pertwk Chapter 45 The Big One is Coming!
Chapter 45 The Big One is Coming!
Tomorrow night...
This is yet another good opportunity for experience.
Although it is unclear what exactly the dark period refers to.
But a disaster powerful enough to kill werewolves is no ordinary natural calamity.
If Wang Sheng were to repeatedly die in such a setting, it would likely be a tremendous boost to his abilities.
This is much better than having werewolves help you farm deaths.
I originally thought that entering an F-level rift wouldn't trigger any high-quality death experiences, but it seems I underestimated it.
"It's worth the risk."
Wang Sheng muttered to himself.
If I succeed this time, getting into Xinghai No.1 Middle School will finally be a certainty.
But before that, Wang Sheng needs to do another thing:
That means sending a message out to notify the martial artists who have entered the rift to evacuate.
After all, these were the lives of a group of innocent people. Since he knew danger was approaching, Wang Sheng had an obligation to notify them.
But......
Even if he goes out and says these things, will anyone believe him?
Or should we have Lie pretend to go berserk, chase down the martial artists, and drive everyone out?
No, this would put the werewolf clan on the blame. If it alerted human warriors to come and punish them, it would only make things more complicated. If the expedition team happened to stumble upon the Dark Ages, wouldn't that be doing more harm than good?
Have it.
Wang Sheng suddenly thought of a brilliant idea.
"Crack, I need your help with a few things. In return, I will not only bring Xiaohao back, but I will also try my best to find the children of your other tribesmen."
A hint of doubt flickered in his cracked eyes:
"You? Can you really do it? Or are you just using me?"
After all, Wang Sheng was too weak.
Those human warriors who trespassed into his territory were a hundred times stronger than him. This boy couldn't even beat him, so how could he possibly bring the child back?
Seeing this, Wang Sheng guessed Lie's doubts.
We are, after all, an intelligent race, not so simple and honest as to believe everything others say. So let's chat like smart people do.
Before I answer your question, tell me first, how long does a dark period typically last?
"It usually takes 7 to 15 days, but this is uncertain. The longest it has ever taken is 17 days."
"Hmm...okay, it's within an acceptable range."
Wang Sheng nodded, and then stood up.
"What are you going to do?"
He asked doubtfully.
"If I survive the Dark Period, wouldn't that indirectly prove that I have the ability to bring the kidnapped children back?"
"You? No, impossible."
Lie shook his head:
"No intelligent life can survive in that darkness, not a single one! I don't know what method you used to survive several times... but that's not the same thing, do you understand?"
"The more you say that, the more excited I get. I don't think we need to reach an agreement on this issue."
Wang Sheng smiled.
"In short, if I die during the Dark Ages, then it won't be considered using you, right? And if I survive, you should believe that I have the ability to help you..."
As he spoke, Wang Sheng stepped forward and touched his cracked head:
"Besides trusting me, you have no other choice. Think about it some more?"
Lie's expression shifted between light and shadow, but he didn't seem to mind Wang Sheng's offensive behavior. He quickly gritted his teeth and said:
"Okay, whatever you want to do, I'll do it!"
......
That night.
In this area of the original star, many martial artists who came to explore have already set up camp and are preparing to rest.
Although the safety is relatively good within the Class 1F fissure, people still keep watch at night just in case, to prevent any accidents.
Most importantly, we must be wary of other unfamiliar martial arts teams. After all, within the Origin Rift, in the absence of external threats, people are the biggest threat.
Jiang Yuan silently recited her teacher's instructions, meticulously keeping watch over her surroundings.
She is a first-year high school student at Qingjiang No. 17 Middle School. This is her first time coming from the Boundary Rift and her first time taking on the duty of night watch, so she is inevitably a little nervous.
Jiang Yuan has a little bad habit.
When you're nervous, you're more likely to feel the urge to urinate.
"I'm so suffocating! But what if someone takes advantage of the situation and attacks the camp if I leave? I really can't hold it in any longer. It's still early before my shift ends, and I can't trouble the other students..."
After much deliberation, she gritted her teeth and decided to go for it.
"Go and come back quickly!"
Jiang Yuan ran downwind for over a hundred meters before finally finding a secluded grove of trees.
Splash, splash.
Unknown wildflowers basked in the warm, pattering rain, and the grass stretched out its arms to welcome the sweet dew.
And just as this long and winding path was still unfinished...
"Ugh!"
A strange, low growl came from ahead, and then a person emerged from the bushes!
"ah!"
Jiang Yuan was startled and plopped down on the wet ground.
The person who suddenly emerged was covered in blood, making his face unrecognizable. His clothes were tattered, and he looked extremely gruesome.
To be honest, Jiang Yuan is quite daring.
If it were just someone playing tricks, Jiang Yuan, once she realized what was happening, would probably rush at them immediately.
But the person in front of me...
Heartless!
The bloodied man in front of her had a large hole torn open in his chest, revealing broken ribs. His eyes gleamed as he stared intently at Jiang Yuan.
"A ghost...a ghost!"
Jiang Yuan cried out in surprise, and tears streamed down her face.
