After pocketing the hero ID card, Feng Bujue returned to the elevator. He walked to the screen and pulled up the mode selection interface again.
"Hmm … What kind of mode should I queue up for?" Brother Jue looked at the screen and mumbled.
The previous free exploration mode was relatively easy, but the reward was relatively small. Therefore … Brother Jue started to look for trouble.
"Humph … I might as well choose the most difficult mode to refresh myself." Feng Bujue clicked on the mode that he had not cleared before.
"Feng Bujue, Level 43
"Please select the game mode that you wish to join.
"You have selected Team Survival Mode (Nightmare). Please confirm.
"Confirmed. The number of team members has been randomized: Five.
"You have joined the queue. Currently searching for other players or teams that are ready.
"Matching complete. Coordinating nerve connection. Generating scenario …
"Downloading, please wait a moment."
"Welcome to Thriller Paradise," a sweet female voice said.
Before she finished, Feng Bujue's surroundings turned dark, and he lost the sense of his own body.
[Download complete. You are currently in Team Survival Mode (Nightmare).]
"A scenario introduction is provided in this mode, and there is a chance of triggering hidden side missions and special world-building.
"Reward for clearing the scenario: Puzzle Card x3
"Playing the scenario introduction soon. The game will start immediately after."
The next second, the introductory cinematic slid in, and a faded purple fog appeared before their eyes.
"This is the end of the world, the border of hell."
The voice started, and the fog dispersed …
A blood moon hung high in the night sky, and below the screen was a dark, silent ocean.
Brother Jue, who watched the cinematic from the first person perspective, felt like he was floating in the sky, looking down at this rather sad scene.
"This is a land of exile."
At that moment, on the surface of the ocean, a shadow appeared.
"The living beings that were exiled here were once incredibly noble. They work under the banner of light and order, receiving respect and worship.]
"But they have fallen.
[Innate evil is the choice of the universe. As for depravity … it is your own choice.]
[This is something the Gods of Order could not tolerate. Thus, those fallen beings were subjected to the harshest punishments …]
As the narration continued, the image continued to move forward, and the silhouette of the shadow in the distance gradually became clearer … It was a very large island. If the camera did not start from a very far distance, the people watching the cinematic might have thought they were looking at a piece of land instead of an island.
[Devil Chomp Island is filled with pain, absurdity, hatred, and madness.]
"Hmm … The name of this island sounds familiar …" When Feng Bujue heard this, he had a bad feeling. "If I remember correctly, Sam Montier was exiled here …"
"There are only two ways to leave this place, and that is …"
Suddenly, the introduction was cut off.
A familiar voice continued. "Feng Bujue, you are a coward! I told you … one day, you will pay for what you've done. That day … has finally arrived! "
"Huh?" Brother Jue was startled. "Hey, hey … I haven't even started the game, but I've already been targeted? The key hint has been cut off! What is the way to leave this place? "
Even though he wanted to know the answer, the system would not speak again.
In reality, this' interruption of the narration 'was just a dramatic effect created by the system. The hint ended there, and the players had to find out what the two ways were.
"Sigh … The chance of clearing this scenario seems to be even slimmer than before." Feng Bujue sighed.
At that moment, the scene before his eyes changed, and he regained his mobility.
"Ah!"
"Ah?"
"Ah!"
"Ah …"
Four different voices yelled out four different "Ah" s. Judging from the tone of their voices … these four yells were filled with surprise, doubt, displeasure, and pain in the balls …
Beside the beach, the five players stood in a circle and looked at each other. Other than Feng Bujue, the other four all yelled out when they saw the other players' faces.
Feng Bujue's eyes scanned the four teammates, and a bad feeling rose in his heart. This was because the members of this scenario were Feng Bujue, Hong Hu, Flying Pegasus, Uncle Worthless, and Atobe-sama.
"Hmm … Excluding Jin Fugui, this team sure is strong." Brother Jue calmed himself down and thought, With this team … it is not impossible to kill Sam Montier.
