Grinya was currently staring fixedly at the source of that dark purple pillar of light.
Gexi struggled to stand up. Under the interference of a god, she knew that her own strength was no longer enough to stop the Diao Cult.
She could only pin all her hopes on Grinya.
Even though Grinya's level was only 20, she felt that this was merely a deceptive facade Grinya had put up.
There were too many secrets about her that Gexi could not see through. Even the plague corruption of the Plague God could do nothing to her. In fact, seeing the outbreak of the plague, she had never shown even a hint of panic or fear.
She remained as calm as a player outside the chessboard, coolly considering her next move.
The next second, Grinya's expression shifted slightly as she opened her mouth.
Gexi moved, instinctively holding her breath while focusing all her attention on hearing what kind of brilliant plan she would speak of next.
"Whoa, another movie-quality special effect. This rendering, these colors... it's absolutely divine," Grinya said with a hint of wonder in her voice.
Have domestic game developers really pushed themselves to this extent? A random special effect scene could be made so exquisitely. It probably cost millions just to produce this CG sequence alone.
I'm so jealous of rich people.
Listening to those words she couldn't understand at all—words like movie and rendering—Gexi's brain momentarily stalled.
"And at this point, it should switch to the next scene and enter the next quest phase," Grinya continued to mutter softly.
Looking at the somewhat erratic Grinya, Gexi felt a bit afraid. "Hey, Grinya, what are you talking about?"
Grinya turned her head to look at her and said, "It's nothing. It's normal that you don't understand. These aren't things you can comprehend."
Gexi felt even more confused by those words.
The outside world had already become a purgatory of death. If she took even a single step out of the golden light curtain, she would wither away instantly. The only person she could rely on was Grinya.
Yet now, her only teammate seemed to have become somewhat abnormal as well.
Just as Gexi began to doubt her life, she suddenly glimpsed a thick, twisted black tentacle appearing within the grey-white desolation outside. it was slowly writhing its way through the golden light curtain.
"Gri... Gri..." Gexi's eyes nearly split at the sight. She cried out frantically for Grinya, but she was so nervous she couldn't even finish the name.
There was no need for her to shout. In fact, Lu Xun had long since seen that black tentacle writhing its way in. After all, it had just been given such a huge close-up; only a blind person could miss it.
However, he didn't panic at all, even taking a leisurely sip of water.
【The Plague God's consciousness is attempting to attack you. Your computer is currently under a virus attack.】
【360 Antivirus reminds you: A malicious virus attack has been detected and successfully intercepted.】
【Risk Level: Low.】
The black tentacle suddenly shattered into nothingness, like a puddle of burst flesh.
Gexi froze on the spot, completely dumbfounded.
She stared at Grinya with her mouth agape, seemingly wanting to know how she had done it.
Lu Xun scoffed and said, "Again with the virus attacks? Do you really think the forbidden power I obtained at the cost of a quarter of my C-drive is just for show? Ridiculous."
Still, this client was quite interesting, actually making the virus attack part of the game content. At first, he thought it was a design flaw, but now it seemed it was intentional.
But it was better not to have this kind of design. Intentionally spreading computer viruses was illegal. Lu Xun truly felt this game was fun and didn't want it to get shut down for crossing a red line.
Most gamers probably wouldn't want to be forced to download the 360 suite just to play a game either.
Just as Lu Xun was quietly waiting for the scene transition, that puddle of shattered, viscous blackness suddenly became restless, like bubbles rising from boiling water.
Pop. That disgusting mass of blackness suddenly exploded and spread rapidly across the ground, staining the area beneath Grinya and Gexi's feet black.
The viscous, disgusting, twisted slurry transformed into tentacles that grabbed their bodies and slowly pulled them down into the abyss.
Gexi didn't react at first. By the time she did, it was already too late. She screamed and struggled desperately, but it was useless. She could only watch as her body sank deeper and deeper.
"Don't struggle. It's no use," Grinya said beside her, looking completely different—calm and composed.
This was because Lu Xun knew very well that this was a scripted event, a necessary step to enter the next part of the story.
The system had already updated the quest.
【Hidden Quest: The One Who Gazes into the Abyss.】
【The Plague God's consciousness sensed your presence within the gates of the abyss. He attempted to erase your vessel but was successfully thwarted. Consequently, the Plague God has utilized the power of the abyss to trap you within it.】
【Please find a way to escape the abyss and prevent the Plague God's resurrection.】
【This is a High Risk dungeon. Recommended Level: 70.】
【Would you like to consume the "Hand of the Plague God" to lower the dungeon difficulty?】
Lu Xun's heart skipped a beat. The moment he saw the recommended level was 70, he nearly coughed up blood.
But after reading the next sentence, he breathed a sigh of relief.
So that's where the "Hand of the Plague God" was supposed to be used.
Otherwise, a Level 70 dungeon was absolutely not something he could handle right now.
As expected, the effect of any gold-tier item was definitely worth its value. Lu Xun knew the "Hand of the Plague God" wasn't just for decoration; it was indeed a necessary item to progress in the game.
Lu Xun did not hesitate to choose to consume the "Hand of the Plague God."
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"How is the plan progressing?"
"My apologies, Lord Chaos. The opponent's power was too great, and I failed to kill His vessel. However, I have followed your instructions and trapped Her within the abyss."
"That is fine. As long as that meddler is gone, I don't think anyone can stop your resurrection, Verus."
"But, Lord Chaos, I sensed that He seemed to have sacrificed one of my limbs just now. I am worried He might use that to break out."
"He won't. I will personally find some trouble for Him. As for you, just focus on preparing for your resurrection."
"Understood, Lord Chaos."
Plague God Verus's attitude was very humble. He was very puzzled as to why a noble high-level god like the God of Chaos would go to such lengths to care about his resurrection. Being so well-regarded by the God of Chaos, the Plague God couldn't help but feel somewhat flattered.
But at the thought of becoming the first fully resurrected god in this godless era, he could hardly contain his excitement. If not for the need to maintain a humble image before the God of Chaos, he would have already lost himself in his excitement.
"How much longer until your resurrection ritual begins?" Chaos asked.
"As soon as my vessel and the ritual become one, the gates of the abyss will open," the Plague God said.
"I thank you, Lord, for granting me the power of the abyss. Otherwise, my resurrection would not have been so easy." He expressed his gratitude to the God of Chaos from the bottom of his heart.
However, Chaos showed no emotion. "No need to thank me. The first god to resurrect in this new era is very important. I think highly of you, so naturally, do not lose face for us evil gods."
"Please rest assured, Lord. I will do everything in my power to sweep the plague across the entire world and help you plunge the world into chaos and disorder as soon as possible!"
The Plague God only thought that Chaos wanted him to get out early and use his ability to release plagues to plunge the world into chaos.
At that time, the God of Chaos would break free from its shackles and be reborn from the disorder.
This was very much in line with the God of Chaos's interests, so the Plague God did not think too much about it.
Or rather, he could have thought more, but his judgment had already been clouded by the title of "the first god to resurrect in this new era." His current excitement and agitation were beyond words.
The torture and pain of being imprisoned and sealed for tens of thousands of years would finally be completely relieved today!
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