I went berserk in the game of gods.

Chapter 19 The Imperial Decree Record
There is no such thing as wanting everything on the path of evolution.

The three evolutionary pathways represent three distinct directions of evolution, and there is no possibility of compatibility between them.

In the Federation, there are some players who have awakened superpowers and tried to follow all three paths. In the early stages, there were no problems, but as their evolution level gradually increased... the least severe consequences resulted in crippling, while the least severe consequences resulted in death.

The most severely affected were those who turned into monsters, were slaughtered, and had their corpses and materials flow into the black market.

With precedents laid out before him, Cao Yu still dared to choose this path not because he was stubborn, but because the system gave him confidence.

In the system's shop, he found a celestial-grade cultivation technique called "The Secret Record of the Immortal Emperor".

One of the sentences in its information description reads:

[By using one's own evil intentions as a foundation and fusing them with one's own superpowers or bloodline, one can create an external avatar and follow three major evolutionary paths simultaneously.]

In layman's terms, players who master the "Immortal's Secret Record" can transform their superpowers and bloodlines into avatars.

The essence of an avatar is a spiritual life form, invisible to ordinary people. To put it metaphorically, it's like having an invisible henchman by your side. When needed, it can be summoned to fight in a group battle; when not needed, it can be withdrawn into the spirit... These are just side effects. The most important function of an avatar is that it can evolve independently and share power with the original body.

The true form walks the path of immortals.

They transformed into Superman and Demi-human, respectively.

Furthermore, due to their shared origin, the power of the incarnation can be shared with the original body, perfectly resolving the incompatibility issue among the three pathways.

More importantly, although the "Immortal's Secret Record" is a celestial-grade cultivation technique, it is very cheap.

It only costs 2000 achievement points.

As for the other immortal-grade cultivation techniques, Cao Yu looked at them and found that their prices were outrageously high!

The reason it's so cheap is quite simple.

It will be written in the system's evaluation of it:
After a long period of exploration and the sacrifice of countless talents, the giants of the spirit world finally created a celestial scripture that can guide all three major paths.

Undoubtedly, the emergence of the "Imperial Decree Records of Immortal Cultivation" was of great significance. However, its high requirements for cultivation aptitude destined it to be a failure.

It is impossible for a player to simultaneously possess superior cultivation aptitude, extraordinary superpowers, and strong genetic adaptability; this is a rule set by the Old Gods.

[Review: A worthless celestial item, neither useful nor worth discarding]

What is the spirit world?
What kind of beings are the Old Gods?
Cao Yu didn't think about those two questions for the time being; his attention was entirely focused on the price of the cultivation technique.

2000 points... This price is just too good to pass up.

He only needs to run the dungeon one more time to accumulate enough points through dungeon achievements to buy it.

The only problem is...

'The minimum cultivation requirement for the Imperial Immortal Manual is to possess a level seven aptitude. I wonder if my cultivation aptitude is sufficient...'

Cao Yu was somewhat unsure.

Fortunately, the Fourth Academy will conduct qualification tests for the graduates this afternoon.

Among this year's graduates, only six people, including him, awakened superpowers.

The Fourth Academy will be responsible for testing and providing suggestions on what pathways the remaining students should take.

He can then shamelessly try to get tested himself.

If the test shows that his qualifications are insufficient... then he will have to buy it from the system store.

……

Cao Yu quickly made plans for the future.

Take the Superman route first.

Once you've accumulated enough achievement points to buy the cultivation technique, switch to the Immortal path and train "Seven Killings Soldier Master" into an external avatar to walk the Superman path for him.

The final demi-human path... None of the top-tier genetic bloodlines in the shop are cheap. I'll wait until I have enough achievement points before considering it.

With the "Immortal's Secret Record" as a foundation, no matter how many superpowers and bloodlines he purchases in the future, there will be no evolutionary conflict issues.

This is a broad and prosperous road.

After making the decision, Cao Yu summoned the player panel and began using 1500 evolution points to evolve "Seven Killings Soldier Master".

In the early stages of the Superman Path, the evolution method involves using evolution points to evolve superpowers.

The evolution of superpowers will cause the player's mind and body to evolve automatically.

The E-level player stage inspires morale.

