Armor: I'm in Nava, but I'm Oxer?

However, Zhang Zhao did not become complacent because of this.

Because, although he had figured out the general framework of the world's division, the details of how it unfolded remained a huge mystery.

Moreover... he knew very well that he did not come from any of these timelines.

He hadn't forgotten that he was someone who had personally witnessed these armored warrior stories on television. In essence, he remained a unique observer, detached from these timelines.

The final truth will only be revealed at the end of the journey.

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Long-term goals have been set, but that doesn't mean the things at hand are no longer important.

After calmly considering the situation, Zhang Zhao realized that he couldn't force anything to change anything; he could only let things take their natural course and take it slowly.

Dealing with the current affairs of the Xingtian world is the real top priority.

This brings up another issue, which is also Zhang Zhao's biggest concern right now.

That's about how to leave a world.

"Based on my previous experience in the Nava world, I should only be able to leave after obtaining ownership of the ultimate armor of that world..."

Zhang Zhao lay on the bed once again, staring at the familiar ceiling, and couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

Obtaining Yatalis's card was the last thing he did in the world of Nava.

That's precisely why he was able to unlock the opportunity to leave. Zhang Zhao felt this was correct, both from his personal experience and from a logical standpoint.

The current situation is that he already possesses the ultimate armor of this world, the summoner of the Asura Armor, but he has not obtained the authority to leave this place and travel to the next world...

“Then, there’s another possibility…” he muttered to himself, “We need to get the 'card' rewarded by the system, instead of directly obtaining the summoner for the ultimate armor. But this raises a new problem…”

Zhang Zhao sat up and placed the Shura Armor Summoner and his own Tru Armor Summoner side by side on the bed sheet in front of him.

He opened the screen of the Tru Armor Summoner. The progress bar, which accumulated by killing monsters and culminating in the final reward card, remained stubbornly frozen in place. The truth was, after he personally buried Lufa and vanquished the last Netherworld Demon, this world… had run out of monsters to grind.

The progress bar, naturally, can no longer increase.

"What's wrong? Where's the monster? The Netherworld Demon is gone!"

A bitter smile appeared on Zhang Zhao's lips. He rubbed his temples, feeling like he was trapped in a vicious cycle.

A jumble of random thoughts began to surface in his mind.

Could it be that he needs to personally travel to Ares to have King Peer release some more monsters from the Sealed Demon Box? Only after completing this final progress bar and obtaining the system-approved, permanent Shura Armor card can he leave? If that's the case, it would be easier. The Shura Armor Summoner would be readily available, saving him the trouble of experiencing the storyline once.

But... I'm afraid that's not the case.

Just like in some story-driven games, making the wrong choice can lock the plot line, making it impossible to undo. Did he make some wrong choice somewhere before, causing him to be stuck in this world forever? If that's the case, it would be hilarious.

Or perhaps... the one I'm actually trying to kill isn't necessarily the Netherworld Demon?

What else is needed to accumulate this progress bar?

Just like how you could increase your progress by simply absorbing the virus, even if you didn't kill Oukser before?

He hadn't even killed the Netherworld Demons under his command...

Zhang Zhao was puzzled for a while. He thought about it for a long time but still couldn't come up with a clear answer.

So he put the issue aside for the time being once again.

"Sigh..." He slumped back onto the bed, thinking helplessly, "I should finish dealing with Xiao Tian's matter first. After everything on Earth is settled, I'll have a chance to enter the universe and go to Ares. Maybe I can find something there."

What if Lu Fa left some remnants in Ares? Although they weren't part of the Netherworld Legion, they were also condemned for the three sins of greed, anger, and ignorance, becoming beings similar to the Netherworld Demons? Those people might also be able to advance the progress bar.

"Okay, let's leave it at that." Zhang Zhao finally made up his mind. "Anyway, according to the information we 'overheard' from Ying, Xiao Tian and the others will soon be making their next move. Let's wait patiently for a while longer."

Once he understood this, his anxiety eased somewhat.

Having spent a considerable amount of time in the world of Capture the Stars, coupled with various reflections and time travel, a day inevitably felt like a long time had passed.

As night deepened outside the window, the city lights shone through the gaps in the curtains, casting a quiet band of light on the floor.

Zhang Zhao closed his eyes and began to make final plans in his mind for the upcoming final confrontation with the Xingtian Squad.

Then I slowly fell asleep.