Day Six. You need to enhance your ghostly aura.
So let the evolved beings attract evil spirits for you everywhere.
Evolved beings are mistaken for one of the same kind by vengeful spirits, so the only way to attract them is through proactive attacks.
You direct them to run to where it's dangerous.
They constantly find themselves in perilous situations, while your strength continues to increase.
"Not bad, not bad!"
Jiang Qiao nodded in satisfaction.
Searching for vengeful ghosts in the wilderness is indeed quite dangerous.
Because if you're not careful, you might encounter an unknown and terrifying being.
There's a bunch of people who are just there for show, might as well use them!
[...]
[Day 11. After some stopping and starting, all your Tier 1 talents have broken through to Tier 2.]
Your overall strength has improved significantly, and you are very satisfied.
But at this moment, everyone in the Evolver team was injured, and even Hu Yuanyuan was wrapped in bandages all over her body.
Not long ago, you tricked her into entering a small wooden cabin.
She almost died inside.
However, you also learned that she actually had a life-saving item on her!
It was a jade pendant.
In critical moments, it will form an eggshell-like protective shield!
It helped Hu Yuanyuan withstand an attack from a fourth-tier vengeful ghost!
You think there are quite a few good things about the "new humans".
I'm getting even more excited for my trip to Haicheng.
[Day 12. You have arrived near Ancheng.]
Hu Yuanyuan led you directly to a small village in the suburbs, where you found a tunnel in the village chief's office.
This is the North China headquarters of "New Humans"!
The tunnel was very long, and you noticed something wriggling in the walls all around you.
You asked Hu Yuanyuan, but she didn't tell you.
You have come to the end, where there are many rooms where evolved beings come and go.
However, you didn't see any experts.
Hu Yuanyuan tells you that the North District Chief Steward and several Deputy Chief Stewards went out on business the day after the paranormal resurgence.
"Northern Regional Headquarters!"
Jiang Qiao was overjoyed when he saw the information on the screen.
Quickly and quietly write it down.
I had previously received information that the North District headquarters of "New Humans" was near Ancheng.
During the last simulation, he found an area that was completely deserted when he entered it.
He assumed that everyone in the North District had been evacuated.
Now it seems that this is not the case at all.
The place he entered was very likely a fake headquarters!
These guys are quite cunning; they've actually resorted to having multiple burrows.
But it's okay.
I finally caught him this time.
"Xiaogang Village Chief's Office"
"Heh, and all the higher-ups left the day after the supernatural resurgence."
That's awesome!
...
[Day 13. You plan to travel to Ancheng alone.]
Because of your dual awakening status, you received a warm welcome from Ancheng.
You have learned that although Ancheng has a population of several million, there are only a few thousand awakened individuals, and not a single dual-awakened individual.
Your potential and the second-tier strength you deliberately displayed have greatly pleased them.
The first administrator had a private meeting with you.
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You casually inquired about information about the "New Humans," mentioning that they had been contacting you.
The first administrator's expression turned somewhat grave upon hearing this.
He tells you that this organization is not trustworthy.
Before the supernatural resurgence, officials had discovered a secret research institute in Haicheng where horrific human experiments were being conducted.
After the resurgence of supernatural phenomena, the management in Haicheng completely severed ties with headquarters.
Official assessments indicate that the entire city has fallen into the hands of "new humans."
"I see."
Jiang Qiao understood.
He himself destroyed the underground research facility of the "New Humans" in Haicheng, triggering a chain reaction. The authorities are now on high alert regarding this organization.
The resurgence of supernatural phenomena has overwhelmed me, leaving me with no energy to deal with them for the time being.
That being said...
In previous simulations, the official attitude towards evolved individuals seemed to be more about winning them over.
This attitude had not changed before the Lincheng incident.
In that case, the previous fall of Haicheng into the hands of the "new humans" should have been a gradual process.
At least there was no situation where the management team and headquarters completely lost contact in the early stages.
Now, due to the "Haicheng Health Institute Research Institute" incident, the two sides have essentially broken off relations.
Therefore, the "new humans" adopted more radical measures.
"This is truly a history-changing explosion!"
Jiang Qiao sighed.
Day Fourteen. In the early morning, just as you were getting ready for bed, you suddenly realized someone was watching you from outside.
After observing quietly, you discover that a sleazy-looking short man is lurking on the roof of the opposite building.
His ability is probably disguise-type, which is why you almost didn't notice him.
You stealthily left the house and came up behind him.
The short man was unaware of the seriousness of the problem and continued to write and draw on the ground.
Because he couldn't find you, he suspected you went into the bathroom, but he had no proof.
So he plans to sneak into your room tomorrow and place a camera in the bathroom.
You chuckled, seemingly unconcerned.
[Day 15. You brought Hu Yuanyuan into Ancheng and left your loving footprints in a hotel without cameras.]
That night, you discovered the sleazy man spying on you across the street again.
You subtly informed Hu Yuanyuan, which led to a misunderstanding in her mind that her identity had been exposed.
She cautiously suggested that they should leave immediately and contacted her men outside the city to provide backup.
You are very satisfied with this.
So he suddenly attacked, using a "sealing talisman" to suppress her, and then chopped off her head.
Then, you sneak up behind the sleazy man and crush all the bones in his body.
[Day Sixteen. The news of Hu Yuanyuan's death in Ancheng shocked the entire Northern District.]
Zhu Yuandong immediately reported the news to headquarters!
Meanwhile, the information that Hu Yuanyuan contacted her subordinates to meet her before her death, and that her identity was suspected to have been exposed in Ancheng, was also presented to the higher-ups of the "New Humans".
After confirming the matter, they launched an investigation into the "Survival Association".
On the other hand, I have ordered that your safety must be protected!
To them, ten Hu Yuanyuans couldn't compare to you with dual awakening!
[...]
[Day 20. You arrived in Haicheng and received a warm welcome.]
The entire Ancheng city has a population of several million, and even after the resurgence of supernatural phenomena, there are fewer than twenty dual-awakened and dual-evolved individuals combined.
At the same time, you receive a message that the "New Humans" assassinated the leader of the "Survival Guild" in Ancheng as revenge!
The Survival Society was furious, accusing the "New Humans" of fabricating charges against them!
Ancheng authorities also issued a statement, firmly prohibiting anyone from carrying out assassinations in the safe zone.
You are very satisfied with this.
But on the surface, you still pretended to be worried and asked: What should we do now?
A high-ranking official told you not to worry.
Haicheng is as impregnable as a fortress!
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So confident?"
Jiang Qiao's expression turned somewhat strange upon seeing this.
That's true.
Wu Difeng has a sixth-tier peak White Bone Tree.
Given humanity's current capabilities, this thing is basically equivalent to a nuclear weapon.
...
Day 21. You conduct a secret investigation in the city and find a convenience store in the old town.
It appears completely black in the field of vision of double pupils.
However, the store is currently closed and it seems to have been shut down for quite some time.
You discreetly inquired around and learned that long before the paranormal resurgence, the boss had hurriedly left and disappeared without a trace.
[Day 22. You discover a stir-fry restaurant on a commercial street, which has a faint smell of decay.]
The chef was very skilled, constantly showing off his techniques.
He managed to make a plate of egg fried rice, which costs ten yuan, look like a bowl of one hundred yuan.
But apart from that, you didn't find any other problems.
The entire store was very clean.
The source of the stench could not be found.
You hear diners complaining that the restaurant owner hasn't returned yet, and that the apprentice's cooking is just not up to par.
[...]
[Day 28. After several roundabout and indirect inquiries, you learned that the day before the supernatural resurgence, the entire "New Humans" had dispatched a large number of people to search every house in Haicheng.]
It seems something has been lost.
"It seems that paranormal items are unique."
Jiang Qiao narrowed his eyes and immediately understood what was going on.
After I materialized the "evil spirit cleaver" and the "corpse oil lantern" from the simulator, the things in the hands of these two old guys disappeared.
They left in a hurry because they wanted to investigate this matter.
Unfortunately, they found nothing.
[Day 29. You attended some gatherings and activities of the "New Humans," and your life was very leisurely, as if you had entered retirement life ahead of schedule.]
If you didn't regularly stay informed about the outside world, you might think you were living in paradise.
