Pre-death assessment

Soon, all one hundred intermediate hunters who appeared today were captured.

They were all killed by Ling Wu and his group!

Li Ming was the first to complete the level, and Li Qingxue was almost there as well.

"Is the Advanced Hunter also made of this material?"

After the battle ended, the group of people were panting in the ruins.

At this moment, Dr. Lu spoke up with some curiosity.

"They're all made of this material."

Ling Wu replied, "If we use materials to make weapons, it's the same for both beginner and advanced hunters."

Hearing this, Dr. Lu nodded: "Then just take some back with you."

Since the materials are the same regardless of the level, it doesn't matter what level of hunter corpse you use.

He wanted to make more weapons.

If the guns they were carrying were made of this material, they would certainly be more durable.

Of course, the prerequisite is that they all complete the level first and become immune to the material's restraint.

Afterwards, the group packed up the energy core and took some of the corpses of intermediate-level hunters back to dismantle and make weapons.

……

The group swaggered out of the stadium.

Outside, just like before, there were many people watching openly and secretly.

When everyone saw Ling Wu and his group achieve another great victory, they were filled with envy.

They genuinely want to join this team and complete the game.

Unfortunately, they didn't want it!

Ling Wu's decision not to accept them was, of course, the right one.

First of all, their actual strength is insufficient.

Secondly, even if they are helped to pass the level and go to the third level, it will be even more difficult, and without sufficient strength, they will die even faster.

So, they should stay in the second level.

I'll go down to the next level when I can clear it on my own.

If you don't have the ability but still try to skip levels, you're just courting death.

"Don't come here to join the fun tomorrow."

After Ling Wu walked out of the stadium, he said to everyone, "Tomorrow, a high-level hunter will appear."

"Our battle with advanced hunters can easily spill over into innocent lives."

"Just find a place to hide if possible."

After saying that, he led Li Ming and the others back to the base.

The crowd was left standing there, looking at each other in bewilderment.

Since Ling Wu and his group arrived here, a high-level hunter has already appeared once two days ago.

I thought they wouldn't go head-to-head with the advanced hunters.

So... in the end, we still have to deal with the high-level hunters?

That will definitely be a very exciting and intense fight.

Unfortunately, Ling Wu was right; they had better not come and join the fun.

When beings of that caliber get into a fight, it's indeed easy for innocent people to get hurt.

No, to be precise, in the eyes of hunters, there is no such thing as innocent...

……

After returning to the base, Dr. Lu moved the hunter's corpse he had brought to the laboratory.

Then, disassemble everything and reassemble it.

Both melee and ranged weapons can be modified and enhanced.

In any case, they have more than enough materials right now.

"It feels amazing. It's like I have a key inside me that I can open a door to the third level whenever I want."

Li Ming clenched his fist slightly at this moment.

The feeling after completing the level is like getting a chess piece in the first level.

Once acquired, certain special abilities will seem innate, requiring no learning.

So now, as long as he's willing, he doesn't need anyone to teach him how to get to the third level.

He could open the door with a single thought.

"What were your test questions?"

At this moment, Ling Wu suddenly spoke up and asked.

Upon hearing this, Li Ming frowned immediately: "Can you tell me now?"

"As long as you've met the requirements to pass, you can answer the questions," Ling Wu replied.

"Um... this..."

Li Ming suddenly scratched his head: "Forget it, I'd better not talk about it. Anyway, I've already passed, so these test questions have nothing to do with me anymore."

His exam questions were truly hard to describe.

His topic was: Find a promiscuous woman or cultivate one, and fuck her to death!

That's right, it's about literally killing her.

Let her ascend to heaven in bliss.

To be honest, Li Ming was completely dumbfounded when he heard the exam question.

Where the hell is there such a grotesque thing?

Anyway, he never intended to pass the test by completing the questions from the beginning.

His initial idea was to kill the hunters!

Seeing Li Ming's expression, Ling Wu could roughly guess what was going on.

After all, the questions that appeared in the second level of the pre-death assessment space were truly bizarre and varied.

There are all sorts of questions, and all sorts of bizarre ones.

"I don't plan to complete any more exam questions."

Li Qingxue continued, "Since we have the ability to kill the hunters, then this method will suffice."

Her exam question was also bizarre: find a man to form a family with, have a child, then kill the child and let the man end his own life in unbearable torment.

The more I think about these exam questions, the more perverse they seem.

Just how insane and twisted must the creator of this pre-death assessment space be to come up with such a question?

