CHAPTER 338: CHAPTER 338: ERROR-SERIES SPIRIT SEED·SAVIOR (LEGENDARY LEVEL)_1

Wang Linchi no longer inquired about the excavation progress on the second subterranean level; Ye Tian, after a night of deliberation, had finally agreed to it.

He reasoned that enduring short-term pain was preferable to long-term suffering. After all, if death was inevitable, a final struggle was worthwhile.

In recent days, a vast number of Elemental Giants had been moved to the center of the first subterranean level. There, with the assistance of the NPC rebels, a megalopolis was constructed to house all the Elemental Giants.

This mega-city also fortified the entrance to the second subterranean level, serving as a buffer in case anything hostile emerged.

More importantly, this addressed the settlement of the Elemental Giants. Ye Tian had promised them a better life when recruiting these Giant Tribes, and fulfilling that promise was crucial; otherwise, the Elemental Giants would not have willingly served him.

Coincidentally, this was a particular strength of the NPCs.

Created by the Game System to serve Players, they were exceptionally skilled in farming, animal husbandry, and construction.

Furthermore, they subtly taught the Elemental Giants self-sufficiency, as the NPCs could not tend to the giants indefinitely. This instruction was gradual, not forced.

These developments benefited not only Ye Tian but also Wang Linchi, who easily obtained the bloodlines of all the Elemental Giants.

However, his methods were less ruthless and more conspicuous than before, eventually drawing Ye Tian’s attention. Ye Tian, however, did not excessively condemn him or sever ties, merely asking Wang Linchi to avoid lethal actions or causing irreversible harm to the Elemental Giants.

Ye Tian turned a blind eye partly because Wang Linchi still possessed value; most of the time, Ye Tian could balance emotion and reason.

Wang Linchi had provided considerable help, and Ye Tian had no intention of discarding a valuable ally. Driving Wang Linchi away would mean losing his only research assistant.

Ye Tian had encountered other researchers, but none possessed Wang Linchi’s capabilities.

Therefore, Ye Tian could only attribute Wang Linchi’s exceptional research ability to the special power he had acquired from his Erroneous Sin, which gave him such unscientific research capabilities.

Elemental Bloodline...

Wang Linchi gazed at the bloodline potion in his hand, which he had created through Fusion. It was a special bloodline potion, a Fusion of all Elemental Giant bloodlines. Its creation was only possible because he had acquired the flesh and blood of the Titan King, which made the synthesis feasible.

The Titan King’s status is definitely extraordinary. Without using its bloodline, purified from its flesh, as a harmonizing agent, this potion could not have been created. It would have simply exploded due to conflicting Elements.

Previously, Wang Linchi had been unable to resolve the issue of elemental conflict. However, the Corrosive Conversion of the Titan King’s flesh, combined with its inherent possession of the four basic Elements—earth, water, fire, and wind—allowed him to successfully modify and create the potion after a harmonization process.

This thing... can be considered a backup plan.

The Elemental Bloodline was a solution Wang Linchi came up with because his Physique consistently failed to keep pace with his spiritual power.

By achieving Full Elementalization and discarding his physical body, his Spirit, Soul, and Heart would no longer be constrained by his Physique.

Unless absolutely necessary, Wang Linchi was reluctant to abandon his body. Though fragile and possessing mediocre Potential, it was the best protection for his Soul; no other safeguard suited him better.

Therefore, he did not plan to use it immediately, intending to wait until he reached at least the Elite Gold Level.

However, he wasn’t inflexible. If, on the second subterranean level, he discovered a way to combine the Elemental Bloodline with other abilities to become even more powerful, he would use it without hesitation.

What was unusable now might not be useful in another world.

"Are you busy?" Ye Tian knocked on the door and asked immediately.

"What’s up?" Wang Linchi replied, not directly answering the question.

"We’ve dug through to the second subterranean level," Ye Tian stated succinctly.

Wang Linchi opened the door, then returned to his seat to brew tea before asking, "What’s the situation?"

"I’m not sure yet; I just received the news." Ye Tian drained his tea in one gulp and continued, "Come on, let’s go take a look."

"Huh? I need to go too?" Wang Linchi was baffled. Isn’t it usually Ye Tian, the protagonist, who goes on a rampage while I reap the benefits later? Why does he have to drag me along? I haven’t caused any trouble recently while working on the Elemental Bloodline. Logically, even if they’re wary of me, they shouldn’t need to bring me.

"Of course! You’re in charge of this project. If you don’t go, who will?" Ye Tian asserted confidently.

"Hold on, be reasonable. How am I in charge of this? I haven’t even stepped out the door these past few days." Wang Linchi sensed something was off with this guy.

