My ordinary path to immortality shouldn't end here.

Chapter 210 What If I Were a Weird Game

Upon hearing Bai Chijing's refusal, the self-awareness of this world was immediately filled with anger and resentment. The voice, indistinguishable between male and female, transformed into a thunderous roar: "I am the Heavenly Dao, the supreme and most revered. It is your honor to help me, and it will also bring you immense benefits!"

Upon hearing these words from the will of heaven, Bai Chijing couldn't help but feel a subtle sense of unease.

Because this way of Heaven, which has already been established for humankind, is too strange.

The Heavenly Realm of Zhixuan, before transforming into the Emperor Heavenly Venerable, disguised itself flawlessly. And the true Heavenly Dao that trapped the world, after becoming the Human Dao, merely revealed some of the selfish desires of living beings.

In any case, they would never behave like the Heavenly Dao of this world, where it not only acts as if it is perfectly natural to forcibly demand everything, but also considers it an honor to be able to help them!
Most importantly, this is not the other party being arrogant and presumptuous, but rather the natural order of this world, which truly believes this!
"The Way of Heaven?"

A subtle glint flashed in Bai Chijing's eyes.

He has now reached a level close to the Dao, and his perspective on things is naturally very different from before.

At this moment, the changes in the natural order of this world gave him a warning, or rather, a notification. If he could understand it, he might be able to know why the natural order of this world eventually develops self-awareness!
All of this is like a cycle.

But this does not mean that this cycle is normal; the existence of this cycle is itself an extremely abnormal thing.

Bai Chi Jing is worth pondering.

At the same time, he acted even faster and more ruthlessly. A large amount of strange and mutated spiritual energy was drawn from Zhixuan Heaven and poured into this world like the waters of a celestial river.

Although this strange and unpredictable spiritual energy is not as strong as the putrid aura that appeared in Zhixuan Heaven, it is still enough to affect the Heavenly Dao of this world.

Although there is no extraordinary power in this world, it means that all power in this world resides in the Heavenly Dao of this world. But having power and exerting power are not the same thing.

Therefore, the Heavenly Dao of a world without extraordinary power does not necessarily mean that this Heavenly Dao possesses extremely powerful strength capable of easily suppressing near-immortals.

Soon, Bai Chijing could no longer hear the clamor of the Heavenly Dao.

Because at this moment, in this world where there is no extraordinary power, Bai Chijing could no longer hear the incessant chatter of the Heavenly Dao.

Although the strange spiritual energy was not enough to cause a strange change in the Heavenly Dao, it was enough to cause earth-shattering changes in everything in the world.

In this world where there is no extraordinary power, everything was originally fixed and unchanging.

People are divided into different classes, and each class remains the same for generations. Those in the class of kings, nobles, and generals will always remain kings, nobles, and generals, born to enjoy all the riches and honors. But the lowest class of commoners will always remain commoners, their children born only to serve those in higher classes.

As for crossing social classes, that's out of the question. Not only are the higher-ranking mortals who benefit from it not allowed, but the very laws of this world also forbid such a thing from happening.

In this world, cattle and horses can only ever be cattle and horses.

However, the emergence of the strange spiritual energy brought the greatest change to this world.

The rules of the entire universe were directly affected.

Originally, in this world, the position of near-Daoist Venerable was not prominent, but instead became a chain that bound the world, directly locking away any possibility of this world deviating from its predetermined trajectory.

Right now, those near-Dao Venerables have merely locked away the authority to leave this world.

However, in this world, only one beautiful woman could notice this, and therefore she was very shocked and angry.

This beautiful woman was none other than Gong Qinghuang.

She never expected that Bai Chijing would be able to catch up directly and even use the power of this world itself to seal it off.

But soon, Gong Qinghuang's expression returned to calm. Her eyes were still flashing, but she was able to think calmly.

"Is it because they can't refine the Eyeless Undying, so they have to fight for the right to possess it through a battle of the Great Dao?"

Gong Qinghuang has already realized this.

Although she had never obtained a second eye-like object, she could discern some clues from the fact that even when Bai Chijing was chasing her, he would never appear directly in front of her.

“However… this is not how you fight for the Great Dao!” Gong Qinghuang’s tone became confident as she said this.

