Douluo Dragon King: My Strategy System Is a Bit Off

Chapter 64 The Tomb Opens

Lin Ci's grilled fish was ready quickly, and Wu Changkong recognized the familiar aroma as soon as he smelled it.

"Teacher Wu, eat up." Lin Ci reminded the dazed Wu Changkong, then took a big bite of her grilled fish.

It tastes great, but my own cooking skills are still the best.

After being reminded, Wu Changkong slowly came to his senses and finally put the grilled fish in his mouth.

But when he actually swallowed the first bite, he froze in place once again.

This tastes so familiar, it's practically identical to the grilled fish at that place in Shrek City. Almost exactly the same.

How long had it been since he'd tasted it? So many years since he'd left Shrek City. He hadn't had that flavor again.

Even if he had the chance to eat it, he wouldn't dare to try it.

After all, that place holds many memories of him and Long Bing.

The young Wu Changkong was not the cold and aloof Wu Changkong in white robes and blue sword he is today. Back then, he wore the Shrek Academy uniform and was so full of vigor.

He was once a cheerful young man, often going to that restaurant in Shrek City with her, who loved grilled fish. Their laughter and joy filled that place.

But with Long Bing's departure, he also left Shrek City, and gradually forgot about the grilled fish restaurant they used to frequent in Shrek City.

But now, Lin Ci's grilled fish has truly brought back some memories for him.

A complex emotion flickered in Wu Changkong's eyes—a mixture of nostalgia, sadness, and an indescribable tenderness. He slowly chewed the fish in his mouth, as if each bite brought back the taste of those beautiful times.

Lin Ci noticed Wu Changkong's unusual behavior. He stopped what he was doing, tilted his head slightly, and asked curiously, "Teacher Wu, what's wrong? Is there something wrong with the smell of this grilled fish?"

Wu Changkong gently shook his head, his voice somewhat low: "No, it tastes very good, but this taste reminds me of some things from the past."

A look of understanding flashed in Lin Ci's eyes. He didn't ask any further questions, but simply sat quietly to the side, keeping Wu Changkong company.

Wu Changkong didn't press Lin Ci about where she learned her skills; he simply finished eating the grilled fish quietly and then picked up a second one.

Lin Ci, who was always protective of his food, widened his eyes slightly. Something was wrong. There were only three in total, and he had spent so much time grilling them, but he had only eaten one.

Okay, I'll let you eat it since you're Wu Changkong.

The Angel's Tomb is located in the mountains outside Star Luo City, and it is essentially a small world. When it first revealed its aura, it was locked onto by the powerful figures of Star Luo City. Over the next month, through development, the small world was finally stabilized, and a breach was opened.

At this moment, a large number of people had gathered here, including officials from Star Luo City and Soul Masters who had obtained the spots this time.

The presence of a number of people added a touch of humanity to this somewhat desolate mountain area.

One of the blond-haired boys said to the old man next to him, "Are there so many people?"

The old man explained, "Young master, Xingluo City naturally needs to send people to maintain order. As for the rest, they are for those entering the Angel's Tomb and those escorting them. There are thirty-six slots in total, so it's quite a lot."

"So many people?" The blond youth said disdainfully, "In my opinion, this Angel's Tomb should belong to our family. Why would we need to compete with these people for it?"

The old man hurriedly said, "Young master, please be careful with your words. Even if we inherit martial spirits, the Angel God is not just our family's Angel God. The Angel God protects all people, and the remaining blessings should be shared by all people."

The blond boy pursed his lips, remaining silent, but the dissatisfaction in his eyes was still clearly visible. He crossed his arms, looking arrogantly at his competitors.

So what if there are many people? He is the true successor of angels. If these things don't belong to him, then to whom? At most, you can only eat what I leave behind.

Just then, Wu Changkong and Lin Ci arrived in the crowd. Lin Ci looked around at the people; these soul masters were emanating varying degrees of soul power fluctuations, clearly indicating they all possessed considerable strength.

Of course, not everyone here came to participate in the Angel's Tomb event; some, like Wu Changkong, were escorted here.

Wu Changkong glanced at Lin Ci beside him. He could clearly sense that the latter seemed to have a much lower aura since arriving here.

Their emotions seemed to have sunk.

Such a noticeable change in emotion could even cause fluctuations in soul power, which Wu Changkong could naturally sense.

This naturally piqued his curiosity, since Lin Ci's inner emotions were always very stable. Regardless of his outward appearance, he didn't actually experience much emotional fluctuation. For example, inside the Spirit Ascension Platform, his heart rate and pulse were displayed in real time. Even when facing the Thousand-Year Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, which far surpassed their strength, Lin Ci's heartbeat remained perfectly normal, without any significant changes.

But now, just by arriving outside the Angel's Tomb, the other party's emotions had changed drastically. This was what puzzled him.

However, given Wu Changkong's personality, he didn't ask too many questions, and given Lin Ci's mature mindset, he didn't need to consider it further.

At noon, it was officially time to open the Angel's Tomb.

Several black-level mechs from Star Luo City slowly ascended into the air, alerting their surroundings. A middle-aged man then slowly approached from the center of this group of mechs.

Wu Hanwen, the Chief Administrator of Xingluo City.

He coughed lightly, then said very seriously, "Everyone, the Angel's Tomb is about to open. Here, I must explain the rules: there are thirty-six slots to enter this small world, but only those below the Soul King level are allowed. This small world is very fragile and cannot support higher-level Soul Masters. Moreover, once the breach is truly opened, it will inevitably collapse after three hours. What you need to do is to find as many opportunities as possible within these three hours. I will give each of you a token later. If you encounter any unavoidable danger inside, just crush the token in time, and you will be teleported out immediately."

After a pause, Wu Hanwen continued, "I hope everyone understands that the Angel's Tomb is not only a place of opportunity, but also a place full of danger. Even with the experience of the previous five times, we cannot guarantee what is inside. Therefore, once you enter, you must remain vigilant at all times and not lose your life because of momentary greed."

After saying that, Wu Hanwen waved his hand, and a group of staff members came forward and issued tokens to each Soul Master who was qualified to enter.

Lin Ci took the token and examined it carefully. The token was engraved with some strange patterns and emitted a faint energy fluctuation.

Soon, after distributing tokens to all those who entered the Angel's Tomb.

Wu Hanwen raised his hands, and a powerful surge of soul energy flowed out, pouring into the gap in the Angel's Tomb. A muffled rumble resounded, and the light at the gap grew brighter and brighter, revealing a huge passage exuding a mysterious aura before everyone's eyes.

"Let's go in," Wu Hanwen said.

The blond-haired youth was the first to rush in, his speed incredibly fast, disappearing into the passage like lightning. The other Soul Masters were not to be outdone, and they all surged towards the passage.

Lin Ci glanced at Wu Changkong, who nodded slightly and said, "Be careful."

Lin Ci took a deep breath, composed herself, and then stepped into the passage.

(End of this chapter)