Chapter 212: Boundary Stone

The death rate in Newbie Village is that high, almost reaching more than half.

The Humans who came from Earth Star number over 7 billion, but now at most only half remain.

Moreover, even this Initial Domain is seen as paradise by people in other Districts; later, when entering higher‑level Districts, how many Earth Star Humans can survive?

Lin Yifan felt a bit bewildered, and also a touch of sorrow like a rabbit dying and a fox grieving.

Frankly, even if there are other Humans in this world, only those who come from the same hometown count as true fellow villagers.

Lin Yifan was silent for a moment, and his gaze gradually hardened.

No matter what the future holds, one must live as usual; one cannot simply die because the future looks too difficult, right?

Such self‑destructive behavior might be chosen by some, but he would never do it.

Even ants still strive to survive; living one day at a time.

If a day truly comes when one cannot survive, then accept it calmly, but until then, strive to become stronger.

He looked at the Night Moth Tribe leader and said coldly, "When your Night Moth Tribe entered the Initial Domain this time, besides looting supplies, what other purpose do you have?"

For some reason, he always felt the Initial Domain was not as simple as it appeared.

If it were only for supplies, it wouldn't make these people so frantic.

The Night Moth Tribe leader's expression indeed changed, his eyes flickering as he forced a smile and said:

"There is no other purpose; we truly came only to find supplies."

"Heh, we've already come to this point, and you still want to hide it?" Lin Yifan swung his hand back with a slash, cleanly cutting off his arm, and said coldly:

"My patience is limited; if you keep being stubborn, you won't get your other arm either."

Those not of my kind have different hearts.

Not to mention these other races come with ill intent, so Lin Yifan feels no psychological pressure in dealing them a heavy blow.

The Night Moth Tribe leader was in such pain he nearly fainted, yet he dared not let out a scream, only gasping cold air repeatedly, stammering:

"I—I'm not being stubborn; I truly can't speak."

"Because this involves the rules of the Survival Realm, if we violate the rules we must pay a painful price; severe violations can even be erased outright."

"Then you think, if you don't speak, will I erase you?" Lin Yifan said with a cold sneer.

"You've broken the rules, which may lead to erasure, but if you can't give me a satisfactory answer, I'll erase you right now."

Hearing this, the Night Moth Tribe leader dared no more hesitation, "Don't kill me; I'll speak, I'll speak right now."

He exhaled, and whispered cautiously:

"Actually… we have another mission, which is to find the 'Boundary Stone'."

"Boundary Stone?" Lin Yifan frowned, "What is that?"

"The Boundary Stone is a core item of the Initial Domain; it is said that whoever controls the Boundary Stone can briefly control the domain's rules," the Night Moth Tribe leader explained. "If we obtain the Boundary Stone, our Night Moth Tribe can establish a temporary stronghold within the Initial Domain, and even… permanently occupy a District, turning all newly born Survivors in that District into our slaves."

"Although such a temporary stronghold can only be held for a short time, it can still yield a large amount of precious supplies, doubling our entire tribe's strength."

"Not many know this information, but among those who do, aside from our Night Moth Tribe, they are all powerful tribes, such as the Bloodthirsty Tribe I mentioned earlier."

"However, each small sub‑area of the Initial Domain has a Boundary Stone. It is said that this time the number of newly born Survivors that refreshed is huge, so many Initial Domains have appeared, giving us hope of obtaining a Boundary Stone."

Lin Yifan felt a jolt in his heart.

He truly hadn't expected these other races to plot on such a grand scale.

To turn all Survivors in a District into their slaves, serving to harvest supplies for them.

If it were only about harvesting supplies, that would be one thing, but these other races clearly have murderous intent.

It's feared that in the end, even their own lives will become one of the supplies.

Though it sounds disgusting to say, it must be admitted that their human tender flesh could indeed be used by other races as food.

Therefore, they absolutely must not obtain the Boundary Stone.

"Where is the Boundary Stone?" Lin Yifan asked in a low voice.

