Zhao Rulong and his men left in a panic, which surprised Cheng Shaofeng and the players.
Good news: the crisis is over.
The bad news: Not completely.
Cheng Shaofeng is not stupid. He can see that Zhao Rulong and the others must have thought that they were not capable enough and went back to find someone to deal with them.
"This old bitch must be harboring a lot of bad intentions!"
"It's a good opportunity for the players and I to take advantage of this time to grow..."
"The southern battlefield is ravaged by insect swarms, and the players are having a great time. I'd like to take advantage of this period to get a group of new players to level up there. When they come back... I have thousands of level 40 players. How will you deal with them?"
After a brief but fierce conflict, the Northern Base and the Crusaders had a brief period of peace.
It was also a good opportunity for Cheng Shaofeng to develop his own power.
There are really a lot of bugs in the southern battlefield.
"Why don't we let Shadow Guard 1 go to the southern battlefield... After all, the northern battlefield has been connected to the main base's signal, and there are so many veteran players in charge, so there won't be any problems."
"that's all!"
"Then find a way to connect the southern battlefield to the main base's signal range."
The northern battlefield used the optical cable that was previously built by soldiers and inquisitors. The southern battlefield did not have this condition... He might need to lay an optical cable himself.
Shadow Guard 1 and Demon Fox gave a few instructions and then rushed to the southern battlefield.
Because the northern battlefield is too far away from Dali City, he needs to take a flying vehicle to Colossus City first, and then change to another flying vehicle to Dali City.
On the way, Cheng Shaofeng thought of another major expense.
"I'll summon a group of new players... It will cost tens of thousands of crystals to transport them to the southern battlefield. In the long run, it will be more cost-effective to connect the signal of the southern battlefield to the main base."
"But let's transport the players first. After all, there are so many bug experiences to be gained, and we may not encounter such an opportunity again in the future."
It costs a lot, but it's worth it.
After Shadow Guard 1 got on the aircraft, he closed his eyes and began quantum surfing.
The official website has a huge number of people making reservations!
"Wow... There are so many foreigners who have made reservations recently. It seems that this game has spread abroad."
"Eh? Isn't this guy the designer of that game? My idol! Come work for me!"
"And this... My favorite e-sports teams in Europe and America are all going to switch to "End of the World Online"? Not bad, not bad, come join in too."
"But most of the Chinese are more reliable. At least there is no barrier to communication between them."
Cheng Shaofeng randomly selected several well-known foreign players who had made reservations, and the rest of the users were screened out by Zero Big Data and given places in the internal testing phase.
This time he had the crystals from the Apocalypse Store, as well as the other half of the order that was about to be completed by the soldiers. The crystals... were more than enough.
"Let's do some serious work this time, let's get 5,000 people!"
A level 1 clone only costs 30 crystals to create, and 5,000 new players only cost 150,000 crystals.
The amount of crystals they needed to transport to the southern battlefield was even greater than this!
But if we can take advantage of this wave of insects to get 5,000 level 40+ players, it will be totally worth it!
The combat capability of the Scourge Base will be greatly enhanced!
100 players in their 40s can already fight against 4 level 4 professionals. Wouldn’t 1,000 of them be able to fight against 40 level 4 professionals
By then, we can draw the current batch of level 40 players from the south over here. Even if the Crusaders are so powerful, it will be difficult for them to organize 40 level 4 professionals to invade, right
The Crusaders were powerful, but professionals above level 4 needed to create their own secret balls, and most of them acted alone. It would be troublesome for them to summon them together.
Therefore, when players do not know how to learn the fourth-level professional talents in this world... relying on accumulation of numbers is also an effective way of defense.
"The levels of the veteran players are also rising... Judging from the current situation, in half a month, there should be level 50 players. By then... they may be able to compete with tier 4 professionals."
After Cheng Shaofeng selected 5,000 players, the main body received a reminder from Zero.
"Master, today is the day when the Inquisitor's legacy returns. You said you would go."
"Oh, yes! I almost forgot..."
After taking back the Colossus City and killing the zombie city lord, Lao Lei and Aunt Mei found the Inquisitor's inheritance - the Scales of Justice - in the corner of the city lord's warehouse.
This is a divine weapon created by the founder who founded the Inquisitor tradition.
A special artifact that has no offensive capabilities, but can detect whether a person's character meets the requirements of the Inquisitor's inheritance, and has many other auxiliary functions.
The fourth-level talent of the Inquisitor: Artifact Skill. Once they reach the fourth level, they can create special artifacts, which can not only be used by themselves, but also for other Inquisitors in the sect.
