Ancient Ark: A Dark-Themed Historical Survival Game

Xiao Yu opened his personal panel.

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Name: Xiao Yu.

Cultivation level: Level 5.

Contracted Heroes: Sun Tzu (Level 1), the Art of War; and the Nameless Archer (Level 3).

Life: 50/50.

Spirit: 11/50.

Attributes: ... (omitted)

Skills: Aggressive as Fire Spell (Level 1), Swift as the Wind Spell (Level 1), Powerful Arrow (Level 1), Concealing Breath Technique (Level 1), Precision (Max Level)

Talents: Omniscient Sage (Innate Talent), Supreme Sage of Military Strategy (Orange-level Luck, Not Yet Activated).

Soul Essence: 359/550.

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There is still plenty of vital energy!

It's not difficult to level up to level 6 after completing a dungeon.

However, compared to continuous upgrades, cultivating Heroic Spirits and skills currently yields more significant benefits in terms of increasing strength.

"Promote Sun Tzu by one rank first!"

It directly consumes 300 Soul Essence!

Your "Sun Tzu, the Master of War" hero spirit level has increased to level 2!

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Heroic Spirit Name: Sun Tzu, the Master of War.

Cultivation level: Level 2.

Level cap: 78.

Life: 450/450.

Spirit: 395/700.

Heroic Spirit Skill: The Six Secrets of Military Strategy.

My innate soul artifacts: The Supreme Military Manual and the Military Saint's Sword (not activated).

Heroic Soul Crystal: Concealing Breath Technique (Level 1).

Soul Essence: 0/650.

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Sun Tzu's attributes have been comprehensively improved, and the attributes of his currently unlocked natal soul weapon, "The Supreme Military Manual," have also increased significantly along with his level.

A level 1 Sun Tzu was enough to deal with King Ping of Chu, and now that he has reached level 2, there is no doubt about it!

but.

anyway.

The power level of epic-level heroes is outrageous.

The difficulty of training them is also extremely high.

However, upgrading from level 2 to level 3 requires 650 essence, even with the Saint's physique reduced by half.

In other words.

It originally cost 1300!

Even if others obtain such a super hero early on, they will not have the resources to nurture it for a long time.

There are still 59 points of vital energy remaining.

It can be used to enhance the Breath Concealment Technique.

Enhance security and privacy capabilities.

[Soul Essence - 50!]

Your skill "Concealing Breath Technique" has successfully broken through to the next level. Current skill level: Level 2!

The vital energy has been almost completely depleted.

The current pollution level is over 50%.

This means that after more than an hour and a half in the nightmare, the team hasn't challenged a single boss, which makes it hard not to feel a sense of urgency.

Even so, no one questioned Xiao Yu's command, since even if they gave up the challenge now, the rewards for this round of dungeons would still be quite substantial.

We've had divine assistance all along the way.

This guy is practically a human cheat code!

Without a top-tier player who can instantly see through the environment and monster weaknesses of the eight burial chambers and provide the most efficient strategy, each one could lead to multiple team wipes.

One time could be considered a coincidence, but so many times in a row can only mean that his ability is extremely extraordinary!

He's now pointing to a pit of fire.

The three of them would jump in without hesitation.

After the last burial chamber was cleared, Xiao Yu did not continue to advance, but instead led the team back to the main hall where they had started.

Why were eight burial pits cleaned up?

This is definitely not just about increasing profits!

After all, more than half the time was spent in the first area, and even if you are familiar with the dungeon route, it is difficult to eliminate all the bosses in the remaining time.

It's a bunch of small monsters.

Abandon high-value bosses.

This is undoubtedly a losing proposition.

In fact, if Xiao Yu hadn't known that eliminating all the sacrificial victims would activate the hidden area of ​​the underground palace, he wouldn't have bothered attacking the other seven.

"what!"

Jiang Xiaxia exclaimed in surprise:

"There's a new door here!"

Zhao Gang and Lu Dahai also noticed the change. The front hall, which connects the burial area and the gate to the underground palace, now has an additional entrance in an inconspicuous corner.

"It's a hidden area."

Xiao Yu: "Let's go in and take a look!"

The four entered the inconspicuous secret room and found it to be relatively clean. Although there were books and bronzes scattered all over the floor, the pollution in the deep sea seemed to be weaker than in other places.

You have discovered the hidden area "The Chamber of Remnant Spirits"!

A figure sat cross-legged in the middle of a secret room filled with piles of decaying bamboo slips and bronze artifacts, with dry, messy white hair and a tattered white robe.

Lu Dahai quickly conjured a fireball.

Xiao Yu interrupted the reckless fat man, "This isn't a monster!"

Not a monster?

This is a nightmare in the deep sea.

What else could there be besides monsters?

