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nChapter 104: Formation of the Exploration Team

nTranslator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

nAfter Huo Sheng left, Wang Xiong, Zhang Chengcheng, and the others returned.

nLu Ming finally had time to take a nap.

nWhen he woke up, it was already past two 2 p.m.

nZhang Chengcheng had prepared lunch early and was waiting for Lu Ming to eat.

nAfter a hearty meal, it was already 3:30 p.m.—Yes, it took more than an hour just for lunch.

nOriginally, the afternoon was meant for skill practice.

nHowever, after being delayed by Chang Yi for a short while, Lu Ming’s schedule was a bit messed up.

nAfter some consideration, he decided not to practice his skills and instead focus on practicing the newly obtained Basic Breathing Technique. He would give it a try and let the system record it.

nBack in his room on the second floor, Lu Ming opened the window to attract more mystery factors (although it was useless), sat cross-legged on the ground, and began to adjust his breathing rhythm.

nThis technique was indeed profound.

nAs Lu Ming’s breathing rhythm was adjusted, he could clearly feel a clear and cool air flowing into his body through his mouth and nose, blending into his body.

nAbout three minutes later, Lu Ming quickly stopped using the technique.

nHe stood up, moved his body, but there were no changes. Only then did Lu Ming nod in satisfaction.

nWhen he opened the attribute panel again, the attributes came into view.

nName: Lu Ming

nLevel: Level 1

nAge: 25 years old

nStrength: 606.7

nPhysique: 618.1

nAgility: 638.

nFree Attribute Points: 201

nSuperpower: Awakening in progress…

nSkills:

nFitness Lv23 (1900

/2300).

nSlingshot Shooting LV31 (268

/3100)

nCrossbow Shooting Lv25 (135

/2500)

nArchery Lv25 (487

/2500)

nFirearms Shooting Lv25 (1330

/2500)

nHand-to-hand Combat LV30 (658

/3000).

nCold Weapon Combat LV30 (652

/3000)

nBasic Spearmanship Lv25 (210

/2500)

nThrow Lvi6 (60

/1600)

nBasic Saber Technique Lvi5 (400

/1500).

nBasic Sword Technique Lvi5 (314

/1500).

nBasic Staff Technique Lvi5 (100

/1500).

nStance Techniques:

nTiger Steps Stance Lvi5 (635

/1500).

nResistance Stance Lvi6 (500

/1600).

nOrigin Skill:

nBasic Breathing Technique (Novice) (1

/100): The most basic Origin Energy Breathing Technique. This breathing technique only assists in absorbing Origin Energy to advance. It has no other special effects. This cultivation technique can only raise the user to the Realm of Mortals, Level 9!

n“Origin Skill?”

n“Beginner?”

n“Realm of Mortals? Level 9?”

nAs Lu Ming entered the Basic Breathing Technique into the system, several terms that he did not understand suddenly appeared.

nAfter some thought, Lu Ming had some guesses that he did not know were right or wrong.

n“An ability related to Origin Energy, which is also known as the Mystery Factor, is named by the system as an Origin Energy Skill.”

n“As for the level of Origin Energy Skills, they are not like Level 1 or Level 2, but more like Beginner.”

n“As for the Realm of Mortals, it should be a level classification, Realm of Mortals… Realm of Mortals…”

nLu Ming mumbled for a while, and shook his head.

n“That’s probably it.”

nThe information was limited, and Lu Ming could not make too many wild guesses. There was no way to verify the authenticity of all his guesses, so he might as well stop here.

nHowever, according to the description of the Basic Breathing Technique, Lu Ming learned a very meaningful piece of information.

n“This technique doesn’t increase attributes even if you cultivate it. It can only promote advancement, so 1 won’t cultivate it in the future.”

nHe left the house, climbed the tower, and farmed skill proficiency.

nLife quickly returned to normal.

nHuo Sheng, who had returned to the official shelter, immediately looked for Bai Tianyu.

nAfter recounting what had happened earlier, Huo Sheng handed the Basic Breathing Technique to Bai Tianyu and said solemnly, “Although our current situation seems fine, it’s actually very perilous. Maybe I’m just a pessimistic person. In any case, I think even with Mr. Lu around, we must work hard to find a breakthrough point. Otherwise, there will be a great disaster in the future.”

nLu Ming’s presence had solved many problems for the official shelter.

