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Chapter 314 The Time Wheel Labyrinth and a Moment of Crisis!
Ever since it woke up, it has had this personality; it doesn't talk much to anyone and always has a cool demeanor.

At that time, Liuli had to beg and plead for a long time to find out about its background, but she only managed to get a little information out of it. It was even more difficult than squeezing toothpaste.

However, although it doesn't talk much, it is indeed very strong, which makes it impossible for Liuli to find fault with it.

Upon hearing Wartortle's words, Ruri hesitated for a moment.

She glanced at the task list; the task was simply to collect some kind of stone, and there was no rush to do it.

Now that we've encountered this legendary special maze, we definitely can't miss it.

Liuli naturally nodded. With high-level items and treasures to be found, of course she had to go!

The previous case of Squirtle has already proven one point: in this game, Pokémon need resources and items of the corresponding attribute to evolve.

At first, I was wondering why my Burning Bug was already over level 40 and showed no signs of evolving. Now I think it's probably because I don't have enough resources.

It's important to know that Dragonair and Squirtle in the team are far stronger than me, the main character, and they've been the main combatants in the dungeon raids lately.

But for some reason, his own Burning Bug had extremely low stats and weak skills, making him seem like a burden, always hiding in the back during battles.

Thinking about this, Liuli couldn't help but feel a little depressed.

Logically speaking, Bug-type Pokémon should have been able to evolve much earlier.

Why is my own "Burning Worm" completely different?

Even though their level is so high, there's still no sign of anything happening.

Hopefully, this exploration will yield some fire-type resources, and maybe I'll be able to evolve successfully!

If we don't evolve soon, I'll lose face as the team leader.

Liuli took a deep breath, adjusted her mindset, and guided the team toward the entrance to the Time Wheel Maze that emitted a mysterious light.

As Liuli carefully manipulated the Burning Insect, she took that step.

The scene before her eyes changed instantly.

The once solid ground seemed to turn into a soft cloud of mist, and then the surrounding scenery began to distort violently.

When the vision cleared again, Liuli and the viewers in the live stream were stunned by what they saw.

The surrounding space was incredibly vast, with enormous gears slowly rotating in mid-air. Each gear was as big as a small mountain, and they meshed together, emitting a deep and rhythmic roar.

The wall wasn't made of ordinary rock; instead, it was covered in flowing light, like sand through an hourglass. The points of light flickered on and off, like countless eyes watching the intruder.

An ancient and oppressive atmosphere permeated the air.
Holy crap, the special effects are still top-notch!

The lighting and shadow effects are absolutely stunning, even surpassing those of movies!

[It's making me a little dizzy; this maze seems so dangerous.]

The live chat was filled with exclamations of surprise; clearly, everyone was taken aback by this sudden visual spectacle.

Liuli took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.

Her palms were slightly sweaty as she gripped the mouse; such a powerful opening meant that the kissing scenes inside were definitely not to be trifled with.

Sure enough, she had only led the group a few steps forward when several dark figures suddenly darted out of the fog ahead.

Those were a few wild Pokémon, but they looked rather strange.

Their level was as high as 40, which was much higher than the Pokémon in the original dungeon. Moreover, their appearance was somewhat distorted, as if they had been eroded by something, and their facial features were completely obscured.

The battle is imminent!
Liuli dared not be careless and immediately began to operate.

"Wartor, take a step back and use Water Cannon to whittle down its health from a distance! Dragonair, use Dragon Pulse to control the field!"

As her fingers flew across the keyboard, the battle on the screen instantly intensified.

Although Wartortle has evolved, it still seems to be struggling against this level of suppression.

The water jets it spewed slammed into the enemy, dealing damage, but not instantly killing them as it usually does.

While Dragon Pulse is incredibly powerful and has a wide range, its PP (Power Points) is correspondingly low.

This battle was exceptionally difficult. Ruri had to pay close attention to the movement of each Pokémon, ensuring that the corresponding Pokémon avoided the enemy's super-effective attacks, and also rationally allocate the number of times her skills could be used.

After several minutes of back-and-forth, the battle finally ended when the last strange Pokémon collapsed and vanished in a flash of white light.

