Pre-death assessment

Each level of the pre-death assessment space is different.

The first level is specifically for acquiring twelve categories of special abilities.

And further down, each level has another name.

The second layer is indeed called the Space of Regret.

Almost everyone who comes here will regret it!

I regret my greed and arrogance.

He regretted that he could have returned to the real world when he was in the first level, but he insisted on coming down to try again.

He thought that having gained some superpowers, he was different from ordinary people.

Unexpectedly, upon reaching the second level, under the hunter's restraint, they all turned into mortals again.

If given the choice, most people would want to go back to the time when they made that choice.

Then choose to return to the present world and to your family.

Instead of coming to this second level and taking a dead end with no turning back.

They even fantasize about gaining some more advanced superpowers.

What good is it if you get it?

Moving on to the next level, the abilities I gained here might become useless again.

"If you still have the courage to keep going, then go for it."

Ling Wu continued, "If you don't have the courage or the ability, staying in this second level isn't impossible; at least you can survive."

"Anyway... there's no use in regretting it!"

Regret is a feeling that exists in everyone in this world.

Regret is not only useless, but also offers no solution.

Upon hearing Ling Wu's words, everyone fell silent, not uttering a single word.

Yes, we all have to walk our own path, so who can we blame?

"Big brother, how about... you help us?"

Just then, someone mustered up the courage to step forward: "If you help us, we can definitely help you too, right?"

There are so many of them, and everyone of them has special abilities.

Everyone has some useful or useless abilities, more or less.

No one is absolutely useless.

In fact, this second level of people is just a disorganized mess.

If someone is willing to step forward, this scattered group can be united.

Because here, people don't necessarily have to kill each other.

As soon as Ling Wu and his group arrived, they proved their strength to everyone.

Therefore, if Ling Wu wanted to unite everyone, they would definitely be united.

"I can't help you."

However, Ling Wu refused: "If you don't even have the ability to pass the second level, what good will it do to bring you to the third or fourth level?"

The difficulty increases further down the road.

It's pointless to take someone who can't even get through the beginner village into a high-level dungeon.

"Since we have to walk our own path, we should walk it to the end on our own."

Ling Wu said it indifferently.

Without lingering any longer, he led Li Ming and the others toward the island in the middle of the lake.

The others were left standing there, pondering Ling Wu's words...

Ling Wu said they shouldn't regret it.

But... the more Ling Wuyue said it, the more they regretted it.

That's how human thoughts and emotions are; the more you try not to think about something, the more you end up thinking about it.

And this, of course, is what Ling Wu wants...

……

The direction of the island in the middle of the lake.

Lightning crackled across the sky, and cannon fire roared.

Lei Zhenyu and his group mingled with the intermediate-level hunters.

Fortunately, Lei Zhenyu's lightning was powerful enough, and Lei Yun had a weapon that could directly kill a mid-level hunter.

Therefore, this time, they eliminated seven or eight intermediate-level hunters, an unprecedented feat.

In the midst of the chaos, the castle on the island in the middle of the lake had been reduced to ruins.

Lei Yun hid behind a wall in the ruins, holding a gun in her hand: "No wonder they need an energy core."

At this moment, the gun in her hand, which was inlaid with the energy core of a mid-level hunter, had very little energy left.

Even a mid-level hunter's energy core, firing wildly in the chaos of battle, wouldn't last long.

She immediately flipped over and landed in front of the corpse of a mid-level hunter, then replaced the energy core.

Resupply on site and continue firing.

Just then, several more lasers shot out.

Ling Wu had already brought Li Ming and the others to the scene.

Having gained experience from the previous battle in the stadium, they were now fully armed and in complete control.

He fired the laser continuously, hitting the target every time.

Combat experience sometimes doesn't require a long period of honing.

Especially in the face of life and death, once is often enough!

And now, they already have them!

During the battle in the stadium just now, under Ling Wu's command, they had, of course, brushed shoulders with death more than once.

But just passing by is just passing by; aside from gaining some experience, there's nothing lost...

