There is One New Rule Every Month Globally

"Has the war finally ended?"

As the main city filled with the sounds of lively celebration, Li Yide tentatively pushed open the door and stepped outside. He saw the excited expressions on numerous players' faces and heard the announcement resounding in his ears.

His body froze in place, and the corners of his eyes reddened, trembling continuously.

Finally...

The war had finally ended.

Soon after Chen Yi announced the counterattack and left, unrest began in the main city. Although he didn't know what was happening, he unconsciously felt anxious.

He immediately found a room and hid inside.

And he stayed quietly hidden until the end of the war. At last, the war had ended, everything was peaceful.

He could go home now.

He hadn't let Xiaoqian down; he had survived; he could be with Xiaoqian forever.

"Hehe."

Standing there with reddened eyes, Li Yide suddenly cracked a foolish, joyful smile. He had already envisioned opening a small shop with Xiaoqian, running a modest business, not to make a lot of money. He might not have been invincible like Chen Yi,

but he was still significantly stronger than the average player. With the props in his backpack, and knowing Tuberculosis Rabbit and Chen Yi, even in the new world, he would live well.

During times of great upheaval, those who had excelled in the chaos were the ones who would be given a larger slice of the cake.

He might not be strong, but he wasn't unknown.

If he wanted, he could surely become someone of decent social status in the new world, not a mover and shaker, but still notable.

But he didn't want that.

He was tired, weary; he didn't care about it and neither did Xiaoqian.

At that moment—

The announcement sounded.

'...'

'2: All planets merged with Starfield will return to their planetary forms and merge into the universe, canceling functions such as Starfield Shuttle, and players will no longer be able to use this function to travel to other planets.'

'...'

In three hours, they would officially begin the return!

While other players hugged each other excitedly, Li Yide looked around frantically, feeling his eyes take on a blood red hue as his spirit began to collapse suddenly, unsure of what to do.

After so much hardship, everything had finally become peaceful; he could be with Xiaoqian forever.

But why!

But why!

All players had to return to their respective planets, and the Starfield Shuttle function was being canceled. Wouldn't that mean he would never see Xiaoqian again in his life?

"Impossible!"

Standing motionlessly and appearing distraught, Li Yide looked down at the ground with a tormented expression and aimlessly mumbled to himself. The next second, he suddenly looked up, his pupils filled with a piercing brightness.

Right, the Race Transformation Coupon!

As long as he gave up his human identity and chose Xiaoqian's Ghost Race, he could be sent back to Xiaoqian's planet just like her.

He had heard Xiaoqian say that she had killed all her kin on her planet, that she was the only player there.

But he didn't mind.

As long as he could be with Xiaoqian, what did it matter if they were the only two people in the whole world?

Without her, what did the hustle and bustle of the entire world mean to him?

"Race Transformation Coupon, Race Transformation Coupon..."

After finding a solution, Li Yide clung to it like a lifeline, messaging Tuberculosis Rabbit first. Tuberculosis Rabbit responded quickly, saying he had one and sent a coordinate to him.

...

"What do you want this for?"

Tuberculosis Rabbit furrowed his brows and handed over a Race Transformation Coupon. "You're giving up being human? Going to find Xiaoqian? Think it through, you know. You're not a ghost; living in the Ghost Realm alone might not be so comfortable."

"It's no trouble."

Li Yide shook his head firmly, "I have no worries in this life, nor does anyone worry about me. Xiaoqian is the only one who cares for me; she's the sole meaning of my existence. Without her, I don't know what the purpose of living is."

"I can't be without her."

"Tch." Tuberculosis Rabbit, feeling a touch moved, grabbed a freshly grilled tendon and handed it over. "It's quite touching, but you're wrong about one thing. There are people who care about you. Sword Without End and I often talk about you; after all, you, Fox Tail, have left us with a significant impression."

"Since you've made your decision, I won't try to dissuade you. We can still use the friends channel, so keep in touch."

"Here, have some freshly grilled tendons. You might not get the chance to enjoy this in the Ghost Realm. By the way, do they have pork over there in the Ghost Realm?"

...

And, as all the Blue Star players ascended to the Tenfold Planet to head for the cosmic battleground,

Xiaoqian curled up alone on the sofa in Li Yide's house, hugging a pillow tightly with fear in her eyes. She shouldn't wonder what she would do if Li Yide died on the battlefield.

She kept her eyes firmly on Li Yide's avatar in the friends list.

It was the only avatar in her friends list.

At that moment—

'...'

The announcement of victory sounded. The war had ended, everything was over!

War Victory!

