75: Immortals and outstanding people gather from all directions

After entering the game, the Mage hid in the deep mountains to cultivate.

He originally wanted to stay low-key, but he quickly discovered that without Medicinal Pills and treasures, relying solely on an eighth-grade Cultivation Technique, there was no chance of Breaking Through to Foundation Establishment.

So, after the version update, he directly used his Lifespan to reach Qi Refining First Level, barely shedding his Mortal Foundation, and then headed towards Efeng Mountain Range, no longer wasting even a tiny bit of Lifespan.

Many players thought the same as him, rushing to Efeng Mountain Range immediately after shedding their Mortal Foundation. Some even exhausted ten years of Lifespan on the first day, only to find themselves still at the tiny Qi Refining First Level, instantly filled with regret.

It had become everyone's consensus that resources were necessary to Breakthrough before their Lifespan ran out.

And the place most likely to produce resources, without a doubt, was the Golden Core Tomb at the center of the storm.

"It seems I'm not the only one coveting the Opportunity of the tomb..."

The Mage hid behind a tree, a bitter expression on his face.

Ever since "This Time Bu Ge" released the novice guide, there were fewer Mortal players running around, and the lowest level Cultivators who could make it to Efeng Mountain Range were at least Qi Refining First Level.

The problem was, how numerous were the players?

Whether it was intentionally done by the Huan Meng official or if there were really so many players willing to endure the journey, or even spend Spirit Stones to take high-speed Immortal Boats and Shuttles, the player density near Efeng Mountain Range was terrifyingly high.

The Mage casually scanned around; there was almost one player every meter, densely packed throughout the entire mountain range, all wary of each other.

Just as he hesitated, wanting to chat with a nearby player, a sudden boom appeared in the sky, and everyone present looked up.

They saw a green breeze pierce through the mountain, all the surrounding trees rustling loudly, and the birds and beasts along the way scattering and fleeing.

Only a handsome young man appeared from the wind, dressed in a cyan Cultivation robe, standing in mid-air, the wind constantly whistling from his sleeves.

Behind him, over a hundred attendants followed, all treading through the air. Although they lacked the clear breeze phenomenon, they possessed the demeanor of high-ranking venerables, and all of them were Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

A player shouted, "It's Xiao Tongya of Qingling Sect from Li Kingdom, an Outstanding Talent on the Hundred Scholars list!"

"He is an Immortal Foundation Cultivator, and his Immortal Foundation is the Qingling Spirit Wind, known for its agility and versatility!"

The Mage looked up at that Outstanding Talent, his heart pounding, unsure if it was from fear or anticipation.

Although the player community had their own plans, information exchange was still relatively smooth. Not long after the new version update, someone had found and shared the Hundred Scholars intelligence.

With the Golden Core Tomb about to open, many Sects wanted a share, but ultimately only four forces could openly come here; the rest were Loose Cultivators.

All four of these forces had Golden Core Cultivators overseeing them, holding extraordinary status. Among them, three forces sent Immortal Foundation Cultivators, who were Outstanding Talents that players could not possess. Their extraordinary demeanor stirred countless hearts, making them wish they could take their place.

"Since Xiao Tongya has arrived, then the other two..."

A player whispered.

Sure enough, the distant winds and clouds suddenly changed. The clouds that had been pierced by the clear breeze re-gathered, like a giant converging, its palm outstretched, carrying over a hundred people. The leader among them wore a blue robe, with a flask hanging from his waist, looking spirited and unlike a Mortal being.

"It's Si Qianyuan of Heshui Prefecture from Yue Country."

A player shouted.

The Mage immediately remembered that this person's Immortal Foundation was the [Efeng Cloud]. Regardless of his combat power, the phenomenon he displayed was astonishing, as if it wasn't just a Foundation Establishment Cultivator who had arrived.

"One more is missing."

"Xiang Duanping of our Chu Country's Duan Kong Cave, the only Late Stage Foundation Establishment among the three, why hasn't he arrived yet?"