[Day 30. You made some arrangements in Lincheng. In particular, you secretly set up a modified "sacrifice" formation around the Tengfei Building.]
The formation is now completely unrecognizable; even the founder wouldn't recognize it.
You gained a lot of inspiration, especially after studying the "stealth" talent.
You have successfully improved the concealment of the formation to a new level, but correspondingly, the range of influence has shrunk again, now only covering about half a block.
You think that's enough.
That very night, the "Vermilion Fruit" you had secretly cultivated ripened.
After you swallowed it, your "double pupils" began to undergo a breakthrough!
[Day 31. You begin secretly setting up formations in various areas of Haicheng.]
They are mainly concentrated in areas where Awakened and Evolved individuals gather.
In the evening, the "new humans" invite you to a meeting.
During the meeting, Wu Difeng told you that you must come to Tengfei Building four days later.
There will be unexpected benefits.
You ask him with a smile what the benefits are, and he gives you a mysterious smile.
[...]
[Day 35. In the morning, you sensed an unusual aura as soon as you stepped outside.]
In the sky, a thick, dark cloud covered the sun and shrouded the horizon.
A heavy feeling weighed on the hearts of everyone in Haicheng.
In the afternoon, a crack suddenly appeared in the dark clouds, and a black vortex began to swirl around.
At the same time.
A giant white bone tree suddenly flew out of the Tengfei Building!
The great tree soared into the sky and took root above the vortex.
The next moment, a terrifying burst of blood-red liquid gushed out from the vortex!
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Upon seeing this scene, you suddenly activated the "Blood Sacrifice" formation near the Tengfei Building!
Instantly, the vortex was disrupted.
A large amount of blood and qi, transmitted remotely from Lincheng, was once again sacrificed to other places.
And that place is your body!
[Day 36. Your strength has improved by leaps and bounds, and you have quickly reached the fifth rank!]
The Bone Tree, however, was anxious and angry, because after being disturbed, it discovered that it could only absorb a small portion of the power.
Most of the vital energy and blood have vanished!
It devised a plan to stop this interference and sent people throughout the city to find out who was behind it!
But nothing was found.
...
"Heh, you want to find me? Eat shit!"
Jiang Qiao smiled dismissively.
Although in this simulation, his "Frankenstein" was only at the third level.
However, the large formation was developed during the last simulation.
In the last simulation, his "Frankenstein's monster" was at the sixth level!
A bunch of useless idiots, it would be a miracle if they could even understand it.
He can guarantee that even the founder of the formation would be completely baffled!
...
[Day 37. Your strength has finally reached the peak of the fifth rank!]
However, the White Bone Tree remained at the peak of the sixth tier.
Having absorbed only a small portion of the vital energy, it was unable to complete its transformation.
It was very angry, but there was nothing it could do.
The only option is to order a thorough investigation into this matter.
[Day 38. You activated several large formations in the southern part of Haicheng, successfully increasing your strength.]
The deaths and injuries of thousands of evolved humans are a very serious matter in Haicheng!
The high-ranking official who told you Haicheng was impregnable held an emergency meeting and conveyed the message that Haicheng had entered a state of emergency!
They suspected there was a traitor within the organization.
[Day 39. Several large formations in the north have been activated, further enhancing your strength.]
[Day 40. You activated the great formation in the city.]
This "blood sacrifice" resulted in serious injuries to several new human "awakeners," including you.
You angrily shout that you must catch the damn perpetrator and cut off his head.
A high-ranking member of the "New Humans" organization personally came to reassure you and assured you that they would definitely catch the culprit!
[...]
[Day 43. All investigations have come to a standstill; several days have passed without any results.]
Meanwhile, you, secretly chuckling to yourself, successfully broke through to the sixth level!
At this time, the entire city of Haicheng was in a state of panic. One-fifth of the Awakened and Evolved had been killed or injured, but the culprit had not yet been found.
Large numbers of Awakened Ones and Evolvers began to flee Sea City.
You chatted for a while with an Awakened named Wang Yong.
He quietly tells you that these events are very likely orchestrated and staged by the "new humans" themselves!
This formation is very similar to the one used by the "New Humans" in Lincheng.
You chuckled and said, "That's impossible."
Wang Yong patted you on the shoulder and told you that some things you have to figure out for yourself.
[Day 44. Zhu Yuandong arrived in Haicheng, bringing with him a squad of evolved beings.]
The leader among them was a female awakener.
You recognized her; her name is Yu Shasha.
You learn that she is exceptionally skilled at tracking, and that she herself was once a detective!
You are very interested in this.
I spent every day with them, brainstorming ideas to catch the murderer.
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Yu Shasha?"
Jiang Qiao exclaimed in the secret passage, "Holy crap!"
Isn't this the woman who got killed by her own keyboard at the start of the last simulation?
I didn't expect her to be so capable.
With both tracking skills and detective abilities, it's a real shame she's not a paparazzi.
...
[Day 45. Zhu Yuandong comes to visit, wanting to strengthen our relationship.]
But you have absolutely no interest in him.
Because he doesn't have any value that attracts you.
You dismissed him with just a few words, which surprised and confused him.
[...]
[On the fiftieth day, your double pupils underwent a transformation, successfully advancing to the third tier, and you now possess the Ghost Realm.]
That evening, you went out for a drive and encountered Yu Shasha, who was acting suspiciously.
You followed her to a coffee shop and saw her hand a note with a message of blessing between friends to the cashier.
After careful observation, you realize that she is very likely an official!
This might surprise you.
"Huh?"
"Is Yu Shasha an official mole?"
"What a coincidence?"
Jiang Qiao in the simulator was quite surprised.
In reality, he also felt a bit overwhelmed.
He wasn't surprised that there were undercover agents from official or other organizations within "New Humans".
But it just so happens that it was Yu Shasha, which is quite awkward!
After all, during the last simulation, he had forced the other party to clean up his mess.
"Next time you want to kill her, just punch her to death."
"Give her a quick death."
Jiang Qiao secretly made up his mind.
Officials should still maintain some decorum.
...
[Day 51. You killed a high-ranking member of the Newtypes.]
Afterwards, carrying the head of a high-ranking official, he took the initiative to find Yu Shasha and directly exposed her identity.
She had good composure and didn't panic.
Regardless of whether she admits it or not, just tell her directly.
You suspect that the deaths in the city were orchestrated by the "new humans."
The goal is likely to turn Haicheng into a second Lincheng.
So you're planning to collaborate with the official channels.
[Day 52. Yu Shasha takes the initiative to come to your door.]
You have reached a cooperation agreement.
At this time, a large number of evolved beings and awakened beings were lost from the entire Haicheng.
That night, you activated all the formations.
Nearly 20,000 Awakened Ones and Evolvers have become the experience monsters for your breakthrough!
But you also suffered a tremendous psychological shock!
[Day 53. You have successfully alleviated the mental shock.]
Your "Critical Strike" has broken through to the seventh tier!
It has a critical hit rate of up to 90%.
Your "Reflect Damage Storm" has broken through to the seventh tier!
It boasts a rebound effect of up to 120%!
Holy crap!
"120%!"
Upon seeing this, Jiang Qiao couldn't help but break into a bright smile.
"I don't know where the extra 20% came from."
"This is unscientific, but it's very supernatural!"
The first-tier "Reflective Storm" has a 50% chance to reflect damage.
After that, each subsequent tier increases the bonus by 10%.
When you reach the sixth tier, you achieve a 100% damage reflection rate.
Jiang Qiao originally thought that the seventh level should be 110%.
But to my surprise, it increased by 20%!
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Although it's a bit convoluted.
But it's okay.
That's awesome!
...
[Day 54. You have obtained intelligence.]
The severely damaged "New Humans" are preparing to secretly recall two powerful worshippers.
With a large number of people with special abilities fleeing.
Your unwavering support deeply moved Wu Difeng.
He patted his chest and told you that Haicheng would be fine, and you didn't need to worry.
[...]
[Day 58. You secretly left the city and successfully intercepted the restaurant owner.]
He was wearing a vest, had a big belly, and a shiny, greasy face, looking quite prosperous.
But when you open his double pupils, you find that his whole body is rotting, with maggots crawling around him, which is extremely disgusting.
So you quietly approached him from behind and set him ablaze with "Bone Fire".
The sixth-tier "White Bone Fire" that triggered the critical hit was something he couldn't withstand at all, and he instantly turned into a pile of ashes.
