Survival Arena

Chu Ge remained motionless, quietly watching the battle unfold.

He wanted to see the combat abilities of the survivors on the Floating Island.

Wolf pack versus Saber-toothed Tiger!

Soon, the wolves attacked the Saber-toothed Tiger from all directions.

A fierce battle erupted!

Facing the Saber-toothed Tiger, the wolves were incredibly ferocious, fearlessly lunging back into the fray even after being sent flying by the tiger.

This fight was brutally intense.

Chu Ge had rarely seen such a scene in previous Survival Competitions.

Normally, once one side gained the upper hand, the other would quickly flee in defeat.

After all, survivors were humans, and humans were capable of fear.

Real beasts don't have the complex emotions of humans; they can fight to the death!

The battle lasted for over ten minutes, leaving the Saber-toothed Tiger grievously wounded and the wolf pack decimated by more than half; both sides eventually fled, ceasing their fight.

Chu Ge was amazed by what he saw.

Truly thrilling.

He compared himself and figured his Speed was not as fast as the Saber-toothed Tiger's and his defensive power probably also fell short.

His reflexes were stronger than the Saber-toothed Tiger's, but as for strength, it was hard to say for now.

Chu Ge waited until they were completely out of sight before heading in another direction.

Beyond the environment, he also wanted to know how many Vengeful Ghosts there were.

Having walked for so long, he had yet to encounter any other Vengeful Ghosts.

Could it be that Vengeful Ghosts also rarely saw each other?

Very likely.

What puzzled Chu Ge the most was whether Vengeful Ghosts could kill each other.

Would they gain Survival Points by killing one another?

If so, that would be troublesome!

Human nature is complicated. In the Survival Arena, if one could accumulate as many points as possible, they certainly would not show mercy.

He pressed on.

Along the way, Chu Ge encountered many creatures, all kinds of fierce beasts that were larger than their real-world counterparts.

It was unclear whether they were survivors or animals.

Because Chu Ge hadn't heard them speak.

Three hours later.

Chu Ge reached the edge of the Floating Island, where he stopped, overwhelmed with astonishment.

In front of him was a cliff.

Looking down, he couldn't see the ground; this place was truly an immense island floating in the sky!

How is this possible!

Does such a place exist on Earth?

Chu Ge's understanding of the world was thrown into chaos.

Could this be an Exotic World?

He gazed into the distant blue sky, murmuring to himself.

Above the Floating Island soared many birds, paired with green mountains, clear waters, and endless prairies, creating a scene as beautifully surreal as a paradise.

But beneath this beauty, a deadly undercurrent flowed.

"Eh? What is that?"

Chu Ge suddenly spotted some tiny creatures swimming in the air, their bodies semi-transparent and small; without close attention, their presence was almost imperceptible.

Tardigrades?

These were some of the most resilient organisms on Earth, capable of surviving in the harshest conditions, including outer space.

Tardigrades are not just one species but encompass hundreds of detailed classifications.

The tardigrades on the Floating Island were larger than normal, apparently absorbing plenty of nutrients here.

"Could there be survivors inside?"

Chu Ge wondered curiously. In Survival City, there were discussions about the strongest species.

Some believed that becoming a tardigrade was the best, without any threat to life.

But while tardigrades could live long, they had a hard time killing enemies.

It was basically settling for the guaranteed minimum Survival Points from passing the level.

If any accidents occurred, one would have to start over.

Anyway, Chu Ge did not want to become a tardigrade.

He indeed wanted to exchange for the Tardigrade's related survival skills.

"Brother, are you a Vengeful Ghost too?"

A voice came, startling Chu Ge into hastily turning around.

However, he didn't see any other Survivor.

Vengeful Ghosts are invisible!

He immediately tensed up, extremely cautious.

At that moment, a feline-shaped outline moving ten meters away appeared, indeed a Vengeful Ghost.

Even Vengeful Ghosts can't directly see each other.

"Brother, how about we team up? This Floating Island is too dangerous. Even for ghosts like us, going it alone is tough."

The other party continued to speak, not advancing further.

Chu Ge asked, "Why should I trust you?"

"What's not to trust? Vengeful Ghosts all fight alone and can't hurt each other. You're just afraid I might steal your points," the other replied.

Judging by its voice, which was quite neutral, it was hard to tell its gender.

Vengeful Ghosts can't hurt each other?

Chu Ge was immediately intrigued.

However, the survival rules had never mentioned this. What if it wasn't true?

This guy might be fooling him.

He decided to test the waters first.

"How do we cooperate?" Chu Ge asked.

The other answered, "I'm a Bengal Tiger, my strength is among the best of the Four Stars. If we join forces, we can hunt together, gather points together."

"Why pick me?"

"Your large size shows your strength isn't weak, but you're not excessively huge, which means your strength is likely similar to mine. This way, if I team up with you, I don't have to worry about being completely overpowered by you."

The reason was quite convincing.

Chu Ge agreed.

The Bengal Tiger instantly became happy, stepping forward to chat with Chu Ge, attempting to build a rapport.

Chu Ge remained vigilant, while outwardly he appeared just as pleased.

"This is the Adjudicator's arena, with Survivors of all Star Levels. Us Four Stars Survivors are among the weakest, but their rules are special, causing them to fight each other as well. If we wait for the right moment, we'll still have a chance to hunt. A wolf can't defeat a buffalo, but a pack of wolves can scatter a herd!"

The Bengal Tiger giggled, seemingly very excited.

It was as if it had already envisioned itself dominating the enemies.

Afterward, the two headed in one direction, chatting as they walked.

Chu Ge began to fish for information.

He pretended to be a Four Stars Survivor.

"I'll tell you, I've seen the strongest Survivor reach Seven Stars. That guy could knock down a five-story residential building."

"Survivors in an Adjudicator's Survival Competition always act alone, but the rules differ, possibly dividing them into factions by Star Level, to create a balance and curb each other."

"Floating Island is one of the most dangerous arenas. Don't be fooled by its current beauty; it harbors all kinds of terrifying creatures. Besides Survivors, we have to also face threats from them."

The Bengal Tiger seemed to be a chatterbox, talking incessantly.

Chu Ge, however, never let down his guard.

Gu Tianjiao once warned to trust no one.

The higher the level of the Survival Competition, the less likely it is to encounter fools with a death wish.

The friendlier an enemy acts, the more suspicious it is.

After walking for over forty minutes,

they set their sights on a moose.

The moose, as big as a horse with its body covered in black spots, had antlers like a thicket, branching profusely.

"This guy is a Survivor. Don't be fooled by its grazing act; it's alone here, while generally, these animals are herd animals."

The Bengal Tiger analyzed, speaking quite reasonably.

It began to advance slowly.

Chu Ge followed behind.

They were both very careful with their movements, afraid to alarm the moose.

When they were less than twenty meters from the moose, the Bengal Tiger suddenly burst forth.

So fast!

Chu Ge was shocked, about to move when the moose was already tackled down.

To his greater surprise, the moose's mouth suddenly split open, its flesh elongating, snatching the Bengal Tiger with tentacle-like grips, akin to an octopus.