Chapter 811: Official Cooperative Event, Mysterious Grand Prizes Await You!

Though they were a disparate crowd of cultivators and martial artists, one could not tread the path of immortality or master the martial arts without a sharp, nimble mind and a talent far exceeding the common herd.

To say nothing of those who stood out as the foremost among them.

Furthermore, the younger generation of the Daoist Alliance of Inaction, led by Li Haoran, had been delving deeply into these novel novelties, and for a considerable span of time at that.

Consequently, the video was not only exceptionally well-finished, but it truly possessed a grand and authentic manner.

And they had not merely studied such things; these cultivators had also lavished no small amount of effort upon the new style of communication jades.

Thus, the current communication jades could not only link to Penguin Messaging and live streams, but could also log onto webpages and access the Tieba forums; at the very least, a number of simpler functions operated with absolute fluid ease.

At present, what they were researching was how to utilize the method of inscribing certain array-formations on structural dharma-artifacts to replicate various other functions of the "cell phones" found within the games.

At this very moment, Li Haoran held in one hand a small array-disc intricately carved with complex formations, while his other hand grasped several sheets detailing programming languages.

Just then, a message suddenly popped up upon the communication jade.

"Has the event planning been finalized?"

...

The Haotian Sect of the Eastern Continent.

"A new event?"

The plan for the day is set in the morning; hence, early morning lessons were an ingrained custom for most sects from the Immortal Ruins Continent (the Eastern Continent) to the Heaven-Renounced Continent.

As the sun rose from the east, that wisp of purple mist coming from the orient held lasting benefits for these cultivators who refined qi and cultivated immortality.

The sky had only just begun to pale into dawn. Within the Haotian Sect, the Eldest Senior Sister, Yu Yin, walked toward the sect square, holding a newly purchased communication jade in her hand, while gazing with relish at the contents displayed within it.

"Oh, Senior Sister, you bought this new type of communication jade as well?" a junior sister beside her, about fifteen or sixteen with her hair tied in a bun, asked in pleasant surprise.

"Mm." With one finger pressed against the thin communication jade resting in her palm, she scrolled through the pages, browsing the Tieba forums. "I am looking at this pinned post."

The junior sister also drew out her own communication jade: "A pinned post? An officially cooperated event? Recalling the Flowing Years?"

"Huh? It seems several of the major forums have posted it... Should I take a look too?"

...

At this hour, a great many players in the older establishments like the Jiuhua City shop, the Half-City shop, and the Yuanyang City shop had likewise noticed this new event.

"Event time... March 28th? At 9 o'clock... isn't that today?" Since it was only just past six o'clock, Gu Tingyun sat in his small courtyard, taking a sip of iced black tea while reading the Tieba information on his communication jade. "An officially cooperated event?"

Up to now, the events held by the shop had been few, and the only one Gu Tingyun had ever participated in was the StarCraft tournament; a golden "dharma-boat" Corsair still sat parked by the cliffside, serving as his finest trophy.

Gu Tingyun, who had been leisurely sipping his tea, immediately sat bolt upright in his grand armchair: "A new event!?"

"But what does this 'officially cooperated' mean...?"

He continued to read downward: "This event is sponsored and held by the Origin Internet Club; the prizes are jointly provided by the Origin Internet Club and the organizers."

"Event venue: Origin Internet Club's 'My Space' virtual event dedicated grounds."

"This entire event will be broadcast live throughout via the official live stream room."

"Players who are unable to participate in this event may also use the new communication jades to open the 'Event Guessing' feature to win special, fine gifts."

"This event..." Gu Tingyun stared at the communication jade. "It seems to be on an even grander scale than in previous years..."

One had to know that in the past, those who did not participate were entirely a crowd of onlookers who brought their own snacks and drinks to watch the bustle. Now it was different; even the onlookers could participate in some 'Event Guessing' to win fine gifts!?

He then looked further down: "All who participate in the event shall obtain the qualification to draw a red packet for 1 to 10 hours of member card internet time."

...