There wasn't even a scream.
You made these ashes into a necklace and hung it on the tree next to you.
Let it sway in the wind.
[Day 59. You encounter the convenience store owner outside the city.]
This was a withered old man with a malicious smile on his face.
You think the old man must have had a very happy old age.
So you decided to let him ascend to paradise early and enjoy more happiness.
Day Sixty. You head to the Soaring Building, noticing the solemn expressions on everyone's faces along the way.
In the conference room, Wu Difeng told you with a grim expression.
Something went wrong with the offerings.
Judging from the traces at the scene, one of them died from lightning magic and the other from fire magic.
Both of these abilities were the methods of a guy who called himself a "celestial master" before the supernatural resurgence!
Therefore, he concluded that all these events in Haicheng were the work of the "Celestial Master"!
After the meeting, Wu Difeng contacted you again.
As a dual-awakened being with a strength reaching the third tier, you make him believe you have unlimited potential, and he tries every means to win you over.
He gave you a supernatural item.
This is a strange mask that can change one's appearance when worn.
He wants you to lie low for now, and after he deals with the "Celestial Master," he'll promote you to management.
[Day 61. Through observation, you have discovered that very few evolved beings and awakened individuals belonging to the "New Humans" attempt to escape.]
[Day 62. Yu Shasha found you.]
Your abilities and potential have attracted the attention of the authorities.
She tells you that Haicheng is becoming increasingly dangerous, and it is very likely that the "exorcist" from before the supernatural resurgence is behind it.
Therefore, for safety reasons, we hope you can travel to other safe zone cities.
After thinking about it, you agreed to the proposal.
After careful consideration, you decide to go directly to the capital.
[Day 63. Before setting off, you configured the formations, which will activate automatically over a period of time.]
[...]
Day 70. You have successfully arrived in the capital.
At this moment, you are playing the role of a dual-awakened individual with fourth-tier strength.
Your rapid improvement in strength has shocked the officials!
[Day 71. You met with an official.]
You frankly tell them that Wu Difeng, a member of the "new human," once told you that the authorities have a door to the supernatural world.
You wish to enter the supernatural world.
The official response was that they needed to consider it.
[...]
[On the seventy-fourth day, you receive an official reply, granting you permission to enter the supernatural world through that door.]
However, you will need to lead an official expedition team into the area.
Without much thought, you quickly agreed, hoping it would be as soon as possible.
[On the seventy-fifth day, you arrive at a secret base and find an old wooden door inside.]
You lead a team of twenty people through a wooden door and finally arrive at a black and white world.
After confirming that the official team was quite capable, you decided to send them to scout ahead.
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After the authorities got hold of this door, they definitely went inside more than once."
Jiang Qiao nodded, agreeing that his choice was correct.
This group of people are experienced, but their skills are far inferior to mine, making them perfect as guides and tools.
As for whether they will scam us?
joke.
Could they possibly order Boss Jiang around?
Moreover, having reached this level of strength and experience so much, it's still easy for someone to be taken advantage of like a newbie.
Then we might as well find a safe zone to stay in.
Useless junk!
Day 80. After several days of travel, you followed them to a village.
You discover that there are actually living people here!
The expedition team brought out the supplies they had prepared in advance and traded them for some straw and black stones.
These things are imbued with curses and resentment.
[On the eighty-first day, you observed from the shadows.]
They discovered that everyone in the village was an ordinary person with no special abilities.
However, there is a problem with the ancestral hall in the middle of the village.
Every morning, the village chief leads the entire village in a ceremony outside the ancestral hall.
You keenly sense that a terrifying atmosphere always permeates the ancestral hall at this time.
Conservative estimates suggest it has reached the fifth-order level!
You asked the expedition leader, a middle-aged awakened individual named Jin Yang.
He tells you that these people are natives of the supernatural world.
Through a certain ritual, they can summon the spirits of their ancestors to protect the village.
"Ordinary people?"
Jiang Qiao frowned.
Wu Difeng once told him that there are some living people barely clinging to life in the supernatural world.
But according to Jiang Qiao's thinking, if these people were able to survive, then they must all be people with special abilities.
But now it turns out that this is not the case at all.
They were all just ordinary people!
The reason they were able to survive was because they gained the protection of some kind of power through the worship ritual!
"A spirit offering?"
Jiang Qiao muttered to himself.
There are so many secrets in the supernatural world.
...
[On the eighty-second day, you set off again.]
Jin Yang tells you that there aren't many villages like this in the supernatural world. They've only found two after exploring for over a month.
Moreover, the residents of these villages rarely leave their living area.
Because they were too far from the village, the power they worshiped could no longer protect them.
And he also told you.
They found no trace of awakened beings or evolved beings in either of the two villages.
Because of the language barrier, they could only communicate in a simple way.
Therefore, we were unable to obtain detailed information on this matter.
[Day 83. You encountered a sandstorm in the wild.]
If you look closely, you can vaguely see a festive procession making a lot of noise amidst the sandstorm.
You all stay far away, unwilling to provoke them.
They continued their journey only after the wind had passed.
[On the eighty-fourth day, you passed by an abandoned village.]
The village was deserted and overgrown with black weeds.
The house, with its white walls and black tiles, had no windows, only a dark, gaping door.
It looked very oppressive.
Upon seeing the village, the entire expedition team became tense.
Jin Yang whispered to you.
There was no such village when they passed through this area a week ago.
[Day 85. You, who don't need to sleep, are sitting in your tent reading comics out of boredom.]
Suddenly, you realize something is wrong.
Looking up outside, I saw rows of eerie green lights shining in the distance.
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Moreover, the outline of a village has now appeared in the previously empty wasteland.
It was the same village we passed through during the day!
As a precaution, you and your expedition team should leave immediately.
[On the eighty-sixth day, you spotted the village's outline again.]
You stopped running away because it was obvious you were being watched.
You sent two members of your expedition team into the village to investigate, but they not only never returned, they also violated some rule.
One by one, green lights rose from the village and drifted toward you.
You sneered and pulled out the golden keyboard with a backhand!
One click to illuminate nineteen continents!
The terrifying energy that fell from the sky extinguished all the lights.
Not only that, all the keyboards in the sky converged together to form a giant golden key!
It crashed down on the village with a deafening roar.
With a deafening explosion, half of the entire village was destroyed!
[Day 87. You confirm that you have escaped that village.]
Your abilities have greatly shocked the entire expedition team!
Especially Jin Yang, when he left headquarters, he was told that you had reached the fourth level.
However, as a peak third-tier expert, he knew very well that your strength had far exceeded the fourth-tier range!
But he didn't ask any further questions.
...
"Our strength remains solid!"
Jiang Qiao nodded slightly, quite satisfied.
With his current strength, it's not surprising that he can take care of this village.
However, he entered the supernatural world to explore its mysteries, not to kill ghosts.
He doesn't want to take action unless absolutely necessary.
Because in an unfamiliar world, every action could potentially trigger unforeseen events.
So when you encounter a vengeful ghost.
Let's run away!
If we can't escape, then we can talk about fighting.
...
[On the eighty-eighth day, you arrived at the second village of living people.]
There are significantly more villagers here than in the village we encountered before.
They are just ordinary people.
Through observation, you identified the object of their sacrifice.
That's a locust tree located at the entrance of the village!
This locust tree is very large, with many red ribbons wrapped around its branches.
You sensed the strength of a peak fifth-tier being emanating from it!
[Day 89. While you are resting, you suddenly sense something entering the room.]
You open your eyes and see a leaf on the table.
The leaves were covered with crooked scratches, and you could vaguely make out a few words: Leave here, danger!
You are very shocked because they are the script of the Xia Dynasty.
You gathered the leaves and went straight to the locust tree at the village entrance.
You tried to communicate with him, but to no avail.
...
"Who reminded me?"
Jiang Qiao fell into deep thought upon seeing this.
Could they be among the people chosen to enter the supernatural world?
Based on the simulator information...
That leaf must have come from the big locust tree.
But the big locust tree is the village's sacred spirit. It looks like a tree, but its strength has actually reached the peak of the fifth rank!
Picking its leaves is not an easy task.
"Could that tree be a person transformed?"
Jiang Qiao had no clue and temporarily gave up guessing.
