Chapter 217 Teamwork?
Upon hearing this, for some reason, Wei Huan suddenly thought of the endless rows of tombs he had seen after the Demon Eye Monarch descended upon the Great Tomb.
Wei Huan is finding it increasingly difficult to recruit spirits from his own tomb; it's likely that he will soon wipe out all the spirits on the tomb.
He didn't know how many were in the tomb, but just talking about those on the tomb clearly didn't match the number of the Dark Beast race. Not to mention how many Dark Beasts had died over the past tens of millions of years, there must be tens of billions of Dark Beasts right now.
That means that one will inevitably face a situation where there are no undead to recruit on one's own tomb.
Does that mean that if he wants to recruit more people, he has to go to other cemeteries? And are there already gravekeepers at those other cemeteries?
Wei Huan was lost in thought and didn't notice what Agris said next. When he came back to his senses, the road had come to an end and light appeared ahead.
"Finally, things are a little different. We've traveled at least a hundred kilometers. Although it looks big from the outside, I didn't expect it to be so big inside."
Agris is different from her public image; she's a bit talkative and has the naivety of a young girl. Compared to Qi Jialu, who left a deep impression on Wei Huan, although her skills seem ordinary now, she has an unforgettable charm.
Wei Huan usually prefers to remain silent when faced with such a talkative person who can't keep her mouth shut, and won't engage in a back-and-forth conversation with her.
Agris didn't care; he was just having fun.
Soon, they arrived in front of the white light, and under that dazzling radiance, several figures were moving about.
"Wei Huan, don't come any closer." A familiar voice rang out first, and Wei Huan's face finally showed a different expression.
"Team Leader Fang?!"
As the words fell, Wei Huan, whose eyes were slowly adjusting to the light, saw the familiar, burly figure walking towards him against the backlight.
It's Captain William Fang.
He was covered in the armor of the Martial King, which not only made his already imposing body even stronger, but also enveloped him in a sacred radiance. Anyone who was in that light would have their strength, agility, endurance, and spiritual power all doubled.
This is a unique ability of the team leader as a Holy Knight, derived from his awakened second profession, "Prayer".
The dual professions of "Farmer" and "Prayer" have given him more than just the abilities that two professions should have; they have also brought about a more unique transformation through his efforts over the years.
He called his ability "Knight's Aura".
Initially, the [Knight's Aura] could only increase attributes by less than one time, but now it can increase them by more than two times, and even improve the attributes of tanks. This is why Captain Fang is world-renowned and always leads the charge as the heaviest fist of mankind on the battlefield.
It can enhance the tank's capabilities, which is extremely powerful.
Since his rebirth, Wei Huan has met Captain Fang five or six times. The last time, he even had a drink with Captain Fang in the Vermilion Bird Pioneer Army.
However, this was the first time he had seen Captain Fang's fighting posture up close.
One word: Cool!
It's the fighting stance that every man desires.
Captain Fang, who was radiating a halo and dressed like Iron Man, called out to Wei Huan from afar, warning him, "Don't come any closer. The light ahead is divine energy, which is clearly suppressing you."
Then he noticed Agris and reminded him, "The same applies to you."
But Agris's gaze wasn't on Captain Fang; her eyes had already passed over his shoulder and were now fixed on the man who was also slowly walking towards them from behind.
"Jacques".
Wei Huan and William Fang looked over at the same time, but when Wei Huan saw who it was, his pupils contracted slightly.
Jacques should have been very familiar with it, but at this moment it suddenly felt very unfamiliar.
This sense of unfamiliarity did not come from his appearance. Strictly speaking, his appearance and temperament had never changed; he was still that elegant and handsome man. However, Wei Huan could sense that the aura emanating from him was no longer the power of flesh and blood, but rather filled with darkness and foreboding.
Perhaps Wei Huan's expression was too obvious, because Jacques, who came up, chuckled and said, "After Agris helped me complete the transformation, the Dark Hunter became a Night Elf, and my strength will be even greater in the dark. Also, I'm afraid I can't return your Platinum Flute to you. It's very suitable for me. I can train as a War Expert and a Summoning Master at the same time. In the next stage, I might become a true War Master."
The hunter progression is hunter, orc, demon shepherd, summoner, and then summoning master/war expert.
Sequence six is the War Bishop.
Wei Huan heard it clearly: Jacques said "War Cult Leader." Although the two words were just reversed, the difference was obvious. A cult leader is definitely above a bishop. In other words, Jacques had obtained a more secretive sequence and a greater promotion through "degradation."
Just like Captain William.
