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As for whether gods and immortals truly exist in this world...

Chen Ye's answer was no.

After all, the Heavenly Dao was already in a state of collapse, so even if there were immortals, their power would be incomplete.

The power I gained in Sky City doesn't even qualify me as a true god or immortal...

Not to mention the virtual world of the "Rainbow Balloon," its various rule systems are not yet complete, and it is definitely a far cry from true immortals...

However, considering that most of the humans in this world are mortals, Chen Ye is obviously an immortal to an artist like Ito, even more powerful than many of the "celestial beings" in this world.

"I'm really looking forward to it. I wonder what my daily life will be like under the guidance of this immortal." Ito is not at all resistant to Chen Ye, who is controlling him.

If life is a simulation game, then having Chen Ye control your body is like experiencing being carried by a big shot!

So many paintings were completed so easily...

Such booming business is unprecedented during Ito's tenure!

This includes enjoying hot dog buns, fried chicken burgers, and delicious barbecue!

Ito suddenly felt that this world was still very interesting. Just these delicious foods alone, weren't they a reason to live?

But how did I change before?
It has become so gloomy, as if there is no other good food to be found in life except for painting?
Could it be because I'm drawing too slowly?

But that's clearly not the case. Ito felt that her past self wasn't strong enough and hadn't learned how to truly live.

If you can have a beautiful heart, enjoy the feedback that everything brings you, and appreciate every creation and the harvest you reap, then everything will definitely be different. At least life won't be so hard, and you won't have such absurd thoughts as "Let everything end here."

Upon closer reflection, Ito felt that his circumstances were actually quite good compared to his neighbors!

But I never knew how to make use of these conditions before!

Now, seeing the "immortal" who floated into his body, he understands how these conditions were used to create a wonderful life.

Ito suddenly felt that he could do it too!
But he wasn't in a hurry to snatch the number from Chen Ye; instead, he planned to let the big shot practice on that number a bit more.

Even at higher levels, the big shots won't hold the position forever. If you wait until the big shots leave before taking over, who knows how many changes might occur along the way!

Faced with these changes, Ito gradually stopped feeling afraid and began to look forward to them instead.

Night is about to fall!

Chen Ye glanced at the sky outside the window.

at this time.

Dusk has passed, and night is deepening.

The human head balloons that were wandering outside have all hidden themselves away now.

Knowing that Chen Ye was still unfamiliar with this world, Ito immediately reminded him, "At night, you must stay at home and never go out unnecessarily... The outside world is extremely dangerous. Even if you stay at home, you must light an oil lamp."

Chen Ye sensed that something was silently brewing in the darkness, in every corner of the world. Although these things were invisible, he could sense countless sinful resentments gathering together, gradually evolving into something transcendent, terrifying, and indescribable.

"Don't worry, I have plenty of experience dealing with things like this." Chen Ye grinned. After all, with his previous experience fighting monsters, even if something based on rules came at him, Chen Ye would have ways to handle it.

Such confident words certainly put Ito at ease.

soon.

Under Ito's guidance, Chen Ye lit an oil lamp.

"This oil lamp actually has the luster of glass?"

Chen Ye took out an oil lamp from the TV cabinet and lit it according to Ito's instructions. Under the observation of the [Eye of Fortune], he saw that the flames swirling above the oil lamp were giving birth to a glassy luster, indicating that the source of fire in this world at night was no ordinary object.

It might be used to ward off something bad or extremely cold!

"Wow... the things these eyes can see are really strange... I wonder if I'll still be able to see these strange lights after I'm gone?" Ito shared Chen Ye's field of vision and couldn't help but feel extremely curious about these strange and varied perspectives.

But Chen Ye's words quickly plunged Ito into disappointment: "No, after I leave, your visual effects will return to normal!"

After all, the exclusive talent is only bound to Chen Ye.

Only when Chen Ye is present can Ito see what Chen Ye sees.

"Ok."

Ito sounded somewhat disappointed.

But soon, Chen Ye's next words of reassurance greatly boosted Ito's confidence: "Although you can no longer see these strange things, this physical condition is still yours. So, even though you've lost this visual effect, you can still enjoy this body that is much stronger than before."

This is definitely a good thing!
Ito was quite satisfied with this. He didn't ask for much more. Being able to have a stronger physique than before to do his job was enough for him!
In fact, becoming physically stronger also allows Ito to have more energy for his creative work.

While he couldn't reach Chen Ye's level of effortless mastery and terrifyingly fast creative speed...

But this is enough to increase the total amount of painting done in a day from a difficult twenty to fifty!
Furthermore, because of this, the number of balloons with human heads in this area suddenly decreased by one hundred...

therefore.

Ito doesn't need to complete twenty tasks now; he only needs to complete nineteen to achieve his goal.

As for how I know this... it seems like it was something I sensed spiritually.

In this world, everyone has a natural affinity for their job.

But if they cannot sense this, or if they do not find a suitable job, do not go to school to receive education, and are unemployed with nothing to do all day and no income, they will rise up like balloons.

Therefore, some humans are unable to properly perceive what they are supposed to do and fly up in a daze. Once they are up there, they may not even be aware of their own state...

The local indigenous people usually describe these dull-witted people as "human-machines" and believe that their ascension into human head balloons is a deserved consequence of their lack of intelligence.

