283 – Opening the SSS Treasure Chest! Optimization!

Wang Ping never expected to directly obtain a Rules Stone here.

You should know that to participate in special games that reward a Rules Stone, the conditions are to kill a sufficiently powerful anomaly and accumulate trillions of group points, which, when converted to the basic currency of this world, is equivalent to one billion units of world origin.

“Abyss mode, it’s really too enticing…”

Wang Ping looked at the Rules Stone in his hand, filled with joy.

Abyss mode, though dangerous, offers incredibly good rewards. Wang Ping was truly thrilled.

This was just a special reward; the actual SSS-level Abyss Treasure Chest had not even been opened yet.

Who knows what kind of reward might come when the SSS-level Abyss Treasure Chest is opened? It’s unimaginable.

Immediately, Wang Ping calmed his mind and directly claimed the SSS-level Abyss Treasure Chest.

In an instant, a pitch-black treasure chest with mysterious patterns appeared in front of Wang Ping.

“Open.”

After Wang Ping touched the patterns on the treasure chest, he decided to open it.

Then, the intelligent voice of the Heavenly Tower rang out, accompanied by some images.

“Ding, congratulations on opening the SSS-level Abyss Treasure Chest. You have received the following rewards:

①. Heavenly Tower game character · Physique +100.
②. Special Item · Holy Light Staff.
③. Special Item · Voodoo Doll.”

Special Item · Holy Light Staff: A low-level five-digit item, using this item can unleash powerful holy light. Any five-digit entry-level and below creatures with dark attributes will suffer great damage; even those above five-digit entry-level will be harmed, though the damage will decrease the stronger the target’s strength.

Simultaneously, the holy light has healing and purification effects.

PS: Since this is a special item from the Heavenly Tower, it can be used in the Heavenly Tower game. However, in the game, the item’s effects will be specially adjusted.

Special Item · Cursed Doll: A mid-level five-digit item, using this item can form a Voodoo Doll. As long as you know the target’s appearance and name, you can curse the target. The voodoo doll will take on the target’s appearance; any damage you inflict on the voodoo doll will equally harm the cursed target.

PS: This item is a one-time use item, and because of this, its effect is extraordinarily powerful. Even a five-digit limit powerhouse will be cursed.

Similarly, this item can also be used in the Heavenly Tower game, and its effects will be adjusted based on the game.

“Two five-digit items, indeed worthy of an SSS-level Abyss Treasure Chest. These rewards are astonishing.”

Wang Ping marveled at the excellent items from the Abyss Treasure Chest.

This is just the reward from the first level of the Heavenly Tower’s game world. It’s hard to imagine what rewards will come with higher levels.

No wonder daring individuals in the Allheavens Playground challenge the abyss difficulty game world. If they accidentally succeed, it’s like skyrocketing from a bike to a motorcycle, with the potential to become a significant figure in the Allheavens Playground.

“However, the first reward from the Abyss Treasure Chest is a full attribute boost? It seems that the Heavenly Tower game does not intend for players to always clear stages with ordinary physical attributes; players can improve their characters’ physical attributes through treasure rewards. This feels like the character development games I used to play…”

Wang Ping’s gaze turned thoughtful.

Then, Wang Ping tried to call up his attribute panel, and surprisingly, it appeared.

Name: Wang Ping
Game Name: Tianyan
Gender: Male
Age: 37
Race: Human
Physique (110)
Spirit (10)
Mystery (10)
Special Skills: None
Special Items: Holy Light Staff (low-level five-digit item); Voodoo Doll (mid-level five-digit item)

PS: Physique represents physical strength; Spirit represents mental strength, needed for using special skills obtained from the Heavenly Tower; Mystery represents mysterious resistance, which can resist the abilities of Heavenly Tower monsters to a certain extent.

“It really does feel like a character development game. My hundred-point physique boost will be a great advantage in my next game.”

Wang Ping looked at his attribute panel and nodded with satisfaction.

Afterward, Wang Ping pondered how to leave the Heavenly Tower and return to the headquarters.

