Zhang Chen subconsciously glanced at the remaining energy crystals in the lower-left corner of the operation interface:
【Energy Crystal】: 2317823, 【Energy Gathering Crystal】: 0.
Over two million 【Energy Crystals】 seemed like a lot.
However, facing the exorbitant requirement of 2500*4 【Energy Gathering Crystals】 for an upgrade, it appeared utterly insignificant...
"Can I join the organization now?"
Guan Xin stood behind Zhang Chen and asked softly.
"You can!"
Zhang Chen turned his head.
Guan Xin had changed into sportswear, exuding a youthful vitality.
As expected of a campus beauty, a little bit of dressing up made her truly dazzling.
*Ding! Guan Xin has sent an application to join the organization!*
*Guan Xin's current level: Intermediate Awakened Stage 2, World Rank 960,000+, meets the conditions for joining the organization!*
Seeing this message, Zhang Chen suddenly had an idea.
He didn't immediately accept Guan Xin's application, but instead sent her a trade request.
Then, he placed 32,000 【Energy Crystals】 in the trade window. It cost 12,000 to go from Intermediate Stage 2 to Stage 3, and 20,000 to go from Stage 3 to Advanced Stage 1. Together, they made up exactly this amount.
"You're... Thank you so much!"
Guan Xin was momentarily stunned, then immediately understood Zhang Chen's intention.
He was helping her improve her strength!
32,000 【Energy Crystals】 was simply an astronomical figure for Guan Xin.
She never expected Zhang Chen to casually produce it.
And give it to her for free?!
Having been in the apocalypse for so many days, Guan Xin had deeply felt the coldness of human hearts, the greed, and the endless demands.
This was the first time she had experienced the warmth of being cared for and protected.
Moreover, Zhang Chen had never asked anything from her throughout their entire interaction.
Including her body...
The vast difference in their perceptions of the apocalypse instantly shattered Guan Xin's psychological defenses.
She was so moved that tears welled up in her eyes.
Tears began to flow uncontrollably, dripping onto the carpet...
"The air outside is not good, it seems to be getting into my eyes!"
Guan Xin said, rubbing her eyes.
She didn't want Zhang Chen to see her vulnerable side, assuming that Zhang Chen's organization was full of strong individuals.
*Ding! Trade successful!*
Guan Xin adjusted her emotions, and her entire demeanor changed once again.
She successfully advanced to Advanced Awakened Stage 1!
*Ding! Guan Xin has sent an application to join the organization!*
*Guan Xin's current level: Advanced Awakened Stage 1, World Rank 70,000+, meets the conditions for joining the organization!*
"Oh... so there are over 70,000 survivors at the Advanced Awakened Stage 1..."
These people were mostly bottlenecked by 【Energy Gathering Crystals】.
There were many strong survivors among them, but unfortunately, the drop rate for 【Energy Gathering Crystals】 was too low, and the synthesis cost was enormous.
This was why most of the top-level survivors were stuck at this stage.
"Accept application!"
*Ding! Your Nightmare organization has gained a new member!*
At the same time, the special crystals took effect.
Guan Xin immediately mastered the skills of 【Basic Stealth】 and 【Automatic Collection】.
Seeing these two convenient abilities, Guan Xin's face bloomed with a radiant smile once again.
"Let's go, I'll introduce you to the other members of the organization!"
Zhang Chen took Guan Xin to find Zheng Hao on the farm.
Upon seeing Zhang Chen, Zheng Hao walked over with a solemn expression and said,
"Do you know? Last night, an announcement was made: the world's number one combatant has been promoted to Transcended!"
"I know!" Zhang Chen nodded, then suddenly asked,
"How many crystals do you still need to advance to Advanced Awakened Stage 1?"
"I still need... 54,000... Why are you suddenly asking this..." Zheng Hao looked full of surprise.
As soon as he finished speaking, a trade window popped up.
Following that, it displayed 54,000 【Energy Crystals】!
In an instant, Zheng Hao also advanced two levels simultaneously, reaching Advanced Awakened Stage 1.
"This feeling... is amazing!"
Zheng Hao looked at his hands excitedly, clearly feeling his strength had increased significantly!
Immediately after, Zheng Hao's expression became stern. He looked at Zhang Chen with shocked eyes and said,
"Could it be... you are that world's number one Transcended combatant?!"
Guan Xin had already guessed this conclusion and was not surprised.
She simply watched Zheng Hao with a smiling gaze from the side.
The wild joy displayed on this guy's face when he advanced two levels, and his sharp gaze, all revealed that he was an extremely ambitious person.
Such people were often the most difficult to subdue.
She never expected such a person to have submitted under Zhang Chen's wing...
It was likely only a strong individual like Zhang Chen could make him completely surrender!
"Also, call Li Bingyu, Tan Sibao, and some of the key figures from the church!"
Zhang Chen said.
"Understood!"
Zheng Hao nodded and slowly withdrew.
A moment later, Qian Zhenyu arrived with Li Bingyu, as well as the four great protectors of the church, including Tan Sibao.
The captains of the twelve squads also arrived.
Upon seeing Zhang Chen, they all immediately prostrated themselves.
They only stood up after completing the ritual.
This was the rule of the True God Church.
Zhang Chen was not in charge of managing the church and it was inappropriate to break their rules.
So, he tacitly accepted it.
"Zheng Hao, come here!"
Zhang Chen beckoned to Li Zheng Hao.
The latter quickly walked up and whispered,
"What are your orders?"
Zhang Chen directly clicked on the trade request and placed six hundred thousand 【Energy Crystals】 in the trade window.
"The energy crystals I have here, please distribute them to everyone!"
"We are about to break through the suppression, and I hope we can work together to overcome this difficult period!"
This amount was calculated by Zhang Chen, just enough for the other core members to advance to Intermediate Awakened Stage 3.
With this level of strength, they would be able to contend with the members of ordinary organizations!
Zheng Hao nodded and said a few words to Li Bingyu.
Li Bingyu's state immediately improved, and she declared loudly:
"The believers who sincerely believe in the True God will receive the True God's blessing and accept the power bestowed by the gods!"
Good heavens, it was like a theatrical performance.
However, the more dramatic the presentation, the more the people below would accept it.
And calling it power bestowed by Zhang Chen wasn't an exaggeration; these crystals were indeed given by Zhang Chen...
Following that, the church protectors and camp captains walked up to Zheng Hao one by one, and then golden light flickered in their eyes...
Zhang Chen gave Zheng Hao a few instructions, then said to Guan Xin,
"Let's go, there's one more member to meet... to be precise, a prospective member!"