2025-11-11 02:53:37CHAPTER 5 — The Choice Hall
Thud... thud... crackle... hiss... Echoes of Li Wei’s footsteps danced through the expansive golden hall. With each measured step, his shadow lengthened behind him, a silent companion in darkness. Screens sprawled across the walls, a dazzling duo of luminous pillars, illuminating the space. The air hummed softly, enveloping the hall in a melody both sacred and surreal. Each towering screen loomed nearly fifteen feet high, displaying a ballet of glowing character cards. They twirled gracefully, as if infused with a spirit of their own. Fwhmmm... buzz... beep... Some depicted warriors wielding swords as long as their bodies; others showcased hunters drawing bows, arrows shimmering with silver light. Mages brandished staves, assassins shrouded in shadow, and knights gleamed in armor, reflecting the hall’s golden glow. Li Wei paused, tilting his head back to absorb the spectacle. His breath crested slowly. Hmm... ahh... “The Choice Hall,” he murmured, captivated. Once, this place had felt foreign. In another life, his heart raced like a wild stallion, barely allowing him to breathe. Terrified and uncertain, his trembling hands had wrestled with the screens. Hours slipped away as he grappled with choices before settling on the Warrior class — not from desire, but a desperate need to protect his sister, Li Xue. A heavy sigh escaped him. Tsk... hmm... That choice had cost him dearly. The warrior's path was not for the faint-hearted — it boasted strength, bravery, and steadfastness. Yet for someone like him, craving speed, agility, and sharp instincts, it had been a burdensome road. Now, however, clarity reigned. Li Wei clenched his fists, eyes darting across the radiant cards. His footsteps whispered as he traversed the hall's center, light igniting his features. Thud... thud... thud... “No more fear,” he vowed softly. “No more wasting time.” His voice, quiet yet resolute, brimmed with newfound determination. Freed from Li Xue’s shadow, he could finally fight on his terms. He could move as his instincts urged — fast, free, and unbound. Taking a deep breath, he raised his hand. One card captured his attention: a figure stood shrouded in darkness, twin daggers dancing between his fingers, hood pulled low. The class name glowed softly: ASSASSIN. “This time... I’ll walk alone,” Li Wei whispered. He tapped the card. Beep! Boom! Light erupted from the screen, flooding the hall. Crackle... hiss... fwoosh... Data streaked through the air like vibrant lightning. Symbols spiraled, disintegrating and swirling around him before merging with his essence. Energy lifted his hair, electrifying the atmosphere. Then the system’s voice sliced through the hum — clear, calm, and cold. [Warning: Unknown Divine Artifact Detected.] [Synchronizing with Host’s Soul Signature...] [The Eye of Judgment has been successfully bound.] Thud... crack... fzzzz... Li Wei froze, breath snagged in his throat. “The... Eye of Judgment?” he spoke slowly, his eyes narrowing. That artifact — that enigmatic, cursed relic from his past life. He had lost it before shadows swallowed everything — before death itself claimed him. And now it had returned. [Activation Complete.] [Passive Authority Detected.] [Upon entering the Forsaken Game — LYTABERN, host will automatically obtain the highest-ranking profession and talent.] His pupils trembled. Hmph... ahh... huh... He stared, spellbound by the glowing message. The same Eye of Judgment had followed him through death, recognizing him as its rightful master. Li Wei’s mind whipped through memories. He recalled the moment of its theft in his past life — the struggles he faced trying to reclaim it. No one had ever wielded its potential. Back then, its significance had eluded him. Now, clarity dawned. “So even if it’s stolen,” he mused, a faint smirk tugging at his lips, “it’s always been mine.” Exhaling, he felt a strange calm settle within him. “Maybe... this is why I returned.” Hmmm... crackle... hiss... Light began to shift, reflections rippling like disturbed black water. The screens dimmed; the air chilled. Something stirred. From beneath him, a shadow coiled upwards. At first, it seemed like smoke, but it was denser — alive with intent. It wound around his legs, creeping up like a living entity. Whoosh... hiss... crack... The darkness enveloped him, synchronizing with his breath. His skin tingled, heart racing. Thud... thud... thud... He gritted his teeth as shadows reached his chest. Ahhh... hmm... pfft... “What... what is this power?” he uttered, voice trembling. The system remained silent; only the hall’s low hum filled the void. The last tendril of shadow climbed to his neck, twisting like a serpent before melding into his skin. The light flickered one final time.
