Absolute Death Game-Chapter 491 - 54 Temple_2
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"Don't worry, Old Bai, as long as I find the Temple, I can definitely find a way to save you," Xiao Buli did not know what was actually inside the Temple, nor what problems it could really solve, his sole purpose in saying this was to offer Bai Yunfei a glimmer of hope.
"Heh," Bai Yunfei turned his head, grinning at Xiao Buli, who hastily averted his gaze. Even after four or five days together, the sight of a zombie smiling was still somewhat eerie. "Who knows what's really in the Temple, some say it's the root of everything, others claim there are real gods inside that grant every request, and still others say going there will get rid of that voice in your head. But I think myths are sometimes just legends. I hope everything goes well for you, Old Xiao. Consider it fulfilling our last wish."
Since their reunion, this was the first time Bai Yunfei displayed such pessimism. Xiao Buli couldn't help but be taken aback. That's right, although he embarked on this journey without looking back, because of Xuan Zhenzi's words, what really awaited him inside the Temple? Who could say for certain? Maybe it was just everyone's hope. Moreover, if the system put him through something like an endless ocean next, he genuinely didn't know if he could hold on till the end. For a moment, he too felt bewildered.
"Old Xiao, stop hesitating. Since you've chosen this path, just keep going," Bai Yunfei suddenly spoke out loud, seeing through Xiao Buli's thoughts. "I have to head back now, or the system will reset me back to the cave. Honestly, being sent back doesn't feel good; I'd rather enjoy the sunshine outside a bit longer. This is where we part. If you come back, come sit in my cave, but if you don't..." Bai Yunfei paused briefly, speaking softly, "I'll miss you."
Without further ado, Bai Yunfei had the four zombies carrying his chair turn around and start walking back. Xiao Buli hopped off the palanquin and watched the group slowly move further and further away from him.
Because he had been sitting the whole time, Xiao Buli was at his peak physical and True Origin Points at the moment (peak state under multiple DEBUFFs), so he decided to make a dash for it and fly over. It looked like there was a distance to the sea level, and he estimated it would take roughly ten to twenty minutes if he flew. With that thought, Xiao Buli gathered his Spirit, shouted "Cloud Thunder Leap," and his body shot up like a meteor rushing forward.
An hour later
With a thunderous boom, lightning struck the ground; Xiao Buli knelt in the center of a sand pit, looking at the distant horizon of the sea line, he finally roared in frustration.
An hour had passed, and no matter how he flew forward, the place where he landed seemed just as far from the sea level as before. This situation drove him to madness. Despite having plenty of food and water left for some time, Xiao Buli did not want his Physical Strength wasted on such a futile effort. Cooling down, he reminded himself, he sat down cross-legged on the ground and began meditating to recover his True Yuan.
"Am I going to die here?" The voice of the Heart Demon suddenly echoed in Xiao Buli's mind, who was currently in a state of confusion and did not want to argue, hence remained silent.
"Hmm~~~" The Heart Demon seemed to contemplate something, then spoke after a while: "Do you think we might have reached the edge of the game's map? I remember a movie similar to our situation, where the edge of the world was all code, impossible to approach. Do you think this sea we see is just part of the game's scenery?"
Xiao Buli had not expected the Heart Demon to discuss such a question with him. In his mind, Heart Demons constantly harassed people, driving them to insanity. He couldn't help but reply, "Perhaps, but I think it may be related to its name, 'the endless desert.' How could it be so easy for us to reach the end? Old Bai said he couldn't leave this desert, and I reckon that's the reason. He thinks he's a monster of the desert and is therefore trapped here when, in fact, this desert is inescapable for everyone."
"Right, that's a possibility. But then, that doesn't explain the legend, does it? If the desert is the border, why does the legend say that by crossing the Barbaric Forest, one can reach the Pure Land at the end? Something's not adding up. Legends usually have a source, no smoke without fire," the Heart Demon continued analyzing.
"Crossing the Barbaric Forest... do you think this desert might be the Pure Land?" Xiao Buli began to wonder.
"Nothing around, so it's the Pure Land?" The Heart Demon felt Xiao Buli's guess was not quite convincing; "I think we might have not found the key to solving the problem. How many True Yuan Points do you have left?"
"Not much, barely enough for another twenty minutes of flight," Xiao Buli answered, but he had no desire to do so. If it was all in vain, he would rather conserve his strength and fly back.
"No medicine left?"
"No, ever since I began practicing the Yi Wood Scripture, I haven't taken any medicine," Xiao Buli said. At the moment, the two of them seemed like friends in adversity trying to figure out a solution together, which helped calm down Xiao Buli's agitated mood a little.
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"I think we should keep flying forward and give it a try, but your physical strength... Oh right, don't you still have the Seven-day Divine Strength?" the Heart Demon suddenly remembered, speaking with excitement in its voice.
"Seven-day Divine Strength?" Xiao Buli also remembered then. He had obtained it when he killed the Demon Embryo, but it only had a seven-day duration. Although he didn't know its effects, Xiao Buli had been reluctant to use it, and because of this hesitation, he actually forgot about it. "Right, how could I forget about this?"
Xiao Buli quickly brought up his skill list, Seven-day Divine Strength: Obtain the power of the Ancient God, effective for seven days. Effect: Unclear.
Who cares about the details, if it's not used now, it probably won't be of any use later on. Thinking this, Xiao Buli immediately clicked on it, and as a burst of seven-colored light spread out, Xiao Buli heard: System prompt: Seven-day Divine Strength activated, GM authority obtained, a key obtained.
Then everything returned to calm. Is that it? Xiao Buli felt strange. His physical strength, True Yuan, not even a bit had changed. What's the use of having GM authority? Can he now adjust the game at will? He tried a bit and seemed unable to start.
"Damn, it seems like I used it wrong. This divine power might only be usable in some specific scenario," Xiao Buli couldn't help but blurt out.
"Uh, well, it seems so, what's the key?" the Heart Demon asked.
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Xiao Buli opened his inventory, and there was an additional item that looked like a card. Tapping on it, it appeared to be a magnetic card, with "Death Game Work Group" written on it.
"FUCK, what on earth is this?" Xiao Buli's mood was utterly deflated at this point, his voice of complaint barely audible.
"Some games set up GM offices or something like that in the game. Could it be a card to enter such a place?" the Heart Demon also felt this outcome was somewhat disappointing.
"I don't know." Xiao Buli looked helplessly at the sea horizon, suddenly noticing that it seemed different from before, seemingly closer.
"Don't you think that the sea horizon seems a bit closer to us?"
The Heart Demon seemed to have noticed something too, "I think the wind doesn't feel as dry as before, try flying again."
Xiao Buli hurriedly stood up and executed a Cloud Thunder Leap, soaring skyward. Indeed, this time as he flew forward, the distant sea surface became visibly closer at a speed visible to the naked eye. In about two or three minutes, the sea surface was under his feet. Xiao Buli quickly landed, causing a loud splash and drenching himself with salty, brackish seawater. Yet, Xiao Buli couldn't help but laugh, "I did it, finally did it."
Stepping onto the beach and looking at the rippling blue waves in front of him, Xiao Buli felt an unparalleled sense of exhilaration.
Far out in the sea, a few kilometers away, a small island clearly appeared in his view.
That small island must be where the Temple is located, right? Xiao Buli couldn't help but think. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it at Qidian. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit to continue reading.)
