After leaving the trading center, Murong Chuxue received a video call, and her expression immediately turned serious.
"Shura, I just got word that the guy named Wind God is wreaking havoc in an island nation and has already taken over half of it. I need to attend an emergency meeting!"
"Alright, go handle your business! I'm heading to the instance to level up."
"Good luck; hope you get a great score."
After saying that, Murong Chuxue hurriedly logged off.
Chen Ye glanced at the time. It was already 12:40 a.m.
He headed directly to the Reincarnation Tower.
Just as he reached the entrance, a voice called out to him:
"Shura... Chen Ye?"
Chen Ye turned his head to see a young man with a slender build, fair skin, and delicate features calling out to him.
"Chen Ye!" The man looked excited when he saw Chen Ye. "It's me, Jiang Tao!"
"Jiang Tao?"
Chen Ye was momentarily taken aback as he looked up and down at Jiang Tao's appearance in the Reincarnation Space, feeling somewhat speechless.
In reality, Jiang Tao was a chubby guy!
Chen Ye never imagined that in the Reincarnation Space, Jiang Tao would appear as such a delicate and effeminate character!!
"Why did you make yourself look like this? All girly and stuff. From now on, don't tell anyone you know me!" Chen Ye said.
Hearing this, Jiang Tao's face was filled with embarrassment. "Damn, when I set up my appearance, I just wanted to disguise myself. Now I regret it... Unfortunately, the Reincarnation Space doesn't allow us to change our appearance freely!"
Chen Ye was just joking.
Although he disliked effeminate characters, he also knew that appearances in the Reincarnation Space were fake.
"Alright, I was just kidding," Chen Ye said. "So, why are you here at the Reincarnation Tower? Planning to clear an instance?"
Jiang Tao nodded. "Yeah! Chen Ye, I still can't believe you're actually Shura, the legendary figure. Even now, I can't reconcile your image here with your identity in the real world... You've really shocked me. Tonight's events made me realize that strength is what matters most in this world. So, I decided to start clearing Reincarnation Tower instances tonight!"
Chen Ye smiled faintly. "Well, I wish you good luck and hope you get a good result!"
He didn't discourage Jiang Tao because Chen Ye believed that the future environment might get worse.
More and more Reincarnators were getting stronger!
And not all of them played by the rules!
Some people, after gaining great power, would let their desires grow unchecked, aiming to become superior beings and enslave others.
So, in Chen Ye's view, society would inevitably become more chaotic.
For now, the government had nuclear weapons to keep things in check.
But if a Reincarnator ever grew strong enough to disregard nuclear weapons, the global landscape would surely change...
Jiang Tao chuckled bitterly. "I'm not aiming for a great score; I'd be happy just to survive!"
Hearing this, Chen Ye felt a bit speechless.
"With that kind of mindset, you're not fit for the Reincarnation Tower!" Chen Ye frowned.
Without strong confidence, you'd be scared when facing zombies in the instance!
In the dangerous world of an instance, if fear takes over your heart, you're not far from death...
Jiang Tao was taken aback but then understood Chen Ye's meaning. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and when he opened them again, his expression was resolute:
"You're right, Chen Ye. At worst, it's just a life!"
Jiang Tao pumped himself up. "If it weren't for you tonight, we would all be dead. Let's just say we've already died once!"
"That's the spirit! Don't go into an instance with fear, or you'll die horribly," Chen Ye nodded.
"Oh! By the way..."
Jiang Tao suddenly said, "Chen Ye, I just hung out with some of our classmates. Since no one has you on their friends list, and you decline messages from strangers, they couldn't notify you... But I think it's lucky you didn't go. Otherwise, you might've gotten pissed!"
Seeing Chen Ye just smile, Jiang Tao asked, "Aren't you curious about what those idiots said about you?"
Chen Ye smirked. "Let me guess—they're just trying to mooch off me, right? Want me to provide some strategies or hand out some special items?"
"Heh! You hit the nail on the head. They planned to wait for you at the Reincarnation Tower entrance because they knew you—Shura—are always grinding instances every night... Later, I volunteered to come and try my luck with you, which stopped them from crowding you. Otherwise, you'd probably be surrounded by those fools right now!"
"So, should I thank you?" Chen Ye suddenly asked with a smile, "And what about you, fatty? You don't have any ideas about getting my strategies?"
Jiang Tao chuckled. "I'd be lying if I said I didn't, but I understand how valuable those god-level strategies are. You risked your life for those, and no one has the right to take them for free."
Chen Ye glanced at Jiang Tao, a bit surprised, then smiled and patted Jiang Tao on the shoulder.
"Let them know for me that I already sold the strategy for the first level of the Reincarnation Tower to Murong Chuxue. Everyone knows about it... It was all done through the trading center, with a contract in place, so I can't share it."
Jiang Tao's eyebrows twitched, and he quickly said, "Damn, lucky I didn't ask; otherwise, that would've been embarrassing!"
Then, Jiang Tao asked, "What about the strategy for the second level? What should I tell them?"
Chen Ye replied coolly, "Tell them to clear the first level first, then we can talk."
His tone made it clear he wasn't open to negotiation. If anyone dared push their luck, he wouldn't hold back.
He checked the time—it was already 12:45 a.m. Just a few minutes left to enter the instance.
Jiang Tao, being smart, saw Chen Ye glancing at the time and said, "Not much time left. Chen Ye, you should go clear the instance first!"
"Alright!"
Chen Ye activated his instance cooldown refresh card and stepped into the entrance of the Reincarnation Tower.
Jiang Tao hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and followed him through the entrance.
In the next moment, Chen Ye appeared on the 13th floor of the Reincarnation Tower.
A small sprite appeared out of thin air and floated beside him.
"Hello, esteemed Reincarnator 'Shura.' How can I assist you today?"
"I'm here to clear an instance!" Chen Ye replied.
"Very well. Please choose the instance world you wish to enter."
With a wave of its hand, a holographic screen appeared in front of Chen Ye.
The screen displayed two instance worlds:
"Fireline Elite" (Easy)
"Terminator 2 : Judgement Day" (Hard)
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