Mini World Game Console-Chapter 733 - 734: Absolute Rationalist Ren Suo

Although he had prepared himself for the cost, Ren Suo was not in a hurry.

He currently had a total of 1,650 Merit Points, which could be converted to 16,500 Truth Points—equivalent to Qiao Muyi and Dong Chengling combined, plus another two Zhao Huos.

If possible, Ren Suo naturally hoped to clear the game with only a small amount of Merit Points, but he knew the likelihood was slim.

The previous 6-star game, "Light and Dark Traitor," hadn't cost Ren Suo many Merit Points. However, he had completely used up his "Rippling Spring Sounds" summon time. Furthermore, he was forced into the Didra Empire, risking death to coordinate with Los.

The rewards for each intermediate game, aside from various exclusive rewards, were Merit Points and summoning time. Thus, it could be reasonably inferred that these two resources were essential to clearing high-level games.

Since Ren Suo currently had no summoning time available, he naturally had to spend more Merit Points.

But the Merit Points were hard-earned through playing countless games, meant for lottery draws when his player level increased in the future, so he couldn't afford to use too many.

Although the Door of Truth was desirable, the Mini-World Game Console that could grant him access to the Door of Truth was undoubtedly a higher-level Superior Divine Artifact. Therefore, Merit Points, the universal currency of the Mini-World Game Console, had more value than the Truth Points of the Door of Truth.

Therefore, only a portion of the Merit Points could be used. If it reached a critical point where he had to continue using Krypton Gold...

Ren Suo calculated in his mind and continued to browse through the exchange menu.

The only things Ren Suo could sell were his game ability items, desires, and emotions.

What he could buy, however, was much more plentiful.

"Thinking Card: Enhances thinking ability, priced at (10 to the power of N) Truth Points. (N is the number of purchases; this notation applies below)"

"Communication Card: Enhances communication ability, priced at (10 to the power of N) Truth Points."

"Reaction Card: Enhances reaction ability, priced at (10 to the power of N) Truth Points."

"Fourth-Level Cultivation Card: Increases Fourth-Rank Cultivation progress by 20%, priced at (100 to the power of N) Truth Points."

"Spell Card·Chengling's Voidwalking Technique: Gain complete mastery over Dong Chengling's awakened Spell, priced at 18,000 Truth Points."

"Spell Card·Prince of Wood Devil's Law: Gain complete mastery over Qiao Muyi's Demon King Spell system, priced at 25,000 Truth Points."

"Spell Card·You Jiu Sword Technique: Gain complete mastery over You Jiu's Flying Sword Spell, priced at 9,999 Truth Points."

"Spell Card·Zhao Huo Martial Artist Spirit Qi Technique: Gain complete mastery over Zhao Huo's Martial Artist Spirit Qi Technique, priced at 150 Truth Points."

"Bead Turning Card·Flame Bead (1/3): Enhances the Fire Pearl into a Flame Bead, boosting effects by 50%, priced at 100 Truth Points."

"Bead Turning Card·Fuel to the Fire: When five Fire Pearls are triggered simultaneously (linear or intersecting vertically), this special effect can be activated, and the next attack's damage will be doubled on top of added bonuses, priced at 300 Truth Points."

The items currently available for Ren Suo to purchase were divided into the personal series, Spell System, and Bead Rotation System.

The Spell System consisted of Spells Ren Suo had witnessed at close range. Strong ones were expensive, and weak ones were cheap. He saw no immediate need to buy any. His current ability items were sufficient, and besides, he also had Bond Abilities.

Bead Rotation System enhancements would result in a significant boost in battle. Ren Suo, having chosen the path of Absolute Rationality, naturally intended to maximize the use of the Bead Rotation System, an essential area for enhancement.

Personal enhancements, on the other hand, left Ren Suo deep in thought.

At that moment, Ren Suo realized he had 100 Truth Points. He clicked on "Owned Points ◎" to bring up his transaction record:

"Sensibility sacrificed. Received: Exchange Privileges and 100 Truth Points."

