Infinity: Our Zhongzhou team is really amazing!

Chapter 698 Novel: Infinite Terror

I only glanced at it briefly.

Zhan Lan became completely engrossed in watching.

The reason is simple: the novel, titled "Infinite Terror," has a very novel premise.

Although it somewhat imitates the setting of the Japanese manga Gantz.

But the plot is completely different.

Moreover, the protagonist is different. Unlike other protagonists in novels who inherit the Heavenly Emperor's legacy, the protagonist of this novel, Zheng Zha, is not an overpowered protagonist.

He was a disillusioned working-class man, a middle manager in a foreign company.

A neither high nor low start.

Much better than some protagonists who come from humble backgrounds and are orphans, at least they don't have to worry about food and drink.

He's much better than some cowardly protagonists who get betrayed by their girlfriends; at least he still has time to flirt with female office workers.

After briefly explaining the protagonist's background, he immediately saw a pop-up window.

Do you want to understand the meaning of life?

Do you want to truly live?

"Yes or no."

It's like the beginning of The Matrix, where Morpheus gives Neo a blue pill and a red option.

The protagonist, Zheng Zha, also faced a choice when he was about to die a rotten death.

The moment Zheng Zha clicked "yes," he entered a strange world.

The main god space.

This main god space is based on the world of a series of movies, where zombies, aliens, evil spirits and many other terrifying monsters will become the nightmares that the reincarnators cannot shake off.

However, the reincarnators have no choice. To return to the real world, they need 50,000 reward points, while the reward for surviving in each world is only 1,000 points.

If it's just about survival, then at least fifty worlds would be needed.

This is an astronomical figure.

However, reincarnators can complete side quests in the reincarnation world and obtain rewards called side quests. These rewards can enhance the power systems of fantasy worlds such as vampires, werewolves, Spider-Man, and inner strength.

This peculiar setting immediately caught Zhan Lan's attention.

She couldn't wait to look down.

The first world the protagonist experiences is a biohazard crisis. Zhan Lan sees Zheng Zha get lucky and receive the first reward. They hide in the control room, hoping to survive the first world by stalling for time.

But things didn't go as planned. The Licker broke through the protective barrier, and just as its ferocious claws were about to pounce on the protagonist, Zheng Zha, her breath almost stopped.

Fortunately, the main characters returned to the God Space the next moment.

However, returning to the Main God Space made Zhan Lan somewhat angry.

He received a hint from his older brother, Zhang Jie.

Zheng Zha's first thought was to create women, and he even created a teenage girl, which she found utterly contemptible.

Although it's euphemistically called the instinct to perpetuate genes after surviving a near-death experience, couldn't they just create a male bodyguard?
She muttered under her breath, "What a man who thinks only with his lower body."

No wonder harem novels are so popular on Qidian!

But she continued watching anyway; the novel premise made her overlook the protagonist's groping behavior.

Until she saw the protagonist make his first enhancement.

Internal energy and vampires.

Zhan Lan was a little confused: "What's going on now?"

"A vampire who cultivates internal energy?"

I don't know how to describe it, but Zheng Zha clearly had better options, so why did he insist on strengthening two bloodlines?
Although in novels nowadays, vampires are portrayed as handsome and powerful nobles, and other novels do indeed feature a mix of cultivators and magicians.

But internal energy and vampires just don't seem to go well together.

Furthermore, why doesn't Zheng Zha exchange for some technological weapons, since technological weapons in the Main God Space are obviously cheaper?

Furthermore, splitting up a B-level side quest feels like a waste.

Although Zhan Lan felt that if she encountered such a fantastical scene, she would definitely choose a special ability.

After all, the allure of transcending the ordinary is too strong for ordinary people.

Regarding the creation of humans, the author quickly added some details, stating that those who come to the Main God Space are people who are extremely disappointed with reality.

Zheng Zha's downfall was caused by the sudden death of his childhood sweetheart, Luo Li, which filled him with a fear of death.

To be honest, Zhan Lan didn't think Zheng Zha was that affectionate.

My childhood sweetheart has been dead for over a decade.

As soon as he finished making it, he couldn't wait to get a teenage girl into bed with him...

This is simply...

But Zhan Lan didn't have time to think too much.

After being strengthened and undergoing rudimentary training, ten days passed in the blink of an eye, and the protagonist group immediately entered the pillar of light of the main god. The next reincarnation world is Alien 2.

Having seen the movie, Zhan Lan was naturally filled with fear of the bizarre cosmic killer.

