Chapter 3, The Use of the Golden Finger

However, this situation will undergo slight changes after the second year of high school. After the second year, students' divine domains generally develop, and the fusion of cards stabilizes more quickly, which means that more cards can be fused.

In other words, in the first year of opening the divine realm, only one card can be fused in a month

Demigods have long been able to maintain their youthful appearance and live for thousands of years. While this may not be extraordinary in the strictly regulated main world, within the crystal walls of the other realm, each demigod is a terrifying existence that can summon winds and rains, revered by mortals.

After much effort to send the old lady away, Lin Xiao found himself holding a delicate small box that emitted a faint golden light. Inside were all the red envelopes and lucky money he had received since he turned seventeen.

Just as he was about to ask his mother, the wristband conveniently displayed a message just sent by her:

This ... ...

Four-Star Species Card - Gray Mist Merman (Common): Acquire 400 adult Gray Mist Mermen at once

Lin Xiao pondered while pinching his chin, realizing that two skill cards could be combined

Certainly, this regulation is only applicable to students of formal schools, while those who have dropped out are not required to adhere to this rule and can use the cards to enhance their divine realm without restrictions

Through the connection between the Divine Realm Login and the Divine Realm, Lin Xiao once again descended into his own Divine Realm, where a golden phantom appeared above a small space

Five-Star Species Reproduction Card (Rare): Species Fertility Rate + 300%, Survival Rate + 300%, Duration 10 years

This is the subspace, the realm between the main world and the chaotic void, where all divine domains of human civilization, from beings of divine nature like him to demigods, true gods, and even the legendary great powers, exist within this subspace. The countless stars twinkling are the different divine domains.

As his thoughts stirred, the cube swiftly transformed into a size comparable to that of a soccer ball, hovering before him

Jin Yunzhu did not question him about why he had come to terms with it; she simply nagged him like an ordinary mother, reminding him to study hard. She certainly knew that Lin Xiao's grades had not been satisfactory over the past six months, but she did not urge him. It was not that she did not care; rather, she had stated early on that if his grades were poor, he would have to drop out. She and his father had already prepared enough resources for him to become a demigod.

In the second year, it will be possible to merge two cards in just one month

This deeply moved Lin Xiao, and he wanted to tell them many times that he was confident he would catch up later, but he could never reveal the matter of the golden finger; he could only keep it buried in his heart, allowing them to worry.

By the time I reach the third year of high school, I will be able to merge three cards in just one month

Lin Xiao pinched his fingers, then took out the second two-star skill card "Stab" and placed it into the magic cube, which began to rotate again

In the vast ocean, there are small islands ranging from several dozen to a few hundred square meters. The majority of the island consists of bare rock, with a small amount of moss in the center, and there are no resources available.

Generally speaking, the magnitude of fluctuations generated by different cards varies. For instance, the fluctuations produced by species cards, which can also be referred to as influences, are certainly greater than those generated by summoning certain weapons. The influence of five-star high-level cards is undoubtedly greater than that of one or two-star cards.

He remembers that the cards given by his parents generally hovered between one star and two stars, with only one three-star card. Over the course of seventeen years, there were a total of seventeen cards, which together were probably worth about the same as these two cards, but their practicality was far inferior to that of these two cards

In other words, it may be impossible to consolidate one's divine office and become a demigod in this lifetime

However, students are generally unable to accurately assess the impact duration, so in order to standardize, it has been stipulated that the influence period of a five-star card is set as the standard for rule formulation.

The divine realm of Lin Xiao has a length of 5,000 meters, a width of 3.5 kilometers, and a height of 1 kilometer, encompassing both the depth below the soil and the space above ground. Among this, 78% is shallow sea area, 15% is peninsula, and 7% is islands

Now that the golden finger has been activated, it can be used. Naturally, it must be reclaimed. He needs to quickly enhance his strength in preparation for the final exams. He certainly does not want to be assigned to an ordinary class and then have to make a comeback, as that would be too exhausting.

Samsung Skill Card - Stab (Normal)

As the golden light gradually softened, I could finally see what lay quietly in the box... two cards

If it is the creation of the magic cube, then let us call it the energy of creation

Although it is called a game of deification, it is not a true game where one can be resurrected infinitely; once the true self dies, it is truly dead.

What more can be said? Whether satisfied or not, one must first take a look. Take out the two cards and place them in front, presenting their attributes one by one

In the entire divine realm, apart from the primary species of the Misty Fog Fishmen, there are only four other species: sturgeon schools, sardine schools, shrimp schools, and pike crabs. These were the initial biological species set up when the divine realm was first established, primarily intended as food for the Misty Fog Fishmen.

From above, the entire world resembles a painting, with length on the left and right and width on the top and bottom. The right side is predominantly occupied by the sea. Along the western coastline of the world, there is a coastal hilly area, adorned with a few lichen plants and some coconut trees. A long beach stretches from the top all the way to the bottom, and the Gray Mist Fisherman Tribe is located in the bottom left corner of the divine realm

Gather these two cards along with the previous three cards, and lie back into the divine realm's login chamber. Once the chamber door closes, a light blue mist will emerge, which is a unique energy found within the gaming chamber. This energy can calm the mind and provide the necessary nutrients to sustain the body

Note: This card cannot be stacked with cards of the same type; only one can be used at a time

Why are there only two sheets

After the third year of high school, if one can become a demigod, the upper limit will be even higher. However, if one is still unable to become a demigod, the monthly limit for merging cards will remain the same as in the third year and will not increase.

A total of five cards are arranged in a line.