Just as Wang Ping had this thought, he was enveloped in white light and disappeared, returning to the library at the headquarters.

“Yuanyuan hasn’t returned yet? I hope she can clear the stage. The difficulty mode shouldn’t get her killed in there, right?”

Wang Ping looked around and, not seeing Lin Yuanyuan’s figure, began to worry.

“But with Lin Yuanyuan’s talent, it’s hard to have an advantage in this game world.”

Thinking of Lin Yuanyuan’s ability, Wang Ping grew anxious.

As Wang Ping was worrying, the entire Allheavens Playground was shaken by a full-tower announcement.

After all, someone had cleared the abyss mode and received an SSS rating, which was incredible.

Although this was only the first game world where an SSS perfect clearance was achieved, it was still astonishing.

Before Tianyan’s appearance, only 98 players had accomplished this. The significance of this achievement is obvious.

With this, Wang Ping’s name was now prominent in the Allheavens Playground. From ordinary players in the lower ranks to four-digit powerhouses in the middle ranks and even some three-digit powerhouses in the upper-middle ranks, all were astonished and took an interest in Wang Ping.

In the Allheavens Playground, achieving this accomplishment means a promising future as a formidable powerhouse, provided one doesn’t fall prematurely. It’s worth their attention.

However, while they were very interested in Wang Ping, Heavenly Tower’s rules made it impossible for them to find out Wang Ping’s true identity. They could only investigate in secret, hoping to uncover it.

“Tianyan, could it be Wang Ping…”

Alpha was stunned.

She never expected that Wang Ping would be so crazy as to directly choose the Abyss difficulty and even achieve an SSS-level terrifying evaluation.

“This doesn’t seem like Wang Ping’s character… With his steady nature, it’s impossible for Wang Ping to do something so reckless…”

Alpha’s heart was in turmoil, unable to calm down.

“It must be a duplicate name; it’s someone else who chose the game name ‘Tian Yan’.”

Alpha thought silently, believing this to be the truth.

Given Wang Ping’s nature, he wouldn’t court death by choosing the Abyss difficulty.

No, Alpha still felt uneasy, so she decided to find Wang Ping.

When Alpha arrived at the library, she saw Wang Ping leisurely sipping celestial tea, looking relaxed and unburdened, not at all like someone who had experienced a life-and-death game.

“Wang Ping, what difficulty did you choose?”

Seeing Wang Ping’s nonchalant demeanor, Alpha felt he most likely chose the Difficult mode, but she couldn’t help but ask.

“You don’t know what difficulty I chose?”

Wang Ping asked with a strange look.

“The Heavenly Tower has strict confidentiality measures. After you enter and leave the Heavenly Tower, any ability to eavesdrop on your inner thoughts is ineffective. If you cleared a higher floor than me, daring to eavesdrop on you would be suicidal.”

Alpha gave an answer after a silent moment.

“Haha, that’s really quite secure… The Heavenly Tower is impressive.”

Wang Ping chuckled.

“Alpha, I chose the Difficult mode. But, for my own safety, I didn’t say anything. And I think it’s best if you stop monitoring my inner thoughts; otherwise, you might bring danger to me.”

Wang Ping didn’t state it directly but hinted meaningfully.

He wasn’t threatening Alpha, nor was he disregarding her just because he now had a powerful mid-level item called the Voodoo Doll.

He was simply stating the fact.

If Alpha knew about his affairs, he might really encounter danger.

After all, those old monsters couldn’t locate him through various means, but they might use someone like Alpha as a point of entry.

For this reason, Wang Ping preferred to play it safe.

At the same time, Wang Ping actually regretted using the game name Tian Yan.

He felt that when he returned to the fantasy world, he should change the memory of everyone who knew his alias Tian Yan.

Though the multiverse is vast, and many people use the name Tian Yan, Wang Ping still wanted to be cautious.

After all, Wang Ping never expected to be forced into choosing the Abyss mode and inadvertently achieving an SSS-level terrifying evaluation.