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CHAPTER 11 Infinite EvolutionThe night air felt thicker. The light from the dead crawler's body had long since faded. Li Wei stood silently, his shadow casting over the grass. Whuumm, crackle, hiss.He could still feel the warm, steady pulse of his lifespan in his chest. Though it was non-tradable - adding years to his soul rather than his pockets - it was useless for now.He exhaled softly, “Hmm….” His breath went out of him cool and slow. Before he could take another step, there was a Bzzz and fwoosh, and then a faint black light flared from the mark on his right eye.Li Wei froze. His eyes dimmed a moment, and a new voice was heard within his mind.[Power of the Eye of Judgment: Engaged.Talent: Infinite Evolution Granted.Thud. His heart skipped. His body shivered a little, as if something ancient had stirred within him. Hhhah... he said to himself, and a weird pressure was in his chest.The system text kept flashing in front of him.[By killing monsters alone, the user gets a ch
chapter 10
CHAPTER 10 The First Hunt of the Shadow.The air was silent, even more than silent. The grass rustled gently on the legs of Li Wei, a shhhh sound. He narrowed his eyes. He could feel a slight shake, a low rumble on the ground, like something dragging its body slowly through the dirt. Crrkk, crackle, thud.Hmmm. He hummed and looked towards a tall tree in front of him. Moonlight fell on the rough bark and revealed a strange dark shape behind it. He stooped down, and stood motionless. His hand slipped down to the handle of his short blade.Something breathed behind that tree. It was deep, heavy, and wet. Hrrhhh, sssk, gulp. The sound made the skin of Li Wei tight. Then he saw it, a crawler.The skin of the monster resembled melted tar - slick and dark. It was low and twisted in its body, and its claws plowed the ground with each movement. The crawler should have been a normal level one monster, but this one was different. Its body throbbed with weird flickering light; it was developing.
chapter 9
CHAPTER 9 Agility Is LifeLinda stood there for a while, her eyes staring at the spot where Li Wei had vanished. The air around her was heavy, and she could still feel the slight pressure of his presence a few seconds ago. Now it was gone, completely gone, like a puff of smoke carried away by the wind. Whooshhh. She frowned and looked at her a few times. "He's gone... just like that?" She said softly, the words almost quivering off her lips.The assassin of her group made a small tch sound through his teeth. That guy, hmm, he just disappeared like mist. Didn't even take a step or sound, pfft, crazy. He scratched his head and glanced around. The grass swayed gently in the cool breeze, and the sky above Leaf Town was grey and cloudy, as if it didn't want to shine for anyone.Linda let out a long breath. After a brief pause, she said, "We can't stay out here any longer." "It's too dangerous. We already died once. If we die again, our life span will be lost forever.The little healer girl
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CHAPTER 8 — Shadow SneakCrackle… hiss… boom…The wind howled across the scarred landscape, stirring dust from cracked stone paths. These weary trails led far from Leaf Town.Linda stood poised at the town gate, her long bow resting against her shoulder. Her gaze locked onto a figure ahead—the enigmatic Black. Though she didn’t know his true name, Li Wei, her instincts screamed: this man was anything but ordinary.Hmmm…Turning to her companions, she whispered, “Let’s follow him.”Confusion flickered among her teammates.The team’s assassin frowned. “Follow him? For what?”A smirk tugged at Linda’s lips, her eyes sharp as daggers. “Perhaps we’ll gain insight. Maybe we’ll witness his fight… or his fall.”Pfft…The archer beside her chuckled low. “He’ll meet his end quickly if he strides out there alone.”Linda remained silent, her focus unwavering on the man called Black.Boom… thud…Beyond the town walls stretched a land heavy with silence. Known as the Forgotten Realm of Gods, it fel
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CHAPTER 7 — The Forgotten Realm of GodsBoom… crackle… hiss…The air ripped as if torn from a tapestry. Li Wei plunged into the Forgotten Realm of Gods. His feet struck the ground with a dull thud. The earth was cold and fractured, littered with ruins and stones that resembled skeletal remains.He surveyed his surroundings. Above, a dark gray sky loomed while the wind tossed gritty dust that nipped at his skin. Ruins sprawled endlessly—shattered buildings, fallen temples, and broken walls. The scent of smoke and aged decay clung to the air.This land was a graveyard for countless monsters. Mindless, they roamed, driven solely by ravenous hunger.Li Wei squinted. “Hmph…” His breath hissed like a warning. Caution was paramount; these monsters didn’t just kill—they devoured souls and siphoned years from life. Each moment here could signal the end.Boom… a distant explosion reverberated. A fading scream echoed—sharp and haunting.He adjusted his cloak and began to stride forward. Crunch…
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CHAPTER 6 — ShadowbornCrackle… hiss… boom…The air shivered, as if it bore witness to thunder’s birth within the hall. Darkness erupted, wrapping around Li Wei like liquid fire, alive and pulsing with energy. His shadow danced upon the floor — fwoosh… crackle… — swiftly twisting upward, coiling around him like a sentient serpent, until it encased him in an enchanting cocoon of night.Li Wei gritted his teeth. “Ahhh… hhh…” His body trembled, while his heart drummed a relentless rhythm — thud… thud… thud… — as raw energy surged through his veins. The darkness seeped in, burrowing deep beneath his skin.Then, the transformation began.Strand by strand, his hair surrendered its color. The inky black gave way to a chilling, luminous white. Shhhk… flutter… The silken strands floated lazily in the shadow’s embrace that filled the room. His skin dulled slightly, taking on a glimmering gray hue, reminiscent of polished steel under flickering light. Clothes cracked apart, crumbling to dust — s
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