Chapter 760: Return to Zero

If sight could penetrate the walls, one could look down from a high place.

Apart from a large unknown core area, the whole labyrinth is roughly divided into two parts.

One part consists of a few scattered Awakened Ones distributed in the outermost area.

They think they have no right to compete for the labyrinth core's secret rooms, and they fear running into Awakened Ones from other war zones along the way.

Simply, they stay put, cautiously searching for secret rooms, intending to score a few points and then run.

Being alive is more important than anything.

Not every challenger has the courage to rise to the third rank.

The other part is also the largest side.

Major and mid-sized war zones have joined forces.

On the way to the labyrinth's interior, they anxiously communicate, trying to team up.

Although the relationship is fragile, no one knows whether the other will betray them.

But the situation compels them.

In the eyes of the Huaxia and North American war zones, with someone like Lin An who plays outside the rules, these two major war zones no longer bother to conceal anything.

They openly threaten other war zones, prohibiting them from approaching the discovered secret chambers.

But everyone knows the core's secret rooms will only get harder to find.

For a time, the inner ring of the labyrinth discovered by the North American war zone, like blood bait in the sea, draws many Awakened Ones.

"Just a bit faster—haven't we found a secret room numbered 1996 yet?"

"We must farm points on both sides, finishing the runs before other war zones arrive!"

In just four hours, Chen Yangtian entered and left the secret room four times without changing expression.

Looking at the large amount of points earned, not feeling excited would be false.

Like a gambler at the table who keeps winning a hundredfold, his remaining rationality is almost consumed by the lure of points.

This way of farming points is really too simple and too safe!

Just staying inside for a few dozen seconds earns points.

This thrill is no less than a black bear falling into a honey pot.

Even in his heart, he can faintly sense that the system couldn't possibly allow such easy point farming; otherwise, what kind of trial would this be?

But.

Desire is like a black rope wrapped around the heart.

Just three more rounds, not—

Five rounds!

Once I've farmed enough points, I'll run.

By then, even if some dangerous mechanism is triggered...

He glanced furtively at the Awakened Ones of the two major war zones.

Chen Yangtian let out a cold snort in his heart.

Actually, he had thought of an approach, but he never told anyone.

No matter what consequences come from continuing to farm points, even if weeping angels appear in great numbers.

But one thing is certain.

That is, under repeated testing, monsters need a one-second interval to lock onto a target each time they kill.

Thus, in his heart, he has already condemned everyone present to death.

Every person... is expendable.

His strength can be far greater than it seems!

The speed trial isn't necessarily about being faster than the monster to survive.

After all, in some respects, when facing danger, you often don't need to be the fastest.

You just need to be faster than your companions.

Secretly scheming.

Chris suddenly furrowed his brows, his face looking extremely grim:

"General Chen."

"The Soviet war zone and Lin An's group have teamed up; likely it's Latin America's doing."

"The 1875 secret room we first farmed now has only five slots left."

"This is the last chance to enter..."

He only said half of it, but Chen Yangtian understood Chris's implication.

As representatives of the two major war zones, they have entered the most times.

In theory, points should be evenly split and they should take turns entering the secret room, but the two of them tacitly always join the squad.

"I understand."

Chen Yangtian suppressed his displeasure and instinctively glanced at the death toll:

"We won't go in for that last one; let the other members go in..."

We must give up two slots, otherwise it looks too bad.

Until the final moment, Chen Yangtian also doesn't intend to act too obviously.

The chosen few look excited.

Once the secret room's rules are fully known, entering it is tantamount to the road to the third rank.

Compared to the strength trial, where only one in ten survives, they feel they have simply stumbled into good fortune.

"Attention."

"When the scheduled time arrives, you must come out!"

"Otherwise, if we trigger a monster attack, we'll all be in trouble."

"After casually giving a few reminders, the accompanying squad captain stared fixedly at the closed stone door."

"Fortunately."

"Finally, the opportunity for the last five people has come around to them."

"Lin An, there are still 10 minutes of travel!"

"Comparing the coordinates sent by the Huaxia Military Region's deputy commander, Zhang Yong panted heavily, closely following behind Lin An."

"The whole team's numbers have increased considerably."

"The Soviet War Zone has joined them."

"Although the Soviet representative didn't really believe Lin An's explanation, out of regard for Fiona, they still decided to act together with Lin An."

"Just that."

"The labyrinth... is simply too huge!"

"Since Lin An issued the warning in the trial channel, several hours have almost passed."

"According to the news, it's heard that many nearby war zones have already rushed to the vicinity of Chamber No. 1875."

"Several parties are now in a standoff."

"The deeper one goes, the labyrinth's complexity will increase geometrically."

"Unable to confirm whether a new large-numbered chamber can be found, the few chambers explored by the North American War Zone have become the coveted prize in everyone's eyes."

"Like a four-digit numbered chamber, at least dozens can enter at once, allowing several rounds of clearing."

"We're asking for a share; that's not too much, is it?"

"Swords and crossbows were drawn."

"Slaughter, as if it would erupt in the next second."

"Remained silent."

"Lin An habitually glanced at the death toll, but didn't speak."

"Most people only believed the first half of what he said."

"As for the later warning, probably no one would take it in."

"With a little observation, anyone could see that two hours ago, the death toll was skyrocketing."

"It seems the outermost Awakened Ones began to die."

"Under instant kills, they couldn't even send out a warning."

"Meanwhile, the main force had gathered in the inner ring."

"With multiple factors combined, even if many sensed the danger, nothing would happen."

"Hope they can slow down a bit."

"Lin An's voice was cold and clear."

"Those who want to die cannot be stopped."

"Once the limit reaches zero, the monsters inside the chamber will rush out."

"Different from triggering monsters before the limit hits zero."

"The completely unrestricted Weeping Angels will be a nightmare."

"Your Excellency Chris, the squad stationed on the outskirts has detected a new squad approaching."

"It must be Lin An's group!"

"Didn't pay attention."

"Chris, standing at the chamber door, waved his hand, his thoughts more focused on the countdown."

"Don't worry about him, immediately let people in! Clear the quota!"

"Warn Lin An once, don't try any tricks; if they want to seize the chamber under the pretense of rushing over, just strike directly!"

"After glancing at Chen Yangtian, Chris exchanged a knowing smile."

"Actively surrounding and killing Lin An might be a slap to the Huaxia War Zone's face."

"But with an excuse, surely no one would object, right?"

"As for Lin An's warning, he thought it was just nonsense."

"We've cleared a total of six rounds in the two chambers, and nothing happened..."

"If we keep clearing, will people die?"

"A scoffing laugh."

"That's right, after clearing the points, the one who will die is indeed Lin An."

"After all, it's said that this guy didn't even gather enough points in the previous trial, which is why he had to re-enter the trial."

"I'm afraid Lin An is about to go mad with anxiety."

"Those few points outside, clearing them is as good as not clearing them."

"I estimate this kid has at most two or three points in his pocket."

"Creak—"

"The bearing turned, and the pitch-black chamber door opened again."

Beep, this time's number of entrants, limit: 5 people!