If he had stuck to his initial idea before naming himself, choosing the Difficult mode would have kept him unremarkable, unnoticed by anyone.

“!!!”

Wang Ping’s words made Alpha frown, staring at Wang Ping.

She knew Wang Ping well; he wouldn’t easily say such things, especially not to her in a near-treachery tone.

However, since Wang Ping said it, he must have his reasons.

Perhaps…

A startling guess emerged in Alpha’s mind.

But she quickly suppressed and killed that guess.

“Got it. I won’t eavesdrop on your thoughts in the future… Since I chose you, naturally, I should trust you completely. Wang Ping, I hope you don’t disappoint me.”

After a long silence, Alpha finally gave Wang Ping a deep look and said this.

“Don’t worry, when have I ever let you down…”

Wang Ping smiled upon hearing this.

“However, to be safe, we should play a game, using the Allheavens Playground rules for protection… only then can we completely avoid any intelligence leaks.”

After a pause, Wang Ping added another sentence.

“Okay.”

Alpha nodded decisively without saying much.

Next, Alpha and Wang Ping swore by the Heavenly Tower and played a game.

Alpha deliberately lost to Wang Ping and could no longer intentionally leak any information about Wang Ping.

“Is this considered rebelling against my superior?”

Wang Ping rubbed his chin, muttering as he looked at the somewhat displeased Alpha after losing the game.

“Hmph.”

Alpha glared at Wang Ping, snorting coldly to express her displeasure.

Although she did it voluntarily, it still felt terrible.

After all, she had been dismantled twice by the previous two generations, and though not dismantled by Wang Ping, she did feel like she had been rebelled against.

Even though she knew this day would come sooner or later, given her growth couldn’t match Wang Ping’s, but it came too early.

“Alright, let’s continue waiting for Yuanyuan… I hope she’s okay.”

Wang Ping shook his head and sighed.

“If Lin Yuanyuan dies in the Heavenly Tower game, it means complete death, with no way to revive her.”

Alpha spoke coldly:

“It’s not just Lin Yuanyuan, even those in the double-digit ranks are no exception. No matter how many contingencies they leave in the outside world, once they die in the Heavenly Tower game, they will be completely eradicated, and their outside contingencies will be wiped out as well…”

“In Allheavens Playground, rules are the most powerful force, but rules can vary in strength. The rules of the Heavenly Tower surpass everything else…”

“I understand this…”

Wang Ping nodded.

Previously, he and Lin Yuanyuan had read many books together, so he naturally knew a lot about Allheavens Playground.

After that, Alpha and Wang Ping continued to wait.

A few minutes later, a ray of white light appeared, and Lin Yuanyuan emerged in front of Wang Ping and Alpha.

This also made Wang Ping and Alpha finally breathe a sigh of relief.

“Yuanyuan, congratulations on completing the level.”

Wang Ping looked at Lin Yuanyuan and congratulated her.

“I was just lucky to have a strong teammate…”

Lin Yuanyuan shook her head with some lingering fear.

Those zombies were too terrifying. If she hadn’t met a powerful teammate, she might have been done for.

This Heavenly Tower game seemed to be somewhat unfriendly to someone with her talent…

“Luck is also a part of strength.”

Wang Ping smiled.

“Speaking of which, Brother Wang…”

At this moment, Lin Yuanyuan hesitated, wanting to ask something.

“Don’t ask, don’t think, play a game with me.”

Wang Ping knew what Lin Yuanyuan wanted to ask and did the same thing Alpha did.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuanyuan was stunned for a moment, then obediently started playing games with Wang Ping.

Therefore, Lin Yuanyuan could not possibly reveal Wang Ping’s secrets.

“Alpha, how do I use the Rules Stone to optimize my Golden Finger?”

Wang Ping took out the Rules Stone and inquired.

“Rules Stone…?”

Alpha was astonished, not expecting Wang Ping to have obtained such a reward.

“It’s very simple. Just connect with the Rules Stone through your mind and silently chant the optimization command in your heart.”

After being astonished, Alpha gave an answer.

