Chapter 12

The speaker on the stage was Shen Wenshao, from the Shen family in City A. Those surrounding him were all younger generations from the top families in City A.

The "higher species" disdained to associate with the powerless "lower species" and spontaneously formed a small circle, forcefully gaining the right to speak in this meeting.

Of course, some players wouldn't like it, but what good would it do to just stand up to them and curse them? If these young masters and young ladies remembered their names, they might face unimaginable tragic consequences when they returned to the real world.

Therefore, the vast majority of players choose to swallow their anger.

"Alright, everyone, be quiet," Shen Wenshao frowned and picked up the microphone. The noisy chatter below annoyed him, adding a touch of impatience to his tone. "Before the first player meeting begins, I hope everyone can abide by the following basic rules."

Shen Wenshao surveyed the players below, his eyes condescending as he spoke in a disrespectful tone, "First, when someone is speaking on stage, don't whisper to each other. This is an auditorium, not a market. Second, remain quiet. If you have any questions, please speak in an orderly manner. Third, obey orders and don't act independently, lest you bring trouble to the entire team. We've all gone through compulsory education, so I don't need to teach you these things a second time, right?"

The arrogant and disrespectful words sparked public outrage, and someone finally shouted indignantly: "Damn it, why do we have to listen to you!"

"Then you can get out now," Shen Wenshao said mockingly, "If the team wasn't short of people, I wouldn't accept you even if you begged me for something like that."

The man who said "you" turned pale and froze in place, feeling humiliated under the gaze of everyone.

Shen Wenshao frowned in disgust: "Get out, get out now. I don't need a rabble of people who don't obey me in my team. If anyone else doesn't want to follow the rules, get out too."

The atmosphere in the auditorium fell to freezing point. After a moment of silence, only the player who had just raised the question walked out with a grim expression.

Humans are social animals. When faced with unknown dangers, they naturally tend to act in groups. Therefore, although many players are secretly dissatisfied with Shen Wenshao's arrogant attitude, the vast majority of players choose to stay and swallow their anger in order to advance the game.

A player left, and the vacant seat was three spaces away from the corridor. If you wanted to sit in it, you had to squeeze past three people. While the other standing players were still hesitating, one person had already walked over leisurely.

Amidst a series of low curses, the man stumbled around, stepping on the shoes of innocent players as if he were drunk. He finally moved to an empty seat, reached out his hand and tried several times before he successfully flipped over the row of folding chairs, turned around and sat down.

The player in the flowered shirt who had been stepped on wanted to glare at him, but seeing this scene, he couldn't help but ask with a complicated expression: "Hey brother, did you drink fake alcohol before logging into the game?"

The man next to him tilted his head and thought for a moment: "I just squatted for too long, my legs are numb."

It's clearly just a normal head tilt, but when this person does it, it inexplicably feels stiff and inhuman.

The player in the floral shirt rubbed the goose bumps on his arms. Before he could figure out where the awkward feeling came from, the man suddenly asked, "Who is that person on the stage? Why do we have to listen to him?"

The player in the flowered shirt was stunned for a moment, then glanced at the stage, a little incredulous: "No way, brother, you haven't even heard of the Shen family?"

The man said innocently: "I haven't heard of it. Is it amazing?"

"Of course he's amazing!" The player in the flowered shirt got excited when he talked about this, lowering his voice to explain to him: "The one holding the microphone is Shen Wenshao, the third young master of the Shen family. The Shen family behind him is a well-known super family in City A! The Shen family controls important medical resources. If they stomp their feet casually, the entire Blue Planet will shake three times. Although this third young master Shen has no supernatural powers, the Shen family behind him is not to be underestimated. Of course, no one dares to offend him."

The man said "Oh" with a meaningful tone, and then asked: "This game is so dangerous, how could the Shen family be willing to let him come in and die?"

The player in the flowered shirt shrugged. "You can't say he's sending himself to death, right? The young master has bodyguards protecting him. And while the danger is real, the opportunity is also real. The slogan of this game is so tempting, who wouldn't want to take a chance on changing their life?"

The man laughed, as if there was something else behind his words: "Well, it is indeed a 'life-changing' opportunity."

The player in the flowered shirt secretly looked at the person next to him. The person had an ordinary appearance and seemed nothing special, but "aura" was always difficult to describe. The player in the flowered shirt intuitively felt that this person was not simple.

I didn't see this guy with any companions just now. I guess he came to play games alone. He happens to be alone too. Why not join him as a companion so that we can chat on the way?

