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Chapter 156 Who Will Be the Captain? [Fifth update, making up for last night's chapter, please vote!]

"What kind of arrow?" Zero couldn't help but become interested.

"This is an arrow."

As Fang Ge spoke, he took out the Spear of Judgment. He twisted the golden staff along the handle, and with a hiss, the tip of the staff extended, instantly transforming into a golden javelin.

"The story item, the Spear of Judgment, is equivalent to an A-grade weapon. The power of the spear can be determined by the amount of physical energy used. Users must possess internal energy, vampire energy, magic power, telekinesis, true essence power, immortal spiritual power, etc. to use it."

"Although it is a javelin, it can be used as an arrow without any problem. Its essence is to transform the energy injected into it into a special energy with annihilation properties through runes."

"Its load-bearing capacity is strong. As long as Chu Xuan makes some modifications, he can make better use of the violent power generated by the energy clash!"

"As for the recycling issue, that's even easier. You only need one C-rank side quest at the main god's place to exchange for the [Arrow Recycler], which automatically recycles marked arrows within a ten-kilometer radius!"

It's just a C-level side quest; even if you don't have any spare money right now, it's still easy to get it.

Moreover, the [Spear of Judgment] is only an option for this stage. Theoretically speaking, any powerful magical artifact with high load-bearing capacity can be used as an arrow for the [Explosive Wind Arrow].

For example... Wangshu Sword, Zhuxian Sword, etc.

Frankly, at this point, Zero Point believes it has nothing to do with [Sniping] anymore, and the Spear of Judgment doesn't seem like an item that can be used on the [Gauss Sniper Crossbow].

However, according to the description, the numerical values ​​are indeed extremely exaggerated.

Zero also checked the Wind Arrow skill separately. If you don't buy the bloodline, this skill requires one A-level side quest to sell on its own... So the C-level Elf Archer bloodline is just an overpowered enhancement!
This is as absurd as having an S-rank resurrection skill as a bonus when summoning a AA-rank necromancer!
Being able to escape the limitations of the elven bloodline's difficulty in cultivation through the Embrace is indeed excellent.

"I never thought that after being a sniper my whole life, I would end up dealing with bows and arrows..." Zero shook his head with a sigh and began to enhance his skills.

Fortunately, the basic principle of long-range sniping remains the same; only the weapon used has changed.

Luo Gandao had been quietly waiting for his new mecha design, but there had been no news.

What happened? My performance in the horror movie last time wasn't great, but it was pretty good, right?
He risked his life to stall Imhotep's movements! And he even used an A-rank side quest to purchase the [Flame of Life], which is extremely useful to the team!
Based on past experience, the Zhongzhou team has not let down any of its members... Could it be that what happened before has come to light?

Seeing Fang Ge looking at him with a half-smile, Luo Gandao awkwardly scratched the back of his head and said:

"Captain, is there something you need?"

"We haven't forgotten about your mecha."

Fang Ge was indeed quite satisfied with Luo Gandao's performance in The Legend of the Gods and Demons. His progress in goodness was quite good, and he could already be considered a qualified teammate.

"However, just like the Overlord's mechanical body, we need to make some improvements before we can retrieve it."

“Take it?” Logan became increasingly puzzled.

In the past, we always bought blueprints for research and development. How come this time we can just take them directly?

"You'll understand when the time comes," Fang Ge said, keeping everyone in suspense. "In the meantime, try your best to cultivate the [Northern Darkness Divine Art] and [Free and Easy Wind Control]."

Since there was something to do in the short term, Luo Gandao didn't press the matter further and kept his doubts to himself.

With this, the enhancements to the Central Continent Team are complete, and the next step is development. The remaining D-rank side quests will be reserved for farming points in [Jurassic World].

But before that... there's one thing that needs to be dealt with.

"Zhang Jie, isn't it time?" Fang Ge called out the man's name. "It's time."

Zhang Jie let out a long sigh, and looking at everyone's different expressions, he relaxed and smiled:
"The time has come for me to start my life anew! I will explain everything to everyone then."

Those in the know had long harbored doubts about Zhang Jie. Zheng Zha and the others knew that Fang Ge likely knew the inside story about Zhang Jie, but they had never elaborated on it.

Clearly, there's some unspeakable secret.

"The last D-level side quest will be used to unlock [Jurassic World] for Zhan Lan. As for the reward points, they will all be used to purchase the information and materials that Chu Xuan needs."

Fang Ge directed him to spend all his savings, then casually asked his teammates:
"Those who have unlocked the third-order gene lock, please raise your hands."

Zheng Zha, Zhao Yingkong, Chu Xuan, and Luo Gandao raised their hands without hesitation...

After hesitating for a moment, Zhan Lan also raised her hand. She smiled awkwardly and said, "I'm not very sure. Maybe it should be open?"

At the end of the last horror movie, she had a feeling of entering the third stage... but she wasn't quite sure yet.

"Zhang Jie, please confirm this." Fang Ge had no choice but to seek confirmation from a professional.

The answer was affirmative.

“This is interesting…” Fang Ge stroked his chin and asked Zheng Zha about his progress: “Do you think you’re still far from the fourth stage?”

"How am I supposed to judge that?" Zheng Zha Xiaoxiong spread his hands. "The intensity of Legend of the Gods and Demons is like a vacation. Apart from the time I was blown up by Imhotep, which gave me a slight sense of it, I didn't feel anything like it."

As we all know, captain certification can upgrade the gene lock by one stage. Furthermore, the limit is to upgrade from the third-stage gene lock to the fourth-stage beginner stage.

However, the fourth-order gene lock carries enormous risks. If not properly controlled, it can trigger inner demons, plunging the cells into a state of frenzied consciousness.

Even Fang Ge himself wouldn't dare to abuse this power.

Zhao Yingkong can be ruled out first, because the third stage is the optimal state before the problem of incomplete Heart Light is solved.

Chu Xuan's inner demons are the most insidious... Due to his special nature, he may seem fine at first glance, but in reality, one wrong move and the negative consequences will explode!

As the most important researcher, I absolutely cannot afford to make such a mistake.

Logandao's inner demons were equally difficult to overcome; the clone Logandao in the original story failed to overcome his inner demons across three generations. Moreover, his experience was insufficient.

In other words, they have to choose between Zheng Zha and Zhan Lan.

Zhan Lan's emotions are currently stable, and with Fang Ge as a support, she's unlikely to lose control. However, as a person with mental strength, the harm caused if she loses control would be far greater!

Zheng Zha's inner demon is most likely the desire for "freedom," which may require him to die once to overcome...

—Oh well, a lot of mosquitoes don't itch, and a lot of debt doesn't bother us. Anyway, everyone still has at least one life. The next cycle of reincarnation should already have the necessary elements to overcome inner demons.

Fang Ge decided to change her way of life. "Zheng Zha, come with me to the movie 'Legend of the Gods and Demons.' I have something to tell you... Zhang Jie, don't come yet."

"what's up?"

"...about Lori."

(End of this chapter)