Chapter 133: Return, World Mission Rewards

Chapter 133: Return, World Mission Rewards

Behind the steel alloy gate was indeed the Central System's server room.

However, as the gate opened, what greeted them was an overwhelming sight of Abyssal Tentacles covering the floor, walls, and ceiling.

In the center of the room, there was a spherical, semi-transparent machine with a glowing orb inside.

Lu Heng immediately recognized it as the intelligent lightbrain, a creation of the Sylax Civilization.

These super-intelligent lightbrains were typically used as the central hub for the civilizational star network.

Usually, only one such central intelligent lightbrain existed on a single planet.

At this moment, the Abyssal Tentacles covering the walls had already penetrated the lightbrain, affecting its operation.

After the alloy gate opened, the tentacles began to spread outward, extending and launching an attack on the two teams.

Upon seeing the Abyssal Tentacles, Chen Zihan quickly ordered, "Quick! Defensive array, Purifying Flame!"

The Mutants in his team immediately set up a defensive array to block the tentacles, and then two of them combined their powers to unleash a raging flame, burning the tentacles.

Seeing this flame, Lu Heng's eyebrows furrowed slightly. This flame was specifically designed to counter Abyssal Energy, and it was highly effective in burning Abyssal Demons.

Under the scorching flames, the tentacles in the entire room quickly disintegrated, eventually being completely eradicated.

Lu Heng sensed the dissipation of the Abyssal Energy and checked the mission data.

Indeed, the second challenge mission, "Find and eliminate the source of Abyssal Contamination," had been completed.

...

After the Abyssal Tentacles in the server room were burned away, the lightbrain was also severely damaged by the flames but had not completely ceased functioning.

Chen Zihan quickly sent someone inside to attempt to extract useful technological data from the lightbrain's database.

His team included specialized computer experts, but there was a significant difference between human computers and those of the Sylax Civilization.

However, their purpose was clear, and during the previous fifteen days, they must have learned the computer technology of the Sylax Civilization.

When they were teleported into this world, they had already acquired the universal language, making the learning process less challenging.

As Chen Zihan's team was copying the data.

Lu Heng also stepped into the server room, attempting to communicate with the lightbrain and fulfill Larkini Sexes' request.

Before his death, Larkini Sexes had asked Lu Heng to send a warning to the capital star cluster of the Sylax Civilization, alerting them of the Abyssal Invasion.

Therefore.

Lu Heng recorded a message for the lightbrain to transmit: "Greetings to the Sylax Civilization. This recording is sent on behalf of Larkini Sexes to warn you of the Abyssal Invasion. The Abyss has arrived..."

The recording was completed and sent out by the lightbrain.

Whether the capital star cluster of the Sylax Civilization would receive the message and what their response would be was beyond Lu Heng's control.

In his previous life, this abandoned planet in the Orion Lambda 838 system likely had a similar Abyssal Battlefield.

However, it was unknown if any Mutants had ever sent such a warning message.

In any case, in his previous life, he had entered the capital star cluster of the Sylax Civilization a year later, but there was no effective defense against the Abyssal Invasion.

It was uncertain if sending the warning this time would change the fate of the Sylax Civilization.

...

As the recording was sent, the time had also reached the return point.

The Abyssal Battlefield's interface displayed the completion of the main mission, allowing for a return.

Simultaneously.

In front of Lu Heng, three world mission reward options appeared, offering a choice of one.

Evidently, eliminating the two sources of Abyssal Contamination in the Central System's server room and the rogue servant's overmind had altered the world's situation, fulfilling the conditions for completing the world mission.

Thus, the world mission's three-choice reward was triggered.

[Complete the world mission and choose one of the following three rewards.]



[1. Consume 600 points of Divine Energy to establish a spatial anchor, allowing you to return to this world by consuming Divine Energy.]



[2. Consume 600 points of Divine Energy to assimilate Mechanical Beast 101 with the rules, enabling you to bring it back to the main world.]



[3. Consume Divine Energy to upgrade a fully mastered skill, with the amount of Divine Energy consumed varying based on the skill level.]



After the three-choice reward options appeared, Lu Heng glanced at Chen Zihan and noticed no change in his expression.

His teammates also showed no signs of contemplation.

It seemed they had not obtained the three-choice world mission reward.

World mission rewards required contributions that altered the world's situation.

Lu Heng first destroyed the rogue servant's overmind and then eliminated the Abyssal Tentacles in the Central System's server room.

Both sources of Abyssal Contamination were addressed, while Chen Zihan's team had not participated in eliminating the rogue servant's overmind, completing only half of the world mission contribution, and thus, they did not receive the world mission reward.

At this moment.

Lin Zeyu's voice came through the communicator, "I've obtained the world mission reward. Which of the three choices should I pick?"

Since the three of them were bound as team members, their contributions were shared, so Lin Zeyu and Su Mu Yu also received the three-choice world mission reward.

