Mystery Descends: My Exchanges Are Not Equal Chapter 6: Upgrade! Power Surge!

The biting wind howled, with a faint trace of blood perfuming the temple.

With a single swift strike, Murong Fu was beheaded, his neck spewing forth a torrent of crimson.

Buzz!

In the subsequent moment, a white luminescence emanated from Murong Fu’s form, flowing into Wang Teng.

[Heroic-level character eliminated! 200 Experience Points acquired!]

[Congratulations! Your level has ascended to Level 2!]

[Your Physique has been augmented by 10 points!]

[Your Power has been boosted by 10 points!]

[Your Agility has been enhanced by 10 points!]

[Your Spirit has been elevated by 10 points!]

[Your Comprehension has been improved by 10 points!]

A powerful surge of energy coursed through his body!

Wang Teng experienced a comforting warmth enveloping him entirely, a sensation of profound ease.

After a brief interval, the light dissipated.

He cautiously opened his eyes, a look of sheer delight gracing his features.

He had leveled up!

In the span of a single day, Wang Teng had propelled himself to Level 2!

He could distinctly feel his newfound strength.

All fatigue had vanished completely, and at this juncture, he felt brimming with vitality!

Every last one of his injuries had disappeared!

Even the remnant inner strength of Murong Fu within him had been absorbed, mending his physical form.

His muscles had become more robust, no longer bearing the flaccid appearance of before.

Even his skin had transformed, becoming smooth and refined, emitting a gentle, warm radiance, exuding a potent, captivating allure.

This occurrence indicated that the location harbored not only peril but also extraordinary opportunities.

As long as he continued to level up, he would inevitably grow stronger, a tangible and undeniable benefit.

With persistent leveling, Wang Teng envisioned a future where he could command mountains and redirect oceans, ultimately attaining immortality!

Contemplating this exhilarating prospect, Wang Teng’s joy knew no bounds. He approached Murong Fu’s fallen form and initiated the Endless Extraction process...

[Endless Extraction successful! 15 points of Comprehension acquired!]

Wang Teng was met with pleasant surprise.

Murong Fu, it seemed, was truly remarkable, yielding the coveted attribute of Comprehension, a full 15 points!

Having recently obtained the Star Shifting martial art, Wang Teng found his Comprehension attribute to be of utmost importance now.

The Star Shifting technique heavily relied on Comprehension, a fact underscored by Murong Fu himself only managing to cultivate it to the third level, known as "Dragon Capturing and Crane Controlling."

With Wang Teng’s augmented Comprehension, mastering Star Shifting would now demand half the effort for twice the result.

Furthermore, this enhanced Comprehension would empower him to learn other martial disciplines, as a wider array of skills was always advantageous.

Consequently, Comprehension held immense value for him.

Wang Teng was on the verge of examining his Attribute Panel.

At that precise instant, the familiar, mechanical resonance echoed once more in his ears.

[Heroic-level character (Murong Fu) successfully eliminated! 100 Reputation Points gained!]

[Congratulations! You have completed a hidden plot and activated the Role-playing System!]

[Reminder: You will now embody Murong Fu, and substantial rewards await the fulfillment of his deepest obsessions.]

Hmm?!

To play as Murong Fu!

He had somehow completed the hidden objective, becoming the inaugural player to assume a role!

However, the challenge of embodying Murong Fu was exceptionally formidable.

As the beacon of hope for the Murong Family, he was destined to restore the Gusu Murong Family's lost glory and undertake the monumental endeavor of national restoration.

In Wang Teng’s assessment, each of these objectives appeared utterly insurmountable.

At this critical juncture, the mechanical voice intoned again:

[You have successfully assumed the role of "Murong Fu!"]

[Current Obsession Level 1 (0/100)]

[Your Physique has increased by 10 points!]

[Your Power has increased by 10 points!]

[Your Agility has increased by 10 points!]

[Your Spirit has increased by 10 points!]

[Your Comprehension has increased by 50 points!]

A cascade of golden light descended from the heavens, bathing Wang Teng in its glow.

Instantly, he was enveloped by this heavenly energy.

Wang Teng’s Physique, Power, Agility, Spirit, and Comprehension experienced a dramatic surge!

Most notably, his Comprehension attribute rocketed upwards by a remarkable 50 points!

Mere moments later, the golden effulgence receded.

Wang Teng’s eyes fluttered open, alight with pure elation.

Invincible!

All five of his core attributes had soared!

Without delay, he eagerly accessed his Attribute Panel.

[Name: Wang Teng]

[Game ID: 440***********2868]

[Level: 2 (100/200)]

[Health: 200/200]

[Physique: 36 points (click for details)]

[Strength: 49 points (click for details)]

[Agility: 35 points (click for details)]

[Spirit: 35 points (click for details)]

[Comprehension: 79 points (click for details)]

[Destiny: 1 point (click for details)]

[Innate Talent: Unequal Exchange (cooldown: 5 hours remaining).]

