Online Game: Low Drop Rate? I Have a Guaranteed Drop System! - Chapter 379

Chapter 379: Chapter 379: The Rex Flag, Johnnie’s Guess
Johnnie pulled Crysic’s arms a little tighter around him. Since his Soul Power had increased, he could now sense Crysic’s emotions more clearly.

“Looks like what Dragon Soul and the others said was right. Boosting Soul Power really does make me stronger in real life.” Johnnie thought to himself.

At least now, there would be no more dangers for Crysic. The whole “Heaven’s Chosen” thing could no longer bother him.

Also, Douglas, Aiden, and Cameron didn’t know what happened in the Realm of the Dead. Maybe he could use that information gap to gain some unexpected advantages.

Thinking this, Johnnie gently patted Crysic’s back.

With his comfort, Crysic’s emotions finally calmed down. To his surprise, Crysic fell asleep right there in Johnnie’s arms.

Johnnie carefully placed Crysic on the bed. Looking at her peaceful face, he felt a pang of tenderness in his heart.

If he could, he wanted to spend more time with Crysic and the others.

But just then, Johnnie heard a sudden rush of footsteps. Before they got close, he went out to avoid waking Crysic.

Dylan stood outside, looking a bit worried.

“What’s going on?” Johnnie whispered, telling Dylan to keep his voice down.

Dylan whispered back.”It’s about the Doe Family. Aiden and Cameron have been in close contact with them recently. It seems like they’re searching for an ancient battlefield site.”

An ancient battlefield?

Johnnie narrowed his eyes. He knew where that place was, but even with his Illusory Body, he couldn’t enter unless his strength was high enough.

Johnnie remembered that Nalorin Sylvia had said you needed to reach the peak of stage 9 to enter.

The ancient battlefield had another name: Gods’ Burial Ground. It was said to be connected to a terrible disaster three thousand years ago, where countless gods and demons died. It was full of treasures, and ancient skills passed down from the past…

What does the Doe Family, Aiden, and Cameron want with the ancient battlefield ruins?

Johnnie’s mind was racing. He knew that right now, Douglas was most worried about how to escape the fate of being a “Heaven’s Chosen.” And Aiden and Cameron—there was no doubt they were after something from him.

Could it be that the ancient battlefield had something that could help Douglas resist his fate?

Johnnie shook his head slightly. He wasn’t strong enough to enter the battlefield yet. Right now, his biggest priority was helping Skye get a complete body and then figuring out how to finish his class advancement quest.

Just then, Dylan added in a low voice.”Johnnie, Douglas is waiting for you in the meeting room. He says he has something important to talk to you about.”

Johnnie nodded and walked toward the meeting room with Dylan, still talking as they went.

Soon, he saw Douglas waiting for him.

Douglas’s aura hadn’t changed at all. He hadn’t chosen to start the Heavenly Tribulation to become a god.

And there was still a piece of the “Map of Heaven and Earth” in Douglas’s hands. Johnnie, with his sharp mind, could easily guess that Douglas wouldn’t have shown up in front of him if he hadn’t already hidden that piece somewhere safe.

“Johnnie, you finally showed up. I heard by accident that Crysic has already been accepted by the Sacred Cloak?” Douglas asked as soon as he saw Johnnie.

Johnnie felt like laughing inside. He was almost certain that Crysic getting the Sacred Cloak had something to do with Douglas—or maybe Aiden and Cameron had arranged it.

But they had no idea that now, with Terra Lady’s help, the Sacred Cloak no longer posed any danger to Crysic.

Johnnie slightly controlled his expression and showed a worried look. “Yeah, but what does that have to do with you?”

Douglas’s face lit up with a confident smile. “Johnnie, you must have figured it out by now. SaintSoul Transference has something to do with the relics.”

“I can tell you, Crysic is just like us. She’s also a Heaven’s Chosen.”

Johnnie was a good actor. When he heard Douglas’s words, he first looked slightly shocked, then acted naturally, showing just the right amount of sadness and worry.

Douglas’s smile grew even wider. He stood up straighter, and his whole body seemed to relax a bit.

He was waiting for Johnnie to ask him for help!

Earlier, Douglas had always wanted Johnnie to work with him, but Johnnie had always refused. Now that Crysic had become a “Heaven’s Chosen” too, would Johnnie really ignore it?

The answer was definitely no!

Douglas was hoping Johnnie would come to him urgently, begging for cooperation. But he waited for a while, and Johnnie never said a word.

Douglas looked at Johnnie with confusion, wondering what was going on. He felt like there was a hint of mockery in Johnnie’s eyes.

“Maybe I just imagined it.” Douglas thought to himself. Then he spoke up:

“Johnnie, the thing about Heaven’s Chosen—we need to work together to stop the Saint Soul Transference.”

“I won’t stand by and do nothing.” he added.

Johnnie immediately agreed to cooperate.

Douglas was thrilled. His smile was almost impossible to control, but then he remembered that Johnnie was still worried about Crysic.

He had to hold it back, which made his expression look stiff and uncomfortable.

“Let’s get one thing straight.” Johnnie said suddenly. “We can work together, but I won’t lend you the Kantorin Seal.”

Douglas nodded. “No problem. You can rest easy.”

Johnnie watched Douglas closely. As soon as he heard that answer, he knew something was wrong.

