Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8750: Reward _1

Hao Tong was wandering aimlessly, his steps mechanical, his gaze unfocused on the path ahead. His mind was a whirlwind, reeling from a piece of news that had utterly shaken him: Sun Buyu had actually joined the cavalry reserve! The shock of it was almost too much to bear. He had never, in his wildest dreams, imagined such a thing.

The news had already swept through the outer sect like wildfire. For any outer disciple to even consider joining the cavalry reserve was exceedingly rare, to the point of being unprecedented. How could he not be utterly astounded? The impact of this revelation had left him in a state of bewildered disbelief, still struggling to process the implications.

Lost in his daze, Hao Tong was jolted back to reality by a familiar voice calling out, "Senior Brother Hao! Senior Brother Hao, where are you headed?" He turned, his eyes landing on Sun Buyu. With a surge of wit, Hao Tong managed to regain his composure, but a fresh wave of astonishment washed over him as he took in Sun Buyu's attire.

Sun Buyu stood before him, resplendent in a cavalry uniform, his demeanor radiating confidence and high spirits. This sight momentarily paralyzed Hao Tong, but Sun Buyu broke the silence, "Senior Brother, I was looking for you. You weren't in your room, and it took quite some effort to find you. Where are you off to?" Observing Sun Buyu's appearance and hearing his cheerful tone, Hao Tong finally shook off his stupor. With a complex mix of emotions, he let out a long sigh. "Junior Brother Sun, is there something I can assist you with?"

Oblivious to the subtle shift in Hao Tong's tone, Sun Buyu glanced around before stating in a hushed voice, "Senior Brother, let's head to your place to talk. It's about the illusory reality. Come on." Without further ado, he gently pulled Hao Tong along. Knowing the way to Hao Tong's residence, he led the way, and Hao Tong, with no reason to resist, followed.

Once inside Hao Tong's room, they both took a seat. Sun Buyu then addressed his companion, "Senior Brother Hao, I've successfully joined the cavalry reserve team. I came here to express my gratitude. If you hadn't granted me entry into the illusory reality, I'm certain I would never have made it into the cavalry reserve." His voice was still tinged with excitement as he spoke.

Hao Tong blinked in surprise. He simply couldn't fathom how Sun Buyu's advancement into the cavalry reserve could possibly be linked to the illusory reality. He looked at Sun Buyu, a flicker of confusion in his eyes. "How is your joining the cavalry reserve connected to the illusory reality? What exactly happened? I've only just learned the news, and I haven't even had the chance to congratulate you yet." Despite his inner turmoil, Hao Tong genuinely felt happy for Sun Buyu. Sun Buyu's ascension into the cavalry reserve promised a bright future, and as good friends, Hao Tong couldn't help but share in his joy.

Sun Buyu waved a dismissive hand. "Senior Brother, there's no need for such formalities between us. I'll explain the situation within the illusory reality. You've been there before, so there's nothing I need to conceal from you. Senior Brother, during my last venture into the illusory reality, I also opted for a real combat simulation. However, my chosen opponent was an individual from the Shadow Realm..." With that, Sun Buyu recounted the entirety of his experience within the illusory reality to Hao Tong.

Upon hearing Sun Buyu's account, Hao Tong was once again taken aback. He fixed his gaze on Sun Buyu, asking with sheer astonishment, "Junior Brother Sun? Are you speaking the truth? You truly comprehended saber intent within the illusory reality, and you can still wield it after emerging?" This revelation was a profound shock to Hao Tong. He had always viewed the illusory reality as merely a training ground, a place for practical combat. The notion that it could also be a crucible for comprehending profound techniques like saber intent had never crossed his mind.

Sun Buyu nodded emphatically. "Yes, it's absolutely true. I genuinely grasped saber intent while inside the illusory reality. After returning, I deliberately tested it, and the saber intent was indeed present. Just as I was about to share this incredible news with you, the Sect leaders directly assigned me to the cavalry reserve. Therefore, Senior Brother, I have a bold conjecture. I suspect that there are individuals within the Sect who specifically monitor the events unfolding in the illusory reality. All disciples entering are under their observation. Their performances are evaluated by the Sect, and exceptional results lead to promotions. This presents a golden opportunity for us all!"

Upon hearing Sun Buyu’s words, Hao Tong was startled. His eyes then brightened, and he nodded. "What you said makes sense. It appears I've underestimated this illusory reality. The sect created it not just to hone our combat skills, but also to select disciples. I must admit, this method is quite effective. It allows for the most realistic performances from the disciples. Junior Brother, thank you. Without your reminder, I wouldn't have paid such close attention to the illusory reality."

Sun Buyu chuckled. "Senior Brother, you were the one who encouraged me to enter the illusory reality. Your talent is no less than mine. I believe that after a few more entries into the illusory reality, your strength will undoubtedly improve. At that point, you might even be able to join the Reserve team. I'll be waiting for you there."

