Florida Man in Magus World: Unleashing Liberty and Freedom-Chapter 207: Florida Man Takes Wife to Snake Shop for Celebrating Their First Anniversary and Purchasing Marriage-Saving Items

Amid the chaos, Felix stayed aboard the spaceships, delegating the task of handling the flying ants entirely to the robots. Pursuing Diana's top score became a secondary concern, and he reluctantly decided to abandon the challenge altogether.

Below, the massive ant army continued its relentless climb, forming unstable pyramids as they tried to reach the spaceships. However, their efforts were futile. With a simple command, Felix maneuvered the spaceship out of their range, causing the precarious ant formations to collapse under their own weight. The threat was neutralized without a fight.

The other rankers faced a similar predicament. The ant swarms made ground-based combat impossible, forcing everyone to take flight. Their strategies shifted from hunting to survival as they dodged the endless hordes below.

For hours, the onslaught persisted. Felix and Diana coordinated, expending 100 beacons in total to summon reinforcements whenever the previous waves expired, buying them time.

Finally, the first scenario concluded in an almost anticlimactic fashion.

DING!

<Congratulations. You have survived 24 hours in a world infested with immortal-realm monsters.>

Golden beacons of light descended upon every quester, enveloping them in radiant columns. In mere moments, they were pulled from the chaotic planet and transported back to safety.

To Felix, the transition felt instantaneous. One moment, he was amidst the turmoil. The next, he stood on the gleaming space platform alongside Diana and other survivors. As his eyes adjusted to the serene surroundings, more golden beams began depositing other questers nearby.

Scanning the crowd, Felix began counting the survivors. To his surprise, a staggering 987 chosen ones had returned from the high-difficulty zone. Even more astonishing, the majority appeared unharmed.

His gaze fell on a handful of individuals clutching familiar-looking stones—Dim Philosopher Stones. Recognition struck him like a bolt of lightning. These items were exclusive to the system store, yet somehow, these rankers had acquired them. It was then he realized he might not be the sole system store user, though the exact mechanics remained unclear.

Still, their performance left something to be desired. Felix couldn't help but compare their results to Diana's, noting that despite being weaker, she had outshone many of them in both adaptability and tenacity.

As the scenario's final results were tallied, the leaderboard revealed the ranking.

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1st - Diana Zhu: 372,547

2nd - Felix Ariel: 45,137

3rd - Katrina Ariel: 44,851

4th - Krastel Ariel: 31,285

5th - Merlock Ariel: 30,279

6th - Barbados Ariel: 28,600

7th - Rosa Ariel: 28,384

8th - Samuel Ariel: 27,845

9th - Luther Ariel: 25,999

10th - Sin Ariel: 24,881

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The top ten positions remained unchanged, and the scores barely shifted due to the disruption caused by the centipede deity's emergence. However, against all odds, every participant made it back alive.

As the final scores were concluded, small wooden boxes materialized before each survivor. Their sizes varied as larger boxes were reserved for those who had earned higher ranks. The atmosphere grew tense as everyone examined their rewards, wondering what surprises lay inside.

Moments later, the administrator's messages returned, breaking the silence.

[Congratulations on surviving the first scenario! Well, accidents like this happen, so always expect the unexpected. Anyway, let me introduce the "currency" of this place.]

With a low hum, the platform beneath them expanded, stretching into a vast marketplace. From the void, 100 wooden structures materialized, each styled with the elegance of medieval Chinese architecture. Clay-tiled roofs adorned the buildings, supported by large wooden pillars. Narrow windows and stone stairs completed their ancient aesthetic.

Despite their traditional designs, these structures bore signboards with distinctly modern icons. Many displayed a leather bag symbol, hinting at general item stores, while others featured images of blacksmith anvils or crossed swords, clearly denoting blacksmith and armory shops.

The survivors quickly recognized the purpose of these shops. Felix scanned the signs with interest, noting the variety. One building displayed an octopus icon, piquing his curiosity, while another showcased a teacup, suggesting a café. His attention lingered on a particularly dubious pavilion with a sign painted boldly in red: "18+."

Miao Xiaomao provided further explanation.