Ling Wu's purpose in commanding them in that way was likely to strengthen their instincts and feelings in the face of life and death.

"Heh, it seems we really aren't up to the task."

When Lei Yun saw Ling Wu and the others coming to help, she chuckled.

Ling Wu and his group were dealing with seventy or eighty mid-level hunters, while they were only dealing with twenty or thirty.

As a result, Ling Wu and the others finished their business first and then turned around and helped them.

Although Ling Wu and his group had enough weapons.

Ultimately, however, when facing such a large number of mid-level hunters, command and coordination are often more important.

Ling Wu, being able to take in every detail of his surroundings at any time, is naturally capable of making the most accurate commands.

Of course, they can quickly eliminate those hunters.

Lei Zhenyu also glanced at Ling Wu and the others.

He hadn't expected that these few people would take care of all the intermediate-level hunters over there so quickly.

No wonder my sister said that compared to them, I'm nothing...

With Ling Wu and the others joining the fray, the remaining dozen or so intermediate hunters were naturally powerless to fight back.

It was quickly and completely resolved.

The entire island in the middle of the lake returned to tranquility, leaving only a scene of post-war devastation.

The corpse of a mid-level hunter.

"Damn! Those nearly thirty mid-level hunters, all wiped out so easily?"

Lei Yun's teammates were all somewhat incredulous at this moment.

Previously, when facing intermediate-level hunters, they had to exert all their strength to take down only two or three.

They barely escaped death after waiting for the hunt to pass.

Today, this group of newcomers managed to ensure that not a single intermediate-level hunter who appeared today returned alive within an hour.

These people are truly formidable!

Of course, the main reliance is still on weapons.

With the devastating weapons created by Dr. Lu, coupled with Ling Wu's enhancements, they were naturally invincible.

"I think I just... used my lightning to kill one of them single-handedly?"

At this moment, Lei Zhenyu wiped his hair and smiled smugly.

Others who want to kill the hunter need a gun in their hands.

He killed the hunter using his own lightning.

He certainly had to feel a little proud.

As he spoke, he secretly glanced at Liu Ruyan.

Of course, what he wanted most was for Liu Ruyan to notice him.

Unfortunately, at this moment, Liu Ruyan didn't even have the thought of attracting other people's attention, so how could she possibly be attracted by other people's attention?

"Keep these energy cores."

Ling Wu took out the remaining intermediate-level hunter energy cores.

He took out ten of them and gave them to Lei Yun.

The energy cores of ten intermediate hunters are certainly enough for her to use with one gun.

"Thank you," Lei Yun said with a smile as she accepted the gift.

"At this rate, you'll probably clear the game in less than half a month."

She continued, "That speed is even faster than Jiang Liao's."

Ling Wu used the enhancement today, so he may have to rest tomorrow.

Because tomorrow's attackers are high-level hunters, if the guns in my hands haven't been enhanced by Ling Wu, I'm afraid I won't be a match for them.

However, the day after tomorrow, another novice hunter will appear. There's no need for Ling Wu; everyone else can kill them themselves.

The day after tomorrow, it will be another intermediate-level hunter. Li Ming and the others already have hunting experience, so they are not afraid.

When the next high-level hunter appears, Ling Wu will have rested enough to lead the team again.

At this rate, it won't even take half a month!

If one person completes the level every day on average, it will take them about ten days to finish.

Ling Wu smiled.

Jiang Liao also eliminated all the hunters who appeared every day.

However, the number of hunters that appear each day is ultimately limited.

Therefore, his speed is only about the same as Jiang Liao's.

Of course, he did have a way to be faster than Jiang Liao.

Moreover, he can do even better than Jiang Liao.

Because Jiang's goal was simply to complete the task quickly, while he...

He planned to open the largest treasure chest in each level before leaving.

Every game, every level, often hides an ultimate treasure chest that most people don't know about.

The same applies to the pre-death assessment space.

The most valuable thing here is not the reward for completing the level.

Rather, it is the hidden ultimate treasure that has always existed but has never been discovered.

