The Shelter Game: Me, Starting with a Tenfold Drop Rate

Chapter 307 An Unimaginable Change in the Situation

After Nick and Benjamin left, Shadow Celestial turned to look at Irving.

"You actually care so much about your companions? Don't you realize that leaving them behind could provide us with some assistance? After all, they can serve as cannon fodder for us. We can at least use them to slow down our enemies' movements. Although they won't be able to hold off our foes for long, we can use that time to set up the battlefield for what comes next."

Despite having softened a bit, Shadow Celestial still didn't shy away from using others to his advantage.

Irving gazed back at Shadow Celestial.

"Your words make me feel like I shouldn't wholeheartedly cooperate with you. Are you also considering betraying me at a critical moment?"

Shadow Celestial smiled in response to Irving's challenge.

"If I were to betray you, I wouldn't stand a chance against those terrifying monsters alone. Besides, the most fearsome creatures lurking in the Abyss of Death have likely gained even greater power by now."

As Irving conversed with Shadow Celestial, the ground and sky of the Desolate Canyon continued to undergo drastic changes.

The sky above the Desolate Canyon had been completely engulfed by darkness.

Amidst this utter blackness, there were some ethereal glimmers.

These fleeting lights were entirely composed of dark energy. Each glimmer held enough dark power to kill either Irving or Shadow Celestial.

The ground of the Desolate Canyon had collapsed entirely.

At this moment, Irving and Shadow Celestial could only float in midair using their skills.

Beneath them flowed molten lava.

Within the lava, there were monsters formed from dark energy and the power of the blood moon.

These monsters devoured one another and attacked each other.

The overall scene resembled a vision of hell.

Irving and Shadow Celestial did not wait long before Elder Lawrence's figure appeared not far away.

At that moment, Elder Lawrence looked extremely panicked.

Upon seeing Irving and Shadow Celestial, he did not choose to attack; instead, he sought their help.

"I don't want to continue being your enemy! We must join forces against the incredibly powerful monsters! There's a terrifying creature chasing me from behind!"

Elder Lawrence hoped to convince Irving and Shadow Celestial with this plea.

However, Irving and Shadow Celestial did not immediately trust what Elder Lawrence had said.

Both of them prepared for battle at the first opportunity.

Shadow Celestial shouted directly towards Elder Lawrence, "If you truly want to cooperate with us, then throw your staff over here!"

Shadow Celestial hoped this would disrupt Elder Lawrence's judgment. Irving also believed that Lawrence would not throw his staff.

However, what happened next left both Irving and Shadow Celestial astonished.

Elder Lawrence unhesitatingly tossed his staff over, shouting loudly at Irving.

"Your two companions are imprisoned in the ruins of Shadow City! If we can achieve victory against these terrifying monsters, you'll be able to locate your companions."

Elder Lawrence revealed the exact location of Aron and Anna.

Upon hearing this, Irving began to believe that Lawrence genuinely wanted to cooperate.

He then turned his gaze to Shadow Celestial.

"I think he's showing some sincerity. I believe we can work with him. What are your thoughts? If you think it's impossible to collaborate, we can discuss it."

Since Irving had gone this far, Shadow Celestial wasn't going to oppose him.

"If you think he can be trusted, then we can certainly cooperate. After all, the battle ahead is bound to be extremely tough, and we must seek every bit of help we can get."

As Shadow Celestial finished speaking, Elder Lawrence was now only a dozen meters away from Irving and Shadow Celestial.

Irving tossed the staff toward Elder Lawrence.

Once Elder Lawrence reached Irving and Shadow Celestial, he gasped for breath and said to them,

"The terrifying monster behind me crawled out from the Abyss of Death. The Abyss has completely collapsed, and those horrific creatures have absorbed all its power.

As for Sophia, I'm not sure about her condition. But I heard her cries of agony, which likely means the power of the blood moon she controlled has also fallen into the hands of those terrifying monsters."

Elder Lawrence disclosed all the information he had.

He felt that the situation was extremely dire.

Irving never expected the situation would escalate to such a point.

The entire scenario had undergone a change beyond imagination.

