Chapter 54: Trap! Some People Just Don’t Think
"What does he want? It’s obvious he’s just playing with you, and you’re only realizing it now. I really don’t understand how someone with your IQ managed to become a Grand Elder."
Chen Pingchuan complained about Elder Ye Hu’s thought process. He couldn’t understand why she would so easily place her life in someone else’s hands. If it were him, he would have at least put up a fight. He might have even won. And even if he lost, could the situation possibly be any worse than this?
In truth, it was understandable that Chen Pingchuan was confused. Although he had been in this world for three years, he had never set foot outside the outer districts of Spring City. As such, he couldn’t objectively grasp the mindsets and cognitive frameworks of this world. On the surface, the continent was ruled by the Royal Family of the Great Ming Empire. In reality, however, its territory had long been carved up and occupied by different, self-governing civilizations.
Just among the powers Chen Pingchuan was aware of, there were three major types: the Genetic Warriors, who enhanced their strength primarily through genetic potions; the Blood Beast Ban, whose members swapped genes with their tamed beasts; and Celestial Palace One, with its steel Mechanical Team. These factions could be roughly categorized as genetic, biological, and mechanical. Due to their different methods of advancement, the factions were fundamentally incompatible. Even if they maintained a basic level of civility on the surface, they were secretly engaged in constant conflict.
In the simulations, neither the Blood Beast Ban nor Celestial Palace One ever considered the opinion of the City of No Night’s City Lord when they wanted to achieve their goals. This was simply the rule of this world. When an individual’s power could shatter the heavens and earth, granting them transcendent status, schemes and plots became far less effective. Thus, people focused on increasing their personal strength. Certain unspoken rules also came into being, like the preferential treatment for captives that Elder Ye Hu had mentioned. But the divine Chen Pingchuan from the simulation would never be one to play by the rules.
[Faced with Elder Ye Hu’s questioning, you once again reveal a sinister smile. The expression on your face makes her heart tremble; such a dark, evil smile was enough to strike fear into a level-seven master.]
[You tell Elder Ye Hu that you want to play a shameful little game with her, instructing her not to be afraid because you won’t kill her. However, your words of comfort have no positive effect, instead making Elder Ye Hu even more terrified.]
[Seeing her expression, you shake your head slightly and say, "I don’t like that look on your face." Then, you approach her step by step, telling her the game is about to begin.]
[Your life’s path has reached a pivotal juncture. Please make your decision wisely.]
[Option A: Choose to let your divine self act as it wishes. Although its behavior is somewhat extreme, you must realize that you are one and the same. It will not harm you; it will only make you stronger, though it sometimes indulges in some minor, cruel fun.]