After three hours of wild running, relying entirely on Energy Absorption to sustain.

As Gang Qi was about to run out, Yu Chuan finally arrived in the area where his teammates were located.

This was a dark purple swamp, abruptly appearing in the dreamy Senluo Forest Region.

On the map, it looked like a wound forcibly torn open by some sort of power.

In the center of the swamp stood a blood-flesh nest, covered with various Spiritual Patterns, pulsing like blood vessels. Every few seconds, it would emit a puff of ghostly green mist.

Yu Chuan wiped his sweat, scanning the surroundings.

Compared to the vibrant, dreamlike forest environment behind him, this area underfoot seemed deliberately desaturated, with a faint scent of blood lingering in the air, yet strangely attractive.

"Over here."

At this moment, the captain peeked out from behind a cracked black boulder and waved at him.

The captain's appearance, "Pig Teammate," was an abstract masterpiece, sporting a shiny bald head, a large gold chain made of Armed Modules hanging from his neck, a Treasure Hunting Mouse perched on his right shoulder, wearing a colorful shirt, clearly not your typical player.

Yu Chuan decisively bypassed the boulder to meet this group of never-before-seen teammates.

Seeing the attire of his teammates, he laughed to himself.

He understood what it meant by "birds of a feather flock together."

Their styles were increasingly ridiculous.

Sitting in the corner, the assassin teammate wore a fluorescent pink bodysuit with "Seek Backstab" printed on the back.

Leaning against a tree, the support had a game ID of "Heals Until You Puke," wearing a nurse outfit with an advertisement "Cure All Diseases" stuck on the chest....

The rest of the team's players had similar styles, making Yu Chuan feel out of place.

By comparison, his Black Cloth Clothes seemed quite decent.

"Bro, come over to discuss the strategy, let me tell you what to do next in detail."

The captain hooked his shoulder, warmly pulling him to sit on the ground, picking up a branch to point at the twisted pattern drawn on the ground:

"You were told about the plan on your way here, but haven't been briefed on the situation inside the nest."

The captain pointed the branch towards the door of the nest:

"There's an Array here that attracts prey, luring them inside. We discovered this while chasing prey... According to the Guidance's analysis, the Array's function is to receive Rule Power to hatch Soul Beast Seeds, and secondly to trap prey."

"Prey here is divided into two types. The first type exceeds the Life Strength of Soul Beasts, which, once detected by the Array, is directly crushed, turning into nourishment for the Soul Beast Seeds."

"The second type of prey has lower Life Strength than Soul Beasts. They are allowed to pass into the Soul Beast Nest, where their memories, Combat Talent, and other abilities are devoured by the Soul Beast. So, we need a weaker player to sneak in and steal the Soul Beast Seed."

After hearing the captain's introduction, Yu Chuan asked in confusion:

"Captain, isn't it easy to find a weaker player? Just have a teammate Decompose their Life Soul. As long as the evolution points from Decomposition aren't used, the combat power will drop quickly."

The captain shrugged helplessly:

"We've already reached the Eighth Star Vein Slot. Even with just the attribute bonus from the Body Refining Level, the strength exceeds that of Soul Beast cubs. Decomposing the Life Soul completely can't pass the Array detection."

Yu Chuan nodded in realization, then continued to ask:

"Captain, now that you've told me this secret, aren't you afraid I'll take all the benefits for myself?"

"It's just a game, no need for so much cunning." Pig Teammate waved it off, looking unconcerned:

"We're all old players who gained access when the Senluo Forest Region opened, making many friends along the way while Hunting. We've never encountered players who are purely a nuisance. Besides, this Soul Beast Nest isn't a one-time opportunity; the Soul Beast Seeds are produced continuously."

"Besides, this place isn't safe. Without team coordination, the Soul Slaves guarding the Soul Beasts would chase you outside. Without backup outside, you'd still end up dead... Also, the Soul Beast you steal can't be stored in the Pet Space without the Control Mark and washing of the Purification System, which requires teammates' assistance."

Saying this, Pig Teammate grinned, patting Yu Chuan's shoulder:

"Bro, since you've contacted me, it means we have a connection... So, instead of worrying about the problem you mentioned, we should think about how to get more Soul Beast Seeds out. Once our Soul Beast Breeding Farm is up and running, everyone can earn sacrificial power and be happy."

Hearing this, Yu Chuan nodded vigorously.

Even though Captain "Pig Teammate's" getup was quite abstract, a few words were enough for Yu Chuan to gauge this person's straightforward nature.

This is a teammate whom you can trust.

"By the way, Captain, are you sure that the Controlled Life Soul can control the Soul Beast? Logically, Soul Beasts are also Rule products. Shouldn't it require injecting sacrificial power like the Shuyan to modify their life logic?"

Yu Chuan recalled the relevant settings of Shuyan Warriors at this point.

"Don't worry, I asked the Guidance. Soul Beasts are merely Derivative Energy products of the Soul Shaping Rule, inferior to our Player System's Controlled Life Soul. They can be controlled; although purification is needed, they don't require rewriting life's logic like a Shuyan Warrior." 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Now assured in the plan's feasibility, Yu Chuan felt relieved.

The captain grinned at this moment:

"The only issue is, inside the Soul Beast Nest, there's a Soul Slave accompanying the Soul Beast Seed, and you may not be the opponent. So be prepared to come back after dying. When you get in, don't be greedy; run for the exit as soon as you grab a Soul Beast cub. We'll be outside waiting for you."