I Don't Agree to the Terms

Chapter 1003 528: Even the Ghost Gate Is a Knockoff

"They are all ghost candidates in the supplement plan," Gu Shanhai remarked while observing the seven ghost corpses.

The returning Shura and Grand Celestial had a grave expression.

Although these ghosts were weak, for them the crucial aspect was not their power but their identity and potential. In other words, if smart moves were made to prematurely open the BOSS room, it would spell doom for them.

Not being able to defeat them outright implies the necessity to prepare in advance. If caught off guard without any preparation, how could they possibly win?

"Let's work together, kill two ghosts, and find a way to lock up the last one," Shura promptly suggested without hesitation.

What else could be done but to act directly?

"Alright, let's take action immediately," Grand Celestial recognized the need for precaution regarding this matter.

"Hold on, even if they want to open it, success is not guaranteed. Since you brought the corpses, I can modify things, turning their Teleportation Array into ours."

"Besides, the remaining three ghosts have been scared witless, probably hiding without daring to move," Gu Shanhai teased.

With a brief sweep of Spiritual Sense, he discerned what the remaining ghosts were up to.

Black Eagle Gu curled up trembling in a tree, Bone Gu buried itself in the land, rather deeply too.

Meanwhile, the Starving Ghost was submerged in a village well, both hiding and drinking water to stave off hunger.

Ghosts aren't rule-based tales; they do have emotions and fears like humans, thus knowing when to be afraid.

Within scarcely twelve hours, out of ten Ghost Survivors, seven were already dead. The remaining ones are extremely wary, fearing they might be next.

Therefore, there's no need to rush.

"Take off your gear; wearing it will impact efficiency," Gu Shanhai advised Grand Celestial, then proceeded to deal with the seven ghost corpses.

Half an hour swiftly passed.

"For these three, just bury them wherever necessary as before," Gu Shanhai handed three special nodes to Shura.

Grand Celestial surely has no knowledge of the locations, as he's not responsible for this.

"As for this door, just install it; this will be our exit point later. Otherwise, if the whole array is activated, we could either get transported ourselves or bring the BOSS here."

Gu Shanhai directed Grand Celestial on installing the door.

Shura took the nodes and departed, while Grand Celestial leisurely started the door installation.

"By the way, it seems you know everything, doesn't it?" Grand Celestial queried.

"Well, being a loner means you need to be somewhat knowledgeable in everything," Gu Shanhai responded.

"Expenses must be significant; I don't have your financial capacity," Grand Celestial lamented, even though he's a first-tier player, yet his life remains relatively tough.

Players cannot rival the vast knowledge of the natives; most tasks are supported by the 'First Era', which mitigates various challenges.

This is typical, as players essentially are colonizing forces. As long as they know gun operation, other skills are deemed trivial, thus combat players predominate in the 'First Era'.

"It's just you haven't fortified the system; focusing entirely on learning abilities and logical operations could also yield efficient learning capabilities," Gu Shanhai mentioned. At this stage, no player invests in these aspects, perhaps until the emergence of such concepts thousands of years later.

Presently, most players ponder why engage in learning when the 'First Era' strengthens them? It's too bothersome.

In his previous life, Gu Shanhai thought similarly.

Back then, at only level four hundred or so, he struggled even with daily survival, never mind further learning. Time was better spent strengthening himself through instances.

"The return cycle is too lengthy, unable to form a positive feedback loop. Lacking sufficient combat power and no appropriate livelihood conditions, where would resources for strengthening come from?" Grand Celestial suggested that while Gu Shanhai's concept was commendable, its practical feasibility was quite low.

Without combat prowess and nor a support role, instance missions are unachievable.

Due to investing in learning abilities, there's no money for life system skills and professions, making earning difficult.

Grand Celestial couldn't fathom how this system could strengthen someone.

"True, it's indeed impractical," Gu Shanhai concurred with Grand Celestial, acknowledging his ability to succeed stems from rebirth, thanks to prior life backing, which sets him apart, while others need exemplary starting talents or hints similar to Shura's text to succeed like a simulator-level cheat.

Gu Shanhai being reborn is akin to having cheat-level advantages.

Ordinary players copying this approach won't succeed, likely ending up as aimless wanderers.

This mirrors academia where students share classes yet achieve diverse results.

"Alright, it's finished," Grand Celestial completed the door installation as per Gu Shanhai's instructions, scrutinized it briefly, finding no discrepancies.