Chapter 1
Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/PazjBDkTmW
This chapter is edited by Bakhtawar Kakar. Thank you for your contribution!
Chapter 1: All Encounters in the World Are For a Reunion After a Long Separation
Bai Lian remembered everything clearly.
The joint trial organized by the Ten Thousand Immortals League was the first major event in Battle of the Gods.
This game resembled some traditional Chinese martial arts games in its system. It could essentially be divided into two modules: the sect’s internal map and the larger external map.
The former was primarily for performing mischievous deeds that players enjoyed, while the latter served to enhance the strength of the game’s protagonist, Martial Sister Bai Lian, and to trigger various side plots. In the later stages of the game, the external map also played a crucial role in advancing the main storyline.
However, with the system’s emergence, Bai Lian no longer needed to venture into secret realms to rob cultivation resources.
Recently, she had been wandering around, significantly improving her basic skills. Her Hard Skills, Soft Skills, and Light Skills had all surpassed 200 points, while her Focus had reached an impressive 241 points.
Armed with the Dirt-Free Sword and the Li Yue Taoist robe, Bai Lian could now hold her own against any Nascent Soul Stage cultivator.
“Although we can’t compete for first place, we can still rank among the top disciples participating in the trial.”
This realization filled Bai Lian with confidence!
In the game, Martial Sister Bai Lian had been selected as the team leader. In several endings, however, she perished during the trial after revealing her true strength.
Not anymore!
Times had changed. Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian was no longer the rookie who could be bullied by anyone!
With her newfound strength, Bai Lian shifted her attention to the jade rabbit. She decided it was time for a duel to make the rabbit fully admire the wise and powerful Martial Sister Bai Lian.
But after observing the rabbit closely for half a day, Bai Lian muttered to herself.
She had discovered something astonishing—
[The jade rabbit is getting bigger!]
After feasting on her grass for four months, the jade rabbit’s body size had increased by 1.2 times.
This was growth.
For demonic beasts, growth signified strength.
Four months ago, the jade rabbit could kill two tiger demons with a gust of wind. Now, it wouldn’t be impossible for it to take down a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator with the same gust.
After stroking the jade rabbit’s belly, Bai Lian abandoned her intention of dueling with it. She didn’t want the duel to devolve into a one-sided beating—with her on the receiving end.
Bai Lian refocused her attention on the joint trial.
She strained her memory to recall the event’s plot.
Finally, she came to a disheartening conclusion—
[I’m sorry for being born a pervert.]
Since she had no interest in such details, she had skimmed through the conversations in the game without paying attention!
Under these circumstances, piecing together the story was no easy task.
Thanks to Battle of the Gods’ poor optimization, the game displayed a loading screen whenever maps were switched. During these screens, some game tips appeared. Bai Lian had managed to glean some useful information from them.
First of all, the scale of this trial was undeniably different from those in the past.
After all, Xiao Jinse, Su Youwei, and other “Protagonists” were participating. If no special plots were involved, how could these protagonists showcase their abilities?
Then there was the trial’s true purpose.
If Bai Lian remembered correctly, the trial involved dealing with the demon sect.
The so-called demon sect did not consist of cultivators practicing demonic techniques but individuals who pursued evil and heretical methods while committing despicable acts.
This criterion for judgment deserved praise!
The last important piece of information was that a disciple of the Duxian Sect would be killed and possessed by a demon during the trial. That disciple would go on to become the villain responsible for torturing and killing Martial Sister Bai Lian multiple times in the game.
Bai Lian remembered the details clearly. The disciple’s name was Chen Yizhi, the most renowned figure of Qingming Peak. He had the appearance of a handsome man, but in truth, his only passion was cultivation. To him, women were as insignificant as dust.
According to the game’s lore, Chen Yizhi carried the blood of foreign demons, a key reason why he was targeted by them.
…
December. Winter was right around the corner.
Thousands of miles of rivers and mountains were covered in snow, resembling vast silver plains.
The snow had stopped for the day, leaving the sky overcast across the horizon.
Bai Lian rose early in the morning.
