Samsara Space: They're all begging me to heal them one more time.

On the seventh day of his break, Zhang Yuan received an unexpected message.

That was a communication request from the E-class train channel.

The nickname is: [The Flexible Fat Guy].

"Brother Yuan! We're alive! We're still alive!" The moment the call connected, that familiar loud voice rang out.

Wang Defa, the chubby kid who followed Zhang Yuan in the first Resident Evil movie, still has a strong voice.

"Calm down." Zhang Yuan smiled slightly. "Looks like you guys made it through the second mission?"

"It's not just the second game! We've even finished the third game!"

The fat man's voice carried a hint of boasting and lingering fear, "I was with Glasses. First, there was that damned 'Purge' plan. Thanks to his quick thinking, he led me to hide in the sewers and ambush people. In the end, we managed to survive until we returned."

"Then, not long after, we cleared another dungeon called 'Alien 1.' Brother Yuan, you have no idea, that dark, grimy spaceship was absolutely terrifying!"

Then, Li Mo's voice came through the communicator: "Brother Yuan, based on our situation, the time flow of the E-class train is not the same as that of the D-class."

"You may have only gone through one cycle over there, but we've already experienced two mission intervals here. I think this 'time difference' means that lower-level reincarnators have more time to catch up with the progress of the higher-ups."

"At our current rate of accumulation, even if we only get the guaranteed reward from the main quest in the next mission, we should be able to save enough for the ticket to advance to rank D."

"I hope we can continue to cooperate then."

There will be an opportunity.

Zhang Yuan adjusted his glasses, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes. Those who survive in this space all possess considerable skill.

The fat man's luck and the bespectacled man's quick wit both indicate good potential.

"Hurry up. The scenery on the D-class train is much better than what's below."

"Brother Yuan, we've actually discovered another pattern."

Just as Zhang Yuan was about to hang up, Li Mo's voice came again, carrying a calmness that could only be cultivated through numerous life-or-death experiences:

"On the E-class train, most missions are simply about survival or escaping."

"But I heard from those senior members who are about to be promoted that the mission mode will undergo a qualitative change when you reach D-rank. It will no longer be a simple matter of 'survival,' but will involve 'competition' between reincarnators."

"Resources, reputation, even control over the plot... everything has to be fought for."

"So, Yuan-ge, next time we meet, it might not be just a simple reminiscing session."

Zhang Yuan raised an eyebrow, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes. "Looks like you've gotten used to the rules of this game, Glasses."

"That's right, D-level is just the beginning. If you can climb up, I'd love to see what you can get your hands on."

"Don't die."

"Hehe, don't worry, Brother Yuan! I'm not all this fat for nothing! Even if I can't beat them, I can still run away with my glasses on!" The fat man's loud voice broke in at the right time, dispelling the slightly heavy atmosphere.

Communication was completely cut off.

Zhang Yuan leaned back in his chair, his fingers tapping lightly on the table.

"The struggle..." he murmured to himself, "This is exactly my favorite part."

Watching the streaks of light rushing past the window, Zhang Yuan let out a soft breath.

Even former novices are striving to climb the ladder, so how can I, as the "guide" leading the way, stop?

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On the fourteenth day, the bell rang precisely in everyone's minds, signaling the end of the rest period.

"Whoosh—!!!" The whistle blared. The bronze train that traversed the heavens once again spewed out thick white steam, its wheels grinding against the rails with a teeth-grinding metallic sound.

Inside the private room, the four were already fully prepared. A-Qiang checked the ammunition belts, Lin Qingyue tightened her belt, and Tao Tao nervously clutched her magic book.

"Ding." A jet-black ticket with dark gold patterns on its surface appeared out of thin air in Zhang Yuan's hand.

Train D-007 will arrive at the station in 2 hours. Please be prepared and board the train on time.

Next stop: Suanzao County.

[Dimension ID: SG-007]

[Time anchor: Late Eastern Han Dynasty, first year of the Chuping era (190 AD).]

[Main Story Background: The Eighteen Warlords' Campaign Against Dong Zhuo.]

As he looked at the familiar Chinese characters, Zhang Yuan's pupils contracted slightly, and then a meaningful smile appeared on his lips.

"Where are we going next?" Tao Tao asked curiously, leaning closer. "Sour Jujube County? Are there lots of sour jujubes to eat there?"

"Eat sour dates?" Zhang Yuan chuckled, realizing that expecting this loli from another world to understand the cultural background of the next mission was indeed a bit too much for her.

"No, there are no sour jujubes there, only human heads."

"It was an era that produced many heroes, yet human life was as cheap as grass. There were martial saints who were famous throughout the world, strategists who could devise flawless plans, and treacherous heroes who could control the emperor and command the feudal lords."

He stood up and looked up at the deep, boundless starry sky outside the private train compartment window.

The once star-studded, pitch-black sky now faintly glowed with a blood-red light, as if foreshadowing an impending carnage.

Faintly, one could almost hear the roar of a thousand troops traveling through time and space.

For some reason, his intuition told him—

The wind will be strong at the next stop.

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Volume Two, "The Bronze Frenzy," is complete.

(As of the end of Volume 2, Zhang Yuan's attribute panel is as follows)

Passenger ID: D-4396

Name: Zhang Yuan

[Class: Paladin]

Rank: D

[Basic Attributes] (Upgrading to D-rank will provide certain bonuses to all attributes. Since the class is Paladin, there are additional bonuses to Constitution and Spirit.)

Power: 20

Agility: 15

Physical condition: 33

Intelligence: 12

Spirit: 48

Charisma: 9

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Assets Held

Reward points: 325 points

Side Quests: 4 D-rank side quests, 3 C-rank side quest

Equipment: [Holy Order Standard Plate Armor], [Miner's Hydraulic Assisted Gloves], [Silver Necklace of Focus], [Troll Spine Cross], [M79 Grenade Launcher]

[Twin Souls], [Tactical Data Terminal (Elite Prototype)], [Angel Wings (Incomplete Version)], [Federal Medal of Honor]

[Master the skills]

Active Skills: [Weapon Blessing Lv.5], [Slow Healing Lv.5], [Basic Reconnaissance], [Light's Vengeance Lv.5], [Angel's Blessing Lv.3], [Purification], [Holy Guardian Badge (MAX·Breakthrough State)], [Heavenly Voice Lv.1], [Holy Light Protection Lv.3], [Honor Blessing Lv.5].

Passive Skills: [Guardian's Grace Lv.2], [Weak Telepathy], [Skill Fusion: All-Knowing Eye (Pseudo)], [Rapid Healing].

(Skills without levels are special skills; level 1 is the maximum level.)

[Innate Ability]: Divine Grace (??? Level - Rule Law)