C79 To Collect The Corpses Of The Demons!!

Chen Guo had made up his mind: Lee Xiaoyao's alter ego would be stoic yet warm-hearted, always ready to lend a hand and fit seamlessly into any group.

Lee Xiaoyao's gift would be potent telepathy.

Moreover, Lee Xiaoyao's abilities had to be distinct from Guangcheng's.

While Guangcheng excelled in the mystical Mount Maoshan Dao Arts, Lee Xiaoyao would master the revered Mountain Shu Sword Arts.

This distinction would ensure their characters didn't overlap.

Looking ahead, they could choose to adopt either Guangcheng or Lee Xiaoyao's persona, depending on the situation.

Once Chen Guo acknowledged his combat prowess and disclosed his unique ability, the perception of his shifted among those present.

They were profoundly thankful to Chen Guo; without his telepathic manipulation causing relentless infighting among their adversaries, their own survival would have been in jeopardy.

Chen Guo had essentially saved the lives of over a hundred Jutrelians.

At the same time, they couldn't help but feel envious of Chen Guo's extraordinary talent.

A Heaven Level talent was nothing short of legendary to them.

An Earth Level talent, which they had never witnessed, was even more formidable.

"Turns out Brother Lee Xiaoyao is a heavy hitter. We owe you our lives, and for that, our gratitude knows no bounds!"

"The power of an Earth Level talent is beyond frightening. A single individual stirring up over 900 people into a deadly fray, wearing them down to their demise! It's utterly chilling!"

"Indeed, without lifting a finger, he managed to incite such chaos among the enemy ranks, leaving no trace behind. Such formidable talent is truly deserving of the Earth Level title!"

The more the crowd pondered, the more they realized the sheer terror of such a talent.

Properly harnessed, this telepathy could decimate an entire power structure.

But soon, a sense of unease crept in.

"Why isn't Big Boss Lee Xiaoyao listed in the rankings?"

"That doesn't make sense. With Big Boss Lee Xiaoyao's strength, even if he's not in the top 100, he should at least be in the top 1,000, right?"

"Big Boss Lee Xiaoyao's name isn't even in the top 5,000. Now that's odd!"

Many trial challengers are keenly focused on the leaderboard, often checking their opponent's rank upon encountering a formidable player.

They also frequently monitor their own position on the leaderboard to gauge their strength among the global community of players.

Those present who had completed the prerequisite tasks for their profession and entered the City of Pain were the cream of the crop—many ranked within the top 1,000 or 5,000.

Yet Chen Guo, who was evidently more powerful, was conspicuously absent from the rankings, which puzzled everyone.

"The reason my name isn't on the leaderboard is that Lee Xiaoyao is an alias. My real name is a personal secret. I prefer to keep my true information confidential, and there's nothing wrong with that, is there?" Chen Guo offered a calm explanation upon sensing their skepticism.

"I see, I use an alias too! Back on Blue Star, I was a well-known host—I certainly don't want my real identity revealed!"

"I'm in the same boat, but it's because I have too many enemies on Blue Star, so I've opted to conceal my identity and use an alias."

Everyone quickly grasped Chen Guo's rationale. It's quite common to use aliases here, particularly with strangers.

It's a widespread practice to protect one's personal information.

And that's perfectly understandable.

"Brother Lee Xiaoyao, you played the pivotal role in our triumph over the Anti Jutrela Alliance! If there's anything you need, just ask. We're all grateful and won't hesitate to repay the favor," Wang Mingze told Chen Guo.

"We're all Jutrelians here, and we must look out for one another. I'm just doing my part to stay safe," Chen Guo replied with a smile. "If you truly wish to thank me, I do have one small request. Would you be willing to grant it?"

"Brother, name your request. As long as it's within our power, we won't refuse. We owe you a great debt," Wang Mingze responded.

Chen Guo gestured toward the lifeless bodies of the Anti Jutrela Alliance members and said, "I could really use these nine hundred or so corpses. Would you be willing to part with them?"

The fallen were elite trial challengers, and duplicating their innate abilities and attribute points would significantly enhance Chen Guo's capabilities.

Moreover, after replicating the abilities and talents of these corpses, they can still be utilized for refining—yielding materials for spirit stones and pills, which will prove immensely useful down the line.

To Chen Guo, the origin of the corpses—be they monsters or humans—was irrelevant. If they could be fully exploited for their value, there was no distinction to be made. Death, after all, is like a snuffed-out lamp; ashes to ashes, dust to dust. The process of refining humans or monsters is fundamentally the same.

Chen Guo carried no moral qualms about this.

Upon hearing Chen Guo's request, the crowd cast peculiar glances his way.

What did he want with the corpses?

Surely he didn't harbor a macabre fascination?

How thrilling... No, how twisted!

Despite feeling nonchalant and somewhat sheepish, Chen Guo quickly clarified, "Please, don't look at me with those odd stares. I assure you, I have no unsavory inclinations. You're all familiar with Boss Guangcheng, right?"

Wang Mingze responded, "Boss Guangcheng is Jutrela's pride, a household name. His feat of single-handedly wiping out two villages still sends shivers down my spine."

"Boss Guangcheng is the world's foremost master. If it weren't for my commitments back home, I'd have already applied to the 996 Beginner Village, eager to serve under Boss Guangcheng!"

"Boss Guangcheng is unparalleled, truly in a league of his own!"

The mention of Chen Guo's alter ego sparked a wave of enthusiastic praise from the crowd.

Chen Guo continued, "Boss Guangcheng possesses the Spiritual Gourd Curse, capable of refining corpses, and I have mastered it as well. I intend to refine these corpses. They're dead already, and if left here, they'd simply become fodder for wild dogs. It's more resourceful to put them to use through refinement, aligning with our Yan and Huang descendants' virtue of frugality."

The crowd's expressions contorted, taken aback by Chen Guo's brazen statement. Was the essence of our thriftiness really to extract every last drop from the dead?

Nonetheless, owing to Chen Guo's life-saving grace, and despite the oddity of the situation, no one opposed his claim to the corpses.

"Boss Lee Xiaoyao, your pivotal role in this victory means these corpses are rightfully yours!"

"The bodies are just foreign barbarians, so there's no concern about sacrilege. Boss Lee Xiaoyao, if you find them useful, go ahead and use them!"

"I'm trained in anatomy; a human body is a human body. If Boss Lee Xiaoyao wants to use these bodies to grill steaks, I've got no objections!"

The group made their positions clear.