Chapter 5: How to Leave Here

Zheng Chen said in a low voice, the boss's reaction should be quicker. After feeling a slight tremor underfoot, he couldn't help but exclaim, this passage is not wide, and the fact that it can produce such vibrations must mean that something heavy is approaching!

"This thing is amazing, it's an illusion." Reaching out to touch the edge of the depression, and seeing his finger penetrate the illusion, Sihai Guiyi said with some astonishment, "How is this possible?"

Yes

Continue to move forward

"Don't say that, I might just end up getting myself involved after taking a couple of steps!" Si Hai Gui Yi exclaimed, drenched in sweat. As soon as the words left his mouth, he noticed Zheng Chen in front of him suddenly stop, staring intently at Si Hai Gui Yi.

It shouldn't be the case... Look ahead, there's an uphill! Four Seas United's eyes lit up as he pointed forward and shouted loudly. The leader, who was not far behind Zheng Chen, glared fiercely at Four Seas United.

Here you go. Without further hesitation, the leader handed the map in his hand to Zheng Chen. Although he still had doubts about him, at this moment, he felt somewhat relieved.

Zheng Chen, running frantically, looked around the corridor with a sense of helplessness. When he arrived here and noticed that the ground sloped downward, he began to feel a bit uneasy. If this map were not a forgery, it would not have been specifically marked in such a place

Zheng Chen glanced at the somewhat incomplete map in his hand, clearly noting that important sections had been torn away by someone. However, he did not mind and began to carefully examine the map in his hand

The ground beneath my feet appears completely normal, yet it is strangely empty, as if the surface is composed of an illusion.

A quicksand trap, triggered after one of them jumped but did not have enough distance, left Zheng Chen somewhat stunned. He only sensed danger and did not observe anything unusual around him, including the ground. The ground and the traces around it were no different from the surroundings, yet it was capable of triggering such a quicksand trap

He quickly glanced at the map; this should be another dangerous location within this corridor. The map is quite rough, and while it can be accurately confirmed in places with reference points, in areas where no reference points can be found, one can only proceed with caution and exploration.

"No, we don't have time left," the leader said decisively, also feeling a bit regretful for not having prepared a bit more beforehand. They had obtained this map too hastily, leaving no extra time for preparation, and this item could not be retained after the closed beta ended.

On solid ground, Zheng Chen let out a gentle breath as the rolling stones approached. The likes of Si Hai Gui Yi were so anxious that they could hardly speak, all of them leaping forward with all their might from the spot where Zheng Chen had jumped.

Hurry and run

The events that followed no longer had any connection to him. As he wished to turn back, he was momentarily taken aback when he saw the wall; the marks he had deliberately left behind had unexpectedly vanished.

Zheng Chen said no more. At this point, he could not escape. Even if he were to give up, the most likely scenario would be that these players would unite to deal with him first. He did not want to waste his energy on such matters

Is there a mechanism? No way?" After staring at the map in his hand for a while, the leader began to doubt. The marked danger point was at a bend further ahead, yet there were no markings here.

The structure surrounding this place is extremely solid, yet the level of danger is correspondingly high. From the moment he entered, he could feel a chilling sensation.

"Boss... this map of yours is unreliable," Si Hai Gui Yi remarked after observing Zheng Chen's actions

Zheng Chen, who had just returned to the ground, quickly glanced back at the approaching boulder, his expression grave. He did not expect the risks here to be so great, nor the situation to be so bizarre

He has explored numerous ruins in the wasteland, but in such places, about 70% of them do not have any mechanisms or traps; the main concern is the risk of collapses due to years of neglect.

Without hesitation, they began to run after Zheng Chen. In the next moment, a thunderous roar erupted from the wall behind them as a boulder, occupying the entire passage, rolled forward!

Your voice is too loud

Zheng Chen did not speak; he was also uncertain if there was any danger. However, it should be a turning point, right

Except for one unfortunate individual who happened to collide with the edge of the depression, the others all managed to jump over safely, with a width of approximately 3 meters

"Old Liu really should exercise more regularly; otherwise, he wouldn't be like this now," said a player who had just returned from the Four Seas, catching his breath. "Hey, hey, we can't keep running like this forever."

Even though some traps are quite unique, crossing them can be considered a thrilling yet safe experience

Uh... thank you very much. "Sihai Guiyi" smiled awkwardly, knowing that he had been able to arrive here safely thanks to the considerable help he received from Zheng Chen along the way

Zheng Chen nodded slightly, watching a few members of the Four Seas Return to One enter the secret chamber, then shook his head. He was quite curious about what was inside, but... never mind.

