Unable to figure out the reason, Zero didn't know whether she should let the purple tentacles continue to split and grow.

Despite his immense confidence in the items in my space, the mutation of the purple tentacles far exceeded Zero's expectations.

Who knows if even more unpredictable mutations might occur...

Moreover, Ah Hu's departure was very likely due to his mutation once again, which suggests that someone was indeed manipulating everything behind the scenes.

Thinking of this, Zero looked at the purple tentacles and stopped wanting to destroy them.

That's right. Zero initially wanted to destroy it, but if it were allowed to grow and mutate, the outcome would be unpredictable.

But now that we know there's a mastermind behind it all, keeping it under observation might be a good idea. At least we can find out what the possible outcomes of the mutations are and take preventative measures in advance.

...

Space, simulated field.

This is the fifth training cycle for Ye Hao and his team. Under the influence of the mental device, each of them has greatly improved their mental strength and can enter the "other-dimensional space" multiple times.

To this end, Zero also increased the simulated alien strength to 70%.

After learning that there were hidden enemies, Zero specially summoned them for "special training".

The so-called "special training" is to add training programs on top of their original training in order to better improve their strength.

The enemy operates in the shadows, while they operate in the light.

Crisis is everywhere, and the only thing we can do now is to improve our strength as quickly as possible.

This time, Zero intends to unleash their potential.

Since the first simulated battle, seeing everyone's growing enthusiasm, Zero set up four layers of restrictions on the combat bracelets to prevent them from becoming overly reliant on external forces.

Otherwise, his training would become completely meaningless. What difference would it make from simply giving them the strongest weapons we possess and eliminating the enemy outright?

Because Zero knows that he cannot stay in this world forever, nor can he say that he has to help them every time they encounter difficulties; that is not his original intention.

All he could offer them was encouragement.

One could even say that zero is merely a medium, a bridge for them to strengthen themselves.

"In this battle, you can only use weapons from the third level."

Zero said seriously.

The four layers of the combat bracelet are: the first layer is for hidden weapons, the second layer is for firearms, the third layer is for primary elemental weapons, and the fourth layer is for secondary elemental weapons.

The primary elements refer to the four elements of water, wood, fire, and earth, while the secondary elements are the three elements of ice, wind, and thunder.

It might seem harsh to only allow them to use weapons based on the four basic elements of water, wood, fire, and earth, but that's not actually the case.

What Zero didn't tell them was that there was actually a connection between the four elements of water, wood, fire, and earth, and this connection could often produce unexpected results; it was up to them to discover it.

"yes."

Zero was pleased that no one hesitated or questioned his decision.

This time, they are fighting against the Giant Lizard, which is a mutated evolution of the Multilegged Lizard.

The biggest difference between this species and the multi-legged lizard is its size.

A single giant lizard is roughly the fusion of hundreds of multilegged lizards. And despite their large size, they are not slow at all. They retain all the characteristics of multilegged lizards.

"Looks like this is going to be a tough battle."

Ye Hao smiled wryly.

Lord Zero said that only third-tier elemental weapons can be used, which means that ice elemental weapons cannot be used, which is a tricky situation.

You see, last time they defeated the Multilegged Lizard thanks to the Ice Staff's "Absolute Zero," but this time they're facing an evolved form, the Giant Lizard...

This will be a big problem when they can't use the ice element that counters them.

However, Lord Zero wouldn't knowingly send them onto the field when he knew they were no match for him; there must be some special reason.

We might even discover something from it.

It must be said that Ye Hao is very talented. He trusts Zero and believes that Zero will bring them surprises. This is one of the reasons why he was able to lead humanity to fight against evil forces later on.

Of course, that's a story for another time.

As the giant lizard approached step by step, everyone's face showed a heavy expression, but no one backed down.

very good.

Looking at their resolute eyes, Zero couldn't help but praise them.

They stood ready, poised to strike.

On one side, team members used "earth walls" to surround the crowd and enter a defensive stance, while on the other side, sisters Ling Shuang and Ling Shu threw out "vines" ready to entangle and temporarily control the crowd.

Qin Feng and Chongming were preparing to attack with "water wave guns," while Captain Ye Hao hesitated, unsure whether to use fire-attribute weapons.

On the one hand, everyone witnessed that fire element had no effect on the multi-legged lizard during the previous battle; on the other hand, Qin Feng and Chongming had already prepared a water attack, so wouldn't it be like "a blind man joining in the fun" if he added fire at this time?

You should know that water and fire are incompatible.

While he hesitated, the giant lizards launched their attack.

Its massive body, accompanied by billowing dust, surged rapidly toward the crowd.

"Earth wall, defense!"

break.

"Vines, entwine!"

They broke free.

"Water Wave Technique!"

Qin Feng and Chongming, watching the giant lizards approaching, and then noticing their captain Ye Hao still in a daze, couldn't help but shout out:

"team leader!"

"ah?"

Ye Hao was jolted awake, realizing that they were already surrounded by giant lizards, and the situation was extremely dire.

Without time to think, he took out his flamethrower and unleashed "Fire Burn".

Everyone was prepared to endure the pain. Although it was an "alternate dimension," the combat bracelets they wore would constantly stimulate their pain receptors, so they would feel pain even if they were injured there.

But who would have thought that the "Fire Burning" skill was used after the "Water Wave" skill, meaning that the giant lizards were essentially taking on another skill while already enduring one.

While these two skills alone are not harmful to the Giant Lizard, when combined with the "Fire" element on top of the "Water" element, despite the saying "water and fire are incompatible," a new skill effect is created—"evaporation."

"Evaporation" is a combination of the elements of water and fire, a new skill whose power can be described as the sum of the two.

Under the "evaporation" effect, the originally swift giant lizards suddenly became ferocious, constantly howling and writhing their bodies...

Zero summoned everyone, and seeing their shocked expressions, smiled wryly.

They'll be surprised later.