Since all these rules and superstitions are outdated, what's wrong with me indulging in some me

They could only hope that the formation could hold for a few more minutes. If he guessed correctly, as long as they could leave the school and submit their "exam paper" using the information they already knew, they could pass the test smoothly.

"run!"

Lu Changsheng and his companion ran headlong toward the school gate without looking back.

Behind them, dark red energy surged like a tsunami, crashing against the light and shadow cage constructed by the four array eyes.

Each impact caused the four pillars of light to tremble violently. Lu Changsheng could feel the connection between himself and the array eye weakening rapidly—the essence blood that had seeped into the walls, soil, and handrails was being forcibly evaporated by the power of the evil god.

"Brother Lu, how much longer can the formation hold out?!" Cheng Caijun asked, panting heavily as he ran.

"Thirty seconds at most!" Lu Changsheng gritted his teeth. He felt like his arm might be dislocated; every step was excruciatingly painful. "The door is right in front of us, hurry!"

The school gate was faintly visible in the morning light. The wrought iron gate was tightly closed, but the small door next to it was ajar—that was their only way to survive.

Eighty meters.

Seventy meters.

Sixty meters.

Just as the two could clearly see the patterns on the small door,

"Snap—!!!"

A sharp, shattering sound came from behind me!

The four beams of light shattered simultaneously!

The cage of light and shadow that enveloped the playground dissipated like bubbles, and the dark red energy aftershocks spread outwards like a tide, leaving the lawns withered and the shrubs scorched in their wake!

"Insects...you have utterly enraged me."

The proctor slowly walked out of the energy center.

His condition was even more terrifying than before:

Almost all the blood vessels on its body surface had burst, and dark yellow pus mixed with black blood was constantly seeping out. One of the six proliferating arms had broken off, leaving only half a bone fragment. But its aura was even more violent and unstable, like a volcano that could erupt at any moment.

What's most terrifying is its speed.

Almost the instant the formation shattered, His figure transformed into a dark red afterimage, instantly traversing dozens of meters and appearing three meters behind Lu Changsheng and Cheng Caijun!

Three remaining bone claws shot out simultaneously, aiming straight for the two men's backs!

"It's over!" Cheng Caijun closed his eyes in despair.

A close call!

Lu Changsheng looked down and suddenly realized that his shadow had inexplicably turned to the right, stretching out long like a long arrow pointing into a dark bush on the right.

This shadow... Lu Changsheng's pupils contracted slightly.

Always believe in your shadow.

Without thinking twice, Lu Changsheng suddenly shoved Cheng Caijun into the bushes.

"Rip—"

The sharp claws tore through Lu Changsheng's clothes, leaving a deep, bone-revealing wound on his back, still emanating wisps of black energy.

Just as the two rolled into the shadows of the bushes, a dark shadow suddenly enveloped them both. The next second, the world spun around them, and they both disappeared from the playground.

The proctor was taken aback.

"I smell... the scent of vengeful spirits..."

-

When Lu Changsheng opened his eyes again, warm water flowed into his throat.

He struggled to open his eyes, his vision blurry for a few seconds before gradually clearing.

Before him was a dimly lit dormitory room with mottled walls and cobwebs hanging from the ceiling. Beneath him was a simple wooden bed. Cheng Caijun was beside him, carefully feeding him water from a cup.

And sitting beside the bed was a semi-transparent figure.

"Brother Lu, you're finally awake!"

Cheng Caijun looked excited, his eyes slightly red.

[Lu Shen! Lu Shen is awake! Oh my god, I was so scared! I thought Lu Shen was going to die in the newbie dungeon!]

[Damn it, it's infuriating! Other top players prepare for days with all sorts of gear and buffs before daring to attempt this kind of dungeon, and this idiotic system just threw Brother Lu into it!]

[A, at least A, I even think the difficulty could reach S compared to the player's equipment!]

[Holy crap, I was so scared my hands were shaking. I tried to type, but I couldn't get a single word out.]

Me too... I was so nervous I couldn't even type the letters accurately, my hands were shaking!

Lu Changsheng tried to sit up, but the sharp pain in his back made him groan. He then realized that his shirt had been taken off and the deep, bone-revealing wound on his back had been treated—barely bandaged with torn strips of cloth.

However, at the edge of the wound, wisps of dark red energy still writhed, like living things trying to burrow deeper into the flesh.

That was the corruption of the power of the evil god.

"Don't move. We're on the fourth floor of the fourth teaching building now. It's safe."

Cheng Caijun quickly pressed down on his shoulder, "Your wound is very serious, and His power is still eroding you. I can only bandage it for now."

"I'm fine."

Lu Changsheng looked around and saw a shadow that had appeared by the wall.

It was a clear silhouette of a girl with a ponytail, standing there quietly, without facial features, yet seemingly watching them.

"Hello, Xie Yiping."

Xie Yiping nodded slightly, the movement small but exceptionally clear.

"Brother Lu...do you know she's Xie Yiping?"

Cheng Caijun's mouth gaped open, his face filled with disbelief. He recalled when Xie Yiping had teleported him here, he was so frightened by the extra shadow on the wall that he jumped three feet high. It was only after the shadow wrote "I am Xie Yiping" on the wall that he came to his senses.

Lu Changsheng looked at the coalescing shadow with a complex expression—warning, inquiry, and gratitude.

"Thank you for saving us."

Lu Changsheng thanked him in a low voice.

She stood there quietly, without facial features, yet she seemed to be "watching" them.

Then, she raised her hand and pointed to the wall of the room.

On the wall, some faint, glowing, pale blue characters were now appearing.

I'm sorry I can't save you directly; my power can only be used in dark, shadowless places.

[Your body is special; a sacred power protects your heart from the corruption of evil spirits. This place is currently safe; the presence of my and my friend's presence prevents it from approaching.]

"Thank you again. If you hadn't opened the door for us, we wouldn't have been able to find your old notes or discover the truth."

Cheng Caijun: ? ? ?

Xie Yiping opened that dormitory door for them?! So Brother Lu knew about Xie Yiping's existence from that time? No wonder he asked the Shadow from the countermeasures team about the issue.

Xie Yiping did not answer; only one sentence was displayed on the wall:

We are about to escape this sea of ​​suffering; the wicked will receive their due punishment.

"This is a good thing; this punishment has been delayed long enough."

Lu Changsheng smiled with satisfaction.

The original writing on the wall faded, and a new line of text reappeared:

[Your soul... is strange; there's something within it that I can't bear to look at. It's protecting you, fighting against the lingering effects of the blood feast within you.]