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Chapter 484: A Legendary Life Begins with Catching Crayfish (2-in-1 Order Request)

After entering the game, the game interface is displayed.

A classic game interface finally appeared in front of Xiaoyao Sanren.

This is a pure 2.5D online game masterpiece, with a top-down, half-angle perspective, just like the style of the old legendary games. The entire game world seems flat, but it seems to have a slight projection perspective, creating a dreamlike and realistic visual experience.

In the center of the game window is the character controlled by the player. The strange-looking player characters are clustered together, sometimes still and sometimes moving, as if they have just entered this strange adventure world.

Surrounding the character is a game scene dotted with a variety of landforms, buildings, and decorations. It's a dreamlike jungle resembling a grove of peach blossoms. In the distance, a majestic ancient castle, its winding walls visible from afar, offers a breathtaking spectacle. A variety of bizarre statues and flags tower over the walls, seemingly proclaiming the glory and splendor of this place.

At the foot of the city wall is a bustling settlement, with buildings of all kinds crowded together everywhere. There are even some ferocious monster statues perched on the roofs, with various shapes and forms, all of which demonstrate the fantasy and uniqueness of this world.

In the gaps between the city walls and the houses, there are layers of buildings of various colors, winding paths, and occasional fountains or sculptures, which are very exquisite. Beneath these intricate houses and buildings, you can vaguely see groups of citizens jostling each other, creating a lively atmosphere.

Above the entire game scene are various interface elements of the operating environment. At the top is a black background bar that displays important information such as the current game server and game version number.

Further down is a text section explaining the game's objectives and tasks, as well as a chat window. From time to time, various text messages pop up here, including system announcements, environmental descriptions, and player conversations.

At the bottom of the screen, the most commonly used function modules and shortcut keys are laid out, and the partitions display a complete operation interface for the system, characters, items, tasks, skills, teams, etc. Clicking any column will open the corresponding operation panel, allowing you to know the character status and backpack items clearly.

The right side of the interface displays various character attributes, including real-time data such as health, mana, and experience points, as well as the equipment bar for the current equipment. Each piece of equipment has its own unique shape, creating a variety of costumes. Each character is dressed in a dazzling array of outfits, and there are even glittering golden armor that gleams in the sun.

Surrounded by these elements lies the true game world: a boundless fantasy continent of mountains, rivers, and hilly terrain, dotted with dangerous areas infested with monsters and a variety of adventurous attractions. From time to time, a strange flying object or two would streak across the horizon, as if telling of this planet's once glorious civilization.

And in the heart of these landforms stand magnificent city fortresses, eerie dungeon city-states, and villages and settlements scattered across the continent. People live together in groups of three or two, helping each other and surviving life in this wild land.

……

Anyone can see that,

Although the game's interface design is quite classic and sophisticated, when a casual player actually steps into the game world and sees the art style of this online game, he still can't help but be amazed.

Everything here truly reeks of a rustic fantasy novel. It's like a low-quality, domestic imitation of a Western fantasy novel like A Song of Ice and Fire, brought to life on the gaming stage, reeking of shoddy, cheap craftsmanship.

The first thing that caught my eye was the main city walls and buildings. The walls towered into the sky, their structure ancient and worn, with the marks of time everywhere. Even the roads were riddled with potholes. Strange sculptures of all shapes and sizes dotted the walls, including exaggerated and contrived beasts and even several half-naked succubi, their attire exceedingly vulgar and risqué.

The city's architecture was also a masterpiece. Everywhere you looked, you could see bizarre buildings painted in vibrant colors. Their exaggerated shapes defied engineering standards, yet exuded a bright, tacky aesthetic. The exteriors of these houses were covered in a variety of murals, the artistry so crude that the characters looked like they were ripped from a comic book.

Along the city walls and main thoroughfares stood gigantic human sculptures, their craftsmanship so shoddy they were almost laughable. Among them were statues of beasts, each with a hideous, hideous appearance. Even more absurd, even the city gates and rooftops were carved with half-naked women, their glamorous outfits and bizarre figures reminiscent of some cheesy Chinese anime.

This seems like a city designed by a group of Chinese comic screenwriters who have no aesthetic concepts. It neither pays attention to craftsmanship nor cares about order, and is full of low-level tastes.

And within this jagged jungle of buildings, hordes of wild beasts and demons roamed everywhere. Their forms were equally varied, each sporting the exaggerated and contrived designs of Chinese anime monsters. Some had dinosaur-like bodies, but snake tails sprouted from their waists; others had pig heads and human bodies covered in dragon scales; and still others had beastly bodies and human faces, but their forms resembled black corpse-like skeletons, looking incredibly terrifying.

Within this chaotic, man-made landscape, scattered wonders occasionally appeared along the streets. Some were strange sculptures resembling the Shurangama Mantra; others were extravagant, voluptuous mirages; and even worse, half-naked, vulgar women offered for worship. The entire city was filled with these superficial, tacky ornaments, forming a stark contrast to the crude, simple architecture.

