Absolute Destiny Game.

Chapter 566 Lingshu
Xiao Jie skillfully turned on the computer, the cold light of the screen reflecting on his calm and expressionless face. He moved the mouse and clicked on the official website of the game "Old Land".

Once the page loaded, a dazzling array of activities and announcements instantly filled his view. He clicked straight into the "Rewards Claim" section.

The interface unfolds, revealing a dazzling array of rewards, each representing a legendary or extraordinary journey in the game world.

Legendary Achievement Rewards: This section showcases the glory that only the server's top players can attain. Achievements include: [King of the Nine Provinces] (the first player to unify the Nine Provinces), [Netherworld Slayer] (solo kill of 10,000 elite Netherworld units), [Godslayer] (successfully participating in the kill of a god), [Legendary Explorer] (the first player to independently explore and map over 50% of the unknown areas)... Completing these legendary achievements not only earns server-wide recognition but also special titles, limited-edition appearances, and even legendary equipment with exceptional attributes bestowed by the official team.

However, so far, it seems that no one has achieved a similar feat.

Limited-time event rewards: This section mainly records various major events and activities experienced by the server.

For example, in the previous epic battle of Beiming Prefecture, players who participated in these events could receive generous rewards such as experience, game currency, and reputation based on their contributions.

Hall of Fame Awards: ...

In the most inconspicuous corner of the page, a line of small gray text that almost blended into the background caught his attention: "Hidden Achievement Rewards".

Xiao Jie clicked on it, and the interface was so simple it was almost plain, with only a single input box.

The system message calmly appeared: "Please enter your game character name to check the official rewards you can claim."

Xiao Jie's slender fingers typed the four characters "隐月随风" on the keyboard and pressed Enter.

After a brief delay, a system message quietly appeared, without any dazzling light effects.

"Congratulations, esteemed player 'Hidden Moon Follows the Wind'. You have completed the hidden achievement 'Eternal Farewell Between Immortals and Mortals'—you are the second player on this server to achieve this supreme achievement. Therefore, you are hereby awarded a special reward: one 'Ling Shu' holographic virtual game pod. Please confirm that your real-world address information is correct; our delivery service will deliver the reward to you within 24 hours."

The automatically filled address below was clear and correct: Jiangbei City... exactly the apartment he was in at the moment.

His mouse cursor hovered over the "Confirm" button, his fingertip pausing slightly before he pressed it immediately. The immortal's mind was working at an unprecedented speed, analyzing every possible cause-and-effect relationship.

Gu Feiyu, who was standing nearby, noticed the hesitation and leaned over curiously, saying, "Brother Jie, the goods are about to be delivered to your door, what are you still hesitating for? Hurry up and confirm!"

Xiao Jie's gaze never left the screen, his voice calm yet carrying a barely perceptible hint of seriousness: "I'm thinking, should I take this opportunity to make some preparations?"

"Prepare? What preparation?" Gu Feiyu didn't react for a moment.

"For example, try to observe how this omnipotent 'game official' actually 'delivered' this reward. What kind of people did they send? What kind of transportation did they use? Perhaps... we can glimpse a trace of their real existence." Xiao Jie's tone was calm, but the content made Gu Feiyu's hair stand on end instantly.

"Brother Jie! Are you crazy?!" Gu Feiyu almost jumped up, his voice trembling with fear. "Think about that director of the Tourism Management Bureau! You're practically... courting death!"

"I know." Xiao Jie's answer remained calm, revealing no emotional fluctuation. Having achieved immortality, the fear of the mortal realm had largely subsided, replaced by a calmness that transcended the mundane and... a thirst for exploration. Now that he possessed the power of an immortal capable of moving mountains and overturning seas, did he not even have the right to observe from afar?

The fact that this game could grant him such immense power suggests that the level of its existence far surpasses the imagination of ordinary immortals. At least, Xiao Jie himself admitted that with his current immortal power, he could not comprehend or even accomplish the task of making a person disappear completely from existence to oblivion, leaving no trace in either reality or the internet. This kind of power is akin to erasure at the level of rules themselves.

But should they really give up like this? The other party had proactively delivered themselves to their doorstep—an unprecedented opportunity that might bring them closer to the truth. With his immortal abilities, he could set up detection spells beforehand, concealing his presence and aura, perhaps even catching a clue… Risk and opportunity swung violently on the scales. Xiao Jie remained silent for a long time, countless data-like deductions flickering in his deep eyes. Finally, he gently exhaled, the breath lingering in the air, seemingly carrying a weight of helplessness.

