Immortal I Speedrun Supernatural Game

Chapter 312 Ethan is about to be posted on Xiaohongshu
Please take note of the following announcement.

[The open beta of the game "Spirit Disaster" will be available to players worldwide in seven days.]

There is only one way to obtain account access: survive a dungeon.

At that time, one-way portals to the instance world will be opened at random locations and at any time worldwide.

The one-way passage will continuously expand outwards until a sufficient number of people enter and pass through.

[Gain basic player status by completing easy dungeons; receive an extra random premium equipment by completing medium dungeons; receive an extra random premium item by completing hard dungeons; receive an additional chance to draw from the Treasure Auction Warehouse by completing nightmare dungeons]

After each instance fails to clear it three times, the one-way passage will switch to a two-way passage.

Players need to simultaneously prevent invasions from the dungeon world as they increase their companion numbers.

[The player level cap will be removed after the open beta begins]

[The forced entry mechanism for players into dungeons has been simultaneously removed.]

[Dungeon world completion rewards increased by 100% for players with existing accounts]

[This public beta update is Season 1]

[It's called—Supreme Evolution]

Players are encouraged to explore the various public beta testing mechanisms on their own.

I wish you all find your own death.

Five minutes can feel like a long time.

It's already quite impressive if you're long enough for your partner to hold you and gently comfort you for five minutes.

Five minutes is a short time.

The event was so short that players of the Necropolis game worldwide were caught off guard.

After everyone listened to the public beta test content...

They each had their own plans.

Some of the updates, in particular, are quite subtle.

For example, removing the mechanism that forces players to enter dungeons.

what does this mean?
This means that there will no longer be the danger of having to enter the instance at regular intervals, as is currently the case.

This seems like good news for many lower-level players.

They no longer have to worry about being forced into dungeons by the Spirit Disaster game to experience life-or-death crises.

It seems like I can finally live a comfortable life in reality.

However, upon closer examination, it becomes clear that this is not the case.

It begins the moment when the instanced world becomes capable of invading reality.

Humanity's goal has shifted from enjoying life to simply surviving.

No one knows what kind of being will emerge from the other side of the passage.

If there is no mechanism to force entry into the instance, then choose to lie down.

All that awaits you is the helplessness to resist when a crisis strikes.

In addition, there's an incentive of a 100% increase in dungeon rewards.

The skill gap between players will become more pronounced.

The more frequently a player runs dungeons, the faster their abilities will improve.

Competition between players will become more intense and brutal.

Before long, the gap between people will become greater than the gap between people and pigs.

The real sense of class differences will become increasingly clear.

Let alone ordinary people who try to avoid entering the dungeon.

Even some low-level players who are unambitious and just give up will likely find their status declining to that of a stray dog ​​on the street if no one is protecting them.

The order of civilized society will face a severe blow.

The law of the jungle, where the strong prey on the weak, will become even more brutal in the short term after the open beta begins.

However, in this competitive environment where only the strong survive...

More and more players are frequently entering dungeons in order to become stronger and improve their status.

This will also lead to an increase in the number of failures reaching the target, resulting in more bidirectional copy channels.

They pose more dangers to reality.

In order to combat this danger.

Players will need to increase the frequency of entering dungeons to become stronger...

It's a vicious cycle.

Perhaps after a certain period of time, the players will reach a state of balance.

But that's definitely not something that can be done in the early stages of public beta testing.

The day the dungeon portal appeared.

An unspeakable chaos is destined to sweep the globe!

"Heh, the danger warning departments of the three major organizations are going to be very busy."

"They must be having a terrible headache right now, holding a frantic meeting, right?"

"Let's not let future difficulties make us overlook the dangers of the present."

Ethan finished his grilled cold noodles with satisfaction, thinking to himself.

Even if he's just finished eating at a roadside stall and is now standing next to a trash can throwing away the box of grilled cold noodles.

But he had a smile like an English gentleman on his face, plus his blond hair, blue eyes, and handsome appearance.

This also attracted whispers from many girls and their companions who were passing by.

They pushed and shoved each other, trying to get each other's contact information.

He was happy to chat and laugh with these girls.

We chatted on the street for about ten minutes.

Just as Ethan was about to seduce these women to death.

A luxury car that drew gasps from many passersby drove up from a distance.

He leaned firmly against Ethan.

The car door slowly opened the next second.

The first thing to emerge was a pair of long, fair, and shapely legs in high heels.

Then a face with light makeup appeared.

The woman's appearance wasn't truly stunning; at most, she was strikingly beautiful.