With too little information, it's easy to be misled by your own wild thoughts.
[Day 90. After leaving the village, you continued your journey and eventually arrived at a strange forest.]
Jin Yang solemnly tells you that from this forest onwards, everything ahead is unexplored territory.
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Good heavens!
Jiang Qiao felt like he was playing a game.
Switching from one map to another begins a brand new adventure.
"Alright."
"Ultimately, we should explore the supernatural world."
"After all, this is the root of all the crises."
He felt that for the next simulation, he should perhaps cooperate directly with the official authorities.
There's only one day left.
It's still unknown what the so-called 2.0 version after the paranormal revival will look like.
Therefore, we must seize the opportunity.
...
[On the ninth-first day, you entered the woods from the plains and explored along a rough stone path.]
You discover that the paving stones are actually broken tombstones.
Some tombstones still have faintly legible inscriptions:
"The Tomb of my late father, Mr. Wu Fu."
The date is also listed below: "January 3rd, 1918 AD".
You're strange.
Because this method of dating is the same as that in the real world.
The expedition team also noticed this, so they copied down the identifiable inscriptions on the tombstones, preparing to investigate them upon their return.
[The ninety-second day. You have gone deep into the forest, and the trees on both sides are becoming increasingly dense.]
These large trees are twisted and charred, as if they have survived a great fire.
However, the branches are covered with lush leaves.
These leaves, however, resemble human hands and occasionally sway in a cold wind.
It's like a warm invitation for everyone to come and play in the woods.
[The ninety-third day. The stone path still has no end, but you have stopped.]
Because ahead, there appeared a tiny, thin child, less than a meter tall.
He walked over with his head down, swaying unsteadily.
Without any hesitation, the expedition team took out a series of crossbows that were entirely black!
These crossbows were engraved with some kind of runes, and the bolts had a faint fishy smell.
This is a weapon imbued with supernatural powers!
With a soft twang of the bowstring, three crossbow bolts pierced the enemy's head in the blink of an eye!
You witnessed a watermelon bursting open.
But instead of red and white substances, what appeared inside was a stream of green pus and blood.
You walk up to it and find a wisp of ghostly energy carrying blood and qi on it.
This is truly bizarre!
[On the ninth-fourth day, you stopped again.]
In the surrounding woods, shadowy figures flickered, and eerie shadows emerged from the twisted trees.
The expedition team took out their weapons again.
Those were spray bottles, from which some black, sticky liquid was being sprayed out.
If you look closely, you can even see human faces floating inside these bottles.
As the black slime appeared, the shadows on the ground scattered in panic, as if humans had seen dog excrement.
You have successfully left.
...
"The preparations were quite thorough."
Jiang Qiao couldn't help but chuckled when he saw the official inspection team's response.
That's more like it.
Given that the supernatural world is fraught with danger, how could the expedition team have been completely unprepared?
Rushing in headfirst isn't exploration; it's suicide.
The previous attack on the village was mainly due to the fact that the opposing team was too strong, exceeding the capabilities of the expedition team.
After all, even with the attack of a sixth-tier "Land Immortal", that village was only half destroyed.
Under normal circumstances, ordinary ghosts do not pose a significant threat to the expedition team.
The emergence of special weapons proves that the official research into the paranormal is not slow.
"For the next simulation, we really need to cooperate more closely with the official team."
Jiang Qiao pondered.
Regardless, the government, which controls vast resources, has a formidable foundation.
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[Day 95. You successfully left the forest without encountering any further attacks.]
Beyond the woods lay a swamp shrouded in mist.
The expedition team stopped at the border to observe and study the swamp.
Because electronic devices cannot be used in the spirit world.
So they began to sketch the surrounding environment and describe it in detail.
Meanwhile, several team members carefully began taking samples from the surrounding area.
Jin Yang tells you that this exploration can basically be declared over. After making observation records in the next two days, we will head straight home.
They never went too far in their explorations.
You agree, but have decided to continue exploring the distance alone.
[On the ninety-sixth day, you were preparing to eat lunch when you suddenly saw an old woman with a hooked nose emerge from the depths of the swamp.]
She wore a dirty cloak and a pointed hat covered in patches.
In his hand, he was also holding a thigh bone!
She was somewhat surprised to see you.
But then, a pair of eerie green eyes revealed a sinister smile.
The next moment, she pointed at one of her teammates with the thigh bone in her hand.
The awakened individual, who had already reached the second tier, suddenly developed numerous pustules and tumors on his body and quickly lost his life.
Seeing this, you didn't hesitate to take out the platinum keyboard and start typing away!
You sensed a strong sense of crisis from her.
She has reached at least the sixth rank of strength!
Each strand of Qi transformed into a talisman, which merged in the sky to form a gigantic Five Thunder Talisman that blotted out the sun, and then suddenly fell!
However, the light around the old woman quickly dimmed.
With a deafening roar of thunder, she vanished from the spot!
The next moment, she appeared on a tree next to her, riding a tattered broom.
At the same time, a strange cry echoed from the swamp.
From the surrounding mud, a large number of lizards, spiders, poisonous snakes, and toads emerged.
They began to besiege the expedition team.
Instead of paying attention to the mutated animals, you stealthily rushed towards the old woman.
With her triple pupils, her location was impossible to hide.
A ghostly abyss quickly enveloped her!
The sluggish state brought about by the vermilion fruit slowed down the old woman's body.
"Boom!"
"Huff"
You wield "Lightning Thunder Fist" and "White Bone Fire" to kill your way to her!
She then raised the human leg bone in her hand to retaliate!
Hooked nose.
cloak.
Pointed hat.
They live in swamps.
And... a flying broom!
Holy crap!
Isn't this a witch??
Have I encountered a "hellish fairy tale"?
Jiang Qiao had always been deeply impressed by things like "Hell Fairy Tales," which were neither ghosts nor monsters.
In the real world, he has encountered "Little Red Riding Hood," "Snow White," and a carriage couple whose origins remain unknown to this day.
These guys, except for "Little Red Riding Hood" who is a bit weaker, are all at the sixth level!
And most importantly, they also seem to possess some of the abilities of ghost stories.
Jiang Qiao once severely injured "Little Red Riding Hood" in a simulation, but in the end he was unable to kill her.
The beggar version of "Snow White" was even more outrageous.
It can actually erase the strange rules directly!
When Jiang Qiao first used "Possession of Demonic Power," he incorporated a large number of supernatural tales, making him nearly immortal.
But when "Snow White" took out an apple and took a bite, one of the monsters inside him disappeared.
This ultimately led to Jiang Qiao's death.
What exactly is "Hell Fairy Tale"?
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Day 97. Your battle with the witch continues.]
She's almost reached the seventh rank, and with the boost from "critical hits" and "armor penetration," your strength is also just a hair's breadth away from the seventh rank!
You two are evenly matched; the battle has spread deep into the swamp.
[Day Ninety-Eight. After nearly three days of bloody battle, you finally slay the witch!]
[On the ninth-ninth day, you find yourself lost in a swamp.]
No matter which direction you walk, the sky will get darker and darker.
Day 100. You hear singing in the swamp and go to investigate.
You found a pitch-black pond.
Just as you approach, a snow-white hand suddenly emerges from the water.
You were dragged into the pond.
You are dead.
...
[The eerie simulation has ended]
[The host will survive for a total of 100 days, with a cooldown period of 200 minutes.]
[Congratulations, host! You have gained the talent "Armor Penetration" in this simulation. It will be automatically used in the next simulation.]
[Congratulations, host, you have obtained the "Face-Changing Mask," which can be materialized in reality.]
...
Grandma Li's legs!
Upon seeing the result, Jiang Qiao couldn't help but curse.
This supernatural world is damn dangerous.
Even someone who's almost at the seventh level can die inexplicably.
The thing in this swamp pond is probably at least level eight!
But.
You're already at level eight, and you're still acting like a Voldemort?
They have absolutely no sense of martial ethics!
However, this simulation yielded significant intelligence gains.
First, Jiang Qiao learned that Yu Shasha was an undercover agent planted by the authorities within the "New Humans." She might come in handy at a crucial moment, such as in contacting the authorities.
Secondly, he confirmed that paranormal items are unique.
Once an item is materialized in the simulation, its real-world owner will lose it.
