Ancient Ark: A Dark-Themed Historical Survival Game

Chapter 87 The Chosen Ones of Chaos and the New Dungeon

Fan Li and Wu Zixu only clashed briefly before the latter voluntarily withdrew his troops and abandoned the attack on the main city.

This is unprecedented in history; this nightmare tsunami is the weakest and least destructive event in Suiyang's past history.

The period with the least population loss.

"Wu Zixu has retreated?"

When the news reached the ears of the chosen ones, everyone was pleasantly surprised, except for Xiao Yu, who appeared somewhat solemn and unsurprised.

Jiang Xiaxia noticed the subtle changes in Xiao Yu's expression.

"Wu Zixu gave up halfway, isn't that a good thing? Could he have been bluffing, or was there some other conspiracy involved?"

"There was no conspiracy. He really gave up. The threat of this nightmare tsunami is over. However, Wu Zixu's threat to us has not disappeared. He will become a medium- to long-term problem and threat in the future."

The other chosen ones were all puzzled upon hearing this.

"I don't quite understand!" Liu Nanshan asked, puzzled. "With the growth rate of us Chosen Ones, especially with your methods, Boss, we'll probably be able to take down all the Nightmare dungeons very soon."

"yes!"

Wei Dongbing also said, "The nightmare tsunami has an extremely long cycle. Even Wu Zixu couldn't take Suiyang this time, so he should have even less chance of posing a threat in the future."

About this matter.

There is no need to hide it.

There's no harm in letting everyone know in advance.

Xiao Yu explained, "Precisely because Wu Zixu knew he was doomed to defeat, in order to avoid being permanently sealed in the old Suiyang, he would definitely seek other ways to escape the old ways—"

Jiang Xiaoxia: "There are other methods?"

Xiao Yu nodded: "The corruption of history can be overcome by completely destroying the polluted past, breaking free from the seal and merging with the deep sea, or by borrowing the power of the outer gods to temporarily break free from the past that seals itself."

Outer Gods?

What is that?

Those destined for greatness are unfamiliar with this concept.

Xiao Yu continued to explain: "The endless vastness of the deep sea has buried countless histories and worlds, and there is a chance that evil gods will be born during the destruction of these worlds."

"All origin processes are unrelated to our history. Deep-sea evil gods born in other worlds can all be called Outer Gods."

"The deep sea is almost limitless."

"There are countless evil gods."

"Every being is incredibly ancient. They feed on the past, and grow stronger by plundering the willpower of all beings and absorbing the fortune of history. Therefore, they actively erode all realms and spread pollution."

"The culprit who killed Lord Suiyang this time is the Mother of Chaos. She has the ability to help Wu Zixu temporarily get rid of his old shackles."

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"Since there's such a way to break free from the old ways, why didn't you do it sooner?" Wei Dongbing couldn't help but ask.

Xiao Yu shook his head and said, "First of all, not every corrupted person is qualified and suitable to become God's chosen one. Secondly, for any ambitious corrupted king, becoming God's chosen one is a last resort."

"These historically corrupt individuals with powerful destiny possess enormous potential. If they can destroy the old seals and use that as a foundation, they may well become gods in the future after completely merging with the deep sea."

"But once you choose to submit to the evil god, you can temporarily break free from the old ways, but you will not truly break free from the seal and will not be able to truly merge with the deep sea."

"In this situation, not only will they be subject to the constraints and control of the evil god, but the upper limit of what they can achieve will also be locked."

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As far as Xiao Yu knew, the corrupted in history would almost never willingly submit to the Outer Gods; most of the time, they were extremely hostile to the Outer Gods who coveted their fortune.

Therefore, in most olden times, believers in local religious communities and believers in other religions were irreconcilable enemies.

but.

At this moment.

The situation in Suiyang is now under control.

Once the Chosen One completes the sealing of the core nightmare, Wu Zixu's soul will enter into eternal rest, while the Fallen King will certainly not be willing to end up like this.

His choice to sacrifice his fortune and submit to an external god was an expected action, and this matter would not have any impact or change on the chosen one in the short term.

After Wu Zixu offered sacrifices to the Qi Yun (a concept in Chinese astrology).

The nightmare of the deep sea still needs to be cleansed.

Only when the Chosen One severs the pollution of nightmares and completely severs the connection between Wu Zixu and Suiyang can the Mother of Chaos use the fortune he sacrificed to revive him.

Once Wu Zixu is resurrected.

Having broken free from the constraints of his former environment, he can easily break through the level cap of 10. Furthermore, with the blessing of the Mother of Chaos, his strength and growth rate will be astonishing.

And because the soul is still sealed in the old Suiyang.

At that time, Wu Zixu, the Chosen One of Chaos, would definitely try to launch a counterattack from the outside, or target the Chosen One team that controlled the former Suiyang.

