These people wanted to escape, but they were trapped within the illusion array and had no way out.
After walking for a long time, they found themselves still going in circles. At this point, Qin Feng had already controlled the Red Alert soldiers stationed there to surround them.
The majority of these over 300 people were no stronger than ordinary individuals. They had been teleported to the cultivation world within this cave shortly after leaving the beginner village. While they had acquired a significant amount of money and benefits from items opened in their beginner gift packs, their personal strength had not increased at all. Consequently, ordinary Red Alert soldiers could easily capture them!
Even some of the stronger individuals couldn't withstand the siege of the numerous Red Alert soldiers and were captured within a few rounds. These over 300 people who had wanted to escape were brought before Qin Feng.
None of them recognized Qin Feng, but they knew he was the one commanding these Red Alert soldiers. So, one of them said, "Brother, we are all from the same world. There's no need for us to fight each other. Just tell us what you want. As long as you spare our lives, we'll do anything you ask."
Another person added, "Yes, we are all compatriots. There's no need for us to kill each other. We didn't know you before, and we have no grievances with you. Why are you treating us like this?"
Qin Feng looked at them and then said, "Along with you, the numerous items you carried were also teleported. I want you to hand over all the items you obtained from your beginner gift packs."
Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged glances. One person gritted his teeth and said, "I have those things. Since I was the first to be teleported, those treasures fell into my possession, and I collected them all. Since you want them, I'll give them to you, as long as you promise to let us live. We'll agree to anything."
After saying this, Qin Feng ordered the Red Alert soldiers to release this person. Without any hesitation, the person immediately went to a corner and began digging with all his might. Soon, various treasures and items were unearthed. The person then said, "I originally planned to bury these treasures here and retrieve them later. I didn't expect you to know about this. Since it can't be hidden, I'll contribute them. I hope you'll spare my life."
Qin Feng walked closer to examine them. These items were of various levels, with the highest being A-grade. There were no S-grade or higher items or props. Qin Feng didn't think much of these things, but they were still treasures, worth fortunes in the cultivation world, so he had no reason to refuse them.
He picked out a few items from these props that were neither too high nor too low in grade and threw them in front of everyone. He then said to them, "In the Savage World, you can only survive by continuously improving your strength. There are many monsters here, and if you don't have a single weapon in your hands, you'll die here before long. I'm giving you these items as a foundation for your survival in this world. As long as you are willing to work hard, you can survive with these few items. If you are united, everyone has a chance to live and a chance to become stronger. However, if you fight amongst yourselves, with these few items and the dangers of this world, you won't survive long. I hope you remember this. Now, take these things and go!"
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in unison. One person said, "Thank you, thank you for your great kindness! We're leaving!"
After speaking, he chose an item and walked away. The others quickly scrambled for these treasures. Those who obtained items quickly retreated, and those who didn't also followed them closely, knowing that without powerful weapons and items, survival in this world was impossible. They had to cling to those who had them.
Seeing these people head into the mist, Qin Feng controlled the illusion array to create a path, allowing them to leave.
Since they were from the same world, Qin Feng did not kill them and gave them a glimmer of hope. Whether these people could survive in this world was no longer his concern. He had shown mercy, and as long as they behaved, they could live. If they were too selfish and fought amongst themselves, their deaths would be well-deserved.
After all these people had exited the illusion array, Qin Feng controlled the illusion array to completely conceal the area.
Qin Feng returned to the cave. Ye Shen looked around and then asked, "Are we still waiting here quietly like last time? And leaving when the teleportation array is about to close?"
Qin Feng nodded and then said, "We must guard this cave to ensure that no one passes through the teleportation array to reach that world, and also that no one from that world comes here through the teleportation array. Only in this way can we maintain the stability of that world and allow us to cultivate there for longer and become stronger. In the past month in the cultivation world, I've gained a lot. If I could continue cultivating there for half a year or a year, I believe our strength would advance by leaps and bounds. At that time, even in this Savage World, we wouldn't need to fear disasters anymore. No matter how powerful the monsters are, we could challenge them. Your crisis will also be resolved. If we give up the opportunity to cultivate in the cultivation world and instead try to rapidly increase our strength here, it will be very slow, and it won't guarantee that I can save your life in a year. This is our only choice and our only chance. We must maintain the stability of that world and prevent people from the Savage World from reaching it."
Ye Shen naturally understood the importance of the cultivation world. She had cultivated there for a month and her strength had already reached the Golden Core stage. Although the coral item Qin Feng brought back for her played a significant role, the spiritual energy and resources of that world were even more crucial. If it weren't for the cultivation world, it would have taken killing countless monsters to improve so rapidly, and items like the coral would have been impossible to obtain so easily!
In that world, as long as one spent some spirit stones at the auction house, they could buy things useful to them. This advantage was immense, so they couldn't easily give it up. Therefore, Ye Shen nodded and said, "If that's the case, you stay here and guard. I'll go out and kill some monsters to increase my strength and money! I'll return to meet you when the teleportation array is about to close."
Hearing this, Qin Feng thought for a moment and then said, "If you've made up your mind, I won't stop you. Be sure to return early. Also, it's best to challenge ordinary monsters. While you can easily handle commander-level monsters, commander-level monsters tend to gather in groups. If you encounter a monster horde, it will be troublesome."
Ye Shen nodded and then said, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. I won't joke with my own life."
After saying this, Ye Shen walked out of the cave.
Ye Shen was very familiar with the illusion array, and she easily walked out of the mist, standing on a barren land.