Hao Tong nodded and stood up. He placed a hand on Sun Buyu’s shoulder and said, "Junior Brother, you are very skilled, and the Eight Forms Bloody Combat Blade technique suits you exceptionally well. However, I've found that this blade technique doesn't quite fit me. I plan to look into a set of fist and foot techniques tomorrow. Concurrently, I'll seek counsel from an Elder. I'm confident it won't be long before I join the Reserve team."

Sun Buyu also stood, looked at Hao Tong, and nodded. "Alright, Senior Brother, I will wait for you." Hao Tong nodded. Only then did Sun Buyu turn and depart. After seeing Sun Buyu off, Hao Tong immediately sought out an Elder and explained his current situation. The Elder promptly conducted a re-evaluation. The initial test was solely to determine suitability for a particular sect cultivation technique. Upon confirming his compatibility with the Blood Slaughter Sect's techniques, he was permitted to practice the Eight Forms Bloody Combat and the Eight Directions Bloody Combat techniques. Hao Tong's mana advanced rapidly, but his saber technique... His progress was greatly limited, leading the Elder to decide on a change of cultivation method.

Ultimately, Hao Tong's cultivation technique became the Nine-Word Mantra Palm Imprint. However, the version he learned was not Zhao Hai's, but Elder Ha Jing's. It was a distinct set of techniques compared to Zhao Hai's Nine-Word Mantra Palm Imprint.

To everyone's surprise, Hao Tong proved highly compatible with this new cultivation technique. His progress while practicing it was swift. Within a mere month, his strength saw significant improvement. Finally, after a year of cultivating this technique, he grasped its true essence and actually attained the Golden Buddha Body. He also successfully joined the Reserve team as he desired, though that is a tale for another time.

Merely after Sun Buyu's group emerged from the illusory reality, Zhao Hai's own group had concluded their enhancements to it. The refined illusory reality now possesses the capability to expel an enemy just before they are 'killed'. In other words, unlike Hao Tong's group's prior experience where they only exited after being struck by a blade, the improved system now terminates the simulation if an enemy is bound to take a fatal blow and cannot evade. This ensures that disciples face no mortal danger. At most, their minds might suffer minor backlash, but their lives remain secure.

Following this, the Blood Slaughter Sect officially opened access to the illusory reality. All disciples could apply to enter. However, the system was not yet universally available, with entry points limited to specific islands. The Blood Slaughter Sect is, nonetheless, actively working on expanding this accessibility. Once fully implemented, every disciple will eventually be able to access the illusory reality from the comfort of their own quarters.

Concurrently, the Blood Slaughter Sect has implemented stricter management protocols for the illusory reality. Elders will oversee its operation, and disciples will be restricted to a maximum of eight hours of practice per day, after which they will be forcibly ejected. For the time being, however, this eight-hour limit has not yet been enforced.

Initially, a few disciples from the Blood Slaughter Sect harbored reservations about venturing into the illusory reality. However, a piece of exciting news soon swept through, plunging them into a frenzy. The revelation was straightforward: a disciple, upon their inaugural entry into this simulated world, had successfully completed a challenge of defeating ten opponents. This triumph yielded a reward, not of material possessions, but a set of cultivation techniques perfectly attuned to them, surpassing their current methods in grade.

Upon hearing this, every disciple within the Blood Slaughter Sect became desperate to access the illusory reality, yearning for superior cultivation methods. While all disciples had passed their aptitude tests, granting them access to cultivation techniques suited to their potential, these were typically the most basic and common ones. Acquiring a higher-grade technique that truly matched their talent necessitated either a substantial accumulation of the Sect's contribution points or, failing that, remaining with the rudimentary techniques—a consequence attributed to personal stagnation rather than external fault.

The situation, however, transformed with the advent of the mythical reality. Meeting its specific criteria meant a chance at rewards, potentially including coveted cultivation techniques. This prospect was undeniably exhilarating for the disciples of the Blood Slaughter Sect, fueling their intense desire to enter the mythical reality. Regrettably, its recent introduction meant demand outstripped supply, necessitating a queue for entry.

Subsequently, further news emerged, acting as a dose of reality for the disciples of the Blood Slaughter Sect. It was disclosed that the quality of a mission's completion directly correlated with the magnitude of the reward. For instance, defeating ten adversaries in a single attempt during the first real combat yielded substantial rewards. Conversely, defeating merely two opponents and then withdrawing, followed by vanquishing the remaining eight in subsequent attempts, would still count as mission completion, albeit with a significantly diminished reward. Staggered completions across multiple attempts further reduced the reward, and any demise within the reality meant forfeiting all rewards entirely. This information served to temper their initial fervor while simultaneously intensifying their resolve, compelling each disciple to pour their absolute best into every encounter.