Chapter 348
Yu Xunge continued to dart around, firing off cold shots while sifting through her knowledge of "Ganbei" (干杯, meaning "Cheers").
Having already grasped the basics of "Ganbei," she could easily discern the accuracy of her insights.
She attempted to weave some of her newfound understanding into her execution of "Ganbei," and the result was noticeably more stable; at least the outline of the cup had emerged.
How long had it been?
One could only say that Fengtang had provided her with the core essentials of this skill.
She couldn't be sure whether Fengtang's actions were merely whimsical or if they concealed ulterior motives, but she knew one thing: she owed Fengtang a favor.
Minute 55.
There were still over 300 mechanical beings on the field.
The players numbered just over 1200.
This was partly due to some of the mechanical beings shutting down automatically when their power ran out, a weakness related to their energy levels.
Yet, even with the players outnumbering the mechanical beings four to one, everyone on the field knew one thing: they were destined to lose.
This battlefield would be abandoned in five minutes.
And they… had already lost this game.
Of course, they could choose to commit suicide; leaving the field at this point would still earn them rewards.
By minute 58.
Almost half of the players halted and retreated, as if they had rehearsed it, all committing suicide to exit, leaving behind a scattered array of world tombs.
The players still engaged in battle felt heavy-hearted. Logic told them that suicide was the best option now, but their pride and self-respect prevented them from leaving in such a manner.
Whoosh—an illuminated figure with wings lunged toward the world tombs like a hungry tiger.
All players: !!!
**Chapter 452: Divine Game: Gem Miner 20**
As soon as Yu Xunge moved, the remaining players followed suit. Almost 99% of them ceased their attacks on the mechanical beings and turned back to the rear to snatch up the world tombs.
The only one who remained still was Fengtang…
If it weren't for the fact that this war was nearing its end and the outcome was already decided, Fengtang would have definitely strung up Zai Jiu Xunge and beaten her for three days and nights for disrupting the morale of the troops.
But alas, there were no "ifs."
Not seizing the opportunity now would be foolish.
Fengtang couldn't help but praise Zai Jiu Xunge for being clever and decisive.
They had originally collaborated briefly for a common goal, but fundamentally, they were still in competition.
When Fengtang rose from obscurity, she too had fought tooth and nail, seizing every opportunity.
Yu Xunge was focused on frantically collecting, feeling sorry for Tulan, who had missed out on both the mech battle and the post-war loot…
She flew and scooped, never lingering in one spot for more than a second. Each time she reached out, regardless of how many world tombs lay beneath her hand, she only made one grab, leaving the rest as bait for the players behind her.
Players catching up had no hesitation between the world tombs on the ground and Zai Jiu Xunge; without exception, they chose to fight over the numerous unclaimed world tombs.
Killing Zai Jiu Xunge would yield only one tomb and might offend a player capable of using "Ancient Curse," so it was better to snatch the unclaimed world tombs.
Once the players stopped, the mechanical beings also ceased their pursuit.
Their primary goals were survival and freedom, not exterminating these players.
The surviving mechanical beings quickly gathered, beginning to recharge and heal one another.
Fengtang, displeased, dismissed her lightning gun and silently observed the commotion in the rear.
It wasn't that she didn't want those world tombs; at her level, the entry fee for each Divine Game was no small sum.
But as the commander, it felt inappropriate to jump into the fray like Zai Jiu Xunge and the others…
Okay, she admitted it; she had developed a strong persona, forgetting the path she had taken…
Yu Xunge recognized that her actions resembled those of elderly folks scrambling for free eggs.
Back when she was Zai Jiu, she couldn't understand why those well-off grandparents would fight for free eggs.
But now, swapping eggs for world tombs, she instantly understood—she understood all too well.
The thrill of getting something for nothing was truly different!
Charge!!!
Yu Xunge raised her hand and elbowed a player who had squeezed in beside her.
No one was going to snatch her eggs!!
Watching from above, Fengtang thought, "…"
Is it too late to sever the mother-daughter relationship with Zai Jiu Xunge?
Fengtang pondered for a moment; since she couldn't cut ties, she might as well get something back. So she called out to Yu Xunge, "Zai Jiu Xunge, help me grab a few too."
Yu Xunge paused to ask, "Who are you?" Who are you, anyway!
Fengtang didn't catch the English, but she understood Zai Jiu Xunge's expression—confused and bewildered, huh?
