Chapter 002: Task - Escape from the Pyramid

Then he shook his head, no longer thinking too much, and began to ponder while looking around.

As the only member of the team armed with a weapon, the young armed police officer attracted more people around him, simultaneously drawing the attention of several others. Some looked on with envy, some with jealousy, some with concern, and even some with a glint of predatory desire in their eyes. There is no way around it; weapons are always equated with "safety" and "danger." In one's own hands, they signify safety; in the hands of others, they signify danger.

Eighth Floor, Area 8-1

At this moment, everyone completely lacks the ability to discern direction, so they can only randomly choose a direction and feel their way forward. Everyone is huddled closely together, fearing that they might get lost. As a result, Xin Tu accidentally stepped on someone's heel a few times, and not even a single "sorry" was received.

As he moved forward, he could not shake the feeling of being watched by something. However, looking around, all he could see were the cold, dark stone walls and an impenetrable thick darkness.

"Show off. It's not like you haven't died before, so why act so pretentious?" A young man in work attire beside him scoffed, "Just a couple of guys ruining their clothes."

Reward: 1000 Redstone Coins

Due to the close proximity, several people overheard what Xintu said and couldn't help but snicker aloud

Xin Tu paid no attention, only lowering his head to look at his palm, where a line of words appeared, vividly flowing in red, as if blood were seeping out from his palm.

Looking around in confusion is simply following the crowd. At this moment, everyone's nerves are tightly strung, and in a fit of excitement, they could do anything. Xin Tu does not want to appear too peculiar, thereby attracting others' attention. Just think, if everyone else is looking around in bewilderment while he remains calm and composed, it would indeed be strange if he did not attract attention. Just now, he was singled out by that armed police officer simply because he woke up a little earlier.

Hello, my name is Zhang Tianyi. A young boy beside him initiated a conversation with Xintu, asking, "What is your name? How did you die? Uh, sorry..." Xintu replied with a friendly smile, "Hello, my name is Tu Xin. As for how I died, you must promise not to laugh. I actually died while looking at a beautiful woman and got hit by a car."

Oh ... ... Oh !

A reward of 1,000 Redstone Coins? This should be a form of currency. However, I have never heard of any currency in the world that is indeed called Redstone Coins. No, simply thinking about these things does not lead to any clues. Regardless of any tasks or missions, I truly detest this dark and cold place!

With the gathering of global resources and technology, the "Marine City" has emerged, heralding the arrival of the era of ocean cities

Overall, "Hailong City" considers itself to be of noble status akin to that of the imperial capital, looking down upon the emergence and chaos of "Xinhua City"; conversely, "Xinhua City" disapproves of "Hailong City's" indulgence in pleasure, laziness, and views it as a parasite of the East Asia Federation. It is rumored in "Hailong City" that among ten people in "Xinhua City," one is a thief, two engage in prostitution, three gamble, and four are involved in criminal activities, essentially not doing anything good. Similarly, "Xinhua City" is rife with the shortcomings of "Hailong City." According to Xintu's knowledge, the reason for the irreconcilable differences between the two cities is that the major groups in both cities are at odds with each other.

Zhang Tianyi huddled his body and said, "What on earth is this place? Why is it so cold?" Wang Dong replied discontentedly, "Don't be so delicate. Didn't you almost get sunburned? Are you afraid of this little cold? Don't embarrass us New Chinese."

To be sun-dried is the most cruel and inhumane way to die in the era of high temperatures, and it is also the most vicious insult.

The white muscular man immediately widened his eyes and glared at those who were dissatisfied, appearing even more menacing. Although there were still some murmurs, the scene finally quieted down, no longer the previous commotion

Suddenly, a person seemed to have been stung by something, and with a half-hearted scream, they ran forward recklessly, disappearing into the darkness in the blink of an eye.

While others were chattering away, Xin Tu had already begun to observe the surrounding environment. After a thorough observation, he discovered that this was a corridor built of bricks and stones, somewhat narrow, though its length remained unknown. Moreover, it was extremely cold and damp here, in stark contrast to the hot environment Xin Tu was accustomed to

Then, under the leadership of Officer Wang, everyone proceeded along one end of the corridor. After exchanging glances, the other three groups also followed behind Officer Wang's group. At this moment, it was evident that no one wanted to separate from the crowd

For Xintu, who has lived in the "City on the Sea" since birth, it is impossible to determine what kind of place this is based solely on past life experiences

Therefore, despite the fact that the current environment of hetushu.com is unknown, and we should ideally support each other, the long-standing beliefs that have been formed cannot be changed overnight

The term "ruining clothes" refers to the situation where attractive clothing is made to look unappealing when worn by someone.