Elder Lawrence, who had once been Irving's absolute enemy, was now forced to become an ally due to the emergence of the terrifying monsters from the depths of the Abyss of Death.

"Aside from that information, do you have anything related to the Night Blades?"

Irving directly asked Elder Lawrence.

Elder Lawrence shook his head. "I know there are some hidden fortresses around the Abyss of Death where the Night Blades have taken refuge. However, the members hiding there are almost certainly unable to survive.

As the Abyss collapsed, powerful dark energy swept across almost all the surrounding areas. Even the Desolate Canyon where we currently stand has been severely affected.

The Night Blades members hiding in the swamps around the Abyss of Death have even less of a chance to survive. I believe all the members of the Night Blades in both the Desolate Canyon and the Abyss of Death have been wiped out."

After finishing his statement, Elder Lawrence anxiously glanced into the distance.

Suddenly, a scarlet light appeared not far away.

This scarlet glow radiated a powerful force of the blood moon.

The sky, which had been completely enveloped in darkness, suddenly transformed into a shade of pink, and amidst this pink-hued sky, a faintly visible blood moon began to emerge.

"It seems the terrifying monsters have fully mastered the power of the blood moon! We must give our all in the upcoming battle!"

Shadow Celestial stated bluntly upon witnessing this scene.

Irving and Elder Lawrence both nodded in agreement.

"In the battles to come, we must coordinate perfectly. So, we need to be able to trust each other completely."

Irving said this and then directly utilized the power of the Taikoo Flame Pearl to establish a contract.

A contract composed of golden light appeared before Elder Lawrence and Shadow Celestial.

"I hope you both can sign this contract before the battle begins. Only then can I be certain that you won't betray me during the fight."

Irving spoke in a very calm tone.

From Irving's perspective, his request was not unreasonable at all.

Hearing this, Elder Lawrence breathed a sigh of relief.

In truth, Elder Lawrence did not trust Irving and Shadow Celestial either. After all, it was not long ago that he had engaged in a fierce battle with both of them.

Being able to establish a contract with Irving was highly advantageous for Elder Lawrence.

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Without hesitation, he signed his name on the contract.

Shadow Celestial also did not take long to decide; he simply glanced over the content of the contract. Once he confirmed that there were no issues with the terms, Shadow Celestial signed his name as well.

Once the contract was established, the three of them could not attack each other during the battle. Only after defeating the terrifying monsters or successfully escaping could they engage in mutual attacks.

Additionally, there was an extra condition in the contract: regardless of the circumstances, Elder Lawrence had to release Aron and Anna.

Although Elder Lawrence understood that without Aron and Anna, he could no longer threaten Irving, the situation was too critical for him to dwell on that.

At the moment the contract was signed, all three felt a violent shift in the energy around them. The power of the blood moon began to gradually dissipate, and the dark forces regained their dominance.

Crimson mist surrounded them, and within it, shadowy figures began to materialize.

These figures seemed to drift aimlessly, but as they wandered, they got closer to Irving and the others.

Elder Lawrence was tense, his hand gripping the staff slightly trembling. He had made up his mind: if any shadowy figure approached him, he would not hesitate to unleash his magic.

While Irving and Shadow Celestial managed to stay calm, they too felt a heavy sense of oppression. They knew the shadowy figures in the crimson mist would likely cause them trouble soon.

However, before facing direct attacks, they felt it wise to observe the situation and gather additional information.

Just then, a familiar voice reached Irving and Elder Lawrence's ears.

"Why are you standing so far away? Don't you recognize me? I am your ally! We have gained the powerful strength of the blood moon! It's time for us to dominate the entire shelter game world!"

Upon hearing the voice, Irving and Elder Lawrence exchanged glances.

They both recognized it was Sophia's voice. However, they could not trust her at this moment, as they knew Sophia had either been consumed by the terrifying monsters deep within the Abyss of Death or had become a puppet of those monsters.

Irving and Elder Lawrence were ready for battle.

Before them, within the crimson mist, Sophia's figure gradually became clearer.

At that moment, she retained her human form, her eyes fixed on Irving, a faint smile appearing on her face.

"Are you going to abandon me too, Irving?"