530: A sudden new version: Dragon Paradise!

【Giant Kingdom Dungeon Medal: Unique Item, Bound】

【Effect: Can open a passage to the Giant Kingdom Secret Realm. Those who enter and complete the trial will receive corresponding rewards.】

Indeed, this item was directly bound to Gu Qinghan. Now, no one but him could use it.

However, it seemed this dungeon allowed other people to enter.

The Dragon Bear was still undergoing its peculiar transformation, so Gu Qinghan thought for a moment and then put it away.

It was now an undead creature, and being in the necromantic space would be more conducive to its recovery.

In front of everyone, swirling portals opened, bringing joy to many faces.

Finally, they were going back!

But before the joy could fully spread across their faces, that nightmarish voice echoed in everyone's minds:

【The current number of cleared secret realms has met the conditions. The Dragon Paradise version has been activated.】

【The game store's merchandise has been updated, and new features have been unlocked. We wish all players a pleasant gaming experience.】

In an instant, Gu Qinghan's expression froze.

He knew that entering and leaving the secret realm would take about three days, meaning it would take a day and a half to get out.

Now, with the sudden activation of the Dragon Kingdom game version, didn't that mean that by the time they returned to the real world, the new version would have been active for nearly two days?

Just the Oceanic Sub-Dragon and Sky Wyvern they had seen before possessed such destructive power.

Gu Qinghan couldn't even imagine what kind of destruction true dragons would cause!

Most critically, in Whale Fall City, only Jiang Xiaoyu, Chen Yuting, and Piao Jun, the three Clerics, were holding down the fort.

If dragons were to directly attack Whale Fall City during their absence, they would very likely be in mortal danger.

The Clerics and Professionals who also heard this news immediately changed their expressions.

Having been in this secret realm for so long, many of them now knew that entering and exiting the secret realm took time.

Therefore, those with loved ones in the real world immediately became worried.

But no matter how worried they were, they couldn't immediately return to the real world, so they could only anxiously watch the slowly opening portal.

"Don't worry, Shangjing Base has many teleportation scrolls for your side. They should send people to help."

Chu Tian, who was nearby, evidently noticed Gu Qinghan's concern and immediately comforted him.

Gu Qinghan nodded, but his heart remained very anxious.

Suddenly, he thought of something and immediately asked the Guardian in his mind:

"I should already be recognized by this secret realm world. Can I return to the real world immediately?"

The Guardian's voice sounded faintly, but it left Gu Qinghan somewhat disappointed:

"No, these are already shattered worlds. It's already good enough that you can enter and leave smoothly.

Of course, if your power originates from the same source as these worlds, then there shouldn't be any problem."

Gu Qinghan frowned. How could his power originate from the same source as this world?

However, the Guardian's voice soon continued:

"If it were the old you, you might only be able to worry right now, but the current you can still do some things."

"What?" Gu Qinghan immediately asked.

"During the time you are returning to the real world, your body cannot enter the Netherworld.

But the Titan Heroic Spirit you just subdued can. He has his own independent consciousness and can help you explore the Netherworld.

Of course, the Titan Heroic Spirit also needs to consume the power of death, just like you, to gain the opportunity to explore the Netherworld, and he can enter anywhere except the Soul-Losing Land."

Gu Qinghan's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and he hastily asked:

"So, I won't need to explore by myself anymore?"

"That's right, but you still need to find the power of death yourself.

Moreover, the Titan Heroic Spirit will only fight with all its might and may not be as good as you in certain matters."

"It's fine. I'll be responsible for collecting death energy, and it can help me recruit subordinates!"

Gu Qinghan breathed a slight sigh of relief. This way, when he returned to the real world, he would have an additional source of power at his disposal.

"I suggest you let him enter the Burial Ground first. If he can find a suitable skeleton, his strength will become even greater, which will also be beneficial for subsequent explorations..."

The Guardian's words were cut short by Gu Qinghan:

"I'll listen to you. From now on, unless I specifically say otherwise, the Titan Heroic Spirit's exploration and cultivation will be entirely up to you."

The Guardian seemed not to have expected such a result and paused for a long time before replying with some surprise:

"Ah? I've become a butler?"

"I trust you!"

In the Necropolis, the Guardian's mouth twitched slightly, an expression that had almost never appeared on his face.

However, he had nothing else to do right now, so finding something to pass the time wasn't bad.

After some thought, he continued to speak to Gu Qinghan in his mind:

"That's not impossible, but I will tell you the extent of its power increase each time, so you have a general idea."

"Can't I just look at its combat power?" Gu Qinghan asked, puzzled.

"Haven't you noticed? The current you already has some means that transcend the game's limitations.

For example, before, could you directly create your own skills for two consecutive days?"

As the Guardian's words fell, Gu Qinghan suddenly froze.

Many of the people around him had already stepped into the portal, but Gu Qinghan remained standing still.

After entering the portal, he would directly enter a state similar to slumber, so he had to understand these matters clearly now before he could safely return to the real world.

"Have you forgotten the purpose of this game? The Game of Gods is to select new gods.

The old gods created this game, and anything that can be displayed with specific combat power is something they know.

But if this power is newly created, they will be unable to spy on it.

And this kind of power is what they fear."

Gu Qinghan seemed to understand. He thought for a moment before asking:

"Power that cannot be spied upon by the old gods. Am I going to become a new god?"

"Not yet," the Guardian directly poured a bucket of cold water, "but you already have that potential. The God of Death did not misjudge you."

The people around him grew fewer and fewer. In the end, even the people from Whale Fall City entered the portal at Gu Qinghan's signal, leaving him alone.

Gu Qinghan took a deep breath and asked:

"I feel that after breaking through level 60, I gained a special sensation.

Does this sensation correspond to what you said, the potential to become a new god?"

"That's right," the Guardian's voice carried a hint of a smile, "You are truly very intelligent."

Gu Qinghan didn't speak. He didn't think this was a good thing.

Feeling Gu Qinghan's renewed silence, the Guardian continued:

"However, level 60 is just the beginning, representing the passing of the old gods' first test.

The difficulty of subsequent leveling will be even more terrifying, especially for you, who are considered an anomaly in the game.

If you can break through level 80, then you might truly have a chance to become a new god of this world."

At this point, the Guardian's tone suddenly became serious, tinged with a hint of disdain and contempt:

"But the current you might have already attracted their attention.

The first person to have the potential of a new god, and also possessing the power they fear..."

Gu Qinghan pursed his lips. He suddenly realized that the activation of the Dragon Paradise version might not be a coincidence.