Something’s Wrong with This Game — I Became a God by Mining!

"It seems Little White really likes these insect pupae. I wonder if eating them will also let it level up."

Yang Ling's eyes lit up. Little White had a level, so it could definitely level up. Previously, he hadn't known the conditions for its leveling, but today he could observe and find out.

Seeing Little White eating enthusiastically, he couldn't hold back and began his own leveling spree.

The number of pupae near the front was somewhat sparse, having been trampled by Gao Chen and the others.

The deeper he went, the denser the pupae became.

A single step could crush over ten of them at once.

That meant ten streams of experience entering his body with each step.

Yang Ling's Experience Points were skyrocketing wildly.

In less than an hour, the pleasant sound of leveling up rang in his ears.

"I'm already level 19?"

A slight surge of joy rose in Yang Ling. Today, reaching level 20 was a given; he even had hopes for levels 21 and 22.

He immediately allocated the attribute point to Spirit.

But then, the system displayed a message:

「Spirit is full. Without cultivating a Spirit-related cultivation technique, it cannot be increased.」

"Damn, I need a corresponding cultivation technique to continue adding points?"

Yang Ling's heart sank with a thud, and his expression turned somewhat grim.

He had been counting on maxing out Spirit to one hundred points to greatly increase his future cultivation speed.

"A Spirit-related cultivation technique..."

Yang Ling frowned in deep thought. After pondering for a while, he decided to find another opportunity to inquire with Xu Qing.

He'd see if Xu Qing knew anything about it.

"Since Spirit can't be increased, I'll just raise Agility first."

Yang Ling thought about how he had used Agility to kite Wu Man.

His current damage output was sufficient for now, so there was no urgent need to add points to Strength.

As long as he raised Agility, his output would actually become more substantial, and his survivability would be stronger.

Thinking this, he had already allocated the Free Attribute Point to Agility.

Agility increased from 5 points to 6 points.

Yang Ling felt his body become slightly more nimble.

Although the change wasn't very pronounced, he knew that when he next used the Thief-Capturing Saber Technique, his saber momentum would be faster and sharper!

He continued his leveling spree.

Unconsciously, another pleasant sound rang out.

「Congratulations, you have leveled up. You have gained 1 Free Attribute Point.」

Yang Ling casually added it to Agility again.

"Level 20!"

Yang Ling's expression shifted.

Immediately after, another message appeared:

【You have become the first expert among the million players of the 「Divine Realm」 to reach Level 20】

【You have received a Random Treasure Chest reward】

In an instant, a silver-colored chest appeared before him.

"It's a silver Random Treasure Chest! Its grade is two levels higher than the first white chest!"

Yang Ling's eyes lit up slightly.

His breathing even grew a bit heavier.

His guess was correct; there was indeed another reward at level 20.

Not only that, but this time he had become the first player to reach level 20.

The quality of the rewarded chest had likely been upgraded because of this.

Normally, his first reward was a white chest, so this one should have been blue; a silver one shouldn't have appeared!

"So, the rewards for first place always get an enhancement, distinguishing them from players in other ranks."

Yang Ling couldn't wait any longer and immediately opened the silver chest.

Inside the chest wasn't a Spirit Nurturing Pill or other elixirs as he had imagined, but rather a martial arts technique manual.

"A martial arts technique?"

Yang Ling's brow furrowed slightly. He already had plenty of martial arts techniques.

He didn't even have enough time to practice them all.

Getting another technique now was somewhat redundant.

He understood the principle that biting off more than one can chew.

Thinking this, he picked up the technique manual and glanced at it:

「First-rate Martial Arts Technique: Ethereal Steps」

「Do you wish to learn?」

"......"

Yang Ling's eyes widened.

A first-rate martial arts technique?

For real?

He immediately checked the detailed introduction of Ethereal Steps:

【Ethereal Steps. When cultivated to the Transcendent level, one can tread on empty air.】

【Beginner's Insight: Increases Agility by 12 points】

【Comprehensive Mastery: Increases Agility by 24 points】

【Flawless Proficiency: Increases Agility by 36 points】

【Skilled: Increases Agility by 48 points】

【Transcendent: Increases Agility by 80 points. Additional Skill: Treading Emptiness】

"This is a really good thing!"

Yang Ling murmured to himself.

Although he couldn't possibly cultivate Ethereal Steps to the Transcendent level in a short time,

at most he could push it to Comprehensive Mastery.

But that would still increase his Agility by 24 points!

Adding the 15 points from the Vajra Bright King Technique, his base 7 points, and the 6 points from the Thief-Capturing Saber Technique,

his Agility would reach an unprecedented 52 points!

With such Agility, even if he still wasn't a match for experts like Shi Xin,

he could at least easily escape from such experts.

He might even have a chance to counter-kill!

"Biting off more than you can chew is one thing, but you can still chew it slowly. It's better than having nothing to chew at all."

"This chest's reward is truly a top-tier prize."

