Traveler Zerg World

Chapter 444: City of Gold 6

Lin Zhi, Yan Jun, and Zhang Ying stood before a magnificent golden city, which radiated a mysterious and dazzling light, as if every brick and stone was telling an ancient story.

"This is the City of Gold?" Lin Zhi's eyes sparkled with curiosity and amazement.

Yan Jun frowned slightly. "This place doesn't seem simple. We need to be careful."

Zhang Ying patted her chest and said, "What's there to be afraid of? With the three of us here, we're sure to make a name for ourselves!"

The three entered the city, where the streets were lined with all sorts of strange objects, the most eye-catching of which were the beautiful stones. These stones were of various shapes, some like glittering stars, others like delicate flowers, radiating a colorful glow.

"These stones are so beautiful! They might fetch a lot of money." Zhang Ying excitedly ran over, picked up a stone, and examined it closely.

Suddenly, a group of Zerg brothers appeared before them. Wang Jun and Wang Kai led the way, followed by four Zerg siblings: Li Yi, Li Ming, Li Hua, and Li Li.

"Who are you? How did you get here?" Wang Jun asked coldly.

Lin Zhi stepped forward and said, "We are outsiders; we just want to see this golden city."

Wang Kai scoffed, "Golden City isn't a place you can just wander around in."

Zhang Ying retorted defiantly, "Why should I? This city isn't yours to own."

Just as tensions were about to rise between the two sides, Hua Yuan and Zhang Yuan walked over.

Hua Yuan smiled and said, "Everyone, don't get excited yet. We're all here in Golden City, so maybe we can cooperate in the future."

Zhang Yuan nodded in agreement, "Yes, harmony brings wealth."

The atmosphere eased slightly, and Linzhi seized the opportunity to ask, "Is there anything special about these beautiful stones?"

Wang Jun glanced at him and said, "These stones are not ordinary stones. They are the energy source of the Zerg world. Some powerful Zerg can even use them to enhance their strength."

Lin Zhi's heart skipped a beat, "If we could get these stones, would we also become stronger?"

Wang Kai sneered, "You think you can take them? Don't dream. These stones are guarded by the Zerg; they're not so easy to get."

Yan Jun frowned. "Is there any way to legally obtain them?"

Hua Yuan thought for a moment, "I heard that there is a stone auction held every now and then in the central square of Jinzhi City. As long as you have enough chips, you can bid on these stones."

Zhang Ying's eyes lit up. "Then let's go to the auction!"

After discussing it, the group decided to prepare for the auction together. In the days that followed, they all busied themselves. Lin Zhi used her wisdom to help people solve problems at the market in Jinzhi City, exchanging them for useful items and information. Yan Jun used his skills to complete dangerous tasks, earning a considerable amount of valuable materials. Zhang Ying, meanwhile, inquired everywhere about the specific rules and precautions for the auction.

The Zerg siblings weren't idle either. Wang Jun and Wang Kai, leveraging their formidable strength, acquired some resources in the Zerg world, intending to use them to bid on stones. Li?, Li Ming, Li Hua, and Li Li were responsible for collecting various interesting trinkets, planning to use them as bargaining chips at the auction.

Finally, the day of the auction arrived. The central square was bustling with people, a truly lively scene.

The auction began, and the first item up for auction was a stone that emitted a blue light, like the heart of a deep ocean.

"This stone can enhance the power of water magic, starting price is one thousand Zerg coins!" the auctioneer shouted.

"Five thousand five hundred!" Wang Jun was the first to bid.

"Two thousand!" Linzhi retorted, not to be outdone.

The two sides began a fierce bidding war, and the stone was eventually won by Linzhi for 3,000 Zerg coins.

The items auctioned off became increasingly valuable, and the competition intensified.

A red stone that could increase speed appeared, and Zhang Yingzhi was determined to get it. He kept raising the price and finally won it at a high price.

Yan Jun also successfully acquired a black stone that could enhance defense.

Halfway through the auction, a mysterious item was brought out.

"This is an ancient Zerg artifact, said to possess immense power. Starting price: 50,000 Zerg coins!" The auctioneer's voice caused a stir in the hall.

A glint of desire flashed in Wang Jun's eyes, "Fifty-five thousand!"

"Sixty thousand!" Li joined the competition.

Everyone placed their bids, and the price soared.

Just as everyone was arguing fiercely, a group of mysterious men in black robes suddenly burst into the auction.

"Hand over all the stones and artifacts!" shouted the leader of the black-robed men.

The scene immediately descended into chaos as various factions began to fight each other.

Lin Zhi and others temporarily join forces with their insectoid siblings to fight against the black-robed man.

"We can't let them succeed!" Lin Zhi shouted.

Yan Jun brandished his weapon and charged toward the man in black robes.

Zhang Ying then used her abilities to create energy barriers to protect everyone.

