I handed over the game to the gaming industry, and the government gave me a hacked version.

Chapter 161 Good People Are Rewarded

"Chen You! Chen You! Chen You!"

It's unclear who first shouted that name, but soon it merged into a unified, fervent wave of sound.

Countless players excitedly opened their settlement rewards, and the battlefield was instantly filled with shouts of mixed joy and sorrow.

"Holy crap! A pair of blue shoes! Haha, things are looking up for us!"

"Damn it, why do I only have three copper coins? System, are you looking down on me? Are you trying to give me a beggar's money?!"

"That's nothing! Can you believe I gave you a 'Thanks for participating' message? I practically chipped my knife in the process!"

"Brothers, I've landed a rare mission! Tonight's the night with hot models from a club!"

"Get lost! That's nothing! My friend dropped the blueprint for a purple weapon!"

Amidst the clamor and jubilation, the settlements for the three major guilds have finally been settled.

[Rank: 1] [Player Nickname: Chen You] [Damage Percentage: 90.7%]

[Rank: 2] [Player Nickname: Moon's Mark's Squad] [Damage Percentage: 2.2%]

[Rank: 3] [Player Nickname: Blood Axe's Squad] [Damage Percentage: 2.1%]

[Rank: 4] [Player Nickname: Obi's Squad] [Damage Percentage: 2.0%]

Oro, the guild leader of the Shadow of Roman, glanced at the rankings silently before choosing to return to the city.

He knew that staying here would only make him a laughingstock.

Luna's Radiance, through the sacrificial command of Luna's Arrow at the last moment and the valiant efforts of the remaining members, narrowly defeated Titan Temple.

They secured second place on the damage contribution leaderboard.

Moon Arrow's health points ultimately stopped at a precarious two digits.

With the BOSS's death, the negative status effect that was constantly draining her life force also disappeared.

She slowly straightened up, fine beads of cold sweat appearing on her fair forehead.

She didn't immediately check the spoils; her clear, cold starry eyes pierced through the revelry and looked directly at Chen You, the center of the storm.

That gaze was extremely complex.

There was a sense of relief at surviving a catastrophe, and a deep shock at the earth-shattering power.

"Hmph, consider yourself lucky!"

A cold snort of extreme displeasure broke the delicate atmosphere.

Saros's arrogant face was now as black as the bottom of a pot.

He glared at Moon Arrow, then turned his aggressive gaze to Chen You.

[Pioneer of Immortal Cultivation] [Chen You] [LV20]

"What a pioneer of the immortal path..."

Saros was about to lash out.

However, Chen You didn't give him a chance to speak at all.

"Thank you all for your hospitality. Until we meet again."

He gave a perfunctory bow to those around him, uttered a polite but distant remark, and then, with a flash of inspiration, lit a return scroll.

He transformed into a streak of white light and vanished without a trace amidst the impending outburst of Saros's rage and the complex gaze of Moon Arrow.

Saros: "..."

The momentum he had been building up for so long was abruptly stuck in his throat.

Moon Arrow gazed at the spot where Chen You had disappeared, and gently bit her lower lip.

In the end, it all turned into a soft sigh, and he turned around to deal with the guild's follow-up matters.

……

With a flash of light, Chen You's figure appeared at the teleportation array in Thousand Light City.

With the announcement of the world boss's defeat, many adventurers have chosen to leave.

However, many players were still excitedly exchanging information.

Ignoring the surprised or awe-inspiring looks from the surrounding players, Chen You headed straight for the familiar Supreme Tower.

For him, the hustle and bustle and glory on the battlefield were nothing more than a process.

The real value lay in his backpack.

"Hill, I'm here again."

Chen You pushed open the door and saw the woman sitting by the window, her temperament as elegant as a poem or a painting.

Hill looked up, her blue eyes carrying a lazy smile.

"Congratulations, esteemed VIP member, your name has resounded throughout the entire Origin Realm today."

"It's just an empty reputation."

Chen You got straight to the point, taking out the [Shadow Crown] and placing it on the table.

"That's what I care about more."

hum.

The moment the crown appeared, the light in the entire room seemed to dim slightly.

A chilling coldness permeated the air.

Hill's languid smile froze instantly.

She stared intently at the crown, her eyes no longer shining.

It was an expression that mixed shock, apprehension, and a hint of...fear.

"You...you actually got it." Hill's voice sounded like that of a different person.

"What's the use of it?" Chen You keenly noticed her loss of composure.

Hill took a deep breath, forced himself to look away, and resumed his languid posture.

"Some things are a curse in themselves. You don't need to look for their purpose."

"At some appropriate time," she paused, then said, emphasizing each word, "it will tell you what it needs you to do."

"..."

Well, they're digging another hole.

Chen You made a sarcastic remark without any inner turmoil.

He was used to this kind of riddle-solving style.

Since he couldn't get a clear answer from the question, he didn't bother to ask any further.

What is meant to be will be; what is meant to be will be.

He put away the Shadow Crown and looked at the magnificent treasure chest in his backpack, which was surrounded by purple and gold light.

[The Hero's Treasure Chest (Shadow King - First Reward)]

Today's lottery draw has already been used up, and it was another Xuan-level prize. I wonder how much bad luck I've managed to get rid of.

Chen You took a deep breath, rubbed his hands together, and then pressed the button.

Turn on.

There were no earth-shattering phenomena, no rays of light.

The treasure chest silently turned into specks of light and vanished, leaving the two items floating quietly in front of him.

The first item was a core the size of a fist, completely black, yet inside it seemed as if countless stars were being born and dying.

It exudes a contradictory aura that is both deathly still and magnificent.

[Divine Core - Shadow Monarch]

[Quality: Mythical (Unique)]

[Type: Special Material]

[Description: The core formed from all the divinity and power of the Shadow King after his fall.]

"It really fell!"

A fiery glint flashed in Chen You's eyes, and he clenched his fist tightly.

The main objective this time is the Divine Core.

I can't believe it actually came!

Good luck has come again!

His gaze then fell on the second item.

It was an old-fashioned book, its surface crackling with pale blue electricity.

[Secret Manual: Divine Firmament Heavenly Thunder Orthodox Method]

[Quality: Mid-grade Heavenly Rank]

[Type: Cultivation Techniques/Secret Manuals]

[Description: Drawing upon righteous energy, transforming it into divine thunder from the heavens.]

This method transforms one's spiritual power into the extremely powerful and yang energy of thunder, possessing a devastating effect against demons and creatures of dark attributes.

Heavenly Rank Cultivation Technique!

Moreover, it's a readable martial arts manual!

Are the candidates for Project Dragon Scale about to take off?

Of course, most importantly, this is not an internal martial arts technique, and you can try to learn it yourself!

From the beginning of his cultivation journey until now, Chen You has never actually studied or learned any particular cultivation method on his own.

I couldn't help but feel a little nervous.