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Chapter 265 The Hidden Truth (Level Completed)
Xie Ping was stunned upon hearing this, her eyes filled with even more confusion.

Ji Yi stopped explaining, because he knew there was no need to explain to Xie Ping.

The game is over.

"Sister Xie, you have been very cautious in every step you have taken, but it is precisely because of your caution that I have had enough time to prepare a counterattack."

As Ji Yi finished speaking, Xie Ping finally snapped out of her daze and quickly retreated, preparing to leave.

But it was this very action that ended up harming her.

The tripwire hidden behind the threshold was not triggered when Xie Ping entered because Ji Yi lacked experience in setting traps.

But it was precisely this backward movement of hers that triggered the simple mechanism made of hemp rope.

With a loud "bang," a large amount of lime was first poured down from above the door, followed by a hoe suddenly falling. It used its gravitational potential energy to make a 180° arc in the air and knocked the spear out of Xie Ping's hand with a whoosh.

"Hiss, how do those novel protagonists who can effortlessly set traps and kill enemies manage to do it?"

Ji Yi complained as she moved swiftly and decisively.

Like a swift cheetah, he charged towards Xie Ping with a sharp knife in hand.

"Anyway, it's definitely not a failure of my trap design."

Muttering to himself, he drew his knife.

Two minutes later.

Ji Yi confirmed that Xie Ping had lost vital signs and finally felt a little relieved.

"Damn, he even knows self-defense techniques for women."

I rubbed my aching joints.

"Luckily, I have a knife."

Humans can use their exceptional skills to overcome strength with gentleness and defeat the strong with the weak, but the use of a knife is another matter.

Even the world's top mixed martial arts fighters would be stabbed to death if they encountered a strong man of similar size wielding a knife, let alone Ji Yi, whose physique is far superior to Xie Ping's.

After all, reality isn't a novel; even the best kung fu master is afraid of a kitchen knife.

Ji Yi dropped the dagger and sat on the threshold, looking disheveled and lost in thought.

"Game system, are you there?" Ji Yi shouted to the lonely night sky.

Of course, nobody paid any attention.

"Next, I'm going to make my mystery-solving declaration. I have to thank my Chicken Leg and Lone Goose 'avatars' for solving the mystery of the Hidden Village. After all, they are simulated by real players, so it's reasonable for them to help me with the mystery-solving process."

As Ji Yi spoke, she picked up the small notebook that Ji Tuyi had left behind.

"A thousand years ago, there were actually two deities who came to Sanshi Village, one good and one bad. I'll call the good one the 'righteous god' and the bad one the 'evil god'."

As Ji Yi spoke, she turned to one of the pages.

"They were conducting an experiment, or rather a test, to prove the correctness of their position, and thus the [Village of the Gods] came into being."

"And the spirit itself does not cause death."

"Just like a common element in mystery stories, if you can't even find a body, then you should definitely question the credibility of the target's death."

"Therefore, if we interpret the rules based on the premise that 'those who disappear don't truly die,' it's not hard to see the irony of this game—"

"As long as no one kills, no one will die."

"In that case, it does seem to fit the perverse tastes of an 'evil god.'"

As Ji Yi spoke, she continued to flip through the messy, illegible notes.

"Now, looking at the eight rules we've summarized, we can understand why these four rules are different from the other four, because they are the rules of two gods."

"The rules set by the evil god to incite chaos are all related to killing and the bizarre."

"If you kill someone and don't bury the body, disaster will follow."

"A person with a guilty conscience will dream of a well; if he does not disappear for three days, he will surely die."

"Seeing a drowned ghost in the river will cause it to be replaced. The triggering condition is unknown, and I haven't encountered it yet."

"Seeking protection from one's ancestors is essentially like drinking poison to quench thirst; whether it's a rusty knife or a mushroom, it's merely delaying death."

It is not hard to see from these rules that the strange occurrences are accompanied by human-caused disasters.

As long as you don't kill anyone and follow the rules, nothing will happen.

"And this 'righteous god' also has four rules, essentially protecting the villagers and standing in opposition to the evil god."

"The reason why dogs need to be poisoned to make them mute is not to displease the gods, but to prevent barking from causing terror at night and inviting ghosts into the house."

"We set off for bed at 10 p.m. to prevent the villagers from encountering any strange occurrences."

Old Zhang is a case in point. He's active after 10 a.m., but after midnight, it might not be his time to shine.

"It goes without saying that you must be asleep by midnight. With the blood moon and black mist arriving together, only those who follow the rules will receive the protection of the true gods."

"As for the last rule, the fact that one person disappears each night goes without saying; it is the most powerful protective mechanism that a true god can exercise."

