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Chapter 484 Dragon Blood Essence, Nine Dragon Jade Seal

First Pickup Player: Dragon Soars Across the World (Dragon Knights)

Second Pickup Person: Supreme Emperor (Awesome Empire)
The third picker: Wentian Wuji.

Fourth Picker: Master Xiaoyue.

The fifth picker: Divine Calculator Demon...

Wen Tian Wuji was stunned. He hadn't expected that with the endorsement of the four True Immortals, his actual ranking was only third.

Xiao Jie then realized why this was happening.

In this type of world boss battle, players can choose between two contribution calculation methods: individual calculation or team collective calculation.

When they fought against Wang Xie with Dahuang Jushi, they used individual contribution value calculation. The advantage of this was that no matter how much Dahuang Jushi contributed, each of them could still get a chance to pick up the loot.

This way, at most, the Great Wilderness Hermit will get one of the best drops, plus one purple item, and the rest will belong to our own people.

Of course, in the end, the hermit of the Great Wilderness passed away, which meant that even this one and only piece of the item could not be distributed, which was a pleasant surprise.

The team-wide calculation is mainly used to accumulate contribution points and grab the ranking. The contribution points of the entire team or even the entire guild are added together, so that they can rely on the strength of many people to get the top spot in looting rights.

Of course, the downside is also obvious: no matter how many people are there, you can only touch one item at a time.

This time, both Dragon Soars Across the World and Supreme Emperor adopted a team-based calculation method. All participating guild members also changed their contribution calculation method to team mode, which is equivalent to having the entire guild help them generate contribution points.

The two major guilds deployed their best players and put in a tremendous effort, killing thousands of monsters alone.

They suffered heavy casualties in this battle, with dozens of players killed by Long Wushang on the ground alone, and several more dying in the air.

Keep in mind that these were all high-level players above level 30, the elite of the two guilds. The loss of dozens of them in one battle was a devastating blow.

Despite the tireless efforts of these two individuals, even the contributions of several real people could not match those of the other two.

Of course, if you were to add up all the contribution points of the four masters, it would still be the highest. However, the contribution points are not calculated that way. The four masters' endorsement of Wentian Wuji is equivalent to taking a portion of each of their contribution points and setting up a separate virtual account for Wentian Wuji. It is not the total contribution points of the four masters.
Therefore, Wentian Wuji was only ranked third in the end, and Xiaoyue Zhenren did not participate in the endorsement. She can be said to be the strongest main force in fighting Long Wushang, especially in ground battles, where she was one of the few who dared to fight Long Wushang head-on.

As for the Divine Calculator Heavenly Demon, he relied entirely on that Purple Heaven Profound Thunder to knock Long Wushang out of the third stage, making a great contribution, which was similar to Ye Luo's slash.

Seeing this scene, Xiao Jie felt neither sadness nor joy. Wen Tian Wuji was an ally of his, and he also had a good relationship with Long Xiang. He could accept this outcome. He just wondered if Long Xing Tianxia would be able to choose that one and only ascension item.

After all, the ascension items are not marked, so it takes a lot of eyesight to identify them. Thinking of this, he looked at the drop list. At this moment, as Wentian Wuji touched the corpse, everyone could see the treasures that Long Wushang had dropped.

This attracted the attention of all the players present.

As expected of the final boss of this version, it dropped a total of nine legendary treasures.

Xiao Jie quickly read through the attribute descriptions of each item, trying to determine which ones might be ascension items.

The Dragon Emperor Sword, the Dragon Scale Armor, the reins of the young North Sea dragon, the "Dragon Taming Technique," and the "Dragon Emperor's Heavenly Will Sword Technique"... these items are clearly unlikely.

Xiao Jie's attention was mainly focused on the other three items.

The first item was a crystal-clear red bead. Upon closer inspection, it was discovered to be a drop of blood. The crimson drop of blood floated in the air, radiating a crimson life radiance, as if it contained boundless vitality.

Dragon Blood Essence (A Rare Treasure/Legend)

Use: Absorb Dragon Blood Essence, increasing your highest attribute by 10 points, randomly granting you a Dragon talent, and triggering a bloodline quest.

