Magic Farm 125

Chapter 125: The Portal

【He admitted it, he just admitted it!】

【So you’re telling me, he just read out that simpy username in that calm, cool, indifferent tone?】

【Isn’t the most absurd thing that, under the filter of that face and that strength, I actually think the username sounds kind of nice?】

The most excited, without a doubt, were the players from District 01:

【Hehe, even though it was basically confirmed, hearing the gaming god admit it himself is still a relief.】

【I mean, for a top player, our district’s boss really makes us proud.】

【But the boss is clearly a mage—why does his class show as “farmer”?】

【Dual class? Or maybe the displayed class is random?】

【No wonder he can sell so many magical and mutant plants. If he’s a mage, it all makes sense.】

【Heh, you all like this pretty boy? I’m telling you, there’s no hope for young people’s taste these days.】

【Don’t be salty, “My Fate, Not Heaven’s.” Everyone knows the gaming god is stronger, younger, and better looking than you.】

【You got knocked out in a non-top arena, burned through a pile of items, and got sent home in round two. If you were in the gaming god’s bracket, you’d never have survived the necromancer round. Save yourself the embarrassment, stop jumping around.】

“I knew it was you!”

The player from District 1074 reached out a hand. “Boss, can I shake your hand? Maybe I can get some of your luck.”

His teammate, who’d been quietly standing by, couldn’t help but chime in, “If you’re sharing, I want in too.”

Qi Yu: ?

He looked at the two outstretched hands, both players watching him expectantly.

He glanced at Dan Xingyu.

Dan Xingyu coughed. “If you don’t want to, you don’t have to humor them.”

He didn’t actually mind.

Qi Yu reached out and shook hands with them both.

“I’m not washing my hands today,” the 1074 player said gleefully, then pressed his palms together and made a devout wish. “May Survival Game love me as much as it loves Big Brother Game.”

【This 1074 boss is kind of hilarious.】

【You’ve changed. You used to call people simps in the regional chat, and now you’re calling him Big Brother Game to his face.】

【Piggy, you lost from the start. Clearly, the “simp god” isn’t a simp at all—he and Survival Game are a two-way street. But you? Survival Game probably wouldn’t even look at a pig.】

After shaking hands with Qi Yu, they turned to Dan Xingyu.

“Hey, handsome from District 88, can I shake your hand too?”

This was the future dragon rider!

If they couldn’t pet the little golden dragon, petting its owner wasn’t a bad consolation. After all, they were here—might as well make the most of it.

Dan Xingyu: “…I’ll pass, thanks.”

The third group of players also hurried over to introduce themselves and shake hands with Qi Yu.

Qi Yu shook hands with them.

Someone couldn’t help but ask, “Game god, how did you unlock the reputation leaderboard? Is there an exploration mode besides survival in this game?”

Qi Yu replied, “That shouldn’t count as a game mode—it’s a function of my item.”

With that answer, the player didn’t press further. “I figured as much. If it were a new mode, someone else would’ve found it by now.”

Soon, the rest of the balloon players arrived.

Everyone was momentarily dazzled by the golden podium.

The host clapped his hands. “Let’s congratulate all players who made it to the finish! Now, will the top three teams in this round please come up to receive your awards!”

Someone couldn’t help but ask, “Didn’t you say only the first-place team gets a prize?”

“That’s right,” the big rabbit said, not the least bit guilty, and shouted, “There’s only one holiday gift box, and it goes to our first-place winners! But the honor of coming up to the podium is for all top three teams!”

The second and third place teams: “……”

Not that they cared much about the “honor.”

But still, since they were here, why not.

Second place was the Deep Sea Abyss team, with the sea demon player; third was the Underground Grassland team, with the 1074 dark horse.

【Suddenly realized—the other two teams used their district names, but the God of Games team used their own IDs.】

The three teams stood on the golden podium.

Shimmering golden streamers floated down.

A large, rainbow-colored gift box descended from above, splitting into two beams of light that landed in Qi Yu and Dan Xingyu’s arms.

Though only the first place team got a reward, the other two teams received something as the streamers fell.

[Congratulations, you have received the title “Synchronized Teammates.”]

[Synchronized Teammates: Event-limited title. When equipped, both teammates gain +10% attack power when teamed up.]

The two teams: ???

The sea demon player said coldly, “Once we’re back in our own regions, what use is this?”

The dark horse grinned, “But it’s a limited title! Even if it’s not practical, it looks great!”

They looked at Qi Yu and Dan Xingyu.

The dark horse asked, “So, what’s in the holiday gift box? Can you two give us a hint?”

Qi Yu had just opened the glowing prize in his inventory. There were two rewards inside.

When he saw what they were, he looked at Dan Xingyu in surprise.

Dan Xingyu smiled at the crowd. “All I can say is, it’s something good.”

