Infinite Horror: The Strongest Zhongzhou Team

This moment.

A thought flashed through Zheng Zha's mind:

Things have changed! The little girl wasn't like this before!
Even if Zheng Zha was slow-witted, he could sense that something was wrong.

Is this still the little girl he's known since childhood?
What's your impression of a loli?

After comforting myself in my heart.

Zheng Zha then looked helplessly at the other protagonist of this grand drama, Zhan Lan.

He said sincerely:

"So, you've exchanged for another mental skill?"

"I just witnessed your death?"

"A hallucination? Or an illusion?"

Zhan Lan nodded with a smile:

"The skill is called Reality Distortion, and it is a special mental skill."

The vessel remains the soul bone, except for the added spiritual attributes.

The effect is essentially a realistic illusion.

Zheng Zha nodded bitterly, recalling everything that had happened yesterday:

"I can relate. It's a very powerful mental skill, but how much does it consume? Is it very taxing?"

Zhan Lan shook her head:

"The consumption isn't much, but I can probably only use this skill once per horror movie now."

"You can think of it as a longer cooldown period, but it doesn't affect other abilities."

Zheng Zha looked at someone with a meaningful gaze:

"If I'm not mistaken, this should be the skill that Chu Xuan found for you, right?"

Zhan Lan held her forehead.

"Don't overthink it. Chu Xuan recommended the skill after I proposed the plan to Loli."

"Moreover, this Reality Distortion skill is just one of my skills, and it's a choice I made."

"The essence of skill is to project the images in one's mind using mental power."

"The more realistic the image, the fewer flaws it has, and vice versa."

"Everything you experienced yesterday is the simplest application of this principle."

"Actually, it's mainly because Chu Xuan and Li Xiao are good actors; otherwise, it wouldn't be so simple."

Zheng Zha's lips twitched upon hearing this.

Acting?

Are you sure Chu Xuan is just acting?

I believe Li Xiao's acting skills are good, but Chu Xuan...

I feel like he really wants to do that!

Thinking to himself, Zheng Zha turned to look at someone else on the other side who was a good actor:
"Okay, I can understand the new mental skills, but what's with that black sword?"

When Li Xiao, who was standing nearby, saw Zheng Zha looking at him, he quickly explained:

“I swear, I really didn’t know yesterday that Xiao Honglu had already finished reworking the flying sword.”

"And we didn't even know it had been returned to Chu Xuan."

"However, it turns out that the sword is good."

"And I find it quite convenient to use."

As Li Xiao spoke, he took out the black flying sword that had just appeared yesterday.

After the longsword appeared, it flew out, circled once, and landed on the table in the middle of the group.

Only then did Zheng Zha see clearly.

The design of this black flying sword is quite strange, as it has no grip or handguard.

Overall, it's described as a black sword, but it's more like a piece of black metal shaped like a sword.

Moreover, this piece is completely seamless, without any trace of splicing or melting.

Seeing Zheng Zha looking at him, Xiao Honglu, who was temporarily acting as a weapon refiner, lowered his hand from his forehead and plucked a few strands of hair.

"This was made from the exoskeleton of an alien evolution, other flying sword fragments, and some ores from the cultivation system."

"In essence, it can be considered a type of flying sword magic weapon. I originally intended to refine it a second time, add a handguard and a grip, and then carve its shape."

However, to everyone's surprise, the sword's durability after it was completed exceeded expectations.

"Major changes are not feasible, but fortunately, we can still inscribe runes and formations."

"However, this final step was only completed after returning to the Main God Space, when Chu Xuan and I worked together."

"In your understanding, the inherent skill of this black flying sword is its sharpness."

"Extreme sharpness".

Hearing this, Saito picked up the sword out of curiosity and placed it on the corner of the table, but the blade only rested lightly on it.

The corner of the table was severed by a sharp cut.

Just as Saito Hajime let go, instinctively reaching out to catch it, he suddenly remembered the unusual sharpness and stopped abruptly.

However, that was the only time it stopped.

The black flying sword fell to the ground at an angle, smoothly disappearing into the ground without any obstruction, leaving only the hilt sticking out.

Cheng Xiao and the others stared wide-eyed at the sight.

This scene surpasses even the most powerful divine weapons capable of cutting through iron like mud.

Even cutting tofu requires some effort.

But Saito didn't exert any force at all; it was as if he had cut into the water.

