Chapter 24 New Identity: Qiu Zangxue

Gu Yunqing lightly tapped his fingertips in the air, and characters emerged one by one according to his thoughts, outlining the prototype of his second identity:

Name: Qiu Zangxue

Characteristics: Bloodthirsty and warlike, with scarlet eyes.

Weapons: Two curved swords.

Core Abilities: Immortality; the limbs and head of the vest can be disassembled and reassembled at will, and can even act independently for a certain period of time. For example, a severed hand can still crawl and grasp, and a detached head can still see and speak.

Input settings complete.

The system interface glowed, and it began generating a disguise image based on the settings.

A moment later, a virtual 3D projection appeared in the center of the screen.

He was a tall, slightly thin man dressed in plain black clothes, with two curved swords hanging at his waist, their hilts black.

Even a static projection exudes a chilling aura and a sense of incongruity.

The image has been generated.

[Please confirm the appearance and basic settings of the new alias "Chou Zangxue". Because the host has set abilities for this alias, and these abilities are excessively powerful, confirmation will consume reader trust points for further development.]

Gu Yunqing performed exceptionally well in the previous instance, gaining a great deal of trust from readers. This trust enabled Zhuge Jin to play the role of a disguised character to be 100% effective, with some left over.

After hearing the system notification, Gu Yunqing carefully examined the "Qiu Zangxue" image on the projection.

Madness, ruthlessness, bloodthirstiness, and the unbelievable "detachable limbs" feature... perfectly matching his imagination of a "killing machine".

He could almost foresee the bloodshed and terror that would ensue when such a being appeared in the inferno of player-versus-player slaughter, and how many horrified and inquisitive eyes it would attract.

All of these will translate into "trust" for the account holders.

"Confirm build." Gu Yunqing issued the instruction.

[Command received. New alias "Chou Zangxue" under construction... Energy required deducted... Construction complete.]

[Current aliases: "Prophet Zhuge Jin (Rank B)" and "Shura Qiu Zangxue (Rank C+)".]

[Please note that the new character's initial role-playing level is 0%. You need to gain "trust points" through actions to increase your level and role-playing level before you can unlock the full version of the abilities.]

[Due to insufficient reader trust, the initial ability is currently limited to a detachable head and immortality.]

On the screen, next to Zhuge Jin's card, a new card has appeared.

The card's background is a dark, blood-red color, and on the card itself is the man with two swords at his waist.

"Shura - Hatred Burial Snow".

In the bottom right corner of the card, there is a rating of "C+".

Looking at the new card, Gu Yunqing's lips curled into a satisfied smile.

very good.

Zhuge Jin is the mastermind behind the scenes, a prophet who sees the future, with wisdom as vast as the sea and a plan that never fails.

Qiu Zangxue will be the sharp blade charging ahead, a walking calamity, the embodiment of pure violence, crushing all obstacles in the most direct and savage way.

Their images, abilities, and positioning are completely opposite, forming a perfect complement.

One is responsible for strategizing, and the other for charging into battle. The two will quickly accumulate resources and influence in the bonus dungeon.

As for the invitation to the bonus instance?

Although Gu Yunqing can't go through the original story's dungeons now, and doesn't know which dungeon Jun Xiangbei will go to, he is definitely the person who understands Jun Xiangbei the most in this Pure White game.

So even though Gu Yunqing hasn't received the invitation to the bonus instance yet, he can cheat now.

Because Jun Xiangbei will definitely go to the welfare dungeon.

"System, I want to purchase 'A Thousand Miles of Marriage Connected by a Single Thread'," Gu Yunqing said with a smile.

"Team-up item, 'A Thousand Miles of Marriage Connected by a Single Thread,' 5000 achievement points. Host Gu Yunqing, do you confirm the purchase?" Pure White System.

Gu Yunqing had earned 5,300 achievement points in the previous dungeon, but after buying this item, she only had 300 left.

"confirm."

"Purchase successful, congratulations, host."

Gu Yunqing immediately added, "Use this team-up item on Zhuge Jin and Jun Xiangbei."

This item is the highest-level team-up item. It can bind two players together and allow them to enter the same instance without any conditions or confirmation from both players.

Furthermore, once this item is used, the two players who are bound to it will not be aware of its existence.

"Successfully used".

Gu Yunqing chuckled lightly. "Here's the invitation, isn't it?"

The upcoming bonus instance, this killing field, will become the best starting stage for "Chou Zangxue".

The stage is set up, and the new characters are about to take the stage.

Gu Yunqing will wear his new "mask" to attend this bloody feast.

With a thought, Gu Yunqing's card representing "Chou Zangxue" transformed into specks of red light and merged into his body.

His image began to change, transforming him into the tall, slender Qiu Zangxue, who carried two swords.

Gu Yunqing closed her eyes and began to silently sketch out "Chou Zangxue's" behavior patterns and fighting style in her mind, making final preparations for the upcoming performance.

The blade has been forged, waiting only to be drawn and drink blood.

Just as Gu Yunqing had become completely familiar with the basic controls of the new alias "Chou Zangxue" and had begun to conceive of its manic and bloodthirsty behavior patterns.

A grand, cold system announcement, seemingly echoing throughout every corner of the pure white world, descended without warning:

The special limited-time dungeon 'Ragnarok' is about to open.

[Instance Type: Survival Arena]

Number of participants: 1000.

[Instance Description: The ancient divine realm is on the verge of collapse, the old gods have fallen, and new gods have yet to be born. Amidst these ruins, a struggle for final power and glory will ensue.]

[Core Rewards: The winner will receive a 'Shattered Divine Essence' and a 'Divine Beast Core'.]

[WARNING: This instance has an extremely high death rate and unique rules. Participants are advised to do their best to survive.]

The teleportation will begin in 30 minutes. Those holding an invitation will automatically be eligible to teleport.

Ragnarok?

It wasn't the expected "welfare book" codename, but the name itself, along with the rewards of "shattered divine essence" and "divine beast core," instantly dropped a bombshell on all players!

The entire player lobby fell silent for a moment, then erupted into a clamor far more enthusiastic than when they were discussing the "welfare dungeon" earlier.

"Godhood?! Really?! This reward..."

"Ragnarok... that name is terrifying."

"I'll risk it all. As long as I can get the divine spark, even if it's just a fragment, it'll be worth it."

"An invitation! How do I get an invitation?!"

Gu Yunqing stood in her personal space, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes.

Is the "divine essence" related to the "fragments of gods" he obtained in the "Happy Campus"?

Gu Yunqing planned to explore the instance after entering it, and he decided to use two different avatars to enter the instance.

With such low strength, entering directly would be tantamount to suicide.

"Chou Zangxue" is a weapon tailor-made for this kind of killing environment, but it is a new guise with zero acting ability and incomplete capabilities. It needs experience and "nourishment" to grow.

