Gathering in the Secret Realm, Terrifying Slaughter

The players, who were basking in the joy of victory, had no idea that in the place where they thought they had eliminated the unknown boss, a tiny seed was quietly sprouting from the soil and unfurling its tender green shoots.

After the expedition returned, the Fluorescent Sea of Flowers, which was originally known as a "player's paradise and a must-visit spot," gradually became a den of iniquity that everyone avoided.

After all, although the cleanup was completed, it became infamous, having claimed too many lives.

As a result, few people approach this area anymore, which gave the monsters a chance to revive and thrive again.

At this moment, Zhang Mingzhen, who was in the Cangwu Realm, finally ushered in the final stage of the Secret Realm after a night of rest, which was also the most crucial part of this battle for the Spirit Seed.

During this phase, both races can compete for the Spirit Seeds held by the other to increase their own chances.

In the past, battles were fought during this stage, often resulting in heavy casualties.

But this competition was clearly more intense than ever before—a large number of tribesmen had already been lost before daylight even officially arrived, which was unprecedented.

"What!"

"Your entire team was wiped out? What kind of work is this?!"

Shi Chenlong never expected that after finally meeting a squad Captain, he would learn that none of his team members had survived, and only he had escaped.

What enraged him even more was that all the Spirit Seeds collected by the team were also taken away.

They're utterly useless!

"Brother Long, I didn't expect that person to be that strong."

"If I don't escape, I'll perish there too."

Recalling that terrifying figure, the scene of almost ending a teammate's life with a single blow, he still couldn't help but tremble.

How could anyone be so powerful?

Which player race is he from?

On the seventh day, as dawn approached, Zhang Mingzhen's disguise finally dissipated, revealing his true appearance.

Soon after, he encountered a squad of the Bloodthirsty Tribe.

They thought they could easily deal with them, but in the end, one of them escaped.

These foreigners have incredibly diverse methods for protecting themselves.

This was the first time he had ever seen someone transform into a monster and gain incredible movement speed.

He had never seen that kind of Warcraft before; it must be a creature unique to the Cangwu Realm. Its flight was so swift that he was caught off guard and the beast escaped.

But we'll meet again sooner or later.

He will be more cautious next time they meet and will not let anyone go again.

"Nonsense! I've fought Kun Yuqing, the strongest Kunyu Tribe."

"Even he couldn't possibly wipe out your entire squad!"

"If their clan had players of such strength, how could I not know?!" Shi Chenlong said angrily.

The clansman who could transform into a demon immediately retorted:

"They are definitely not from the Kunyu Tribe, I'm sure of it."

"That person's appearance and methods were completely unrelated to the Kunyu Tribe."

"As for which clan he belongs to, it is impossible to say at the moment, but his strength... is indeed unfathomable."

He didn't dare say this to Shi Chenlong, lest he incur his wrath. He was stronger than any other young adventurer he had ever seen.

If it weren't for his talent of establishing Divine Communion Pact with Warcraft, allowing him to briefly transform into the Wind Chasing Wind Beast, renowned for its speed in the Cangwu Realm, he would probably already be a dead soul at the hands of that Mysterious Man.

"What did you say? Not the Kunyu Tribe?"

"Absolutely impossible! If they weren't from the Kunyu Tribe, how could they possibly enter this Secret Realm?"

"The access tokens to this Secret Realm are entirely in the hands of our two races; no other race can enter! How dare you deceive me!"

Shi Chenlong suspected that this clansman was merely making excuses for his desertion in the face of battle.

"Brother Long, how could I dare to lie?"

"That person is indeed neither Kunyu Tribe nor one of my Bloodthirsty Tribe."

"I suspect he infiltrated by taking advantage of a lapse in the Kunyu Tribe's defenses, or... this is entirely Kunyu Tribe scheme, deliberately seeking outside help specifically to deal with our Bloodthirsty Tribe!"

Otherwise, how can we explain why that person killed them so ruthlessly and without mercy?

Upon hearing this, and considering the facts, Shi Chenlong finally began to believe it to some extent.

Last night he had already noticed that the auras of several clansmen had dissipated one after another, which was probably the work of this person.

But when did such a powerful adventurer appear?

Why was I completely unaware of it before? Could it really be a conspiracy targeting the Bloodthirsty Tribe?

The thought made him uneasy.

"Regardless, you'll have to follow me."

"If you encounter that adventurer again, inform me immediately."

"No matter who he is, who dares to slaughter my Bloodthirsty Tribe members, I will grind him to dust!"

