Chapter Eleven: The First Level 26 Player and Fixed Party on the Novice Server

Qingcheng University, Girls’ Dormitory Area, Building, Room 029 on the 9th Floor.

The girls’ dormitory buildings at Qingcheng University are much larger than the boys’, with about thirty rooms on each floor, though their interiors are identical in size.

Inside Room 029 on the ninth floor, a girl sat cross-legged on a chair, wearing ordinary headphones. Clad in a white short-sleeved shirt and white shorts, her arms were impossibly slender and graceful, her snow-white skin as luxurious as silk. Her eyes shone a boundless blue, reminiscent of the vast ocean, the dazzling hue of a clear sky. The lines of her cheeks were gentle and smooth, her three thousand strands of hair naturally undulating and flowing down, inspiring a thousand imaginings of what it would feel like to lightly brush those locks with one's fingertips.

Her face glowed with the delicate pink of a rose; under the sunlight, her fair skin seemed draped in golden luxury. Most captivating was the slight curve of her lips, a smile so enchanting it could topple cities.

“Xiao Mo, you’ve entered the world again. I can’t believe you managed to claim the last Abyss Nightmare—what a reward!”

Beside her stood another girl, dressed casually and a bit revealing. If she walked across campus, her perfect figure would surely attract countless eyes and instantly make her the center of attention.

Yet, compared to Xiao Mo, who was somewhat absorbed in her game, she could not compete. Xiao Mo was like a beauty from heaven, captivating with a single smile, leaving a lingering impression.

“Liu Yashi, don’t flatter me. It was just luck,” Xiao Mo replied with a gentle smile. Her eyes shimmered with a captivating light, her lips forever tinged with a rosy hue. Even without makeup, she would stir waves of admiration across Qingcheng’s campus.

“Speaking of Liang Ye, he’s really impressive—a master, his level must be far ahead now. And your name almost sounds like a couple’s with his.”

At Liu Yashi’s words, Xiao Mo’s cheeks blushed, her heart fluttering. She was deeply curious about Liang Ye; such a person must be disciplined and clear-minded in real life.

Xiao Mo’s high opinion of Liang Ye stemmed from her own prowess as a gamer—she was not only a skilled player but a passionate one, studying computer science despite her looks. Though she had a talent for accounting, her love for gaming made her aspire to be a professional gamer, hoping to prove that female players could rival men in skill.

“Liang Ye, who are you really?” Xiao Mo murmured. Now her in-game level had reached twenty-four, possibly the highest among female players on the server. She also possessed a full set of starter gear.

“Third Brother, who do you think this Warm Liang really is?”

Qu Zheng wore a mischievous grin, glancing at Ye Yu, who was focused on his screen, teasing him.

“I don’t care. I just want to reach level thirty first.”

“If you keep this up, you’ll be a bachelor for life, I’m telling you. No girl would like that,” Luo Feng said, smiling faintly at Ye Yu.

Ye Yu simply glanced at Luo Feng and Qu Zheng, then turned his attention back to the screen.

Now, the four of them were working through the next main newbie quest. Along the way, countless players messaged them, some so outrageous that Luo Feng nearly spat out his drink.

Pfff—

Current: You Snap, I Snap—“Liang Ye, add me as a friend! I want to have your babies!”

Current: Society’s Roads Are Tough—“Shy, Liang Ye, please accept me. Tonight at nine I’ll watch the Yellow Battle and support you.”

Current: Cool But Not Dating—“Haha, I’ll support you too, Master!”

Current: Full of Ancestor’s Flavor—“Born a Liang Ye person, die a Liang Ye soul. If you want me to worship you, please win, God Liang Ye.”

Luo Feng wiped water from his mouth and cursed, “These people are blind, each one talks better than the last. Back in the day, I could win with my mouth alone, but facing these folks, I’m no match.”

“That’s because you were never much to begin with,” Tan Cong said, leaning back in his chair and flashing a thumbs-up.

“Screw you!”

The four had just received the third-to-last newbie quest, arriving before the Master of the Heroes’ Tower, where a golden urgent quest shimmered.