So, I've already sold my sensibility... Ren Suo nodded thoughtfully and purchased the "Fourth-Level Cultivation Card."

There were no special effects; after purchasing, the Cultivation Card was immediately used.

The only sensation was that Ren Suo felt he could push the Door of Truth open a bit more.

Then, Ren Suo immediately exited the game, unlocked Pandora's Magic Box, and activated the Spiritual Energy Aggregation Device to cultivate.

Inside Ren Suo's Qi Cyclone, the internal cyclone was the most robust. It was surrounded by a thick ring of Spiritual Energy, akin to a steel fortress encasing the rich, ceaselessly circulating Spiritual Energy.

Next in line were the Second Ring and Third Ring. Their sturdy Spiritual Energy rings resembled stone city walls encompassing the bustling Spiritual Energy.

The worst was the Fourth Ring, where the feeble Fourth Ring of Spiritual Energy barely gathered the active Spiritual Energy, like wooden stakes.

After all, Ren Suo had just advanced to the fourth transformation, and the Fourth Ring of Spiritual Energy had not yet stabilized. According to the intranet, once a Fourth-Stage Cultivator stabilized their Spiritual Energy, the total amount would increase threefold compared to the third transformation. The power of a Fourth-Stage Cultivator stemmed from a complete internal change in Spiritual Energy and an external transformation of body and mind.

However, at this moment, Ren Suo could distinctly feel his Qi Cyclone absorbing external Spiritual Energy as swiftly as a whale swallowing water. The weak Fourth Ring of Spiritual Energy was rapidly solidifying. In just 70 minutes, Ren Suo's Fourth Ring Qi Cyclone had nearly reached the level of the Second and Third Rings!

Ren Suo slowly opened his eyes.

The world before him seemed brighter.

The drifting dust in the air gleamed with an unusual luster.

His body felt heavier. This was not an illusion. It was the result of Spiritual Energy flowing through his body and nourishing his cells. Once the cells adapted, Ren Suo's Physical Condition would further improve, and his sensory reactions would also become sharper.

Of course, the most direct way was to use the data stream—

"Target type: Primate Hominidae Adult Male"

"Physical Condition: ???"

"Cultivation State: 4th transformation, 20% (You have already defeated 99.999% of Upright Apes worldwide!)"

Oh...? So that Fourth-Level Cultivation Card can directly reflect its effects on me...

Ren Suo murmured to himself, pondered for a moment, and then glanced at Pandora's Magic Box.

I lost out. If I had used this card when I was at 80% of the fourth transformation, I could have easily reached the peak... But it's also because of this card that I need to slightly adjust my approach to playing 'The Door of Truth.'

100% complete control over the game character, with the character fully reflecting on the player... Now, do I share resources and sync Cultivation with the game character, the Gatekeeper?

The Gatekeeper reaps the benefits, which are reflected upon me, and the resources I obtain in reality can be directly used by the Gatekeeper to sell...

Which means...

By walking the path of Absolute Rationality, the Gatekeeper has turned me into a being devoid of sensibility, an Absolute Rationalist?

Ren Suo lifted his head to look at a mirror in the living room.

The image of Ren Suo in the mirror was calm, natural, with bright eyes, an average build, and androgynous features, a faint, almost business-like smile on his lips.

If he wanted to live off his looks, it might be possible, though whether he could make a substantial living was another story.

To cater to Dong Chengling, he could dye his hair gold—the quiet and gentle girl would like that naughty and novel sensation.

To cater to Qiao Muyi, he needed to dress like a sunny big boy, fulfilling her desire to take care of someone.

To cater to Gu Yueyan, he would need to work out a bit. Although Gu Yueyan disliked her father and brother, her aesthetic tended toward martial artists.

To cater to Ren Xingmei, he would have to play games with her daily and ask her for money, allowing her to think she could control him.

And to cater to Luna, simply procreating with her would suffice.

