These three tasks were mostly related to the Central Domain. For the players, after this version update, the only new races that had truly appeared were the Sea Race and the Demon Race. The Demon Race, however, had still not yet shown up.

The Spiritual Peach Banquet was no simple event; it was a grand feast held by the Central Domain Jade Flower Immortal Sect only once every century. The invitees included various powerhouses from the Central Domain, some other strong races, and powerful forces from the four major territories beyond the Central Domain. Of course, the Northern Wilderness lacked this qualification. Previously, the strongest in the Northern Wilderness had been the Celestial Splendor Sect, and its Supreme Elder was merely at the Void Refining Realm. If someone of that level attended, they would merely be ridiculed, so the Jade Flower Immortal Sect had never invited forces from the Northern Wilderness.

But this time, it was different. The premier force of the Northern Wilderness had changed. It was now the Profound Yellow Sect, a sect that had even forced the Sea Race and the Demon Race to admit defeat. An existence of this caliber now possessed the qualifications to be invited by their Jade Flower Immortal Sect.

[Task: Spiritual Peach Banquet.]

[Brief: The Central Domain Jade Flower Immortal Sect organizes the Spiritual Peach Banquet, where various forces will come together. As the representative from the Northern Wilderness Territory, the Profound Yellow Sect must let outsiders know that the Northern Wilderness is not to be trifled with!]

[Objective: Lead ten of the strongest disciples to stand out!]

[Time Limit: None.]

[Reward: Determined based on host's completion.]

[Tip: The host may delegate the task to disciples, with freedom to subdivide the tasks. Rewards are limited to Contribution Points, and the reward for this task shall not exceed One Thousand Contribution Points.]

My goodness. Ten strongest disciples? Are you sure they aren't going to dismantle the Jade Flower Immortal Sect?

Xu Nian's mouth twitched, then he burst out laughing. "Fair enough! In that case, my Profound Yellow Sect will make the trip with the Great Dream Immortal Sect."

"Great! Sect Leader Xu, you're so straightforward," Meng Fenggu laughed. "Then let's set off together in three days aboard our Great Dream Immortal Sect's Tower Ship. Sect Leader Xu, please don't look down on our Tower Ship, alright? And don't forget to bring some disciples; this is a great chance for them to make an appearance!"

"Not at all. I will bring the disciples in three days," Xu Nian replied.

After saying this, Xu Nian ended the communication with Meng Fenggu. Turning around, he caught the Blood Demoness's fiery gaze.

What's going on? Does this woman want to make a baby right now?

The Blood Demoness said softly, "I want to go too!"

"Hmm? What would you go there for?" Xu Nian looked at her, surprised.

"I haven't been out in so long. I'm at the Divinity Transformation Realm now, a higher realm than the disciples. Why can't I go?" The Blood Demoness snuggled into Xu Nian's embrace, tracing circles on his chest with her slender jade-like hand. "Staying in the Sect all the time is really stifling. Take me to see the outside world, please? Didn't you say that life isn't just about the struggles before us, but also about poetry and distant horizons?"

Hmm... Had I really said that?

Xu Nian looked at the beauty in his arms and said with a smile, "Alright then, let's go see it together."

For a long time now, the Blood Demoness had remained within the Profound Yellow Sect; she hadn't even visited the Demon Beast Forest. Since they were heading to the Central Domain this time, he might as well take her along to see it.

"I'll go gather the disciples. We'll take ten of them this time." Saying this, Xu Nian stood up and strode briskly towards the Entrance of the Great Hall.

The players outside noticed Xu Nian emerging and all turned to look. They had figured it out by now: their Sect Leader rarely left the Great Hall, but whenever he did, it meant something big was about to happen.

As soon as he stepped out, Xu Nian saw two players standing on a platform with their pants down, competing to see who could pee farther. A crowd had gathered around them, cheering them on. The most appalling part was that even some female players had squeezed in, watching with wide, fascinated eyes, their faces flushed.

This is completely messed up. With no tasks, have the players actually become even more ridiculous? Absolutely not! I can't let this bunch of idiots corrupt the others.

COUGH COUGH. "All Disciples, gather here! I have something to announce!" Xu Nian shot them a dark look, then, with a strained smile, his gaze fixed on the few players who had been competing in peeing distance.

Noticing Xu Nian's gaze, those few shivered involuntarily.

Shit, the Sect Leader saw us? Damn it! We're probably done for this time, aren't we?