The player in the flowered shirt thought so and tentatively extended an invitation: "My name is Guan Hengkai, and I'm alone too. Do you want to join me?"

The man didn't refuse, but nodded slightly and gave his name: "Rong Tianchang."

The so-called "Rong Tianchang" is naturally Cen Xun who is manipulating the puppet.

This was a meeting among players, and Cen Xun couldn't participate as an NPC, so he decided to find another way and manipulate the players to infiltrate. While obtaining the players' plans, he also sought information about the "real world."

Ever since he learned about the existence of the "real world", Cen Xun has been thinking about a question: since players can descend into the "Nightmare World", can the monsters of the "Nightmare World" descend into the real world?

Logically speaking, this kind of infiltration should be two-way. Why can players freely travel between the game and reality, but monsters cannot?

Cen Xun has a great curiosity about the real world and would like to go out and see it if he has the chance. However, it may be difficult to put it into practice.

The only solution Cen Xun could think of now was to use puppet threads.

First, turn the player into his puppet, and when the player logs out of the game, his consciousness attached to the puppet thread will be taken out of the game. This is the best result.

The only thing Cen Xun was unsure of was whether his puppet threads could cross the "dimensional wall" intact and continue to connect with players in another world.

Well, I still need to find an opportunity to practice it.

So Cen Xun chose Rong Tianchang. Rong Tianchang had weak willpower and his heart was full of negative emotions. The puppet silk could basically control any player with low level, weak willpower and great malice.

After taking control of Rong Tianchang, Cen Xun easily looked through his memories. From his tormented childhood to his middle age when he was frequently bullied in the workplace, Rong Tianchang's life was nothing but suffering.

Through Rong Tianchang's eyes and ears, Cen Xun had a vague understanding of the social situation in the real world.

It was a deformed society with clear hierarchies.

The emergence of people with special abilities has made the entire society more unequal. People are divided into different classes according to their social status, and people with special abilities enjoy better treatment than ordinary people.

Although there is a superpower regulatory bureau to restrain the behavior of superpowers, ordinary people are still inevitably oppressed by the superpower group in all aspects of life.

However, there are not so many people who have truly awakened their special powers, and they only account for a small part of the population. Those at the lower levels are fine, but those at the higher levels have all become leaders in various industries without exception, and have control over the lifelines of politics, medicine, entertainment, technology, military, and so on.

Cen Xun felt that the timing of the release of "Nightmare World" was very good.

Just in this desperate situation where ordinary people are powerless to struggle, a depth bomb was thrown, forcefully breaking all the undercurrents of this stagnant society.

At this time, the clock pointed to 10 o'clock, and the late players were neatly locked outside the auditorium. Shen Wenshao's voice brought Cen Xun back to his senses. He propped up his chin and listened quietly for a while, figuring out their plan.

We must go to the administration building and enter the student files, but there are so many players in the auditorium, if we enter them manually one by one, the efficiency will be very, very low.

Therefore, Shen Wenshao came up with a solution, which was to first count the information of all the players present, enter it into the plug-in they made, and then use the plug-in to quickly complete the entry of all members.

This approach was recognized by the players, so they cooperated and completed the questionnaire survey of filling in their personal information. However, they never expected that there would be such shameless and unfair terms at the end of the questionnaire survey!

"What does this mean? 'Players participating in the program must hand over 80% of their game points to the organizers.' 80%! You're asking for way too much!" The man's voice distorted with anger, earning a scornful glance from the young master beside Shen Wenshao. "If you don't accept it, get out! Do you think we're doing charity, helping you clear the game for free?"

The discussion in the auditorium suddenly became louder.

Guan Hengkai's face was filled with confusion and dissatisfaction. He held his breath and asked "Rong Tianchang" beside him: "The way they eat is too ugly. What should I do? Should I agree?"

Cen Xun casually nodded his agreement: "Why not? Maybe today we will be wiped out? Just treat it as an experience."

Guan Hengkai: "Huh? Bro, you've got to be kidding!"

"You overestimate them," Cen Xun said flatly, "Which of them gave you the confidence to think they could carry you through the game?"

"Correct, that hits the nail on the head." Guan Hengkai was instantly relieved and clicked "Agree." "You convinced me right away."

"I wonder what the dungeon is like," Guan Hengkai imagined excitedly, "I can finally see a real horror dungeon! Brother, I'm not bragging, from childhood to adulthood, no haunted house has ever scared me. How scary can a small dungeon be!"

"Cen Xun ignored him.

