Chapter 745 - 738: Greeting Gift

Chapter 745: Chapter 738: Greeting Gift

Countless gazes converged on the figure of Zhou Yuanjue, seated atop the mine.

Even after leaving Earth, entering the vast, endless universe, and facing lifeforms of every race, this figure remained the center of attention.

"A humanoid? I heard the skills he used before bore traces of the Sacred Lotus Civilization. Could he be the gifted Descendant of some noble family from the Sacred Lotus Civilization?"

"No, I’ve never heard of anyone like him. It seems to be the time for candidates from Low level Civilizations to enter Chaotic Paradise, though. He’s probably one of them."

"Impossible. Without a family legacy, just someone from a Low level Civilization... No matter how great his potential, he couldn’t have reached this level, right? Can Low level Civilizations actually produce such an anomaly?"

"..."

The countless candidates who had arrived began to discuss, but aside from Lily and her group, no one could confirm Zhou Yuanjue’s true identity.

WHOOSH WHOOSH WHOOSH!!

Just then, all discussion suddenly ceased. A faint tremor emanated from the direction of the Ziying Safety Zone. Dozens of figures, large and small, were rushing toward the Star Condensing Ore Vein at incredible speed.

Leading them was a humanoid lifeform.

His skin was dark purple, and his bare upper body was covered in dense, intricate white lines that resembled tattoos. His build was similar to Zhou Yuanjue’s, his head was completely bald, and he carried something like a scroll slung across his back.

This was the Great Leader of the Duomoge Organization, Zoros.

Behind him were the Third Leader, Hans, and another who looked like a giant meatball. Fleshy, tentacle-like appendages extended from its spherical body, propelling it forward.

This was the Second Leader of the Duomoge Organization, Boding.

And behind these three was an even larger contingent of candidates.

’They’re here!’

Everyone’s spirits rose, knowing the main event was about to begin.

Zhou Yuanjue, who had been sitting cross-legged atop the mine, slowly opened his eyes and rose to his feet.

"Is that him?"

Zoros looked at Zhou Yuanjue on the mountaintop and asked Hans, his expression calm.

"That’s right, that’s him. He’s incredibly strong. I suspect that, like you, he’s reached the very limit of the First layer Transformation Boundary. He might even... be stronger than you."

Hans said in a low voice.

Hearing Hans’s words, Zoros narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Boding, have you found out anything about his background?"

Zoros asked the Second Leader, Boding.

"I’ve found a few things. He’s definitely a newcomer from the latest batch, most likely one of the candidates who came up from the Low level Civilizations. He shouldn’t have any powerful faction backing him."

The meatball-like Boding replied tonelessly.

"Zoros, what’s your plan? If we lose this fight, the Ziying Safety Zone could slip from our grasp."

Hans asked Zoros.

"Since you say he might be stronger than me, we’ll use a conservative strategy to ensure our victory."

"Numbers are our advantage. Naturally, we must exploit that advantage to the fullest."

Zoros said flatly, turning to Boding beside him. "I’ll need to borrow your ability."

"No problem."

Boding replied tonelessly.

WHIP! WHIP! WHIP!

Tentacles shot out from his meatball-like body and wrapped around Zoros. They then sprouted flesh-bud-like growths that pierced into Zoros’s pores.

In that instant, their abilities seemed to achieve a state of perfect synergy.

Zoros touched a finger to the center of his forehead and released his ability.

VMMMM!!

The scroll-like object on his back burst into light, and a series of dark purple Rune Chains materialized in the air.

True Talisman: Life Lock!

RATTLE! RATTLE!

These countless chains, forged from some unknown ability, instantly shot out and linked together the nearly seventy candidates behind them.

"Go. After this, you’ll each get one thousand Value Points. If you defeat him, you’ll each get two thousand."

Zoros said flatly.

WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

The seventy members of the Duomoge Organization behind him instantly charged toward Zhou Yuanjue in perfect unison.

Every one of them had a Transformation Level of at least fifty percent, with some of the captain-level members exceeding seventy. Most importantly, they were all now enhanced by some ability from Zoros and Boding.

’The three leaders aren’t moving. They’re letting their subordinates swarm me first. Playing it safe?’

Zhou Yuanjue narrowed his eyes slightly.

’I’m not afraid of these numbers, but dealing with them using conventional methods would certainly be a hassle.’

’Besides, the skill Zoros just used doesn’t seem so simple.’

’That Rune Chain-like ability should originate from the Black Seal Civilization. Based on the Energy signatures I’m sensing from the Duomoge members linked by this skill, I think I can guess its function.’

’In my perception, the Energy signatures of the seventy Duomoge Organization members have been linked by those strange chains, forming a "whole" to a certain degree.’

’In other words, any Energy damage a single one of them takes will likely be partially distributed to the other members through these chains.’

’This will drastically reduce the probability of any individual suffering severe injury or death.’

’Even for me, it would take some effort to clear them all out.’

’A war of attrition, is it?’

’Using superior numbers to wear down my strength... this is indeed a standard, safe tactic for an organization to use against an individual.’

’However, it probably won’t have the desired effect on me.’

’Fine. Using conventional methods would be too time-consuming. I might as well give them a proper welcome gift.’

A slight smile touched the corners of Zhou Yuanjue’s lips.

VMMMM!!

In an instant, his entire body took on a Blood Jade Color as he entered the Blood Jade Red Lotus state.

Then.

Puppet Structure: Expand!

BOOM!!!

In that moment, his body expanded rapidly. His cellular structure separated, and his previous maximum height of seven or eight meters instantly shot up to nearly twenty. He stood atop the mine like a colossus, a titan supporting the very heavens.

This tremendous transformation instantly caused the jaws of the spectating candidates to drop.

Although this gigantification drastically reduced his Physical Strength, it also dramatically increased his body’s capacity to handle Energy.

’This form is perfect for unleashing terrifying bursts of pure Energy.’

RUMBLE! RUMBLE! RUMBLE!

The furnace within him went into overload. Terrifying Energy flooded his body as the Deadly Crimson Structure instantly compressed his cells, providing an unimaginable level of Power.

CLAP!!

He slammed his arms together in front of him, his hands twisting into a peculiar seal.

WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

Terrifying waves of Energy and pressure radiated outward. The charging members of Duomoge seemed to be struck by a sudden, immense fear and actually stopped in their tracks.

"A little welcome gift. Please, accept it."

Zhou Yuanjue said to the Duomoge members with a smile.

SCREEE!!!