"I'm satisfied."

Feeling thoroughly content, Yang Ling immediately learned Ethereal Steps to avoid any unforeseen complications.

He knew very well how rare first-rate cultivation techniques usually were.

Now, he possessed a first-rate cultivation technique and a first-rate martial arts technique, Ethereal Steps.

Even if his start couldn't compare to Lin Caiyi and the others, his current starting point was likely far above theirs!

A warm current flowed into the space between Yang Ling's eyebrows.

In an instant, he gained many memories related to Ethereal Steps.

His movements gradually began to become more agile.

Yang Ling practiced Ethereal Steps while simultaneously stepping on insect pupae.

Both his Proficiency and Experience Points soared rapidly. What a pleasure!

Unconsciously, he leveled up again from 20 to 21.

But this time, it took considerably longer.

Even the insect eggs in the stone cavern had been completely trampled by him. The remaining scattered few had also been eaten by Little White.

"It seems the Experience Points required for leveling up become much greater after level 20."

Yang Ling glanced over at Little White.

This time, Little White had eaten quite a few insect pupae.

Originally only palm-sized, it had now grown three whole times larger.

Its fangs and forelimbs had become increasingly sharp.

Yang Ling checked Little White's attributes:

Great Mother Vermilion Gold Mantis: Little White

Level: 5

Strength: 9

Agility: 14

Spirit: 6

Special Skill: Gold Seeking

"Wait!"

Yang Ling was slightly startled. If he remembered correctly, when Little White was level 1, its Strength was only 5, Agility 10, and Spirit 2.

But now, after only gaining 4 levels,

how had each of its three attributes increased by 4 points?

"Could it be because it can't practice martial arts, so its attribute growth differs from humans?"

Yang Ling felt a pleasant surprise. Looking at it this way, if Little White was properly nurtured, it could become a great asset in the future!

"Goodness, I should have fed you more pupae earlier."

Yang Ling beckoned with a smile.

Little White immediately flew onto his shoulder.

Yang Ling suddenly felt his body sink.

So heavy!

Little White was only about three times larger than before,

but its weight felt like over ten pounds!

Yang Ling tapped Little White's body; the sensation was like tapping Vermilion Gold.

An idea struck him, and he opened his own Status Panel:

Character: Yang Ling

Profession: Constable (Beast Tamer)

Level: 21

Strength: 11

Agility: 8

Spirit: 30

Exclusive Skill: Insight x2

Martial Arts: Vajra Bright King Technique (Beginner's Insight)

Experience Points: 318/1000

Boulder Crushing Fist (Comprehensive Mastery)

Proficiency: 102/10000

Thief-Capturing Saber Technique (Comprehensive Mastery)

Proficiency: 2012/10000

Ethereal Steps: (Beginner)

Proficiency: 13/100

HP: 310 (100)

Yang Ling opened the Divine Realm Level Ranking again:

【Divine Realm Level Ranking】

【001: Ironclad Department, Yang Ling, Level 21, Profession: Constable】

【002: Nine Immortals Dao Palace, Lin Caiyi, Level 20, Profession: Daoist】

【003: Extreme Flame Sword Manor, Jiang Tian'ai, Level 20, Profession: Swordsman】

【004: Divine Sect, Zhang Shendao, Level 20, Profession: Assassin】

【005: Arhat Temple, Li Shou, Level 19, Profession: Berserk Monk】

【006: Bitter Awareness Temple, Hui Wu, Level 17, Profession: Martial Monk】

【007: Valley of the Dead, Qi Kai, Level 17, Profession: Medical Apprentice】

【008: Great Yan Sword Sect, Fang Yun, Level 17, Profession: Swordsman】

【009: Mountain and River Sect, Wu Xiaochen, Level 16, Profession: Blade Guard】

【010: Ironclad Department, Qin Mo, Level 15, Profession: Constable】

"I'm 4 levels higher than Hui Wu."

"A full 6 levels higher than Qin Mo in tenth place."

"This is a cliff-like gap."

Yang Ling felt a twinge of emotion inside.

There was a time when he thought the level gap between him and Hui Wu would only grow larger.

The other's leveling speed would surely far surpass his.

He never expected that after these few waves of gains, he had instead surpassed the other by a full 4 levels.

"It's about time to leave. This place has no more value. I'll come back to check another time."

Yang Ling swept a glance over the stone cavern, then called Little White to leave together.

After swimming a distance, he suddenly turned his head to look back. Vaguely, he saw an enormous creature entering the stone cavern.

On its Status Panel, everything was terrifying question marks!

Tyrant Ghost Spider

Level: ???

Strength: ???

Agility: ???

Spirit: ???

Special Skill: ???

Yang Ling's heart jumped in alarm. He immediately swam with all his might, soon reaching the shore, and quickly left Mine Shaft 36.

Only after safely reaching the mine entrance did he look back inside with lingering fear.

"Were those insect pupae its children?"

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