October 29th, Thursday, four days after the Double Ninth Festival, and also the first day Zhang Yanhang entered the Ashen World, 9:16 PM, Aschen World, Crimson Iron Ore Vein, the Large Crimson Iron Ant Nest Talano, Central Region.

"But speaking of actively acquiring soul points, there is a rather important issue that needs to be resolved right now, which is the possibility that the remaining duration of the transmission channel might not be enough. It's already 9:16 PM, and there are less than three hours left until midnight."

Zhang Yanhang was indeed quite worried about whether he could clear the entire Large Crimson Iron Ant Nest Talano in these little more than two hours.

"So, the question comes, what kind of approach should I take now to solve this problem?

Of course, when in doubt, multiple choice!

Choose! What should I do next to solve the problems and predicaments at hand?"

Zhang Yanhang didn't hesitate to start triggering choices. After his promotion to Third Tier, he hadn't properly tested the power of the Third Tier Multiple Choice yet, so now was the perfect time to try it out and see if the Multiple Choice had become smarter after the promotion, able to read and solve his needs more accurately.

Although the options Zhang Yanhang wanted to trigger this time were rather vague and might not have triggered any response in the past, he was, after all, already promoted to Third Tier. So, the moment he raised his question, Time Pause descended once again, and a large row of text choices appeared in front of him right away.

[Do you wish to continue hunting monsters in the Ash World?]

[Option One: Yes (For the Large Crimson Iron Ant Nest Talano, a new area, you may be coming here for the first time, but you had already prepared a large number of backups in the past, which enabled you to immediately devise a brand-new clearance plan for the Large Crimson Iron Ant Nest Talano upon entering.

Although you may not have fully adapted to your own strength after just being promoted to the Third Tier, it does not affect your hunting efficiency in the slightest. After several hours of hunting at an extremely high efficiency, you successfully kill the Lord Monster Crimson Iron Queen Ant and clear the entire Large Crimson Iron Ant Nest Talano.

Unfortunately, the transmission channel to the Main World in the Small Crimson Iron Ant Nest Dala Gu has already closed, and you are temporarily unable to return to the Main World through the transmission channel located there. Out of necessity, you can only wait in the Small Crimson Iron Ant Nest Dala Gu for the next opening of the transmission channel.)]

[Option Two: Continue (Though it might be possible that due to time constraints, you may not be able to return to the Main World before the transmission channel in the Small Crimson Iron Ant Nest Dala Gu closes, you did not hesitate to choose to continue hunting monsters. You felt that it would be better to kill them all now rather than spare their lives and hunt them again next time.

Indeed, as you expected, the transmission channel in the Small Crimson Iron Ant Nest Dala Gu closes before you have finished hunting all the Large Crimson Iron Ants in the Large Crimson Iron Ant Nest Talano. You are forced to wait in the Ash World for five days, but five days is too long. You think you should probably find something to do, like... )]

[Option Three: Greenland (Even though you already knew that it was highly unlikely that you would be able to clear all the monsters in the Large Crimson Iron Ant Nest Talano in the two hours and forty-four minutes before the transmission channel in the Small Crimson Iron Ant Nest Dala Gu closed, you still firmly believed that you should continue clearing the Large Crimson Iron Ant Nest Talano.

Upon completing the clearance, you find that the transmission channel in the Small Crimson Iron Ant Nest Dala Gu has indeed closed, but at 7 AM on October 30th, you discover a new transmission channel in the now empty Large Crimson Iron Ant Nest Talano. After passing through the transmission channel, you find to your surprise that on the other side is Greenland in the Main World.)]

"Although my main question was very vague, the Multiple Choice truly succeeded in reading my real needs and providing a solution, even though the first two options were wrong."

"Or rather, the first two options are actually the only two choices I could have made before triggering a multiple choice, as I definitely couldn't leave the monsters in the large Crimson Iron Ant Nest Talano for next time."

"So, the outcome for me is either to stay in the small Crimson Iron Ant Nest Dala Gu for five days, or to find something to do for myself during these five days."