Item Description: Legend has it that the first Dragon Emperor was transformed from a divine dragon, while others say that the Dragon Emperor was born from a divine dragon and a mortal, thus possessing a powerful dragon bloodline within him.

Its bloodline has been passed down for thousands of years. Although the dragon blood in people's bodies has gradually been diluted, it is said that when the time is right, the true dragon blood will be awakened again, and those who possess the power of the dragon blood will be able to ascend to the heavens and transform into a divine dragon.

Ascending to the heavens and transforming into a divine dragon—isn't that exactly ascension?
Ascension is not just about becoming an immortal; becoming a god or a Buddha—as long as one transcends the mortal world, it is included.

Since this dragon has the word "divine" in its name, it might be a god-like being.

The second item, however, was a book.

【The Dragon Emperor's Amazing Book (Information Book/Legend)】

Readable
Usage: Perform a reading comprehension exercise and receive different rewards based on the level of comprehension. These rewards can be triggered repeatedly.

Read count: 3/3.

Item Description: An ancient book containing secrets from the distant past, written in ancient script, making it difficult to understand. It is said to have been written by the first Dragon Emperor, and contains many ancient secrets from the primordial era. It is also said that the first Dragon Emperor ascended to immortality after abdicating his throne, and this book may very well contain the secrets of his ascension.

They actually revealed the 'secret to becoming an immortal' directly, which makes it highly likely that it's an ascension item. However, the obvious deliberate approach makes it seem a bit unreliable, since the phrase "it is said" is too vague.

Who knows if it's true or not, but there's still a chance to try.

The third item is a painting, depicting a group of immortals drinking and making merry. The background features fairy mountains and flowing water, palaces and pavilions, auspicious clouds and dancing cranes... However, since it is in the uncollected stage, these contents are very blurry and not very clear.

【Hidden Immortal Map (Quest Item/Legendary)】

Task trigger conditions: ? ? ? ?

Item Description: An ancient scroll painting of immortals, obtained by Long Wushang from Penglai Prefecture. When Long Wushang was young, he went to sea to seek immortals. It is said that he once reached the overseas immortal mountain Penglai and was taught military strategy, martial arts, magical arts, and ancient paintings by the immortals.

However, the truth of the matter remains uncertain. This painting seems to conceal a secret, but only a true wise person can discern its hidden meaning.

The description of this item is somewhat vague, only mentioning that it contains secrets, without mentioning ascension to immortality. However, since it is called "Hidden Immortal Picture," it is not impossible.

In Xiao Jie's opinion, all three items could be ascension items, but it's really hard to say which one is real.

However, besides that, there was another treasure that caught Xiao Jie's attention.

【Nine Dragon Seal (Sacred Object/Legend)】

Equipment Effect 1: Dragon's Aura. You are protected by the power of the Nine Provinces Dragon Vein, gaining 300 points of enhanced resistance to all types of spells and reducing the duration of all negative status effects by 90%.

Equipment Effect 2: Destiny's Blessing. The Nine Dragon Seal represents the dragon veins of the nine provinces, and those who possess it will also receive the blessings of destiny.

All territories of your nation receive the "Favorable Weather" effect, increasing agricultural output by 50% and making them unaffected by natural disasters. All armies of your nation receive the "High Morale" effect, increasing recruitment efficiency by 50% and raising the initial morale of all armies by 50 points.

All territories of your country gain the "Peaceful Land of Kings" effect, increasing the rate at which public morale increases by 50% and providing a higher chance of gaining the allegiance of NPCs.

Equipment required: King (job).

Item Description: This is a seal carved from ancient jade, with the eight characters "The Imperial Way of the Nine Provinces, the Mandate of Heaven" engraved on it.

Legend has it that the first Dragon Emperor gathered the power of the dragon veins of the nine provinces and used ancient secret methods to forge this seal. Each dragon on the Nine Dragon Seal represents the dragon vein of one of the provinces. Whoever obtains this treasure will become the chosen one and regain the throne of the King of the Nine Provinces.

However, with the demise of the Longhua Empire, this item also disappeared.

This thing doesn't seem like an ascension item, but it's incredibly powerful for conquering the world.

