303 – The Second SSS Evaluation!

“Ding, detection shows the player has chosen Abyss Mode to complete the main quest. Evaluation is A-grade.”

“Ding, detection shows the player has additionally acquired six eerie coins. Evaluation elevated to SSS-grade. Earned an SSS-grade Abyss Treasure Chest.”

“Ding, Global Announcement: Player Tian Yan chose Abyss Mode and perfectly cleared the second layer of the Heavenly Tower game world, earning an SSS-grade evaluation. Becomes the 90th player to receive an SSS-grade evaluation on the second layer of the Heavenly Tower.”

“Haha, as expected, it’s an SSS-grade evaluation… This feels great.”

Wang Ping saw the series of messages popping up on the screen and smiled.

In the Abyss Mode of the first layer of the Heavenly Tower, there were still 98 players who received an SSS-grade evaluation. On the second layer, only 90 players remained.

Indeed, the further you go, the fewer people choose Abyss Mode, and those who can earn high evaluations become even fewer.

However, this time it’s another mandatory global announcement, putting me back in the spotlight again…

Afterward, Wang Ping couldn’t help but sigh.

“But it doesn’t matter… As long as I don’t foolishly reveal my game name, nothing will happen.”

Wang Ping shook his head, calmed his mind, looked at his rewards, and chose to claim the SSS-grade Abyss Treasure Chest, then opened it.

As Wang Ping opened the SSS-grade Abyss Treasure Chest, golden light emerged, and the pleasant voice of the Heavenly Tower’s AI instantly sounded.

At the same time, some images and texts appeared in front of Wang Ping.

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

①. +50 to all attributes of the Heavenly Tower game character.

②. Five-digit intermediate special item: Forbidden Magic Domain

③. Five-digit intermediate special item: Wings of the Stars.”

Five-digit intermediate special item: Forbidden Magic Domain: A one-time-use item. After use, it can form a wide Forbidden Magic Domain that seals off all abilities and items below four digits. Within the domain, both sides can only fight with physical strength.

PS: This item comes from the Heavenly Tower game and can be used within the game, but the ability values will be adjusted. Please use it with caution.

Five-digit intermediate special item: Wings of the Stars: By using this talent, a pair of star-like wings can be generated behind the player, greatly enhancing speed and providing defense.

PS: Since this item is a special item from the Heavenly Tower game, it can be used in the game, but its effects will be adjusted accordingly.

Players can use the Wings of the Stars to boost their speed, gain flying abilities, and perform defenses… However, using this item will consume mental power.

“Again with the attribute boosts and two special item combinations?”

Wang Ping looked at the items from this Abyss Treasure Chest and pondered to himself.

I have to say, the items obtained this time are much stronger than those obtained from the first layer of the Heavenly Tower.

The five-digit intermediate special item: Forbidden Magic Domain, might be useless outside, quite a chicken rib compared to the same level of special item: Cursed Doll.

But within the Allheavens Playground, it’s simply a super weapon.

Once this item is used, it directly seals off talents and item effects, forcing both sides to duel with just physical strength… It’s a bug.

“My dear senior. Initially, I thought I had to go through more layers of the tower to deal with you. But now it seems you’ll soon be my defeated subordinate.”

Wang Ping’s lips curled slightly upwards, thinking inwardly.

Originally, Wang Ping felt that the talents and hidden items of the Second-Generation Chat Group leader were tricky.

Now, with the five-digit special item: Forbidden Magic Domain, Wang Ping could easily crush him.

After all, in terms of physical strength at the same level, there are definitely not many people who can match him.

Moreover, Wang Ping follows the path of breaking through with strength, which is completely different from the cunning path of the Second-Generation Chat Group leader.

According to Alpha, the Second-Generation Chat Group leader’s straightforward combat power is only average… He’s extremely skilled in scheming, coupled with his tricky talent of Ghost Card.

The ability of the Ghost Card talent is that every minute, a card can be drawn.

These cards have various abilities.

Some summon extremely powerful monsters, some have control abilities, some enchant to enhance combat power, and some set traps.

It can be said that the abilities of the Second-Generation Chat Group leader are highly versatile… As long as he sets the tactics at the start of the battle or ambushes selectively, he can completely defeat stronger opponents with weaker power.

Facing the ever-changing battle tactics of the Second-Generation Chat Group leader, the current Wang Ping, with insufficient cards, has almost no high chances of winning.

However… With the special item: Forbidden Magic Domain, the situation changes.

