Mark was momentarily stunned.
What did he mean by saying it wasn't his own insight, but Galen Yu's?
How was it related to Galen Yu again?
"Mountwell, what are you talking about? Isn't the SlashBlade our national pride?"
Not understanding the implication, Ronan Mountwell asked again.
"You went out and just happened to learn this move while taking on Galen Yu?"
As he asked the question, he wasn't sure what Kira Oakmoor was thinking.
The audience outside the screen burst into laughter.
"Learn it while fighting Galen Yu? You really have some nerve to say that!"
"The villagers are fully geared with AKs. What do you have to fight Galen Yu with?"
"With your SlashBlade? Don't make me laugh!"
"Do they really think making an Oodachi makes them strong? Honestly, I think it's not even as good as the Architect's AWM!"
"An Oodachi without Dimensional Slash is definitely inferior to that big sniper rifle."
"He'd blow your head off from eight hundred meters away. Even if you knew Dimensional Slash, he'd still one-shot you!"
"That's the funniest joke I've heard all year!"
Unable to see the specific bullet chat, Kira Oakmoor's face flushed deep red.
It was one thing when he didn't know, but now that he did, how could he possibly have the strength to fight Galen Yu?
"It was Galen Yu who nearly killed us," Soren Park interjected, his voice dejected.
"Speaking of which, we should thank the Crisis. If the zombies hadn't been active during the day, I'm afraid we wouldn't be seeing each other again. Sigh."
"Galen Yu has already crafted his fifth—no, his sixth SlashBlade. Its power is so high that it even..."
Mid-sentence, Ronan Mountwell froze in place.
A sixth SlashBlade!
They had exhausted themselves just making the Oodachi, and to this day, they barely had any clues for a fourth weapon.
What did he mean, Galen Yu had already crafted a sixth SlashBlade!
But Mountwell knew that while Soren Park might have miscounted, Kira Oakmoor, as a warrior, had his pride.
He wouldn't lie about anything related to the SlashBlade, and his current expression proved it was absolutely true.
"Galen Yu... crafted a sixth SlashBlade?"
Repeating those words, Ronan Mountwell was utterly shocked.
No wonder their expressions had been off ever since they returned.
He had thought they were just rattled by the zombies, but now he realized the truth!
After all that effort, even seeking out a Wandering Mage, he had only barely gained a tiny inkling of a lead—it couldn't even be called a clue yet.
Clutching his head, this news was simply too difficult to accept.
"To be precise, he has five. The sixth evolved from the previous one. Aside from being able to release sword qi for ranged attacks..."
"Most importantly, it allows the user to teleport."
Before the previous news could be digested, Soren Park's next sentence sent another tremor through their hearts.
Teleportation!
Dimensional Slashes and sword qi weren't enough; now teleportation was involved?
"So Galen Yu made a new blade and gained teleportation!"
With a face full of disbelief, Mark's jaw dropped so wide he could have fit an egg in his mouth.
They had finally upgraded their chunk and thought they could finally compete with Galen Yu, but what was this?
Firearms, as modern heat-based weapons, were very effective at physically converting monsters like zombies and skeletons.
But if the opponent could teleport, then what was the point of fighting!
Besides, even with guns, Galen Yu had started earlier; his foundation would be much deeper.
"It's not all bad news."
Thinking for a moment, Soren Park forced a smile.
"At least we observed him so much that we can learn a few things."
"Like those redstone devices, the Blade Stand, and the Nether Portal design."
"This trip wasn't a total loss. The daytime zombies will slow down development. As long as Galen Yu's growth is restricted..."
"Our opportunity lies with us!"
The biggest change in this Crisis came from the zombies, making it difficult to go out and explore.
If they were all stuck in their chunks, their development speed would be greatly reduced.
Catch up!
"Starting with the Nether Portal, I've already understood his concept of using it to fend off zombies."
"Touching the portal triggers an instant teleport. By using this mechanic, we can eliminate all zombies without taking damage!"
Telling Mark to follow his lead, Soren Park began to direct operations with absolute confidence.
This classic behavior once again made the audience hold back their laughter.
"It's starting! It's starting again!"
"Soren Park sees through everything! Soren Park starts his deduction! Soren Park still has a chance!"
"Has he seen through all the mechanics again? That is so typical of him!"
"Actually, what he's saying makes sense. They wouldn't actually catch up, would they?"
"Go ahead and learn. One look at God Yu's maneuvers and you'll be speechless!"
"Keep it up. I hope God blesses you this time!"
"Actually, even God is secretly taking notes, hahaha!"
In the Research Institute, Fries struggled to suppress his laughter.
"I wonder who raised this Soren Park? How can he be so confident?"
This feeling of being full of logic and top-tier deductions, yet currently having a one hundred percent error rate, was truly fantastic!
"I know—it's Soren Park's parents!"
Interjecting at the right moment, Headmaster Quill spoke with a smile.
Looking at Headmaster Quill in surprise, Fries couldn't help but say.
"Sir, since your body rejuvenated, your mindset has certainly gotten a lot younger too."
He wouldn't have made such an abstract joke in the past.
Taking a sip of soup, Headmaster Quill shook his head with a smile.
"Here, try the latest soup developed by the Research Institute!"
He brought out another cup, in which a red liquid and a steak were floating.
Fries recognized the steak—it was a Hydra Chop—but the red liquid?
He didn't know how long it had been sitting there, but it was still warm in his hand, clearly showing its extraordinary nature.
"It's made by mixing Fiery Blood through certain processing methods. It's incredibly restorative!"
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"It's made by mixing Fiery Blood through certain processing methods. It's incredibly restorative!"
"Soup made from Hydra blood?"
Since it had been handed to him, it must have been tested and proven safe. He took a sip.
A fresh, delicious flavor bloomed in his mouth. It was actually tastier than eating the steak alone.
He could also feel a burst of power surging. After savoring the aftertaste.
Fries felt certain changes occurring in his torso.
"Steve's Body!"
He quickly realized where the change was coming from, Fries said in pleasant surprise.
Having tasted the benefits brought by the changes in his legs and arms, he now had a torso to match.
"The Hydra is indeed useful!"
"Indeed. No one else has access to this kind of steak and blood. Many people would pay a fortune for it!"
Looking at the screen, Headmaster Quill's eyes were filled with respect.
"If we're talking about the safest chunk right now, it has to be Galen Yu's, right?"
Without Galen Yu, they wouldn't be able to eat such delicious and magical things.
Furthermore, many of his techniques were still being studied by the expert teams, and even they couldn't figure them all out.
Facing the perspective of the Alliance, Headmaster Quill sneered.
"After observing the whole way, there are still things I don't understand. And they say your Soren Park's deductive reasoning is powerful."
"I'd really like to see if you can truly understand all the properties just by looking at the surface!"
He was genuinely curious to see how far the Alliance's 'stealing' would go.
Whether they actually had something, or were just providing more laughs.
Continuing to watch, the Sky Island was now fully secure.
But not everyone on the Sky Island was safe.
For example, a certain someone in a wooden boat.
"I can't just sit here and wait for death. I have to use that move!"
"Energy Augmentation!"
After using this move, all side effects would be halved. He wouldn't need a full day to get out of the wooden boat.
It would only take a single day!
The rocking of the wooden boat could be restrained, as long as there were no zombies!
The price was a bit high, but it was acceptable!
"Freedom!"
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