N-A-A Chapter 3: It's for real!
Chapter 3: It's for real!
However, what's displayed this time is different from the first time:
[Gateway to Realms: A portal constructed using ? ? ?]
[Note: The starting anchor point is fixed; the ending coordinates are updated in real time with each return. Power increases will unlock new features for the Gate of Boundaries.]
[Cooldown time: 11:58:12]
At the very bottom, at the end of the fluorescent blue number, the seconds are decreasing frame by frame.
"Another question mark?" Jiang Yuan's gaze lingered on the first line.
He remembered that he had two abilities.
One of them was full of question marks, and you couldn't even see the names of the abilities.
Unexpectedly, the [Gate of Realms] ability, which I thought would be more normal, had question marks mixed in with its description.
Jiang Yuan's gaze continued downwards.
He understood this ability, or rather, this skill.
Simply put, the basement is indeed the fixed point where the real-world portal opens, and this cannot be changed.
The teleportation point in the other world will be updated based on the location where he opens the teleportation portal in the other world.
"To open a portal to another world, you need to choose a safe and secluded location... Judging from this countdown, it can be opened again in 12 hours, and then the cooldown will be reset when I return from the other world..."
"Will increasing power unlock new features? Will I be able to freely change the location of portals? Or some other function? And what does this 'power' refer to? Level? Magic energy?"
Jiang Yuan had many questions in his heart, and could only continue to call out to them in his mind, trying to get more answers.
But this finger bone is clearly not a system, and it is not intelligent.
Although many questions remain, it is understood that the portal will be able to open again in just 12 hours, allowing travel to another world.
Even though he would be facing powerful monsters there... Jiang Yuan's mood eased considerably.
As the intense stimulation subsided and his adrenaline subsided, coupled with the cramped air in the basement, he belatedly felt dizzy and weak.
"Go outside first..."
Holding the luminous grass he had obtained from another world, Jiang Yuan walked out of the basement, covered it with wooden boards again, and weighed it down with cement.
Then I plopped down, leaned against the wall, and took a deep breath of fresh air.
He then looked at the otherworldly plant in his hand, preparing to find a pot and plant it.
"A post!" Jiang Yuan suddenly had a flash of inspiration.
Perhaps it's because my thinking became clearer after I got out.
He finally remembered where the sense of familiarity he felt upon seeing this exotic plant came from.
It's a post from the Oracle Forum!
A plant that grows on the stone wall and emits a faint blue light!
Jiang Yuan's relaxed state of mind returned, and he quickly took out his phone from his pocket and unlocked the screen.
The "Oracle" forum icon was lying quietly on the desktop.
He opened the forum and started searching based on his memory.
He swiped his fingers around a few times, then his gaze suddenly froze.
[Beginner's Guide - Details You Might Have Missed]
[Illustrated Hunter (Original Poster): New players must have seen those blue-glowing plants on the stone walls, right? Many people think they are just scenery decorations, but they are not.]
This thing is called "Gloomweed," and it's a fundamental part of the Graystone Town ecosystem. Shadow Spiderlings nest in these densely populated areas because Gloomweed accelerates their growth.
Furthermore, this substance is also an auxiliary ingredient in several alchemical potions, so it's worthwhile to collect a few plants to keep on hand.
[A bystander commented: Holy crap, I always thought it was just a lighting effect for illumination! Turns out it has this other use?]
[This old monk, whose Buddhist name is Random: Thanks for the explanation, sir. By the way, is this thing edible? I've been starving in the wild for two days and I'm tempted to put anything in my mouth.]
[Hunter from the Illustrated Guide (OP): Not recommended. Although it's not poisonous, humans can't digest its components. Ingesting it can cause diarrhea at best, and energy imbalance at worst.]
[Innocent Young Man: OP is awesome. By the way, is the OP a sister?]
Jiang Yuan's gaze lingered on the post, then he looked down at the small fern in his hand that was quietly emitting a blue light.
"So what they said... was actually true?" Jiang Yuan's expression was a mixture of astonishment and confusion.
The alternate world he had just transmigrated to was actually connected to those things he had always thought were just online role-playing games?
