After reviewing his attribute list, Zhang Yanhang opened the soul points balance again for a quick look.
[Soul points: 9057 (-4,900,000)]
"Upgrading the Limitless Universe Skill from LV.6 to LV.7 cost me 4.9 million soul points, simultaneously reducing my soul point balance from seven figures directly to four figures, leaving me with only 9057 soul points."
Zhang Yanhang felt he hadn't experienced having just a four-figure soul point balance in a long time, it was like he was back in the First Tier.
"But fortunately, I'll be clearing the new area soon, and by then the soul points balance will quickly return to seven or even eight figures."
As Zhang Yanhang spoke, he closed the soul points balance and then opened the data panel, as he felt like there was nothing else he needed to deal with.
[Name: Zhang Yanhang (Fourth Tier)]
[Profession: Heavenly Destiny Master]
[Level: LV.40 (Legendary Essence [0/4], Ash Source [0/10])]
[Shield Value: 79,543/79,543 (Life Value Limit × 470%, recovery speed: 20% per second.)]
[Life Value: 16,924/16,924 (Constitution × 58, current body already formally datafied, Life Value recovery speed, 71 points per hour.)]
[Energy Value: 14,290/14,290 (Intelligence × 58, current body already formally datafied, Energy Value recovery speed, 222 points per hour.)]
[Strength: 100 (+3[-5])]
[Agility: 100 (+3[-3])]
[Constitution: 100 (+3[-2])]
[Intelligence: 100 (+3[-5])]
[Charm: 100 (+33[-2])]
[Luck: ??? [+2] (This attribute is a hidden attribute)]
[Talent: 1. Multiple Choice (???). 2. Longevity Mountain and Fortune Sea (SS-level). 3. Longbo's power (XX-level). 4. Mature Scroll Dragon [Bloodline Purification] (SS-level). 5. Ocean Rhythm (SS-level).]
[Skill: 1. Limitless Universe Skill [Fourth Tier] LV.7 (Passive/Active). 2. Alchemy·Original (Active Skill). 3. Gun Mastery LV.MAX (Passive Skill). 4. Fighting Master LV.MAX (Passive Skill). 5. Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil·Origin LV.6 (Passive/Active). 6. Technique Immunity·Origin LV.6 (Passive Skill). 7. Death Wave·Original LV.MAX (Passive/Active). 8. Supreme Will LV.MAX (Passive Skill). 9. Indestructible Golden Body·Original LV.MAX (Passive/Active). 10. Heavenly Earth Form · Original Scripture LV.6 (Active Skill). 11. Three-Headed Six-Armed LV.MAX (Active Skill). 12. Heaven and Earth Devourer·Original LV.6 (Passive/Active). 13. No Taboos LV.MAX (Passive Skill).]
"The changes on the data panel this time are quite a lot, from soul points to shield value, life value to attribute values, and skills, all have undergone certain changes, but the changes aren't considered very big, mostly it's just some slight enhancements, after all, I only cleared a few prize pools, so this kind of return is quite normal."
If he really wanted to see considerable changes, he would have to wait until the new area is cleared. So, thinking of this, Zhang Yanhang immediately closed the data panel and teleported to the repaired transmission channel in Raccoon City's sewers.
Despite the days that had passed, it was still tightly wrapped in the soil layers Zhang Yanhang gathered using Alchemy, preventing any zombies from getting inside. However, the talisman paper he got from the group master earlier was gone; perhaps it disappeared right after repairing the transmission channel. This occurrence isn't uncommon.
Nevertheless, the transmission channel is definitely repaired, so Zhang Yanhang immediately tried to enter the transmission channel.
Although he could directly trigger the relevant option actively, Zhang Yanhang preferred to try without cost, so he moved closer to the transmission channel's location. The option that didn't trigger earlier now responded after he voluntarily approached, time soon fell into a pause as a large text choice box appeared in front of him.
[Do you want to enter the Umbrella Biochemical Test Field?]
[Option One: Yes (This transmission channel leading to the Umbrella Biochemical Test Field was originally abandoned, but because you think it might have monsters related to zombies inside, you found it interesting. Thus, you successfully repaired it using Gu Mingyue's fully automatic repair technology, making it usable again.
Your purpose for entering the Ashen World this time was to enter this new area, so you immediately entered the Umbrella Biochemical Test Field through the transmission channel. After successfully entering, you immediately begin scanning the surroundings and start formulating a related clearing plan.)]
[Option Two: Wait a while (Even though you've long wanted to enter the Umbrella Biochemical Test Field to hunt monsters, you feel there is no need to rush at the moment, as you have a few other matters to resolve, so waiting a bit before entering the field to hunt monsters is completely possible.
Because the time delay wasn't too short, and the transmission channel in the Raccoon City sewer leading to the Umbrella Biochemical Test Field has never closed, you quickly discover that this channel for some reason seems to always remain open without a cooldown period.)]
[Option Three: No (Although you made a lot of effort to repair the abandoned transmission channel in the Raccoon City sewer, after successfully repairing this channel to the Umbrella Biochemical Test Field, you surprisingly find yourself reluctant to enter this new area to hunt monsters.
You suddenly feel a bit uninterested in hunting zombie-type monsters. In comparison, you're more inclined to search for the Land of the Buddha area, even though you know the distance between the Land of the Buddha and Raccoon City is quite far. You still want to find the location of the Land of the Buddha.)]