Putting aside any potential negative impacts of this advancement, what shocked Wei Huan the most was the enormous changes brought about by Jacques, which made him realize more clearly that the fate of humanity in the previous life was truly being rewritten through his own efforts.
Captain Fang continued, "That's why I told you not to go over there. Jacques and I came over one after the other. I could enter that white light, but after Jacques tried to enter, he was affected by the white light and suffered considerable damage. He hasn't fully recovered yet."
Jacques nodded: "Yes, that white light is very effective against dark elements."
Wei Huan then asked, "What's inside?"
William Fang said, "The incomprehensible, complex runes, but I just went in and looked closely. It seems that five challengers who can withstand light damage are required to stand in a fixed area, as if they are going to do something."
After saying that, William looked helplessly at the two dark-type professionals who had arrived. Just as he was about to say something, his gaze suddenly fell on the severely infected challengers who had been protected by Wei Huan using the abdominal cavity of the cave beast to get here.
"You actually brought them along too?" William Fang looked at Wei Huan with a complicated expression. "Everyone says that knights are the embodiment of kindness, but their actions have proven that death is the merciful one."
After he finished speaking, Agris and Jones nodded vigorously in unison.
To be honest, compared to everyone else he had sheltered along the way, Wei Huan's decision to abandon Cynthia truly demonstrated his kindness through his actions.
Indeed, in chaotic times, kindness is meaningless, and under the general view, people believe that in chaotic times, one should strive to live well.
However, this idea is only suitable for lone wolves or the formation of a very small team.
But who are these people? They are the captain of the Great Xia's Fang team, Agris, the strongest man in Osam, and Jacques, who enjoys a high reputation among the people. Behind these people are not just a few individuals or a few thousand people; they often represent the will of hundreds of millions of people, and even have the shadow of a nation.
When people believe that Wei Huan is a person of high moral character, it often means that a country's attitude is also shifting.
Such prestige is beyond what a lone wolf could ever imagine.
If Agris and Jacques had some misunderstandings about Wei Huan before, or simply regarded him as a stronger person than themselves, then when they witnessed Wei Huan's actions, even unintentionally, they were inevitably moved by the lawful kindness and unwavering loyalty hidden deep within his coldness.
This is also why Agris went from being arrogant and spoiled to becoming a talkative little girl along the way.
When trust is established, the facade will naturally fall away.
Jacques knew more about Wei Huan, and after being reminded and seeing the challengers who were also severely infected, he smiled knowingly and said, "It seems I'm not surprised."
William Fang said, "Along the way, I also saw several challengers who were severely contaminated, but unfortunately I couldn't take them away. I only managed to save one person who was barely able to withstand the contamination on his own."
After saying that, William Fang looked at the figure slumped in the corner and said, "It is because I have been with him for a long time that I have discovered that my aura seems to have a purifying effect on these pollutants. His condition has improved a lot, but due to his own illness, he probably will not be able to stand up yet."
After a pause, William Fang looked at Agris and said, "He is also an Insomniac, a fallen male wizard, and a Chinese from Osama."
Wei Huan glanced over and paused slightly.
His eyesight in the dark was good. If he wasn't mistaken, the man's hands and feet seemed to be broken, and his face was covered in scars. His face even showed signs of corrosion. How could someone with an angel present still have such superficial injuries that couldn't be healed?
However, Wei Huan thought about his facial injuries. The angel had also told him that this was a manifestation of his dark energy, and that to heal his face, he had to dispel the dark energy there.
Perhaps the other person's situation is the same as his own; as one of the three major dark professions, the fallen male wizard is probably not easily healed by angels.
As for the injuries to his hands and feet... I'm afraid they can only be healed when the Angel of Life appears.
He has already obtained the core materials for the Angel of Life, but the human race has only been upgrading to a level 5 world for a little over half a year. If they want to upgrade to sequence 6, no one will be able to obtain that material in the short term.
Let's wait a little longer; Mu Zhong's leg should be healed within a year.
Wei Huan glanced at the man's legs, which were almost severed at the root, and his right hand, which was cut off at the elbow, and felt a little sorry for him.
Only his left hand was still functional, and three of his fingers were missing.
However, Wei Huan did not underestimate his opponent. Being able to obtain the colossus and having the courage to enter this world for training, even though he was only a Sequence Four, he must have special methods.
Wei Huan glanced at it one more time before turning his gaze away.
Unbeknownst to him, after he had a moment's pause, the person who had been resting motionless on the ground with eyes closed finally let out a long, trembling breath. The remaining two fingers of his left hand dug deeply into his palm as he struggled to control his rapid heartbeat and breathing, trying to appear normal.
