The shadow of prosperity

Simultaneously, on the official forum, a user posted, instantly making it to the trending topics—

"Ripples in the Illusionary Challenge: A Journey by Jiang Han"

Original Poster: Jiang Han is making a breakthrough. Just a few minutes without checking the rankings, and he has directly ascended to the top!

First Comment (Eighteen Years Old): What's the fuss? Achieving the top spot is merely a finger movement for the official staff.

Second Comment (Died of Heartbreak): Alas, the officials really can't keep up!

Third Comment (Ninety-One Little Bean): Is it possible that Jiang Han is actually a player?

Fourth Comment (Fae Treasure @ Bai): Play more games. We're all players; the gap can't be that huge. In the early stages, he even pretended to record videos to prove he's a player. Now... hehe, he doesn't bother anymore!

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"Ding! ~"

System prompt: Congratulations on entering the top ten of the Illusionary Challenge rankings, currently ranked: First!

Ascended to the first position!

Jiang Han, once again, opened the rankings and found the four characters "Jiang Han" proudly displayed at the top, their names glittering like gold.

"Drip, drip!"

Suddenly, King's Triumph sent a message: "Brother, impressive! Instantly reaching the top, you aren't really an official-sponsored cheat, are you?"

"How could that be!"

Jiang Han, dealing with the eighty-first illusion while typing, replied: "Don't believe the nonsense online!"

"Alright." King Triumph responded, "There used to be many people praising you online, but now they're all criticizing you!"

"Let them be!"

"Okay."

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Criticize me?

Jiang Han shook his head, smiling indifferently.

Originally, he planned to interact with you all as an ordinary player, but what he received was alienation. No more pretending, he is a Regional Boss; he revealed his cards!

"Haha..."

A sky-splitting slash defeated the eighty-ninth illusion. Jiang Han finally encountered a level with some difficulty.

"Woof, woof!"

Gradually, the illusion took the form of a puppy, baring its teeth, wagging its tail, and barking loudly at Jiang Han.

"This..."

Watching the foolish dog barking incessantly, Jiang Han had three black lines on his forehead.

The illusion of the ninetieth level actually took the form of this dog-like thing?

[Prosperity](Regional)

Level: 100

Life: 10,000,000

Attack: 65,000-68,000

Defense: 150,000-152,000

Skills: [Electric Spark Ignition][Mad Dog Slam][Sleight of Hand][Forbidden · Blessing of Heaven and Earth][Forbidden · Chaos Beast]

Introduction: A magical little dog that brings luck, harboring countless treasures that drive god-level experts crazy. Its origins are unknown, and its name is Prosperity.

(Note: The illusion has taken its form; perhaps its true body might have some response.)

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No wonder!

Jiang Han, looking at the note below the introduction, had some enlightenment.

It seems this foolish dog has a special origin, similar to when he encountered the Water Qilin during the divine trial. Experiences reflect in real memories.

"Woof, woof, woof..."

Prosperity glared hatefully, loudly barking at Jiang Han.

"Prosperity, my friend, how have you been?" Jiang Han greeted.

"Woof, woof!"

"Prosperity, your heart is so broad. I believe you won't dwell on past grievances, right?"

"Woof, woof!"

"That emerald fish is precious to me. I hope Prosperity won't hold grudges and will return it to me." Jiang Han said, "As for your Obsidian Gem and Apocalypse Scroll..."

"..."

At this point, Prosperity suddenly fell silent, revealing a look of surprise and anticipation.

If it could exchange the trash-like emerald fish for the Obsidian Gem and Apocalypse Scroll, it would undoubtedly agree ten thousand times over.

"I've already used them." Jiang Han, with a regretful tone, said, "I owe you, and I will repay you in my next life!"

Having borrowed and repaid, it won't be difficult to borrow again.

Even if he can't repay this lifetime, he won't act unreasonably.

No choice, just have to endure the hardships of the next life for Jiang Han.

"Woof, woof, woof..."

Facing Jiang Han's sincere apology, Prosperity roared angrily, unable to accept it, refusing to communicate, and almost turning into a golden light, rushing towards Jiang Han.

"Ding! ~"

System prompt: Prosperity uses the skill [Electric Spark Ignition], movement speed +500%, attack speed +100%, lasts until the end of the battle!

"!!!!!!"

Jiang Han was extremely shocked.

Lasts until the end of the battle!

This foolish dog's skill... impressive!

"Boom!"

Jiang Han placed the sword in front of him, blocking the oncoming stream of light.

"Ding! ~"

System prompt: Prosperity uses the skill [Mad Dog Slam], dealing 3910 damage to you!

Fortunately, Prosperity's defense is ridiculously high. But being a fellow Regional Boss, its attack is not strong, and the damage caused poses no immediate threat to Jiang Han's life.

"You wretched dog, take this!"

Jiang Han wouldn't let Prosperity act recklessly. Without saying a word, he threw a Mirage Blossom.

"Ding! ~"

System prompt: You have learned the skill [Sleight of Hand] through [Mirage Blossom] successfully!

Exhale!

Feeling the complete version of Sleight of Hand, Jiang Han's mood improved.

Prosperity, you are indeed a lucky little dog!

[Sleight of Hand](SS-grade)

Introduction: A mysterious creature's exclusive skill of unknown grade, its exquisite thieving ability surpasses any thief, unexpectedly learned through unique means of Mirage Blossom,

Effect: Silently steal items from the opponent's package, with a small chance of being discovered by the opponent

Additional effect: 10% chance to steal two items at once

Cooldown: Two seconds

(Note: The more valuable the stolen item, the higher the chance of being discovered. The opponent's attention is less focused, and the discovery probability is smaller, ranging from a minimum of 1% to a maximum of 50%)

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Compared to the inferior SS-grade Sleight of Hand, the complete version has more powerful effects. Not only does it have a shorter cooldown time and an additional effect, but the highest discovery probability has also decreased from 80% to 50%. In favorable circumstances, even if continuously stealing extremely precious items, the chances of being discovered are still low.

"Prosperity, my friend, if there's a chance in the future, I'll definitely keep you as a pet!" Jiang Han marveled.

As unknown-grade creatures, the Temporal Monster and Prosperity can be said to be god-level pets, both rare and valuable. How could he not be tempted?

"Woof, woof!"

The response was a series of barks.

Ten hours later, Jiang Han, looking at Prosperity with 2% life remaining, felt relieved

, "The ninetieth level, it should reward an SS-grade item no matter what!"

"Swoosh!"

However, the injured Prosperity suddenly stopped ten meters away from Jiang Han, no longer charging wildly. Its whole body burst into a dazzling and magnificent golden light.

"Is it going to use a big move?" Jiang Han tightened his grip on the sword.

"Ding! ~"

System prompt: Prosperity uses the skill [Forbidden · Blessing of Heaven and Earth], life points restored to 100%!

Jiang Han: "..."

"Ding! ~"

System prompt: Since [Forbidden · Blessing of Heaven and Earth] is Prosperity's exclusive skill, you cannot learn it through Mirage Blossom!

Indeed, such extraordinary skills that almost defy imagination cannot be learned by outsiders.

"Prosperity, my friend, why bother?" Jiang Han persuaded, "In the future, I'll be your matchmaker and get you a wife, how about that?"

"Woof, woof!"

Prosperity launched another attack.

Helpless, Jiang Han could only face it head-on.

Although Prosperity's skill was a bit annoying, he wasn't going to throw a tantrum over it.

Playing games is to please oneself, always smile, never frown...