Immortal I Speedrun Supernatural Game

"Oh? If it's really related to a [Legendary] item, would he be so kind as to tell you? And would you be so kind as to sell me information?"

"You said it yourself, we're competitors."

Wu Wang did not fall for the trap immediately.

Instead, he squinted his eyes and asked with a kind smile.

He knew very well that the other party was just like the unscrupulous penguin; the businessman's mentality of not getting up early for nothing was already ingrained in the know-it-all's bones.

If that's the case, then you shouldn't be allowed to know this kind of news at all.

As for Alexander...

He was unwilling to say more about the explosion, but he was able to reveal information about the [Eternal Pass].

Either he doesn't know that the [Eternal Pass] might be important, or he thinks it doesn't matter if he tells the Know-It-All.

Otherwise, given how much Alexander valued the [Legendary] item before entering the instance, he wouldn't have revealed such information so casually.

Upon hearing this, the know-it-all shrugged.

She knew that she couldn't easily brush off Yan Shuangying, that old fox, for something like this.

He could only say vaguely, "The information is indeed correct, but its value cannot be verified at the moment. It's like gambling; would you dare to take the gamble?"

Wu Wang did not rush to answer.

The audition site was bustling with activity, with several contestants showcasing astonishing skills, eliciting frequent thunderous applause and constant chatter.

The two were not conspicuous in the crowd.

After a moment, Wu Wang, who was deep in thought, smiled.

He knew where the problem lay.

So he said, "I understand, I see."

"I can promise that after obtaining the [Eternal Pass], I will tell you the results of my research, just like I told you the information that Sakura had mentioned before."

"Although it's just a verbal promise, you have no choice but to accept it, since neither of you will get it."

Upon hearing this, the know-it-all's previously mysterious expression immediately turned helpless.

That guy is right.

The key issue is not what the "Eternal Pass" specifically means.

The key point is that neither he nor Alexander could obtain it.

Because this thing is not some specific, tangible object that can be fought over.

Instead, it is the pass that is directly issued to the champion by the city system after becoming the champion of the [Suicide Show].

This kind of identity recognition cannot be replaced or changed.

Alexander, being a judge, was already unable to participate in the show, and the all-knowing fellow couldn't find a way to participate without committing suicide in front of everyone.

Therefore, they have no chance of obtaining the "Eternal Pass" at all.

Only Yan Shuangying has any hope.

The all-knowing man sighed and said, "Yan Shuangying, you are very smart, which also means you are very dangerous."

"I find it hard to imagine what it's like to be your enemy. Was she as desperate as she was back then?"

I know very well who the other person is referring to.

But Wu Wang didn't want to answer that question.

He simply smiled and said, "So, it's your turn to express your sincerity."

The next second, he saw the know-it-all take out something that looked like a USB flash drive.

After handing it over, he said, "This is the original document Alexander gave me. Whether you believe it or not is up to you after you've read it."

After saying that, the know-it-all added, "Of course, if you could tell me directly how you faked your death to participate in the [Suicide Show] without the eyes of the whole city, it would show that you are more sincere."

After all, it's better to win the championship yourself than to trust others.

To this, Wu Wang grinned and said, "Sorry, you can't learn this method, and even if you figure out a way to participate today, you definitely won't be able to beat me later."

There's no way to fake death.

My buddy is really dead!
After leaving behind this strange remark, Wu Wang picked up a severed hand from the ground, which had been damaged in the explosion.

This is what was left behind because the constant flow of people at the site made it impossible to carry out the cleanup work effectively.

After receiving the USB drive with his severed hand.

He then walked towards the outside of the venue.

Under the strange gaze of the all-knowing man, Wu Wang walked up to a woman wearing a dark gray suit at the roadside intersection.

He casually handed her the USB drive and said, "Find a device to read its contents, then manually input the contents into my communicator using a new device. After you're done, destroy this thing and the device that read it."

It's not that I don't trust the know-it-all.

However, the other party has too many special items, and if this thing really was given to her by Alexander, there's no guarantee that it hasn't been tampered with.

Wu Wang didn't want to risk being marked by the other party after reading the information.

The procedure described here can effectively prevent you from having direct contact with the contents of the USB drive itself.

The woman in the suit took the USB drive with a surprised look in her eyes.

As he inserted the USB drive into the tablet in her hand, he politely introduced himself:
"Hello, Mr. Yan Shuangying, I am Li Jia, the secretary newly assigned by headquarters to assist you."