However, to seize the hidden ultimate treasure, one must face a hidden big boss.

Ling Wu will lure him out!

"You're also heading to the third level, could you... wait for me?"

At this moment, Lei Yun suddenly spoke up.

Now that she has reached the second level, she should continue onward.

Ling Wu, on the other hand, was simply there to complete the challenge.

Therefore, she wanted to be with Ling Wu.

Following Ling Wu will be faster and safer.

Ling Wu glanced at Lei Yun, then at Lei Zhenyu.

He then nodded, without refusing.

Lei Yun has a younger brother named Lei Zhenyu, and if Lei Zhenyu dies, she can immediately summon another one.

This ability is indeed useful.

So it's not that it's impossible to team up with her.

Of course, this only applies to her.

The other burdens are unnecessary.

After all, Ling Wu himself was in a hurry.

We can't really lead everyone on such a slow and sluggish path.

He knew that Jiang Liao might be able to hold on in the final stage, but he definitely couldn't defeat those twelve.

Only if he and Jiang Liao join forces and the two teams meet will they have a chance.

Seeing Ling Wu nod, Lei Yun immediately smiled again.

Now, I can say that I have a truly reliable backer.

"Let's go!"

Ling Wu then waved his hand.

Then, he led Li Ming and the others back home, laden with spoils.

Watching Ling Wu and the others leave, Lei Yun maintained a smile on her lips.

What Ling Wu said before was actually correct; people will eventually have their turn to turn their luck around.

Although she didn't manage to bump into Ling Wu before Jiang Liao, at least now... she can move forward with Ling Wu.

Jiang Liao, who bumped into Ling Wu first, did not have the opportunity to walk alongside Ling Wu.

"Sis, what are you laughing at?"

Noticing that Lei Yun's smile was a little strange, Lei Zhenyu frowned and asked a question.

Upon hearing this, Lei Yun immediately glared at him fiercely.

Then he turned around and looked at the castle, which was now completely ruined.

"Let's find a safer place."

She continued, "I will go to the third level with them ahead of time. As for you... we will leave our weapons behind after we leave, and then it will be up to you to decide your own fate."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed slightly: "Captain, this..."

They have only survived this long because of Lei Yun and Lei Zhenyu's leadership.

What will happen to them if Lei Yun and Lei Zhenyu leave?

"Don't worry, the road he's walked... will become much easier."

Lei Yun continued, "From now on, your challenges will be much easier."

The road ahead is fraught with thorns.

Jiang Liao and the others made their way through the thorns and were the first to reach the finish line.

And Ling Wu will surely reach the end.

But instead of traversing thorns, he... cut through all the thorns.

Lei Yun was somewhat familiar with Ling Wu's style.

He is not only able to overcome all obstacles.

He can also pave the way for those who come after him!

……

Back at the base, everyone relaxed.

Immediately, everyone collapsed onto the sofa.

Then take stock of today's harvest.

The vast majority of the energy core is with them, which ensures that there will be enough for the future.

If it's not enough, you can take more when you encounter an intermediate or advanced hunter next time.

The vast majority of the intermediate-level hunters killed today were killed by Li Qingxue.

She almost never misses a shot.

"By the way, we still don't know what the reward for clearing the second level of this pre-death assessment space is."

Li Qingxue took a bottle of water and gulped it down, then looked at Ling Wu.

Everyone had the test questions in their minds, along with the hint that they could pass the level by killing enough hunters of the corresponding level.

But I didn't receive the reward for completing the game.

"The reward for completing the level is immunity to hunters."

Ling Wu replied, "Once we get down there, even the ground will be made of this white metal."

This is somewhat similar to the Seastone in One Piece.

The second layer only features hunters crafted from seastone.

But below the third level, not to mention the hunters, even the buildings and the land are made of seastone.

Therefore, to survive in that kind of environment, one must first become immune to this kind of restraint.

"Are there still hunters below the third level?"

Li Ming and the others asked curiously.

"certainly!"

Ling Wu nodded: "Each level will increase the difficulty accordingly, and the survival threats that existed in the previous level will still exist in the next level."

