Matrix Survival: One random treasure chest per day

Chapter 67 Special Room: Ancient Ruins

"Matrix terminal?"

This was the second time Li Zheng had heard this term; the first time was when the system announcement mentioned it at the end of the newbie period.

"Isn't that the system that controls the entire Matrix game?"

In short... Old Pu, the detection expert, couldn't find any valuable information behind the door. If you insist on going your own way, please be very careful.

The Eye of Preys gave its final message and then fell silent.

"Suppression from the matrix terminal?"

Li Zheng looked at the metal door in front of him, which was no different from any other place.

What's so special about this room?

His curiosity was piqued. Having just killed a gold-level creature, Li Zheng was full of confidence in his strength and eagerly took out his identity card.

"Di."

The card reader beeped, and the metal door slowly opened, revealing a thin, pure black film.

"Why has the color changed?"

Li Zheng was curious after seeing it clearly. All the doors he had entered in the past few days had colorful light screens, and this was the first time he had seen a solid-color light screen.

"Go in and take a look..."

As he took a step forward, Li Zheng felt himself hit something flexible and bounce back.

"How is this going?"

Just as he was wondering, the matrix system sent out several message prompts.

You have discovered a special room: an ancient ruin.

The ancient ruins are quite dangerous; it is recommended to gather more help before exploring.

[A temporary one-way spatial jump device for exclusive groups is now open, allowing up to four players to team up for exploration. After the exploration is complete, the remaining players will return to their original rooms.]

[If the helper player dies midway, the previous rule will not apply.]

[Once the ancient ruins exploration reaches 100%, all participating players will receive substantial rewards.]

The decomposition function within ancient ruins is limited; except for specific targets, nothing can be decomposed.

[Except for players who have already opened the Ancient Ruins, all other players participating in this exploration will not have their daily exploration attempts consumed.]

With the prompt, a bubble-shaped orb of light suddenly appeared in front of Li, inside which was a prop exactly like a regular space jump device.

"Is this the prop that was temporarily put into use?"

Li Zheng reached inside, retrieved the item, and checked the information.

[Exclusive one-way spatial movement device for specific groups, Diamond grade, disposable item]

This item is only for player: 0000879 Li Zheng, the helper player.

It cannot be broken down, traded, damaged, or discarded.

"In summary, this thing is a completely useless product, designed to prevent players from profiting from this temporary item in every way."

Li Zheng curled his lip dismissively: "Who cares?"

The spatial leap device is shaped like a metal disc with two layers. To use it, simply rotate it in opposite directions with both hands, then place it on the ground and wait for the door to open.

After studying it for a while, Li Zheng began to think about who he should gather for this exploration.

"First is Xiao Fengfeng. Although he should be busy making pocket watches now, his combat ability is indeed formidable. He killed a Silver-ranked opponent while being a Black Iron-ranked one, and did it cleanly and efficiently. He counts as one."

"The second one is Zhan Zhouzhou. After she comes, we can lend her the lightsaber temporarily. With her swordsmanship and ion lightsaber, her combat power is definitely no less than mine. Count her as one."

"The third player... how about contacting Xiao Siyuan? Medical skills don't significantly improve combat power, but injuries are inevitable during exploration. With him around, it might be easier to handle the situation. Let's count him."

"For the fourth one, we'll recruit through the regional channel. I wonder if that girl Li Chun would be willing to come. Her gold-level elite pet would be a great help."

After making up his mind, Li Zheng began to contact each of the people one by one.

Feng Shan and Zhan Zhouzhou both replied quickly. As soon as they heard that Li Zheng had triggered a special room, they readily agreed, wanting to come and broaden their horizons and gain some experience.

Xiao Siyuan was a little slow to reply, but he still agreed to come over.

"As for the rest... let's contact Li Chun first and see if she's coming."

Li Zheng didn't rush to recruit in the regional channel. Instead, he sent a private message to Li Chun first. "Huh? Brother Li Zheng triggered a special room? Um... I won't go. Although Little Spider is very powerful, I haven't upgraded it myself, so I might hold you back."

The girl refused, and Li Zheng replied, "It's okay, I won't force you. The matrix terminal also warned me that it's a bit dangerous inside. I'll contact you again when you've drunk more gene potions and explored a room like this."

"Okay, thank you, Brother Li Zheng!"

Since Li Chun isn't coming, we'll have to recruit teammates through the regional channel.

After thinking for a moment, Li Zheng began editing the message: "Special room team exploration, generous rewards, anyone who's not afraid to die! Priority will be given to those who can easily fight creatures of Silver rank or higher! [System message screenshot]"

Lu Li: "Holy crap! A special room, an ancient ruin? There are rooms like this where you can explore in a team?"

Li Zheng: "@Lu Li, my good son, don't say your dad doesn't care about you. Are you going or not? The rewards are generous if you pass the level."

Lu Li: "[Photo] I dare not go. I just killed a silver-level monster and was seriously injured."

In the photo, Lu Li's thigh was covered in blood and gore, and it looked like he had just finished applying medicine.

Li Zheng: "No pressure. Is anyone else here? Why is no one chatting in the group today?"

A passerby said, "I'm too scared to go, I'm afraid of dying. (Sarcasm intended)"

Passerby 1: "+1"

Passerby 2: "@Li Zheng, bro, when will the pocket watches be distributed?"

Li Zheng: "@Passerby2, the pocket watches are being made and will be distributed one by one starting tonight. Until then, be careful when you're exploring, and don't get hurt."

Passerby 2: "OK, then I'll stop exploring for now and wait until I get the pocket watch."

Passerby A: "+1"

Passerby B: "[I'll use this and it'll be awesome for the person upstairs].JPG"

Passerby A: "[Poke the upstairs neighbor's chrysanthemum].JPG"

"..."

Seeing the chat in the regional channel starting to go off-topic, Li Zheng quickly sent a message: "Anyone else want to go? We're just one person short. If no one signs up, I'll send a message on the world channel!"

At this moment, amidst a flurry of off-topic messages, one person appeared to be registering.

Yan Guang: "Count me in."

Li Zheng: "@Yan Guang, okay, I'll open a portal in a bit, you can come in."

After sending the last message, Li Zheng closed the regional channel, unfolded the exclusive group one-way spatial leap device, and placed it on the ground.

The disc separated into two layers, one side of which was rapidly raised, and a portal with flowing light curtains opened in the middle.

Please name the player.

[0000879 Fengshan]
0000879 Zhan Zhouzhou

0000879 Xiao Siyuan
[0000879 Yan Guang]

[Do you want to confirm sending the invitation?]

"Yes!"

After completing the operation, Li Zheng waited for five seconds before the first helper jumped out of the portal.

As soon as he came out, he started crying and complaining: "My dear brother! Do you know how many players are left in our channel?"
Five hundred and thirty-six!

Besides myself, I have to make 535 malicious detection pocket watches today; I might have to work through the night to finish them!

Li Zheng shoved him aside to make it easier for the others to come over, saying, "You're always complaining when you're just doing a little work. You'll get your share of the benefits later!"

Upon hearing this, a shrewd glint flashed in Feng Shan's eyes, and he remained silent.

Thank you "131S" for the 100 coins!

I've finally finished revising that chapter that was bothering me. It's 4:57 AM now. I'll be very busy at work today, Saturday, and won't have time to write.

So now I have to write another one to post tomorrow night before I can go to sleep. I have to get up and go to work around nine o'clock.

Ah...

Keep it up!

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