"You do not need to complete the test questions to pass."

Ling Wu then said, "But remember your test questions, because... you might need them in the future."

This statement aroused curiosity among everyone.

Are exam questions ever useful?

What does this mean?

If they could, they really wanted to say goodbye to these insane exam questions as soon as possible.

So... will there be contact in the future?

Are there similar levels later on?

"Each level of the pre-death assessment space is more or less related."

Ling Wu slowly said, "Sooner or later, we'll connect the dots."

Upon hearing this, the group nodded.

They did whatever Ling Wu said.

"Tomorrow we'll hunt down high-level hunters. Next... let's decide on a strategy."

Ling Wu then looked at everyone.

Tomorrow, we will face the most powerful being in this pre-death assessment space.

Or rather, the seemingly most powerful being is one that most ability users can only avoid.

Therefore, we really need to make detailed arrangements to ensure that the hunt can be completed normally tomorrow.

Everyone nodded emphatically, trying to stay alert.

Ling Wu then explained the hunting plan for tomorrow to everyone…

……

The next day, the group made thorough preparations.

Then we went to the stadium again.

A resounding bell rang, announcing the official start of the hunt.

Immediately following the sound of the bell, ten spatial distortions suddenly appeared in the sky.

From there, ten figures of high-level hunters slowly emerged.

Compared to intermediate hunters, advanced hunters are much larger and more robust.

The weapons on his body were also much more powerful.

Apart from the pair of wings on its back, almost every part of its body has miniature propulsion devices.

Speed, strength, defense, and even reaction time—advanced hunters are far superior to intermediate hunters.

Intermediate hunters are elites, while advanced hunters... are the true generals!

They are not only more powerful, but also more intelligent.

Because they have developed self-awareness, they are no longer simply robots.

Of course, for someone like Ling Wu, robots that lack self-awareness are sometimes more difficult to deal with.

Because robots without self-awareness are not smart enough, they only see the task and the purpose of rushing around recklessly.

Robots with self-awareness, on the other hand, will think things through.

Intelligence, the ability to think, and personality can actually become their weaknesses.

"Hey, you upstairs, who dares to fight me?"

Just then, when ten high-level hunters appeared.

A voice immediately rang out from the ruined city below.

In the direction of the dilapidated stadium, Li Ming stood on the top of the stadium and pointed at them.

Beside him stood a heavy sledgehammer!

A heavy hammer was added to the original iron rod.

To deal with these advanced hunters, you need sufficient physical attacks.

With his strength, Ling Wu's enhancement, and weapons made from the same materials as those used by high-level hunters, he was naturally able to accomplish it.

He's currently at his peak performance.

Not only did Ling Wu enhance him, but Dr. Lu also provided him with defense.

He now possesses the ability to directly confront advanced hunters.

Of course, he can only handle one-on-one; he can't handle more than that.

"You've already cleared the level, but instead of leaving, you're staying to die?"

The ten advanced hunters swept over and surrounded the stadium.

"Oh ho? It can talk?"

Li Ming swung the white warhammer beside him, which was almost as tall as himself.

Ling Wu had already given them a complete introduction to the advanced hunters yesterday.

Ling Wu once said that when facing advanced hunters, don't treat them like robots.

Instead, we should treat them as living people!

Living people, of course, can speak and communicate.

"Come!"

Li Ming then grinned and said, "Let me see what you so-called high-level hunters are really made of!"

"I'll grant your wish!"

One of the high-ranking hunters stepped forward: "Leave this to me. What I enjoy dealing with most... are these self-righteous people."

boom!

After saying that, the thrusters on his body suddenly burst out with a burst of light, and in the blink of an eye, he was already above Li Ming's head.

Then a heavy punch came crashing down.

Li Ming quickly blocked with his warhammer.

Bang!

The next moment, with a loud crash, his entire body smashed through the dome of the stadium and slammed heavily onto the ground below.

Then it crashed through the ground and slammed into the last underground level.

That's the power of just one punch.

Fortunately, Li Ming's strength and defense are now at their maximum, and he is not subject to any restraint.

Otherwise, that punch would have been enough to hurt him.

"Heh, as expected, they are not comparable to intermediate hunters."

Li Ming climbed out of the ruins, then picked up his warhammer: "Fortunately, I'm not someone you can compare to before."

"Even if I can't control your abilities, I can still easily hunt you down with my speed, strength, and combat skills alone."

High in the sky, the advanced hunter suddenly flew down and landed opposite Li Ming.