They had gathered more than fifty people at this moment, and no matter how strong their opponents were, Shi Chenlong was confident that he could kill them on the spot.

Zhang Mingzhen, whom they were so "concerned" about, was currently in the midst of a harvest.

With no monsters lurking during the day, it's the perfect time to act.

He has now accumulated nearly three thousand Spirit Seeds.

To others, he was like a bright light in the darkness, his presence so strong that it could not be ignored.

There is a faint resonance between Spirit Seeds Spirit Seed, let alone the sheer number he carries.

He could immediately sense any fluctuations in Spirit Seed energy around him.

This undoubtedly brought him many conveniences, and some adventurers would even actively seek him out because they sensed the Spirit Seed aura condensed on his body.

It can be said that as long as he follows the senses of the Spirit Seed, the place where the Spirit Seed is located will be the place where the alien race appears.

In this way, one can both obtain Spirit Seeds and absorb life force, achieving two goals at once.

"Ah--!"

"Help me..."

The screams of agony echoed throughout the Secret Realm was rapidly decreasing.

To prevent a major war between the two races from breaking out and wasting their precious life essence, he must eliminate as many targets as possible before they gather for a chaotic battle, using the proceeds to enhance himself.

There should still be over five thousand people...

Based on this estimate, five thousand more are needed to complete the accumulation of life force.

The total number of adventurers in the Secret Realm right now must exceed ten thousand.

Each time he encountered a team of only a dozen or twenty people, the cleanup efficiency was still insufficient.

Is there a way to incite them to gather in large numbers?

However, large-scale killings of each other are not allowed.

In the ensuing clashes, he deliberately let some adventurers who did not carry the aura of Spirit Seed escape, including members of the Kunyu Tribe and the Bloodthirsty Tribe.

The purpose was to have them pass on messages, prompting the two factions to unite, thus saving him the trouble of searching everywhere.

Perhaps he needs to do some more preparation.

"It's true... They really are adventurers from other races."

If only one person had delivered the message, Shi Chenlong might not have believed it, but after hearing at least three people report the same news, he finally believed it.

Furthermore, some sources claim that the mysterious enemy is indiscriminate in its dealings, harming both the Bloodthirsty Tribe and the Kunyu Tribe.

Therefore, the speculation that this person was invited by the Kunyu Tribe for assistance is untenable.

Could it really have been infiltrated into the Secret Realm through some unknown means?

"Brother Long, that guy's strength is truly terrifying."

Our team of over thirty men was wiped out in the blink of an eye.

"Not only is his attack fierce, but he can also heal himself with incredible speed, seemingly handling everything with ease."

We must not let our guard down!

Shi Chenlong was no fool; he naturally understood that this person should not be underestimated.

He pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Try to make contact with Kun Yuqing of the Kunyu Tribe."

"Let our two races join forces for now to eliminate this external enemy, and then resolve our internal conflict."

This thought also crossed Kun Yuqing's mind.

As soon as it was light, he began to contact his fellow clansmen, urging them to quickly gather their companions and deal with the uninvited guest who had illegally entered the area.

As he encountered more and more defeated fellow players along the way, doubts began to creep into his mind—could they really take down that guy with just these few people?

Fortunately, the leaders of the two tribes made contact and successfully reunited not long after.

Looking at Kun Yuqing's slightly disheveled appearance, Shi Chenlong couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth, his voice laced with sarcasm. "Oh, isn't this our proud and arrogant genius of the Kunyu Tribe? Why are you so down and out today? Did someone teach you a lesson you can't even lift your head?"

To everyone's surprise, this statement turned out to be the right thing to do.

Kun Yuqing's expression was solemn. Ignoring his cold words, she said directly, "You're right, I have indeed fought him."

"That person is extremely powerful; I am no match for him."

"All my teammates were killed; I only managed to escape thanks to some secret technique."

"To tell you the truth, I came to you hoping that our two races could join forces—only through cooperation can we have a chance to kill him."

Seeing his frankness, Shi Chenlong abandoned his nonchalant attitude and his expression turned cautious. "Is it really that troublesome?"

"If we join forces right now, do we have a chance of winning?"

At this point, the two groups of players had gathered to number over a thousand, which should have been enough to handle the situation.

Kun Yuqing, however, still felt uneasy. "To be absolutely sure, we should gather more men, at least two thousand in total."

"Looks like you're really scared out of your wits." Shi Chenlong chuckled, then nodded. "Alright, then let's wait a bit longer."

He was unaware that he had been corrupted by Lord Heaven's Will and turned into a typical supporting character.