Glancing at the route on the map, Zheng Chen felt a sense of helplessness. If this continued, he himself would have little confidence, and bringing along a group that was essentially of no use would truly lead to trouble.

Well then

Leaning against the wall, Zheng Chen said in a low voice, beads of sweat on his forehead, that forcing his body back from its forward tilt in mid-air had caused him considerable injury

Although a distance of three meters is somewhat challenging, with effort, it can still be achieved! First, let me take off this somewhat heavy equipment I am wearing!

The risks encountered along the way, although perilous, did not exceed the capacity of any of them to endure, as if they had been specifically calibrated, a coincidence that seemed excessive.

If they happen to encounter this unknown young man, they would never be able to come here

Zheng Chen did not know how to escape from here; those players clearly seemed to be a viable path

He felt a surge of guilt and exclaimed, "Run!"

Shut up! Why are you still so loud!

He explored other places, and it was the same; a chill enveloped Zheng Chen, indicating that this place was not ordinary. Without hesitation, he quickly left the spot.

We have arrived, this is the place. The leader looked at the fewer than three teammates remaining by his side, let out a long sigh, and finally felt that they had reached their destination. The journey had been exhausting to the point of being life-threatening!

The rolling stone behind emitted a crushing sound akin to a death knell. If those players had not discarded their heavy equipment in order to jump over the quicksand pit just moments ago, they would undoubtedly be unable to outrun the rolling stone now.

Try it

The boss shot a fierce glance at Si Hai Gui Yi and said, "You talk too much; why don't you lead the way?"

My suggestion is to go back and prepare before coming again

Is this the so-called mindset of a "player" in the context of *illustrated books*?

The expressions of the others showed no excessive reactions, as if the one who had just died was not their companion but rather an ant

I will not go in

Slightly larger in diameter than the boulder that fell down

Otherwise, if they only refer to the map, there would have been a reduction in their numbers just now.

The whole world united, wide-eyed, watching this scene. That sound just now... it should have been the sound of bones cracking, and just hearing it made him feel a dull pain in his waist.

Moreover, the length of this corridor is exceptionally long...! ... A quick glance at the map in hand reveals that the route is winding and convoluted, with this particular path being the longest of all!

Zheng Chen glanced back and gently shook his head, clearly capable of persisting for a while, yet he intended to give up

Take a break

Other teammates have not been so fortunate

"Boss! I can't run anymore... Forget it, you all keep going!" shouted the last player, who was sprinting and out of breath. Although the speed gained from training in the game was rapid, he had not focused much on this aspect, and after running for a while, he could no longer keep up.

Moreover, the game officials have specifically stated that the public beta testing period for this game is indeed quite frustrating, lasting only ten days

After reaching the fork in the road marked on the map, I looked around carefully, not overlooking any detail, and then walked over with my body tense, during which there was no danger

Upon arriving here, these players began to subtly exclude him. Glancing at the players blocking the stone door, Zheng Chen said lightly, to pay attention to other matters.

Ah? What? The people of the Four Seas Returning to One are still standing there in a daze, Zheng Chen slightly tilted his head, and on ordinary days, he would be too lazy to remind them of such foolish behavior

The matters concerning those players are no longer related to him. Throughout this journey, Zheng Chen has listened to many of their conversations; they are immortal... In this world, they are immortal. When they die, it simply means that the "game character" profile is cleared and they start anew, which has no impact on their "reality".

After stepping onto the turning point of the downhill and uphill, Zheng Chen felt a sudden emptiness beneath his feet, his pupils slightly constricting. His forward-leaning body emitted a cracking sound as it abruptly transformed into a backward lean, grasping the ground behind him.

The dangerous locations recorded on the map, apart from the quicksand trap located not far from the initial entrance, have not shown any errors.

Are these people specifically here to seek death? From the very beginning, they did not bring anything specifically to deal with this place, and their weapons are merely conventional ones

Players who collide with the rolling stone do not last even a second, being swiftly crushed beneath it and vanishing into light

... ...

Despite having an ordinary mindset, is it possible to achieve such a level

With a gentle sigh, Zheng Chen lowered his body and leaped forward with all his strength. There was little time left for hesitation here; not jumping would either result in falling down in front of him or being crushed.

Strange ways of dying

Remember to treat me to a good meal when you return

Well, since there are risks involved, it is better not to attempt it

"Who knows?" The boss slapped Si Hai Gui Yi on the forehead and said, "You better behave, don't make a fuss."

Moreover, their internal testing period is also limited. What will happen here after the so-called internal testing concludes

After speaking, that player abruptly halted, appearing quite heroic as he charged towards the rapidly approaching boulder, which left Zheng Chen somewhat astonished