Time: 06:05

Inside the villa

"Boss Feng?"

As Heaven-Gifted Ouyang Hao finished washing up and came downstairs, he saw the busy figure of Lin Yi and said in surprise:

"What are you doing?"

At this moment, the aunt quickly said:

"Boss Lin got up very early today to help me, he's been busy all morning."

Lin Yi, while taking the fried dough sticks out of the oil, signaled to Ouyang Hao:

"Morning!"

"What do you want to eat today?"

Ouyang Hao quickly walked over to Lin Yi, trying to take the chopsticks from Lin Yi's hands:

"Boss Feng, you must be tired, why don't I do it?"

Lin Yi evaded Ouyang Hao's hand and said irritably:

"There's only two left, you just eat."

At this moment, the aunt came to Lin Yi's side and said:

"Boss Lin, you should eat too, I'll handle the last two."

Looking at the aunt's restless expression, Lin Yi didn't insist but smiled and handed over the special long chopsticks:

"Alright then."

"Aunt, join us for breakfast once you're done."

The aunt took the chopsticks from Lin Yi with a smile:

"Sure."

...

Lin Yi casually picked up two fried dough sticks he had just cooked, poured a cup of soy milk, and sat outside in the villa's courtyard to eat.

During this time, others had already come one after another. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

In no time, the dining table was full of people.

It was only until everyone was present that Lin Yi began to speak:

"I might start heading to the next Nine Netherworld dungeon today."

"I don't know if this dungeon will be difficult, but I estimate it'll take a few days."

"These few days, you just focus on leveling up."

No one seemed to care much upon hearing this.

Lin Yi typically acted alone most of the time anyway.

However, Dongfang Jing suddenly stopped drinking his soy milk and looked at Lin Yi:

"Is the Nine Netherworld you're referring to…"

When Lin Yi and Dongfang Jing met eyes in that instant, Lin Yi understood what Dongfang Jing was thinking.

Thus, Lin Yi didn't conceal anything and nodded directly:

"It's the Nine Netherworld you're thinking of."

Dongfang Jing widened his eyes in disbelief, looking at Lin Yi:

"How are you going there?"

Lin Yi explained truthfully:

"I took on a task that requires going there to find something and open Golden Island."

The rest of the people, upon hearing this, looked at the two as if listening to a foreign language.

Yet Dongfang Jing seemed to understand something:

"So that's how it is."

Guo Shaojie, stuffing a meat bun into his mouth, looked bewildered at the two:

"Can you guys not speak in riddles?"

"You guys make us feel left out."

Lin Yi looked at him irritably and said:

"Even food can't shut your mouth."

"This thing is complicated to explain, maybe we'll talk about it later when there's a chance."

...

After breakfast, Lin Yi logged into the game and saw the world channel, which was once again engulfed in madness due to Lin Yi's rapid level advancement.

Not only was his level skyrocketing, but even on the World Power Ranking, he'd further widened the gap with second place, Satan J.

However, someone had already noticed that ever since the version update, Satan J's power on the rankings hadn't budged.

Some speculated that maybe he'd quit the game knowing he couldn't surpass Lin Yi?

But another theory, which gained most people's approval, was that Satan J was likely brewing a big move or undertaking a special task, thus the prolonged silence.

Aside from these two, another person's anomaly had caught the attention of players worldwide.

That was Yamada Miki from the He Clan.

The guy not only leveled up rapidly these past two days, but also surged forward in the World Power Ranking.

Within just a few days, his ranking had already closed in on third place, Emperor Pu.

Some speculated.

Yamada Miki might surpass Emperor Pu and claim third place in the world in the next day or two.

Therefore, some even started prediction threads online to speculate whether Yamada Miki could surpass second place, Satan J.

But, following the trend of the past few days, many maintained an optimistic attitude, thinking Yamada Miki surpassing Satan J was only a matter of time.

Of course, this whole debate was of little concern to Lin Yi.

Lin Yi was now standing in front of the Guardian at the base of Endless Tower, needing to clarify something face-to-face:

"What happens if I get killed over there?"

The Guardian looked up at Lin Yi, then explained:

"You'll return to Rafam Continent but won't truly die."

"However…"

"At that point, we may lose the chance to open Paradise Island."

Lin Yi paused, then asked his second question:

"When I go over there, will the attributes of my equipped items work?"

The Guardian then gave Lin Yi a definitive answer:

"This journey to Nine Netherworld won't affect you at all."

Then the Guardian looked at Lin Yi:

"Any more questions?"

Lin Yi thought about it; there were only these two issues that he cared about most.

More detailed things, the Guardian probably wouldn't tell him, so Lin Yi shook his head indicating:

"That's all."

The Guardian nodded and said:

"You have two days to prepare."

"But the quicker the task is completed and Paradise Island opened, the better for Hundred Races."

"It's up to you how you decide."

As Lin Yi left Endless Tower, Jade Qilin's face was brimming with excitement:

"Master, should we go now?"

Lin Yi took out the World Pearl from his backpack:

"Would you like to confirm your arrival at Demon Forest 3214:556?"

[Confirm] [Cancel]

...

Lin Yi looked at the choices before him, feeling emotional: 'Pressing the [Confirm] button, I'll be transported to the Otherworld Continent!'

For a completely unfamiliar otherworld, it's impossible to say there's no nervousness.

Moreover, the place of teleportation is one of the most dangerous locations on the Mysterious Continent.

Who knows if, upon arrival, a demigod-level Demon might suddenly appear and instantly kill me.

According to Aifula, there are main divine level super entities deep within the Demon Forest.

At this moment, even Aifula and Jade Qilin remained silent.

The two little fellows occupied Lin Yi's shoulders, waiting for him to make the decision himself.

Then Lin Yi thought for a moment.

Currently, on Rafam Continent, things are relatively safe before the Demon King joins the invasion team.

With the current player and Hundred Races strength, they are fully capable of opposing the Demon Monarch and lesser beings.

As long as there's no repeat of the previous internal issues, the next three months will be the best period for players' development.

And having gone through that experience, now both Aiborn and Shengshi Drunkenard are somewhat prepared.

It's practically impossible for the opposition to pull off the same trick again.

Once confirming no loose ends were left, Lin Yi gritted his teeth and pressed [Confirm] on the interface before him.