So those two idiots were probably quite puzzled, wondering who the hell was so awesome as to steal things from them.
hehe.
The system, like the readers, is just awesome!
Of course, the biggest takeaway from this simulation was gaining a preliminary understanding of the supernatural world.
Although I had heard Wu Difeng mention it before.
But discovering living people in that desolate world still shocked Jiang Qiao.
Especially since all of these living people are ordinary people!
This sparked his keen interest in those "sacrificial spirits," as they looked very much like the practitioners of the incense-burning deity path in novels.
These beings enhance their power through human offerings, and in turn use that power to protect their followers.
This creates a cycle!
Very interesting.
Besides "spirit worship".
And the tombstones on that path in the woods.
The text, format, and time above are exactly the same as in the real world.
Jiang Qiao couldn't help but wonder if the two worlds really had only begun to intersect thirty years ago, as Wu Difeng had said.
You should know that the date on that tombstone is from a hundred years ago!
"There's still half a day left. It seems we'll have to cooperate with the authorities during the simulation to enter the supernatural world as soon as possible."
Jiang Qiao secretly made a decision.
...
More than an hour later.
The plane landed at Haicheng Airport.
Jiang Qiao declined the vehicle sent by Zhu Yuandong and left alone.
However, before leaving, he borrowed some money from Zhu Yuandong.
We need to set up a "blood sacrifice" formation at night, and many of the materials are quite expensive.
The little money he had wasn't enough.
Zhu Yuandong was overjoyed to hear that Jiang Qiao wanted to borrow money.
He wasn't afraid of Jiang Qiao asking him for favors.
The fear is that Jiang Qiao has everything he needs, and he won't find an opportunity to express his goodwill.
Damn it!
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What is the concept of a dual awakener?
He met a novice dual-awakening cultivator. What kind of opportunity was it?
He's determined to cling to this future bigwig!
This is definitely angel round investment!
Half an hour later, Jiang Qiao received a bank card with five million yuan in it!
He was very satisfied with this.
After all, using your money to "sacrifice" you is a sure way to win big with nothing.
Isn't this joyful?
...
Haicheng.
Bailong Building.
Top floor office.
Several evolved beings, exuding a chilling aura, are holding a meeting.
Sitting at the head of the table was an old man dressed in rags and covered in sores.
He was holding a chipped, broken bowl in his hands.
He is a member of the highest decision-making council of the "New Humans," codenamed "Evil Beggar"!
His ability is to forcibly beg from people.
What you'll get isn't money or food, but your lifespan!
Victims may suffer from physical deterioration at best, and death on the spot at worst!
The other few people.
One was a young man in a suit and tie, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, who looked very refined.
But upon closer inspection, it can be seen that this person was wearing thick leather gloves even in the sweltering heat!
His codename within the organization was "Ghost Hand".
Anyone or any ghost touched by him will rot and turn into pus and blood!
One was a tall, burly man whose entire body was covered in densely packed human faces, a sight that made one's scalp tingle.
His codename was "The Skinner".
They like to peel off the skin of living people and then tattoo it onto their own bodies using special methods.
These faces filled with deep resentment can greatly enhance his strength!
The last person was a woman in her twenties.
She has a voluptuous appearance and a hot figure.
Most importantly, there was hardly any cloth on his body!
It's very eye-catching.
But the people present deliberately avoided looking at her.
Because a pale-faced man was lying on her back, grinning sinisterly as he surveyed their surroundings.
If he discovers you're spying on women, he'll suddenly become enraged and try to kill you!
While women can restrain him, they more often just watch the slaughter with a smile.
...
"Has that so-called Taoist master been found?"
The beggar lightly tapped the broken bowl in his hand, his tone extremely serious: "Chairman Wu is very angry right now because of this person, some of our plans have been disrupted."
"Brother, we found his contact information through some channels, but we can't get through."
"Moreover, during the investigation, I discovered that his entire file was classified as top secret by the authorities."
The man in the suit adjusted his glasses, his tone carrying a hint of seriousness.
"Not only is his personal information classified as top secret, but the witnesses who had contact with him in Hujia Village have also disappeared."
"Top Secret?"
"Could it be someone from the government?"
The beggar frowned and tapped the broken bowl more frequently.
It's not impossible.
The "New Humans" had previously collaborated with the official forces for a period of time and were well aware of just how formidable the official resources and foundation were.
Although I learned about paranormal events relatively late.
However, with no regard for cost, the research progress on the vengeful ghosts has been alarmingly fast.
In this situation.
It's not hard to understand why a few people with special abilities could be secretly created.
"So what if they're the authorities? Let them hand over the people! Even if there are a few people with special abilities, what can they do to us?" the burly man said disdainfully.
How do you know there aren't any hidden experts within the official ranks?
The woman next to him glanced at the burly man with a half-smile and said in a soft, seductive voice, "The one who caused trouble in the West District last time died under mysterious circumstances."
"Ha, what do you mean by dying under mysterious circumstances?"
The burly man sneered, "If you were that powerful, would we still be sitting here having a meeting?"
"Just for that one lab, every single one of us should be shot!"
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Haicheng.
Official management committee.
Inside the conference room, bigwigs were gathered. Each person had two documents in front of them.
"According to the investigation, it was the Celestial Master who exposed the underground research institute of the new humans."
At the conference table, an elderly man with an imposing presence was speaking; he was the chief of Haicheng!
"I just spoke with the head manager on the phone, and he gave me two instructions!"
The old man looked around, his tone serious:
"First, we must contact the Celestial Master immediately. Ma Jun, this task is assigned to you."
The old man glanced at a middle-aged man opposite him.
"Second!"
At this point, his tone suddenly became sharp.
"The New Humans have been officially designated as part of the KB organization. A secret operation is underway to arrest all high-ranking members of the New Humans!"
"Such an evil organization will never be allowed within the borders of Xia Kingdom!"
"Given the limited effectiveness of light weapons against evolved beings, the head manager has authorized the use of heavy firepower when necessary!"
...
at this time.
Jiang Qiao was holding a bottle of soda and chugging it down.
In just one hour, he spent more than two million.
All the materials needed for the formation have been purchased.
Not only that, he also withdrew hundreds of thousands of yuan in cash from the bank!
Having Zhu Yuandong's phone number means there's no need for an appointment in advance.
He took the money and walked along the street.
Throw a brick at every beggar you see!
The passersby initially stared at him as if he were an idiot.
Once they realized what was happening, they immediately became little tails following behind, picking up any leftovers.
And those beggars, by this time, no longer had broken legs or blind eyes.
They came from all directions, sometimes forming an S shape, sometimes ab shape behind Jiangqiao.
For the first time, Jiang Qiao felt that spending money was truly enjoyable.
"Isn't this better than those internet celebrities? I don't need to perform any talents or act crazy. I can just swipe my brother's card without any problem."
"It's true that they were standing and carrying money in burlap sacks."
Jiang Qiao sighed.
Unfortunately, this happiness will end tomorrow.
After scattering the last of Qian Tiannv's flowers, Jiang Qiao hailed a taxi and returned to the hotel.
...
"Hey... Brother Jiang?"
Jiang Qiao had just entered the hall when a surprised voice came from beside him.
Looking back, he saw a girl with pigtails looking at him with surprise at the elevator entrance not far away.
"Huh, Yang Lulu?"
What are you doing here?
Jiang Qiao was stunned for a moment.
Unexpectedly, he ran into Lao Zhou's niece, his future tool.
Holy crap!
What a coincidence!
"Brother Jiang, I'm here in Haicheng to attend the animation festival."
Inside the elevator.
The little girl looked at Jiang Qiao with her big eyes, her face full of joy.
She was wearing contact lenses today, so she looked less scholarly and more playful and cute.
"Anime Festival?"
Jiang Qiao frowned slightly.
"Yes, but for some reason, it was canceled today."
Yang Lulu felt a little regretful.
"It's good that it's canceled. If you don't have anything else to do, it's best not to stay in Haicheng. Leave today and go to Ancheng."
Jiang Qiao said calmly.
Haicheng is about to descend into turmoil.
After the supernatural resurgence, the "new humans" forcibly take over this place, and the process will not be peaceful.
Although Yang Lulu has become an Awakened One.
However, her abilities are more supportive, and in such a dramatic change, she would probably find it difficult to protect herself.
