Chapter 1, The Lambs to be Slaughtered
The one-eyed giant was engulfed in a fierce killing intent, its vertical pupil slowly contracting, beginning to emit waves of crimson light
Beside him, the old man began to tremble, and the masked man involuntarily tightened his grip on the long sword
I am clearly just an ordinary person, so why does such a thing have to befall me
The other was an old man, leaning on a deep black staff, occasionally emanating a wave of unsettling aura that sent shivers down one's spine
A person is in danger, and being transported here can also be considered a coincidence
"Even if we are not dead yet, we will soon be dead—death is the fate that follows us closely, which is why we find ourselves here," the old man said softly
Flight
Even if hope seems elusive, one must still take a gamble on oneself
The giant's single eye grew rounder and rounder, while its nostrils occasionally flared and twitched, as if it were straining to sniff the unique scent emanating from Wu Xiaode.
The little girl let out a bitter smile and said, "The reason I am still alive is that the giant wants to keep me fresh for later consumption."
He extended his trembling hand and forcefully pinched the flesh at his waist
The giant stared at Wu Xiaode, his face filled with disdain, yet he could not help but say:
Wu Xiaode estimated the size of his own physique, applying various seasonings all over his body, stopping only when he reached the ideal standard he had in mind
The giant picked up a skeleton, chewing on it while complaining
Wu Xiaode took a deep breath
Wu Xiaode walked straight to the little girl and opened a corpse
"Whoever can run, run! Hurry up!" said the little girl
Bang
He was covered in sauce, rubbing his palms together while grinning and saying, "No one can hit you? Big trash, what was that noise just now?"
The giant said in a serious tone: "This is a wonderful taste I have never experienced before"
Wu Xiaode opened the box of items pressed by the corpse and searched through it. He quickly discovered some bottles and jars.
Wu Xiaode looked at the little girl again, wanting to say something.
It affects the speed
A phantom lamp suddenly appeared in the void
The giant let out a grunt, chewing loudly as he turned his head to gaze at Wu Xiaode with a single eye
Is there really only one way to die
Those sharp fangs descended with a powerful gust of wind, yet stopped just a few centimeters from Wu Xiaode's forehead
The giant extended its hand and flicked at Wu Xiaode from a distance
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She suddenly threw an object to Wu Xiaode
The old man turned his head to Wu Xiaode and asked, "Young brother, what were you doing before you were teleported here?"
Is it possible that ... ...
The giant opened its mouth and stuffed Wu Xiaode inside.
Its single eye fell upon the little girl
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You have completed the commission: the lamb to be slaughtered
He stood in the darkness, gazing at the line of frost-laden small characters
All the spirits wandering in this lair are looking up to you, cheering for you
Wu Xiaode quickly finished reading and could not help but exclaim in anger
The curved sword was laboriously raised above his head, twisting at an awkward angle due to his lack of control over the force applied
The giant was somewhat moved
The little girl also displayed an expression of disbelief, her eyes fixed intently on the hole in the ground
With the giant's enormous body, it was impossible to pass through this cave, which is why the two had to flee towards this cave
Why must I face such matters
I do not know who she is
The giant said with boredom: "It is that interesting armor... but what use is it? Its owner is about to die, and you will die too"
Beside Wu Xiaode, the little girl's eyes were wider than those of an ox, and her mouth was gaping wide open, unable to close at all
You slapped the cyclops and mocked it in passing
Due to his delay, the masked man had already flown to the corner of the wall and was about to dive into the hole, while the old man followed closely behind on his firebird
This is something that has never happened since time immemorial, and you have achieved it with your humble ant-like body
Look, we have vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic paste
Wu Xiaode felt a slight stirring in his heart
In the cave, there is a steep slope that seems endless; with just a leap downward, one can immediately escape this terrifying place
I have a mix of fat and thin on my body, unlike her, who is so thin that her skin clings to her bones, which is not appetizing at all
Seven days later, you will return here, this is an inescapable fate
Silence
The old man nodded and said: "I know a legend about the 'Cave of Death'—"
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On the pile of corpses, the giant suddenly raised its head, baring its sharp, menacing teeth, and grinned wickedly
The masked man still seemed somewhat skeptical, turning to the little girl and asking, "Young lady, what is your situation?"
