Xun Hui, Wenren Mirror, that’s how it is.
Wenren Mirror was originally analyzing with Xun Hui the mistakes Xun Hui had made in the white vortex just now.
Xun Hui accepted with humility. Xun Hui was a very proud and straightforward person, often doing things in the bunker that didn’t follow protocols.
The death of the Director was not the most disrespectful thing Xun Hui had ever done.
But such a person, facing Wenren Mirror’s guidance, could still show great humility.
"We only have two points of Anti-Magic Value; we’re not invincible. You still need to value your life a bit more... although this is a white vortex, I want you to be as cautious as if it were an orange vortex."
Wenren Mirror was still very annoyed, wondering why this killer was so stubborn. But as soon as he finished speaking, Xun Hui, who had been humbly accepting the criticism but likely wouldn’t change, suddenly looked up:
"Mirror, the orange vortex you mentioned... is that the vortex that’s collapsing?"
Wenren Mirror was somewhat confused, but soon felt the orange light spreading throughout the entire level.
He turned around in astonishment and, together with Xun Hui, witnessed the fall of the vortex.
Before long, both of them knew what was happening.
Wenren Mirror sighed:
"He’s really impressive... I’m not as good as him."
Xun Hui said:
"Good thing I don’t climb the Deceit Tower, otherwise I couldn’t bear being lectured by a junior."
Wenren Mirror glared at Xun Hui:
"Even if we are climbing the Slaughter Tower, being cautious is never wrong."
However, in truth, Wenren Mirror knew that if Xun Hui were to climb the Slaughter Tower, he would indeed be very cautious.
Their conversation shifted back to Wen Xishu.
"He achieved what no one else has done... I think maybe the fall of that vortex is just the beginning... we’ll see more vortices fall," Wenren Mirror said.
There was a faint joy on his face.
Xun Hui knew that Wenren Mirror was in a good mood now.
"We might not be as good as him in the Deceit Tower domain, but it’s no excuse to slack off. Let’s go, time to kill the next vortex!" Xun Hui turned around, no longer looking at the dazzling orange and red light.
Wenren Mirror nodded:
"Alright."
Although there was a huge gap in climbing the Deceit Tower, Wenren Mirror and Xun Hui harbored no jealousy.
It wasn’t because their climbing domains were different, but because they were both disciples of Albert. They both knew that there would inevitably be times when the three of them needed to unite in the future.
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...
More and more people were returning from the orange vortex.
But because everyone had different contact times with their guides, some returned later while some returned sooner.
Wen Xishu was evidently one of the slower ones.
He was still in that space full of doors and clocks, with the three-headed monster.
He didn’t waste any time because the Great Devouring was still continuing, so he quickly reviewed his panel at the speed of light.
[Codename: Wen Xishu.]
[Slaughter Tower Level: 15. Slaughter Value cap: 170.]
[Deceit Tower Level: 29. Anti-Magic Value: 51 points.]
[Desire Tower Level: 28. Luck Value: 48 points.]
[Number of Sequence slots: 3.
Owned sequences: Deceit Sequence 37·Mental Barrage. This sequence is non-tradable.
Slaughter Sequence 199·Extreme Kick. This sequence is tradable.
Three Towers Sequence 35·Tower Power Absorption. This sequence is non-tradable.]
What surprised Wen Xishu about the panel... was that there were almost no changes. His Deceit Tower level had not changed at all.
But the number of sequence slots had changed. It went from two to three.
Wen Xishu was somewhat puzzled: "My task completion rate should not be low, right?"
The black Deceitful Head was still responsible for answering Wen Xishu:
"Of course, although you didn’t change the fate trajectory of any qualified futures, you completed the entire event, knew everything, and received an inheritance from... uh, from... hmm, an inheritance."
Wen Xishu sneered:
"Stammering for so long, isn’t it Aries? What’s so unspeakable about that?"
"If I were you, quickly give me the current combat power rankings of the Twelve Zodiac and provide me with detailed information on the twelve people. Maybe in the future, I will even mentor you."
The black Deceitful Head let out a new chuckle:
"Hohohoho~ I don’t dare to provoke those people, but we don’t know much about them either."
"Because the ones who can actually contact them are just a few individuals. So, it’s hard to say, hard to tell, hard to explain."
Wen Xishu didn’t dwell on it, being used to it.
"Level six? Level seven?"
"Level six, I said, although it’s a complete event and you got the inheritance, it doesn’t involve altering the fate trajectory. But your luck is very good~" said the guide.
Wen Xishu was puzzled:
"What do you mean?"
The guide continued:
"You need to know, before this... no one else had challenged the mission you just completed."
Wen Xishu seemed to understand.
If there were others who had challenged it, they might have died when opening the jar, but it could also have... unlocked endings like "Shoe Woman Resurrection" or "New Shoe Woman Birth".
If that were the case, the mission in this area would probably change. A group of people facing Shoe Woman? Without the Three Towers Sequence to absorb Shoe Woman, it would almost be like offering shoe-washing cloth to her.
"After all, no one had challenged the orange vortex. The current second-ranked in the Deceit Tower is said to be only at level 25, so it’s not that my luck is good... I was just born in a group full of wastes..."
Wen Xishu thought for a moment. Nevermind, better not say that. After all—he was cheating.
"So what’s my reward this time?" Wen Xishu asked.
The guide shook their head:
"Unfortunately, the reward this time won’t be too rich because you already obtained... a crucial power. The facilities don’t provide during the Great Devouring."