Each artifact has its own characteristics and has the ability to grow. Judging all the evildoers will greatly increase the power of the artifact!
According to Aunt Mei, although this Scales of Justice has no offensive power, it is crucial to the Inquisitor inheritance, and it has many abilities that assist the inheritance.
It has existed for hundreds of years and has witnessed one justice-minded person after another joining the Inquisitor legacy. Its ability has increased with the number of people joining the legacy, and its ability is already hundreds of times stronger than when it was first created!
He is the true core of the Inquisitor lineage!
The Inquisitor inheritance has, historically speaking, always been the inheritance with the smallest number of members.
There is only one entry requirement, which is to pass the test of the Libra of Justice, but this has blocked most people. According to Lao Lei... This may also be an important reason why the Inquisitor heritage was successfully ambushed by the Crusaders and then had no power to fight back after being surrounded.
There are too few people!
This time, with the scales of justice back in hand, Aunt Mei and Lao Lei decide to restore the glory of the Inquisitor!
Cheng Shaofeng said that the Scourge Base will be the Inquisitor’s eternal friend!
Three days ago, Aunt Mei and Lao Lei sent people to invite the Inquisitor disciples who had been wandering outside for many years to return to the Colossus City.
Today, people have arrived one after another.
They will also hold a grand homecoming ceremony!
Cheng Shaofeng got up from the bed at the base, washed up and went to the central garden of Colossus City.
The decoration here is grand, solemn and majestic. The colorful flowers are just like the gradually warming weather, and are surrounded by tablets with names written on them.
Those are the dead judges...
Almost everyone in the city came here to watch.
Some elderly people looked at the distant yet familiar names engraved on the tablets, recalled them carefully for a long time, and suddenly shed two lines of tears.
No one knew what or who they were thinking of.
But... Even though the Inquisitor has disappeared for 50 years, his reputation in Colossus City is still huge!
Whether it is what we have heard from the elders or what we have seen from some recorded legends, the three words "Inquisitor" represent justice and peace!
It also brought faith to this newly injured city!
On the podium.
The eldest brother Fang Hao, the third sister Meg, the fourth brother Lei Tiezhu... and the youngest brother Agent Feng, as well as several older judges.
The scales of justice were placed before them, and they felt mixed emotions.
Fang Hao is 90 years old this year. His strength has dropped from the peak of the third level to the initial level of the third level. His face is haggard. Fang Hao, who was once only half a step away from reaching the fourth level, escaped with serious injuries and only managed to save his life. His cultivation level has declined and there is no room for further improvement.
He taught Agent Feng all the skills he knew.
"Commander Fang! Do you still remember me, Lao Hao? 55 years ago, you killed many people in the mutant's lair and pulled my head out from under the guillotine... Woo woo woo~ I didn't expect that I would see you again in this life, and see the Inquisitor come back again. I... cough cough~ I will die with my eyes closed."
An old man knelt on the ground with tears on his face.
Fang Hao pursed his lips and nodded.
"I... remember, you're... old."
"Sister Mei, I wrote you a love letter back then! You gave me a crystal stone and told me to absorb it well. You said that if I could feel the energy, you would let me take the Inquisitor test. I didn't expect..."
"Commander Fang, I served as a conscript under you!"
"Brother Tiezhu..."
Many old people talked about the past, which made them sigh with emotion.
Cheng Shaofeng also sighed.
"The world has changed so much that when you return... the young man and the beautiful woman have become old people."
When the Inquisitors were in Colossus City, many residents benefited from their kindness. At that time, the policies of Colossus City were clear and fair, and no one dared to oppress the people under the eyes of the Inquisitors. It was a breath of fresh air in the wasteland.
After recalling the past, Fang Hao, the eldest senior brother, wiped his red eyes, took a deep breath, and said loudly:
"From today on, our Inquisitor heritage... is back again! We have been lingering on for so many years just to wait for this opportunity. We must preserve our ancestors' heritage and tell everyone who attacked us back then... We must take back what we lost with our own hands!"
The four of them bowed towards the tablet placed above.
"Second Junior Brother! Master! We will avenge you! All those involved... not one will escape!"
Agent Feng rushed back from the battlefield in the south just to participate in this ceremony.
He is now the last disciple, and has inherited all the skills of the Inquisitor except the Fire Rune.
Fang Hao, Meg and Lei Tiezhu placed a person-high scale of justice in front of Agent Feng.
There were two trays, one of which had a ball of golden energy floating in it that seemed real and unreal, and the other was empty.
"Stand up."
"Um!"