Aiden and Cameron—those two Immortality Cultivators—had wanted his Kantorin Seal because they were running out of time. They needed it to extend their lives.

But now they didn’t need it anymore?

Did they find another way to stay alive?

Johnnie sensed something was off. He kept talking to Douglas, trying to get more clues from his answers.

But it was a shame—Douglas talked a lot, mostly about working together and the ancient battlefield.

It turned out that Douglas had sent the Doe Family to look for the battlefield because Aiden and Cameron had told him there was a treasure inside that could help him become a Domain Holder—without getting caught by the Saint’s Soul Transference right away.

“What kind of treasure?” Johnnie asked.

Douglas looked serious as he answered.”The legendary Rex Flag.”

The Rex Flag?

Johnnie was a bit surprised. He hadn’t expected the treasure Douglas was talking about to be the Rex Flag.

“Johnnie, the ancient battlefield is very dangerous. You need to reach the peak of Stage 9 before you can even enter.” Douglas said slowly.

Johnnie thought for a moment and sighed.”I wish I could get stronger faster, but I still need to finish my class advancement quest—killing rare Demonic Creatures above Stage 8.”

“Uh…” Douglas hesitated. He could help Johnnie finish the task quickly, but it would take a lot of resources.

Still, when it came to protecting himself from the Saint’s Soul Transference, he couldn’t do it alone. He needed help from other Heaven’s Chosen.

When it came to his own life, his hesitation disappeared quickly. He finally said.”I can help you with that. But I need a couple of days to prepare.”

Johnnie’s lips curled slightly. He nodded.

After Douglas left in a hurry, Johnnie finally let out a relaxed smile.

Cooperation?

What did he need to cooperate for?

First, he wasn’t a Heaven’s Chosen. Second, Terra Lady had already promised to help Crysic.

Johnnie agreed to work with Douglas just to find out what they were really after. As for Douglas promising to help with his class advancement—well, that was an unexpected bonus.

Johnnie thought for a moment, and the “Map of Heaven and Earth” flew out, pulling him in.

Soon, he found Aureon, the Human Emperor, and Skye.

“What exactly does the Rex Flag do?” Johnnie asked directly.

Aureon, the Human Emperor, looked serious. He thought for a moment before asking.”Why are you asking about that?”

Johnnie explained that Douglas had been smiling more than usual, standing up straighter and acting more relaxed.

He was waiting for Johnnie to come to him first.

Douglas had always wanted Johnnie to work with him, but Johnnie had always refused. Now that Crysic had also become a “Heaven’s Chosen.” would Johnnie really stay silent?

The answer was definitely no.

Douglas was hoping Johnnie would come to him urgently, begging for help. But he waited for a while, and Johnnie never said a word.

Douglas looked at Johnnie in confusion. He didn’t know what was going on, but he felt like there was a hint of mockery in Johnnie’s eyes.

“Maybe I just imagined it.” Douglas thought. Then he spoke up:

“Johnnie, the Heaven’s Chosen thing—only by working together can we stop the Saint’s Soul Transference.”

“I won’t just stand by and do nothing.” he added.

Johnnie immediately agreed to cooperate.

Douglas was very happy. His smile almost couldn’t be controlled, but then he remembered that Johnnie was worried about Crysic. He had to hold back, which made his face look stiff and strange.

“Let’s get one thing straight.” Johnnie suddenly said. “We can work together, but I won’t lend you the Kantorin Seal.”

Douglas nodded. “No problem. You can rest easy.”

Johnnie watched Douglas closely. As soon as he heard that, he knew something was wrong.

Aiden and Cameron, those two Immortality Cultivators, had wanted his Kantorin Seal because they were running out of time. They needed it to stay alive.

But now they didn’t need it anymore?

Now they don’t need it anymore?

Did those two cowards find another way to extend their lives?

Johnnie quickly noticed something was off. He kept talking with Douglas for a while, trying to get more clues from his answers.

He thought back to what had just happened.

Aureon, the Human Emperor, looked confused. He said slowly.”The Rex Flag could help the Heaven’s Chosen resist the Saint’s Soul Transference? That doesn’t make sense.”

“The Rex Flag weakens enemies’ souls and increases the user’s Soul Intensity. Back then, Rex used it to kill a lot of strong people who only had their physical bodies left.”

“The Saint’s Soul Transference uses a sacred artifact. And that artifact already belongs to the Heaven’s Chosen. Even if a Heaven’s Chosen got the Rex Flag, it still couldn’t attack the sacred artifact.”

Johnnie was surprised. If that was true, then why had Aiden and Cameron told Douglas that the Rex Flag could help him resist the Soul Transference?

Suddenly, Johnnie had an idea. He quickly asked.”You just said the Rex Flag could turn strong people into just flesh and bone?”

Aureon nodded firmly. “Yes. Rex could even let a powerful soul take over the body of someone who had lost their soul, causing a lot of damage to the enemy.”

Rex Flag, soul, body…

A strange thought popped into Johnnie’s mind. What if Aiden and Cameron weren’t trying to help the Heaven’s Chosen at all? What if they wanted to use the Rex Flag to turn the Heaven’s Chosen into soulless bodies?

He said his idea out loud.

Aureon shook his head. “That’s unlikely. Taking over a body through soul transference is really dangerous. One mistake, and you’re dead.”