In just a few days, the entire player forum was almost overwhelmed by the overwhelming discussion posts.
All topics revolved around the celebration that had just ended.
On the one hand, they were still unable to extricate themselves from the shock brought by this instance. On the other hand, they finally realized that the final winner had been born and two Jokers were about to be distributed. Did this mean that after many years, the ultimate instance that no one had set foot in was finally going to be opened again?
What was very coincidental was that Lou Yueren, who entered the ultimate instance last time, was also in the Dawn team. If he entered with the team, this would be his second time entering such an instance.
No one knew what God Shen had experienced in the instance before, but this was his second time entering the instance. No matter what, he had some experience and it should be relatively smooth.
In the midst of the lively discussion, the members of each team, who had just emerged in the limelight, fell collectively into a deep sleep.
They were too tired.
They had to admit that this instance was really tiring.
It wasn’t just the physical fatigue but also the great mental exhaustion brought about by the alienation process.
According to the instance rules of the unlimited world, the irreversible mental shock in this instance would be completely eliminated after completing the level and leaving. However, the fatigue deeply engraved in the bone marrow was enough to make them fall into a deep sleep.
This was especially the case for the captains who had been injected with the potential catalysts. All the energy in their bodies had been completely exhausted during the period of the drug effect. They entered a long recovery period after being escorted out of the instance by their teammates.
It wasn’t until the fourth day that some people finally woke up from their coma. The first thing they did was to use their huge amounts of points to exchange for more than ten days of safety time.
Obviously, no one wanted to see the word ‘instance’ again in the short term.
After leaving the instance, the members of the Dawn team found a nearby inn and went into recuperation, resting while waiting for the two unconscious people to wake up.
Relatively speaking, Lou Yueren looked shocking but the direct damage to his body was relatively easy to repair. Thanks to Song Xuefeng’s help, he woke up on the third day. In comparison, Chi Ting was more troublesome. Obviously, the so-called potential catalyst had a greater impact on powerful superpowers. Chi Ting was like a completely hollowed-out container after coming out of the instance. He could only wait for his body to repair itself and restore the missing energy bit by bit.
Starting from the fifth day, other teams also came to visit after their captains woke up one after another.
Everyone was concerned about the fact that Chi Ting hadn’t woken up for a long time.
It seemed to be just a tactical arrangement made for passing the instance, but after listening to the team members’ retelling, the captains realized that Chi Ting had clearly chosen the more difficult path in the face of a more achievable option.
Compared to the struggling to hold on until the effect of the medicine in their bodies wore off, it would obviously be easier to kill them directly in the instance. It was this person who fought for the last glimmer of hope for them.
The captains of these teams were never ungrateful. After visiting on the first day, they would go to the hotel where the Dawn team was staying whenever they had time.
It wasn’t until the seventh day after leaving the instance that Chi Ting finally woke up under everyone’s expectations.
He Yuanqing and the others rushed to the hotel again as soon as they heard the news but were stopped by Lu Nanleng in the corridor. “Captains, we all feel your sincerity. But the captain still needs to rest well. It isn’t convenient for him to meet so many people. How about this? I can help convey your messages, so you don’t have to make another wasted trip.”
He Yuanqing had no other business coming at this time. It was mainly to check on Chi Ting’s condition. Now that he knew Chi Ting was awake, he sighed with relief. “It’s okay. It is good that Captain Chi is awake. Fortunately, he woke up on the seventh day, or it would’ve been terrible.”
Lu Nanling immediately understood what he meant and smiled knowingly. “Indeed, if the captain sleeps for another day, I’m afraid he will only wake up in the next instance.”
After a large-scale instance like this was over, the safe time outside was seven days. Chi Ting had been unconscious since he left the instance until now. Naturally, he had no time to exchange for more safe time. Once he missed it, he would be forced to enter the instance by the system.
Such topics made the other people around them laugh as well. But as they laughed, they gradually became quiet again.
He Yuanqing said, “It has been so long. The reward for ranking first should’ve been sent to Captain Chi’s mailbox. Even though cards of other suits can be purchased through the trading house, they are sometimes out of stock. If you have any needs, please let us know at any time, and we will definitely provide support as soon as possible.”
Lu Nanling nodded. “Thank you in advance.”
“Thanks? We should be the ones thanking you.” He Yuanqing smiled helplessly. He thought for a while before asking, “Do you have any plans on when to enter the ultimate instance?”
Lu Nanling replied, “It depends on the captain’s opinion.”
He Yuanqing nodded. “That’s right. You still need to adjust your condition to the best.”