As she packed various flags, talismans, medicinal pills, and secret medicines into the storage pendant hanging on her chest, the two younger Martial Sisters and the jade rabbit were already waiting by the door.
“Let’s go!”
Bai Lian glanced at her energetic Martial Sisters.
Recently, Xiao Jinse and Su Youwei’s rapid progress had been extremely gratifying.
Xiao Jinse, following closely behind Bai Lian, beamed with excitement. “It’s my first time riding the Aurora Boat. I heard it’s as big as a hill!”
Hmph!
Su Youwei curled her lips. She had once traveled aboard Flying Magic tools capable of crossing the Central Ruins Sea. Those vessels were larger than cities and were pulled by flying dragons with overwhelming grandeur.
Bai Lian patted Su Youwei’s head gently. “Even though it’s a trial, you don’t need to be so nervous.”
“Mm.”
Su Youwei’s tense expression softened into a sweet smile.
At the foot of Qiongming Peak, a guide from Yunluo Peak awaited them.
He greeted them respectfully. “Martial Sister Bai Lian, Elder Gaoyi has sent me to escort you.”
Bai Lian nodded. “Please lead the way.”
The guide’s heart raced with excitement. Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian was just as kind as the rumors claimed! None of the senior brothers or sisters ever said “please” to him.
He resolved to sing Martial Sister Bai Lian’s praises to anyone who would listen.
Under the guide’s lead, Bai Lian and her group arrived at the port where the Aurora Boat was docked.
The massive flying magic tool, over 100 feet long, floated quietly among the rolling clouds. A group of disciples stood below, gazing at it in awe.
The sight of a boat sailing through the clouds always had a certain charm.
Even Bai Lian couldn’t help but stare at it for a moment.
If this ship were hers, how many spirit stones could she earn by selling it?
“Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian!”
A voice broke her thoughts, snapping Bai Lian back to the present. She quickly turned and greeted the Elders standing nearby.
“Now that everyone is here, let me explain the details of this trial,” Gaoyi announced.
Bai Lian silently counted the participants.
Including herself, there were four.
Wait… weren’t there supposed to be only three leaders?
Gaoyi continued, “Gong Juren, Qing Luan, and Chen Yizhi, you will serve as the leaders for this trial.”
What about me?
Bai Lian blinked in confusion.
Gaoyi clarified, “Bai Lian will not participate in the trial directly. You may consider her a Deacon for this event.”
For a moment, three pairs of astonished eyes locked onto Bai Lian.
But she didn’t have the luxury of worrying about their reactions.
[Task 1: “Elder Gao, you’d better assign someone else!” (Reward: Water Spirit Special Effect)]
[Task 2: Accept the sect’s arrangement (Reward: Water Spirit Special Effect)]
“Ah?”
What kind of mission was this?!
The rewards for both Task 1 and Task 2 were identical: Water Spirit Special Effect. Was the system trying to get her killed?
Bai Lian felt like crying.
Zhuyan Peak
Wen Ren Ya Le, fully packed and ready, stepped out of her room with a radiant smile.
She gazed at the overcast sky, the tangled clouds reminding her of Martial Sister Bai Lian’s flawless face.
Today marked the beginning of the trial. After two months of preparation, she was determined to showcase her progress to Martial Sister Bai Lian!
Tianji Sect
Xia Qingqing stood poised on an eagle’s back, her sword in hand.
Her demeanor had changed over the past two months—calm and composed, with a hint of coldness.
“She is the best among the disciples of Duxian Sect. She will undoubtedly participate in this trial.”
Xia Qingqing’s eyes flickered as her thoughts turned inward.
Biluo Sect
Shen Xiangling, the Saint presiding over the trial, leaned against a windowsill.
A bustling crowd filled the scene outside.
Three months had passed since her visit to Duxian Sect, yet Bai Lian’s face remained vivid in her memory.
Alas.
She blamed it all on that one fateful sentence.
Shen Xiangling rested her cheek in her hand, her gaze growing distant.
“Bai Lian, my heroine. All encounters in the world are for a reunion after a long separation.”
