Zhongli turned into a golden light and returned to the Hokage Rock. Scanning the surroundings, he spoke softly, "It seems that we have been surrounded."
"But they haven't made a move," Ganyu responded in a hushed tone. "Emperor, should we eliminate them all?"
"No, there's no need for unnecessary conflict. This world is not simple." Zhongli's gaze shifted toward the location of the Nine-Tailed Fox, his expression solemn. "I sensed an unusual energy from a child earlier. The essence of that energy is on par with a demon god.
When I tried to perceive its nature, I felt an intense gaze observing me. Whoever it was, their strength should not be inferior to mine. I have no idea how many beings like that exist in this world."
"Ashura Chakra?" Smith mused thoughtfully. "It seems the Six Paths Sage has taken an interest in us. That makes sense—he is overseeing his son's reincarnation, so it's only natural he would be alert."
Before anyone could ask further questions, Smith continued, "How is the seal coming along?"
"The Fourth Hokage is in the process of sealing the Nine-Tails. We've done what we needed to do. I suspect the mission will be completed soon." As Zhongli spoke, a rare flicker of surprise crossed his usually composed face.
However, he did not question Smith at that moment. Instead, he silently observed the distant spectral figure of the Shinigami that Minato Namikaze had summoned. A complex expression passed through his eyes.
Even from this distance, Zhongli could clearly hear the conversation between Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki. Using one's own child as a vessel to seal a powerful entity—was such a sacrifice truly worth it?
Yet, as the leader of a village, Minato's decision seemed logical.
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"Ding! Mission completed in the Naruto world: Assisted Konoha in sealing the Nine-Tails. Member Morax receives 20,000 points. Guild President Smith receives 1,000 points. Ningguang, Keqing, and Ganyu each receive 1,000 points. The guild receives 250 points and has been upgraded to Level 2. Keep up the good work, President and members!"
"Ding! The guild has reached Level 2. The learning system is now available."
"Ding! Mission completed. Members may remain in the Naruto world for up to one hour."
Guild Status:
Guild President: Smith
Guild Level: 2 (150/500)
Guild Members: 5/10
Personal Points: 26,000
Hearing the system's notification, a satisfied smile spread across Smith's face. The guild had leveled up!
From this, it seemed that guild experience was equal to one-hundredth of the total mission points earned.
"Let's go. More people are gathering here," Zhongli suggested to Smith.
"Agreed. I'll explore further once my strength improves," Smith replied, making no objection as he chose to leave the world immediately.
Ningguang, Keqing, and Ganyu followed quickly. Zhongli cast one last deep glance toward Naruto before departing.
Shortly after their exit, a man with a bandaged face covering one eye arrived late with a group of masked Root operatives.
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"We're back!" Keqing sighed in relief upon returning to the guild headquarters. "There were so many powerful figures in that village. Will we always face such opponents in other worlds?"
"As I mentioned earlier, not every mission will be this challenging. The higher the rewards, the greater the difficulty. Do you think we earned 1,000 points just by standing around? That's enough to buy a Vision. Benefits always match the difficulty," Smith explained calmly.
"Alright." Keqing glanced at Zhongli hesitantly.
Noticing this, Zhongli chuckled. "Yuhengxing, there's no need to dwell on this. Consider it an experience. If you ever feel uneasy about it, channel that energy into strengthening Liyue."
"I will, Emperor!" Keqing's eyes shone with determination. As the Yuhengxing of Liyue, she was willing to dedicate her life to its prosperity.
"The guild can now accommodate more members. Should we consider adding others?" Ningguang turned to Smith.
"We can add up to five more, but let's focus on strengthening our combat power," Smith replied, turning his gaze to Zhongli. If Zhongli approved, the so-called "Three-Eyed Five-Manifestation Immortals" would undoubtedly join without hesitation.
Zhongli pondered for a moment before responding, "The items in the guild shop don't hold much value for immortals. Since we have five open slots, there's no need to rush in filling them. However, if we come across some interesting individuals, we should consider inviting them."
"Actually, points aren't useless." Smith shook his head slightly. "Could you provide me with a copy of the immortal technique?"
"Oh?" Zhongli raised an eyebrow in surprise but complied, retrieving a jade slip and handing it to Smith. "This contains the Yu Zhang Immortal Method, which I once taught to Xue Yue Zhu Yang Zhenjun. If you wish to learn it, you may try.
But be warned: the souls of mortals are not as strong as those of immortals, and their blood may struggle to endure the concentration of adeptal energy. Only a select few with extraordinary circumstances can master such techniques.
Even the techniques passed down through Wangsheng Funeral Parlor were adapted for human practitioners, yet they remain beyond the reach of most."
"I plan to visit other worlds. If I encounter a suitable cultivation system, I'll consider integrating it here. Many worlds have cases of humans ascending to divinity," Smith mused, glancing at Keqing.
"Ding! Yu Zhang Immortal Method detected. Would you like to spend 1,000 points to learn the first level?"
The moment Smith grasped the jade slip, its contents flooded his mind. At the same time, the guild issued a prompt.
"Learn!" Smith silently commanded without hesitation.
A dark yellow light radiated from his body. Even Zhongli was momentarily stunned. Smith had mastered the Yu Zhang Immortal Method so quickly?
Did the Dimension Guild possess such an ability?
"Ding! Would you like to spend 2,000 points to learn the second level?"
Before Smith could even assess his newfound abilities, the guild notification chimed again.
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