"We're all from the same company and know each other by sight. If we run into each other inside, help if you can."
"Remember to act within your limits. Your own safety comes first. After that, try to collect as much Tear Crystal Ore as possible. Don't get greedy."
"The company will give you additional rewards based on the weight of the ore you bring back."
It wasn't just Grandpa Lei. The company's accompanying experts were also constantly reminding them.
The internal conflicts within the company could be set aside for now. They were facing a common enemy. If they encountered teammates, they were to join forces immediately and strive to obtain more ore.
Boom!
A dull bell tolled, and dark clouds gathered in the sky.
In the distance, a blue light gradually emerged. The Spirit Domain of the Tear Crystal Mine had opened.
Amid the well-wishes of his companions behind him, Xu Jiang followed the group into the Spirit Domain. A familiar sensation of weightlessness washed over him, and he arrived in a dimly lit cave.
The trial had begun. Corresponding ratings and rewards would be granted based on performance.
The Spirit Domain's evaluation prompt still rang in his ears. Everyone who entered had been separated, and they would not be collectively teleported out until the five-day duration of the Spirit Domain ended.
Xu Jiang set himself a small goal: rob ten or eight people first and strive for a good score.
He glanced at the Compass Bear, which was running around curiously. This little thing counted as one of his machines, so it had come in with him. It looked here and there, seemingly quite delighted.
"Come on, let's pick a direction and move forward. Aren't you good at guiding people? Tell me which way to go."
"Kunca!