Watching the constantly flashing subtitles and hearing the ga's voice prompts, Lu Ce finally realized that this problematic mask he'd been wearing from the start was indeed extrely problematic!
It turned out to be upgradeable, and had even displayed the requirents for its second upgrade.
He wasn't entirely sure what level it would reach after unlocking all its modes.
Moreover, it seed all masks could bind to an exclusive weapon - they wouldn't even consider lower-tier weapons.
At least when he obtained other weapons before, the ga never proactively displayed any binding notifications.
But the mont the Extre Path Battle-Axe appeared, it imdiately signaled compatibility with Arrogance and asked for binding confirmation.
The Broken Divine Weapon tier...
Judging by the binding requirents, this mask of his was no ordinary item.
*Ahem*... The Pleasure Apostle he killed during the initial ga - turns out that was absolutely the right move.
The benefits from that loot drop kept increasing in value!
After taking stock of his gains, Lu Ce knew he'd soon fall into deep sleep, so he quickly stored his frequently used weapons and support equipnt in his Dinsional Backpack.
Little did he know what kind of world awaited him when he woke from this slumber.
......
[Ga Mode Updated - Initiating Global Broadcast!]
[To All Players! The gods have witnessed your outstanding performances.]
In a dim cubicle, Lu Ce lay alone on his bed, falling into deep sleep.
Simultaneously, as this ga session concluded, the announcent suddenly echoed in the minds of all Chosen.
Even nurous ordinary people - not originally Chosen - inexplicably heard this voice in their heads!
This ant they too had beco Chosen, and their numbers weren't insignificant.
[Our players have demonstrated remarkable excellence, with many obtaining long-coveted rewards and fantastic gaming experiences.]
[However, we've detected soone whose power has broken the ga's difficulty ceiling.]
[Therefore, to enhance everyone's experience, CHOSEN'S PARADISE! will undergo comprehensive updates. The ga is temporarily suspended with unknown restart ti.]
[Upon relaunch, expect more thrilling gaplay!]
[More power progression opportunities!]
[More ga modes!]
[More participation slots!]
[To global players - see you in Version 2.0!!!]
The announcent sounded utterly corporate, like so benevolent ga company notifying players about updates.
But all text appeared in blood-crimson hues, carrying unnerving implications.
Most oblivious players grew excited, seeing this as their chance to pursue superpowers.
But every inford organization and family fell into terrified silence, their atmospheres thick with barely-contained dread.
In an underground bunker - the Elder Council.
The Grand Elder's long-suspended heart finally sank completely upon hearing the news.
"Tch... we're screwed."
Facepalming hard, he felt his brain might short-circuit.
This... this was too fast.
How could the limit be broken already? So few ga sessions in?
And he'd already achieved: Killing an Apostle? Bursting a god's blood vessel? Foiling a divine avatar's sche? Plundering divine energy?
"Haha! He actually broke the limit!" A boisterous laugh from the crowd attempted to lighten the mood.
"What an incredible guy. Hey, since we've got superpowers now, maybe 'Sin' is so reincarnated emperor?"
"Reading modern Earth novels lately, it seems plausible - 'Reborn: This Ti I'll Take Everything Back'?"
"What do you think?"
His words left the room funeral-parlor silent. Nobody responded.
"Heh... uh, no laughs? Not funny?"
"Get serious!" The Grand Elder ground out through clenched teeth.
"Can't help it - the limit's broken," said the unserious elder helplessly.
"Honestly, not entirely bad. People need pressure to stop treating this as a ga."
After several silent seconds, the Grand Elder responded:
"So pressure?"
"You'd dismiss countless lives so casually with 'so pressure'?"
The jovial elder sighed. He'd only wanted to ease tension - they all understood the severity.
Ga limit-breaking was like shifting from level-100 content to level-1000 while most players remained under level-100.
First would co mass casualties from ignorance, then possibly complete ga abandonnt.
Having everyone play was unsustainable - but having nobody play... equally disastrous!
That... would an defeat.
"Is Dragon Group's influence sufficient now?"
"Nationwide announcents during suspension. Emphasize the dangers of limit-breaking. Heighten vigilance - save whoever we can."
The Grand Elder spoke resignedly. With such population numbers, this was their only recourse.
"Tch!" Another elder groaned miserably. "I said we should've devoted maximum resources to uncover Sin's true identity."
"If soone could guide him a little and help him tone down his sharp edges, things wouldn't have turned out like this."
The Grand Elder nodded silently, then suddenly added:
"But from his perspective... hiding was correct."
"He'd instantly beco the pri target. Self-preservation was necessary."
"Though at his current power level... perhaps he needn't fear as much..."
Mid-sentence, the Grand Elder turned abruptly to the large screen displaying Lu Ce's quartet at their wedding finale.
"That girl Blank - her real identity's confird? What's her relation to Little Xie?"
"Oh," ca a voice from the crowd. "Should be Old Xie's great-granddaughter."
User Comments
0 comments from readers