Chen Yi had led Blue Star and the other ten planets to absolute victory. All the Divine Corps, utterly worn out, were annihilated. The ascension game was about to end, and everything would return to peace.

Cheers erupted from outside the window, a torrent of noise rising and falling without pause.

Countless people shouted excitedly, celebrating the victory.

"..."

"2: All planets integrated into the Starfield will revert to their planetary forms and merge into the universe, and functions such as the Starfield Shuttle will be canceled. Henceforth, players will not be able to use this function to travel to other planets."

"..."

Curled up on the couch, Xiaoqian initially perked up excitedly, clenching her fist and swinging it hard through the air, as the war ended and her brother's avatar was still lit, signifying her brother had survived.

He had made it through the war alive!

Next up was the happy life she and her brother would share!

But...

Upon seeing the announcement that all players would return to their respective planets, Xiaoqian suddenly froze, a hint of despair flashing in her eyes. She and her brother were of different races. If they both returned to their own planets and couldn't use the Starfield Shuttle, would she ever be able to see her brother again?

No!

No!

This absolutely couldn't happen!

In her emotional turmoil, Xiaoqian slowly floated into the air. Her crimson hair began to grow rapidly, soon spilling out the window. Xiaoqian, nearly losing her sanity, had only one thought: she needed to buy a Race Transformation Coupon.

But now, the Star Map Platform had closed.

There was no way to make a purchase.

She had no idea where to get a Race Transformation Coupon.

Just as she was about to lose her mind and was ready to slaughter the players in the city to steal a Race Transformation Coupon...

A voice suddenly rang out from outside the window.

"I'm Li Yi, Chen Yi's friend, Li Yide's good buddy. Umm, sister-in-law, maybe you could calm down a bit first, and we can talk it over slowly?"

Outside.

Li Yi floated in mid-air, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead. What sin had he committed? He was responsible for watching over important locations on Blue Star tied to Chen Yi and the Tuberculosis Rabbit.

Fortunately, he had investigated beforehand and found out that Li Yide had a decent relationship with Chen Yi and his crew. When his subordinates told him that Li Yide left his wife alone at home to take part in the cosmic life-and-death match,

He had thought it wise to also look after Li Yide's wife.

If something happened, wouldn't that count as a favor?

He just hadn't expected real trouble to occur!

And the woman inside didn't seem as gentle and meek as she appeared on the surface; this thick aura of killing intent made him a bit afraid.

"So..."

Li Yi looked through the window glass at the woman whose hair filled the room and bravely said, "Tell me what's the matter, and I'll help you solve it."

"Let's not be impulsive."

"Take it slow."

Perhaps the mention of Chen Yi and Li Yide's names allowed Xiaoqian to regain some clarity in her nearly uncontrollable mind. Floating in the living room, she looked straight at Li Yi with bloodshot eyes and said word by word, "I... need a Race... Transformation Coupon."

"I want... to stay on Blue Star... with my brother."

"Phew!"

Hearing this, Li Yi took a deep breath, patted his chest and said, "No problem, no problem, I thought it was something serious. No issue, here, I have one. I'll give it to you."

He then took a Race Transformation Coupon from his chest, carefully handed it over, and as he contemplated whether to toss it through the window,

He saw the hair suddenly pierce through the glass and snatched the Race Transformation Coupon from his hand.

Before long,

The hair inside the house gradually disappeared, and Xiaoqian returned to her normal appearance, reverting to the girl of days past. Somewhat embarrassed, she lowered her head at the window and whispered, "Thank you... you're a... good person."

"I didn't... scare you... did I?"

"Not at all, not at all."

Upon seeing Xiaoqian back to normal, Li Yi finally sighed in relief, "All good, then I'll be taking off. This is nothing. I was just writing a letter to Yi. Now that this is over, we probably won't see each other again."

"I have to write Yi a long letter."

"Only then can I express my admiration for him all this time so he won't forget me."

"I'm off to be busy, just call me if you need anything."

"How... do I... contact... you?"

"Oh, that's easy, if something comes up, just transform like you did just now. My guys will rush to tell me immediately, and I'll scurry over right away. It's even better than a beacon fire. Alright, no more chitchat, I'm off to take care of things."

"Okay..."

...

Meanwhile, over at the cosmic life-and-death match.

Just as Li Yide was expressing his grateful thanks and preparing to leave, Tuberculosis Rabbit suddenly stopped him and furrowed his brows, "You and Xiaoqian have a good relationship?"

"Hmm?"

Li Yide was momentarily puzzled, unsure why he was being asked this and not knowing how to respond. But soon, he spoke firmly and deliberately, "Without her, I couldn't live."

"Alright then."