The mysterious man sensed the visitor slowly turn around. Although the visitor was emaciated, there was no sign of any abnormality on his body.

His eyes were wrapped with a blood-stained white cloth. If you looked closely, you would find that his body was not a physical entity, but a faint, ethereal spirit.

【The Remnant Spirit of Wu Zixu】, Level 1 Common Unit, Health 1... Description: A remnant of humanity left behind by Wu Zixu, the Demon King of the River Eyes.

"I sensed the mark of the Heavenly Dao."

"Are you chosen ones from the future?"

The remnant spirit of Wu Zixu spoke slowly, his voice weak and hoarse, revealing a thousand years of weariness.

NPC in the instance?

The other three were taken aback.

Xiao Yu cupped his hands in greeting and said, "Xiao Yu, a junior from a later generation, pays respects to Doctor Wu!"

Was he Wu Zixu?

But isn't Wu Zixu the ultimate world boss?

"I am but a remnant, banished and burdened with the sins of history," the remnant spirit sighed with remorse. "The real Wu Zixu has sunk into the deep sea, becoming the culprit who wreaked havoc on the people and overturned history..."

Jiang Xiaoxia asked, "How did you end up here?"

"Wu Zixu plunged into the deep sea with his obsession and resentment as anchor. When he transformed into the Demon Lord and brought calamity to the past, he also stripped away some remnants of humanity that had not been completely burned away. I am just one of them."

The remnant spirit explained its origins.

He said, "I see the distorted river of time, and I also see the lamentations from history. I hope I can do something about it."

It turned out to be the case.

This remnant spirit is Wu Zixu.

Wu Zixu's demonic nature, which embodied both humanity and loyalty, remained uncorrupted even after plunging into the deep sea, inspiring a sense of awe and respect in everyone present.

"I saw many things in the deep sea... My chosen ones from the future, your mission is far too heavy."

The remaining spirit's face was filled with pity and near despair.

He seemed to have seen extremely terrifying prophecies and futures, and knew better than the players how difficult and dangerous the path was to salvage historical fragments and purify the river of time.

Xiao Yu: "Dr. Wu, you are wrong. Although the long night of history is full of difficulties and obstacles, we are not alone and helpless."

Jiang Xiaxia looked at this senior.

I've never seen Xiao Yu show such an expression before; his eyes reveal a powerful conviction.

Xiao Yu continued, "The five thousand years of Chinese civilization have nurtured countless sages like you. They are rising up in resistance in every corner of history, like inextinguishable lamps, enough to guide and illuminate this path!"

"The Mandate of Heaven is not entirely borne by those destined to receive it. Our sages are our strongest support and partners. We will surely reverse fate and restore history, and Chinese civilization will stand tall in the deep sea!"

The remnant spirit has no eyes.

But he was scrutinizing Xiao Yu intently.

"Your destiny is extraordinary. If future generations have such a belief, then I can rest assured."

The remnant spirit's body shook violently.

He exists between nothingness and reality, like a flickering lamp that could vanish at any moment.

"I don't have much time left."

As the remnant spirit spoke, its body spontaneously combusted.

Jiang Xiaxia exclaimed in surprise, "Grandpa, what's wrong?"

"Your finding this place is a kind of fate between us. Although I am just a remnant of a spirit, I would like to offer my remaining body and contribute my strength."

"Please save our history... everything... I beg you all!"

The remnant spirit body completely collapsed.

A surge of powerful energy was released from the remnant spirit of Wu Zixu, instantly enveloping the four people present. At the same time, they received a notification.

[You have received a "blessing of good fortune," reducing your pollution level by 30%!]

"The pollution levels have decreased!"

Zhao Gang and Lu Dahai were overjoyed.

Jiang Xiaoxia looked sad.

At this moment, a "Wu Zixu's Fortune Chest" appeared in the secret room. This is a special hidden treasure chest.

Xiao Yu did not let Jiang Xiaxia step forward to open it.

Her lucky aura is meant to be used on the final, most crucial treasure chest, while the items in the hidden treasure chest are generally fixed and unaffected by the lucky aura.

[You have opened a treasure chest. "Wu Zixu's Corpse-Beating Whip" +1, "White Heroic Spirit Essence" +6!]

Xiao Yu's eyes lit up.

Six portions of white Heroic Spirit Essence were extracted!

These materials are already extremely valuable, but the other piece of equipment is even more precious. This item will only appear when the hidden map is triggered for the first time.

This is the initial stage.

One of the best pieces of equipment!

【Wu Zixu's Corpse-Slaying Whip】(Unique), Green Medium Grade, Attack +10, Magic Attack +10, Physical Damage Amplification +10%, Magic Damage Amplification +10%, Critical Damage +15%, with the skill "Soul Destroyer", Durability 40.