Chapter 78 Hunting

The fourth virtual ruins exploration has finally arrived.

Chen Qiongzhi stood in front of everyone, his face heavy, and said:

"Before entering the virtual ruins to explore, I have some bad news to announce. Everyone must remain vigilant!"

"The advance team entered the fifth level and figured out some of the situations."

"The Tianshu Ruins are likely to be a huge biological living experiment base of an ancient civilization."

"On every level, there are many giant creatures sleeping!"

"The lower you go, the slower the natural changes of matter!"

"Therefore, the deeper we go, the more giant creatures there are that have preserved their full strength!"

"Moreover, most giant creatures can passively transform into mechas, thereby increasing their strength by one level!"

"Now, the interior of the ruins has become dangerous enough."

"Some teams that have been slow to enter the second level should now start to fully explore the newly expanded map of the first level!"

"Some teams that have yet to enter the third level should start exploring the unexplored areas of the second level with all their strength!"

"As for the teams that have already entered the third level, or are about to enter the third level, they can explore according to their original plans!"

"Attention, the value of this relic is very likely to be very high. If we fail to explore and develop it well in the remaining month, the supervisory AI will automatically report to the main ship and upgrade the exploration level!"

"At that time, the number of exploration spots left for you will be reduced again! Remember?"

After a series of news were announced, everyone was stunned.

There was no immediate answer for a moment.

Chen Qiongzhi shouted: "Do you remember?"

Everyone suddenly woke up from their dream and answered in unison: "Remember!"

At this time Zhou Qisheng raised his hand and asked:

"Instructor, I don't understand. Since the difficulty of exploration has increased so much, why don't you increase the number of divine mechas that can enter, and limit the number of places?"

Chen Qiongzhi said seriously:

"The higher the difficulty, the easier it is for the weaker ones to die if they enter!"

"To get a spot, you must be the best choice!"

"Generally speaking, certain special defense devices in the ruins will not be triggered when a small number of divine mechas enter, but if the number exceeds a certain limit, it will cause huge changes! Or if a powerful trap is triggered, it is very likely that the entire team will be destroyed!"

"This is all very clear historical experience! It has happened quite a few times!"

"Many stubborn commanders have thought of gathering superior forces to suppress the enemy in one fell swoop, but the result is without exception, the entire army is annihilated!"

"Therefore, when exploring ancient ruins, it is better to have fewer divine mechas rather than more! It is better to be strong rather than weak! It is better to be refined rather than poor!"

Everyone's eardrums were hurt by Chen Qiongzhi's voice.

It's not that loud, but it's so penetrating.

…

Before falling into their virtual seats one after another, Li Yi and others were quickly exchanging opinions.

Cai Xiaodong said worriedly:

"I wonder how many giant creatures there are in the ruins. If we encounter one when we enter the ruins, won't it be the end?"

Sun Duxiu patted Cai Xiaodong on the shoulder and said comfortingly:

"What are you afraid of? At most you will die in battle. The fleet will also provide your family with corresponding compensation. I heard it is worth a lot of money. If you die, you will make a lot of money."

Cai Xiaodong was speechless and said, "Is there anyone who can comfort people as well as you?"

The pharmacist smiled and said, "Cai Xiaodong, be a man. We have fought many giant creatures before, so it won't be a big problem. Our long-range detection system is much stronger than these creatures. We can completely avoid them in advance. If we can't avoid them, we can surround them and win the battle."

Cai Xiaodong nodded slightly.

Tan Haoran said: "As long as we don't encounter the giant creature over 130 meters high under the glacier, we should be able to fight together."

Sun Duxiu said: "If there are people who are good at hiding, Li Yi and Zuo Ying can detect it, it will be a piece of cake."

Li Yi could see that everyone had some hidden worries in their hearts.

It’s just that some people don’t show it, while some people can’t hide it.

After thinking for a while, Li Yi said:

"In fact, we have all made rapid progress during this period. After two months, when we unite, we will probably not be afraid of ordinary giant creatures. When we enter the field, we don't have to worry too much, right?"

Cai Xiaodong complained:

"You must have made rapid progress. I have only condensed two divine genes so far, and the duration of divine activation has been increased to two and a half minutes... Hey, the later the stage, the slower the improvement."

