Master the Abyss, starting from an apprentice priest

It was morning time on February 25, 768 in the Tianqi calendar.

Fanor continent, Nolan Empire.

Songyuan Territory, Red Maple City, inside the church.

Luo Xiu, who was sitting on the edge of the bed in the Bishop's Holy Seat, had opened his game panel.

On this day, he had already handled all the church affairs in advance and came to the bishop's throne, excitedly waiting for the coming moment——

The countdown is decreasing second by second, and it is getting closer and closer to the official start of the [Public Beta].

[Public beta start time: 4 seconds...]

[Public beta opening time: 3 seconds...]

[Public beta opening time: 2 seconds...]

[Public beta opening time: 1 second...]

【——Public beta starts! 】

[This public beta is a public billing test - duration: 365 days]

["NPC exclusive template" has been opened! 】

【……】

["World Channel" has been opened! 】

["Player Forum" has been opened! 】

["Tianqi Mall" has been opened! 】

【……】

[Current number of “Adventors”: 9987823]

【Traveler in a foreign land——】

[Welcome to the world of "God's Destiny"...]

【……】

…

Apocalypse World, Fanor Continent.

Nolan Empire, outside Red Maple City.

Thousands of figures appeared on the gravel plain like projections——

The spiritual threads glowing with white light were twisted, entwined, and intertwined. The originally illusory, translucent body gradually solidified, and was gradually "stitched" into a complete body like a doll.

Soon, they become just like normal people.

And their originally dull eyes soon lit up, and they began to look at everything around them.

…

"Hey! I'm back!"

Someone in the crowd shouted, and other "Adventors" around him looked at him and threw detections at him.

That is the player whose ID is "Thomas the Tank Engine".

Different from the players around him, his eyes did not have the ignorance and confusion of new players. His eyes were full of determination, and he looked towards the outline of the wall of Red Maple City not far away——

He was familiar with the outline of the border fortress wall.

For closed beta players like Thomas, there will be a special option when loading the "open beta" for the first time - [Do you want to select the 'closed beta arrival point' as the arrival point of this open beta? ], Thomas chose yes without hesitation.

As a noble "internal beta player", Thomas has been waiting for nearly half a month since the end of the internal beta, hoping for the stars and the moon almost every day, and finally looked forward to the day when the open beta started.

In the real world where Thomas lives, a total of twelve days have passed from the end of the closed beta to the start of the public beta.

Because of the excellent response from the players in the last closed beta test of "God's Path", this game that was not announced much became surprisingly popular. Many players in other game fields also paid attention to this game. There are high expectations for the game’s upcoming “open beta.”

According to unreliable sources, the number of players who seem willing to participate in the open beta of "God's Destiny" has reached nearly 30 million!

But the number of players who are actually likely to join the open beta may be less than half of this number - because if you want to play "God's Destiny" smoothly, one of the necessary conditions is to purchase a somatosensory cabin developed by "next generation black technology". Even though the real world is already at the end of the 21st century, this expensive immersive gaming cabin is relatively niche.

It’s just that this has nothing to do with Thomas. Thomas is only happy to see the discussion of "God's Destiny" on all major platforms.

There is a feeling of excitement that I am out of the circle.jpg

While waiting for the opening of the public beta for twelve days, Thomas also followed the official account of [Next Generation Black Technology] on major platforms every day, never letting go of any forward-looking news about "God's Destiny".

According to the staff of [Next Generation Black Technology].

Regarding the open beta of "God's Destiny", it is not a repeat of the closed beta, but a new main storyline.

It seems that the in-game time of the "open beta" is after the "closed beta". As for other things, the staff did not reveal more.

"I don't know how many days have passed in the game since last time... Also, is our main mission still 'Judgement War'?"

Thomas was thinking about this as he walked towards Red Maple City.

At the same time, he also opened the game panel and looked for the differences between the "open beta" and the closed beta——

The "Player Forum", "World Channel", "Character Panel" and "Task Panel" and other panel functions that existed during the internal beta have been retained during the public beta.

Thomas first opened his character panel and looked at the few contents——

[Thomas the Tank Engine (lv.1, Adventer)]

[Race: Human]

[Rank: Enlightened One]

[Health: 50/50, Mana: 25/25]

[Physical attack: 10, spell attack: 10, defense reduction: 5]

[Attributes: Strength 5, Constitution 5, Agility 5, Wisdom 5, Divinity 5, Perception 5, Resistance 5, Luck 5]

[First destiny: none]

[Main occupation: None]

[Destiny Skill (0/8): None]

[Professional Skills (0/8): None]

[Character expertise: none]

[Status: None]

【……】

"As expected..."

