Chapter 1944

Ten seconds later.

Translation: "Ten seconds later."

With a miserable scream, the troll stuck in the door frame was painfully pulled out by a cow and a person.

With a miserable scream, the troll stuck in the door frame was painfully pulled out by a cow and a person.

Before this troll-shaped participant could grudgingly thank them, another participant with a bull's head and human body spoke in a muffled, low voice.

Before this troll-shaped participant could grudgingly thank them, another participant with a bull's head and human body spoke in a muffled, low voice.

"Troll civilization? I saw your people in the Insect Disaster War. If this mission's scope isn't too big, you must be someone under Star-Destroyer Man Gusi, right?"

Translation: "\"Troll civilization? I saw your people in the Insect Disaster War. If this mission's scope isn't too big, you must be one of Star-Destroyer Man Gusi's subordinates, right? \""

Star-Destroyer Man Gusi

"You seem unable to cope with losing your power. A little War Star? Doesn't matter; you don't need any strength here."

Translation: "\"You seem quite unaccustomed to losing your power. A War Star-level little guy? But it doesn't matter; here we don't need any power either. \""

His voice was gentle, without any contempt for the troll.

His voice was gentle, without any contempt for the troll.

"I am the Star-Destroyer Taurus; your leader should have heard of my name. Of course, you can just call me Jin Niu."

"I am the Star-Destroyer Taurus; your leader should have heard of my name. Of course, you can just call me Jin Niu."

Thus: "I am the Star-Destroyer Taurus; your leader should have heard of my name. Of course, you can just call me Jin Niu."

He extended what was unclear whether a cow's hoof or hand, utterly different from his rough appearance; this self-proclaimed Jin Niu Star-Destroyer delicately expressed his friendliness.

Translation: "Extending what was unclear whether a hoof or a hand, utterly unlike his rough appearance, this self-proclaimed Jin Niu, the Star-Destroyer, showed his friendliness with exquisite delicacy."

We need to keep meaning. Let's produce: "Extending what was unclear whether a hoof or a hand, utterly unlike his rough appearance, this self-proclaimed Jin Niu, the Star-Destroyer, showed his friendliness with exquisite delicacy."

None of the fifth-level participants capable of entering this level of mission are idiots.

Translation: "As Fifth Stage participants capable of entering this level of mission, none of them are idiots."

Everyone had lost their power, and with no conflicting objectives, Jin Niu immediately realized that maintaining good relations with the other participants could only be beneficial; a mere War Star-level individual might even be recruited as an "assistant".

Translation: "Everyone had lost their power, and with no conflicting objectives, Jin Niu immediately realized that maintaining good relations with the other participants could only be beneficial; a War Star-level little guy might even be recruited as an \"assistant\"."

However, contrary to Jin Niu's expectations, after the troll blinked in surprise, his face instantly grew even uglier.

Translation: "However, contrary to Jin Niu's expectations, after the troll blinked in surprise, his face instantly grew even uglier:"

"I am Man Gusi..."

Translation: "\"I am Man Gusi... \""

Jin Niu:......

Translation: "Jin Niu:......"

The awkward atmosphere slightly dispelled the pressure on everyone's minds.

Translation: "The awkward atmosphere slightly eased the pressure in everyone's hearts."

Soon, while Jin Niu and the troll Gu Si Man didn't know what to say, a middle-aged man wearing cyan armor laughed heartily, breaking the deadlock.

Soon, while Jin Niu and the troll Gu Si Man didn't know what to say, a middle-aged man wearing cyan armor laughed heartily, breaking the deadlock.

If there were someone from the Creator Alliance here, they would recognize him as the Azure Armor.

Translation: "If there were anyone from the Creator Alliance here, they would recognize him as Qing Kai."

"You are all top-tier powerhouses of your respective civilizations; this mission is special, so it's normal to feel unaccustomed."

Translation: "\"You are all the top experts of your respective civilizations; it's normal to feel unsuited to this special mission. \""

"Time is pressing; I believe you all realize this mission likely requires us to join forces to break through, and past experience may no longer be useful."

Translation: "\"Time is pressing; I believe you all realize this mission may require us to join forces to break through, and past experience may no longer be useful. \""

"Taking advantage of this safe time, I think we can introduce ourselves to facilitate future cooperation."

