As the Morning Star slowly approached the Netherworld,
Xiao Qi leaped without hesitation, landing steadily on the deck of the Netherworld,
becoming the first Human besides Lu Chen to step foot on this ghost ship.
In an instant,
a bone-chilling cold wrapped around her like a snake, causing her to shiver uncontrollably.
Her gaze then swept around,
only to see rows of Skeleton Warriors clad in black iron armor standing on the deck,
awakened from their slumber, their empty eye sockets flickering with ghostly flames,
revealing greedy and bloodthirsty desires, all turning towards Xiao Qi.
In the air, faint wails drifted,
they were the low moans of past souls unable to rest, lingering in her ears, refusing to dissipate.
“Wuwu… So scary…”
Xiao Qi’s face instantly turned pale, her lips trembling slightly,
the stark contrast between her past fantasies and the reality before her.
She had dreamed of boarding Lu Chen’s legendary ship,
but now that she was actually on the ship, she suddenly understood,
this Netherworld,
was clearly a ferry to the underworld prepared for the dead.
“Yo, you brainless fellows, don’t stare at the little girl like that, you’re scaring her!”
Jack’s rising tone broke the silence,
then, a smile he thought was amiable appeared on his face,
he comforted her,
“Come, little girl, don’t be afraid, we are all family.”
However,
the smile Jack squeezed out from his decaying face appeared particularly twisted and ferocious in the dim light,
Xiao Qi’s heart suddenly constricted, she was almost about to cry out,
Wuwu wuwu…
So scary,
I really want to escape…
“Jack, speak less.”
Lu Chen’s voice was steady and powerful,
he noticed the tears shimmering in Xiao Qi’s eyes and couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.
The Netherworld, seemed to be gradually disconnecting from the world of ordinary people,
becoming a true ghost ship,
“Xiao Qi, don’t be afraid. With me here, no one can harm you.”
“Mm…”
Seeing Lu Chen,
Xiao Qi was no longer afraid instantly,
Lu Chen’s invincible image had already become her belief,
she stepped towards Lu Chen,
and said timidly,
"Lu Chen Gege, I have a D-grade Natural Healing talent. Although I'm not sure how much I can help you recover, I will do my best."
Lu Chen nodded slightly,
he didn’t have high expectations,
regrowing severed limbs,
a D-grade healing talent probably couldn’t achieve that.
Then, Xiao Qi slowly raised her hands, her fingertips lightly touching the wound on Lu Chen’s left chest.
A vibrant green natural light suddenly bloomed,
immediately after, on the wound on Lu Chen’s chest, granulation tissue grew rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye.
The more than nine hundred people around witnessed this scene,
all held their breath involuntarily, silently cheering for Xiao Qi in their hearts.
However,
as time quietly passed,
Xiao Qi’s face gradually paled, sweat beading on her forehead.
Although she successfully caused the wound on Lu Chen’s chest to heal, there was still no sign of recovery in his left arm.
“No… My Natural Healing level is too low, I can’t completely heal Lu Chen Gege’s arm.”
Xiao Qi’s voice was tearful,
it was clear that the little girl was quite self-blaming.
On the Du Jiao Xi Niu (Unicorn Rhinoceros) Hao,
Yang Zimo witnessed this scene, his heart heavy,
he sighed softly.
Lu Chen, as the strongest fighting force in the 1000th District,
now missing an arm,
his combat power would undoubtedly be greatly reduced,
if any mishap occurred in the upcoming free-for-all, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Thinking of this,
Yang Zimo looked at Lu Chen and said,
“Lu Chen, since you are injured, don’t participate in the upcoming Survival Gamble naval battle.”
After saying that, Yang Zimo’s gaze turned to Jack, who was lecherously sizing up Xiao Qi’s figure,
he bowed respectfully,
“Please, esteemed Ghost Captain, lend us a hand.”
The Ghost Captain was a fifth-order Boss-level creature,
his combat power was unparalleled,
even if Lu Chen was absent,
with him there, Yang Zimo still had great confidence in victory.
However,
Jack shrugged,
and said with a helpless expression,
“Young man, it’s not that I won’t help you, but in the upcoming battle, I probably won’t even need to make a move.”
As soon as these words were spoken,
the surroundings instantly erupted in an uproar,
“Wh… What does that mean? Is Lord Ghost Captain not planning to help?”
“But, if neither Lu Chen nor the Ghost Captain makes a move, it will be difficult for us to win?”
“Everyone, stop guessing. Lu Chen definitely has a better arrangement.”
“Right, when has our Lu Chen ever let the enemy gain an advantage?”
Indeed,
under everyone’s gaze,
Lu Chen smiled calmly,
“You don’t need to worry about the naval battle later.”
Changing the subject, he looked at Yang Zimo and Li Xinyi,
“However, there is indeed a task I need to give you.”
“Please tell us! We will definitely complete it!”
Yang Zimo stepped forward, his eyes filled with determination,
all the previous battles were mainly attacked by Lu Chen alone,
he and the others were just assisting,
this time they could finally be useful!
“Okay, after the battle begins, help me collect the corpses and the wreckage of the special ships.”
Lu Chen instructed.
Upon hearing this order, everyone was stunned.
“Just… Just do this? Lu Chen idol, you don’t need us to participate in the battle?”
Zhou Yu widened his eyes, his tone full of confusion.
If none of us participate in the battle, then… then who will deal with those hateful League of Nations!
Yang Zimo and Li Xinyi were also full of doubt,
after all, this Survival Gamble,
the 1000th District had to fight one against ten,
the combat mission was arduous,
as a result, the task Lu Chen gave them was,
to clean up the battlefield???
“Yo, just do as the Captain instructs. With your limited abilities, you’ll only cause trouble on the battlefield.”
Jack looked around at everyone and shook his head.
These Blue Star People, their talents are really poor,
all they Awaken are low-level talents,
if it weren't for a genius like the Captain appearing,
it would probably be a sure thing for them to perish in this Ten Thousand Races Competition.
Hearing Jack’s words,
everyone quickly exchanged glances,
then nodded half-believingly.
Compared to the strength of Lu Chen and the Ghost Captain,
the strength of the others was indeed insignificant.
Just at this moment, the barrier separating the United Sea Area began to slowly dissipate,
heaven's oracle's indifferent voice followed:
【Time is up, the United Sea Area is officially open, the Survival Gamble begins】
【Occupy the United Sea Area's central spatial crystal for 1 hour to win】
【The Survival Gamble is extremely important, please all Evolutionists give your full effort】
Hearing heaven's oracle's prompt,
everyone looked at each other again,
the Survival Gamble had begun,
so, amidst everyone's cheers and encouragement,
Lu Chen’s Netherworld, and the other four advanced novice wooden boats from the 1000th District, slowly sailed into the United Sea Area.
At the same time,
in ten different directions,
the massive fleet composed of over 30 advanced novice wooden boats from the Alliance of Nations, carrying over 300 people,
was also majestically sailing into the sea area.
And on the Divine Xia side,
only 5 warships sailed out alone.
5v30,
but,
the trembling should be on the other side.