Thomas pondered, "Sure enough, after the public beta, my private beta data was cleared...but it doesn't matter, I still remember the necessary procedures for promotion to extraordinary."

"First, you need to enter the Red Maple City Fortress. Then find the church, find the priests there, apply to join the church to become a 'Church Patrol', and use your merits to exchange for a piece of [Brilliant] inscription skill knowledge... Hmm , that’s it for now.”

He quickly browsed through his character panel, and then closed it. He had already made a series of plans for his early promotion to extraordinary, and his eyes fell on another piece of content in the game panel.

The UI interface has not changed much from the internal test, but there is a very eye-catching addition...

——[Tianqi Mall]!

This is the only newly added panel function. As soon as Thomas clicked in, the first interface that fell into his eyes was a few numbers engraved in DNA - [6r], [30r], [98r], [198r], 【328r】、【648r】……

——That’s the recharge system!

Compared with the closed beta, "God's Destiny" finally released the recharge interface!

In Thomas's impression, as an "online game"...even in 2077, "krypton gold" is an indispensable part of online games.

And Thomas is more or less a middle-class player in other games, and he is not very resistant to the fact that "God's Destiny" has a recharge interface. What he is more curious about is that the "Apocalypse Points" earned from recharging can be used in " What can be exchanged in "Apocalypse Mall"?

He then opened the "Apocalypse Mall" on one side and saw several "commodities" that had been put on the shelves.

——[Instant Resurrection Scroll (6r/30r/98r, limited to 3 purchases per week)],

——[Free point gift pack (30r, limited to 1 purchase per week)],

——[Basic experience gift pack (30r, limited to 1 purchase per week)],

——【……】

——["Brilliant Engraving" technical knowledge (available for purchase after 29 days and 23 hours)],

——["Supreme Engraving" technical knowledge (available for purchase after 29 days and 23 hours)],

——["Intellectual Engraving" technical knowledge (available for purchase after 29 days and 23 hours)];

——【……】

[Apocalypse Mall] The number of purchasable products temporarily launched is not very large.

Thomas took a quick look and found that most of them were props for players to improve their fault tolerance, as well as technical knowledge that was not available for purchase yet.

There are also weekly limited gift packs such as "Free Points Gift Pack" and "Basic Experience Gift Pack", which can obtain 3 free attribute points and 1,000 basic experience points respectively, which can significantly improve the initial game experience of novice players.

For the price of goods at the end of the 21st century, the price of this type of gift package is not high - Thomas jumped directly to the payment page and clicked on the krypton gold with a swipe of his hand, gaining 3 free points and 1,000 basic experience points. .

Put all 3 free attribute points into [Physique] directly, and the newly acquired 1,000 basic experience points will be temporarily stored.

As for the "Resurrection Scroll", "Life Potion" and "Mana Potion", Thomas has no desire to buy them for the time being. He is somewhat curious about the initial technical knowledge of several destiny paths, but they are not available for purchase. They should be "God's Destiny Path" Content introduced to take care of new players who join the game later.

After almost understanding [Apocalypse Mall], Thomas closed the panel.

"Speaking of which, during this open beta, are there any acquaintances around Red Maple City?"

Thinking of this, Thomas looked at the players around him.

At this moment, the players around them who had just "arrived" were wearing full refugee tattered suits just like they were during the closed beta.

And when Thomas looked at them for the first time, a familiar feeling suddenly came over him——

Among the players who had just "arrived", some of them had already stripped off their coats and trousers, pulled at their trousers, and shouted with grief and indignation:

"Why can't you take off your pants in this game?"

"..."

Dreaming back to the closed beta test family... Thomas looked at the group of players who were still trying hard, and his memories drifted back to the beginning of the closed beta test, when several players made familiar moves.

No longer paying attention to the futile attempts there, Thomas continued walking in the direction of Red Maple City. He also opened the "Player Forum" and took a look. The discussion there was already very lively.

[Big Goose Stewed in Iron Pot]: Who knows, who stole the ID of 'Big Goose Stewed in Iron Pot'?

[Iron pot stewed big crocodile]: @铁肉丝狗 stewed

[Big goose stewed in iron pot]:?

[Big goose stewed in iron pot]: I will pay you 50 and let me change your ID.

[Zero Negative Review Glider]: I just played this game, what should I do at the beginning?

[Douling King]: For internal beta players, it is recommended that newbies first find a nearby town to enter, and then approach the local guards to invite them to a duel...

