I Can Gain One Skill Point Per Second

Chapter 1020: Chapter 1020: Isn’t It Enough If I Don’t Want To?

The [Eye of All-Seeing] is analyzing the components of the lake water, with an estimated analysis speed of three minutes.

Therefore, Lin Yi was in no rush to enter it.

”Kid, you stay here and keep watch, while I go in with the City Lord to take a look. In the secret realm, you need to be cautious.”

Morris said this while staring at the surface of the lake, filled with anticipation and yearning.

It seemed that the powerful energy fluctuations emanating from the lake led him to mistakenly believe that there were some rare treasures in the water.

Helben’s expression was the same.

These two guys were so eager to advance that they had forgotten their actual power level and indulged in such unrealistic dreams.

However, so far, these two had treated him well, never using their leadership to pressure him or sending him on futile and deadly errands.

Considering this, Lin Yi felt compelled to remind them.

”You two bosses, shouldn’t we be less excited? If there really is something incredible in that lake, shouldn’t they be more excited than us?”

Whether it is a beast that only knows raw meat and blood or a highly socialized advanced creature, they always follow one principle—resources go to those with the capability to obtain them.

Just like a fierce wolf pack, it is always the strongest alpha wolf that gets to enjoy the prey first.

In terms of strength, the strongest in the entire secret realm is the Level A Divine Power expert from the Immortal King lineage. Speaking of status, as a strong figure from the Immortal King lineage, their status must be higher than that of other divine beings from different camps.

In a flock of ordinary, he showed no urgency to enter the lake water—was he merciful? Perhaps this guy already knew the situation here, aware that the dangers in this lake water outweigh the benefits.

Apart from the Immortal King’s group and Lin Yi’s trio.

All the other gods who entered the secret realm had eyes full of greed, not noticing the situation Lin Yi mentioned.

Perhaps they had spent too much time in high positions within the Three Realms and Six Paths, forgetting that powerful secret realms could even make divine beings fall.

In their scramble, they rushed into the viscous golden lake water.

Just a moment’s hesitation, and among the floating gods above the lake surface, nine out of ten had disappeared.

Seeing this, Morris couldn’t help but complain.

”Hey, kid, what do you know? Isn’t the divine power emanating from here all rare resources? Look, just a moment’s hesitation, and we got nothing.”

”Going in now, there’s probably not even a chance to drink the soup.”

It’s not surprising that Morris thinks this way.

The Immortal King’s previous actions showed a tolerant attitude towards every faction of gods. Although there was some bias in favor of their camp, it was not much, and basically fair.

Usually, when competing for resources in the secret realm, the different factions behaved quite peacefully, with no calculations against each other to speak of. The Immortal King’s camp acted like a big brother, doing their best to maintain this peace.

Over time, the different factions of gods and even Helben had naturally let down their guard.

”Ah, forget it, being cautious is not a bad thing. You know the danger level of this secret realm. If it weren’t for that kid from my city reminding us, we might’ve been at death’s door.”

Helben had more faith in fate.

Some things are destined.

Since they missed the chance to enter the golden lake and seize treasures, they decided not to worry about it.

For now, at least, they were safe.

They could go back honestly and enjoy the Source Power Elixir, slowly improving their strength and waiting for the next opportunity to enter the secret realm.

As Helben sighed and intended to take Morris and his subordinate to leave, the God of Soul Gathering flew in front of the three of them.

The God of Soul Gathering, a powerful yet unobtrusive deity.

He typically had no visible movements.

In the shared information database of the gods, for instance, which deity from which camp completed what task and earned what rewards, this information is publicly available.

Usually, the God of Soul Gathering seldom participated in tasks and did not receive many task rewards, yet his divine power level was astonishing, and his status and position within the All Gods Camp were intriguing.

In fact, the God of Soul Gathering rarely showed up and seldom had interactions with other gods.

Even Helben and Morris rarely had the chance to meet him.

This confrontation was the first close contact between Helben and him in millennia.

Due to their status gap, upon seeing the God of Soul Gathering, Helben and Morris immediately adopted a respectful attitude, bowing their hands to him.

”Honorable God of Soul Gathering, do you have any instructions?”

The two behaved very politely, and the God of Soul Gathering responded with a smile.

”Ha, entering such a difficult secret realm and still bringing along a burden, I’ve heard you two have a decent reputation, and it seems to be true.”

With a few polite exchanges, the God of Soul Gathering opened up the conversation.

After a few sentences, he inquired about Helben and Morris’s plans.

”Why don’t you two try going down there? You’ve sensed the powerful fluctuations coming from that golden giant lake, haven’t you? The rare treasures and opportunities contained within must be plenty. Such a rare opportunity, are you going to just let it slip by?”

”Even if you can’t obtain the Fu Xi Talisman, getting something else still makes it worthwhile, doesn’t it?”

Helben and Morris did not hide their thoughts and laid them out clearly.

Unexpectedly, they received encouragement from the God of Soul Gathering.

Encouragement from a big brother, Helben and Morris couldn’t detect any ulterior motives.

Lin Yi felt differently; he always thought the God of Soul Gathering was brewing some kind of conspiracy.

Even among divine beings, from different camps, they should battle for their respective benefits.

As the strongest in the secret realm, not going for the Fu Xi Talisman immediately, isn’t that strange? Telling people from different camps to try their luck with the treasures inside?

Does that seem right?

Helben and Morris exchanged glances, vaguely sensing something was off.

”Forget it, Honorable God of Soul Gathering, we probably won’t get anything good. Besides, we’ve brought a burden. We’ll take our leave first, hoping you can successfully obtain the legendary divine artifact.”

After saying that, they performed a simple salute and didn’t forget to call Lin Yi before leaving.

But such a routine choice was unexpectedly rejected by the God of Soul Gathering.

”I say, you two leaving just like that, isn’t it a bit inappropriate? Out of a hundred people on this trip, except for you, all entered that golden giant lake. Aren’t you ambitious enough!”

While saying this, the God of Soul Gathering’s tone became evidently colder.

What was meant as encouragement now felt to Helben and Morris like a threat instead.