That makes sense.

Jiang Ye nodded, then glanced again at the massive flask-shaped object and raised an eyebrow:

"To be more precise, this thing hasn't even reached the 'revival' stage yet, right?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Zhao Dongliu's expression became somewhat awkward.

He rubbed his nose, no longer continuing the "revival" topic, but instead looked around again and said bluntly:

"Our current problem isn't whether the Jade Flask can revive, but what you just mentioned—"

"This state is indeed an accident."

The so-called "this state" actually referred to their situation of not having reunited with the Formation Master.

Or more accurately, not having reunited with that Ghost Valley Soul Shepherd Formation Array Disk.

Or even more precisely, possibly not having reunited with the people prepared by the Defenders' Alliance and other senior forces.

Simply put—

"People arriving here at different times seem to be isolated by some special existence, preventing them from 'meeting up'."

That was how Jiang Ye summarized it.

Hearing his words, Zhao Dongliu was startled again: "Different time periods? Are you sure the reason we can't reunite is time?"

Saying this, he fell into deep thought again.

Jiang Ye didn't care what he was contemplating and continued on his own:

"I'm not sure either."

"But aside from arriving here at different times, what other differences are there between the separated batches of teams?"

"Or do different times bring different changes to this special area?"

Then he directly asked: "This special area is the center of the Forbidden Zone you wanted to explore, right?"

"Since we've laid all our cards on the table and can't reunite with others for now, why don't you explain in detail what's strange about this Forbidden Zone center?"

"More precisely, what opportunity is worth you risking your lives to explore?"

When mentioning "life risk," Jiang Ye's mood was somewhat subtle.

After all...

If there really were some method that could release the world information stored in the Forbidden Zone...

Then—

All deaths in this world could be revived!

Everything lost could return...

And this was the true significance of the "Jade Flask Revival" grand plan!

And once successful...

Then in this "world," there would no longer be any "life risk."

Of course, actually achieving this grand plan probably wouldn't be easy.

Its difficulty was likely even more outrageous than humans living on the moon.

And this flask body before them...

Could it be compared to leaving a footprint on the moon?

Jiang Ye didn't delve too deeply into these thoughts.

Zhao Dongliu, having thought about something, soon actually revealed some information.

He first admitted: "Barring unexpected circumstances, this special area we're in should indeed be the center of the Forbidden Zone."

"However, regarding the 'opportunity' at the Forbidden Zone center... it's actually just some players' speculation."

When he said "speculation," his tone was deliberately grave.

Various gazes around turned to look at him.

Even Lin Jing, hiding inside the flask body, pressed his ear closer to the flask wall.

From this guy's demeanor, Jiang Ye also sensed...

That the speculation about the Forbidden Zone center opportunity was probably a huge secret beyond ordinary players' imagination!

Some heat also surged in his heart as he directly pressed: "So what is that speculation like?"

Zhao Dongliu's originally serious and grave expression suddenly relaxed as he smiled, raising an eyebrow:

"Does this question use up one of your questioning slots?"

Jiang Ye unceremoniously rolled his eyes at him:

"Why should an unconfirmed or soon-to-be-verified speculation waste one of my questioning slots? Say it if you want, if not then let's stay trapped here together and see whose time can't afford to be wasted →_→"

"..."

Sure enough, Zhao Dongliu stopped pursuing the questioning slot issue and finally composed his expression again.

He thought for a moment, seemingly considering how to explain the so-called "speculation" from which angle.

After thinking for a while, he asked Jiang Ye:

"Do you know which day of the Doomsday Apartment the Formation Master first existed on?"

Before Jiang Ye could answer, Wu Wang, acting as background behind him, proactively spoke up:

"It's said the Formation Master became famous on Day 4 of the Doomsday Apartment, so he must have existed earlier than Day 4."

Zhao Dongliu glanced at Wu Wang and nodded: "Yes, earlier. He has survived from Day 3 of the Doomsday Apartment until now."

This news came out...

Those present like Gao Chang, Jiang Ye's old classmates who only operated in the Novice Apartment, were confused and unable to understand this concept.

But those with more understanding of the Doomsday Apartment, both veteran players and strongest players from various regions like Feng Cheng and other cross-regional seniors, were deeply shocked!

Even Yang Xiaoman, who had also spent time in the game, belatedly realized:

"That means, if the Formation Master were in a game, he'd be like... the kind of legendary, ancient-era god-level NPC that only exists in myths!"

