Chapter 3: Deadly Dungeon "Whispers of the Demons"
Sister Lin's cry quickly drifted away.
Things in front of him turned into darkness, and the weightless body seemed to fall with the ticking of time.
"Damn, this is probably the first time I've been put down by a little girl in my room...... Except for Yu Xuan. β
In all the unknown states, Jiang Qian was fortunate to find that his mind could still think.
So, he directly skipped the fear, panic and other emotions that should have appeared, and began to look back on how he had fallen here.
Probably from the glimpse of the word "invitation"?
No, to be precise, it was when his hand touched the card with the words "Invitation" on it.
He didn't even have time to think about the contents of the invitation!
received, i.e. "accepted...... Is this how "Xiao Lin" pulled him into this darkness?
Jiang Qian's body was still falling, and there was no sound around him.
This originally heart-wrenching change turned out to be a little absurd under his calm response.
The reason for this is that he has a physical defect in his brain, which prevents him from triggering his emotional responses.
At this moment, a mechanical prompt sound spread into my ears:
[Name: Jiang Qian]
[Race: Human]
[Age: 20]
[Hint: Evolutionary pathways are being evaluated]
[Reminder: When the trial dungeon is completed, a "identity badge" and rewards will be issued according to the evaluation results.]
Evolutionary pathways?
ID tags?
Copy......
If this kind of setting appears in online novels, it is estimated that it will be classified as an IQ cool article, right?
Jiang Qian listened intently, carefully accepting the only source of information here.
The path of evolution and the identity card most likely point to some kind of supernatural power.
And dungeon, a proper noun that usually appears in the gaming world, undoubtedly represents a surreal order.
Is this really an opportunity to touch extraordinary power?
Jiang Qian felt some excitement and realized something else: the risk, or the cost.
The dull voice paused for a moment.
Continuing to prompt:
[Welcome to the "Super Species World", you will become a free evolution warrior of the Super Race group, ahead of the human race, and touch the divine gift of the new world. Before that, pass the qualification trial. γ
[The trial is about to start, and the trial dungeon is being randomly matched...... You have been matched with copy AS1741 "Whispers of the Demons"]
[Type: Single Customization]
[Difficulty Level: Nightmare]
γStake Chip: Life*1γ
[Main Quest: Arrive at the "Abyss Video Hall" and complete your exclusive movie quest (0/7)]
[Introduction: The forbidden place in the heart of mortals is sealed with something enough to kill themselves. γ
[When the consciousness is asleep, it will sneak into your dreams and make you mistakenly think that those "evil thoughts" are your true intentions. You are stunned, staring vigilantly at the unknown forbidden place, which is also staring at you......]
[Don't move, don't quibble, don't immerse, don't be gullible]
[Notes: Unfortunately, you have won the Trials quest with the highest difficulty level ever.] It has the highest mortality rate at the top of the list, and it's likely to make you give up before you even start. No, don't do that. Remember: what does not kill you will make you strong. γ
Eventually, the sound fades into farther and farther until it disappears completely.
At the same time, the falling state finally stopped, and Jiang Qian's feet returned to the ground.
It was still pitch black.
He stood in the dark, waiting for his vision to recover, and as he quickly relived the information he had received in his mind, he gradually gained an idea of the current situation.
Although it is absurd to think like this, it seems that he has indeed been pulled into some kind of mysterious space.
There are exclusive rules of the game and an evaluation system.
The winner will receive a special status and corresponding rewards.
The embodiment of this special identity should be the "identity card" referred to in the prompt. Its essence is most likely some unknown force, which can be enhanced through "evolution".
The loser, presumably, will die - because the stake is "life".
"Is that what you call 'a little bit of risk'?" Jiang Qian snorted coldly, and a cold glint appeared in his eyes.
I was ashamed to assume that humans were model creatures, and as a result, I was thrown here like a guinea pig to fight to the death......
Seduction, backstabbing, it's me who pits, you're still crying?
What kind of old drama bones are pretending to be in front of me.
"Little Nizi, don't worry...... Wait until you get out and see how I comfort you. β
Although it was not voluntary, Jiang Qian quickly accepted the reality: he was already in a big gamble with his life as a bargaining chip, and he would not die.
According to the dungeon's tooltip, it is likely that he has been attacked by some non-stealth force.
Those twelve words seem to be a reminder to avoid risks: don't act rashly, don't quibble, don't immerse, don't be gullible.
But that's not enough.
I can only follow the vine.
"The main task is to find the 'Abyss Video Hall', and then watch the film as required, and I know it well. It's just that the name of this video hall is not auspicious......"
Does the 0/7 shown at the back refer to the degree of completion? That's nice, 7 pits. β
Jiang Qian continued to chew on the hint that this so-called copy had given him.
The four corners that could not be seen began to move.
He suddenly heard a strange noise behind him, as if someone had laughed, and soon disappeared.
Almost at the same time, the sound of running came from the other direction.
The sound of running is fast and slow, and it runs far away for a while, but at first glance, it seems to be approaching......
Immediately afterward, a strange, inaudible whisper sounded in his ear...... It was as if someone was dancing behind his back, and the bad breath was about to spray the back of his neck.
In this case, normal people should have lived in Bengbu a long time ago.
The quiet legs are soft, the lively ones can pee your pants while running!