In other words, the third layer adds a layer of death threat on top of the hunter.

The fourth layer is an additional layer on top of the hunter and the third layer of death threat.

Li Ming and the others nodded; thinking about it that way was indeed quite difficult.

However, if one can first become immune to the hunter's restraint, things will certainly become much simpler.

Moreover, no matter what difficulties he faces, Ling Wu always makes preparations in advance.

We will definitely be able to handle it when the time comes.

Their journey has seemed so smooth.

But they all knew very well that without Ling Wu's guidance, every step would be very difficult!

If we let them walk on their own, it's like they're groping in the dark every step of the way.

But if Ling Wu takes the lead, there will be a very clear direction.

Can hunters of different levels be combined to clear the game?

At this moment, Li Qingxue thought of another question.

I killed many intermediate hunters today, and several beginner hunters yesterday.

How is this calculated?

"Of course. Ten novice hunters can be equal to one intermediate hunter, and ten intermediate hunters can be equal to one advanced hunter."

Ling Wu nodded.

Clearing the game doesn't necessarily require killing hunters of a fixed level; you can add up hunters of any level.

"So tomorrow... I'll be a high-level hunter!"

Li Qingxue looked at Ling Wu: "Shall we make a move?"

"Take a rest first."

Ling Wu shook his head.

Today, he put all the enhancements into everyone's laser guns.

So I'll rest tomorrow. I can handle the novice hunters the day after tomorrow without him.

After resting for a couple of days, we can hunt intermediate and advanced level hunters again.

"All right."

Li Qingxue and the others all nodded.

Then rest first. Only when you're well-rested will you have enough energy to deal with those hunters.

"I suddenly have an idea."

Then Liu Ruyan thought of something else: "I'm already a fourth-level elementalist. If all your enhancements were applied to me, could I reach... the fifth level?"

If you reach the fifth realm, you can directly melt those hunters.

Then why would we need a laser gun?

As long as you don't get caught by those hunters, you're invincible.

Once you reach the fifth realm, you certainly won't be touched by them.

"Yes, but no!"

Ling Wu shook his head.

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyan was confused: "What do you mean? Once I reach the fifth realm, you can just sit back and win, right?"

"Because the first, second, and third levels of the pre-death assessment space prohibit the appearance of fifth-realm experts!"

Ling Wuhui replied.

This rule, of course, is unknown to almost everyone.

After all, almost no one has ever reached the fifth realm in the first three stages or in the present world.

"There's such a restriction?"

Liu Ruyan and the others all frowned.

There are actually hidden rules in this pre-death assessment space?

"The pre-death assessment space contains many potential laws, but most people cannot reach that level, so they do not trigger those laws."

Ling Wu replied, "The first three levels forbid the appearance of experts at the fifth realm, while the last three levels forbid the appearance of weak individuals who are not at the fifth realm. This is one of the laws."

"But... we only have one ability, which is summoning."

Zhao Yu then spoke up, "Didn't Brother Haonan say that summoning abilities don't have different levels? Then how can we go to the later three levels if we don't have the fifth level?"

There are twelve major categories of superpowers, and all other series of superpowers are divided into five realms, from the first to the fifth.

But summoning is a conceptual ability, and it doesn't have levels.

Does that mean they won't be able to enter the last three levels by then?

"It's okay, there will be more down there."

Ling Wu simply smiled: "And even more."

The twelve categories of superpowers in the first level come from the twelve rulers.

The abilities of the twelve rulers come from the ultimate boss of this pre-death assessment space.

Therefore, the space for the final test before death naturally contains many superpowers.

"That's more like it."

Zhao Yu and the others all nodded.

If there weren't more superpowers below, they would even have reason to suspect that Ling Wu had no intention of letting them go to the last three levels at all.

Instead, they planned to kill them in the first six levels.

After all, Ling Wu himself said that their true value lies in the assessment process below…

Who knows if this so-called value comes at the expense of them?

……

Night fell.

Ling Wu and the others all had a good night's sleep.