After all, she had participated in the Great Dao Contest back then and had accumulated a wealth of experience.

Therefore, she clearly understood how to conduct a proper encirclement and kill in the struggle for the Great Dao. However, Bai Chijing's behavior was like chasing after a woman who didn't love him; he would only be despised by that woman and would not achieve any positive results.

"In the struggle for the Great Way, fortune and misfortune are intertwined, each with its own share. Even if you seem to have the upper hand now, it's still hard to say who will ultimately prevail."

Gong Qinghuang said calmly.

Fortune and misfortune go hand in hand and are ever-changing, which is a characteristic of the struggle of the Great Dao.

The weaker party may not remain weak in the struggle for the Great Dao indefinitely. Conversely, the stronger party cannot maintain its dominant position indefinitely.

Otherwise, the struggle for the Great Dao wouldn't have become a means that could only be used as a last resort.

Gong Qinghuang is very confident in herself.

She believed she could not possibly lose to Bai Chijing in this battle for the Great Dao.

At that very moment, the true nature of the mutated spiritual energy's influence on this world began to unfold. A dry and cold voice rang in the ears of everyone in this world: "If I Were a Weird Game, the world has been divided into game zones, and all the dungeons and secret realms in each zone have been generated. Welcome, new players, to If I Were a Weird Game. Here, you may find some unusual powers and incredible treasures."

As the sound faded, billowing black smoke filled the sky and earth, as if something were blotting out the sun.

But the black smoke didn't last long.

A moment later, all the strange black smoke phenomena vanished. However, at this moment, all the living beings in the world were in a state of astonishment and confusion.

But this state of shock and disorientation quickly dissipated, replaced by a complex mix of emotions. Some were excited, some were thrilled, some were terrified, some frowned, some were serious, some were uneasy... a variety of feelings, but excitement was the most prevalent, because the voice had mentioned "unusual power" and "inconceivable extraordinary treasures".

It's important to understand that this is a world with rigid social hierarchies.

All sorts of advanced technologies are controlled by the royal families and powerful clans of this world. It's no exaggeration to say that the environment inhabited by this top class, and the technological means they enjoy, are at least a century ahead of the lowest commoners in terms of development!

So, what does it mean for this world when such extraordinary power descends?

It's a complete restructuring of social classes across the world!

This is undoubtedly an opportunity for those who are at the bottom of society. Although it is obviously dangerous, it is still better than having no hope and being forced to be slaves to others for generations.

However, this is not good news for those in the middle class. Most people in this class prioritize stability. Even with the allure of "extraordinary power" and "inconceivable treasures," only a small fraction of them would be tempted.

This is the mainstream cause of feelings of unease and seriousness.

Meanwhile, the top echelons of this world are primarily concerned with frowning in thought and showing genuine interest in the arrival of this "What If I Were a Bizarre Game" scenario.

Many others were equally excited.

In this world, although advanced technology has extended the lifespan of mortals to over two hundred years, at least one hundred and fifty of those years are spent in old age.

Furthermore, many of them have already reached the end of their lifespan, and even advanced technology cannot extend their lifespan any further.

So, in this "What If I Were a Weird Game" scenario, there might be a treasure that can make people young again and live forever? Once someone gets it, they'll find all sorts of ways to get it!
Some people even give them gifts on their own initiative!

Thus, the mortals of this world began to conquer those dungeons and secret realms.

Therefore, at this point, Gong Qinghuang, who could previously conceal her form, was directly exposed to Bai Chijing's gaze. Yet, among all the mortals in this world, she was currently the only one who had remained completely calm from beginning to end.

After all, Bai Chijing's "What If I Were a Weird Game" was nothing short of a farce to the near-immortals.

Therefore, there's no need to worry about it.

However, among so many people who were moved, there was only one who remained unmoved, and Bai Chijing could easily find him.

Gong Qinghuang did this on purpose.

The battle for the Great Dao has begun. Although she is no match for Bai Chijing, she is not so weak that she can't even last a single round. Moreover, in Gong Qinghuang's view, she currently has a great deal of room to maneuver in this battle for the Great Dao!

While the Primordial Celestial Venerable Bai Chijing is indeed remarkable, his late birth and short cultivation period are significant drawbacks that cannot be ignored.
Being born late means missing out on certain special resources.

