Meteor Fall Master in the 'Starry Abyss'

[Do you want to join the 'Mingji Humanitarian Aid Organization'?]

[You have joined the 'Mingji Humanitarian Aid Organization,' faction template unlocked.]

[Based on your Charm check, you have received basic public information within the organization.]

[Faction Favorability unlocked]

[Faction Leader: 'Professor' — personal favorability unlocked]

['Professor' Favorability]: Normal (70/1000)

[*Note: Due to 'Professor' having a special Specialty, the higher 'Professor's personal favorability, the higher faction favorability will be, and vice versa. However, this will not cyclically stack.]

[Favorability ranges from low to high as follows: Mortal Enemy—Hatred—Hostility—Opposition—Dislike—Indifferent—Normal—Like—Respect—Worship—Faith]

[Other members' personal favorability unlocked]

[Assistant Anna]: Indifferent (25/1000)

[Nodley]: Hostility (-65/1000)

...

[Test Subject ZX-101]: Apathetic (49/1000)

[Test Subject ZX-626]: Like (200/1000)

-------------------------------------

Li Aozi was taken to the isolation ward and detained; his straitjacket was not removed, as they needed to observe him for a period to prevent further incidents.

After all, he had taken down an Alpha-level Martial Artist with one strike, almost sending him to the ICU. Whether he had Arcane Reactions or not, his danger level was no longer that of an ordinary patient; they had to take severe measures.

Li Aozi was quite content to have some leisure time. He had unlocked the faction template, but the tasks were not yet officially available, so he wasn't in a hurry and took this time to sort out his thoughts.

"Since earlier, I haven't had the chance to focus on the system; the three mission rewards of 'Descend' included unlocking the system, player functions, and personal panel. I had only checked the personal panel and system functions, but not the player functions."

Li Aozi first opened the 'Faction' in the player functions, and inside, there was only one faction's information:

-------------------------------------

[Faction Name]: Mingji Humanitarian Aid Organization

[Stance]: Chaotic Neutral

[Rating]: H

[Introduction]:

"What I want to tell you all is that some people see survival as everything, others see profit as their lifelong pursuit."

"But I will spend my entire life proving that humanity still exists on this wasteland."

"That is Mingji Humanity."

The Mingji Humanitarian Aid Organization, well-organized with combat skills above the baseline of the Outer World, is a small organization that has gathered a massive medical research team and field agents, but rarely participates in resource conflicts of the Outer World.

Under the leadership of 'Professor,' Mingji Humanity is continuously expanding its influence.

However, beneath the surface of Mingji's radiance, there seems to be hidden darkness unknown to most. Rumors have long been circulating in the Outer World about the ruthless experiments conducted by Mingji, with some even believing that Mingji is the source of the Ersha disaster.

[Leader]: 'Professor'

[Position]: Test Subject

[Faction Favorability]: Normal

[Contribution Value]: 0

[Daily Tasks]:

1."Clinical Trial"

"Although I do not consider your existence to be of great significance to us, the results may be different."

——Cooperate with Assistant Doctor Anna in various experiments

Task reward: 120 Contribution Points/each time

2."Exercise Training"

"Without a robust body, you cannot endure the subsequent experimental plans."

——Complete the exercise training plan set by Nodley Krau.

Task reward: 10 Contribution Points/each time.

3."Psychological Counseling"

"Are you the new Level 5 Infected? It is said that Ersha severely interferes with the mental state of Level 5 Infected. Do not worry; I will help you avoid being harmed by it."

——Cooperate with Doctor Ernny in mental assessments daily

Task reward: 20 Contribution Points/each time

-------------------------------------

"This template..."

Li Aozi raised an eyebrow, feeling a bit surprised.

"This is not the initial version of the faction panel; it is the perfected patch 11.7 version."

The timeline he was in was said to be the pre-alpha phase of 'Starry Abyss,' even earlier than the closed beta, only existing within the company's internal testing. If not for subsequent leaks, the public would have no idea that the main storyline began in the year 221.

The faction system was only added to the players with the 1.0 version and was perfected through 11 versions, hundreds of patches.

Before transmigrating, Li Aozi was in the 14.0 [Void Orbit] version, where the template had been pretty much set without additional changes.

"Hmm…quite unexpected."

Perhaps as a benefit of being a transmigrator? Besides enjoying NPC bonuses, he also had the 14.0 patch.

The perfected patch mainly differed from the earlier versions by having several highly useful systems.

[Faction Members]—Able to check the information of all members within the faction at any time.

