Immortal I Speedrun Supernatural Game

Chapter 330 The Darkest Moment

Chapter 330 The Darkest Moment
"Quickly! Everyone run! Run!"

"Why hasn't that tarpaulin by the stairs been taken down yet? If it's still blocking the way in a minute, and I find out which department it's from, the person in charge will be fired!"

"What? The crew of 'Falling in Love with the Clouds' is demanding an explanation at the door? Let them talk to the insurance company! I don't have time right now!"

"Breach of contract penalty? I've got plenty of those!"

"..."

The filming location for a variety show in Beijing, a venue that is ridiculously large.

A much larger number of staff than usual are working enthusiastically on the preliminary arrangements.

A smartly dressed woman with short hair stood in the best position in the room, holding a microphone, and gave instructions via loudspeaker.

Her workaholic attitude put immense pressure on the other staff members around her.

"What's wrong with Sister Wang? Did she get a shot of adrenaline?"

"By the way, wasn't our live show tonight booked by the 'Love on Clouds' production team after a lot of effort, time, and money?"

"Everything was set up yesterday, why was it all suddenly taken down?"

The original host, who was holding the discarded script, rushed over and asked with a dark face.

The scale of their recording venue and their working group are among the best in the country.

Normally, those small program crews don't even have the right to make a reservation.

They are all big names that the production team only calls upon when needed.

Even so, you need certain connections and to make an appointment well in advance to get in line.

There has never been any such phenomenon of rushing to finish work or cutting in line before.

However, the sun rose in the west today.

The person in charge, Wang Lan, suddenly issued them a temporary order.

Remove as many of the existing decorations as possible and set up a new venue on the existing foundation.

And the requirements are extremely demanding, requiring completion within 7 hours.

This caused immense suffering for the entire working group.

They were even worried that they wouldn't be able to finish within the allotted time, so they asked a lot of people from other working groups to help them.

How much money is this going to cost?!
The newly installed background decorations and venue style are impressive.

The original host's expression became even stranger.

"This is... isn't this the decor style of a legal news program?"

"This kind of show is outdated, isn't it? Will anyone actually buy into it?"

"Sister Wang! What on earth is going on?!"

Seeing the other person's confused and anxious expression.

The person in charge, Wang Lan, only showed excitement and agitation on her face.

He put down the microphone, shook the other person's shoulder, and said, "It's breaking news! Breaking news!"

"Beihe, Huayi and Qixing Entertainment, three entertainment media companies, have jointly approached us to hold a public trial regarding Dong Lei's suicide this afternoon."

"Even the news center contacted us, saying they wanted to come and do a live broadcast."

Do you know how much start-up capital those three companies gave me?

Slightly dizzy from being shaken, the host instinctively asked, "How much?"

Wang Lan said, trembling, "There's almost no limit... there's no limit!"

"They only require that the venue be set up and ready for use by 8 p.m. tonight, and they are willing to accept up to 20 times the normal program start-up budget!"

"Once the whole team finishes their work tonight, I'll give you six months' salary as overtime pay!"

Twenty times!?

These three words struck the host's heart with a heavy blow.

Holy crap! This could easily easily fetch over a hundred million, right?

Have the three major entertainment companies gone mad?

Is it possible to use such a large sum of money just for a live stream?
"What about me? Where is the new script for the host?" she suddenly thought of this question.

I'm basically the go-to host here.

Why hasn't anyone sent me the new script for the event yet, even though it's almost time for it to start?
Upon hearing this question, Wang Lan's lips twitched.

He sighed and said, "They brought their own host, you see, the guy in the corner."

The host looked in the direction Wang Lan pointed.

I happened to see an extremely handsome boy doing something stealthily.

A hooded woman stood next to him, looking at him with a helpless expression.

A little white-haired girl was fast asleep in the seat in front of me.

"Holy crap! Was he secretly cutting someone's sleeping child's hair with a pair of scissors? And he was pretty good at it, cutting a smiley face on the back of the head?"

"Is this even a normal person? Are you sure he's mentally sound?"

"Sister Wang, are these three kids sure they didn't wander onto the wrong film set?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Lan looked helpless.

She also hoped it was fake.

Unfortunately, I personally witnessed Gu Tao from Beihe Media and Yuan Lifang from Huayi Media entering together with the other party.

And they all showed the boy an extremely respectful attitude.

She now wants to know who the other person really is.

Could it be that there really is a crown prince in the capital?
"Sigh... whatever."

