Vol-3: 072. The max level for players is only 30. I want to give them a full lifetime.

072. The max level for players is only 30. I want to give them a full lifetime.

"What's wrong?" Cumin Powder noticed Caramel Snail's strange expression and asked with concern.

"…Nothing. It's just that I can't see her attributes, not even with [Eye of Truth]."

Caramel Snail muttered,

"Eyes like a spiderweb… I feel like I've seen them somewhere before. I'm sure I've seen something like this before. I have this deep-seated aversion to it, no good feelings at all… it's so strange. It's obviously my first time seeing these eyes, but it feels like I encountered something similar long ago and was left with a bad impression."

"You feel that way too?"

Cumin Powder suddenly said,

"Sometimes, out of the blue, I can't tolerate certain actions. Even the calmest, most rational person can suddenly get furious."

"Pretty much," Caramel Snail replied, his dislike for the spiderweb-eyed woman growing stronger the more he thought about it, blurting out, "It's almost like having past-life memories suddenly awakened."

"Ha… that sounds…"

Cumin Powder smirked,

"Playing a game and talking about past lives—do you think this is some online novel? "Reborn as a Star Abyss God-Level Pro"? In my previous life, I was one of the top ten players in Yanxia, only to be surrounded by 30 pros. I fought desperately, taking out 20 in an eye-for-an-eye showdown. I escaped to a buddy's territory, but that so-called best friend backstabbed me, destroying my supreme path and looting my god-tier gear. Now reborn as a street punk on Azure Star, I marry into Li Aozi's [Domination] clan, only for my scheming wife to divorce me and throw me off a cliff. Just as fate would have it, I awaken psionic powers. The wheel of fortune turns…"

"Stop! Enough already! You've read quite a few of these yourself, huh?"

Caramel Snail retorted,

"I was just saying that everyone experiences these sudden feelings, like powerful emotional surges from certain scenes. Maybe "Star Abyss" is just that immersive."

"Yeah, that might be it. This game's too real."

Cumin Powder thought for a moment and agreed,

"I used to think it only let you take your pants off, but out of curiosity, I tried visiting the red-light district, and it turns out you actually can…"

"Really?" Caramel Snail's ears perked up, and he quickly asked, "You can really do that kind of thing?"

"There's a filter blocking inappropriate stuff, but it seems like it's possible."

Cumin Powder shrugged,

"By the way, what's up with that female NPC?"

"When I used [Eye of Truth] to check, it said the target was 'Concealed'? What's that? A skill effect?"

"No idea."

Cumin Powder looked towards the crowd,

"But it seems like she's connected to Li Aozi."

Following his gaze, Caramel Snail saw that the players around the spiderweb-eyed woman were excitedly talking.

"Who are you? Are you connected to Li Aozi? Got any work for us?"

"Take off that cloak. It's hot in the daytime; aren't you uncomfortable?"

"Give me some work. I can carry bricks or make deliveries, and if you need someone taken down, I'm your guy."

"Beautiful maiden, your complexion is so pretty! Can you share your skincare routine?"

The surrounding players chattered non-stop, completely encircling the spiderweb-eyed woman. Caramel Snail could see her growing increasingly impatient. She clearly disliked the crowd, instinctively curling her shoulders, lowering her head, and remaining silent.

But suddenly, the woman looked up as if she had heard something. A faint smile of relief appeared on her face.

Then, Caramel Snail saw her slowly raise her index finger, gesturing for silence. Instantly, the players around her fell quiet, listening intently to what the NPC had to say.

"Welcome to White Candle Star, Descendants."

She spoke in a gentle and kind tone,

"I am your guide, the custodian of these ruins. My name is Yavanna Huskisin."

"If that's hard to remember, you can call me—Weaver."

"On behalf of Li Aozi, I'll relay his missions to you. As champions destined to save Azure Star, it's necessary for you to understand the local environment and learn to blend in."

Instantly, a series of quest prompts appeared in every White Candle Star player's quest log.

[Long-term Quest Triggered—A New Journey]

[Type]: Construction

[Duration]: Unlimited

[Difficulty]: B

[Description]:

"You've successfully set foot on a new planet. Li Aozi, whom you've been following, is busy with matters critical to saving Azure Star. Meanwhile, you'll be living on this planet long-term. It's time to establish a new little home."

White Candle Star, a frontier planet on the edge of galactic civilization.

Rich in magical resources, with breathtakingly beautiful cultural landscapes.

The scenery is beautiful, and magic is fascinating, but don't forget: you're here to prepare for the world-saving mission back home.

