It Was Just the Little Speaker That Got Stuck

"Um?"

This situation immediately cheered Lu Changzhi up considerably.

At that moment, he called out:

"System, are you stuck?"

The sound faded, and time passed.

The system was as silent as a mute.

With a thought, Lu Changzhi entered the system and took a look.

Yes, all functions are working normally.

The system is still usable.

"It seems that only the small speaker is stuck."

Shaking his head slightly, Lu Changzhi did not dwell on the matter any further.

It's not a big problem, after all.

However, the AFK rewards haven't been issued yet, although I'm very curious what will happen when the AFK rewards come in Good Things Come in Pairs.

But who knows how long the loudspeaker will be stuck? Continuing to wait here isn't a solution either.

At that moment, Lu Changzhi's mind entered the realm of his External Avatar.

There wasn't much to do today, making it one of the few days in a long time that I could steal a moment of leisure amidst my busy schedule.

There are still some opportunities left, such as the alchemy furnace in the monster cave.

However, those opportunities aren't urgent; they can be picked up when one happens to be nearby, so there's no need to make a special trip.

As for now, well, let's continue to find Dongfang Yao and see what's going on there.

The flying boat, riding the Void Shuttle, headed eastward towards its approximate location.

Not long after, Lu Changzhi saw a group of descendants of the Dongfang Clan, led by Dongfang Yao.

I glanced at these people's information and vaguely remembered seeing them last time; most of them were still there.

"It seems they haven't experienced anything."

With a soft voice, Lu Changzhi began to assess the fortunes of this group of people.

It's alright if you don't look, but this one glance...

Wow, they've all turned red.

Even Dongfang Yao himself was stained with blood.

Although this group of people had varying shades of blood, blood was still blood.

"Judging from this situation, he's going to get himself involved too."

Lu Changzhi gently shook his head.

While his influence might seem comparable to Luo Zhen's, he falls short when it comes to protecting himself.

Right now, the group is chatting enthusiastically, and it seems they've made some good progress.

"Looks like we've been really lucky lately. Who would have thought that such an inconspicuous place would contain a storage ring?"

"The spirit stones in the storage ring are truly extraordinary. Even the highest quality ordinary spirit stones can't compare to them. I really wonder what kind of backgrounds those who came here for trials before had, to be able to use such good cultivation resources."

"Following Brother Yao was definitely the right decision; there are sure to be even more good things waiting for us later."

"You guys think we've been so lucky lately? Maybe we'll just stumble upon that Nine-Story Tower that's been all over the secret realm lately."

"Wow, you know what, you really have to believe it, if we actually find it, wouldn't that be incredibly awesome?"

Everyone was in high spirits, and they made no attempt to hide their wonderful visions for the future.

However, it was clear that they didn't have any specific plans about where they were going today.

After following them for a while, Lu Changzhi was somewhat surprised to find that this group was indeed using the most simple and unpretentious methods.

Relying on luck and taking a gamble.

Along the way, Lu Changzhi also noticed people from other forces passing by.

I glanced at the crocodiles; there were quite a few of them, and their cultivation levels weren't too weak.

However, these people also carry a certain amount of blood in their destiny.

After walking for a while, Lu Changzhi realized that something was not quite right.

"Isn't the proportion of blood-red skin a bit too high?"

Those who were slightly weaker almost all had a faint blood-red tinge.

Based on experience, this faint reddish hue is not because the color is too light, but rather because there has been a considerable amount of time since the event that caused it to turn red.

At that moment, Lu Changzhi temporarily withdrew and headed towards a nearby city.

The situation in the city is relatively better overall, as it is not as densely populated.

However, it is roughly estimated that nearly 40% of these incidents involve bloodshed.

Such a large-scale event was rarely seen before.

"Could it be that something major is about to happen?"

Lu Changzhi spoke softly, a thoughtful look in his eyes.

That shouldn't be the case, after all, there is a Saint King Ancestor presiding over this place.

Unless there are some special circumstances, coupled with astonishing strength, it should be impossible for this to happen.

After much deliberation, it seems I really can't find any conclusion.

At that moment, Lu Changzhi gently shook his head, no longer dwelling on it.

If we have the chance to confirm, it's good that the disciples and elders of the Five Symbols Sect are safe.

Furthermore, when it comes to evaluating a system, the system itself is the biggest variable.

Even if there is bloodshed, how things ultimately turn out will depend to a great extent on him.

Let's observe the situation step by step and respond to all changes with a steadfast approach.

All morning, Dongfang Yao and his group were searching by sheer luck.

However, it is clear that the fortunes of the Dongfang Clan, and their own fortunes, are not enough to make them strong enough.

Therefore, it was a situation where nothing was gained.

Before we knew it, it was noon.

"Little trumpet? Little trumpet?"

Lu Changzhi greeted them a few times.

There was no response whatsoever.

"Well, the little trumpet has become a little mute."

Shaking his head, Lu Changzhi then began to take a nap.

I woke up to the sound of a voice, and immediately felt a sense of warmth and familiarity.

"Congratulations, host. You have obtained the item: a small amount of the Improved Nonhuman Plaque."

After a morning of work, the system finally stopped lagging.

"But this name..."

Lu Changzhi was somewhat curious.

Does this mean you're no longer ready to be a human being?

I entered the System Space and took a look at this so-called group of Nonhuman Plaque.

The scale that came into view... well, it wasn't the first time, after all. Now, he could calmly face this so-called "small group."

Lu Changzhi even came up with a conjecture.

This so-called "tick" is perhaps relative to Pangu, who was enormous and stood tall.

With a thought, he summoned a plaque.

It's about the size of a palm, octagonal in shape, and slightly cool to the touch. I don't know what material it's made of, but it has a very high-quality feel. It's glossy black all over, and you can vaguely see some array patterns.

As he looked up, the corresponding item descriptions appeared before Lu Changzhi's eyes:

[Nonhuman Plaque]: System Improved Version. Created by a certain faction for cheating in competitions with a specified number of participants. After being infused with spiritual power, it can ignore the limitations of formations and restrictions on the number of participants and individuals. It can also be used against Beast Race to prevent them from recognizing themselves as human. Through system improvements, it can break through the limitations of certain spatial containers, but due to the system's capabilities, there are certain limitations on its level...