The scene shifted before his eyes. When he opened them again, Jiang Yuan looked around and realized he had returned to Liuyun City.
As the group was teleported out of the Illusory Moon dungeon, Ding Ye's body began to glow with white light continuously. The level number above his head jumped four times in a row, and he had actually shot up to level 125!
"2400 Taiji Golden Pills, leveling up like this feels amazing! Hahaha!"
Using up all the Taiji Golden Pills obtained from the dungeon, Ding Ye, now leveled up, waved his arms and laughed heartily.
Seeing this, the others in the team also used the Taiji Golden Pills in their inventories, converting them into massive cultivation points, and white light burst forth from their bodies one after another.
At that moment, Jiang Yuan opened the level leaderboard and took a look.
[Level Leaderboard] 1st: Wen Ding Cang Sheng - Level 128 2nd: Jiang Yuan - Level 127 3rd: Cang Shu Bu Ding - Level 127 4th: Ao Shi Long Huang - Level 125 5th: Ding Ye - Level 125 6th: Chuang Shi Xiao Yun - Level 124 7th: Yi Dao Po Wan Fa - Level 123 8th: Sui Yue Liu Yun - Level 122 9th: Wen Ding Jian Shen - Level 122 10th: Qing Jiao Wo Zhan Shen - Level 122
The leaderboard had undergone significant changes. All five members of Ding Ye's team, who had cleared the Illusory Moon dungeon first, had broken into the top ten. Among them, Chuang Shi Xiao Yun, who was originally at level 120 and not on the board, had surged all the way to sixth place!
However, Jiang Yuan knew this ranking wouldn't last long. The others who were previously in the top ten were likely still running dungeons. Once they cleared theirs, Ding Ye and Chuang Shi Xiao Yun would probably be pushed back down.
"The dungeon's Golden Pill rewards are really generous, but unfortunately, the next dungeon requires level 130 to enter. Otherwise, I'd want to keep grinding. Sigh!"
After Wen Ding Cang Sheng reached level 128, he felt a bit unsatisfied. Checking the entry conditions for the [Zhen Wu Sword Pavilion] dungeon, he couldn't help but sigh in disappointment.
"What day is it today?"
Ding Ye suddenly asked out of the blue.
"It's Tuesday! Didn't we just have the update this morning? Are you losing your mind?"
Hearing Ding Ye's question, Chuang Shi Xiao Yun chuckled and said to him.
"Damn! I thought it was Wednesday. Got my hopes up for nothing!"
Ding Ye said with some disappointment.
"What? Is Wednesday some special day?"
Jiang Yuan glanced at Ding Ye and teased.
"Didn't the update notice say there's an event on Wednesday for massive cultivation points? Have you all forgotten?"
Ding Ye's words jolted everyone awake. Jiang Yuan then remembered that the update notice released this morning had mentioned an event called the "Star Constellation Challenge."
"If Ding Ye hadn't brought it up, I almost forgot. There is such an event. How about we agree now to team up for it tomorrow, the five of us?"
Wen Ding Cang Sheng also snapped back to reality and looked at Jiang Yuan.
"I'm fine with that."
Jiang Yuan nodded. He only had one class on Wednesday morning, so he had plenty of time.
"I'll go do my daily Golden Pill quests then. We'll get in touch tomorrow!"
Wen Ding Cang Sheng patted Jiang Yuan on the shoulder, then said goodbye to Cang Shu Bu Ding, Ding Ye, and Chuang Shi Xiao Yun one by one.
"I'll go too!"
Chuang Shi Xiao Yun quickly raised her hand to signal, then followed Wen Ding Cang Sheng toward the Flying Immortal Maiden NPC.
"Sister Xiao Yun, wait for me! I'll do the quests with you!"
Seeing this, Ding Ye called out and chased after Chuang Shi Xiao Yun, leaving only Jiang Yuan and Cang Shu Bu Ding, the in-game couple, in front of the "Void Realm Immortal Official" NPC.
"Bu Ding, have you done your Golden Pill quests?"
After the three left, Jiang Yuan took Cang Shu Bu Ding's hand and asked with a smile.