Zhang Yanhang guessed that Multiple Choice must have read his determination, knowing that it was impossible for him to leave the large Crimson Iron Ant Nest Talano early, so it didn't even provide that option. All three given options presupposed he would continue to hunt monsters in the large Crimson Iron Ant Nest Talano, regardless of the transmission channel's duration.

But though the first two options were those he would encounter without triggering Multiple Choice, it was obviously impossible, or less likely, for him to sit idle for five days.

The more likely outcome is the second option, where he finds something to do while waiting for the transmission channel to open again during these five days - he could practice forging, practice enchanting, continue learning spells, or even fuse higher-level thermo-baric bombs...

In short, given five days of free time, Zhang Yanhang had plenty to do that could further enhance his strength, although not as efficiently as hunting monsters.

Thus, the most probable action he would take is to find and excavate a new underground area within these five days, and then go there to hunt monsters.

As long as this new area is not too far or too large, he might be able to clear it before the small Crimson Iron Ant Nest Dala Gu's transmission channel opens again, which is equivalent to clearing two areas in succession. Although it would be exhausting, the rewards would likely be substantial.

However, compared to such tasks, Zhang Yanhang undoubtedly preferred the third option, to return to the Main World via the large Crimson Iron Ant Nest Dala Gu's transmission channel first.

This included considerations of rank, as by the time the small Crimson Iron Ant Nest Dala Gu's transmission channel opened again, Zhang Yanhang may have already been promoted to Fourth Tier, and at that time, as a Fourth Tier, he would not be able to use the Second Tier transmission channel of the small Crimson Iron Ant Nest Dala Gu.

Being unable to use the small Crimson Iron Ant Nest Dala Gu's transmission channel meant that he could not enter the large Crimson Iron Ant Nest Talano anymore, which would be quite troublesome. After all, Zhang Yanhang still planned to come here to grind monsters after clearing it, and to explore new areas.

So, opening a direct transmission channel to the large Crimson Iron Ant Nest Talano now, while he has not yet achieved Fourth Tier, was indeed necessary.

"The fact that the other two options don't mention this transmission channel suggests that Multiple Choice has either forcefully or prematurely opened the existing transmission channel in the large Crimson Iron Ant Nest Talano."

"This might be manageable within the large Crimson Iron Ant Nest Talano, but once I return to the Main World, it would probably be difficult to accomplish, considering it's across a whole different world."

Zhang Yanhang really didn't believe that with his current energy value limit, he could forcibly open a transmission channel at a precise location across a world; he might not be able to do such a thing even at Fourth Tier, let alone Third Tier.

"Moreover, I still want to continue upgrading the Talent Level of Bixi's Power in the future, so I will definitely need to come here to find new relevant areas. Opening a new transmission channel is really necessary. Therefore, I choose Option Three, the Human Beacon of Greenland."

After carefully considering for a while, Zhang Yanhang quickly made his choice. After all, he really did not fancy spending another five days in the Crimson Iron Ore veins like before.

With the time it took, he'd rather have a good rest in the Main World. After all, he had just been promoted a few hours ago and was already back in the Large Crimson Iron Ant Nest Talanoli hunting monsters. Even he could really feel tired.

After making his choice, Zhang Yanhang could immediately feel the energy in his body nearly vanish in an instant, "Even making such a choice in the Large Crimson Iron Ant Nest Talanoli consumes so much energy, if it were in the Main World, I'm afraid I wouldn't even be able to trigger it due to insufficient Energy Value."

"But fortunately, I really don't have to worry about running out of time now. Since the Transmission Channel to Greenland will open at seven o'clock tomorrow morning, that means I have an extra seven hours.

With the original two-plus hours, that's nearly ten hours, which is even more than the original duration of the Transmission Channel in the small Crimson Iron Ant Nest Dalagu. It's more than enough to clear the remaining parts of the Large Crimson Iron Ant Nest Talano."

Although that should be more than enough, Zhang Yanhang still planned to continue using the Spiritual Qi Blessing to maintain his current hunting efficiency to prevent any accidents. So, he quickly took out dozens of Medium Magic Recovery Potions from his Waist Bag and began to guzzle them down to restore the Energy Value that had been depleted by making his choice.

