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The next second—

Chen Yi stepped through the light gate, disappeared from the Third Layer World Boss Space, and returned to reality.

Meanwhile, the other players in the Third Layer World Boss Space all stood frozen in place with stiff expressions, not even hearing the notification sound that rang in their ears.

"Ding, the Ultimate World Boss has been killed, the top three players in causing damage are: Chen Yi, Sword Without End, Zhong Kui. All players who cleared the boss will receive a World Boss Gift Pack (Large) *1, as well as 10000 Points, Level 2 Enhancement Stone *10, Protection Talisman *1."

"The top three players in causing damage will receive additional rewards." Explore more at empire

"The first place will additionally receive a limited exclusive title, 10000 Points, Wing Exchange Coupon *50, Unique Prop Gift Pack *2."

"The second place will additionally receive a limited exclusive title, 5000 Points, Wing Exchange Coupon *30, Unique Prop Gift Pack *1."

"The third place will additionally receive a limited exclusive title, 3000 Points, Wing Exchange Coupon *20, Unique Prop Gift Pack *1."

"The World Boss Points Store will open for 24 hours, and the damage dealt by players in the event will be converted into points at a ratio of 1:100. Players can spend points in the Points Store, with any remaining points automatically deducted after the expiration."

"Players in the Third Layer World Boss Space, please return to reality through the light gate within 10 minutes."

"Players remaining in the First Layer World Boss Space will be sent back to reality after 10 minutes."

"Due to the excellent performance of all players, the World Boss that was preparing to invade reality was successfully killed in the outer domain space, defending the peace of Blue Star. We hope all players will continue to keep up their efforts."

"Until we meet again."

"Three million..."

At this moment, Sword Without End couldn't utter a word, standing blankly in place with his eyes staring in the direction Chen Yi had disappeared, his lips trembling slightly, unable to produce a single term.

Say what?

What's there to say?

It came, one shot, killed.

What else is there to say.

One shot with three million in health, and that World Boss still had two million health short of Chen Yi's attack.

It's a joke, every player standing here is the cream of the crop, to put it unpleasantly, in their own cities they are like Local Tyrants, and those with the inclination have even started forming their own harems; the traditional monogamous system has long been disregarded.

Yet, these were the players who could only deal a forced damage of one point, which showed just how terrifying the defense of the Xuanwu Turtle was!

He was proud to be able to deal nearly five digits of damage!

If it weren't for Chen Yi's existence, he would have become the focus of this event!

Of course, he knew Chen Yi must be stronger than him; after all, he knew Chen Yi could summon the Vehicle with a 30-meter-long blade and hit at the highest speed from a distance, certainly not dealing less damage than him.

But he hadn't expected... Chen Yi to kill it with one shot?

He knew Chen Yi was formidable, but he hadn't anticipated he would be this formidable.

In his mind, Chen Yi was definitely going to place in the top ten of this event, and he might even compete for the top three; the first place was hard to predict, considering there were too many hidden dragons and crouching tigers.

But unexpectedly, Chen Yi took the first place in such an overwhelming and unstoppable manner.

Leaving no room for pursuit, a despair-inducing crush.

Sword Without End, with a dazed expression, silently looked up above his head, already imagining what it would look like to have that string of damage numbers appearing overhead, pondering how many times he would have to die to fill the hole of three million.

Suddenly recalling something, he turned to look at the crowd. Seeing Yan Niang standing pale-faced among them, he couldn't help but smile contentedly.

Although he was shocked, he bore no grudge against Chen Yi; in fact, they had even ventured into maps together, and could be considered somewhat acquainted.

But Yan Niang was a different story.

This time, she had somewhat offended Chen Yi, and he wasn't sure how Chen Yi would handle it, but what he did know was that Yan Niang was probably going to have sleepless nights.

Thinking of this.

He felt instantly balanced, clearing his throat with a single-fist cough, attracting everyone's attention before shaking his head and saying with a smile, "Yi is still as strong as ever."

Then he strode towards the light gate.

"Yi, wait for me, let's drink together tonight, ha."

And then he disappeared into the light gate.

The other players also looked at Sword Without End with complex expressions, noting the seemingly good relationship between him and Chen Yi. With such a powerful friend, Sword Without End could, unpleasantly said, walk sideways in the future.

But soon, they realized, even without Chen Yi, based solely on that one sword strike, no one would dare to provoke Sword Without End.

Hiss...

So infuriating!

...

"Damn it!"

Yan Niang's pupils showed slight panic, looking up at the guild leader amidst the crowd, momentarily unclear on how to report this situation.

She hadn't expected Chen Yi to be so strong.

She had set a goal for Chen Yi to be in the top forty, but not only did he enter the top forty, he also took first place, and it was a hopeless and unstoppable crushing victory; the guild leader didn't even have a chance to make a move!

Now, the problem arose.

