CHAPTER 524: CHAPTER 439 WHIP MASTERY (4000 WORDS)_2

I always felt that the technology tree in the Matrix was particularly messy, and it was so chaotic it was ridiculous. It ranged from the lowest-level cold weapons and basic thermal weapons to more advanced electromagnetic weapons and laser weapons, with a power discrepancy that was amazingly absurd.

How could a cold weapon have a higher power and grade than an electromagnetic firearm? That’s not scientific!

Thinking about it now, the blueprints for these items and weapons... oh no, the power system in the Matrix is so chaotic probably because it’s been experienced by too many players.

Take the Abyss Race we encountered this time, they’re clearly not on the path of technological development but instead developing racial traits and evolving something akin to superpowers or abilities... ummm, magic? Such methods of attack or defense."

The problem Ye Kai mentioned was something Li Zheng also found odd before, just without delving into it.

After Ye Kai’s analysis now, he equally found it very reasonable.

For example, the batch of Earth players who entered the Matrix were actually from a race on the path of technological development, with very little research done on self-development.

Only people like Zhan Zhouzhou, inheritors of unique ancestral martial arts, followed this school and were almost crushed by the "technology" trend before entering the Matrix.

They even went as far as adapting their martial arts for the big trend, turning it into a form of performing art, just to barely hold some existence value in this world.

After all, no matter how you train, the physical limits of Earthlings were there, how many martial arts practitioners could withstand a bullet?

But among the players from all previous Matrix games, many races didn’t develop technology and focused solely on self-ability development.

The Abyss Demon Race is a typical example among them.

Additionally, Li Zheng remembered another instance he entered before, where in a mining tunnel, though there were signs of technology, several boss creatures were actually on the path of enhancing themselves.

These races had developed their bodies to a certain extent, with some individuals even able to become immune to most firearm damage!

Lu Li’s thoughts wandered at this moment: "Do you think... the genetic plants we’re developing now could be the masterpiece of some previous player?"

When he said this, everyone in the group was shocked.

Liu Jin: "Wow! That’s very possible! With so many instances in the Matrix, it shows the types of players that came in were numerous, maybe even some races specifically researched agriculture!"

Wang Chaoran: "To achieve this, the requirements aren’t limited to agriculture, right? I think you’d at least need cooperation from races that specifically research genetic technology."

Compared to the two of them, Ye Kai looked further, seeming to anticipate: "So what extent has the Outer City’s development reached, after congregating so many elite individuals from various races?"

As a technologically oriented player, upon learning that the Outer City might have a more advanced and complete technological development route, he was already eager to visit the Outer City and see for himself.

Not only Ye Kai, even Liu Jin and Wang Chaoran were full of yearning for the Outer City at this moment.

While they envisioned the Outer City, Lu Li was concerned for Li Zheng: "Through long-term development, to what extent has the Outer City become dangerous?

Don’t forget, red names are only born from killings within the same race, those races in the Outer City would feel no burden in killing us!"

Boom!

What Lu Li said was like thunder in the sky to Li Zheng.

He finally understood what caused that slight worry in his heart when Luo Aiman informed him of the Outer City’s existence back then.

If the Outer City isn’t as harmonious as they imagined, would the Earth players entering there become like slaves?

Li Zheng suddenly thought of a wandering merchant named "Xiao," who showed no hesitation or delay when acting against players in the Matrix.

Does this prove that the old players in the Outer City don’t really care about the new batch of players?

But Li Zheng is still clear on one point: no matter their current discussions, the ultimate destination for Earth players is still the Outer City.

As for the specific environment of the Outer City, he had to see it himself to know.

Li Zheng said in the group: "The requirements for entering the Outer City still lean toward order-oriented players, perhaps the environment is better than we imagine."

Ye Kai: "Anyway, I now hold a relatively optimistic view about the Outer City, but there is certainly danger too, given the Matrix Terminal’s nature, who knows, the dangers the Outer City players face could be unimaginable to us right now."

As the Matrix Game progressed to this point, some of the best-developed players had more or less come into contact with some special merchants, and from their attitude toward the current batch of Matrix players, it could be seen that they might not have malice towards new players, but they wouldn’t care much either.

It’s understandable, after all, they’re not of the same race, and the different races’ players they may have encountered probably surpassed Li Zheng and the others’ experience by far.

With a race whose ultimate fate remains uncertain, who would care too much?

"Let’s take it one step at a time, the future is always unknown, we can’t just abandon this path because there are potential dangers in the Outer City, right?"

Li Zheng talked with Ye Kai and others in the group chat about other things, exchanged some information, and finally, after Lu Li took out a few Diamond Level materials or items to give to Ye Kai and the others, Li Zheng disbanded the group chat.

Two heads are better than one.

This temporary group chat helped Li Zheng understand a lot of things.

These things aren’t actually difficult; with the amount of information Li Zheng has obtained now, as long as he takes some time to think, it’s still easy to deduce.

However, compared to thinking, our old Li prefers to take action, even though his Spiritual Power has improved significantly, he isn’t too keen on thinking.

"Hmm... maybe when heading to the Outer City, I should bring someone with a better mind?" Li Zheng suddenly had this thought but quickly dismissed it.

He doesn’t even know what level of strength he would be at when going to the Outer City. If there’s danger, he might not even be able to protect himself, let alone protect others.

Better not endanger the players brought along.

"By the way, where’s that little Enchanting Demon?" Li Zheng finally found time to pay attention to Mirel.

Turning around, he saw the little one actually following behind the Ugly Farmer, curiously watching him work, with big shiny eyes, looking extremely cute.

The Abyss Demon Race focused more on self-ability development, so there were rarely demons who specialized in farming, or rather, demons assigned farming tasks were too low-level, and Mirel hadn’t encountered them before. At this moment, she was full of curiosity about the Ugly Farmer’s work, watching and learning at the same time.

Sometimes when the Ugly Farmer found a plant lacking water and was about to get the housekeeping model to fetch some, Mirel was already standing by with a water bottle.

The little one’s learning ability was remarkably strong, just by watching from behind for a while, she had learned quite a few little tricks in farming.

"This little thing is quite interesting."

Li Zheng opened the pet panel to check Mirel’s attribute information.

[Pet: Mirel

Race: Enchanting Demon

Status: Growth Stage

Grade: Platinum

Level: King

Gender: ♀

Personality: Seeking Knowledge (A pet with this personality is curious about all new things and has strong learning abilities.)

Talent: Innate Charm

The Enchanting Demon Race is naturally outstanding, with stunning looks and strong appeal to all male individuals of any race.

Bringing her along increases the chance of subduing neutral male creatures by 20%

Bedroom Secret Skill

The Enchanting Demon Race has a high sensitivity in certain aspects, mastering techniques without a teacher.

Bringing her along, you will experience what is called "from this moment, the king will not attend morning court."

Appearance Intimidation

The Enchanting Demon Race has a strong intimidating appearance for neutral female creatures.

Bringing her along increases the chance of subduing neutral female creatures by 20% and has a 30% chance to charm monsters of lower level.

Ability: Whip Mastery (Diamond Lv Max)

Binding (Platinum Lv Max)

Spiritual Power: 22

Genetic Force: None

Old Pu: Do you think she’s an Enchanting Demon Princess?

You might think wrong, she’s actually an Enchanting Demon Race juvenile king! Ah, nothing better than raising a little loli!]

Platinum Level King!!

Li Zheng stared at Mirel in astonishment.

Such a pet must be raised well, it would be a great loss to let her be ruined!

"Wait... what are these skills?" Li Zheng looked down and was dumbfounded by the abilities column.

Whip Mastery?

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