Chapter 2:Lord Option???

Chapter 2: Lord Option???

"Volunteer Lei Jiu, number CHI2222222, the world of 'Island War' is now open. Would you like to enter?"

"Enter!"

Without hesitation, Lei Jiu's voice trailed off, and suddenly his surroundings darkened before a bright light engulfed him, revealing a colossal water-blue planet.

Glancing around, Lei Jiu realized he was now in outer space, yet he felt no suffocation or the biting cold of near absolute zero.

But he momentarily brushed off these sensations, captivated by the planet's stunning beauty. The azure skies beckoned him to compose poetry: Ah~! The sea~! You are all water!

"Player name!"

Lei Jiu hesitated for a moment, realizing it was the system prompting him to choose a name in the game.

"Jiuxiao!" Lei Jiu continued his moniker from "Professional Warfare."

"Hello, player Jiuxiao, welcome to the world of 'Island War.' Please choose your initial identity!"

"Island Master!"

"Please select the race of Jiuxiao Island Master!"

"Race?" Lei Jiu blinked, this information wasn't provided earlier! The Earth's center only offered basic details, albeit scant.

"What races are available for selection?"

"Players can begin the game with one of three races: red-haired, silver-haired, and black-haired."

"Red-haired?" Lei Jiu blinked. "What's that?"

As Lei Jiu spoke, a tall, robust figure materialized before him. The face mirrored his own, but with vibrant red hair, contrasting with Lei Jiu's dark locks.

"The red-haired race is ideal for physical enhancement, boasting incredible strength and endurance. They excel in physical combat, akin to human-shaped beasts in later stages of cultivation. Disadvantage 1: They consume twice the food of black-haired individuals, and four times that of silver-haired. Disadvantage 2: Despite their robust physique, they lack aptitude for magic and cannot pursue mage or priest professions."

Lei Jiu marveled at the muscular arm before him, a quintessential barbarian archetype.

"Tell me about the black-haired and silver-haired races."

Two more "Jiuxiaos" appeared, albeit with less imposing builds. The black-haired "Jiuxiao" matched Lei Jiu's physique, sporting defined abs. In contrast, the silver-haired "Jiuxiao" appeared slender, bordering on emaciated.

"The silver-haired race excels in magic, boasting strong intellect and scientific acumen. They are the backbone of mage, priest, and technological research professions. Disadvantage 1: They lack physical strength and are ill-suited for manual labor. Disadvantage 2: Fragile physique hinders physical combat prowess, limiting career options to spellcasting roles."

"The black-haired race is versatile, suited for Qi training. Possessing moderate strength and intelligence, they can pursue any profession without notable drawbacks or advantages."

"Will my chosen race impact my island?"

"Yes! The island master's race determines the island's primary race. Players can set the initial racial composition, with the primary race constituting at least 50%. The initial population composition affects subsequent population growth."

Lei Jiu pondered, concluding that the black-haired race was best for building forces, lacking any significant shortcomings. However, his personal preference leaned towards the red-haired physical enhancement route. While all three paths mirrored those in "Professional Warfare," the game didn't impose race limitations on career choices.

With a penchant for diverse combat styles, Lei Jiu considered, "Which Qi and magic do I practice?" Ultimately, his romanticized notion of combat swayed him towards the red-haired option, despite practical considerations.

"Set the initial population composition!" Lei Jiu opted for a 1:1 ratio of red-haired to silver-haired, anticipating a larger black-haired population later. He relied on the silver-haired race's lower food consumption to sustain the populace.

"The island master of Jiuxiao Island, please select the island's latitude and climate: tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, mid-temperate, or cold temperate."

Lei Jiu deliberated, recalling the harsh climates of extreme latitudes. Opting for a warm temperate climate, he prioritized human comfort over environmental challenges.

"Name the island owner of Jiuxiao Island!"

"Guangming Island!"

"Apologies, the name is already taken. Please choose a different name."

"Can't repeat?"

"Player names may repeat, but island names must be unique."

Lei Jiu struggled with naming, rejecting various options until settling on "Huanghuang Island," relieved to finally complete the process.