Chapter 717: Like Rain Falling

Everyone's hearts were filled with shock.

Several Awakened Ones with braids instinctively staggered, stepping back two steps.

We've been deceived!?

Their faces were ashen.

This was probably the last thing Zhang Yong wanted to hear.

"You... you haven't found a way to break through!?"

They were horrified.

Even Fiona trembled all over, looking at Lin An as if seeing a ghost.

My judgment, was it wrong?

It's over, everything is over.

Seeing the countdown still at one minute, everyone had the same thought flash through their minds.

The Awakened Ones following behind Zhang Yong, their reason clouded by fear, couldn't help but shout their questions:

"Then why did you still call us over!?"

"Are you trying to get everyone killed!?"

"Do you know, Captain Zhang even gave up linking up with the military, just in case you needed help here..."

He hadn't finished speaking.

Zhang Tie suddenly crushed the eyeball in his hand, and the massive battle-axe on his shoulder instantly swung down, chopping toward the questioning soldier.

"If you dare say another word about Captain Lin, I'll cut you down!"

His voice was brutal.

Xiong Hanzi coldly stared at everyone and bluntly shouted:

"Damn your mother, who told you to come over?"

"Captain Lin made it clear—life and death are your own responsibility!"

"I'm willing to give you the coordinates, or out of respect for Nie Ping!!"

"Don't be shameless, giving face and then refusing it!"

They had absolute confidence in Lin An.

In Zhang Tie's heart, this mission was certain to succeed.

No matter how one thought about it.

Anyone who could enter and join the mission would get a share.

This was a tremendous benefit.

These people, chattering endlessly, wasted half a day with nonsense, yet dared to question Lin An.

It truly made him seethe with annoyance.

Zhang Yong looked at the enraged Zhang Tie, his face instantly stiffening.

He took a deep breath, trying to lift the huge axe, but found he couldn't pull it up at all.

This burly man, what tremendous strength.

A thought flashed, and he squeezed out an ugly smile:

"We don't mean to blame Lin An."

"Coming here was my decision."

"Indeed, there's nothing to complain about."

As he spoke, his expression darkened, then he smoothed over his regret, and his words sped up:

"Since we've come this far, we have no choice but to work together."

"Our numbers added up to a bit more; if we hold on, maybe Fiona can find a turning point."

Looking at Zhang Tie, he steeled himself and continued:

"I know, your strength is not bad."

"But you might not have faced a large number of monsters."

"Among the monsters appearing this time, there aren't just human-headed spiders, but other monsters as well."

"I suggest, with you and Lin An as the main force, we will assist as much as possible..."

His own strength is still not bad.

As long as Awakened Ones cooperate with him, he's confident he can hold off a monster.

With everyone working together, including Lin An and himself, they could probably resist seven or eight monsters.

The rest, they could only leave to fate.

The fear is, the number of monsters is too many...

And there's that girl...

Instinctively.

Having undergone the Long'an Project, he discarded useless emotions, preparing to command everyone to face the upcoming task.

He hadn't finished speaking.

Lin An glanced at the countdown about to reach zero, then casually said:

"The way to break through is actually quite simple."

"Huh!?"

His voice was soft, yet it fell on everyone's ears unusually harsh.

Their eyes lit up.

Fei Ou Na and Zhang Yong instantly went to ask, feeling delighted:

"What is it?!"

He unconsciously cursed quietly.

This Lin An really has a way, he just loves to mess with people's minds!

Amidst the scorching gazes, Lin An drew his sword backhanded.

Inch by inch it was drawn, the long sword nurtured within the Soul-Calming Sword Sheath released a white sword breath.

At a glance, both eyes stung painfully.

"It's very simple."

"However many monsters there are, kill that many monsters."

"Kill them all."

Right hand gripping the sword, Lin An looked expressionlessly toward the horizon, his aura began to rise.

"Power Trial."

"It should be resolved with force."

"There's no shortcut to break the deadlock."

There's no holding back, nor any teasing of the crowd.

From the moment he entered the Power Trial, Lin An had thought it through clearly.

This trial mission, no matter how many secrets lie behind it, no matter what Silent Ridge signifies.

The best way to complete the mission is surely to kill all these monsters!

As for staying in the church?

Lin An let out a light chuckle.

Can only say Fiona and the others overthought it.

The perfect-level mission is the one he took on.

Where he is, the final mission will be there.

To be honest, he really is too lazy to look for clues, simply staying in the church waiting for the final difficulty to appear.

"Kill them all?!"

"Said so lightly!"

"Do you know this mission might have ten, or even twenty heads!"

"Given how terrifying those monsters are, if we exceed twenty-five heads, we'll instantly collapse!"

Having witnessed the horror of the monsters' assault, the escaped Awakened Ones were hoarse and exhausted.

They could imagine Lin An being a bit stronger than they thought, including that bald strong man.

But so what?

Just because of this arrogant attitude, everyone instantly lost confidence.

The next second.

The countdown reached zero.

A voice from the system instantly sounded:

"The final mission has begun; the church area has entered the Level 9 Inner World, other areas remain at Level 8 difficulty, plunging into chaos and riot."

"43 hours later, the mission ends."

"Level 8 area: spawns 1 Final Evil Spirit (appears after 24 hours), first-stage monster total 50."

"Level 9 area: spawns 1 Final Evil God (appears after 24 hours), first-stage monster total: 100!"

Stiffened in place.

The Awakened One who had just spoken, some desperate, opened their mouths.

Oneself, still underestimated the mission's difficulty.

No time was given for everyone to react.

Thick mist in the high sky, black shadows came swooping down one after another.

Corpses fell like rain.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Continuously.

Like a meteorite falling, the Arbiter that appeared first slammed the ground, creating a deep pit.

A spider clutching a human head crawled out quickly.

On the modest church square, it was instantly filled with a multitude of monsters.

The hulking Arbiter silently raised a great axe, crushed the scattered heads underfoot, and charged wildly at the crowd.

Rotting all over, burnt corpse, dark yellow pus oozing from the wounds.

As it fell running to the ground, it corroded the surface like aqua regia.

Limbs went weak.

Seeing a monster horde ten times larger than imagined, everyone's faces turned pale.

Zhang Yong forced himself to stay alert, without hesitation activating his skill.

"Multiple Bodies."

His face pained, only to see his shoulders sprout flesh-like buds, in the blink of an eye two thick arms grew out.

The newly grown arms bursting out of the flesh were covered in slime.

"Double Axes and Shields."

Looking at the charging monster, he could only resolutely charge forward.

In the whole team, only I can barely withstand the damage.

Fiona beside also had a determined gaze, her whole body burst forth with golden psychic energy.

I can only... fight!

The two instinctively looked toward Lin An, but found no trace.