Tan Haoran also said with emotion: "I have only condensed 7 divine genes now. If I can condense two more within two months, I will feel more at ease."

Li Yi was surprised: "I see that everyone's physical fitness is also improving continuously. Why do you feel that my progress is small?"

Sun Duxiu said: "I think it may be that your fighting skills and mecha skills are both very strong, so even if they are only improved a little, there will be a significant increase in combat power, right?"

Zheng Xueyuan asked curiously, "Then why don't you guys improve your fighting and mecha skills?"

Pharmacist Wan chuckled and said:

"You silly girl, the ceiling of fighting skills is so high. If it's not Li Yi's level of skills, the marginal utility of others spending time to improve their fighting skills, which already have limited room for improvement, will be even lower."

Tan Haoran couldn't help but nodded and said, "That's right, Li Yi shouldn't judge us by his own standards. The way for us to improve our strength is to follow the steps and improve with pure divine radiation. In this way, in ten or twenty years, we will have a chance to touch the heavenly position."

Li Yi touched his chin and said:

"I think everyone has set limits for themselves. If everyone can have more high-intensity mecha combat every day, the speed of improvement will definitely increase rapidly."

"I've decided. Today we're going to hunt the 130-meter-long giant creature in the first level. Any objections?"

Tan Haoran said: "Will this lead to the complete annihilation of the entire group? Such a good situation will be ruined just like that."

Li Yi said in an unquestionable tone:

"Unlike other teams that are still struggling, our goal now is no longer to get a spot! Instead, it's to see if we can get the most out of the Tianshu ruins."

"If no one makes progress during these two months, what's the point?"

"All of us, including myself, need countless exciting and intense battles to stimulate our fighting nerves and accelerate our evolution!"

"Now, who objects to this decision?"

Everyone looked at each other.

Pharmacist Wan said:

"Li Yi is right. We have been too comfortable recently, so much so that we have forgotten what a soldier should have the most, which is not to be afraid of fighting! I agree with Li Yi's decision!"

Zuo Ying followed up by saying, "I am probably the weakest person in the group. I don't want to just help the team with smells. I hope to hone myself in more important positions and keep up with everyone else."

Tan Haoran rubbed his head and said, "Actually, I also want to avenge the last time I shot him, but I'm afraid that everyone will worry. Now that Li Yi said so, of course I won't object. I fully support him. I want to kill him!"

Others also expressed their opinions one after another.

Li Yi nodded slightly:

"Very good, it's almost time, then, everyone enter!"

Click.

The virtual reality helmets were closed one after another.

…

On the vast ice field, eight huge mechas appeared out of thin air and fell down.

Boom!!! The eight mechas landed in unison and steadily, causing a particularly violent impact on the ground, and the strong wind roared like thunder.

“The landing location this time is very close to a densely populated area.”

"Go forward, the target is the glacier in the east!"

Ten minutes later, after a quick march, everyone, led by Li Yi, quickly arrived at the place where they landed last time.

Li Yi said: "Tan Haoran, do you still remember the direction where you were attacked last time and where the eggshell was found?"

Tan Haoran thought for a while and said, "I remember roughly, but I'm afraid I can't do it in detail."

"It doesn't matter. Just give me some clues. It will be fine if you can help me reduce the scope of investigation."

At that moment, Tan Haoran quickly gave some location information.

Li Yi said to Zuo Ying again:

"Zuo Ying, look around the ice for any scent of a giant creature. If it came ashore, it should have left something nearby."

Zuo Ying asked: "If we don't find it, does that mean the giant creature is still under the glacier?"

"Not necessarily. It may have entered the estuary."

Li Yi said: "After all, these are living creatures, and they are not under the control of the virtual reality. Most of them cannot be refreshed on the spot."

Zuo Ying nodded and drove the micro-mech to move downstream.

"Zhang Xuqiang, follow Zuo Ying to prevent any sudden attack."

"receive."

Zhang Xuqiang immediately controlled the Ice Wheel Mecha and followed closely.

Li Yi continued to instruct, "Zheng Xueyuan, based on the appearance described by Tan Haoran, try to activate the power of destiny around the glacier. Try the several ranges that Tan Haoran reported before first to rule out the possibility of the giant creature existing in these locations."

"Pharmacist Wan, you follow and protect."

The two men took the order and left.

Sun Duxiu stayed where he was and asked, "Li Yi, what about me?"