"You haven't seen me before, have you? How did you recognize me in the crowd?"

Faced with her reasonable curiosity.

Wu Wang said calmly, "You mean a woman dressed in a suit and tie with fair skin that looks like she works indoors all year round, standing at the best observation point in this area, her fingers precisely sliding on an electronic screen to efficiently search for some information, while her eyes are not looking at the talent show stage at all, but quickly searching for something in the crowd."

"Did she come here to demonstrate her abnormal behavior?"

Upon hearing this, Li Jia's expression became somewhat moved.

The flow of people around was so heavy that even with a photo of Yan Shuangying in hand, she couldn't quickly find his location.

The other party, however, had absolutely no information about him.

They accurately identified themselves as the secretary sent by headquarters.

This kind of judgment...

Indeed, deciding to wake him up was the right decision.

Ding-dong-

During Wu's explanation.

The communication device in his pocket also beeped, indicating that he had received a message.

Li Jia had quickly completed the orders given by Wu Wang.

Without hesitation, she threw the tablet on the ground and crushed it along with the USB drive with the heel of her high heel.

He then bent down and threw it into the nearby trash can, before taking out a lighter from his bag and setting fire to the other items in the trash can.

In an instant, the flames that broke out at the crossroads attracted the attention of those around.

They quickly called the fire department for help.

Secretary Li Jia said, "The nearest fire department will take five minutes to arrive, which is enough time to destroy most of the electronic components beyond repair. Do you have any further instructions?"

Hearing her words, Wu Wang nodded in satisfaction.

This is right.

What he needs are secretaries like Bai Cha before, and now Li Jia, who are the kind of people who say, "I don't know why I have to do this, but I'll do it anyway."

They ignored the burning trash can next to them.

Wu Wang took out his communication device to check the information on the [Eternal Pass].

The explanation above states—

【Eternal Pass】, as the latest scientific research project of Eternal City, is dedicated to enabling every resident to have their own independent world.

It can upload the user's consciousness as data, and the [City System] will assign the user a mental world in this world. In this world, the user is the creator, and no matter how whimsical or surreal the content is, it can be realized in this mental world without any restrictions or taboos.

Because this world only exists in the user's own mind.

Therefore, it will not cause trouble for anyone in the Eternal City.

In this way, the residents of Eternal City will no longer need to rely on shows like the "Suicide Show" to stimulate their emotions.

Everyone can find their own way to stimulate themselves in the world of their mind.

The [Eternal Pass] project is currently in the closed beta phase, so we need some people with strong inner strength to help with the testing.

This can also be interpreted as them being the first people to gain access to the world within their minds.

Currently, apart from the champion of the [Suicide Show] who will be selected as a test subject from across the city, the remaining test subjects will be selected from the maintenance personnel of the [City System].

"Interesting. No wonder the White Tower is so eager for the [Eternal Pass] qualification."

The use of the [Eternal Pass] requires a direct connection to the [City System]. As heretics, the White Tower might be able to use this connection to trace and transmit certain electronic viruses to the [City System].

In other words, the current White Pagoda has not yet truly locked the location of the [city system].

The announcement made in the previous five days was merely a case of a fox borrowing the tiger's power.

But didn't the programmers outside the Eternal City anticipate this situation?

Wu Wang squinted at the all-knowing man not far away.

He brought his female secretary, Li Jia, to the other party's side.

The residents considered the "Eternal Pass" to be a veritable paradise on earth.

Its significance is no less than that of the [Immortal Field].

After all, the [Eternal Life Field] grants them eternal life, while the [Eternal Pass] grants their souls infinite possibilities.

But in the eyes of outsiders like Wu Wang and Wan Shitong, who still knew the truth about the Eternal City.

That would completely change the flavor.

Wu Wang said, "Without a doubt, this is not only a gray-scale test of the social order reform in Eternal City, but also the programmers trying to fix bugs."

The all-knowing person nodded and added, "At the same time, this is also our opportunity."

The female secretary next to her was somewhat confused.

She had no idea that the two riddle-solving people in front of her were talking about the future of the Eternal City.

According to Wu Wang and Wan Shitong—

Programmers are using this to test the conditions for the emergence of heresy.

They suspect they are virtual characters created by the [City System];

They doubted whether they truly existed in this world;

They questioned whether the city's existing order was truly perfect;

They doubted whether eternity truly existed.

Therefore, they became heretics.

But once the "Eternal Pass" popularizes this form of entertainment that transforms consciousness into data...