Translation: "\"Taking advantage of this safe period, I think we can introduce ourselves to facilitate later cooperation. \""

Secretly aspiring to be the leader of the six, Azure Armor's eyes flickered, and upon regaining consciousness he immediately realized why the system had stripped them of their power.

Translation: "Qing Kai, secretly aspiring to be the captain of the six, his eyes flickering, immediately realized why the system had deprived them of their power the moment he regained consciousness."

Their thinking speed dropped to a minimum, and they lost the powerful observation and information-gathering abilities they had as level-five participants. Since the person who brought them in doesn't know where they are, this means they must cooperate with the other original participants.

Translation: "Their thinking speed had dropped to a minimum, and they had lost the powerful observational and information-gathering abilities of the Fifth Stage. Since the person who brought them in doesn't know where they are, this means they must cooperate with the other original participants!"

Going it alone is surely a dead end.

Translation: "Going it alone is surely a dead end!"

"I agree."

Translation: "\"I agree. \""

"Although the system hasn't stipulated whether we can fight each other, with this little power, I doubt anyone would be foolish enough to become hostile."

Translation: "\"Although the system hasn't stipulated whether we can fight each other, with this little power, I doubt anyone would be foolish enough to become hostile. \""

"I'll go first. I am Kai of the Orion Alliance, a Star-Destroyer; you can call me Godshot. I originally excelled at deciphering everything with my rules, possessing vision that could span light-years. But now I can't even see the end of the hallway."

Translation: "\"I'll go first. I am Kai Yi of the Orion Alliance, a Star-Destroyer; you can call me Shen She. I originally excelled at discerning everything with my rules, possessing vision that spanned light-years. But now I can't even see the end of the corridor. \""

The young man with a sharp, hook-like nose and green double pupils gave a self-mocking smile, then turned his gaze to Jin Niu.

Translation: "The young man with a sharp, hook-like nose and green double pupils gave a self-mocking smile, then turned his gaze to Jin Niu."

"Yes, I'm the alliance next to you. I know we've had plenty of friction before, but you also entered this place in the second phase, right?"

Translation: "\"Yes, I'm the alliance next to you. I know we've had plenty of friction before, but you also entered this place at the Second Level, right? \""

"Put aside any grudges; if we fail again, you should know what the consequences are."

Translation: "\"Put aside any grudges; if we fail again, you should know what the consequences are. \""

Like the Creator Alliance, as Godshot's words fell, everyone's hearts sank slightly, understanding his meaning. They were forced into the Skull mission; if they fail again, not only will they die, but their civilization will only be able to send stronger beings in.

Translation: "Like the Creator Alliance, as Shen She's words fell, everyone's hearts sank slightly, understanding his meaning. They had been forced into the Skull Skull mission; if they failed again, not only would they die, but their civilization could only send stronger beings in."

Skull mission

And if even a Shatter-Star-level being dies, it is tantamount to a catastrophe for the civilization!

Translation: "And if even the Shatter-Star level perishes, it would be tantamount to a catastrophe of heavenly destruction for the civilization!"

"I'm not that stupid, so I don't need to introduce myself."

Translation: "\"I'm not that foolish, so I don't need to introduce myself. \""

"My rules were also specially tailored for this mission, which is why I came, but now they're just as useless. However, my strength seems somewhat greater than yours; if there's a fight, I'll try to stay at the front."

Translation: "\"My rules were originally meant for this special mission, but now they're useless too. However, my strength seems a bit greater than yours; if there's a fight, I'll try to stay at the front. \""

Jin Niu nodded, continuing to show his friendliness. Meanwhile, the troll beside him sighed bitterly and spoke.

Translation: "Jin Niu nodded, continuing to show his friendliness. Meanwhile, the troll beside him sighed bitterly and spoke:"

"It seems everyone thought the rules would be useful here; if I'd known it would be like this, I wouldn't have come in."

Translation: "\"It seems everyone thought the rules would work here; if I'd known it would be like this, I wouldn't have come in. \""

"Power is useless; there's no difference between Star-Destroyer and War Star levels. It would be better to let War Stars in... you've also seen that our race is quite special—I can barely even run."