As for "Zhuge Jin"... his reputation as a prophet has already been established. His mysterious and wise image is a good talisman and deterrent, but he lacks martial prowess and is not suitable as a main combatant.

Therefore, a brilliant plan quickly took shape in Gu Yunqing's mind.

Two people wearing different vests went together.

He personally controlled "Chou Zangxue" as the main force, venturing into dangerous situations, fighting and gaining experience, and seizing resources.

"Zhuge Jin" is managed by the system, and as a companion, he can look out for himself.

On the other hand, the fact that two very different yet equally remarkable "strong" individuals are traveling together is itself a form of invisible deterrence.

It can effectively enhance one's image, reduce unnecessary harassment, and stimulate onlookers' "imagination," thus earning "trust" for both accounts simultaneously.

Let "Zhuge Jin" serve as a strategist and a symbol of mystery, maintaining the demeanor of a master, while let "Chou Zangxue" serve as a blood-stained battle blade, recklessly displaying madness.

Suddenly, my friend's call rang; it was Xin Yuan'er.

After the call connected, Xin Yuan'er's voice, almost cracking with excitement, came through:

"Master Zhuge, did you hear that? Ragnarok! My god! The system actually randomly selected me and gave me an invitation."

"This must be Lady Luck's blessing! Boss, will you... will you go? Can I continue to follow you? Please carry me!"

Gu Yunqing's heart stirred.

Xin Yuan'er's luck is truly remarkable; he is indeed a lucky person.

Having him around can, to some extent, increase one's "good luck" amidst the uncertainties.

Moreover, having an admirer following "Zhuge Jin" further highlights "Zhuge Jin's" status.

He controlled Zhuge Jin, his voice coming through the communication, still calm and composed: "Now that we have this opportunity, we should go. We will meet in space later."

"That's great, thank you so much, boss." Xin Yuan'er's voice was filled with ecstasy, as if he had already secured a golden opportunity.

After hanging up the call, Gu Yunqing didn't delay any longer.

He issued the command: "System, authorize the alternate account 'Prophet Zhuge Jin' to enter the follow-up management mode. Target: Ragnarok Online dungeon preparation space. Maintain basic demeanor and insight feedback."

[Command received. The alternate account 'Zhuge Jin' has been activated and entered the designated managed mode.]

A flash of silver light appeared, and the prophet with silver hair and a white veil quietly appeared beside Qiu Zangxue.

Gu Yunqing glanced at Zhuge Jin, who was being managed by the system beside her, with her bloodshot eyes, and a strange feeling welled up in her heart.

Looking at "oneself," one sees two completely different beings.

“Let’s go.” A hoarse, deep voice escaped from Qiu Zangxue’s throat, completely different from Zhuge Jin’s voice.

He was the first to touch the teleportation point in his personal space.

The system-managed Zhuge Jin moved with ease, following him like a shadow.

Ragnarok Online instance preparation space.

This place is not pure white, but a vast and boundless chaotic void.

Beneath my feet lies a plaza that seems to be paved with fragments of stars, stretching to the horizon.

Above them were swirling, twisted nebulae and fragmented remnants of a divine realm. Occasionally, enormous shadows, whether divine corpses or monsters, would sweep across the depths, bringing a suffocating sense of oppression.

Players gradually appeared amidst the streaks of white light.

Thousands of players, each with different appearances and numerous races.

There are warriors clad in heavy armor with a powerful aura, mages shrouded in robes surrounded by elements, half-human, half-beast aliens, and tech-savvy players piloting strange mechanical constructs.

Almost the instant they appeared, everyone sized each other up, their eyes filled with wary assessment, as well as barely concealed ambition and murderous intent.

The air was so heavy it seemed like it could drip water.

No one spoke rashly; they were all silently familiarizing themselves with the environment and observing potential adversaries and...prey.

Just then, two beams of light fell almost simultaneously, attracting the attention of many players nearby.

From within a beam of light, Zhuge Jin, with silver hair, a white veil, and a long robe trailing on the ground, slowly walked out.

His ethereal and aloof demeanor, the white veil covering his eyes, seemed to isolate him from all worldly disturbances, blending strangely with the chaotic starry sky background, adding to his mystery.

The figure that emerged from the other beam of light caused everyone who saw it to shrink their pupils and feel a chill creeping into their hearts.

He was dressed in black, wielding two swords, and had a tall and slender figure.

What's most terrifying are those eyes—blood-red, devoid of any human emotion, containing only pure, seemingly innate madness and icy fighting spirit.

He simply stood there, yet he naturally exuded a strong aura of menace that kept strangers at bay, like a ferocious beast that might suddenly leap up and devour its prey.

"It's that prophet Zhuge Jin!"

"Who's that red-eyed guy next to him? He exudes such a murderous aura..."

"Never seen him, but a big shot like him must be surrounded by other big shots."

Whispers spread through the crowd.

Qiu Zangxue's bloodshot eyes swept across the entire scene without any emotion, taking in the faces that were filled with fear, apprehension, or curiosity.

He could sense many powerful auras, which made the fighting instinct belonging to "Chou Zangxue" within him even more restless.

But he restrained himself, only slightly parting his lips to reveal a cold, silent, almost cruel smile.

At that moment, another white light flashed, and Xin Yuan'er's figure appeared.

He looked around blankly at first, but when he saw Zhuge Jin standing side by side, his eyes lit up and he immediately ran over, his face showing excitement and obvious nervousness.

"Master Zhuge, I'm here!"

He first respectfully greeted Zhuge Jin, who was hosted by the system, then cautiously glanced at Qiu Zangxue, who exuded a terrifying aura, swallowed hard, and asked in a low voice, "Big boss, who is this...?"

Zhuge Jin's ethereal voice rang out, concise and to the point: "Chou Zangxue, my companion."

Without further explanation, it only appears more profound and unfathomable.

Xin Yuan'er suddenly realized, and his gaze toward Qiu Zangxue immediately filled with awe.

It turns out he was another big shot in the organization.

Judging by their imposing presence, they're definitely the force of choice.

He quickly greeted Qiu Zangxue, "Hello, my name is Xin Yuan'er, and I'm studying under Master Zhuge."

Qiu Zangxue merely glanced at him indifferently with her scarlet eyes, letting out a barely audible snort as a response.

That attitude, arrogant and cold, was more in line with Xin Yuan'er's imagination of "core combat members of the organization".

A three-person team, with two completely different styles, quietly took shape in this increasingly crowded and dangerous Starry Sky Plaza.

Gu Yunqing calmly observed everything through Qiu Zangxue's perspective.

He saw members of a large guild gathering in the distance, their discipline impeccable; he saw a lone, powerful figure with arms crossed, exuding arrogance; and he also saw some clearly ill-intentioned individuals secretly conspiring.