"So, the question is, what else do I need to do now? Treasure boxes are opened, earnings accounted for, skills upgraded, and even the problem of insufficient remaining time for the Transmission Channel has been solved..."

After feeling like he indeed didn't have anything else to resolve, Zhang Yanhang quickly opened his statistical panel to take a look.

[Name: Zhang Yanhang (Third Tier)]

[Race: Human]

[Gender: Male]

[Age: 20]

[Profession: Heavenly Destiny Master]

[Level: LV.30 (Legendary Essence [0/1], Ash Source [0/7])]

[Soul points: 2723404]

[Shield Value: 30415/30415 (Life Value Limit × 350%, recovery speed: 20% per second.)]

[Life Value: 8690/8690 (Constitution × 34, current body officially digitalized, Life Value recovery speed: 30 points per hour.)]

[Energy Value: 5760/5760 (Intelligence × 34, current body officially digitalized, Energy Value recovery speed: 93 points per hour.)]

[Strength: 75 (+3[-10])]

[Agility: 75 (+3[-3])]

[Constitution: 75 (+3[-3])]

[Intelligence: 75 (+3[-3])]

[Charm: 75 (+31[-17])]

[Luck: ??? (This Attribute is Hidden)]

[Talent: 1. Multiple Choice (???). 2. Longevity Mountain and Fortune Sea (SS Rank). 3. Power of Bixi (X Rank). 4. Mature Scroll Dragon [Bloodline Purification] (SS Rank). 5. Ocean Rhythm (SS Rank).]

[Skills: 1. Limitless Universe Skill [Third Tier]LV.MAX (Passive/Active). 2. Alchemy (Active skills). 3. Gun Mastery LV.MAX (Passive skill). 4. Fighting Master LV.MAX (Passive skill). 5. Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil·Original LV.MAX (Passive/Active). 6. Technique Immunity·Original LV.MAX (Passive skill). 7. Death Wave·Original LV.MAX (Passive/Active). 8. Supreme Will LV.MAX (Passive skill). 9. Indestructible Golden Body·Original LV.MAX (Passive/Active). 10. Fatian Xiangdi LV.6 (Active skills). 11. Three-Headed Six-Armed LV.MAX (Active skills).]

"Compared to before, the changes in my statistical panel this time are quite substantial, with alterations seen in Soul points balance, Shield Value Limit, Energy value limit, Attribute points, Talents, and Skills.

In terms of Soul points balance, I have gained over a hundred thousand more Soul points than before. I must find a way to spend them; it's always distressing to see so many Soul points left unused without being converted into actual combat strength."

Compared to Soul points, Shield Value Limit, and Energy Value Limit, Zhang Yanhang cared most about the changes in his Attribute points.

"This time, due to the SSS Rank Talent Kua'e Power being upgraded to the X Rank Power of Bixi, my Strength Attribute has once again increased by three points, making my Strength Attribute Value overflow from seven to ten points. Even without the three points of Strength Attribute provided by the equipment bonus, I would still have seven points overflow.

It feels like with a little more effort, such as upgrading the Power of Bixi to XX Rank, my Strength Attribute could definitely overflow into double digits..."

Zhang Yanhang's current Strength Attribute unquestionably followed the script of what his Intelligence Attribute was like at Second Tier, but his only feeling about this was sheer delight.

After all, whichever Attribute it was that increased, it was a genuine growth on him, saving him more Free attribute points for other Attributes after his Promotion, so he always subscribed to the more-the-merrier philosophy.

"This time, the SSS Rank Talent of Kua'e Power in the Talent list was upgraded to the X Rank Power of Bixi, and it has already begun to stand out by two Qualities compared to the other SS Rank Talents.

Moreover, without any mishaps, Zhang Yanhang would also upgrade the Power of Bixi to XX Rank later on. By then, the difference would be three Qualities. Initially, he certainly did not expect to be able to promote the Bear Power to so many levels this time.

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