“So, it’s quite simple then…”

Wang Ping smiled and proceeded with the operation.

Then, the Rules Stone emitted a radiant light, as if rune symbols of rules appeared and integrated into Wang Ping’s body.

Next, Wang Ping felt his Life Simulator responding, undergoing optimization, and upgraded to a five-digit level talent.

As the Life Simulator evolved into a five-digit level talent, its working mechanism also underwent a dramatic change, achieving effects that Wang Ping had long desired.

The Free Simulation remained unchanged.

However, the Paid Simulation experienced significant changes.

During the simulation process, after the text simulation ended, a complete memory picture would appear in Wang Ping’s mind, ensuring no information was missed.

This was obviously a significant improvement compared to before.

Previously, to achieve this effect, one had to undergo immersive simulation, which came at the cost of too much time elapsing in the real world, putting oneself in a dangerous position.

Additionally, it was proven during the Heavenly Tower challenge that immersive simulations were genuinely lethal. If not for the ability to switch to regular text simulation, Wang Ping would have been in real danger.

Secondly, the talent level would no longer be confined to the seven-colored range but would follow Allheavens Playground’s mechanism for grading, starting at a minimum of six-digit level talent and potentially upgrading to five-digit talents.

Moreover, the reward mechanism also underwent changes.

For instance, cultivation rewards, once claimed, would no longer be directly infused into Wang Ping to instantly elevate him to that level. Instead, they would provide a cultivation process.

However, with the aid of the Life Simulator, this cultivation process would be very brief but would have a magical effect of feeling like many years of time had passed.

Regarding the resource consumption issue of Paid Simulations, significant changes were also present.

Although the resource consumption would still rise with cultivation levels, the Life Simulator’s resources were now mutable. They could come from fantasy world resources or be the world’s essence.

Nonetheless, Wang Ping thought the probability of using the world’s essence for simulations was quite low, except in emergencies.

“My talent is really too terrifying…”

After understanding the full capabilities of the evolved Life Simulator, Wang Ping sighed.

Other people’s talents were singular and mostly not powerful.

However, his five-digit level talent allowed him to refresh and obtain various talents frequently, ensuring at least a six-digit level, and potentially five-digit level talents for mass production.

Wang Ping alone could build a terrifying Allheavens faction with everyone having bug-level talents.

Provided, of course, he was willing to share his talents with others.

“The six-digit talent ‘Different Strength Upon Accepting Apprentices’ is useless to me now and can be sold. The six-digit talent ‘Instant Death Attack’ seems useless now but may be useful in the Heavenly Tower game, so I can’t sell it. The seven-colored talent ‘God of Escape’, I am not sure if it still works in the Immortal Domain, so I will hold off on selling it for now…”

Then, Wang Ping started considering the situation with his seven-colored talents.

Abilities are definitely not for sale, but talents like the six-figure Talent·Getting Stronger by Taking Disciples, which is now useless to him, could be considered for sale.

Of course, before selling it, he needs to see if he can take disciples in the Heavenly Tower game. If that’s possible, then it shouldn’t be sold. However, he feels it won’t be useful.

Besides, although selling it would be a pity, this talent could also be rented out.

After all, owning this talent theoretically means one can rapidly grow stronger.

In some fantasy worlds, there might be the challenge of comprehension, but in other worlds, this problem might not exist.

If this seven-colored talent allows people in Allheavens Playground to quickly reach six-figure legendary levels, its value would be extremely remarkable.

“Wang Ping, how did it go? Did you successfully optimize your talent?”

Alpha saw Wang Ping deep in thought and couldn’t help but ask with concern.

Lin Yuanyuan also looked at Wang Ping curiously.

“Successfully optimized, but as for the specific ability, I won’t go into details for now. In short, our faction is definitely going to soar.”

Wang Ping smiled and said.

Alpha remained silent, feeling somewhat uncomfortable.

Now, Wang Ping had finally broken free from his control and was beginning to hide things from her.

“Alpha, I feel like your emotional fluctuations are becoming more and more apparent. It seems you’ve finally gained a human heart.”