Note: Half male and half female

In his heart, there are actually two vague thoughts; however, one of them involves the existence of the other cards from my mother. Now that all the cards have been replaced with these two high-star cards, that thought is certainly dashed, leaving only one possibility.

Lin Xiao rubbed his chin, feeling quite good

However, the consequence is a decline in the stability of the divine realm, which affects its foundation. Not only does it become difficult to consolidate divine positions into demigods, but it also renders the possibility of igniting the divine fire to become an immortal true god nearly impossible

Therefore, any student aspiring to become a true deity will strictly adhere to this rule, never daring to indulge in a mentality of seeking quick success through luck.

It is precisely because of the uniqueness of the three years in high school that this period is referred to as the golden three years, which serve as a crucial foundation. If one cannot become a demigod after these three years, the likelihood of achieving divine status will diminish year by year, with the chances of becoming a demigod decreasing further as time goes on

Two-Star Skill Card - Acute Pain (Normal)

Reaching out, I pulled out the three-star resource card 'Fertile Black Soil' from in front of me. This card is unlikely to be used for a long time, so it can be just right for decomposition.

Taking the crystal ring out of the slot and placing it on his head, Lin Xiao closed his eyes. With a single thought, he felt his consciousness sink into an endless darkness, devoid of support or reliance, with only countless distant starlights twinkling in the far-off void

The card was pressed onto the Rubik's Cube, and just like that, it sank into it. In the next moment, the Rubik's Cube began to rotate, emitting a faint glow

With a stretch of the hand, a beam of white light shot out, and a series of dazzling transformations outlined a magic cube

In the past, Lin Xiao thought that he would soar to great heights once the golden finger was activated, so all these gifts were of no use and remained with his mother

In fact, he had various ideas for utilizing golden fingers quite early on. This Rubik's Cube is different from other golden fingers that require exploration; once obtained, he was very clear about its functions, having simulated it in his mind many times before.

In addition, all the Lords of the Divine Realm actually possess a true form, but very few choose to reveal it; generally, they adopt a commonly used vessel, just like him

With a faint "click" sound, the rotating cube came to a stop. Then, in Fang Ning's perception, the resource card within the cube had vanished, replaced by a peculiar energy stored within.

This fishman leader is usually the chief of the Misty Fishman Tribe, but when Lin Xiao requires it, he can occupy its body and descend at any time, serving as his dedicated vessel for descent

That is ... ...

However, there is no way around it. The newly established divine realm is quite weak, and the entities within the cards fall outside the rules of the divine realm. Integrating them into the divine realm will inevitably cause fluctuations. A month is the time required to stabilize the fluctuations of the divine realm.

As for why the number of card fusions can accumulate, this involves a term called stability. When the divine realm does not fuse cards for an extended period, it naturally becomes increasingly stable, allowing for the fusion of multiple cards at once, until reaching the limit of stability.

Fortunately, the golden finger has been activated now, and there is no time to wait any longer. I can take off immediately, and I believe that our next meeting will surely bring unexpected joy to my mother, who, despite being several hundred years old, still looks like a young girl in her twenties.

At this moment, it has been less than an hour since Lin Xiao last left the Divine Realm, but according to the flow of time between the main world and the Divine Realm, more than half a month has already passed in the Divine Realm. By now, the Gray Mist Fishman tribe has long forgotten the battle from over half a month ago, and the entire tribe has returned to its original state. A large group of Gray Mist Fishmen, led by a fishman chief whose physique is several times stronger than that of his kin, are fishing in the shallow waters with sharpened branches, stone tips, or bone forks.

Lin Xiao did not disturb these clans, glancing around, transformed into a beam of golden light and flew to the far right of the map, an area that was considered the deep sea for the foggy mermen. Here, there was an island, which the mermen would normally never visit, and he used it as a temporary resting place

Most importantly, all newly emerged divine beings can only use one card to enhance their strength once a month in each main world from the initial opening of the divine realm until the college entrance examination, and this can be accumulated

Lin Xiao : ... ...

Nervously rubbing his hands, he opened the box, and a dazzling golden light burst forth, causing him to involuntarily close his eyes

Lin Xiao's confidence in enduring for so long stems not only from his own exceptional abilities but also from the fact that he was born into a favorable situation in this life. Both of his parents are demigods, which places him in a position that is better than some yet not as good as others. As their only child, he is assured of ample resources to eventually become a demigod himself

One species card was directly given to four hundred adult Gray Mist Fishmen, while another reproduction card accelerated the reproduction speed. According to the time flow rate ratio between the subspace and the main world, ten years in the divine realm equates to only ten days in the main world, and results can be observed in just ten days

First, the four-star species card that can recruit four hundred Gray Mist Fishmen at once, along with the five-star species reproduction card, should be set aside. Then, focus on the remaining three cards.

Samsung Resource Card - Fertile Black Soil (Rare)

Overall, this divine realm is quite barren. Under normal circumstances, without any other changes, it would be nearly impossible to gain admission to even the most mediocre university relying solely on these limited resources.

I forgot to tell you that your father took all your belongings and exchanged them for two cards that suit you very well. Take a look and see if you are satisfied

Lin Xiao has not yet used a single card, but has already accumulated eight opportunities for use. Now, by utilizing the golden finger, he will enhance the low-level cards into high-star cards, maximizing his strength within the limited conditions of use

Lin Xiao is quite frustrated about the restriction of being able to use only one card per month, which amounts to a total of twelve cards in a year. For an ordinary student, this may not be significant, but for students with connections, it poses a limitation.