"You were the one who suggested digging to the second subterranean level, right?" Ye Tian promptly shifted the blame to Wang Linchi.

He had realized that Wang Linchi couldn’t be left idle; he’d inevitably stir up trouble. It was one thing if he only targeted enemies, but Wang Linchi didn’t distinguish between friend and foe, causing chaos for everyone. If Wang Linchi were truly left alone on the first subterranean level, the entire population of Elemental Giants might be wiped out by the time they returned. Therefore, the best solution was to bring him to the second subterranean level. If they encountered enemies, Wang Linchi could wreak havoc on them. If they could subdue any new entities, Wang Linchi could study them, keeping him out of other mischief.

"Stop pulling me. I’ll pack my things and go with you." Wang Linchi was exasperated. What kind of people are these, being so guarded against me?

Next world, I absolutely must improve my disguise. I can’t afford to be careless again.

Only then did Ye Tian release his grip. Wang Linchi quickly swept his belongings into his storage space and followed Ye Tian out.

"How many people are you planning to take?" Wang Linchi asked.

Surely, they wouldn’t go with just two or three people. They were a significant power now. Since they had occupied the first subterranean level, the Fallen Players and NPC rebels had fully retreated, leaving only their operatives on the surface. Their numbers were now substantial, and with the Elemental Giants, they not only held back the Players on the surface but also possessed a formidable army. Venturing to the second subterranean level would surely involve a massive force. Not to mention that the Fallen Players and NPC rebels had now undergone a Fusion into a single Erroneous Sin.

[Error-Series Spirit Seed·Savior (Legendary Level)]

Ye Tian’s Erroneous Sin had transformed again, becoming a Savior of Legendary Level. The Fallen Players and NPC rebels were now his derivative subordinates.

After the Fusion of the two Erroneous Sins, Ye Tian naturally took the lead, and Linghu Sen was stripped of his former position as leader of the NPC rebels.

Only Ye Tian and Linghu Sen were aware of these changes; even those who became derivative subordinates could not perceive them.

"I don’t plan to take too many, to avoid alerting any potential enemy. Just you, me, and Linghu Sen will be enough," Ye Tian replied.

"What the hell..." Wang Linchi was taken aback. What kind of ridiculous team is this? What could just three of them possibly do? Oh, right. Ye Tian is a typical Reincarnator protagonist. Even with a powerful faction, he prefers to fight alone, letting his faction perform Bloodsucking on him, unlike Yan Ming King who performed Bloodsucking on his faction. In other words, no matter how large his forces, they’re of no direct help to him; he’ll always opt for small-group combat. It’s just like those protagonists in game-rebirth stories. Even when solo play is more advantageous, they insist on creating a guild, inviting past-life experts, and then single-handedly carrying the entire guild while the members effortlessly grow stronger.

"I understand why I’m going, but what’s Linghu Sen for? To manage the two of us?" Wang Linchi quipped.

Linghu Sen is a manager, not a fighter. If they aren’t bringing a large force, Linghu Sen should be left behind to manage the first subterranean level.

"That makes sense. Then just the two of us will go," Ye Tian mused, agreeing.

"Is that what you think I meant..." Wang Linchi, momentarily unable to follow Ye Tian’s train of thought, asked bluntly, "Why not advance with a large army and forcibly take control of the second subterranean level? Why must the two of us go down there to fight alone?"

"Their strength is too weak; they can’t keep up. Bringing them would only be a burden. It’s better if we scout the situation or resolve matters ourselves before bringing them in," Ye Tian explained his reasoning.

"What the hell, then why are you even supporting them?" Wang Linchi was bewildered.

One person might be a burden, but a thousand? Let alone an army of a hundred thousand Players and NPCs, all of whom can revive after death.

"As a force to oppose the Game System," Ye Tian replied, seeing nothing wrong with his logic.

"Then you don’t need both of us to go down. I’d be a burden too, so I’m not going," Wang Linchi refused without hesitation.

It wasn’t that Wang Linchi was being mercenary; why should he follow Ye Tian into hardship while Ye Tian’s faction reaped the rewards? Wang Linchi owed them nothing; their relationship was purely one of mutual benefit. Linghu Sen was wary of him, and even though Ye Tian seemed sincere, he didn’t fully trust him either. Under these circumstances, there was no way he would sacrifice himself for this faction. He’d rather just slack off with everyone else in the faction.

"How could you be a burden?" Ye Tian was completely perplexed. Wang Linchi is so powerful. If he doesn’t go, who will? Surely, we can’t let those weaker than him take such risks.

"I can be a burden too," Wang Linchi stated firmly. He could only look out for himself; saving the world was not his concern, and he certainly wouldn’t risk his life for others.