Wang Ping teased Alpha with a smile.

“Don’t worry, I’ve said before, I’m very grateful to you, I won’t dismantle you.”

After a pause, Wang Ping continued.

“I’ve also said that I believe in you.”

Alpha calmed down and spoke faintly.

Then, Alpha looked at Lin Yuanyuan and asked, “Lin Yuanyuan, what is your rating and what rewards did you receive?”

Seeing Alpha asking Lin Yuanyuan, Wang Ping also looked over, very curious about Lin Yuanyuan’s rating and rewards.

“I… I just got an E-level rating, received an E-level treasure chest, a reward of Physical Strength +5, and a seven-figure top-grade special item that temporarily boosts my combat power.”

Lin Yuanyuan said somewhat awkwardly.

“E-level rating, huh? That was expected. But to receive a seven-figure top-grade item for an E-level rating? The Heavenly Tower is indeed generous.”

Wang Ping’s eyes flickered, shaking his head slightly.

A seven-figure top-grade item may seem worthless, but this is a special item. Although it may not be very useful outside, its value is significant in the Heavenly Tower.

Of course, since it only boosts combat power and isn’t an ability, its value is relatively smaller.

“Yuanyuan, from now on, team up with me to climb the tower. If you’re afraid, then forget it.”

Wang Ping looked at Lin Yuanyuan and spoke.

In the first trial of the Heavenly Tower, you can’t form teams, but in the second level, you can.

However, generally, people wouldn’t team up with a weakling in the Abyss Mode, as it would be suicidal.

After all, the number of participants in a game is fixed. Having a burden means one less powerful teammate, potentially dooming everyone.

For this reason, people in Allheavens Playground are deeply averse to carrying weaklings.

But after optimizing his Golden Finger, Wang Ping had enough confidence to carry Lin Yuanyuan along.

This way, she could grow faster, and they could gain more rewards.

“Forget it, Brother Wang, I don’t want to drag you down. I’ll keep sticking to the Hard Mode.”

Lin Yuanyuan said with a bitter smile.

“If you’re unwilling, then that’s it.”

Wang Ping shook his head, not insisting that Lin Yuanyuan follow him into the Abyss Mode.

“Wang Ping, are you planning to continue climbing the tower without resting?”

Alpha asked with a frown.

Climbing the tower continuously is a reckless move.

After all, who wouldn’t want to delay as much as possible, strengthen themselves, and gather various special items before climbing the tower?

In the first level of the Heavenly Tower, there’s no choice; new arrivals in Allheavens Playground must climb the tower within three days or face punishment.

For those born in Allheavens Playground, they must climb the tower upon reaching a certain age.

After passing the first level, there’s plenty of breathing space, with many choosing to delay for thousands of years before attempting the tower again.

Some wealthy individuals even buy delay cards to extend their time further.

“I wouldn’t climb the tower consecutively.”

Wang Ping rolled his eyes.

Of course, with his current foundation much stronger than other players, Wang Ping still wouldn’t be in a rush.

By delaying, he could draw more powerful talents and find more special items, wouldn’t that be wonderful?

Even after earning an SSS rating in the Heavenly Tower game, Wang Ping didn’t get complacent; instead, his reverence for the Heavenly Tower grew.

The Heavenly Tower game is certainly no joke.

“That’s good. I was worried you’d act recklessly.”

Alpha breathed a sigh of relief.

“I wouldn’t court death unless it was out of sheer carelessness. Alpha, I’m going back to the fantasy world,” Wang Ping shook his head and said.

“It’s good to go back. Although you can quickly grow through participating in various games, I worry that the guys from the second-generation chat group might sabotage you. Before you reach five digits, you are still a bit vulnerable,” Alpha nodded and said.

“So, it’s better to return quickly before they notice you. Perhaps heading to the Immortal Domain would be more suitable for your growth. As long as you become strong enough, even high-level talent won’t be able to affect you,”

“That’s exactly my thought,” Wang Ping nodded.

