Chapter 193 The Internet of Everything
As soon as the Internet Secret Realm announcement came out, there was a sudden cry of grief on the Internet.

One thousand merits are needed to challenge the ladder once. Not to mention the purchasing power of one thousand merits, the mere change from free to paid is hard for many people to accept.

Many things are like this, you only realize their value when you lose them.

The previous novice tutorials, regardless of the value of the rewards, were just free challenges and were a rare opportunity for many people to gain experience.

After all, this thing can automatically adjust the difficulty according to the user's level, so it can be called a magical tool!

Now, free becomes paid.

One thousand merits are not too many, but they are too many!

When it was free, many big guys played it more than ten times or even hundreds of times before they could complete it.

How much merit does it take to pay now?
For a time, there were constant wails and curses on the Internet.

However, most of the abuse is directed not at the Internet but at the people who attack the secret world of the Internet.

Anyone who has been online for a long time knows more or less about the war of public opinion. Combined with the sudden emergence of various news on the Internet that are unfavorable to the secret world of the Internet, how could you not know that other networks have begun to attack the Internet again?
To the extent that the Internet had to close the secret realm of the Internet, raise the entry threshold and reduce the frequency of attacks.

Of course, public opinion that is unfavorable to the Internet Secret Realm cannot be completely reversed by just one announcement.

Major online conspiracy theories are still prevalent.

To some extent, this actually reduces the pressure on the Internet secret realm.

Now, the clay puppets born in the inner courtyard of Ciyu Temple are finally no longer standing next to humans.

The space seems much more spacious.

Everyone can move around and the experience of the secret realm will increase dramatically.

Some even went so far as to run around the yard on all fours like monkeys, doing all kinds of somersaults, attracting a group of imitators.

Screaming and screaming, as if venting.

Gu Yunli was speechless.

Damn, there are all kinds of abstract people, and seeing them makes him want to join.

You know what, this kind of abstract person is quite popular.

When he stopped, three or five people had already surrounded him and started talking.

"Fellow Daoist, let's form a team together?"

Even though the Internet Secret Realm has only been open for a short time, guides about it have already flooded the Internet.

Forming a team has become a trend.

"Okay!"

The abstract man nodded in agreement.

A group of people who didn't know each other's names yet seemed to have returned to their innocent childhood. They became friends with just one sentence and told each other their online names.

The abstract man calls himself "a little bird";
The person who initiates the conversation calls himself "beet";
There are two others whose names are "Rivers of Blood" and "Demon-Breaking Lord".

The four of them formed a team and began to discuss taking on the task.

"I read the guide. Missions with rich rewards, such as slaying demons and spreading the Internet, all require leaving Qinggang Mountain. To leave Qinggang Mountain, we need to pledge 1,000 points. In other words, we have to find a way to earn 1,000 points at least."

Beet said, his thoughts seeming clear.

"Shall we go collect herbs? I heard that if we can find a thousand-year-old herb, we can not only get 10,000 points, but also 1,000 merits!"

"Don't go."

"why?"

"We arrived too late. Qinggang Mountain has been searched thoroughly and there is basically nothing good to be found. Instead of wasting time and trying our luck, it is better to do something that will bring us visible benefits."

"That makes sense. I remember that the South Indian boss accepted a mission to build a temple and settle monks. He needs a lot of manpower. We can try our luck there."

"I know about this, but all the work over there is about chopping trees and moving bricks!"

"It's so annoying. Why do I have to pledge 1,000 points to leave Qinggang Mountain?"

"Because one clay puppet requires one thousand points."

"What does this have to do with the Earthen Golem?"

"Do you think the Earth Golem is free? This thing needs to consume the energy of the earth veins. In order to prevent the Earth Golem from being consumed in large quantities, everyone can only receive it for free this time. If it is accidentally damaged later, you have to spend a thousand points to buy it."

"Ah? So miserable!"

"It would be nice if I could have an avatar. I heard that an avatar can synchronize the user's cultivation. I know a little bit about refining skills, so I can take on some refining tasks. That thing can help me earn points faster."

"Wow! That's amazing! You can also refine weapons?"

"Not that great. I used to work at the General Chamber of Commerce."

"That's awesome too!"

"..."

Everyone chattered and quickly decided on the novice tasks.

——Cut down the tree!
Ciyu Temple needed to open up a large amount of land to build the temple and cultivate farmland. The trees on the mountain naturally became much more of an eyesore, so this became a task for novices.

Several people took axes and started cutting down trees.

It seemed like a boring job, but the four of them were chopping with great gusto.

Unlike the human body which gets tired, the Earth Golem will never get tired as long as it keeps its feet on the ground. The only thing it needs to worry about is the player's stamina.

Time passed quickly as everyone was cutting trees and imagining the future.

Before they knew it, everyone's strength was exhausted.

