Universal Ascension: Starting with SSS-Level Talent

Chapter 14: The Purchasing Power of Six Billion People

The system’s shopping was even more convenient than Taobao.

Shu Fuyao and Li Chengfeng divided the tasks and made their selections. Soon, the house had all the pots, pans, and utensils they needed, and they were not lacking in oil, salt, soy sauce, and vinegar.

They each also bought two new sets of clothes.

When they arrived, they were allowed to carry no more than 1 kilogram of personal belongings, so basically, no one had any luggage.

Li Chengfeng bought paired swords.

In total, the two of them spent 4,000 yuan.

After deducting the rent, each of them still had 7,000 yuan left.

At this time, the Modu University group chat was very active.

** : Damn, I didn’t get any chopsticks. There are no chopsticks left online. They’re all sold out.

** : As expected, Li the Great was right. Many things are out of stock.

** : @Li Chengfeng, thanks a lot, Great One. We’ve basically bought everything we need.

** : Divine prediction, indeed. Information is very important. We’ve also bought almost everything.

** : Can anyone sell me a pair of chopsticks? Otherwise, do I have to eat with my hands?

** : I’m looking for a towel.

** : I’m looking for… sanitary pads. My period just started, and the mall is completely out of stock.

** : I have a pack for you. Add me as a friend.

** : Thank you. Having this group is great. Everyone looks out for each other.

Transactions were very convenient.

As long as the items were in the storage bracelet, they could trade with each other through the contacts list without needing to meet in person.

At the same time, people from various countries on Mu Wang Star were complaining in their chat groups.

“What’s going on? The system mall’s daily necessities are suddenly all sold out. We can’t buy anything.”

“Could there be a problem with the Holy Station’s system?”

“Don’t you know that the humans from Blue Star in the Second Universe have arrived?”

“I heard there are over six billion of them.”

“Oh my god, that many people.”

“They’re all newcomers!”

“Is this the purchasing power of over six billion people? I can’t even buy a pair of slippers now.”

“Forget slippers, even toilet paper is out of stock. We used to get it as needed, and we never stocked up. Now I’m still in the bathroom, waiting for toilet paper! Can someone trade me some?”

“There was an announcement just now. The out-of-stock situation is expected to ease in two months.”

“What? Does that mean I won’t be able to buy toilet paper for two months? What am I supposed to use to wipe?”

“The newcomers from the Second Universe have really put us in a tough spot. Let’s go teach them a lesson tomorrow.”

“Count me in for giving the newcomers a hard time. Where are they staying?”

“I heard they’re around the newly built Holy Stations 6001-6682.”

“Impressive! One Holy Station serves 10 million people, and the newcomers have taken up a full 680-plus Holy Stations!”

“After all, there are 6.8 billion of them. They are 1.8 billion more than us.”

“The newcomers don’t seem to have much internal energy or martial skills. Let’s show off a bit tomorrow and pick up a couple of pretty girls.”

“Great idea! The newcomers are all very poor; everyone only has 10,000 yuan. If I drive over there, I’ll be the coolest guy on the street.”

“So, someone like me, with assets of over 100,000 yuan, would be considered wealthy in the newcomers’ area?”

“Definitely a wealthy person.”

“Awesome! The newcomers are so poor that even if I drive a tractor, it would be considered a luxury car.”

“Let’s go, let’s go, and pick up some pretty newcomer girls.”

“Handsome guys from the newcomers’ area, come to me!”

…

Li Chengfeng and Shu Fuyao had been on the aircraft carrier for too long. They were almost getting claustrophobic.

After tidying up and arranging their home, they went out to take a look at the vast sky.

In the blue sky, there were over a dozen planets of various colors. Some were the size of marbles, while others were as small as mung beans or sesame seeds.

Although the apartment buildings were particularly tall, the distance between the buildings was quite large. There was plenty of space below for people to move around. There were also some dedicated areas for practicing martial arts.

Li Chengfeng released the paired swords from his bracelet.

Both swords were made by the Human Race, using ordinary alloy materials.

The price was relatively cheap, at 1,000 yuan per sword.

They were sufficient for beginners to practice with.

Li Chengfeng used the Jian sword, which was 1.2 meters long and weighed 10 jin.

Shu Fuyao used the Yang sword, which was 1.1 meters long and weighed 8 jin.

Both swords were quite heavy, and it would be quite strenuous for an ordinary person to wield them. However, the two of them activated their level 10 internal energy.

Their strength reached 120 and 112, respectively.

A 10-jin sword felt like a 2-jin sword in their hands.

When they wielded it, it was quite light.

The two of them brought up the basic section of the “Golden Youth and Jade Maiden Twelve Swords” to practice.

The basic section included fundamental knowledge of swordsmanship, basic movements, basic combos, and the sequences of moves that made up the sword techniques.

The “Golden Youth and Jade Maiden Twelve Swords” had a total of 12 sequences. However, if the two swords were used together, the number of sequences would increase to 144.

This set of sword techniques was the result of over three hundred years of continuous refinement by the Golden Jade Palace. It was profound and extensive, and it was not something that could be mastered overnight.

Such a sword technique would require ten years of diligent practice to achieve mastery. However, both Li Chengfeng and Shu Fuyao were martial arts prodigies.

Shu Fuyao’s martial arts talent was rated as S-level.

Li Chengfeng’s martial arts talent was even higher, rated as SS-level.

Practicing sword techniques and martial skills, they progressed much faster than ordinary people.

However, the “basic section” of martial skills was still just basic moves.

The power and lethality were not very strong.

To defeat enemies and achieve victory, they had to rely on the “ultimate techniques” within the martial skills.

Li Chengfeng currently had two sword techniques.

The follow-up task for the “Micro Tremor Sword Technique” required defeating a person from the Micro Tremor Sword Manor.

The “Golden Youth and Jade Maiden Twelve Swords” required raising the proficiency of the basic section to level four.

Level four meant an 80% proficiency, which was considered mastery.

After a day of practice, Li Chengfeng checked his personal attributes.

“Golden Youth and Jade Maiden Twelve Swords” basic section proficiency: 3% (not yet initiated).

Shu Fuyao was even a bit behind him, with a proficiency of 2%.

At this rate, Li Chengfeng would be able to master the basic section of this profound sword technique in just over twenty days.

Both of them understood that mastering martial arts was not something that could be achieved overnight.

They were just students who had recently graduated from university. They needed time to gain experience and grow.

In the following four days, both of them diligently practiced their sword techniques.

Their proficiency increased to 15% and 10%, respectively.

Their sword movements started to take shape and look more refined.

At the end of the week, Li Chengfeng could sign in again.

In his heart, he silently prayed—

Hoping that this week’s reward would include some martial arts-related buffs.

“Sign in.”

【Ding! Weekly sign-in successful.】

【Received buff: Martial arts practice speed increased by 400%, duration 7 days, applies to this team.】

Nice!

This system was really powerful!

Li Chengfeng was overjoyed.

He gave the system a hundred likes.