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Chapter 247 cleared! Level skyrocketed to 20! (Part 1)

Lured by the chicken leg, Ye Changtian headed to the meeting place with mixed feelings.

Unlike the previous timeline, this time Ji Yi did not interfere much, and the theme of the national gathering of extraordinary individuals was slightly different, which led to a change in the mission objectives of the second batch of players.

This time, all four players entered the venue with legitimate identities.

As always, the snow leopard looked down on those of lower status, its gaze towards Ye Changtian filled with disdain.

Zhang Tianyi (who is definitely not going to do it today) looked at Ye Changtian with a somewhat subtle gaze, as if he had seen him somewhere before.

Zhuge Dengpao, however, did not look down on this unfamiliar low-level player. A low level does not mean weak strength. Although his level was not high, he was confident that he could play a significant role.

The four of them blended in among the more than two hundred extraordinary individuals and listened quietly to the female host speaking on stage.

That was Xiao Xiaoxiao, an extraordinary being; her voice could soothe and touch people's hearts.
"Fellow countrymen, the fact that the president has convened this meeting shows the importance of this matter. I won't keep you in suspense or say anything polite. Humanity is currently facing a life-or-death crisis, so please cooperate actively."

"Just now, the president sent over detailed information about the incident. Please look at the big screen."

As he spoke, an image lit up on the screen.

It was a bottomless fissure in the earth's crust, a sight rarely seen in nature.

"This place was discovered in a forest area near XX City in Country X. Mr. Wang should remember this place, right? This is the abyss you explored a few days ago."

The spiritual master, referred to as Elder Wang, nodded:
"Indeed, it was quite good. I noticed some strange mental fluctuations there, so I went to investigate, but I didn't find anything."

He was a spiritualist, and even though his voice wasn't loud, everyone present could hear him clearly.

"That's why the chairman felt something was amiss and launched a reinvestigation."

Xiao Xiaoxiao's expression was serious as she moved on to the next slide.

It was a monster concept art piece resembling game artwork, and it appeared to be computer-generated.

"Beneath this abyss lies a strange beast called 'Scylla,' possessing S-rank strength. I believe everyone understands the concept of S-rank; it's a theoretically existing level of extremely high combat power."

Upon hearing this, everyone on the field looked horrified.

Although there are more than 200 superhumans on the field, those who have reached the A-level strength on paper can be considered top-tier.

As for S-class, it is indeed a legend to the people of Azure Star.

Of course, this so-called "Skulag" is a fabrication, a trap used to lure all superhumans into participating in a "divine sacrifice".

At this moment, only Ye Changtian knows the truth.

He sneered inwardly, feeling a hidden sense of pride and superiority.

These people were sacrifices offered to the ancient gods, and he himself was the only winner.

There is nothing more delightful than this.

For some reason, Ye Changtian found himself feeling no pity, something he hadn't done before.

He must have been forced to turn to the dark side.

The protagonist's transformation into a villain and sudden power spike is a welcome and reasonable occurrence.

In an inconspicuous corner.

Tan Ming, known as "Death," secretly wrote the four words "Scyllagh" on a piece of paper:

"If it could be solved so easily, that would be great."

At this moment, the people in the hall whispered among themselves, discussing the fictional monster on the screen with great enthusiasm.

Lu Lu was already itching to try his hand at it; he longed for a worthy opponent.

Han Feiyu frowned, pulling everyone to his side and positioning himself closest to the exit. He silently watched the others exchange words.

The "prodigy" Hikaru Nishimura ate a lollipop with a blank expression, having no concept of ABCD.

But most people already understand what this is about.

The president is planning to gather the power of all the extraordinary individuals and try to defeat the S-class monster with overwhelming numbers.

But is this really necessary? Wasn't it said that the monster had already been sealed away?

Xiao Xiaoxiao understood what everyone was thinking and continued to explain:
"The guild leader said that this strange beast is about to break through the seal, and that will be its weakest moment."

“Skula possesses strange laws that render modern technology useless and even signal waves interfere with it. In addition to being unable to use nuclear weapons, even ordinary guns and cannons are ineffective.”

"It feeds on human flesh and blood. Once it is allowed to prey on a large number of innocent people, it will regain its strength. At that time, the damage will be incalculable, and no one will be able to control it anymore."

Xiao Xiaoxiao explained in detail, listing data and analyzing the advantages and disadvantages. Of course, most of the content was specifically instructed by the president.

