Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 35: The Curse of Dreams

My brain went blank for a moment.

With Ling Xiao's current understanding, he simply couldn't comprehend this scene that seemed normal yet was definitely very, very strange!

Fog is harmful.

This point needs no further explanation.

The gray fog and the monsters do not seem to be on the same "camp," or at least they are not a harmonious family.

The fact that the bloodstains left by the monster have been altered also reveals some clues.

Last but not least.

The radiance of the divine embers is the perfect counter to gray fog, monsters, and other dangerous entities unknown to Lingxiao!

During the eight-hour trial, the campfire was absolutely safe!

At least Ling Xiao himself, and none of the other survivors in the channel, were ever attacked within the area illuminated by the campfire.

Even if I'm being chased, even if I'm possessed by a spirit!

But as soon as they escape back to the safe zone, those vicious and treacherous monsters don't even dare to show their faces and have already run away!

This concept, after repeated exploration and summarization, has been firmly established in Ling Xiao's mind.

But now...

wrong!

Big mistake!

That monstrous thing not only caught up with us, but it also showed itself.

A literal appearance!

Bathed in the dim light of the campfire, she stood naturally less than two meters away from Lingxiao.

The dark black dress had no extra embellishments; its layers and interweaving outlined the graceful figure of the "newcomer." The elaborate and gorgeous skirt, which should have trailed on the ground, floated and swayed at her feet in a way that defied gravity.

Her hands, clasped in lace gloves, were clasped together over her abdomen, revealing glimpses of her fair skin, exuding elegance and poise.

In stark contrast to her mature demeanor was her curious posture.

With her head slightly tilted, the black veil covering her eyes did not detract from her stunning beauty at all; the small portion of her face that was revealed was like a flawless landscape in the boy's eyes.

A little more would make him look plump, a little less would make him look thin.

Such perfection makes one envious of the Creator's favoritism!

……

"Damn it! What am I thinking?!"

Ling Xiao snapped back to reality in shock.

That strange figure shrouded in black mist was now a terrifying monster in his mind!

Staring at it will steal your mind.

How are we supposed to fight this boss?!

Without time to treat his wounds, Ling Xiao quickly looked away, got up, and retreated, only daring to steal a few glances when he had the campfire in front of him.

And the ghost woman just stood there with her head tilted to one side.

They didn't come in, but they didn't leave either.

He stood at the edge of the campfire's light, keeping a close eye on the still-shaken young man.

"Still looking at me..."

"Is she going to stay here and wait for the campfire to go out?!"

A bad thought flashed through Ling Xiao's mind, and he almost gritted his teeth to pieces.

Most "survival games" only give you one life.

If this thing is really blocking the spawn point, then what's the point of playing?

correct!

game!

Before she makes a move, let's do some reconnaissance and at least gather some information.

At least I can die knowing the truth!

Ling Xiao mustered his courage, or rather, he went all out, and quickly glanced over with his eyes that had been fixed on the campfire, only daring to observe it out of the corner of his eye.

【lv? ? Duchess Emilia [? ? ? ] (Unique)】

[? ? ? ……]

I saw something, but it seemed like I couldn't make out anything.

"We're doomed..."

Ling Xiao had a premonition that something terrible was about to happen.

It seems that seeing is possible, but using the skill to detect it would lead to...

The campfire beside me suddenly blazed up, spewing out fierce flames like a gas cylinder that had gone out of control!

Completely hopeless, Ling Xiao let out a muffled groan, his spiritual senses instantly shattering.

Before he lost consciousness, he only had time to see a few prompts on the panel:

[A glimpse that cannot be looked at directly...]

And a slightly panicked exclamation: "Eh!? What...?"

……

The campfire continued to flicker on its own.

However, compared to before, the afterimage flames were noticeably "weakened".

No one would believe it if they told others, not even Ling Xiao himself.

So, unable to think of anything after sitting up, his first instinct was to look around in fear!

Not finding the ghostly figure that was the source of all evil, my mind and body immediately relaxed.

Following his body's instincts, Ling Xiao trembled as if his cerebellum was malfunctioning, and found some soft clothes to use as a pillow.

Then just lie down.

The little things that he could do easily on a normal day were now draining all the brain cells he could use.

His eyes stared blankly at the gray mist, and even the panel could no longer project anything.

Ling Xiao endured it all, experiencing the most desperate prison life in a limited time.

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It may be a long time, or it may be short.

The stagnant thoughts finally began to flow slowly again.

He wiped the dampness from the corners of his mouth and spurred his still somewhat unresponsive hands and feet to get up from the ground.

"Okay, okay..."

"Damn survival game... You son of a bitch! You don't even have a starting area!"

"grass!!!"

Despite the furious cursing, Ling Xiao swallowed the bitter medicine.

Because he only dared to complain in his heart.

Even with the help of the items, the recovery speed was still incredibly slow, only slightly better than before.

As is customary, first check which attributes you are lacking.

The Soul Badger's soul impact is nothing; if you want to see real power, you need this!

It's amazing at helping me sleep!

"Huh? There aren't any weakened attributes? Wait, could I be confused and misremembered? Let me think again..."

I checked several times, and it's true that the attributes are no different from those after I started working.

But this feeling of weightlessness, like being hit hard with a stick, couldn't be an illusion!

Something's definitely wrong.

After rechecking the panel, Ling Xiao could finally relax and let his expression turn ugly.

A new item, "Status," has been added to your personal information.

Ling Xiao himself didn't know how he unlocked it, but it should be related to the only status among them.

[Status: Duchess Emilia's Dream Curse]

[The Duchess Emilia's Enchanted Dream Curse: Every time you cross a threshold of a new level of existence, you enter the Duchess's dream. Originally a blessing, it now feels more like a fatal curse in her current state. Awakening successfully brings corresponding blessings; remaining in her slumber, keeping her company, is a kind of liberation. In short, upon breaking through, Emilia will await you devoutly in her dream!]

"Is it... okay if I don't go?"

But witty remarks can't change anything.

Whether Ling Xiao was unwilling or not, he would face this calamity on the day he broke through level 10.

And don't forget the initial description.

It means that even if he miraculously woke up and survived.

lv20, lv30, lv40...

Even if he survives to the end, he will still have to face the judgment of fate!

Because even the Eye of Appraisal, which had made him dizzy from looking at it, couldn't figure out the other party's level except for their name!

Who knows what level of old hag she is!

For a fleeting moment, Ling Xiao even considered giving up on himself.

Fortunately, he had experienced many ups and downs both before and after his time travel.

Even a terrible mental state is better than a sudden, violent death.

Ling Xiao, who had finally managed to pull himself together, suddenly smelled a cool and distant fragrance.

He couldn't distinguish the nuances of top notes, middle notes, and base notes; he just instinctively felt that it must be very expensive, the kind of precious that money couldn't buy.

Taking a couple more breaths, I felt a strange sense of familiarity.

Suddenly, he thought of something.

"It's over..."

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