Jiang Xiaoyue was also staring at her communication jade with a pair of large, wide eyes: "And there is even a qualification to win a grand snack gift pack from the shop!?"

She lightly covered her small mouth with a delicate hand, her eyes widening until they were nearly perfectly round: "Heavens! There is actually a grand snack gift pack!"

One had to remember that in the events held by the boss before, even if one worked bitterly hard to achieve a ranking, the rewards obtained would often only turn out to be a few snacks.

It was particularly infuriating!

Yet this new event actually offered a chance to obtain a grand snack gift pack even without achieving a rank?!

"This princess must participate as well!" Xiaoyue, who was still an exchange student at the Haotian Sect, immediately cried out in astonishment.

"Then what does one get for achieving a rank...?"

She hurriedly continued to read downward: "Achieving a rank grants a 'Mysterious Grand Gift Pack' personally provided by Owner Fang!?"

"The overall first place in this event can even obtain a mysterious prize personally selected by the boss!?"

One had to realize that the players of the two new shops—the Eastern Continent new shop and the Western Continent new shop—had never participated in any in-shop events before!

In particular, certain artifact masters of the Haotian Sect in the Eastern Continent, along with the mages and dwarf blacksmiths of the Western Continent, were endlessly envious of the prizes won by the players of the old shop—things like the "Corsair" dharma-boat, the Protoss Shuttle dharma-boat, Gauss rifles, Runewords, and so forth!

Especially the newly joined cultivators of the Eastern Continent who watched *Jade Dynasty*; hearing that a female cultivator in the Jiuhua City shop had opened a chest and drawn the Mo Xue Immortal Sword made them so envious their hearts were practically dripping blood!

"Let us see what the contents of this event are!?" Xiao Yunhe, an elder of the Haotian Sect, was currently engaged in his morning lessons, sitting cross-legged as he exhaled the old and inhaled the new.

A strand of the morning sun's purple mist shone down alongside the pale golden light of dawn.

Holding the communication jade in his hand: "Inhale...!"

"Exhale...!"

"Let this old man see the contents of the event... Inhale...!"

He subconsciously began to read aloud: "The first event... The Number One Musician."

"Among the soundtracks of so many games like *Dungeon & Fighter*, *The Legend of Sword and Fairy*, *World of Warcraft*, and *League of Legends*, is there a moving movement that has captured your heart? Have you practiced it in private? Please perform and sing it aloud."

"The highest-rated participant will receive a mysterious grand gift pack from Owner Fang; those who achieve excellent rankings can obtain the latest model of communication jade provided by the Daoist Alliance of Inaction, which has not yet been released to the public. This communication jade comes with the Alliance's latest artifact-refining technique, capable of seeing through illusions to perform autonomous facial recognition."

"Hiss... There is actually such a communication jade?"

However, this event... did not seem very suitable for him to join?

Xiao Yunhe thought for a moment, then continued to look down.

"The second event... Past Events Hidden Deep within the Heart."

"Write down the past event from your gaming experience that touched you the most (images are preferred). The highest scorer can obtain a mysterious grand gift pack provided by Owner Fang; those who achieve excellent rankings can obtain a replicated, restored version of items such as the Tianya Divine Sword, the Seven Tribulations Dragon Slaying Sword, the Tianhe Sword, and the Seven Star Sword provided by the Daoist Alliance of Inaction."

"The third event, The Number One Player."

"It is time to perform true technique. Want to prove that you are a true core player? Let us search together for the high-end techniques or Easter eggs hidden deep within the games!"

"Each player may select one game at most. The rewards for the first and second place in scoring are the same as above (this item features two rewards provided by Owner Fang, while the others have only one). Those who achieve excellent rankings can obtain a restored classic prize corresponding to that game provided by the Daoist Alliance of Inaction, or a reward of all champion skins for the new game *League of Legends*."

The overall highest scorer can obtain a mysterious gift handpicked by Owner Fang.

"Are you ready? A mysterious grand prize awaits your collection!"

"..." Xiao Yunhe cast a deep look at this event. "This old man shall participate in this third event!"