The Night Moth Tribe leader shook his head: "I don't know; the Boundary Stone's location changes each time. Our entry this time is just a matter of luck."

Lin Yifan squinted, his mind racing.

If this fellow isn't lying, it means he and these other races are actually on the same starting line.

That counts as good news.

Lin Yifan let out a slight sigh of relief in his heart.

He looked at the Night Moth Tribe leader and said coldly, "One final question—can your Night Moth Tribe leave the Initial Domain early?"

The Night Moth Tribe leader was startled, then shook his head: "No, unless the Red Moon Night ends, we cannot leave voluntarily."

"That's good!" Lin Yifan nodded, then raised his hand, a strand of cold light coalescing at his fingertips, the killing aura in his eyes solidifying.

The Night Moth Tribe leader's face changed dramatically: "Wait! I've already told you everything I know; you promised not to kill me!"

Lin Yifan said lightly, "I only said 'maybe consider it'; now I've considered, and I still think killing you is more satisfying."

As the words fell, the cold light flashed, and the Night Moth Tribe leader's throat was instantly pierced.

Soon, all the Night Moth Tribe members' bodies turned into a heap of moth corpses.

Next to their bodies, several Green Treasure Chests appeared.

Lin Yifan looked at the pile of chests, his eyebrows slightly raised.

It seems these other races treat them as hunting targets, but conversely, they can also be treated as hunting targets.

When he opened the chests, this point was further confirmed.

However, these few Night Moth Tribe members were truly destitute; at best they dropped a green compartment.

The result was a bunch of the most ordinary Basic Supplies, like wood, stones, and the food was just a single handful of wheat stalks.

Moreover, the wheat stalk was dry and flat, though roasted, but one can tell it isn't tasty at all.

Lin Yifan pursed his lips and directly listed the charred wheat stalk at the price of a stone in the Trading Hall.

Among the private rooms, the only somewhat decent item was a curved sword once used by the Night Moth tribe leader he had killed, its grade reaching Black Iron; although it can't match his "Chasing Wind, Pursuing Moon Bow," it is still a weapon.

Although most people in the District are now fed, equipment like weapons remains a precious commodity.

Lin Yifan has a Great Axe of Black Iron grade and a Bronze‑grade ranged weapon, so he doesn't need this curved sword.

He simply sent a message to a few friends asking.

"Who among you wants this curved sword?"

The next second, Ruan Qingtan's reply came.

"I… I… I… I want this curved sword. Though my combat power is weak, having this weapon would give me some psychological comfort."

Lin Yifan already felt a bit indebted to Ruan Qingtan because of his special feelings toward her.

Even though he knew giving her the curved sword was essentially wasting it, he initiated the trade without hesitation.

After Ruan Qingtan accepted the curved sword, she sent another message:

"What do you need? I'll find a way to get it for you as payment."

Lin Yifan rolled his eyes and quickly replied:

"Come off it! If teammates have to be this polite, what kind of teammates are they?"

"Don't say that! You make me overthink," Ruan Qingtan said.

Lin Yifan knew what she was thinking, so he replied in a businesslike tone:

"Stop overthinking. If you want the curved sword, say so now; otherwise I'll give it to Hong Laoge. We can only wait until we get equipment next time, then give it to Hong Laoge."

"Anyway, just keep what I give you safely; don't babble. Also, the next few days will be dangerous, so you must protect yourself. I don't want the weapon I just gave you to be snatched away."

Ruan Qingtan, no longer being polite, sent another message:

"Captain, what's the deal with those alien races? They aren't really just here to loot supplies, are they?"

"It's not that simple as just looting…" Lin Yifan sighed, and recounted every detail about the Boundary Stone and everything else to Ruan Qingtan.

He added, "Anyway, we're all in danger now; if the alien races find the Boundary Stone first, our days will be hard."

Ruan Qingtan's Shelter has risen to Tier Three, and with her Luck being good, she isn't too worried about her safety.

Seeing Lin Yifan's message, she panicked and hurriedly placed a voice call to him.

Lin Yifan saw the voice call, his expression full of surprise.