[Faction Infrastructure]—Capable of upgrading part of the faction's facilities by paying resources.

[Faction Store]—Able to use Contribution Points to exchange various resources within the faction.

Li Aozi opened the faction members, and the Mingji Organization was not small, totaling 127 members of various sizes. Due to low favorability, Li Aozi could only check everyone's level, name, identity, and position; more details would require a higher favorability to access.

However, there was an exception.

"Pink hair, blue eyes, not very tall... hmm, is it this one, second row, fifth from the left... tch, so many women, I'm face-blind."

Based on memory prompts, Li Aozi searched for a while and tentatively clicked on an avatar. Upon seeing the enlarged, clear profile, he immediately showed an amused expression:

"Yes, it's you."

[Name]: 'Firefly' Zexi

[Level]: Normal—lv8 Merchant

[Position]: Logistics

"According to the strategy from my past life, she holds an Omega-level Arcane Awakening Agent. This is crucial for becoming a[Mutant]."

Li Aozi had originally planned to slowly complete tasks, accumulate favorability, and become an official rescuer of Mingji Humanity. By then, he could openly approach Zexi and purchase the agent from her.

But now, Li Aozi found that his faction template was the complete version and could directly access the[Faction Store]. Upon checking, as expected, the agent Zexi held, which was accessible to black-market merchants, was available for public exchange here.

[Ersha Drug VI Trial]

This was it; though the name was different, it was the same as what Zexi had.

"In this case, I need to adjust my plan."

Li Aozi started thinking.

The[Sovereign]system initially had only one branch: [Mutant], and it was a notorious phase for many[Sovereign]system players.

The reason was simple; in the early stages, the maximum level cap for the initial occupation was 60, but actually, with every 20 levels, there were choices of branch specializations.

For example, at lv.20, a[Martial Artist]had two branch options: one inclined towards enhancing the body and the destructive power of punches and kicks[Crane School], and the other inclined towards Qi Energy cultivation, beginning to master Telekinesis[Dragon Faction].

Choosing one of these would push your path towards a distinct combat style, eventually forming a unique personal school.

If it was a[Mage], it became even more special. At every 20 levels, depending on the player's species, knowledge, and combat style, they could have at least 7 branch options each time.

In any game, a mage is still a mage.

In contrast, the[Mutant]had no branches or specializations.

Instead, it periodically experienced 'mutations,' extremely unstable means to control different abilities through mutated genes. Each mutation was unpredictable; it could bring new skills or, with good luck, enhance the original Arcane Energy rating. The most absurd ones could even regress.

These issues mainly stemmed from the fact that[Mutants]had all their skills reliant on Arcane Energy.

If a player awakened immensely powerful Arcane Energy, then the[Mutant]experience was less torturous and could even be fun, like opening mystery boxes.

As an ace bro of[Meteor Fall Master], Li Aozi naturally chose the path of the[Meteor Fall Master]. Besides collecting[Charm]specialties, he needed to pay special attention to one thing:

To progress to the[Meteor Fall Master], Li Aozi needed to master four types of Arcane Energy, all of which had to be the top-tier 'Omega' grade Arcane Energy.

"Although I was prepared for a torturous experience, if players eventually appear, I can't let them see me struggling..."

Getting these four Arcane Energies in the mid-game wasn't too hard, as Li Aozi was very familiar with the cosmic map, but it was a struggle early on.

If he didn't aim for the ultimate job class[Meteor Fall Master]and chose instead to go for[Psychic],[Missionary],[Secret Guest], or[Echoer], his experience wouldn't be as torturous... his game journey would be smooth. The latter only required one to two types of Arcane Energy to be strong enough; three types could make him top the rhythm charts at T1, T2.

But only Li Aozi knew that the four mentioned mainstream[Sovereign]classes in the future could not compare to the stronghold of the[Meteor Fall Master]!

The key reason was that all four of these Arcane Energies were of the strongest Omega level.

To not exaggerate, just one of these Arcane Energies could instantly change the entire situation on Azure Star.

"Now, Zexi's side can provide one, along with the faction store, and exchanging with the Professor personally—I can directly gather three Arcane Awakening Agents."

No, not just that.

Li Aozi suddenly realized that since he had the future version's patch, based on the later versions, the[Player Mall]he hadn't yet checked should also contain the patch.

That means...

Li Aozi quickly opened the[Player Mall], browsing the vast array of items, skillfully searching keywords: Sovereign System, Arcane Energy, Consumables, Paid Items.

Immediately, he saw a syringe carrying a mysterious and dignified golden fluid.

"It's really here!"