Chapter 339: The Challenge of the Hell Ghost Clan!

With Sakura's assistance, Zhang Yue's speed in completing tasks in the 15th world became unbelievably fast.

In just one morning, he completed ten tasks for the Hell Ghost Clan.

Furthermore, he secured over 1,100 contribution points for the Hell Ghost Clan in the process.

The tasks [Accumulate the Completion of 10 Tasks for the Hell Ghost Clan] and [Accumulate 1,000 Contribution Points for the Hell Ghost Clan] were both completed simultaneously.

This meant that what would typically take an ordinary person one to two months to clear the 15th world, Zhang Yue accomplished in just half a day.

Next up was the chance to challenge the world boss.

However, Zhang Yue wasn't in a rush.

Because before that, there was an important matter to attend to.

Zhang Yue arrived at the Lord's Manor and sought out the leader of the [Hell Ghost Clan: Ghost King Mongya]

The Ghost King, Mongya, was seated on the throne, staring at the jade stone in front of him, as if awaiting further guidance from it.

When Zhang Yue met the Ghost King, he got straight to the point: "Clan leader, I heard that anyone who completes the 15th world tasks has a chance to view the fragmented scroll."

The Ghost King Mongya nodded, "Indeed. If you wish to see it, then take a look."

With a wave of Mongya's hand, a fragmented, blank scroll appeared before Zhang Yue.

Looking at the "scripture without words," Zhang Yue asked, "Clan leader, this fragmented scroll doesn't seem to serve much purpose here. Why not give it to me?"

Mongya replied earnestly, "A hundred years ago, before the monarch passed, he left behind two treasures: one was the Jade Seal, capable of ruling the entire Hell Dynasty, and the other was the scroll."

"The scroll's purpose remains unknown, as it has always been fragmented, with each of the four clans guarding a piece."

"Although it appears useless, it is still the monarch's relic. He must have had a purpose for leaving it behind. I cannot casually hand it over to anyone unless you can prove your strength: that you can replace our Hell Ghost Clan in protecting this fragmented scroll in the future!"

Here it comes.

In the 15th world, this was the challenge that players had to overcome if they wished to permanently obtain the fragmented scroll.

It was also this challenge that had stumped tens of thousands of players in the 15th world.

Despite tens of thousands having attempted it, the current completion rate stood at 0%.

Zhang Yue was curious to see just how difficult this challenge was.

Thus, Zhang Yue said to the Ghost King Mongya, "I accept the challenge."

The next moment—

[Ding~ Congratulations on triggering the hidden task [The Hell Ghost Clan's Challenge]. Please complete the task as instructed]

Zhang Yue checked the task details.

[The Hell Ghost Clan's Challenge: Within 30 minutes, kill 1,000 Undead Divine Guards (must be permanent kills, with a maximum of five people in a team)]

For ordinary players, this task was indeed challenging.

After all, for them, even killing 100 Undead Divine Guards within 30 minutes was as difficult as climbing the heavens, let alone 1,000, and permanently at that.

But Zhang Yue didn't think much of it.

He was about to proceed with the task when—

Nightshade, touching her stomach, said, "I'm hungry, guild leader. How about we log off for a meal first?"

"You guys go ahead."

Seeing that Zhang Yue didn't seem inclined to log off for lunch, Crimson Chain asked, "Guild leader, where exactly is our guild base? We'll pack up in the afternoon and report in officially."

"There's no need for now," Zhang Yue replied. "You're all still on probation. We'll talk about it after you pass."

Crimson Chain continued, "Then, how about we treat you to a meal offline? After all, you saved our lives yesterday in the 14th world, and we haven't had the chance to thank you."

Zhang Yue glanced at Crimson Chain and smiled faintly, "Let's talk in two days. No bribes during the probation period."

"You all go eat. I'll head out to complete the task."

With that, Zhang Yue left.

This left Nightshade, Crimson Chain, and Sakura. The moment Zhang Yue departed, their expressions changed.

"He won't let us into the guild base, nor will he agree to meet offline. Could he have sensed something?" Nightshade speculated.

As soon as Nightshade finished speaking, Crimson Chain replied in a deep voice, "Impossible."

"No matter how clever he is, we've shown no flaws. He couldn't have discovered our true purpose for approaching him."

Nightshade dropped the honest and simple facade he wore in front of Zhang Yue and revealed a sinister expression, "We can't deal with him online. Offline is our only chance. If he refuses to meet offline, we're out of options."

At this point, Sakura hesitated and said, "Why don't we stop this?"

"Zero is so powerful, and he's smart. If he finds out, we're dead. In Dragon Nation, treason equals the death penalty."

"Have you forgotten what happened to Xu Aiguo, the former vice president of the Empire Guild?"

Crimson Chain stared coldly at Sakura, "Are you suggesting defying His Majesty's orders?"

"If the two of us, as citizens of Dragon Nation, aren't afraid, what are you afraid of as a proud citizen of Eastern Nation? You're serving your country. We're the ones committing treason!"

Sakura lowered her head in silence.

Crimson Chain continued, "Our mission isn't necessarily to kill Zero but to prevent him from opening cross-national channels to the otherworlds."

"We've already infiltrated Heavens Hall and gotten close to Zero. In the future, he'll still need our help for other missions. We'll have plenty of chances to stop him!"

Then Crimson Chain looked at Sakura and asked, "Are you running out of supplies?"

Sakura opened her inventory, checked, and nodded, "Not much left."

Crimson Chain opened his inventory and took out a large number of seals, handing them to Sakura.

Those seals were none other than the Mark of Death.

"Don't let Zero find out these are Mark of Death, or he'll definitely suspect their source."

Sakura accepted the marks in silence.

Afterward, the three logged out of the otherworld.

———

Meanwhile—

On his way to the mission site, Zhang Yue opened his communicator and copied the identity information Nightshade and the others had sent him earlier. He forwarded it to Ouyang Ling'er.

["I want all their information in three minutes."]

Ouyang Ling'er, puzzled, asked, ["Guild leader, what's this for?"]

["Just check."]

Ouyang Ling'er sent an "OK" emoji and stopped asking.

Zhang Yue randomly chose a nearby map.

After all, the mission only required killing 1,000 Undead Divine Guards within 30 minutes, with no specific location required.

[Lv86 Undead City]

Facing the numerous level 86 Undead Divine Guards in the city, Zhang Yue summoned his three "sons."

'Time to work!'

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