Logically speaking, even if such a face is stunning at first glance, it will be quickly forgotten.

After all, ever since humans mastered the technology of cosmetic surgery.

And then add the Asian sorcery of makeup.

It is easy to transform an ordinary woman into someone whose appearance is praiseworthy.

But what makes this woman unforgettable at first glance is mainly her temperament.

The innocence in her eyes revealed an extraordinary pitifulness.

It evokes the feeling of seeing a cute little white rabbit huddled in a corner, shivering in the wild.

It easily arouses people's instinct to protect them.

However, after getting off the bus, she went straight to Ethan.

She took Ethan's arm and walked towards the shopping mall not far away.

As he left, Ethan whistled and said to the girl who had struck up a conversation with him, "Excuse me, beautiful ladies, I seem to have an appointment tonight. I look forward to seeing you again next time."

After he completely disappeared into the distance.

A moment later, gasps of surprise rang out from the crowd—

"Was that Dong Lei just now?!"

"Holy crap! What's her relationship with that guy?"

"Is this considered an official announcement? Damn, this is definitely going to be all over the headlines tomorrow!"

After that, advertisements began to play on the large screens of the high-rise buildings in the business district.

It just so happened that it was the time for an advertisement from a luxury brand.

The spokesperson posing with an expensive handbag is the woman who just got out of the luxury car.

Her stage name is Dong Lei.

She can be considered a top-tier celebrity in the entertainment industry right now.

Most importantly, Dong Lei's public persona is that of a pure and innocent young woman.

She rose to fame with a youth campus drama.

Many fans felt as if they were seeing their own past ideal woman when they saw the girl she played in the drama.

This innate quality easily evokes a protective instinct in others.

In just one or two years.

Dong Lei quickly became a sensation in the entertainment industry.

Collaborations with various films and advertisements are pouring in.

Throughout this process, she has never been involved in any scandals with any men.

Not to mention scandals, she has never even appeared in a daringly revealing outfit.

After all, both the company and Dong Lei herself are very clear about what makes her attractive to the audience.

If something happens that contradicts the persona they've created.

That would have a significant impact on her future career.

Now, however, she's so openly strolling hand-in-hand with a foreigner.

Let alone waiting until tomorrow.

This will probably trend on Weibo soon.

Of course, his presence is also deliberately featured on Xiaohongshu (a Chinese social media platform).

Hearing the murmurs and commotion behind him, Ethan simply lowered his head and gently kissed the other's cheek.

He whispered with a smile, "Honey, it looks like something's missing from your neck."

"How about we go take a look at some jewelry over there?"

Hearing what he said.

A strange blush rose on Dong Lei's face, and she nodded her head twice in a petite and affectionate manner.

A look of confusion and bewilderment flashed in his eyes.

It's like waking up with a foggy mind, your eyes asking, "Who am I? Where am I? What am I supposed to do?"

But only for a fleeting moment.

The sense of incongruity in those eyes vanished.

What follows is a strong sense of happiness.

With Ethan by her side, she seemed to be the happiest woman in the world.

The two walked side by side, completely ignoring the astonishment of passersby and those who secretly took photos with their phones.

They entered a luxury jewelry store, chatting and laughing.

The shop's decor is understated yet luxurious.

There are hardly any customers in the store right now.

After all, those in the know are well aware that the prices at this jewelry store are quite exorbitant.

In a sense, it's actually quite conscientious.

After all, they really don't make money off the poor.

At that moment, the jewelry owner behind the counter was fiddling with an extremely delicate jewelry pendant.

Only one female server wearing a mask was wiping the glass of the display case.

Ethan was holding the hand of this female celebrity whom he didn't actually know very well.

He walked up to the jewelry store owner and flashed his signature British gentleman's smile.

"Hello, boss."

"I want to see if this piece of jewelry can enhance my girlfriend's charm."

He then took the pendant from the other person's hand.

He placed it on Dong Lei's fair neck and squinted his eyes to admire it.

Hmm, not bad, worthy of myself.

"Please wrap this piece of jewelry up, I'll take it."

His tone was extremely relaxed.

It's like buying a lollipop from a roadside stall.

They didn't even ask about the price of the jewelry.

This also shows that Ethan is quite confident in his financial resources.

Unexpectedly, the jewelry store owner said with a wry smile, "I'm sorry, sir, this is not for sale."

"The gemstone on it was enshrined in the ancestral temple during the Ming Dynasty, and it can almost be considered a cultural relic."

"It's a unique piece passed down from one of my ancestors. I'm just taking it out to admire it since the shop is about to close today. I'm really sorry."

