"Parallel worlds drain survivors' energy?"
Zhang Chen was slightly taken aback, but he quickly understood.
Since parallel world transmissions could cause energy pollution, leading to mutations in parallel world creatures, it was natural that the energy of traversers had spread out.
According to the principle of conservation of energy, the energy of the monsters and zombies in the parallel worlds all originated from the energy emitted by the traversers.
If traversers frequently lingered in parallel worlds, their internal energy would certainly diminish, eventually reaching a balance with this world.
"That's right, although we don't know why, that's the result. Many people have experienced a decrease in crystal cores and physical weakness."
"Some severe cases even regressed in level."
"That's why we came up with this plan: to lure other survivors here and use their crystal cores to compensate for our energy loss."
"As for supplies... the supplies they carry are no match for this world!"
"This world has only been half a year since we started traversing, and most malls and supermarkets have plenty of food."
"Moreover... the level of monsters in this world is not enough to threaten us! And the humans here are pathetically weak. We are the masters here, capable of doing whatever we please!"
The burly man said proudly.
As he spoke, he glanced at Zhang Chen and quickly corrected himself:
"But now you are the master here... with your strength, you can become the master of all parallel worlds..."
Zhang Chen ignored the man's flattery and suddenly asked:
"What is your relationship with the Supreme One?"
Hearing the name "Supreme One," the burly man shivered and stammered:
"Although it's rumored that the Supreme One has incorporated all轮回者 (reincarnators) of the same era under his command, and those who disobeyed were executed..."
"But we are an exception. We hid in a parallel world and survived. Now we are here and do not interact with the outside world."
"Otherwise, we would have been discovered by the Supreme One and slaughtered long ago."
"Then... can you help me find the Supreme One's lair?" Zhang Chen asked, patting the burly man's shoulder.
"You... you mean you want to go to the Supreme One's palace?"
"Although you are very strong... but... why would you provoke that monster?"
"Of course, I don't mean to belittle you. I just think the Supreme One isn't worth your effort..."
Although the burly man said this, his heart was filled with extreme fear of the Supreme One.
He felt that Zhang Chen's displayed strength might not be superior to the Supreme One's, and even thought that Zhang Chen was seeking death by actively looking for the Supreme One...
"So, you know where the Supreme One is?"
Zhang Chen raised an eyebrow, instantly catching the loophole in the burly man's words.
"Ah? This... I..."
The burly man stammered, unsure whether to speak.
If he spoke and Zhang Chen was defeated, he would surely die.
But if he didn't speak, Zhang Chen might not spare him either.
He was extremely conflicted!
"If you don't want to say, then fine. I believe among your more than thirty people, there will definitely be someone willing to say!"
Zhang Chen said, slowly raising his right hand.
"I'm not clear about others, but only I know where I escaped from, where the location is, and how to bypass the guards!"
"I can take you. Please believe me!"
The burly man, terrified, quickly revealed his trump card.
"Well, alright. I'll spare your life then!"
Hearing Zhang Chen say this, the burly man breathed a sigh of relief.
At least, from now until they found the Supreme One, he would be safe.
To find the Supreme One, Zhang Chen would definitely not let his guide die.
Zhang Chen checked the time. Ten minutes had passed since the beginning.
The time flow in this world was six to one: 120 minutes in this world equaled 20 minutes in the main world.
According to their agreement, Zhao Xiyue would enter the teleportation gate in one minute, meaning she should have arrived here four minutes ago.
What had happened?
"Are there any other teleportation gates in that building?"
Zhang Chen asked the burly man.
"No more. This is the only functioning teleportation gate from the main world to this parallel world. All others are broken..."
The burly man replied.
"Then... what exactly happened to Zhao Xiyue?"
Meanwhile, in the experimental building, four minutes ago.
Zhao Xiyue saw that the agreed-upon time had arrived, took a deep breath, and slowly walked towards the teleportation gate.
Just as she was about to enter the teleportation gate.
Suddenly, another teleportation gate opened next to Zhao Xiyue.
Then, a young man with a Tang dao on his back walked out.
"Who are you?!"
Zhao Xiyue nervously drew her Crit Spear and held it in her hand.
"Don't misunderstand. I'm not a bad person. My name is Chen Xiao, and I'm from Shuilan Star in a parallel world. I need your help with something."
To show he had no ill intentions, Chen Xiao slowly unbuckled the Tang dao on his back and placed it on the ground.
"This Tang dao..."
Zhao Xiyue furrowed her brows. Of course, she couldn't forget this Tang dao.
The appearance of this Tang dao was almost identical to the Tang dao Zhang Chen had used before.
"That's right, this Tang dao was given to me by a deity. I know you are Zhao Xiyue, and you are very powerful!"
"Now, my world is being invaded by enemies that shouldn't belong to our world, and I need your help!"
Chen Xiao pleaded earnestly.
"You know my name? But I'm not from Shuilan Star in a parallel world. My original world is..."
"Earth!"
The last two words were spoken by Zhao Xiyue and Chen Xiao in unison.
"You even know about Earth? Who exactly are you?"
Zhao Xiyue felt that the young man before her was extraordinary. How could he know so much?
Could he be an esper with telepathic abilities?
"Actually, I don't have telepathic abilities. Everything I know, you told me yourself!"
"I know this will confuse you, but believe me, I will give you a satisfactory explanation in the end!"
"My time is short. We need to leave immediately. My world needs you!"
Chen Xiao pleaded again.
"But..."
Zhao Xiyue hesitated, looking at the teleportation gate Zhang Chen had entered. Before she could explain, she heard Chen Xiao say preemptively:
"Don't worry, Zhang Chen... no, the deity has the ability to traverse parallel worlds and possesses supreme wisdom!"
"As long as you come with me, he will follow soon!"