Origin Paradise!

"What is this?" Jiang He asked, unusually curious.

“They’ve all called them Void Cards.” Si Ning skillfully shuffled the cards, which danced between her hands without any supernatural abilities influencing them; it was simply a matter of practice making perfect.

"In the boundless void, one of the most well-informed forces is Prophecy Star. It is a sacred place for professions such as diviners, astrologers, and prophetic wizards. Half an era ago, Prophecy Star launched the Void Card, which quickly became famous and even many true giants and saints loved it."

Si Ning drew one card from the 992 cards. The card depicted her in a chibi style wearing a long robe, with the words "Outlier Swordsman" and "Noble" engraved in the corner.

"The card pool is divided into five tiers. Only known strong players in the Void can be simultaneously registered for each tier. Card slots are limited, so the competition is quite fierce. The card will test the purity of the holder. If the purity is not as good as the successor, the slot will be squeezed out."

Jiang He noticed the key point: "Known strong individuals?"

Si Ning shrugged the cards seriously and casually replied, "Even a powerful being like the Prophecy Star is far from being able to observe every world in the boundless void, so a high percentage of those that slip through the net are still there."

"Simply put, there are 512 Tier 1 cards. Within the game's scope, only the 512 strongest individuals from the Bronze Age can appear on the cards. The Prophecy Star is a top-tier power, observing countless worlds and trillions of lives. This is proof of strength!"

Jiang He asked, "So Silver corresponds to a two-cost card, so aren't you Silver?"

Si Ning nodded and then shook her head, her little head spinning rapidly.

"Silver does indeed correspond to two-cost cards, a total of 256. Although I have been promoted, as long as I wear ordinary gloves and do not actually touch them, the card pool will not be updated in real time, and I am still one of the owners of one-cost cards."

"Isn't this like burying your head in the sand like an ostrich?" Jiang He said in astonishment.

Si Ning retorted angrily, "So what!"

Jiang He picked up a Tier 1 Void Card, and the moment he touched the card, the elven image on it vanished instantly.

[Hint: The Prophecy Star Void Card Design Studio has sent an invitation to borrow your character's image. In return, the studio will give you a Prophecy Scroll. The process has been confirmed safe by Origin testing. Do you agree?]

Jiang He immediately clicked "Yes".

The next second, a high-quality prophecy scroll fell into his palm—a one-time use item.

At the same time, Jiang He's Tier 1 card was replaced with his own chibi character image, dressed in black with a silver gun, and the words "Hunter," "Weapon Master," and "Noble" were engraved in the corner.

"How could you replace me so quickly?" Si Ning was shocked. In non-combat situations, judging the strength of two beings requires considering all aspects. The ranking of entries is not based on any order. There are millions of analysts in the design studio, all striving for accuracy and rationality. Instant replacement means an absolute and irreversible crushing defeat.

Based on trillions of living beings, those who can enter the card pool are basically the most outstanding among their respective levels, including even some powerful life forms.

"Maybe this elf is dead," Jiang He said dismissively.

"Nonsense." Si Ning rolled her eyes, then suddenly shouted, "Good brother, we're bound together!"

Si Ning started the game quickly, without saving any gold coins. She flipped through the card pool a few times and found the Q version of "Jiang He". Together with her own cards, she completed the two noble synergy.

"I have the title of noble because of my princess title."

"Then I must be because of the Marquis of Pingluan."

Jiang He was engrossed in his research; it was quite interesting.

Lilith was originally flipping through a book on the sofa when she saw someone not doing their job, so she curiously went over to them.

This is something new that emerged after her passing.

Si Ning found three Q-version Jiang He cards and upgraded this card to two stars. "Jiang He" is both tanky and powerful, making the early game transition very smooth.

Lilith asked, "So, nine Jiang He cards can get you three stars?"

“That’s right, but Jiang He’s card is ridiculously strong, two stars is enough…” Si Ning looked up blankly.

"Dude, there really is a beautiful woman in your book!"

Chapter 276 Prophecy Star

Boundless void, prophetic star.

The land of this world is filled with black towers of varying heights, the tallest of which stands out from the crowd, its top piercing the sky and reaching the outer edge of the world.

At the top of the tallest tower, in a vast hall as large as land, millions of employees work together to maintain the Void Card project, collecting data from countless worlds of beings—a task that is exceptionally demanding.

"Warning! Warning!"

"A dominant life form has appeared!"

"The level of life is the Bronze Age."

"Coordinates confirmed: Great Wall of the Universe, Milky Way Galaxy."

