Chapter 72: The First Meeting of the Two

In truth, Sikong Xu had always been puzzled as to why he possessed a genuine identity in the fantasy worlds. He had asked Ye Fei about this many times.

According to Ye Fei, it was because he had manipulated the laws, forcibly integrating “Sikong Xu” as an entity into the fantasy world. As a result, every time Sikong Xu entered a new world, he would have a plausible, fitting identity.

For example, in the world of “Attack on Titan,” Sikong Xu became Mikasa’s childhood friend and savior.

This relationship was not fabricated but real, and Ye Fei had assured Sikong Xu of this countless times.

The fabric of space and time shifted, and after traversing the golden void, Sikong Xu landed steadily on solid ground—he had successfully arrived in the world of “The Legend of Qin.”

His first action was to activate the imprint on the back of his hand and review the information for this trial.

Fantasy World: The Legend of Qin

Difficulty: Three and a half stars

Number of Participants: 1

Main Mission One: To be continued

Main Mission Two: To be continued

Main Mission Three: To be continued

Optional Mission One: Join the Mohist faction. Reward: 100 credits.

Optional Mission Two: Join the Quicksand organization. Reward: 100 credits.

Failure Penalty: The main missions are interconnected; failure in any link results in the trial’s failure.

Note: The main missions marked “to be continued” are not fixed; specific tasks depend closely on the trainee’s performance. Complete all main missions to return to reality; side and hidden missions must be explored independently.

After reading the imprint’s information, Sikong Xu couldn’t help but feel a headache—main missions “to be continued”? What on earth did that mean! And this time, there were even optional missions!

His thoughts blurred for a moment, then Sikong Xu regained his composure and quickly surveyed his surroundings. He found himself standing in a boundless desert.

All around him were soldiers clad in iron armor and holding long spears; at this moment, he was surrounded by these troops.

“Damn, how unlucky can I get? As soon as I come to my senses, I’m about to be beaten up?” Seeing hundreds of well-equipped soldiers, some even mounted on war horses, Sikong Xu grew anxious.

Though he had made great progress recently, facing so many at once would surely mean death!

“Wait... something’s off…”

Suddenly, Sikong Xu sensed something unusual—rather than being surrounded by these soldiers, it felt more as though he was among them.

He abruptly realized he seemed to be one of them.

He looked down and saw he too was wearing armor!

Sikong Xu glanced at the surrounding mass of soldiers, his brows furrowing instinctively. He immediately accessed his equipment storage.

The imprint provided not only a personal independent space but also an equipment and item space, which activated only after the trainee purchased gear.

This equipment space was much larger than the one cubic meter independent space; so far, Sikong Xu hadn’t figured out its true size.

Although the equipment space’s volume was vast, it had certain restrictions: only items and gear brought from the real world could be stored within, unlike the independent space, which could hold anything that would fit.

The heavy armor was far too cumbersome, so Sikong Xu quickly removed it and donned a silken spider suit beneath his clothes, along with the Boots of Swiftness.

After changing, Sikong Xu carefully examined his surroundings again. Perhaps due to the effects of interdimensional travel, his head still felt swollen.

He could only sense a vague familiarity with this place, and it seemed that he and the other soldiers were encircling something.

Thinking deeply, Sikong Xu suddenly broke out in a cold sweat!

No wonder this scene felt so familiar—wasn’t this the moment in the first episode of “The Legend of Qin,” where Ge Nie and Tianming were surrounded by Qin soldiers?

Sikong Xu suddenly felt an urge to curse. Although having a genuine identity in the fantasy world made the trials easier, why, of all possible roles, did he have to become a Qin soldier?

By now, Sikong Xu understood that his current identity was one of the three hundred Qin soldiers sent by Emperor Ying Zheng to hunt down Ge Nie and Tianming!

“Damn it, Ye Fei must want me dead! The moment I arrive, I’m given a suicidal role!”

Sikong Xu couldn’t care less about appearances as he swore aloud. Though he couldn’t see Ge Nie and Tianming through the masses ahead, he knew they were indeed surrounded. Perhaps in the next moment, Ge Nie would unleash his “Hundred-Step Flying Sword,” slaughtering his way out.

“I’m not looking to die here…” Just thinking about Ge Nie’s terrifying skills, Sikong Xu felt compelled to retreat. Even with his “Infinite Martial Tempering,” he knew he was no match for Ge Nie—their difference was not merely one of technique, but of raw power.

Even the mediocre sword qi he possessed would barely hold up against Ge Nie. After all, Ge Nie’s “Hundred-Step Flying Sword” was the deadliest blade of the Ghost Valley’s sword techniques.

Moreover, from Sikong Xu’s understanding, the “Hundred-Step Flying Sword” likely already touched upon the realm of controlling the sword with qi. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be famed for “one blade severs the throat, a hundred steps—flying sword.” Controlling the sword with qi—this was a level usually reserved for immortals in fantasy worlds!

All Sikong Xu wanted was to escape, but unfortunately, his position was right in the center of the three hundred Qin soldiers, surrounded on all sides. There was no way to squeeze out.

“Ah—!”

Suddenly, a blood-curdling scream erupted from the front, and the crowd began to stir in chaos.

Seeing this, Sikong Xu’s heart sank—clearly, Ge Nie had begun his attack.

His hand instinctively tightened around the “Interpreter” he had just retrieved from his equipment space; the cold, metallic touch seemed to offer some comfort.

Though Sikong Xu continually complained about his assigned identity, his mind remained unexpectedly calm. After a series of guesses, he realized that his attitude toward Ge Nie and Tianming would likely determine the direction of the main mission.

Shhh—clang—

“Ah!”

The sounds of battle ahead grew ever more intense. As the number of soldiers in front diminished, Sikong Xu could finally see the figure fighting the Qin soldiers.

That figure wore a white robe, his movements flickering like shadows. Even from afar, Sikong Xu could feel the sharpness of the sword he wielded.

Beside the white-robed figure stood a boy of twelve or thirteen. Despite the blood and chaos around him, the child showed no sign of fear—clearly, he was the protagonist, Jing Tianming.

With the soldiers pushing from behind, the distance between the two sides shrank rapidly. Sikong Xu could only grit his teeth and advance, for Ge Nie was now killing without restraint. Even if he wanted to speak, Ge Nie would probably cut him down without hesitation.