And Alien 2 has a terrifying Alien Queen!
How can a low-level internal energy vampire be a match for the Alien Queen?
It would have been better to exchange it for a high-efficiency fusion gun or a tubular pulse machine gun.

Is Zheng Zha really going to rely on his internal strength to fight the Alien Queen hand-to-hand?
That would be incredibly stupid.

That's what she guessed.

However, this time a mysterious newcomer appeared, a senior colonel from the Dragon Shadow Base named Chu Xuan.

Zero Point Sniper, and Overlord of the Mercenaries.

The addition of these three powerful figures significantly boosted the strength of the protagonist's team.

Chu Xuan is very intelligent, even knowing how to control a spaceship, and his judgment of the alien's behavior and logic is very accurate.

They narrowly avoided one dead end after another, but Chu Xuan lured Li Shuaixi, forcing him to his death.

This annoyed Zhan Lan: "How can this person be so arrogant!"

As expected, Chu Xuan was almost seen through by Li Shuaixi, leading to the first internal strife in the Zhongzhou team. Although Li Shuaixi eventually died, this incident caused Zheng Zha to develop a negative opinion of Chu Xuan.

This is a heartless person.

However, the main characters didn't have much time to argue, because time was running out and they had to kill the Alien Queen.

When the terrifying monster first appeared, even just from the words, Zhan Lan felt an overwhelming sense of pressure.

A mere touch will cause injury, a slight brush will lead to death.

Everyone fought desperately, and many narrowly escaped death.

Fortunately, Zheng Zha unleashed terrifying power at the last moment, narrowly killing the Alien Queen and successfully returning to the Main God Space.

Upon returning to the Main God Space, Chu Xuan was extremely excited, as if he had discovered some treasure, and proposed the "human bodyguard theory".

Zhan Lan exclaimed in admiration, "This is the original purpose of creating humans!"

Unlike those men who use all their energy to create women, she complained again.

But the next moment, Chu Xuan actually encouraged Zheng Zha to return to the real world.

Zhan Lan subconsciously sensed something was wrong, but Zheng Zha, that naive and saintly girl, still excitedly went back.

The next second, Zheng Zha appeared covered in blood, and the little girl narrowly escaped death.

It turns out that Chu Xuan used Zheng Zha to transmit information about the main god, treating Zheng Zha as a pawn and causing him to be besieged by the government.

I almost didn't make it back.

This led to a complete break between Zheng Zha and Chu Xuan.

Zhan Lan was both angry and furious. On one hand, she had been deceived by Chu Xuan's performance and longed for a wise person in the main group. On the other hand, Chu Xuan's ruthless methods to achieve his goals sent chills down her spine.

No one can feel at ease with a teammate who only focuses on the goal and not the means.

Zhan Lan sighed. Although Chu Xuan's wisdom was indispensable in reason, if she were to stand in Zheng Zha's shoes, she would not be able to forgive Chu Xuan either.

It's already a testament to Zheng Zha's good temper that he didn't kill Chu Xuan on the spot.

Although Zheng Zha did not kill Chu Xuan, the rift was already difficult to mend.

In the case of the team falling apart.

The third world has begun.

The Grudge.

Upon seeing this name, Zhan Lan felt a chill run down her spine.

She subconsciously looked back at her small 20-square-meter space, as if she felt a cold, sinister will trying to entwine her back.

She quickly patted her ample breasts, trying to reassure herself, "It's not that bad."

"That's all fake." "There are no ghosts in this world."

Zhan Lan was still a little uneasy, but her curiosity made her heart itch like a kitten.

Let's keep watching.

She quickly convinced herself.

She turned the page carefully.

But, it’s gone.

Zhan Lan was stunned for a moment, then began to curse: "That damned eunuch!"

But then came a sense of emptiness. She felt lost and slumped onto the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling, her mind drifting back to the details of the novel she had just read.

Although the protagonist Zheng Zha has all sorts of problems, it must be said that he is a very warm-hearted, righteous, and empathetic good man.

Among the current crop of ruthless and domineering protagonists who readily kill their entire families, he truly stands out as a breath of fresh air.

Even Zhan Lan had to admit that this kind of protagonist made female readers feel more involved.

Should I also use this kind of saintly character in my new novel?

The more she thought about it, the more excited she became, and suddenly she felt that inspiration was flowing like a spring.

The protagonist of the next book should be designed with Zheng Zha's personality, so as to better capture the readers who are tired of the ruthless and arrogant protagonist.

No, in some ways you need to be more devoted to your feelings.

