Chapter 12

Chapter 012: Yu Jing's Good Fortune

On the other side.

While the entire Fate Net was stunned by the astronomical faction contribution points at the top of the list, a few trial participants from the Huaxia Faction also turned their attention to the second-place position on the contribution ranking.

Yu Jing?

Compared to the somewhat unfamiliar name at the top, this name was widely known across the Fate Net.

Although most of the names at the top of the contribution ranking were also guide-posting experts active on the forum, Yu Jing was well-known not because of how many practical tutorials she had posted.

By all accounts, she shouldn't have such a high number of contribution points.

"Could it just be a coincidence of the same name?" someone asked curiously under her popular post.

At that moment.

Yu Jing, who had been invigorated by the Huaxia Faction's overwhelming advantage, only then remembered the contribution ranking upon seeing these comments.

It dawned on her: "I'm only in second place?"

With a hint of unexpected curiosity, she opened the individual contribution ranking.

One glance, and her pupils contracted.

Just now, she had thought she had only lost to some "Grinding Emperor" who had posted a massive number of guide posts.

But the absurdly long string of numbers at the top completely shattered her imagination.

"Is this... for real?" Her first reaction was no different from anyone else's; she even suspected her eyes were playing tricks on her.

But reason quickly returned, and her thoughts raced.

Yu Jing began to ponder the source of this massive amount of faction contribution.

Then, a startling answer surfaced in her mind: "The Fate Net?!"

Though hard to believe, aside from the identity of "the creator of the Fate Net," she couldn't think of any other way to obtain such ridiculous contribution points.

It completely defied conventional understanding.

At least, Yu Jing couldn't think of any other possibility.

"How unexpected, the Fate Net actually has a master..."

At that moment, she suddenly recalled a reply to her "overturning the table" post:

[People can only live for seven days at most without food and water. It hurts me that Sister Jing says it's not ten days... Sister Jing! Sister Jing! Sister Jing! My Sister Jing! /Crying /Crying /Crying]

When she first saw this comment, Yu Jing's heart skipped a beat, and she thought she had forgotten to post anonymously.

So even now, it left a deep impression.

Realizing now that the Fate Net had a master, anonymous posting was naturally not absolutely safe.

Then, this Master of the Fate Net...

"Could it be this person?" She immediately pulled up that comment and, with a hint of inquiry, clicked to view it, only to find that the other party had also replied anonymously.

"As expected, it's not that simple."

She was slightly disappointed, but she hadn't held out much hope from the start anyway.

In her view, if not for the exposure of the contribution ranking, this behind-the-scenes ruler of the Fate Net would probably still be hidden deep until now.

A person who reveals so little of themselves must be deep and unfathomable, with a steady temperament.

How could they have made such a... somewhat abstract comment?

This was most likely just a coincidence.

So she temporarily set aside that bold guess, and her attention returned to the despairing gap in contribution points at the top of the list.

Catching up was impossible.

But Yu Jing thought again, wasn't this actually a great blessing?

If the top of the list truly is the "Master of the Fate Net," it means the Fate Net is likely a unique benefit exclusive to the Huaxia Faction!

This is tremendous good news for the entire faction.

While the current faction point advantage mainly stems from population size, the true value of the Fate Net lies in the long term.

Imagine, without those life-saving guide posts on the Fate Net Forum, without the information exchange and emotional comfort it provides...

Given the survival skills of modern city dwellers, how many days could they last in this desolate Trial Ground?

The second day? The third?

Once hunger, thirst, and despair spread, a wave of mass elimination is bound to emerge.

She wouldn't underestimate human survival instincts, but after all, this is just an internal trial where one can voluntarily choose to abandon it.

Having thought this through, Yu Jing looked at the name at the top of the list, and a sense of relief welled up in her heart.

Thankful that such an existence belongs to Huaxia.

Composing herself, she began addressing the questions in the comments section.

At that moment, in the popular post where someone had revealed their name, the debate over whether "Second on the List, Yu Jing, is her" had become heated.

Most people thought it wasn't, because this wasn't a practical guide post.

So it couldn't possibly have earned so much faction contribution.

But by now, someone had stepped up to refute: 【This post teaches people to adjust their mindset; I believe many have found it insightful. Isn't that a form of help?】

Seeing this, Yu Jing took the opportunity to reply: 【Perhaps that's why I gained so much faction contribution... I feel like I haven't done much, really. What a twist of fate.】

Then, she picked a few top-voted questions to answer:

Q: 【OP, is the second on the personal contribution list you?】

Yu Jing: 【It is indeed me, though I feel undeserving.】

Q: 【Sister Jing, what do you think of the top of the list? Everyone says he's the Master of the Fate Net?】

Yu Jing: 【Even if he's not the creator, it's probably because of him that Huaxia has the Fate Net. Otherwise, it's hard to explain the source of so much faction contribution.】

Q: 【Do other factions really not have the Fate Net? I can't imagine my situation without it...】

Yu Jing: 【This question can't be confirmed yet, unless someone encounters trial participants from other factions; but when the list refreshes tomorrow, we can roughly judge by observing the faction point changes.】

Finally, her gaze landed on a comment posted a few hours ago: 【Sister Jing, the Fate Net just updated the chat room and location function. You can find trustworthy people on the regional channel to seek help; but if you encounter any danger, don't hesitate to choose to abandon the trial!】

This was exactly what she needed!

Yu Jing's lips curled slightly as she replied: 【Thank you for your advice and concern. But I just got a nice treasure from a supply crate. Maybe I can overcome my fear and even become someone who helps others.】

[Attached: Image of an Extra-large Silver Long-barreled Pistol]

After replying to this comment, Yu Jing turned her gaze to the freshly spawned, unopened supply box before her.

Her right hand gripping the pistol, she used the cold barrel to pry open the lid.

Her movements carried a hint of casual, effortless grace.

Yet in the next moment, the chest's erupting special effect made it impossible for Yu Jing to maintain such elegance.

A dazzling golden light emerged, instantly illuminating the dim wooden cabin.

Yu Jing instinctively crouched down, her right hand tightening around the pistol as she braced it against the ground to steady herself.

Her gaze was fixed intently on the supply box before her, which had undergone a dramatic transformation.

Seconds later.

What reflected in her pupils was a...

Golden Chest!