"I need to take care of the Nascent Soul Dharma Body stuff first. I had meetings all morning and haven't gotten to those yet!"
Cang Shu Bu Ding glanced at Jiang Yuan with her beautiful eyes and smiled.
"Alright, go ahead. I'll contact you when you're done."
Jiang Yuan hugged Cang Shu Bu Ding, kissed her smooth forehead, and said softly.
"Mm-hmm! I'm off!"
Cang Shu Bu Ding stood on tiptoe, kissed Jiang Yuan's cheek in return, then left his embrace and walked toward the Flying Immortal Maiden.
"Sigh! Everyone's gone. What should I do?"
Seeing that he was the only one left in the team, Jiang Yuan felt a bit bored and muttered to himself.
Opening his inventory, he checked the materials picked up from the dungeon. Aside from a Summoner-class Super Mythical Hidden Class Transfer Book quietly sitting in his bag, Jiang Yuan had also obtained 10,000 Creation Orbs, 10,000 Soul Orbs, and 100 Victory Stones.
"I can upgrade my realm and soul level, then see if I can exchange for some equipment."
After sorting through the materials in his inventory, Jiang Yuan quickly found something to do. He summoned his Frost Wolf mount and headed to the Flying Immortal Maiden NPC responsible for teleportation in Liuyun City.
First, he went to the sect trial envoy of the Hall of Eternal Life, handed over 10,000 Soul Orbs, and raised his soul level to 7. Then, he teleported to Qingyun Mountain, made his way to the base of Xuanyuan Terrace, dismounted, summoned his Clear Frost Flying Sword, and flew on it to stand before Xuanyuan Ancestor.
[Ding! Congratulations on advancing your realm to Fourth Stage Loose Immortal!]
After paying 10,000 Creation Orbs and receiving 100,000 immortal base points, Jiang Yuan's realm finally reached Fourth Stage Loose Immortal. The next realm required reaching level 140 to break through.
After upgrading his realm, Jiang Yuan returned to the Hall of Eternal Life, went to the functional area, found the "Sect Exchange Envoy" NPC, opened the dialogue box, and clicked on the equipment exchange interface.
In the equipment exchange interface, he found the "Summoner/Mage" class section, and a dazzling array of equipment appeared before his eyes.
The equipment was divided into four types: 120+, 135+, 140+, and 150+. The 120+ and 135+ equipment all shared the prefix "Kun," while from 140+ onward, the prefixes changed into five types: "Qian," "Kan," "Li," "Zhen," and "Ze." Each type enhanced different attributes.
For example, "Qian" gear provided higher fixed attack power, suitable for classes like Divine Archer, whose skills mostly dealt fixed percentage damage. "Kan" gear offered very high health bonuses, ideal for Warrior classes. "Li" gear gave high mana bonuses, fitting for mana-intensive classes like Mages. "Zhen" gear had an extra 10% crit rate and 50% crit damage bonus, tailored specifically for Assassins. The last type, "Ze" gear, was restricted to Priest classes, as it provided high healing bonuses.
Just as Jiang Yuan was focused on browsing the equipment exchange interface, a auspicious cloud suddenly appeared in the distant sky, speeding toward the functional area of the Hall of Eternal Life and landing right in front of him.
"Commissioner Jiang, this humble one has finally found you!"
The newcomer spoke in a falsetto voice, calling out to Jiang Yuan.
"Immortal Official Wang, what advice do you have?"
Jiang Yuan closed the equipment exchange interface and looked at the visitor, recognizing him as the Seal-Bearing Immortal Official by the Jade Emperor's side. He quickly cupped his hands in greeting.
"The Jade Emperor is summoning his ministers in the Lingxiao Hall. This humble one has come specifically to invite Commissioner Jiang to attend."
"Oh? The Jade Emperor summons me?"
After the Seal-Bearing Immortal Official finished speaking, Jiang Yuan raised an eyebrow. Not daring to delay, he immediately jumped onto the auspicious cloud beneath the official's feet and flew with him toward the Lingxiao Hall.