Online Game: Lord Of The Wheel Of Destiny

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In the night sky, the arc that had disappeared not long ago once again hung on the horizon.

If you looked closely, you would realize that the arc was actually the partial outline of a massive celestial body—one that was thousands of times larger than Earth!

Fifty years ago, a gigantic celestial body suddenly appeared above Earth.

Strangely, despite its immense size, its sudden emergence did not alter the orbits of the Earth or the Moon.

Humanity attempted to investigate it using magnetic fields, force fields, ultrasonic waves, electromagnetic waves, and spectral analysis, only to discover that it was undetectable by any means. Though it appeared closer than the Moon, it was unreachable.

Other than its faint outline visible to the naked eye, its very existence couldn't even be confirmed!

This bizarre situation drove countless scientists to the brink of madness.

Due to the mysterious and eerie nature of this celestial body, the nickname-loving people of Huaxia gave it a moniker—"Ghost Star."

It was like a ghost watching over Earth, yet you couldn't clearly see its eyes.

The Ghost Star did not bring about any disasters after its appearance. It quietly "guarded" Earth's vicinity.

Until the following year!

Five hundred login teleportation arrays appeared across Earth's five continents. Through these arrays, humans discovered they could log into the Ghost Star in a digital form!

Upon logging in, they heard a gentle, elegant female voice.

She said, "Welcome to Heaven's Calling. Here, you'll have the chance to explore the ultimate form of a profession, achieving evolution of both body and soul, transcending mortality. Enjoy your game!"

A year after its arrival, the Ghost Star finally unveiled the first layer of its outermost mystery.

A game?

Over the next fifty years, humanity delved deeper into exploring the Ghost Star. Initially, for safety reasons, various nations' military forces were the first to attempt logging in. Later, as nations competed for nuclear soil resources, they fully opened civilian access.

Just as people believed the Ghost Star was a gift from the universe, bringing abundant energy, something unexpected happened thirty years ago—Earth's creatures began to mutate!

Various plants and animals experienced rapid increases in strength and intelligence, constantly evolving. Some powerful beings even exceeded humanity's understanding!

Oppressed by humans for tens of thousands of years, these creatures rose swiftly, seizing territories and driving humanity into cities guarded by steel fortifications.

Thus began the Age of Beast Gods.

People speculated that Earth's biological evolution might be related to the Ghost Star... but there was no evidence.

Whenever the Ghost Star was mentioned, people often recalled the words of a pioneer:

"When the Ghost Star appears, Heaven's Calling begins, Beast Gods descend, and the apocalypse follows! One side of the scale holds evolution; the other, destruction. It's as if some deity has started a timer to see if humanity's pace of evolution can surpass the speed of its destruction!"

Jiang Kai lowered his head, gazing at the elderly man before him. "This world is too unfair. For many people, even that 'sliver of a chance' is stripped away."

"I refuse to let my family live their lives in hopelessness. For this, I'm willing to gamble everything—no matter the stakes!"

"Elder, if you have any defective materials, please sell them to me. I'm willing to bear all the consequences!"

Looking at the young man's unwavering determination, the old man's gaze became momentarily unfocused.

It seemed to stir up memories of a time when, as a youth, he had hesitated anxiously before using the Heaven's Fate material placed in front of him. Unlike this young man, his resolve back then had not been as firm.

After a brief pause, the old man's thoughts returned to the present. He looked at Jiang Kai, his eyes narrowing slightly.

This young man appeared reckless, but upon reflection, it was clear he had done thorough research beforehand. Through prolonged observation, he had chosen the right seller. He didn't know whether the old man had defective materials, which meant luck played a role.

But there was no denying that with his current abilities, Jiang Kai had maximized his odds within his limits before decisively going all in.

As the saying goes, "Man proposes, God disposes." He had done everything humanly possible, leaving only a sliver of luck—a chance.

Ironically, the old man himself had failed because of luck in the past. Yet now, he had become part of someone else's "luck."

If his luck had been better back then, how different would his life be now?

Would this young man's story take another path?

After a moment, the old man finally looked away.

"Five thousand!"

"Huh?" Jiang Kai was momentarily stunned.

The old man turned back to face him, sneering, "You're in luck, kid. I do have a piece of defective material. Since you already know its effects, selling it to you won't count as harming you!"

Jiang Kai's eyes lit up instantly!

The old man added another warning, "But let me remind you once more—the success rate is extremely low. Even if it succeeds, the outcome might be terrible!"

"In theory, defective materials could lead to a new profession. But a new profession isn't necessarily a good thing. Given the current pace of exploration by various nations, you might never find the materials needed for the next stage of your profession in your lifetime."

Jiang Kai was well aware of the current state of Heaven's Calling.

The factors determining the price of professional materials included their combat effectiveness and a more critical element: the difficulty of exploring Heaven's Calling.

The progress of exploration by nations had been disappointing. Each country controlled different-sized territories, and all career advancement materials came from developed areas.

After fifty years of war, Huaxia controlled 100,000 square kilometers, ranking fifth globally.

Among Huaxia's top ten professions, rumors suggested that Martial Disciple and Soldier professions had reached the sixth level. Although unconfirmed, at least fifth-level professions had been achieved.

Other million-level professions had reached the fourth level.

Smugglers, despite being lucrative, capped at the third level. That was why their materials sold for merely two to three million—because their paths were limited.

Obtaining a new profession through Heaven's Fate materials meant subsequent upgrades would not be available in the currently explored regions. This implied no short-term progression, leaving one stuck in the initial phase.

"I don't have time to think about the long term. Elder, I'm sure I want to buy it!" Jiang Kai nodded firmly, his tone resolute.

"Five thousand Alliance Coins!" Seeing Jiang Kai's determination, the old man stopped persuading him.

"How many do you have?"

"'How many?' Do you know how many years have passed? Even with my vast network, finding another one would be nearly impossible." The old man rolled his eyes.

Hearing this, Jiang Kai felt a pang of regret. He had hoped to help Zhuzi get one as well. But since Zhuzi had already decided to give up and the old man didn't have extras, he let the idea go.

"I only have 4,738. That's all the money I have," Jiang Kai said, embarrassed.

"A few hundred Alliance Coins aren't worth mentioning to me. I'll sell it to you for 4,700," the old man said generously.

In the end, the two settled on 4,700 Alliance Coins.

After completing the transaction, Jiang Kai hurriedly left.

As Jiang Kai's figure disappeared into the distance, the old man squinted slightly.

"Could this kid be the destined owner the Heaven's Fate material was waiting for?"

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