Earning Sainthood Through Merit in a Game

[“Heaven-Stealing Pendant (Unique)”: After performing good deeds, you may choose whether to claim the corresponding merit. Merit can increase skill proficiency. Can be used only three times a day, so choose carefully.] A pendant that appeared out of nowhere in Chen Shicheng’s hand drew him into a fantastical game. He thought the game’s unbelievably realistic experience was already absurd enough, but gradually he discovered that it was more than just a string of data. It was a real, unknown world. Game equipment could be brought into reality, and upgraded abilities could be carried over to his real self! The game seemed a little hardcore, though. Not only did resurrection cost lifespan, but players also had to train diligently to level up their skills. Then one day, the game opened to players worldwide. Watching player after player sweat through their daily skill training, Chen Shicheng, listening to music at a brothel, glanced at his status screen. [Skill: Immortal-Slaying Blade Intent (Beginner) +] “Good deeds really do get rewarded!”