He answered, asking curiously:

"Couldn't we only send text before? How can we make voice calls now?"

"It worked since last night!" Ruan Qingtan replied, "Probably after the Heavy Rain Disaster ended, the voice‑call function appeared."

"I see, I hadn't noticed," Lin Yifan said. He'd been busy all day and truly hadn't had time to notice such small details.

Ruan Qingtan hurriedly asked, "What should we do about the Boundary Stone? If the alien races actually find it, we're doomed."

Lin Yifan at this moment felt a headache and forced a wry smile:

"This troubles me too; I know nothing about the Boundary Stone, let alone where to look for it."

"However, since we don't know where the Boundary Stone is, the alien races don't either, so now it's a gamble of Luck."

"I feel our Luck is decent; we've never been that unlucky, so you shouldn't worry too much."

Ruan Qingtan sighed, "Looks like we can only gamble on Luck now. With many people we have strength; it's not easy for us alone to find the Boundary Stone. I'll notify the other Survivors in our District via the chat channel so everyone can search together."

"Alright, more people means more hope," Li Yifan exhaled, then added:

"By the way, the joint District is about to start; maybe that's the chance to find the Boundary Stone."

"I still don't know how this chance is triggered, but my Luck is good; I could find a Treasure Chest to make a wish."

"What if a clue pops out from a private room?"

Luck is an unfathomable thing, yet clearly those who live well have good Luck.

Lin Yifan believes in his own Luck and also acknowledges Ruan Qingtan's Luck.

Ruan Qingtan naturally wouldn't refuse; after a few more words, they hung up the voice call.

Lin Yifan took a deep breath and looked at the Red Moon in the sky.

"Boundary Stone, Red Moon Night, alien races—truly endless trouble…"

"Seems we must seize the time."

He stepped forward to Su Xiao xi's door: "Open the door, those alien races are already dead."

Su Xiao xi finally opened the door, her expression serious, and said:

"Brother Yifan, I heard your conversation just now; regarding the Boundary Stone, I actually know some information."

"You actually know about the Boundary Stone?" Lin Yifan looked at Su Xiao xi with a suspicious face, asking bewilderedly:

"Even the alien races know little about it,"

"Yifan brother, did you forget my talent!" Su Xiao xi stretched out her hand, pointed at her own eyes, and said with a hint of pride.

"Brother Yifan, have you forgotten my talent!" Su Xiao xi pointed to her own eyes, saying proudly:

"My talent lets me see many things; among them is a special skill that can locate a specific object."

"This skill can be used only once per month; as long as I know the exact name of the thing, I can pinpoint its location."

At this point, she turned to Lin Yifan and cautiously said:

"Brother Yifan, even without a locator, I intend to locate your position to find you."

"I know you have an item called Mithril Cast Iron Pot; I originally wanted to locate that item, which led me to your position."

"Fortunately, I got a locator, so I saved the skill and haven't used it yet."

"Don't be misled by how similar this skill is to the locator, but Li Yifan believes that a talent that lets this little girl trade her entire combat power for it is certainly not simple."

"It might actually be possible to find the Boundary Stone's location!"

When Su Xiao xi saw Lin Yifan remain silent, she immediately became a bit uneasy and said cautiously:

"Yifan, are you angry? I didn't mean to hide it from you; it's just that this skill can only be used once a month, it can only locate a position and can't teleport there, it's rather useless, so I forgot to tell you."

"Who can have no secrets?"

"Lin Yifan himself also has one!"

"So he didn't mind, waved his hand and said:"

"I'm not angry; I'm just thinking."

"Since your skill can still be used, try it quickly and see if you can find a boundary stone."

"If we can find it, we must get the boundary stone quickly, lest the night grow long and bring more trouble."

"After all, Su Xiao xi has such a unique skill; who knows if the other races over there have it?"

"Although the information we have now is limited, Lin Yifan can basically be sure that those so-called other races are actually Survivors."

"Only that they are former Survivors; they were all born as Survivors, so they must also have innate talents."

"So, essentially they are the same kind of existence!"