In the direction he was deliberately sensing, a cold and solitary figure quietly appeared at the edge of the square.

You are heading north.

He remained as aloof as ever, alone, his black hair disheveled, his gaze sweeping across the entire scene like a cold star.

As Jun Xiangbei glanced at the strange pairing of Zhuge Jin and Qiu Zangxue, he paused for a moment, a fleeting, almost imperceptible hint of inquiry and...doubt flashing in his eyes before returning to his usual calm.

The stage has been set up, and all the actors have entered.

In this twilight when the gods are about to fall, the hunt is about to begin.

Qiu Zangxue, wielding two blades and with bloodshot eyes, was already impatient.

Above Starry Sky Plaza, the distorted nebula suddenly accelerated its rotation, and a huge vortex, seemingly composed of countless fragments of the world, slowly took shape, emitting an irresistible suction force.

The Ragnarok dungeon is now officially open!

[Teleportation initiated!]

A thousand beams of white light shot into the sky, heading towards that unknown, god-like ruin filled with death and opportunity.

Gu Yunqing, controlling Qiu Zangxue, along with Zhuge Jin (managed by the system) and the nervous yet excited Xin Yuan'er, transformed into streams of light and plunged into the enormous vortex.

The curtain slowly rises on the stage belonging to "Shura".

After a violent feeling of being torn apart by space, I felt solid ground beneath my feet.

Gu Yunqing controlled Qiu Zangxue's disguise, and her scarlet eyes immediately scanned the surroundings.

As far as the eye could see, there was an extremely desolate and dilapidated scene.

The scorched earth was cracked open with countless bottomless fissures, some of which faintly shone with a dark red light and exuded the smell of sulfur and decay.

The massive, broken stone pillars are stuck diagonally into the ground, carved with ancient divine patterns that have long since faded, and occasionally tiny sparks of electricity dance across them.

In the distance, there are endless, mountain-like skeletons, some resembling giant beasts, others exhibiting humanoid forms. The bones shimmer with a dim golden or silver luster, indicating their extraordinary lives.

The air was filled with dense, turbulent energy, mixed with death, decay, and a chilling residual divine power.

The sky was a dull yellow, devoid of sun, moon, and stars, only filled with churning, blood-red clouds.

This is the place where gods fell, the graveyard of the gods.

Almost the instant everyone regained their footing, that grand, cold system notification once again resounded in the minds of every player:

The Ragnarok Online instance is now officially open.

[Current Scene: Ruins of the Ancient Gods' Battlefield.]

Main quest: None.

Survival Objective: Survive in this instance for 7 days.

[Points Rules: Points are awarded for defeating divine creatures. Low-level Divine Servant: 10 points/creature; Divine Beast Cub: 50 points/creature; Heroic Warrior: 100 points/creature; Divine Abomination: 500 points/creature... The exact points awarded depend on the actual target defeated.]

[Special Rule: Players may attack each other; killing a player will result in the loss of 50% of their current total score.]

The points leaderboard is now open and you can check it at any time.

Happy hunting, everyone!

There is no main storyline, only survival and plunder!

Killing divine creatures earns you points; killing players... you get half of their points!

The system's notification was like the most savage declaration, instantly turning this ruin of the gods into the most brutal hunting ground.

The air seemed to freeze for a moment, and then the way all the players looked at each other changed completely. The previous wariness and assessment quickly turned into naked hostility and greed.

However, they dared not act rashly, for they knew that the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.

They will assess the situation, form a team, and then carry out the kill.

Of course, there are also some lone wolves who are thinking about the possibility of a sneak attack.

The leaderboard appeared as a phantom in the air, currently blank, awaiting to be filled with blood and lives.

Gu Yunqing sneered inwardly.

As expected, it's just a change of name but not substance; the essence remains the same: raising treacherous insects.

The so-called "divine" reward is meant to make players fight each other in this ruin, piling up countless corpses to create a "victor".

At this moment, Zhuge Jin, hosted by the system, slightly turned his head. The white veil seemed to be "gazing" at a distant area shrouded in an ominous dark red mist. His ethereal voice rang out calmly, as if stating an established fact:

“That area still retains violent destructive divine power, and life is scarce. The possibility of divine abominations breeding there is... greater than 70%.”

He then "looked" to the other side, where several relatively intact, enormous divine skeletons faintly emitted a holy light:

“There, a god of light once fell, and his divine power is relatively mild. You may be able to find traces of low-level divine servants there, but you must also be wary of the remaining divine punishment traps.”

With just two simple sentences, based on the analysis of environmental traces using the "prophet" trait, the team was instantly given a preliminary direction, avoiding high-risk areas and finding relatively safe hunting targets.

Xin Yuan'er's eyes lit up as he listened, and his admiration for Zhuge Liang reached a new level.

This initial information is extremely important.

As for Qiu Zangxue, the moment Zhuge Jin's prompt came, her suppressed fighting instincts erupted like a volcano.

He didn't need to analyze much; his scarlet eyes locked onto a group of figures wandering aimlessly across the scorched earth not far away.

Those were creatures about two meters tall, with hunched backs and skin like cracked rocks.

They wielded rough stone spears, their eyes burned with murky, irrational flames, and their bodies emanated a faint but undeniable divine aura.

It is indeed the low-level divine servant mentioned by the system!

"prey."

He uttered two words in a hoarse, low voice.

The next moment, Qiu Zangxue's figure transformed into a black arrow and shot out swiftly.

The two swords at his waist were already in his hands, their crescent-shaped arcs slicing through the dim light with a piercing sound.

Sensing the danger, the lowly servants roared hoarsely and charged forward, brandishing their stone spears.

The battle erupted in an instant!

Qiu Zangxue's fighting style is wild and efficient, without any unnecessary frills.

He moved among the servants like a ghost, his twin blades swirling into two deathly whirlwinds.

With a flash of the blade, rock-like limbs are severed, and murky blood spurts out.

His movements possessed a violent beauty that bordered on art; every dodge and every slash was precisely aimed at the enemy's vital points.

Those scarlet eyes shone even brighter during the battle, showing no disgust for killing, but rather a cold, immersive pleasure.

The points began to flash in his mind: +10! +10! +10!

Gu Yunqing was immersed in the feeling of wielding a powerful battle blade and reaping the rewards at will.

This was completely different from the feeling of strategizing and controlling Zhuge Jin. It was a more direct and savage release of power, which made his soul, which had been suppressed by illness for a long time, feel an unprecedented sense of freedom.

"Three on the left flank, forming an encirclement, will arrive in thirty seconds." Zhuge Jin's cold voice rang out at the right time, like the most accurate battlefield radar, providing Qiu Zangxue, who was caught up in the killing frenzy, with information about the surrounding movements.

Qiu Zangxue glanced at her with his scarlet eyes and changed his stance.