Meanwhile, at Captain Fang's request, Wei Huan placed the challengers he had rescued along the way next to Captain Fang William. As expected, under Captain Fang William's continuous aura, they gradually transformed from a lump of mud into a distorted human shape.
It's getting better.
This made Wei Huan very happy.
He doesn't belittle himself, nor does he consider himself a cold-hearted person. If he were truly a selfish person, he could easily become stronger on his own after being reborn. The resources he has access to are enough to recruit soldiers and build a force that obeys only him, and he could even become a king.
But he didn't; he only ever had one choice.
Therefore, as long as saving people doesn't conflict with his ultimate goal, he's happy to do it as a favor.
Gaining the trust of people like Captain William Fang would be an unexpected surprise.
Moreover, this seemingly innocuous action turned out to be the perfect way to break free from the current predicament.
Nobody knows how many people will make it this far, or if there's a time limit for this assessment.
But right now, five non-dark-type challengers are needed to enter that white light to proceed with the next step.
The person he rescued became a crucial turning point in changing the current situation.
“Upon seeing those terrifying purple spots, most people’s first reaction would probably be to run away. By the time they realize they can’t escape, it’s too late to come here and investigate the truth.” Jacques observed the changes in these people with a relaxed expression. “Colonel Wei’s act of saving these people was a stroke of genius, a testament to his kindness. Otherwise, we would have been trapped here to die.”
After Agris put on Jacques's clothes and the area was no longer polluted, Agris dispelled the blood mist around him and returned to his golden hair and blue eyes.
"So beautiful," she said, gazing at Jacques with fascination. "Will we die together? That would be such a lucky thing."
Jacques smiled, raised his hand and ruffled Agris's hair, his smile gentle.
However, the way the two interacted didn't seem to have any ambiguity; it was more like the relationship between siblings.
"We will get out. The essence of challenging the world is to make humanity stronger, not to destroy the human race. As long as we unite, we can face all difficulties."
Wei Huan was stunned for a moment when he heard this.
He suddenly understood why, ever since he arrived here, he had felt such strong resistance and a sense of unease whenever he thought about killing and plundering the colossus.
I see.
After Jacques reminded him, he realized what was happening.
That's right, the essence of challenging the world is to strengthen humanity, and the Colossus Trial, as a natural-type lawful energy, should not make them kill each other.
So far, everything from the fact that five non-dark energy beings are needed to enter the empty room, to the fact that the team leader's ability to drive away the pollution, and even the fact that the people he subconsciously helped were able to change the situation, all of these things reveal the importance of "teamwork".
So, is the real purpose of this assessment to complete the assessment collaboratively?
For a long time, Wei Huan simply listened silently to the conversation of the three men, waiting for the people he had brought to be treated.
Finally, an hour later, someone completely transformed from a lump of mud into a fully human form, with some human skin color on their body.
William Fang remained relaxed; maintaining his aura was as easy as eating and drinking for him now. He simply sighed and said, "So much time has passed, and still no one has come. It seems that everyone who could come has already arrived here."
Agris asked, "What about the people outside? Will they die?"
William Fang shook his head: "I don't know. We can't turn back. I've tried, but we can't leave, so we can only keep moving forward."
Less than half an hour later, most of the purple spots on some people's bodies faded, and they finally began to regain consciousness and open their eyes.
No need for words of thanks. Those who escaped danger knew that to leave here alive, they had to enter the room filled with light with Captain William. Although they didn't know what they would face next, it was a responsibility they had to take on.
Finally, the third person was able to stand up.
Along with Captain Fang and Jones, they helped the three people into the room filled with light.
We can't wait any longer. Nobody knows if there's a time limit for this assessment, or what the penalties will be if we fail.
Wei Huan could not get close to that room; the holy light energy was very harmful to both him and the undead.
However, while waiting, Wei Huan unconsciously took a few more steps forward. This time, he stood next to the man slumped on the ground and involuntarily looked down at him.
This glance made Wei Huan realize that something was slightly off.
The main issue is that the other person is avoiding my gaze, which is unusual.
Wei Huan glanced at it a couple more times before thoughtfully turning his gaze away.
Just then, the blinding light in front disappeared, and the remaining light returned to normal, but it was no longer lethal.
Captain William Fang came out and said, "Come on, we've passed this level. Let's move on."
Agris strode forward and asked first, "What happened?"
William Fang said, "Just as predicted, the five of us were like the key to passing this level. My strength was slightly reduced, and I passed smoothly."
"Does this really mean we should unite?" Agris wrinkled his nose and stepped into the room he had previously been unable to approach.