[Every point you earned during the previous round has been converted into the local currency called "Soul Coins," or SC for short. For every 1,000 points, you get one SC! These coins can be exchanged for items, equipment, or services at the facilities here during your rest period.]

Diana's face lit up with joy. Opening her status and inventory menus, she discovered new stacks of coins waiting for her. Excited, she pulled one out and turned to Felix with a bright smile.

"Darling, look!" she exclaimed, holding up a coin.

Felix examined it. The coin glowed with an iridescent light, shifting through the colors of the rainbow. However, something about it unsettled him.

Taking the coin from Diana, he placed it on his palm. Instantly, Jessica's voice echoed in his mind with a warning.

<Be advised. Life Coins emit strong radioactivity. Individuals without poison immunity may experience severe complications, including rapid cancer, mutation, or death.>

Felix froze, staring onto the coin in disbelief. Diana, oblivious to the warning, continued to admire the glowing currency.

Concerned for Diana's safety, Felix quickly warned her, "Don't carry this around outside of your system inventory. It's radioactive."

"W-What?" Diana instinctively slithered backward.

Felix slipped the coin into his inventory. His system interface updated, revealing a new icon of stacked gold coins. The display showed a modest count: "46."

Remaining cautious, Felix glanced around at the other survivors, wary of prying eyes. Without hesitation, he patted the wooden crate in front of him and stored it securely in his inventory before anyone could steal it.

Turning back to Diana, he added, "Hurry up and store your items. Don't show them off like that."

"Oh, okay!" Diana rushed to secure her black box.

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Once satisfied with their precautions, Felix turned his attention to his inventory, curious about the rewards they had received.

Two additional items caught his eye. The first slot held six gleaming golden apples. The second contained 600 rainbow coins.

As promised, Felix had been rewarded with six Immortal-Grade Fruits and 600 Soul Coins, bringing his total currency to 646 coins. Diana, meanwhile, had been rewarded 10 fruits and 1,000 coins as the first-place finisher.

Before Felix could delve into the descriptions of these items, Miao Xiaomao's voice resonated, offering further explanation:

[For those of you who received golden apples in your black boxes, listen carefully. These are Immortal Fruits, and they are essential for your ascension rituals. There are three grades of ascension—Basic, Advanced, and Perfect. Choose wisely, as your decision will determine your future potential.]

[To achieve immortality and breakthrough your mortal limitations, you need to consume 10 Immortal Fruits directly to complete the Basic Ritual. This path will grant you immortality, but at a cost. Choosing this method will cap your growth at the Immortal Realm forever. Only take this route if you lack the resources or the patience to prepare for higher paths.]

[The Advanced Path requires further resources, which can only be obtained in the city by exchanging your Soul Coins. The materials required depend on your unique traits, such as bloodline, cultivation method, and system grade. For example, someone from the Cathulhu lineage will need a vial of cosmic anglerfish blood or heart. Your system AI has already received personalized instructions for your path.]

Finally came the most ambitious option: the Perfect Ritual.

[To achieve perfection, you will need 100 Immortal Fruits and advanced alchemical mastery. You must extract the fruits' essence and concoct a single Immortal Pill using rare ingredients found exclusively in this town. Once the pill is consumed, you will face a heavenly tribulation. To put it simply, you gonna get struck by 100 divine lightning bolts. Survive, and your body will be refined to transcend mortal limitations, making you a true immortal.]

As the explanation concluded, stunning the crowd. Many turned their gaze toward Felix and Diana, the top two rankers of the scenario.

Fortunately, neither of them possessed the required 100 fruits to attempt the Perfect Ritual. Felix noticed the envious stares but ignored them, knowing they had drawn enough attention for one day.

The crowd gradually dispersed. The survivors wandered off to explore the newly formed town. Felix, meanwhile, grabbed Diana's hand, leading her toward a shop adorned with a sign featuring a snake icon.

"Let's check this place out," Felix said, his tone light but purposeful.

Diana glanced at the signboard and tilted her head. "A snake-themed shop? Is it meant for me?"

Felix smirked. "If it is, you better find something good in there."

Together, they ascended the stone steps, entering the mysterious store.