Even the most absurd aspect is that the natural landscape outside the city is equally maddening. The topography is clearly a patchwork of features, imbued with a sense of unbounded eccentricity. In one place, there's endless pristine jungle, yet peaks and cliffs are scattered across the landscape. In another, barren landscape is dotted with bizarre altar stone formations. These paradoxes abound, as if the designers were piecing together a children's arts and crafts homework set.

……

First, the protagonist Tang Ping accepted the main mission.

Tang Ping, an ordinary boy from a humble family, has longed for martial arts since childhood. Today, his fate is about to be rewritten in this obscure little village.

It all started this morning. Tang Ping had risen early, as usual, intending to go to the woods to pick some wild fruit. On his way, he encountered a strange old man, looking hurried and preoccupied. Just as Tang Ping was about to pass by, the old man suddenly grabbed his arm tightly and muttered a long, strange incoherent speech.

"It's you... The Chosen One has finally been born! Come with me, let's go to the Ancient Jade Gate to find the High Priestess Shanshan. Only Shanshan can enlighten you and awaken your innate martial abilities."

After saying that, the old man dragged Tang Ping away quickly. Tang Ping, who was in a state of embarrassment, only had time to respond before he was dragged onto a carriage waiting on the roadside and quickly fled far away from his hometown.

"What the hell is going on?" Tang Ping was confused, but he didn't dare to act rashly. For the time being, he could only follow the mysterious old man. Soon, the carriage arrived at a desolate and secluded plateau. There stood a solemn and majestic temple building, its spire reaching the sky.

There were several warrior monks in yellow robes guarding the door. The old man made a gesture to them, and the guarding monks immediately filed in. Soon, a team of fully armed warrior monks came out and were ready for battle.

"Brothers, this is the chosen one. You must take good care of him from now on!" The old man shouted to the monks.

Upon hearing this, the monks immediately dispersed and surrounded Tang Ping calmly, staring at him with eyes that were either suspicious, wary, or disappointed. Tang Ping felt his hair stand on end, and an inexplicable pressure and luck rose in his heart.

At this critical moment, a dignified and beautiful middle-aged woman suddenly walked out of the hall. She looked like an extraordinary fairy.

"Senior Sister Shanshan, this is the chosen one I'm looking for. I see he once displayed extraordinary martial arts skills in his childhood. But it seems his cultivation cannot be awakened, so he needs your guidance." The old man shouted.

The middle-aged beauty named Shanshan was alert. She slowly walked up to Tang Ping, gazing at him for a moment. Then she took out an old bronze mirror and slowly waved it in front of Tang Ping. Under the shimmering light, Tang Ping's body was actually emitting a faint aura of luck.
"No wonder there is such an opportunity! He is indeed born with a martial body, but his martial arts roots are temporarily sealed." Shanshan said solemnly.

Then she raised her hands, and a powerful airflow burst out from her body, rushing straight towards Tang Ping's body. Tang Ping's whole body was shocked, and his eyes gradually became empty, as if he had entered some strange state.

A nearby monk loudly explained, "This is the highest-level secret of our ancient martial arts, known as the Origin of Power! Senior Sister Shanshan is opening up the martial meridians for this chosen one, hoping to help him regain his long-lost Xuanling martial body!"

Time ticked by, and after more than half an hour, the surrounding monks finally released the protective circle. Shanshan's forehead was covered in foam, clearly expending immense mental and physical energy. Tang Ping, meanwhile, stood there in a daze, a complex expression on his face, as if he were digesting the awakening of some astonishing power.

"Oh my God, I seem to... Can I sense the magical origin of martial arts?" Tang Ping muttered to himself, his arms trembling constantly, and the aura on his body became more and more surging and scorching.

"That's right, you have regained the martial arts foundation of the ancient sages. This is the highest realm that our generation pursues - the Xuanling Martial Body! However, this is only the beginning of your martial arts practice. You still need to practice in our Jianmen to fully utilize it freely and avoid making mistakes." Shanshan said slowly. "Then quickly take me in to learn the skills! I have such an important responsibility, I must master martial arts as soon as possible to complete my mission!" Tang Ping said with shining eyes and high morale.

Shanshan nodded, then turned and led Tang Ping into the main hall. At the entrance, a massive stone relief came into view. Intricately carved onto the stone were images of passionate and solemn warriors, each displaying a unique and impressive technique. In the center, a magnificent relief depicted a majestic god of war, wielding a halberd, battling a fiery crimson dragon whose form resembled that of a human. It was a depiction of the legendary Chosen War, a battle famous throughout the Western Continent.
"This is the root of our sword school. From now on, you must practice martial arts diligently so that you can eventually stand up and repeat this fateful battle of choice. Otherwise, the entire Xiyou Continent will be plunged into endless war!" Shanshan said earnestly.

Tang Ping gazed up at the familiar yet unfamiliar grand scene, his heart suddenly filled with determination. It seemed he was destined to shoulder the immense responsibility of saving the world!
……

The comments are full of praise, and you can tell at a glance that they are water army:
"This is such a good game, don't stop me, I want to recharge."

