Rest

The Forest Will has quietly faded away without anyone noticing.

The words of rules that had just lingered in my mind, and the cold perception of the judgment of heaven and earth, vanished completely in an instant.

The entire Withered Reed Plain returned to deathly silence, with only the soft rustling of the wind blowing through the withered grass remaining; there was no longer any sense of transcendent will.

As the thought completely vanished, several treasure chests slowly rose into the air above the ground.

With its substantial feel and deep, antique-style texture, it is a gift exclusively for the victors of high-risk battles.

There are ultimate treasure chests for destroying Other Plane Portal, achievement chests for eliminating the high-risk combat force of the executioners, and reward chests specially approved by the Forest Will for this battle.

Several boxes hovered silently in mid-air, gleaming with a calm, matte sheen, landing in the center of the battlefield where a fierce battle had just ended.

Lu Heng stood still, his body swaying slightly.

The Greedy Wolf Power had already filled his physical deficit, and the superficial fatigue, soreness, and exhaustion were all restored.

To outsiders, he appeared to be in perfect condition, at the peak of his fighting power, with no signs of injury whatsoever.

Only Lu Heng himself knew that the internal injuries left by that heavy blow from the Other Plane that struck through the spatial barrier had not healed at all.

It was only temporarily suppressed by his abundant physical energy, hidden deep within his body, lying dormant.

Once you relax, that dull pain from internal organ tremors will resurface, lingering in your bones and blood, and refusing to go away.

He had no interest in examining the treasure chest's grade, patterns, or the rewards it symbolized.

Having gone through Plane battles, rule selection, and life-or-death struggles, he now has no interest whatsoever in any spoils of war.

He raised his hand and gathered them all together.

Several treasure chests fell one after another into the Wristband Space, settling steadily without being touched.

His gaze swept across the ravaged battlefield.

Broken fragments of black armor lay scattered on the ground, dried blood soaked the soil, and broken weapon remnants were stuck obliquely in the earth.

This long-standing crisis of Other Plane invasion has now come to a complete end.

The remaining scattered raiders, the scattered remains of the mutated creatures, and the low-risk withered remnants were all no longer related to him.

The Forest Will has already defined the rules.

He no longer intervenes in any war zone, nor does he bail out any survivors.

The fate of the weak is left to the judgment of the world.

Lu Heng turned around and strode away from the Withered Reed Plain.

His steps were steady, yet carried an undeniable slowness.

The intense life-or-death battles of the past few days, the constant tension, the anticipation of danger and the dismantling of deadly situations every second, had already pushed his mental state to its limit.

Physical energy can be replenished instantly with external help, but no one can relieve mental fatigue for him.

Leaving the Withered Reed Plain, we stepped onto the familiar forest path.

The trees on both sides are densely packed, their branches and leaves intertwined, blocking out most of the sunlight.

The forest was eerily quiet; there were no roars of beasts, no agitation or disturbance. The entire forest, now in the aftermath of the war, had fallen into complete silence.

Lu Heng raised his hand and opened the Wristband Space.

A Off-Road Motorcycle motorcycle landed unexpectedly on the flat road surface.

He straddled the chair and pressed the start button.

The deep roar of the engine broke the silence of the forest, and the mechanical vibrations were transmitted up the car body.

In order to return to safe territory as quickly as possible, he did not hold back his energy, twisted the accelerator, and the car suddenly shot forward.

The wind blew rapidly past from both sides, filling my clothes.

The car body continued to bounce along the uneven forest path, and every rise, fall, and jolt was transmitted through the bones to the internal organs.

The wounds that had been suppressed were repeatedly aggravated.

A series of subtle, dull pains repeatedly swept through my chest.

The Greedy Wolf Power governs fundamental combat strength and physical abilities.

Repairing internal injuries and nourishing the internal organs are not within its functional scope.

Lu Heng steadied the handlebars with one hand, his gaze fixed on the rapidly receding shadows of the trees ahead.

With her other hand, she reached into her bosom and pulled out the lotus seeds of the Pure Water Lotus.

Holding the round, warm lotus seed between his fingertips, he didn't slow down and put it directly into his mouth while speeding along the road.

The lotus seeds have a refreshing taste and melt in your mouth as you chew them, releasing a gentle and mild medicinal power that slides down your throat.

It is neither hot nor harsh, but like warm water gently washing over parched and damaged organs.

A trace of medicinal power seeped into the muscles, slowly soothing the shaken and damaged internal organs, gradually suppressing the surging, dull pain.

