Chapter 314 - 312: Sending Him to Me Was the Right Choice!
"A lack of belonging?" Jiang Che was taken aback, his eyes filled with confusion.
"Yes, look at Hua, look at Tuantuan. Even if we are not friends or family, when real danger comes, they will fight for their territory," Ding Ning’s voice was soft.
"Because they were born here, if the territory is destroyed, they will disappear along with it."
"But it’s different over there with Octopus, his subordinates are always being renewed."
"Actually, in every round, there are ghosts that survive to the next game. They organize resistance, strategize, and like the Flying Eagles, form alliances."
"The last time I played, I found that two camps of ghosts, even without communication, could understand each other’s thoughts with just a glance."
"But Octopus doesn’t care about these little actions, he even enjoys watching his subordinates plotting against him, only to crush their plans in the cradle," Ding Ning said, frowning as she spoke.
This was also the reason she didn’t want to go back after playing that stage once.
Because it’s nothing like a normal stage, yet it’s within his set rules.
She explained, and Jiang Che began to understand.
"It feels like there are actually no factions over there," he said seriously.
Though deaths occur daily, he felt that whether it was the werewolves or the good guys, they were all on the same team.
Here, there is only one common enemy, and that is Octopus.
This is merely a playground under his control, for his own amusement.
"If that’s the case, then from any territory, can anyone become my ally?"
Jiang Che pondered, because if that were true, cooperation wouldn’t be limited to the Flying Eagles and others.
"Yes, anyone can cooperate, but none can be trusted."
"Flying Tiger Dad is right about one thing, anywhere, the only one you can trust is yourself."
They both glanced back at the Flying Eagle’s dungeon behind them. As they left the dungeon, the eyeball in front of them disappeared as well, signifying the end of surveillance.
"Let’s go, the passage is open, it’s time to get to our business," Ding Ning shook her head.
There was simply not enough time for tenderness, not enough for them to enjoy life.
Jiang Che looked in the direction of his territory, where everyone was still working hard on construction. He hadn’t shown Ning what he wanted her to see.
Jiang Che shook his head and followed Ding Ning in another direction.
Over there was the direction of the passage.
"I just contacted the Rabbit-man, she’s already waiting for us at the entrance of the passage."
According to their plan, the Rabbit-man’s dungeon is the one they must prioritize.
Because of the nearly threefold madness, this is no longer a problem that can be solved by combat strength.
Even if Jiang Che survives after the berserk ends, her subordinates in the territory would all die, but Jiang Che would also suffer severe injuries in this berserk battle.
The first wave, if they can deceive their way through, is considered a success.
Proving combat ability, proving battle techniques is not something that must be done.
Now more than ever, each Lord is cautious about making a move.
But the stalemate won’t last forever, it’s just a matter of who breaks the deadlock first.
No one wants to be the mantis or the cicada.
Even ghosts want to be the sparrow.
All Lords are cautiously plotting in this tense situation, as every step is taken like walking on thin ice.
The distance to the passage is far, but for Ding Ning and Jiang Che, it doesn’t take much time to pass through.
Jiang Che hadn’t been to the passage in a long time; upon arrival, he found the Dark Forest had been cleared, the passage dark and deep, like leading to an abyss.
A cold wind howled through, stinging their cheeks.
Many ghosts guarded nearby, and some high-level ghosts were cutting down Dark Trees to expand the area a bit.
The air was filled with the scent of sawdust and dust, with the sound of chopping echoing in the empty space.
"Rabbit Sister, this is my husband!" From afar, Jiang Che saw Rabbit-man’s figure, and Ding Ning excitedly greeted.
At this moment, the surrounding scene was eerie and sinister, the dim sky shrouded in faint mist, blurring one’s vision.
Jiang Che looked at the distant Rabbit-man, he always thought Rabbit-man’s frame would not differ much from Ding Ning.
Now it seemed, the difference was not small.
Rabbit-man’s body was more than ten yards, and according to Ding Ning, this was after shrinking.
Jiang Che and Ding Ning standing beside her were only as big as her kneecap.
Up close, he could clearly see the bald head, said to be Rabbit-man, yet lacking ears, devoid of fur, the mere sight was chilling.
Standing on two legs, her legs looked strong and powerful. Below, wearing an oversized pair of torn suspenders, her bare feet resembling those of a rabbit, yet with human skin.
The capillaries were visible, the dense web of blood vessels resembling a spider web, making one’s scalp tingle.
Rabbit-man saw Jiang Che approach, bent down to look at him, raised her foot, considering Jiang Che, only reaching her knee, feeling as if she could crush him with one step.
Jiang Che gazed at the giant foot with unwavering calm, his face unaffected.
The surrounding air seemed to freeze, the tense atmosphere suffocating.
Yet Jiang Che’s gaze was firm and composed, without a trace of panic.
He stared at the raised foot, cautious but unafraid.
Ding Ning did not intervene, only smiling lightly.
She stood aside, her expression relaxed, seemingly prepared for this scene.
Rabbit-man raised her foot, and seeing Jiang Che’s lack of response.
She casually lowered her foot, "Indeed a bit bolder than an ordinary human, an ordinary human would already be paralyzed with fear." She laughed loudly, her laughter sharp in this eerie forest.
The surrounding guarding ghosts also looked at Jiang Che with cold eyes, filled with malice and disdain. Hearing Rabbit-man’s laughter, they echoed it.
"Indeed, send him to Rabbit Sister’s dungeon, let him see the world, or else after emerging, other Lords might frighten him to the ground, how could I bring him out then?" Ding Ning playfully chided.
"Everyone knows Rabbit Sister’s dungeon is the strongest and best for training courage." Ding Ning casually complimented, Rabbit-man couldn’t help but grin widely.
Her huge form trembled slightly with her laughter.
"Of course!"
"As long as this kid can leave my territory, he won’t fear those other oddballs, sending him to me was wise."