Chapter 52
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Chapter 52: The Gang System Is Online
The ritual of three kneels and nine knocks is complete. The statue made of gold and iron suddenly changed again. When Bai Qige ordered the creation of a wooden statue of the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, the craftsmen carved a monkey with the mouth of a thunder god, which vaguely resembled the clever appearance of Liu Xiao Ling Tong.
But now, this statue has transformed once more, growing larger and changing its face. It looked fierce and majestic, truly giving off the aura of a ruler among demons. Then, countless mysterious symbols appeared on its armor and magical staff, making it seem as if the Great Sage Equal to Heaven had come to life.
The magical staff struck the ground with force, and an invisible light burst forth. All present, even the spectators outside, deeply felt as if an unseen power had descended, bringing some irreversible change.
[You have successfully established a religion, created the Gang Totem, and opened the gang building interface. Since you chose the Gang Totem as a mythical template, the management path is set as religious. Now you can choose the path for divine advancement in the gang building interface…]
A cold, neutral voice shot through Bai Qige’s mind. Upon hearing it, Bai Qige suddenly relaxed. He had planned for this day for a long time; even when he was in Middle-earth World, he was already preparing for this moment. Though he couldn’t say his achievement was perfect yet, it was a good start. However, Bai Qige was not yet happy because what came next would decide whether this day would truly be a success.
The gang building interface opened, and the harvest of wandering luck began. The Gang Totem started to work… Congratulations, you have received 13,000 points of initial faith luck. Since you have not yet switched to the divine path, the faith luck converts into 10,000 points of Gang Prestige Value. The Gang Totem talent is activated; congratulations, you have obtained the Gang Totem fourth-level talent, "The Will of the Great Sage Equal to Heaven," which grants +20 to all attributes, +20 to attack and defense, and additional resistance to pressure!
Congratulations, you have obtained the third-level Gang Totem talent, "Somersault Cloud," which increases your movement speed by +30!
Congratulations, you have obtained the second-level Gang Totem talent, "Battle Buddha," which increases your skill training speed by +50 during combat! There is a 1% chance for sudden insight to gain knowledge in Buddhism, and a 0.1% chance for a burst of inspiration that leads to an unknown effect.
Congratulations, you have obtained the first-level Gang Totem talent, "Bald Donkey." Your hair will gradually fall out and no longer grow, and your respect in the Buddhist community increases by +10.
Four pieces of information flashed by, and a smile of joy appeared on Bai Qige’s face. Then, amidst the astonished looks of those around him, an invisible glow spread out and then pulled back, gathering around Bai Qige. In an instant, his body cracked and popped loudly, becoming stronger, his presence more formidable, and he even grew an inch taller.
However, the information from the Fate Interface did not stop.
[The harvest of initial Gang Totem luck is complete, and the harvest of prestige deeds begins. Congratulations, you have received 3,000 Gang Prestige Value, along with the first-level Gang Talent "Gangster Authority," which gives you an additional 10 prestige points when negotiating with gangsters! You have also gained the first-level Gang Talent "Kung Fu Basketball," which provides a 10% combat power boost when fighting with a basketball!]
[The luck harvest is complete, and gang skills are in development…]
One fourth-level talent, one third-level talent, one second-level talent, and three first-level talents have been added. If it weren’t for the many watchful eyes, Bai Qige would have burst into wild laughter to express his immense joy.
When there are books, time feels long; when there are none, it feels short. This mysterious and grand ceremony has come to an end. Bai Qige has no time to think about what it might cause. After the ceremony, he did not discuss much with Mountain Fox and Ye Hui, choosing instead to talk to them the next day.
When building the Lanruo Temple, Bai Qige asked Bloody Earth to create a special Zen room for him. This Zen room is quiet, well-soundproofed, and can be locked for privacy.
Bai Qige sat cross-legged on the cushion in the Zen room, a faint glowing aura flowing around him, making Bai Qige appear dignified, almost like a deity. This was a strange sign showing the power of the gang, which looked impressive but was actually a great waste because it represented scattering and leaking energy.
After his practice, Bai Qige slowly opened his eyes, looking amazed, "The benefits of starting a new gang are truly remarkable. No wonder so many adventurers in Middle-earth World dream of having their own gang! In just this short time, my Heart Sutra level has risen from level 11 to level 14. I estimate that after some more practice today, I can fully attain the threefold Heart Sutra and advance to the fourfold Heart Sutra!"
To Bai Qige, Middle-earth World is a strange and absurd place, with rules like a video game, filled with all sorts of creatures and giant beasts rivaling Godzilla. The moral views are questionable, yet there are powerful figures who can reshape the world.
There is no unified country in Middle-earth World. The level of civilization is ignorant and backward; there is no toilet paper, no dish soap, and no cola. Apart from creating people, there is little entertainment worth mentioning. The illiteracy rate hovers around eighty percent. These people do not care whether the ground beneath them is flat or varied, nor do they wonder about the mysteries of the stars in the sky. They even do not concern themselves with whether their small patches of farmland can yield more through better and smarter planting.
They face more serious survival issues, not knowing when two fighting Godzillas might roar through their homes, destroying everything in their path.
The Industrial Revolution is but a distant dream; Bai Qige even doubts how Middle-earth World looked when it was first created. It seems unchanged. Despite the overall ignorance of its civilization and the near absence of natural sciences, some knowledge can be considered the crystallization of civilization, thanks to countless brilliant minds who have dedicated themselves through generations to deepen their research—starting a new gang is one of these pursuits.
Humans experience seven emotions and six desires, beautiful wishes, and trembling fears. These feelings are a kind of power; the awe inspired by spoken word and the reputation spread far and wide. In Middle-earth World, these are also seen as real strengths, known as prestige, faith, or awe. There are many ways to understand them, no less complex than formulas in mathematics. Gathering these powers for oneself in Middle-earth World is known as the path of fortune, which Bai Qige prefers to call the construction method of the gang system.
In the world of Middle-earth, if you want to stand out and achieve something, you must practice your skills and understand the ways of luck. As long as you successfully establish a school, no matter how small, that will make you someone others respect. On the other hand, if you fail, you’re likely to be looked down upon.