Looking at the team's status bar, which was now significantly lower in health and PP, Liuli breathed a sigh of relief.

It's finally over.
These guys are weird. They don't seem like Pokémon at all. After they fell to the ground, they just disappeared.

However, when she saw what had fallen on the ground, her eyes widened instantly.

The pile of glittering props and coins was several times larger than that of a normal maze.

36 gold coins, A+ grade ore
There are even a few rare seeds and skill discs that you can't find anywhere else.

[They've become rich overnight! This wave of people has made them rich overnight!]

[I knew this special maze was something special; the rewards are incredible.]

[I envy the streamer, I want to run this dungeon too]

As Liuli looked at the comments, a slight smile crept onto her lips.

It seems that high risk is indeed accompanied by high reward.

After the battle, the team began their usual routine of looting the battlefield.

Wartortle was exceptionally enthusiastic, rummaging through a pile of props with its short little legs, like a diligent little miner.

Suddenly, its eyes lit up, as if it had discovered some treasure in the corner.

It hurriedly ran over and dug out a stone emitting a red glow from under a pile of messy herbs.

The stone was crystal clear, and it looked as if an inextinguishable flame was burning inside, making it look quite extraordinary.

Wartortle held the stone, paused for a moment, then seemed to remember something. After hesitating for a moment, it turned around, held the stone, walked to the Burning Bug, and handed it to it.

A dialog box from Wartortle popped up on the screen.

"Um, Ruri... this is for you."

Liuli paused for a moment, then manipulated the burning insect to create a question mark.

[For me? Why?]

Wartortle scratched its head sheepishly, a shy smile appearing on its usually serious face.

"I...I saw it while I was rummaging through some things. I was thinking that as our captain, you work the hardest."

It paused, its eyes full of seriousness.

Every time we encounter danger, you're the one leading the charge and taking care of our condition. Both Dragonair and I have evolved, but you... you're still the same.

I think... this stone should be useful to you. You should have evolved long ago; you should be stronger than me!

Looking into Wartortle's sincere eyes on the screen, Ruri was stunned and couldn't help but feel a little moved.

But while moved, I also realized the problem.

Wartortle said that entirely out of its trust and concern for the captain.

But in terms of actual data, she, the Burning Bug, is currently a burden on the team.

Low base stats, poor attributes, and weak skills.

In that battle just now, if it weren't for Wartortle and Dragonair taking the brunt of the attack, her Flamethrower might have been slapped to death by the opponent long ago.

Wartortle and Dragonair are the real main damage dealers, the core of the team, while I, this Flamebug, am at best just a support character, someone who's only there to cheer people on.

Now that Wartortle had said that, she just felt a little helpless.
"I..." Liuli began, then stopped, unsure what to say. In the end, she manipulated the burning insect to take the stone.

Although I had already tried it before and it seemed that the Fire Stone was completely unusable, it was still a token of my friend's goodwill.

Thank you, Wartortle. I will try my best to become stronger.

—I must find a way to evolve my Burning Worm in this game!
We can't let everyone hold us back!

The viewers in the live stream were deeply moved by this scene.

[Aww, Wartortle is so sweet! I want a friend like that too!]

I'm completely devastated. Why don't I have friends like this?

[When will the streamer evolve? Shouldn't Bug-type Pokémon have evolved a long time ago? It's heartbreaking to see.]

[Yeah, if your Burning Bug doesn't evolve soon, I'm afraid it'll become depressed, hahaha]

Liuli looked at the comments and gave a wry smile.

If only evolution were that easy.

After putting away the unusable fire stone, the team adjusted their strategy and continued deeper into the maze.

Although there was a slight hiccup just now, the rare items scattered all over the ground were really valuable.

As the team ventured deeper into the area, the surrounding scenery became increasingly bizarre and fantastical, and the rewards grew ever more generous.

Various golden ores and high-grade blue healing potions were practically everywhere.

The backpack was quickly filled up, and the feeling of finding good things with every step made Liuli's heart beat faster.

In the chaotic battle just now, Wartortle's health was significantly reduced by the enemy, leaving it with only a sliver of health.

