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Chapter 276 Atlantis, the Game of Gods

Atlantis, the top floor of the Tower of Babel.

The atmosphere in the empty hall was somewhat eerie.

The remaining less than fifty top experts from all over the world looked at the woman in white on the throne with a complex gaze that mixed awe, greed, and a trace of resentment.

Fang Qingxue.

Or rather, Fang Qingxue, who has already received the "spark of civilization" from Atlantis and become the "central processing unit" of this sky city.

Just now, she announced to everyone the ultimate rules of this "newbie village".

There is no secret to becoming a god overnight.

There is only one cold system called "Merit Exchange".

Want to become stronger?

can.

Go work for the "Sky Dome Martial Alliance", complete the tasks they issue, and earn those damn "merit points"!

Then, like beggars, they come to her, wagging their tails and begging for mercy, in exchange for the knowledge and power that should rightfully belong to them!

This made these proud and arrogant people, each of whom was a powerful ruler in the outside world, killing and wielding power at will, feel an unprecedented sense of humiliation.

But they dared not resist.

Because, just now, an S-class psychic ability user attempted to question the rules and showed murderous intent towards Xiang Qingxue.

She only glanced at him.

Then, the psychic ability user clutched his head and let out a bloodcurdling scream.

His body was unharmed.

But his soul and his consciousness were swept away, torn apart, and decomposed by an indescribable, vast and powerful torrent of information in everyone's "perception," and ultimately, completely annihilated!

It didn't even last a second.

An S-rank expert, a top-tier powerhouse capable of stirring up bloodshed in the outside world, was reduced to a soulless, walking corpse.

That scene sent a chill down everyone's spine.

They finally, truly understood just how terrifying this woman was!

She is no longer human.

She is God!

At least in this city of Atlantis, she is the omnipotent, one true god!

"It seems that no one has any objections."

Fang Qingxue looked down at the silent "players," her cold face expressionless.

Her voice, like her, was cold and devoid of any emotion.

"very good."

"So, as the first batch of core members of the 'Sky Dome Martial Alliance,' your first mission is now officially announced."

She stretched out her slender finger and gently tapped it in the air.

A massive task panel, composed of a blue light screen, instantly appeared in the center of the hall.

On the quest panel, lines of quest information began to appear, composed of ancient Atlantean script and the Common Language.

[New Player Tutorial Quest (1): City Purification]

[Mission Description: Having slumbered for far too long, parts of Atlantis have been eroded by the high pressure of the deep sea and unknown energy, giving rise to a large number of polluted, mutated creatures. They are the 'filth' of this great city. Now, you are needed to thoroughly cleanse this filth.]

[Mission Areas: Coral Forest (Third District), Trench Mine (Seventh District), Shipwreck Graveyard (Ninth District)]

[Mission Objective: Clear all mutant creatures from the three areas mentioned above.]

[Task Rewards: Participants will receive 1000 base merit points for each area cleared. Additional merit points will be awarded based on individual contributions to the task.]

[Mission Note: Team formation is allowed for this mission. However, a teammate's backstab is often more deadly than an enemy's claws.]

Once all the information on the task panel is fully displayed.

Inside the main hall, everyone's breathing became heavy.

Their eyes were fixed on the reward of "1000 basic merit points", and their eyes gleamed with a greedy light like that of hungry wolves!

They didn't know whether 1000 merit points were a lot or a little.

But they knew that this was their only hope to break free from the status quo and become powerful!

"I accept the mission!"

The Norse berserker, "Thor's Hammer" Olaf, was the first to step forward, roaring in his booming voice.

He had had enough of being treated like an ant, with his life and death controlled by others.

He wants to become stronger!

Become stronger at all costs!

Then, one day, he will crush that woman on the throne under his feet!

"I accept it too!"

Count me in!

"And me!"

With the first person taking the lead, others followed suit, eagerly offering to accept the task.

They have no choice.

Either accept it.

Either die.

Fang Qingxue looked at them, at those faces filled with desire and ambition, but her eyes remained calm as still water.

She knew that her husband's "bait" had been successfully cast.

And these arrogant "sharks" have already taken the bait.

"very good."

She touched the air again.

Another light screen appeared next to the task panel.

That was a list of items that could be redeemed.

[Merit Exchange List (Beginner Level)]

【Consumables Category:】

[Grade D Gene Optimization Fluid: 100 Merit Points/bottle. Effects: Slightly improves physical fitness and clears internal injuries.]

[Grade D Energy Restoration Potion: 50 Merit Points/potion. Effect: Quickly restores special abilities or battle aura.]

[Equipment Category:]

[Standard Shape Memory Alloy Battle Knife: 200 Merit Points/knife.]