The bizarre and ever-changing combat style of the Second-Generation Chat Group leader will be forcibly converted to hand-to-hand combat.

Wang Ping is confident he could crush him in just a few moves.

“Of course, the specific situation still depends on simulation. If I can find a way to easily kill him without using the five-digit intermediate special item: Forbidden Magic Domain through simulation, I won’t need to use such a precious item.”

Wang Ping’s eyes deepened, thinking inwardly.

In the previous Heavenly Tower game, to deal with the first anomaly, Wang Ping used the five-digit intermediate special item: Cursed Doll, and it still pains him.

After all, no matter how strong the Cursed Doll is… Though it’s just a five-digit item, it’s soon to be outclassed by his power level, but in the Heavenly Tower game, it’s an absolute weapon against tough players.

“But there’s nothing that can be done. After all, for the first anomaly, I couldn’t think of a way to clear it… It was simply flawless.”

Wang Ping sighed, feeling a bit helpless.

Of course, Wang Ping understood that compared to those truly proficient in scheming, he wasn’t considered smart. He could only clear the level using this rather brutal and wasteful method.

Next, Wang Ping checked the items he obtained from those four players.

Special Item · Flame Blade at the six-digit limit.

Special Item · Damage Reduction Talisman at the six-digit limit: Reduces a portion of damage when worn.

Special Item · Substitute Puppet at the six-digit limit: Can summon a puppet identical to the original, with the same combat power as the original.

However, in the outside world, the obtained power cannot exceed the six-digit limit level.

At the same time, substitute puppets can also use the owner’s items, talents, and skills.

Only some special talents and skills cannot be used.

Special Item · Starlight Bomb at the five-digit entry-level: A one-time use item, this can instantly blow up an entire starry galaxy.

“No wonder that female player used this item, activated the Flashes of Ephemeral Splendor, shed her strength, added a Damage Reduction Talisman, and still managed to blow up the simulated Wang Ping… If it’s a one-time five-digit entry-level special item, then it makes sense,”

Wang Ping sighed as he read the introduction of the last special item.

Although the outside world differs from the Heavenly Tower game, the destructive power described reveals its formidable nature. It’s normal that the simulated Wang Ping couldn’t withstand it.

“Next, should I continue to challenge the Heavenly Tower game?”

After storing these items, Wang Ping couldn’t help but ponder.

Although he had earlier felt that with the five-digit mid-level special item, Forbidden Magic Domain, he would surely surpass the leader of the Second-Generation Chat Group…

…Wang Ping, after calming down, still felt somewhat uneasy.

After all, Wang Ping didn’t know if the leader of the Second-Generation Chat Group possessed items that could negate his talent effects.

Thus, continuing to challenge the Tower to obtain more powerful items seemed like a safer bet.

However, challenging the Tower might also come with consumption, possibly depleting the items in his possession.

For a moment, Wang Ping felt torn.

“Forget it, better to play it safe. I don’t have to immediately deal with the leader of the Second-Generation Chat Group. Compared to the risky act of gaining items in the Tower, I’d rather waste more quasi-Immortal King Weapons to refresh some powerful five-digit talents. That way, it’s safer,”

Ultimately, Wang Ping calmed down, abandoning the dangerous idea of continuing to challenge the Tower, choosing to return instead.

As Wang Ping returned, his figure was enveloped in white light, leaving the Heavenly Tower space and returning to the outside world.

“Wang Ping, you’re back.”

Alpha, seeing Wang Ping return unscathed, also breathed a sigh of relief.

Although she had heard that Tian Yan had cleared Abyss Mode and received an SSS rating, she wouldn’t associate Tian Yan with Wang Ping due to their previous betting game.

So, seeing Wang Ping return safe and sound, she felt relieved.

“Yes, I’m back.”

Wang Ping nodded with a smile.

“Alpha, where can I get a large amount of World Origin?”

Then, Wang Ping asked straightforwardly.

In reality, there were too few quasi-Immortal King Weapons that Wang Ping could obtain, and he had to go to the Immortal Domain to get them.

Therefore, it was time to use World Origin to simulate.

The two payment methods could be reconciled to maximize benefits.

“A large amount of World Origin?”

Alpha was stunned, then her expression turned serious as she spoke earnestly.

“First, solve a sci-fi anomaly. Completing it can earn fifty trillion Group points, which in Allheavens Playground terms amounts to fifty thousand Source degrees. This figure is already substantial.”

