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Chen Guo cracked open the second orange treasure chest.

"You've acquired the legendary skill — Play Dead!"

"Play Dead: You can convincingly feign death, and no one below the level of a Sage can detect the ruse!"

Chen Guo was taken aback.

Initially, he thought the Play Dead skill was an unworthy use of the orange chest—after all, he didn't need instruction on how to feign death.

But upon reviewing the skill's details, Chen Guo realized that Play Dead was not the mundane ability he had envisioned; it was an extraordinary deception.

To be undetectable by anyone less than a Sage was a formidable power indeed!

Consider that Sages are beings of the caliber of Buddha, Kong Xuan, and the Jade Emperor.

Such beings were leagues beyond Chen Guo's current reach.

It would likely take him over a century just to catch a glimpse of their shadows.

This meant that the Play Dead skill would be effective against nearly all adversaries Chen Guo might currently encounter.

"There's no such thing as a truly invincible skill. Any skill, when applied appropriately, can be infinitely useful. Play Dead is no exception."

Chen Guo was thoroughly pleased with the Play Dead skill.

After dealing with the orange chest, he utilized the Celestial Spell of the Great Grade, adding a new slot to his interface.

Heart Sutra: Celestial Spell of the Great Grade (Fragment). Boosts cultivation by 99 years. Enhances attributes, cultivation, and skill potency by 20%.

The heart sutra entered an automatic cultivation state, steadily enhancing his attributes and cultivation.

Cultivation: The more advanced your cultivation, the more effective your control, curses, and divination against enemies, and the less effective their control, curses, and divination against you.

With the heart sutra equipped, Chen Guo's combat strength soared to 2489, a near nine hundred point surge.

The Celestial Spell's potency was awe-inspiring, truly befitting the practice of my 'Monkey Bro.' Even as a fragment, the boost it provided was substantial.

The leaderboards updated live, so Chen Guo's dramatic increase in combat strength was quickly noticed by those keeping a close eye on the rankings.

"The enigmatic powerhouse with the world's highest combat strength just boosted his power by 900 points in one fell swoop, yet he remains at level 8. What's the deal with that?"

"Whoa, the top-ranked fighter's combat strength is nearly triple that of the runner-up. How on earth did he pull that off?"

"We're all trial challengers here, so what makes him so exceptional?"

People from other regions were baffled by the significant surge in Chen Guo's combat strength.

The trial challengers from Beginner Village 996 had their theories.

"Boss Guangcheng must've snagged something from the orange treasure chest to jack up his combat strength by 900 points! Considering how our team is struggling against the Medicine Valley disciples, I bet the boss could take one out with a single slash, as easily as squashing an ant!"

"Can the orange treasure chest really be that potent? Can its contents really skyrocket your combat strength by 900 points just like that?"

"Looks like we'll need to strategize on battling rare elites in the future. But with Boss Guangcheng in the picture, it seems he's got a monopoly on the rare elites in our area!"

The group was simultaneously in awe of the orange treasure chest's dramatic effects and yearning for the rare elites. However, the mere thought of Chen Guo's presence dampened any hope they had for claiming any rare elites for themselves.

Meanwhile, Chen Guo methodically opened her thirty golden treasure chests, undisturbed by the outside world's astonishment. Though not as prestigious as the orange ones, the golden chests still contained top-tier items that would significantly aid her.

Chen Guo eagerly anticipated the treasures inside.

"You have obtained 1 Horadric Cube."

"Horadric Cube: A single-use item that can merge with your equipment to enhance its quality."

"You have obtained a Creation Pill."

"You have obtained 1 Golden Attribute Pill."

"Golden Attribute Pill: Boosts all attributes by 10 points."

"You have obtained a Shadowless Needle."

"Shadowless Needle: Attack power 40-60, causes bleeding and has a chance to temporarily paralyze the enemy."

"You have obtained 1 Golden Attribute Pill."

"You have obtained a Creation Pill."

"You have obtained a Clear Qi Pill."

"Clear Qi Pill: Significantly bolsters vitality and grants a boost to lifespan."

"You've acquired the Escape Technique!"

"Escape Technique: You can craft a set of armor from paper, creating a temporary suit that no blade or bullet can penetrate!"

"You've obtained a Golden Attribute Pill *1."

...

After opening thirty golden treasure chests, Chen Guo's haul was quite significant.

The most abundant item from the golden chests was the Golden Attribute Pill, with a total of ten—making up one-third of the total loot.

Next up were five Clear Qi Pills and two Creation Pills.

Also, there were two Heradic Cubes.

The equipment included: Shadowless Flying Needles, Mysterious Underworld Battle Armor, and Dragon Soul Battle Boots!

The Mysterious Underworld Battle Armor was a lightweight chainmail with impressive defensive capabilities.

The Dragon Soul Battle Boots granted the wearer brief flight, albeit unstable and low-altitude.

The skills obtained were: Escape Technique, Five-Element Thunder Magic, Shape Changing Technique, and Dream Telling Technique!

Five-Element Thunder Magic, part of the Mount Maoshan Dao Arts, calls upon the divine lightning of the five elements to strike down foes.

The Shape Changing Technique allows for alterations in one's appearance, though not foolproof against the observant eye, making it less effective than a simple disguise.

Dream Telling Technique, useful for sending messages through dreams and trickery, though currently considered a non-essential skill.

Additionally, there were four rather peculiar items.

The Gender-Switching Pill could alter one's sex.

Chen Guo had no intention of becoming a woman, rendering the pill pointless for him.

However, it might be of interest to trade with brothers or sisters who have unique preferences, as this world is not short of individuals seeking to change their gender.

The Jade Woman Puppet was an eerily lifelike doll, used by some lowly cultivators for base entertainment.

Chen Guo had no such inclinations; he preferred real people. Perhaps this item would only appeal to those with objectophilia?

Lastly, the Lucky Rabbit's Foot, reputed to enhance one's fortune, was rumored to have been used by the Pirate King. To Chen Guo, it seemed nothing more than an ordinary rabbit's foot, but he kept it for good luck.

The final oddity in his collection was none other than the fart bomb.

This device was capable of unleashing an astoundingly foul stench, and with its capacity for reuse, it bordered on being a form of biochemical warfare.

Should he wish to play the role of a troublemaker and nauseate others, this fart bomb would prove to be quite effective.

Reflecting on his loot, Chen Guo realized he had reaped a bountiful harvest from defeating the Ghost King, Sun Chengzong!

Given the decent odds of obtaining a Creation Pill, Chen Guo saw no reason to hold onto it and chose to use it immediately.

His Electromagnetic Mastery had advanced a level.

"Your Electromagnetic Mastery has evolved into Electromagnetic Dominator, ascending to an eon-level talent!"

With the Electromagnetic Dominator, the effective range had expanded to 2000 meters, and its potency had significantly increased, nearly rivaling the formidable presence of the Myriad Magnetite King depicted in films.

Eon-level was the benchmark worth striving for, so Chen Guo turned his attention to the Flying Thunder God Art, opting to enhance it.

"The power of your Flying Thunder God Art has been amplified. The cooldown period is now 20 seconds, with an impressive reach of 10 kilometers…"