There's something wrong with me

Chapter 219 New World [Extraordinary Guardian++]

Open your eyes.

The light from the flashlight faintly illuminated the massive walls all around.

The smell of decay and dust filled my nostrils.

Behind him were more than a dozen mercenaries armed with real guns, as well as two geological surveyors.

They were fiddling with the instruments and studying the walls from time to time, but suddenly turned their gaze to Zhang Feng in front of them.

Why are you staring at us like that?

"Tour guide Zhang, are you still angry about what happened before?"

“We don’t want to drag you down with us, but you are indeed the most suitable candidate.”

The group started talking, spouting nonsensical remarks.

Zhang Feng quickly racked his brains and realized that he was in a huge underground labyrinth.

These people, including themselves, are not bad people.

Specifically, three days ago, they arrived at my village and, after hearing that I was familiar with the area, they paid a lot of money to have me act as their 'guide'.

Four hours ago, we arrived at this remote mountain area and went deeper into an underground tunnel.

Finally, after some collapses and seemingly endless maze-like events, they are now trapped in a large underground maze.

Ultimately, I have no one to blame but myself for being lured by the high price.

As for what they are looking for...

There is no related memory.

I only helped them find this mountain tunnel based on a hand-drawn sketch they provided.

Anyway, it's all very mysterious, just like tomb raiding.

Fortunately, this isn't a mountain range, so it's highly unlikely to be a rat hole.

Otherwise, in today's world time, 02...

Furthermore, considering my current physical condition, as well as the world's ranking and the current era.

If you encounter a mature 'level 7 rat', the game will probably end right at the start.

"It's already like this, let's find a way out first."

After pondering his memories, Zhang Feng casually replied to everyone.

It's mainly just a perfunctory effort, so that I'll have a chance to study world information and enhance myself later.

Otherwise, if we keep arguing like this, we won't get anything done.

In my memory, after arriving at this inescapable maze, I complained from time to time.

"it is good……"

"It should have been done a long time ago. Getting angry won't help, because we didn't want to encounter this kind of thing either."

After hearing Zhang Feng's words, the group exchanged a few more words before continuing to look around at the walls.

Zhang Feng then looked at his own information.

【Age: 35】

[Physique: 16]

【Root bone: 7.1】

[Martial Arts: 7.3]

[Spiritual Roots: 7]

Because of the previous disaster world, they ultimately enjoy all the attribute bonuses from the Destiny world.

Therefore, their current talent level has exceeded 7.

After reading these, Zhang Feng looked at the world's written information while opening his meridians.

[Resurrection Chance: 5]

[Adventure Level: 7++]

[Note 1: Completing the ++ task will grant double adventure experience and honor]

[Adventure Genre: Survival, Extraordinary]

[Note 2: New enhancement options will be available for each month of survival, up to a maximum of 22 times]

[Occupation: Tour Guide]

Main Quest: Survive for Three Years

[Non-main quest: Kill at least three 'ancient creatures']

'Paleology?'

Zhang Feng obtained some key information from the World Information Center and knew roughly what the target was.

However, this world has a short time frame and is a ++ type.

Therefore, Zhang Feng felt that this should be some kind of 'boss' battle, similar to some of the previous challenge types.

Then use the transformed spiritual perception to sense the surroundings.

Fortunately, this world has a spirit.

Although it's not much, only about 1.3, the foundation for cultivation is there, and there's no need to do anything related to chemistry anymore.

A moment of thought.

Zhang Feng looked at the first enhancement.

【1: Immovable as a mountain】

【2: Daytime】

【3: Extraordinary Watch】

I took a quick look and didn't see it.

But Zhang Feng knew that having 'extraordinary' abilities was definitely a good thing.

However, to prevent omissions.

Zhang Feng went to look at them one by one.

[Immovable as a Mountain: Legendary, Rare, Appears at the start of the game]

[Effect 1: Constitution +10, Root Bone +3, Spiritual Root +0.5]

[Effect 2: Physical defense is increased by an additional 8%]

[Effect 3: Earth Spirit Root +3]

[Effect 4: When you are stationary, your constitution is increased by an additional 25%, which only applies to those with a constitution below 200]

Zhang Feng felt very good.

