Chapter 42: Going Upside Down (Part 3) Upside down and upside down, like waves...
That day, the streets were crowded with people.
The true body of the spirit will be paraded through the streets and then sent to the altar. Three men are tied to the altar, waiting to be sacrificed. Under the altar, a fighting arena is set up. Everyone can draw lots on the fighting arena to choose the order of appearance. Whoever wins will take away the true body of the spirit.
Zhang Deng didn't want to go see the sacrifice, so he stayed in the bookstore for a while. Wei Yuanye and the others came to find him, so Zhang Deng packed his schoolbag and left with them.
Dong Yu asked, "How's your book editing going?"
"It's almost done," Zhang Deng said. "Don't edit too much at the beginning, so you can leave some room for revisions later."
Shi Hongdao said, "I know a boss who can help you print books. Maybe you'll become famous. Remember to treat me to a meal when you do."
"How can anyone become famous writing about popular science?" Zhang Deng said. "That requires a deep knowledge base. I'd rather not do it."
Zhang Deng knew his own strengths and weaknesses. He was actually just completing Wei Yuanye's task. Wei Yuanye said that Dong Yu might be the protagonist of this world. Zhang Deng was just standing from Dong Yu's perspective and included some personal opinions in the book.
Lin Yuzhou said, "I heard that quite a few talented people have come here. I hope I won't die right after I get there."
He was indeed worrying. Zhang Deng asked, "You still haven't recovered any of your memory?"
"Yes," Lin Yuzhou said, "but there is always a way out."
Shi Hong: "Don't worry, I will bribe your opponent and make him lose to you on purpose."
"..." Zhang Deng said, "You really seem like a villain."
"Really?" Shi Hong laughed heartily. "That's how I treat my friends."
Shi Hong is indeed very good to his friends. Although he is rich and has a chaotic private life, he is very loyal. The first thing Zhang Deng learned when he came to this world was: people are complicated.
Every person of high moral character here has a chaotic worldview because of the poor environment they live in, but they are not bad people and each has their own charm.
I finally learned how to separate the topics of lighting the lanterns.
When they arrived at the fighting arena, they finally saw the true form of the martial spirit named "He Tongyu".
Logically speaking, he had been dead for a long time, but he was tied to a huge stone tablet with his eyes closed, as if he was just taking a short nap and would open his eyes at any time.
He Tongyu was estimated to be at least 1.9 meters tall. It was said that he had achieved sanctification through his physical body, with a body made of steel and iron. The ropes were tied around his muscles, and one could even see the lines of his muscles bursting out.
Zhang Deng said, "So handsome."
"Hmm," Dong Yu said, "a sinister villain, a very yang body, handsome and vicious, a monster that never appears in the world."
Zhang Deng said, "Why do I feel like you know him so well?"
"Have you two known each other before?"
"We've been friends for a long time," Dong Yu said with a complicated expression, "I..."
Perhaps he didn't find a suitable word, perhaps although he was crazy, he still had some rationality that prevented him from speaking carelessly, but Dong Yu's eyes had been tainted with some abnormality since the moment he saw the remains of Wuhun's true body.
He was wearing Foxconn work clothes, with his hair tied up in a bun at the back of his head, with a few strands hanging loosely. In fact, he had a kind of immortal-like charm, but he was usually too casual and always said some nonsense, which made people ignore his appearance.
Dong Yu said: "We two——"
He seemed to be about to say something when a cow mooed behind him. Zhang Deng turned around and saw a dark figure rushing towards him. Then his vision went dark. Niu Zhuang said, "Hey! You're here."
Zhang Deng: “…”
"Long time no see," Zhang Deng said, "You...it's really been a long time no see."
Niu Zhuang said, "I was detained at the police station for two days and was just released this morning."
Dong Yu: "That's not right. Isn't it enough to just pay some money to kill the monster?"
"I stole something," Niu Zhuang scratched his head embarrassedly. "The day after I killed the rat, I couldn't resist and stole something, and I got caught."
Dong Yu: "Boy, you are quite courageous. Killing people is fine, but you also dare to steal things."
Zhang Deng said: "What kind of logic is this?!"
Niu Zhuang asked: "I haven't asked your name yet, I heard them call you Zhang Deng."
"Yes." Zhang Deng felt as if something was wrong, as if it was too ambiguous.
Niu Zhuang said, "Are you guys coming to the arena to fight too?"
"We're here for the buffet," Lin Yuzhou said impatiently, "what else are we here for?"
Niu Zhuang was not angry, but he looked at Zhang Deng with a bashful look, which made Zhang Deng feel uncomfortable. Zhang Deng said, "You should join in too."
Niu Zhuang: "Yeah."
Zhang Deng: “…”
Fortunately, at this time, the bell rang and the host announced that the ceremony was about to begin.
Before drawing the numbers, Zhang Deng thought that there might be only more than a hundred participants, but after drawing the numbers, he found that there were more than four hundred numbers. Zhang Deng was shocked for a moment, and then he was assigned to Group 2. Wei Yuanye was also assigned to Group 2, which proved that Zhang Deng could rest.
Lin Yuzhou and Shi Hong were in the same group. After Niu Zhuang drew the lots, he came to find Zhang Deng. Zhang Deng saw that he was in the same group.