Like those gentle and kind male protagonists in Japanese anime.

This is definitely the future trend.

The more Zhan Lan thought about it, the more she felt there was something to write about!

It seems that the immense fame and fortune of a great writer are about to fall upon her.

She let out a strange laugh: "Hehehe—"

"Cough, cough, cough..."

"Hehe, huh?!"

Her strange laughter was mixed with a peculiar sound.

She immediately stood up and looked around, but found nothing.

Cluck, cluck, cluck...

The faint sound, like fingernails scratching a wall, was incredibly annoying.

Moreover, it seems to have come from next door.

Zhan Lan's expression changed slightly as she immediately thought of the Ju-on scene from the novel and the plot of the movie she had watched.

It seems that Kayako's every appearance is accompanied by a terrifying "giggle" sound.

Chuck, chuck, chuck…

The sounds became more and more frequent.

No, the more I listen, the more it sounds like it.

Zhan Lan's heart was racing, and she cautiously glanced at the wardrobe on the side.

According to the plot of the movie, there must be a ghost in that cabinet.

So, Zhan Lan immediately grabbed a stool and blocked the wardrobe and the toilet door.

Meanwhile, he leaned against the corner, holding the Buddhist amulet his grandmother had given him, his hand trembling.

"Amitabha!"

"Namo Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva!"

"You scare yourself!"

There are no ghosts in this world!

Zhan Lan kept comforting herself.

It seemed that this self-hypnosis worked, and the strange sound disappeared.

The sound stopped, but Zhan Lan felt a cold gaze.

It seemed to be staring at me.

She hopped back and forth like a startled rabbit, but the gaze seemed to follow her, impossible to shake off.

It's haunted!

Although Zhan Lan doesn't believe in gods or ghosts, she still thinks of the reckless young people in movies who don't trust their intuition and insist on staying in one place.

The final result was that they died without a burial place.

Never be stubborn!!

Her face flushed red and then turned pale. She grabbed a bag, stuffed in a change of clothes, took her laptop, and rushed out of the room without hesitation.

What a joke, I'm not one of those reckless young people.

While their thoughts wandered, Zhan Lan headed straight for the train station.

She can't stay in this city anymore. What if it's haunted and a vengeful ghost comes after her?
The farther away, the better!

Zhan Lan bought the nearest ticket, boarded the old green train, and headed straight for the northern city overnight.

Huai City, where she spent her university years.

It wasn't until she boarded the old-fashioned green train and smelled the familiar odors of feet, farts, and sweat that she felt a little relieved.

With so many people, that ghost can't possibly find itself again, right?

However, the environment on this green train is terrible.

She huddled in the corner with a pained expression, like a helpless puppy.

During her university years, she spent many years commuting on old-fashioned green trains, and the journeys, often lasting seven or eight hours, were definitely not easy for her.

However, I heard that the high-speed rail is about to open, and I hope the environment will be better then.

Lost in thought, she embarked on her journey back to the city where her university was located.

At the same time, she clung tightly to her only possession, a package, as she had encountered pickpockets on the old-fashioned train countless times.

When I was in college, even a red envelope my grandma gave me was stolen.

However, Zhan Lan didn't know why she subconsciously chose Huai City.

Do I really have to go to that class reunion?

Although Zhan Lan is not withdrawn, she is quite cheerful and gets along well with her classmates.

But after graduation, that relationship made her lose the desire to communicate.

The boyfriend was clearly trying to save someone, but he was instead blamed and no one supported him.

She could only watch helplessly as her boyfriend died bearing the brunt of public condemnation.

She told herself she should accept it, but she remained silent for a long time and still hasn't recovered.

"That's fine, let's just take it as a way to clear our heads."

"I wonder how my roommates are doing?"

"They're probably all doing better than me, right?" Zhan Lan said, sounding a little down.

Being a nobody writer hiding in a rented room is not a very pleasant feeling.

Perhaps I chose the wrong path.

And so, she boarded the slow-moving green train and entered Huai City.

She got off the train and looked at the familiar city.

The torrential rain poured down, and Huai City was submerged in a curtain of rain.

It was deserted, dark, and damp.

It was completely different from the dry northern town she remembered.

Perhaps because of the heavy rain, there were few pedestrians on the road, and the vehicles passing by were also in a hurry.

She rushed into the rain alone.

But they didn't see the red lights of "Huaishi Railway Station" flashing behind them.

The radical for wood, as well as the characters for fire and vehicle, disappeared.

Only three distorted words remained.

Ghost, city, station.

(End of this chapter)