"pity."

"For thousands of years, the winner of this gamble has been self-evident."

[Main quest completed: Unravel the mystery of the "disappearance"]

"really."

Listening to the system's emotionless announcements, Ji Yi felt no sense of accomplishment.

After all, it wasn't him who unraveled these secrets; Ji Tuyi and Dugu Hong were the main force. As for these highly familiar characters, Ji Yi already had a guess.

He put down his notebook and gazed at the dark night sky:
"Evil God, you've smuggled way too much of your own agenda into this job change instance."

Although she had clearly passed the level, Ji Yi couldn't feel happy at all.

"This game of disappearing into the shadows is a virtual venue you set up. At least these familiar faces are fake. You are giving me a 'final round rehearsal'."

"These people in the village are all strong contenders for the finals, right? You simulated them in some way."

"Is Xie Ping supposed to be Xie Jiayi? She seems more like Miss Cat in terms of personality, that's strange."

After a moment's hesitation, Ji Yi continued:
"I don't want to think about it anymore. In short, Dugu Hong corresponds to 'Drunkenly Holding a Lonely Goose,' and Ji Tu Yi corresponds to 'Chicken Leg.'"

"Precisely because they are player emulators, while the internal conflicts increase the difficulty, they play a crucial role in solving the dungeon's puzzles, which is the only advantage."

"The wealthy businessman Hao Hao corresponds to Hao Youqian, the reclusive Zheng Zaipu corresponds to Zheng Xiding, also known as Brother Jiaoying, and Song Wan'er corresponds to Song Wanyao."

The last person surprised Ji Yi slightly, but in the hyperdimensional game, nothing was too strange.

This seems to indicate that there is indeed a way to restore Song Wanyao's player identity.

Who knows, at some point in the future, Song Wanyao might return to the game as a player.

Ji Yi was unsure whether this was a prophecy or a simulation.

But Ji Yi was genuinely angry.

He clearly won the dungeon, and he even knew that the people he killed were simulated "fake people," so he didn't feel too guilty.

But he still felt an overwhelming anger.

"Evil God, are you saying I will stop at nothing to personally exterminate everyone else and ultimately reach the top?"

"Shouldn't I have won this dungeon in the first place? Now the result is exactly what you wanted?"

"Solitary and desolate, is this the fate of those who follow the path of the evil god?"

Ji Yi looked at the night sky, ignoring his repeated questions.

In this test of humanity, Ji Yi won, but also lost.

Behind this instance lies a disturbing and despairing truth—he intends to eliminate everyone in the near future as the chosen one of the evil gods.

The idea that they rely on the "Eternal Diamond Ring" and are of one mind with Xie Jiayi is utter nonsense.

After all, it was just a joke from Ji Yi. Who knows what will happen at the cruel end of the game? Can a broken ring obtained from an ordinary dungeon really be expected to work?
Will Hsieh Chia-yi become his adversary and break with him?

The hidden worldview "Cruel Victory" has been unlocked, and you will receive a large reward.

Hearing the system notification in her ear, Ji Yi felt no excitement whatsoever.

He felt very tired and just wanted to rest and sleep. After locking the door, Ji Yi found a clean, empty room and went to sleep.

This time, I should finally be able to sleep until I naturally wake up, right?

Main quest completed: Survive

All main quests have been completed.

[Job change quest completed]

[Congratulations to the player for clearing the Hell difficulty solo dungeon: Hidden Village]

[Rewards are being processed.]

[You have successfully changed your class to: Agent of the Evil God]

Your level has been increased.

Current Level: LV.21

[Points that can be added: 10] (Changing to this job will not directly grant a large number of stats, but each level up will grant 10 points.)
"Agent of the Evil God"

Ji Yi stared blankly at the occupation column.

Based on his experience in "Second Life," this profession is extraordinary. Normally, one should not obtain a profession of this level after completing the second job advancement.

"I've become an agent now, has the evil god decided to appoint me? After this dungeon, has he completely accepted me?"

Ji Yi was unaware of the evil god's thoughts, nor was she happy about switching to a top-tier profession.

It's more accurate to say that he's experiencing a mix of joy and sorrow, which has led to him feeling quite at peace.

Of course, the reason for his peace is more likely that his soul is no longer complete at this moment.

Because of the dungeon, he is an ordinary person in the village who experiences fear, anxiety, and anger.

But now, with his lack of negative emotions, he's clearly better suited to be a gamer.

"Compared to this incredibly powerful class, the extra attribute bonuses are just too funny."

Each upgrade grants 10 points.

The advantage is that you can freely allocate skill points, but the disadvantage is also obvious: the points allocated are too few, barely enough to compare with some high-stat monsters.