“Second, initiate a multiverse game between two multiverse forces. The winner can seize all resources from the loser.”

“Third, go to the multiverse casino. There, you can win everything or lose everything. That fool, Supreme Feng Mo, lost everything there and escaped back to the Upper Realm, not daring to return to Allheavens Playground.”

After pondering, Alpha listed three ways to quickly obtain a significant amount of World Origin.

“Fifty trillion…”

Wang Ping’s expression turned peculiar as he stared at Alpha.

He remembered that Alpha had originally mentioned close to a trillion Group points.

Alpha had indeed pocketed quite a bit.

Moreover, this was after he had become much stronger and Alpha had grown progressively kinder to him.

He couldn’t fathom how much World Origin Alpha had embezzled when he dealt with anomalies before.

“The operation of the chat group requires World Origin. Various functions, especially the teleportation function, consume enormous amounts. I also needed to repair myself, so embezzling World Origin before was necessary.”

Alpha felt a bit guilty under Wang Ping’s gaze and silently began to explain.

“Let’s forget about the past. I don’t blame you anymore.”

Wang Ping smiled, showing his understanding of Alpha’s actions.

Previously, Alpha was devoid of human emotions, very cold. Now, it’s much improved, even knowing to explain and apologize.

“That’s good.”

Alpha nodded.

“Three options, huh…”

Wang Ping rubbed his chin, pondering.

“The wars between forces of the multiverse, the wars between the Lawful Faction and the Evil Faction… How high is the risk factor?”

After a brief contemplation, Wang Ping asked curiously.

In the multiverse, there are two extreme factions within Allheavens Playground.

They are the Lawful Faction and the Evil Faction.

The Lawful Faction’s philosophy is to protect each world in the multiverse and gain the world’s essence through sustainable methods.

In contrast, the Evil Faction’s philosophy is to directly seize the world’s essence without caring about the world’s survival. If they can disrupt the world’s destined story or kill important figures, they do so to maximize short-term benefits.

Thus, individual forces in the Evil Faction often develop faster than those in the Lawful Faction due to their aggressive growth model.

However, the cost is being reviled like rats crossing the street, with everyone shouting to beat them.

After all, the Lawful Faction is very worried that these destroyers would wreak havoc in their own worlds.

If members of the Evil Faction descend, it could lead to a catastrophe, which is intolerable for them.

Whether they are innate strong beings who sensed Allheavens Playground’s call or players who have transmigrated to another world, their world is their base, which they cannot allow to be destroyed.

Therefore, most members of the Lawful Faction are native strong beings and transmigrators with a fixed world.

On the other hand, members of the Evil Faction have no fixed world, acting like multiverse pirates, roving around, collecting world information, and distributing missions.

“Dealing with the Evil Faction never involves low risk. Even Slaughter Paradise, a relatively weak evil force, has four-digit-level strong beings stationed.”

Alpha stated silently.

“Four digits?”

Wang Ping raised an eyebrow.

It seems Slaughter Paradise is stronger than he imagined.

From this, one could roughly gauge Alpha’s strength at different periods.

In the first-generation chat group, peak Alpha should be four-digit extreme or close to it.

After being dismantled by the senior from the First-Generation Transmigrator Chat Group, its strength dropped to a strong five-digit level and later returned to four digits using the Second-Generation Chat Group.

But tragedy struck again, with Alpha being torn apart by Dao Yi from the Second-Generation Chat Group in collaboration with Slaughter Paradise.

Now, Alpha is sadly at the introductory five-digit level.

This five-digit entry might be due to Wang Ping and others completing various missions to help her regain strength.

Otherwise, Alpha might have been only six digits when Wang Ping first joined the group.

Six digits obviously couldn’t support a multiverse force, let alone connect different worlds, pull people from the original Earth into the group, or monitor group members’ every move.

It can only be said that the Transmigrator Chat Group is indeed not simple, and Alpha’s creator is truly powerful.

“If they’re four digits, I can’t deal with them just yet. You must want to start a war with other evil forces in the multiverse.”

Wang Ping collected his thoughts and said.

“That’s right. Slaughter Paradise might be weak, but there are even weaker evil forces akin to new rises. With your current abilities, you have over a fifty percent chance to annihilate them.”

Alpha nodded affirmatively.

“Fifty percent chance? Too low.”

Wang Ping shook his head.

He didn’t want to engage in risky endeavors.

Thus, starting a war with other evil forces in the multiverse is possible but not right now.