A short period of spiritual practice means that one cannot know some ancient secrets, nor does one have time to cultivate extraordinary interpersonal relationships.

So, Gong Qinghuang looked up.

At that moment, their eyes met directly.

Both gazes, however, remained remarkably calm. There was not a trace of passion or hatred, nor any fluctuation in their expressions; it was as if what they were seeing was merely an ordinary scene.

Then, Gong Qinghuang naturally withdrew her gaze and walked into a dungeon.

The struggle for the Great Way has never been a contest of brute force.

It is not merely a competition between what each person holds, cultivates, and practices.

There are many things involved here. For example, right now, Bai Chijing has set up this "What if I were a weird game" scenario, so Gong Qinghuang's way to break the deadlock is to participate in this game and disrupt all of Bai Chijing's plans.

In addition, the struggle for the Great Dao is often not something that can be ended in a single match. Therefore, based on Gong Qinghuang's experience in the struggle for the Great Dao, she still has a lot of trial and error costs to make.

Therefore, she chose to enter this "What If I Were a Weird Game" game.

If she can use this to directly disrupt Bai Chijing's plans, then it will prove that this Primordial Celestial Venerable is all brawn and no brains. If she can't, then so be it; there will be many more opportunities for the two to clash later.

Even if temporary gains are exchanged for misfortune that may turn out to be a blessing in disguise, it's not a bad deal.

Gong Qinghuang didn't choose the "What If I Were a Strange Game" instance randomly. Bai Chijing divided it into twelve levels, A, B, C, and D, because there were further subdivisions such as upper A, middle A, and lower A.

Right now, all the mortals in this world are familiarizing themselves with the gameplay through the three beginner tutorial levels.

Gong Qinghuang headed straight for the top-tier dungeon!

She wanted to make a stunning debut, thereby disrupting the entire scheme built around "What If I Were a Weird Game." After all, this was only the beginning; the most difficult dungeon had already been breached. What meaning did this whole scheme hold then?

Gong Qinghuang is confident.

As a near-immortal with a glorious past, Gong Qinghuang believed that "If I were a strange game" was nothing more than something she could easily break with a flick of her finger.

Then, Gong Qinghuang began to lose confidence.

This is because this top-tier dungeon requires players to escape from nine powerful and bizarre beings with the physical abilities of an ordinary person, while only being allowed to use certain in-game items.

One successful escape will earn you a powerful longsword.

If you clear all nine levels, you can master the Nine Swords Treasure!
After all, this is a struggle over the Great Dao, so Bai Chijing must use a treasure of sufficient value to make his move. And a supreme treasure with enduring power that can draw away the killing force of the Heavenly Dao is undoubtedly qualified to do so.

Furthermore, although the erratic spiritual energy has blocked the Heavenly Dao of this world, it still needs a constant treasure to deter it.

"They really know how to be generous with other people's money, using the nine treasures of the Azure Cloud Sword Celestial Venerable as a reward for the winner of this round..." Gong Qinghuang sneered.

This dungeon is undoubtedly difficult to play because it is limited by the physical abilities of ordinary people.

And the ordinary people of this world...

Although advanced technology has extended lifespan to over two hundred years, this is clearly not something ordinary people can enjoy. Even more subtly, the average lifespan of ordinary people in this world is only around sixty years.

It's easy to imagine how poor the physical condition of ordinary people here is.

"Then I concede the first round." Gong Qinghuang conceded without hesitation because it was an impossible task, at least in her opinion.

After Gong Qinghuang uttered those words, she clearly felt that her connection with "Wei Mo Wu Mou" had become almost nonexistent!

Even though she was mentally prepared, Gong Qinghuang still felt a surge of resentment. So she said coldly, "Bai Chijing, since you have set up this kind of situation, do you have a way to break it?"

As she spoke, the solution to this dungeon was revealed in text form.

Because she has the right to know.

The struggle for the Great Dao is about making the other party completely convinced and ultimately die and have their Dao extinguished!

"What a waste of time! Such a stupid method!" Gong Qinghuang couldn't help but blurt out these words when she looked at the solution to this dungeon.

(End of this chapter)