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

A thunderclap struck, and a gust of wind smashed open the door, violently blowing into the long hall.

The candlelight inside the room was mostly extinguished by the wind, leaving it extremely dark.

However, the expressions on everyone's faces were clearly grotesque in the white light that shone through the lightning.

Even in this dim light, Shen Xingzhuo could still see the unusual thing on Piao Piao's chest.

Because he has a ghost-like personality, there was no blood at the wound where he was stabbed.

But strangely, she saw that Piaopiao's wounds were absorbing the blood flowing from Charlotte's body.

Piao Piao is no ordinary person!

Shen Xingzhuo had previously read some popular science articles about dissociative identity disorder when she was cramming on the condition.

The emergence of a ghostly personality is generally due to the body's owner having committed suicide.

And that's how piaopiao (a type of shimmering fabric) is formed!

Therefore, it can absorb the flesh and blood of other personalities to strengthen itself!

In some ways, Piaopiao is the one closest to the main personality!

She pressed her palm hard, and the pain dispelled some of the feeling of fatigue.

Shen Xingzhuo suddenly felt a sharp pain in her brain, and the task progress panel appeared in her mind unexpectedly.

A question mark floated into her mind.

What does this mean?

The task panel popped up on its own without her calling it.

Could it be... that it has evolved into a permanent reward?

But she didn't have time to think about that.

Because in the main storyline exploration section, the percentage of quest progress is increasing rapidly!

The chosen one must kill all the hollow figures before the entire ghost story reaches 95% completion.

[If the mission fails, the chosen one will be devoured by the hollow beings and declared dead!]

Shen Xingzhuo's breathing became slightly sluggish, and he pressed his palms down a little harder.

How could this happen?

Although the ghost stories usually involve actions targeting her.

But those people were exploiting loopholes in the rules to withhold certain resources or rewards.

Instead of what it is now, like winding up a clockwork to keep the task progressing smoothly.

She was thinking quickly.

A thought flashed through his mind, and his gaze fell upon Piaopiao, who was struggling fiercely.

He then coldly ordered, "Charlotte, kill her with my blade!"

She handed over the long sword.

Charlotte paused, then asked, "But it's not Sleepless Night now... If you can't kill him, it probably won't do you any good, right?"

Shen Xingzhu smiled.

"Kill them."

"Killing him will mean a sleepless night!"

Charlotte and Jenny were both completely confused.

But its advantage lies in its obedience.

Thus, the blade, imbued with Shen Xingzhuo's spiritual energy, pierced Piao Piao's crown as easily as slicing a watermelon.

Piao Piao's eyes were wide open, she died with her eyes wide open, unable to close them in peace.

The thunder outside the window grew louder.

The wind howled as if it wanted to tear everything in the hotel apart.

Shen Xingzhuo saw once again the calm, unwavering pupils of the goat.

Those pupils were like abysses; as you looked into them, they stared back at you…

"A sleepless night, a night of murder..."

"Whenever the crows sing, the thorns come in a frenzy to kill."

This time, the singing came from Shen Xingzhuo's mouth.

She lowered her eyes slightly and glanced at the gradually transparent "corpse" floating on the ground.

With just a light tap of his fingertip, a concentrated burst of spiritual energy was unleashed.

Her body, like weathered sand, turned into tiny specks of golden dust and dissipated into the air.

[Kill the Hollow Man - Progress 60%]

The long hall was silent, unlike the lively atmosphere of the last time.

Charlotte pulled a blood-stained note from her pocket.

She has lost too much blood and is dying.

"This is Byron's last possession... I can rest assured now that I'm entrusting it to you."

She forcefully stuffed the crumpled note into Shen Xingzhuo's hand, revealing a relieved smile.

Shen Xingzhu squatted down to be at eye level with her.

Charlotte stroked her cheek and gently pressed her forehead against hers.

"My dear, your wish will come true."

Her voice was so soft, almost inaudible.

Her body bloomed brilliantly like fireworks, transforming into light specks of light that disappeared into Shen Xingzhuo's forehead.

Almost in that instant.

Shen Xingzhuo read through her entire 15-year life story.

Stepbrother, stepfather, biological father, teacher, classmate...

These hideous faces flashed before Shen Xingzhuo's eyes one by one.

Finally, the image settled on a face with a goatee.

"You need to listen to me; all this treatment is for your own good."

"Just drink your medicine and you won't be in so much pain anymore."

That voice echoed repeatedly in her mind.

Shen Xingzhuo stared intently at that face.

Eyes with sclera showing below the iris, a scar on the cheek...

And then there's that cold, ever-present, playful smile.

A chill ran down her spine like an electric current.

Shen Xingzhuo slowly turned around and met the gaze of the mastiff that was obediently squatting at his feet.

Her gaze pierced through the glossy fur and saw Gregor's former face...

The two faces overlapped perfectly.

Shen Xingzhuo's eyes widened slightly as she realized that Gregor was the doctor without a beard!

That's why he had drugs that contained mental pollution!

Only then will she experience pleasure over the pain she suffered before!

The king is a traitor who betrayed himself, and he was born out of sadism!

Holy crap!

Shen Xingzhu clenched her fists, so angry that she couldn't even breathe properly.

Jenny stepped forward, trembling, and helped her catch her breath.

Her voice choked with emotion as she spoke, "Now you've merged with five personalities, plus the three that were destroyed..."

"Congratulations, you have the potential to become the dominant personality."

Shen Xingzhuo nodded upon hearing this and took a deep breath.

The long sword was drawn once more!

A huge dog's head rolled to the ground.

"hiss……"

Jenny was startled by this sudden scene and gasped.

Shen Xingzhuo looked back at the past with tenderness.

"We will all leave."

"But I hope that the courage to draw his sword will be remembered by him."

Jenny understood what she was saying, and tears instantly filled her eyes.

"It definitely will!"

She nodded vigorously, large tears falling with her movements.

Shen Xingzhu chuckled softly and casually recited a purification incantation, cleaning up the filth completely.

The air gradually became humid.

With another rumble of thunder, the rain poured down.

Shen Xingzhuo glanced at the grandfather clock in the long hall.

A long time has passed.

But the people who were supposed to gather here didn't show up.

She realized that the king was avoiding her.

However, the progress of the main storyline exploration missions continues to increase!

She has indeed grasped many of the memories that have occurred.

Theoretically speaking, it has reached a point where it can perfectly explain the whole story.

But she held onto Byron's note without unfolding it, fearing that once unfolded, the information she would see would directly accelerate the mission's progress to completion.

The feeling of having an abyss behind him was unpleasant, and Shen Xingzhuo gradually lost patience.

"It seems that our King has decided to play the coward."

Shen Xingzhuo's voice was exceptionally clear amidst the rain, carrying an undeniable force.

"Since he's not coming, let's go find him ourselves."

Jenny was puzzled as soon as she heard the words.

"Where...where are we going?" She asked nervously, her fingers unconsciously clenching the hem of her clothes.

"You are not allowed to leave the long hall during the sleepless night, or you will be taken away!"

"I'm going to be taken away," Shen Xingzhuo said resolutely.

"What?" Jenny's pupils contracted.

"The rules apply to everyone."

"So, being taken to that mysterious place is the shortcut to seeing the king!"

Shen Xingzhuo's voice was calm, but his palm touched the top of Jenny's head, conveying a reassuring warmth to her.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here for you!"