Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
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In this tense atmosphere, everyone was unsure what to do, yet they also felt that a powerful figure like Gu Wuji wouldn’t act so casually; it must be some kind of scheme!
So everyone watched this bizarre scene with bated breath, yet Gu Wuji’s acting was truly astonishing, making them feel like they were watching an idol drama…
“Actually, I’ve been hiding my true identity from you. I didn’t know whether I should tell you, but if I don’t now, I might never have another chance.” Gu Wuji took a deep breath, dispelling his disguise, revealing his true face to everyone.
The others were bewildered; after all, aside from a different handsome face, Gu Wuji didn’t seem much different. Some who paid attention to reality recognized him as a recently popular actor, but such information was useless in this instance; they didn’t even know if they could leave alive.
“But my feelings for you have always been genuine.” Gu Wuji’s affectionate gaze was irresistible. Anyone present in such a situation would likely be completely stunned.
This was a huge shock to the possessed young master Nelson. After all, the person who had saved him several times and subtly held the dominant position in their relationship was actually his lover, whom he had always looked down upon! This shocking fact caused him a strong reaction.
A complex mix of emotions surfaced, leaving Young Master Nelson in a state of turmoil. But no matter how shocked he was, his already high level of affection was unlikely to drop; in fact, it had become even more solidified because he had imagined so much.
Gu Wuji had also completed the requirements of the side quest. So he immediately took a step back, shook his head, and said softly, “But I think this relationship should end now.”
Anyway, Gu Wuji didn’t want to explain too much; this dramatic man, Nelson, would probably fill in the blanks himself.
[Side quest completed.]
“You think this will affect this body—” The casino owner had only sneered halfway through his sentence when his expression suddenly changed drastically.
To the casino owner’s surprise, the sudden breakup had such a profound impact on Nelson that he stumbled and collapsed to the ground. He struggled, seemingly trying to explain to Gu Wuji, but his strength failed him, causing him to fall unconscious. The casino owner, who had been possessing him, was thus pushed out.
Everyone suddenly realized— was this Gu Wuji’s scheme? Although the process was perplexing, the outcome was undeniably successful.
Gu Wuji: “…” He himself hadn’t expected things to turn out this way! Just being broken up with could have such a huge impact?!
The casino owner was furious. He hadn’t expected Nelson to be so unreliable in this regard. He could only survey his surroundings, and under the wary gazes of the crowd, he re-possessed the middle-aged man from before.
“This is your own doing.” The casino owner looked at Gu Wuji and sneered. “Since you gave up the opportunity I gave you, did you think you could leave? This place has long been under my control. No matter how capable you are, you’re still just living people. How can you compare to ghosts?”
As soon as he finished speaking, countless ghosts appeared around them, but compared to them, the greatest threat was obviously the fierce ghosts that had appeared during the trials.
Everyone looked around warily. If these ghosts attacked, it would be difficult to defend themselves.
“According to the rules, they will obey those who pass the test.” The casino owner looked at the surrounding ghosts smugly. “But now, I am the rule here.”
“Is that so?” Gu Wuji looked at the casino owner with some sympathy.
Then the fierce ghosts looked at the casino owner, their faces not showing respect, but filled with deep resentment. They had been enslaved by the casino owner for so long, and had long harbored resentment. If it weren’t for the evil god’s mark, they would have already taken action. Now, Gu Wuji’s arrival finally gave them a chance for revenge.
The casino owner froze, instinctively taking several steps back. It took him a while to react to the situation, his face twisting into a grimace. “What did you do to them?!”
“Nothing much, just let them do what they want,” Gu Wuji said softly.
Immediately, all the ghosts swarmed forward, surrounding the casino owner, and screams filled the air.
The other players behind him looked at Gu Wuji with either wariness or surprise. They didn’t even know what Gu Wuji had done! They were all in the same instance, but why did it feel like they had missed several days of plot development?
[Due to the current changes in the instance, the main quest has been updated: Successfully complete the ritual within the casino to select a new casino owner. The player who protected the employer can leave the instance safely, while the rest must survive the pursuit of the new casino owner.]
The people outside had more or less accepted reality. Anyway, they couldn’t beat Gu Wuji, and besides, they weren’t all destined to die; there was still a glimmer of hope.
However, compared to the main quest voice echoing in everyone’s minds, Gu Wuji could only hear the hidden quest echoing in his own mind.