Half an hour later, the information of all the players present was collected, and the total number of players counted was 2,365, while the number of internal test players should have been 10,000.

It seems that although the forum is very popular, when the first opportunity to enter the dungeon is presented, the vast majority of players still choose to wait and see.

After discussion among the upper circles on the stage, the details of the operation were quickly determined.

Breaking into the administrative building by force will inevitably attract the security of H University, so some players need to stop the security.

There are also a certain number of teachers in the administrative building. After breaking into the administrative building, some players are needed to stop the administrative teachers.

While Shen Wenshao was speaking on stage, Guan Hengkai was whispering to Cen Xun, "That Shen guy really treats us ordinary players like cannon fodder. Aren't our lives worth anything? If we get speared out by the security guards, we'll be dead!"

Cen Xun's focus was elsewhere: "What are the areas outside of H University like?"

Guan Hengkai was puzzled by his lack of common sense and casually explained, "The area outside of H University is a development zone that hasn't been opened yet. It's said that after the game is officially launched, the dungeon maps of Nightmare World will gradually be revealed. Entering the development zone now is basically a sure thing."

Cen Xun murmured, "The development zone means that there will be other copies appearing one after another, so..."

Before Cen Xun could finish his words, he was suddenly interrupted by an angry voice: "The one in the white shirt and flowered shirt in the sixth row from the back is so talkative. Do you want me to give you the microphone?"

The direction was so clear that Guan Hengkai looked down at his floral shirt, and when he looked up, he saw the unfriendly look from Shen Wenshao.

Shen Wenshao was filled with anger. He was speaking on the stage and everyone should have listened attentively. However, some people dared to ignore him and whispered to each other below. Damn low-class people, they just had no manners!

He said coldly: "If you don't want to listen, get out. My team doesn't need stupid teammates."

As he spoke, he turned his head and raised his chin towards the bodyguard: "Throw them out."

The malice and targeting in Shen Wenshao's words were so strong that Guan Hengkai was stunned. Under the multiple glances, his face gradually flushed. He froze. Seeing the bodyguards approaching their row, he was about to stand up and say something, but the person next to him suddenly stood up before him and said, "We just thought of a way to get into the administration building without getting hurt. I don't know if we should tell you."

These words echoed in the empty auditorium. Hearing that there was a way to avoid injury, everyone's eyes instantly focused on him.

Guan Hengkai, who was next to Cen Xun, was completely dumbfounded. He stared at Cen Xun with wide eyes. Did they just talk about this topic? How come he didn't know that they had figured out a way to pass through without getting hurt!

Shen Wenshao's angry face froze. He frowned and looked at him with a mocking expression, wanting to see what he could say. He said, "Okay, tell me."

Cen Xun then asked the bodyguard: "Can you give me a microphone?"

bodyguard:""

When the new microphone fell into Cen Xun's hands, it was as if some kind of halo had fallen on him, and everyone's eyes unconsciously gathered on him.

Cen Xun: "There is actually a very reasonable reason for wanting to join the Academic Affairs Office."

Shen Wenshao hated having his attention stolen, so he suppressed his impatience and said, "What's the reason? Don't keep me in suspense. Tell me now!"

"It's very simple. Just go through the withdrawal procedures."

Cen Xun raised his eyelids. "According to the H University student handbook, if a student wishes to withdraw from school, they must fill out a withdrawal application and submit it to the Academic Affairs Office. Withdrawal is a legitimate request and does not require an appointment at the front desk."

What you said actually makes a lot of sense.

The players couldn't help but discuss in low voices the feasibility of this plan.

Shen Wenshao was speechless. It took him a long while to find a few loopholes. He asked angrily, "Then where can we find the application for withdrawal? Also, the prerequisite for withdrawal is that we are truly students of H University. What if the security guards want to check our student information?"

The quick-witted player immediately interrupted and said, "That's nothing. Just ask Professor Cen for help."

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Shen Wenshao laughed angrily and glared at Cen Xun fiercely. He was extremely reluctant to accept this proposal. If he really agreed, wouldn't it seem that he was stupid for letting ordinary players block the security guards before?

But other people in the circle obviously thought that this method was feasible. They persuaded him for a long time and analyzed the pros and cons. Shen Wenshao reluctantly gave in. He didn't say anything on the surface, but he was full of displeasure towards Cen Xun in his heart.

How dare a mere lowly person steal his limelight?

Shen Wenshao picked up the microphone and said to Cen Xun with a forced smile, "Since you proposed this method, then you will be the first to try it out. How about that?"

If not, the person who is waiting here will be the first to be thrown out and killed by the security guards!

