American variety show world begins with subduing Jason

He gesticulated wildly as he led the guests into the spacious room, continuing his eloquent speech:

"Thank you all for your strong support, which has allowed us to get rid of those cumbersome reviews and begin the immersion experiment in a timely manner."

"Although I am not a researcher, I know that in order to achieve results, you have to make some bold decisions."

With black hair, black eyes, black clothes, and black boots, his pale, almost transparent skin created a stark contrast. The handsome young man seemed like a ghost emerging from the night, following closely behind.

He casually agreed, but his gaze immediately fixed on the center of the house.

The interlacing of silvery-white, holy beams of light illuminated the items in the room while subtly sealing them within.

It was an oval-shaped stone pebble about thirty or forty centimeters high.

The light shines on the dark red stone surface, refracting a deep, gloomy hue that gives the viewer an uncertain feeling, as if some slender creature is churning and wriggling inside, giving one an involuntary sense of slippery coldness.

His rigorous research skills, ingrained in his very being, remained unaffected by his excitement. His hands moved swiftly across the computer panel, causing the crystal platform holding the stone egg to tremble and writhe as if it were alive.

A few seconds later, a transparent sphere floated in the air, tightly sealing the collectible while moving according to the researcher's instructions.

Let's begin now.

An invisible energy field opened up, revealing a deep tunnel.

"You just mentioned decisiveness? The gentlemen upstairs certainly showed a lot of decisiveness this time. My colleagues at the base, including myself, thought it would take half a year of wrangling and investigation..."

A faint, illusory burning sensation brushed across his skin, and Alex instinctively wanted to spread his bat wings, but he quickly suppressed the urge.

1251... Silently counting the powerful spells hidden in the shadows, the vampire king smiled lazily in front of these defensive arrangements that could instantly injure him.

That's because my friend and I

...They have special persuasion techniques!

Chapter 503 Gradual Progress 2

Emptiness and nothingness descended with a fantastical sense of weightlessness, overwhelming us in the blink of an eye.

The surging elemental forces roared wildly, sophisticated alchemical machinery bound the powerful energy within, and numerous sorcerers busied themselves beside the grand and intricate ritual instruments…

Alex had imagined many strange scenarios, but the sight before him was beyond his expectations.

There was nothing there... To put it more precisely, it was an endless expanse of darkness.

Up, down, left, and right seem to have no meaning here. Only the law of gravity revealed by Sir Isaac Newton still reminds visitors how to properly align their head with their legs.

As he moved, tiny ripples spread gently from beneath his feet, drawing circles on the silvery-black surface and evoking unexpected and peculiar associations.

"The earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters."

In such a serene and tranquil environment, the research chief, who had been somewhat overly excited, calmed down a bit, and his unusually emotional thinking took over.

"For a scholar who has vowed to explore the mysteries of the world, I usually consider the scriptures to be meaningless nonsense, but I must admit that the occasional records in them do have value."

He grinned and stomped his foot as a gesture.

"At least, the descriptions of high-level divine beings are quite realistic."

Rather than a crystal, it was more like a liquid substance that steadily supported the two people, seemingly illusory but actually as solid as the earth.

The filamentous light, seemingly from nowhere, curved and twisted along a specific path, disappearing into the boundless, dark depths below.

With just this faint light source, it's impossible to see anything clearly. Even Alex, whose life essence has already stepped into immortality, cannot know what kind of existence is hidden there.

Yes, although the omnipresent strange power blocked his senses, he instinctively felt that there was a mysterious and unknowable force lurking beneath his feet.

“Apart from us poor wretches who can never leave, even the presidents of the Federation have rarely come here.”

The man held a triangular piece of golden rune and shook it slightly. The suspended crystal ball descended lightly, dissipating into the air like a phantom projection.

The dark red pebble, pointed at the top and wide at the bottom, landed steadily, bobbing up and down on the pitch-black "ground," before gradually sinking to the bottom.

"Alright, now all we need is time. Gentlemen, please wait for good news." Having done all this, the man turned to leave.

“Yes, now we just need to wait for good news.” A smile bloomed on Alex’s handsome, pale face as he replied, seemingly to himself.

Upon hearing the words, the slightly overweight supervisor suddenly felt a sense of confusion. As the work was completed, a vague, suppressed thought gradually surfaced in his mind:

"Why allow outsiders to come in for the experiment? Even with the Supreme Council's special permission, there's no need for that..."

"I said, can we leave now? The environment here is really making me feel uncomfortable."

The next moment, two bright eyes blinked, and a flash of jewel-like crimson light disappeared in an instant, and the man's expression returned to calm.

A silvery-gray glow swirls and the constantly fluctuating spatial tunnel opens, awaiting the departure of visitors.

"A guy permanently blessed with a powerful mind protection is indeed difficult to deal with. Fortunately, I was prepared beforehand." The young man remained calm and flicked his sharp, knife-like nails.

Just as he finally felt at ease and stepped into the tunnel, it was as if that barely perceptible spiritual fluctuation had touched some taboo.

A vast and awe-inspiring force, like a landslide or a tsunami, crashed into Alex's consciousness!

A thousand indescribable, illusory screams exploded in my ears, and several flashes of cold light burst forth from the dark depths, outlining a faint, majestic silhouette in the immeasurable depths.

Tangled fur and slippery scales, menacing horns and magnificent wings

—It was as if countless fantastical creatures had come together to form a terrifying figure.