Is there really a chance of survival
The transmission has begun
Wu Xiaode was taken aback.
She was on the verge of death and did not even glance at these chilling little characters in the void
The giant's single eye suddenly widened, staring intently at the old man
Then it is correct, the old man glanced at the masked man and then at Wu Xiaode, "One of you will be killed by the traps of the ruins, and the other will be secretly plotted against and stabbed to death, while I am here today dueling with an enemy"
Congratulations
Wu Xiaode looked at her twisted legs, feeling as if something was being forcefully stirred in his chest, a surge of indescribable emotions gradually filling him.
Thanks to the little girl's armor, she saved her own life
In this case
This book has resonated with all the heroic spirits and has obtained sufficient power from them, which will temporarily extricate you from your current life-threatening situation
Moreover, it seems to be aware of what it is thinking
These individuals appear to be the attendants of the little girl
It has matched again
In this strange land filled with the dead and spirits, your soul resonates naturally with this place, thereby activating deep potential and awakening a special ability: the Book of the Undead
The immense and formidable aura emanating from it is even more grand and boundless, leaving one utterly devoid of any intention to resist
How should this be typed
Wu Xiaode stood frozen in place
I was originally hoping that if I could break into the cave, at least I would have a weapon for self-defense behind me, but it seems that I can only give up now
Everything is ready
Yes, this hole is very small, and the giant cannot pass through
Wu Xiaode gritted his teeth, his gaze fixed on the little girl in the corner of the room
For countless years, you lowly species have rarely dared to confront me, except to flee; even when you do fight, you cannot withstand a single blow from me, let alone strike me. You are like ants, truly humble and laughable as dust.
It is unclear whether it is a trick of the eyes or something else, but Wu Xiaode always felt that the long sword was trembling incessantly, as if it wanted to break free from the masked man's grasp
They are very strong, perhaps there is hope for escape, the little girl murmured
He can leave now
When living beings fall into a fate of certain death, there is a certain probability of entering this place—within this abyss resides the Cyclops, whose power is exceedingly terrifying. Once anyone enters here, they can never escape and can only be devoured by the Cyclops.
"Everyone around you is dead, yet you are still alive. Why did this giant spare you?" he asked the little girl
Wu Xiaode looked towards the cave once again
He was contemplating when he suddenly saw the starlight rapidly scatter into countless points of light, vanishing into the Book of the Dead
"In fact, there are several other better flavors. I can teach you how to season them. Would you like to learn?" said Wu Xiaode
A sudden mutation has occurred
The little girl wiped away her tears, sniffed, and shouted at him loudly: "Hurry up!"
Wu Xiaode felt somewhat dazed
As for the little girl, she is spitting blood
The entire scale armor emitted a sound of "crack" and "crack", gradually splitting open with dense patterns, and finally fell to the ground with a loud crash.
Even the commission itself expresses that the hope is very slim
The ground trembles slightly
The little girl was stunned
Wu Xiaode suddenly turned around to look.
It tore a warhorse in two, stuffing one half into its mouth, chewing as it spoke in a muffled voice
The giant's single eye lit up.
That is to say
The old man did not even let out a single cry of agony; his entire body completely disintegrated, transforming into a pool of bright red blood that flowed down the wall, gradually drying up.
He walked back step by step, as if he had exhausted all his strength
Only then did Wu Xiaode emerge from the pit
No, this seems more like something has been awakened by one's own Book of the Dead
In this cave, apart from the corpses, there is nothing else to be seen, so you have had no choice but to consume these things, which of course you find unappetizing
I inexplicably found myself here, and inexplicably obtained this Book of the Dead
She is not wrong—those who die in fear have corpses that quickly become foul and rancid, making them quite unpalatable.
"May I ask why I have appeared here?" the masked man said warily.