In contrast, Jiang Qian's sense of experience is too lacking.
It can be said that there is no fear.
In the dark, his eyes followed the sound, carefully distinguishing the direction and distance of each sound, and directly locked the throat of the other party!
But it was empty.
Jiang Qian remained vigilant and did not take advantage of the victory to pursue, he was not sure whether those who were floating around him, waiting for an opportunity to make trouble, were real or illusory.
The more chaotic the moment, the more you need to be calm, and any superfluous behavior may be on the other side's path.
Suddenly, a cool breeze blew in his face, causing the shattered hair in front of Jiang Qian's forehead to the back of his head.
Is this a windward outlet?
That is, if he is inside a semi-enclosed space and his vision is blocked as a result, he should have a chance to find an exit as he heads towards the windward outlet.
His task is to arrive at the "Abyss Video Hall", and without more clear prompts, recovering his vision and actively searching for it has become his first choice.
At least it's worth a try.
Jiang Qian slowly moved forward with the soles of his feet, and the "whispering" behind him suddenly became restless again.
They've been pushing me forward, and I'm afraid they're not helping me...... Jiang Qian slowed down, lowered his body, and lowered his center of gravity, carefully guarding against a sneak attack in the dark.
Then, his foot touched something.
The thing didn't look like a living thing, but it retreated at the touch of a button, and then he heard a faint falling sound from beneath his feet.
"Hey?"
This can't be the inside edge of a building without a guardrail, right?
Jiang Qian retracted his feet that leaned forward. At the same time, the palm of his hand touched a broken wall at his side.
The section of the broken wall is uneven, very much like the remnants of the wall that have not been cleaned up.
It's a real hammer! Renovation company pots.
No wonder there's something unclean here.
Another gust of wind swept into the ......
Jiang Qian grabbed the broken wall and stabilized his figure.
His vision gradually adapted to the darkness, and the outline of things in front of him was becoming clear under the influence of the faint light source outside......
At this point, something creepy happened.
The space was suddenly a little crowded.
A mournful voice suddenly sounded: "Ah, alas, he's still alive......"
Another restless voice followed: "Shut up, resentful!" He's about to be fooled! β
"No, you're wasting our time." It was a gnashing of teeth.
Immediately afterward, the irascible voice roared angrily: "Waste! Full stepping on the horse waste! Let him come, Lao Tzu hammers him to death in minutes, and rubs him on the ground! β
Perhaps stimulated by a sensitive word, a horny voice trembled and shouted, "Come, come in...... I can't wait! He's mine, um my~"
A cacophony of voices chattered in the darkness.
Jiang Qian was speechless for a while.
These...... Is it a dungeon boss? Doesn't sound very smart.
If memory serves, this is a quest on what is known as "Nightmare", right?
β¦β¦ That's it?
However, complaining and complaining, Jiang Qian did not take it lightly.
He has reason to believe that the more dangerous something is, the more it will appear in an absurd form.
At the moment, the bosses quickly agreed on their opinions.
Then the whole world suddenly fell silent.
Then, multiple lights lit up in unison, and the sound of falling bodies was masked.
The surrounding environment was finally completely presented in front of Jiang Qian's eyes.
Jiang Qian's pupils twitched imperceptibly.
This is an abandoned old-fashioned commercial building.
He was standing in a renovated aisle, and at the other end of the aisle, he pointed to a nostalgic video hall that was in business.
The dilapidated light sign, with a dark red luster on the inside, is called "Abyss".
Abyss Video Hall.
It is worth noting that looking back at where Jiang Qian stood, the ground around him was filled with messy and sharp steel bars, broken glass, and sharp floor tiles...... and the "people" who are pierced by steel bars all over the ground.
These "people" ended their lives here in extremely distorted forms, and were weathered here in an indescribable form, forming hideous group portraits.
Among them, there are office workers, students, well-dressed upper-class people, and unsightly scavengers......
"Is it another trialist?"
Judging from what Jiang Qianqian heard and felt in the darkness just now, these people were likely to run in a panic after being frightened, accidentally fall, or hit a sharp object and were injured.
What's even more exaggerated is that in front of Jiang Qian, two steps away from Jiang Qian, is the edge of this old building...... An open, bare window with no window frames.
It can be imagined how neatly he would have walked if he had been a little careless just now, bravely took a step, or was frightened by the whispers behind him and ran forward.
The night breeze poured in from the outside, and it was cold.
Jiang Qian remembered the reminder message of the dungeon, and one of them was called "Don't act rashly".
Now it seems that it is the situation corresponding to the opening.
"There's not a lot of information about the dungeon, but it's critical. I'm afraid that many losers are planted here because of 'recklessness'. β
It is undeniable that when people are dominated by fear and extremely nervous, it is often difficult to control their behavior, which leads to many brainless operations and thus loses their lives.
Fear is the killer of thinking and the germ of demons.
Fortunately, he was quite unfamiliar with this feeling.
Even if you are standing in the middle of a mountain of corpses, you don't feel half restrained.
"Even if you don't have a sense of fear like I am, as long as you stay calm and cautious enough, you have a good chance of surviving in the darkness just now."
Jiang Qian bypassed the strange dried corpses that covered the way, and took half of the steel bars from the loose cracks in the ground, carried them in his hands, and walked calmly towards the old-fashioned "video hall".
"Let's go, watch the film."
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