114: Chapter 12 Zhang Xiaoman Starts Bluffing Again 114: Chapter 12 Zhang Xiaoman Starts Bluffing Again It was a stone platform depressed in the middle, now holding considerable water, resembling a large container.

“According to the records, this should be the Inheritance Fire,” he said.

Zhang Xiaoman gently caressed the stone platform and said:

“This is a symbol of inheritance used by the predecessors of the Three Great Sanctuaries, enduring through centuries without fading, a pity…”

As he spoke, his face showed nostalgia, and his eyes seemed filled with endless emotion.

The others also came over, each revealing a sigh upon seeing and hearing all this.

In their minds, the once thriving scene here emerged, but in the blink of an eye, it had completely changed.

Zhang Xiaoman turned around, his gaze fixed on them:

“I know you love adventure and you want to understand these secrets about the Transcendents.

But honestly, the deeper you delve into some things, the more dangerous it becomes…”

He then brought up the same theory of “cognitive acceptance” he had once used to rope in Xiao Shun and others.

However, this time it was different.

Before, when he said these things, it was just to raise the barrier and, incidentally, to elevate the prestige.

But now, knowing that the Ultimate Items might have turned what he said into reality, he was truly speaking with their interests in mind.

After all, if cognitive acceptance really existed, it would be very dangerous for those who knew the truth.

This was also giving them the choice of whether to join or not.

Subsequently, Yang Yangyang and the others, after only a moment’s pause, all unsurprisingly expressed their desire to know the truth.

Even an ordinary person like Li Xiang was willing to risk it for a glimpse of the extraordinary, not to mention this group who had always been in search of legends and adventures.

Seeing that their minds were made up, Zhang Xiaoman sighed softly and repeated the same lines he had used to deceive Xiao Shun and the others.

This time, perhaps the word “deceive” could no longer be used, as what he said had all become reality.

After learning these things, Yang Yangyang and the others all showed expressions of shock, their hearts like raging seas, continuously tumultuous, and long unable to calm.

“This…

worlds overlapping, Transcendent invasion, the real Great Fusion is coming, how…

how should we face this?” he said.

“This world has been without Transcendents for three hundred years due to unknown reasons locking away our talents!

And now the inheritance has been severed!

Is this…

the power between worlds, or is it man-made…”

“No, wait!

We still have Brother Man!

Brother Man has restored the original inheritance, and the Enlightenment Array has also been successfully developed.

As long as we help him pass down this power, I believe humanity can safely get through this crisis!”

“…”

Yang Yangyang and the others discussed noisily for a while then all turned their eyes to Zhang Xiaoman, their gazes filled with immense fervor and excitement, the desire and anticipation in their chests almost becoming tangible.

“Brother Man!

Let us join you, we will definitely continue to fight for humanity’s hope!”

Xun You was the first to speak.

Yang Yangyang chimed in:

“Yes, Brother Man, the power of the Star Alliance needs to grow, we will always follow you!

Today we have seen what those monsters look like, and knowing so much, hiding is definitely not an option, let us help you!!!”

Ji Xiaoqi and Lord Bear, although they didn’t speak, were also nodding persistently, their expressions clearly showing their stance.

Seeing this, Zhang Xiaoman also felt a slight stir of excitement.

After all, with the current changes, when he first thought of forming an organization, he was not too hurried about it.

Although monsters appeared, their scale was always just a few at a time, creating no significant disturbance.

His main goal remained at the stage of “fighting monsters to Upgrade,” focusing primarily on strengthening himself alone.

But now it was different, with his own theory becoming reality, the Great Fusion was bound to happen soon.

Although the exact time was still unclear, it surely wouldn’t be far off.

By then, the entire world, and even the entire universe, would face real turbulence!

And times had changed; if Zhang Xiaoman wanted to recruit helpers before, he would have had to use points to buy Extraordinary Items from the store to gift, thereby creating Transcendents capable of combating monsters just like him, which would inevitably use up many of his already scarce points.

But things were different now; Zhang Xiaoman knew clearly the method to draw the Enlightenment Array.

By using the Enlightenment Array to help them awaken, it would allow others to access Dark Energy!

Perhaps with united efforts, he could continually discover new Dark Energy Formulas.

The cost and benefits compared to before had improved unknowingly how many times.

Therefore, he now became more eager to expand the organization and recruit helpers.

Now, upon knowing the intentions of Yang Yangyang and the others, he was internally pleased.

After all, as he was initially building his force, he indeed needed some foundation to support it.

His thoughts only swirled for a moment, and Zhang Xiaoman immediately addressed everyone:

“I have seen your determination; Yang Yangyang is right, I have restored the inheritance of the Three Great Sanctuaries and formed the Star Alliance in order to spread the extraordinary, so that humanity can have sufficient strength to contend with the invaders and win a chance to survive the ‘Great Fusion’…”

The others listened intently, their ears perked up, waiting for his next words.

“Therefore, I can accept you into the Star Alliance…”

Zhang Xiaoman looked at them intensely and continued:

“But there are some things that I must make clear to you!

Joining the Star Alliance is not child’s play; what you will need to give up might be much more than you imagine!”

“And the path to become a Transcendent is not smooth; the pioneers of the Three Great Sanctuaries have taught us with their blood and lives what the real cost is!”

After saying this, he pointed his arm at the densely inscribed scratches on the surrounding walls and said:

“Do you see these marks?

Each one represents a fallen warrior!

These people gave up everything, just to silently protect this world, and in the end, not even their names were left behind…”

Zhang Xiaoman looked at each of them solemnly:

“So, have you really thought this through?

Awakeners are always the primary target of monster hunting; once you join, there is no option for regret…”