Of course.

Chen Ye felt that such rules were too harsh. Only a small number of people could perceive these requirements, and if they couldn't perceive them, it would be very unclear how much work they needed to do.

There were definitely some people who were completely innocent in the early stages. They were inexplicably thrown into the air!
However, nowadays, almost every native of this area knows exactly how much work they have to do... or rather... those who can survive to work are a select few elites!
However, it is clearly unlikely that the world can be sustained by relying on this small group of elites.

and so.

Those originally innocent human-headed balloons must gradually obtain food and water for survival through cultivation and undertaking basic tasks, and see if there is an opportunity to overeat, to increase enough calories, and to grow back their lost bodies... This is also the final goal and hope that allows most human-headed balloons to maintain their motivation to survive!
In short, this world is very strange, extremely strange!
But Chen Ye knew that the real mystery was not just that:

"Even under such circumstances, there is still a surplus of survival resources, which can supply a group of celestial beings who can enjoy the fruits of others' labor without having to work... So, isn't it possible that a lot of survival resources are actually being hoarded by the celestial beings!"

Chen Ye's eyes suddenly narrowed as he realized the problem.

If some of the resources of the celestial beings could be allocated, it is estimated that a considerable number of people could be reunited and things would return to normal.

However, if it were a normal human-shaped balloon, people might not be willing to take on those tiring and inefficient basic tasks.

As for who ultimately benefits from undertaking these basic tasks at a low cost...

The answer is quite obvious!
Wow! ! !
Just then, it started raining outside, the air became humid, and the temperature seemed to drop by more than ten degrees.

During the day, it feels like summer, but at night, it seems like winter has arrived in the blink of an eye.

"so cold!"

Ito shivered a few times, but soon he felt less cold.

Chen Ye moved the oil lamp aside. The gentle light and the fire illuminated him, giving him a special power—it could drive away the icy chill brought by the darkness.

"I almost forgot, I used to keep warm by fire, but it seems like I keep forgetting things lately," Ito replied somewhat absentmindedly.

At this moment, Chen Ye noticed that when darkness fell, it seemed as if something was constantly eroding his spirituality.

Wow! ! !
Wow! ! !
The rain outside was getting louder and louder, and the rainwater seemed to contain a strong acid that could melt many things.

Fortunately... the apartment building where Ito lives is a high-end apartment, and the materials used are different.

That's why it can withstand the erosion of acid rain.

Chen Ye has excellent hearing. When it started raining, he could even hear the sound of metal melting outside on the street... Even metal couldn't stop this acid rain!
Ordinary buildings probably wouldn't have been able to withstand it long ago!

As for the homeless human head balloons, what will they look like under the erosion of this acid rain...?

First of all, death is definitely not possible. The rules of this world are very strange. There is no death. Once you die, it is a complete transcendence and the complete annihilation of the spirit. However, the physical body in this world does not die. Instead, it goes through the next stage of life in an extremely distorted and strange way.

"The nights in this world are just as eerie!" Chen Ye couldn't help but think to himself.

at this time……

Above the sky, a huge black shadow materialized amidst layers of clouds and mist.

Its terrifying physique was comparable to the distant, faintly visible mountain outlines. Its enormous body hovered over the horizon, so large that it seemed to be able to support the entire sky!
Its body is covered in bizarre scales, each scale opening and closing like a strange mouthpart chewing...

Amidst the clouds and mist, a ferocious eyeball burst forth with a scarlet glow.

He began to stare intently at Chen Ye's location.

"Grass!"

Chen Ye almost swore!
This thing seems to be aimed at me!
next second...

A terrifying hunger began to spread through Chen Ye's heart!
"I ate it all!"

"I ate it all!"

"..."

Chen Ye suddenly felt the air around him begin to get cold, a coldness that far exceeded any ordinary feeling, as if it were striking his very soul!
"It is the resentment of this world that has created a new monster!"

"As soon as anything starts eating things it shouldn't, it will grow!"

Immediately, a related thought popped into Chen Ye's mind.

Although he didn't know why the giant monster lurking in the sky had targeted him, or why it had brought him danger...

But Chen Ye was certain of...

I definitely need to do something now to fight off the monsters in the sky!

Chen Ye immediately looked at the food laid out in the kitchen.

Pizza, grilled burgers—we ate them all at once.

Chen Ye sensed that the monster was targeting him, which was very likely related to the food in the house.

Boom! ! !
Boom! ! !
The monster's terrifying body began to swoop down!

The attack was aimed directly at the house where Chen Ye was located!

"Damn it! What the hell is this?!"

Chen Ye immediately closed the curtains...

But it's just an ordinary residential building, and it seems unable to resist the erosion of this thing!
however,
The entire apartment building only began to shake slightly.

The monster seemed to be trying to shake the house, but all it could do was make it sway slightly, without causing any damage.

"This...this monster...I've seen it in my dreams!"

Ito gritted his teeth, his voice trembling as he spoke, clearly terrified by the horrific sight before he could speak.

"In a dream?"

Chen Ye was stunned.

"Yes."

Ito thought for a moment and said, "Every time I dream about this thing, I feel extremely hungry, as if I want to eat and drink everything!" (End of Chapter)