Agent Feng stood on it, and the scales of justice floated up and down. After a moment... both sides reached a balance in the air. A ball of golden energy emanated from the other end and shone on Agent Feng's body. He was shining with golden light, as if he was wearing a golden armor.
Fang Hao: "Agent Feng, you have been recognized by the Scales of Justice. Now, as the senior judge..."
Meg: "As the second senior sister..."
Lei Tiezhu: "As the third senior brother..."
The three of them touched the scales of justice and said, "I will teach you the identity of the Inquisitor's inheritance leader! Are you... willing?"
The Scales of Justice seemed to sense something, and a ball of golden light penetrated into Agent Feng's body.
Ding~ Trigger hidden profession
Do you want to change your job to 'Inquisitor'
After changing jobs, you will gain control of the artifact "Scales of Justice" and gain the innate attribute: Justice
Justice: Gain elemental affinity, transform into elemental body (can only use energy skills such as fire, ice, lightning, etc.), elemental damage increased by 50%, elemental resistance increased by 50%, each upgrade will gain an additional 1 point of intelligence, and accepting others to join the Inquisitor heritage and killing evildoers will gain "Justice Value", which can be exchanged for exclusive enhancements in the Justice Scale.
After changing jobs, the second specialization will be cancelled and other specialization skills cannot be learned.
"Hidden profession!?"
Cheng Shaofeng also saw the option of sealing Agent through Zero.
"Wow... This attribute is great. Although I can't learn the second specialization, the bonus is really great. And this artifact, the Scales of Justice, which has been passed down for hundreds of years, may contain some good things..."
"Learn! You must learn!"
Agent Feng did not disappoint Cheng Shaofeng's expectations and directly chose to agree.
"I do!"
The Libra of Justice shone with golden light, and the energy dragged Agent Feng's body into the air. The golden light forged his body, and the energy grew rapidly!
Agent Feng's intelligence attribute skyrocketed instantly!
The extra 1 point of intelligence given at each level by this professional feature starts from level 1!
He is now level 46, which means an additional 45 points of intelligence!
The energy in the Libra of Justice was as endless as the vast ocean. Cheng Shaofeng felt a power far beyond the fourth level hidden in it.
"Who knows, maybe Agent Feng's greatest reward is this artifact..."
Ding~ World announcement!
The player 'Agent Feng' changes his job to the hidden job 'Inquisitor Master'!
Suddenly, the world channel exploded!
Fox Demon: "Congratulations!"
Lin Tang: "Damn it! Agent Feng, you deserve to die! It's ok to have a hidden profession, but you even made yourself a sect leader! I'm also a judge, give me some benefits quickly, or I'll unplug your network cable offline!"
Hiroshima Atom: "This is really good. I feel like the game is getting richer and richer... I have a feeling I can find a hidden zombie profession in the northern battlefield. I'll eat it all up!"
Magic Conch: "Damn, a zombie sneaked in!"
Once made a pledge with the gods: "I heard from a fangirl that hidden professions can no longer choose a second specialization... Unfortunately, the combination of two specializations is the highest ceiling of this game. If the agent wants to enrich the system in the future... he can only rely on universal skills."
Washing Machine: "Agent Feng is awesome, can you give me a job transfer to the hidden profession of 'Judge Deputy Chief'?"
Xiao Yuer: "6! It sounds like that."
Players started chatting in the world channel.
Following the girl, Agent Feng became the second player to switch to a hidden profession.
He will also take on the task of the rise of the Inquisitor legacy.
The ceremony here was still going on, and Cheng Shaofeng also stood on the stage for a while as the object of gratitude.
After this ceremony, the Inquisitor's legacy officially returns!
But Agent Feng faced a very troublesome problem—the fire rune had been lost.
The second brother who mastered this skill was killed by the Crusaders, and if the Inquisitor wants to break through to the fourth level, he must master the Fire Rune!
"The senior brother who was expelled from the sect before... How can we find him?"
According to the memories of some people who are still alive today, they only remember that person mastered the Fire Rune, although he messed it up afterwards...
Agent Feng sent this question to the official website for help, and "God Rewards Hard Work" far away in the central city gave an unexpected answer.
"Zibo City, that place is home to many strange people who are not recognized by others..."
He stopped killing Agent Feng and headed directly to Zi Bo City to look for the inheritance of the Fire Rune.
...
2 days later.
The crystals in the central city are transported back to the main base of Red City.
Cheng Shaofeng placed his hand on the crystal stones piled up into a small hill.
"Zero, help me absorb it! Help me advance to the fourth level!"