Saito clicked his tongue in amazement.

"My brother, isn't this black flying sword already surpassing the B-grade weapons of the Main God Space?"

"Even if this is just a passive effect, it's still too exaggerated. It's probably enough to have two Bs even without an A, right?"

Xiao Honglu, standing next to him, shrugged:

"If you can find me seven or eight C-grade items that aren't too badly damaged, and then some biological exoskeletons like those of the Xenomorph evolution, I can synthesize one of these for you."

"But you're right, the sharpness of this sword should be comparable to the flying swords in certain A-level side quests in the Main God Space."

"But the problem is that the reason those flying swords are so expensive is because of the various exaggerated skills they carry."

"This sword, in comparison, seems rather plain."

Upon hearing this, the few people who had initially harbored ideas finally realized the reality.

As the owner of the black flying sword, Li Xiao wore a strange expression, as if to say, "I can't believe I didn't lose money."

After all, in his preparations, if the seven or eight flying swords were to be reforged into a B-grade sword, it would only be a small loss. But this sword, which is comparable to an A-grade item, is a different story.

Even though this might only be the bottom-ranked one in A, it doesn't matter, it's already like getting it for free back then.

After all, the seven flying swords only consumed one B-rank and one D-rank side quest each.
The side quests weren't a loss.

But of the seven flying swords and seven skills, only one remains.

Moreover, it's a passive skill.

It was a small profit, I can only say.

It was at this moment that Zheng Zha spoke up.

"Ahem, let's get down to business."

"I suggest that since the next battle is a team battle, the team can still piece together the last two A-level side quests."

"Then let's exchange for some resurrection items."

"After all, some teammates have already died once, such as Zero Point and Zhan Lan."

This is the only way to ensure anything, given the uncertainty of whether there will be a second chance to revive!

"And we have enough reward points now."

"So I'm thinking of either exchanging for resurrection items, or getting an A-level side quest for Zhu Wen. And exchanging for the highest-level Deer Spirit Bloodline."

"Only with this group resurrection skill can I feel at ease. I think everyone..." Before Zheng Zha could finish speaking, the few people who were worried that their woman was going crazy raised their hands and feet.

Even Li Xiao and Lingdian were no exception, appearing exceptionally enthusiastic.

Of course, if we're talking about being proactive, then Chen Zilong is especially proactive.

Because he clearly remembered the Deer Spirit bloodline, a side quest of A-level value.

It is a resurrection skill in itself.

Let's not even talk about resurrecting others.

Once Zhu Wen uses this ability, she will be invincible.

No matter what happens next, they can return to the Main God Space in advance to save their lives.

It's fair to say that this guy's scheme backfired spectacularly on Zheng Zha and his group.

After a moment of staring at each other, everyone tacitly turned their gaze to Chu Xuan.

We await the final verdict from this person.

"Instead of exchanging for resurrection items, let's exchange for bloodlines."

"Zhu Wen is also the most suitable seed for Zhongzhou among all of them at present."

Upon hearing the last two words, Zheng Zha rubbed his head, bewildered, and said:

"seed?"

"What do you mean?"

Chu Xuan looked at everyone and said:

"In horror movies where the team is the main character."

What's the worst-case scenario you can imagine?

Zheng Zha, Li Xiao, Zhan Lan, and Xiao Honglu exchanged glances.

Finally, Zhan Lan spoke:
"Based on previous experience, the intensity of team battles is obvious to all. If there are conflicting side quests, the worst-case scenario would be a total wipeout, right?"

"Since it's the worst case, let's assume it's after Zhu Wen used her resurrection skill."

If our Zhongzhou team is ultimately wiped out or suffers heavy losses, the main god will surely punish us.

Either those who fail to complete the task are eliminated, or we die even with negative reward points.

The worst-case scenario is that only Zhu Wen, who left the horror movie early, will survive.

"This is the worst-case scenario I can imagine."

Chu Xuan nodded after hearing Zhan Lan's analysis:
"That's right, that's the worst-case scenario, so what happens next?"

Zhan Lan wondered:

"Then?"

"Then, since only Zhu Wen is left, and all of us veterans have died in battle, we should follow the rules of the main god."

With the ratings for the Central Continent team lowered, the difficulty of the next horror movie should drop to a lower level.

Then in the next round, new people will be summoned again. Oh, and since Zheng Zha is dead, there will be new guides.