It seems that forming an alliance is indeed a good idea. At least they can put their eggs in two baskets.
Within group one and group two, internal combinations must be made.
This process is relatively advanced. They press their hands on a copper palm, and the opponent's appearance will appear on it.
Zhang Deng said darkly, "There won't be any shady dealings here."
"Be more confident," Lin Yuzhou said, "it must be here."
Zhang Deng: "You didn't give me a gift, did you?"
Lin Yuzhou: “No.”
Zhang Deng looked at him suspiciously: "You are so rich, you really didn't bribe them?"
"I've thought about it," Shi Hong said, "but I don't think you'll be happy."
Zhang Deng said, "Wow, really?"
Shi Hong nodded and said, "We are on the same side. I will respect your opinions. If I do this and you doubt my character, I will lose more than I gain."
Oh, Zhang Deng found that Shi Hong was indeed smart and could see the situation clearly.
In fact, it's more important to be able to see the situation clearly than to be smart. Zhang Deng himself lacks this quality. He always loses sight of the big picture when encountering problems, and feels very confused. But Shi Hong is not like that. He is very calm, and this calmness is Shi Hong's most charming feature.
Wei Yuanye said, "It's okay if you give some."
Shi Hong laughed out loud: "Really?"
Wei Yuanye didn't care much about this kind of thing. He asked, "How do we send it? Is it too late now?"
Zhang Deng's tone became more and more exaggerated as he listened: "What are you going to do?"
"I assigned you to my place," Wei Yuanye said, "because I'm afraid you'll get beaten too hard."
Zhang Deng: "You are too contemptuous of me."
As he spoke, it was Zhang Deng's turn. Zhang Deng went up and pressed his handprint. On the screen, a man who was two meters tall and weighed about three hundred kilograms slowly turned his head.
The people below booed at the strong contrast and walked down in silence with the lights on.
"Where are you sending it?" Zhang Deng asked.
Shi Hong laughed heartily and patted Zhang Deng on the shoulder: "You are doomed."
"You obviously received this man's gift in exchange for it," Lin Yuzhou said. "In this case, it's too late to give him a gift."
Zhang Deng gritted his teeth: "Damn it!"
"I will prove myself with my strength." Zhang Deng said with clenched fists.
During this period, Zhang Deng has gradually gained weight to more than 120 pounds, and no longer looks so skinny. With the increase in weight and improvement in physical fitness, his self-confidence has gradually reached a high point. At this moment, Zhang Deng feels that he is not incapable of fighting.
Wei Yuanye said: "Have you ever heard a saying?"
Zhang Deng: “?”
Wei Yuanye: "God and the destruction of people——"
Zhang Deng: "Shut up!"
"You must make him crazy first." Wei Yuanye finished speaking.
Zhang Deng chuckled and said, "Just come on!"
"Who is God?" Lin Yuzhou asked.
Dong Yu said, "I've heard of it. It's a kind of god from another world."
Zhang Deng felt that Dong Yu's statement was a bit strange.
Dong Yu seemed to understand other worlds, but that kind of understanding did not seem like real contact. Instead, it was like a vague understanding through a layer of paper. He could say that he had a vague understanding of it, but it was not something he could step on the ground, but something floating in the air.
Of course, this could just be Zhang Deng being overly concerned.
Dong Yu said, "It seems that many places believe in gods like 'God.' They believe that God is the creator of the world and a father figure. Faith in God can bring blessings and longevity."
"You two still have faith." Lin Yuzhou was a little surprised.
Wei Yuanye said: "No."
"I feel the same way," Lin Yuzhou said. "Why should I believe that God will protect me? It's strange, isn't it? God doesn't know you. You believe in his existence because he might actually exist, that's all."
Zhang Deng said, "You...speak strangely, because in our world, the duty of gods is to protect humans."
"You're crazy," Shi Hong also found it strange. "Who wants to be a god if they have to work? There are so many people in this world, how can they bless everyone? Besides, if everyone has to be blessed, then isn't it the same as not blessing anyone at all?"
For the first time, Zhang Deng felt that he was unable to answer the question. This question was indeed sharp and Zhang Deng didn't quite understand it.
Zhang Deng said, "But everyone says that. Actually, you really don't have any temples or places to pray here. You don't even pray to the gods."
During the days that Zhang Deng was writing the book, he also discovered a problem, that is, this world actually does not have its own system of gods. They seem to have no understanding of gods. Myths also avoid this point. They are all stories about humans and monsters practicing hard to become gods.
"Without faith, life would probably be very difficult," Zhang Deng could only explain. "When you're isolated and helpless, you hope for someone to protect you. It's actually a form of self-comfort."
Dong Yu said: "If you can live, you can live. If you can't live, you can die."
Zhang Deng: "You are too rude."
"The customs and practices are different here," Shi Hong said. "Here, just being alive is good enough. No one would ask for a better life from the gods, because they could be dragged out and eaten the next second. Besides, even if the gods came, they might be eaten."
Zhang Deng: "...Okay."
It was Wei Yuanye's turn. After he went up, he drew a very thin man in his thirties with a long beard.
Shi Hong and Lin Yuzhou did not draw lots, but were drawn by others. Shi Hong's opponent was a very strong woman, and Lin Yuzhou was a short monster.
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