novelhk Chapter 48 Zhang Jie's Test
Chapter 48 Zhang Jie's Test
Outside the courtyard. Chu Xuan's team, who had just left, heard a sharp scream coming from inside the courtyard after only a few steps.
Everyone stopped and looked at Chu Xuan.
Zhao Yingkong asked, "Should we go and provide support?"
Chu Xuan shook his head: "No need. With our abilities, we'd only be a burden. Since Kayako has already started attacking the veterans, we're safe here. Zero will stay behind to provide backup; the rest of you, come with me to the temple!"
So when Wang Lu and the others came out of the courtyard, they saw Lingdian waiting outside.
Seeing the unconscious Overlord being carried by Zheng Zha, he immediately scoffed, "What a useless fellow! As a practitioner of the Sunflower Manual, you're not even as good as Zheng Zha!"
Zheng Zha: "What do you mean you're not even as good as me? I'm very strong, okay? Last time we fought, we ended in a draw."
"Relying on crooked means to gain temporary power is utterly superficial! But I use the Sunflower Power bestowed upon me by the Supreme God, with a solid foundation and unwavering resolve—the difference in power is immediately apparent!"
"…What a load of bull! You're not even yourself anymore, so what's the use of being so resolute?"
"A mediocre, ordinary person!"
The two were arguing loudly, while Zhan Lan stood by with a speechless expression.
After Wang Lu took out his communicator and communicated with Chu Xuan, he learned that Chu Xuan had taken the newcomer to the temple.
So he said to everyone:
"The plan has changed. Kayako has already been killed once, and it will take some time for her to revive. We have nothing to do for the time being, so let's join up with the newcomers first."
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So, everyone reunited.
On the way to the temple, the Overlord finally woke up.
When the experienced monks arrived at the temple, they saw the head monk hand a Buddhist scripture to Chu Xuan.
"Since it's something you need, take it and use it. This thing has been here for over a hundred years; perhaps it's been waiting for you."
This was an extremely precious Buddhist scripture, and also a valuable cultural relic in the eyes of the NPCs. However, the master monk handed it over to the Zhongzhou team without hesitation, which deeply moved everyone.
Even the magnanimous Zhao Yingkong showed gratitude and joined his teammates in putting their hands together in prayer.
"Thank you, Master!"
Among the team, Qi Tengyi, who currently had the highest moral character, was even worried that he might implicate the monk, and quietly told Chu Xuan:
"Perhaps we should let the master leave first. They are willing to give us such precious Buddhist scriptures. If Kayako attacks, it would be bad for others to be implicated."
Chu Xuan took out two gold bars from his pocket: "Okay, I'll leave this to you. Use these two gold bars to exchange for the monks giving up the temple."
Qi Tengyi immediately showed delight and took the gold bars to talk to the master.
"Master, these are two gold bars. We hope you can leave the temple for a while. We... to be honest, we may have encountered some trouble and do not wish to implicate you."
The senior monk glanced at the gold bar, then silently pushed it back, saying, "There's no need for that. I'll just leave."
After saying that, he got up from the prayer mat without hesitation and walked straight outside.
They ran right into Wang Lu and his group who were coming in.
Upon seeing Zheng Zha, the master frowned and his expression became very serious.
"Amitabha."
Zheng Zha's lips twitched, and he asked, "What do you mean, monk? You only seem to see me like I've seen a ghost. Is there something wrong with me?"
The master shook his head: "I don't know. My cultivation is insufficient to see the problem with you. But I instinctively sense that you are filled with evil."
"...Are you mistaken? Shouldn't it be him who's full of evil?" Zheng Zha pointed at Wang Lu.
Wang Lu grabbed Zheng Zha by the neck and pulled him away from the master: "The master wasn't wrong. Aren't you, who aren't even human, evil enough?"
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Less than half an hour after they separated, the group reunited.
Wang Lu first recounted the details of the battle to Chu Xuan:
"Kayako's abilities currently discovered include: creating clones, invisibility, intangibility, and immunity to physical damage, but she will reveal her true form when she launches an attack."
"Spiritual energy bullets, Sunflower True Qi, and Buddhist Wheels are effective against Kayako. They make a hissing sound when they hit her, and judging from the rewards from the Main God, they should have caused considerable damage."
The content he discovered was very similar to the original work.
In comparison, it eliminates the requirement of fighting through 7 waves to completely kill the enemy.
However, Wang Lu did not rule out this possibility. It is more likely that the SS-class Mystic Eye was too sinister and directly killed Kayako, causing the original seven waves of attacks to end in one go.
So he also told Chu Xuan this information:
"There's one more thing. Each attacking Kayako may have 7 waves of attacks, and you need to kill 7 of them in a row to get a kill. The reason I was able to kill it in one go is most likely due to the effect of the Mystic Eye."
Chu Xuan nodded and remembered the information.
After a brief analysis, he said, "Leaving aside Wang Lu, the difficulty of this mission is quite exaggerated, truly deserving of its 20-player difficulty level."
Zhang Jie, crouching in the corner, curled his lip: What's the use? He was still killed in no time. That damned main god, there are too many bugs.
Chu Xuan continued, "Kayako is currently in a state of death. According to the main god's instructions, she will be resurrected. An obvious side quest is now before us."
Everyone pricked up their ears.
Zhan Lan reacted quickly: "I know, to completely end the Curse of Vengeance!"
Chu Xuan nodded: "That's right, this might be an A-level, or even AA-level side quest. However, I don't recommend completing this side quest in this match."
"Why? This is an A-level side quest! If we get it, Brother Jie will be saved!!" Zheng Zha suddenly blurted out.
Everyone suddenly realized what was going on and turned their attention to Zhang Jie. For some reason, they always seemed to easily overlook this man.
Wang Lu chuckled and asked, "Lao Jie? Are you testing us again?"
Zhang Jie snorted coldly and said in a gruff voice, "Don't forget our agreement. Even the safest method requires one B-level side quest to revive me."
Wang Lu waved his hand: "Don't worry. As long as the conditions are met, I will definitely revive you using the Golden Sutra of the Sun. I guarantee it with my integrity!"
"Your character?" Zhang Jie asked with great skepticism.
Wang Lu: "I said it in front of so many people, would I go back on my word? Even if I'm selling my integrity, I'd at least get a high price, right?"
Zhang Jie neither confirmed nor denied it.
Wang Lu continued, "Just relax and don't worry. I'll tell you some more information to put your mind at ease. Look at you, you're so easily frightened."
Zhang Jie's face darkened: "You speak."
"Our team now has three members who have unlocked their genetic potential. The next battle will be a team fight. And as far as I know, that battle will most likely be the 'Legend of the Gods' dungeon."
"really?"
Zhang Jie couldn't quite maintain his fierce expression.
In the legend of gods and ghosts, there is the resurrection item he has been longing for—the Golden Book of the Sun!
Wang Lu's devilish words continued to echo in his ears:
"Everyone only has one chance to resurrect. After resurrecting, you still have to face this damned dungeon and live in constant fear. Most importantly, after the second death, you're truly dead."
"So I suggest you don't rush to revive them. Wait until the final battle, then revive everyone all at once. Wouldn't that be a happy ending with everyone making dumplings together?"
"Zhang Jie, what do you think?"
Zhang Jie fell into Wang Lu's trap, and his inner struggle shifted from whether he could be resurrected to when he should choose to be resurrected.
Upon hearing this news, Zhan Lan immediately raised her hand and asked, "Captain, if I die, will you resurrect me?"
"It's hard to say. But if you're willing to wrap your breasts up with a breast wrap and flatten them into a flat body before joining my harem, perhaps I'll resurrect you."
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