Chapter 119 Seclusion! The Target is the Spiritual Iron Turtle!
Buzz!
That small door seemed to have drunk its fill of water, and it instantly swelled up!
An oval portal, about three meters high and two meters wide, made of light, appeared before everyone.
"The passage is open," Zhou Jue said.
"Across from us lies a collapsed, post-apocalyptic world. Countless zombies and all sorts of mutated plants and animals roam freely, and danger lurks everywhere. It's not too late to retreat now."
No one moved.
On the faces of the three hundred soldiers, there was no fear, only burning fighting spirit and curiosity.
"Very good." Commander Qi nodded in satisfaction and instructed the men left behind to take over the defense of the valley and keep an eye on the valley and the area behind the passage.
She looked at Zhou Jue: "Xiao Jue, this time, you will lead the way."
"yes!"
Cheng Gan followed Zhou Jue and stepped into the portal of light.
Qi Si and three hundred soldiers followed closely behind.
Those who remained were momentarily stunned when they saw them truly disappear through the "door."
Zhang Shou Z wasn't confused. After giving a few instructions to the people who stayed behind, he left with his men. He needed to report back as soon as possible.
The moment you pass through the portal, a sense of decay and desolation washes over you.
However, the anticipated zombie horde did not materialize.
The place where they appeared was the valley that Zhou Jue had left earlier.
In the valley, the mutated plant called "Abyss Devourer" has grown into a colossal creature after devouring countless zombies.
Countless thick vines, like green walls, protected the entire valley, preventing any zombies or mutated beasts from entering.
The valley was deathly silent, yet also safe.
The soldiers were somewhat stunned by this surreal scene, but their excellent military skills quickly put them into combat readiness.
"Comrades, soldiers, you are not mistaken. The land beneath our feet is not Earth, but the zombie apocalypse described in movies and novels. You will be the first vanguard to explore this unknown world. Now, I ask you, are you afraid?"
"Don't be afraid! Don't be afraid! Don't be afraid!" the voices rang out in unison.
“Very good!” Qi Si’s voice rang out again.
"Team One, Team Two, establish a circular defensive line! Team Three, Team Four, scout the valley terrain and find high ground! Team Five, check the environmental data!" Qi Si's voice, calm and powerful, quickly broke the silence.
The soldiers immediately sprang into action.
Zhou Jue walked over to Qi Si and told her everything about how to get through the passage, the location of the nearby iron ore, the weaknesses of different zombie types, and the information about the small shelter he had previously built.
After listening, Qi Si immediately made a decision: "Very good. First, use this valley as a base to establish a forward base. Second, mine ore. Third, then establish contact with the 'survivor base' you mentioned."
Her thinking was incredibly clear; in just a few words, she set the tone for the future post-apocalyptic strategy.
Looking at this decisive and efficient female general, Zhou Jue felt a deep sense of admiration.
She knew that she no longer needed to worry about what happened next. Once the power of the state intervened, they would surely have a place in this apocalyptic world.
"Qi Si, then I won't disturb you any longer."
"Sister Cheng Gan, you stay with Qi Si. I need to go into seclusion for a while."
Zhou Jue bowed to Qi Si, then turned around and walked to a corner deep in the valley where the energy was most abundant.
She sat down cross-legged and closed her eyes.
"Brother Tong, start calculating the time."
[Host, you have 14 days, 7 hours, and 28 minutes left until you cross over to Earth. You have 343 days, 11 hours, and 48 minutes left to exchange for apocalyptic time.]
One day on Earth is equivalent to twenty-four days here.
In other words, she has more than 300 days before her next time travel!
A sly smile crept onto Zhou Jue's lips.
You can't cultivate on Earth, but you can here!
I already have enough shields on my body; now it's time to forge the strongest armor for my mental strength as well!
Not far away, soldiers could be seen busily constructing the site.
Further away lies the endless desolation and danger of this world.
And Zhou Jue began her first truly meaningful secluded cultivation on this "pure land" in the end times.
Zhou Jue sat cross-legged, his consciousness sinking into his sea of consciousness, and began to have an in-depth exchange with the system.
"Brother Tongzi, my main goal in this seclusion is to improve my mental defense." She got straight to the point.
"That mental pollution incident last time really bothered me. Is there any cultivation technique that can forge my mental strength into an invincible shield, the kind that can withstand any beating?"
[Ding! The host's needs are my pursuit!] The system's lively voice immediately rang out.
[Searching for techniques related to 'mental defense'... Search complete! We have selected three top-tier techniques for you, guaranteed to satisfy you, no deception!]
The next second, three golden virtual scrolls slowly unfolded in Zhou Jue's sea of consciousness.
The first volume radiates a soft golden light, and the scroll bears four large characters: "Nine Revolutions of Merit Wheel".
【The Nine Revolutions Wheel of Merit: A cultivation method exclusive to the merit system. Based on merit, it condenses into a golden wheel of merit to protect the soul. It consists of nine revolutions; with each revolution, the defensive power increases exponentially. One revolution can withstand ordinary curses, three revolutions can defend against inner demon invasion, six revolutions can block the erosion of laws, and upon completion of all nine revolutions, one is impervious to all laws and one's soul is immortal!】
[Exchange Price: 100,000 points.]
[Host, I already told you, you can cultivate merit in the future. This is the path favored by Heaven!]
Zhou Jue's breath hitched for a moment.
Amazing! Absolutely amazing! Just reading the description makes my mouth water. Invulnerable to all magic, immortal soul—this is practically a ticket to sainthood!
But then I looked at the price again: 100,000 points...
She silently shifted her gaze to the second volume.
The second volume, a scroll as black as ink, features silver characters resembling sharp blades, exuding an incomparably sharp and ruthless aura—"Breaking Through Illusions and Slaying Gods."
【《Breaking Through Illusions and Slaying Gods:》A secret technique for mental attack. It highly condenses mental energy into an invisible thorn, capable of ignoring physical defenses and striking directly at the enemy's soul's essence. At its highest level, a single thought can shatter mountains and rivers, a single thought can slay gods and demons. Offense and defense are integrated; the best defense is offense!】
[Exchange Price: 80,000 points.]
Zhou Jue swallowed again.
This is amazing! It's practically the ultimate method for cunning and manipulative people.
Imagine this: you're locked in a fierce battle with the enemy, and suddenly a mental thrust hits you, causing them to either flee in terror or crash into your system on the spot. That would be quite a sight.
The price, 80,000 points, is still an exorbitant price that can only be viewed but not touched.
Her heart sank as she looked at the last volume.
The third volume, a thick bronze scroll, is engraved with intricate shield patterns, giving it a sense of indestructible solidity—the "Acala Wall".
[The Immovable King's Wall: A pure mental defense technique. Through a special method, mental energy is compressed and layered to construct a mental barrier within the sea of consciousness. It has high growth potential; at a minor level, it can construct a 'Solid Wall' to resist mental impacts; at a major level, it can construct a 'Reflective Wall' to deflect some mental attacks; at perfection, it can construct the 'King's Wall,' immovable as a mountain, indestructible!]
[Exchange Price: 50,000 points.]
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