In other words, by this point, both Zhan Lan and Xiao Honglu understood what Chu Xuan meant.

Zhan Lan immediately showed a look of sudden realization and excitedly said:
"I understand. We can give all the plot props and supplies to Zhu Wen in advance."

"If the whole team is wiped out, it might just be an opportunity."

"The Resurrection Book, the Necronomicon, various items and raw materials, plus the auxiliary abilities of Zhu Wen's bloodline."

"Even if it's a newcomer, as long as they're not too bad, they have Zhu Wen's spirit and Moss's presence."

"Since the difficulty of horror movies has been reduced, it is inevitable that scores can be farmed to some extent, which means quickly accumulating side quests and reward points."

"He could even become the captain of the Central Continent Team rightfully after having three more members who have unlocked their genetic locks, and then unlock the second stage of the genetic locks by taking advantage of the special nature of the guide."

"Zhu Wen's genetic lock talent is not strong, so this is undoubtedly a shortcut."

"Moreover, Zhu Wen, who possesses the Resurrection Sutra, can revive Zheng Zha, Li Xiao, Zhao Yingkong, Chen Zilong, and Xiao Honglu, who still have a chance, after accumulating resources rapidly."

"There are five of them: three with third-tier gene locks, one with a fourth-tier gene lock, and one Golden Core cultivator."

"In this way, the entire Central Continent team can quickly recover to its peak level."

"They can even be resurrected before the main god raises the difficulty to a certain level."

"Then come on strong with a big one."

Zhan Lan's words were easy to understand, so Zheng Zha and the others quickly grasped them.

Because this claim is quite plausible.

If such a thing really happens, it might actually be an opportunity for the Zhongzhou team.

However, Zheng Zha still had a serious expression on his face.

"Although Zhan Lan is right, if possible, I would prefer not to use this plan."

"Because no one knows whether a reincarnated person will have a second chance to be resurrected."

"If we are truly wiped out, Zero, Saito Hajime, you, and Chu Xuan will all be completely..."

Before Zheng Zha could finish speaking, Saito Hajime said with a smile:

"Captain, actually I have a question."

Is there a limit to the number of times someone can be resurrected?

Zheng Zha thought for a moment and replied:
"There is no limit to the number of times resurrection items can be used in the Main God Space."

"This kind of death is not really a real death, because it is triggered at the very moment of death."

"There is no true death in the human sense."

"Including Zhu Wen's resurrection skill, none of them consume a use."

"However, there is a limit to the number of resurrections other than this. The Resurrection Sutra clearly states that a reincarnator can only be resurrected once."

"This time it refers to resurrection using the Resurrection Sutra."

"As for whether there will be a second time, I don't know."

"But I think there probably is!"

Zheng Zha's eyes were fixed on the orb of light representing the main god as he spoke these last words.

five minutes later.

[Forest Deer Spirit Bloodline requires one A-level side quest, 12000 reward points, and advanced deer spirit bloodline.]

Innate skill: Compassionate Salvation.

Centered on itself, with a radius of 100 kilometers.

All teammates who have died within the range will be revived and their own status will be restored to 50%.

After using this skill, you will exit the current horror movie and return to the main god space, where all side quests and reward points will be reset to zero.

Its bloodline has degenerated to that of a high-grade deer spirit.

Looking at the descriptions of the main gods on the list.

Saito Hajime pondered and asked:

"This seems a bit problematic, doesn't it?"

"Actually, I was just about to say this: don't you guys think this resurrection ability is too... cheap?"

"Even if it causes bloodline degradation, it only consumes one A-rank side quest, right?"

"But other resurrection-type items give one person two B-grade items, which doesn't seem quite right."

After thinking for a moment, Zhan Lan looked at Zhu Wen and summarized.

"The limitations and side effects of this skill are not as simple as they seem on the surface."

"It can be said that this bloodline ability was created specifically for team battles."

“A hundred kilometers seems like a large area, but for a large-scale terrorist attack, it’s difficult to cover everyone.”

"So for now, if there really is such an opportunity, we should prioritize reviving people who have already died once."

"Moreover, there are side effects. Don't forget that in addition to bloodline degradation, there's also the clearing of all reward points and side quests."

Zhu Wen nodded: "I know that. As long as we spend it all in advance, it'll be fine, right?"
Well, aside from what I'll use later, I have 13,000 reward points left, one C and one D. (End of Chapter)