Wu Xiaode placed those bottles and jars on the ground, looked up to meet the single eye of the giant of literature, and said loudly
It will die
Even if it is only seven days, it is still excellent news
The ex-girlfriend has always been reluctant to part with herself
He spread his arms wide, stood tall with his chest out, and shouted loudly in the face of the giant's gaze
The scales contain a peculiar wave of power, as if exerting a slight repulsive force on everything around them
The giant stared at Wu Xiaode, revealing a mouth full of sharp fangs, with streams of saliva dripping down from the corners of its mouth
A chilling aura emanated from the giant, silently spreading in all directions, causing a thick layer of white frost to form on the walls and the ground
The one-eyed giant was taken aback
Wu Xiaode's heart slowly sank as he gazed around.
Do not mind me, my injuries are too severe, my bones are broken, I cannot survive
It is not a dream
The eyes of the two individuals met
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Swish
I am fighting with someone," said Wu Xiaode
Escape
Wu Xiaode felt somewhat incredulous and could not help but look up at the giant.
After a few moments
The little girl looked at Wu Xiaode with great anticipation, encouraging him
I am determined
However, a tender sprout imbued with special power fluctuations can certainly serve as the main course for this meal
I am
Should one trust the guidance of this Book of the Dead, or flee recklessly in this completely unknown and terrifying land
three people
A sound emanated from a nearby cave
This is already sufficient, however, fortunately, we still have chili and cumin powder
The surroundings were enveloped in complete silence
His gaze once again focused on the line of ice crystal characters in the void
No, there is absolutely no way to confirm this matter
The masked man and the old man had just landed in front of the hole in the wall, and Wu Xiaode had just given up on picking up weapons.
Damn
Upon thinking of this, the little girl's expression once again turned somber
Then
Wu Xiaode was lost in thought.
Is this also the outcome?
Numerous heroic spirits surrounded the guardian spirit of the little girl, collectively deciding to take a gamble on you
Wu Xiaode's heart skipped a beat
Wu Xiaode gritted his teeth and picked up the curved blade from the ground
The firebird was instantly extinguished, and the old man was completely captured. The giant held him up to his nose and sniffed, then said in a tone of disappointment:
Dong! Dong! Dong!
After all, every time we have hot pot, everyone enjoys helping to prepare the dipping sauce
Commission Two: The Lambs Awaiting Slaughter
He is confident in himself
The little girl spoke through her pain
No, that's not right, Wu Xiaode suddenly spoke up
The masked man trembled slightly, clutching the sword in his arms, took a step back, and said in a low voice: "No... it shouldn't be like this, I worked hard to obtain this sword."
The masked man has a sword, the old man has a staff, and I ... have a book of the undead that others cannot see
He has no idea what this means, but in any case, in the final moment of life, he must not act like a coward
That is a cyclops
Is he crazy
A monster was sitting on a pile of bones several hundred meters ahead
Wu Xiaode took a look and found it to be a scale armor as thin as a cicada's wing
Return
The increasingly evident sarcasm emanated from those ugly, indifferent, and ruthless giant eyes
The giant indeed could not be bothered with him, merely walking step by step in this direction, saying:
Let's go together
Chosen by fate
The masked man can actually fly
"Fighting?" said the masked man in response.
Damn it
"I will slap you." said Wu Xiaode
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Is a cave really safe
It is so heavy
The masked man leaped lightly, his figure soaring as he flew towards the corner of the wall
When has Wu Xiaode ever witnessed such a hellish scene
Most importantly, I am very skilled at the proportions of this dipping sauce
The giant palm gently grasped Wu Xiaode with an extremely light force, slowly lifting him up and placing him in front of its nose to sniff.
It looked down at Wu Xiaode, who was covered in condiments, and was momentarily taken aback.
He strode forward with great determination, charging towards the cave with all his might
It appears that these individuals do not seem prepared to engage in battle with the giants; rather, they resemble one another, as if they have accidentally entered this place.
Only oneself can see this book
He silently cursed in his heart and shouted loudly at the giant
Entrustment Reward: Eaten by the giant
Who will?
I almost died just now
Others all looked towards him
Wu Xiaode's gaze swept around, and he noticed a pool of blood spilled in front of the pit in the corner, which was dark and murky inside, leaving one uncertain about where it led to
Wu Xiaode transformed into a mass of light and shadow, instantly breaking through the void, disappearing without a trace
You will return to your own world and strive to enhance your strength within a period of seven days
An incredible scene has unfolded
However, regardless of the circumstances, as the little girl said, she already possessed this armor, which was clearly a treasure.
