Inside the secret base, the leader in black leather jackets was lost in thought.
He didn't believe it completely, but he was indeed half-believing. He didn't believe the words of this man who claimed to be an awakened person from the Oasis of Langtao City-State. He believed in himself and the intelligence information he had collected in Area 51.
Starting from a few months ago, the number of evil spirits and their terrifying degree have increased dramatically.
This cannot be false.
Although the strength of the awakened ones is also rising, as long as we make a trend forecast chart, we can find that the disasters will become more and more serious, and there will be more and more unbalanced areas until the world falls.
The difference lies in whether the vast majority of the world falls or the entire world is completely engulfed.
If it is the latter, it would be necessary to prepare in advance and build a Noah's Ark that can continue the fire and save the elite of mankind.
"You want me to trust you? That's fine, but you need to show me your sincerity. For example, you can find some evil means."
Hearing what the black leather leader said, the light blue robed man shook his head and said, "No, no, no, everything has to have a clear price tag and exchange of interests. I have already provided you with a lot of information, and you are the ones who didn't show enough sincerity."
"Besides, the world will eventually be swallowed up. Even if there is a way to find the evil, what's the point?"
The request of the man in light blue robe to the leader in black leather jacket was a little strange.
Why is there a specific requirement to have means to find evil?
Their Langtao City-State did not have such magical means. Even if it did, what would be the point? For thousands of years, or even longer, the destruction of one world after another, the birth and continuation of one oasis after another, had already proved that the world's sinking and destruction was a foregone conclusion.
The evil ones cannot be killed.
There is no point in dealing with evil.
"As someone who has been through this, I'm going to give you a piece of advice. Seize the time to accumulate useful strength and look for mysterious materials and strange objects. These things are meaningful."
"When the world is destroyed, if you can pay enough, the gate of our Langtao City-State can be opened to some of you."
Seeing that the leader didn't seem moved, the man in light blue robes didn't mind. "It's hard for you to have a clear concept of this now, but when you know more about the strange world, you will understand what kind of oasis our Langtao City-State is."
"Perhaps."
The leader cannot deny it.
He was still waiting. Since the man in front of him said that the gray fog tide was about to come, he would wait and see what would happen.
不过，也得开始做些准备了。
The path taken by Donghuang, Rixiu and others to eliminate evil may be wrong, and this may be an opportunity for the Bald Eagle Federation.
It’s time to deepen our exploration of the strange world.
It's a pity that if the man in front of him hadn't displayed considerable strength and hadn't had a more powerful force behind him, he wouldn't have been so passive if he had used some extra means.
…
Pacific Training Base.
At this time, one day had passed since the first basic mysticism exam.
The scores have already been released. Some people are happy, some are sad, and some are even foaming at the mouth.
"President, please cheer up."
When Polly came back, she saw a girl cheering Ilohi up, but it had little effect.
In front of President Yi Luoxi was an open textbook. She held a pen, gritted her teeth, and stared at the patterns and words on the textbook as if facing a great enemy. Finally, after holding on for a few minutes, she was defeated.
She fell down, unable to fight.
That's normal.
After all, it was President Iroshi who made people worry.
But Polly didn't have time to worry about that now. She was very busy and went straight through the room where Ilosi was and returned to her own lounge.
This made Iloxi, who had just gotten up, look confused.
You don’t even bother to comfort this president? What a hateful fake sisterhood!
…
Because from yesterday to today, Polly has been in shock and is still a little dazed.
She arrived at this training base the day before yesterday.
Yesterday, after taking the oath, Polly officially joined the club through a special membership quota, and did not need to go through an internal assessment.
Of course, with her strength, it would be easy for her to pass even the internal assessment.
Therefore, direct special recruitment is carried out.
Polly's shocking day began.
After joining, she could actually see an ancient and mysterious interface in her mind, including "mission acceptance", "item exchange", "evil detection" and so on.
So amazing!
She had previously thought that as the sisterhood's parent organization, Xinhuo might be a little more magical, but her imagination was still lacking.
This... is so unscientific!
But it’s really good beer!
She had already learned the two words "Niu Beer" and "Wow" from President Yi Luoxi. They were indeed very useful. No matter what situation she encountered, she could choose one of the two words to fit the context.
After tinkering with it for a while, according to the above suggestions, Polly exchanged for "Heavy Attack", one of the basic skills.
The next moment, you are in a special space.
The next moment, she learned it.
I couldn't help but exclaim: "The mentor is awesome!" "The fire is awesome!"