Among Lu Heng's three options, the second one was related to Mechanical Tiger, so he was unsure what their second option was.

"What are your three reward options?"

Lin Zeyu recited the three reward options, and Su Muyu chimed in, "Mine is the same."

The first and third reward options were the same for all three, but the second option varied.

Lu Heng's second reward was to perform Rule Synthesis on the Mechanical Tiger, allowing it to be brought back to Bluesphere.

Su Muyu and Lin Zeyu were incredibly lucky, as their second reward option was the rare addition of a skill slot, one of the best rewards in the three-choice world quests.

Of course, the first reward could be invaluable if utilized well.

"Let's go with option two. We'll choose the skill slot." Lu Heng made the decision for them.

Su Muyu thought for a moment and asked, "Should we have someone choose the first reward and establish a spatial anchor so we can return to this world later?"

Lu Heng had already considered this.

In fact, it was a good strategy for a team member to establish a spatial anchor, effectively marking the team's presence in this world and allowing future returns.

However, spatial anchors were for single use, meaning only the person who chose the first reward and established the anchor could teleport, while other team members couldn't.

"I have plenty of skill slots, so giving up one for the spatial anchor is acceptable." Su Muyu shared her thoughts.

"No, this world is a resource-depleted planet. Chen Zihan will bring back the technological data, so its value is limited. Five skill slots are already rare, and six skill slots are probably non-existent at this point in time." Lu Heng decided to have them all choose the skill slot.

It was the end of May, five months since the Abyssal Descent, and achieving six skill slots at this stage wasn't solely dependent on ability.

Having five initial skill slots was already rare, and increasing it further was even more challenging.

Perhaps in two years since the Abyssal Descent, there might be more six-slot Ability Users, but currently, they were as rare as phoenix feathers and qilin horns.

Lu Heng decided to have them choose the skill slot, while he opted for the second option, performing Rule Synthesis on the Mechanical Tiger.

After selecting their rewards, the Mechanical Tiger behind Lu Heng trembled, its metal body undergoing subtle changes.

"Time's up. If there's nothing else, let's return." Lu Heng gestured to Chen Zihan.

"Alright, goodbye." Chen Zihan waved farewell.

Lu Heng waved his hand, signaling to his team, "Return."

As they chose to return, a bright light flashed, momentarily blinding them.

After the light faded, they were engulfed in endless darkness.

A series of data prompts appeared in the darkness:

[End of Abyssal Battlefield, Returning to the Main World...]



[Main Quest 1: Find a way to join the Central System Faction or the Rogue Servant Faction. Reward: 200 Divine Energy.]



[Main Quest 2: Join one of the factions. Reward: 200 Divine Energy.]



[Main Quest 3: Survive for 15 days while being hunted by the opposing faction. Reward: 200 Divine Energy.]



[Challenge Quest 1: Destroy 30 enemy combat units. Reward: 600 Divine Energy.]



[Challenge Quest 2: Find and eliminate the source of Abyssal Contamination. Reward: 600 Divine Energy.]



[Challenge Quest 3: Become a double agent, join both factions, and survive until the end. Reward: 600 Divine Energy.]



After a moment, the darkness gradually gave way to a faint light.

Lu Heng slowly opened his eyes and found himself back in the training hall of the Coastal Jinhua Tianlu Lake Community.

Su Muyu and Lin Zeyu had also teleported back, and their minor injuries had been healed.

"Phew... We're back. It feels great." Lin Zeyu stretched his arms, feeling inexplicably relaxed.

In addition to the three of them, there was now a Mechanical Tiger in the training hall.

This Mechanical Tiger was over three meters long, stood one meter and thirty centimeters tall, and its claws touched the ground. Its head reached chest height, making it quite large, weighing around two tons.

It was called a Mechanical Tiger due to its resemblance to Bluesphere's tigers, but its true form was that of a fierce Mechanical Beast.

Moreover, its liquid metal shell allowed it to change shape at will, reflecting a metallic sheen, giving it a unique sci-fi aesthetic.

"Wow! You can bring this over?" Lin Zeyu's eyes widened at the sight of the Mechanical Tiger.

"My luck wasn't great. I didn't get the skill slot option, so I brought this Mechanical Tiger back." Lu Heng explained with a shrug.

"Wow! You call that bad luck? Why didn't you give the Mechanical Tiger to me? I'd trade a skill slot for this Mechanical Beast any day. It's so cool I'd display it as a sculpture in my home." Lin Zeyu's eyes gleamed with envy.

Su Muyu smiled and patted the Mechanical Tiger, saying, "Jealous? I live next door, so I can see Tiger Cub every day."

"I'm moving here tomorrow. I'll live right below you guys." Lin Zeyu slapped his palm, deciding to move from Blue Sea International immediately.

(End of Chapter)

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