Chapter 5: I, Wu Chi, Fear Nothing!
The hall was shrouded in mist,
The stunning woman in red stood barefoot in the air, her cold expression exuding an invisible pressure.
The students didn't dare to breathe too loudly, listening intently!
"...Take your rewards!"
She held a stream of light in her hand and suddenly scattered it. The light transformed into countless points, spreading across the entire hall in an instant.
In the next moment,
A point of light descended before each student.
The points grew larger, eventually forming glowing orbs.
Poof!
The light dissipated,
Revealing several items inside.
There were building models the size of a fingertip an [Altar] and a [Barracks].
There were also ten black crystals the size of fingernails!
"Territory buildings and Void Crystals!"
Wu Chi's eyes lit up, and with a sweep of his hand, he stored all the items in his inventory.
This was the standard reward for new Lords across the country, and the same for everyone.
"First..."
The woman in red spoke again, her voice cool and penetrating, stirring ripples in everyone's hearts.
"Congratulations on becoming Lords and officially stepping into this era!"
It was a blessing, and the tense students collectively exhaled, their faces lighting up with excitement.
In the era of universal Lords, only by becoming a Lord could one truly experience the essence of this grand epoch!
"I believe you've already learned enough in school. But to avoid any mishaps, I'll remind you of a few things!"
"New Lords have a one-month trial period, which can be dangerous. If you find yourself unable to hold on, escape the Void immediately!"
"Remember, don't take unnecessary risks!"
"But if you're confident, this first month is also one of your best chances to leap over the dragon gate!"
"Those of you here are from ordinary families. I think you understand the importance of opportunities."
The woman spoke calmly, addressing the trial period that every Lord must undergo.
After the first descent, new Lords enter a 30-day "Void Trial."
During these 30 days,
They can only bring a maximum of two territory buildings and a small amount of resources!
If they successfully endure the 30 days, the Void will evaluate the newcomers and reward them accordingly!
For the children of immortals and gods, this is just a bonus nice to have, but not essential.
But for ordinary families, this is a chance to leap over the dragon gate!
"Right, this is a golden opportunity for ordinary people to transform. I can't miss it!"
"The trial period is too dangerous. I'll play it safe..."
"The waves of Void monsters are endless. I might not even survive the first wave. This is no joke!"
"Resource allocation must be reasonable. As the teacher said, if you can hold on in the beginning, gather enough Void Crystals, and then use the Altar and Barracks, you can sustain yourself through battle and grow stronger!"
"Actually, with a bit of luck, 30 days isn't that hard."
"What's hard is the performance and evaluation."
...
The students immediately began discussing,
Some were excited, their ambitions and fighting spirit written all over their faces!
Some hesitated, too timid to take risks!
Others were indifferent, adopting a "take it or leave it" attitude.
Most of the people here were from ordinary families.
After all, those from better-off families wouldn't come to collect the state-provided rewards. Instead, they would purchase better buildings!
Of course, due to resource limitations, even those who didn't come couldn't start with a high-level building. At best, they might have a rare Level 1 building.
Even so, their starting point was far beyond what ordinary people could achieve.
Seeing the varied attitudes of the students, Wu Chi smiled.
"The poor fear the rich, the rich fear geniuses, and geniuses..."
"Fear cheaters!"
And he, Wu Chi, feared nothing!
"Quiet!"
The woman in red spoke again. Her melodious voice wasn't loud, but it carried a mysterious force that instantly silenced the hall.
She hesitated as if wanting to say more but holding back.
After a moment, she waved her hand and said, "If your territory traits are decent, you can check out the investment contracts outside the hall."
With that, the woman in red dissolved into mist and vanished, clearly having left.
Only after she was gone did the students dare to speak, their expressions a mix of curiosity and confusion.
"The principal... accepted investment offers?"
"I remember the principal used to oppose students getting involved with external investments!"
"Didn't you hear? Last year, some parents sued the principal in court!"
"Blocking someone's path to wealth is a mortal sin. Those parents only cared about profits, not their children's futures."
"That's not entirely fair. With investments, even if you end up as a vassal Lord, it's better than being stuck in mediocrity!"
...
The students whispered among themselves as they filed out of the hall.
Wu Chi also walked out, pausing to glance at a panel by the door.
It was filled with investment contracts!
"Tencent" Group sincerely invites talented individuals to join. Those with Rare-quality or above, please contact us! (Contract details...)
"Divine Moon" Technology is recruiting Lords on the technological path. Flesh is weak; machinery ascends! (Contract details...)
"War Maniacs" Guild is recruiting war-oriented Lords. We organize a world conquest every year. The next ruler of the world could be you! (Contract details...)
"Misty Blossom" Foundation is accepting members with Rare-quality or above-territory traits. Share a universe with us and receive sixteen sequences of eldritch gods as a bonus! (Contract details...)