[Standard Energy Deflection Shield (Arm-type): 300 Merit Points/each]

[Knowledge/Techniques]

[Atlantis Basic Body Refinement Technique (Volume 1): 500 Merit Points]

[Atlantis Basic Meditation Method (Volume 1): 500 Merit Points]

[C-Rank Ability 'Water Manipulation' Development Manual: 800 Merit Points]

……

There aren't many items on the list.

Moreover, they all look very "basic".

However, when everyone saw this list, their eyes turned red!

Gene optimization solution!

Energy Restoration Potion!

Shape memory alloy weapons!

Also, the basic techniques of the Atlantean civilization!

Any one of these things, if taken to the outside world, would be enough to cause a bloodbath!

And now, they are right there in front of them, with prices clearly marked!

As long as they have enough "merit points", they can have all of this!

"This is insane... This is absolutely insane..." a superhuman muttered to himself, drool almost dripping from his mouth.

"1000 merit points per region... That means as long as we complete the purification mission for one region, we can exchange it for two basic cultivation techniques, or ten vials of gene optimization fluid!"

"We've struck it rich! This time, we're really going to strike it rich!"

With only this one thought in everyone's mind.

The look in their eyes as they gazed at the three mission areas was no longer one of apprehension and wariness.

Rather, it was like looking at three treasure troves, piled high with mountains of gold and silver!

"quiet."

Fang Qingxue's voice rang out again, pulling everyone back from their fervent fantasies.

The redemption list has been released.

"The mission has been issued."

"Now, you have ten minutes to form your own teams."

"The mission will officially begin in ten minutes."

After saying that, she closed her eyes and ignored the "players" below who had already begun to stir.

Her words were like a pebble thrown into a calm lake.

The entire hall instantly erupted in commotion.

Everyone began to scrutinize each and every person around them with wary and critical eyes.

teammate?

Or, a potential competitor?

The young Chinese man, Jian Wuchen, still maintained an unapproachable demeanor, sitting alone against the wall, eyes closed, seemingly uninterested in forming a team.

The Egyptian pharaoh's priest took the initiative to find the Middle Eastern female assassin and two other powerful individuals with similarly agile and unpredictable styles, and they whispered and discussed something.

Meanwhile, Olaf, the burly Norse berserker, fixed his gaze on several other powerful individuals in the crowd who were also strength-based and skilled in head-on combat.

He strode over there.

"Hey! You guys over there! Interested in teaming up with me?"

Olaf's voice was filled with an undeniable domineering presence.

"The few of us are all strength-based, which is perfect for forming an invincible 'bulldozer' team!"

"Then, together we'll wipe out those trashy mutated creatures!"

"As for the merits..." He grinned, revealing a set of gleaming white teeth, "of course, they'll be divided equally among everyone!"

The powerful individuals he had his eye on exchanged glances, each seeing a hint of interest in the other's eyes.

Olaf's strength is undeniable.

In the previous Tower of Babel trials, he was always at the forefront, the toughest "T".

Teaming up with him is safe and secure.

"Alright! We'll join!" a dwarf warrior, who also wielded a giant axe, said in a deep voice.

"Can."

Soon, a "Muscle Man Team" consisting of five pure strength-type hunks was officially established.

Looking at their arms, which were thicker than an average person's thigh, and their explosive muscles, the people around them subconsciously kept their distance.

Nobody wants to encounter such an unreasonable group of "bulldozers" during a mission.

Ten minutes passed quickly.

The fifty people in the main hall were divided into seven or eight groups of varying sizes.

There are "macho groups" like Olaf and his team.

There are also "assassin alliances" like the Egyptian priests.

There are also some teams that are composed of people with different abilities, and they seem to be more balanced.

Of course, there are also lone wolves like Jian Wuchen who choose to go it alone.

"Time's up."

Fang Qingxue's voice rang out right on time.

She opened her eyes and glanced down at the "players" who had already formed teams.

"Now, select your mission area."

Before her, three orbs of light appeared, representing "Coral Forest", "Trench Mine" and "Shipwreck Graveyard" respectively.

"I choose 'Trench Mine'!"

Olaf was the first to step forward, pointing to the sphere in the middle that seemed to have the strongest energy fluctuations, and said loudly.

He felt that the more dangerous the place, the more lucrative it would be!

"We also choose the 'Trench Mine'," the Egyptian priest said in a hoarse voice.

Clearly, they shared the same idea.

In a short time, several powerful teams chose the same, seemingly the most lucrative, mission location.

The remaining teams, who were slightly weaker, chose what seemed relatively safer: "Coral Forest" and "Shipwreck Graveyard".

"very good."

Fang Qingxue nodded.

"Selection complete."

"So..."

Have fun playing the game!

Her words had barely fallen when

A blue teleportation array lit up beneath everyone's feet.

next second.

A flash of light.

Everyone in the main hall vanished from their spot.

They were teleported to their respective chosen mission locations.

A bloody game revolving around "merit" and "survival" has officially begun.