This is the long-term trouble and threat that Xiao Yu mentioned.

However, Xiao Yu had anticipated this event and it was part of his plan.

Why do I say that?

Everything has two sides!

Wu Zixu possesses a red-grade fortune.

The higher the grade of luck a hero possesses, the lower the drop rate. Even in the case of a first kill during the initial exploration, the drop rate of purple-grade luck is only one or two percent.

What's more, it's the auspiciousness of the red color?

If Xiao Yu wants to obtain Wu Zixu's spirit, without resorting to any other special means, the probability of getting it by grinding through dungeons is even lower than winning the lottery.

Unless all the chosen ones' subordinates are used to repeatedly grind for years, even then it depends on luck, taking anywhere from a few months to several years, which will definitely affect the team's development.

Moreover.

Xiao Yu can be farmed.

Others can also use it.

The final outcome is highly uncertain.

However, when Wu Zixu sacrificed his fortune to the Mother of Chaos, the Mother of Chaos used his fortune to revive Wu Zixu, making him her chosen one of the Chaos Gods.

Although Wu Zixu in this form can break free from his old constraints, he only has one life and cannot be resurrected.

Once you successfully eliminate them.

It will definitely drop a Heroic Spirit.

This is the only way Xiao Yu can think of to guarantee that he will obtain Wu Zixu's spirit.

The spirits of Wu Zixu and Sun Wu can form a bond of destiny. If one can obtain the spirit of Wu Zixu, this combination will become one of the strongest spirit combinations in history.

This will undoubtedly greatly enhance Xiao Yu's strength!

Therefore, even though they knew that Wu Zixu would lead some of his evil followers to defect to the external gods, they did not try to stop him.

On the one hand, it is indeed difficult to stop them. Once Fan Chun, the most capable fighter here, leaves the formation, he is no match for the evil king Wu Zixu.

On one hand, he wanted to use a counter-strategy to seize the heroic spirits. Although Wu Zixu would pose a threat to the Fangzhou, Xiao Yu had enough means and countermeasures.

Putting aside other things.

Wu Zixu was able to break free from the shackles of the laws.

Couldn't Fan Li, who was under Xiao Yu's command, also be considered?

Once Fan Li breaks away from his old Suiyang days, his strength will increase dramatically, making him a powerful guardian of the Ark.

He was determined to obtain the spirit of Wu Zixu!

Not long after.

Fan Xin brought news.

"My spies discovered that the corrupted deep-sea forces led by Wu Zixu were holding some kind of ritual near Yingdu, sacrificing all their believers and the Nightmare Legion in one fell swoop."

Xiao Yu nodded: "Wu Zixu's actions were exactly as I expected. His followers and Nightmare Legion must have been consumed as materials and energy."

He paused slightly before continuing, "However, in this way, Suiyang should no longer be threatened by believers, and the number of nightmare monsters in the wild will also decrease rapidly."

Fan Li was gratified upon hearing this, saying, "After a century of suffering from the ravages of the deep sea, Suiyang has finally ushered in peace—this is the prosperous age that Zi Niu has always dreamed of, but unfortunately he will never see it."

Although I am still deeply saddened by the death of my old friend.

But Fan Xin was no ordinary person. Having lived for over 160 years, he had long been accustomed to life and death and did not dwell too much on this matter.

"Oh, right!"

He suddenly remembered something.

"Ziniu has managed Suiyang for decades, and he has diligently held large and small sacrificial ceremonies every year. The accumulated merit of his vows is still considerable."

"If you or other Chosen Ones need it, I can issue as many missions as possible to accelerate their cultivation and growth."

Our ancestors followed the rules of Heaven.

You can't directly level up the Chosen One.

However, whenever a chosen one completes a mission for the ancestors, there is a chance to receive a reward of vital energy. Sending out a large number of missions that consume willpower can accelerate the chosen one's cultivation.

"Not for now."

Xiao Yu shook his head. He had taken advantage of many missions in the past, but now that Fan Li was under his command, there was no need to take advantage of his own people.

He didn't plan to open up the Jiangyan Purgatory immediately.

This is partly because "Jiangyan Purgatory," as the core nightmare of Suiyang, remains very difficult, and the Jiangyan Demon Lord Wu Zixu is a level 10.

As a top-tier hegemon unit, coupled with the most treacherous environment, Xiao Yu also needed to make preparations for a considerable period of time.

On the other hand, slowing down the process of clearing the ultimate nightmare could delay Wu Zixu's ascension to the Chaos God's Chosen, thereby reducing the risk to the Ark.

There's no need to deliberately issue tasks!

Xiao Yu explained, "After Elder Fan forms a contract with the Ark, although he will lose the ability to issue destiny missions, his willpower will not be wasted. Instead, it will be directly converted into cultivation."