During Chi Ting’s coma, Lu Nanling served as the spokesperson for the Dawn team many times. By now, he had become very familiar with these captains.
After a few more brief exchanges, he watched everyone go downstairs.
Hua Qianmei stood nearby and watched these figures disappear around the corner. She sighed sincerely. “Socializing is really a terrifying thing, Xiao Lu?”
Lu Nanling was noncommittal. “In fact, I quite enjoy it.”
Hua Qianmei chuckled softly, turned around, glanced at the closed door behind her, and shook her head. “But you are right not to let them in.”
Ji Xingque listened to the entire conversation and looked at Song Xuefeng with a worried expression. “Brother Song, is the captain’s condition really that bad that he can’t even see those captains?”
“……” Song Xuefeng was silent for a moment before looking away. “I don’t know.”
Ji Xingque: “?”
Ji Xingque asked, “How can you not know this? No, I have to go and check it out.”
Just as he was about to step forward, Hua Qianmei lifted him up by the collar. She looked at him with a worried look on her face. “When will your brain work? Of course, he needs to rest, but didn’t you see that Brother Ren went straight in after the captain woke up? He hasn’t come out yet. It is obvious that they are discussing something very important. Are you stupid?”
“Huh?”
After a while, he asked sincerely, “So these days, are they making final preparations to enter the ultimate instance?”
“You really are…” Hua Qianmei swallowed the swear words that were on the tip of the tongue under Ji Xingque’s direct gaze. Finally, she resisted the urge to beat him up due to him being so stupid. She threw him into Song Xuefeng’s arms. “Old Song, now that the captain is fine, you should be free too. If you have nothing to do, help Little Bird keep an eye on his brain.”
Ji Xingque was caught off guard and fell into someone’s arms. Hearing this, he flew into a rage. “Don’t think I can’t hear you! I am very smart!”
Song Xuefeng lowered his eyes and took a look. Then he sighed. “I can’t see it.”
Ji Xingque: “………”
Ji Xingque was completely furious. “Why can’t you see it? Explain clearly. What is wrong with my brain?”
In the noisy environment, Lu Nanling rubbed his temples with a headache.
He looked back at the tightly closed door and didn’t forget to glance at the timer he had pressed as soon as Lou Yueren entered the room.
8 hours, 45 minutes, and 22 seconds.
Okay, the process of information exchange should be very satisfying, at least for that guy named Lou.
Only a few words from the noise outside leaked into the room.
The closed curtains blocked out the sunlight.
In the dimly lit environment, the outlines of two tall figures could be vaguely seen.
As the others outside had speculated, the exchange of relevant information collected in Doomsday Tower Defense was still continuing.
“So, Qi Xiu and the No 7 you met are completely different. If the former is just an identity he created specifically to get close to me, it means that when we were still in the original world, he had already… set his eyes on… um…” Chi Ting breathed heavily, and the rest of his words were completely blocked by the kiss that fell.
After the kiss was succeeded, Lou Yueren smiled and looked up. He hooked his fingertips slightly, and the shadow tentacles binding Chi Ting’s wrist quickly shrank. They lifted the person in front of the bed a bit higher.
At this angle, Chi Ting’s sexy outline was revealed at the slightly open neckline.
Lou Yueren’s fingertips gently stroked the attractive jaw. He felt the slightly taut skin under the cool touch and leaned forward to nibble gently on the earlobe. His low and hoarse words spoke words that had nothing to do with the current plot. “Of course, if he targeted you at that time, it means that what happened in your world was definitely related to him to some extent.”
His fingers moved downwards, unbuttoning the shirt bit by bit. “There is another hypothesis. Since he can create ‘Qi Xiu’, is there a possibility that he actually has another identity?”
Chi Ting’s voice trembled slightly as he stroked downwards. “So… huh, the most important thing is… we need to know his purpose…”
“Of course, judging from the attitude shown by No 7, your importance to him might even exceed imagination,” Lou Yueren responded very gently as he stroked Chi Ting’s hair intimately. “It isn’t just the information mentioned above. The most important thing is his attitude. He wants to force you to lose control. Obviously, this is the only way to completely control you…”
“Regarding his conspiracy, I’m afraid we still need to think about whether there are any important clues that have been missed… Perhaps the final answer is in the ultimate instance.”
Lou Yueren’s hot breath sprayed on Chi Ting’s skin. He felt the faint trembling of this body and smiled faintly. “Don’t worry. Now we still have a long time to discuss it slowly.”
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