"Anyway, the show is about to begin."

The setup at the site is nearing completion.

After a final round of equipment adjustments.

The group finally finished their work half an hour before the deadline.

Everyone felt a sense of accomplishment looking at the brand-new venue.

This shows that there is strength in numbers!

This shows that unity is strength!

"This is what they mean by 'money makes the world go round'."

A sudden voice broke out just as everyone was admiring their masterpiece.

This immediately infuriated them.

What are you talking about!
“Normally, the setup would take weeks or even months, but with enough funding, we managed to put it together in just 7 hours.”

"Although the details are a bit rough due to the rush to complete the work, it is still usable. After all, people are the most important thing."

"By the way, Boss Yan, why are you looking at me trying not to laugh? And you two, what are you laughing at, Higanbana?"

I saw a little white-haired girl speaking.

In addition, it seems that they are the investors.

Out of consideration for the child and respect for money, the working group members refrained from saying anything further.

Silently rushing to their posts, pretending to be very busy.

"Maybe it's because of that cute smiling face on the back of your head, little girl?"

"Is this handsome friend the one who calls me the god of public opinion?"

"This is the first time we meet, please take care of me."

While Xiaoxiao was chatting with Wu Wang and others...

The gate to the venue behind them had quietly opened at some point.

A tall, blond, blue-eyed figure appeared before Wu Wang.

Everyone became alert in that instant.

Xiao Xiao subconsciously raised her hand to take out equipment and items from her backpack.

A dark shadow, invisible to the naked eye, appeared on Wu Xiaoyou's shoulder, and the overflowing yin energy caused the temperature around her to drop sharply.

Kaka-

Moreover, strange noises were coming from the corners of the venue and even from inside the staff quarters.

These movements were almost imperceptible to outsiders.

But the tall, blond-haired, blue-eyed man wore an even brighter smile.

He stepped forward and put his arm around Wu Wang's shoulder like a good buddy.

He said in a tone that seemed to ignore everyone else, "You're right, I am the god of public opinion."

"I didn't expect so many players to gather at such a small recording studio. It seems you want to take this game to a whole new level?"

"As the host, shouldn't you introduce yourself first? Is this how you treat guests when China is known as a land of etiquette?"

After saying that, Ethan adjusted his glasses.

Watch the bar above show the changes in the player's focus.

They could immediately determine how many players were in the area.

Madness!

Unparalleled arrogance!
The free players who came to the venue with Wu Wang, and even Cheng Yong sitting in the control room, all looked unfriendly.

Is this... the person Yan Shuangying wanted to kill?
Now that it has appeared.

Are we going to take action right here?
"I naturally treat guests who have come from afar with the utmost courtesy."

"But when faced with the evil dragon of the West, all I can do is bang bang bang!"

After saying that, Wu Wang grinned and made a fist gesture, striking the air three times as if he were punching it.

This action did not anger Ethan.

Instead, they laughed even louder.

He walked toward the center of the field on his own.

The space was set up like an interview venue.

The two sofas are placed sideways facing each other.

Ethan sat down in one of the seats.

The staff members offstage who didn't understand the situation were practically useless to him.

All he could notice were the dazzling lights and the cameras.

Ah! What a glamorous stage!
This feeling is absolutely amazing!

Snapped--

Before anyone around him could do anything, Ethan raised his hand and snapped his fingers.

His gaze turned playful as he said, "Now that the protagonist has arrived, the show can begin."

As his voice faded away.

To everyone's surprise, all the equipment that had been set up started up immediately!
The lights shone on Ethan in a completely unadjusted trajectory.

It's like the spotlight effect when the protagonist appears on stage.

The cameras for the live stream were also turned on and powered on.

The staff standing next to these devices looked completely bewildered, and even began to look at the person in charge with pleading eyes.

"No...it wasn't me...Sister Wang."

"We didn't touch the equipment!"

"This is unbelievable! Sister Wang? Should we turn off the device?"

Seeing the staff's unease, Wang Lan also turned her gaze to Cheng Yong.

She knew very well who the highest-ranking official was here.

As the director-general of the news center.

As long as Cheng Yong says it can't be released, even if the site is bombed, the news won't leak out from the news center.

He has plenty of ways to cut off live stream content.

At this moment, Cheng Yong took out his phone.

They were shocked to discover that the live stream rooms they had prepared in advance online under the names of the three major entertainment companies had also started.

The image shows Ethan sitting arrogantly on the sofa right now.

