After we finished lunch, I rushed back to the workshop. It was time to fight in the arena! The arena system would officially open at 1 pm. Everyone was grinning and licking their lips in anticipation as they counted down the time to its opening. The arena ranking would be a true testament to a player’s skill. Furthermore, making a name for yourself in the arena meant that you could win a roster spot on a professional gaming squad, which in turn meant that you would get a generous and stable income as well. This was absolutely paramount for professional gamers.

After all, getting good items from a boss ultimately relied on luck. There were some people who could fight bosses for an entire month and get nothing good, and then there were some people who would get an Outstanding Purple Gold–grade item that could be sold for more than ten thousand dollars at the beginning of the month. This "feast or famine" way of earning money was just too stressful, it wasn’t a sustainable way of living.

…

Whoosh!

After I appeared inside Sky City, I immediately checked the time. It was 12:40 pm, there was still twenty minutes before the arena would open.

Mn, I definitely needed to rush into the Top 10 at the end of this afternoon. If not, I’d be putting all of my super equipment to shame.

Beep!

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