Chapter 002: The Game of Gods and Demons

Tang Luo was indifferent to whether others believed him or not

In a critical moment, they will naturally grasp this last lifeline

Rely on self-reliance; depending on heaven and earth is not as good as depending on oneself

Just as Zhou Zhengguo led the charge and was about to leave this dirty yet bright carriage, Tang Luo spoke up

"Monastics do not speak falsehoods." What Tang Luo said is all the plain truth

What about the punishment for failure in the task, is it simply eradication? Since there are no points or similar deductions that can be made

Disappeared

Three men and two women

The originally murky air has become somewhat fresher

The middle-aged man did not continue to inquire about Tang Luo, but instead clapped his hands, redirecting everyone's attention from the two of them to himself.

As a Buddha, how can one not be Buddhist in nature

Since it is a matter of using one's life to "play," there will naturally be times when things go awry

In addition to Tang Luo and the middle-aged man who was speaking, there were five other individuals

The light inside the car, shining through the open door, can only illuminate an area of less than one meter.

"I didn't know that." The bespectacled man chuckled awkwardly

The bespectacled man followed immediately without any hesitation

Then earn reward points to exchange for becoming stronger

Even in the absence of dust, what can be seen is merely the reflection within the carriage

It is worth mentioning that the carriage in which Tang Luo and the others were seated was indeed a single carriage, without a front or rear.

Standing up, Tang Luo also saw the full view of the carriage

The iron gate was quickly opened, and the crowd ascended the stairs.

They leaned in close to each other and hesitated for a moment before following suit

At that time, Tang Luo will succeed in saving the person

Compared to the original carriage, the current carriage is significantly shorter

The only carriage door slowly opened

The track that led here has vanished after departure, leaving only a wall in sight

Tang Luo said, "It is the direct transmission of the Buddhist teachings, and I have some understanding of the arts of subduing demons and dispelling evil. If you esteemed guests encounter any danger, you may come to me, and I can ensure your safety."

Step back a little. Unable to open the iron gate, he spoke, signaling the group of people gathered behind to maintain a certain distance.

Of course, setting aside his adorable pink bear-patterned pajamas and slippers

He refers to himself as Old Zhou

It is almost as if a cage envelops the carriage

Is it true or not? After listening to Tang Luo's words, everyone was momentarily speechless, unsure of how to react.

Zhou Zhenguo inquired: "Are there any other questions? I will tell you everything I know"

I am a humble monk, known by the Dharma name Xuanzang

In the era of information explosion, there will always be individuals who become aware of certain circumstances

The owner of the hoarse voice is an utterly ordinary middle-aged man, neither tall nor short, somewhat stout, with a prominent belly that many middle-aged men cannot seem to shake off

The middle-aged man paused for a moment and said, "It is not a world of reincarnation; most people prefer to refer to it as a game of gods and demons. We are a group of 'players' who enter the instances and risk our lives to complete the tasks."

It is sufficient to leave such an impression in their hearts

Various small X, similar to team-building activities organized by the company

Master, do you possess the skill of lightness?

The bespectacled man, with a heart full of blessings, suddenly inquired, carrying a hint of teasing.

The middle-aged man shook his head slightly: "No, there are no points; you will only receive 'rewards' after completing the tasks. To become stronger, you either gain benefits during the process of completing tasks in the 'dungeon' or receive rewards after completing the tasks. At least, this is what I have come to understand."

The crowd entered a small room even narrower than an underground station, with stone walls on both sides

This time, Zhou Zhenguo found the right position and with one kick, the iron door fell down with a crash

Everyone has just exchanged basic information such as names and occupations

Tang Luo's head does not bear the monk's scar.

"What happened, Uncle Zhou?" the bespectacled man asked.

Everyone is quietly observing the changes

Esteemed benefactors, please stay a moment

The relatively bright moonlight vanished, and for a moment, everyone was enveloped in complete darkness

No one likes to stay in the tomb chamber, everyone quickens their pace to leave

Everything is the fault of the Tathāgata; the various darkened images of the Tathāgata, when combined, could circle the Earth once.

Tang Luo shook his head, raising one hand in front of his chest, and instantly a sense of calm and tranquility emanated from him

What rewards are available

Moonlight streamed into the room through the half-open door at the other end of the corridor

Some will also include a brief biography

The rest are all young people who appear to be in their twenties, including Tang Luo

A sudden chill, whose origin was unknown, caused the door behind him to slam shut

It was pitch black all around, yet a chilling wind seemed to come from nowhere, sending shivers down one's spine

"Finding the Tathagata is not about having him come to save me; what if this fellow is the one who caused it all?" Tang Luo said

Among all the people, the oldest is that middle-aged man

The young man, who was wearing glasses and appeared to be a university student, continued to ask questions.

When needed, it all relies on the assistance of the merit and virtue of the jade lotus

"Alright." The man in the pink outfit with glasses nodded.

The conversation between Tang Luo and the middle-aged man clearly attracted the attention of the others

Why don't you mention your Dharma name, Traveler?

The exuberance of youthful innocence draws considerable attention

Zhou Zhenguo let out a muffled grunt and crouched down

Others followed suit, producing surnames of unknown authenticity.

Beyond one meter, all is black

Outside the carriage, there is an abandoned subway platform, which is very narrow

The owner of the hoarse voice looked at Tang Luo, who had already stood up, and asked

... ...