Before Xin Tu heard that the young armed police officer's surname was Wang, he called him Officer Wang. The name indeed suited his profession. However, he heroically sacrificed his life during a gun battle with bank robbers.

Three white balls were placed out for us to choose from, but later there was nothing at all

The OL quickly said: "Yes, yes, yes, he said I was dead... then he said I was resurrected. After that, he asked me to choose between two doors..."

Yet there were also those who shouted in dissatisfaction: "What are you roaring about? Are you trying to scare me to death?"

Xin Tu has long developed the habit of constantly protecting himself

What is this? A person exclaimed, while vigorously rubbing the characters in the palm of his hand, filled with terror. However, he soon realized that there was nothing in his palm except for the lines, and there were no characters to be found.

Regarding Wang Dong's prejudice, Xin Tu laughed and said: "The eighth level is just idling away and waiting for death"

The Earth entered the "High Temperature Era" more than thirty years ago. The average daytime temperature on land has reached an astonishing 43 degrees Celsius, with some regions even higher. The high temperatures have brought about various global disasters, to the extent that humanity can no longer continue to survive on land

It is evident that the young armed police officer seems to be merely a front-line fighter, feeling somewhat uncomfortable under the focused gaze of the crowd, his demeanor somewhat awkward, lacking the previous fierceness—perhaps his fierceness was only directed at the criminals. However, perhaps the CF-5 in his hand provided him with a sense of security and courage, prompting him to speak loudly: "It is not a solution for everyone to just wait here. There is no signal on our phones, and we cannot make any calls. Therefore, we can only rely on ourselves now. I suggest that we search for a way out together and leave this place as soon as possible. What does everyone think?"

Because "City on the Sea" strictly controls stone construction, the building materials are mostly high-tech composite materials, and such a large-scale stone corridor is absolutely impossible to appear. But if it is not in "City on the Sea", where else could everyone be?

Zhang Tianyi chuckled and said: "Hehe, I really envy you, having beautiful women to look at before you die... Ah, you see, we have both died, so you won't mind me saying this, right? www.hetushu.com.com"

Xin Tu smiled and said, "Oh, then I will thank you in advance."

Zhang Tianyi felt a joy akin to meeting an old friend in a foreign land and asked, "Are you also from 'Xinhua City'? Which floor are you on? Which district?"

Some individuals who were already on edge immediately covered their ears, crouched down, and began to scream

What is the use of having a loud voice

"Tu Ge, which city are you from?" Zhang Tianyi asked Xin Tu

The terrified screams of the people echoed throughout the hall, mingling with the strange sounds of unknown origin, sending chills down one's spine

"Did you also encounter a white light person?" asked the man in a suit next to the woman

Wang Dong glanced around at Xin Tu, who was looking around anxiously, and lightly tapped Xin Tu's shoulder with a wrench, saying with a smile: "Beijing kid, if any danger arises later, if you stick close to me, I will still help you. After all, we are both from the Republic District."

I express my deep agreement with this arduous journey

This guy was killed by someone yet can still chat and laugh like this; he is indeed a tough character. By the way, they are all from 'Xinhua City', the legendary Magic City. Judging by the fates of the two of them, one died from being sunburned and the other was killed by a wrench; that city truly lives up to its name as the Magic City

Hello, everyone, my name is Wang Dong, I am a car mechanic, and I come from Xinhua City. Saying this, he raised a large wrench, "Look, I must have used this to kill. As for who the murderer is, I don't know. But I have to thank him for putting the wrench in my hand; it fits well. Haha, now we all include how we died in our self-introductions."

Wang Dong's smile changed slightly as he said, "So it's a Beijinger."

At this moment, Xin Tu noticed that the twenty-four individuals in front of him had already divided into four groups. Although the distance between them was not very far, the boundaries were still clearly discernible.

I also chose the door on the right

As they walked, everyone emerged from the massive stone corridor. Thanks to Officer Wang's tactical flashlight, they could roughly discern that this was a hall. Upon entering the hall, everyone felt an even greater chill. The sound of chattering teeth echoed continuously.

"Success." The office lady whispered.

