218: Changes in capabilities and rules

"New planar space discovered..."

"Attempting to analyze and modify the gamification process..."

A vague feedback came through.

Zhang Huaiyuan, who had been sitting calmly, suddenly opened his eyes.

"This... could it be... my ability actually works on worlds outside my home world!"

An uncontrollable excitement surged in his heart.

To be honest, as he learned more about the outside world...

...he was still a bit nervous about whether he could join the Time Traveler Association.

After all, it was the temple of knowledge that all researchers in the myriad worlds aspired to; though he was confident he was no less talented than those geniuses, he hadn't lived for very long.

In terms of knowledge accumulation, he couldn't compete with those who had lived for ages and were born as elites.

But with the boost from his ability, it was a different story.

Thinking this, he hurriedly took out a complex set of research materials to suppress his excitement.

Soon, he was immersed in the wonderful world of numbers and conjectures.

After an unknown amount of time, a shiver from deep within his mind interrupted the process.

Zhang Huaiyuan suddenly snapped awake, his consciousness sinking into his mind as a stream of data was fed back:

Classification: Semi-modified carbon-based lifeform.

Mastered Ability: Playing in the mortal world (Current Great World gamification progress: 0.001%).

Gamification Process Boost Effect: Everything seen will be fed back in a state most easily recognized by the brain. For example, four-dimensional, five-dimensional, or even more incomprehensible existences will be converted into three-dimensional forms.

True Sight has gained an additional advanced effect: Can further see through microscopic data of some substances in the Great World and obtain more detailed data displays.

extraordinary level reset; synchronized to Scholar level based on mastery.

Current: Apprentice level (Level 36).

Profession Level: Fusion Artist (Current progress: 36,673/10,000,000).

"It actually works...!"

Zhang Huaiyuan looked at his advanced ability in a bit of a daze.

Current Great World gamification progress: 0.001%!

This meant that as his level rose, one day in the future, the entire Great World might become a game, just like his Initial World.

And at that time, as the one controlling the game, he would be a true god!

A sharp light flashed in his eyes as he looked at Scholar Buli, who was resting with his eyes closed nearby.

If he remembered correctly, before the ability's advancement, he could only see the other person's name and profession classification; everything else was unanalyzed. He wondered what it was like now.

Soon, a stream of data flowed into his eyes.

[Brie Dawn]

Classification: Modified lifeform.

Profession Classification: Scholar.

Profession Level: Junior Scholar (Level 45).

Affiliation: Time Traveler Association, Tower of Time.

Luck Value: 18.

Favorability: 15-29. (Since you promised to take on 2 billion time coins of debt for him, he now values your safety above all else).

Strategy Suggestion: Proactively take on more of his debt.

"Good grief, he's a scholar from a major organization, how did he end up so poor?"

Zhang Huaiyuan sighed as he looked at the information fed into his mind.

"Finished your research?"

Seeming to sense the other's gaze, Scholar Buli opened his eyes with a look of satisfaction on his face.

A true scholar should be like this, never letting a single moment for learning slip by.

"It just so happens we're almost at our stop. While there's still some time, I'll give you a general overview of the Association's structure and the general assessment."

"Thank you for your trouble, Scholar Buli."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Huaiyuan's expression turned solemn, and he adopted an attentive listening posture.

"The Time Traveler Association is different from other major powers that like to hold genius competitions every few tens of thousands of years or limit them to certain races."

"We believe that the temple of knowledge is always open to those who seek it."

"Therefore, anyone can come to the Association to participate in the assessment at any time."

"Of course... the minimum standard is to reach the Apprentice level in at least one subject within ten thousand years. If even this standard cannot be met, it means they are not a seeker of knowledge, and there's no need to waste more time."

Scholar Buli spoke eloquently.

With just a few words, Zhang Huaiyuan could feel the scale and vision of this organization.

"As you know, academic classifications are like a vast ocean; even the top scholars cannot be proficient in everything. Therefore, the Association is divided into hundreds of factions."

As he spoke, Scholar Buli took out a medal to show him.

It was engraved with an exquisite clock that was actually continuously ticking.

"For instance, I belong to the Tower of Time. Our core research is on the manifestations and applications of time in different dimensions. It is also one of the Association's most central factions."

A hint of pride appeared on his face:

"Of course, its entry requirements are also the highest. Your talent lies mainly in the research of intelligent lifeforms, so I don't expect you to be able to enter the Tower of Time."

"Each faction sets its own assessments. You can choose to go to the corresponding assessment points and accumulate credits."

"credits?"

Zhang Huaiyuan was stunned. Even after transmigrating, he still had to deal with this stuff?

"That's right, credits! This is also one of the most important things in the Time Traveler Association. You'll naturally find out after you join."

Scholar Buli nodded:

"The minimum requirement to join the Association is to obtain 100 credits, which means completing a total of one hundred assessments, with at least one faction's credits reaching 30 or more."

"The assessments for each faction get progressively harder, so there's a trick. For example, since you specialize in intelligent lifeform research, after you get 30 or more credits in the Virtual Tower's assessment, you can choose to go to other factions to complete their simpler initial assessments to earn the remaining credits."

"However... different factions have different credit requirements. For example, the Tower of Time, where I am, requires a total of 200 credits, with at least 40 points from the Tower of Time assessments."

"And the Void Tower is slightly lower, requiring a total of 160, with 35 in a single subject."

Scholar Buli explained vigorously for the sake of his future co-debtor.

"I see..."

Zhang Huaiyuan nodded thoughtfully, feeling a bit more confident.

After all, his knowledge was quite broad; this format would be advantageous for him.

"Scholar Buli, since credits are so important, can I go to more factions to take assessments and earn even more credits?"

"Of course. After passing an assessment, the trial credits you obtain can be converted into official credits."

A teasing smile appeared on Scholar Buli's face:

"But I must warn you, even the simplest assessment in any faction requires a knowledge reserve of level 30 or higher in that subject. If you have the ability, then naturally, the more you get, the better."

"In fact, if your performance is exceptionally outstanding, it's possible that a real big shot in the Association might come out to take you as a disciple."

Zhang Huaiyuan nodded and didn't speak, but a burning light flashed in his eyes.

The level 30 they spoke of was equivalent to level 3 of the knowledge rules displayed by his ability.

Previously, he might have lacked confidence.

But now that his ability had also advanced, perhaps he could give these high-and-mighty powers a bit of a shock...