"Umbrella Biochemical Test Field? I finally know what the area on the other side is... From the name, it seems that the area on the other side is not just a zombie-type area, but also related to the Umbrella Corporation, since 'Umbrella' is in the name."
Zhang Yanhang, having played Resident Evil many times, naturally knows that the Umbrella Corporation is translated as the Umbrella Group.
"Since it's a new area related to the Umbrella Corporation, could there be Tyrants inside?"
Zhang Yanhang thinks this is quite possible. After all, the flagship B.O.W. (Biological Weapon) of the Umbrella Corporation is the Tyrant series. Aside from that, they also create various giant mutant lifeforms as part of their research, but those types of monsters are highly uncontrollable and costly, nowhere near as practical as Tyrants.
"So, the question is, since there's a high probability of encountering Tyrant-type monsters, does that mean there's also a good chance of finding coin-type drops?"
Zhang Yanhang believes this is likely. Since the Tyrants in Raccoon City drop coins, why wouldn't the Tyrants in the Umbrella Biochemical Test Field do the same? At least that's what Zhang Yanhang thinks. It may sound unreasonable, but he truly feels there's a significant chance of coins dropping.
"Furthermore, if Tyrants appear in the new area, their numbers will certainly be quite large, definitely more than the amount in Raccoon City. Could I possibly collect double or even triple-digit amounts of coins?"
In reality, Zhang Yanhang has always had a small dream of being invincible with just protective talisman equipment. Though it sounds crazy, with enough talismans, it might actually be possible. Zhang Yanhang feels this may be a good opportunity to accomplish that dream.
"Aside from the very important coins, even more crucial is that Option Two reveals information that this abandoned transmission channel, after being repaired, weirdly remains open without cooldown time, essentially becoming something like a permanent teleportation channel?"
As for why this result occurred, Zhang Yanhang has no idea, but he sees two possibilities. One, the transmission channel was a permanent one before abandonment, or two, during its repair, some special change occurred, eliminating cooldown time and allowing it to remain open indefinitely.
Zhang Yanhang feels either possibility is likely. After all, he knows nothing of the transmission channel's state before abandonment, nor does he understand the workings of the group leader's repair talisman paper. So, even if this situation arises, perhaps it's quite normal?
As for the specifics, Zhang Yanhang figures he'll just ask the group leader once he's back in the Main World, since if the repair talisman paper really has this feature, the group leader's cousin should have noticed during previous uses.
"These three options, Option Two suggests waiting a while before heading to the Umbrella Biochemical Test Field, citing some unresolved matters that need handling, but I can't think of anything that still needs addressing.
Could it be suggesting I take this time to clear out the respawned monsters in Raccoon City, Goblin Plain, and the Demonized Swamp?
That could work, but it's clearly unnecessary. With half a day left for respawns, waiting another twelve hours will certainly yield more monsters, making it more efficient."
Zhang Yanhang thinks long and hard but can't come up with anything that still needs addressing. After all, this visit to the Ashen World is mainly to clear out the new area of the Umbrella Biochemical Test Field, with little interest in anything else.
"Additionally, the second option mentions discovering the transmission channel's lack of cooldown due to the time delay.
Honestly, with that amount of time, I could probably clear through another new area nearby and come back."
Since it's a low-tier area, Zhang Yanhang's current strength could certainly clear it swiftly.
"But forget about clearing low-tier areas. I've already wasted almost an hour of the twelve hours I have, and it's uncertain if the remaining eleven hours are enough to clear the Umbrella Biochemical Test Field, let alone waste time on low-tier areas."
Zhang Yanhang still wants to return to the Main World before the Raccoon City transmission channel closes. After all, he spent several consecutive days in the Ashen World last time cleaning the Demonized Swamp, and it was truly grueling, not an experience he wants to repeat.
Considering he had to start monster hunting the moment he woke up and couldn't rest until exhaustion set in, and with no one around for conversation, leaving him to talk to himself. His self-discipline sustained him through it; otherwise, who else could endure such a continuous cycle for several days? Most would be lazy automatons by then.
"Compared to Option Two, which provided important information, Option Three is truly pointless, as giving up the attempt to reach the Umbrella Biochemical Test Field is simply not feasible. Abandoning for Land of the Buddha? Even more so."
As the option outlines, Zhang Yanhang knows it's quite far to the Land of the Buddha. Searching will undoubtedly be cumbersome.
So, rather than navigating the Ashen World for the Land of the Buddha location, he may as well attempt to find a transmission channel to it in the Main World. In comparison, Earth is minuscule next to the vastness of the Ashen World. Therefore, if it exists, it will undoubtedly be easier to find.
Moreover, Zhang Yanhang is increasingly uninterested in seeking out the Land of the Buddha, since with his newfound ability to convert equipment into weapons of the same quality, his need for Buddha Relics has markedly diminished.
"Thus, neither waiting per Option Two nor heading to the Land of the Buddha as per Option Three are choices I'll make. Therefore, I'll choose Option One, heading to the Umbrella Biochemical Test Field through the transmission channel immediately."
As Zhang Yanhang decides, the time pause immediately dissipates, and suddenly his vision goes dark, then light. Official source is novel⦿fire.net
Indeed, it's like suddenly seeing the light. Compared to the overcast sky of Raccoon City, the Umbrella Biochemical Test Field unexpectedly greets him with bright sunshine, and the sky is relatively blue, which indeed surprises Zhang Yanhang.
Before arriving, Zhang Yanhang imagined the Umbrella Biochemical Test Field as a huge enclosed arena, filled to the brim with monsters.