The Zerg brothers and sisters also displayed their skills. Wang Jun and Wang Kai were powerful and confronted the black-robed man head-on, while Li Yi, Li Ming, Li Hua, and Li Li assisted in the attack from the side.

During the fierce battle, Lin Zhi discovered that the black-robed men's goal seemed to be more than just stones and artifacts; they appeared to be searching for something more important.

"What exactly are they looking for?" Lin Zhi asked loudly.

Yan Jun answered while fighting, "I don't know, but we can't let them ruin the auction!"

Just as the battle reached a stalemate, Hua Yuan suddenly noticed a suspicious mark on the leader of the black-robed men.

“I feel like I’ve seen this mark somewhere before; it might be related to their purpose!” Hua Yuan shouted.

Upon hearing this, everyone paid even closer attention to the man in black.

After a fierce battle, Lin Zhi and his men gradually figured out the attack patterns of the men in black robes and began to launch targeted counterattacks.

Seizing the opportunity, Zhang Ying launched a powerful energy attack, which repelled the leader of the black-robed men.

Yan Jun seized the opportunity to rush forward and stabbed the black-robed leader in the arm with his sword.

The leader of the black-robed men winced in pain and roared, "You ants, don't even think about stopping us!"

But his momentum clearly weakened.

Just then, Lin Zhi noticed that the mark on the black-robed leader's body began to flash, as if something was about to be triggered.

"Watch out, he's in danger!" Lin Zhi shouted.

As soon as he finished speaking, a powerful energy suddenly erupted from the black-robed leader, blasting everything around him away.

Everyone scattered and took cover. When the smoke cleared, they discovered that the leader of the black-robed men had vanished, leaving behind only a mysterious box.

"What is this? Why did he leave the box behind?" Zhang Ying looked at the box with a puzzled expression.

Lin Zhi walked over and carefully opened the box. Inside was a stone that emitted a strange light. This stone was more powerful than all the stones that had been auctioned before.

"Is this what they really want?" Yan Jun frowned.

Just then, the guardian of the Golden City appeared.

"You've caused so much trouble! This stone is the guardian stone of the Golden City and cannot be taken away by anyone!" the guardian said solemnly.

Everyone then realized that the man in black robes was trying to steal the guardian stone and disrupt the balance of the Golden City.

After some explanation, the guardians believed that Lin Zhi and the others had made an unintentional mistake and decided to let them guard the Golden City together to prevent similar incidents from happening again.

A strange light stung his eyes. He instinctively rubbed them, finally able to see his surroundings. Everything around him was golden; the walls, the ground, even the air seemed to be filled with this gold, exuding a mysterious and majestic aura.

"Where is this?" Lin Zhi murmured to herself, her heart filled with endless questions.

At that moment, a stern voice came from the side: "I don't know either, but this place looks very unusual."

Zhang Ying chimed in from the other side, "Yes, the color of this golden light feels like it contains enormous energy."

Just as they were talking, they suddenly heard heavy footsteps approaching. The three looked over warily and saw the insectoid brothers, Wang Jun and Wang Kai, slowly walking towards them. They were tall and exuded a chilling aura.

"Who are you? What are you doing here?" Wang Jun asked coldly.

Lin Zhi took a deep breath and said, "We don't know how we got here, or what this place is?"

Wang Kai snorted and said, "This is the City of Gold, one of the sacred grounds of the Zerg. You guys are quite lucky to have made it here."

Lin Zhi's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly asked, "Is there anything special about this place? And what's with this golden light?"

Wang Jun glanced at him and slowly said, "The golden light of this Golden City contains the core power of the Zerg. Different colors represent different levels of power, and the place we are in now has the purest golden light, representing the highest level of power."

Yan Jun asked in surprise, "So powerful? What can this power do?"

Wang Kai sneered and said, "It can control the life and death of the Zerg, change the fate of the Zerg, and even reshape the entire Zerg world."

Zhang Ying's eyes widened, and she said, "Isn't this a bit too exaggerated?"

Wang Jun looked at them coldly and said, "Hmph, if you hadn't been lucky enough to come here, you wouldn't be able to imagine how powerful this force is. However, this force is not so easy to control."

Lin Zhi pondered for a moment, then suddenly asked, "So, you Zerg brothers came here to obtain this power?"

Wang Kai nodded slightly and said, "That's right. Our Zerg race has always longed to become stronger, and the power of the Golden City is our hope."

Just then, another group of people walked over; it was the four insectoid siblings, Li Yi, Li Ming, Li Hua, and Li Li. They were also surprised to see Lin Zhi and the others.

"How did you end up here?" Li asked.

Lin Zhi shrugged helplessly and said, "We didn't want to be here either. We just ended up here for no reason."

Li Hua looked around curiously and said, "This Golden City is indeed worthy of its name. The golden light looks extraordinary."

Li Li then looked at Wang Jun and Wang Kai and asked, "Brothers, have you found a way to obtain power?"

Wang Jun shook his head and said, "Not yet. This power is too mysterious; we are still exploring it."