The blade suddenly shifted, as if anticipated, instantly bringing the three divine servants attempting to flank from the left into its attack range. With a sweep of the blade's arc, another thirty points were added to the account.

Xin Yuan'er wasn't idle either. He nervously gripped a longsword that looked to be of good quality and followed on the periphery of the battle, trying to help.

A servant of the gods seemed to have discovered him as an easy target and suddenly hurled his stone spear at him!

The stone spear was extremely fast, whistling as it approached, and was about to strike the somewhat flustered Xin Yuan'er.

Just then, a charred stone under the servant's feet inexplicably slipped, slightly deforming its throwing motion. The stone spear grazed Xin Yuan'er's ear, bringing with it a cool breeze.

"Holy crap!" Xin Yuan'er broke out in a cold sweat and scrambled to hide behind a huge piece of broken bone. "That scared the hell out of me!"

Gu Yunqing saw this scene and understood—Xin Yuan'er's lucky buff had taken effect.

Soon, this wave of about a dozen low-level divine servants was wiped out.

Numerous broken rocks and splattered blood remained on the charred ground.

Qiu Zangxue flicked the sticky blood off his twin blades, his scarlet eyes still burning with fighting spirit, which only intensified because of the carnage.

His score has jumped to 160.

"To the northwest, the next patrol of divine servants, about twenty in number, will pass through the broken temple archway ahead in a minute." Zhuge Jin spoke again, his white veil "looking" towards the natural pass formed by several collapsed giant stone pillars not far away.

"Ambush." ​​Qiu Zangxue said succinctly, his voice hoarse with excitement after the killing.

The three-person team immediately sprang into action, using the ruins as cover to silently sneak behind the broken archway.

A minute later, heavy, disordered footsteps approached, and sure enough, another group of low-ranking divine servants patrolled along their usual route.

The instant they fully entered the ambush zone—

Qiu Zangxue pounced out like a cheetah hunting its prey, her twin blades once again unleashing a storm of blood!

Zhuge Jin stood quietly on a high broken wall behind him, his white veil fluttering slightly, as if he were "overlooking" the entire battle. Occasionally, he would utter a few short words, such as "Pay attention to the right rear" and "Prioritize killing those wielding staffs," accurately pointing out the subtle changes on the battlefield.

This time, Xin Yuan'er learned his lesson and stopped being reckless. Instead, he used the terrain and his unpredictable luck to throw out a few disruptive gadgets at times and to finish off the servants of the gods who had been injured by Qiu Zangxue at just the right moment, thus contributing some strength.

The battle ended quickly.

The twenty divine servants transformed into points and some scattered materials on the ground.

A few fragments of crystal containing faint divine power, and a few relatively intact stone spears.

Qiu Zangxue's points soared to 360, and Xin Yuan'er also accumulated several dozen points.

Gu Yunqing watched from Qiu Zangxue's perspective as the number following Qiu Zangxue's code name on the leaderboard kept rising, along with the unfathomable Zhuge Jin who was managed by the system, and Xin Yuan'er who had extraordinary luck. A sense of satisfaction in controlling the situation rose in her heart.

The dual-account strategy has been initially validated as successful.

"Zhuge Jin's" "prophecy" provided perfect cover and justification for the operation, while "Chou Zangxue" was responsible for efficient killing and reaping.

The two complement each other, offering both sophistication and affordability.

Qiu Zangxue calmed her surging blood and qi slightly, her scarlet eyes sweeping over the even more dilapidated ruins, her gaze turning to the deeper areas where the energy fluctuations were even stronger.

The lowly servants here are just appetizers.

The real hunt, and... the clashes with other "hunters," have only just begun.

He licked his dry lips, a gesture that, combined with his bloodshot eyes, made him appear particularly sinister.

This place where the gods fell is exactly what he wanted.

Gu Yunqing coldly scrutinized this cruel hunting ground through Qiu Zangxue's scarlet eyes.

He spared a moment to glance at the leaderboard in the air.

In a short period of time, the list is no longer empty.

Besides his character "Qiu Zangxue" which currently ranks high with 360 points, some other codenames have also emerged.

"Blazing Sun - Burning Heaven", "Shadow Blade", "Iron Torrent", "Frost Queen"... These names are followed by constantly fluctuating scores, clearly indicating that they belong to powerful or organized teams.

Among them, the name "Polaris" was also prominently listed, with its score closely following Qiu Zangxue.

A few comments flashed across the screen in Zhuge Jin's live stream:

"Holy crap, Qiu Zangxue's points are increasing so fast!"

"Polaris is on the list too, I knew Jun Shen would definitely be good."

"Zhuge's team composition is so strange, a prophet paired with a Berserker and a Lucky E?"

Gu Yunqing felt no emotion, and even a little anticipation.

Surrounded by formidable enemies, this is the perfect whetstone to test the sharpness of "Chou Zangxue".

"Ahead, the withered divine forest, with residual and mixed energy, and signs of battle fluctuations." Zhuge Jin, who was managed by the system, suddenly spoke, and Bai Sha turned to the desolate forest to the left.

The woodland was eerily strange; all the trees had a dull, metallic sheen, their branches twisted like dying arms, and all the leaves had fallen, leaving only bare, sharp trunks that seemed to pierce the sky.

A faint mist, carrying a cloyingly sweet, musty scent, permeated the forest.

Qiu Zangxue narrowed his crimson eyes. He could feel the aftershocks of the energy collision coming from there, as well as... a faint smell of blood.

“There’s some ‘excitement’ going on.” He uttered a few words hoarsely, a hint of interest curving his lips.

Without needing further instructions, the three-person team stealthily made their way towards the withered sacred forest.

The closer they got, the clearer the sounds of battle became: the crisp clash of weapons, the roar of skills exploding, and the muffled groans and howls of the wounded.

Using the twisted trees as cover, they quietly approached the source of the sound.

In a small clearing in the forest, a three-player team was engaged in a fierce battle with a massive, lizard-like mythical beast cub with bony spurs on its back and faint arcs of electricity crackling around its body.

The mythical beast cub was clearly not easy to deal with. It spewed out scorching plasma from its mouth, and its claws flashed with lightning, forcing the three-person team into a rather disheveled state. One of them had already charred his arm and was moving slowly.

Behind several giant dead trees on the outer edge, another five-player team lurked like venomous snakes.

They were well-equipped, with fierce eyes, staring intently at the two sides locked in fierce combat, their faces filled with undisguised greed and murderous intent.

The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.

Their intentions couldn't be clearer.

Wait until both sides are severely injured before striking to reap the rewards. This will not only allow you to easily take down the mythical beast cub with its considerable points, but also plunder the points from the exhausted three-person team.

Viewers in Zhuge Jin's live stream naturally noticed it as well:

"The classic 'mantis stalks the cicada' scenario!"

