Chapter 9 No friendship born from similarities

In addition to attributes and job opportunities, there were additional rewards: a [Trading Realm Pass] and an [Eternal Blessing].

The Trading Realm Pass is a golden card, the size of a credit card, with no patterns on it, marked with the following:

[With this pass, you can enter the Trading Realm].

"Trading Realm?"

Ye Bai recalled in his mind the content related to the Trading Realm.

"According to the book, it is one of the special neutral zones in the Eternal Tower. You can enter it with a [Temporary Pass] or a [Permanent Pass].

Inside, everyone's aura and appearance will be hidden, and only a random number represents their identity."

Looking at the golden card again, Ye Bai's eyes lit up.

A great item!

The pass to the Trading Realm, even a temporary one, can fetch a high price of millions!

The one in front of Ye Bai is an unlimited-use permanent card, its value incalculable!

Some large families, even with war god-level powerhouses, may not necessarily possess a pass of this level!

After keeping the golden card, Ye Bai prepared to visit the Trading Realm later.

After clearing the novice dungeon, Ye Bai quickly reached level 10 and realized it was time to upgrade his equipment. Additionally, future exploration plans would require some materials and items, so Ye Bai needed to prepare in advance.

Ye Bai looked at the last reward:

"Eternal Blessing?"

[As the Tower's Son blessed by the Eternal Tower, each time a dungeon is cleared or a floor of the Eternal Tower is surpassed, the rating will increase by one level.]

"Wow."

The weight of this blessing exceeded Ye Bai's imagination!

Frankly speaking, all the rewards Ye Bai had received before, when combined, couldn't compare to the [Eternal Blessing]!

A permanent increase in rating by one level!

What does that mean?

If Ye Bai can achieve a perfect clearance, that is, an SSS-level rating, under the [Eternal Blessing], it would be an SSSS-level rating!

It might even surpass the limits of the Eternal Tower itself!

With this blessing, Ye Bai's growth speed would exceed everyone's imagination!

"No wonder it's the reward for an SSS-level clearance of a hidden level!"

Ye Bai thought to himself, "The three strongest of the human race only cleared the novice dungeon at the SSS level; none of them triggered the hidden level!"

"In other words, the [Eternal Blessing] exists only for me!"

In other words, Ye Bai's growth speed, potential, and even his limits might surpass those of the strongest!

Of course, this was just a theoretical possibility!

Ye Bai didn't get carried away; his current self, if he revealed his true identity, even a thought from a demon god in the Abyss plane could potentially kill him!

A dead genius is no better than a living ant!

Surviving, realizing potential, achieving the position of the strongest is the most important thing for Ye Bai!

Putting away the introduction to the Eternal Blessing, Ye Bai calmed his emotions.

"The first time entering the Eternal Tower, I can only challenge the novice dungeon. Other areas of the Eternal Tower cannot be explored for the time being."

Ye Bai looked at the golden pass in his palm, lost in thought.

"Should I visit the Trading Realm today?"

"Is there a risk of exposing my identity if I go?"

"According to the textbook, it shouldn't be the case. Besides, to become stronger, I need a massive amount of resources. Visiting the Trading Realm is a must!"

Ye Bai made up his mind.

It's better to go early than late!

Whether it's a blessing or a curse, one cannot escape it.

Pressing his thumb on the pass, a golden light filled Ye Bai's vision, enveloping him entirely.

Numbers and letters floated in Ye Bai's mind; this was his identifier in the Trading Realm.

The next moment, the golden light retreated, and Ye Bai appeared in a corner of a market.

A three-person-wide road was crowded with people, stalls on both sides displaying various treasures emitting colorful lights, and vendors loudly shouting their wares, creating a lively atmosphere.

"Mystery! Mystery! Command 26 from the Unified Defense announces the recruitment of all war god-level powerhouses to report nearby!"

"Today's newspaper takes you closer to the growth path of a Shura!"

"Recruiting war king-level powerhouses, cultivating S-level talented apprentices; this individual will undoubtedly become the right-hand man of a Shura!"

Ye Bai: ???

Has it been too long since he surfed the internet? Why are 9 out of 10 sentences related to Shura in the Trading Realm?

Ye Bai was taken aback for a moment, and a friendly voice rang in his ears.

"Young man, a fresh face, just arrived?"

Ye Bai turned around and saw a green-skinned goblin greeting him.

Ye Bai nodded, curious, "How did you know I'm new?"

"I haven't seen your identifier before, and I know everyone who frequents the Trading Realm! Besides, you haven't even transformed your appearance; usually, newcomers are like this."

Transformed appearance?

Ye Bai turned around and saw a mirror. He found himself as a dark cloud with occasional lightning flashes.

"In the Trading Realm, everyone's identity is kept secret. Voice, appearance, fingerprints, even consciousness, everything is blocked!"

The goblin explained enthusiastically.

"In your mind, imagine a form, and your appearance will change accordingly."

According to him, Ye Bai tried it, and the dark cloud quickly solidified into a humanoid form made of clouds.

"Forgot to introduce myself. I'm a trading broker from the [Realm of All Things], a goblin named Little Brother is fine."

The goblin said, handing over a business card with his Trading Realm identifier.

"For any buying or selling needs, you can come to us at [Realm of All Things]. Newcomers enjoy a 2% discount!"

Realm of All Things.

Ye Bai mentally noted the name and nodded to the goblin.

"Thank you, I'll just browse around."

"No problem, you can leave messages by your identifier in the Trading Realm. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me."

The goblin's service attitude was excellent and added, "Some information requires payment!"

"Understood."

After bidding farewell to the goblin, Ye Bai wandered aimlessly in the Trading Realm, with people shouting around him.

"Eternal Tower 76th floor exploration team recruiting, led by an experienced war god, come quickly!"

"Abyss plane S-level mission, clearing a space invaded by a demonic god, lucrative rewards!"

"Reward increased by 30% for information on the Demon Sect! The reward for high-level demonic god disciples doubled!"

People were advertising various things in the Trading Realm.

The items traded there were valuable; even the least expensive items would start at millions of gold coins!

Ye Bai only had a little over 100,000 gold coins in his pocket, not even enough to buy a small piece of material.

After strolling for an hour, Ye Bai finally stopped and stood in a corner of the trading market.

Based on the fragments of information he heard, Ye Bai roughly pieced together the current situation.

"Because of my SSS-level clearance of the hidden dungeon, the Unified Defense has sounded a second-level alert?"

Ye Bai was somewhat surprised; he hadn't expected to cause such a comm