No.

However

They are each a "walking merit" with ominous expressions and a death star looming above their heads

Everyone was watching the two individuals

As Tang Luo, who was at the back, just stepped out of the tomb chamber.

Some people stood up, while others leaned forward curiously

The vitality here is considerably more abundant than that on Earth

He is a highly specialized practitioner, following the path of "one force breaking through myriad methods"

"It's nothing, just stubbed my toe..." said Zhou Zhengguo, rubbing his thigh

What mysterious methods and supernatural powers, none of which I possess

As soon as the words were spoken, the train that was still in motion began to slow down and came to a stop a few seconds later

But Zhou Zhengguo will not.

Saving a life is more meritorious than building a seven-story pagoda

Tathāgata, a professional scapegoat

Even if one does not fully understand what has happened, at least there is no display of "I don't believe anything, it's all fake! Come out, cameraman." or "My father is XX, do you dare to kidnap me?" or "No matter how much it costs, just take me home."

While speaking, he also pushed up his glasses

Before long, a faint light appeared before me, followed by an iron door.

The car window, covered with a layer of dust, clearly does not allow one to see the situation outside.

Everyone respectfully refers to him as Uncle Zhou, after all, this is a crucial leg to hold on to

"City of Slaughter, Main God Space, Reincarnation World?" Someone raised their hand and expressed their doubts

Then, with a kick, a loud sound echoed through the platform

It seems that everyone is new here, so let me briefly introduce the situation

It is not a pretentious statement of "not being able to perform lightness skill, yet possessing a supernatural ability that surpasses it"

Ah, an interesting thought, are you a monk

In Tang Luo's eyes, these individuals were not merely players who risked their lives to complete tasks

Not everyone with a shaved head is a monk; they could also be a hapless bald person

The world outside the carriage is shrouded in darkness

Skills are the main focus, which is why it is referred to as a 'game,'" said Zhou Zhengguo

Facing a group of highly qualified individuals, referred to as "ordinary people," the middle-aged man nodded and said: "Essentially, it means we have been selected to enter a special place to complete a task"

Zhou Zhengguo paused and turned back, slightly furrowing his brow as he said, "Do you have any questions, monk? Let's talk as we walk."

They are all grasshoppers on the same rope

The connection is beyond words

Everyone is also turning back, intending to leave the carriage

It was precisely the time when merit was needed for healing, and this sudden change in style perfectly met Tang Luo's needs

It should be, however, I have also heard some people say that it is not about erasure, but rather about 'disappearance'

It is actually a tomb chamber! Someone recognized the style of the room

Xuanzang

It has a sense of calm wisdom

Yes

Tang Luo turned his head to glance at the tomb chamber behind him, his face revealing a strange and contemplative expression

There is only a narrow passage in the middle that can barely accommodate two people standing side by side

evokes a sense of goodwill, making others willing to listen to him speak

The three nouns caused some people to display a look of realization, while others became even more confused

Zhou Zhengguo glanced at the pitch-black world outside the car door, exhaled, and said: "Let's go, we can talk as we walk"

Yes, it is indeed disappearance, a mysterious vanishing, because it is impossible to prove that they are truly dead. However, there is no need to worry too much; it is not that one will disappear after failing a task just once, but rather after about three to five times. I have also failed to complete tasks a few times and am still doing quite well.

It is essentially offering a pillow to someone who is already asleep

Behind the iron gate is a flight of stairs leading upwards

This is a Western-style tomb.

Although he kicked his toe, Zhou Zhengguo's kick still had an effect

In industry terms, the quality of this batch of newcomers is relatively high

Providing the necessary information to help newcomers acclimate more quickly is a small effort that middle-aged man Zhou Zhenguo does not mind undertaking

Tang Luo shook his head

After speaking, he directly stepped towards the car door

The only way out is a sealed hollow iron door on the platform

The other two men also followed, while the two women appeared to know each other

He does not mind the questions posed by this bespectacled individual and is quite willing to explain the situation to everyone in this question-and-answer format

Meanwhile, the moon, which was originally partially obscured in the sky, was completely covered by the dark clouds blown in by the wind

However, Zhou Zhengguo also suggested that there is no need to use one's real name; adopting a pseudonym or something similar would suffice

However, it is already a modern society, and it is quite normal for monks not to have戒疤, which is why this question arises

After all, he is also a Buddha, and the Victorious Fighting Buddha is also a Buddha, isn't it

Zhou Zhengguo led the way out of the carriage, and Tang Luo was the last to exit. The moment he stepped out, his expression subtly changed.

But truly, it cannot.

Some individuals may prefer to elaborate on this matter

Tang Luo turned around

It is a small house resembling a coffin, with the "stone walls" on both sides of the passage actually being "coffins". Typically, names and dates of birth and death are engraved on the top.

Soon, it returned to the calmness of an ancient well.

It is beneficial for him to recover from his injuries

A group of people whispered among themselves while exploring everything around them

If one truly does not believe at all, Tang Luo will not insist

The benefactor has misunderstood

Having adapted to the darkness and barely able to see, Zhou Zhengguo reached out to feel around the iron door and pulled on it with some force a couple of times

The smallest one is a high school boy wearing a school uniform, with some dark fuzz on his lips