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Wang Kai marveled at the myriad of emotions.

The ability for players to freely issue tasks was already absurd enough, but the freedom to choose the task's content, rewards, penalties, and even its duration was truly unheard of. 

"One can only say that 'Eternal' and other games are not on the same level," Jiang Han reflected inwardly, equally astounded.

After the task was posted, Jiang Han, through a shared riding arrangement, took Wang Kai to a nearby leveling area.

"These items are for you."

Opting to trade with Wang Kai, Jiang Han handed over a substantial amount of loot from the Merai Zone players and items he had no use for until Wang Kai's inventory was full.

"Brother, it seems urgent?" Wang Kai hesitated for a moment before inquiring.

Although Jiang Han didn't appear particularly anxious, Wang Kai sensed an underlying urgency.

"Yes."

Jiang Han nodded. "I need to undertake a rather challenging task, and my life might be at stake."

An SS-grade task implied significant threats, where a single wrong choice could endanger one's life. Despite having completed numerous tasks, extreme caution was still required.

Especially the current side quest, the Reversal Covenant, with rewards comprising a dual-class scroll and a pet of unknown grade. How should one put it...

The rewards were exceedingly generous!

While he had some confidence, achieving absolute certainty was beyond him. Various uncertainties compelled him to accumulate wealth swiftly.

Firstly, making money was an inherent goal; wealth would grant him worry-free stability.

Secondly, a significant amount was required for a certain step in his plan, and Ralph couldn't assist in this matter. If Ralph provided the funds, it would undoubtedly increase the difficulty of the task, as NPCs couldn't bestow player rewards without a cost.

"Is it necessary to take such risks?" Wang Kai hesitated before asking. "I'm not trying to influence your decision, but... with your current strength, you've moved beyond the desperate phase. Maintaining this advantage will undoubtedly lead to abundant wealth. Perhaps, for the sake of prudence, certain tasks could be reasonably abandoned?"

"It is necessary."

Jiang Han solemnly declared, "The success of this task determines the future."

The Sword God had shown him kindness; that was one of the reasons, albeit an essential one. Besides this, there were many other factors he couldn't disclose at the moment.

"Alright!"

Wang Kai didn't press further.

...

"Tat, tat, tat..."

The Dark Thunder Sky Tiger raced against the wind, swift as an arrow leaving the bowstring. Even in an endless wilderness, there was a moment when the destination would be reached.

Crossing the wilderness, the environment gradually transformed, revealing a lush forest in Jiang Han's line of sight. Towering ancient trees stood densely, their roots intertwined, surrounded by dense underbrush. In the dappled light, the atmosphere was notably cool.

"Ding! ~"

System prompt: You've entered the map [Verdant Forest]!

"Are the monsters here too high-leveled?" Wang Kai dismounted, crouching in a corner, feeling immense pressure.

At level 52, any randomly appearing monster here would likely kill him instantly.

"Don't worry."

Jiang Han, astride the Dark Thunder Sky Tiger, surveyed the surroundings, spotting his target.

It was a green fox, fluffy all over, with sharp claws, displaying agility, seemingly a creature specializing in speed.

[Breeze Fox] (Ghost Fiend Rank ★★)

Level: 120

Health: 12,000,000

Attack: 72,000-75,000

Defense: 33,000-35,200

Skills: [Advanced Agility], [Shadow of Lingering Wind], [Blade of the Wind]

Introduction: One of the creatures residing in the Verdant Forest, transformed significantly due to the invasion of demonic energy. It has become the ruler of the forest's periphery.

...

As a two-star Ghost Fiend, the creature's attributes were relatively high. Unfortunately, it was utterly inadequate before Jiang Han. Activating War Stomp, he delivered an attack that the Breeze Fox, adept in speed, couldn't react to, instantly crushing it.

-12,348,940!

"Ding! ~"

System prompt: Congratulations on killing [Breeze Fox], this level's experience +0.6%!

The experience gain was substantial, and with enough quantity, he could level up easily with his AoE skills.

"Swoosh!"

Golden light radiated from Wang Kai, who leveled up on the spot. In team status, the experience sharing was generous, and with a 20% personal gain for the pet, its leveling was exceptionally rapid.

"Ding! ~"

System prompt: Your pet [Little White] has leveled up to level 2!

"Ding! ~"

System prompt: Your pet [Little White] has leveled up to level 3!

...

"Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh..."

Wang Kai leveled up instantly, while Little White was enveloped in a burst of golden light. As a level 1 pet, it consumed a massive amount of experience, causing it to skyrocket like a rocket.

It's worth mentioning that the experience distribution for pets and teammates differed. Teammates received a minimum of 5% and, when above 5%, the specific distribution depended on output. In contrast, Jiang Han could actively adjust his pet's experience gain.

Currently, his pet received 20% of his personal experience, making the leveling incredibly swift.

"Ding! ~"

System prompt: Your pet [Little White] has leveled up to level 29!

"Ding! ~"

System prompt: Your pet [Little White] has leveled up to level 30!

...

"Meow~~"

Little White lounged under a tree, basking in the sun, radiating a rich glow.

"Ding! ~"

System prompt: Due to your pet [Little White] reaching a certain stage of strength, all attributes have slightly increased. Skill Acquired: [Blessing of the Heavens]!

A new skill acquired!

Jiang Han beamed, ready to check the pet panel, when the Dark Thunder Sky Tiger beneath him suddenly underwent a transformation. It heated up, black electric currents crackling, jumping crazily across its body.

What's happening?

Canceling the riding status, Jiang Han watched as the Dark Thunder Sky Tiger increased in size amidst the dense electric currents, its form becoming more majestic. Black wings unfurled on its back, and its crimson fur multiplied.

"Roar!"

The Dark Thunder Sky Tiger roared towards the sky, the sound deafening.

"???"

Beside him, Wang Kai stared in shock at the snow-white kitten and the domineering tiger, utterly speechless.

For some reason, he felt that he was playing the real game, while his brother was playing the absolute cheat version!