Which meant, clearly, it wasn’t something they could share.

Everyone understood—if it was a powerful item or equipment, no one was obligated to reveal it. They wisely let it go.

【Ahhh, what is it? Why the suspense at the crucial moment?】

【If it’s something really amazing, the boss doesn’t have to say.】

【Leaving us hanging—so annoying.】

【If you’re going to complain, post a screenshot of your own inventory in the regional chat for everyone to judge.】

The big rabbit: “And with that, this Racing Carnival event comes to a perfect close.”

“Soon, every participant will receive a Holiday Surprise Blind Box as a thank you for your support.”

“In addition, our data is in. By the end of the event, the team that received the most little star gifts in their livestream was—our God of Games duo!”

“Our mysterious popularity prize will be distributed soon as well.”

No one was surprised by this result.

Who could outshine those two?

But what would the popularity prize be?

Qi Yu wanted to know as well.

But the big rabbit didn’t say. Just as he was about to ask, he saw the players around him turn into beams of white light one by one.

He himself was enveloped in a white glow.

【Ah, it’s over! No more stream to watch!】

When his vision returned, Qi Yu was back in his territory.

He immediately opened his inventory—the two items from the holiday gift box were still there.

His communicator orb lit up almost simultaneously.

Dan Xingyu’s voice came through: “I think we got the same rewards?”

Qi Yu: “A limited title, and half a portal.”

The limited title was gold, called “Hearts in Harmony.”

[Hearts in Harmony: Event-limited title. When equipped, both teammates’ base attributes increase by 10%.]

Similar to “Synchronized Teammates,” but instead of just attack, it boosted all stats.

But the other item was clearly the real prize of the holiday box.

[You have received: “Incomplete Portal.”]

[Incomplete Portal: Event-limited reward. When both players confirm, the “Portal” item can be activated.]

[Portal: Once placed, players can travel freely between the two portals.]

Dan Xingyu said, “If I’m not mistaken, once we place this portal, we can visit each other’s territories across regions?”

Qi Yu: “That should be it.”

If every arena’s first-place team got the same reward, this portal might not be all that useful to most winners.

After all, not everyone was like him and Shen Ben Wuxiang.

He and Shen Ben Wuxiang had known each other before and were good friends.

But for most players, they’d only just met in the arena, hastily teamed up, and were basically strangers.

Who would trust a stranger enough to let them into their territory?

If he hadn’t teamed up with Dan Xingyu this time, this portal would probably have been useless to him.

As Qi Yu pondered, a confirmation request popped up.

[Player “Shen Ben Wuxiang” requests to activate the portal. Accept?]

Qi Yu selected “Confirm.”

[Portal activation successful. Please choose a location for placement. Note: If the portal is placed inside your territory, the other player must have the lord’s permission to visit.]

So if it’s placed outside the territory, you can come and go as you please?

Qi Yu looked around and placed the portal beneath the great tree by his treehouse.

The portal’s default appearance was like a full-length mirror, but it could be hidden.

So, would Shen Ben Wuxiang step out of the mirror? If it was hidden, would it look like he was stepping out of the tree trunk?

Qi Yu pictured the scene—it seemed amusing—so he hid the mirror and stared at the tree.

From here, he could travel to District 88.

He could visit Shen Ben Wuxiang’s grand palace, and see the desert.

But it was nearly nightfall.

The event had started at 8 a.m., and the three rounds had taken nine hours.

Now, there was less than half an hour until dark.

Dan Xingyu spoke up just then: “Too bad it’s almost dark. I’ll have to invite you to visit my palace tomorrow. It’s much more beautiful in the daylight.

“I’m telling you, when the sun hits the golden dome and the desert glows in the background, it feels like I live in a palace of the sun god.”

Super dazzling, super magnificent, super eye-catching.

Ever since he moved in, his territory had been attacked by mutant beasts more and more often.

Qi Yu: “Alright. Then I’ll invite you to visit my territory tomorrow, too.”

The two finished their chat.

Qi Yu opened his personal panel.

Sure enough, every section that could have a red notification dot was flashing.

01 Survival Squad:

【Need Some Money to Save Me: Ahhh, damn, seeing the regional chat makes me feel like I missed out on a fortune! I survived all the way to round three and still managed to miss the boss’s glory.】

【Don’t Dare Open My Eyes: Now that I think about it, getting knocked out in round two was a win. I tuned into the stream just in time to see the boss summon a tidal wave—so cool.】

【Civil Engineering Bro: The whole regional chat is talking about this event. It feels like at least half the players have become the boss’s fans.】

【I Love Survival Game: .】

【Need Some Money to Save Me: Boss, you’re back!】

【Need Some Money to Save Me: Whoa! What’s that special effect? So cool!】