Jacques stayed behind; three people were still lying on the ground, not fully recovered, and needed to continue receiving treatment from Captain Fang. They had to take them with them.
Wei Huan summoned the undead to carry the group of people up, then turned to the man lying on the ground: "Need any help?"
After a few seconds of silence, the other person said, "Thank you, I need it." His voice was hoarse, as if there was sandpaper rubbing in his throat.
Wei Huan summoned a facehugger, which struggled to climb onto it.
Wei Huan, who had turned his gaze away and continued walking forward, frowned slightly.
After confirming the anomaly, Wei Huan realized that this person was indeed acting strangely.
Someone who dares to participate in the assessment must have the ability. His physical condition seems more like a disguise. Otherwise, how could he move before meeting Captain Fang?
This level of weakness is really excessive.
However, Wei Huan didn't know how he discovered the other party's secret for the time being, so he could only keep a close eye on it. Some crows were summoned along with the facehuggers to act as his eyes, watching all the strange things around him.
The man lying on the facehugger's shell seemed to realize what was happening, and a hint of regret appeared on his disfigured face.
He quietly turned his head, glanced at the ghost crow flying in the darkness, frowned, and quickly looked away.
Wei Huan had already entered the room that had previously emitted a holy white light. He discovered that after the white light disappeared, the material of this room, like the passageway he had walked through, was a black color with iridescent patterns, a material that did not exist on Blue Star.
The light was coming from the runes on the wall, and now it has been restored to normal lighting.
Wei Huan then noticed that the room was circular, with five very obvious rings on the ground, which were clearly the places where the team leader and his four men had stood earlier.
That's all.
Further ahead, there was another long passage, leading to who-knows-where.
Team leader Fang, riding a magnificent white horse, turned to look at them and said, "Let's go, there are definitely more tests waiting for us ahead."
Wei Huan's gaze fell on the white horse, which was a manifestation of Captain Fang's power. He didn't know if they had read the same novel, but Captain Fang had transformed his divine power into a horse, making him a true holy knight.
A horse that can soar through the sky and plunge into the earth, its speed rivaling that of a mother's.
Agris knew she needed to hurry, so she reverted to her blood mist-shrouded state, which increased her movement speed and allowed her to fly.
Wei Huan also sat on the back of the cave beast. He also summoned a large number of cave beasts, allowing other challengers who did not have the ability to move quickly to sit on their backs.
In the end, only Jacques was left.
Jacques was about to ride the cave beast when Agris stopped him, saying, "Jacques, let me see your newly recruited Nightmare."
Jacques thought for a moment and nodded.
He took an object from around his neck, put it to his mouth, and blew a loud whistle. It was the platinum magic flute he had traded with Wei Huan.
As the sound of the magic flute faded, a black portal appeared behind Jacques. The light swirled, and then a cloud of black mist emerged from the portal.
Once the black mist had solidified, a magnificent black horse, no less impressive than Captain Fang's, appeared beside Jacques and nuzzled him affectionately.
Wei Huan noticed that the black horse had faint orange flames on its four hooves, and flames with the same light flickering in its eyes. Moreover, it had a pair of jet-black horns on its head.
"nightmare……"
Wei Huan muttered those two words, guessing that if Xu Qingqiang knew that the Platinum Magic Flute could summon such a cool mount, he would be insanely jealous.
Jacques, who had rolled onto the Nightmare, looked at Wei Huan and asked curiously, "Are you laughing?"
Wei Huan snapped out of his reverie and smiled faintly: "Yes, this magic flute originally belonged to my friend. He said it was his buffet."
Jacques raised an eyebrow, thought for a moment, and said, "Major Xu?"
Wei Huan nodded.
Jacques said apologetically, "I will apologize to Major Xu privately next time I see him, and compensate him for his losses. The Platinum Flute is very suitable for dark elves, and it was through it that I mastered the ability to summon."
Wei Huan nodded. This was indeed a matter between the two of them, and he didn't need to interfere.
Of course, Nightmare's summoned creature is indeed unexpectedly cool.
"Alright, let's go," Captain Fang reminded them from the front, then patted his white horse and said, "But I still prefer white."
Agris laughed, "You just can't summon the black one. I hate holy power. Your horse is too flashy and dazzling."
"Hahaha!" Captain Fang laughed heartily, flicked the reins, and the white horse galloped away like a flash of lightning.
As Wei Huan watched Captain Fang leave, then looked at Agris, who had turned into a blood mist, and Jacques, whose body was shrouded in black light, he was suddenly filled with a surge of emotion.
He had finally arrived here! Standing alongside the heroes and leaders of his previous life!
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