"This five-man team is really ruthless, but I like it, hehe."

"Those three on the field are going to be in trouble. They finally defeated the BOSS, and now they're going to get their loot stolen."

"Two people behind the withered tree in the southeast, three people behind the rock pile in the northwest, their auras are locked on the field." Zhuge Jin's cold voice rang in Qiu Zangxue and Xin Yuan'er's minds, directly revealing the location of the ambushers.

Xin Yuan immediately tensed up and whispered, "Boss, should we... go around it?"

A bloodthirsty glint flashed in Qiu Zangxue's crimson eyes.

Avoid it? No, there's no reason to let points that are offered to you go unnoticed.

“They wanted to be the mantis stalking the cicada,” Qiu Zangxue’s hoarse voice carried a hint of mockery, “Unfortunately, the hunter… is us.”

"Haha, there's always an eagle behind the oriole."

"Master Zhuge's insight is amazing! He could detect the ambush from this distance!"

"Qiu Zangxue's tone is so captivating, I've already started to mourn for that five-person team."

Gu Yunqing calmly calculated in her mind.

The five-man ambush team appeared to be quite strong. While they weren't afraid of a direct confrontation, they would inevitably suffer losses.

Meanwhile, the three-person team that was fighting the mythical beast cub inside the arena was already at their limit.

The best strategy is to take advantage of information asymmetry, lie in wait from the opposite direction, and wait for the best opportunity.

"Let's wait and see," Zhuge Jin said at the right moment, his thoughts coinciding with Gu Yunqing's.

The system-hosted Makko possesses the "prophet" quality, always able to provide advice that best suits current interests and role settings.

The three quietly changed positions, using the deeper shadows and complex terrain of the forest to circle around to the blind spot behind the five-man ambush team, like the most patient hunters, quietly lying in wait.

The battle within the arena was nearing its end. Under the desperate attacks of the three-person team, the divine beast cub finally let out a mournful cry, its massive body crashing to the ground, turning into points and several shimmering clusters of electric material.

The three-person team also paid a heavy price. One person was seriously injured and lay on the ground, while the other two were panting heavily, with multiple injuries on their bodies, and looked around warily—they had also sensed that something was wrong.

Now!

Five figures pounced out from behind the withered tree and the pile of rocks like hungry wolves, their various skills flashing instantly as they targeted the two who had just endured a fierce battle and were in extremely poor condition.

"Attack! The points are ours!" roared a burly man wielding a giant axe.

The two players looked desperate, as they were about to be overwhelmed by the attack.

However, a sudden change occurred.

A black figure, faster than them, emerged from the shadows behind them like a ghost.

It was Qiu Zangxue!

Instead of charging directly at the five men, he used unpredictable footwork to instantly cut into the flank of the five-man squad.

The twin swords were drawn, like the scythe of death, drawing two tragic, blood-red arcs.

"Pfft!" "Pfft!"

Two players, who were charging forward with all their might and had no idea that enemies would appear behind them, felt a chill on their necks, their vision spun, and their consciousness instantly went dark.

Sold out instantly!

On the leaderboard, Qiu Zangxue's score jumped suddenly!

"Holy crap, they killed them instantly?! They killed two in one go?"

"What terrifying speed and damage!"

"Boss Qiu Zangxue is awesome! (voice cracks)"

The remaining three ambushers were terrified by the sudden attack, their offensive abruptly halted, and they turned back in horror.

All they saw was a black-clad man with bloodshot eyes, wielding two blood-dripping knives, staring at them with the cold gaze one would give to an inanimate object.

Behind him, Zhuge Jin, with silver hair and a white veil, stood quietly on a withered branch, as if he had already seen through everything. Further away, the boy who looked somewhat cowardly also raised his weapon.

"There's...there's an ambush!" The voices of the remaining three changed, their previous greed and ferocity vanished, leaving only boundless fear.

"Take care of them," Qiu Zangxue commanded hoarsely, his figure flickering again like a vengeful ghost, clinging to the burly man wielding the giant axe.

Xin Yuan'er was also emboldened by this sudden reversal of the situation, or rather, his lucky buff came into play once again.

The several restraint items he threw out haphazardly happened to block the escape route of the other two.

Zhuge Jin remained standing on high, his white veil fluttering slightly, occasionally uttering a few words: "Left rib vulnerability," "Watch out for the vines underfoot," providing precise and subtle tactical guidance to Qiu Zangxue and Xin Yuan'er.

The battle was almost entirely a one-sided massacre.

Having lost the initiative and the advantage in numbers, and having been stunned by Qiu Zangxue's ghostly speed and ruthless methods, the remaining three ambushers were unable to mount an effective resistance.

Soon, they were converted into points by Qiu Zangxue's twin swords and Xin Yuan'er's finishing blows in the chaos.

The three-person team that had been targeted as prey had already taken advantage of the chaos to drag the wounded and disappear into the depths of the withered forest, not even daring to pick up the materials dropped by the mythical beast cub.

"Complete annihilation! This is the true mastermind!"

"The lucky one didn't drag us down this time? They even did something good?"

"The five-man team: I thought I was the hunter, but I turned out to be the hunted."

Qiu Zangxue flicked the blood off her knife, her crimson eyes sweeping over the five newly added corpses on the ground, as well as the remains of the divine beast cub.

My points have surged again.

Looking at his significantly improved score on the leaderboard, Xin Yuan'er's face flushed with excitement: "Boss! That's amazing! How did you guys know they were lying in ambush there?"

Zhuge Jin responded calmly, the white veil shimmering in the dim light: "Every clue can be found."

Qiu Zangxue didn't bother to explain. She simply bent down, picked up the few valuable lightning core materials that the divine beast cub had dropped, and casually tossed one to Xin Yuan'er: "Take this."

Xin Yuan'er hurriedly caught it, feeling flattered.

"Haha, Xin Yuan'er, that silly kid, he'll get to eat meat if he follows the big boss."

"Qiu Zangxue can actually sort things? I thought he only cared about killing."

Gu Yunqing calmly assessed the gains from this "sneak attack" through Qiu Zangxue's perspective.

It's not just about points and materials; more importantly, it demonstrates the crucial importance of information and timing under a system where players kill each other.

Zhuge Jin's battlefield insight is a god-like skill in such a chaotic environment.

He manipulated Qiu Zangxue, his scarlet eyes once again casting their gaze towards the deeper forest where the energy fluctuations were more chaotic.

The fighting here is just the beginning.

His real target is those shining names on the leaderboard.

Meanwhile, at the other end of the withered forest, a cold gaze pierced through the sparse branches and landed on the strange combination of silver hair and white veil and black clothes and blood-red eyes.

Jun Xiangbei stood alone on a broken arm of a deity, his hair fluttering slightly in the turbulent energy flow.