"Well......"
Upon seeing this, Wang Sheng was suddenly at a loss for what to do.
"This damn crack, it says the smell is stronger in this direction, why the hell didn't you just say that clearly?"
What a tragic life experience it is to scare someone when they are most helpless.
But the roles that need to be played still need to be played.
Out of professionalism as an actor, Wang Sheng stopped glancing around and instead focused his gaze on Jiang Yuan's face:
"escape......"
His throat made a sound like it was being burned.
"Run! We have to get out of here!"
As Wang Sheng spoke, he pretended to be unable to stand and collapsed weakly.
Then he crawled toward Jiang Yuan:
"Run...please...run away quickly!"
Now that they were closer, Jiang Yuan could finally see Wang Sheng's face clearly.
What a tragic and pitiful face it was, and he was just a boy!
"W-What happened? What's wrong? Why are you running away? Are you alright? Are you a human or a ghost?"
Jiang Yuan mustered her courage and asked.
Actually, she was thinking of pulling up her pants, but she felt that it would ruin the atmosphere, so she remained frozen in place, not moving.
"A great terror is coming... Everyone will die, run! Everyone must escape the Source Realm before tomorrow night! Hurry, you must hurry!"
"It's essential..."
Wang Sheng's words trailed off, and he collapsed onto the damp grass with a thud, as if his soul had been drained from his body.
"Hey, are you still alive? Explain yourself! What exactly is this great terror?"
Jiang Yuan reached out to touch Wang Sheng, only to find that his body was already cold.
There was no breathing or pulse; he was a dead man!
Jiang Yuan was stunned for a long time, and after a moment, her eyes finally regained their sparkle:
"No! I have to tell everyone about this!"
She quickly tidied her clothes and immediately ran back to the camp.
After waking up the teacher and all the students, Jiang Yuan led everyone back to the grove of trees ten minutes later.
but......
This time, the body mysteriously disappeared!
"Jiang Yuan, you didn't eat something wrong and are hallucinating, did you? There's no corpse here."
Jiang Yuan also found it strange: "That's not right, the body was just here, I'm 100% sure it's not a hallucination!"
At this moment, the teacher in charge spoke up:
"Look closely, there are indeed bloodstains and signs of disturbance around here. Someone must have taken the body away. It seems to be a skilled person."
"So, teacher, what do you think is going on? That terrifying thing... is it real or fake?"
One of the students asked.
"It's better to believe it exists than not, especially since there's this bizarre incident of a mindless corpse speaking... Outdoor classes are now over, and we must immediately evacuate the Source Realm."
He paused, then continued:
"In addition, we should also inform Breakthrough Company about this matter. They have equipment that can send emergency evacuation signals to all locators. If any disaster is about to occur, it may be possible to avoid it."
"Alright, stop standing there, let's get ready to head back!"
"yes!"
......
Splash splash splash...
"call!"
Wang Sheng washed his face by the river and then sniffed his palms to make sure there was no strange smell.
He then stood up:
"I've done my best and left the rest to fate. I've done everything I could. Whatever happens tomorrow night is none of my business."
Having said that, he turned to look at the crack:
"Why aren't you going back yet? Didn't they say the Dark Ages are coming? Hurry up and hide in the shelter. Don't worry, I won't run away. We made a promise that after I get through the Dark Ages, I'll come back to see the Divine Bones."
That's the founder of the "Primitive Body Refining Method," Wang Sheng insisted on seeing him.
"I believe you won't lie to me, but... I still don't think you could have come back alive from the dark period."
"Oh? You're still so confident after witnessing my invincible immortality? You should at least give some reason, shouldn't you?"
To be honest, Wang Sheng was certain that this thing could bring benefits without knowing anything about the Dark Ages.
But what if?
What if there really is something in the world that can completely kill you?
"reason......"
After pondering for a moment, Lie slowly said:
"Why do you think intelligent life dies during the Dark Ages, while flowers, birds, insects, and beasts thrive?"
Wang Sheng wasn't stupid; he immediately made a guess:
"The key lies in wisdom, or rather... the soul?"
"That's right, it's a natural disaster that can completely erode one's will, causing a person to transform, twist, and go mad from the inside out, ultimately dying a gruesome death... I ask you, even if your body can recover, what about your mind, your will? Can you guarantee they'll remain unscathed?"
"Um......"
Wang Sheng fell into thought.
To be honest, it seems he wasn't entirely without experience of impaired consciousness.
The first time was probably the night he practiced until he almost died. That pain did not destroy his spirit, nor did it leave any aftereffects.
After that, there was a first time for a medicinal bath to temper the body.
The pain was beyond the extreme and must have damaged his soul, but he was still fine.
In other words.
This characteristic, called "Final Metamorphosis," is not merely about allowing the physical body to be resurrected indefinitely.
Rather, it is a continuous resurrection of the person "Wang Sheng" in a truly meaningful way.
Although this is still just speculation, but...
"Heh, how will you know if it will work if you don't try?"
Wang Sheng's body trembled slightly, but he managed to force an excited smile.