It turns out that the power of the will of all living beings was a very precious resource for our ancestors. This power could not only be used to issue tasks and command those destined by heaven to work for them.

If the ancient people boarded the old ark, this power could be directly transformed into soul essence to break through their own cultivation level or quickly cultivate techniques.

Therefore, the stronger the accumulated willpower of an ancestor, the greater the increase in cultivation level upon boarding the ship. Given Fan Li's current situation, it would be no problem for him to advance seven or eight levels in one breath.

Cultivation techniques, skills, and attributes.

It is expected to increase significantly.

Fan Li's physical condition will not only recover quickly to its peak, but his lifespan will also be greatly extended, so he will not have to worry about dying of old age.

Xiao Yu continued, "Wu Zixu is becoming the Chosen One of Chaos, and Elder Fan, as the guardian of the Ark, naturally needs to be strong enough."

Regarding the situation of Wu Zixu.

Fan Xin already knew by now.

He couldn't help but sigh, "I never imagined that the contest between me and Wu Zixu would extend from within Suiyang all the way beyond!"

A few more hours passed.

The strange phenomena in the heavens and earth completely disappeared.

Suiyang has returned to a normal environment.

Thus, this nightmarish tsunami crisis, this monster siege event, has come to an end.

The early inhabitants left the refuge.

They took to the streets to celebrate.

The atmosphere of surviving a catastrophe pervaded Suiyang.

"Hahaha, it's finally over!" Lu Dahai laughed wildly. "We successfully withstood the nightmare tsunami. It wasn't as terrifying as the legends said!"

"I don't think so!"

Zhao Gang then said, "Without a master strategist orchestrating things, do you think we could have withstood the impact?"

The others nodded in agreement.

Zhao Xuezhu: "Xiao Yu not only strategized during the battle, but he also repaired the Suiyang Grand Formation before the war. Otherwise, Suiyang City would most likely have fallen, and the Ark headquarters would most likely have fallen as well!"

Luo Ting: "Just thinking about it makes me shudder. I feel like without Xiao Yu, we would have been eliminated 100% of the time!"

"Everyone should thank Xiao Yu!"

"Long live Boss Xiao Yu!"

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In this nightmarish tsunami.

More details have been revealed.

This included the truth about the Chaos Believers and Sima Geng, and all those who knew the truth broke out in a cold sweat after learning the details.

"My intelligence turned out to be a trap? Ji Chang tricked me before he died!"

Wang Yang was shocked after learning the situation.

Who would have thought that Sima Geng was the strongest and most dangerous believer? It's unbelievable that Xiao Yu could survive such a conspiracy!

The more people review and reflect, the more they discover.

Nightmare tsunamis are extremely dangerous and terrifying.

Old Fan Li was no match for Wu Zixu.

Moreover, there is a near-fatal hidden danger like Sima Geng within Juyang City!

If Xiao Yu hadn't repaired the Suiyang Grand Array beforehand, if Xiao Yu hadn't seen through Sima Geng's scheme at the crucial moment, if Xiao Yu hadn't led the Chosen Ones to form a defensive line to weaken the impact of the first four tsunamis—

Then this war could very well turn into a real disaster and catastrophe!

Good fighters have no illustrious feats.

Everyone is unharmed at this moment, and even thinks the nightmare tsunami wasn't so bad, purely because a genius had averted the crisis beforehand.

That's why it gives people the impression that it's not difficult!

It's not that the enemy is incompetent.

It's because my teammates were too amazing!

Su Qingmeng asked, "Wang Yang, even now, are you still going to fight for the captain's position?"

"It seems like Su is planning to withdraw?"

"Losing to Xiao Yu is not shameful!"

A glint flashed in Su Qingmeng's bright eyes: "I've talked to Xuezhu and the others. Rather than overestimating myself and becoming an opponent of someone like Xiao Yu, it's better to join sooner rather than later."

Wang Yang sighed, "I don't see many people in this world who can truly earn your respect!"

"So, what's your choice?"

Su Qingmeng paused and continued, "After this operation, Xiao Yu's personal prestige has reached a new peak, both among the Chosen Ones and among the ancient people."

"My personal advice is that you don't waste your energy. Why don't you join us in supporting Xiao Yumo? It's only a matter of time anyway."

Wang Yang shook his head slightly.

"I am different from Su. I realized long ago that even if I tried my best, I would never be able to match Xiao Yu in a short period of time."

He paused and continued, "I could not become a captain in Suiyang, so I could accept the investment from the four clans of Suiyang without any psychological burden."

Su Qingmeng was taken aback.

"You've been scamming investors all along?!"

Wang Yang has been engaged in in-depth cooperation with the four ethnic groups in Suiyang, mainly the Wu ethnic group, for some time, and has ceded a lot of benefits in order to obtain more resources from them.

Many of the clauses are utterly devoid of any ethical boundaries.