"666666"

"I'm sitting in front of the computer just for this moment"

"This is absolutely amazing! The art design of this game is so amazing, it feels like I've stepped into a magical world!"

"The plot is so shocking, a hundred times more exciting than many big-budget single-player games!"

“The original gameplay and settings completely conform to my inner fantasy. The production team is so forward-thinking!”

"The character designs are so captivating! Every character is so cool! They're literally my aesthetic soulmates!"

“The original class setting and balance are truly unprecedented innovations for such a masterpiece!”

“It’s as smooth as top-tier games, and even on mobile phones it’s perfectly lag-free. The development level is incredibly high!”

“It’s really conscientious. Although it’s free, the content quality is better than most paid games. It deserves encouragement!”

Seeing these water army barrages, Tang Ping was sweating profusely.

My goodness, they are all water armies.

……

After completing the novice task, a newcomer red envelope suddenly appeared in front of Sanren.

The combat power is directly increased by 500.

Tang Ping: "You'll get a red envelope when you enter the service. It's no wonder they're a celebrity endorsement."

The game popped up a prompt: "Exclusive benefits for newcomers, complete a main task and get a reward of 100 yuan."

Tang Ping just clicked the [Withdraw] button when the game popped up another prompt:
"The minimum amount to be withdrawn is NT$500 or more"

Sanren laughed and said, "Hahaha, I don't know if anyone has ever played this kind of game where you give out red envelopes when you join a server. It's exactly the same. The threshold he set is basically impossible to achieve."

The commentator jokingly said: "It has a certain Duoduo flavor."

Afterwards, Tang Ping continued to follow the task prompts, constantly clicking the next step, automatically finding his way and killing monsters, constantly unlocking new skills...

……

Following Senior Sister Shanshan's guidance, Tang Ping soon arrived at a vast grassland. The scenery here was breathtaking. The endless green grass swayed in the wind, resembling a green ocean. From time to time, a crayfish or two would dart out from the underbrush.

"Very good, this is your initial place of training. Those crayfish are the basic opponents for your growth as a martial artist. Although they are clumsy, their moves are sharp, and they are also good training targets. Now you can try to challenge a few of them and get familiar with the practical application of martial arts." Shanshan said, pointing to the jumping crayfish.

Tang Ping nodded, slowly gathered his strength, and took a stance, beginning to study the closest crayfish. He saw the crayfish carelessly wandering through the grass, foraging for food. Suddenly, it sped up and sprinted, then rolled and tumbled, looking quite comical.

"This is the daily life of crayfish. They look very cute, but warriors must always be on guard against their sudden attacks. They are good at surprise attacks. Once their claws bite you in the head, your blood will run cold!" Shanshan explained.

Tang Ping nodded secretly, and stood firm with a dance of joy. With one hand on his sword, he bent his fingers with the other to channel his inner strength, aiming at the nearest target. Soon, the crayfish seemed to have noticed Tang Ping, and immediately shook its claws alertly, slowly approaching Tang Ping.

"Yes, here they come!" Tang Ping shouted, and rushed forward with his sword. The crayfish was startled by this and immediately retreated backwards, his claws coming out at the same time, making a "crackling" sound. In an instant, a wave of sharp claws rushed towards Tang Ping.

Tang Ping ducked and dodged the sudden attack. Then, with a surge of internal energy, he thrust his sword upwards with a whistling sound. With a clang, it pierced the belly of the careless crayfish, which had lost its balance and defense!
"What a unique move!" Shanshan praised repeatedly upon seeing this. Although it was only used against crayfish, this move did show the prototype of the chosen one's martial arts. It seemed that his talent was indeed extraordinary.

The crayfish struggled violently for a few times, and finally fell completely at Tang Ping's feet. Just when Tang Ping breathed a sigh of relief, several more accomplices suddenly jumped out of the bushes and launched a crazy attack on Tang Ping.

"Oh no! Watch out!" Shanshan screamed.

Tang Ping, startled, quickly channeled his inner energy, focused his attention, and a frenzy of sword light danced. With a few crisp "swish" sounds, several sword beams pierced through the crayfish from different angles. When the last one hit, the crayfish instantly froze to the ground, tumbling and falling to the ground in a mess.

"Great! What powerful martial arts attainments! It seems that it won't take long under my tutelage for you to comprehend the highest level of unique skills!" Shanshan smiled slightly and nodded approvingly.

Tang Ping was also overjoyed. This first breakthrough only strengthened his confidence in saving the world. Then, he slowly challenged several other crayfish, and finally defeated them one by one by following the same method.

As time went by, Tang Ping's sword moves became more and more precise and sharp, and he became more and more proficient. He flew into the air and chopped, crossing his swords, and instantly penetrated two crayfish in a row under the sword light of his internal force; then he tapped his feet, and the tip of his sword penetrated the ground, and suddenly his internal force gushed out, blowing away several crayfish that had gathered to attack.
Tang Ping gradually became excited: "Hahaha, it feels so good to beat crayfish!"

However, the changes suddenly increased!

(End of this chapter)