[Bush Gomen]: No, buddy

[Shut up]: Punch analysis: "Bush Gomen" and "No Brother" are homophones. The former is a standard Western-style name, while the latter is a Chinese-style greeting with an ironic tone. This is the way that Chinese and Western cultures adopt " The perfect combination of "homonym" is witty and humorous, making people laugh...

[Bush Gomen]: Shut up, thank you

【……】：……

…

It's a familiar smell... Thomas nodded contentedly, and then closed the panel.

At this time, he and several players had walked some distance away, and the outline of the Red Maple City Fortress had become clear in Thomas' eyes.

While seeing the outline of the fortress clearly, Thomas also saw the smoke and dust rising not far away, and the sound of horse hooves could be heard in his ears——

The clergymen wearing clerical attire and riding white horses were already galloping in the direction of Thomas and the others, and Thomas seemed to recognize the "leader" among the clergymen - that was the "Guiding Priest" Section Lun!

The guiding pastor has not changed much from what I remember. It seems... the time of "open beta" and "internal beta" should be close? Then the "Judgment War" may still be the main line of Fanor continent...

Thomas couldn't contain his excitement when he saw Colen coming on horseback, and Colen quickly rode up to Thomas.

…

"you……"

After glancing Thomas up and down, "Guidance Pastor" Colum had a look of surprise and doubt on his face, and asked Thomas in a tone of verification:

"Are you 'Thomas'?"

"...?"

Thomas was stunned.

Does he recognize me?

"Guidance Pastor" Colen...he actually recognized me?

In a daze, Thomas seemed to realize.

The modeling I used in the "open beta" was almost the same as in the "internal beta".

The "open beta" may not have completely deleted the self during the "internal beta". The NPCs in the "God's Destiny" game, such as the "Guide Priest" Column in front of him, obviously still remember him!

This is "God's Path"...this is the real "reality" of this game!

This made Thomas feel a strong excitement in his heart——

"Yes, it's me." Thomas nodded, looked at the priest in front of him, and said:

"Long time no see, Coren."

"——I am 'Thomas the Tank Engine'."

"..."

After Thomas finished this sentence.

As if he got the correct code, "Guide Priest" Column nodded, got off his horse, came to Thomas, and said:

"It's you, Thomas."

His voice was trembling, and Thomas could tell that Coren was trying his best to control his emotions.

"A month ago, you suddenly disappeared... Everyone in the church was worried about you, but... it's okay, I hope you're fine."

"Welcome back, Thomas."

"The church still retains your residence and priesthood. But according to the bishop's instructions, you may need to check and cultivate your body first, and then perform some necessary reconstruction before you can be competent for them again."

"..."

"good."

Thomas nodded vaguely.

And the moment he nodded.

Right in front of Thomas, his panel jumped out at the same time, showing new content!

——That’s the returning [main quest]!

【……】

[Main Mission: Judgment War (?? Difficulty)]

[Recommended level: lv.1~lv.100, first life path and above]

[Task Type: Main Mission]

[Task description: At the end of the Apocalypse Calendar 767, the cavalry of the "Dark Principality" broke through the border of the Nolan Empire, and the Dark Duke officially declared war on the Nolan Empire.

And you, "Thomas the Tank Engine."

You have experienced and participated in this long war, which is still not over.

It has reached a certain point, and you have returned at the right time - even though you are no longer the same body as before, your soul is still there, and your will has never shifted. 】

[Main mission guidance: Choose your camp (completed. Current camp: Nolan Empire, Holy Court, Red Maple City Church)]

[Automatically generate mission goals based on the current camp. The current camp is "Nolan Empire, Holy Court, Red Maple City Church"]

[The first phase mission goal: Assist the "Nolan Empire" army to resist the invasion of the "Dark Principality"]

[The second phase mission goal: Assist the "Nolan Empire" army to capture the territory of the "Dark Principality"]

[The third phase mission goal: Assist the "Nolan Empire" army to destroy the "Dark Principality"]

[Remarks on the main mission: By killing enemy units and successfully assisting your team in completing specific goals, you will receive mission points (the final mission completion reward will be settled based on the completion of the stage mission objectives and the number of points earned)]

[Current mission points: 342]

[List of completion rewards: basic experience +120000+, exclusive destiny random skills*1~3, exclusive destiny random skills*1~3, exclusive destiny random expertise*1~3, skill slots*3~10, skill slots* 3~10...Settlement depends on the completion of the mission goal...]

【……】

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