In Cheng Luoying's view, the path of survival was absolutely unique.
“Although they didn't state it explicitly, based on what they said, the path of survival should be unique. It's not like everyone needs to find their own path of survival.”
“Are you saying that...”
At this point, she seemed to suddenly realize something.
“Huh? Wait!”
“Do you mean...”
“We don't need to worry about finding the path of survival at all? We just need to make sure we survive for three days, and then wait for the veteran players to open the path of survival?”
The middle-aged man nodded.
“That's exactly what I mean.”
“After all, you've all seen that there are so many players stronger than us, and they are all powerful, capable, and experienced veteran players.”
“If even they can't find the path of survival, there's no way we could.”
“So, instead of risking being used as cannon fodder by veteran players to test the Death Rules, we should stick together. Maybe as long as we survive for three days, we can just follow the veteran players out through the path of survival.”
Many of the surrounding players were quite tempted by this idea.
Zhou Hetian also nodded secretly, but he still couldn't help but throw cold water on it.
“Doing this is indeed safer.”
“But if we don't contact the veteran players at all, what if they find the path of survival but don't tell us where it is?”
“After all, we wouldn't have contributed anything while they were looking for it.”
As soon as these words were spoken, the slightly relaxed atmosphere instantly became tense again.
Cheng Luoying sighed.
“You make a lot of sense.”
“If it were me, after going through so much trouble to find the path of survival, I wouldn't tell a bunch of complete newbies who only know how to huddle together and refuse to take any risks.”
“So, do we still have to find a way to cooperate with the veteran players?”
Zhou Hetian thought for a moment and shook his head.
“Not necessarily.”
Cheng Luoying looked at him. She suddenly realized that ever since he started speaking, he had maintained a calm and composed expression, as if he wasn't worried about failing to clear the dungeon at all.
“Do you have some kind of trump card? Or do you know something?”
Up until now, they hadn't obtained any useful information at all.
If Zhou Hetian really knew something, it could only be related to his own talent.
Zhou Hetian hesitated for a moment before speaking.
“I can probably guess the location of the path of survival.”
Hearing his words, everyone present widened their eyes.
“What?!”
“Are you serious?!”
They all took a step closer to Zhou Hetian, looking extremely excited.
If he really knew the location of the path of survival...
Then for everyone present, they would only need to ensure they survived for three days.
They wouldn't have to risk their lives to investigate the specter's identity in life, its life experiences, or the causes and effects of the strange occurrences in the dungeon.
They wouldn't even need to place their vague hopes of clearing the dungeon on the abilities or kindness of other players.
Cheng Luoying took a deep breath, forcing down the excitement in her heart.
“Mr. Zhou, since you've spoken up, you'll tell us, right?”
Zhou Hetian nodded.
“Of course. Otherwise, I wouldn't have brought it up.”
“And what I said was... I can probably guess the location of the path of survival. I didn't say I'm one hundred percent sure.”
“And the reason I know this is also related to my talent.”
“I possess the special talent 【Secret Inquiry】. Once triggered, it allows me to obtain a secret within the current dungeon. Unfortunately, it can only be used once per dungeon.”
Cheng Luoying blinked.
“So, you want to make a trade with us?”
“You provide the information, and we are responsible for deducing the correct location of the path of survival based on it, as well as... using our talents to protect you?”
Zhou Hetian didn't deny it.
“Yes. So, what do you think?”
“If you're not willing, I won't force you.”
Everyone looked at each other and nodded one after another.
Or rather, they had no way of refusing.
“We can do that.”
Though they agreed, a few people had slightly strange expressions. Zhou Hetian could tell that their talents probably didn't have special effects that could protect others.
Zhou Hetian immediately spoke up.
“I'm taking a risk by cooperating with you as well.”
“After all, my talent can only be used once. Once I reveal the secret, I'll basically have no value left.”
Hearing this, everyone crowded closer. A few were terrified that Zhou Hetian would suspect they wouldn't protect him and back out at the last second, refusing to share the secret.
It was just that...
They didn't know how to guarantee it either.
And among them, players with the ability to save people were a tiny minority.
Those without the ability to protect him had no right to make any promises.
Cheng Luoying felt helpless. She wanted to give a guarantee, but her own talent was...
But even so, she still felt she had to say something.
“Don't worry. If there's danger, we will definitely...”
However, right at that moment, someone suddenly muttered.
“What's going on?”
“It suddenly feels so cold, just like being inside the old residence.”
When these words came out, everyone froze for a moment before they reacted.
The ghostly chill inside the old residence represented a specter.
And now that the ghostly chill was enveloping them, it meant...
“It's... it's a specter! A specter is coming!”
As newbie players, they simply lacked the composure of the veteran players.
Feeling this bone-chilling cold, they didn't care about anything else and spun around to flee.
A few of the smarter ones ran toward the main gate.
Even though the old residence was the specter's lair, they remained firm in their direction. After all, inside the old residence was that powerful peak Blood-Clad ghost, as well as the Yellow Immortal!
They believed that as long as they grouped up with the two big shots, they would definitely survive!
However, there were also newbie players who were terrified of the old residence.
They turned around and ran down the mountain, or fled into the withered forest.
All in all, in just a few short seconds, the eight players scattered in three different directions.
During the chaos, some even screamed for help, and sharp shrieks rang out from time to time.
It seemed they were also trying to make some noise on purpose so that the other players inside the old residence would notice what was happening outside.
But unfortunately...
The entire old residence was shrouded in a specter aura, making it impossible for the people inside to detect any of the commotion outside.
In the next instant, a figure suddenly appeared in front of the tightly shut main gate.
The figure stood there silently, its back turned toward the players.
“Damn it, the specter is here!”
The two players running toward the gate slammed on the brakes and instantly changed directions.
The specter that had suddenly appeared here was, of course, Xu Youyou.
Only after the two of them had run far away did he turn around, scanning his surroundings.
Finally, his gaze locked onto the direction where Zhou Hetian had fled.
No matter what secret of the dungeon he had learned using his 【Secret Inquiry】 talent, he must absolutely be prevented from speaking of it.
A group of newbie players was still easy to control, but what if?
What if he told the secret to other veteran players, or if Tang Luoshan and Huang Shiliu found out about it?
With their capabilities, those two big-shot players might actually find a way to deduce the location of the path of survival ahead of time.
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