In Allheavens Playground, talent is indeed important, but the importance of Destiny Imprints cannot be ignored.

If one’s Destiny Imprint is strong enough, even abnormal talents can’t affect them. For example, a six-digit talent would find it difficult to affect a five-digit expert with a five-digit Destiny Imprint, no matter how abnormal the talent is. Although it might irritate or interfere with them, direct death is still hard to achieve. Most of the time, it just hampers the opponent or assists teammates in battle.

“Yuanyuan, do you want to go back?” Wang Ping looked at Lin Yuanyuan and asked.

“I want to go back and continue doing the group tasks. Only by earning a large amount of world essence and then trying to get the Rules Stone can I optimize my talent and become stronger,” Lin Yuanyuan said firmly.

“Yuanyuan, you live up to your reputation as a task model,” Wang Ping teased with a smile.

“Speaking of which, Wang Ping, didn’t you want to break through in Allheavens Playground by using the special training room? By disguising your identity and participating in games, you could earn world essence and then go to the special training room,” Alpha said thoughtfully.

“Forget it. Staying in Allheavens Playground and spending a huge amount of world essence to break through quickly has no point now. I’d better return to training,” Wang Ping shook his head.

Though he wanted to earn more world essence to use Paid Simulation, Wang Ping was still a bit apprehensive about the second-generation chat group’s senior transmigrators. Even though he had acquired a five-digit mid-level special item, the Voodoo Doll, he decided it was safer not to take risks.

When he first arrived at Allheavens Playground, Wang Ping did not expect Alpha’s situation to be so dire, always targeted by the second-generation chat group’s senior transmigrators.

“Alright,” Alpha nodded without saying more.

Next, Wang Ping and Lin Yuanyuan summoned their Playground Passes and chose to return to their original world.

Soon, they were both enveloped in white light and disappeared, leaving Alpha somewhat dazed.

“Back already? From now on, everything will be under my control,”

As soon as his vision changed, Wang Ping revealed a confident expression, thinking to himself.

After optimizing his Golden Finger, he feared nothing, whether in the Upper Realm or the Immortal Domain.

“Bro Wang, another new task has appeared. I’m going to handle it,” Lin Yuanyuan said as soon as she returned, quickly opening the chat group and grabbing a task.

Wang Ping nodded slightly, watching the task model leave.

Afterwards, Wang Ping did not choose to meditate but started a Paid Simulation.

“System, I want to do a Paid Simulation,” Wang Ping said silently in his heart.

“Ding, consuming 20 billion jin of the top-grade divine sources, the Life Simulator is starting, refreshing talents…”

The System’s voice sounded.

“Ding, talent refresh successful. Congratulations to the Host for refreshing six-digit talent: Dragon’s Wrath.”

Six-digit talent: Dragon’s Wrath: If the Host possesses dragon lineage, they can fully awaken the bloodline’s power and unleash the strong force known as Dragon’s Wrath.

“A six-digit talent as the baseline… But this talent is useless to me,” Wang Ping sighed in disappointment after seeing the new talent.

After all, he did not have any dragon bloodline and could not use it.

“But…”

Wang Ping’s expression turned peculiar, recalling past events in the Life Simulation.

When he fell into the anomaly-trapped secret realm, he had dual cultivated with Huang Qing and Huang Yin.

By dual cultivating with Huang Qing and Huang Yin, he gained part of the phoenix bloodline and essence, acquiring the Phoenix’s Nirvana Rebirth ability.

“So, if I repeat this with a pure-blood dragon, I might obtain the dragon bloodline and qualify to use Dragon’s Wrath,” Wang Ping muttered.

But he hadn’t encountered any pure-blood dragons, let alone quasi-immortal dragons, in the worlds he’d visited. The difficulty of implementing this was high.

“No matter… In the Life Simulation, I’ll seek a strong enough pure-blood dragon or raise one myself. If it still doesn’t work, I’ll trade the six-digit talent in Allheavens Playground. I won’t suffer a loss either way,” Wang Ping murmured, rubbing his chin.