This is the most shocking news Waldo has heard so far. Subsequently, the entire chat channel was filled with astonishment at this news.

"Oh my god! So many challengers? I thought I was invincible in the original trial grounds!"

Some people chuckled bitterly, feeling a sense of bitterness.

Before, he was at least an invincible overlord. Unexpectedly, upon arriving in the dark land, he encountered so many beings of the same level as himself, instantly becoming just one among many. For a moment, it was hard to accept!

"Yeah! I thought even in the dark land, I would be a strong presence, able to control the winds and clouds. Now it seems, it’s extremely challenging!"

Everyone is a challenger, and the differences among them are not significant, it’s a level playing field. They are all the pride of the major trial grounds. Trying to stand out among so many is simply a pipe dream!

"Don’t be discouraged, everyone. I believe that if we’ve made it this far, it’s either due to good luck or strong ability. At least, we’re already better than many others!"

This statement sparked many responses.

"That’s true!"

"Haha! You know what, my strength is indeed a bit better than others! When I entered the safe house, there was another challenger inside who tried to kill me. I ended up killing him instead, and the system rewarded me with 30 kg of food, allowing me to survive until now!"

"Laughing to death! As soon as I entered the safe house, I got a material box that had enough supplies for me to survive for a month and a half!"

"Oh my, what’s going on upstairs? Could this be the legendary stroke of luck? So lucky? Damn, come on, give me a bit of that luck!"

Waldo quickly scanned through the rapidly refreshing messages, gaining a quick understanding of this dark land.

Firstly, the dark land is extremely vast. Secondly, the material boxes are randomly refreshed.

Finally, and most importantly, there is another crucial aspect to this world. It’s not just challengers and monsters, there is a group of powerful individuals who are also participating in the assessment but are not challengers.

They seem to be the eternal natives of this land. Apart from lacking a system, they are similar to ordinary challengers and can also obtain material boxes.

However, according to information from the challengers, these natives do not have a favorable attitude towards them.

"I’ve already explored the safe house, which is not large, only consisting of one room. After exploring it, we went out to find food. During our journey, we encountered one of the natives who directly killed our companion and declared that all of us challengers deserve to die!"

At this point, someone leaked information. Judging from his tone, he was angry, helpless, and harbored extreme hatred.

"But there was nothing we could do, we were no match for him. In the end, we lost two people, and I was very fortunate to escape back to the safe house!" 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

This revelation immediately drew the attention of many. Many people were unaware of the existence of these natives and became internally wary. They were advised to be cautious and vigilant against these natives. At least on the surface, it seemed that these natives were not very friendly towards the challengers.

"Do you have any photos of the natives? If you encounter them again, we can be prepared in advance. If possible, we might even help you seek revenge. What do you think?"

At this point, someone reminded the challenger who had encountered the natives before. This was what many people were thinking.

Their intentions weren’t necessarily kind or about seeking justice. Having fought their way up, they had experienced the complexities of human nature. The primary purpose of asking for photos was to know the appearance of the natives and be prepared in advance.

Soon, the photos were shared. Is this what the natives look like?

He naturally also saw the photos. In the pictures, there was a person with a physique similar to a normal human, but the entire body had a bronze hue, and the muscles were well-developed. Above the forehead, at the center of the eyebrows, there was an additional eye, resembling a third eye.

Interesting. Based on the words of the challenger who encountered the natives, it seems that the natives are generally powerful. However, it’s unknown exactly how strong they are. If there’s a chance, I might engage in a battle with them! Waldo thought to himself.

At this point, the challenger who had encountered the natives continued, "According to what the natives said, the reason they harbor resentment towards us is mainly because we, as challengers, seem to be occupying some of their positions. Also, if you encounter the natives, you must be extremely cautious of the eye on their forehead. Anyone seen by that eye will be petrified! Additionally, their bodies are incredibly robust! Don’t be fooled by their size being similar to ours; their strength is terrifying, comparable to giant beasts. Moreover, I made a crucial discovery. The natives seem unable to enter our safe houses. The safe house is set up by the rulers to shelter us survivors, so there’s no need to worry too much."

Many people carefully read the messages posted by others, silently remembering this information. It would be of great help to their future survival.

Fortunately, the system timely opened the chat system, making them aware of the existence of the natives. Otherwise, encountering them without knowing could lead to mistaking them for fellow challengers. Once provoked, they wouldn’t even know how they died.

"Brother, take comfort. We will avenge you."

"That’s right. Don’t think too much. The most important thing now is to survive!"

"Good brother, can you provide your coordinates? If possible, I’ll come find you, and we can deal with the natives together."

Soon, many people spoke up, and Waldo was constantly monitoring the messages in the chat channel.

This is a time when intelligence is extremely scarce. Information is one of the most critical resources. The one with more information can take the initiative in the upcoming challenges, increasing the likelihood of survival.

"Do the natives hate challengers because we’re taking their spots?" Waldo silently pondered, forming some rough speculations in his mind.

Challengers participating in the assessment tasks of the supreme rulers should have limited slots available for successful passage. While the challengers might not be aware of this, the natives seem to be well-informed.

Therefore, facing the challengers, they would naturally feel anger, believing that the challengers are seizing their resources and taking away their spots. It would be strange if they didn’t harbor resentment towards the challengers.