Chapter 304: Ys Origin, Perfect Clearance Settlement
Inside the Ys Origin dungeon, Cheng Tian's Black Angel template had been removed with the destruction of the Root of Evil and the integration of the Black Pearl, returning him to his normal state.
Behind him, the two twin goddess phantoms with long, straight black hair gradually solidified. Cheng Tian, as if hot-swapping, removed all four wings from his back, and they automatically flew back to their respective original owners.
With the return of the wings, the two goddesses' hair also reverted to its original light purple. At the same time, the Black Pearl's authority returned to their hands, but it was clear that both goddesses were somewhat dazed.
Besides fully accepting Cheng Tian's burning of Cain's soul, which averted their crisis of self-sacrifice, they were also processing the fact that they had become "Unique" and "Primordial," and that countless versions of themselves existed in countless parallel worlds before this.
But then again, the original three Ys storylines were already parallel world lines.
In Unica's route, a Temple Knight named Roy died. In Hugo's route, the spear-wielding girl Epona, with whom he had a complicated relationship, was executed by Dalles. Only in Toal's route did no one who shouldn't have died, die. And these three routes could theoretically lead to three different futures.
The Twin Goddesses had never, despite single-handedly creating the prosperity of the Kingdom of Ys, developed the idea that they were gods who could lord over all humans. Instead, they maintained a girlish innocence, unwavering for a hundred years.
However, upon realizing they were merely characters within a dungeon, and facing Heaven's Chosen Space, which could freely create and destroy their world, they instinctively felt awe.
Unlike Cheng Tian, who was so carefree he wouldn't even consider the essence of such creation power, only where to play games and what games to play.
Of course, the Space chose to bestow the Unique and Primordial attributes upon them, partly due to Cheng Tian's spectacular mission completion rate, and partly because the powers they controlled were very useful.
Order and Freedom... in layman's terms, they were responsible for adjusting dynamic balance!
They had truly landed a golden opportunity.
...So, how long are you two going to space out?
Without his wings, and having completely lost his ability to fly, Cheng Tian could only maintain his current state by hugging the floating artifact, the Black Pearl, as he looked at the two goddesses with curiosity.
Reah, who was always good-natured towards everyone, simply rolled her eyes at Cheng Tian. This unlucky brother-in-law was exceptionally irritating. Fina, on the other hand, wrinkled her nose and, without instruction, learned to stick two fingers into Cheng Tian's armpit, giving a sharp pinch!
"Ah ah ah ah ah!!!!!"
Accompanied by a scream comparable to Tom's, tearing through the sky, the other players in the current dungeon also had their time-stop status lifted, entering the perfect clearance settlement along with Cheng Tian.
In the sky, a slideshow of key, representative battle scenes began to play, like a revolving lantern.
It was at this moment that the other players, besides Congming Tou, realized that 99% of the scenes displayed in this slideshow were Cheng Tian's battles!
From killing the first Strong-Arm Beast, through the shocking mid-point of the Heavenly Serpent swallowing and toppling the tower, all the way to the annihilation of Demon Lord Darm, it was truly thrilling and full of twists and turns... Good heavens, you were a player after all!?
A group of people suddenly realized, but after subconsciously looking at each other, they all chose to silently accept this fact. However, they then intentionally or unintentionally gravitated towards Cheng Tian, who had landed perfectly, unscathed, after a three-hundred-and-sixty-degree descent.
Firstly, Cheng Tian hadn't exploited their misunderstanding to do anything to them.
Secondly... after watching the Space's spectacular replay, and the series of battle scenes they had just witnessed firsthand, anyone with a brain wouldn't consider engaging in any form of conflict with Cheng Tian.
Let alone conflict, many of them were trying to figure out how to start their first conversation with Cheng Tian.
Finally, even if they couldn't get Cheng Tian's player ID, leaving a good impression would be enough!
[Dungeon Settlement Initiated.]
[Dungeon Scene: Ys Origin, Black and White Twin Towers
Dungeon Difficulty: C+?
Main Quest: "Sun and Moon in Harmony" — Single-player quest, special quest. As the "Sun God Gem Shard Host," you successfully formed a "Sun and Moon in Harmony" pact with the Twin Goddesses "Red Moon Fina" and "Pale Moon Reah," ultimately killing the hidden mastermind "Cain Fact/Demon Lord Darm," and simultaneously incinerating the Root of Evil, preventing the Twin Goddesses from falling into eternal slumber. Completed √.
Side Quest: "Old Man! Time to Step Aside!" — Single-player quest, class change quest. In this dungeon, while maintaining the persona of "Cain Fact's Illegitimate Son," use the Crystal Eye to defeat "Cain Fact." Completed √. Class change successful, acquiring the "Heart Priest" class and unlocking a second class slot.
"Holy Grail Mission" — Collect the three Divine Artifacts of Ys: Wings of the Azure Sky (1/1), Purple Lightning War Hammer (1/1), Crimson Lotus Greatsword (1/1). Completed √. You and your subordinate units have gained a permanent 10% resistance bonus to Wind, Lightning, and Fire elements.
Attempt to take the Divine Artifact "Black Pearl" (1/1). Completed √. Ys Origin dungeon becomes independent, the Space gains a new function "Black and White Twin Towers," the Twin Goddesses achieve uniqueness and primordial status, and become the official administrators of Heaven's Chosen Space regarding the Twin Black and White Towers, Order, and Freedom.
Non-Quest Plot Summary: Continuously killed Black Tower guardian beasts, obtained "Crystal Eye" enhancement from Hugo Fact, gained conditional allegiance from Saul Tobal, established the White Tower to guide players in and achieve a Twin Tower confrontation mode, destroyed the Twin Black Tower.
Dungeon Achievements/Titles: Twin Goddesses' Guardian / Sun and Moon in Harmony (Gold), Demon Lord's Demise / Origin Hero (Gold), DotA? / Tower Toppler! (Purple), Deceptive Elder / Silver-Tongued (Blue), Chief of the Six Priests / Heart Priest (Purple)
Quest Completion Rate: 200%
Scene Exploration Rate: 200%
Dungeon Settlement Rating: SS
Perfect Clearance Rewards: Heaven's Chosen Coins 1.5W (Bounty Heads — Strong-Arm Beast, Infinite Man-Eater Foot, Judgment Helmet) + 6W (Bounty Head — Demon Lord Darm) = 7.5W, Demon Lord Darm dropped Golden Treasure Chest * 1 (contains Cain Fact, Dalles, Saba, Kishgal, a total of 4 BOSSes, at least 4 drops), First Class Change "Heart Priest," new 1 fixed skill slot.]
[Due to your experience in the "Ys Origin" dungeon being stripped from its related system, and the Twin Goddesses, as the original source, achieving uniqueness and primordial status, the impact you caused in this dungeon will spread to all future related dungeons.]
[You have gained the qualification to return to Heaven's Chosen Space.]
[Since "Ys Origin" has been perfectly cleared, and there are no other exploitable elements, your talent "Game Expert" immediately begins settlement.]
[Settlement Certificate as above —]
[You obtained the "Onimusha / Jack Brown" template armament "Ogre Gauntlet" through settlement, and the inverse template skill "Phantom Sword" enchanted onto the special equipment "Arthur's Proof."]