you where the sword spirit of Xinghe Wuque is."
Shi Li: "Sword Soul?"
Brother Wu: “From your current long-term mission, the purpose of the mission should be to help it rebuild the sword body and repair the spiritual body.
But spirit and soul are indispensable.
If the sword body and spiritual body were roughly restored, but without the soul, it would never be possible for it to return to its original prime.
But since the sword body and the spiritual body were shattered at the beginning, the relatively more fragile sword soul must have been reduced to ashes long ago.
Just in case, I cut off a corner of its soul to preserve it.
Although the soul body is fragile, it has a stronger regenerative ability.
As long as it is nourished it will be back to normal.
Only when the sword, spirit and soul are united can it become a truly flawless galaxy again.
And then you can also bring back the projection of the sword soul just like you carried the [Sword Body Fragment] before, because this thing is basically weightless and does not take up any weight.
Based on the experience and perspective I have accumulated over the years, I guess this Sword Soul Material... is very likely to be an S-level material."
"You want to teach Chu Thirteen a lesson, right? Don't worry, even if that guy is buried, I will dig up his grave for you."
Shi Li's attitude suddenly became serious.