Polly's awakened ability is diamondization, which can turn part of her body, or even her entire body, into diamond, and she possesses very strong defensive power.
Especially when her whole body turned into diamond, her defense had no blind spots and was extremely perfect.
It just has a flaw, its entire body has turned into diamond and it can't move.
When she fights normally, she is half-diamond, with diamond palms and arms, which can be used for both defense and attack. Now she has a heavy attack skill, Diamond Heavy Attack, which can easily smash the head of Guixie with one blow.
On the first day of joining the club, Pearly felt that she could at least beat the two versions of herself she had yesterday.
At this time, she saw a line of recommendations on the exchange - the third level awakening recommendation .
[Official Xinhuo Warrior "Poli", your mystical accumulation has reached the standard and all conditions are met. Do you want to apply for the "Triple Awakening Ceremony"?]
[Tip: It is recommended to perform the third awakening as soon as possible to start the accumulation of the fourth level faster. At the same time, the strength will be greatly improved after the triple awakening, which will also help to perform more advanced tasks and make more contributions to the torch and to mankind.]
[Tip: This exchange can be used to advance contribution points.]
Since the recommendation said so , although Poli was still a little worried and afraid about the third level of awakening, after asking President Yi Luoxi and Vice President Bai Yansi, she stepped into the place of awakening without hesitation.
Then,
People go in in the morning and come out in the morning.
When she came out, she was still a little dazed. It wasn't because of the hardship of awakening, but... it was too easy. She almost couldn't make it through the second awakening several times, and she was in a daze for a long time after awakening.
But now it’s the third level, which is obviously a more difficult awakening, but I got through it without realizing it.
It is difficult, yes.
But compared with the previous two awakenings, it seemed like nothing.
"and……"
Polly touched her forehead, then raised her hand to look at the back of her hand. It was as smooth as jade. This was just an adjective; there was no real jade.
"The diamond on the forehead that had transformed has disappeared, and so has the crystallized bones on the back of the hand."
"According to the book 'Mystery and Awakening', it seems that... the pollution level has decreased? Normal awakening will increase the pollution level and intensify alienation, but our Xinhuo's awakening place can even purify the pollution."
"Awesome beer! Wow! You are worthy of being called Xinhuo!"
This would have shocked Polly for ten thousand years, but it happened in just one or two days.
She was still trembling with fear. President Ilosi? Sorry, she no longer admired the president . Now, there was only one person that she admired and followed.
That mentor!
Mr. Mentor!
"Everything is for humanity, President, you will understand, right?"
Polly peeked at the situation next door, then looked away and rubbed her forehead.
She was shocked, but in addition to shocking her old mother for ten thousand years, she was also faced with a thorny problem - she had no contribution points.
To be precise, it is negative contribution points, a lot more negative.
After exchanging for the "heavy attack skill" and several training opportunities, she was in negative territory. After applying for the awakening ceremony, Polly's contribution points hit rock bottom.
Need to make money!
No, you need to contribute to the organization.
Otherwise, looking at the dazzling exchange list but not being able to buy anything, not even the most basic training cards, Poli felt it was torture.
She entered the task panel.
——She was a specially recruited member of the association, not a student. She did not have a full schedule of courses and could study on her own as she pleased.
Polly also attended a few classes.
She was born a wild awakener and was well aware of the importance of these courses, both theoretical and training.
But the problem is...she can’t even go to the gravity field now o(╥﹏╥)o!
After much thought, Polly decided to complete the task first.
It's part-time work and study.
She looked at them one by one.
Xinhuo has many tasks, including cleaning, transportation, construction, planting, etc. in the training base. These are miscellaneous tasks with few contribution points. Judging from the requirements, they are probably provided to ordinary people.
For more advanced positions, there are patrol missions, as well as recruitment for instructors, lecturers, etc.
She couldn't accept the latter.
Polly continued to browse, and gradually understood the task contributions from low to high.
"The most common missions are to eliminate evil spirits, but high-intensity combat requires a long time to recover life energy. I can earn 20 to 30 contributions a day, which is a lot."
This is still based on familiarity.
But she is not familiar with the place. She is not familiar with any place.
She still owes more than a hundred contribution points!
Polly looked at the task marked with the word "recommended", which was suitable for triple awakeners and had rich rewards.
Finally, a special sub-category task was selected - exploration of the strange world.
The contribution is very high, and the ghost world is a treasure land. The only problem is that this kind of task requires a team, and as a newbie, Poli can only be a member of the team and cannot be the captain.
Fortunately, the taskbar gives very considerate prompts.