For example, the second job advancement [Holy Shieldbearer] grants 30 defense points upon first job advancement, and automatically increases defense by 7 points and strength by 3 points with each level up. This does not include the value that can be freely allocated.

"It's like a Rolls-Royce 5 yuan coupon. Do I care about that little bit of value?"

Having said that, Ji Yi, despite her reluctance, actually put all her points into speed.

【Speed: 120】

"His maximum running speed has reached the level of a subsonic bullet."

After leveling up another six or seven, Ji Yi will be able to unleash true supersonic speed in normal conditions. Putting aside everything else, Ji Yi, whose physical body can run at supersonic speed, has defensive capabilities that are no less than those of a [Holy Shield Bearer], of course, this is without considering skills.

After pondering for a while, Ji Yi continued to look at the subsequent rewards.

[Gained Game Coins: 50000]

【Items/Equipment Obtained: None】

[Completion Rating: Performance S+, Skill S+, Strategy S+, Completion Time A]

Overall Rating: S+

[Completion Reward: Ultimate Surprise Gift Box *1]

[Rating Reward: 1 Designated Job Skill Card]

[Worldview Unlocking Reward: Random Exclusive Class Accessory (Legendary) *1]

"The rewards aren't anything special; they're just the normal rewards for clearing the Hell difficulty dungeon."

Perhaps due to the cracked world view, the game currency is 20,000 more than when clearing a normal Hell difficulty dungeon.

Ji Yi looked at the new accessory that had appeared in her inventory.

They were a pair of earrings, but they were not symmetrical.

[Title: Good? Evil?]

[Type: Accessories]

[Quality: Legend]

【Effect 1 "Justice!": Upon activation, forcibly reverses the current alignment to the side of justice (based on relative concepts). Cooldown time: 12 hours】

[Effect 2 "Evil!" After activation, forcibly reverses the current alignment to the evil side (definition as above). Cooldown time: 12 hours]

[Note: This time, I want to be a good person.]

"It feels very strong in some ways, but the information in the introduction is a bit insufficient."

【Very simple. 】

This is a powerful ability that can influence the perceptions of the native inhabitants of a dungeon; you can easily become a spy, or a double agent.

"Oh, so you're still alive, Ah Yan. I almost forgot about this thing."

Don't be so petty. It's just that I didn't accompany you in a dungeon, which almost caused you to die. It's not a big deal.

"."

[Alright, let's get down to business. These earrings can also be very useful in symmetrical player-versus-player dungeons; you can simply switch factions.]

"That's really strong, worthy of its legendary quality."

They can even switch sides repeatedly, changing camps when they're about to lose, thus becoming invincible.

Although Ji Yi doesn't play competitive dungeons much, she can't avoid it in the future, so this thing is indeed very useful.

After equipping the earrings, Ji Yi looked at the skill card selection.

Since dual-class is considered a "bug" in the game, which class reward Ji Yi receives each time she obtains a specific class reward is purely based on luck.

"Is this a skill card for 'Card Master'?"

Ji Yi looked at the interface with as many as 64 skill cards and pondered for more than an hour, but still couldn't find enough suitable ones.

From the perspective of the [Agent of Evil God] class, these card-type skills are ultimately too supportive and functional, and the two do not complement each other well.

"Why not just pick any one and get funded? Maybe you can get cash on the first try."

Ji Yi murmured.

He used the [Skill Fusion Furnace] to create the divine skill [Death Rewind].

Maybe this time will work too?
"Since my skill bar is almost full anyway, let's fuse some low-level skills that we don't need."

"If I can get a high-quality skill card with a high probability, my 'probability swap' becomes useless."

However, the option to "roll again" gives them some confidence.

Thinking it over, Ji Yi randomly selected a skill card and then began to decide on the fusion process.

"Let's choose the other three: Pigeon Curse, Mouth Replacement Card, and Life Is Not Yet Over."

The reason for choosing these three is simple: either they are not easy to use, or the skill cards are of too low quality.

First, the pigeon curse is not very versatile; it can only be effective in unexpected situations, and its probability of use is too small.

As for mouth-specific cards, they are of low grade and have limited versatility.

The ability to survive is actually a great life-saving skill, and Ji Yi is actually a little reluctant to give it up.

However, as a tool for turning adversity into opportunity, it was actually used very rarely, and in fact, it was only used once in total.

The highest probability of fusing four cards into a high-quality card is possible, but for the sake of the new divine skill, we have no choice but to give it up.

"Damn it, give me my cash!"

The skill [Skill Fusion Furnace] has been activated.

A flash of light appeared, and a skill card came into view.

【name.】

(End of this chapter)