45: Chapter 45 Apocalypse City

Early the next morning, the teleportation array in Novice Village officially activated.

A massive pillar of light descended from the sky, enveloping the entire plaza.

The pillar of light contained powerful spatial energy, filling people with awe.

The area around the pillar was inscribed with complex runes, emitting a faint glow.

Players who had reached level 20 filed into the pillar of light, their figures vanishing within the radiance.

Some were excited, some were nervous, and others were full of anticipation.

Chen Ergou and Ye Liuli stood side by side before the pillar of light, taking a deep breath.

"Let's go," Ye Liuli said.

"Let's go!"

The two stepped forward simultaneously and walked into the pillar of light.

After a bout of dizziness, Chen Ergou found himself in a completely new place.

The intense vertigo nearly caused him to lose his footing, but he quickly adapted to the sensation.

Before him stood a massive city, its walls towering into the clouds and its architectural style grand and magnificent.

The walls were built from massive white stones, inscribed with defensive runes that emitted a faint glow.

The city gate was ten meters high, with armored guards standing on both sides, their eyes vigilantly watching the passersby.

The streets were bustling with people—players and NPCs alike—creating a lively scene.

On both sides of the street were all kinds of shops, selling equipment, potions, materials, and offering various services.

The sounds of hawking, bargaining, and laughter intertwined, forming a vibrant tapestry of city life.

[System Prompt: Welcome to Tianqi City, one of the largest main cities in world descent!]

[System Prompt: Host has reached level 20. myriad worlds stall system is upgrading...]

[System Prompt: Upgrade complete! New functions unlocked: Inter-city Trading, Commodity Auction, and System Quests!]

Chen Ergou looked at the system prompts, his heart filled with excitement.

The system had upgraded again! And it had unlocked so many new functions!

"Inter-city Trading..." he muttered to himself, "Does this mean I can conduct trade between different cities?"

"Commodity Auction... Can I put goods up for sale at the auction house?"

"System Quests... Can I receive rewards for completing tasks?"

Each new function made him incredibly excited.

These functions would greatly enhance his commercial capabilities, allowing him to thrive in Tianqi City as well.

"Tianqi City..." he muttered to himself, "Chen Ergou is here!"

Ye Liuli walked up to him and said, "I'm going to handle some guild matters first. Take care of yourself."

"Alright," Chen Ergou nodded, "Go ahead and get busy. I'll just look around."

Ye Liuli glanced at him, hesitated as if she wanted to say something, but finally just said, "Contact me if you need anything."

Then she turned and left, her white mage robes fluttering gently in the wind.

Chen Ergou watched her retreating figure, feeling a bit conflicted.

But he quickly adjusted his mindset and began to explore this new city.

Tianqi City was countless times larger than Novice Village, with streets crisscrossing and buildings standing row upon row.

The east side was the commercial district, lined with various shops and bustling with people; the west side was the residential district, where the dwellings of players and NPCs were arranged in an orderly fashion, offering a tranquil environment; the north side was the adventure district, where dungeon entrances and the quest hall were located, with players frequently seen heading there in groups; the south side housed the headquarters of major guilds, with grand buildings showcasing the strength of each faction.

As Chen Ergou walked and observed, he noticed that the players here were generally above level 20, and their equipment was much better than those in Novice Village.

Some rode tall mounts, some brought along mighty pets, and others radiated powerful auras, clearly not ordinary people.

"As expected of a main city, it's teeming with experts," he exclaimed.

As he was walking, he suddenly saw a familiar sign—[Sword Pavilion].

It was an ancient-looking building with a plaque hanging at the entrance, inscribed with the two large characters "Sword Pavilion".

The architectural style was simple and elegant, exuding an aura of vicissitudes.

Two disciples in white robes stood at the entrance, wearing long swords at their waists. They had an extraordinary air about them and watched the passersby with vigilant eyes.

Chen Ergou thought of the jade pendant Sword Saint Xiao Wuchen had given him, and his heart stirred.

"Let's go report to [Sword Pavilion] first."

He took out the jade pendant and walked toward Sword Pavilion.

However, what he didn't know was that behind him, a pair of eyes was watching him coldly.

"Chen Ergou..." Long Aotian muttered to himself, a cold sneer tugging at the corners of his mouth, "Welcome to Tianqi City. This will be the place where your nightmare begins!"