Bai Ye was filled with immense grief and indignation.
Had his luck finally turned, or had it not?
Whenever that pile of armor appeared, Bai Ye felt as if the damned gacha machine had grown a mouth and eyes, mocking him mercilessly.
"Is this truly a sorrowful tale?"
Bai Ye clutched his leg and sat back down on the ground, then pulled the second gacha...
Looking at the green gacha that dropped from the exit, Bai Ye's eyes were vacant, feeling a sense of form and emptiness.
"Life is truly brilliant and lonely as fireworks."
Bai Ye thought as he consumed a Divine Stone Shard to draw a golden gacha.
Festival Fireworks (Item) (Gold): Release thirty-six hundred fireworks into the sky. Within the fireworks' coverage, a domain is formed. The user's physical attributes, excluding intelligence, are increased by 50 points, then further increased by 20%. The effect of one chosen item is increased by 30%, and the effect of one chosen ability is increased by 30%. All negative status effects are nullified, lasting for 30 minutes.
Bai Ye: "..."
You really gave me fireworks?
However, the effect of these fireworks was incredible, significantly boosting physical attributes, and enhancing one item and one ability by 30%. Of course, the most terrifying aspect was the nullification of all negative status effects.
But after all, it was a consumable item that formed a domain. It was understandable for it to be powerful. It was something that could save his life at a critical moment and could also turn the tide of battle.
The problem was that this item came from a gacha machine and disappeared if not used within a day. Given the current situation, with no news from Jeram, Bai Ye found it difficult to set sail.
First, Bai Ye didn't know where the breakthrough point was.
Second, even if he could go out to sea, it would be useless. Normally, Bai Ye wouldn't be able to reach the breakthrough point within a day.
So, would this fireworks item ever get a chance to be used?
Had his luck finally turned, or was his bad luck developing in a strange direction?
As Bai Ye was pondering, the communication device Jeram had left for him suddenly made a sound and began to flash green light.
Bai Ye snapped back to attention, quickly pressed the button, and a beam of light shot forward, projecting Jeram's figure.
"Bai Ye, this matter is settled," Jeram said, sounding somewhat excited. "We've found out where the breakthrough point is!"
Bai Ye replied, "Oh?"
Jeram continued, "The sea beast you took down today, its corpse was preserved very well. Especially the structure of its head was very hard, and you cut off its entire head. So, when it was transported to the base, its brain nerves were not yet dead."
"Using nerve connection technology, we accessed its memory fragments immediately. This time, we were very lucky. The researchers found the sea beast's recent memories, and by piecing together these memories, they have roughly located the breakthrough point."
"Reconnaissance planes, fleets, and submarines have already been dispatched to explore that sea area. We should receive accurate feedback within 48 hours."
"But from the perspective of us chosen ones, this matter is definitely confirmed. It's purely plot progression. The next step should be for us to destroy the breakthrough point."
Bai Ye nodded. "Indeed."
Jeram was quite seasoned, or rather, someone who could become a master must have their own seasoned ways. Jeram's analysis of the mission's direction was very clear.
Jeram asked, "What do we do next? Wait?"
Bai Ye pondered. He felt that the mission to destroy the breakthrough point would most likely involve the cluster energy bomb Jeram mentioned. The existence of the sea beast "Poisonous Woman" was probably the difficulty in deploying the cluster energy bomb.
After all, it couldn't be as simple as opening a bomb bay door from an aircraft and dropping it into the sea.
Therefore, Bai Ye believed that he would likely have to deal with the Poisonous Woman himself.
Bai Ye asked, "Has your mission content been released yet?"
"Not yet," Jeram replied. "I think the mission should appear after the breakthrough point is confirmed."
Bai Ye said, "I have mission content here. There's a sea beast guarding the breakthrough point."
"Oh?" Jeram pondered. "That's not surprising. If it were really that simple to destroy it by dropping a cluster bomb, then this mission would be too easy. So, what level is that sea beast?"
"The mission didn't say," Bai Ye replied. "What level is the Abomination?"
Jeram said, "Level four, stronger than most sea beasts. The most common sea beasts are level two or three. Only the first sea beast invader that appeared was classified as level one."
Bai Ye said, "Then its strength should not be weaker than the Abomination. By the way, are there any level five sea beasts?"
Jeram replied, "Yes, but no one has seen them yet. However, those researchers have a theory that as the sea beasts appearing become stronger, the restrictions on sea beasts at the breakthrough point are likely weakening. Following the current increasing trend, level five sea beasts should exist."
Bai Ye said, "Then we might have to face a level five sea beast."
Jeram frowned. "That would be difficult. Frankly, even piloting a mecha, I only have a fifty percent chance of killing the Abomination. If I heavily damage the Abomination using the mecha and then disengage from the mecha to continue fighting, my chances would be eighty percent."
"If it's truly a level five sea beast..."
"It won't be easy to deal with."
"Whether it's easy to deal with or not is none of your concern," Bai Ye said. "That's my problem."
"Oh?" Jeram understood immediately. "You'll deal with the sea beast, at least to stall it, and then I'll go blow up the breakthrough point?"
Bai Ye nodded. "No problem?"
Jeram replied, "It's not a complicated strategy. I don't think there's a problem."
Bai Ye said, "Then let's tentatively set this plan."
Destroying the breakthrough point was not important, as long as it was destroyed. However, the reward for the Poisonous Woman came from killing her, so the Poisonous Woman had to die by Bai Ye's hand.
Jeram said, "I'll contact you again after we have news about the breakthrough point."
Bai Ye nodded. "Alright."
The projection gradually dissipated, the surrounding light faded, and the signal from the communication device disappeared.
Bai Ye stretched lazily, then slowly stood up.
"You were so polite and waited until we finished talking. You've worked hard," Bai Ye turned to the top of the ruins and said, "You can make your move now."
The top of the ruins was empty. However, in the next instant...
A gust of wind suddenly blew around, kicking up dust. After sweeping across the top of the ruins...
A figure suddenly appeared at the top of the ruins.
The figure was about 1.7 meters tall, completely shrouded in a black cloak that concealed almost their entire body.
In the next moment, a hoarse female voice sounded, "How did you find me?"