Upon waking up, Ling Wu took some fruit from the base's cold storage and then left the base.

He had just stepped out of the base when he saw someone walking towards him.

Lei Zhenyu.

"Um... do you need to go out?"

When Lei Zhenyu saw Ling Wu, he seemed somewhat flustered for some reason.

He had one hand hidden behind his back, and in that hand was a bouquet of roses.

He came to see Liu Ruyan.

After all, in his view, the man should take the initiative in such matters.

"Where's your sister?" Ling Wu asked.

"At the new base, our current base has been moved to the terminus of Metro Line 3."

Lei Zhenyu grinned.

Ling Wu ignored him and walked towards the end of subway line 3.

He knew perfectly well what Lei Zhenyu wanted to do here.

He knew that Lei Zhenyu would definitely get a cold shoulder...

After watching Ling Wu leave, Lei Zhenyu walked into the base with a smile.

Then, they found Liu Ruyan, who had just woken up, in the lounge area.

Good evening, beautiful lady!

He walked up with a smile, already displaying the roses in his hand.

To his surprise, Liu Ruyan merely glanced at him and her first words were, "I have a boyfriend."

These words almost petrified Lei Zhenyu instantly.

No... are you kidding me?

She was single yesterday, how come she suddenly has a boyfriend today?

Who is it? Could it be Ling Wu?

Wait a minute, doesn't Ling Wu have a special relationship with his sister?

……

The end of the dilapidated Line 3 subway station.

At the final underground base, there is a small hut made of that black metal.

Lei Yun and her group used this place as their new base, which naturally ensured a certain level of security.

As Ling Wucai approached the base, he saw a dirty old man squatting under the ruins not far away.

Ling Wu glanced at it, his eyes narrowing slightly.

He then smiled faintly and walked into the base.

Soon, Lei Yun was found in the hall that had just been separated from the main hall.

"Would you like some fruit? We have apples, which you like."

Ling Wu smiled slightly and waved the bag in his hand.

Although the fruit was kept in the refrigerator, it was still a rare and fresh luxury in this post-apocalyptic wasteland.

Lei Yun was somewhat surprised to see that Ling Wu had taken the initiative to come to her.

Come on, why bring anything...?

"Your team is really amazing that you were able to find fruit to eat!"

Lei Yun smiled slightly and walked over to take the fruit as she spoke.

Then pick up an apple.

She really does like apples; I didn't expect Ling Wu to remember that.

"It was left behind by Jiang Liao and the others," Ling Wu replied.

Hearing this, Lei Yun smiled and shook her head.

It seems that although Jiang Liao had already fought his way to the ninth level, he already knew that Ling Wu would catch up.

Therefore, a lot of preparations were made in advance for Ling Wu.

"Shall we take a walk?" Ling Wu continued.

"It's a rare invitation, and I'm extremely honored." Lei Yun naturally didn't refuse.

She took a bite of the apple as she spoke: "Mmm, it's very sweet. Did she pick this out for you?"

"Who knows..."

Ling Wu smiled.

The two then walked out of the base.

Then we walked side by side beneath the dark, post-apocalyptic ruins.

The night in the post-apocalyptic ruins is not beautiful, but at this moment, it appears unusually tranquil.

At least that's how it is for Lei Yun.

"You wouldn't come to the temple without a reason, and you even brought gifts with you."

Lei Yun spoke first: "What is it?"

Of course she knew that Ling Wu hadn't simply come to see her and bring her fruit.

After all, he was not yet at the level where Ling Wu cared about him so much.

Ling Wu must have come to find me for something important.

There's something I'd like to discuss with you.

Ling Wu said softly, "This might... be a little cruel to you."

"Oh?"

Lei Yun was very curious: "I... or rather, all of us have already experienced quite a few cruel things, so tell me."

Ling Wu let out a soft breath.

Then he said, "I want your summoned younger brother to reach the fifth realm here, but the price is... he must die!"

Upon hearing this, Lei Yun immediately stopped in her tracks.

That's really... pretty cruel!