CHAPTER 459: CHAPTER 459: THE KING’S SCEPTER OF THE STAR CLAN

Yang Yu asked Yi Zuo about the whereabouts of other Underground Mazes created by heroes, to which Yi Zuo gave a response similar to Scarjade’s: except for a few special Underground Mazes, the others appeared randomly.

However, the locations of Underground Mazes constructed by heroes never overlapped, and within a one hundred kilometer radius centered on an Underground Maze, it was impossible for a second one to appear.

When asked about the number of mazes, Yi Zuo admitted he was powerless. Before he had decided to become the Guardian of the Hall of Courage, there were already halls of Magic, Wisdom, Strength, Defense, Speed, Skill, Cooperation, Strategy, and Tenacity; he didn’t know whether any other mazes had been constructed after the heroes had awakened him.

From the known names, aside from the already conquered Halls of Wisdom, Courage, and Magic, the halls of Strategy, Skill, and Cooperation likely focused less on physical strength, and one could attempt to conquer them if encountered.

As for the Halls of Strength, Defense, Speed, and Tenacity, they sounded like they tested one’s physical might, so one had to assess his capabilities.

"Next question, is there anything you want me to do?"

When conquering the Hall of Wisdom last time, Yang Yu had helped Amon reach a complete understanding, earning him the title "Light and Sin."

He wanted to see if he could receive a task from Yi Zuo, potentially earning another title.

"I am already dead, I have nothing to offer. But if you ask whether there is something I want you to do, it’s not that there isn’t."

Yi Zuo’s smile was quickly replaced by seriousness.

"The Demon King, if the new generation inherits the will of the previous Demon King, they will inevitably target our Star Clan, who possess the Star Eye.

If possible, I hope you can do your utmost to save my descendants when they face danger.

This is not a command; if you find it too challenging, just pass on a message for me, tell them to take good care of themselves in the upcoming troubled times."

As soon as Yi Zuo finished speaking, Yang Yu’s task panel displayed a new task:

"Achievement Task

Continuation of the Bloodline

Task Description: You have been entrusted by an ancestor of the Star Eye; he hopes you will save his descendants in times of crisis.

Task Requirement: When the Demon King invades, save at least one person with the Star Eye.

Task Reward: Title ’Rare Bloodline Guardian’ (increases Defense and Special Defense by 5% for each Rare Bloodline Holder in your team, up to four times), drawing opportunities 3* number of people saved, Experience 100000* number of people saved."

Titles that improved tanking were always good, but the conditions were somewhat stringent.

Rare Bloodline—without hints, who knows who belongs to a Rare Bloodline.

Yang Yu didn’t know if elves like Iya or silver wolves like Lotcar counted as Rare Bloodline, but the Elf Queen likely did.

Setting aside this task, Yang Yu’s task panel also had a task called "Stars Reflected in Eyes."

In the game, if certain conditions weren’t met, it wouldn’t be possible to start a second playthrough.

This task appearing as a reward for another task also underscored the importance of people with the Star Eye; if they were all wiped out by the Demon King, there might not be a second playthrough.

"I can’t promise for others, but that girl I mentioned earlier, and her team, they have bestowed upon us a huge favor. I will find an opportunity to repay it and also retrieve what I’ve left behind."

Hearing Yang Yu say this, Yi Zuo smiled again and spoke softly, "Thank you."

"I’ve finished my questions." Yang Yu turned to look at the others who had arrived from the Trial Space behind him. "Do you have any questions you want to ask him?"

Everyone present could tell that the person talking to Yang Yu was the guardian of this Underground Maze.

They didn’t have many questions—only one.

Whenever Bai Jin recalled the breathtaking scenes before her eyes, she couldn’t help but grip her Magic Wand tighter. Her eyes beneath her messy hair began to flicker. If illusions were really based on each person’s character, could she find out in advance, by observing Yang Yu’s expressions after he spoke those words?

Bai Jin hesitated about whether to ask this question, but Lotcar asked outright,

"What exactly is the basis for the illusion on the Sixth Floor? If you placed each person here into the illusion I experienced, would they make the same choices as they did in the illusion?"

Unlike the Yang Yu in other people’s illusions, in Lotcar’s illusion, Yang Yu saw through the flaws in the illusion and debunked it.

He laughed as he drew his sword against his companions, and after confirming that only Lotcar was real, he unhesitatingly shielded Lotcar with his life, trading it for Lotcar’s chance to defeat the opponent.

Before he died, he even smiled at Lotcar, asking him to say hello to the real him.

Having spent so much time with Yang Yu, Lotcar felt he had gotten to know him quite well, but now he found him more and more inscrutable.

Yi Zuo thought for a moment, then informed Lotcar about the setup of the Sixth Floor, "When you penetrated the clouds, the Sixth Floor accessed each of your memories individually, simulated the situations you least wanted to face, and combined them with reality.

It’s difficult for a person to objectively evaluate someone, so the Sixth Floor also gathers others’ impressions of that person to make adjustments, achieving as much realism as possible.

Generally speaking, the later one enters the Sixth Floor, the more real what they see and experience.

Because it’s extremely close to reality and hard to find flaws, the psychological pressure is greater.

That means those who advance to the Sixth Floor earlier have an advantage.

This is also a reward for the first person brave enough to jump off the log bridge."

"So, you were afraid I would clear the levels easily, so you arbitrarily changed my trial content. You really don’t want me to win!" Yang Yu said with a full-face smile, but this innocent smile made Yi Zuo shudder and could only return a wry smile,

"I just wanted to see what kind of person could consecutively overcome the Fourth and Fifth Floors. Since you’ve passed the test I personally set up, it’s time I hand out the rewards."

Leaving the throne, Yi Zuo reached out toward the myriad of stars above, and the brightest star fell from the sky, landing on the ground and transforming into a golden Treasure Box.

"I just want to confirm beforehand, the items inside this are all prepared in advance, right? I don’t have to gamble on them myself?"

Yi Zuo smiled and said, "The rewards for clearing are fixed. The Mother Spider has been eliminated, and if you wish to try your luck, just wait a few days, and the monsters in this Underground Maze will refresh."

"Then forget it."

Yang Yu opened the Treasure Box, which contained a Scepter inlaid with five-colored gemstones.

[King’s Scepter of the Star Clan

A symbol of royalty from the Ancient Realm of Star Country, it holds a mysterious power.

Attack Power +200, Strength +10%, Intelligence +10%

Unique Passive[Star Eye Resonance]: When taking a magic attack, there is a 50% chance to use [Star Eye] to dispel that magic.

Unique Passive[Broken Army Emperor]: Within a 10-meter radius of oneself, for every enemy present, an additional 5% Strength and 5% Intelligence are gained, up to a maximum of 200%.]