[Acquired Talents: Endless Extraction, Mighty Mountain Pull.]

[Martial Arts: A Fleeting Glimpse, Star Shifting (3rd Level).]

[Overall Combat Power: 234 (talents excluded from this calculation).]

[Rating: Rises Above the Rest.]

His overall combat power had surged dramatically from 79 to 234.

Factoring in the effect of Mighty Mountain Pull, his combat strength would ascend to 283.

The sheer velocity of his power increase was utterly exhilarating!

He had truly cemented his position in the Martial World this time.

If only he could fulfill Murong Fu's Obsession, his five-dimensional index could be increased, significantly boosting his strength.

This was the advantage of being a performer, an edge that others had seemingly failed to grasp.

Wang Teng contemplated this, a growing sense of delight filling him!

[World Announcement!]

At that precise moment, a cold, mechanical voice echoed in the minds of everyone present.

Within the world of the Celestial Dragon Eight Books, surprise rippled through all inhabitants, leaving them bewildered as to what had transpired.

[Congratulations to the player surnamed Wang in this world for successfully vanquishing an elite-level character!]

[For the first elimination of an elite-level character, you have earned 50 reputation points.]

[Reminder: Reputation points are exceptionally valuable. Attaining a specific threshold of reputation points will result in receiving gifts from the current world.]

[The world has now activated the role-playing system!]

[Role-playing system: Upon defeating an elite-level character, you may select to role-play as that character. Should you successfully fulfill the character's obsession, substantial rewards shall be granted.]

[Reminder: If the role-player is defeated, all their accumulated rewards will be transferred to the victor!]

Holy shit!

The mechanical pronouncement reverberated far and wide, throwing the entire Celestial Dragon Eight Books world into a state of commotion!

In that instant, innumerable individuals displayed unmistakable expressions of envy and avarice.

"Interesting..."

Wang Teng offered a slight smile and navigated to the chat channel.

Inside, chaos had already erupted.

"Wow! Player Wang has actually slain an elite-level character and initiated the role-playing system!"

"Indeed! He must be the very first to commence role-playing and has consequently garnered reputation points!"

"Reputation points are immensely useful; once amassed, one might be able to command the masses with a mere summons!"

"Player Wang! Do you suppose it was the same individual who initially obtained a powerful weapon?"

"Astonishing! Player Wang possesses incredible might!"

"Truly! We are exceedingly envious of Player Wang!"

"Boss, are you present? Kindly accept me as your follower!"

Scarcely had these words been uttered than dissenting opinions began to surface.

"Is he truly that formidable? He dares not even speak, which hardly seems impressive to me!"

"I concur, perhaps he is merely a coward!"

"Considering the collective strength within the Martial World, if several of us bosses were to unite, we could dispatch elite-level characters."

"In any case, someone else has blazed the trail. Even if we manage to defeat elite-level characters, we won't earn reputation, only the ability to role-play."

"Alas, this Player Wang is excessively fortunate, encountering a solitary elite-level character. I have been relentlessly battling Western Xia soldiers until I am numb, reaching Level 2 yet still failing to encounter an elite-level character."

These sentiments were voiced by a Level 2 powerhouse named Zhang Zhen.

"Remarkable! The boss above has attained Level 2 in merely one day!"

Zhang Zhen responded: "I estimate I will reach Level 3 by tomorrow!"

"We offer our worship! The boss ascends in levels with such rapidity!"

"When Zhang Zhen encounters an elite-level character, he is certain to vanquish it!"

"Undoubtedly! Zhang Zhen, I wish to follow in your footsteps!"

"Zhang Zhen, I have detected an elite-level character in this vicinity. Shall I transmit the coordinates to you?"

"Brother Zhang Zhen~ Please extend your aid to your little sister as well!"

"..."

The chat channel buzzed with activity, a multitude of individuals showering Zhang Zhen with flattery.

It appeared as though Zhang Zhen, with but a single move, could effortlessly dispatch an elite-level adversary.

Yet, at this very moment, a new announcement refreshed the feed...

[Announcement: Level 1 player Li Xue has been slain by the elite-level character, General of Western Xia!]

[Announcement: Level 1 player Zhang Changlin has been slain by the elite-level character, General of Western Xia!]

[Announcement: Level 2 player Chen Xuan has been slain by the elite-level character, General of Western Xia!]

[Announcement: Level 1 player Wang Zi has been slain by the elite-level character, General of Western Xia!]

Utterly stunned!

In a single instant, four individuals were confirmed deceased!

Universal shock gripped the assembly!

Merely moments prior, that very elite-level character, the General of Western Xia, was regarded as a trivial obstacle.

Four consecutive fatalities!

And one of the fallen was even a Level 2 powerhouse!

Holy shit!

It turns out elite-level characters possess such formidable power!

The entirety of the chat channel fell into silence.