Since Skullag is not entirely fictional, the account is well-founded and appears highly credible.

Xiao Xiaoxiao's words seemed to exert an even stronger ability to make people feel close and trusting.

Even she herself was surprised.

She was merely reading a prepared statement as instructed by the corps commander, yet the content of the statement itself seemed to possess a power that overlapped with her own abilities, creating an effect greater than the sum of its parts.

"Therefore, my fellow countrymen, the current event may be the greatest crisis we have ever faced in history."

Xiao Xiaoxiao took a deep breath.

"The president will not hide anything from everyone, the power of an S-class is unimaginable. This operation has the highest success rate of hunting down enemies, but at the same time it is still extremely dangerous."

"Some of us will certainly die because of this, but I hope—and the chairman hopes—that everyone will lend a helping hand! Behind you are billions of innocent people, your families, relatives, and friends."

"We are united as one, with one heart and one mind! We will overcome this hardship!"

The following lines were nothing more than tired, tired emotional appeals, nothing worth mentioning. The speaker's oratory skills and ability to read from a script were probably inferior to those of a certain art student.

But under Xiao Xiaoxiao's voice, and those seemingly magical lines...

Almost everyone was stirred up emotionally.

Emotions can spread. When people are in a group, if their emotions are properly channeled, they will unconsciously ignore their personal interests and reveal their noble side.

At this point, people became fearless and even felt that sacrifice would be an honor.

These extraordinary individuals may feel superior because they are different from ordinary people, and some may even disregard life.

However, under the influence of such extreme emotions, they can also show their "saintly" side.

"I am willing to participate in the operation! I will give my life without hesitation!"

Lu Lu spoke up.

"I am willing to participate in the operation! I will give my life without hesitation!" ×N.

Others joined in, including the snow leopard, who was full of passion and excitement.

However, there were still a few outliers among the crowd.

Han Feiyu donned the [Spirit Concealment Veil] and fled, leaving behind his body-refining clone to echo his words.

Since there's danger, why go? Besides, he sensed something was off about the incident, so he decided to trust his intuition.

Zhuge Dengpao, with a "Purifying Talisman" stuck to his forehead, vaguely felt that there was something fishy about this incitement, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

He's actually quite smart, but not much.

Zhang Tianyi was equally suspicious. He knew perfectly well that the ancient god lay beneath the abyss.

Are these people crazy that they want to fight the Old Gods?
The mission statement clearly states that these players are traitors who infiltrated the team and are to be "sacrificed" to these people.

Therefore, in terms of the mission's progress, this incitement is undoubtedly helping the players.

It went too smoothly, almost unnaturally so.

Could it be that the main quest itself is a trap, and everyone, including the player, has been tricked?
Zhang Tianyi fell into deep thought. Of everyone present, only Ye Changtian remained calm, clearly knowing the script that was about to unfold.

Is this the thrill of hiding behind the scenes? Strategizing, manipulating everyone—I'm the mastermind behind it all!

"Hehehehe." Ye Changtian couldn't help but sneer.

"New guy, what are you laughing at? Everyone's supposed to be willing to sacrifice themselves for righteousness, do you find that funny?"

Behind Ye Changtian, a black man was cursing at him.

Zhang Tianyi also cast a look at the fool.

Ye Changtian's smile immediately vanished: "Private Marseille, Oh Reva, it wasn't intentional."

Black guy: "Damn, what are they saying? We can't understand each other."

The black man shook his head, too lazy to pay any more attention to Ye Changtian.

Ye Changtian found it even funnier. There was a joke online that if you did something bad abroad, you should shout "Baka yarou" to pretend you were Japanese. He had never been abroad in his life and thought he would never need to use this trick.

Meanwhile, the speech on stage was gradually coming to an end, and even the battle plan had been basically finalized.

All I can say is that the president is incredibly thoughtful.

“Park Chang-young, you have the ability to teleport on a large scale. As long as the coordinates are accurate, it's enough to get everyone to their destination.”

Before Xiao Xiao could finish his joke, Park Chang-young immediately said:

"That's right! But I need some time to deploy. Please give me 3 hours! I guarantee the task will be completed!"

Xiao Xiaoxiao nodded, then proceeded to give instructions:
"During this time, we'll need to trouble a few support characters to apply buffs to everyone."

"no problem!"

The scene was bustling with activity, and everyone was in high spirits.