"You and Tan Haoran will stay nearby to guard against the guard mechas that may arrive at any time."

"All right."

After a series of commands were issued, Li Yi controlled the Pluto mecha and began to check whether there were any new traces nearby. He also launched a shock force halfway to confirm the situation under the ground.

All the mechas were busy.

…

7 minutes later, the guard mecha came.

The two masters, Sun Duxiu and Tan Haoran, joined forces and fought evenly.

Compared to previous times, everyone has indeed made considerable progress.

Li Yi did not arrange any support, but let them do what they wanted.

After a month of training, these two masters are more than capable of stopping the guard mechas.

Although the guard mechas have also been strengthened and have gained insight into many human combat patterns.

But the essential intensity has not changed.

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

Therefore, unless it is extremely urgent, Li Yi will not arrange for rescue.

After 3 minutes, the two sides maintained a short-term balance and neither could do anything to the other.

Li Yi took the time to observe and said with a smile: "Sun Duxiu, Tan Haoran, do you need me to arrange for someone to help?"

Sun Duxiu shouted, "No need, just watch me kill him with all my strength. You know, I, Sun Duxiu, am ranked 4th in the special class, and I don't get the title for nothing!"

Tan Haoran struggled a little, but didn't say anything, still gritting his teeth and persevering.

At this time, Sun Duxiu's exhausted mecha began to explode.

Boom!!! Divine Skill, tear apart! A huge force burst out from the arms of the dark yellow Powerful Mech. It grabbed the wrists of the snake-headed mech with both hands and exerted force to both sides, tearing the two arms apart! Hualala!!! Suddenly, countless gray-black body fluids spurted out from the snake-headed mech.

At the connection between the two extremely hard arms, a large amount of bionic tissue and fine broken lines whose structure could not be seen were revealed.

It looked extremely horrific and violent.

However, even though its arm was torn apart, the snake-headed mecha still had some combat power. It opened its upper and lower jaws, as if gathering its divinity and was about to fire an energy cannon.

"Die!"

The next moment, Sun Duxiu punched down, hitting the snake-headed mecha's open mouth straight, directly interrupting the process of it condensing the divine energy cannon.

Then, he kept moving, punching down seven or eight times in succession, completely smashing the head of the snake-headed mecha into pieces.

Li Yi was amazed and praised:

"To be ranked fourth in the class, he does have some impressive strength. In fact, Sun Duxiu's fighting power is even stronger than the second and third place players in some situations, second only to Fang Tao."

The reason for this judgment is that Li Yi saw that Sun Duxiu's mecha skills were unique and quite extraordinary.

I think this is probably his family's unique skill.

After Sun Duxiu dealt with the first one, he went to assist Tan Haoran and quickly completed the annihilation of the two guard mechas.

When the last guard mecha fell to the ground, Tan Haoran sighed:

"Hey, I thought I was strong enough to handle it on my own, but I didn't expect it to be a little bit short."

Li Yi smiled and said:

"Not bad. I still remember the first time we faced each other, Tan Haoran, it was hard for you and the other two to assist you. But now you have improved to this level, which is worth celebrating."

Sun Duxiu said proudly:

"Li Yi, this powerful divine skill of mine is pretty good, isn't it? It is a divine skill upgraded from our family's inherited mecha skill. How is it? Is it very powerful?"

Li Yi nodded and said, "It's OK. As long as you grab the arms, you can trigger the corresponding divine special effects. Combined with some force techniques, it can form a close-range divine skill?"

"That's right. You just need to know that I, Sun Duxiu, am not just a name for nothing. If there is any good thing, just let me go first."

…

After a while, four minutes passed.

Zheng Xueyuan reported back: "Brother Yi, we found this giant creature."

Li Yi was in high spirits: "Everyone, assemble!"

…

The mechas quickly assembled.

Cai Xiaodong asked: "Out of curiosity, what do you think our chances of winning this battle are?"

Li Yi pondered and said, "Theoretically, the chance of winning is less than 10%. After all, the tonnage gap is too big, and if the opponent doesn't come out from underwater, our combat effectiveness will be discounted."

Cai Xiaodong scratched his head and asked, "Is it only 10% so low?"

Li Yi corrected: "It's less than 10%, or even lower."