No matter how much others emphasize how strong the other person is, you should always think that the other person is actually too weak.

They simply refuse to confront the enemy.

Until they were thoroughly humiliated.

Gao Linzhi knew all too well about these matters.

"Speaking of which, he killed so many people, he must have quite a few Spirit Seeds on him, right? How will you distribute them after you get them?"

Before the war even began, Shi Chenlong started plotting against the Spirit Seed on Zhang Mingzhen's body.

He had never personally witnessed their strength, but he felt that the team of several thousand people was already in his grasp, and that the Spirit Seeds were already as good as his own.

"Let's divide it equally."

"Make a deal."

Shi Chenlong readily agreed, but in his heart he had other plans—after dealing with that person, the question of who would ultimately own the Spirit Seed would have to be decided in person.

After some time, the number of players from both races had reached five thousand.

Not to mention Shi Chenlong, even Kun Yuqing's confidence was rekindled.

With so many of them, each with their own skill, they could easily wipe out that enemy.

"Report! Tracks of that person have been spotted in the northwest, and sounds of battle can be heard in the distance!"

Shi Chenlong immediately ordered the entire regiment to head northwest, "All forces move! Before he can move, form an encirclement!"

Zhang Mingzhen had just dealt with a squad of the Bloodthirsty Tribe and was not in a hurry to leave.

He deduced that the enemy's main force should have already assembled and was heading this way.

He already had a plan in mind: first, he would adjust himself to his peak condition and wait for the upcoming fierce battle.

As the group of thousands approached Zhang Mingzhen, everyone clearly sensed the intense Spirit Seed aura surrounding him.

"Haha, this guy really has a lot of good stuff on him! Brothers, charge! Seize the Spirit Seed, and it's ours!"

Unlike Kun Yuqing, Shi Chenlong had no sense of kinship whatsoever.

In his view, Zhang Mingzhen's killing of everyone to accumulate Spirit Seeds actually saved him a lot of trouble.

He didn't care how many of his own people died.

Since that's the case, he wouldn't mind giving the other party a quick death!

Zhang Mingzhen, who had been waiting for a long time, walked towards them.

Now that their whereabouts have been exposed, there's no point in trying to maneuver further.

"Surround him, don't let him—what?!"

Shi Chenlong was directing his team to encircle and surround them, but unexpectedly, the enemy launched a charge against them first.

That's utterly arrogant!

They were completely disregarded!

Shi Chenlong's killing intent had never surged so fiercely.

Having taken the speed-enhancing potion, Zhang Mingzhen ignored the attacks flying all around him and was the first to charge into the enemy ranks.

One skill after another came hurtling towards us.

Fighting against five thousand is a dangerous situation even for a max-level player.

Even with defensive potions and other buffs, his health was still rapidly declining.

"Front row, move up and trap him in the middle! No retreating allowed!"

"Concentrate your bombing efforts; don't worry about friendly fire!"

"If you die, I guarantee you'll be resurrected!"

Zhang Mingzhen's every move took the lives of several enemies, which instilled fear in the surrounding players, making them hesitant to approach.

However, under the supervision of the two Captains, the group gradually tightened their formation, surrounding Zhang Mingzhen layer by layer.

Shi Chenlong and Kun Yuqing also joined the attack, and almost instantly, Zhang Mingzhen's health dropped to the brink of danger.

At that very moment, he activated his invincible state—this was part of his plan all along.

First, draw the attention of the main force, penetrate deep into enemy lines, ensuring that the vast majority of enemies are within your movement speed's reach, and then... unleash a thunderous attack!

"Ugh--!"

A series of piercing screams erupted from the alien players.

Zhang Mingzhen, who brought about this devastating blow, was using her speed-up skill to rapidly weave through the crowd.

His speed at this moment was ten times greater than before.

Wherever they went, alien players crumbled like rotten wood, creating a scene resembling a hellish landscape.

Three seconds of invincibility may seem brief, but it's just a fleeting moment.

However, when the light and shadow faded, only a few dozen survivors remained of the thousands-strong team, each pale-faced and filled with fear.

Suddenly, someone screamed, "Run... run away!"

"This is cheating!"

"No, it must be a monster!"

The remaining people scattered like frightened birds, no longer harboring any thought of resistance.

Zhang Mingzhen first dealt with the fastest few, and then sent the rest to their deaths.

In the blink of an eye, he wiped out the once massive crowd.

Of course, there may be a few who slip through the net—among so many players, some may possess special abilities or escape secrets.

However, it wouldn't hurt to let them go out and deliver messages.