With Xiao Bai's help, Li Chonglou's subsequent trials proceeded as smoothly as drinking water. He cleared all the remaining stages in less than an hour, even accompanying Xiao Bai through its own ten stages.
"Congratulations on passing all trials. You have earned one unsealing opportunity."
As the prompt appeared, a new option materialized before Li Chonglou.
"Unseal: Empower yourself with the strength of all failed souls."
"Note: This effect lasts only for thirty minutes, after which all failed souls will be returned to nature."
Upon reading this, Li Chonglou understood what Old Lin had explained to him earlier.
"So, if I use this opportunity now, they will be able to reincarnate?"
Li Chonglou thought this as he raised his hand to click, but he stopped halfway.
"Using it just like that seems a bit wasteful..."
Li Chonglou furrowed his brow slightly. Unbeknownst to him, a group of figures were nervously watching his every move not far behind him.
Although this was their wish, Fang Qian's situation had not yet been resolved, and they naturally hoped Li Chonglou would keep the opportunity for now!
Otherwise, Fang Qian might truly die!
Fortunately, though Li Chonglou hadn't played many games, he still attempted to tap the word "Unseal." Immediately, the electronic screen before him flickered and changed to an annotation for the unsealing.
"This opportunity can currently only be used in the Land of the Lost."
So, this place was called the Land of the Lost. Li Chonglou's eyes narrowed slightly. Though it was only a dozen words, it made him understand that as long as he remained here, he could use this opportunity at any time.
This meant he didn't need to rush to use it immediately.
Although he was practically invincible with Xiao Bai by his side, the unknown always held uncertainties. If there were further stages or dangers similar to those in the Iron Forest, relying solely on Xiao Bai would be extremely perilous.
Therefore, Li Chonglou ultimately held back. The prompt soon changed to another reminder.
"The user can activate the unsealing by shouting 'Use' three times."
Afterward, the prompt completely vanished, replaced by a directional arrow.
Meanwhile, in that dimly lit room.
O'Neil stared at the screen in disbelief. Not only were there ten red dots, but there were also ten green dots below them. Such a peculiar sight utterly confused him.
"What's going on? Why are there two rows?"
O'Neil pondered for a long time but couldn't figure it out. Finally, he dismissed the question.
"Never mind. Regardless, the gate has opened. This guy certainly has some skills."
O'Neil let out a cold smile. Just then, Liu Feng pushed the door open and reported.
"Old Ao, the people have been brought back."
"Excellent timing! Now that the gate is open, hurry and usher everyone inside!"
Liu Feng's eyes narrowed slightly as he inquired, "Can you tell me something about Base 13 now? Otherwise, I feel a bit clueless about what I'm doing."
O'Neil paused and turned to face Liu Feng.
"Are you sure you want to know? Don't blame me for not warning you. If you learn about this place, you will no longer be a free agent. It won't be as simple as taking the money and walking away."
Liu Feng suddenly smiled.
"Old Ao, do you think I'm stupid? Money can always be earned, but opportunities don't come around all the time. Do you think I'll earn more by following you or by taking a sum of money and leaving?"
O'Neil smiled knowingly. "I knew you couldn't resist! Very well, listen carefully to what I'm about to say, but remember not to leak it carelessly! Otherwise, you'll bear the consequences yourself."
Liu Feng's eyes lit up, and he quickly nodded.
O'Neil then said, "Base 13 is merely a name given by later generations. In reality, it has always had a name: the Land of the Lost!"
"How it came to be, and why it exists, no one truly knows. Moreover, this name is not its true name. Everything dates back to an experiment three hundred years ago."
Liu Feng listened intently to O'Neil's explanation, but the more he heard, the more his heart pounded. The complexity of this place far exceeded his imagination. By the time O'Neil finished, Liu Feng was utterly shaken.
"Could this be a base left behind by extraterrestrial beings? Is there really such a magical place in this world?"
O'Neil shook his head. "Who knows? When I first found out, I was just like you. But if it were truly left by extraterrestrials, why is Earth still ruled by humans? If they could create such monstrous things, ruling us humans would be a mere trifle."
Liu Feng fell silent, and his gaze towards O'Neil shifted slightly.
For such a miraculous place to be abandoned by various countries and then controlled by someone who appeared unremarkable, there were undoubtedly many secrets involved.
It was a pity that he clearly had not earned O'Neil's full trust yet. O'Neil avoided discussing any core secrets, leaving Liu Feng to speculate about his identity.
"Alright, hurry and get everyone in. You can keep anyone you fancy, but don't take too many. There are still many traps on the way to the armory, and I'm not sure if these people are enough."
Liu Feng nodded, then turned and left the dimly lit room.
O'Neil, however, stared at Liu Feng's retreating figure in silence.
"Old Liu, this is my final test for you. If you do as I say, that's good. But if not..."
A flash of killing intent suddenly crossed O'Neil's eyes.
After Liu Feng left the room, his expression suddenly turned grim.
A clear struggle flickered across his face.
When he followed the corridor to another room, almost everyone from the plane was gathered there.
In a corner, Jennifer was curled up, hugging her knees with a vacant stare. Tears were still visible at the corners of her eyes. The moment Yang Si beside her saw Liu Feng enter, he excitedly stood up and walked towards him, saying.
"Boss Liu, what about my situation? I've done everything you asked. Can I follow you now?"
Li Chonglou glanced at Jennifer in the corner and suddenly punched Yang Si in the face.
Yang Si was instantly sent flying to the ground. Before he could even react, his eyes rolled back, and he foamed at the mouth, falling unconscious.