Rules of the Strange: I Became a God in a Bizarre World Through Taoist Arts

In the scene depicted on the screen, Shen Xingzhuo's wounds had begun to fester.

Those numerous, horrifyingly large bloody holes, after bleeding out the last drop of blood, caused the surrounding skin to begin to rot and crack.

Many people felt a chill run down their spines as they watched, and the phantom pain in their bodies seemed even more real.

When Guai Tan saw that the people of Tianxia were suppressing their pain but resolutely refusing to utter a single word of slander against Shen Xingzhuo, he finally became enraged.

A faint, dark purple light flickered across the edge of the distant sky.

But no one noticed...

Safe City, Quarantine Zone.

Someone swallowed ten bottles of painkillers.

She slammed the crystal bottle to the ground, scattering many crystal fragments.

"Since we share senses, if I drink painkillers in the real world, will Sister Shen's pain also be relieved?"

The person distributing supplies next to her noticed what she said and gently shook his head.

"Ghost stories wouldn't be so kind."

"Moreover, once the chosen one loses consciousness in the ghost stories, it will be even less satisfying for their bizarre and perverse tastes."

The other person, overhearing their conversation, nodded and added:

"The best-case scenario right now is that we can monitor Sister Shen's condition in real time. Even if... we can respond proactively!"

As she spoke, she polished the civilian weapon in her hand until it shone brightly.

Such scenes also occurred in various parts of the Tianxia Kingdom.

And in ghost stories.

Pei Jinxiu looked at Shen Xingzhuo's predicament, but she couldn't laugh no matter what.

"You're quite tolerant."

As soon as she finished speaking, Shen Xingzhuo chuckled softly.

"I also want to thank you for helping me find true, endless reincarnation."

Shen Xingzhu shook her wrist, which had been stiff from maintaining the same posture for so long.

A flash of golden light, and many dried leeches fell from her body.

In no time, even the horrific bloody holes on her body began to heal little by little.

"After all, it's a strange tale from ghost stories, so I don't blame you for being ignorant."

Shen Xingzhuo's voice was light and airy, then she smiled and said:

"Would you like to learn about my Xuanmen Golden Light Mantra? Just shine it on you, and I guarantee... your life will be extinguished."

In addition to warding off evil spirits and protecting the body, the Golden Light Mantra is also the ultimate nemesis of eerie and malevolent things.

"How could this happen!"

Pei Jinyu's eyes were bloodshot as she looked at Shen Xingzhuo's face, then at the three of them who were unconscious in her arms.

"Hey~ isn't this just doing as the locals do?"

"These kinds of dramas must have been common in wealthy and powerful families in ancient times, wouldn't you agree, Aunt?"

Shen Xingzhuo made a gesture of control.

"It's just a simple trick; I'm afraid you'll find it laughable."

Shen Xingzhuo had already sensed something was amiss long before the Endless Cycle mission was announced.

Logically speaking, she should have already discovered the truth about Pei Jinxiu, Liu Jin, Shen Guantang, Pei Xi, and even Pei Yin's stories.

Even if it reverses again, what can be reversed?

Unless—in the first place, she didn't see the whole picture.

The golden light of the spell slowly receded from Shen Xingzhuo's body, not disappearing, but rather subsiding. The shriveled leeches fell from her body like withered leaves peeling from branches, and the horrific blood holes healed at a visible speed. The new skin glowed with a faint golden hue, as if coated with a thin layer of glaze.

Pei Jinxiu's pupils dilated violently.

"Impossible...those leeches..."

"They really did burrow into my veins, they really did suck my blood, and my wounds really did fester. Everything you said and everything you did was true."