C147 Village Chief Mission!

Chen Guo was clueless about the exact location of the Cold Crow Grass.

As the current village chief of Flame Dragon Village, Chen Guo didn't need to conduct his own investigations to gather information. He could simply inquire and get the answers he needed. It just so happened that Chen Guo had some matters to discuss with his appointed deputy village chief, Zhou Tao, so he reached out to him.

"You there?" Chen Guo inquired.

"At your service, my esteemed Village Chief!" Zhou Tao responded with utmost reverence.

Zhou Tao was a man who understood his place well. He was aware that his current status and influence were not self-made, so he had no illusions of grandeur. Chen Guo appreciated such a reliable subordinate and saw no harm in rewarding him. After all, even when commanding a donkey, one must dangle a carrot, right?

"We've nearly met all the criteria to upgrade Flame Dragon Village to a tier-two village. We just need 100 trial challengers of level 30 or above to level up more quickly!" Chen Guo instructed, "I'm eager to see Flame Dragon Village rise to the status of a Level 2 Beginner Village!"

The advantages of a Level 1 Beginner Village were significant, and the perks of a Level 2 Beginner Village were even more impressive. Not to mention, the system rewards at the second level might include the coveted Longevity Pill, and possibly even more valuable items. Chen Guo was determined to elevate the village from Level 1 to Level 2, but the villagers of Flame Dragon Village were significantly slowing down the progress.

Zhou Tao's voice carried a serious tone, "Rest assured, Chief. I'll make sure they step up their efforts. If necessary, we'll have them exchange for the Dewdrop Pills. Everyone's strength has significantly improved lately, with a total attribute increase of 1600 points, making monster hunting much more efficient. By tomorrow at the latest, we'll have our 100 trial challengers above level 30 right here in Flame Dragon Village!"

After a moment's thought, Chen Guo conceded, "Perhaps I've been too impatient. We can afford to wait another day. Also, I need you to look into the whereabouts of the Cold Crow Grass. I require a substantial amount for a pill I'm planning to concoct."

"No need to inquire—I'm already near the Cold Crow Grass," Zhou Tao said.

"Really? What are the odds?" Chen Guo responded, somewhat astonished.

"Just that lucky... I picked up a side quest, and the Cold Crow Ridge where it's located is teeming with Cold Crow Grass. But they're perched on cliffs, guarded by formidable monsters, so they're tough to harvest," Zhou Tao explained with a chuckle. "But for someone like you, Boss Guangcheng, getting your hands on the Cold Crow Grass will be a breeze."

"You're a godsend. Is there any way you could share that side quest with me?" Chen Guo inquired.

Many quests were shareable, and the rewards for completing them were often substantial. Getting in on a shared quest was always a welcome opportunity.

"I can share it with one more person..." Zhou Tao mentioned.

"Then invite me to your team, and I'll head over soon," Chen Guo suggested.

Ding!

"Dao seeker Zhou Tao has offered to share the quest 'Lament of the Five Dragon Prefecture' with you! Do you accept?"

"Lament of the Five Dragon Prefecture: Defeat the boss Ansu in the Five Dragon Prefecture. Upon completion, you will earn 100,000 slaughter points and the key to the Five Dragon Prefecture's dungeon entrance!"

Without a moment's hesitation, Chen Guo accepted the quest.

Afterward, Chen Guo was taken aback to see the world channel abuzz with announcements. This flurry of activity was due to a new Beginner Village springing up every few minutes.

While Flame Dragon Village had seized the early lead, other Beginner Villages weren't devoid of strong contenders. Those with considerable strength had also secured the Village Head's mandate and located the Gate of Myriad Realms, founding their own Beginner Villages.

To date, a total of fifty Beginner Villages had been successfully established!

This development put everyone on edge.

It was clear to all that these first fifty villages to get off the ground were destined for greatness, poised to become influential powers in their own right.

With resources finite, it was inevitable that fierce conflicts would erupt among these emerging powers. The martial world would be rife with strife and bloodshed.

This realization spurred all the trial challengers on Blue Star to quicken their pace. In the looming era of great contention, securing even the slimmest chance of survival meant bolstering one's own strength.

We simply cannot afford to fall behind!

Every trial challenger on Blue Star found themselves irresistibly drawn into a competitive spiral.

Of all the Beginner Villages, Flame Dragon Village stood out the most.

Despite the villagers of Flame Dragon Village doing their utmost to remain unassuming, some things shone through like fireflies in the night.

Take, for instance, the fact that each villager received 1600 attribute points, significantly bolstering their strength. This showcased to the entire world the immense advantages of establishing a village.

Citizens from Grierus, Setheyso, Zefraoce, and Plioya looked on at Flame Dragon Village with a mix of envy and resentment. Sadly, they were like foxes who, unable to reach the grapes, declared them sour, lacking the courage to challenge Flame Dragon Village at present.

The Jutrelians, on the other hand, swelled with pride for Flame Dragon Village. They held both the village and Chen Guo up as exemplars to emulate.

The influence of a role model is boundless.

Serving as such, Flame Dragon Village inspired the Jutrelians to unleash a power unmatched. Of the first 50 Beginner Villages established, a third were founded by Jutrelians.

With a population that was only a tenth of Blue Star's total, Jutrela's people achieved a third of the successes, making their collective might evident to all.

As new villages sprang up one after another, even the usually unflappable Chen Guo felt a surge of urgency.

He hastened his steps, ready to rendezvous with Zhou Tao and the others. At that moment, Chen Guo noticed an orange exclamation mark appear on the Gate of Myriad Realms.

It seemed that Chen Guo alone could see this exclamation mark, unnoticed by others.

Approaching the Gate of Myriad Realms, Chen Guo was met with a burst of information.

"Village Chief's Mission: The Gate of Myriad Realms has been installed in your Beginner Village, but to truly unlock it and venture into the vast Myriad Realms for battle, you'll need more than just a village upgrade—you're called to make a monumental sacrifice!"

"Embark on a quest to slay ten formidable beings and present their hearts as a sacrifice to the grand Gate of Myriad Realms! Upon accomplishing this task, you'll boost the activation progress of the Gate of Myriad Realms by 50%, earn a reward of 2000 attribute points, and stand a chance to acquire a Legendary item!"

Chen Guo's realization dawned upon seeing the mission; it was clear why the orange exclamation mark remained invisible to others.