Fengtang couldn't help but laugh in exasperation. "…30 world tombs, consider it repaying the favor for teaching you 'Ganbei.'"
Yu Xunge immediately replied in Owl language, "Deal!"
She had already collected at least 50 world tombs; using just 30 to settle this favor was worth it!
Fengtang raised an eyebrow, not surprised, finding Zai Jiu Xunge to be quite complex and interesting.
She had previously thought this person was cold and rational.
After all, their ten years together in the tower seemed to have never truly penetrated her heart.
Neither she nor Feng Cang Feng Mu had genuinely been placed in her heart; she even doubted every being that approached her with kindness.
But at this moment, she couldn't help but overturn that notion, for a truly indifferent person wouldn't exhibit such complex feelings toward someone like Zai Jiu Xunge.
She could see that Zai Jiu Xunge had clearly not wanted to get too close to her before.
When she chatted with Wureng in the battlefield channel about Zai Jiu Xunge, this person always played dead, never responding to her jokes.
Fengtang didn't believe Zai Jiu Xunge hadn't seen it; just recalling how quickly she had cursed Donghai Shark to mute when he had provoked her showed that Zai Jiu Xunge was always paying attention to the chat channel.
Yet whenever she encountered Zai Jiu Xunge on the battlefield, whether in Kart Racing or this Gem Miner event, Zai Jiu Xunge would bite the bait at least once after three or four attempts to tease her.
She kept her guard up, observing from a distance, yet was eager to distance herself whenever they interacted.
This made Fengtang find it quite amusing.
In the last ten seconds before the battlefield was to be abandoned, she received 30 world tombs from Zai Jiu Xunge.
Zai Jiu Xunge's tone was light, her expression relaxed as she smiled and said in Owl language, "We're even now."
The Owl language still carried a unique accent from the Feng lineage, with an upward inflection at the end, and one sound was pronounced inaccurately, a bit flat—an idiosyncrasy of Feng Cang that she had tried to correct many times without success.
To the three hundred, ten years was hardly significant, yet it had left such a profound mark on Zai Jiu Xunge.
Fengtang smiled.
In that moment, she clearly understood one thing.
Zai Jiu Xunge might have once indulged in the warmth they shared in the tower, perhaps even felt a stir for the power and resources that Zai Lan Fengtang could provide, or maybe even envied Feng Ran at some fleeting moment.
She must have wavered! Even now, she might occasionally recall those ten years.
But Zai Jiu Xunge could never return to her side like Feng Mu, yearning for her affection.
3—2—1!
The system voice rang out, interrupting Fengtang's thoughts.
**Ding—Special Event: Mechanical Rebellion in Special Trade Area 8017—Failed!**
**Special Trade Area 8017 is now officially abandoned.**
**Abandoned Area 8017 will merge with other abandoned areas in 100 seconds.**
**Surviving players completely lose their qualification for the 35153rd Divine Game: Gem Miner, and cannot receive rewards.**
**Players in the top 100 for killing mechanical beings will receive rewards.**
Then it fell silent.
The reward announcements were only heard by the players themselves.
This was the main event; those who had committed suicide to leave would not receive these rewards.
They had chosen the ranking rewards in the Divine Game, while those who remained opted for the latter.
Yu Xunge had hesitated; her ranking in the Divine Game was not low, conservatively estimating she could earn a pile of golden leaves.
But… at that moment, watching Fengtang fighting fiercely at the front, she inexplicably didn't want to embarrass herself in front of her.
Fengtang didn't retreat, and neither did she want to.
Even though she rationally knew that Fengtang could never truly see her as a daughter, and she had never regarded Fengtang as a so-called mother.
But she just didn't want to be a coward in front of Fengtang; she didn't want to disappoint her.
**Chapter 453: Divine Game: Gem Miner 21**
**Congratulations to player Zai Jiu Xunge for ranking 85th in the special storyline of the Mechanical Rebellion.**
**Reward: Universal Language x3**
**Reward: Abyss Skill Blind Box x1**
Eighty-fifth place?!
There was even a detailed score breakdown. She opened it up and found the points for killing the 14th-tier mechanical being D3851130, and it was quite substantial. Without this point reward, her ranking would have easily dropped to over three hundred.
It seemed that not only damage dealt earned points, but also landing the final blow.
What a windfall! Yu Xunge quietly shifted behind Fengtang, using her body to shield herself from the cold glares of other players.
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