A warning from the Eye of Prophecy suddenly appeared on the screen in the hall, alarming all the important figures who came from all over the world to the top of the highest tower. If the great power-level life forms are the most outstanding strongmen of each era, then the overlord is a unique anomaly.

"That place must be the battlefield."

“The life form originated from the battlefield of origin, so it’s impossible to make predictions about it.”

"That's fantastic! Even the Overlords are playing our game. I knew Void Cards would become a household name."

Several white-robed elders fell silent at the same time, their gazes all turning to the gesticulating figure. The Void Card was a detector of strength, but even it couldn't prevent some card players from becoming truly absorbed in it.

Deng Deng Deng!

The sound of the staff striking the ground rang out.

The crowd parted to make way for an elderly man with a long white beard who walked slowly towards them.

"The Great Sage".

The room fell completely silent. All the employees showed fear and awe, including Andrei, the elder of the Sage Council who had been gesticulating wildly just moments before.

The white-bearded old man stood in front of the screen for a moment, his eyes pure white and clear, as if nothing had been a secret before. As the supreme leader of the Prophecy Star, he was also a powerful figure renowned throughout the boundless void.

"Ignore it, give the battlefield faction some necessary respect."

"He has a god-level life form within him, so let's add the card entry 'Chosen One' to his name."

As soon as he finished speaking, the great sage vanished.

Elder Andrei bowed deeply, showing him the highest respect. For a great sage, ordinary gods could be killed with a snap of the fingers, but that was not important. The other party was the sage among sages, and the card player among card players, which was why he was worthy of following him.

The main hall of the highest tower quickly returned to normal.

……

Current location: Second floor of the villa.

"Miss Yan, how can I achieve such a radiant aura just by sitting down?"

Lilith looked helplessly at Si Ning, who was respectfully seeking her guidance. This little guy had an obsessive pursuit of "becoming stronger."

"First, my surname is not Yan."

"Secondly, even if you can imitate someone's demeanor, what about their natural talent?"

"Third, I am just Ah He's external brain. You only need to communicate with him if there is anything."

Jiang He calmly interjected, "Our relationship isn't close enough for me to call her 'Ahe,' so be careful not to be fooled by her."

Si Ning scoffed. As a seasoned player who was mostly on the spiritual side, she perceived the mysterious woman as being shrouded in a hazy halo, her soul vast and profound, her edges radiating an overwhelming glow—she was practically the embodiment of beauty and power.

"These are fallacies and misleading statements," Si Ning protested vehemently.

Jiang He was slightly taken aback. What a reversal of the Heavenly Stems!

Si Ning sat down next to Lilith, looked up at her with admiration and said, "Ahe is young and doesn't know what's good for her. From now on, you will be my sworn sister. I will definitely admire you, be filial to you, and respect you. Please teach me the method of constantly emitting light at the edge of my soul outline."

Lilith couldn't help but scratch her cheek, saying awkwardly, "This isn't a magic method; this is what happens when your soul is on the verge of shattering."

"You're willing to shatter your soul for the sake of style!?" Si Ning was shocked; the purity of that was too high.

Lilith smiled gently and said, "Silly child, of course I was beaten to the point of almost having my soul shattered. It's a miracle I survived, three against one."

Si Ning forced a smile, her expression filled with disappointment.

"My card has an extra attribute."

Jiang He examined her chibi-style character, dressed in black with a silver spear in the corner, the three symbols "Chosen One of Gods" standing out prominently.

"This is a single synergy. According to the description, this card can enhance damage when it encounters a Divine Abomination lineup," Si Ning explained.

Lilith blinked and said, "He is a true chosen one of the gods. When he encounters a divine abomination that is hated by the gods, he can indeed cause additional mystical damage. This game is quite reasonable."

Si Ning skillfully shuffled the cards. This Void deck was considered a rare item, allowing her to match opponents within the Observation Range of the Prophecy Star based on win rate.

"Ahe, stop looking. I'm not letting you play with it."

"This deck of cards is worth 200 game coins."

"It's not low, but it's not high either."

"In short, I will not give it to you."

Jiang He tried hard to understand the logic behind it and finally concluded that the other party was already out of his mind.

Those who were playing cards continued playing cards.

Those who are reading, continue reading.

Jiang He got up to make an alchemical vitality potion. There was only one set of cards, and Si Ning refused to give it up. Overall, the price was a bit expensive, and he hadn't decided whether to buy it or not, since it wouldn't directly increase his strength.

Time flies, and night falls.

Boom boom boom!

There was a sudden knock on the door.

After Jiang He opened the door, Han Daoba stood in the doorway, followed by three henchmen, including members of the Dawn team.

