Chapter 789: Final Trial 2

The sky suddenly darkened.

Unlike other trials, the will trial seemed to receive special attention from the system; the majestic trial tower that shot straight to the sky suddenly lit up layer by layer with crimson light.

A straight beam of red light shot from the tower's summit, piercing the heavy firmament.

In the gloom, the blood‑colored trial tower stood like a demonic pillar in a black sea, exuding an eerie, chilling feeling.

Amid the sudden upheaval, the Awakened Ones, as tiny as ants, held their breath tightly.

Like before a war, an oppressive atmosphere spread among humanity.

The crowd fell silent, no longer having the atmosphere of mutual discussion and exchange as in previous trials.

Everyone knew that once the death match began, they might become each other's enemies.

"The trial... is ending..."

Lin An exhaled lightly, his gaze slowly sweeping over the Awakened Ones present.

Without thinking, he could guess that the upcoming death match would be extraordinarily brutal.

Seeing the major battle zones subtly drawing together without concealment,

As expected, these battle zones had likely begun to ally in secret.

I just don't know whether the military has any countermeasures.

He isn't particularly worried about these people.

But if the Huaxia battle zone isn't prepared, then the situation of Lihao and the others will likely not be good.

Just like in his past life?

By this point, Lin An also roughly guessed that in his past life the Huaxia battle zone suffered heavy losses in the trial, probably a similar situation to now.

In the Huaxia battle zone, during the strength trial, Chen Yangtian led the team and had the most Awakened Ones survive.

In the physique and agility trials, the Huaxia battle zone still held the advantage.

But even if they performed excellently in the trial, it didn't guarantee victory in the death match.

It's like when you're strong but not enough to crush everyone—you become a thorn in everyone's eye.

"My Lord Lin An, we cannot find any information about Akua."

"We could only inquire indirectly and learned that he should be a survivor from the border region between the Brahma and Stan battle zones."

"The people who brought him from their battle zone are also strange..."

"These people have been preventing Akua from communicating with the outside world."

He felt somewhat self‑reproachful.

Zhang Yong hurried over with Fiona to Lin An's side, head down and dispirited.

As the sole survivor of the physique trial who was not from the Huaxia battle zone and made it to the end,

As soon as Akua appeared, he attracted the attention of a large number of Awakened Ones.

Especially, many noticed that this big boy who seemed a bit dazed obviously came from a subordinate region of a small battle zone.

On him, not even equipment could be seen.

"Preventing communication? If we can't find anything, just forget it."

Listening to Zhang Yong's information, Lin An seemed to think of something and gave a slight nod.

After pondering for a moment, he still decided to wait until after the death match to speak.

After all, regarding Akua, he was merely acting on curiosity, and also wanted to see if he could recruit him.

The urgent matter at hand was still the upcoming death match and the final trial.

Seeing that Lin An didn't care, Zhang Yong seemed to think of something and lowered his voice:

"My Lord Lin An."

"I plan to join forces with the Soviet battle zone for the final will trial, with Fiona making the introductions, and we will enter together."

"We have communicated privately, and the Soviet battle zone also intends to cooperate."

His expression showed some worry.

Zhang Yong could also imagine what situation Lin An would face in the death match.

Relying on the Huaxia battle zone is difficult; even the military itself is struggling to resolve the threat posed by various factions joining forces.

Therefore, after the physique trial ended, he has been constantly bringing Fiona to seek allies, trying to help Lin An ease some pressure.

"Don't worry too much about these; the death match... shouldn't be a problem."

"Besides, the will trial doesn't require all of you to enter."

"The risk is too great; for non‑specialized Awakened Ones who enter, the death rate is too high."

Hearing this, he was stunned.

Zhang Yong looked at Lin An in surprise; he had originally intended to persuade the whole team to enter the trial together again.

Even privately, he had prepared to hand over all his points to Lin An before entering, to prevent loss of points upon death.

Moreover...

"The death match poses no threat?"

Although knowing Lin An is strong, the death match will pit him against most of humanity's elite.

This is unlike the trial, where Awakened Ones' attributes, skills, and equipment are all suppressed; Lin An can use his uncanny means to break the limits and create a crushing situation.

Returning to normal combat, no Awakened One can be taken lightly.

Moreover, there are various targeting skills.

Seeing Zhang Yong and others' worries, Lin An revealed a relaxed smile and did not intend to explain further.

That's right, Zhang Yong and their concerns are correct.

But only Lin An himself knows where his true limit lies...

Especially, for him.

Awakened Ones are much easier to kill than monsters...

"Will Trial countdown starts in 30 seconds, participants please get ready."

Outside the trial tower, everyone was silent.

Except for most psychic Awakened Ones, who anxiously watched the white vortex, the other Awakened Ones silently observed the various war zones marked as hostile.

The atmosphere was heavy, as if it were the calm before a storm.

"Lin Dui, why won't you let me join?"

Beside Lin An, Zhang Tie spoke in a deep, muffled voice, his face full of confusion.

"Even if I can't help much, at least I'd have one more of our own..."

"I don't believe I could still die in there, damn it."

Hearing Xiong Hanzi's words, Lin An gave him a helpless glance.

"Not necessarily."

"If the Will Trial is a timed decryption, even with 10 lives you could use them all up."

Xiong Hanzi's will attribute is very low, and Zhang Tie also glumly discovered something.

That is, in the Indestructible Asura's infinite strengthening trait, taking hits can only improve physical fitness, but not mental strength, and... the brain.

However, that makes sense.

Indestructible Asura, indeed has no brain...

Lin An knew Zhang Tie was worried about him.

This time, whether it's Zhang Yong's team or the Latin America War Zone, the number of psychic Awakened Ones that can be mustered is extremely small.

Or rather, simply Fiona alone could accompany him in the trial.

It's not that I hadn't thought about bringing people in to farm points, letting other systems follow me.

But after repeated simulations, Lin An judged that in the Will Trial, the system probably wouldn't give him a chance to farm points.

From the Physique Trial, it's clear the system is obviously imposing restrictions.

Each trial gives different focused rewards.

Strength Trial grants equipment plus SSS-rank skill exchange.

Agility Trial grants a large amount of points plus special privileges.

In the Physique Trial, although only strength enhancement is given, it corresponds to low difficulty.

Of course, perhaps passing the 10th round would also grant extra rewards, but if everyone withdraws, he couldn't continue even if he wanted to.

"Countdown... 9"

"8..."

"4..."

With the final three-second countdown, Lin An looked at the only one accompanying him into the trial, Fiona, but noticed the girl was somewhat uneasy.

"Lin An..."

Her voice was very soft.

At the last moment before transmission, Fiona, somewhat lost in thought, suddenly lifted her head and stared straight at him:

"Points... are they really that important to you?"

"Do you still lack a lot.."

?

Lin An gave him a strange look, only to see an inexplicable emotion in those clear eyes.

He subconsciously opened his mouth to reply:

"Yes, I'm far from enough."

"You ask this..."

As his words fell, a familiar sensation of weightlessness enveloped all the Will Trial participants.

"Will Trial begins!"

"This trial is the Final Trial! The trial tower is locked; before the death match ends, no Awakened One may leave the trial tower!"