Chapter 523: Chapter 513: Hidden BOSS

Although Rabbit’s bloodline is orthodox and royal, making other bloodlines recessive, they usually do not manifest.

However, if Yi Zheng visualizes a related Divine Beast in his mind, his body will change accordingly, taking on the appearance of that Divine Beast.

Yi Zheng transformed into a dragon again to test his strength, and he found that the transformation also affected his own abilities.

When he became the White Dragon, his defense, regeneration, and Attack Power all increased;

When he transformed into the Phoenix, he could control flames more easily and had stronger regenerative abilities, even capable of resurrective rebirth from flames after death;

When he turned into the Kuiniu, he could control thunder, greatly enhance his jumping ability, and his leg’s Attack Power surged;

…

In short, the transformations did have an impact on him, roughly affecting his combat strength by about double, which was an unexpected gain.

Meanwhile, Yi Zheng glanced at his dantian, and to his surprise, there were still two elixir pills rotating inside. The medicinal Golden Core was still present, which wasn’t strange. Although much of the medicine’s power had been consumed to rebuild his body, change his energy channels, and create acupoints out of thin air, the overall consumption wasn’t particularly large, at least Yi Zheng didn’t consider it substantial.

But the fact that the Bloodline Golden Core had only shrunk a tiny bit was almost imperceptible to the naked eye!

This was truly incomprehensible!

The tens of thousands of units of Bloodline Power had only consumed such a tiny bit of medicinal power from the Bloodline Golden Core–how much medicinal power must it contain?

At this moment, Yi Zheng finally understood why Kong Ni felt such envy, jealousy, and hatred!

Yi Zheng had underestimated the medicinal power in this Golden Core!

But on closer thought, the Queen Mother of the West’s Alchemy was indeed comparable to that of an Innate Demon God, and Yi Zheng was just a mere seventh-stage weakling–what merit or ability did he have to consume too much medicinal power?

“It’s not that I underestimated the Golden Core, but that I overestimated myself; I am still too weak,” Yi Zheng lamented in his heart.

No matter what, this trip to the Heavenly Court made him realize even more the vastness of the world, the abundance of masters, the terror of strength, and his own insignificance.

“I must become stronger!” Yi Zheng firmed up this goal in his heart even more.

Just then…

“Boom!”

A loud noise erupted, and a black lightning streak crossed the sky, a sight Yi Zheng recognized from his time on Earth!

As the lightning exploded, the system’s voice sounded.

“Ding! System integration at 20 percent, identities unselected for beings, the system will forcibly assign identities in ten counts.”

Following that, the system slowly began the countdown.

Ten!

Nine!

…

Yi Zheng was dumbfounded, “What is this situation? What does it mean?”

Chaos erupted in the Sect at that moment, and Yi Zheng hurried inside, just in time to see Zi Zhuang running towards him.

Yi Zheng asked, “Brother, what’s going on?”

Zi Zhuang, wiping the sweat from his brow, said, “Little brother, have you chosen your identity?”

Yi Zheng looked confused, “What… what identity?”

Zi Zhuang said, “You know, the system identity? This darned system, no one knows where it came from, it suddenly descended a few years ago but was rejected by the Underground Immortal Realm, so it integrated slowly. It only reached 10 percent integration nine years ago, the system announced some data was complete, but we didn’t feel anything different.

The teacher and other strong people have also gone beyond the heavens to search for this so-called system but to no avail.

Who would have thought, four years ago, the system appeared again, saying it was at 15 percent integration, and asked us to select identities like NPC, BOSS, player, Wild Monster.

We are carefree; who listens to it? But now, it seems it will forcefully assign us identities.

Everyone is discussing what to choose.”

Yi Zheng stood there stunned; he had always thought that the system had fully integrated into the All Heavens Worlds. Now, he understood that the system had only integrated into those minor worlds. Worlds like the Underground Immortal Realm hadn’t fully embraced it yet!

No wonder many things that happened to him, which logically should have triggered missions, never did.

It seems that, since I’m already designated as a BOSS by the system and came from Earth, I inherently carry the system with me. But because the system hasn’t integrated into this world, it can only affect me and not others significantly.

Seeing Yi Zheng in a daze, Zi Zhuang immediately took him to the Sect Square.

There, Kong Ni had already gathered all the disciples.

These disciples didn’t understand what the system actually was or how integration and choosing identities would affect them, leading to a noisy and chaotic scene as everyone discussed it.

Kong Ni furrowed his brows, saw his disciples in disarray, stomped his foot, and with a loud boom, everyone shut up.

Kong Ni then said, “Alright, no more talking! Let me say a few words.”

Everyone looked up at Kong Ni.

Kong Ni, listening to the system countdown to seven, hurriedly said, “Where this damned system comes from is unknown. But no matter where it comes from, one thing is certain, it’s the trend of the times, and we have no chance to resist.

It’s just like when the Innate Demon Gods were resurrected, with ten percent integration, those who had passed away returned through time and space, and between Heaven and Earth, above the Heavenly Realm, the Divine Realm appeared, which is what we usually call the Primordial.

