Chapter 1: A Gimmick?! A Trash Game?!

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

“What a retarded game, isn’t it penalizing players who don’t pay to win!? What more is there to play?”

Lu Xuan threw the mouse angrily to the side and gave the mainframe a double-kick. He leaned back against the movable chair and used all sorts of curses at the game developer.

As for why he was so angry, it was because he had discovered an extraordinary pay to win game. Yes! It was a game with paywalls that had the Tencent1 style!

In fact, the quality of this game’s production, promotional posters, character modeling, and special effects were relatively high. However, the style was also very outstanding. Whoever paid money was the big shot. The players who didn’t pay to win wouldn’t stand a chance.

This game did not require any so-called skill. It was easy to learn, and it enticed gamers around the world to join in. There were as many as one billion gamers online every day. It was known as the world’s most popular paywall game.

The game’s principle was clear. If you paid money, you would be able to accumulate points and level up, and obtain privileges.

Recharge 100 gold coins and enjoy VIP 1 privilege, 10x EXP points.

Recharge 1,000 gold coins and enjoy VIP 2 privilege, 10x attributes.

Recharge it to 10,000 gold coins and enjoy VIP 3 privilege, 10x gold.

Recharge 100,000 gold coins and enjoy VIP 4 privilege, 10x luck.

Recharge…

There were a total of 100 levels. Some players had calculated the game’s recharge mechanism. One gold coin would cost 100 yuan. With a recharge of 10,000 yuan, the player would obtain the privilege of VIP 1. If the recharge was 100,000 yuan, the player would have the privilege of VIP 2 Based on this calculation, how much money would it cost to have VIP 100?

It was reckoned that even if everyone in the world playing paywall games were to combine their wealth, it would still be impossible to reach VIP 100.

After the release of the game, the highest VIP level in the world was VIP 7, but there was only one player.

What did it mean to have the privilege of a VIP 7 player?

By recharging 10 billion yuan, you would obtain the privilege of a VIP 7. As such, this game’s recharge mechanism was already predictable…

Ever since the release of the game, Lu Xuan had maintained the status of zero recharge. He had played the game for three years, but he couldn’t beat a 10-day old player who had recharged 10,000 yuan.

He would be constantly crushed into pieces.

One could imagine how miserable he felt.

Reluctant to accept the truth and in a fit of anger, he spilled the Sprite on the table where the electricity source was and caused an explosion.

Dong!

The impact of the explosion caused Lu Xuan’s eyes to turn black.

[Notification: Greetings respected gamer. In order to allow you to experience the game better, our company will grant you the highest level of privilege, allowing you to experience the highest level of privilege for free. I wish you a happy game.]

…

In 2150, World War III broke out. The use of nuclear weapons disrupted human civilization. Under the powerful radiation, many ferocious beasts mutated into terrifying monsters that had consciousness and massacred humans.

In 2180, the monsters occupied the sea and had an extended war against the humans on the mainland.

In 2240, energy meteorites fell from the universe. The terrible calamity in the world ended. Human civilization survived, and the Earth Alliance was established.

In 2250, many countries worked together to develop a game that spanned across a new era. was born.

Once went live, it was welcomed with extreme popularity. Many players bought gaming helmets, intending to enter the virtual reality game that transcended the New Age and start a new era in human history.

China, Tianjing City, Millennium Garden.

Rays of light fell through the window and shone on his face. Lu Xuan was woken up by the sunlight. He stared at the mirror in front of him, sizing up his handsome appearance, while he was scratching his messy hair.

He pushed open the window. The technology outside looked familiar, but it seemed strange and mysterious. For a moment, he felt like he had come to the future.

“At 12 noon on April 19, 2260, the Earth Alliance will start the open beta of .”

“The opportunity to become famous is right in front of you. Aren’t you tempted?”

“…”

A bunch of advertisements were broad casted and Lu Xuan couldn’t help but get stunned.

He had already confirmed this inconceivable thought. That’s right… he had transmigrated. He had arrived in the future.

The whole world was making announcements for and Lu Xuan’s curiosity was piqued.

After all, there was a saying in the advertisement that if one grasped the ability within the game, there was a chance of using it in real life.

It was also because of this reason that when announced to the world, it had attracted everyone’s participation.

Lu Xuan quickly connected to the internet and searched for relevant information.

was a virtual reality game developed by countries around the world. The gold coins obtained in the game could be exchanged to real money in reality. The game officials also revealed that the skills obtained in the game could be used in real life.

Once the news was released, many players became excited.

For players who participated in , the system could take their in-game reaction and talent attribute points, and convert those skills into real life (assimilation rate at 1%—???%).

Many gamers discussed the assimilation rate on the official forums.

“The release of also means that humans can fight against monsters and take back our rights!”

“Damn, I can actually convert skills based on percentages. With my talent, I will have at least a 100% assimilation rate.”

“Haha, I’m a professional. Through playing , I can definitely rise up and become famous throughout the world!”

“I don’t care if you’re professional or not. I’ve already put my name forward. If you have the ability, then let’s see what you can do.”

In the blink of an eye, the posts on the forum were continuously refreshed and the system server was about to collapse.

Lu Xuan studied the comments and posts that popped up, and was no longer able to suppress his excitement. Even though he was just an ordinary person before he transmigrated, he still wanted to achieve success and be glorious.

“God damn it, I have to give it a try. How awesome is ? How is it different from the game I played before? The game I can’t play without recharging.” He still had some lingering anger from before he transmigrated. He complained as he wore the game helmet. He checked the time and it was 12 noon.

[Beep! Welcome to the game world of Divine Legends. I wish you all the best.]

The moment the notification sounded, Lu Xuan’s head sank and his vision turned dark. Before he could react, he had already entered the game world of Divine Legends.

Dust flew in the air, covering the sky and covering the earth. Everywhere his gaze landed, it was filled with the ferocious-looking giants, Ox-Head and Horse-Face1. They were over ten thousand units in height, and were standing here like Mount Tai.

Lu Xuan looked down at the abyss below him and couldn’t see the bottom of the abyss. It was pitch-black and shrouded in an ancient, desolate aura that brought fear just by looking at it.

Lu Xuan was shocked and slightly stunned. He watched as countless golden swans flew up from the bottom of the abyss and pierced through the sky. In the blink of an eye, rays of light shone all around him.

“Who are you?” The mountain-sized Ox-Head and Horse-Face were looked down from above. Their beast eyes were filled with ferocity that startled Lu Xuan.

“Lu Xuan!”