Chapter 1: Speedrun Starts!
“Mr. Zhang, this is bad! A player died in the game pod.”
“What happened?”
“It was Fang Ge, the famous player we invited, and also the previous record holder for game speedruns…”
After a brief moment of composure, the female secretary quickly clarified the situation.
“The newly released ‘infinite world 3.0’ beta version added a setting that prevents players with abnormal mental states from entering the game… But for some reason, the function didn’t trigger properly, and the game pod even caught fire, preventing the family members from opening the hatch…”
The game pod exploded! The player’s remains were gone. Could the new version still be released normally?
Mr. Zhang slumped onto his chair, rubbing his temples with both hands.
“Who made this function? Why was such a function made? Why was such a dangerous function put online?!”
“It was Mr. Li, who was recently diagnosed with depression. She said that special care should be given to such groups…”
“It’s a feminist again? Why is it always a feminist?”
Mr. Zhang was so enraged that he fainted.
“Do you wish to understand the meaning of life? Do you… wish to truly live?”
“Yes” or “No”
“Please select Yes to start the game.”
For some reason, Fang Ge felt an immense terror behind the dialogue box, sending a chill down his spine.
—Isn’t this broken game too scary? Aren’t they afraid of scaring people away?
Muttering to himself, Fang Ge quickly selected “Yes”.
Everything in front of him became very bright, as if light was coming from chaos…
Fang Ge only felt his consciousness suddenly transcend time and space; one moment he vanished into nothingness, the next he returned to reality.
Cold, shaking…
Only when he felt the familiar touch of the train car floor behind him did Fang Ge realize that the “game” had begun.
“Not bad, you’re the best quality among those who came this time.” A familiar hoarse male voice also sounded in his ear.
“Where is this place? Who are you? Why am I here?” A string of slightly accented English, spoken in a very polite tone, clearly came from a respectable person.
Lying on the ground, Fang Ge didn't care about this opening scene, which he had experienced thousands of times, and secretly explored the changes in the new version of the Infinite World.
—Main Menu
—Game Settings
—Attribute Panel
He called out several times in his mind, but no interface appeared.
Fang Ge couldn’t help but click his tongue, the immersion optimization was truly thorough.
The update log clearly stated that the new version was completely different from the old one; for example, the AI’s level of intelligence, the difficulty and randomness of the reincarnation world, and the experience of cultivation moments had all been greatly optimized.
The Guide has even been equipped with the latest “Deep Thinking AI Model,” which is linked to an online database in real-time and will adaptively generate and piece together plot-driven reincarnation worlds through various data, making every adventure a different experience.
It’s just like the real Infinite Horror!
If his memories related to the Infinite World were deleted now, he would probably suspect he had transmigrated.
According to the update log, one could only exit by silently chanting “Exit Game” in their mind.
Like a child seeing a beloved toy, Fang Ge’s heart was surging, eager to experience more “game content” and unlock more gameplay as soon as possible.
He suddenly jumped up from the ground, impatiently letting out a soft shout:
“Skip!”
The entire place fell silent.
Fang Ge became the focus of everyone’s attention, and their intense gazes made him feel a bit awkward and uncomfortable.
—Does the new version not allow skipping cutscenes?
Just as the question arose in his mind, a dark shadow instantly obscured his vision.
“Swish!”
Accompanied by a whooshing sound, Fang Ge felt a cold sensation on his forehead.
A gun.
A cold gun.
“Has anyone ever told you not to interrupt others when they’re speaking?”
The scar-faced man with a cigarette in his mouth grinned menacingly, his other large hand gripping Fang Ge’s collar, pulling him even closer.
His aggressive gaze, however, did not capture fear, nor did his ears enjoy pleasant pleas for mercy.
—Am I being used to establish dominance? Is the AI this intelligent? Is the development this exciting?
Fang Ge’s dark pupils reflected his appearance, and Zhang Jie only tasted excitement and pleasure from it.
Encountering someone unafraid of death, Zhang Jie could even sense that this person was actively pressing his head against the muzzle of the gun!
This kind of person, a lunatic!
For a moment, Zhang Jie didn't know what to do.
He only wanted to establish dominance, not actually kill someone!
The Infinite World is a game developed based on the worldview of Infinite Horror. The plot setting and characters are all about authenticity.
Zhang Jie is a very important character in the original plot.
He is the captain of the Central Continent Team and a Guide under the Guide. He is a product of a “Captain Certification” bug and also a good person personally appointed by Z.
He possesses double-A level Telekinesis and A-level Eye of Suggestion enhancements, and due to the Guide's special authority, he can unleash 100% of all his powers.
At this point in time, Zhang Jie is undoubtedly the strongest psychic, and if he were to go all out, crushing a Tyrant or a creeper would be like stepping on an ant.
However, what made him a Guide also broke him.
He cannot act as a main combatant to complete any main or side quests, nor can he actively harm reincarnators in any situation outside of the captain's assessment.
The pro player Fang Ge knew all of this.
Now it was good, the remaining newcomers were all watching Zhang Jie with bated breath. If he let go of the “rebellious Fang Ge” lightly, where would his prestige be?
Zhang Jie was instead put in a difficult position, and the two were in a stalemate for several breaths.
A young man who looked like an office worker finally couldn't help but advise, “Big brother, look, this little brother is scared silly, he doesn’t even know how to beg for mercy!”
—That’s right, from their perspective, it’s hard to see my expression… Zheng Zha, you saved him, Zhang Jie!
“Bang!”
Zhang Jie finally pulled the trigger, but the target was changed to the ceiling.
This Guide, taking the easy way out, changed from pulling to pushing, causing Fang Ge’s body to lose balance.
“Humph~”
The gunshot startled the glasses girl; already curled up in the corner with her knees hugged, she immediately cowered.
Fang Ge, who had fallen back, crashed straight into Zhan Lan’s calf. She only let out a muffled grunt, not daring to even breathe.
“Ouch…” Fang Ge clutched his lower back, sucking in a cold breath.
“If killing a teammate didn’t deduct 1000 reward points, I would definitely kill you!”
Zhang Jie, with a dark expression, spun his desert eagle in a fancy flourish and reinserted it into his waistband.
“If you want to survive here, even in your dreams, you must control your mouth and hands, kid!”
Fang Ge nodded indifferently. In hundreds of thousands of playthroughs, he had killed Zhang Jie many times and saved him many times.
To speedrun, his strength and aptitude were indispensable.
And gaining Zhang Jie’s trust and loyalty… was not difficult.
Not taking this minor setback to heart, he stood up by leaning on the nearby wall, his gaze shifting to the other newcomers.
Aside from Zheng Zha, the white-collar worker who had just spoken up for him, and Zhan Lan, the bespectacled girl playing ostrich beside him, there were three other newcomers.
Fang Ge remembered every newcomer’s face, whether they had potential, and what talents they possessed, he knew it all clearly.
Middle-aged uncle Mou Gang, good at driving, hardworking and uncomplaining, decent will to survive, average potential.
Aunt Wu Lan, good at cooking, always haggling, poor will to survive, also average potential.
And there was an ordinary-looking bespectacled man… Wait!
Fang Ge’s pupils suddenly contracted.
This book has been signed, everyone come invest and leech points!