His thoughts were interrupted by a voice, causing Bai Ye to turn his head and look.
Standing behind him was a man around thirty years old, dressed somewhat strangely in an ancient robe and wearing a black hairpin on his head. He held a sword about three feet long.
Bai Ye blinked in surprise. "Someone from a Wuxia world?"
He sized up the man's face, finding it somewhat familiar, especially those two little mustaches that were deeply ingrained in his memory.
Yes, it was this damned guy. The moment he had entered the world battlefield, this man had chased him relentlessly, forcing him to dive into the underground sewers and endure unimaginable stench just to save his own life.
At the same time, the man who had suddenly appeared raised his sword.
"Disciple of the Sun Moon Holy Cult, Zhang Yeshan," the man sneered, looking at Bai Ye. "Kid, ready to die?"
As Zhang Yeshan spoke, he flicked his wrist.
The three-foot sword in his hand danced like a silver snake emerging from its den. Instantly, silver sword light swirled, exuding a chilling aura.
As the sword light swept around, deep slashes appeared on the ground, a shocking sight. It was evident that if they struck a person, limbs would be severed and scattered everywhere.
This swordsmanship clearly had some skill!
Even if it wasn't top-tier, he was at least an elite swordsman!
Then...
*Bang!*
Bai Ye suddenly raised his hand, aimed, and pulled the trigger.
The next instant, the swirling sword light vanished.
A bloody hole appeared on Zhang Yeshan's forehead. He stiffened and fell backward, landing on the ground with a thud, utterly silent.
"You have killed a participant (Wuxia World)."
"As this is your first time defeating a participant from a Wuxia World, you have been rewarded with: Sunflower Manual (Fragment)."
Bai Ye glanced with disdain at the corpse on the ground and casually tucked his gun back into its holster.
What a joke. Sun Moon Holy Cult disciple? Didn't he know I know the One Yang Finger?
Although I've returned to ten years ago, I'm not the same me who was chased back then!
However, thinking of this, Bai Ye suddenly felt a pang of melancholy. Zhang Yeshan, the person who had once hunted him, had appeared. It seemed he had truly returned to ten years ago, all because of that damned "Try Again" card!
The situation was infuriating, but since it couldn't be changed, he could only accept it.
He had fought and conquered in this battlefield before. What was so different about doing it again?
Bai Ye displayed a hint of fearlessness. If he could succeed once, he could succeed a second time.
Now, it was time to consider his current situation!
Bai Ye looked again at the projected light screen.
Participant: Bai Ye
Combat Power: 22 (Gray)
God Stones: 0/10
God Stone Fragments: 0/99
Owned Items: Loki's Gacha Machine, Sunflower Manual (Fragment)
Strength: 8
Speed: 7
Stamina: 5
Spirit: 12
Intelligence: 12
Damage Resistance: 5
Mental Pollution Resistance: 15
[The average benchmark for adult bodies in these life data detections is a value of 10]
A tattered ancient scroll had appeared among his owned items. Bai Ye casually flipped through it. The first page, written in bold calligraphy, read: To cultivate this skill, first castrate yourself.
And then...
Nothing!
Bai Ye was utterly bewildered.
So, the fragment meant only the castration part, and then there was nothing about the actual martial arts?
Which idiot would be willing to cut themselves open?
Bai Ye simply pretended he hadn't received this thing. It was too much of a rip-off!
Next were his current physical data. Bai Ye glanced at them and felt a deep sense of guilt, realizing he was dragging down all adults in the world.
Strength, speed, and stamina were all below the average adult level. Bai Ye had forgotten that ten years ago, he was a weakling among weaklings. His greatest dream was for his paper-waifu to come to life. The only attributes above average were intelligence and spirit.
However, there was good news. Although Bai Ye had lost everything upon returning to ten years ago, Loki's Gacha Machine had come back with him.
Even though the thought of "Try Again" made Bai Ye angry, he couldn't deny that in his previous life, Loki's Gacha Machine had been crucial for him to reach the end of the world battlefield.
[Loki's Gacha Machine]
Description: A masterpiece from the God of Mischief. You can find anything you desire from the gacha. As for what you'll actually get, that depends on your luck.
Usage Rule 1: Within twenty-four hours, you can only draw three times. At midnight each day, your usage count will reset to zero.
Usage Rule 2: If you are willing to offer God Stone Fragments, you can exchange them for a draw of a specific colored gacha.
This item was something Bai Ye had painstakingly obtained from the ruins of a divine relic. Each turn of the gacha machine allowed Bai Ye to receive a capsule containing different abilities, weapons, or items.
Generally, the quality of the items was distinguished by color, with white being the worst, followed by green, blue, black, red, and gold.
To use the God of Mischief's masterpiece, luck was essential.
However, overall, this gacha machine was mostly reliable, only occasionally being a scam...
After contemplating his data panel for a while, Bai Ye quickly knew what he needed to do. He had to improve his physique as soon as possible. Otherwise, even if the gacha machine provided him with powerful weapons, his weak body might prevent him from unleashing their full potential.
To put it more bluntly, his frail body could become a vulnerability for his opponents in combat. Therefore, this was a weakness Bai Ye desperately needed to address.
"The Doomsday Ruins..." Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck Bai Ye, and he murmured, "If it's the Doomsday Ruins area, there really is a good place for me."
There were many regions in the world battlefield, roughly divided into three types. The first type was ordinary areas, where the danger was usually not high. Their primary purpose was to find common weapons and resources.
The second type was called dangerous areas. These areas usually posed considerable risks, with various monsters or natural disasters. The advantage was that one could find some good items to enhance themselves, and the resources were more abundant. The disadvantage, of course, was a higher chance of becoming a corpse.
The third type was called restricted areas. These were the most dangerous areas, closely related to specific worlds, and possessed their own stories. Entering these areas would also trigger restricted area quests. If completed, they could usually lead to a significant improvement in one's strength. God Stones were obtained through two channels: the first was from the conflict and killing of chosen ones from various worlds, with a certain probability of obtaining them after a kill. The second channel was through restricted areas.
Bai Ye's target was the restricted area within the Doomsday Ruins—the Umbrella Corporation Underground Base!