If I were you, I would not so easily consume her, after all, she is already filled with fear
Wu Xiaode began to apply various seasonings to himself
You must be top-quality ingredients
I am already dying, you should run quickly—if you can survive, seek revenge for me in the future! The little girl looked deeply at him and uttered her final request
No one has ever hit it
One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine
Take a gamble
This knife is also very heavy
The masked man lowered his head to gaze at the sword in his hand, seemingly lost in thought, and said: "I am exploring a highly classified ancient ruin, from which I retrieved this precious sword amidst layers of intricate mechanisms in its deepest depths, and then the entire ruin began to collapse"
He took a deep breath and raised the curved sword
Meal time has arrived
Wu Xiaode was engulfed by an overwhelming sense of despair
The old man spat out a mouthful of blood, waved his staff, and released a beam of light that formed into a shield shape
At this moment, you have the opportunity to escape from here
It was only after she specifically asked for the ratio of the dipping sauce that she ruthlessly dismissed herself
It said in a deep voice
Now everyone is in different dangerous situations and has appeared here
The giant looked at the little girl and said in a deep voice, "As a premium ingredient, you are entitled to say a final word"
It seems that there is only one way out, and that is death
At this moment, Wu Xiaode had already made up his mind and said loudly
You have temporarily saved the little girl
It is truly unimaginable; this is indeed the reason.
The masked man shuddered slightly and whispered, "Are you saying that we are actually already dead?"
The old man, upon seeing this, turned his head to look at the mountain of corpses and the one-eyed giant hundreds of meters away, frowning as he said: "The one-eyed giant is a monster from myth and legend... So this is the place."
Wu Xiaode gritted his teeth
Wu Xiaode followed her gaze and looked beside him
It can protect you from being killed in one blow, hurry up, someone is covering for you, perhaps you can survive
Wu Xiaode's heart skipped a beat as he squinted at the masked man and the old man
If the commission in this book is genuine
A man wearing a wide-brimmed hat, dressed in a complete set of night attire, is gripping a chilling long sword tightly with both hands, looking around cautiously.
He has died
Commission Instructions: The Cyclops is an exceedingly powerful entity. Even if you awaken a rare ability such as the Book of the Undead, you will not be able to defeat it in haste, so your demise is certain
The giant let out a contemptuous grunt and muttered
The murderous intent in its single eye completely dissipated, hesitating for a few moments, it gently extended its hand, cautiously picking up Wu Xiaode.
The old man turned pale after speaking
Suddenly
A voice suddenly sounded from behind
The voice of the giant echoed from afar in the quiet, cold cave, carrying an unsettling significance
A muffled sound
The character is about to be detached from the present moment and return to the world to which they originally belong
Unbeknownst to me, two other individuals indeed appeared beside me at some point in time
The photomask shook for a moment
On the inner pages of the book, lines of small characters exuding an icy aura refresh wildly:
Wu Xiaode was stunned
Bang
Cold sweat trickled down his neck and flowed into his back, erupting in waves of bone-chilling coldness, yet he remained completely unaware
The giant shook his head, extended another hand, and casually reached out.
Wu Xiaode looked in the direction the two were heading and saw a hole in the wall, about the size of a person.
With a single palm, he sent the old man flying, crashing into a hard stone wall hundreds of meters away
Ladies and gentlemen," the masked man tightened his grip on the long sword and said, "This place is extremely ominous; I shall take my leave first.
The next moment
The only plan for now is to escape
Die here
A little girl, covered in wounds, was seen leaning against the wall, her face covered in blood, looking as though she would not survive much longer
This spear weighs at least 100 pounds
His voice echoed far in the silent cave
At the moment this light appeared, it erupted with a loud "bang," and then quickly transformed into several blazing star-like rays
The matter of dipping sauce, one must be able to present it oneself
Wu Xiaode had not yet reacted when the scale armor on his body suddenly emitted a layer of radiant light, completely enveloping him.
The little girl was about to respond, but suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, momentarily unable to speak.