Ethan, who had initially seemed indifferent, suddenly became interested.

He has never failed to get what he wants.

Especially things that can be measured in money.

"Five hundred thousand," Ethan said calmly.

His illicit businesses also involved jewelry trading and even smuggling.

Therefore, he also has some knowledge of jewelry appraisal.

The pendant in front of me is of good quality and well-made.

But the normal transaction price is at most a little over 100,000 or 200,000.

My asking price is almost double that of theirs.

He didn't believe his boss was stupid enough not to see the doubled premium.

However, the jewelry store owner maintained that wry smile.

It even added a sense of helplessness.

He shook his head and said, "This generous gentleman, I admit that your female companion looks very beautiful in it, especially in that it brings out a noble and elegant air about her."

"But how am I supposed to explain this to my ancestors?"

His words made Ethan raise an eyebrow.

His interested expression turned playful.

This jewelry store owner is very greedy.

I don't dislike greedy people; on the contrary, I admire them.

Because they are just like us.

Everyone wants to plunder more of the limited resources.

“One million.” Ethan said calmly, “If possible, draft the contract and finalize the details of the transaction. I’ll come back tomorrow.”

Jewelry transactions within China involve multiple stages.

It is necessary to ensure that it is legal, safe, and compliant with regulatory requirements.

Therefore, it's impossible to simply swipe the card and take it away like in some female-oriented novels.

Especially in the case of such large transactions, funds must be booked in advance through the bank.

So it's definitely not possible to take it away on the spot now.

Even at the earliest, it will have to be finished by tomorrow.

It doesn't matter.

I will stay in China for about six days.

I returned to America the day before the public beta launch.

After all, the things the [Disaster Cult] is up to will definitely erupt before the [Public Beta] arrives.

I must see this good show for myself.

Only in this way can we have a chance to find out the truth from the [Disaster Cult] or by infiltrating the [Strange Events Bureau] headquarters.

Where did they put Zhuge Yue?
She was aware of many of her secrets.

Only these two organizations have the power to make that woman disappear from the face of the earth.

Thinking of this, a strong anger flashed involuntarily in Ethan's eyes.

He hasn't even recouped the value of his investment in that woman yet.

To be precise, she herself is an extremely valuable treasure.

Even if what is found is her body.

We also cannot let it fall into the hands of others.

In response, the [Disaster Relief Cult] was involved in some of the underhanded tactics they were currently employing in Beijing.

Of course, in the eyes of the "Disaster Cult," they were the ones who used them.

In reality, only Ethan himself knew the truth.

Who is the real mantis, and who is the real oriole?

[Disaster Cult] Those idiots have no idea of ​​Zhuge Yue's value!
She can only be of use in your own hands! Even a corpse is no exception!

"Oh~ my friend~"

"You've offered a price I can't refuse."

"I believe my ancestors would be very happy that the treasures they passed down are appreciated and collected by discerning people."

After saying that, the jewelry store owner took out a box and carefully put the pendant inside.

The matter should have ended there.

Ethan also planned to leave this place.

He also needs to take this female celebrity around to get more people to see and pay attention to him.

Of course, the attention garnered by female celebrities' scandals alone is not enough.

We'll have to come up with some even more explosive news later.

Only in this way can one's abilities be better exerted and influence made.

Unexpectedly, just as he was about to turn around...

To my surprise, the jewelry store owner had put the box away.

Then, she took out another jewelry pendant from under the drawer.

Both the style and the quality of the jewelry were almost identical to the one I had just chosen.

He couldn't help but twitch his lips and asked, "Boss, I consider myself to be quite good at Chinese. Didn't you just say that the pendant was a unique item passed down from one of your ancestors?"

"What? You have quite a few ancestors?"

Hear these words.

The jewelry store owner flashed a bright smile.

He said jokingly, "Sir, it is indeed something passed down from my ancestors, but I never said it was my ancestral hall or temple!"

"My ancestors were tomb raiders."

Damn! It turns out they dug up jewelry from someone else's ancestral temple!
Ethan felt his earlier enthusiasm for playing vanish in an instant.

After all, keeping it in one's own ancestral temple can be considered a family heirloom.

But this is clearly a burial item!

Even without extensive knowledge of Chinese culture, Ethan understood what the awkwardness of wearing such a thing was called—

That's called bad luck.

Ethan's expression as he looked at the jewelry store owner also became somewhat strange.

This guy... his attitude changed way too fast!
Aren't you afraid of losing business by making fun of yourself like this?
(End of this chapter)