It’s destiny!

But it is unknown whether Long Xing Tianxia will choose this one.

Since Xiao Jie could see the extraordinary nature of this item, others could naturally see it as well.

The players, especially those from the Dragon Soaring Guild, all had red eyes.

"President, let's choose the Nine Dragon Seal!"

"Yes, yes, let's choose the Nine Dragon Seal. With it, our unification of the world is assured!"

"Hahaha, we're invincible now, what are you waiting for, guild leader?"

The crowd started chattering and making a fuss.

However, Long Xingtianxia looked at the Nine Dragon Seal but never clicked the mouse.

Xiao Jie waited for a while, but Jianlong Xing Tianxia remained motionless. He sighed inwardly, "Sigh, this guy is still hesitant."

He fully understood Long Xingtianxia's idea; although this thing could enhance national strength, it was of little use to him personally.

The only benefit is probably gaining the protection of dragon energy. Although the effect is powerful, it only increases one's ability to protect oneself.

In contrast, ascension items are a genuine path to becoming an immortal or a god.

No matter how good the Nine Dragon Seal is, it only benefits the guild and the nation; it doesn't actually provide much enhancement to the holder.

If it were him, he would probably want the other three items even more.

However, Long Xing Tianxia is no ordinary person; he is part of an organization.

At this moment, Long Xingtianxia had the same thought; what he wanted most was actually the essence of dragon blood.

Transforming into a divine dragon and soaring to the heavens—how exhilarating that would be!

Even if they aren't gods, they must be beings beyond the mortal realm.

However, the shouts around him quickly brought him back to reality; no one in the guild agreed with what he was doing.

The Supreme Emperor suddenly burst into laughter: "Hahaha, Guild Master Longxing, why are you hesitating? What's there to be conflicted about? Why don't you tell us and we'll help you decide?"

Long Xiang is the biggest rival of the awesome empire. The Supreme Emperor has also studied Long Xiang's background repeatedly. Long Xing Tianxia's semi-official background is usually a huge advantage, but at this moment, it has become a fatal flaw.

If it were him, no one could say anything if he chose whatever he wanted, but Long Xing Tianxia is different. Since he is working for the government, he naturally cannot do many things entirely based on his own preferences.

Upon hearing the Supreme Emperor's words, Long Xingtianxia became even more agitated.

Seeing the Dragon Blood Essence and the Nine Dragon Seal constantly hesitating, his expression shifted between light and dark.

Just then, a voice came from behind, "Old Liu, we brothers risked our lives to fight the BOSS, not just for you to get the benefits. Don't let the brothers down."

Upon hearing that voice, Long Xingtianxia's expression immediately changed.

He turned around and saw that all of Long Xiang's people had gathered around him, looking at him with complicated expressions.

Long Xingtianxia sighed inwardly. He knew very well that if he really chose the Dragon Blood Essence, he would be abandoned by everyone immediately. He had already made up his mind.

He feigned anger and said, "Damn it, what's the rush? Such an important matter naturally requires careful consideration before a decision can be made. You all think we should choose the Nine Dragon Seal?"

"That's right!"

"Alright, then I'll listen to everyone. After all, we at Longxiang are organized and disciplined." Longxing Tianxia moved his mouse tremblingly to the loot list and clicked hard.

System notification: Dragon Travels the World has used pickup privileges and obtained the item [Nine Dragon Seal].

Long Xingtianxia let out a long breath, looking at the remaining few treasures that seemed to be ascension items, but he couldn't help but sigh inwardly, feeling a strong sense of loss.

It's within reach!

Upon seeing this, the Supreme Emperor beside him burst into laughter.

"Haha, Brother Longxing is indeed a man of great vision. Then I won't stand on ceremony."

After a moment's thought, the Supreme Emperor decisively applied the Dragon Blood Essence.

System notification: The Supreme Emperor has used pickup privileges and obtained the item [Dragon Blood Essence].

Now, it's finally Wentian Wuji's turn.

Xiao Jie looked at Wentian Wuji with curiosity, wondering which treasure he would choose next.

PS: Thank you to reader Lazy Sheep for the generous donation. I will add an extra chapter next month.

(End of this chapter)