Chapter 73: Card Exploit! Join Forces for the Tower of Trials

Zach: I have something I want to cooperate with you to see.

Qin Lu: Tell me.

The reply came almost immediately.

Zach even suspected that the woman might have been waiting behind the screen, specifically for him to contact her.

But upon further thought, he realized that the likelihood of that was very low. It was more probable that she was simply browsing the World Trading Center, searching for valuable exchange items, and upon seeing his message, decided to reply.

Zach didn't waste time and directly explained the purpose of his visit: I have used up all the challenge layers today, and I was wondering if you could invite me to form a team so I can try entering the Tower of Trials.

Reconfirmation question: What level have you reached?

Qin Lu: Okay, let me give it a try.

Qin Lu: The second level.

In truth, Qin Lu had never dared to challenge the third floor after narrowly escaping death on the second. She worried that if she wasn't well-prepared, she might really die next time.

The reason why she responded so quickly was that she was about to log on, planning to check the World Trading Center to see if Zach had any new items for trade.

To Qin Lu, there was nothing more cost-effective than trading with him.

When someone in the world chat mentioned that Zach's name on the Tiandi Shuangbang was grayed out, and that his personal page could no longer be accessed, Qin Lu couldn't accept it at first.

Now, knowing that Zach was still alive, her worries were finally eased.

Once again, Qin Lu was determined not to lose her connection to such a big shot after all the effort she'd put into establishing it.

[Qin Lu initiated an application to form a team to challenge the Tower of Trials, do you agree?]

[agree!]

Zach confirmed instantly.

In the next moment, a portal of equal height appeared right in front of him, opposite the glass coffee table.

"It really works." Zach smiled triumphantly.

The highest number of challenge layers a person can tackle in a single day is ten, and once a layer has been challenged, it cannot be re-entered. However, there is no restriction for team challenges. At least, the system rules Zach had seen didn't mention any such limitations.

"Master, don't you want to rest?" Miria asked as Zach stood up to enter the portal.

"I still have some things to do. I'll be back soon, don't worry." Zach had no intention of bringing Miria along. Her attack style was too rough, and Zach feared that she would destroy the bosses guarding the levels before he had a chance to extract from them. Summoning undead was the priority.

What Zach was really focused on now was expanding his undead army. After all, one person's strength was limited.

He raised his foot to step into the portal, but then paused.

Release undead bone dragons and undead summoners—let them work together to hunt down more zombie monsters. The undead summoners would then summon and expand the army!

Thus, the undead summoners mounted the undead bone dragons and soared into the sky, ready to kill!

Having made the necessary preparations, Zach finally stepped into the portal.

Once he entered, the portal vanished behind him.

On the other side, Zach arrived on the third floor of the Tower of Trials, where Qin Lu was already engaged in battle with the giant zombie.

Her short hair, unevenly cut and clearly trimmed for combat, made her look ready for action. She held two guns and performed flawlessly, never wasting a bullet and maximizing her attack potential.

"Roar!"

At the moment when the giant zombie raised its fists to strike, Qin Lu took her shot.

Aiming for its right eye, she pulled the trigger without hesitation.

boom!

The bullet pierced its eye, and blood sprayed out.

The giant zombie roared in pain, stumbling backward.

Soon after, flames erupted from its right eye.

The giant zombie's trump card? Not quite—this was just an added burning effect!

boom! boom! boom...

Flames burst from its eyes, nose, ears, and mouth—every orifice igniting in a blaze. The monster's head was thoroughly cooked and fell, lifeless.

Zach recalled that this was a gun he had personally enhanced with SSS-level skills. The bullets possessed a burning effect that continued to deal damage over time.

"You are Mr. Zach, right?" Qin Lu asked excitedly as Zach approached.

"Yes, that's me." Zach nodded, but his attention was focused on the giant zombie.

[Cooking...]

[Successful cooking! Congratulations to the host for getting Zombie Luncheon Meat +50!]

Zach allocated twenty-five to himself and gave half to Qin Lu since they were now cooperating. After all, this was all for him, and he could take as much as he wanted. He just didn't want to waste it.

Moving forward, Zach planned to keep using Qin Lu for subsequent trips into the Tower of Trials to farm more bosses, extract, and summon even more undead troops!

"Thank you." Qin Lu accepted without hesitation, her thoughts silent but filled with amazement. She had no idea the canned food was made like this. It was so... convenient!

"Follow me." Though Zach wasn't certain if the third-floor guard boss had changed, he knew the environment hadn't, so the route to the boss room should remain the same.

"Okay!" Qin Lu responded, following Zach, guns at the ready as she carefully scanned for any potential threats from zombies or monsters.

Zach didn't team up with her just for fun—he aimed to clear multiple levels tonight, perhaps even clearing the fifth floor. After all, with his strength, clearing three levels in one go seemed easily achievable.

Zach was the only one who had made it to the tenth floor solo, without relying on a team. Even the top guild, ranked second on the strategy list, had only cleared the fifth floor, far from matching his achievement.

Thus, Qin Lu was confident in Zach's abilities. His track record spoke for itself!

As they rounded a corner, a zombie suddenly lunged at them.

Qin Lu raised her gun, but Zach was quicker. He grabbed the zombie's face, and without hesitation, boom!!

A flame erupted from his palm, engulfing the zombie's head.

boom.

The zombie collapsed, its head shattered and reduced to cinders.

[Successfully killed the zombie! Congratulations to the host for getting 5 kill points!]

So easy?

To Qin Lu, this zombie was far stronger than the regular zombies they encountered. Dealing with it would have taken some effort on her part.

But Zach had effortlessly destroyed it!

[Successful summoning! Congratulations to the host for getting a giant zombie!]

A black shadow suddenly appeared near Zach's shadow. Qin Lu looked down, but everything seemed normal.

She shook off the feeling—perhaps she was just too nervous and had misread the situation.