章節 80: Chapter 79: The Restorers’ Expedition!
"Did we succeed?
"Did we clear the ultimate trial?"
Zhao Haiping looked at his hands. Earlier, when the Eastern Yi general had disarmed him, his palms had stung, and his arms had gone numb. But now, all those sensations had vanished.
Each player separated from the characters they had been playing, assuming a spirit-like form, moving freely through the historical fragment. All their negative states were removed by the special power of the Restorers, restoring them to the same state as when they had first entered.
Meng Yuan, also in spirit form, left the theater and joined the others.
Then, they watched as everything around them began to rewind! The fire gradually extinguished, collapsed beams reformed into the theater structure, and fallen people rose back to their feet...
Soon, the historical fragment returned to its original state.
Yet, the process didn't stop there. The bandits once again entered the town, County Magistrate Tang and others went to meet them, but this time, events didn't unfold as they had when the players were in control.
They saw Yang Xinyan leave the theater and finally decide to find Gao Ze, informing them of the plan to set fire to the theater; they saw Gao Ze die in battle, taking the Eastern Yi general with him; they saw Su Xianjun and Yang Xinyan share a final glance through the blazing theater, both prepared to die.
It all played out before their eyes like a moving picture, feeling natural and right.
Chu Ge realized, "This is real history! According to the game's lore, this is the restored history!"
Scene by scene unfolded before them, and the five players fell silent.
Chu Ge sighed, "So this is real history…
"To be honest, in the true historical record, the key figures didn't perform as perfectly as the players did.
"Gao Ze couldn't defeat the Eastern Yi general without injury, fighting until he was covered in wounds before bringing the general down with him; Yang Xinyan fought desperately but still couldn't beat the swordsman; and Su Xianjun's singing, while famous, wasn't as refined as Meng Yuan's…
"But they were still the greatest. No matter how many times we simulate it, we'll never reach their level.
"They were the real heroes!"
Zhao Haiping nodded, "Indeed. We had countless simulations and could rely on game mechanics to gain the Restorers' powers, but they were just flesh and blood, feeling fear and hesitation, yet achieving greatness.
"Perhaps that's what it truly means to be immortalized in history…"
Huo Yunying patted Meng Yuan on the shoulder, praising, "Impressive!
"If it hadn't been for you playing Su Xianjun, we might've failed this ultimate trial. With the demon possessing the Eastern Yi general, his vigilance and combat power were heightened. If you hadn't kept him distracted, he might have charged out on horseback before we set the fire, and we'd be done for."
Xia Ruoling agreed, "Yes. Even with a Restorer's talent, achieving that level of singing must've taken a lot of effort."
After a moment, Meng Yuan replied, "No, I think you four were the impressive ones. I just rode along."
Chu Ge chuckled, "You're too modest! But you're right, we all did great!"
Their praise was heartfelt and genuine. Clearing a 100% pain ultimate trial was no easy feat. Although it followed the simulation, the demon added complexity, and only through their countless practice and coordination were they able to clear it successfully.
This was their first challenge of a multiplayer instance, and their teamwork had been seamless. It was something to celebrate.
"What do we do next?"
As Zhao Haiping asked, the true history reached its conclusion. The entire fragment froze again, and lines of text appeared before them.
**[Ultimate Trial: No Peace Until the Coffin Closes]**
**[Clear!]**
**[The demon-corrupted historical fragment has been restored to its original state. Through the Restorers' efforts, this long-buried history has finally seen the light.]**
**[But the battle is not over.]**
**[The barriers around this fragment have been broken, allowing the Restorers' power to flow deeper into it. But the demons will not relinquish control so easily.]**
**[Defend against the demon's assault and purge every last demon from this fragment!]**
With that, the fragment changed again.
The previously frozen villagers and soldiers began to fade away, transforming the town into an empty shell. The city's walls and buildings aged rapidly, as if centuries had passed, turning it into an ancient ruin.
In this empty town, only five players remained.
The sky darkened, but this darkness was different.
Earlier, it was night, but now, it seemed as if the sun had vanished, as though the town had been cut off from reality, suspended like an island above a purgatorial abyss.
They climbed the city wall and looked out. In the distance, sandstorms and black mist churned, as if countless demons were gathering to attack.
Zhao Haiping, Chu Ge, Huo Yunying, and Xia Ruoling exchanged uncertain glances.
They had thought defeating the demon-possessed Eastern Yi general would be the end, but it turned out to be just the beginning.
Restoring the corrupted history meant the demon's barriers had been broken, but now the demons would stop at nothing to reclaim it.
Though these incoming demons might not be the most powerful, their numbers would be overwhelming.
This wasn't something a few players could handle alone.
"So, what now?" They were unsure, as no further guidance appeared.
After a moment, Meng Yuan spoke up, "What else? Let's call for backup!"
…
At the same time, players in the regular trial instance saw a notification appear before them.
**[Ultimate Trial Completed!]**
**[The barriers around this fragment have been breached. The Restorers' Expedition has officially begun!]**
**[Would you like to answer the call and enter the fragment to join other Restorers in a battle against the demons?]**
Players had been grinding the same instance for days and were growing weary. But the moment they saw this notification, they perked up.
The top players had done it—breaking through the 100% pain ultimate trial on their first try!
And the "Restorers' Expedition" multiplayer event was live!
Would anyone refuse the call?
Impossible!
Players accepted eagerly.
One by one, they turned into beams of white light, transported to Zhao Haiping and the others' historical fragment!
…
The wind and sand grew stronger, and the black mist spread further.
In the distance, armies of Eastern Yi bandits emerged from the fog, advancing toward the town. Black energy surrounded them, and their eyes were empty hollows.
Their single goal was clear: reclaim this town and the historical fragment.
But then, a meteor streaked across the sky.
It tore through the dark clouds, bringing a sliver of light.
The meteor landed in the town, transforming into a soldier player.
The soldier glanced around in amazement, "So, this is the new 'Restorers' Expedition' instance? The atmosphere is incredible! Even though it's using the small town assets, the details have that epic touch!"
Then he spotted Zhao Haiping and the others.
"Huh, aren't these the top players? Could I get your autographs after this?"
More meteors streaked across the sky, becoming denser by the second.
Dozens, hundreds, thousands of players, like falling stars, tore through the sky, landing in the town.
Soon, the walls were packed with players.
And the influx wasn't over; more and more were being summoned!
Seeing this, Chu Ge and the others finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Thankfully, Restorers were never alone in battle!
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