From then on, even if someone doubted everything around them,
They would only vaguely wonder if they were still in the world of their own minds.

They'll just wonder if they're getting a little obsessed with their own mental world.

This so-called world in the mind satisfies people's spiritual needs in a short period of time.

As time goes by, the residents of the Eternal City will gradually lose sight of the boundaries between reality and virtuality.

This is the state that programmers want to achieve.

In this way, the problem of heresy will gradually degenerate into a kind of mental illness.

Perhaps soon the city will reopen the profession of psychologist to help residents who doubt everything around them get back on track.

Once this idea is deeply ingrained, heresy naturally disappears.

Yes, it may take many years.

But this is the Eternal City.

The one thing we have no shortage of is time.

The opportunity that the all-knowing person mentioned was, of course, her suspicion that the [City System] itself might be the [Legendary] item they were looking for.

This [Eternal Pass] allows you to directly connect with the [City System].

That means it's not just about competing for [Legendary] items.

This is also the only way for players of the Calamity to investigate the programmers.

Of course, there is one more question before that—

"We have a traitor among us."

Wu Wang said with a chuckle.

His gaze also fell upon Alexander's retreating figure.

Everything the other side is doing now indicates that Alexander has already made contact with heretics.

The two parties reached some kind of deal.

Alexander will likely help the White Tower seize the [City System].

This might also be his way of obtaining the [Legendary] item.

Since he couldn't participate in the show as a judge, he could only place his bets on the person who was likely to win the [City System].

We'll figure out a way to snatch it from the White Pagoda later.

It must be said that this idea is indeed a valid approach.

After all, there are two main storylines in the dungeon completion conditions.

However, Wu Wang and Wan Shitong would absolutely not agree to let those heretics from the White Tower taint the [City System].

The reason is simple—outside programmers may not know that the Necropolis player is a special character.

But White Tower, who was once the head of law enforcement and is now the leader of a heretical organization.

As time went on, he would definitely be able to see the abnormality of the players in the Calamity.

At that time, once he has mastered the [City System]...

The players will be in for a rough time.

Alexander was very arrogant.

He believed he could steal the "Legendary" item before the White Tower noticed anything amiss.

Wu Wang and Bai Ta had met face to face.

He believed the White Tower was smarter than Alexander.

“Since opinions have conflicted, we either need to resolve the issue, or…” Wu Wang said with a smile, “resolve the issue with the person who has the problem.”

Of course, this solution is not to kill Alexander.

The other party is, after all, representing the Tower of Order to promote technology within the country and to the Bureau of Extraordinary Events.

If the other party dies in the instance for no reason, it's hard to explain Wu's death on the side of the Bureau of Strange Events.

At least Director Qinglong was genuinely protecting me, so I should give him that much face.

“I’ll take care of Alexander, and you go deal with the heretics,” the know-it-all said with a smile.

Wu Wang expressed no objection to this.

After all, I've had contact with heretics, and I have some new things I'd like to discuss with them.

Especially after the unexpected rendering lag incident.

He gained a new perspective on the professional identity of this instance.

Perhaps, the professional skills of law enforcement officers are not as useless as they imagine.

This is actually the skill in the city that's closest to being a bug!
"Alright, I'll go chat with the heretics first." Wu Wang called to his secretary, Li Jia, and walked into the crowd.

The know-it-all seemed to realize something.

He quickly asked, "Wait a minute! There are still heretics here? How did you figure it out?"

The know-it-all already knew that law enforcement officers could see heretical values.

However, the biggest problem with the defection of law enforcement officers caused by the White Tower is that other law enforcement officers cannot use this ability to locate them.

This finally awakened Yan Shuangying, the former law enforcement officer.

In other words, the other party is not simply a heretic targeted by law enforcement!

Yan Shuangying possesses intelligence that I am unaware of!
In response, Wu Wang smiled mysteriously and said, "This intelligence is very valuable. You don't have any intelligence to exchange that is of equal value for the time being."

His figure gradually disappeared into the crowd.

I don't know if it's my imagination.

It seemed that Wan Shitong saw Yan Shuangying's foot sink into the ground for a moment when he was walking.

But at the moment the leg is lifted, there are no signs of damage on the ground.

It was as if, for a moment, the other person and the ground were no longer on the same layer.

But the speed was so fast that Wan Shi Tong was unsure if he had misread it.

I can only remain puzzled in my heart—

What exactly did Yan Shuangying possess? (End of Chapter)