"Haha … This is bad." Uncle Worthless was the first to laugh. He took out a pack of cigarettes and lit one for himself. "Based on the setting … the scenario's difficulty is based on the player's ability. You know what it means for us to be together, right? "
Feng Bujue added, "Yes … If this was a normal difficulty, it would be fine, but this is a Nightmare Difficulty Team Dungeon. Currently, this is undoubtedly the most difficult mode of the game. For us to run into you here, then the difficulty … will probably be NetHack level. "
(NetHack is a single-player adventure and exploration game originally released in 1987. It only has simple graphics, a crude user interface, and no music. The level of the enemies that the player encounters is completely random. Once the main character or teammates die, the death is permanent, and the player can only choose to restart. Furthermore, death does not only come from the enemies. There are many ways to die without warning. For example, you might drink a strange potion and die; you might wear a cursed equipment and die; you might run into a cute kitten and die … Many times, your death does not need a reason, but it is filled with wonder and joy.
Atobe looked at his teammates' status in the team tab and said half-jokingly, "If I force myself to quit now, can you pretend that I was never here?"
His words were directly ignored by the group.
Hong Hu then turned to his Brother Jue. "Brother Feng, can you explain … what is going on with the scenario introduction?"
"Eh? You guys heard it as well? "Feng Bujue asked." I thought I was the only one who encountered that situation. " He scratched his chin and said thoughtfully, "Hmm … everyone's introduction was interrupted … In other words, no one knows the way to leave …"
"You just mumbled to yourself for a while and avoided my question, didn't you!" Hong Hu yelled with an expression like someone owed him money.
However, two seconds later, he quickly calmed down. He pushed his glasses up and said, "Humph … Never mind, you don't need to answer. Based on my analysis … you must have made an enemy of the boss here in one of the previous scenarios …" He sighed. "Sigh … How come I don't think that's weird at all? No wonder you're the man chased by the Court of Truth … If possible, I really wish to present you to the boss for a reward … Then, the reward will be legendary equipment."
"Ha … I haven't seen you in a few days, but you've gotten better at complaining," Feng Bujue replied with a smile.
"Hahahaha!" Right then, a burst of hearty laughter rang out. Flying Pegasus still had that passionate expression on his face as he looked at the group. "Everyone looks so energetic! Let's clear this scenario together! "
"What makes you think I'm energetic?" Atobe's lips twitched.
Hong Hu held his forehead and shook his head. "I almost forgot … there's a joker here."
"Oh! Yu Long, so you're here as well! "Flying Pegasus turned to look at Hong Hu." I didn't recognize you earlier. "
"Your reaction arc is a bit too long!" Hong Hu roared. "My appearance is the same as the one from the Tournament for the Best! What are you trying to recognize? "
"Hahaha …" Uncle Worthless laughed. "It's good that we're all acquaintances."
"Hey, hey … Uncle, I really don't know you guys that well …" Atobe groaned internally. "I was just bored and wanted to try the Nightmare mode, but I didn't dare queue for the Solo mode, so I decided to give it a try … If I had known I would run into a bunch of weirdos like you guys, I would've queued for the Solo mode!"
"Yo! Jin Fugui, you're quite ambitious, aren't you? You're already Level 40, and you even managed to get into the Nightmare Mode of Team Survival. " Brother Jue saw the change in Atobe's expression and could not help but feel pity for him, so he decided to give him a few words of encouragement.
"Of … of course!" Atobe tried his best to put on a confident expression. "After all, I'm Hyotei's boss!"
"Oh? You're Hyotei's leader? "Uncle Worthless's gaze moved over." Nice to meet you. " He thought to himself, A man who can make the Ming Nan trio bow down to him is definitely not someone to be trifled with … Even though he looks a bit effeminate and didn't qualify for the Tournament for the Best, I can't rule out the possibility that he's hiding something … Even Feng Bujue has taken the initiative to greet him, and that explains a lot.
Just as the five were chatting among themselves, the system announcement arrived …
"Main quest triggered."
The five of them answered and opened the game menu, summoning the mission panel. A mission appeared before their eyes. [Search for Devil's Maw Island and enter the Temple of Faith within three hours. Players who do not enter the temple within the time limit will be wiped out.]
That was not the end. About ten seconds later, another very nasty hint appeared. This time, it was both text and voice, meaning that it was very important …
"Important Hint: On Devil's Maw Island, many uncomfortable physical sensations will be highly replicated, like hunger, thirst, fatigue, pain, and so on … Please try to alleviate them on your own. If you ignore the effect of these sensations, it might cause your stats to drop drastically. "
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