But to entrust one's future to others was ultimately foolish.

Moreover, given Ren Suo's current situation, the chances that he would end up with nothing weren't low, and there was even a certain risk to his life.

Emotions are the most easily shaken form of faith in this world.

Only the power held in one's own hands could fundamentally solve problems and secure personal interests.

Then, whether to cater or to dominate would be completely at one's discretion.

After staring for three seconds at the man in the mirror—a man who could not rule the world by appearance—Ren Suo shifted his gaze and put on Pandora's Magic Box again.

Absolute Rationality. Isn't that also quite good?

It was precisely because of his past sentimentality that Ren Suo now realized he had encountered too many unnecessary risks, missed too many precious opportunities, and placed too much hope on others.

However, others and the past cannot be changed, while oneself and the future can be.

This time, Ren Suo would not miss it again.

Ren Suo clearly understood his own heart. He was not after power, as power was merely a means. He also had no interest in authority, for he could not derive pleasure from others' submission.

But he wanted many things.

He wanted the world to treat him gently, to be able to control his Destiny contentedly.

He did not want others to make him submit through force or power. Owning the Mini-World Game Console, he believed he was entitled to complete freedom.

He still liked his parents, liked Qiao Muyi, liked Dong Chengling, liked Gu Yueyan, liked Ren Xingmei, liked Luna... Therefore, he should not pin his hopes on them.

To maintain feelings on a thread that could snap at any time is a cowardly and foolish act. It invites many troubles and disputes.

Ren Suo truly detested hassle. But in reality, trouble was everywhere: parents refused to forgive, girlfriends were unwilling to compromise...

Ren Suo had remedies, but they were too troublesome.

He only wanted to rapidly complete this tedious reality game and then enjoy a carefree, happy ending.

He only wanted to turn his wishes into the Destiny of this world.

And now, there was a shortcut that could solve all the troubles once and for all.

Entering the game again, Ren Suo spent 340 Merit Points (saving 18 points) to exchange for 3,400 Truth Points.

Then Ren Suo purchased three Thinking Cards, three Communication Cards, and three Reaction Cards. Unlike other products, these personal series items would directly affect Ren Suo himself, making them very cost-effective.

Each card cost 10 Truth Points for the first purchase, 100 points for the second, and 1,000 points for the third, so Ren Suo only dared to exchange three of each type.

The "Fourth-Level Cultivation Card" cost 100 Truth Points for the first purchase and would cost 10,000 for the second. Therefore, Ren Suo planned to observe a bit longer before deciding whether to buy another.

Similar to abandoning sentimentality for pure rationality, the three purchased Thinking Cards, meant to enhance his cognitive abilities, did not bring about a markedly different feeling for Ren Suo, nor did they make him stronger.

It merely meant he could perform more precise micro-manipulations while turning beads and recall more overlooked details when thinking.

So Ren Suo pushed open the Door of Truth with all his might and peered through the crack of the door.

A gray eye was watching Ren Suo from the other side of the door.

Ren Suo calmly met its gaze and said, "Next step."

As if understanding Ren Suo's command, the gray eye closed. An irresistible force from the door then slammed it shut.

A game prompt popped up:

"The Gatekeeper is about to embark on the Path of the Fire Sword, where each level can be repeated. Success in a challenge will be automatically saved, and the game evaluation uploaded."

The game page didn't say this game has an automatic upload mechanism, did it? Is this a change caused by the game adapting to Pandora's Magic Box?

Suddenly, the floating Door of Truth in front of Ren Suo crashed down!

The pure white space quietly shattered. A gentle night embraced the tranquil city, the bright moon hanging high, scattering its Moonlight upon the earth.

Ren Suo looked around. He was surrounded by a vast, waveless lake. Both he and the Door of Truth had appeared in the center of a hash-shaped island—an island with lakes within it, and gardens within those lakes. To the south, three Stone Towers sliced through the Moonlight, while a serene spring breeze was refreshing.

