Chapter 742

Chapter 742: Reluctant to Leave

Lieka glanced at the group of two hundred and twenty level strong fighters, his gaze carrying a sense of inquiry.

He felt like he might want to back out.

The star cluster outside their main region was much more bizarre than he had imagined.

Although the mission reward was substantial, the risk was too high.

As a previous level 210 fighter had mentioned, it was still possible to turn back now.

At the very least, if these two hundred and twenty level strong fighters wanted to refuse the mission, they could still go back.

However, the level 210 fighters would not have the luxury to opt out; certainly, most of them would continue to stay.

The group of two hundred and twenty level fighters also began to ponder.

"In fact, the oddity isn’t just on the Shadow King’s side; it’s also about that strongest member of humanity."

Bunier naturally did not want all these two hundred and twenty level fighters to leave.

The reason he spoke the truth was to see if he could scare off some of the two hundred and twenty level fighters.

If some of the two hundred and twenty level fighters contacted the High-ranking Leaders of the War Department and turned back, that would mean a portion of the enormous merit would have fewer people to share it.

But judging from Lieka and the others’ expressions, it seemed these two hundred and twenty level fighters were planning to depart entirely.

That simply would not do.

Although the reinforcements included many level 210 fighters and strong fighters skilled in tracking and searching techniques, along with thousands of high-end combatants,

Bunier still felt it was not safe enough.

If the two hundred and twenty level fighters ran away, it would leave the leadership of the mission to just him and Blake.

Both he and Blake had been heavily injured or captured in less than ten minutes by five level 210 strong fighters, leaving them with psychological trauma; it was better not to lead the mission personally.

After much thought, Bunier decided to keep all these two hundred and twenty level fighters.

While the merit reward was important, their lives were even more so.

"The strongest member of humanity? Is he really that bizarre?"

Lieka and the other two hundred and twenty level fighters were successfully drawn in by Bunier’s words.

"This strongest member of humanity has an innate talent that is astonishingly brilliant, an existence that would be considered unfathomable even in the super star cluster."

Bunier explained.

"In this star cluster outside our main region, the laws of heaven only allow a limit of level 150. Theoretically, it is impossible to produce or give birth to beings whose talent limit exceeds level 150. Just how unfathomable could his talent be?"

Someone couldn’t help but ask.

"This is why this strongest member of humanity is incredibly strange."

Bunier calmly said, "He created his own cultivation system from scratch and entered the level 100 ranks in just over a decade. Now, more than ten years have passed, and although we don’t know his exact level, he undoubtedly has reached the level 150 limit."

"How is that possible? To break through to level 150 in just over twenty years? Such talent, even the leaders of major races couldn’t achieve that, right?"

"Yes! Only those blessed with Great Luck can surpass the star cluster’s limit. Achieving a star cluster limit in just over twenty years—such luck must be incredibly hard to believe!"

The powerful beings from the Tree-Dwelling Tribe were all skeptical.

"Not only that, but the key point is that this strongest member of humanity can make the average cultivation level of the entire race progress rapidly," Bunier continued. "In the early days of his kingdom, the people’s average cultivation level reached level 100. Those with slightly better talent even reached level 120."

"What nonsense! Didn’t they say that humanity’s talent is extremely low? How could the average level possibly reach level 100? Our Tree-Dwelling Tribe’s average level cannot even come close to level 100," Lieka instinctively retorted.

Bunier replied calmly, "Because this strongest member of humanity created a vast space that allows those with lower talent to more easily understand the principles of heaven and earth and to absorb and transform spirit energy and Immortal-level Artifacts."

"Terrifying…" Lieka believed it.

Because this was indeed too unfathomable.

So unfathomable that no one could make up such a story.

The powerful beings from the Tree-Dwelling Tribe were all immersed in shock.

If this were true, then this strongest member of humanity would undoubtedly be the most talented genius in the super star cluster.

"Wait, does this treasure only benefit humanity, or does it benefit any tribe?"

After a while, a two hundred and twenty level strong fighter was the first to respond.

"It benefits any tribe!"

Bunier confirmed. "According to the gathered information, this strongest member of humanity’s force has been expanding by incorporating elite fighters from other tribes due to a shortage of population. To encourage various tribes to serve, the policies set are even more lenient than ours in the Tree-Dwelling Tribe. Allowing them to consume contributions and resources to cultivate within the treasure is one of those benefits."

"Then that means…"

A two hundred and twenty level strong fighter hesitated to finish.

The other fighters also sparkled with eager light in their eyes.

They all discerned the value of this strongest member of humanity from this discussion.

Without a doubt, if they could control this strongest member of humanity and provide him with enough resources and treasures, the average cultivation level of the Tree-Dwelling Tribe could significantly improve as a result.

Similarly, if they could control this strongest member of humanity, it would undoubtedly be a tremendous accomplishment for the Tree-Dwelling Tribe.

Some clear-minded fighters fully awakened to the realization.

They understood why Bunier had suddenly brought up the strongest member of humanity just as they were preparing to back out.

He wanted them to stay.

The reason, of course, was not so they could all share in this vast accomplishment.

It was certainly because Bunier needed their strength to secure this huge merit he wasn’t confident he could achieve alone.

Perhaps, earlier, Bunier’s elaborate talk was meant to scare off some of the two hundred and twenty level fighters to reduce the number of people sharing the achievement.

However, since they all wanted to leave, he then turned back to persuade them to stay.

But even with this understanding, no one bore any ill will toward Bunier.

In a situation with such significant merit, anyone else would also try to find a way to lessen the number of participants.

That is human nature.

Lieka and the group of two hundred and twenty level fighters felt a surge of excitement, even urgency.

They had not personally experienced continuous misfortune or setbacks.

They were also unaware that the five two hundred and ten level fighters had gone to find Yi Chen and mysteriously disappeared.

Even more astonishing was that they had vanished within ten minutes.

Adding to this, no two hundred and twenty level fighters had died in this star cluster so far, creating a far less intense fear than what Bunier and Blake felt.

Their minds were filled with thoughts of this incredible merit.

Although the two hundred and ten level fighters were somewhat apprehensive about the high death rate of six out of five,

this time’s reinforcements, regardless of their positions, far exceeded those of any previous occasion.

They believed that the likelihood of such a high death rate reoccurring was exceedingly low.

Their worries occupied only a small part of their minds.

Rather, there was more longing and excitement for achieving great merit.

"What is the current situation in the super star cluster?"

Bunier intelligently chose to shift the topic.

The atmosphere thus became harmonious and cordial.

No one knew that the Shadow King was nearby, listening to their conversation.

Two Large Battleships continued to rapidly advance toward the coordinates of the star cluster.