Then his mech armor transformed, coalescing into a heavy battle axe in his hand.

"Yeah?"

Li Ming sneered, "Then let's make it clear from the start: whoever brings in help is a nobody!"

After saying that, the veins on his arms bulged, and he gripped the sledgehammer with both hands and slammed it down hard.

On the other side, the advanced hunter, wielding a battle axe, faced him head-on.

Clang... Clang clang clang!

Suddenly, the two figures were locked in a fierce battle in the underground basement of the stadium.

The two figures collided, and each time one of them was thrown back.

The entire underground level of the stadium was instantly shattered by their impact…

……

Meanwhile, outside.

The other nine high-level hunters actually didn't make a move.

Just stand there and watch the show.

Before Li Ming and the high-level hunter decided to fight to the death, neither of them seemed to have any intention of making a move.

As for who Li Ming and their companion died in the end, they didn't care at all.

They even hoped that it would be their own comrades who died.

Because the more this is the case, the more interesting the opponent is.

They haven't encountered an opponent capable of killing a high-level hunter in a very, very long time...

call out!

Just then, while several high-level hunters were watching the show...

A laser suddenly shot out from the shadows, heading straight for one of the advanced hunters.

The advanced hunter tilted its head slightly and dodged the attack.

"A sneak attack?"

He sneered and turned his head, his gaze fixed on the distance: "Interesting, it's been a very, very long time since anyone has dared to provoke us."

"It seems... they've devised some kind of plan against us today?"

As his gaze followed, he saw a car speeding past behind the distant ruins.

The people in the car were Li Qingxue and Dr. Lu.

"I'd like to see what new tricks these ants can come up with."

The advanced hunter sneered and immediately gave chase.

"As expected of a high-level hunter, he was able to sense the danger immediately."

In the car some distance away, Li Qingxue frowned slightly.

That shot just now, any novice or intermediate hunter would have had no chance of dodging it.

After all, she launched a sneak attack.

But this advanced hunter reacted immediately and dodged.

It felt like being a peerless master in a martial arts novel, able to sense the killing intent of others without even looking...

"Speed ​​up and distract it!"

Li Qingxue and Dr. Lu then drove off at breakneck speed.

At the same time, she raised her gun, aimed at the high-level hunter who was chasing after her, and kept firing to wear him down.

……

Just as Li Qingxue and Dr. Lu were drawing away a high-level hunter.

In the direction of the stadium, lasers shot out from the darkness.

"What kind of blatant conspiracy is this?"

One of the advanced hunters sneered, dodging a hidden shot: "Trying to lure us away and take us down one by one?"

"Isn't this kind of measurement a bit too direct? And too far-fetched?"

Now they certainly understand that someone wanted to separate the ten of them in this way.

Then kill them one by one!

But... will this work?

"That sounds interesting. I'll play along with you guys then."

He sneered, then fired directly in the direction the gun had been fired.

Want to take them down one by one?

Let's go with the flow and see if the other party has that kind of strength.

If the other side doesn't have that kind of strength, then of course they can only turn around and hunt them down one by one!

shhhhhh...

Just then, lasers shot out from all directions.

"A mere trick, didn't they even consider scattering us... were they doomed anyway?"

All the high-level hunters scoffed at the scheme devised by Li Qingxue and her group.

Separating them is indeed a good plan.

It's a pity... so what if we break up?

Didn't they consider that, as high-level hunters, their individual combat capabilities are also among the best?

Of these people, who truly possesses the ability to face advanced hunters?

"I'm tired of killing those idiots who only know how to run away."

At this moment, one of the high-level hunters sneered, "Since someone has taken the initiative to challenge us today, let's play along. There's plenty of time..."

The next moment, he chased after them in one of the directions.

Then let's do as they say and pretend we're being forcibly separated.

Other hunters seemed to share the same idea.

Then, they all shot off in all directions.

At this very moment, ten high-level hunters were drawn away in ten different directions by Ling Wu and his group…

Meanwhile, in the direction of the subway station's terminus.

Lei Yun held her binoculars at a distance, watching as ten hunters dispersed in different directions over the stadium.

"What's going on?"

She couldn't quite understand it.

What kind of plan is this, Ling Wu?

Separate the high-level hunters and kill them one by one?

Such an idea is indeed too direct and too far-fetched.

Even when high-level hunters are separated, their individual combat strength is still extremely terrifying.

But if Ling Wu's entire team were to split up, that would be a completely different story.

