The next day.
As soon as Han Xing opened his eyes, he saw many private messages, all sent by other survivors.
In the discussion group, Cheng Jianyong and Shen Yun were also mentioning him.
"Hmm? So many people looking for me?"
Curiously, Han Xing clicked into the discussion group.
Soon, he figured out the context and story.
It turns out that last night while he was sleeping, the existence called Whisperer was grinding intensely through the night, and finally in the early morning hours, surpassed him in territory points, taking the first place.
Moreover, he was promoting his team 'Divine Whisper' in the chat channel, recruiting other survivors to join.
The effect was significant; many survivors had already joined them, and now, Divine Whisper was about to become the largest team in District 107.
Han Xing chuckled, "This Whisperer, truly a dedicated grinder."
"Speaking of which, staying up all night like that, is he really not feeling fatigued? How long can he maintain this state?"
He stroked his chin, seemingly contemplating something.
At this moment, Cheng Jianyong was furiously mentioning Han Xing in the discussion group.
"@Star River, Brother Xing! Wake up, you're no longer first!"
"Brother Xing, my bro..."
Han Xing helplessly opened the discussion group, replying: "Why panic, the points board has only been open for two days. It's still early to reach 1000 points."
Seeing Han Xing's reply, Cheng Jianyong quickly said: "But didn't you say that this Whisperer is likely a Mage profession, and can explore much faster than you? Now that the gap has widened, it'll be hard to catch up."
"And, on the current leaderboard, that Black Eagle and Papaya Star Spirit are about to overtake you too!"
Cheng Jianyong seemed more anxious than Han Xing.
However, Han Xing leisurely replied: "Don't worry, rushing won't help; if they want to compete, let them.
We just need to maintain our own pace and not risk challenging those dangerous clouds to chase rankings."
"They won't be able to maintain this state for long. Even the most strong-willed person can't fight high-intensity battles without sleep."
Beside him, Shen Yun echoed: "Brother Xing is right; their current state is too risky."
"I experienced it the night before last, staying up all night grinding, and the next day my combat state dropped significantly, nearly being bitten to death by monsters several times!"
Upon speaking, Shen Yun felt a bit frightened and said: "So, don't be fooled by their current frenzy; in reality, they are walking on a tightrope, and any mistake will result in a heavy price."
Cheng Jianyong also realized his impatience, awkwardly chuckling twice.
Just then, Shen Yun seemed to recall something, saying: "Cheng Jianyong, you should also take it easy. Don't risk your life for the rankings. Remember what the system alert said?"
Cheng Jianyong suddenly remembered something, and his face changed drastically: "Damn! I almost forgot!"
"The system alert said that after a month, the weak will be sent to their relatives, meaning that in a month, my wife and child will come to this world."
"If something happens to me now..."
Cheng Jianyong instantly broke into a cold sweat.
"Sweating profusely, huh, buddy?" Shen Yun teased.
Cheng Jianyong didn't respond; his family was extremely important to him.
But since he had been in this world for just a few days, nothing was quite adapted yet, so much so that he hadn't had time to consider these things.
Now, he suddenly remembered that in a month, he would reunite with his family in this world.
In his heart, Cheng Jianyong made a silent decision.
He must not let his family experience the same dangers as he did, and he definitely couldn't allow himself to die in this world before they even arrive!
Then, Cheng Jianyong said in the discussion group: "You're right, I can't let anything happen here. I need to protect Qianqian."
"Brother Yun, Brother Xing, you must be careful too!"
Shen Yun said indifferently: "I'm fine; back home, it's just my old man and my mom, and they're still quite healthy. Only Brother Xing..."
Han Xing's situation was something they were aware of. Han Xing was parentless, living alone and growing up by himself.
Han Xing smiled, saying: "Just take care of yourselves; I wouldn't want strangers popping up next month claiming to be my long-lost parents."
Shen Yun and Cheng Jianyong didn't continue the topic.
After a pause, Han Xing continued to instruct: "Nowadays, the monsters you're encountering are getting stronger. If you come across creatures you can't beat, remember to escape if possible, and never take risks in confrontation."
"If injured, drink Spiritual Spring Water. Don't worry about consumption; there's plenty, whatever you need, I have."
"Remember, don't get killed."
Han Xing solemnly advised, and the two nodded solemnly in agreement.
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Meanwhile, other survivors were also discussing Han Xing's ranking.
Divine Whisper discussion group.
A survivor named Moonlight Cat said: "That 'Star River's' rank hasn't changed. This guy is probably still sleeping in; our Whisperer leader is industrious, with this momentum, he's bound to take first place!"
Other discussion group members echoed: "That's right, Whisperer leader is the strongest."
"Heaven rewards diligence; the leader will surely be first!"
Whisperer had just surpassed 200 points. Seeing the group chat, a thin smile surfaced on his pallid face.
He coughed lightly, saying: "If we truly get first place, it's not solely due to my efforts, thanks to all the brothers' help."
If it weren't for you gathering a few Mage skill books and Mage equipment for me, I couldn't have surpassed Star River so quickly.
After listening, the team members flattered: "The leader is humble. Your strength is outstanding."
"That's right. Star River and Black Eagle have no chance against the leader's true strength!"
Whisperer's smile grew wider; he seemed to relish the praise from everyone.
Especially as he looked at the leaderboard, with the previously trending 'Star River' trampled underfoot, waves of satisfaction surged within him, vanquishing even the fatigue from last night's endless battle.
But to not show it, he remarked on the local network: "Everyone, don't be too complacent. Continue exploring the clouds actively; I hope our Divine Whisper group can push several more people into the top hundred rankings."
"Okay, we'll listen to the leader!"
Whisperer's words received many responses, achieving a widely recognized status in District 107.
At this moment, someone in the discussion group said: "Look quickly, Star River's points have changed!"
Just now, they saw Han Xing's territory points jump from 184 to 196, suddenly increasing by 12 points.
Whisperer's heart sank, realizing that Han Xing was starting to pick up the pace.
Thinking of this, he closed the discussion chat, took a deep breath as if dispelling internal fatigue, once again eyeing the distant clouds.
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Not only on the side of Divine Whisper, other group survivors also began their sprint.
Everyone unconsciously sped up their exploration progress.
In just a morning.
The leaderboard was constantly shifting.
New names occasionally broke into the rankings, and sometimes someone's rank surged by over ten places, showing fierce competition.
In Han Xing's case, after a morning of exploration, not only didn't his ranking increase but dropped to third place.
During which Black Eagle surpassed him.
As everyone's attributes catch up, with skills and equipment becoming quite similar, what's left is a battle of individual combat awareness.
In this aspect, Han Xing was evidently not skilled, at least not compared to those top-tier contenders.
These individuals, before descending to 'Sky Island Paradise,' perhaps had different identities and specialties.
Such as soldiers, boxers, mercenaries, etc.
These identities helped them better survive in this world.
Local channel, everyone started a heated discussion on the ranking changes.
"It's over... Star God has dropped another rank; even Papaya Star Spirit is about to catch up. He might not even maintain the top three!"
"I see that possibility. Star River initially traded much water for lots of equipment, gaining previous advantages. Now that everyone's equipment and skills are catching up, his advantage is waning."
"I see... I thought Star God would definitely take first this time."
"How is that possible? Our District 107 has many experts; it's very challenging for Star River to claim first place!"
Regarding Han Xing, there was a wave of skepticism in the local network.
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