Her previous rhetoric might work against an average player, but for a player of this strength, it could very well be taken as a challenge.

Add to that Sword Without End's resignation and his parting words.

It made her feel a slight unease.

...

"Third?"

While hiding under the belly of the Xuanwu Turtle, continually swinging his fists, Zhong Kui suddenly noticed that the boss turned into light points and vanished. Before he could react, he heard a prompt sound by his ear.

"Ding, the ultimate World Boss has been killed..."

"What the hell? The World Boss is already dead?"

Still not fully comprehending, Zhong Kui then discovered to his surprise that he was actually in third place, not only featured in the world announcement but also receiving extra rewards.

Then—

When he saw the terrifying damage Chen Yi inflicted on the boss damage panel, everything suddenly made sense to him.

After putting everything together, Zhong Kui couldn't help but laugh uproariously, his face flushing with excitement as he proudly placed one hand on his hip and threw his head back.

"Hahahahahaha!"

"I'm number three on the leaderboard!"

"My mom was right, heaven never shortchanges those who work hard in silence!"

This Xuanwu Turtle was a male.

Even with a ninefold damage bonus, his punches could only inflict 9 points of damage each, but he never stopped. After all, while his damage was low, so was that of other players. With just a bit more effort, his ranking could potentially rise.

So.

While Yan Niang was setting the turtle on fire, he hid underneath its belly, silently throwing punches.

While other players looked toward Yan Niang with jealous eyes, he hid underneath the turtle's belly, silently throwing punches.

While other players stepped up, tested their damage, then politely stepped back to let others have their turn, he hid underneath the turtle's belly, silently throwing punches.

While an old man began to display his skills modestly, he hid underneath the turtle's belly, silently throwing punches.

While Sword Without End started to show off, he hid underneath the turtle's belly, silently throwing punches.

When everyone started to fear Sword Without End's strength, he hid underneath the turtle's belly, silently throwing punches.

When Chen Yi prepared to take down the boss with one shot, he hid underneath the turtle's belly, silently throwing punches.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

But then... there was no "when" left, because the boss was instantly killed.

A punch, another punch, and yet another punch.

Though the damage was low, the frequency of his punches more than made up for it!

And so... somewhat comically, the third spot on the leaderboard was his.

In reality, Zhong Kui had never even dreamed of placing third. His initial thought was simple: the early bird catches the worm. With low damage, there was no point in stopping. Who would have thought the boss would be killed in an instant, and he would end up in the third spot just like that.

With a grin stretching ear to ear, Zhong Kui put on the newly acquired title over his head, waved goodbye to all the players present with a smug look on his face, and said, "Farewell till we meet again, everyone."

Then he turned around and stepped into the light gate with an almost celestial gait, disappearing on the spot.

All the players watched Zhong Kui's retreating figure with complex and unwilling expressions, feeling a rush of frustration building inside!

Chen Yi, ranked first, they acknowledged!

Respectfully and without any grievance!

Sword Without End, ranked second, they also acknowledged!

Outmatched in strength, they admitted defeat!

Zhong Kui, ranked third, pah!

What the hell was that?! Seeing Zhong Kui's smug look, they just wanted to rush over and tear that smug expression off his face!

This boss had strong defenses and did not possess attack abilities during its defensive phase. Besides, almost all players around the world were watching their livestream, so instinctively, nobody really teamed up to attack the World Boss.

Rather, they began to show off their skills one by one—a demonstration of gentlemanly conduct.

With the boss's high health and defense, attacking it for a few more minutes would not make much difference. It wouldn't significantly increase their damage, so they might as well create a gentlemanly image for themselves.

Thus formed a scene where all players stood still and watched others take turns displaying their skills.

This was all normal!

Nothing about it was abnormal!

The only abnormality was that they hadn't noticed a sneaky character had been hiding under the belly of the Xuanwu Turtle from the start, silently throwing punches, and he hadn't stopped until the very end.

The worst part was that the boss was finished off by Chen Yi in an instant, and naturally, this sneaky one quietly claimed the third place for himself.

"Heh heh."

The old man with the birdcage, standing in the crowd, couldn't help but smile wryly and shake his head at the scene before making his way to leave the area.

"You're not angry?"

A player next to him, with a somewhat instigating tone and narrowed eyes, whispered, "This Zhong Kui stole your spot. If he hadn't been sneaking around under the belly of the Xuanwu Turtle throwing punches all the time, that third place would have been yours."

"The third-place prize would have been yours as well. If I were you, I'd do whatever it takes to find Zhong Kui in real life and get all the rewards back."

"What will be, will be; what won't, won't," the old man replied, his face free of resentment, simply shaking his head with a smile, "I practice fate reading. What's not meant to be yours cannot be obtained forcefully. This is also the young fellow Zhong Kui's fortune."

"Fortune cannot be seized by force; it would carry karmic consequences."

"Until we meet again, young friends."