Ruri felt sorry for him and was about to take out a top-tier recovery potion she had just found from her backpack to use on Wartortle.

The usually silent and aloof Hakron suddenly spoke up.
Don't use it.

Hakron's voice remained cold.

“These items are ineffective here.”

Liuli's fingers froze in mid-air, stunned for a moment.

"What do you mean? It can't be used?"

Hakron turned his head and glanced at the constantly spinning gears around him, explaining calmly:
"These are the rules of the Time Wheel Labyrinth. Everything you obtain here must be taken out of the labyrinth and processed before it can be converted into a physical form. Using it inside the labyrinth will only consume the item, but will not produce any effect."

Upon hearing this, Liuli's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly put the potion away.

Fortunately, Hakron reminded us early, otherwise it would have been a waste.

But then, Hakron abruptly changed the subject and said something that sent chills down Liuli's spine.

"And, you have to be careful about the time."

Hakron looked up, gesturing for Ruri to look up.

There was a giant clock vortex there, spinning faster and faster.

"This maze is unstable. It only lasts for ten minutes. When the time is up, the space will collapse, and we will be forcibly kicked out."

Hakron paused, his tone growing even colder.

"Wait until that time."

"Everything we gain here will disappear."

After hearing this, Liuli felt a chill run down her spine.

She glanced at the time display in the upper right corner subconsciously.

Seven minutes and thirty seconds.

More than half of it has already passed!
If we don't evacuate in time, won't everything be gone?

After glancing at the pile of high-level items in her backpack, Liuli didn't hesitate for a moment. Her body trembled, and she immediately issued the order.

"Attention everyone!! We're leaving!"

Since we've already made a fortune, there's no need to be greedy anymore.

The most important thing is to secure your profits!
Under her control, the team immediately turned around and ran wildly towards the exit of the maze.

However, just as they turned around, preparing to rush towards the faintly glowing exit, a sudden change occurred.

The shadows deep within the labyrinth suddenly twisted violently, as if something terrifying was awakening.

A suffocating pressure surged from all directions, and then a group of Pokémon exuding black aura appeared out of thin air, blocking Liuli's path.

That's not an ordinary wild Pokémon, it's a member of Team Shadow!

They all wore a layer of red and black fabric, which was the signature item of the Shadow Team.

Leading the pack was a level 60 Houndoom, its eyes flashing with a cruel red light, followed by several equally ferocious Zubats and Ariados.

Hey kid, we meet again! Looks like you've picked up a lot of good stuff along the way. Now hand it all over!

This is a forced encounter!

Liuli's face turned deathly pale as she looked at the scene before her.

Holy crap, we can't beat them at all!

The level difference is too great, and the other side has three times the number of them!
But there's no turning back now; the battle has started automatically.

Liuli had no choice but to bite the bullet and give orders, trying to fight her way out of the encirclement.

"Wartoroo, protect! Dragonair, use Hyper Beam to break through! Run!"

Because of her impatience, Liuli made a slight mistake in her operation.

The Burning Bug was positioned slightly forward, directly exposing itself to Houndoom's attack range.

Houndoom roared and unleashed a jet of black flame.

Liuli tried to dodge, but it was too late.

The burning insect representing her was instantly killed in the first round of concentrated fire, without even letting out a scream.

On the screen, the burning insect's figure instantly turned gray and collapsed to the ground, losing its ability to fight.

"No!"

Although one person was missing, the team's combat effectiveness was not reduced by much.

But this also puts a lot more pressure on Wartortle and Dragonite, as they have to face attacks from more enemies at the same time.

Wartortle kept using Protect, and the green light shield was teetering on the brink of collapse under the enemy's attacks.

Hakron was spewing dragon breath, but there were too many enemies, and their skills were coming at you like a deluge, making it impossible to cope.

Time passed by, second by second.

The countdown in the upper right corner has turned into a red warning color.

Thirty seconds!
Twenty seconds!
After defeating another enemy, Wartortle finally ran out of energy and was hit by a poison needle from Ariados, collapsing to the ground.

Now, only Hakron is left to fight alone.

(End of this chapter)