Chapter 2177 - 2170: Workers Don’t Need Rest

"How did you do it?" Zelans looked at the Supreme Crystals in Zhang Menglong’s hand. Even for a top-level explorer like him, usually, he would only gather two or three Supreme Crystals a day in Area A.

Although they can move freely at these depths, it consumes energy and stamina, and they must rest onshore after a maximum of one hour.

So, after a day, taking into account miscellaneous time, the actual exploration time in the Blood Pond is only about four to five hours, meaning the collection is not as abundant as one imagines.

"There’s more!" Zhang Menglong pointed to a container on his body, which is equipment provided by their Explorer Suit specifically for storing Supreme Crystals, "Altogether picked up about 47 pieces!"

"Damn, what is this? Even a newbie halo wouldn’t play like this, right?" Soren gritted his teeth angrily.

Thinking about how he gained nothing all day yesterday, and Zhang Menglong gained over forty Supreme Crystals in two minutes today, he couldn’t contain his anger.

Even on his first entry to the Blood Pond, when the newbie halo was effective, he only got two Supreme Crystals on the first day. Comparing oneself to others can really be infuriating!

"Maybe it really is the newbie halo you guys talked about," Zhang Menglong said casually, "When I landed, there were quite a few spread around, I thought it was like that everywhere, but after walking a while without finding anything, I realized I was thinking too much."

"Your luck is really something!" The group didn’t doubt Zhang Menglong’s words.

In this Blood Pond, visibility is low, and currently, no detectors work. Maintaining mutual contact is the limit; sometimes Supreme Crystals could be right in front of you, yet you wouldn’t see them—this is common.

Even though they are Transcenders, they are now almost indistinguishable from ordinary people lost in a sandstorm.

"Boss, how much do I owe you, let’s estimate it later!"

"Okay, I won’t be polite," Zhang Menglong was very happy about these gains, and so was Zelans; after all, it’s a good sign, isn’t it?

Zhang Menglong unleashed his Soul Power and noticed that in the Blood Pond, his Soul Power was completely unobstructed!

However, according to others’ descriptions, while their Soul Power isn’t completely blocked here, the range it can cover is very limited, nowhere near as extensive as on land.

"Could it be that my soul is special, so my Soul Power isn’t affected?" Zhang Menglong couldn’t help but speculate.

He glanced around. Their current location was in a highly complex terrain, clearly having undergone frequent geological activity, filled with folds and canyons.

Actually, the reason is simple. In flat areas, if there are Supreme Crystals, they can be spotted at a glance, making it difficult to find more.

But in such places, it’s very likely some hidden corners are concealing several Supreme Crystals. Even if explored many times over, it can’t be fully cleared of Supreme Crystals.

"Everyone, be careful. Though this place is a B area, it doesn’t mean Blood Slave Beasts won’t appear. If encountered, alert everyone immediately, don’t be reckless. Protecting yourself should be the priority," Zelans reminded.

Because even for him, encountering a Blood Slave Beast would be a hassle.

"Alright, everyone, let’s set out. Hopefully, we’ll have good gains today. Let’s regroup in the rest area after an hour."

"Let’s go in this direction. My intuition tells me there are plenty of Supreme Crystals over there." Zhang Menglong pointed in a direction. After Gou Dan’s data scan, it showed a relatively higher quantity and density of Supreme Crystals in that direction.

"Oh?" The few exchanged glances, "Sure, since your luck’s so good today, we’ll follow you!"

Without thinking too much, the team felt such matters were already very mystical, as sometimes intuition proves extraordinarily accurate, defying explanation!

Zhang Menglong leaped down towards a large canyon. In this direction, the amount of Supreme Crystals was considerable, many wedged in between rocks and hidden corners.

Of course, in others’ eyes, Zhang Menglong’s behavior looked like that initial thrill of exploration.

"Young folks have such drive," Zelans muttered to himself, then took a leap into the canyon.

Guided by Gou Dan, Zhang Menglong frantically gathered the Supreme Crystals in the area.

This place evidently showed signs of previous exploration. But others lack Zhang Menglong’s kind of cheat; relying solely on eyesight, how much can they find?

"Tsk tsk tsk, a bunch of blind people," Zhang Menglong plucked Supreme Crystals from one corner to another, like picking items from pockets, even collecting two blue Supreme Crystals!

The blue Supreme Crystals are high-grade; the enhancement to Soul Rank when absorbed is over ten times compared to ordinary Supreme Crystals, thus their price is consequently tenfold.

According to Zhang Menglong’s rough estimate, combined, these two pieces should be worth around 3 million Supreme Coins.

Before long, Zhang Menglong’s pouch was filled to the brim.

The others were also puzzled; today’s luck seemed good indeed. It’s been only an hour, and each person had found one or two Supreme Crystals, which was considered very successful.

"This kid’s intuition works!" Zelans gleefully stashed a fist-sized Supreme Crystal.

The hour passed quickly, and the Senior Explorers began to feel a bit fatigued; muscles sore, breathing a little labored, seemingly at the physical limit.

They immediately opted to ascend; persevering in the Blood Pond held no benefit or meaning.

Emerging from the villa suspended above the Blood Pond, several heads poked out, greedily inhaling the fresh air from the surface. Their expressions were remarkably joyful.

"I found 2 pieces; how about you?"

"Haha, me too, found 2 pieces."

"Damn, I only found one piece. You guys are lucky."

"Boss, don’t hide it; I saw you bend down countless times."

"Hehe, indeed lucky today, found 4 Supreme Crystals," Zelans said with great satisfaction, "How about Menglong?"

"Hmm?" Only then did they realize Zhang Menglong hadn’t surfaced with them, even though their messages had synchronized, agreeing to relax together for an hour.

"Menglong?" They quickly used quantum communication to contact Zhang Menglong. Did something happen? It shouldn’t have.

"I’m still busy!" Zhang Menglong’s voice came through, instantly easing their minds.

"What’s going on? Didn’t you say you’d come up for a rest? Why are you still down there working?"

"Rest? In our country, we don’t even rest on New Year’s Eve; why take breaks at other times? Workers don’t need rest!"