Gao Chang and others had a moment of realization, though they were still confused, only knowing the Formation Master was incredibly awesome.

Jiang Ye also knew the Formation Master was extraordinary, after all, he was someone who could set up formations inside the Moon Phase Clock.

Previously on the apartment rooftop, that Alliance Leader Fu Li also seemed very impressive. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

But that dwarf-like Formation Master showed no fear when facing Alliance Leader Fu Li.

Clearly, setting aside the detached Reincarnator, the Formation Master was the top-tier powerhouse at the pyramid's peak in the entire Doomsday Apartment.

Jiang Ye had already anticipated this.

So he wasn't too shocked, and even had the leisure to ask:

"That Alliance Leader Fu Li, has he also survived from Day 3 until now?"

Zhao Dongliu didn't directly answer, but suddenly stared at him: "What have you guessed again?"

Jiang Ye was somewhat confused: "What have I guessed? Alliance Leader Fu Li?"

Seeing his expression didn't seem fake, Zhao Dongliu inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief, but still said bluntly: "Not Alliance Leader Fu Li..."

"What I'm talking about is 'Day 3'."

"Alliance Leader Fu Li has indeed survived from Day 3 until now."

"In the entire Doomsday Apartment, aside from the detached Reincarnator, those who have survived from Day 3 to the present can be counted on one hand."

"And the exploration of the so-called 'opportunity' at the Forbidden Zone center... is precisely what these few rare seniors are jointly plotting."

Jiang Ye nodded: "So those seniors who survived from Day 3 collectively hold some secret..."

After saying this, he suddenly realized:

"Did all the players from Day 1 and Day 2 of the Doomsday Apartment die out?"

"Is their 'dying out' related to the Forbidden Zone?"

Seeing him ask this way, Zhao Dongliu finally became completely convinced that Jiang Ye truly hadn't guessed.

However, he didn't hide it and said bluntly:

"In a sense, they indeed 'died out'..."

"And the 'dying out' of Day 1 and Day 2 players is precisely the basis for those top seniors' 'speculation' about the Forbidden Zone opportunity."

"The entire speculation was initially proposed by someone unknown."

"And the content of this speculation is—"

Zhao Dongliu paused, building suspense, before unhurriedly revealing information that everyone present cared deeply about:

"Day 1 and Day 2 of the Doomsday Apartment, which are in a 'dead and gone' state, might not have occurred in the present."

This simple sentence left many people present completely stunned.

It took Jiang Ye quite a while to react.

His eyes widened as he couldn't help but exclaim: "Holy crap?"

"Are those seniors of yours so delusional that they think they can travel from the Forbidden Zone center to Day 1 and Day 2 of the Doomsday Apartment?"

"Is the so-called opportunity actually time travel??"

These words left everyone else present astonished.

Zhao Dongliu remained composed and dignified as he nodded proudly: "Correct."

"..."

"Hiss..."

After a moment of silence, sounds of sharp intakes of breath filled the air.

After a long while, the more excitable Lu Fang couldn't help but excitedly exclaim:

"Holy crap?! Time travel!!"

"If this is true, doesn't it mean..."

"We small fries will have the chance to become ancient great powers from the creation era?!"

"Isn't this equivalent to gods from mythology?! Hongjun Laozu, the Jade Emperor, and such..."

"Hiss—we later generations creating past history?!"

Hiss...

As he spoke, this guy seemed so excited he might faint at any moment.

Driven by his emotions, the other classmates present couldn't help but get excited too.

After all...

Classmates like Gao Chang were indeed too ordinary and too eager for opportunities that would let them soar to great heights and turn their lives around!

And this time travel opportunity...

Sounded incredibly amazing!

Haven't you seen how protagonists in those time travel novels all thrive in ancient times relying on future knowledge?

Wait, hold on...

Gao Chang and others suddenly realized—

They seemed...

Didn't have much "future" knowledge either.

They were still newbies!

If this really was a chaotic situation with many people time traveling together...

These newbies of theirs still wouldn't gain much advantage!

Instead, those seniors who proposed the "time travel" speculation were more likely to achieve great things in the ancient era!

So, should they consider clinging to powerful allies in advance?

But it was also possible that in Day 1 and Day 2 of the Doomsday Apartment, opportunities were everywhere?