A chilling, oppressive aura instantly permeated his soul. At this moment, the vampire king, theoretically at the pinnacle of the dark creature hierarchy, felt an overwhelming urge to prostrate himself in worship, wanting only to grovel before the very source of his deepest reverence. The feeling was akin to facing the very bloodline of all non-human beings!

Even with his composure, he couldn't help but widen his pupils. His long-held doubts were suddenly revealed, and an ancient and revered name flashed through his mind.

How was the villa in the woods able to capture such a large number of unusual test subjects without attracting outside attention?

Because the vast majority of them did not come from capture, but rather...

--manufacture!"

……

……

"Gulu, Guru."

A round, crystalline object rolled along the corner of the room until it hit the opposite wall and stopped, causing the white, suspended matter inside to tumble up and down.

Plates of grilled steaks on the table still exude an enticing aroma, the butter on the bread is still warm, an elderly man's cane is leaning against a chair, and a plush toy sits beside him... It's as if the family was having a joyful meal just a moment ago.

But now, this cozy country cottage is empty.

However, if we broaden the definition of "person" a bit, we can find a few.

"The message has been relayed back; it's going very smoothly."

An old, wooden voice rang out, but upon closer listening, one could faintly hear various screams and laughter mixed within it. These two completely opposite emotions intertwined, forming an indescribable and eerie melody.

It was as if something long-awaited had finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel, and even the strange tone carried a hint of joy.

Unfortunately, empathy is advocated precisely because it is so scarce in an increasingly apathetic society.

Therefore, the only response to this joy was a torrent of resentment bursting from between clenched teeth:

"That's for you!"

A pool of azure water slowly rotates in mid-air, its surface shimmering with deep and ever-changing light spots, like distant stars in the night sky.

Accompanied by angry shouts and curses, the nearby furniture and decorations—whether tables, chairs, sofas, bowls, plates, knives, or forks, whether they were made of wood, metal, or ceramic—quickly and firmly shimmered with a strange, watery sheen.

Then, thick algae and moss quickly climbed up, leaving salty water erosion marks on these items, as if they had been soaking in the deep sea for thousands of years.

Such imposing power might make ordinary extraordinary beings feel as if they were standing on the edge of an abyss, but the figure in front of them simply ignored the other party with a mocking attitude.

"You acted in secret, yet you stepped right into a trap. Are you going to try and shift the blame onto others?"

Chapter 504 Gradual Progress 3

“I’m not a fool! That venomous snake possesses a realm of true knowledge; you must have sensed beforehand that there might be a trap, right!”

Amidst low, rumbling roars like muffled thunder, the water surged violently, and the surrounding objects were eroded at a speed that increased dozens of times, collapsing into clumps of wet mud in the blink of an eye.

"Heh, looks like you're not too stupid after all."

The fluorescent lights overhead suddenly flickered, the warm light dimming and illuminating a tall, dark red figure below, giving off a chilling and eerie feeling.

A few white cotton balls dangled from the wide-brimmed hat, and the thick, red velvet robe swayed slightly. Combined with the owner's plump figure, the figure appeared endearing, friendly, and gentle, diluting the suddenly rising eerie atmosphere.

But even such festive and peaceful attire couldn't make those harsh words any more pleasant.

"Calypso has hundreds of years of experience in communication. Who knows the temperament of you heretical devils from the city-state era better than me?"

Although they outwardly accept the alliance and feign sincere cooperation, they are actually forever immersed in illusory glory, preferring to drown in their decaying arrogance rather than truly join hands with us, just like their attempt to go it alone this time..."

The figure narrated calmly and emotionlessly in a very familiar tone.

However, this calm attitude was even more unbearable for the listeners than the sharp sarcasm just now.

"Enough! At this point you still call us heretics and devils?"

You lapdog kneeling before the gates of Eden, servant of the glorious God! Do you still think you're a saint exalted to heaven, revered by countless believers? Now you're no different from us, nothing more than a pathetic worm abandoned by your master in the mud!

The blue water trembled violently, highlighting the ocean woman's beautiful face, which was filled with a fierce aura.

Not to mention her, even the detached and arrogant demeanor characteristic of the Christian faith, under that calm tone, couldn't be contained by the broken mirror light that had been silent all along. Its surface rippled like an abyss, clearly showing its dissatisfaction.

"Yes, if we're going to get to the bottom of it, I'm just a torn shadow, not even as complete as you. But who can be sure..."

As if the current were intermittent due to energy interference, the lights began to flicker again, each flicker seeming to provide a stiff beat for the rhythm of the conversation.

"...A shadow cannot surpass the original body, let alone go any further!"

The flickering of the lights quickened slightly, and the human face reflected in the clear seawater frowned, a strange feeling suddenly rising within them.

The Olympian gods are descended from the ancient Titans, and are among the embodiments of primal, violent forces of nature. While lacking in emotion and intellect, they possess an innate advantage in perception. They immediately, almost reflexively, sensed something amiss.

"you--"

She had barely uttered a single word when the humanoid figure beside her, seemingly composed of hundreds of shattered lenses, suddenly disintegrated, seemingly about to teleport into the void without hesitation.

However, it was still a step too late. An endless wave of black and red flames suddenly erupted, and the scorching evil of hellfire pressed down like the gaping maw of a demon king that devours the world!

The faint screams rang out for only a moment before most of the glittering glass lenses melted into liquid, transforming into a sharply defined crystal that shimmered with a mesmerizing light.

A large hand with protruding crimson bone spurs at its joints ruthlessly grabbed the crystal, holding it tightly in its palm. A majestic, blurry figure flashed out, its crystal-yellow eyes swirling with black smoke.

"—What do you need to do?"