As expected of a short-time world, the terms given are quite aggressive.

Even if 'Effect 4' isn't long-term, the prerequisites are very high. Combined with the significant boost from talents and the extra defense, it's a very well-balanced build.

It has both the early and late stages.

Make a note of the attribute, then look at 2.

[Daylight: Epic, Legend]

【Effect 1: Fire Spirit Root +3.5】

[Effect 2: Increases resistance to water-based, wood-based, and unorthodox spells by an additional 12%]

[Effect 3: During the day, your spiritual root will temporarily increase by 2]

This is pure growth.

Zhang Feng felt pretty good, and finally looked at the number 3 that bore the title of "extraordinary".

[Superb Watch: Legendary, Epic, Superb, Changing, Worth Waiting For]

【效果1：根骨+2、武学+2、灵根+2、消化与吸收+400克】

[Effect 2: This world will not receive this enhancement]

【Effect 3: After selection, the attributes of 'Effect 1' will be added to the next adventure world】

[Prologue: Worth the Wait]

Is this a rapid build-up to the next world?

Zhang Feng paused for a moment after seeing this entry.

Then think about it, first consider the downsides.

First, if you complete this world, the next world will be a level 8 'growth' world.

Growth-related attributes already have good ones, and with the added boost from 'Guardian,' it's truly like a reincarnation of a super genius.

As long as the world has more than 15 years of time, and you start as an adult, and you randomly choose some talents, then entering the Nascent Soul stage within 15 years is absolutely no problem.

It's also possible that we'll step into reality after returning.

Because it has now reached 87%.

Then, even if you step into reality.

Afterwards, within the level eight world, if one has good talent, one can quickly reach the Nascent Soul stage, eventually begin to deduce the 'Deity Transformation' stage, and analyze the Three-Part Returning to Origin Qi as early as possible.

In Zhang Feng's mind, the transformation into a deity is the fusion of the 'true self of the soul and the memories and spiritual thoughts' of the nascent soul.

This is also a kind of perfect state of 'soul'.

Then, by using a well-rounded soul to unify and coordinate the entire body system, a rapid analysis can be performed.

In reality, Zhang Feng spends his days studying neurology and various systems related to human physiology, and has already developed a detailed plan for the transformation of spirit and the return of the three parts of primordial energy.

At that time, as long as the Three-Part Returning Qi is released, then I will no longer fear the Spiritless World.

Because cultivation systems can be transformed into one another, or rather, they have become integrated.

At that time, I will have mastered the "Great Circulation" of the cultivation technique, and any additional systems that follow can be directly integrated into the "solid framework" of the Great Circulation.

After all, the Great Circulation already represents the three elements of essence, energy, and spirit, forming the most stable triangular structure.

To put it more mysteriously, when combined with the spirit transformation in the Niwan Palace at the top of the head, that is 'Three Flowers Gathering at the Top'.

The next step is to transcend the Five Elements of Heaven and Earth.

Zhang Feng had many ideas and had paved the way.

Obtaining the Overwatch attribute will further accelerate this process.

Then, consider the downsides.

If you choose to stay behind, it also means that you have 'missed the most important first upgrade'.

Will I be able to pass this '++ level'?

As Zhang Feng activated his second spiritual thought, he fell into deep thought.

Still deep in thought.

My overclocking reached 100% and started to take effect.

Their physical constitution also increased rapidly with the influx of surrounding spiritual energy.

Feel the powerful force within your body.

Zhang Feng felt that with his current knowledge and learning, this should be more than enough.

Furthermore, there are only five resurrection opportunities, and the Overwatch entry doesn't include the option to 'freeze the timeline after selection'.

That means if you die, you can still go back to the beginning and choose new combat power to strengthen.

This is a good thing; it allows for greater tolerance for mistakes.

In particular, all my past efforts, whether it was acquiring the commander's hat or studying diligently for hundreds of years, were for the purpose of prioritizing development when encountering terms like "development and early-game combat" in the future.

All my efforts over the past few centuries have been for better development and better choices in the future.

And now, I've actually seen one.

So, we have to give it a shot.

The answer has been decided.