Translation: "\"Power is useless; there's no difference between Star-Destroyer and War Star levels. It would be better to let War Stars in... As you've seen, our race is quite special—I can barely even run now. \""

As a member of the troll race, they appear naturally strong-bodied, but few know that the trolls' strength comes from terrifying digestive power. In their weak youth they need massive food supplements; Man Gusi even dares not say it, but he's already starting to feel dizzy from hunger.

Translation: "As a member of the troll race, they appear naturally strong-bodied, but few know that the trolls' power comes from terrifying digestive ability. In their weak youth they need massive food supplements; Man Gusi even dares not say that he's already starting to feel dizzy from hunger."

He was the first to come out, just looking for something to eat.

Translation: "He was the first to come out just to find something to eat."

"You can't say that either; did you notice the cognition mentioned in the system prompt?"

Translation: "\"But we can't say that either; did you notice the cognition mentioned in the system prompt? \""

"Cognition of this sort is usually tied to oneself; different levels perceive things differently. A lowly civilization sees the sun as merely a ball of fire in the sky, while an elementary civilization realizes it is constantly fusing plasma."

Translation: "\"Cognition like this is usually combined with oneself; different levels perceive things differently. A low-level civilization sees the sun as merely a ball of fire in the sky, while an elementary civilization realizes it is continuously fusing plasma. \""

"I think the earlier people likely failed because their cognition wasn't enough; Star-Destroyers, no matter what, have higher cognition than War Stars! More experience!"

I think the earlier people likely failed because their cognition wasn't enough; Star-Destroyers, no matter what, have higher cognition than War Stars! More experience!

He solemnly comforted the troll.

Translation: "He comforted the troll in a low voice."

A participant covered head to toe in scales voiced his speculation.

Translation: "A participant covered head to toe in scales voiced his speculation."

Upon noticing he had drawn everyone's attention, he gave a light chuckle and pointed to himself.

Translation: "Seeing that he had drawn everyone's attention, he gave a light chuckle and pointed to himself:"

"Forgot to introduce myself, I am the Deep Sea Singer, Star-Destroyer level. You can call me Hai Yao. Unlike the rest of you, I am the strongest of our civilization."

"Forgot to introduce myself, I am the Deep Sea Singer, Star-Destroyer level. You can call me Hai Yao. Unlike the rest of you, I am the strongest of our civilization."

"So, I hope everyone will cooperate wholeheartedly, even if it's just to survive and get out! Anything you have, definitely don't hide it!"

Translation: "\"So, I hope everyone will cooperate wholeheartedly, even if it's just to get out alive! Anything you have, definitely don't hide it! \""

His expression was extremely serious.

Translation: "His expression was extremely serious."

Although the youth who calls himself Hai Yao appears extremely composed, his words betray the immense pressure he feels inside.

Translation: "Although the youth who calls himself Hai Yao appears extremely calm, his words betray immense inner pressure."

He did not hide that his civilization behind him is not strong; he knows full well that as the 'weakest' present, if the mission fails, his people will be utterly doomed!

Translation: "He did not hide that his civilization behind him is not strong; he clearly knows that as the \"weakest\" person present, if the mission fails, his people will be completely doomed!"

Just after Hai Yao's humble self-introduction finished, Lin An slightly blinked, as if he had thought of something.

Translation: "Just after Hai Yao's humble self-introduction ended, Lin An slightly blinked, as if he had thought of something."

(The earlier people's failure... could it be due to insufficient cognition?)

Translation: "(The earlier people's failure... was it due to insufficient cognition?)"

(That statement is actually plausible and matches that piece of information in the system explanation.)

Translation: "(That statement is actually plausible and matches that piece of information in the system explanation.)"

(But...)

Translation: "(But...)"

His brows furrowed slightly; for some reason, Lin An suddenly recalled that back at the beginning, 77 had actually planned to replace his mission with this one.

Translation: "His brows furrowed slightly; for some reason, Lin An suddenly recalled that at the very beginning, number 77 had planned to replace his mission with this one."

Back then, his level was far lower than now, and his understanding and cognition of everything were much worse.

Translation: "Back then, his level was far lower than now, and his understanding and cognition of everything were much worse."

Before Lin An could think carefully, in the next second he felt everyone's gaze gathering on him.