mesbooks Chapter 2014: The Awakening of "Death Valley," Resources Distributed According to Contribu
Chapter 2014: The Awakening of "Death Valley," Resources Distributed According to Contribu
Chapter 2014: The Awakening of "Death Valley," Resources Distributed According to Contribution
Deep in the Kamchatka Peninsula, near the Bering Strait in eastern Siberia.
This is a corner forgotten by the world, a place ravaged by the forces of nature.
The land is dominated by gray-black volcanic rocks, and the air is filled with a pungent sulfur smell all year round.
The sparse vegetation is twisted and tenacious, mostly in an unhealthy dark green or purplish-black color, and the leaves are often covered with a thick layer of sediment, which is unknown whether it is volcanic ash or some other substance.
In the distance, several active volcanoes were spewing thick smoke, making the leaden sky even more gloomy; while in some low-lying areas and near fissures, pale yellow gas clouds could be seen drifting slowly.
This is where "Death Valley" is located.
At this moment, at the corner of three black rocky mountains arranged in a triangular pattern, which could barely block some of the biting cold wind and toxic gases, three figures solemnly gazed at the distant rift valley area where the light was distorted.
It is the Holy Light, the Fall, and the Druids.
"call"
The druid let out a long breath, breaking the somewhat oppressive silence in the shelter. His voice was hoarse and clearly tired.
"The seventh scan is complete, but the interference is still ridiculously strong."
"However, it can be basically confirmed that within a radius of five kilometers centered on the rift valley, there are at least four distinct first-sequence energy level life reactions, distributed in different directions, and all of them are very frenzied."
“Deeper still, my abilities are too affected to perceive; but you all felt that heart-pounding sense of oppression, didn’t you?”
Holy Light nodded slightly, toying with a cross between his fingertips.
"Yes, more than four."
"Within my perception range, beneath that swamp emitting colorful poisonous gas to the southeast, lies a formidable creature."
"It is very good at hiding, almost blending into the environment. If my senses were not enhanced by 'filth', it would be difficult to find it."
Fallen opened his eyes at this moment and said helplessly:
"To the northeast, on the side of that small volcano, there's something in the shadow of flowing lava."
"Although it has concealed its aura, it is at least a mutated creature close to the first-order level to be able to live here, and most likely has reached the first-order level."
The three people's perceptions corroborated each other, and the conclusion they reached was heavy-hearted.
“At least five, or possibly more, first-sequence level mutated creatures are guarding around that rift.”
"This doesn't even include the potential dangers inside the rift valley, or the environmental hazards inherent in this hellish place itself."
"Last time in the Arctic, if it weren't for Qin Tian and the others, we would have suffered a great loss when facing those ice dragons. This time... hehe, with just the three of us, let alone going in to get the stuff, it's questionable whether we can even get close to the edge of the rift valley alive."
The druid rubbed his temples and smiled wryly.
A hint of helplessness and regret flashed in his holy, azure eyes:
"Yes, I don't know what has been nurtured here, but so many mutated creatures have gathered here. Moreover, the far north is only extremely cold, but here there is not only high temperature but also poisonous miasma."
"Those below the sequence level simply cannot withstand it, and even those at the second sequence level cannot withstand it for long."
"Even with our strength, prolonged combat in this environment would have some impact; not to mention facing multiple enemies of similar strength at the same time."
He paused, looked at the distorted space in the distance, and a glint of light flashed in his eyes.
"But precisely because of this, the 'things' inside this place are probably even more astonishing than we imagine."
"Unfortunately, we can't swallow it; forcing our way in, while not guaranteeing certain death, carries a great risk."
"Therefore, we have no choice but to seek outside help."
"And they must be foreign players of sufficient caliber."
The druid added, turning his gaze southward, towards the direction of China.
"During that collaboration in the far north, although a large slice of the pie was taken away, at least we survived and received our due share, even more than we expected."
"Qin Tian and the others are indeed very strong. Although they are all in the first tier and have the blessing of divine gifts, even without them, their strength is still above ours."
"And he's very disciplined, at least more reliable than some of the guys."
Holy Light nodded.
"The Dragon Emperor's Flame Dragon ability may have a natural adaptability to the fire-attribute energy environment here, and may even be able to suppress those frenzied guardian creatures."
"Emperor Yan's special ability is also like this."
"With them joining, there is basically no threat, except..."
"But in that case, the lion's share will go back to them."
Fallen casually took over the conversation, his tone neither a complaint nor a statement of fact.
"That's better than going home empty-handed."
The druid, on the other hand, took it all in stride.
"Although there aren't many known first-order level natural treasures, and we've only found two places, the threat posed by these two places is not ordinary."
"Even if we can wait until we are strong enough in the future, as we progress, those mutated creatures will also become stronger; given their sheer numbers, even if we are stronger than them, we cannot guarantee our safety."
"And by then, this secret realm might have already been discovered."
"It would be better to cooperate directly with the stronger party after discovering the problem, share the risks and the benefits."
“We provide intelligence and initial exploration, they do the main work and bear the main risks, and finally the distribution is based on contribution, which is very fair.”
"Didn't we obtain the 'Ice Crystal Flower' petals and Pure Ice Marrow last time, which were enough to significantly enhance our strength?"
"If we succeed this time, the rewards will only be greater."
Holy Light nodded in agreement.
"Most importantly, we need to use their expertise to determine what exactly is involved and whether it's worth taking such a big risk."
"If it's something truly extraordinary, even a small portion would be enough for us."
"In the end, there are only three of us, while Qin Tian and his group have an entire country behind them; in terms of individual resources allocated, they may not actually have as many as we do."
While a country may possess vast resources, if these resources were distributed among countless individuals with superpowers, each person would receive very little.
Just like with the "Ice Crystal Flower" last time, they did get a share, but when divided among three people, it wasn't a small amount; while Qin Tian and his group received the vast majority, it would definitely be given to the country behind them first, and then the country would redistribute it.
No matter what method is used, the amount they receive will definitely be less, and may not even be as much as they received.
Therefore, there's no need to overthink this aspect. When faced with a large, unappetizing target, choosing to cooperate with a stronger partner is a wise move.
"Hopefully they'll arrive soon."
“I have a bad feeling that the ‘thing’ here, or the place itself, may not be very ‘stable’.”
"The longer it drags on, the greater the potential for unforeseen changes."
In the druid's perception, a red dot representing a "first-order" level mutated creature suddenly flashed violently for a moment before returning to calm.
But that unsettling fluctuation seemed to have intensified.
In the distance, deep within the rift valley shrouded in poisonous miasma, a ferocious roar faintly echoed, causing ripples to spread through the surrounding air.
Several mutated scorpions that were crawling on the nearby rock wall froze in place for a few seconds before scurrying away in a panic.
This land, known as "Death Valley," seems to be slowly awakening from a long slumber.
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