Zhang Feng successfully completed his planning for the future and chose to remain vigilant. Although it seemed like a long time, it actually started after Zhang Feng began to condense his spiritual thoughts and multitask.

Within a minute, Zhang Feng not only finished thinking about everything, but also activated three spiritual senses and 100% overclocking.

With the support of internal energy, the excess internal energy began to be converted into the middle and lower dantian within the body.

Especially during resonance, the internal organs also begin to overclock, and internal energy begins to gather.

The eight extraordinary meridians are also being opened up little by little.

Three spiritual thoughts are enough to weave through many systems, maximizing combat power at the start.

Less than ten minutes.

As the dozen or so people groped around.

Zhang Feng's physique has jumped from 16 to 71.

This is the 'sudden growth and transformation in the early stage' technique that Zhang Feng obtained after digesting all the knowledge.

Algorithms that perfectly conform to human biomechanics and spiritual energy structure enable Zhang Feng to rapidly achieve a leap in super combat power.

Of course, compared to the explosive growth in those ten minutes, the increase was gradual.

It will only unleash its power when the internal energy reaches 100%.

Once you reach the Golden Core stage, the growth will be explosive.

Zhang Feng's research topic has always been to compress the "three explosions" as much as possible within the opening phase.

Similarly, Zhang Feng was also very happy after realizing his current physical condition.

Seriously, if an outrageous monster appears at the start, I'm really doomed.

But for now... it's best to wait and come back later.

Because every second, I am improving, and improving without limit.

To be honest, if the monster doesn't come soon, I'll be invincible.

……

Three hours later, in a corner of the maze.

The dozen or so people traveling with me were starting a fire and cooking.

It's one of those old-fashioned small iron pots that's easy to carry, and some with durable charcoal fire.

It seems that these people have very rich experience in wilderness survival.

at the same time.

Zhang Feng sat by the fire, gazing at the compressed vegetables in the pot.

My physical condition is already at 97.

But the danger has not yet materialized.

Instead, it's an infinite maze, an endless cycle.

Even Zhang Feng couldn't see through this "ghost wall".

Because it is truly a large maze that thoroughly tests one's intellect.

I'm currently engaged in cultivation and don't want to use my brain, so it's really troublesome.

As for breaking down the wall directly, let's forget about that.

If there really is some kind of terrifying trap, and I die, then these few hours will have been wasted.

So I decided to just go with these dozen or so people.

It was just the journey these dozen or so people had taken.

Zhang Feng also saw that they had made marks, but they all mysteriously disappeared.

It is this disappearance, and the same place repeating itself over and over again.

They didn't even know if they had ever been there.

Currently, they have begun to develop incorrect thinking and perceptions.

It was precisely these eerie and bizarre events that made them feel like they were trapped in a maze of ghosts.

The terrifying atmosphere further hindered their ability to make calm judgments.

At this moment, beside the campfire.

Looking at the dejected and somewhat desperate and frightened majority of the people, Zhang Feng knew that relying on them was not a good idea.

But the two in the lead.

They remained relatively calm.

One of them was named Brother Frog, and he was in his thirties. As his name suggests, his face looked like a toad when he closed his mouth.

He didn't say a word the whole way; instead, he seemed to be thinking about something.

The other person, who looked to be around forty years old, was called "Brother Zhou" by most of the people in the group.

He was strong and 37 years old, with very noticeable calluses on his hands.

Based on his walking posture, Zhang Feng knew that he practiced a hard qigong such as Iron Palm.

The last two people, dressed in geological exploration team uniforms, were one in their forties and the other in their fifties.

These two are everyone's employers.

They appear to be people from some large organization.

After three hours of navigating the maze, Zhang Feng, in addition to practicing his skills, also sorted out their relationship.

Ultimately, the two staff members are the bosses.

Brother Zhou and Brother Ha are the team's exploration experts, and also seem to be the kind of 'explorers' who specialize in finding ancient ruins.

The remaining eleven gunmen were security personnel from within the organization.

Their composition is very complex.

However, based on the information in the text, Zhang Feng could also tell that they were looking for something related to 'paleontology'.

"I think our trip is doomed."

Also at this time.

Suddenly, Brother Ha spoke.

His words drew the attention of everyone around him.