If even the Innate Demon Gods could be resurrected, I need not mention how powerful this system is, right?”

Everyone nodded.

Yi Zheng then understood that the Innate Demon Gods had once died, and later, due to the system’s influence, they were resurrected! Or rather, they came from the past, through time and space, and that supposed Divine Realm, the Primordial, came along with them!

Kong Ni continued, “Since we cannot defy the heavens, let’s go with the flow for now, assess the situation, and then make plans!

What I mean is clear, choose one among NPC, BOSS, players, or wild monsters; everyone chooses one!”

Yi Zheng understood, these guys knew nothing about games, so he quickly raised his paw and said, “Master, you guys know nothing about games, do you? Do you want a brief explanation?”

Kong Ni did not know what ‘brief explanation’ meant, but he understood and exclaimed, “Rabbit, you understand?”

Yi Zheng smiled and said, “Of course I do!”

Then Yi Zheng quickly and briefly introduced the differences among NPCs, BOSSes, players, and wild monsters:

Simply put, this system aims to turn the entire world into a vast game world.

In the game world, those who serve the players are NPCs, those who become targets for players are BOSSes, and those who are killed like whetstones by players are wild monsters.

As for players, all players start out almost the same, with little difference, but as they fight monsters and upgrade, increase their power, and kill BOSSes to obtain various treasures, they have endless possibilities.”

After hearing this, Kong Ni said, “From what you say, everyone serves the players, then certainly we should choose to be players.”

Yi Zheng shook his head and said, “Theoretically, yes, but from what I feel, the All Heavens Game World is very open. NPCs, BOSSes, and wild monsters all have their own paths to upgrade. It’s just that NPCs are more restricted by the system, BOSSes slightly less, and wild monsters the least.

Also, to introduce myself, I am a wild monster BOSS who rose up by rebelling.”

After listening to this, everyone began to think deeply.

Kong Ni asked, “Who has the greatest potential for future growth?”

Yi Zheng shook his head, “Theoretically, it’s the players, but with this game, it’s hard to say.”

Kong Ni said, “From a humble Little Rabbit to reaching this point shows that the pathways of wild monsters and BOSSes are also viable. Rabbit, do you have any suggestions?”

Yi Zheng grinned and said, “Of course, to be wild monsters! Firstly, if we become wild monsters, everyone present shouldn’t be much affected, we will retain our power and just do what needs to be done. Most importantly for you, teacher, you are definitely a BOSS! As a BOSS, you’d have your own territory and treasures, and by killing players, you can even enhance your power. As long as you stay ahead, no player can beat you, and you would definitely be a great player!

As for being a player, I’m not sure what this world would become after merging to a high degree; if everyone’s power resets to that of an ordinary person, could everyone handle such a drop?”

The crowd fell silent again.

Three!

The system countdown sound echoed.

Kong Ni asked, “Is it not possible to be an NPC?”

Yi Zheng replied, “Of course it is possible. As an NPC, it is definitely safe because none, whether wild monster or player, typically attacks an NPC. But the problem also arises, NPCs have a hard time upgrading. Of course, if you all are content with meditating and achieving enlightenment to upgrade, then no problem.

If you want shortcuts, earning experience points through killing hostile targets to enhance your strengths, being an NPC would vastly limit you.

Of course, NPCs can also kill some hostile NPCs and players to gain experience points.

But no matter how you slice it, it’s several times fewer kill targets than what wild monsters would have…

With your level of power, the experience points needed to upgrade are extremely enormous, and without enough hostile targets to kill, you simply cannot upgrade.

So, I don’t recommend being an NPC.”

Kong Ni then asked, “The system says I can choose to be a hidden NPC or a hidden BOSS, which do you think is better?”

Yi Zheng’s heart trembled, knowing Kong Ni was strong, but not realizing he was strong enough for the system to classify him into the hidden category.

You should understand, anything involved with being hidden, for players, represents a great opportunity, but also poses great dangers, as such a BOSS is far beyond any ordinary BOSS.

Yi Zheng said, “Teacher, I recommend you become a hidden BOSS! The locations of hidden BOSSes are concealed, and in the short term, you won’t be disturbed. This also allows you to silently observe the outside situation and take action when opportune.”

Kong Ni nodded vigorously, seeing the Rabbit in an increasingly favorable light and simultaneously feeling fortunate. If he hadn’t taken in this Rabbit, he would still be completely in the dark, but now, things were clear and thus simplified.

So, Kong Ni declared, “Then let’s choose hidden BOSS!”

As Kong Ni made his choice, a system prompt sounded in everyone’s ears.

“Ding! Since the Sect Master of Chopping Wood Sect, Kong Ni, has chosen the identity of hidden BOSS, the Chopping Wood Sect is classified into the wild monster camp, incorporated into hidden missions, and the Sect will be concealed by the Heavenly Mechanism Array, not open to ordinary players, only accessible to players who have obtained the corresponding mission items and meet the requirements.”