Netizens from all over the country are flocking to the live stream like crazy.

I look forward to this trial by public opinion.

After all, this matter has been brewing for seven or eight hours.

Furthermore, Wu Wang's actions were fueled by the three major entertainment companies and indulged by the news center.

It's safe to say that anyone who turned on their phone within those few hours...

Wherever you are within China and have a signal.

That will definitely bring up relevant content to attract your attention.

As for whether or not to click in...

One can only say that we should not underestimate netizens' curiosity and their pursuit of trending topics.

The number of viewers in the live stream surged to over a million in just a few seconds.

I reckon it will soon reach ten million and then continue to surge upwards.

"This bastard is using his abilities so recklessly. Isn't he afraid we'll just take action and suppress him?" Cheng Yong frowned as he looked at Ethan on the stage.

He couldn't understand where a free agent got such arrogant courage.

The method used to activate the device was clearly some kind of supernatural ability.

"Seal off the area. From now on, not even a fly is allowed to enter or leave."

Cheng Yong's orders were quickly relayed.

The members of the Extraordinary Affairs Bureau responsible for security around the venue quickly began setting up props.

Based on the contract with Wu Wang.

He certainly couldn't directly reveal the situation here to the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs and attract their attention. But that didn't mean Cheng Yong couldn't use the Bureau's power.

Currently, most players at headquarters are dealing with and investigating the issue of the [Disaster Cult Members].

However, Cheng Yong still mobilized some of the players from the Extraordinary Affairs Bureau who, like himself, were assigned to the news center.

Let them apply for some props related to sealing off and restricting the venue.

It is kept as a backup plan, just in case.

As long as they are not allowed to enter, the setup can be done outside the venue.

Since these colleagues in the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs were unaware of the situation inside, it didn't count as a breach of the contract they signed with Wu Wang.

"Ha, since the murderer is so eager to prove his malice, why should we extinguish the passion of this performance?"

"Let's officially begin the live stream."

Under the worried gazes of Xiaoxiao and Wu Xiaoyou, Wu Wang indicated to Cheng Yong that there was no need to turn off the equipment.

Just continue with the process.

He then went up on stage.

dong dong——

Looking at the young face standing in front of him, the spotlight shone from behind, making his face appear somewhat dark.

Ethan felt slightly displeased.

He hates it when someone steals his thunder.

This live broadcast was more of a publicity stunt for himself!

Fortunately, Wu Wang didn't stand in front of him for too long.

After gazing at it for a moment, he walked over and sat down on another sofa.

He calmly addressed the live camera, saying, "Hello everyone, this is the scene revealing the Dong Lei suicide case."

"Within eight hours of the incident, we found the real culprit who led Dong Lei to commit suicide on her social media platform."

"That is, the foreigner sitting across from me—Ethan."

"Come on, don't hide your malice."

"Just curse them out in the comments section."

"For viewers who don't know how to swear, I can give them a lesson on the spot. Just arrange and combine them according to ancestral maternal kinship + interactive organs + gestures."

"Let me demonstrate first—I'll C**B!"

Simple foul mouth.

The ultimate enjoyment.

No one expected what would happen in front of the live broadcast camera.

Wu made no attempt to conceal his insults towards Ethan.

Not only were all the staff present stunned, but even the free players were dumbfounded.

Such highly insulting words caused an uproar in the live stream room.

"Holy crap! Who is this streamer? He has such talent! It's a shame he's not playing CS."

"Wa's move was really ruthless."

"Streamer, your method is still too much of a challenge for the moderators. The prohibited language can't be sent in the live stream. Is there an easier way?"

"..."

For a moment, a significant portion of everyone's attention shifted from the "real culprit" to Wu Wang.

Of course, a considerable number of people continued to watch with a "let's just watch the show" mentality.

Hopefully, this live stream isn't just a publicity stunt.

Because this foreigner does indeed look exactly like the photos Donglei posted on her social media platform.

Many netizens are also wondering about this.

Why was the other party not arrested and investigated by the police in this situation?

Instead, they might be taken to a live-streaming room for public judgment?
Just then, Ethan smiled.

He pulled a device resembling a projector from his pocket.

He casually tossed it onto the ground.

This put the players present on alert.

Could it be some kind of area-of-effect weapon?
But unexpectedly, the next second—

A string of words suddenly appeared out of thin air behind the two of them.

This is a comment from the live stream just now.

Immediately following was a deluge of online comments and bullet screens that filled the entire venue like a city wall.