He looked at Zhuge Jin's mysterious demeanor, which seemed to control everything, and then at Qiu Zangxue's crazed figure, who was born purely for killing. In the depths of his cold eyes, the look of inquiry and confusion seemed to deepen.

What exactly is the relationship between these two people?

Why is the aura emanating from that red-eyed man so... unusual?

He frowned slightly, then suppressed the strange feeling in his heart, turned around and disappeared into the shadows of another pile of ruins.

"We've spotted a Lord God! He's looking at Boss Zhuge!"

"Does the God of War have a thing for Master Zhuge? That look in his eyes is strange!"

"Don't talk nonsense, upstairs. Our Lord God's appreciation is between strong individuals!"

"I don't care, Polaris x Prophet, I'm shipping this pairing."

"Am I the only one who noticed that Jun Shen's gaze towards Qiu Zangxue was also complex?"

The hunting grounds are vast, and the hunt continues.

The three-person team left the withered divine forest, which was filled with the stench of blood, and ventured deeper into an area where the energy fluctuations were even more chaotic.

The ground beneath their feet gradually turned a dark red and sticky, and the stench of rust and decay in the air grew stronger as they stepped into a river that had long since dried up.

The terrain here is more open, but also more dangerous.

The cracked riverbed was covered with gullies of varying depths, and in some places there were still patches of what looked like solidified, dark-colored divine blood, emanating an unsettling pressure.

The scattered, enormous skeletons were even larger than those seen before. Some bones were even slowly oozing blood-like liquid, which dripped onto the parched earth with a soft "sizzling" sound, corroding small pits.

"Be careful, the remaining divine blood here contains violent intent, which can easily arouse inner demons and may also breed filthy divine evil that depends on negative emotions."

The system-managed Zhuge Jin issued a timely warning.

Zhuge Jin's live stream chat:

"This place looks really eerie..."

"With Boss Zhuge around, I feel reassured; he even gives early warnings to YYDS!"

"Which guild does Master Zhuge belong to? I've never seen him before."

"They must have hidden the live streaming function, but now they've turned it back on. I suspect the guild behind them is up to something."

"Let's recruit talent. Look at Xin Yuan'er, that kid is always by Zhuge Jin's side now, he's obviously already accepted the offer."

Almost the instant he finished speaking, the ground to his side suddenly exploded.

Several tentacle-like monsters, formed from viscous dark blood and filthy bones, suddenly sprang out, shrieking as they swept toward Xin Yuan'er, who was closest to them.

The speed was astonishing, and a foul stench filled the air.

Xin Yuan'er was terrified. He was already somewhat unsettled due to the environmental pressure, and now he was even more flustered. His first instinct was to jump back and dodge.

However, a seemingly solid, dark red "rock" beneath his feet suddenly loosened—

Ouch!

He cried out in alarm, lost his balance, and fell backward in a very awkward manner, narrowly avoiding the entanglement and attack of those filthy tentacles by the slightest margin.

The tentacle barely grazed the tip of his nose, and the fishy smell it brought made his scalp tingle.

Xin Yuan'er's viewers were relieved for him:

"Holy crap! That scared me to death!"

"What luck! He tripped and fell, just barely avoiding it?"

"Lucky Guy, you really are something else! You actually managed to do this?!"

Qiu Zangxue reacted extremely quickly; the moment the tentacles appeared, her figure had already darted out like a ghost.

The twin blades flashed with a chilling light, precisely striking the roots of the tentacles. Blood splattered everywhere, and the monster let out a painful howl before quickly retreating into the ground.

At that moment, Xin Yuan'er, who had fallen to the ground, tried to get up in a flustered manner, but his palm accidentally pressed into the soft mud and sand next to him, and his fingertips touched a hard object.

He instinctively grabbed it.

It was a fragment about the size of a fingernail, made of neither gold nor jade, and had a warm, milky white color.

Furthermore, this thing has an extremely faint yet calming halo flowing across its surface.

It stands out starkly against the violent and filthy environment around it.

"Huh? This is..." Xin Yuan'er froze, clutching the broken pieces.

Zhuge Jin turned his white veil toward the shard in his hand, his ethereal voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible surprise:

“A remnant fragment of the divine power of luck? Though it is now minuscule, it resonates faintly with your own special ability.”

"By possessing this item, one may glimpse a glimmer of hope amidst misfortune and encounter unexpected joy in dire straits."

The audience in Zhuge Jin's live stream was shocked:

"??? You stumbled upon a treasure just by casually tossing it down?"

"666 isn't even going to act anymore."

"A Lucky Divine Shard? 100% match with the Lucky One!"

"I don't understand the world of lucky people..."

Qiu Zangxue merely glanced at the fragment indifferently, her scarlet eyes devoid of any emotion, as if it were nothing more than an insignificant stone.

He was more concerned about the way that filthy divine abomination had appeared, and whether there were more similar or more dangerous things hidden beneath this riverbed.

Gu Yunqing calmly observed all of this through Qiu Zangxue's perspective.

Xin Yuan'er's luck, or rather his ability, is undoubtedly exceptional.

Such a coincidence, almost as if it were "necessary for the plot," is undoubtedly an extremely valuable resource in this perilous instance.

This unexpectedly acquired lucky fragment further confirms its value.

"How can I make the most of this good fortune?" Gu Yunqing thought quickly.

Should we let Xin Yuan'er actively seek out high-risk, high-return targets?

No, being too deliberate might waste this luck and could easily put the entire team in uncontrollable danger.

The best approach is still to maintain the status quo.

If Xin Yuan'er follows the team, his luck will be triggered unexpectedly, either by avoiding fatal danger or by unexpectedly gaining an opportunity, just like before.

Meanwhile, Qiu Zangxue and Zhuge Jin, whom he controls, are responsible for seizing these opportunities brought by luck and turning them into tangible benefits.

"This place is not safe to stay for long. The commotion just now may have attracted more attention." Zhuge Jin, controlled by the system, spoke again, interrupting Gu Yunqing's thoughts.

"Going up the riverbed, the traces of divine power seem to point to a certain place... an ancient sacrificial site."

Qiu Zangxue nodded and said hoarsely, "Let's go."

He took the first step, his scarlet eyes scanning his surroundings warily. His twin swords were not sheathed, ready to deal with any possible attack at any moment.

He subconsciously categorized the lucky fragment as a "Xin Yuan Er pendant" and didn't pay much attention to it for the time being.

The primary task at present remains to accumulate points, improve strength, and deal with other players and more powerful divine creatures.

Xin Yuan'er carefully put the warm, smooth fragment close to his body, his face showing the joy of finding a treasure and the nervousness about the road ahead, and hurriedly followed the two big shots.

He felt a warmth in the palm of his hand holding the shard, as if it brought a strange sense of peace.