Weaver Yavanna Huskisin will act as Li Aozi's representative. She'll pass on Li Aozi's tasks and provide appropriate rewards.

Yavanna holds a unique position with exceptional tailoring skills. You can learn to become a [Tailor] (life class) from her and use White Candle Star currency to commission custom outfits from her.

Now, enjoy these sunny days to the fullest.

Once you step into the Star Abyss, there will be no return to ordinary life.

May your courage and resolve never fade.

Good luck, Descendants.

[Quest List]:

Long-term quests differ from other types; they won't end unless terminated by the issuer. You can choose any direction as your goal.

Long-term quests have no win or lose outcomes—this will be a unique journey for each individual.

[Construction and Management]—Homestead: Build a Base, Homestead: Restore Artifacts, Homestead: Reclaim Land, Advanced: Herb Gathering…

[Combat and Conquest]—Campaign: Arm Organizations, Campaign: Trench Fortifications, Campaign: Hunt Beasts…

[Civilization and Exploration]—Contact: Study Culture, Contact: Establish Communication, Contact: Initiate Trade, Colonization or Integration…

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These quests were complex and abundant, completely different from beta-testing. The series of tasks issued by Li Aozi through Yavanna revealed one clear message:

"Follow Li Aozi, and you can establish your own force in the universe."

This was a unique advantage that players of other factions absolutely didn't have.

Major guilds were quite tempted, already planning to bring more people to space. With their current manpower stretched thin, Yavanna also informed them that the local monster levels were high; their weakling members wouldn't even be able to handle the local farmers.

But the resources on White Candle Star were too tempting… Creatures of Gamma tier, unsustainable on Azure Star's ecology, were merely standard adults here.

But who said you had to wrestle with the planet's apex predators?

If creatures at Gamma level were prevalent, standing atop the food chain, then logically, creatures at Alpha and Beta levels must be in abundance too.

They couldn't handle the planet's inhabitants, but they could lower their ecological niche—no need to compete with humans; they could target lesser creatures like field mice.

This level, perfect for tackling lone rats, suited them well.

What? Worried that excessive hunting might disrupt the local ecosystem?

Joking—can you wipe out cockroaches and mosquitoes?

As long as you see yourself as trash, your competition becomes actual trash.

So those little critters, unwittingly, became victims of a dimension-lowering beatdown.

Players easily embraced this "self-demeaning" laissez-faire strategy, enthusiastically debating which hill to scour for field mice, wasp nests to raid, fish to catch, and bird eggs to steal.

Some players were more interested in building and inquired with Yavanna about specific construction needs, even coordinating with players studying architecture and civil engineering to rebuild the ruins.

Others, curious about White Candle Star's civilization and "magic," began learning Crystal Tower's language.

As players threw themselves into the vibrant work of building a new home, Yavanna suddenly raised her hand, producing two memory crystals.

"Li Aozi instructed me to give these to you. I'll place them in the shrine here in the ruins, where you can review them anytime."

Curious, players approached to inspect the crystals' information:

"Memory Echo: Abyss Humanitarian Laboratory"

[Description]: Complete memories of Li Aozi.

It records some events regarding the Abyss Humanitarian Laboratory. By touching the echo, you can explore the memory world with companions, gain experience, and enhance your strength.

[Difficulty]: Myth-Legend-Literature-Rumor-Realism

(Note: In realism mode, no resurrection, cumulative toxicity from drug use, possible aftereffects, UI and system info disabled, team voice disabled, friendly fire enabled, filter off.)

[Entry Fee]: 50,000-200,000 XP, with a 5% entry fee increase for each failure in realism mode.

[Suggested Level]: Main class lv.25-30;

[Players]: 1-12

"Memory Echo: Winter of Vanronkoff"

[Description]: Li Aozi extracted a specific timeline from memory.

It records the environment, features, and city layout of Vanronkoff Autonomous State, recreating a certain moment in time.

You may: Play the role of a 'Vanronkoff Warrior' to complete quests and eliminate invading enemies.

You may: Enter as a [Descendant], carrying your items and weapons into dangerous areas, collecting loot, and completing 'Echo Quests' for rewards. However, any unbound equipment will be lost upon death.

You may: Play as a 'Cleaner' for the United Group to search for and eliminate 'Vanronkoff Warriors,' establish forward outposts, and reclaim treasures taken by other Descendants.

[Suggested Level]: lv.30

[Player Limit]: No cap; entry at any time, with level-matching enabled.