She was still very useful to Jiang Qiao.
After all, he's very likely to try and take advantage of the opportunity at Hualong Mountain.
I can't die in Haicheng!
"Huh? Could it be... a paranormal event in Haicheng?"
Upon hearing Jiang Qiao's words, the little girl's expression changed slightly as she recalled the scene she had witnessed at the restaurant.
"Yes, that's right." Jiang Qiao nodded.
"You'd better buy a plane ticket now and fly directly to Ancheng."
"Okay, okay, I'll buy it right away."
Hearing this, Yang Lulu panicked a little.
Quickly take out your phone, open the app, and book a flight.
"I have some things to take care of. Send me a message after you arrive in Ancheng."
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He waved.
Jiang Qiao stepped out of the elevator and returned to his room.
He had a lot of things to prepare and didn't have time to chat idly with the young girl.
But the door had just been closed.
He suddenly heard a knock on the door behind him.
"Bang--"
"Bang bang—"
"Bang bang bang—"
"...!"
What's wrong?
Jiang Qiao thought something had happened to Yang Lulu.
They went back and opened the door.
But there was no one outside the door.
Not only that.
The entire corridor was dimly lit, and the walls were mottled and moldy, looking as if no one had lived there for a long time.
"???"
"A paranormal event?"
Jiang Qiao opened his double pupils and took a look. He realized that he had probably fallen into some kind of ghost realm.
However, this ghost realm was incomplete and riddled with holes under the gray vision, the kind that would break at the slightest touch.
"interesting."
He closed the door, intending to go straight back to his room.
"Creak—"
Suddenly, I heard the sound of a door opening behind me.
Jiang Qiao patiently turned around to check, only to find that there was still nothing outside.
But the door opened by itself.
I glanced at it and saw that the simulator had three minutes of cooldown left.
Jiang Qiao closed the door and decided to ignore it.
Clang—
The sound of a door opening came from behind me again.
Moreover, this time the movement was very large; the entire door was pushed open with tremendous force, making a huge noise.
"Damn it!"
"Will this ever end?"
Jiang Qiao flew into a rage and yanked out the golden keyboard.
"Hiss hiss hiss hiss!"
A series of sharp, piercing sounds rang out!
The terrifying energy transformed into semi-transparent keyboard pieces, with eerie talismans appearing on them!
"Get out here!"
The powerful energy swept through the entire corridor like a storm!
The entire ghost realm was instantly torn apart and turned to ashes.
"Grass!"
Screams of agony rang out from the side.
A very strong man fell to the ground.
This person was actually the "Skinner" under the evil beggar's command!
At this moment, his entire body was covered with deep wounds that exposed bone, and blood kept gushing out, quickly staining a large area on the carpet.
A black and white photograph fell off him.
The photo clearly shows the corridor from the ghostly realm!
The so-called ghost realm is this photo.
"Cough cough..."
The skinner choked on the blood, coughed painfully, and felt deep regret.
Just now, at the meeting chaired by the "Evil Beggar," he overheard that Zhu Yuandong had recruited a dual-awakened individual.
So they wanted to come and assess the quality of the river bridge.
Within the "New Humans," the relationship between the beggar and Vice President Cui has always been tense.
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Within the "New Humans," the relationship between the beggar and Vice President Cui has always been tense.
Therefore, they and Zhu Yuandong were naturally in an adversarial relationship.
The "skinner" may have come with the intention of directly crippling Jiang Qiao.
He didn't care whether it would cause losses to the organization.
It's a pity.
He hadn't expected Jiang Qiao to be so fierce, capable of even breaking through the Ghost Realm!
That's incredible!
It should be noted that even the original owner of this supernatural item was trapped and died in the ghost realm.
That was a powerful expert who had reached the peak of the third tier!
Upon seeing the person in question, Jiang Qiao didn't say a word; he reached out and grabbed the man's neck!
"Aren't doors fun?"
The physical enhancement brought by the "Overlord Body" gave Jiang Qiao unparalleled power!
A thunderous punch!
The seemingly strong "skinner" was sent flying, crashing through a wall.
Jiang Qiao walked slowly across the river.
Looking down from above, he stepped on the other person's head.
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Oh shit!"
"Where did Zhu Yuandong find this monster?"
The skinned man lay on the ground, his breathing disordered, and even the vengeful spirit parasitizing his body showed signs of awakening.
"What rotten fish and shrimp? You're joking with your Grandpa Jiang here."
Jiang Qiao smiled and lowered his head, patting the skinner's face.
The next second, he suddenly exerted force with his feet!
Click
The sound of bones cracking rang out, and the skinned man's chest collapsed.
"ah--!"
A scream rang out instantly.
Who sent you?
At this moment, Jiang Qiao was covered in cyan runes, holding a golden keyboard in his hand, with a gentle smile on his face.
It looks a bit creepy.
"Cough...I...came...by myself..."
"Cough...cough cough..."
The skinner spoke haltingly, with great difficulty.
"I heard that the organization... has... a new recruit..."
"Come here... let's get acquainted... cough cough..."
"I feel sorry..."
The skinner verbally apologized, but harbored deep resentment in his heart.
He made a secret vow.
When we get back, we must gather a group of people to arrest this kid and slowly torture him.
He, the skinner, has never suffered such a great loss!
"Oh, I see."
Jiang Qiao nodded, smiled, and raised the keyboard above his head, whereupon a golden light began to flash!
The keyboard lit up with countless tiny talismans.
A terrifying pressure began to permeate the corridor!
"Kid..."
"I am the leader of the New Humans. If you kill me... the organization will not let you get away with this..."
When the skinner saw Jiang Qiao's actions, he panicked instantly and cried out in his heart.
Is this kid cerebral palsy?
In Haicheng, he was also an evolved being.
Isn't this obviously a member of the Newtypes?
And I just gave them my identity.
This kid actually wants to kill me?
"Management of the New Humans?"
Hehe!
Jiang Qiao suddenly revealed an exaggerated and distorted smile, and slammed the keyboard down in his hand!
"Boom!"
A terrifying roar echoed through the sky!
The entire hotel building shook violently, walls cracked, floors flew off, and ceiling lights fell off one after another.
In front of Jiang Qiao, only a human-shaped mark remained.
"hehe."
He knew, of course, that these were sent by the new humans.
But that's precisely why he wanted to kill the other person.
Because the world of evolved beings has no room for subservience or gentleness.
This is a world of mental illness where power has been mastered!
Giving in won't make this matter end well.
Brushing the dust off his clothes, Jiang Qiao suddenly turned around and smiled at the emergency exit in the corridor.
"You've watched this show for so long, it must have been very exciting, right?"
At this moment, several people, both men and women, were standing in the emergency exit.
The one leading the group was Ma Jun, who was present at the Haicheng management meeting!
His true identity is the Minister of the newly established Special Affairs Department.
"hiss--"
The scene before him made Ma Jun gasp.
He wasn't unfamiliar with evolved beings, but Jiang Qiao's inhuman power still horrified him.
This is beyond his understanding of awakened beings and evolved beings!
Is this what a Celestial Master is like?
That's terrifying!
And most importantly.
How many abilities does a Celestial Master actually possess?
Thunder Magic!
flame!
Mysterious tattoo!
And keyboard-style talismans!
Four types!
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Ma Jun was unaware that the keyboard and talismans were a combination of two abilities.
But four special abilities—that was beyond his imagination!
To date, the vast majority of people with special abilities, whether they are evolved individuals or awakened individuals, only have one ability.
Very few people are able to achieve a second awakening or evolution, becoming dual-ability users.
But those are extremely rare.
According to information obtained through covert official investigations, there are very few organizations like the "New Humans".
The reason why the Celestial Master was recruited by the "New Humans" is because they thought he was a dual Awakener!
"Are you government officials?"
Jiang Qiao glanced at them and could see through their clothes to their work badges.
"Since you're here, please come in and have a seat."
With that, he went into the house first.
...
The outside corridor was in a state of disrepair.
Ma Jun has already called someone to come and clean up.
Inside the room, the two sat facing each other.
After exchanging pleasantries...
Ma Jun said with a smile, "We came here today hoping to invite the Celestial Master to join the official organization."
"As you can see, paranormal events are getting more and more serious now."
"We really need someone as knowledgeable as you to guide us."