Although the Earth has entered the era of the Federation, divisions based on skin color, ethnicity, and region still persist

Xin Tuxin thought: "Alright, here we are again. Always asking questions, yet never considering finding the answers on your own? Even if you exhaust your questions, you will still be left with a head full of doubts"

Suddenly, a strange and piercing roar echoed from all directions

I am from 'Sea Dragon City'

Zhang Tianyi smiled awkwardly beside him. Clearly, upon hearing Xin Tu mention "Hailong City," he felt a bit uneasy as well

After a while, someone else spoke up; it was a woman dressed in office attire: "I... I remember, I really want to die... It seems like... It seems like..."

At the same time, the sounds of terrified cries such as "Ah" and "My hand" echoed in my ears

It is too cold here; I do not want to stay here for even a moment

Hiss!

Xintuodao: "No, no. I have found that after having died once, my mindset has become particularly good. If it were before, appearing here inexplicably would have probably scared me to faint."

As they walked, the crowd engaged in idle chatter, consisting of trivial and unmeaningful talk. It seemed that in such a dim, cold, and silent place, creating some noise could provide a greater sense of security. Yet, they did not consider that if there were indeed any danger, it would likely come following these very sounds

So what should we do now? Also, where exactly is this place?

With a sigh, Xin Tu thought to himself: "Why is it that people's psychological resilience is so poor nowadays? They tend to shout and scream at the slightest issue. Does shouting help? If it did, I would certainly shout more frequently and louder than all of you."

The "Earth Federation" was also formed under the pressure of this global heat disaster

Indeed, I was previously in 'Xinhua City', and not only did I not die, but I also appeared here," Zhang Tianyi said, "I was tied up by someone and left to die under the sun, enduring two full days of exposure before I perished. Sigh, my father ran away after owing gambling debts, and since I couldn't repay the money, they captured me to serve as an example. That kind of pain is something I will never forget, even in the next life.

The first wave consists of a group of people surrounding the young armed police officer, totaling twelve individuals—Xintu is among this group. The second wave features five individuals with Asian faces, comprising either handsome men or beautiful women. The third wave consists of four Caucasian men, with a muscular man subtly taking the lead. The fourth wave includes three Black individuals

There is also a task... Since it is a task related to books, it should be something we are meant to complete. And the place we are in should be the "Pyramid". I remember that the Pyramid is a type of architecture from ancient Egypt. Am I in Egypt now? Moreover, aren't the Pyramids located on land? The current land is nothing but a wasteland; going out would mean death, how strange. Furthermore, it must be 'clean', what does that mean? Although there is no time limit, if we cannot get out, dying from lack of water and food would be even worse, or... Is there an even more deadly danger within the Pyramid?

Seeing the awkward silence, Xintu felt that he had still underestimated the prejudices between cities

The division of areas in the underwater city is hierarchical, with eight layers above and four layers below. Those living above the sea level are common citizens, and the higher one goes, the poorer the inhabitants become. Conversely, the wealthy and officials reside below the sea level

Indeed, Brother Wang is correct

There is also me

Location: First Stage, First Layer of the Pagoda Realm

Xin Tu clearly remembers the night of artificial rain twelve years ago, no matter how much he cried out with a hoarse voice, that person's face remained as hard and cold as steel

The first tier of the pagoda realm ... Since there is a first level, there should be a second tier; since there is a first layer, there should be a second layer ... As for the 'pagoda realm', it remains unclear what it is.

Indeed, I feel the same way

It was heard that Zhang Tianyi died from sun exposure, causing those around him to feel a chill. The man in the suit noticed that the woman in office attire looked displeased and said, "I say, can you all talk about something more auspicious? What’s with this talk of death? We are all alive and well, so don’t go saying someone has died. Miss Zhang, shall we move to the front? Let’s get closer to that police officer. It’s better than staying here and listening to such ominous talk." Miss Zhang, shall we move to the front? Let’s get closer to that police officer. It’s better than staying here and listening to such ominous talk.

As I descended in a line, I encountered nothing but people of the same kind

I want to go out! I don't want to be here! Let me out, I want to choose the left door! Ah ah!

For example, pure natural products are still not favored compared to those artificially modified later

We all listen to Officer Wang

Well, good

Hmph

Hailong City, the administrative capital of the East Asia Republic of the Earth Federation, commonly known as the Imperial Capital

However, at that moment, Xin Tu felt an unusual itch in the palm of his hand. Looking down, he couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.

What a coincidence, I am from District 8. It's just one district away.

Then the two of them pushed forward

The task: Survive and escape cleanly from the current pyramid, returning to the surface