The four of them returned the axes, agreed on the next time to be online, and then went offline together.

As the familiar colorful passage appeared, the mountains and forests turned into dilapidated roofs. "A little bird" stared at the blue sky in a trance.

That half day of normal life was a luxury he had not experienced in years.

Everything seems so unreal and dreamy like a bubble!

"Gululu..."

A protest from his stomach brought his thoughts back to reality.

He took a deep breath, supported himself on the ground with his arms, moved his lower limbs that had shrunk like bean sprouts, left the eaves, and prepared to walk to the street.

Unexpectedly, a burst of shouting and yelling blocked his way.

"Get up! Everyone, get up!"

"Don't pretend to be dead!"

Following the sound, I saw several hooligans coming with sticks, beating the beggars on the street and demanding that they pay points.

Ever since points from major networks could be exchanged for incense, beggars like them have become popular in the eyes of some people.

Every now and then someone comes to collect points.

If they refuse to pay, they will be expelled at the very least and beaten to death at the worst.

For a small bird, that is, Sun Qier, no matter which one it was, it would be a burden that he could not bear.

He was also used to being submissive, so when the hooligans came over, he honestly paid the points, but still got kicked a few times.

But he complains that the points are too few.

After the group of hooligans left, Sun Qier looked back to normal, moved his body, and disappeared into the bustling street.

When it was getting dark, he finally returned home with a full stomach, and brought back half a sesame cake for the old beggar he lived with.

The nights are long, and time seems particularly unbearable under the harassment of summer mosquitoes.

In the past, he would have been patient and tried to practice.

Even if the progress is very slow.

Now, without thinking twice, he logged into the Internet forum and looked up the guide to the Internet secret realm.

As expected, there were a lot of complaints on the forum.

This is especially true for the monks, who originally had the opportunity to complete the novice tutorial and obtain a phantom body, but now have to devote themselves to being earth puppets, cutting wood and farming, and accumulating the merits required for the ladder to heaven.

This made them very unhappy!

"It's so annoying. Why is the tutorial charged?"

"That's not fair! Those people in front of me didn't get charged."

“Why can’t you just send me a phantom body? I am not talented, but I am only at the Sealed Furnace Realm, but it is easy for me to hunt down ordinary demons and evil spirits. If I could have a phantom body, I would definitely be able to help Gu Zhenzai slay demons and eliminate evil spirits!” “Come on, you are just coveting the Great Nirvana Netherworld Fragments…”

Various comments came one after another.

Looking at these complaints, Sun Qier felt disgusted. It was really like human greed.

As he was thinking about it, a post suddenly jumped into his eyes, which made him shudder all over.

[Actually, I am very grateful to those who attacked the Internet Secret Realm]

This title left him stunned.

You are so brave to post such a title on an Internet forum. Aren’t you afraid of being blocked?
He subconsciously looked at the text and saw that the post read:
Please stop scolding me. I am actually very grateful to those who attack the secret world of the Internet.

For many people, the first three levels of the novice tutorial can be completed with just a little effort, but for me, it is as difficult as climbing to the sky.

Because I was born disabled.

The first time I logged into the interconnected secret realm, I couldn’t even walk and was even beaten by the trialists.

But I was extremely happy.

Because that was my first time trying to stand up, my first time trying to walk.

I have even prepared myself mentally to spend one, two, or even three to five years to clear the first three levels.

Unexpectedly, overnight, the novice tutorial turned into a ladder, and you would be given an earth puppet as soon as you logged in.

do you know?
The first time I stood up and looked at others as equals, I almost cried.

Fortunately, it was just a clay puppet.

The feeling of running wildly in the mountains is simply intoxicating.

So I am really grateful to those who attacked the Internet Secret Realm for allowing me to experience the free Earth Golem.

Finally, Master Yunli, please rest assured that I will work hard to chop down trees, accumulate merits, exchange for fragments, and convert to Buddhism. You tell me where to chop trees, and I will do it!

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Sun Qier, whose eyes were moist, could not help laughing out loud when he saw the last sentence.

As I laughed, I couldn't help but burst into tears, and an indescribable emotion filled my chest.

The tone of this post is lighthearted.

But Sun Qier saw himself in a trance, and he knew very well how thrilling the words “the first time trying to stand up, the first time trying to walk” were.

In this long and hopeless life, there seemed to be hope at that moment.

Looking at the comments under the post, in addition to words of encouragement, there are actually quite a few people claiming that they are disabled.

These people seemed to have found their organization.

In the comment section, people express their pain, grievances, and hopes in life.

Some even directly disclosed their game nicknames, hoping to gather together for warmth!
Sun Qier was deeply touched by each and every comment.

It turns out that he is not the only disabled person in this world.

It's just that no one ever cared about them.