"If you are willing to join, you can directly serve as the deputy administrator of the Beijing headquarters."
After hearing this, Jiang Qiao glanced at the group of people expressionlessly.
He slowly began to speak: "I have no interest in joining headquarters. I'm used to a free and unrestrained life."
"However, I can make a deal with you."
"trade?"
Ma Jun was somewhat puzzled.
What are your thoughts on the new humans?
Jiang Qiao asked.
"To be honest, Master, the higher-ups have just issued an order to designate the New Humans as part of the KB organization!"
Jiang Qiao suddenly laughed.
"That's good, we can cooperate once."
Since the "new humans" want to take over Haicheng, we certainly can't let them have their way.
We need to collaborate with the authorities to find something for these evolved individuals to do.
That's good too!
...
Bailong Building.
Top floor office.
The beggar sat on the sofa, his face grim.
A staff member stood in front of him, reporting information to him.
"You mean you skinned him to find that newcomer?"
"And the officials arrived shortly after we went in?"
The beggar frowned as he looked at the staff member in front of him.
"Yes, a battle broke out in the hotel afterwards, and Lord Skinner never came out again."
"We want to go in, but the area has been cordoned off."
The staff carefully observed the beggar's expression.
"Um?"
"Could it be that the authorities have already taken action because of the research institute incident?"
"Even if we take action, with a picture of the Ghost Realm in his hand, he shouldn't have any problem escaping."
"Has the government become powerful enough to deal with the Ghost Realm?"
Immediately, the beggar realized the seriousness of the problem.
"Go and inform Ghost Hand immediately, and have him personally go to the hotel and bring the newcomer over."
He paused for a moment.
A cold glint suddenly appeared on his face.
"As for the officials."
"Bring Hei Zi back and have him go with us."
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Bring Hei Zi back and have him go with us."
...
The officials have left.
Jiang Qiao started the simulator again.
[Eerie Simulation Begins]
[Currently available talents for fusion: "Barbie Q", "Splatoon", "Postpartum Care of the Sow", "Wish"...]
[Barbie Q (A): Oh no, oh no, family, Barbie Q is gone.]
[Splatoon (S): Ning became the number one shotgunner in the Chinese server by relying on his ability to sneak around and generate damage!]
Postpartum care for sows (SS): Feed three times a day, restrict water intake for two days postpartum, and then ensure ample water supply. Have you learned this?
[Wishing (SSR): You possess the ability to make wishes. However, the fulfillment of each wish means the loss of something you originally possessed. This is both a strange tale and a rule.]
...
"Grass!"
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Holy crap!
"It's a rule-based supernatural ability?"
Jiang Qiao paused for a moment when he saw the introduction on the screen.
He was deeply impressed by ghost stories!
These monsters are not only difficult to eliminate, but once caught in the rules of killing, most special ability users are almost certain to die!
You need to reach at least the sixth rank to be able to withstand this kind of rule-based killing.
Are there many sixth-order digits?
Although I knew during the simulation that such humans might exist in the supernatural world.
But I've never encountered any of them in the real world.
The highest level I've ever seen are those two old guys who are "New Humans".
Wu Difeng has the strength of a peak sixth-tier cultivator.
But it mainly relies on supernatural weapons.
"Does possessing a rule-based supernatural ability mean that I am now invincible below the sixth rank?"
Jiang Qiao murmured.
However, this is just wishful thinking.
The simulator clearly states that fulfilling a wish comes at a price.
"Let's give it a try, no matter what."
...
[Talent selection complete—]
[Fourth-tier fixed talents: "Lightning Thunder Fist" (S), "Super Armor" (A), "White Bone Fire" (S)]
[Tier 3 Fixed Talents: "Stalker" (S), "Frankenstein" (SSR)]
[Second-tier fixed talents: "Double Pupils" (SSR), "Critical Hit" (SS), "Strange Tales Chef" (S)]
[Tier 1 Fixed Talents: "Dice of Fate" (SSR), "Survival of the Seekers" (SSR), "Demonic Possession" (SSR), "Heavenly Talisman" (SSR), "Land-based Keyboard Immortal" (SSR), "Reflective Storm" (SS), "Livestream E-commerce" (SS)]
[Current Talents: "Defense Penetration" (SS), "Wish" (SSR), ... (omitted)]
[slightly...]
...
[Talent selection complete—]
[Simulation begins——]
Day One. The supernatural resurges, terror descends. You stand on the balcony, making a heartfelt wish: that the area covered by your magical energy double!
Instantly, an eerie atmosphere enveloped the area within a radius of 600 meters.
Your "everyone who sees it gets a share" has been upgraded to the second level.
Your "possession by demons" has advanced to the second stage.
Your "Strange Tales Chef" has regressed to level one.
Good heavens!
Can abilities degenerate?
Jiang Qiao stared in disbelief at the text on the screen.
Is this the side effect of making a wish?
Although it seems like trading two advancements for one regression is a very worthwhile deal.
But don't forget, what if there weren't enough vengeful ghosts within a 600-meter radius to support the upgrade of the two talents?
What if even a single talent upgrade can't sustain it?
Wouldn't that just send money straight to Grandma's family?
The next day. Your satellite phone rang.
The paranormal influence on communication has lessened somewhat, and the authorities have successfully contacted you.
You tell them that you received information from the "new humans" and know that there is an official portal to the supernatural world.
You'd like to borrow it for a bit.
The authorities were overjoyed.
That's exactly what they're thinking, and they hope to invite you to explore the supernatural world together.
I'm just not sure if you'll agree.
So I plan to reconnect with them first.
You thought to yourself, "That was too hasty."
[Day Three. You left Bincheng, preparing to head to Ancheng to find Yang Lulu.]
[On the fourth day, you passed through a wasteland overgrown with bone trees. You lit a fire and burned them.]
[Day 5. You see disgusting tumors growing on the highway.]
You control the keys remotely, using the virtual keyboard to deliver the fourth-level "Lightning Thunder Fist" and "White Bone Fire".
A meteor shower followed!
With the support of "critical hits" and "armor penetration", they quickly swept away the tumor that had just begun to grow!
You found a doll's arm inside the tumor.
Day Six. After studying "making a wish" for several days, you suddenly had a bold idea.
You used "possession" to fuse with the "puppet" arm.
Suddenly, your left hand sprouted a dense mass of fleshy growths, looking absolutely disgusting.
But at the same time, you possess terrifying power!
You made a wish: "I am willing to use the power of my left hand to upgrade my talent!"
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In an instant.
Your arm has been restored to its original shape.
And your "Critical Strike" has been upgraded to Tier 3!
"Holy crap."
"Can it be used like that?"
Jiang Qiao originally thought that classifying the talent "Becoming a Demon" as an SSR was undeserved.
After all, although incorporating various vengeful spirits and ghost stories can increase one's strength.
However, consciousness will be eroded.
Even though the enhancement of consciousness increases with the level of "possession by demons," one still cannot withstand merging with too many vengeful spirits.
But unexpectedly, things have taken a turn for the better!
Once the power of "possession" is integrated into the body, it will be recognized as your own!
A wish can be made by actively proposing some kind of exchange.
Once the rules determine that the value is valid, the wish will be fulfilled immediately!
It's a bug!
...
[Day Seven. You repeat the process and begin to enhance your talent.]
[Day 8. Through your efforts, you have upgraded all your Tier 1 and Tier 2 talents, except for "Double Pupils," to Tier 3.]
But you also find that it's very difficult to raise your talent to the fourth tier.
Because this requires the fusion of a fourth-order being!
You also discover that the "Make a Wish" talent seems unable to be upgraded.
Day Nine. You discover piles of bones along the highway, covered in teeth marks. You find a village overrun by mutated animals.
You've gathered many interesting ingredients, intending to give them as gifts.
Day 10. After a non-stop journey, you arrived in Ancheng.
You received a warm welcome from the Ancheng management.
Your cooperation with the authorities allows you unrestricted movement in any city within the Xia Kingdom.
Day 11. With the help of the authorities, you successfully found Yang Lulu.
Thanks to your early warning, neither her family nor Mr. Zhou's family suffered any losses.
Yang Lulu both admires and is grateful to you.
When you asked her for a favor, she agreed without hesitation.
[...]
Day 15. You successfully arrived at Hualong Mountain with Yang Lulu.
