Chapter 264: Life-and-Death Sprint

But in any case, one thing at a time.

Now it is indeed Lin Yifan, and even the entire District's human race, who owe a favor to Luotasi, so this favor must be accepted.

So he took a deep breath, suppressed the complex emotions in his heart, and said in a deep voice:

"Luotasi, I've taken note of this incident, and I will repay this favor. If in the future I can find a way to separate the Dark Night Divine Core Fragment, I will also return the Dark Night Divine Core Fragment to your Dark Night Divine Cult."

"But we still remember what you did to us before, so when we truly stand on opposite sides in the future, we will still be enemies."

Luotasi grinned, showing his stark white teeth:

"We weren't friends to begin with, but you have a Dark Night Divine Core Fragment on you, so even if I dislike you even more, I will still treat you as a saint son of our Dark Night Divine Cult."

"You don't have to rush to refuse. From start to finish, the Dark Night Divine Cult and your human race are not mortal enemies. In plain terms, whether it's our Dark Night Divine Cult, Dawn Light, or your human race, we are all Survivors. In this cursed place, we are all part of the same community of interest."

"The current division of forces is merely due to competing interests. In front of interests, there have never been permanent enemies or friends; otherwise, the one who constantly says she wants to be friends with you, Aieruiliya, wouldn't have abandoned you."

"Of course, I admit my previous attitude toward you group of newborn Survivors was poor, and I did some excessive things to you. If you want revenge, I completely understand, so when you truly grow up, we can have a proper battle, and I hope you won't disappoint me."

Before the words finished, Luotasi's figure had already turned into a black shadow, swiftly disappearing into the deep forest.

Other Dark Night Elves also left the battlefield one after another, and in the blink of an eye vanished.

"Boom!"

The tumor monster formed by Molis suddenly exploded, spraying countless viscous black liquids everywhere.

Those tentacles lost their energy supply, sagged, and turned into pools of foul‑smelling rotten flesh.

Lin Yifan sensed that Molis had completely lost his breath.

This madman ultimately gave everything for his belief!

However, although Molis died, the tentacles that grew from his body also turned into rotten flesh.

But those small tentacles were not dead; they continued to attack them wildly.

Those from the Dark Night Divine Cult could naturally fend them off easily, but they have now retreated.

Lin Yifan's group of Survivors, except for a few individuals slightly stronger in combat, were still far behind, and casualties quickly appeared.

"Don't cling to the fight; let's leave here first!" Lin Yifan shouted, pulling the wounded Hong Shaoqiang and sprinting toward the forest depths.

The others, unable to mind their own injuries, desperately kept up.

Behind them, the Red Moon's light grew brighter, like a huge eye coldly watching them.

"What do we do now?" Hong Shaoqiang asked, enduring severe leg pain, panting.

While running, Lin Yifan carefully recalled a portion of the forest map he had noted while hurrying, and said in a deep voice:

"We must quickly locate a supply point; only by acquiring enough points can we return to the Initial Domain and truly escape danger."

"There are less than 20 hours left until the end of Phase One; we must seize the time."

Hong Shaoqiang, hearing this, immediately replied: "The previous supply drop point should still have some supplies, right?"

"But those supply points have probably been scavenged by the Dark Night Elves, right?" Ruan Qingtan, following behind, said with a worried face.

Lin Yifan's gaze was firm, and he said in a deep voice:

"That resource point was indeed taken by the Dark Night Elves, but new resource points will certainly appear, because the essence of this 'Supply Contest' is actually to grant us benefits; it's just the timing that puts us in crisis."

"Now, the Dark Night Elves and the Dawn Light Alliance have withdrawn; only we remain here, so as long as we search diligently, we will certainly find new resource points."

As he spoke, a mechanical roar suddenly came from afar. The group looked toward the sound and saw a metal‑structured tower slowly rising from the ground, its top flashing with dazzling light.

Seeing this, everyone halted, their faces shocked, saying:

"What is this? It looks pretty high‑end!"

"It seems like some mechanical object; why does it feel a bit like an airdrop?"

"Airdrop? Could it be another supply crate? If it really is a supply crate, that would be great; my food is almost gone, and if I can't find new supplies, I won't last long."

"Then let's hurry over and see! What if we arrive late and the supplies are all taken?"

"Why are you in a rush? That big boss hasn't decided yet; we all owe his life now, so nothing can be done without his decision."

At this moment, Ruan Qingtan couldn't help but ask:

"Captain, should we go over and see? With such a big commotion, it might really be an empty resource crate."

Lin Yifan squinted slightly, carefully watching the direction of the disturbance.

Unfortunately, the golden light was too dazzling; even he couldn't see clearly, only confirming that there was a massive object there.

He didn't know whether that thing was dangerous; now he had no choice, so he had to go see.

At this moment, he directed everyone's attention, whether openly or covertly, all concentrated on him.

This made the usually ordinary Lin Yifan feel helpless for the first time, after all so many eyes were on him.

But regardless, what must be faced must be faced, so Lin Yifan quickly adjusted his mindset and said to the crowd:

"Now we have only about 20 hours left; relying solely on hunting monsters for points is not only slow but also very risky."

"Although it's still uncertain whether that thing is a new resource point, I personally decide to go check it out. Those who have ideas can go together; those without can venture on their own."

With that said, the group began whispering again:

"Hey hey hey, what do you say? Follow Lin Yifan?"

"I don't really want to go; although this war Instance is quite dangerous, it also has many supplies, and I want to find supplies myself."

"I think it's better to go together; now only 24 hours remain, and if we unite, maybe we still have a chance to break through."

"I don't know; if everyone goes together, I'll go too. Anyway, I can't gather enough points alone; rather than that, it's better to follow Lin Yifan, maybe I can help a bit."