"Ring ring, ring ring..."

In the dim forest, a clear bell suddenly rang out. The sound was hollow and quiet, yet it also carried an indescribable chill.

Almost the instant the bell rang, the sound reached everyone's ears, as if someone were gently ringing a bell next to their ear.

Zheng Sheng looked up and saw that Xiao Heizi, Grandpa Liu, and the others beside him also instantly became alert.

"When did this group of people arrive? How come we didn't see them earlier?"

Everyone was shocked!

Even Zheng Sheng was extremely solemn. He and Xiao Heizi were constantly on guard of their surroundings. With their superhuman senses, they would never fail to notice if someone approached.

but……

These people had already entered their field of vision when they realized that the other party had obviously used some kind of means to block their senses.

Zheng Sheng looked up solemnly.

On the road to survival, a dozen masked men dressed in red were walking towards them.

The leader was a girl who looked to be seventeen or eighteen years old. She was extremely beautiful, with fair skin, and barefoot.

She held a bronze bell in her hand and wore a bright red dress that seemed to be made of leaves and petals, with the veins of roots and leaves that were unique to plants visible on it.

The other person's eyes were covered by a red cloth, so her gaze could not be seen, but she had an indescribable ethereal quality, unlike an ordinary person, like a goddess descended from the heavens.

Behind her, a dozen or so people dressed in red, men and women, with leather drums hanging from their waists, were dancing exaggeratedly while beating the drums, seemingly performing some kind of sacrificial dance.

"Ring ring..."

As the girl in red shook the bell in her hand, everyone's attention was instantly drawn to her, feeling that her ethereal aura was so captivating.

Especially in this desperate and dark world, her figure appears even more beautiful. The more you look at her, the more you like her and the more you yearn for her, just like the warm sun hanging in the sky.

"She's so beautiful..."

"Yes, I've never seen anyone so beautiful. She must be a goddess from heaven!"

"I don't know why, but seeing her suddenly made me less scared. I really want to know her name."

"So beautiful! She's so beautiful!"

Among the survivors, the crowd was abuzz with discussion, and many had a dazed look in their eyes.

Everyone was drawn to the red-clad girl's unique aura, and even Zhang Mu and Luo Hao, who were awakened beings, showed a hint of appreciation on their faces.

The only person in the entire team who was unaffected was Zheng Sheng.

Possessing the bloodline of purple lightning, he seemed completely unaffected by the surrounding bell sounds.

"Woof woof." Little Blackie barked twice, clearly unaffected.

"This woman looks a bit strange, she's way too beautiful!"

Zheng Sheng frowned. Although the other woman was unrealistically beautiful, strangely, he felt nothing when he looked at her. He even thought that Fang Ting was ten times more beautiful than this woman.

Seeing the fascination on everyone's faces, he slowly drew the Demon-Slaying Blade from his waist.

Whether they're human or ghost, if they dare to block Master Sheng's path, he'll make sure they're skinned alive, if not dead!

"Halt! Who are you?" Zheng Sheng shouted, his voice booming like thunder.

Zheng Sheng's shout brought the crowd behind him to their senses.

"Captain, there's something strange about this ringtone."

Grandpa Niu was the first to wake up, watching the girl in red in the distance warily. Soon everyone else slowly woke up as well, and they were all startled.

What kind of ability is this?

"Captain, there's no need to be nervous." Seeing Zheng Sheng draw his sword, the girl in red suddenly stopped. Her voice was hollow and pleasant, like the song of a nightingale.

As she stopped, the dozen or so people behind her also stood still, quietly watching everyone.

"We mean no harm. We just heard that a new group of survivors has arrived in the forest, so we've come to welcome them on behalf of the Divine Tree."

"My name is Xiyue, and I am a maidservant under the command of Lady Meng. It is a pleasure to meet you all."

As Xiyue spoke, she gave a slight bow to everyone, like a fairy descending to earth.

That stunning pose instantly drew the attention of most of the group, their eyes once again filled with a dreamy look.

"Are you a member of the Divine Tree Cult?" Zheng Sheng asked, his tone wary.

tide Yue nodded, somewhat surprised that Zheng Sheng knew about the Divine Tree Cult.

"Not bad, I didn't expect this captain to know about our Divine Tree Cult."

"Our Divine Tree Cult has survived in this forest for three years. It has existed since the arrival of the Black Tide and is one of the places of hope for mankind."

"You are all very fortunate to have come to this forest and received the blessing of the sacred tree!"

tide Yue's voice wasn't loud, but it seemed to have a penetrating quality, instantly reaching everyone's ears.

Upon hearing Xiyue's words, the people in the group immediately began to discuss among themselves.

"This fairy said the divine tree will protect us? What is the divine tree?"

"Did I hear that right? She just said they've been living in this forest for three years, ever since the Black Tide descended?"

"The outside world is so dangerous, how come they can survive for so long? Could the divine tree possibly suppress the supernatural?"

"I knew this world was too dangerous, completely unsuitable for human survival. If we keep dying like this, how can humanity possibly survive? Turns out we've landed in a monster zone. Is this the safe zone for humans?"

"Don't believe her! Who knows if she's telling the truth or not?"

"Your appearance reflects your heart. This woman in red is so beautiful, she wouldn't need to lie to us, would she?"

There was much discussion among the survivors.

Some believed, some were wary, and some wanted to continue asking about the sacred tree...

But no matter who it was, almost everyone's eyes lit up with hope after hearing Xiyue's words.

At least deep down, they hoped that what the woman said was true.

"Quiet down, all of you!"

Zheng Sheng suddenly interrupted the survivors' discussion, looking at the girl in red in front of him with an unfriendly gaze.

This woman is no simpleton. He had just asked her if she was a member of the Divine Tree Cult, but she immediately steered the conversation away from it.

It was clearly done on purpose!

"Xiyue, right? I'll give you one minute. Speak quickly if you have something to say, or shut up if you have something to say." Zheng Sheng looked at her, his tone icy.

"We're in a hurry and have no interest in listening to your nonsense."

Seeing Zheng Sheng's rude and overbearing manner, tide Yue's beautiful brows furrowed slightly, clearly displeased.

However, recalling the report her subordinates had just given, she quickly smiled and spoke again.

"Captain, we don't mean any harm. We just want to invite you to join our Divine Tree Cult."

As Xiyue spoke, she slowly stepped forward, her face bearing a hint of saintly compassion as she slowly surveyed the survivors around her.

"You've seen the outside world; it's the end of the world, and less than one in ten humans survived."

"The monsters feed on us, devouring us at will; the demons raise humans, treating our race like livestock!"

"In this terrifying apocalypse, it's incredibly difficult for us to survive!"

As Xiyue spoke, she suddenly paused, opened her arms with a sacred expression, and spoke again.

"It's possible for us humans to survive in this bizarre apocalypse on our own!"

"Only the Divine Tree!"

"Only then can they protect humanity and allow us to thrive in this apocalypse!"

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