"Heart!!!" Thunder roared, instantly raising his gun and pulling the trigger.
"Clang, clang, clang!"
Although everyone here had already passed the Novice stage, his zero-point mental attribute still allowed him to dominate this area, easily locking onto the three arrows that flew like the wind.
"Bang!"
Even though the person in the shadows reacted quickly, they could not escape his shot. The bullet pierced through their forehead, and their skull exploded behind them.
The enhancement from Basic Ranged Combat level 5 was not overwhelmingly powerful, but it had honed his mastery of firearms to a level comparable to that of Special Forces.
He didn't even need to look; as long as his Mental Power locked onto the opponent's position, he would shoot without hesitation.
"Bang, bang, bang!"
Each assassin hit emitted a chilling scream before abruptly falling silent.
"Damn it, retreat! There’s a trap here!!!"
Just as Thunder and his two partners, Gunslinger and Iron Sword, had just dodged to safety, several green vines, five to six meters long, suddenly appeared. They shot out like arrows in all directions.
These vines were covered in tiny barbs, and trees over thirty centimeters thick were instantly pierced through, exploding into countless wood chips.
After missing its target, the vines moved like living serpents, launching another attack at those nearby.
"Ahhh!!!"
"How could this happen? Isn't this the Martial Arts Dimension? Why is there a Demon Plant here?"
"It shouldn't be like this, help me!"
"…"
Although someone quickly took action to tear apart the vines, at this moment, even the leader, the White-Clad Man, began to look uneasy.
Almost halfway up Chongyang Palace, nearly thirty members of the Contractor Team had already fallen, leaving everyone with a grave expression, their minds on high alert.
How could there be monsters in this world?
This is simply illogical!
Yet the scene before them shattered their hopes of quickly accumulating points and obtaining the Martial Arts Classic or killing the disciples of Chongyang Palace to gain basic Techniques.
"Wait!"
Suddenly, a fierce light flashed in Yan Zhen's eyes as he shouted loudly, "Are we forgetting something? Someone just received a Long-Distance Communication. I think we should be open and honest about this!"
"After all, this world is just the Martial Arts Dimension. Even if there is another world fused with it, there shouldn't be Monsters, right? You tell us, Thunder!"
Swish!!!
At that moment, almost everyone's eyes turned to Thunder and his companions with uncertainty, and many even let out dissatisfied snorts.
Thunder felt helpless!
Although he was reluctant to step out, given the current situation, if he didn't, it would likely lead to everyone's dissatisfaction. If that happened, the three of them would find it difficult to complete their mission due to the ensuing ostracism.
Nightmare Space did not care whether one was threatened or excluded; as long as the mission was not completed, one could expect to be erased or suffer a fate worse than death.
Once a vaguely worded mission was issued, it was essential to remain vigilant because this was undoubtedly a life-and-death struggle, with no alternative scenarios.
Moreover, this was the Golden Tier Battlefield Mission amidst the Dimension war and devouring. If they failed to accumulate enough points, when the second phase of the mission arrived, they might find themselves treated as cannon fodder due to this incident.
Erasure seemed unlikely, but being used as cannon fodder was uncertain...
"Hmph!"
Ye Kai smirked slightly at the scheming individuals displayed on the Screen, murmuring to himself, "These Idiots think they can toy with this world at will?"
"Master, why have I never been attacked by those vines?" Yang Guo suddenly exclaimed.
"Because they are all invaders of this world!"
Ye Kai cast a meaningful glance at the astonished crowd before continuing, "Alright, let's keep watching. This invasion is unlike any other; it affects the entire world. Remember, I'm not just referring to the Central Plains but the world itself—meaning even distant continents thousands of miles away are under attack."
A look of horror filled Li Mochou's eyes, her face turning pale. The others displayed similar reactions; they had long realized that this world was vast and not limited to just the Central Plains and various tribal regions.
However, hearing about such a terrifying invasion still chilled them to the bone.
Clapping his hands to rouse the dazed group, Ye Kai spoke again, "Alright, let's continue. There is still much you need to understand about this world. Look closely; Chongyang Palace is surely doomed in this great battle."
Though he held back some words, the reality was far more brutal and terrifying than what they could see. Even he couldn't help but feel a shock in his heart.
Just now, a large number of crimson light membranes appeared once again in the sky.
However, this time the situation was different from before, as not only had the number of Contractors increased significantly, but it seemed that their strength had also grown considerably!
