Continuing from the previous chapter:
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Slime King: "Actually, this isn't all that fast. Sister He Xi, as one of the wealthiest in the group, has been researching cultivation systems from other worlds long before you joined. She has a solid foundation in esoteric studies."
Slime King: "Plus, the technological level of her world is inherently well-suited for research. And a few days ago, Wu Tong even awakened the Micro-Universe Computer Martial Spirit for He Xi, further enhancing her computational and deductive abilities."
Slime King: "So, with such powerful hardware at her disposal, it's only natural she could decipher the power system of your world in this timeframe."
Fallen Lazy Angel: "..."
Gabriel was dumbfounded. Was this really normal? Something still felt off to her.
Skybase King: "Heh, the reasoning isn't wrong, but it's not as simple as you think. I also borrowed the chat group's capabilities to fully comprehend the power of Gabriel and her theological angels."
Leisurely Stroll in the Mortal World: "The chat group's capabilities? As far as I know, there's only one ability that aids research—the Enlightenment Space that boosts wisdom and comprehension, right?"
Skybase King: "Exactly. But Gabriel and her theological angels are truly different from us scientific angels. The research difficulty was exceptionally high. Only with the help of the Enlightenment Space could we fully unravel it."
Skybase King: "After completing the research, I realized this power is highly compatible with angels. So now, I've begun upgrading the younger angels with it."
Skybase King: "In a while, the angels of Merop will master this power. By then, our angel civilization will truly become the Angelic Race."
As He Xi answered everyone's questions, her voice brimmed with anticipation.
Don't Bully the Poor Youth: "Enlightenment Space? There's such a thing? Why wasn't I told earlier?"
Don't Bully the Poor Youth: "Had I known, I wouldn't have struggled so hard to learn techniques and skills on my own."
Truth-Seeker: "I remember the chat group provides all necessary information to new members upon joining. Didn't you receive it?"
Don't Bully the Poor Youth: "What information?"
Xiao Yan was puzzled when something suddenly flashed in his mind.
Don't Bully the Poor Youth: "...Wait, was it that 'Group Guidelines' thing?"
Truth-Seeker: "Yeah. Don't tell me you never read it?"
Don't Bully the Poor Youth: "..."
No-Shamelessness: "The truth has been revealed.jpg."
No-Shamelessness: "This is entirely your own fault (doge meme)."
Don't Bully the Poor Youth: "It's not entirely my fault! I was too excited about getting a cheat. Skipping the fine print in the heat of the moment is understandable, right?"
Don't Bully the Poor Youth: "And that thing was over a hundred pages long! Who has the patience to read all that? So, I just skipped it."
No-Shamelessness: "Well, you've reaped what you sowed."
Dragon King Sprays Water: "Pfft."
Dragon King Sprays Water: "Look who's talking. You didn't read it either, did you? I had to remind you to go back and read it properly."
No-Shamelessness: "Ahem, my dear group leader, spare me some dignity here."
Seeing Gu Ruoli expose him, Zhang Chulan's face twisted in dismay. Great, now the joke was on him.
Truth-Seeker: "How did you upgrade so quickly? How does it feel to dual-cultivate science and esotericism?"
Dragon King Sprays Water: "It's been three days already. Feels amazing—though 'dual-cultivation' might not be the best term."
Gu Ruoli answered Wu Tong's question with a微妙 (subtly amused) expression.
Dragon King Sprays Water: "Now, my strength has reached the peak of the third rank. With a bit more time, I'll step into the fourth rank."
Dragon King Sprays Water: "Nothing beats leveling up effortlessly. With this power, the early stages of the spiritual revival won't affect me much."
Dragon King Sprays Water: "Plus, the angelic Holy Light's inherent suppression of evil means the upcoming supernatural resurgence won't be a problem either."
Truth-Seeker: "That's great news. Congratulations!"
Skybase King: "Hehe, so? Not regretting our deal, are you?"
Dragon King Sprays Water: "Not at all (nodding vigorously)."
Watching this, Wu Tong was thoroughly entertained. The group's antics never failed to amuse.
However, while Wu Tong enjoyed the show, the world outside the RV was far from peaceful.
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Outside the RV.
On a nearby mountain, a pack of half-human, half-wolf creatures watched the RV traveling along the road below with cold, predatory eyes.
Their gazes flickered with calculation, as if weighing their options.
Had Wu Tong seen them, he would've recognized them instantly—
Gale Wolf Bandits.
These creatures were hybrids of Gale Demon Wolves and humans—neither fully human nor fully wolf, and despised by both.
Rumors claimed Gale Wolf Bandits possessed human intelligence alongside the cruelty and bloodlust of spirit beasts, inheriting their physical prowess and innate talents. They were formidable and cunning.
Their nature was vicious; they delighted in raiding human settlements for prey, leaving devastation in their wake. This made them a scourge, hunted relentlessly by major factions.
Yet now, nearly a thousand of them had gathered on this mountain, blocking Wu Tong's path.
"Roar—!"
A towering Wolf Bandit leader, far more imposing than the rest, let out a thunderous howl as the RV entered a narrow gorge.
Spirit power surged around it, and visible wind currents coiled around its body like ribbons, amplifying its strength, defense, and speed.
Spirit Skill: Wind Force Enhancement.
With a sweep of its blue-furred arm, the leader signaled the attack. The pack surged forward like a tide.
"Awoo—!"
"Awooo—!"
Howls echoed as the blue figures raced downhill, kicking up a storm of dust and debris. Their charge was like a landslide, shaking the earth as they closed in.
"What's happening?"
The maids, alarmed by the howls, rushed to the windows. Their faces paled at the sight of the dust cloud and the oncoming horde.
"Those are... Gale Wolf Bandits?!"
"Why are they here?!"
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