As everyone was talking, the entire Golden City suddenly began to shake violently. Golden light flickered erratically, as if it were about to explode.

"What's going on?" Yan Jun shouted.

Wang Kai's expression changed, and he said, "This is bad! It seems like something is about to break through the seal here!"

Everyone tensed up immediately and scrambled to find cover. Just then, a massive black shadow burst forth from the golden light. The shadow was enormous, blotting out the sky, and exuded a terrifying aura.

"What kind of monster is this?" Lin Zhi exclaimed in terror.

Wang Jun exclaimed, "This is a forbidden object from the Zerg world, sealed here for a long time. I never expected it to break the seal now!"

The dark shadow roared and lunged at the group. Wang Kai drew his weapon and, together with Wang Jun, charged forward to meet it. The four insectoid siblings also joined the battle, engaging in a fierce fight with the shadow.

Seeing this, Lin Zhi, Yan Jun, and Zhang Ying were not to be outdone. They each used their abilities to try to help the Zerg fight against the shadow.

"Everyone be careful! This monster is very strong!" Lin Zhi shouted.

Yan Jun conjured an energy shield to protect everyone from the shadowy figure's attacks. Zhang Ying, on the other hand, unleashed bolts of lightning that shot towards the shadowy figure.

The battle intensified, with both sides locked in a fierce struggle. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck Lin Zhi. He recalled some ancient records he had seen in the Zerg world; perhaps they contained a method to deal with the shadowy figure.

Lin Zhi hurriedly called out, "Yan Jun, do you remember those ancient runes we saw before? Maybe they can restrain this shadow!"

Yan Jun's eyes lit up, and he said, "Yes, I remember! I'll give it a try!"

Yan Jun began to unleash the power of runes, and ancient runes flew from his hands, shimmering with a mysterious light in the air. The runes flew towards the dark figure, and surprisingly, they did have a certain restraining effect.

The shadowy figure roared in pain as it was attacked by the runes. Its attacks also became somewhat chaotic.

"Let's give it our all! Now's the time!" Wang Jun shouted.

Upon hearing this, the group attacked even more fiercely. With everyone's combined efforts, the shadowy figure finally couldn't hold on any longer and was driven back by the group.

As the shadowy figure was repelled, the City of Gold gradually returned to calm. The golden light ceased to flicker, becoming stable and gentle once more.

Wang Jun, panting heavily, said, "Thank you for your help. If it weren't for you, we probably wouldn't have been able to withstand this shadowy figure today."

Lin Zhi smiled and said, "No need to be polite, we're all just dealing with a crisis. But what exactly is this dark figure? And why is it sealed here?"

Wang Kai explained, "This shadowy figure was once a great enemy of the Zerg. Its power was extremely strong, and it almost destroyed the Zerg world. Later, the Zerg ancestors paid a huge price to seal it here. I never expected that it would break through the seal today."

Upon hearing this, everyone felt a chill of fear.

After this crisis, everyone held the power of the Golden City in even greater awe. They began to explore the Golden City more deeply, hoping to find a way to control this power, make the Zerg stronger, and allow themselves to survive better in this Zerg world.

During their exploration, Linzhi and his companions developed a closer relationship with the Zerg. They shared their knowledge and experience, and faced various difficulties and challenges together.

As time went on, they gradually discovered some of the secrets of the Golden City's power. It turned out that this power was not simply violence, but rather contained the Zerg's profound understanding of life and the world. Only by truly comprehending this understanding could one master this power.

Lin Zhi played a crucial role in this process thanks to his sharp thinking and spirit of exploration. Through continuous reflection and experimentation, he finally found a clue.

"Perhaps we can start by looking for answers from the origins of the Zerg," Lin Zhi said to everyone.

Yan Jun nodded and said, "That's right, the origin of the Zerg must be inextricably linked to the power of this Golden City."

So they began searching far and wide for clues about the origins of the Zerg. Deep within the Golden City, they discovered an ancient tome. The tome recorded the story of the Zerg's birth and the origin of the Golden City's power.

After carefully studying the ancient texts, everyone gradually understood everything. It turned out that the power of the Golden City was formed by the ancestors of the Zerg, who, in order to protect the Zerg world, infused their spiritual will and understanding of the universe into it. Only those who cherish the Zerg, uphold justice, and have a love for the world can truly control this power.

Lin Zhi and the others shared this discovery with the Zerg. Everyone was greatly encouraged and began to cultivate their inner selves, attempting to resonate with the power of the Golden City.

After a long and arduous period of cultivation, Lin Zhi finally became the first to resonate faintly with the power of the Golden City. He felt a warm and powerful force surging into his body, as if he had merged with the entire insectoid world.

"I did it!" Lin Zhi shouted excitedly.

Everyone looked at him with envy and admiration. Under Lin Zhi's leadership, Yan Jun, Zhang Ying, and the insectoids also gradually resonated with the power of the Golden City.