You found a mass grave.
The "corpse fragrance flower" was picked from a coffin in a mass grave.
You haven't eaten it yet.
Because the "Vermilion Fruit" you cultivated is about to ripen.
You're preparing to take two things together to elevate your "double pupils" to a new level!
[Day 16. You are attacked by an overwhelming horde of mutated insects.]
You hold the keyboard, completely unfazed.
Before Yang Lulu's shocked eyes, you turned all the insects to ashes.
[...]
[Day 20. Under your careful cultivation, the "Vermilion Fruit" has fully ripened.]
You combined it with "corpse fragrance flower" to create a green potion, and drank it down in one gulp.
Your double pupils are beginning to transform!
[Day 21. Night. After several days of rehearsals, Yang Lulu and you have developed an extremely tacit understanding.]
You led her into the deepest part of Hualong Mountain!
You carefully observed the surrounding plants and eventually found the critical point where the tree was dead.
You had Yang Lulu retreat 300 meters away and establish contact with you.
She was slightly nervous.
You comforted her.
[Day 22. Dawn. You stand at the critical point, witnessing a rainbow of colors rise from the distance!]
The surging ghostly energy frantically infiltrates your body through the "see it or lose it" principle.
The next moment, amidst the seven-colored light, a pair of eyes opened.
But the moment it looked at you, you vanished from your spot and reappeared 300 meters away.
You sustained some injuries.
But you think it's absolutely worth it!
Because your "double pupils" instantly reached level three!
You possess the realm of demons.
Not only that.
Under the influence of the "Vermilion Fruit" and the "Corpse Fragrance Flower", the "Double Pupils" also evolved two abilities: "Corrosion" and "Slowness"!
Apart from "double pupils" and "making a wish".
Your "Lightning Thunder Fist" has reached level six!
All your other talents have reached level five!
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Hehehe.
Jiang Qiao let out a cheerful laugh.
Reaching the sixth rank on the twenty-second day is like a rocket launch, isn't it?
Moreover, this path is simpler than any of the previous upgrade routes!
However, the "Wish" talent cannot be upgraded.
This was something Jiang Qiao hadn't expected.
...
[Day 23. After two days of rest, your injuries have healed.]
You and Yang Lulu started walking back.
On the way, you encountered some migrating animals.
They consist of a cat, a mouse, a dog, and a rabbit, and they love each other and are very close.
You thought this was unscientific, so you opened the Ghost Realm.
Suddenly, they were as if they were stuck in a swamp, unable to move.
Then, they began to rot completely, eventually turning into bones.
You are very satisfied with the effects of the Ghost Realm.
When the Key Control Technique and Talisman Ability are combined, along with the effects of the Ghost Realm.
They're truly invincible in group battles!
[...]
[On the thirty-fourth day, you encountered a strange cave in the mountains.]
Two vengeful ghosts were passing by when they were suddenly pulled in by the immense suction force emanating from inside.
You used your talisman abilities to summon the Yellow Turban Warriors, intending to explore the area.
But they lost contact as soon as they entered the cave.
[Day 35. Early morning. While you are resting, you suddenly hear the sound of a suona horn.]
You witnessed a "ghost wedding" event.
A group of fierce ghosts dressed in brightly colored padded jackets carried a bright red sedan chair, making a lot of noise as they walked through the mountains.
You saw them enter eventually that bottomless cave.
[Day 36. You and Yang Lulu returned to Ancheng.]
You receive the message at this time.
Something big has happened in Lincheng.
The "New Human" organization sacrificed the entire city's population!
...
"Lincheng still couldn't escape this calamity."
Jiang Qiao remained silent.
After all, following the normal course of events, Haicheng's operation against the "new humans" should have failed.
Ultimately, the city fell into the hands of this organization.
However, now that the blood sacrifice in Lincheng has been completed...
Then, the strength of that bone tree will soon reach an astonishing seventh rank!
Wu Difeng will also become one of the top figures in the real world.
We cannot let them succeed.
Jiang Qiao was very wary of the self-aware white bone tree.
He planned to go to Lincheng to destroy the formation as soon as the supernatural resurgence occurred.
We won't let those bastards get their way.
Moreover, the blood from those pottery jars in the Lincheng Grand Formation can upgrade the quality of "Overlord Body"!
Upgraded from A to S!
This is the only case Jiangqiao has seen so far that can improve quality!
Don't miss it!
...
[Day 37. You bid farewell to Yang Lulu and her family, left Ancheng, and headed north to the capital!]
[...]
[Day 44. You successfully arrived in the capital and received a warm welcome from the officials!]
In their materials.
You are an Awakened One who has reached the fourth rank and possesses four different abilities!
Four abilities!
Among all known individuals with special abilities in the entire Xia Kingdom and even the world, this is unique.
[Day 45. You met with an official to discuss entering the supernatural world.]
You provided the authorities with accurate information about the "New Humans".
This includes the fact that they have two peak fifth-tier experts, and Wu Difeng controls a supernatural weapon with seventh-tier strength!
The authorities were extremely shocked by this!
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They knew that Wu Difeng possessed a terrifying White Bone Tree.
Some time ago, intelligence personnel from Haicheng reported this.
However, according to their estimates, this weapon is at most at the peak of the fifth tier.
Your intelligence has now exceeded their expectations!
They were completely unaware that the "New Humans" had two revered figures.
"The officials are probably all numb by now."
Jiang Qiao smiled maliciously.
The white bone tree is usually inside the Tengfei Building, except for one appearance during the "Lincheng Incident," where it absorbed the enormous energy transmitted from a distance.
Therefore, it is normal that the authorities lack sufficient understanding of it.
At a time when the highest level humans could reach was only the fourth rank, assessing this supernatural weapon as reaching the peak of the fifth rank was already the limit of the official imagination.
As for those two so-called elders, they usually keep a deep hide.
One is a convenience store owner, and the other is a restaurant owner.
Unassuming and unassuming.
Even within the "New Humans" community, many people don't recognize them.
Those who knew them weren't entirely clear about the strength of these two old guys.
It's understandable that the authorities don't have control over the intelligence in the short term.
"What measures are the authorities taking in response to this situation?"
Jiang Qiao was a little curious.
[Day 46. You meet with the officials again.]
You have been informed that two previous explorations of the paranormal world were conducted.
The people disappeared both times.
[Day 47. You arrive at a secret base and find the wooden door at its deepest point.]
By now, the official search team has been waiting for you for quite some time.
This team of more than 30 people includes not only researchers, but also more than a dozen people with special abilities.
You led them through the wooden door and into the supernatural world.
This place is desolate, devoid of any color other than black and white.
Each of you looks like a freshly made funeral portrait.
You didn't stay long; you took your entire team and left the area immediately.
[The forty-eighth day. You observe from a distance.]
Every four hours, the area at the entrance will suddenly collapse.
A huge abyss appeared on the spot.
You sense an intense crisis within it, as if you are about to die at any moment.
This abyss will disappear after half an hour.
[Day 49. After repeated confirmation, you have pinpointed the time period during which the Abyss will appear.]
It happens exactly at 12:00, 16:00, 20:00, 24:00, 4:00, and 8:00 every day.
"It happens every four hours."
"Half an hour each time."
Jiang Qiao recorded this information in detail.
Otherwise, next time you come in, you might be unlucky enough to encounter a collapse.
Then it'll just go cold.
In reality, he can't restart.
I remember the first time I entered the supernatural world, I died in this collapse.
The authorities conducted three explorations in total at that time.
They only managed to return successfully once.
But the team that returned said they hadn't found anything.
[On the fiftieth day, you walk across the wasteland and at intervals you find human skeletons on the ground.]
Many of these skeletons have become fossils, and it is unknown how many years they have existed.
You feel strange.
Why are there fossils in the shallow layers of the earth's surface?
The exploration team carefully packed some samples into their equipment, preparing to take them back.
[On the fifty-first day, you hear the sound of a flute rising from the wasteland.]
The voice was gentle and sorrowful.
Soon, you see a woman in a long dress walking gracefully towards you.
You didn't sense any ghostly aura about her.
In your double pupil vision, there is nothing.
But she doesn't seem like a ghost story either.
Ignoring your alarmed expressions, the woman gracefully walked towards the other side of the wasteland, eventually disappearing below the horizon.
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