I've Become the King of Villains in the Game

"Uh..."

Doghead Gold was suddenly at a loss for words.

The Flesh Faction indeed faced some suppression by the Moon Faction, since they excelled in physical strength and recovery, but when it came to spiritual attacks, they were somewhat at a loss... At least that's how things appeared at this stage.

"You're just being cheap. Although you deal high damage, you're squishy... Besides, as long as I don't get hit by you, I'm fine. When it comes to fault tolerance, you're the one who should step aside."

Doghead Gold seemed to regain his confidence and adjusted his hairstyle as he spoke.

But without another word, Wei Yin charged at him, aiming a punch at his face.

"Damn it, a sneak attack!"

Doghead Gold hastily fled.

"You have no honor in combat!"

"Honor my ass, watch how I'm gonna slaughter you!"

Wei Yin pursued relentlessly, and the two of them started grappling on the lawn.

The onlookers could see that Doghead Gold's claims weren't false; with his superior physical attributes, he was able to dodge effectively. And Wei Yin dared not take his counterattacks head-on. Both were wary of each other's attacks, and the fight became more cautious.

Then, Dongyang and the others turned their gaze to Su Keying.

"What are you looking at me for..."

Su Keying blinked in surprise, then simply shrugged.

"The 'Locksmith' of the Sequence Eight - as always - the 'number six,' the growth in my Attributes panel has a greater increase in Agility, and the new Sequence Ability allows for short-distance Blink."

She demonstrated for everyone, drawing an invisible square on the grass which she then "opened" like a door. In the next second, she traversed dozens of meters, appearing from under the feet of Dongyang and the other two.

"That's so powerful..."

Doghead Gold managed to glance over in the midst of the action, astounded.

"Still getting distracted, die now!"

Wei Yin swung a punch at the opportunity.

Doghead Gold's hair stood on end, and he reflexively grabbed with his hands.

A big mouth full of sharp teeth sprouted in his palm, partially devouring the spiritual force attached to Wei Yin's fist, and then spat it out. This series of actions took place in a split second, and with a thud, both fell to the ground and didn't get up.

"You... you dare steal my power!"

Wei Yin cursed in anger and weakness.

"Ever heard of misdirection and psychic sleight of hand?"

Doghead Gold, pale-faced and wracked with soul-deep pain, gasped in rebuttal.

"Polaris, how about you?"

Dongyang suddenly asked.

Everyone's attention shifted to Polaris; as the group's strongest combatant, they were all keen to know about his changes.

But Polaris just stood with his arms crossed, shaking his head with a smile.

"Like you guys, the 'Diviner' is also a function-oriented support Sequence. The two additional abilities include 'Divination,' which predicts events but is affected by multiple factors such as Intelligence and Mystical Weight, making it hard to be accurate... 'Spiritual Intuition' has enhanced my ability to predict danger. It's broadly applicable but offers no significant improvement in combat."

"Brother Bei is right... We all have these two skills."

Dragon King, Nana, and Tutu, all from the Destiny Faction, nodded in agreement.

"Such a pity..."

Dongyang sighed.

Polaris heard the implication in his words but responded with just a light laugh.

"Don't feel sorry for me; actually, I think this is a form of balance... Considering the storyline, it's no coincidence that the ten Sequences have continued from the Ancient Era to the present. Each Sequence has its own strength. We shouldn't focus too much on the gain or loss at the lower Sequences; we need to look further ahead."

He turned and smiled at each of his companions.

"You guys don't think you'll stop progressing here, do you?"

"Of course not."

Dongyang was initially startled but then laughed heartily.

He was inspired by Polaris's simple words, and the dissatisfaction with the 'Artisan' Sequence that had not met his expectations dissipated significantly.

"If Tresor could establish the Empire on the basis of the Sun Sequence, it couldn't possibly be weak."

He stood up, dusted himself off, and his confident demeanor returned.

Yet in his heart, Polaris knew that he had managed to make something extraordinary out of Destiny Faction, which was considered the weakest, and become noticeable in the eyes of many players, all because of the unique skills taught by Teacher Jack.

Is the 'Diviner' insignificant to my progression?

Not necessarily.

Perhaps, I just haven't fully understood its essence yet.

"I should make an opportunity to meet with Teacher Jack and ask for his guidance soon," Polaris thought to himself.

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The next morning.

When the elite players once again gathered in the Immortal Realm, a familiar figure suddenly appeared. A black hat, black suit, and a straight figure leaning on an exquisite Silver Staff.

"Noble warriors from afar, I am pleased to see you all again."

Chen Lun took off his flat top hat, placed it over his chest, and slightly bowed as he spoke.

"Mr. Jack!"

The players exclaimed excitedly and with enthusiasm.

Apart from Dongyang and the others, the elite players from the Circus gathered around, and Wei Yin was tightly held back by her bestie Su Keying, nearly launching into another "leap of love."

"The Empire is preparing for the 'Western War,' and I believe you have heard of it... Fortunately, your return fills me with even more hope."

Chen Lun started speaking.

He quietly appraised the players using Peek Life, reviewing their current states without showing a sign. His heart was content; they were indeed the elite players under his command. Most had reached Sequence Eight, with Polaris, like himself in the past, peaking immediately upon promotion and only a step away from the Mid Sequence.