C113 The Global Points Were First

This world operates on stark realism.

You're considered a good person if you can bring benefits to others. If those benefits are boundless, you're elevated to godlike status. But if you fail to be of benefit, you become invisible to others. Worse yet, if you're not only unhelpful but also in the way, you might even be targeted for harm.

In the current Beginner Village, ever since Chen Guo arrived, the residents have been reaping the rewards. They feast on meat while happily sipping the broth that follows, all thanks to the substantial benefits Chen Guo has brought them.

They're no fools. They recognize that these advantages didn't come from their own doing; they're all courtesy of Chen Guo. As a result, he holds an exalted place in their hearts.

Yet, Chen Guo remains unfazed by it all.

His indifference isn't due to a lack of interest in power. He's acutely aware that in this world, where extraordinary powers exist, true strength is the most stable and reliable form of power. Everything else is trivial in comparison. Real power is tangible, and when he wields supreme strength, everyone must bow to him, whether they adore or despise him.

This is far more dependable than any worldly power, which can be snatched away. Personal strength, however, is eternally one's own.

Thus, the adoration and support of others are as inconsequential to Chen Guo as the air he breathes. He actually prefers not to be bothered by such distractions.

Currently, Chen Guo is assimilating his latest gains.

He's replicated a multitude of treasure chests, opened them, and sorted the spoils—keeping what's useful and transforming the rest into attribute points with his deep blue talent.

He then allocates these points evenly across the board, with the exception of Charm. While Charm points enhance one's appearance and allure, they're vital for Warlocks. But since Chen Guo has no immediate plans to switch to that class, Charm remains his lowest priority.

The process is swift, taking mere minutes. Now at Level 50, Chen Guo's stats are as follows—

Name: Chen Guo

Occupation: Sword Immortal (Benefiting from job enhancement, combat strength has proportionally increased!)

Identity: Heavenly Walker

Level: 50 - ???

Strength: 6 Dragons

Agility: 6 Dragons

Endurance: 7 Dragons

Spirit: 6 Dragons

Charm: 4 Dragons

Heart Sutra: Celestial Spell (Complete, God-Tier Heart Sutra)

Cultivation Age: 9000 years

Health Points: 14453

Mana Points: 3000

Defense: 7%, mitigating 7% of both physical and magical damage.

Foundation Points: 0/50

Talents: Heaven Level Omnipresent Duplication, Heaven Level Deep Blue Enhancement, Heaven Level Forced Inheritance, Heaven Level Infinite Devouring, Earth Level Sacred Purge, Earth Level Flying Thunder God Art, Earth Level Magnet Monarch, Earth Level Psychic Resonance...

Skills:

Divine Tier (3, mastery of three Divine Tier skills)

Martial Saint System (Expertise in all forms of martial arts, achieving Martial Saint status!)

Mount Maoshan Dao Arts (Mastery of 90% of Mount Maoshan Dao Arts)

Mountain Shu Sword Arts (Mastery of 70% of Mountain Shu Sword Arts)

Fringe Paths (Mastery of 34% of the Fringe Paths)

Combat Strength: 1,587,690

Assessment: The Dawn of the Extraordinary! A combat strength of one million is the threshold for transcending mortal limitations. With a combat strength of over one million, you're deemed a competent foot soldier in the myriad realms.

Chen Guo's combat strength has surged to nearly 1.6 million. However, considering his Foundation Points, his true cultivation level within the system remains at the Foundation Stage.

Thus, his combat strength might be somewhat inflated. It's conceivable that even the Heavenly Saints wield combat strengths in the hundreds of millions.

In the end, these are just numbers. The true measure of one's strength is as personal as the warmth or coolness of the water one drinks.

Yet, the Myriad Kingdoms competition is far from over. Beyond the group stage results, there's now a global points contest unfolding.

It appears the system is hell-bent on fostering intense competition, constantly pushing for rankings and contests, leaving no room for complacency!

"Group settlements are complete. Now proceeding to global settlements. Rewards will be issued based on points rankings!"

"The top 100 globally will receive additional rewards. Please pay close attention to the rankings!"

"Pay close attention to the rankings!"

Trial challengers from every Beginner Village around the world turned their gaze to the leaderboard, which had transitioned from displaying group data to showcasing global standings.

First place: Beginner Village 996, with 5,123,687 points!

Second place: Beginner Village 1236, with 2,453,338 points!

Third place: Beginner Village 7257, with 2,339,887 points!

Fourth place: Beginner Village 9, with 1,755,557 points!

Fifth place: Beginner Village 455, with 1,076,631 points!

Sixth place: Grierus Alliance, with 642,337 points!

...

Chen Guo had little interest in the intricate web of numbers that represented the scores of the top 100 Beginner Villages. His focus was solely on the performance of Beginner Village 996 and the Grierus Alliance.

As expected, Beginner Village 996 clinched the global top spot. This wasn't Chen Guo's first global victory, but it was arguably the most prestigious.

After all, leading Beginner Village 996 to the pinnacle of the global contest held far greater significance than any prior achievements.

To Chen Guo's surprise, the Grierus Alliance only managed to secure the sixth position, not even breaking into the top three. He couldn't help but chuckle at his own oversight, having underestimated the formidable strength of the world's extraordinary talents.

A legendary figure with the power to launch group attacks could wreak havoc far beyond the capabilities of tens of thousands.

"Congratulations! Your Beginner Village has achieved the top rank in the global Ten Thousand Kingdoms Competition. As a reward, a Heavenly Blue Pill has been issued to your village!"

"Heavenly Blue Pill: Once consumed, it increases your mana limit by 1000 points!"

Beginner Village 996, as the world's number one, received the most prestigious reward—a Heavenly Blue Pill of exceptionally high quality, something even Chen Guo was unable to craft.

The pill's effect was nothing short of dominant, offering a staggering increase of 1000 points to one's mana limit. Considering Chen Guo's own mana was only at 3000 points, this pill would boost his limit by a third in a single stroke.

For other trial challengers, the Heavenly Blue Pill could potentially double or even triple their mana capacity.

At this stage, it's nothing short of a miraculous pill—a fitting reward for being number one in the world!

"Three cheers for Beginner Village, Jade Void Temple, and Boss Guangcheng!"

"Amazing! I've just gained 1000 mana points in one fell swoop. My combat strength must have more than doubled!"

"Now I can unleash several more powerful skills. Before, I held back because I was low on mana, but now I've got plenty to spare. All this is thanks to Boss Guangcheng's generosity!"