All the players looked forward, waiting for the last Outstanding Talent to appear.

"Look! He's here!"

Then, a mountain resembling a large cauldron soared through the air in the distance. On the peak of the cauldron, over a hundred people sat cultivating. The leader, dressed in white, held a heavy, broadsword in his hand, his eyes narrowed, resembling a tiger or a wolf.

"Dingfeng Mountain, this Immortal Foundation is truly magnificent!"

"It's a pity that the Hundred Scholars only provided basic information and didn't mention what kind of Qi Gathering Method this Immortal Foundation requires."

"Sigh, it seems the only way to cultivate the same Immortal Foundation is to join these three Sects."

"Forget it, the method of gathering Immortal Qi to cultivate an Immortal Foundation is too difficult. It would be good enough if I can establish a Mortal Foundation."

The players discussed animatedly, their gazes towards the three Outstanding Talents filled with either envy or admiration. Even the most unconfident players didn't show a hint of subservience or jealousy.

Players generally looked down on these natives, even the "Outstanding Talents," feeling that they were born to serve the players, merely NPCs who provided resources and issued quests.

The appearance of these three Outstanding Talents this time was to help the players open the tomb's door, then divide the players into factions, and issue some resource quests.

This was the players' thinking.

"Why haven't they opened the tomb yet?"

"The illusion Formation below hasn't dispersed; they should be locating it, right?"

"No, they are waiting for someone."

"Waiting for whom?"

"Waiting for someone from the Great Jiang Imperial Dynasty."

"Another Outstanding Talent is coming?"

"Uh..."

The Mage's expression was strange as he looked towards the last corner.

Sure enough, a vast cavalry force came treading over the mountains, shaking the earth and drawing the attention of the players.

The three thousand Tiger Wolf Guard were indeed elites. Now, forming a Formation and attacking, their blood Qi boiled, subtly augmented by a Formation, even causing the three Immortal Foundation Outstanding Talents in the sky to glance over.

"The Tiger Wolf Guard are indeed powerful."

"This blood Qi Formation can only be used by an Imperial Dynasty; we are truly without such an Opportunity."

"What a pity, all these elites will be buried here..."

The Tiger Wolf Guard continuously approached, and players along the way moved aside.

This elite force only stopped when they arrived before Broken Wood Cliff.

Everyone then discovered that behind the Tiger Wolf Guard, there was another team. This team had more people, but they were a mixed bag, with even Mortals among them.

Old Potato, dressed in military attire, rode on a fine horse and laughed loudly, "Brothers, our Great Jiang Imperial Dynasty's Tiger Wolf Guard have arrived! If anyone wants to join our team and go treasure hunting in the tomb together, you can still sign up now! I'm not charging a registration fee anymore!"

The players looked at each other, somewhat surprised by the players following behind Old Potato.

"No, is the Outstanding Talent of the Great Jiang Imperial Dynasty Old Potato? What kind of joke is this?"

"Hasn't it spread throughout the forums? Old Potato's possessed identity is high; three thousand elites are at his command, tsk tsk."

The Mage's eyes also darted around, looking at the three Outstanding Talents in the sky.

He was also clever; from the way other Sect Cultivators were forced to retreat, he could tell that the tomb's Opportunity wasn't something everyone could share. The powerful figures above had probably already divided it up.

As Loose Cultivators, they might be sent in as cannon fodder, or perhaps directly expelled, or even suppressed and killed.

But what if they joined Old Potato's team and acquired a Great Jiang Imperial Dynasty identity?

He wasn't the only one with this idea. For a moment, everyone shouted, joining the Tiger Wolf Guard team.

The three Immortal Foundation Outstanding Talents in the sky merely watched them indifferently. Xiao Tongya subtly shook his head, "I've never seen such Loose Cultivators rushing to their deaths. How interesting."

After saying that, he looked down at Broken Wood Cliff again and softly said,

"Fellow Daoists, the illusion Formation should disperse now."