NOVEL NEXT Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Login
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Upon hearing the instructor's command, everyone quickly removed their outerwear, placing them in their designated storage lockers, leaving only their undergarments.
The boys were left in just their shorts, while the girls had a little extra.
"Some people better watch where their eyes wander." The female instructor scanned a few of the boys with a dissatisfied glare, shouting, "This is the Newcomer Trial—figure out why you're here."
Truth be told, when it came to certain matters, both the rich and poor behaved the same. So, Jiang Kai hurriedly retracted his gaze from a fair-skinned, curvaceous girl.
The number of participants in Jiangzhong City for this month's Newcomer Trial was 423. By the time everyone had arrived and lined up, it was almost time.
The female instructor's pace of speech quickened due to the urgency of the moment.
"I'll say three things again. First, your mission is to cross the Newcomer Trial Zone and reach Huaxia City within seven days."
"You'll be randomly dropped into the trial area, which is a ring-shaped zone. Identify your location and direction quickly. The sooner you arrive, the higher your trial score will be. Extra points will be awarded for killing monsters. Final rankings will determine the rewards."
"Of course, for the majority of you, scoring points isn't your main concern. Forget about slaying beasts—that's wishful thinking. Just reaching Huaxia City would be a miracle. If one out of ten makes it, consider it a success."
"Second, you should all know this already: the sensory experience in Destiny's Calling will be perfectly transmitted to your central nervous system. In other words, hunger, thirst, fatigue, injuries, and even death will feel exactly the same as in reality."
"Especially the process of dying. You will fully experience the pleasure of being torn apart by wild beasts. So, you'd better prepare yourselves mentally."
"Third, don't form teams. Don't form teams. Don't form teams. If more than two people stick together, the chances of being discovered by Black Panthers or Shadow Wolves increase significantly. When that happens, you won't even get the chance to run."
"Remember, you are the prey. Clustering together for warmth won't help you—it'll just get you killed faster."
"Alright, activate the Login Gate." The female instructor gestured to her colleague, who pressed a button on the controller. The bulletproof glass slid open to both sides.
The soldiers surrounding the Login Gate formed two lines, clearing a path.
One of the soldiers began shouting while urging the participants forward, "Login time is only twenty minutes—don't waste it. You, you, and you, move forward."
"Hurry up, next group!"
The previously relaxed atmosphere instantly turned tense as the Login Gate opened.
In the crowd, Jiang Kai noticed a tall figure ahead, and his brows furrowed.
That tall guy quickly entered the Login Gate, disappearing into the intense white light as soon as he stepped through. He was no longer visible.
"That looked like Zhuzi… Impossible, right?" Unfortunately, the crowd was too thick for Jiang Kai to get closer.
While trying to confirm that person's face, Jiang Kai caught sight of another familiar figure.
"Huang Wei?"
Huang Wei was Huang Hao's older brother. Last time, when Jiang Kai fought the Huang family for Yingzi's sake, this guy had ambushed him with a baseball bat from behind. If not for Jiang Kai's quick reflexes, dodging most of the blow, his bones might've been shattered on the spot.
Huang Wei was already in his twenties. Jiang Kai hadn't expected to see him participating in the Newcomer Trial.
Then again, with the Huang family's wealth, affording a qualification certificate was nothing. Judging by the card in his hand, it was likely a wristband card.
This guy had probably already completed his job change in a prior trial.
Under the guidance of the soldiers, the participants quickly entered the Login Gate.
Before long, Jiang Kai reached the front of the Login Gate.
"You, you, and you, go in!" A soldier pushed him and the two people ahead forward.
Walking toward the Login Gate, Jiang Kai took a deep breath. Standing before the glowing portal, he closed his eyes to steady his emotions.
Destiny's Calling, the opportunity to change his fate… was right in front of him.
"Stop dawdling—move it!" a soldier barked from behind.
Jiang Kai opened his eyes and stepped into the portal. Intense white light filled his vision in an instant.
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A slight dizziness swept over him before Jiang Kai's vision returned to normal.
Around him, the sound of crisp birdsong could be heard. Sunlight filtered through the leaves above, scattering across the ground. The air was fresh and invigorating, and lush vegetation surrounded him.
The idyllic scene was picturesque, peaceful, and incredibly lifelike.
'Is this really a game? This feels no different from actual transmigration.'
Just then, a soft, elegant female voice sounded in his ear.
"Welcome to Destiny's Calling. Here, you will have the opportunity to explore the ultimate form of a certain profession, achieving the evolution of both body and soul, transcending mortality. Enjoy your journey."
The words jolted Jiang Kai awake.
He had nearly been fooled by this idyllic paradise.
"This is… Ghost Star." Jiang Kai immediately became alert.
Dangerous predators could be lurking in the surrounding jungle.
The woman's voice continued, "You are currently in the protection phase, lasting ten minutes. Your initial data has been assessed as follows…"
Jiang Kai suddenly remembered the items he'd brought in. Glancing down, he saw that the two cards he'd been clutching tightly had transformed.
In his hands now was a square-screened wristband with leather straps and a glass tube filled with green liquid, capped at both ends with metal.
Hurriedly, Jiang Kai strapped on the wristband. It booted up the moment it touched his wrist.
The system within Destiny's Calling—the same female voice—only announced changes in status or attribute improvements. Beyond that, players had no way to summon it at will.
This made external tools for recording crucial.
The data wristband could store information, access databases, display time, track locations, and evaluate attributes. The more expensive the wristband, the more advanced its features and the smaller its margin of error.
The latest models, Hunter and Vision, even offered combat simulations based on user data.
But for Jiang Kai's Fearless model, recording his stats was sufficient.
The woman's voice announced:
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[Player: Jiang Kai]
[Initial Stats]
Strength: 1 (Normal)
Constitution: 2 (Excellent)
Agility: 3 (Rare)
Mental Power: 3 (Rare)
[Level: 1]
[Class: None]
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After the system listed his initial stats, the voice went silent. Jiang Kai checked his wristband, where his data was already stored.
"It was 13:11 just now. Protection ends at 13:21." Jiang Kai committed the time to memory. Less than a minute had passed; he was still safe.
Looking over his stats, Jiang Kai felt somewhat satisfied.
"I recall someone mentioning that initial stats have four tiers: Inferior, Normal, Excellent, and Rare. Most people can train to reach 'Excellent,' but 'Rare' requires innate talent. It can't be achieved through training alone."
"I have two 'Rare' stats. That's pretty good," Jiang Kai murmured to himself. "But my strength is only 'Normal'… Yeah, I'm not exactly known for my [🎉 Shoutout to Zachary_Beauman & Mr_Akilllies for joining patreon. Thank you very much.🤗]
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Initial stats varied among individuals and could be improved through leveling up and class advancements. However, these early advantages were far from enough to conquer the Newcomer Trial.
With nine minutes of protection remaining, Jiang Kai picked up the green vial.
He stared intently at it.
His wristband displayed: [Item Identified: Rare Destiny's Calling Job Change Material]
Jiang Kai knew exactly what this was. His breathing grew heavy, but after steadying himself, he carefully unsealed the vial.
In one swift motion, Jiang Kai downed the green liquid in a single gulp.
Sitting cross-legged on the ground, his eyes widened as his breath quickened. He waited, trembling, for the result.
Gradually, a warm sensation spread through his body, coursing through his veins and reaching every corner of his being.
The heat intensified, becoming unbearable. Sweat poured down his face.
With only one minute of protection left, Jiang Kai clenched his chest, gritting his teeth as his eyes burned crimson. "Destiny's Calling… Ghost Star… Do you dare let me succeed? Do you dare?"
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