Quest Requirement: Level 25
Quest Giver: Master of Heroes’ Tower
Quest Description: Go to Willow Grove on the eastern outskirts of Heroes’ Town and slay one hundred bandits. Special reminder: Bandits are aggressive targets, beware of unnecessary danger.
Quest Target: Fifty bandits
Quest Turn-in: Master of Heroes’ Tower

After accepting the quest, the four left Heroes’ Town for the eastern outskirts, heading to Willow Grove.

Along the way, many players were grinding nearby, and upon noticing Liang Ye, they expressed their admiration.

Some enterprising players even posted articles on the official Divine Wounds site, with headlines drawing crowds.

Newbie Server: Top of the Xuantian Server, a Level-Grinding Maniac Appears.

The post detailed Liang Ye and his fixed team’s relentless leveling, the speed at which they rose was nothing short of astonishing.

Some forums partnered with Ye Yu kept a close eye on the newbie server news on the Divine Wounds forum, and these updates certainly caught their attention. They had known about Liang Ye long ago—it was decided during their cooperation talks.

“Xuantian Server: Level-grinding maniac and fixed-team players, incredibly strong. In just over four hours, they’ve reached level twenty-six. With the cap at forty, I expect they’ll hit forty with ease.”

The gist of the post was this, but everyone checked the basic information the poster had attached: Liang Ye’s gear display and level/time screenshots, proofs of authenticity.

Second Floor: Call Me Old Captain—“Looks like picking the first server always brings out some remarkable players.”

Third Floor: Former Crayon Without Shin—“We haven’t seen level twenty-five on our server, but Xuantian’s already got twenty-six? That’s crazy. Maybe I should switch to Xuantian.”

Fourth Floor: Passion Feeds the Gale—“Old player here. When I started a new server, I hit thirty on the first day. Divine Wounds is different from other games—you have to know the methods and shortcuts to level fast. The gap between players is huge.”

Fifth Floor: Warm As Always—“I just want to say, today’s players are really strong. The newbie server has such a level-grinding maniac, and it’s not just one person.”

Sixth Floor: Toasting the Years Barehanded—“Didn’t expect to see such players on the newbie server. Divine Wounds’ charm remains, and with the new era, players will only grow. After all, it’s developed with integrated virtual and real-world technology.”

Seventh Floor: Proud Wildcat Also Feisty—“Sixth Floor, Years Master came to observe too. Didn’t think even the masters would notice.”

Eighth Floor: My Glorious Past—“Divine Wounds’ model is unique. Experience gains change a lot after level sixty. Aside from events, dungeons, quests, and fighting, team-ups don’t boost experience much, not even small increases from friendship or sworn alliances. You actually feel experience gains shrinking.”

Ninth Floor: You Look Handsome From This Angle—“Divine Wounds’ system is great, and with so many people, no one complains about the experience model.”

Tenth Floor: End of Summer, Start of Summer, No Difference—“The info above seems off-topic. We’re wondering if Liang Ye is cheating to level up so fast. Maybe hacking is the only way?”

Eleventh Floor: Poor Guy in the Old Tavern—“Divine Wounds is essentially hack-free. China Mythology Technology Network Company employs top technicians to prevent loopholes and block hackers. Most importantly, they’ve partnered with the government: if hacks are created and released, their makers will be arrested and prosecuted.”

Sixty-seventh Floor: First South Mountain—“Let me say, this player is probably a gifted pro-gamer. He prepared thoroughly before playing, more so than most talented gamers. His fixed team is likely one support, one healer, and four damage classes, and because they had all the early data ready, they could level so fast.”

Sixty-eighth Floor: After July—“Divine Wounds’ drop rate is low, but with special services or buying the Supreme Treasure from the store, you can boost drops by twenty percent for seven days, which helps. Studios can only sell gold; power-leveling and account boosting exist, but if caught, accounts are banned.”

One hundred twelfth Floor: Wild Heart, Deep Schemes—“After all that, I just want to join the master’s team and feel the rush of leveling.”

One hundred thirteenth Floor: You Laugh at My Poor Acting—“Level-grinding maniacs are focused on leveling. If you want to join, just tuck yourself into bed and dream—or maybe you’ll get a shot at teaming up with the master someday.”