The open square was packed with people.

Their numbers far exceeded Lu Xingyuan's imagination.

However, if he remembered correctly, there were only 132 train conductors in the entire 11th Division who had been promoted to Level 5, even by nearly 10 a.m. this morning!

There are at least two or three thousand people right now!

Could it be that……

A thought struck him, as if he had considered a possibility.

He asked a young woman standing next to him.

The young woman's face was unfamiliar.

Lu Xingyuan had a good memory, and he was certain that he had not seen the other party in the eleventh district.

"What do you mean? Aren't you the train conductor of Division 12?"

The other party seemed somewhat taken aback.

really!

Lu Xingyuan's heart stirred involuntarily.

This special instance presents a challenge not only to the train conductors of their eleventh division, but also to the train conductors of other divisions!

This is going to be interesting!

The other train conductors also noticed this and whispered among themselves.

It wasn't that they didn't want to find familiar companions, but rather that they found themselves completely unable to move, fixed in place.

Lu Xingyuan's plan to find Gu Wanqing and Cai Cai also failed.

He couldn't help but feel a chill for the two of them.

After all, Gu Wanqing's intelligence was not effective against special instances, which meant that she could no longer accurately seek advantages and avoid disadvantages as before.

As for Cai Cai, she was just a humble cook and had no talent for combat.

If he had known it would be like this, he shouldn't have let Cai Cai take this risk.

But it's no use saying anything now.

A tall tower stands directly in front of the square.

With a flash of eerie light, two figures appeared.

The woman stood on the left, her black and gold divine robe trailing along the edge of the tower. The gold thread at the hem of the robe was embroidered with ancient patterns so intricate they were dazzling, and it swayed slightly in the still air.

A bronze mask covers the face, its rusted verdigris intertwining with the dark background, and deep gazes look down from the eye sockets.

Beside her, the man stood shoulder to shoulder with her, rather than taking a step back.

The same black and gold divine robe, yet he wore it with a completely different meaning—the collar was slightly open, and the hem of the robe hung down casually, as if this robe, which symbolized supreme power, was nothing more than a dispensable decoration to him.

He also wore a mask, and his narrow eyes held undisguised arrogance and interest.

He didn't look at her; his gaze fell on the tiny figures below, and a slow smile curved his lips.

Everyone present quieted down and showed respect.

The man nodded with satisfaction and said:

"Welcome, great train conductors, to this dungeon adventure."

"We are the chief referees for this instance."

"Countless treasures are hidden inside the dungeon, and they are all yours."

"But whether you can find it, and whether you'll live to enjoy it, depends on yourselves!"

"In addition, you will also participate in the competition ranking challenge."

"The higher the train conductor's ranking, the more generous the rewards they will receive!"

The train conductors present all became restless.

This special instance is just what we needed!

On the tower.

The man took in the reactions of all the train conductors and couldn't help but click his tongue twice.

"You're already getting excited so quickly? Like a stray dog ​​seeing a bone, wagging its tail like crazy! You're so impatient!"

Lu Xingyuan's already slightly furrowed brows furrowed even more deeply at this moment.

"Alright, to save you from drooling, I'll now quickly explain the rules of the challenge to you."

The man pressed the mechanism hidden beneath the black and gold divine robe.

Suddenly, the fog dissipated, revealing the view behind the square: a deep and boundless sea.

The seawater was a thick, black color, like solidified ink, and something seemed to be lurking in its dark depths.

There was no wind, no waves, and it was as quiet as a tomb.

"ocean?"

"What does this mean?"

"Could the main battlefield for this special instance be located on this vast ocean?"

Train conductors from various sections started discussing the matter animatedly.

"Shut up!"

A cold shout suddenly rang out, and the man in the black and gold divine robe coldly swept his gaze over the group of train conductors.

"What an ill-mannered bunch! Did I give you permission to speak? Can't you just wait for me to finish explaining the rules?"

All the train conductors felt offended, but none of them dared to speak up, and they obediently kept their mouths shut.

"The challenge is very simple."

"You will be randomly assigned to teams and will dive into the ocean within 24 hours of the challenge starting to collect enough pearls."

Pearls are divided into three different grades.

"Ordinary white pearls."

"High-quality blue pearls."

"Top-grade golden pearls."

"The final ranking will be based on the quantity and quality of the pearls collected by your team."

This time, everyone learned their lesson and dared not discuss it anymore, after all, the referee for this instance seemed to have a rather volatile temper.

Some people also bravely raised their own questions.

"Chief Referee, I have a question..."

A young girl boldly raised her hand.

However, before she could voice her question, she was blasted away by an invisible force, rolling several times on the ground before finally coming to a stop, looking utterly disheveled.

Everyone was startled, wondering which taboo they had violated.

Call me Chief Referee!

The man flicked his fingers and said calmly:

"Please show us the respect we deserve."

The young girl struggled to her feet, her eyes filled with deep horror, mixed with a hint of anger.

She didn't understand why she had ended up in this situation simply because she hadn't added the word "adult." Wasn't the other party's reaction a bit too extreme?

Finally, the woman in the black and gold divine robe who had been silent all along spoke up, seemingly also feeling that the man's behavior had gone too far.

That's enough.

With a flick of her finger, a green light symbolizing healing entered the young girl's body, instantly healing her injuries and restoring her to her original state.

The man snorted coldly, said nothing more, and silently took a step back.

Clearly, the woman was the real leader.

"Ask away, ask whatever you want."

The young girl glanced at the man, and seeing that he had his arms crossed and was no longer looking at her, she mustered up her courage and asked the question that had been on her mind.

"Can team formation always be random? Can't I team up with people I know?"

The others couldn't help but feel a stirring in their hearts; it would naturally be best to team up with someone they knew.

Conversely, teaming up with strangers would be subject to numerous restrictions. After all, human nature is complex, and no one can be sure whether a stranger's teammate is reliable. Putting aside the other person's abilities, what if they stab you in the back at a crucial moment? They would have to be cautious and wary of being seen from behind.

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