His teammates weren't all capable of facing advanced hunters.

In fact... no one can face a high-level hunter alone.

Lei Yun had originally thought that if Ling Wu needed any help dealing with the high-level hunters today, she could perhaps act accordingly.

It seems... Ling Wu doesn't intend to ask for my help?

So what exactly is he planning to do?

Lei Yun continued watching.

Just then, she noticed that some novice hunters were appearing in all directions.

Those novice hunters were, of course, summoned by Ling Wu and his group.

A group of novice hunters were engaged in fierce combat with the advanced hunters.

"This thing... can be summoned infinitely, so it does have some use."

Lei Yun smiled.

The novice hunters summoned by Ling Wu and the others could only be instantly killed by the advanced hunters.

However, it is possible to summon them back immediately after death.

This is the power of summoning abilities; although there are no levels, they can summon without limit.

"However... if it only causes some damage to high-level hunters."

Lei Yun continued, "And what's the point?"

Since Ling Wu has made his move, his purpose is definitely not simply to wear him down, but to hunt him down.

But how exactly will he kill these high-level hunters?

Once an hour has passed, these advanced hunters will have to return.

Lei Yun was observing from the shadows, as were many others throughout the apocalyptic ruins.

Fortunately, at this moment, these advanced hunters were all attracted by Ling Wu's teammates, so everyone else was safe for the time being.

Everyone is now curious: wasn't Ling Wuyong's strategy of trapping the enemy like a turtle in a jar to deal with advanced hunters?

Taking them down one by one... doesn't seem like a very effective tactic, does it?

As she watched, Lei Yun couldn't hold back any longer.

She directly pressed the intercom Ling Wu had left her and asked, "What are you doing? Do you need help?"

"No need for that right now, just find a place to hide yourselves." Ling Wu's voice came through the walkie-talkie.

"Where are you now?" Lei Yun asked curiously.

She looked in several directions through the binoculars, but couldn't seem to see Ling Wu anywhere.

Where is he hiding?

On the other end, Ling Wu's voice came through the walkie-talkie again: "Above your head."

Upon hearing this, Lei Yun looked up.

Where can I find it?

The subway station entrance is right above my head...

and many more!

Just then, Lei Yun suddenly realized something.

Her gaze slowly moved upwards, looking towards the sky.

Then, their gazes locked onto the giant bell in the sky.

Could it be... on there?

Is it actually possible to go up there?

What was he planning to do there?

At this moment, Ling Wu had indeed arrived at the purple-gold-red super giant bell.

Liu Ruyan came with him.

"This thing is... ridiculously big!"

Once she got up here, Liu Ruyan truly realized just how enormous this thing was.

Standing atop this giant bell feels like standing on a vast football field.

This giant bell is not hanging in the sky, but rather it floats in the sky as if it possesses some kind of magical power.

Ling Wu stood at the edge, looking down.

As he watched the advanced hunters being drawn in different directions by Li Qingxue and the others, a slight smile appeared on his lips.

"No high-level hunters will be able to return here within thirty seconds."

Ling Wu then said in a deep voice, "Come, strike the giant bell and initiate the true... ultimate hunt!"

"Are you sure doing this... won't cause any accidents?" Liu Ruyan looked at Ling Wu.

The bell tolls, signaling the start of the hunt.

What will happen if the giant bell is struck again during the hunt?

Isn't Ling Wu going a bit crazy by doing this?

Ling Wu did not answer her question, but simply looked at her.

Noticing Ling Wu's gaze, Liu Ruyan gave a dry laugh: "Sorry, I didn't mean to question you..."

Of the entire team, she was the only one who would occasionally bicker with Ling Wu.

When faced with Ling Wu's orders, everyone else carried them out without hesitation.

"What's the most important thing about being my teammate? Do you remember?" Ling Wu asked.

Liu Ruyan pursed her red lips: "Yes... I'll be obedient."

"Are you obedient enough?" Ling Wu raised his hand and pinched her chin.

You can joke around with me on ordinary days, and you can do whatever you want with me.

But in critical moments, you must be absolutely obedient and suppress any unnecessary doubts.

"Yes, yes, I was wrong, it won't happen again." Liu Ruyan immediately started to act coquettishly.

"Get started now!"

Ling Wu released her jaw, and then the chessboard suddenly unfolded.

Liu Ruyan followed closely behind.

After the two set up the chessboard, they immediately summoned several giant cannons!

Next... the ultimate hunt is about to begin!