Looking at the size of those light membranes, he felt a surge of fear.
At this point, even he did not want to, nor could he afford to do much. Otherwise, who knew what kind of tactics Nightmare Space would throw out next?
If there really were a group of powerful beings comparable to the Demon's Hand from that Dimension, he wouldn’t need to struggle; he would just run away. There was no point in fighting such entities; even resisting for ten minutes would likely be impossible.
However, he soon became curious. After all, Ling Donglai, Transmission Eagle, Basi Ba, and Meng Chixing were all absolute powerhouses, especially since they had a deep understanding of Mental Power.
Once they captured a Contractor, would they evolve again?
This was certainly a thought-provoking question!
With the support of Nightmare Space, Contractors had become incredibly strong. Therefore, the Gaia consciousness's counterattack in this Dimension would undoubtedly be formidable as well!
He found himself increasingly looking forward to this war.
Because he would encounter it in the future.
Especially after learning that certain Dimensions indeed had consciousnesses similar to Gaia, he felt a profound sense of relief about the things he had done in the past.
He was not like Nightmare Space, which immediately launched a full-scale invasion upon arrival. As some great Divine Realm said: "The momentum can change."
Even if he altered the technological progress of a world, he did not act recklessly; instead, he had detailed plans. This way, his actions could significantly and positively impact the entire world.
Whether for an individual or the entire world, this way, the so-called 'Gaia' would not trouble him at all. In fact, if any unexpected events occurred, it might even offer assistance!
This is where he differs from Nightmare Space; one acts forcefully and without hesitation, while the other develops the world to gain the Power of Faith and simultaneously provides feedback to enhance the overall progress of the world.
"Perhaps this is why I seem to have never encountered any real difficulties?"
Ye Kai sighed softly, "The earth is unkind, treating all things as mere fodder. I only just understood the meaning of this phrase. It turns out that saying is true; no wonder the latter part usually follows closely after the former!"
"It seems that 'the way is heartless yet has feelings' is indeed correct. However, Gaia's feelings are not concerned with matters; it only cares about what lies beneath."
"As long as you’re not foolishly shouting for destruction or truly erasing all the creatures in the world, it won't care about the lives of a portion of people. Even if one is a protagonist, they are merely a larger ant at most."
Although there are still many unclear aspects, the general situation should be correct!
As for worlds like the Biochemical Crisis, there must be other reasons—perhaps...
"Brother Ye, what are you writing?"
Li Mochou’s heart raced at this moment, her cheeks blooming like peach blossoms. Even she herself could not understand what was happening; she should only remember Lu Zhanyuan and harbor hatred!
But now, seeing the man before her with a gentle smile suddenly frowning and sighing, that unique male charm focused on a particular matter seemed to amplify many times over, making her heart race and her body feel warm.
"The way is heartless!"
Ye Kai instinctively answered upon hearing her question but suddenly froze. Then he looked at Li Mochou, who was close by with her peach blossom-like face and watery eyes. For a moment, his mind couldn't quite catch up.
How could such an exquisite woman, who should be married home to be a virtuous wife and mother, suddenly develop feelings for him?!!!
However, he did not want to waste such a good opportunity and immediately began to talk nonsense. After having been with a few women, he had become quite familiar with this kind of situation.
Moreover, after such a long period of contact and a series of shocking events, Li Mochou's mind was thrown into disarray. If he didn't seize this excellent opportunity now, he would truly be foolish.
He had looked down on Lu Zhanyuan more than once in his heart, but at this moment, he began to feel somewhat fortunate. It was a good thing Sister Mo Chou wasn't with that guy; otherwise, Ye Kai would have to resort to banditry once again.
Stealing a bride or something like that was truly no pressure for him now!
As he spoke sweetly and occasionally whispered, the sparks between them were palpable, even a blind person could sense it, especially with the three or four Five members nearby.
Although Dragon Maiden felt slightly surprised, she didn't think much of it. After all, her senior sister should be able to handle her own affairs.
However, despite thinking this way, for some reason, memories from that time began to resurface in her mind. After all, it was her senior sister who had guided her back then—not only teaching her how to dress and wash up but also how to wield martial arts.
Even when Grandma Sun later appeared, her senior sister had always treated her the best. But now...
In an instant, an unusual emotion surged within her—a sense of unprecedented panic took hold of her heart, leaving her feeling flustered.
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