"You're right," he said slowly, a hint of melancholy in his voice that even he himself didn't realize. "Fear stems from the unknown, and the level of the 'unknown' on the other side is far beyond my current comprehension. To act rashly would be like a mantis trying to stop a chariot." Having achieved immortality, he thought he had reached the clouds, but now he realized he might still be at the bottom of a well. This realization brought with it an indescribable sense of loss and... unwillingness.

Unless he could go further down this path, step into the unreleased expansion pack, obtain even greater power, and eventually become the legendary indestructible Primordial Golden Immortal... This thought flashed through his mind, causing his originally firm resolve to quit the game to waver slightly.

"Let's leave it at that for now," he thought. "Perhaps the answer will emerge once this matter is resolved. If that nameless Taoist truly has designs on me, he will surely take further action then."

He moved the mouse and gently clicked "Confirm".

For the next while, Xiao Jie didn't enter the game. He simply sat motionless in his computer chair, seemingly frozen in place. His immortal body meant he needed neither food nor sleep, and even his breathing was so faint as to be barely perceptible. He fell into deep thought, his mind clear and focused, vaguely sensing the subtle changes in his surroundings—the hum of electricity, the pulse of signals, even the low rhythm of the entire city. He sat there quietly, but his thoughts had already wandered far beyond.

Gu Feiyu, on the other hand, couldn't wait to begin his "Immortal Destiny Pursuit Plan." With Xiao Jie's promise of a "resurrection guarantee," he became bolder than ever before. Carrying ample supplies, he controlled his game character and resolutely plunged into those wild and untamed regions marked with danger symbols on the Kyushu map, regions that had never been explored by players before.

He specifically chose remote, miasma-filled primeval forests, snow-capped, frigid mountain peaks, and ancient battlefield ruins rumored to be frequented by spirits. He even deliberately chose to act at night in the game, believing that the dark and windy night, when spirits were most active, was the best backdrop for encountering "fate."

Seven or eight hours flew by in focused exploration. In the real world, as dawn broke, Gu Feiyu remained intently focused on the screen, his fingers flying across the keyboard and mouse.

On the screen, his character was struggling to break free from the encirclement of a group of ferocious Shadow Spiders. Bolts of lightning spells shot backward, barely slowing down the pursuers. He used his light footwork and shrinking earth technique to quickly create distance. He finally managed to shake off the pursuers and looked around to make sure there were no more monsters.

He finally breathed a sigh of relief and wiped away non-existent cold sweat from his forehead.

"Phew... Exploring the deep mountains and forests at night is indeed thrilling. I almost died here." He muttered to himself, thankful that as a "True Person," he had mastered a large number of Taoist techniques to aid in exploration. The [Bright Light Technique] dispelled the darkness, the [Pathfinding Technique] prevented him from getting lost, and the [Illusion Technique] and [Invisibility Talisman] helped him escape danger several times.

He checked the minimap; his character had already ventured deep into an unexplored area called the "Misty Forest." The rising sun in the game cast its rays, which struggled to penetrate the dense miasma and tree canopy, bringing a slight sense of security.

"Why did you choose to act at night?" A calm voice suddenly rang out behind him, startling Gu Feiyu.

"Brother Jie! Damn, you scared me to death!" He complained, patting his chest, then became excited again. "You just don't understand! These 'fate' things are all about chance and coincidence; they're usually triggered in dire situations or under specific circumstances. Like those ancient legends, which one isn't about 'accidentally stumbling upon a paradise' or 'encountering immortals playing chess'? Who ever finds it by simply following a map? I thought wandering around in the deep mountains and forests at night would definitely increase the probability of triggering hidden events! Unfortunately… I haven't encountered any yet. Looks like it's not as simple as I thought."

He paused, a confident glint in his eyes: "But it's alright, I've already designed eighteen different 'encounter with immortals' environment modules. I'm going to try them one by one. I don't believe I won't strike it lucky!"

Only then did he notice that Xiao Jie had ended his meditation and his expression was somewhat subtle.

"Huh? You're 'awake' now? Have you figured things out?"

"The gaming pod has arrived," Xiao Jie said calmly.

"Huh? When did this happen?" Gu Feiyu asked in astonishment.

“Just now.” Xiao Jie sighed softly. He ultimately restrained the urge to use his divine sense to explore his surroundings, and simply waited as a mortal. When the doorbell rang, he immediately got up and opened the door, but there was no one outside. Only a nearly three-meter-long, simply designed white metal box stood quietly in the middle of the corridor, as if it had appeared out of thin air.

(End of this chapter)