Guan Hengkai also thought of this and pulled Cen Xun's clothes to hint him to calm down. Unexpectedly, Cen Xun was not afraid at all and agreed readily.

Shen Wenshao faked a smile and asked Cen Xun to come on stage to discuss the details. Cen Xun seemed unaware of Shen Wenshao's malicious intent. Before leaving, he nodded to Guan Hengkai, who looked anxious, and said, "It's okay."

How could it be okay?

Guan Hengkai could see Shen Wenshao's unfriendly nature even with his eyes closed. The "superior class" always played dirty. Would Brother Rong really get anything good out of this trip?

Guan Hengkai was so anxious that he tried to hold Cen Xun back, but failed. Seeing Cen Xun walking towards the podium, Guan Hengkai, who had half stood up, finally sat back down.

It's useless to go there. He is a small figure and he can't save "Rong Tianchang"

"Your name is Rong Tianchang?" Shen Wenshao looked Cen Xun up and down with disdain, his eyes etched with contempt: "Are you wearing rags picked up from a trash can?"

Cen Xun looked down and said, "Why, you want to wear it too?"

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Shen Wenshao's expression changed rapidly, and he laughed coldly: "With such a skillful mouth, you should be able to lick shoes very cleanly."

He tapped the ground with his toes and said maliciously, "Now kneel down and lick my shoes, and I will forgive your rudeness."

Cen Xun didn't have time to pay attention to him for the time being, because he suddenly felt a strong gaze falling on his back.

Cen Xun turned his head sharply and met the eyes of a young man who was leaning against a large electronic screen with his arms folded.

This person's eyes were very light, almost the color of glass. He had unique eyes, but his face was very ordinary. The ends of his short black hair were slightly white, as if he had just been cut by an unscrupulous barber. The overall effect was very messy and sloppy.

The black combat uniform fits tightly against his muscles, outlining his cheetah-like physique, exuding a sense of strength and beauty.

At this moment, the man's pair of light-colored glassy eyes were examining him closely, with a somewhat thoughtful expression.

This person

Cen Xun didn't catch the fleeting feeling of familiarity. Shen Wenshao's exasperated voice drew his attention back: "Didn't you hear what I just said? Do you want to die?"

Cen Xun turned his head and stared at Shen Wenshao coldly. His dark pupils actually made Shen Wenshao feel a little cold.

"You don't want to lick him, right?" Shen Wenshao gritted his teeth and ordered the bodyguards: "You two, go help him."

Want to take action? Cen Xun secretly rubbed the puppet string at his fingertips. The puppet string slightly raised up, just like its owner, excited by the upcoming bloodshed. As the bodyguards approached, Cen Xun's pupils became darker. Just as he was about to take action, another strange aura suddenly approached from behind.

"Business is more important." The sloppy-handled young man stood behind Cen Xun and said in a cold tone, "Bullying players in public, if it gets out, will be detrimental to maintaining the Shen family's external image."

These words seemed to hit Shen Wenshao's sore spot. Shen Wenshao glared at them fiercely and said coldly, "Captain Zhang, please be aware of your identity. You are just a bodyguard. What I do is none of your business."

The young man was obviously a little absent-minded. He nodded perfunctorily to Shen Wenshao and took Cen Xun aside.

Cen Xun looked back reluctantly, feeling a little sorry that he failed to kill anyone.

Shen Wenshao thought he was provoking him, and he became even more annoyed. He secretly clenched his fists and vowed to kill this guy named Rong.

Cen Xun was pulled to a corner by the nosy young man. No one was interrupting him. Cen Xun looked at the young man in front of him unscrupulously and asked bluntly, "We are not related to each other, why did you help me just now?"

The young man's expression remained unchanged: "Do one good deed a day."

Cen Xun: "God does one good deed a day."

The young man looked at him with his glassy eyes, seemingly devoid of any emotion: "Your name is Rong Tianchang?"

"yes."

"Did you come up with the method of withdrawing from school just now?"

"yes."

The young man asked calmly, "How did you see the H University student handbook?"

"Are you interrogating me?" Cen Xun scowled at him, his arms folded, focusing primarily on his messy haircut. "I just won't cooperate. What are you going to do to me?"

The young man paused, lowered his eyes and said: "Bodyguards have the obligation to ensure the safety of those around them. If you are suspicious..."

Cen Xun felt something hard against his waist and abdomen. When he looked down, he saw the black muzzle of a gun.

"You'll be served with your gun skills."

The man said slowly.

Cen Xun: “”