The D-level player stage involves physical exertion.

During this process, the "miraculous essence" represented by superpowers will gradually spread from the depths of the player's mind, automatically strengthening and transforming the player from mind to body, and amplifying the degree of miracle.

Yes, the Superman path is that simple and straightforward in the early stages; anyone can do it.

This is also why players want to awaken superpowers.

As evolution points were consumed, Cao Yu realized that his spirit was gradually becoming perceptible and was no longer so invisible.

The spiritual strength is gradually growing...

……

2:50 PM.

Cao Yu arrived at the door of the assembly classroom and looked inside, finding that more than forty people were already seated.

Chen Ran and Zhou Fan were both inside.

The bald teacher was still sitting at the podium. Despite not having slept for nearly two days, he was not listless and his face showed no signs of fatigue.

His complexion was quite unpleasant.

Cao Yu naturally sat down next to Chen Ran and said, "You all arrived quite early."

"You're just too late," Chen Ran replied. "Today is the day to test cultivation aptitude, everyone's really looking forward to it... Oh, you're a superhuman, then it's alright."

“No, I’m also looking forward to the aptitude test,” Cao Yu said. “I’ll try it later.”

"...Are you crazy!?" Chen Ran exclaimed in surprise, "You don't mean you want to go with me...?"

"Stop," Cao Yu denied. "I was just curious and wanted to test it out."

"Okay, you scared me to death." Chen Ran patted his chest. "Then you'd better explain things clearly to the teacher later, to avoid any misunderstandings... Wait! Cao Yu, you seem to have changed?"

She stared intently at Cao Yu's face, quickly noticing subtle changes:

"Your eyes have become bright and look so sparkling... Have you already embarked on the path to becoming a superhero?"

Bright, alert eyes are a sign of a person being full of energy. In ordinary people, this phenomenon is barely noticeable, since there is a limit to how much energy one can have, and even if one is full of energy, it won't have any special effect.

Players, however, are different; if they don't keep their eyes open, it's easy to spot.

Chen Ran remembered that the Superman Path, at the E-level player stage, mainly amplified mental strength.

"Your observations are quite meticulous, Xiao Chen," Cao Yu said with a smile. "The early stages of the Superman pathway don't involve many twists and turns; you can just use the evolution points directly. So, unlike you guys, I don't need to wait."

He glanced at his player panel.

[Nickname: How am I any different from that traitor Cao Cao?]

[Number: C09009233333]

【Item: Bloodstained Bones (E)】

[Rank: E]

[Superpower: Seven Kills Warlord] [Evolution Level: 5%]

Evolution Points: 0

After using all 1500 evolution points, his evolution level reached 5%, and his mental strength increased significantly.

Now, when he uses his superpowers, he no longer experiences severe depletion and paleness after only one or two uses.

That means I've moved beyond the beginner player stage.

Unfortunately, his "Seven Killings Master" did not unlock any new killing spells, and he still only has the "Immortal Slaying Spell" and the "Eternal Wound Spell".

Cao Yu wasn't in a hurry; after all, it was bound to happen sooner or later.

The current killing curse is more than enough.

"do not talk!"

Chen Ran seemed to be provoked by Cao Yu's words, and covered her ears with her hands:

"If you keep talking, I'll kill you! It'll be cruel!"

"Xiao Chen, try to think positively," Cao Yu said with a smile, "Maybe you have a high aptitude for cultivation?"

"Please, please stop healing me!"

Chen Ran regarded Cao Yu as a jinx.

Ten minutes passed quickly during the casual conversation, and the graduates had all gathered.

The number of employees has decreased from 53 to 45.

Eight people were left behind in the instance forever.

Upon seeing this, Cao sighed softly.

He wasn't heartless. Although he wasn't very familiar with the deceased, they were classmates after all... He silently mourned for the eight people for three seconds.

The bald teacher also organized a moment of silence.

Three minutes later.

The process of filling out the application form for employment with the Special Affairs Bureau and submitting copies of the information has begun.

Most students received a grade of "D" or "C" for their copy.

Cao Yu and Chen Ran's "A+" and "A-" grades were outstanding, shocking not only all the students in the classroom but also the bald teacher.

The four academies compile statistics on the dungeon scores of each graduating class, and the top three will receive rewards from the Federation.