Are you alive... Although there is fear, it is somewhat better
Its body is quite large, and even when the bow is resting on a mound of bones resembling a hill, it stands at least three stories high
In the distance, the giant seemed to sense the commotion here
Wu Xiaode did not fully understand what was happening
Wu Xiaode stared blankly at the glaring scarlet stain on the stone wall
Quickly escape—this giant seems to have had its fill, and its desire to attack has significantly diminished. You are merely an ordinary person, and it looks down upon your flesh and blood
Entrustment Reward: This is your only chance for survival. This book cannot guarantee that this will be effective, but it still offers a glimmer of elusive hope
This is the sword that the masked man has been tightly gripping in his hand
No one responded to him
The Book of the Dead crazily refreshed line after line of icy small characters
It is exactly three people
Wu Xiaode stared at the long sword stained red with blood, completely stunned.
Yes, I tell you—"Wu Xiaode grasped its two enormous fingers, straining to rise, leaning forward against the giant's nostril
At this moment, the little girl was able to speak and said: "I encountered an assassination in the wild."
He met the gaze of the giant
Unable to understand
The one-eyed giant yearns for a perfect meal, and you, as a lamb awaiting slaughter, are asked to strip off your clothes so that the giant may dine happily
Among them were several valiant individuals armed with weapons, as well as some maids
"Foul-smelling flesh, what do you wish to say?"
The scale armor with magical powers has been completely damaged
Nine brilliant starbursts encircle the Book of the Dead, arranged in a neat circle in the void, radiating dazzling brilliance
The masked man was tightly grasped in its hand, and was forcefully chewed after being sent into the mouth
Wu Xiaode, however, had already put life and death aside, and said with a gentle expression: "Next time you introduce yourself to others, do not be so arrogant. Remember to tell them how you were slapped."
The little girl no longer knows what to say, tightly covering her mouth with her hands
A sound resembling a sudden explosion echoed through the quiet magic cave
The masked night traveler, the old man, oneself
Finally
This thought emerged from deep within, but he immediately suppressed it
Matters of life and death no longer require any concern
The flying masked man has already been swallowed by the giant
Damn it
Puff
Commission Instructions: You must ensure that the little girl remains alive, even if only temporarily
Unfortunately, the little girl's face was covered in dried blood clots, making it impossible to discern what she actually looked like
There was even a chef equipped with a complete set of barbecue tools
But for some reason, Wu Xiaode has not left yet
What on earth is this running for!
This is not the end, the old man waved his staff and shouted: "Go! Go! Go!"
A shadowy figure was expelled, flying out like a wisp, striking the wall, then bouncing down to the ground, producing a crisp sound.
Wu Xiaode gritted his teeth, donned the close-fitting scale armor, and bent down to pick up a spear from beside a fallen guard.
If every person who enters this sealed cave is extraordinary
Everything has moved towards its conclusion
Upon hearing these words, Wu Xiaode and the masked man could not help but turn their gazes towards him.
Behind him, the little girl whispered quickly
There is no doubt that I am about to be consumed
Wu Xiaode dismissed the idea of picking up weapons
Since there are powerful masked men and mages running ahead, why not follow along?
Wu Xiaode was sent flying backwards, rolling several times before crashing into the wall, leaving him dizzy and unable to get up for a moment
The giant was stunned
Commission 1: The Understanding Lamb
So, is this ability of the neurotic truly awakened by oneself
Everything happened in just a few breaths
She said
Wu Xiaode felt a spark of hope in his heart and quickly looked down
Mice are not worth eating too much—I have too much mouse meat
Why do I find myself in such a terrifying place
His face was very pale, his body still trembling slightly, yet his gaze was fixed intently on the giant
The three of them fell into silence together
Wu Xiaode swayed slightly, finally leaning against the wall to stand up slowly, breathing heavily and irregularly
He only saw the giant's hand, which resembled steel, reaching out from the air.
A firebird, measuring several meters in length, appeared at the old man's feet, lifting him as it pursued the masked man.