"Brother Ha, what do you mean by that?"

“Don’t scare me…”

Several security guards were asking questions, their eyes warily scanning the surrounding walls.

In the dim light of the flickering fire, facing the dark corners all around.

They gripped their guns tighter, always afraid that some monster might emerge from around the corner.

"Is it hanging in the balance?" Brother Zhou frowned and asked directly, "Did you discover something?"

“Yes, tell us about it.” The two staff members also looked over.

Zhang Feng also looked over, wanting to know what this person, who seemed to have no spiritual energy and whose physique was only 14, could say.

When Brother Ha saw everyone looking at him, he pointed to a blue stone wall to the side and said, "Look."

"What are you looking at?"

"There's clearly nothing here..."

Looking at it, Brother Zhou and the others saw it as a solid bluestone wall.

But Brother Ha said solemnly and seriously, "There is malevolent energy overflowing from there."

"Evil aura? What is that?" Several people felt a chill run down their spines upon hearing this.

Brother Zhou and the two staff members frowned and asked, "You saw it? What are you going to do about it?"

'This person...does he have a natural eye for malevolent spirits?'

Unlike Brother Zhou and the others, Zhang Feng also sensed the malevolent aura.

However, this is achieved by using a spirit-observing talisman.

However, this malevolent energy was not controlled by anyone; it formed naturally, so Zhang Feng didn't pay much attention to it.

But at this moment.

Zhang Feng saw that this toad, which showed no signs of spiritual energy, was actually exuding a murderous aura, which immediately piqued his interest.

If one can analyze the innate 'eye of yin and evil' and transform it into various kinds of eyes, until one becomes an 'omnipotent eye of yin and yang'.

Then you won't have to go through the trouble of using talismans.

In this way, one can also save the need for a spiritual thought and redirect it to cultivation-related matters.

For a moment, Zhang Feng had some ideas about the body's functions and the structure of the eyes of Brother Clam.

Just in terms of deepening one's knowledge, this person is worth associating with.

Meanwhile, Brother Frog was unaware that someone was watching his body.

Instead, after hearing the questions from the crowd, he carefully observed the overflowing malevolent energy and solemnly said:

“I know my brothers don’t really believe in supernatural phenomena, but you invited me here because you value this ability of mine.”

As he spoke, he stood up abruptly from beside the fire.
"There's something strange about this place. If you ask me, let's find a way back as soon as possible."

Because I can actually see some 'evil spirits' in the cemetery.

Since this place is filled with malevolent energy and rarely sees the sun, it might just harbor the legendary evil spirits!

"ghost……"

"After hearing what Brother Frog said, I also felt a bit chilly around me..."

"Perhaps...we should find a way back as soon as possible..."

"We keep getting lost in a maze...maybe there's a ghost following us..."

"You...you don't look back...the old folks always say, don't look back..."

As Brother Ha finished speaking, several people showed expressions of fear.

Some people wanted to turn back, but were stopped by those around them.

"Check behind me..."

Another person had a stiff neck and asked their companion for help.

In the dim light of the fire, and inside this labyrinthine maze where even your voice echoes.

An atmosphere of fear spread at that moment.

Although they are mercenaries within the organization, they are also ruthless gun enthusiasts.

But when you really encounter that kind of 'invisible and intangible' ghost, that kind of 'unknown'...

Anyone would be afraid of that.

Even their childhood experiences of being frightened by ghost stories resurfaced at this moment.

However, Zhang Feng was not as afraid as he had been in the rat hole before.

Because I can actually see ghosts now.

When faced with something that is visible, tangible, and that one has the ability to obtain, rather than something of 'unknown origin', there is naturally no fear.

Just as he realized, Zhang Feng suddenly discovered that he had grown so much without even noticing.

At least now I can listen to a creepy topic.

Instead of forcibly interrupting.

Similarly, there were quite a few daring people in this group.

Like Brother Zhou, he was skeptical about it, so he wasn't afraid.

Especially outside, he was a three-time champion in the national underground boxing competition.

The other two staff members were also unafraid.

One of them, in particular, exclaimed with intrigued excitement, "It's good to find a fierce ghost! This proves we've come to the right place!"

(End of this chapter)