[The hidden quest “Destruction Curse Casino” has been updated: Interrupt the ritual and destroy the casino. Success will completely erase this instance. However, this quest is extremely dangerous, involving a higher-level hidden instance boss. A slight mistake could lure the boss into this world. Players should choose carefully.]
Gu Wuji didn’t hesitate. He came here specifically for the evil god boss; wouldn’t it be even better if the boss came?
It’s just that it might affect others. However, Gu Wuji had vaguely learned some secrets about this instance from the ghosts. If things got too dangerous, he could use hidden methods to ensure others could leave alive.
“I choose to complete the hidden quest.”
“I won’t let you succeed like this!!” The casino owner’s hoarse voice rang out from the horde of ghosts. The hand he raised glowed with the light of the evil god’s mark.
The power of this mark was astonishing; the surrounding ghosts retreated in fear.
The casino owner was extremely disheveled; he was almost unrecognizable as human, but seeing the golden light on the back of his hand, he still revealed a maniacal smile.
“I didn’t want to use this move, but you forced me… Even if I die, I’ll drag you all down with me!”
As soon as he finished speaking, golden light erupted from the back of his hand. The power was so immense that even his body began to crumble into fragments of light. Not only that, but the surrounding successor candidates also seemed to have suffered a massive impact, blood flowing from their mouths and noses.
“Once all the candidates are dead, there will be no next casino owner. Even if you don’t die, you’ll be trapped here forever!”
“Wh-what?” The surrounding players were stunned. Even though they didn’t know as much as Gu Wuji, they clearly understood that the situation was developing very badly.
“Stop him!”
“He’s only possessing an ordinary person right now. Killing him will solve the problem!”
But at this moment, the figure of the fanatical young man finally appeared. He directly blocked the casino owner’s path, preventing the players from attacking him.
“What are you doing? We’ll all die if this continues!”
“What are you all thinking?” The fanatical youth stared excitedly at the light emanating from the casino owner. “He’s about to sacrifice himself to the god. How could I let you interrupt this sacred ritual?”
“Damn it, he’s completely insane!” The players’ faces turned grim. At this point, they couldn’t care less about anything else; getting rid of this nuisance was the most important thing.
“I see.” Gu Wuji understood the situation. The casino owner had sacrificed himself to the god, gaining power that wouldn’t last long, and he hadn’t chosen to use that power against them— after all, Gu Wuji was a formidable opponent no matter how you looked at it— but instead chose to eliminate his heirs, making their lives a living hell.
But… compared to all this, Gu Wuji had something even more important.
Although he had seen the evil god’s power infiltrate this place in his dream, the boss of this place wasn’t the evil god. Even if it appeared later, it might only be a part of it!
Gu Wuji needed to use the casino owner, who was currently closest to the evil god, to bring the evil god boss to this place completely.
The casino owner was just about to sacrifice himself, providing a ready-made offering! This casino also had close ties to the evil god, making the summoning extremely likely.
Seeing the situation escalating into a chaotic battle, Gu Wuji was the first to rush towards the fanatical youth. The latter flinched upon seeing Gu Wuji, but then, considering the current situation, exuded confidence. “Even if you wanted to stop him now, it would be too late. Once the sacrifice begins, it won’t end. Besides, this is one of the god’s altars…”
“I’m not trying to stop you,” Gu Wuji said, placing a hand on the youth’s shoulder as if they were old friends. “I’m here to help you!”
“What?” The youth was skeptical of Gu Wuji, but Gu Wuji’s sincere gaze swayed him.
“I admire your spirit, but don’t you think it’s a waste for him to die like this? I think we can summon the god to this place, letting the god witness the death of this devout believer,” Gu Wuji said excitedly.
“Hmm, you make a good point,” the young man said. “But how can I believe you?”
“Isn’t my mark enough to prove everything?” Gu Wuji revealed the evil god’s mark on the back of his hand, his tone incredibly sincere. “Although we had some misunderstandings before, this represents my piety!”
At this moment, not only the players, but even the casino owner was dumbfounded. He was certain that no one here had a mark of higher caliber than his, but what was with this Gu Wuji? This mark was so high-level— did he have some kind of connection with the evil god?! No wonder those vengeful spirits hadn’t obeyed his commands!
The casino owner suddenly felt regret. He felt that his actions might have unknowingly paved the way for this heartless Gu Wuji! But this sacrificial ritual was irreversible; even his frantic regret couldn’t stop it.
The players felt like they couldn’t keep up with the plot. Had they been dreaming all along…?
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