Chapter 777

Trial announcement:

Pause the points attribute exchange function; this function will be opened after the death battle ends.

Such a short line of text brought great astonishment and a sense of dread to everyone.

This is the first time they have seen and heard the system revoke a previous announcement.

If we count that global announcement, perhaps it is the second time.

No reason, no cause.

A minority of Awakened Ones who had exchanged attributes rejoiced greatly, while the large group still preparing to exchange and discussing looked bewildered.

System, how could it release such news?

This is the subconscious reaction of the vast majority of people.

Especially those who came out of the agility trial felt a vague sense of discomfort.

How does this announcement feel like it's targeting them?

Just a moment ago, they were still allocating the attributes to exchange, preparing to show their skills in the death match.

But now.

The incredibly precious points now seem to have only one use: promoting to three Fourth Rank.

But promotion is impossible to achieve; everyone knows the importance of the death battle.

In just a few seconds, this news sparked intense discussion among the Awakened Ones.

Someone speculated that the system was punishing point-farmers, after all, those who came out of the agility trial generally had too many points.

This is unfair.

Someone also speculated that perhaps the agility trial lacked missions, causing the reward-based point exchange to be temporarily closed.

Others even launched conspiracy theories, believing the system was dissatisfied with the Awakened Ones' performance in the trial, as too few people had spontaneously activated their gene locks.

Thus, the system simply wanted to eliminate a batch of people in the death match, letting the victors enjoy the final rewards.

No one knows.

Amid all the speculation, the most unfounded conspiracy theory actually fits the truth.

Of course, hardly anyone ever thought, or dared to think, that the system announcement was issued by the Awakened Ones themselves.

Except for, Lihao of the Huaxia theater, who constantly floated in midair.

"Torrik, what do you think?"

He is a liaison officer from the Huaxia Military Region, originally a staff officer, an Awakened One in a clerical position, who rarely participated in this trial.

His expression grave, he asked the representative dispatched by the North American theater for this trial.

"Our side believes this system announcement is too suspicious."

"To a large extent, it will push the intensity of the death match to a peak."

"Perhaps the death match will truly become a battlefield of death..."

It's a simple logic; between the two think tanks, there's hardly need to elaborate the specific thought process.

"That's right."

His gaze sinking, the North American representative acknowledged his view, pondered a moment, then sighed:

"The system's intention... is not something we can guess."

"But I feel some of the statements are quite correct."

"The trial is essentially a test of whether Awakened Ones can break through their limits in the face of life and death."

"But from these few trials, we humans have actually performed poorly, even somewhat lacking."

While speaking, the North American representative covertly glanced at Chen Yangtian in the distance.

The theater with the most gene lock activations belongs to the Huaxia theater.

However, in the agility trial, neither they nor the Huaxia theater again used self-hypnosis to activate the gene lock.

According to Chen Yangtian's original words, this hypnosis method is limited to activating strength and physique gene locks.

Not only that.

According to rumors and observations, after returning from the first trial, Chen Yangtian was subjected to prolonged questioning by the military High Level.

The facts suggest that self-hypnosis may not be, as Chen Yangtian said, a high-level secret researched by the Huaxia Military.

Instead, it seems more like his own creation.

As for what happened after the military further questioned this man, he does not know.

It seems this strange matter thus came to a halt.

Suppressing the thought, Torrik squeezed out a smile:

"The system's pause on point exchange has its pros and cons."

"The benefit is that whoever gains the final victory can obtain points to buy life."

"That will be an astronomical figure; the victor will receive a tremendous boost upon returning to the real world!"

"The downside is that for us theaters that have gained many points, our strength will instead be quickly narrowed by smaller theaters."

"As far as I know, most Awakened Ones who survive the trial end up with improved attributes."

"By then, in the death match, it's hard to say whether a few extraordinarily powerful beings won't pop out."

"For example."

His gaze deep, Torrik turned to look at the edge, where Lin An was guarded by a crowd of Awakened Ones.

"Lin An, at least dual-system 35 points, likely the mental system will also reach the 35-point bottleneck."

"He possesses a burst ability, a group damage skill, suspected other-form talent, and an extremely rare Blink capability."

"Dual-sword combat, possessing a mental power burst means, plus summoning spiritual entity skills?"

「In speculation, this person also possesses top-tier equipment for the current stage; the bald, muscular subordinate under him is also extremely strong, with at least 35 points of physique in defense. 」

He couldn't help but click his tongue.

As if recounting treasures, Kelituo leisurely revealed the information they held.

In the internal assessment of the North American war zone, Lin An is the second greatest threat after Lihao, who is hailed as the Huaxia War God.

The former is too mysterious, but the latter is already strong enough to inspire awe.

The staff officer listened to the other side's undisguised intelligence capabilities and didn't care.

Such information can be gathered with effort; moreover, the North American theater is the world's second-largest joint war zone.

As contact with Lin An deepens, the military continually raises his threat level.

Of course, individuals are limited to this as well.

「Don't worry about this. 」

「No matter how strong Lin An is, he also has a limit. Are you worried that the death match will be a promotion battle? A solo duel? 」

Shaking his head, the staff officer continued:

「General Lihao's strength... is enough to suppress everything, no matter who! We have absolute confidence in this! 」

「Not only us, but that white-robed Awakened One in your theater is probably not simple either? 」

In the direction of his gaze, a blond-haired man similarly levitating off the ground appeared, seemingly a psychic type.

「These don't matter. 」

「What matters is that we should unite in the death match. 」

「No matter what, the points on Lin An must not fall into others' hands. 」

His words had a specific target.

Tuolike glanced in surprise at the staff officer, grasping the meaning implied by the other side.

It seems the Huaxia Military is not preparing to firmly protect Lin An.

There were some doubts.

Could it be that Lin An hasn't realized he has become one of the highest 'rewards' contested by many war zones and even all Awakened Ones?

He nodded.

Kelituo extended his palm, smiling:

「Then let's cooperate happily. 」

The two exchanged a knowing smile.

Cooperation?

At least until the very last second before the death match ends, it is indeed cooperation.

At the gathering place of the Huaxia war zone, the Awakened Ones guarding Lihao's side looked at him with some doubt.

General, why have you been staring at Lin An?

In the direction of his gaze, Lihao's face was cold and mechanical, his eyes revealing contemplation.

Looking at the crowd surrounding Lin An, almost suppressing their shocked hearts, he couldn't help but ponder deeply.

He had seen the broadcast permit, the broadcast that Lin An used to threaten the capital.

It seemed familiar.

At that moment, he seemed to see Lin An using the permit.

「Could it be you...? 」

「Lin An? 」

Doubtful, uncertain.

After all, if it really is still Lin An, that would be truly unbelievable.

Humans, can they really mobilize system permissions?

Once, it can be explained as the global first reward.

But twice... it's still issuing designated content...

The meaning of it even made him feel terrified.

In contemplation.

Before Lihao's chest, invisible energy fields spread outward.

From the magnetic confinement, the surging core suspended within his body churned and surged.