They wouldn't need to cling to anyone's coattails and could achieve something themselves?

For a moment, Gao Chang and others were emotionally charged, their minds flashing with various scenarios of themselves obtaining opportunities and dominating everywhere.

In short, Zhao Dongliu's proposal of the "time travel" speculation instantly stirred everyone's emotions.

However, this didn't include Jiang Ye.

He furrowed his brows, staring at Zhao Dongliu:

"Are you sure this speculation has no problems?"

"Aren't Day 1 and Day 2 of the Doomsday Apartment the already-occurred past?"

Zhao Dongliu shook his head: "There are indeed many rumors about Day 1 and Day 2 circulating among players."

"But those are all just player conjectures."

"Only the true seniors who survived from Day 3 are certain—"

"Day 1 and Day 2 of the Doomsday Apartment are disconnected from everything that came after."

Saying this, he rested his chin on his hand, thinking for a moment.

After a moment, he raised his eyes, looking deeply at Jiang Ye:

"If I'm not mistaken..."

"The Light players lurking in the void mirror palace should have similar conjectures."

Hearing this, Jiang Ye was shocked again!

Could it be...

That Mirror Palace secret realm that attracted numerous Light players would also become a time travel passage?

And also...

Zhou Yuling who took 10,000 followers to the Court of Disorder...

Court of Disorder...

Jiang Ye swallowed: "Will the Court of Disorder also involve time travel?"

Zhao Dongliu shook his head: "Don't know."

"Just as you questioned, all of this is only 'speculation'."

"That Mirror Palace secret realm that only appeared after the void mirror palace explosion, and the Court of Disorder under extreme conditions..."

"Whether these two places have time travel passages is hard to determine."

"The Forbidden Zone center where we are now should have higher possibility."

Saying this, Zhao Dongliu finally added:

"According to the Formation Master's conjecture—"

"The passage at the Forbidden Zone center might briefly open at the moment when the Forbidden Zone begins spreading or stops spreading."

"But actually, even if a space-time passage really briefly opens, how we should enter it remains unknown..."

At this point, Zhao Dongliu frowned, his gaze at Jiang Ye carrying implication.

Clearly, he wanted to seek cooperation to break the situation together.

The current situation was that they were trapped here.

Unable to contact the Formation Master, and unable to enter the space-time passage that only existed in "speculation."

The only somewhat optimistic aspect was that their yin realm people state wouldn't be devoured by the Forbidden Zone.

However...

Jiang Ye suddenly felt a jump in his brow and hurriedly asked Zhao Dongliu:

"How long can our current state last?"

Zhao Dongliu shook his head: "Not too certain."

Jiang Ye frowned again: "Free Movement can't be used either?"

Zhao Dongliu nodded: "All abilities are unusable within the Forbidden Zone."

This was really troublesome...

Speaking of which, this Forbidden Zone was truly a trap!

Free Movement could sense this place and come here.

But once here, even this SSS-level ability became useless and couldn't be used again.

Meaning, once you came, leaving would be difficult.

Thinking this, Jiang Ye patted the flask body.

Of course, in the yin realm state, he could only make the patting motion without actual tactile sensation.

He called to Lin Jing inside: "You heard the situation, right? Come out so we can discuss it together."

After a moment of silence, Lin Jing actually emerged from the flask.

However, the moment he emerged from the flask body, his entire person became blurry, simultaneously emitting piercing screams!

Just as he was about to fall back into the flask, Jiang Ye's black cloth stuck to his forehead.

"Come out first, let me see the tattoo on your hand."

Under the black cloth's effect, Lin Jing indeed stopped hurting.

But the moment he completely emerged from the flask, Jiang Ye instantly withdrew the black cloth!

Then, amidst Lin Jing's instantly erupting piercing screams, he stared at his hand.

Looking closely, he discovered...

That QR code-like tattoo on Lin Jing's palm, under the Lightburn effect, seemed to come alive!

Those small black dots were like twisted black worms, slowly spreading across his Mosaic-like blurry body...

This posture actually seemed like it was about to spread blood-colored patterns similar to mutants on Lin Jing's body!

However, mutants had blood-colored patterns all over their bodies.

But the patterns on Lin Jing's body appeared black.

Jiang Ye waited until the black patterns had spread across Lin Jing's entire arm before sticking the black cloth back on him.