Old wounds cannot be cured instantly.

However, it allowed him to maintain a stable physical condition on the return journey, preventing internal injuries from disrupting his rhythm.

The motorcycle sped along, passing through layers of forest and crossing mountain ridges.

The scenery along the way gradually became familiar.

The desolate battlefield was left behind, and the mountains ahead gradually closed in, revealing the outline of the valley entrance.

Moonview Valley.

His only territory, the only safe haven where he needed to be on guard, fight, or anticipate death.

The closer you get to the valley entrance, the more your tense nerves relax.

That deep-seated vigilance, that tension of being ready to fight at any moment, gradually faded from my limbs and bones.

Instead, there was an overwhelming sense of exhaustion.

If you keep your mind on edge for too long, the fatigue will come back on you many times over once you relax.

The car gradually slowed down and finally came to a smooth stop at the mouth of the valley.

Turn off the engine and get out of the car.

The surroundings instantly fell silent, with only the soft sound of the wind rustling through the valley.

Lu Heng straightened up and looked into the valley.

The walls were intact, the defenses were well-organized, and the entire valley was quiet and peaceful, isolated from the world.

There is no bloodshed, no Other Plane conspiracies, and no cruel selection rules here.

Only absolute safety.

He raised his hand and gave a slight instruction gesture.

The hum of the two mechanical bodies immediately emanated from within the valley.

The patrol Mech-Driven Butler took off and hovered, its lights illuminating steadily, and Global Region scanning was activated.

The ground-based attack robots steadily approached, their metal tracks scraping the ground, and stopped beside them, ready to fight.

Both guard machines simultaneously entered duty mode, awaiting instructions.

Lu Heng's voice was flat, with a hint of barely perceptible fatigue.

"I will take a deep rest and remain in seclusion for the rest of the time, without accepting any disturbances."

"The defenses inside and outside Moonview Valley are now in your hands."

"Strictly investigate all unusual movements, sounds, and unfamiliar presences."

"Any unknown entity approaching the valley entrance will be immediately warned and blocked without prior authorization."

With just a few simple words, the security arrangements for the entire valley were finalized.

The patrol aircraft subtly changes the frequency of its lights, records the highest-level duty instructions, takes off and hovers, covering the high-altitude view within the valley, and conducts 24-hour Global Region patrol.

The attack robot turned around, returned to its defensive position at the valley entrance, locked all external passages, and entered a combat standby stance.

The two machines each performed their respective functions, instantly establishing a protective system for the entire Moonview Valley.

Having confirmed that the security measures were in place, Lu Heng was completely relieved.

Several high-level treasure chests were quietly stored inside the Wristband Space.

Any one of these items would be a top-tier battle achievement reward that would make survivors in the apocalypse fight tooth and nail for it.

It can yield resources, equipment, special materials, and even rule-based rewards.

Anyone returning would be eager to unpack, take stock of their gains, and improve themselves.

But Lu Heng didn't even have the slightest thought about it.

At this moment, he had no desires or wants.

I don't want to become stronger, I don't want to review battles, I don't want to sort through loot, and I don't want to study the rules of the Plane.

The mental exhaustion accumulated from days of fierce fighting overwhelmed all desires and obsessions.

All he wants to do right now is rest.

Get a good night's sleep to fully recover from your overexertion.

Lu Heng lowered his guard and walked steadily into the depths of Moonview Valley.

We traversed the smooth valley road, passed through the Planting Room, and flew past layers of defensive fortifications.

Everything around me was peaceful, familiar, and reassuring.

All the bloodshed, slaughter, betrayal, selection, and Plane games from the outside world are isolated by the valley wall.

He walked straight into the Astrology Room.

The room was quiet and peaceful, with soft lighting, devoid of any murderous atmosphere or the cold, violent energy of a battlefield.

Clean, stable, and relaxed.

Lu Heng didn't pack his equipment, wipe his battle axe, check the remaining injuries on his body, or even bother to sense the state of his internal injuries.

He shed all his burdens, allowing his mind and body to completely empty themselves.

I lay on my side on the bed.

The moment my back touched the soft mattress, my tense muscles and bones, which had been stretched for days, completely relaxed.

Exhaustion overwhelmed me instantly.

The treasure chest inside the Wristband remained untouched, and the battle merit rewards remained unopened.

Everything is on hold for now.

At this moment, all he needs is a peaceful sleep.