In a few hours, they will be heading to the abyss where the ancient gods are sealed, to engage in an unprecedented large-scale battle.

As for the outcome of this operation, probably no one can predict it.

Meanwhile, on the other side of Azure Star.

It was nighttime, and Mad Celestial felt utterly exhausted after finishing his dance.

He really couldn't hold on any longer; if his teammates didn't arrive soon, he wouldn't be able to contain the source of the contamination.

Looking at the mental monsters in the lakeside cabin, some powerful individuals seemed to have desensitized. Despite being in a "shared mental state," Mad Celestial was like a wilted vegetable leaf, while they were full of energy.

"Still persisting? That must be really tough."

Just then, a man appeared in front of the Mad Celestial.

"You are... Ji Yi?"

"Yes, nice to meet you, Mad Celestial Venerable."

Ji Yi did not participate in that boring speech and rally, but instead was somehow transported here through Pian.

To be fair, although Pian couldn't use his powers, he knew quite a few unorthodox methods.

To be precise, Pian has traversed many worlds, so he possesses a wealth of complex knowledge.

In Ji Yi's view, Pian was, in a way, practically the male protagonist of a multiverse fantasy novel. If he hadn't lost the competition and been unable to use his powers, Pian's terrifying strength would be unimaginable.

"I've spent all my energy these past few days containing the source of pollution. How's the progress outside? Have you found the ancient god's sealed artifact?"

Mad Celestial Venerable asked.

He appears to be lucid now, but the more lucid he is, the worse his condition usually is.

"Hey, what's going on, sir! Get to work over here."

As soon as Ji Yi finished speaking, Pi An's figure appeared silently.

Mad Celestial was taken aback: "What does this mean?"

The stranger in front of him looked ordinary, but he felt a sense of unease.

"The Imperial Army sent me with a message," Ji Yi said with a smile. "This world is beyond saving. Almost all of humanity has been infected by the Ancient Gods, so let's surrender."

As she spoke, Ji Yi pointed to the upper right corner, which was the task panel fixed on the Mad Celestial Venerable's window.

"Look, don't we still have Mission Four to do?"

The Mad Celestial Venerable immediately lost control of his emotions:
"Idiot! That was clearly a trap mission!"

"There's an old Chinese saying, 'A wise man submits to circumstances.'" Ji Yi said, gesturing with his chin, "Brother, you should try to persuade him."

Upon hearing this, Pian narrowed his eyes, smiled, and slowly approached the Mad Celestial.
A few hours later.

In a hotel in Washington, D.C., runes were inscribed in the center of the lobby.

"Comrades, are you all ready?!"

"Yes, Captain!" ×N
"I can't hear you!"

"Are you fucking deaf?" — Cheese Snow Leopard

"Well, let's get started as soon as possible."

As the magic circle gradually began to glow, everyone was filled with high spirits and eagerly awaited the completion of the teleportation.

Just then, Brother Foot Win, carrying a security door, burst into the hotel lobby:

"Wait—wait—for me!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the magic array suddenly burst into a burst of intense light, and more than two hundred extraordinary individuals instantly disappeared from their original positions.

"Hahaha, I'm really something."

Brother Jiao Ying was panting heavily, wanting to curse, but he didn't even have the strength to speak.

After working hard for several hours to get to the meeting, how did these people suddenly run away!
He looked at the computer and large display screen left at the scene, and quickly walked over. Soon, he found a coordinate.

"Isn't this the place I was in before I set off? So the ancient god was right at my feet, and I still traveled half a planet to get here."

Damn it, couldn't you guys choose a location closer to home for your meeting? Are you trying to make things difficult for me?!
No, we have to find a way to get to Asia right away; there must be a way!
After pondering for a moment, Brother Jiao Ying rushed out the door again.

at the same time.

A lakeside cottage, deep in the northern abyss.

More than two hundred people suddenly descended to a depth of more than ten kilometers underground.

It was pitch black here, with barely any starlight or moonlight reaching in. Darkness and an ominous aura seemed to envelop everyone.

"Watashi said, 'Let there be light!'"

Ten-year-old Hikaru Nishimura spoke in his childish voice, and a divine light instantly illuminated the pitch-black environment.

However, this did not bring any sense of security to the people.

"This is... fog?"

Someone asked in confusion.

A thick white fog enveloped everyone, and even with the presence of divine light, visibility was limited to no more than ten meters.

How could there be fog so deep underground?!

(End of this chapter)