Is he playing a game of "divine revelation"?
"No, there is a difference!" He quickly shook his head again.
Many people in the post mentioned their state after exiting the game.
It was like waking up from a long dream, regaining consciousness, and finding yourself still in the same place, with no changes to your body.
No one mentioned seeing a golden portal before entering the game, and no one said they could bring anything out of the game!
"But this grass does indeed resemble the 'ghostly grass' they described..." Jiang Yuan looked at the small fern in his hand, his thoughts racing.
Oh, right! Has anyone else on the forum encountered the same monster I ran into?
Jiang Yuan's eyes lit up, and he quickly looked down and began to carefully browse through the posts on the forum.
This time, instead of just skimming through for entertainment, I read through each point carefully.
He even dug up old posts from three days ago and opened them one by one.
After flipping through the pages for a while, his fingers stopped.
[I got fucking killed by a one-eyed monster, damn it!]
【What can I do to you, my arrogance? (OP): As the title says. While exploring the western edge of the region, I encountered a monster I'd never seen before.】
It is about two meters tall, with four paws on the ground, its body covered with gray-black scales, and a turbid yellow single eye on its forehead.
I slashed at it with my beginner iron sword, sparks flew everywhere, and it didn't even leave a white mark.
Then it ducked down and knocked me out. Now I have to wait another 24 hours to log back in.
Does anyone know how to defeat this thing? Or is that area currently inaccessible?
Jiang Yuan's gaze sharpened.
It has grayish-black scales, a single yellow eye on its forehead, and four claws.
Isn't this the one he saw? The description is spot on!
He continued scrolling down to reply to the posts.
[A bystander commented: "Over two meters tall? Scales? Sparks fly when you hit it? This doesn't sound like a monster a newbie can handle. What level are you, OP, to go and mess with it?"]
[What can I do to you, OP: Level 12. I didn't really provoke it; I was just passing by when it rushed out from around the corner.]
[Night Rain's Annoying Voice: Even a level 12 pro got killed in one hit? This monster's attack power is ridiculous. OP, are you sure you were hitting its body and not a rock?]
【What can I do to you, OP: Nonsense, I only cut its forelegs. My knife's already dulled, it was completely useless.】
[Master Meow Meow Fist: Could it be a mechanic-driven monster? The ineffective attack means you didn't hit the right spot.]
OP, think back, were there any parts of that monster that were a different color or looked weak?
[What can I do about your arrogance? The color is different! If you put it that way, the scales on its belly are indeed much lighter in color than those on its back, a bit grayish-white. I didn't notice it at the time.]
[What can I do to you, my arrogance: Never mind, I'll try it when the resurrection cooldown is over. If I actually beat it, I'll come back and tell the brothers the good news.]
[Strawberry Yakult: OP, please be careful! (Image: pitiful.jpg)]
Jiang Yuan scrolled to the bottom of the post, but there were no more replies from the original poster.
"I wonder if that guy figured it out or not..."
However, upon seeing this, Jiang Yuan already had his answer.
He might actually have traveled into this so-called "game".
But the situation is completely different from others.
According to the forum, all players are born in a starting village called "Graystone Town".
It also has an initial tutorial, NPCs that give out quests, and you start from scratch in a proper and orderly manner.
Not only did he lack initial guidance, but upon landing, he was immediately confronted with powerful monsters that even level 12 "experts" couldn't handle.
Others are also playing a game in real life. Although there is a resurrection cooldown after death, they are back to life after 24 hours.
But if he dies, he'll probably be truly dead.
Jiang Yuan felt a chill run down his spine as he thought about this.
But the benefits are also unique to them.
He looked down at the small fern in his hand that was still glowing faintly.
"I can bring the items from the game back!"
Jiang Yuan's eyes gradually brightened.
More than just ordinary exotic plants.
According to people on the forum, this game has supernatural powers.
High-level players are practically superhuman in the game.
Strength, speed, and reaction time all surpass those of top athletes, and he even possesses various skills and techniques!
What would happen if he also changed jobs and got promoted?
More importantly, what if he could also bring out the extraordinary items inside...?
A thought flashed through Jiang Yuan's mind: I don't eat beef!