Chapter 2: New Century (Epilogue)
Nobody Does Human Things (M) couldn’t help but rub his eyes. He discovered that it was undoubtedly a Demon Player. But how could a Demon Player from the game have escaped into reality? It was too fantastical! As his thoughts raced, the Demon Player had already flickered through the air several times, appearing as an afterimage. Innumerable sword beams intertwined, and the Old Ones’ Retainers that charged forward instantly turned into scattered fragments.
“Holy crap! That’s awesome!” Nobody Does Human Things gave CN Bai Zhu a thumbs up.
“Awesome, right?” CN Bai Zhu turned back with a sinister grin. Nobody Does Human Things obviously no longer recognized him. After all, Abyss Corrupted Players were difficult to identify, but that was fine. As long as he could recognize Nobody Does Human Things.
As soon as the words left his mouth, another group of Old Ones’ Retainers swooped down. CN Bai Zhu’s eyes hardened. He grabbed Nobody Does Human Things from behind and ran. The Old Ones’ Retainers blocking the corridor door were torn to shreds by his claws. Then, he crouched and squeezed into the corridor. Behind them, countless Old Ones’ Retainers poured in like madmen through the rooftop door. In a short while, they had pushed open and broken the concrete wall around the door.
“Dude, why are we running? Let’s keep fighting!” Nobody Does Human Things was carried on CN Bai Zhu’s shoulder but remained spirited and determined. He had just seen CN Bai Zhu instantly eliminate a large group with a few sword strikes, and his fighting spirit had surged. Since he had the strength, he should fight fiercely. What was the point of running with his tail tucked between his legs?
“Just shut up! It’s easy for you to say when you’re not the one running!” CN Bai Zhu glanced back at the Old Ones’ Retainers who were crammed into the corridor, making it impossible to move. He ran even faster, cursing as he did: “It costs magic power for me to unleash attacks! I’ve used up all my magic power casting several ultimate moves while running! This isn’t the game anymore. If I die, I’ll really die!”
Nobody Does Human Things looked up and recited: “Since ancient times, who has not died? Let your spirit fly towards the heavens!”
“Go to hell!” CN Bai Zhu nearly spat out blood. He led Nobody Does Human Things all the way towards the Abyss Player base. Along the way, Nobody Does Human Things truly witnessed a world in disarray.
“What in the world is going on? Is the game invading reality?!” Nobody Does Human Things was dumbfounded.
“The Old Ones have invaded our world,” CN Bai Zhu said as he killed a Moon Beast with one sword strike. He used his legs to propel himself to the second floor of the commercial street, climbing up the high walls of the apartment building like Spider-Man. As he ran, he continued, “Haven’t you seen a lot of strange news recently? Like riots breaking out in certain places, and countries suddenly starting propaganda against cults, warning about certain cult organizations and gatherings? Also, haven’t you noticed that all sorts of urban legends in those paranormal forums have suddenly exploded in quantity?”
“I… I noticed…” Nobody Does Human Things nodded blankly. “But I was focused on playing the game and didn’t pay much attention.”
“Yeah, for you Winter City players, it’s called playing the game. For us Abyss Players, it’s being played by the game!” CN Bai Zhu sneered enviously. “Now that the Old Ones have invaded, it’s our turn as Abyss Players to save the day. But our first mission is to protect you Winter City players. Isn’t that ridiculous?”
“Protect us? Why?”
“Because of World Synchronization! You might have been too busy being chased by the Old Ones’ Retainers to notice. Now, if you concentrate, you should see a small countdown in the upper left corner of your vision.” Nobody Does Human Things calmed down and looked closely. He truly saw a countdown in the upper left corner of his vision. It read: [World Synchronization: 73692 seconds]. The numbers kept ticking. Converting that to hours, it was more than 20 hours.
“It seems you’ve noticed.” Seeing that Nobody Does Human Things didn’t speak, CN Bai Zhu knew he had seen it. He twisted and shattered the glass, rushing into a department store with Nobody Does Human Things. He used the complex terrain to shake off the Old Ones’ Retainers and patiently explained, “I don’t know the specifics, I only know a little bit. The Old Ones’ Rulers are invading both Cain Continent and Blue Star simultaneously. Many New Players have been contaminated by the Old Ones. To cut off the source of contamination, the great figures on Cain Continent have initiated the synchronization of Blue Star and Cain Continent’s existence levels. This way, you Winter City players can wield Cain Continent’s combat power to fight against the Old Ones’ Retainers and save those contaminated players. However, synchronization will take some time. The enhancement of existence levels is gradual. You should be able to feel Qi and Magic Power in about two or three more hours.”
“No…” Nobody Does Human Things shook his head. He extended his hand, and golden Qi flames ignited on his fingers. He looked at the golden Qi strangely. A surge of power was gradually growing within him: “You’re wrong. I can already feel Qi right now!” This Qi was not vigorous. It was roughly equivalent to that of an ordinary Knight. But Nobody Does Human Things could feel it growing.
“So soon?” CN Bai Zhu was stunned for a moment, then dumped Nobody Does Human Things on the ground. “Since your power has awakened, run yourself!”
“Don’t do that, big brother!” Nobody Does Human Things was dumbfounded. It was true that he had generated Qi internally, but it wasn’t much. However, the Corrupted Player had already abandoned him. He could only circulate his Qi and follow closely behind the Corrupted Player with all his might. To be honest, once this Qi spread throughout his body, the effect was immediate. Nobody Does Human Things felt full of energy, his speed easily surpassing Usain Bolt. Although he was still far behind the Corrupted Player, he could barely keep up.
The two of them arrived at the Abyss Player base. One or two Winter City players had already been rescued. They were looking at their hands in disbelief. Meanwhile, the Corrupted Player was facing off against Old Ones’ Retainers attacking from all directions. The World Synchronization had alerted not only the Abyss Players and Winter City players but also the mastermind of the Old Ones’ invasion of Blue Star – Cthulhu.
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In the endless deep sea, within R’lyeh City. Cthulhu’s colossal form flickered in and out of existence, a pair of dim yellow eyes gleaming with strange, malevolent light. Bubbles floated around Him. The scenes within these bubbles were bizarre, showing players fighting against the Old Ones’ Retainers.
[Interesting, how interesting!]
[To even sacrifice themselves to initiate World Existence Synchronization…]
Another bubble slowly appeared beside Cthulhu. Inside, it showed the pitch-black universe and Cain Continent surrounded by Old Ones’ Rulers. The majestic body of the Holy Dragon was in pieces, and before it, a host of Gods were engaged in a desperate struggle against the Old Ones’ Rulers.
[It is merely a futile struggle…] Cthulhu let out a contemptuous grin, perhaps mocking the humans of Blue Star, or perhaps mocking the precarious Cain Continent. He slowly looked up at the dark sea surface. Then, His colossal body suddenly surged upwards. Terrifying sea currents spread outwards, and the churning waves, like a tornado, swept up the grand R’lyeh City behind Him, heading towards the surface. As His magnificent body broke through the sea’s surface, fierce winds howled, and a tsunami thousands of feet high, like a wall of water, surged outwards!