Everyone was also a little stunned. They thought Li Yi was confident and sure of victory.

Li Yi smiled and said:

"With our current strength configuration, if we fight a giant creature of around 100 meters, without considering other interference factors, I estimate that our chance of winning is 80%. But if the opponent is a terrifying creature of more than 130 meters, close to 140 meters, our chance of winning will inevitably drop off a cliff."

"With our size and tonnage, facing this thing is like a puppy facing an adult. If our numbers don't exceed a certain limit, the other side can easily deal with us."

Tan Haoran quickly asked: "Li Yi, you must have some battle strategy, right?"

Li Yi nodded and said, "Yes, but I'm not sure how effective it will be. My goal now is very simple, which is to let everyone personally face an almost impossible battle, to survive from death, and to stimulate their spirits intensely."

"Although this is just a virtual reality, when the battle reaches a critical moment, we will forget about life and death."

"The moment when you fight to a certain extent and forget about life and death is the most important."

“At that moment, our spiritual gain will be the greatest.”

"I have verified this process many times, and it has a huge effect on my ability to inspire divinity, and it is outstanding!"

"So, in the first hunting battle, winning or losing is not important!"

"What we want is to go all out and risk our lives, understand?"

Everyone looked at each other and felt Li Yi's strong will to push this matter forward.

"clear!"

Everyone responded in unison.

…

Soon, all the mechas dived into the glacier one after another.

On the public channel, Li Yi began to explain the combat instructions: "Go down to the bottom of the glacier. Sun Duxiu and I will serve as baits and fully stimulate the divinity."

"The rest of you, Yao Shiwan and Zheng Xueyuan form one group, Tan Haoran and Zhang Xuqiang form one group, Cai Xiaodong and Zuo Ying form one group, each spread out and surround the enemy."

"Zheng Xueyuan, your destined power must hit the chest and head, these two parts, and add it to Yaoshi Wan's flame at the same time."

"Pharmacist Wan, because this is a glacier, your flames must fully activate the erosion properties, not the high temperature properties."

"Tan Haoran, you and Zhang Xuqiang, come up and fight! Use all your mecha skills!"

"Cai Xiaodong and Zuo Ying fought guerrilla warfare, and at critical moments, they also used mecha skills to win the game."

When the order was given, Sun Duxiu and Li Yi had already begun to use all their strength to stimulate their divinity and lure the giant creature.

…

Soon, the huge creature appeared in full view.

It was a terrifying creature with a flat body, fins about 200 meters long when spread out, and a body length of 145 meters, like a giant manta ray.

As it swam rapidly, the glacier began to produce huge waves.

For a moment, everyone under the glacier was almost swept away by the turbulent whirlpool and almost lost their footing.

Cai Xiaodong couldn't help but ask, "Tan Haoran, is this the thing? Why do I remember it being a little different from the afterimage I saw last time?"

Tan Haoran swallowed his saliva and said:

"I only caught a glimpse of it at the time, and I couldn't see it clearly, but I felt that it should be this. However, it has only been a week, how come it has grown so much?"

Li Yi said on the public channel:

"Everyone calm down. Although it is much bigger than our last estimate, it is not a huge leap in level. Our win and loss rates are still about the same."

"Now, everyone should concentrate and fight with all their strength!"

"The stronger the opponent, the stronger our sense of immersion and reality will be, and the easier it will be to get effective stimulation. Do you understand?"

"clear!"

Everyone shuddered and became more focused.

"Remember, the longer we deal with it, the greater the rewards will be. Now, Sun Duxiu, let's take the initiative!"

…

The powerful mecha leaped up first, stimulating divine energy and accelerating its body forward.

Amid the shaking water waves, the giant manta ray saw the Liqiong Mecha, and with a light flick of its tail, it swung onto the Liqiong Mecha.

Gurgle!!! The powerful mecha flew backwards to the side of the glacier like a skipping stone, causing the water waves to shake.

The Pluto Mecha rushed after it, and encouraged the Pluto Divine Mecha to directly use a combination of the Penetration Skill and the Breaking Skill to hit the giant manta ray.

Boom!!! With this attack, Li Yi also triggered the divine special effect.

In an instant, the river dozens of meters around the manta ray solidified.

The people around them quickly surrounded them.

Under the glacier, an undercurrent suddenly surged.

(End of this chapter)