This made Su Qingmeng feel disgusted.

It now appears that Wang Yang tricked the four clans.

Most of these terms require the captain to fulfill, and would become meaningless if the competing captain lost.

Wang Yang had already given up competing with Xiao Yu in his heart, but he deliberately put on the appearance of being determined to run for captain.

He was exploiting the desire of the four clans to support a puppet captain and their need to counter Xiao Yu's rapid expansion and encroachment on their interests to get something for nothing.

"Why put it so harshly? What do you mean by 'fraudulently investing'? They think I have potential, ambition, and are obedient, and they supported me to become captain purely out of self-interest."

Wang Yang calmly replied, "Investment involves risks, and caution is advised when entering the market. There is no such thing as a sure-fire way to make money."

Su Qingmeng had to admit that her shrewdness and ability to manipulate people were inferior to Wang Yang's. Even without Xiao Yu, it would have been difficult for her to snatch the captain's position from him.

"You've united four clans to fight against Xiao Yu?"

"Why not if they're willing to give money?" Wang Yang said. "Xiao Yu is too domineering and refuses any investment. The four clans are very worried about their vested interests being damaged, and my existence can alleviate their anxiety."

Su Qingmeng had originally wanted to persuade Wang Yang to join Xiao Yu's team, but now it seems that Wang Yang will not do so in the short term.

Although he gave the reason that he wanted to take advantage of the four clans for free, he probably hasn't really given up the idea of ​​establishing his own independent state.

So be it.

Everyone has their own ambitions.

Su Qingmeng did not insist.

The chosen ones from all sides soon received a shocking message.

Su Qingmeng, the third chosen one recognized by Suiyang, joined Xiao Yu's team with her core members.

Although Su Qingmeng's overall strength and team have fallen behind Xiao Yu and Wang Yang, she is undoubtedly still a significant force among the chosen ones in Suiyang.

With her joining.

Xiao Yu's team has seen a surge in strength.

Even if Wang Yang and the other factions of Chosen Ones were combined, they would probably still be no match for him.

Su Qingmeng was added.

Xiao Yu was naturally happy to welcome him.

Su Qingmeng is a rare talent, both as the possessor of a unique talent and in terms of her outstanding personal abilities.

Although she is still a bit green at the moment, it won't be long before she grows into a capable leader of the Chosen Ones.

Su Qingmeng did not join the team alone; her core members, such as Zhao Xuezhu and Luo Ting, who are all outstanding and powerful chosen ones, joined the team together.

This will allow Xiao Yu to form at least four or five more dungeon teams for the Suzhou Demon Palace. The resources produced each day will be distributed within the teams, and there will be no need to worry about materials.

Next.

Five whole days.

Xiao Yu only did two things.

The first thing, of course, is cultivation.

After the Nightmare Tsunami ended, there was a severe shortage of monsters, especially high-level ones, so players could only level up through dungeons and quests.

Xiao Yu runs the Shadow Corridor once a day, and each time he defeats two bosses, earning a stable daily income of nine to ten thousand spirit points.

Most of this vital energy is used to cultivate skills.

Xiao Yu spent 3 units of vital energy to officially master the "Sage of War Yin Yang Technique". Although the cost of cultivation was extremely high, it was absolutely necessary to master this technique.

"The Four Symbols of the Military Sage" and "The Yin and Yang of the Military Sage" are the upper and lower parts of the epic martial arts manual "The Six Secrets of the Military Sage".

Both of these cultivation techniques are of the red grade.

In other words, Xiao Yu, who is only at level 9, has already mastered two red-level techniques.

Although both sets of techniques are only at level 1, they can already provide a significant attribute bonus, and the skills they come with are even more useful.

Besides mastering the red-level martial arts techniques.

In addition, nearly ten thousand soul essences were spent to upgrade Xi Shi's two rare purple-quality skills, "Mirror Flower Water Moon Technique" and "Illusory Dream Bewitching Technique," to level 2.

Aside from cultivation.

The remaining time and energy.

Xiao Yu spent most of his time cultivating heroic spirits and upgrading and modifying equipment, so both heroic spirits and equipment were greatly improved.

among them.

The equipment upgrades are particularly significant.

It can be described as a complete transformation.

Xiao Yu's overall strength has increased significantly compared to when the nightmare tsunami occurred six days ago.

He already possesses the ability to challenge a level 10 rare lord like Sima Geng, a follower of Chaos!

"The time is ripe!"

Xiao Yu then made a highly anticipated decision to challenge the fourth nightmare!

The Fourth Nightmare of Suiyang: The Kuaiji Altar!

This is the last nightmare instance before the core nightmare, Jiangyan Purgatory, where the corrupted BOSS guarding it is none other than Goujian, the former King of Yue, a powerful ruler of the Spring and Autumn Period!