A group of viewers also flooded into Qiu Zangxue's live stream:

"It seems like Boss Qiu Zangxue doesn't care about that fragment at all."

"Nonsense, the pros only care about hacking and slashing; they don't even care about these kinds of support items."

"Am I the only one who thinks this fragment might be foreshadowing something?"

"Follow the big boss, and you're sure to get something in return."

The three of them swam upstream along the dry riverbed.

The deeper they went, the more bizarre the surrounding scenery became.

On both sides, some dilapidated, simple altars made of some kind of black boulders began to appear.

The altars were engraved with twisted runes, and some altars even had dried black marks that still showed human shapes.

The negative emotions permeating the air almost solidified, as if the faint whispers of countless vengeful spirits began to rise, trying to penetrate the mind.

"Guard your mind." Zhuge Jin's voice carried a powerful force, like a cold spring washing over everything, instantly dispelling the negative whispers that tried to intrude.

Xin Yuan'er shivered and quickly clutched the lucky fragment to his chest, feeling the warmth become more pronounced, which helped him resist some of the discomfort.

Qiu Zangxue remained completely unaffected; her scarlet eyes held only a cold fighting spirit and a search for potential prey.

This kind of spiritual erosion seems to have little effect on his persona, which is designed for killing.

Suddenly, Qiu Zangxue stopped in her tracks, her scarlet eyes snapping to the right front where a large black altar was located.

There, the energy fluctuations were unusually chaotic, and mixed with... familiar player presence, as well as the sounds of intense fighting!

“There’s an acquaintance.” He spoke hoarsely, the corners of his mouth once again curving into that signature, cruelly interested smile.

A new hunt, or rather, a new "excitement," seems to be just around the corner.

Gu Yunqing controlled Qiu Zangxue, signaling the team to re-enter stealth mode and quietly approach the altar.

He didn't know who was ahead of him, but any one of the shining names on the leaderboard was worth his attention.

What role will the lucky fragment that Xin Yuan'er just obtained play in this upcoming encounter?

The roles of hunter and prey can switch at any time.

In this land where gods have fallen, only power and... a little bit of luck are the eternal passports.

The three-person team approached the largest black altar silently, like ghosts.

The closer they got, the more violent the turbulent energy currents in the air became, and the sounds of metal clashing and the roar of skills exploding became clearer.

After passing the dilapidated base of the altar, the view suddenly opened up before us.

This is a much larger wasteland, the land a dark reddish-brown, as if it had been soaked in countless drops of blood and dried by the wind over the years.

The air was filled with soaring fighting spirit and a chilling atmosphere of battle, a stark contrast to the filthy and gloomy Divine Blood Riverbed of the past.

A fierce battle is unfolding on the wasteland.

The one being besieged was none other than Bai Muling, whom they had met once before at the "Happy Campus".

She was in a rather disheveled state, with several tears and bloodstains on her once neat and tidy outfit, and her breathing was somewhat disordered.

Bai Muling moved nimbly, dodging and weaving through the encirclement like a butterfly flitting among flowers. With each wave of her hands, beams of cold light shot precisely at the enemy.

Those were her throwing knives, each strike aimed straight for the opponent's vital points or gaps in their attacks, forcing the opponent to defend.

Surrounding her were four players dressed in uniform dark red leather armor and wielding curved swords. Their movements were ruthless and their teamwork was impeccable, clearly indicating that they were members of a guild specializing in assassination and coordinated attacks.

With their numerical advantage and skillful teamwork, they gradually reduced Bai Muling's space to maneuver.

Viewers in Zhuge Jin's live stream also recognized her:

"It's Bai Muling! What's she doing in this book?"

"Look at her throwing knife, it's still so accurate, hitting the target every time."

"We've been targeted by 'Bloodblade,' this is troublesome. That guild is notoriously difficult to deal with."

Qiu Zangxue's crimson eyes swept across the battlefield. He didn't feel much for Bai Muling, this "acquaintance," but the killing intent emanating from the "Blood Blade" guild members subtly stirred the fighting spirit within him that belonged to "Qiu Zangxue."

Zhuge Jin also "looked" towards the battlefield, his ethereal voice calm and unwavering: "My old friend has suffered a calamity, and karma has entangled us. The murderous aura here is overwhelming, which is unfavorable to her, but for me... it may be an opportunity."

That's an ambiguous statement.

Just as a member of "Blood Blade" grinned and swung his blade at Bai Muling's back, seemingly too late for her to completely dodge—

"Clang!"

A black figure arrived first, wielding two swords in a precise parry against the seemingly inevitable attack.

Sparks flew everywhere!

Qiu Zangxue had somehow entered the battlefield. His scarlet eyes coldly stared at the astonished "Blood Blade" member, his hoarse voice carrying a hint of impatience: "So noisy."

The viewers in Qiu Zangxue's live stream were very surprised:

"Holy crap! Qiu Zangxue has made her move!"

"He actually saved people? I thought he was only good at killing people!"

"Is it because Zhuge Jin knows her? After all, Zhuge Jin and Bai Muling spent time together in the previous instance."

"Don't try to guess what the big boss is thinking."

The "Blood Blade" member was both shocked and furious. He tried to draw his sword to fight back, but he felt that the power coming from the opponent's twin swords was as heavy as a mountain and he could not shake it at all.

At the same time, Zhuge Jin's cold voice rang out again, as if stating a given fact: "Second from the left, the energy is in disarray; first from the right, the old energy will be exhausted and the new energy will not be generated in three seconds."

His words seemed to possess a certain magic, and Bai Muling almost subconsciously followed this sudden instruction, twisting her body to narrowly avoid a sneak attack from another person on her left.

At the same time, several throwing knives accurately struck the player on the right who was about to change his move, forcing him into a flustered state.

Xin Yuan'er also realized what was happening. Although he didn't dare to go into close combat, he hid behind cover, took out a strange pistol, muttered "Goddess of Luck, please protect me," and then fired a few shots randomly in the direction of the battlefield with his eyes closed.

"Bang! Bang!"

Two shots rang out, the bullets tracing strange arcs, one of them striking the ground right in front of a "Blood Blade" member, the flying debris disrupting his steps.

Another bullet grazed past another member's ear, startling him and causing him to slow his attack.

Xin Yuan'er's live stream:

"Lucky Guy's marksmanship... it's all about luck!"

"But the effect is actually pretty good?"

"Bullets can curve? They're not even going to bother with that."

The intervention of Qiu Zangxue and the unpredictable guidance of Zhuge Jin instantly shattered the balance of the battlefield.

Bai Muling, who was already skilled in precision strikes, became even more formidable with the support she received.

The four members of "Blood Blade" were caught off guard and their formation was thrown into chaos.

Qiu Zangxue was like a tiger among sheep, his twin blades flashing and creating a shower of blood.

