pertwk Chapter 34, First Dungeon Cleared
Chapter 34, First Dungeon Cleared
Dragon Kingdom Live Stream Room:
"Brother Feng got in?! He actually did it!"
"Can anyone tell me what just happened? Why didn't the monster attack him?"
"What did I see? Did I walk past it with my eyes closed?"
"Is this the setting where you can become invisible if you're not afraid? But how can humans not be afraid?"
"How did Brother Feng overcome his instincts?!"
"But that's simply impossible. Who wouldn't go weak in the knees looking at that kind of monster?"
"Regardless, he was the first one to go in! The Dragon Kingdom will prevail!"
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Dragon Kingdom Ghost Stories Strategy Guide Command Center:
When the surveillance footage showed Lin Feng successfully crossing the dark area, the entire command center erupted in enthusiastic cheers.
The team members excitedly high-fived each other, and team leader Qin Weiguo slammed his fist hard on the conference table:
"It was a success! Although it's a bit... well, the result speaks for itself!"
"Immediate note: A feeling of bitterness can indeed effectively combat fear, which is likely related to the large secretion of dopamine inhibiting amygdala activity."
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Inside the cabin, everyone's eyes widened in disbelief at what they were seeing.
Several seconds after Lin Feng's figure disappeared, someone spoke up, trembling:
"He...he succeeded?"
"How is this possible... How did he do that?"
"Could we also...?"
However, hope is fleeting.
Another violent tremor tore through the air, and the flesh-colored wall was pressed right in front of us.
Even more deadly, the fleshy walls above their heads were also pressing down rapidly, forcing everyone to bend over deeply.
A viscous liquid dripped continuously from above.
A drop of viscous liquid hit someone on the back of the neck, and a soft "sizzling" sound immediately came from the skin, leaving a bright red mark, followed by a shrill scream.
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At the same time, Lin Feng, having successfully passed through the darkness, found himself standing in a completely different space.
This place resembles a giant biological laboratory, with a transparent container suspended in the very center.
Immersed within was a colossal, heart-stopping brain, its size comparable to that of a curled-up boy. The grooves and ridges were no longer microscopic lines, but rather deep, unfathomable, like winding ravines.
Countless pipes of varying thicknesses hung from the ceiling and connected to the surface of the container.
Soft light shone down from all directions, creating a stark contrast with the hellish cabin behind them.
To his further surprise, Xia Ning and three other flight attendants were sitting on a leather sofa in the corner of the room.
Upon seeing him appear, Xia Ning immediately stood up, a bright smile spreading across her face.
Before Lin Feng could react, she had already rushed over, leaped into the air, and wrapped her long legs tightly around his waist, pressing her red lips against his without hesitation.
"You did it..." she gasped between kisses, cupping his face in her hands. "I knew it, you were the special one."
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Just as Lin Feng was immersed in his passionate kiss with Xia Ning, the thick darkness behind him rippled like water.
A figure stumbled out, breaking the slightly romantic atmosphere in the room.
She is Evelyn from the Fog City.
Her face was ashen, her forehead covered in a fine layer of cold sweat, and her right hand was tightly clenching her left little finger, which was unnaturally bent.
That was the "price" she paid for breaking herself in order to fight her fear.
She forced herself not to cry out in pain, but her slightly trembling body and tightly clenched lower lip revealed the extent of her suffering.
When she raised her sweaty face, her gaze met Lin Feng and Xia Ning, who were still tightly embracing and kissing, and she was stunned. A look of pain and embarrassment flashed across her face, and she subconsciously looked away.
Lin Feng gently patted Xia Ning's back, and Xia Ning reluctantly loosened her arms from around his neck, nimbly sliding off him and casually straightening her slightly disheveled uniform skirt.
Lin Feng turned to Evelyn, his gaze lingering for a moment on her obviously deformed little finger, a hint of understanding and admiration flashing in his eyes.
He said sincerely, "Congratulations, Evelyn, you've passed the test."
Evelyn leaned against the cold metal wall, using it to steady her body, which was somewhat unsteady due to the pain.
She took a deep breath, her eyes filled with intense curiosity and inquiry, and looked at Lin Feng:
"Thank you... but I'm more curious, Lin Feng, how exactly did you do that?"
She paused, then added, "I saw it clearly; when you walked over, there were no signs of self-harm on your body. Don't you really... feel any fear?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Feng blushed slightly, touched his nose, took two steps forward, leaned close to Evelyn's ear, and whispered something in a very low voice that only the two of them could hear.
The next second, Evelyn's blue eyes, which had been somewhat dimmed by pain, widened instantly, and her pale cheeks quickly flushed crimson.
She seemed to choke on something, opened her mouth, but only managed to utter a short syllable: "You...!"
But deep in his eyes, he couldn't help but feel a touch of admiration for the other party's unbelievable way of responding.
Just then, the darkness began to fluctuate again.
Immediately afterwards, two more Chosen Ones struggled out of it.
Their condition was exactly the same as Evelyn's—pale-faced, sweating profusely, and each of them tightly gripping the little finger of their other hand at an odd angle with their good hand.
Clearly, they followed Evelyn's method, relying on extreme physical pain to temporarily suppress the fear deep in their souls, thus managing to pass the level by sheer luck.
Seeing that the four who had finally arrived were all gathered, Xia Ning stepped forward and stood in the center of the room. Her gaze swept over Lin Feng, Evelyn, Oleg, and Abul. Her originally soft and charming voice became clear and solemn:
"Congratulations to all four of you for successfully passing all the tests of the 'Abyss Flight' and officially clearing the level."
As she finished speaking, the soft light in the cockpit seemed to brighten slightly, as if crowning her.
Xia Ning turned slightly to the side, gracefully raised her arm, and pointed to the huge main porthole in front of everyone.
The churning chaos and distorted colors outside the window have completely dissipated, replaced by an endless expanse of deep blue.
The plane was flying smoothly over the vast ocean, with shimmering waves below, as if sprinkled with shattered golden sunlight.
Just where the sea meets the sky, the outline of an island comes into clear view.
Its shape is extremely unique; it is not a natural irregular shape, but a near-perfect hexagon.
"Look, that's our destination," Xia Ning said with a lighthearted tone, introducing the area to everyone as "'Peaceful Quadrant'—a peaceful zone and transit point in the world of ghost stories."
As she explained, the plane began its smooth descent, and the details of the island became increasingly clear.
You can see a simple yet modern cluster of low-rise buildings in the central area of the island, surrounded by lush greenery.
The most eye-catching feature is the long runway that stretches across the island, reflecting a grayish-white sheen in the sunlight, quietly awaiting their arrival.
"Please return to your seats and fasten your seatbelts as soon as possible." Xia Ning turned her gaze to the four chosen ones. "We will be landing at 'Peaceful Quadrant' Airport in five minutes."