The effect it creates is as if the two people are immersed in an ocean of electronic data.

A standoff ensued amidst a barrage of real-time commentary from the entire society.

“Friend, I’m not in a hurry to confirm my identity.”

"Let's get more people paying attention to this first; the effect will be even better that way."

"I will not get angry because of your provocation."

Ethan was like a high-ranking nobleman from the Middle Ages, completely disregarding the people's provocations.

In his view, these guys couldn't even be considered human.

Even though Wu Wang in front of him was a player just like himself.

That's still inferior to itself, it's garbage.

It's like an ignorant child mistaking a tree branch for a sword and using it to insult and threaten you.

Absolutely ridiculous.

"Before we get to that, how about I start by getting the atmosphere going?"

"Let everyone see first the power of public opinion and attention."

After saying that, he slowly looked down at the audience.

That's where the free players sit and watch the show.

As his gaze shifted.

The equipment and lighting on the field were distorted at angles that were completely illogical.

He went straight for one of the free players.

Ethan looked at the other person and then adjusted his glasses slightly.

Watching the rapid increase in [attention] due to the live stream.

He adjusted his glasses and moved a small portion of them.

This demonstrates another use of the [Attention Level] rule system.

A moment later, he took out his phone and started browsing.

He grinned and said, "Zhang Xingtian, 31 years old, born in Dinghai District, Beijing."

"When I was 18, I was robbed at knifepoint by a homeless man while passing through a secluded alley."

"Driven by youthful arrogance and a competitive spirit, they launched a fierce resistance."

"In the process, he accidentally killed a homeless man."

"First, they tried to dispose of the body by dismembering it."

"In the end, when all else failed, I chose to go home and use my parents' social status and power to resolve the issue."

"After experiencing the thrill of bloodlust, he became a bounty hunter by chance and began to fight against so-called wanted criminals."

“In fact, he resorted to vigilante justice countless times, even killing the other party on the spot.”

"The execution locations were..."

As Ethan recited one accurate address after another.

The player illuminated by the spotlight looked increasingly grim.

Before he could even react.

Ethan continued, "They use the guise of justice to satisfy their own bloodlust."

“Friend, you should actually be on my side.”

The free players all looked at their companion with strange expressions.

In particular, the expression on the Xie Zhi's face became even more unnatural.

This person is [Traveler].

Ethan did not directly reveal the other player's identity.

But he revealed his identity as a bounty hunter.

He also revealed that [Travel the World]'s true intention was not to pursue the bounty.

He enjoys the process of hunting.

Although the result did not change, it did help to purify the environment.

But this starting point... cannot be accepted by everyone.

"How did you know all this?!" Xing Tianxia said through gritted teeth.

If someone reveals your actions after you become a player.

He didn't care.

After all, he didn't hide his becoming a bounty hunter.

But before that, there was the reason why I embarked on the path of a hunter.

That fight in the alley and how my parents handled it after I got home.

How did the other party obtain this information?
Ethan simply pointed to the live stream camera.

He grinned like a devil and said, "Friend, don't underestimate the power of modern technology."

"Surveillance cameras and communication equipment are everywhere."

"You need to contact someone to handle problems, right? You'll always be under surveillance when you go out, right? Someone will always go into that alley, right? Someone will always have to dispose of the body for you, right?"

"As long as you live in this society, you will inevitably leave your mark."

"There will always be people who notice your bad behavior."

"I'm just drawing that attention out of myself."

"This is the power of attention."

Holy crap! Box!

The level of detail in this unboxing far exceeded the expectations of all players.

This is no longer just about being able to find out someone's real address and real name through an internet connection.

They might even reveal their past experiences and behaviors that they considered secrets.

Yes! Even players of the Necropolis have inevitably received attention from ordinary people in real life.

Especially before becoming a Necropolis player.

Who would deliberately avoid cameras and intentionally reduce the attention they receive from those around them?
In other words, everyone present, including players of the Calamity faction.

Everyone is practically naked in front of this guy.

There are no secrets!

Clearly, the secrets uncovered by the other party are not good things.

None of the people present could guarantee that they had never done anything bad.

As players, they might not take these negative things to heart.

But when these things become known to the whole society.

This will directly affect their lives.

I noticed that each player's expression began to change.

Ethan couldn't help but burst into laughter.

He enjoys the thrill of knowing everything about other people.

When I was Zhuge Yue's housekeeper, she investigated the players who had offended her.

Ethan was actually the one who helped open the box.