His fighting style remained wild and efficient, with each strike aimed at maximizing damage. His scarlet eyes shone even brighter during the battle as he reveled in the thrill of slaughter.

Gu Yunqing calmly controlled Qiu Zangxue while paying attention to Zhuge Jin's prompts and Bai Muling's reactions.

Saving Bai Muling was just a side effect, since they had been in the same instance before.

Soon, the four "Blood Blade" members were reduced to points under the overwhelming force of Qiu Zangxue and the precise finishing blows from Bai Muling.

The battle ended swiftly and decisively.

Bai Muling was slightly out of breath as she looked at Qiu Zangxue and Zhuge Jin, who was standing quietly in the distance. Her eyes were filled with mixed emotions, including a sense of relief at surviving a disaster and a deep sense of apprehension.

She sheathed her weapon and nodded slightly in the direction of Zhuge Jin: "Thank you."

Zhuge Jin merely tilted his head slightly in response.

Qiu Zangxue completely ignored her; his attention was entirely drawn to something else.

After the battle, he did not feel calm. Instead, he felt the fighting spirit of "Shura" within him surging even more fiercely, like being thrown into boiling oil and then violently boiling.

The twin swords at his waist emitted a subtle yet clear hum, as if resonating with something deep within this desolate wasteland.

A primal desire drove him toward the source of that murderous aura.

Viewers in Qiu Zangxue's live stream noticed something was wrong with him:

"Qiu Zangxue seems a bit off?"

"His knife is making a sound? What's going on?"

"The boss's knife must be a high-level item."

"There seems to be something strange about this wasteland..."

Zhuge Jin's white veil turned towards the depths of the wasteland, where faint, blood-red malevolent energy rose like smoke from a wolf's beacon.

His voice carried a hint of solemnity: "The divine power remaining here is fierce and unparalleled, governing war and weapons... It is suspected to be related to the fallen 'God of War' or 'Lord of War'. Fragments of its divine essence may be deep within."

Zhuge Jin paused, then added, "For you, it is both an opportunity and a test."

Gu Yunqing's heart stirred.

God of War? Master of War? No wonder Qiu Zangxue, whose identity was born for war, reacted so strongly.

This is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity to enhance "Chou Zangxue's" strength and acting skills, and may even be related to the final reward - "Shattered Godhood".

"Let's go." Qiu Zangxue uttered two words hoarsely, his scarlet eyes fixed on the depths of the wasteland. He could no longer hold back and took the lead in stepping forward.

He didn't even glance at Bai Muling again, as if she were just an insignificant interlude.

Bai Muling watched their departing figures, hesitated for a moment, and finally chose to leave in another relatively safe direction.

She knew that the area filled with malevolent energy was not a place she could venture into at the moment.

Zhuge Jin and Xin Yuan'er followed closely behind Qiu Zangxue.

The deeper they ventured into the wilderness, the stronger the fighting spirit and murderous aura became, as if countless unseen soldiers were shouting and clashing in their ears.

More broken weapon wreckage and huge, seemingly torn-together pieces of armor began to appear on the ground.

Soon, they encountered other player teams that had also been drawn to the area by the strange phenomena.

A three-person team, seemingly seeing that Qiu Zangxue and his group were of similar numbers and sensing that Xin Yuan'er's aura was weak, decided to kill them to gain points and blocked their path with a sinister grin.

"Leave your points, and I'll spare you..."

Before she finished speaking, Qiu Zangxue's figure had already transformed into a blood-red whirlwind and rushed forward.

His fighting spirit, stirred by the presence deep within the wasteland, had nowhere to go, and these obstacles became the perfect targets for his venting.

The twin swords moved like the dance of death, creating a dazzling display of blade light.

The three-person team couldn't even put up a decent resistance and was instantly defeated by Qiu Zangxue's ferocious offensive, turning into points.

Qiu Zangxue flicked the blood off his blade, his crimson eyes blazing with even greater fighting spirit, even tinged with a manic laugh, as he continued forward without stopping.

Qiu Zangxue's live stream:

"They're too powerful! They're not even in the same league as Qiu Zangxue!"

"Another big shot, and Xin Yuan'er has managed to latch onto a powerful figure."

"Qiu Zangxue's combat strength is definitely top-tier among players, right?"

Then they encountered a five-person team, who seemed to be from a large guild. They were well-equipped and their teamwork was quite good.

However, in the face of an absolute disparity in strength, cooperation appears pale and powerless.

Qiu Zangxue moved like a tiger into a flock of sheep, his twin blades unstoppable. A burly man with a shield tried to stop him, but was cleaved away by a single blow, shield and all.

A player attempting a long-range sneak attack was suddenly brought to the front of him at an incredible angle, and after a flash of light, he was silenced.

Zhuge Jin remained standing at the rear, occasionally uttering short words such as "the eye of the formation" or "the core," accurately pointing out the key points in the opponent's coordination.

Xin Yuan'er continued his "random shooting technique" and lucky interference, which, although not decisive, still annoyed his opponents.

After the battle, the entire five-man team was wiped out.

In the midst of the fierce battle, Qiu Zangxue was unable to dodge in time and had his neck severed by the opponent's dying counterattack.

Head flew off!

However, the ferocious and unrestrained smile on the face of the flying head did not diminish at all; in fact, its lips opened and closed, emitting a hoarse laugh.

The headless body did not stop moving at all, and the twin swords were still wielded with impenetrable force, finally killing the last enemy!

Only after the battle was completely over did the headless body stride over, pick up the head from the ground, and casually press it back onto its neck.

The flesh at the wound writhed and miraculously recovered in just a few breaths, leaving only a faint red mark!

The viewers in Qiu Zangxue's live stream were shocked:

"Holy crap!!! His head fell off?!"

"It dropped... but I put it back?!"

"An immortal body? Or what is that? What the hell is this monster?!"

"No wonder the livestream room is called 'Shura's Revenge Buries Snow'... This title is really fitting..."

This scene was witnessed by some players who were also deep in this core area and observing from the shadows.

The image of Qiu Zangxue, with his headless ferocity and the terrifying sight of him pressing his head back into place, was etched into their minds like a nightmare.

The name "Dual-Blade Asura" Qiu Zangxue, along with the terrifying rumors of his immortality, began to circulate among players in this battlefield of gods, causing them to tremble at the mere mention of it.

Gu Yunqing felt satisfied as she sensed the surging power within Qiu Zangxue's disguise and the subtle improvement in her acting skills.

This place where the "God of War" fell is indeed a blessed land for "Chou Zangxue".

He controlled Qiu Zangxue, his scarlet eyes gazing into the deepest part of the wasteland, where the blood-red aura was most concentrated.

There seemed to be something calling to him from there.

Author's Note:

A new cover! [heart emoji]