He needs to refresh enough five-digit talents or obtain enough five-digit items before starting the war.

Otherwise, without adequate preparation, it would be courting death.

Although Wang Ping always believed there’s a strong backer supporting him, he wouldn’t recklessly gamble his life on this and act wastefully.

Being too reckless, not valuing his own life, could lead to his backer deeming him useless, resulting in a real tragedy.

“The third option, Allheavens Casino. This place is for gambling, fights, and various gambling games. However, in such places, your talents will be restricted, so to win you must fight to the death yourself. Betting on yourself and the death fight’s prize could be substantial. The premise is you must keep winning. Otherwise, you’re done for.”

Alpha nodded and continued speaking.

“Gambling? If talents are restricted, I’m not too fond of gambling, so let’s skip that for now. As for a deathmatch, my trump cards are also insufficient at the moment, so I won’t go.”

Wang Ping shook his head, once again rejecting Alpha’s suggestion.

“Then, we can only deal with the sci-fi anomaly.”

Alpha frowned and said,

“The problem with the sci-fi anomaly is the same as before; even in your current state, if you go to that universe, your powers will be restricted, turning you into a mortal… To be honest, it’s very difficult to handle.”

After pausing for a moment, Alpha continued, “However, if you delay further and don’t deal with it, it will destroy that universe and then leave it.”

“Has it developed to such a level?”

Wang Ping frowned as he listened to Alpha.

“After all, it’s been a long time since you left; such development is somewhat normal. The level of your Life Simulator was ultimately too low at the time. After being affected by the anomaly’s powers, much of the simulation content was not accurate.”

Alpha nodded earnestly and spoke.

“Tsk, I was a bit arrogant back then, thinking I could kill the sci-fi anomaly.”

Wang Ping smacked his lips and sighed.

To be honest, at that time he didn’t expect even his Life Simulator would be affected by the other’s powers.

But now, thinking back, it made sense.

At that time, his Life Simulator’s talent was only at a six-digit level, while the anomaly was at least at a five-digit level. Considering the unique nature of anomalies’ abilities, it was only natural that it could break through levels and affect higher-level entities, like quasi-Immortal Kings.

It was very normal to be influenced or even suppressed when under such circumstances with lower-level abilities.

At that time, if it wasn’t for Wu Jun’s Golden Finger bringing a miracle, allowing them to escape that world in a short time, they would have been in serious trouble, potentially facing the same fate as the powerful transmigrators of the Second-Generation Chat Group – complete annihilation.

“I didn’t expect that the anomaly had already grown to this level.”

Alpha said quietly.

“To be honest, it was only recently when I observed the situation in that universe that I noticed something odd.”

“Although anomalies’ growth is different from that of beings in the Playground and does not require the Stone of Rules, making their growth potential immense, they still need a long time and the destruction of many worlds to raise their power levels. But the anomaly’s growth rate is somewhat unusual.”

In the end, Alpha sighed, also feeling a bit afraid.

Back then, she bore a significant part of the responsibility for not stopping Wang Ping.

“Forget it, that’s all in the past.”

Wang Ping waved his hand casually.

“So, no one can save that universe if no one intervenes, right?”

After a pause, Wang Ping’s gaze deepened as he spoke.

“If no one intervenes, indeed, it cannot be saved.”

Alpha nodded affirmatively.

“Wang Ping, you mean…”

Alpha was taken aback, suddenly guessing Wang Ping’s intention.

“That’s right, I plan to blow up that universe and completely kill the anomaly. In this situation, we shouldn’t be breaking any rules, right?”

Wang Ping narrowed his eyes and asked.

“Not against the rules, but do you have such a tool?”

Alpha asked hesitantly.

“Lucky for me, I ‘befriended’ a girl in the Heavenly Tower game, and she gave me something good.”

Wang Ping grinned and took out a round sphere.

It was the loot he obtained from a very clever and shy female player.

A one-time use, five-digit entry-level special item: Starburst Sphere.

“This is a Starburst Sphere…?”

Seeing this item, Alpha showed a very surprised expression.

“Huh? Alpha, you know this thing? Since you know, then it’s easy to explain.”

Wang Ping chuckled, feeling that there was no need for him to explain much.

“Are you sure you befriended a girl in the Heavenly Tower, and she gave it to you?”

Alpha’s expression turned very serious as she questioned.

“What’s wrong? Does this thing have a big background?”

Wang Ping’s eyelid twitched, sensing something bad, and started to realize he might have gotten himself into big trouble.