nBut Huo Sheng knew well that entrusting everything to a single individual was very dangerous.

nIt was a last resort before.

nBut Chang Yi’s experience had given Huo Sheng a new possibility.

n“The Black Mist Zone.”

n“If there are high-level zombie crystals and the Basic Breathing Technique in the Black Mist Zone, there must be many other good things.”

n“”At present, our only option is to open up the situation in the Black Mist Zone!”

nBai Tianyu accepted the Basic Breathing Technique, while nodding solemnly, “1 understand.”

nThe two of them had worked together for a long time and had a tacit understanding. Bai Tianyu clearly understood the unspoken meaning behind Huo Sheng’s words.

nLu Ming would definitely not explore the Black Mist Zone. Therefore, Bai Tianyu would lead the way and form a small but capable team to explore that unknown place.

nDanger!

nThere had to be.

nFor the sake of all the remaining survivors in Nanxiang City, Bai Tianyu was willing to take on this risk.

nThinking of this, Bai Tianyu suddenly grinned, showing his determination, “Anyway, with Brother Lu around, everyone’s safety is guaranteed, making me look useless.”

n“Now, it’s my time to shine.”

nHuo Sheng smiled and shook his head.

n“By the way, these are the zombie crystals left behind by Chang Yi. You can take care of them.”

nThat night, the exploration team was formed.

nThere were a total of ten members.

nBai Tianyu was the captain, with the strength of a Level 3.

nThe other team members were also Level 3 and possessed powerful combat abilities through their respective superpowers..

nThat night, Bai Tianyu came to the gathering place on Guangping Street and completed the advancement to Level 4.

nHe successfully became the third Level 4 Awakened in the safe zone.

nThe advancement process triggered a small wave of zombies, which Lu Ming easily dealt with.

nThe remaining people did not have any extra zombie crystals to complete their advancement—Chang Yi did not have too many Tier 4 zombie crystals in reserve. After all, he did not have any use for himself.

nBut it did not matter because they had the Basic Breathing Technique.

nThough it was not as fast as consuming zombie crystals for advancement, the technique allowed for steady progress.

nBai Tianyu and the others were already prepared to cultivate in seclusion at the gathering place on Guangping Street. When all the members reached Level 4 or when Bai Tianyu reached Level 5, they would set off to explore the Black Mist Zone.

nDay 102 of the Apocalypse Calendar, Wednesday.

nLu Ming’s fitness skill had been upgraded to Fitness Lv24 (0

/2400).

nApart from that, nothing else happened. It was another ordinary and fulfilling day.

nOn the same day, in Wang Family Village on the outskirts of Nanxiang City.

nThe once peaceful and tranquil Wangjia Village was now overrun by countless zombies.

nLooking into the village from the outside, one could see the village was crowded with people, zombies pressing against each other, heads against heads, and feet against feet.

nThe stench emanating from the zombies even shrouded the entire Wang Family Village in a faint mist—it looked like a fairyland from afar but a ghostly place up close.

nIn the center of the horde of zombies, the two Devourers stood side by side.

nThey were Simba and Lian Jie.

nSpeaking of which, Simba and Lian Jie’s days had been quite enjoyable.

nAfter parting ways with Chang Yi, they hid for a while and found that Lu Ming did not come after them. Naturally, the two Devourers had their own plans.

nRevenge was definitely not something they would think about.

nThey would absolutely not return to Nanxiang City’s urban area.

nIt could only be said that as long as Lu Ming was around, these two Devourers would never set foot in Nanxiang!

nHowever, to the two Tier 4 Zombie Kings, hiding and sneaking around was not a solution.

nWithout their lackeys and cannon fodder, they could not support their status as two zombie kings and might even be mistaken for soft targets and hunted by zombies of the same level.

nAfter searching the nearby villages, Simba and Lian Jie gathered a group of zombies.

nThey also claimed Wang Family Village as their territory.

nThere was no other reason than that this place was at the edge of the Black Mist, the farthest from Lu Ming’s house…

nIt was just like that saying: If you can’t afford to offend me, can’t you hide?

nLooking at their lackeys below, Simba and Lian Jie exchanged smiles, feeling a sense of security.

nJust as the two of them were about to discuss their plans, Xu Rufang’s voice suddenly came from behind Lian Jie.

n“Son, look at that Black Mist, do you think it is getting closer and closer to us?”

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