At this thought, their eyes inadvertently drifted towards a lush, vibrant Big Tree in the corner. This Big Tree was considered something of a landmark within the Profound Yellow Sect. Dung Beetle had once been thrashed by the Sect Leader beneath this Big Tree. Later, when players engaged in infighting and lit fires, they often made their pacts under this very tree. Currently, a figure was still hanging from the Big Tree: King of Spraying King Pen Duanchang! Ever since he had tricked Xu Nian, he had been hung from the Big Tree. No matter how much he begged for mercy, Xu Nian remained unappeased. He had been hanging there for several days now, with absolutely no game experience to speak of.

"All Disciples," Xu Nian began, "the Central Domain Jade Flower Immortal Sect has sent an invitation, inviting us to their Spiritual Peach Banquet." Xu Nian stated clearly, "To put it simply, it's a chance for all the major powers to show their faces, and many other races will be attending as well. For this trip, representing our Profound Yellow Sect, I plan to go with the Blood Demoness and take ten disciples. And these ten disciples must be our ten strongest! You will decide amongst yourselves who goes. But be warned, if anyone embarrasses me on this trip, their fate upon return will be the same as his!" As he spoke, Xu Nian pointed a finger at King of Spraying King Pen Duanchang, who was hanging from the Big Tree.

The implication was clear. Everyone had a chance to be selected, but this time, it absolutely had to be the ten strongest players. If anyone not strong enough went and caused the sect to lose face, they could forget about having any game experience afterward.

Currently, the top ten positions on the Combat Power Rankings changed daily. The exception, of course, was the two who consistently occupied the top two spots. Old Mo's and Dung Beetle's strength was evident to all.

"Damn, the ten strongest players, just like that? Are they going this big this time?"

"Let me see... The current top ten players on the Combat Power Rankings are almost all here. Anyone else who wants a spot will probably have to challenge them."

"Old Mo and Dung Beetle are too tough to handle; we'd better just try to avoid challenging them."

"King of Spraying King Pen Duanchang is actually tenth? When did his combat power rise so much? Isn't that bastard usually just cursing people out and stirring up trouble every day?"

"..."

Player Combat Power Rankings:

First place: Old Mo.

Second place: Dung Beetle.

Third place: Iron-blooded War Hero.

Fourth place: Half Dream, Half Wake, Half Life.

Fifth place: Extra Large Chili Pepper.

Sixth place: Junlin.

Seventh place: Da Lang doesn't drink medicine.

Eighth place: Wanwan.

Ninth place: Half-Leaf.

Tenth place: King of Spraying King Pen Duanchang.

The current Combat Power Rankings were vastly different from before. Previously, Lingxiao Hall had dominated the top five positions, but now? Among the Top Ten, only two were from Lingxiao Hall. As for First Test Player groups like Cloud Lament and the Second Legion, their former glory had faded.

Among the Second Test Players, four had made it: Da Lang doesn't drink medicine, Half Dream, Half Wake, Half Life, Half-Leaf, and Iron-blooded War Hero. Da Lang doesn't drink medicine was now the face of the Celestial Realm guild. His handcrafted equipment was terrifyingly strong. During the great battle with the Sea Race, he had stood there and let the Sea Race attack him, yet they hadn't been able to kill him. If one were to name the 'tankiest' player, it was definitely Da Lang doesn't drink medicine.

From the Third Test Players, only Extra Large Chili Pepper and Wanwan were on the list. Wanwan could now be considered the female player with the highest combat power. Extra Large Chili Pepper, possessing a significant amount of Contribution Points, had also managed to forcibly boost his strength.

There were fewer Fourth Test Players. The only one of note was King of Spraying King Pen Duanchang; others hadn't even managed to break into the Top 100. After all, King of Spraying King Pen Duanchang had the advantage of a Ten Thousand Contribution Points reward. Consequently, his power had naturally increased much faster than others.

Any other players who wanted a spot would have to wrest it from one of these ten. But none of these ten were easy to mess with.

"Setting aside Old Mo and Dung Beetle, Iron-blooded War Hero's strength is also formidable. He should be able to secure a spot."

"Half Dream, Half Wake, Half Life isn't simple either. That guy uses Five-Element Cultivation and loves to play tactically. He's a tough nut to crack."

"Wanwan is a girl, so we probably shouldn't try to take her spot. Junlin is the Boss of Lingxiao Hall and also the top assassin—even harder to deal with. And Half-Leaf is currently the strongest Wood Escape player, making him even more troublesome."

"So, it looks like that only leaves Da Lang doesn't drink medicine and King of Spraying King Pen Duanchang. Da Lang is too tanky; you can't even damage the guy. I think it's better to go for King of Spraying King Pen Duanchang's spot."

"I'm going to challenge Pen Duanchang right now! Let's see if that bastard has any skills besides running his mouth!"

"..."

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