I truly feel pity, at the brink of death, I am actually thinking of saving such a madman, and still hoping that he can survive
just like a mosquito that has been swatted dead
"So unappetizing!" and - picture - book
But is this true
The little girl gazed at the entrance of the cave
Preparation for transmission is underway
It is quite strange... what started as an ordinary brawl turned into someone hiding in the shadows and stabbing me in the back." Wu Xiaode replied truthfully
Let's give it our all
Wu Xiaode crawled into the pit, standing in the shadow of the hole
I see now
A thick book with a black cover appeared in the void, opening itself to face me, revealing lines of small characters that emitted a cold light, crystal clear like frost:
Your Excellency, do you know what this place is
The giant seemed to have lost interest, no longer looking at him, but instead opened its mouth filled with sharp fangs
The Book of the Dead immediately begins to unleash its power, offering you optional commissions
Wu Xiaode also gritted his teeth
A deep red ray shot out from the giant's single eye, piercing through the luminous shield and striking the old man
So I had already fallen into a situation of certain death, and that is why I was transported to this death cave
Trustee II: The lambs awaiting slaughter
"Professionals? Your meat must be quite chewy"
Why did I end up in such a terrifying place
Is this a dream
Neither the masked man nor the sorcerer survived
"Pah, the flesh and blood of you humans is truly unpalatable"
The spear is heavy, making it difficult to lift, and dragging it while running affects speed
Wu Xiaode put down the short knife and hurried to help the little girl
Is there anyone who can wield this spear
Putting down the spear, Wu Xiaode picked up a short knife again
So—
You have received the admiration of the undead, Level: 9 stars
It appears as if it is afraid of harming Wu Xiaode, thereby turning the vibrant flesh and blood into a corpse, which would ruin the freshness and flavor of the entire ingredient
I am alive, and my taste must certainly be better than that of a corpse
There is absolutely no way to hit this!
As soon as the words were spoken, an unexpected change occurred
Only two people stared at the one-eyed giant, their expressions filled with vigilance, yet they remained oblivious to the black book in the void
That being said
Why give it to me? asked Wu Xiaode
I just misjudged you; even at the brink of death, you still dare to struggle like this, and there is an indescribable fluctuation of power within you
In mid-air, the giant once again emitted a buzzing sound
Even the chef has ... ...
When it stood in front of the little girl, Wu Xiaode had already rushed to the entrance of the pit
It slowly extended its enormous hand, stained with blood and remnants of bones, reaching out towards the little girl
What kind of magic is this? Is it used by giants to kill themselves?
What is this person doing
Death
The ground is littered with individuals clad in standardized battle armor, all of whom have been killed, their bodies shattered and lying in pools of blood
I must be the most delicious person you have ever seen in your life, and I believe you cannot deny this fact
You three are the last group of people to enter here
The murderous aura emanating from the giant has long dissipated
He continued to look down and saw another commission below:
The little girl could no longer hold back her emotions and began to emit soft sobs
Wu Xiaode was filled with despair, yet he suddenly noticed an object appear before him
The giant slowly descended from the towering mountain of corpses, seemingly intending to come this way
It sounds so absurd
Commission Two: The Lambs Awaiting Slaughter
This is the highest rating
Wu Xiaode could no longer afford to think about so much
This proves the words of the elder
Everything that began has already ended
Come on, give it a try!
The giant's hand came to a halt
This is a situation that is completely beyond human capability to handle
Regardless of the circumstances, her armor just saved my life, and I must repay her!
This is the only body of the chef among the many guards surrounding her
Not acceptable
It pulled Wu Xiaode down from his face and asked in a muffled voice: "What were you just ... ... doing ... ... "
Escape from death
Wu Xiaode merely glanced and felt a wave of anxiety, almost unable to stand firm on his feet
According to your statement, those who die from fear have bodies that emit a foul and sour odor, and their taste is quite unpleasant; this is true even for the living, is it not
Wu Xiaode looked ahead
Indeed, this is the legendary Death Cave. It seems we are the chosen ones by fate, destined to perish here said the old man with a sigh
The hand that had already been raised slowly came to a stop
The little girl withdrew her gaze and looked at the giant before her
How is it? asked Wu Xiaode
Its gaze was filled with brutality and cruelty, its mouth splattered with blood, and its entire body was covered with a layer of dark gray skin, resembling hard rock
The masked man asked cautiously