The first place winner will receive 2000 evolution points.

The second place winner will receive 1500 evolution points.

The third-place winner will receive 1000 evolution points.

If you can get an "A-" or higher rating, you will receive an additional 1000 points, which is very generous.

This can be seen as allocating resources to students who perform exceptionally well.

However, this reward was not issued by the Fourth Hospital.

Once the graduate successfully joins the Federal Special Affairs Bureau, the reward will be directly issued by the Bureau.

For those who haven't joined yet... sorry, the Federation doesn't support outsiders.

Cao Yu won first place with an absolute lead.

Chen Ran came in second place.

The third place went to a student named Lin Ye, who received a "B" rating for clearing the dungeon.

As for how to differentiate rankings for the same dungeon rating... the evolution points in dungeon rewards come in both whole and fractional amounts, and their quantity indirectly represents the dungeon rating the player receives.

No one dared to lie about their grades.

When players claim their rewards, the Special Affairs Bureau will conduct professional lie detector tests to verify the authenticity of the information.

If a problem is found, the consequences could be severe.

"Congratulations, Cao Yu."

The bald teacher gave Cao Yu a congratulatory smile.

That smile was slightly distorted, looking somewhat threatening... Knowing the bald teacher's character, Cao Yu naturally wouldn't misunderstand anything, and immediately replied with high emotional intelligence, "It's all thanks to the teacher's excellent teaching."

Cao Yu was very happy to get 3000 evolution points for free.

This is also why he didn't choose to hide his dungeon performance; hiding one's talents isn't about concealing them here.

Many students from ordinary backgrounds also looked excited, feeling that Cao Yu had really made them proud.

If it weren't for the fact that some classmates had died in the instance and the atmosphere of mourning was so heavy, they would have really wanted to clap and celebrate, and cheer for Cao Yu.

Those students from powerful and influential families glanced at Cao Yu several times, and many of them frowned, feeling quite displeased.

They brought items into the dungeon with them, so their chances of getting into the top three are quite high.

As a result, Cao Yu directly gave him an "A+", how the hell can you compete with that?
Getting 3000 evolution points for free... At this moment, their feelings are like seeing their brother make money, which is even more painful than losing money themselves!
The key point is that Cao Yu isn't even their brother.

Even more uncomfortable!

Many people were filled with jealousy and hatred, arrogantly and shamelessly believing that Cao Yu had stolen what belonged to them.

But nobody said anything.

Firstly, the teacher was still in the classroom.

Secondly, they are now more focused on another matter.

"Wang Cheng didn't come back? Is he dead?"

"How is this possible? He brought a D-rank item into the dungeon!"

"He ranked second in this year's assessment. Even without any items, he shouldn't have died in the dungeon..."

For them, Wang Cheng's death was like a small earthquake.

Before the Federation was established, the Wang family was a powerful local clan in Sishan City. Taking advantage of the Federation's establishment, they rapidly expanded their family's influence. Moreover, after the Evolution Game was introduced, they seized the opportunity and became one of the first to try it out. Now, Wang Cheng's uncle is the deputy director of the Federation Special Affairs Bureau's branch in Sishan City.

If someone from such a family background dies from a natural disaster, that's one thing, but if they die from a man-made disaster, wouldn't that be like an earthquake?

Wang Cheng entered the dungeon with D-grade items and his own abilities are not bad. As long as he doesn't deliberately do anything reckless, it's unlikely that he will fail in the newbie dungeon... Could it really be a man-made disaster?

Many people frowned; this was no small matter, and they might be implicated.

Fortunately, with the bald teacher in charge, Wang Cheng's death was temporarily treated as a normal instance death and the matter was dropped.

The bald teacher took out a scroll painting, unfurled it, and revealed the front of the painting to all the students.

However, it's too far away to see clearly.

The bald teacher said:

"Come to me one by one, from left to right and from front to back, according to your seating order, to view this meditation diagram and test your aptitude."

"Those who are qualified will follow the path of becoming immortal players in the future."

"Those without qualifications should not be discouraged. The Federation has already researched and developed many excellent gene bloodline injections. Taking the path of demi-human players is also a smooth road to success."

(End of this chapter)