Fortunately, the Internet has given them hope. In the past, it was the popularization of cultivation methods and the help of private attribute panels.
Now it is all done in one step, the enlightenment of the fragments of Great Nirvana.

All he had to do was to be patient and complete the secret mission well, without even taking any risks.

As his thoughts wandered, he couldn't help but comment on the post:
"Fellow Daoist, let's encourage each other!"

……

……

Sun Qier didn't know that Gu Yunli had also noticed this post at this time.

He was deeply moved by the content of the post.

To be honest, from beginning to end, he never considered the secret experience of people with disabilities.

Because he is not a disabled person, he naturally ignores the needs of this group.

Only now did he suddenly realize that if it were not for the limitation of computing power, he would never have thought of raising the threshold of the ladder and giving away earth puppets for free.

Without this step, I wonder how long this group of people will have to wait before they can possess the earth puppets and enjoy the fun of running freely.

"One leaf blinds you!"

Gu Yunli sighed and suddenly remembered some accessible services on the Internet in his previous life.

Perhaps, he needs to do something for these groups?
Thinking of this, Gu Yunli fell into deep thought.

Suddenly, he had an idea and stood up to leave the backyard. As soon as he pushed open the backyard door and entered the yard again, countless puppets appeared and fell into deathly silence.

Countless people looked over.

Gu Yunli nodded slightly and then walked away.

As soon as he left the backyard, the crowd suddenly became excited.

“What the hell, Gu Zhenzai?”

"There really is a mage named Yunli living in the backyard!"

“Did anyone record it?”

The players were very excited, and some even called their friends to come.

At the same time, Ji Zhixian was also extremely excited!
"finally reached!"

When Ji Zhixian arrived at the foot of Qinggang Mountain, he looked up at this mountain that had long been famous on the Internet, and saw that it was not very majestic, but rather stretched and undulated like a crouching dragon, hovering above the human world.

On the mountain path and in the deep forest, there were vaguely visible earthen puppets moving around, looking quite mysterious.

He had been mentally prepared for a while, but at this moment, he was suddenly distracted.

They say the closer you are to home, the more timid you become!
For him, having come thousands of miles to seek refuge, he felt even more nervous at this moment.

He let out a light breath, raised his foot and climbed up the stairs. The Thousand-Step Mountain Road was just around the corner. When he stepped over the last step, Ji Zhixian suddenly stopped.

After a while, he quickly raised his foot and ran away.

At the end of the field of vision, in front of the gate of Ciyu Temple, there stood a familiar figure.

"I, Ji Zhixian, pay my respects to Gu Zhenzai!"

Ji Zhixian approached, bowed, and judging from his words and actions, he was clearly performing the etiquette of a family subject.

"Okay, okay! No need to be polite!"

Gu Yunli was very excited and cheered repeatedly. After helping Ji Zhixian up, he said with concern, "You have worked hard along the way."

Ji Zhixian shook his head and said, "As long as I can see Gu Zhenzai again, it's worth it no matter how hard it is."

Gu Yunli said nothing, patted Ji Zhixian on the shoulder, turned around and walked towards Ciyu Temple.

Ji Zhixian hurried to follow.

Along the way, the earth puppets were all extremely surprised when they saw the person following Gu Yunli.

After Gu Yunli led Ji Zhixian into the backyard, he set out tea in the yard and they chatted while drinking tea.

Ji Zhixian, one of the leaders of the General Chamber of Commerce, briefly reported on the follow-up of the General Chamber of Commerce.

Today, the General Chamber of Commerce has been owned by the Immortal Court.

Basically everything remains the same, except that the profits are taken back to the Immortal Palace.

Judging from the attitude of the Immortal Court towards the top leaders of the General Chamber of Commerce, if Ji Zhixian did not leave, he would not necessarily be implicated.

Unfortunately, Ji Zhixian didn’t dare to gamble, and couldn’t gamble.

After all, he is Gu Yunli's confidant.

He then reported his experience on the way here, which was relatively safe and sound.

"I think you have seen the local customs and practices here. Although I was conferred the title of Ciyun Dharma Realm, the place is still in the hands of evil spirits and the evil monks are idle. If I want to completely change the situation, it will take a hundred years. But I am a person who only cares about time, so I created the Interconnected Secret Realm. You came at the right time. I am in need of manpower now. With you here, you can support half of the country."

Gu Yunli was generous in praising Ji Zhixian.

"I will definitely live up to the expectations of the True Lord!"

While Ji Zhixian was showing his loyalty, he couldn't help but ask, "Is Zhenzai going to rebuild the equipment refinery?"

Gu Yunli smiled and said, "You are half right. Now that I have broken free from the shackles of the Immortal Court, why should I still make wedding clothes for others? Not only do I want to rebuild the weapon refinery, I also hope that in the future, the interconnected magic tools can achieve the interconnection of all things."

(End of this chapter)