Following the prompts, Poli took out the Xinhuo mobile phone, opened the Xinhuo Forum APP, and selected the Task section and the Strange World Exploration sub-section.
A lot of information popped up immediately.
…
…
The task section and sub-sections of the forum were more lively than Polly had imagined.
"The patrol team of the No. 3 base is recruiting new members. The veteran graduates will lead the team and take you to experience the charm of the strange world."
"Is anyone willing to take on the mission to build the defense line for the fourth stronghold? I'm a newbie who is an awakened wood element. I need a big boss to start a team."
"Base No. 2, exploration and mapping mission, planned to operate within ten kilometers around the base. Currently two positions are needed. Please let me know if you would like to sign up."
"Base No. 1, the Ghost Realm General Education Class Practice Guard Mission, we are short of three people, the registration deadline is tomorrow."
"Base No. 2, Blood Snake Fruit Tree Reclamation Mission, Fire Bearer 'Luo Jianxing' is leading the team, we are short of one, we only need a reconnaissance officer."
Poli had read the instructions and knew that all missions involving the strange world needed to be carried out in a team, with a minimum of three people in the team and a maximum of five, six or seven people.
The key lies in the team leader.
Only veteran second-level strongmen who have made sufficient contributions within the organization and have completed the "General Education Course in the Strange World" and passed the exam are qualified to form a team and serve as captain.
Polly also knew the reason.
Yesterday she roughly flipped through several books, and the textbook she flipped through the most was the General Knowledge of the Strange World.
Through this book, she learned that evil is vast, mysterious, and dangerous.
It is also very difficult to enter the strange world.
If she wanted to explore the strange world, she would need an experienced and steady strong person to lead the team. She was not qualified to form a team, and even if she had one, she would not dare to do so.
“That’s right, there’s too much information in here.”
"The captain is at least a veteran second-level, and Xinhuo's veteran second-level..."
Polly compared herself briefly.
She had just learned a heavy blow, and her combat power increased significantly. The veteran second-level masters with rich experience in the organization might not be much weaker than herself who was at the third level.
And there are dozens of such people just by taking a casual look.
It is still a sub-section in the task section.
"We have so many strong people! Awesome! You are worthy of being our organization!"
"But which mission do I choose?"
"No, which mission am I suitable for?"
She has achieved her third awakening, and she is a little proud of it. She thinks the captain should also achieve his third awakening, so that the team can benefit more.
With this thought in mind, she looked carefully.
There are quite a few teams led by triple awakeners, but they have their own requirements, so she cannot join many of them.
Pouting, Polly searched.
Soon found a team that seemed to be a good fit for him.
"The Strange Realm Exploration Team, led by Fire Master Shi Yunxi, is short of a tank. Anyone interested, please chat privately."
She can be the T!
With some nervousness in her mind, Polly sent in her application.
…
Half an hour later, Polly arrived at the secret territory, at the No. 16 training ground next to the first floor of the base, and met her three teammates.
They are all girls.
One of the women, who looked like a queen, walked up to her and extended her hand.
"Hello, my name is Shi Yunxi."
"Hello, I'm Pearly. My ability is the diamond body, and my best fighting style is frontal assault."
As she spoke, while shaking hands, she raised her other hand, which turned into a gorgeous diamond in an instant.
Beautiful and hard.
It's an enviable ability.
Shi Yunxi retracted his gaze and continued to introduce to Poli, "My ability is water, and this is Anna, whose ability is fire. Both of us are long-range output types."
"This one is Cen Jing. Her ability is the Secret Voice. She can hear some special sounds between heaven and earth. She is our team's scout."
Several people got to know each other.
Shi Yunxi and Cen Jing are veterans of the training camp, and Anna is also an outstanding graduate who has completed one period of training in the camp.
It was mainly Polly. Shi Yunxi recalled it and found that he really didn't know her.
A name I've never heard of.
But everyone was Xinhuo's comrade-in-arms, so she thought it was okay. After a brief run-in, Shi Yunxi said, "Since everyone has no problem, the sooner the better. Let's set off today."
"I have already shared the task with you. Now let me explain it in detail."
She has been an instructor for a long time and her actions are vigorous and decisive.
He immediately opened a map and said, "Our mission is not just to explore the evil, but also has a purpose. We need to go to the northwest of the No. 2 base, more than ten kilometers away, to mine the Void Stone there."
"This mission has a guaranteed contribution. In addition, we can get additional contributions based on the number of 'Gap Stones' we obtain. There is no upper limit. The mysterious materials collected along the way must be sold to the organization when we return, in exchange for another contribution."
