Upon hearing this, the surrounding survivors frowned. Some questioned the meaning of Xiao Linlin's answer, while others pondered its implications.
Only Su Lin nodded calmly, understanding what Xiao Linlin meant.
This competition venue is very special, even surpassing the level of the Colosseum. After all, cheating is allowed in the Colosseum, but not here.
This is not allowed. From the rules, it seems that it is not a mandatory prohibition by the mechanism, but rather a suggestion from the mechanism to the survivor: you'd better listen to me if I tell you not to cheat.
Su Lin scanned the darkness with his divine sense again, but it was like being lost in the ocean; he still found nothing. It seemed that this place was a corner of the universe that did not exist, a special space-time that could not be explored by any means.
There was no starlight, no life, no matter, only emptiness, with no end in sight.
This promotion match was too special, and its special nature made Su Lin even more cautious.
He originally thought that, given his strength, he would have no risk in the second promotion match and would win without any surprises.
But now it seems that the mechanism holds far more power and mystery than I had imagined, and I am merely the coarsest grain of dust, with nothing fundamentally changed.
Just then, something unexpected happened!
Welcome to my home! Dear seekers of knowledge!
A loud yet eerie voice came from the darkness, sounding neither male nor female, its source and identity indiscernible, only that it was a human voice.
The survivors on the platform became alert and used their own methods to explore their surroundings, but all they could see was darkness, with no trace of any living creatures.
"Don't look, don't think, don't care."
“You cannot find me because I exist in your hearts; I am the confusion and folly of each and every one of you.”
The voice was laughing, loud and clear, appearing from all directions, yet imperceptible.
Most of the survivors frowned, feeling tense, but managed to remain calm.
At least this contest is about using your brains; there shouldn't be any direct threat of a life-or-death battle.
Are you the Sphinx, or Cerberus?
Xiao Linlin's clear, childlike voice broke the silence and tension of the crowd. She actually asked a question about the unseen entity: "The Oracle of Delphi, or the demon god Ramer?"
The beings she referred to were gods and demons from myths and legends.
For example, the Sphinx, a monster in Greek mythology sent by the gods to punish the city of Thebes, is skilled at troubling humans with riddles and will kill those who cannot solve them.
For example, Rammer, one of the 72 demons in Christian mythology, can steal treasure and answer the questions of those who summon him.
These existences are all related to decryption and answering, involving tests of wisdom.
"I am not anything, I am you."
The human was still laughing, casually warning Xiao Linlin: "My dear child, you have no right to ask me questions now. Didn't your master tell you the rules of the game?"
"You will receive a reward or the right to ask me questions if you answer my questions; I forgive your offense this time for your master's sake."
"I'll ask first, and you answer. Only by satisfying our confusion and thirst for knowledge can we gain more."
He was emphasizing the importance of rules, but Xiao Linlin just smiled indifferently and turned to look at Su Lin: "Brother, your influence is really useful."
"Perhaps."
Su Lin remained expressionless. They all knew that the master He spoke of was not Su Lin. Su Lin was merely Xiao Linlin's nominal master, but they were all controlled by the system.
In the face of a stronger being, perhaps the mechanism itself is the true master of everything.
"Seekers of knowledge, let's begin! Who will answer my first question?"
His question interrupted the survivors' varied expressions and conversations, and everyone looked at Su Lin.
Clearly, no one wanted to take the lead; everyone was uncertain about their chances.
Since the top-ranked player is so strong, it shouldn't be a problem to let him step forward and test the waters first, right?
All eyes turned to Su Lin; He seemed to have noticed Su Lin as well.
"An interesting leader, you seem to be highly respected."
"Those interested in being the first seekers of knowledge, of course you can refuse, and I will randomly select a lucky child in 10 seconds."
He was smiling, but he didn't force Sulin.
"I'll do it!"
Xiao Linlin, with her hands behind her back, walked to the front of the crowd, her small body blocking Su Lin's view. She looked up at the void and smiled, "Sir, shouldn't I be qualified to answer on his behalf?"
"Of course, I promised your master that my attendant has the right to answer on his behalf."
He was still smiling as he slowly posed the first question.
"Question: If you drive and chase a rainbow, why can you never reach the end of it?"
"No sharing of answers, no cheating by any means, everyone else please remain quiet."
He was looking at Xiao Linlin, and strange gazes were directed at her from all around. She couldn't see them, but she could feel their gaze.
He only allowed Xiao Linlin to answer; even Su Lin could not answer for her.
If the answer fails.
She wasn't the only one punished; Su Lin was punished as well.
This is a new rule resulting from the intervention of the mechanism, where followers live and die together with their masters.
The survivors all looked at the little girl, who stood in front of Su Lin, her brows furrowed as if she were deep in thought.
Su Lin said in a low voice, "Think slowly, don't rush, don't feel pressured."
"Um?"
A faint sound of doubt drifted from the darkness.
Sudden!
Su Lin trembled all over, as if struck by a heavy blow, his body swaying precariously, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.
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