"The weather is getting colder and colder. Miss Yuan feels that this can't go on. Let's have a meeting in the living room."

"Understood." Jiang He nodded. The temperature was indeed dropping, probably down to minus ten degrees Celsius. Anping Island is located in the South China Sea and has no central heating or underfloor heating. There's not even much of a market for winter clothes. This temperature drop is unprecedented.

……

Villa living room.

The fireplace, which was usually just a decoration, was now burning firewood. More than thirty people sat around the living room with blankets and sheets in their arms. Snow was falling heavily outside the window, and guardian stones were nailed around the doors and windows. Straight breaths could be seen in front of each person.

Jiang He, unwilling to stand out, also huddled in the small quilt she had casually grabbed, her style mirroring the others.

"...To be honest, more than 500 people were killed in the attacks last night. According to the committee's statistics this day, there are only a little over 1,000 survivors. After tonight, it is possible that only the villa area will be spared," Yuan Xin said in a low voice.

Someone covered their mouth in horror.

"Isn't there a guardian stone?" Xiao Qin's father frowned.

Han Scar explained, "The guardian stone only works when the doors and windows are tightly closed. Once the people inside are bewitched, the victims will break down the door and enter."

Yuan Xin said, "The funeral committee has named the victims 'walking corpses.' Bullets are unlikely to cause effective damage. In close combat, ordinary people are no match for them. The situation is very critical."

“We need to go out to find food, water and fuel. As the caretaker of Villa No. 1, I have decided to divide all the guests into eight groups and take turns searching outside each week. The eighth group consists of seven people who are responsible for guarding the villa on weekdays.”

The community has a total of twenty villas, and signs of different factions have already emerged. With heavy snow covering the area, wild resources are rapidly decreasing, making it easy to get lost on the mountain and difficult to walk. It will be very difficult to return to town before dark.

Before the funeral committee could complete its great undertaking of unifying Anping Island, it began to crumble. The shop owner of Villa No. 3, who controlled the most food and water, had already declared autonomy along with the underground black market manager of Villa No. 4.

Chapter 277 Open the door

“There are 35 people in total, with seven in the eighth group. That means each of the other seven groups needs four people to handle the daily collection work.” The old principal reassured everyone, “In fact, the supplies in our villa can last for a few more days, so everyone has some spare time.”

Yuan Xin said heavily, “Our Anping Island has very little arable land. We rely heavily on ship transportation on weekdays. In the long run, the supplies we need for a few days are negligible. We not only need to go out to search, but we also need to think about how to increase revenue and reduce expenditure.”

The group fell silent. Going out in groups would test their courage. The survivors of the zombie attacks were all at night, but no one was willing to risk their lives for the chances of these monsters harming people.

"I need to use the restroom." Feeling bored, Xiao Qin turned and left the sofa.

Qin's father gave Qin's mother a look. In the current environment, children symbolize hope, so the residents are particularly tolerant of little Qin. As a result, the couple has a high status and is qualified to speak at the meeting.

Qin's mother got up to take care of the child, and Qin's father said, "Since Miss has decided to form groups, I will definitely support it. Today is Monday, so let's start from today. Our family of three and Brother Han will be the first group, and the second group will be next tomorrow."

Yuan Xin opened her mouth, but ultimately lowered her head and remained silent.

With the arrival of the protective barrier, Anping Yuanhang Group became a mere shell of its former self. At first, the father could still serve as the leader by virtue of his past prestige, but as the impact of the upheaval spread, the residents realized that able-bodied laborers, food, and guns were the most crucial things.

Compared to the mall owner and the head of the underground black market, the father's only advantage was the group's employees. But employees were just workers and had no obligation to risk their lives for the chairman. After the upheaval began, his prestige was dwindling every second.

Yuan Xin didn't know how long the funeral committee would last, but as long as she served as the villa manager for a day, she could provide considerable support to her father. Grouping was her first "policy," and its importance was self-evident.

"Although Uncle Qin used a little trick, he was the first to respond to the leader. If we refuse him, can the group division still be carried out? ... Besides, he mentioned Uncle Han. Could the two of them have conspired together? The only people who knew about the group division in advance were me, Uncle Han, and the old principal."

Yuan Xin was filled with mixed thoughts. Han Daoba was her biggest asset in managing the villa, which made her hesitant for a moment.

The warmest spot next to the fireplace.

Han Daoba frowned slightly. He sensed something was amiss, but being assigned to the first group meant that his search would not begin for another seven days. It was already dark today, so there was no need to go out.