Ren Suo looked at himself. When customizing his character, he could choose clothes. He had selected a Victorian-style male hunter's outfit for this appearance. While it looked good, it actually felt a bit cumbersome and inconvenient.

This was a reminder, in every little detail, of what it felt like to have one's brain muddled.

"Who are you?"

Ren Suo turned his head and saw that in a nearby pavilion, several people were seated.

Meanwhile, behind Ren Suo, the Door of Truth issued a squeaky noise as it opened.

The game popped up a prompt:

"The Door of Truth is igniting the world's Primordial Substance, mapping all things, all principles, and every eventuality."

"It disregards insignificant forces such as time, Entropy Force, and death, destined to become the source of Destiny, the root of the world. Only the Gatekeeper can wield the Scepter of Truth and reach the eternal beyond."

"The arrival of the Door of Truth requires the ignition of ten Primordial Substances to decode all principles! Powerful Seekers are bound to exist nearby during the ignition of Primordial Substance!"

"Seekers will attempt to touch the Door of Truth, burning themselves as a price to fulfill their wishes, ultimately becoming part of the Truth. However, the Primordial Substance will thereby be contaminated and must be rekindled, extending the ignition time."

"Guard the Door of Truth! Defeat all Seekers until the First Prime is ignited!"

"If the defense is successful, the Gatekeeper will be rewarded and their Authority of Truth further enhanced."

"Estimated combat time, 16 minutes!"

A tower defense game? Where you build structures and repel incoming Strange Creatures?

Or is it a Relic Guardian? A single-player MOBA game?

Several game genres sprang to mind for Ren Suo as he saw the people in the pavilion all stand up.

"What is that behind you?"

The woman in the white Hanfu-style dress walked out. The cold Moonlight served as her makeup, and as she stepped lightly upon the Moonlight, she resembled an ethereal Fairy banished from the mortal world.

"Yun Wangshu," Ren Suo calmly identified her. "And Taibai Plains Spirit, Qingqiu Ground Spirit, Langya Ground Spirit, Azure Dragon Crescent Blade... Is this some kind of special gathering?"

The people in the pavilion immediately showed a drastic change in expression!

They were all Otherkind, their identities known only to each other. They never expected this strange, blond young man to reveal them all with a single phrase!

Yun Wangshu, however, was not surprised. She looked bewilderedly at the door behind Ren Suo and asked, "Is that... the Gate of the Immortal Palace behind you?"

The incarnation of the Azure Dragon Crescent Blade, the white-haired youth Changsheng, also showed a trace of bewilderment. "No," he mused, "that should be... the Gate of the Underworld?"

"It should be the Gate of the Fairyland, home to Earth Spirits everywhere…"

"No, no, no. It must be the gate to Mount Qingqiu..."

The Earth Spirits looked at the Door of Truth, but their words reflected the desires in their hearts.

Snapping out of her daze, Yun Wangshu's aura flared. Fixing Ren Suo with a steely gaze, she commanded, "Step aside."

Ren Suo smiled faintly. "I'm afraid I can't do that. My task is to beat all you fanciful Seekers until you no longer dare to indulge in such vain fantasies."

"Who are you exactly?"

Yun Wangshu and Changsheng both burst forth with their might, their formidable Four Levels Pressure sweeping over, blowing Ren Suo's blond fringe and revealing his exquisitely handsome face.

The first round, and I have to fight two fourth-transformation entities and several third-turn beings?

The difficulty of a six-star game is not low.

But...

Ren Suo took a step forward as the Bead Rotation Matrix spun wildly, his body emanating red rainbows, yellow light, green winds, and blue shadows, his right hand pinching black fire, his left clasping white frost!

There is no need for fear in game status.

If I fail once, I'll try twice. If I fail ten times, I'll try a hundred times.

If my strength is insufficient, I'll use Krypton Gold. If my Merit Points run out, I'll sell...

Meeting enemies just means I'm on the right path.

"I am the Gatekeeper."