“总的来说，这个任务就是非常值得。”
She paused, and seeing that Anna and the other two seemed to have almost digested and absorbed what they had said, she continued, "Now I want to talk about the precautions for this mission."
"Since this is the first time we are away from our base, we need to prepare sufficient supplies. We need to equip each of us with at least five bottles of healing potions, energy recovery potions, purification potions, and tranquilizer potions."
"You also need to bring a tactical backpack, a bright torch with sufficient fuel, a variety of life-saving props, etc. You can never be too careful when exploring the strange world."
"Also, I saw a treasure called 'Teleportation Rune' in the exchange list. The exchange price is 500 contribution points, but the rental price is only 10 contribution points."
"We're going to a rather far place this time, so I think we should rent one. Of course it would be best if we don't need it."
That makes sense.
But wait!
Every time Captain Shi Yunxi said this, Polly's face turned paler.
Only then did she realize that there were so many intricacies in exploring the strange world, and it would be too... too reckless for her to just jump in without knowing anything.
She said weakly, "I-I'm afraid I can't."
A few minutes later,
After learning about Polly's life experience and psychological struggle, Shi Yunxi and the other two looked at each other in bewilderment.
They looked at each other.
Anna said, "Specially recruited into the club, this just shows that you are very good, Polly."
Shi Yunxi also nodded. "Although your knowledge reserve is not very rich, it is not a big problem. Just follow the command. To be honest, the three of us don't have much exploration experience. We are all newbies."
"As for your lack of equipment and potions, that's okay. You can use them first and deduct them from your gains later."
At Shi Yunxi's suggestion, and with the planning and arrangement of Anna and Cen Jing, Polly began to cross-dress.
He took off his student introductory uniform and put on a green-level tight combat suit and a white-level standard jacket. He also bought a green brass knuckle equipment, a tactical backpack, and a set of potions.
It can be said that it is armed to the teeth and is elementary.
After the transformation was completed, Polly looked at her outfit and couldn't help but feel excited, but she also felt a lot of pressure.
She, Polly, was heavily in debt on the second day of joining the club.
…
After Shi Yunxi and the other two had changed their clothes, the four-man team set out for the entrance to the No. 2 stronghold in Linshan City.
Their attire is similar to Polly's, but their equipment is more advanced.
Shi Yunxi was wearing the only piece of magic weapon she had bought with all her fortune, the "Silver Scale Battle Armor". It was similar to a combat uniform, fitting tightly against her underwear and skin, outlining her graceful figure, but was completely concealed by the wide-sleeved robe on the outside.
The robe is of Xinhuo style, and looks like a wide windbreaker, with the hem hanging down to the ankles. A zipper in the middle runs from top to bottom, closing the entire robe.
It can also be pulled up high. Even for an awakener on the physical side, wearing this set of Xinhuo uniform will not affect the battle.
It also represents the culture of inheritance.
On the black robe, there is an orange-red fire of dawn engraved, burning fiercely, and the upside-down sword represents the determination of the fire to cut through all thorns.
This is the second uniform to incorporate the Torch logo, following the Torch Cape.
When men wear it, they look mysterious and majestic.
When women wear it, they look both beautiful and cool.
Newbie Pearly followed Captain Shi Yunxi all the way to an upscale residential area in Linshan City.
Then,
Then I saw a portal to the strange world hidden in the villa, emitting a faint orchid glow.
"Is the other side the strange world?"
She swallowed.
Seeing that Pearly was a little nervous, Shi Yunxi took her hand, and motioned Anna to hold her, while holding Cen Jing's hand with his other hand.
The four of them held hands.
As Shi Yunxi took a step forward, a fierce pulling force was felt, and the four of them rolled over as if they were in a washing machine, or riding up and down on a roller coaster.
After a while of rolling and shuttle, when light appeared in front of her, Polly lost her balance and fell to the ground with a thud.
It doesn't hurt.
She instinctively diamond her ass.
I looked around a little dazedly, and in front of me was a hall that was more than ten meters high, with sunlight shining in from the windows.
Following the three captains, Polly walked out of the stone hall and saw dilapidated villas and low gray and white buildings outside.
Further away were stretches of white hills, on which people and robot-like creatures were moving, and the sound of clanging and mining could be heard.
The most eye-catching thing is the vigorous ancient trees tens of meters high in front of the mine. The green weeping willows sway in the wind, like a guardian god standing here.
This is the strange world, special, mysterious, and strange.
But some familiar shouts brought her back to reality.
"The Weird World Exploration Team is short of one person. If anyone comes, we will set off immediately~!"