Chapter 394: Chapter 394: Soaring (700 monthly tickets)
 

Even though players could now gain some experience buffs in the competitive arena, even though they have gradually gotten used to the game, and even though the experts had found some quick leveling methods.

But there has never been anyone like Li Yao who level up at such a speed, even when they were forsaking sleep and food, even when they were frenzyingly slaying monsters incessantly.

There even arose situations where others have had to sacrifice in order for one person to level up. Although this leveled up a person much more powerful than average players, compared to Li Yao, they were merely garbage.

Refreshing every five minutes, with each refresh, there would be a little increase in level, this was absolutely terrifying.

By now, Li Yao could be considered a well-known figure. Everyone knew about him since his fight with Illusion God. Although many didn’t like Li Yao’s ostentatious nature, at least they knew he exists.

Therefore, this topic filled all the game channels and forums.

“The Hunter King returns with full force!”

“Here comes disappointment for those who have been laboriously trying for days.”

“More than disappointment, I know one top-level player who’s now bashing things around his house. Tsk, tsk.”

“The Hunter King emerges, who can compete?”

“Damn, that rotten Hunter King, if you’re gonna level up, do it quickly, why stop?”

“Exactly, giving people hope for leveling up, and then playing this kind of game.”

“What a piece of rubbish, absolutely shameless, such a trashy Hunter King.”

“There really should be a joint condemnation of such a shameless person.”

“True, I have never seen such a shameless person. Is the leaderboard owned by your families? If you want to be the first, then the Hunter King shouldn’t level up.”

“I also think the Hunter King is shameless. It’s their own damn game, they can’t even level up to be the first, it’s so not cool. I strongly condemn the Hunter King’s uncool behavior.”

“Join the condemnation, I think it should be like this, if they want to level up, then the Hunter King can’t. If they want to win a hundred in a row in the competitive arena, no one should fight back, otherwise you’re shameless.”

“Damn, these people really have no low limit. When should the Hunter King level up and when should he do tasks, it’s none of your business.”

“Exactly, does the Hunter King need to report to them whatever he does, they think too highly of themselves.”

“This is a public game, if you can’t afford to play, then don’t. The Hunter King doesn’t level up, you get first, and you’re proud. Trash! Actually, everyone knows who should be number one.”

“To be number one means to defeat all the other strong competitors, not because someone else is dragged down and can’t level up, then you pass them and you’re stronger.”

“I am a noob and don’t understand. What’s the significance of being number one like this?”

Even though many didn’t like Li Yao, they chose the fair side. Many who slandered Li Yao were criticized heavily by average players.

These common players, either without the ability to compete for the leaderboard or joined the game late, all share fair views.

These guilds who wanted to take this chance to ruin Li Yao’s reputation were disappointed once again.

“It’s crazy, it’s only been two hours, and they’re already at level eighteen.”

“Tsk, tsk, leveling up like this would really drive people to despair.”

“Not just despair, I know one who said he could persist in fighting for four or five days, but now, already logged off to sleep.”

“Hunter King always exceeds our expectations, his leveling speed really defies nature.”

“More than defying nature, sigh, don’t know how he levels up. I would be set if I could level up that fast.”

“Yes, leveling up in a primitive god is so hard, and you can’t be distracted, it really sucks. I also want to know how the Hunter King levels up.”

“You’re thinking too much. If you know how to level up that quickly, you would be the Hunter King.”

Players who have no conflict of interest with Li Yao basically just came for the excitement. And those who hold grudges against Li Yao or can’t stand the guild are now filled with dread.

Ironically, the instigators of the wave were those aiming to snatch the top rank. They initially thought that even if they couldn’t damage Starfire, at least they could make Li Yao feel bad.

However, just when they were about to succeed, just when they were only behind Li Yao by 10% of experience, Li Yao skyrocketed like a rocket.

In just over four hours, Li Yao had leapt directly from nearly level seventeen to level nineteen, only one level away from twenty.

The people from Starfire Guild were overjoyed. They had been worried and asked the Deputy guild leader, who said they were delayed by tasks.

Now that their guild chief had finally exploded with anger, many were ecstatic. Excluding those scouts, the members had basically integrated into the harmonious family of Starfire Guild.

Although Li Yao did not deal with daily tasks, he was a symbol, a flag.

Many members felt the crisis. Some of them, with intention, were desperately leveling up, also fighting for the first place. Now that Li Yao reappeared, he directly surged to level nine, truly firm as a nail.

However, just when everyone expected Li Yao to level up to level twenty…

“Alright, let’s stop here for today.” After nearly five hours of intense fighting, Li Yao was incredibly exhausted. After the two of them reached level seventeen, Li Yao had stopped killing monsters.

“Ok then.” Little Cold Hands might have wished for more.

“I’m not so obsessed with level, as long as I’m not lagging behind the top groups.” Ephemeral Bloom was also tirelessly leaning on a pillar, panting. Apart from luring monsters herself, she also had to control the Shadow God to lure monsters. Her spiritual power was exhausted.

Now they were also among the top levelers and had already entered the top hundred in the rankings.

It’s no surprise that people complained. They had spent many exhausting days and just when success was within reach, Li Yao beat them to it. This was extremely frustrating. Even though many reached level seventeen, seeing Li Yao already at level nineteen, they couldn’t bear it any longer and went offline to rest.

“Let’s roast some meat and drink some wine to replenish our spiritual power, then we’ll go find them three. I reckon they’re also anxious.” Li Yao lit a bonfire and brought out some treasured drinks.

“You’re such a cunning person. If it wasn’t for me meeting you early, I would’ve been fooled by you just like those three fools.” Ephemeral Bloom drank the good wine that Li Yao handed her without any scruples.

“Master, how do you know so much?” Little Cold Hands asked curiously. Hearing this question, Ephemeral Bloom’s ears perked up. She was also curious, but she didn’t ask as it would infringe on privacy. Only naive little girls like Little Cold Hands would ask such a blunt question.

“Read books. Treat this game as if it’s a real world.” Li Yao flicked his wrist and a pile of books appeared, then he put them away: “Read more books, if you’ll believe what I say.”

“Mm, I of course believe Master.” Little Cold Hands nodded her heard earnestly. But Ephemeral Bloom seemed somewhat lost in thought.

Little did Li Yao know that because of today’s unintentional act, years later a god-ranked player would emerge…

PS: Asking for monthly tickets…