Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable

Chapter 997: Chapter 908: Queen of Terror 4

As seasoned players, Zhong Junyu and Li Meng naturally formed a group, while Wei Zhixin, Mo Yuan, Jiang Hongxin, and Bai Xinrong became another. Lan Shuangshuang, due to her aloof demeanor, neither approached the veterans nor the newcomers, thus isolating herself. At first glance, amidst the three groups in the hall, Lan Shuangshuang appeared the weakest, for she was alone and vulnerable.

Fifteen minutes quickly elapsed, and once they passed, the hall transformed immediately—from its previous state of luxury despite sparse occupants, to one that was now dilapidated, covered in dust, and exuded a pervasive, eerie atmosphere.

Witnessing the hotel lobby become this way, Mo Yuan, Wei Zhixin, Jiang Hongxin, and Bai Xinrong could no longer dismiss Li Meng’s earlier words as prank show tales. No show has the capability to instantaneously turn a bustling hotel into such a state of ruin.

Seeing the newcomers’ protection phase end, Zhong Junyu surveyed the room and spoke to the newcomers in the hall: ”The game has officially begun. We cannot predict the dangers that lie ahead, nor will the game provide any hints.

But you must remember one thing—this is a horror game. Regardless of whether the places we find ourselves in appear eerie or seemingly warm and peaceful, danger is omnipresent, and its sources remain unknown. So heighten your vigilance—upcoming days will be tough; a single misstep could cost lives.”

Everyone’s complexion turned grim, but this time no one dared to continue dismissing Zhong Junyu’s words as trivial. At this moment, all of them heard an electronic voice in their minds, indistinguishable between male and female.

”Welcome to the horror escape game. The mission this time is simple: survive in the Ghost Hotel for one month, and you will clear the game. Does it sound easy? Well, enjoy your time in the game!”

The electronic voice resonated directly within people’s minds, making it impossible to ignore. With this voice as confirmation, all doubt about the horror game’s claims evaporated.

Having confirmed, the four newcomers, aside from Lan Shuangshuang, sank into despair. Survival in a horror escape game is not amusing; simply imagining it signals danger, especially after the voice indicated that persisting for a month counts as success, a notion that just surviving is the requirement, hinting at the world’s perilous nature.

The despair overwhelmed them, prompting the four newcomers to shout in protest, demanding to quit the game. Suddenly, the electronic voice sank to a menacing tone: ”Any player attempting to abandon the game will be eliminated.”

The threat was effective, silencing everyone instantly. Seeing the newcomers quiet down, Zhong Junyu rose to inspect the surroundings carefully.

Previously hindered by the novice protection phase, everyone was confined to the hotel lobby. But now, as the protection period ended, they were free to leave.

Zhong Junyu intended to thoroughly explore the Ghost Hotel they would reside in for a month, becoming familiar with the environment, and identifying all escape routes. Such preparation ensures avoiding dead ends in unexpected situations—an approach based on his experience surviving and thriving through many games.

Noticing Zhong Junyu’s movement, Li Meng stood up and followed. She was determined to act alongside her Brother Junyu. Lan Shuangshuang understood Zhong Junyu’s intent, and coincidentally, she planned to survey the terrain as well. Her past life’s memories were vague, like the hotel’s detailed layout.

However, as Lan Shuangshuang turned, she suddenly felt an ominous sensation from behind. Raising her gaze, she saw a long-haired female ghost inversely suspended above her head. Since Lan Shuangshuang had ventured alone, Zhong Junyu and Li Meng were too far to rescue her in time.

Simultaneously, Wei Zhixin, Jiang Hongxin, Mo Yuan, and Bai Xinrong caught sight of the female ghost draped in a white dress, dangling above Lan Shuangshuang’s head with hair extending towards her neck. The visual impact was both remarkable and terrifying.

Mo Yuan and Bai Xinrong screamed in fright, while Zhong Junyu and Li Meng’s faces changed upon turning back, stunned by the attack before leaving the hall. Targeting Lan Shuangshuang was unsurprising—ghosts favor isolated prey, and she was alone, thus the primary target.

Just when everyone assumed Lan Shuangshuang was doomed, she reached out, grabbed the ghost’s hair, and swung it violently, to everyone’s bewilderment, causing the ghost to spin like a windmill, leaving a trail of afterimages!

Lan Shuangshuang swung relentlessly for quite some time before stopping. By then, the ghost was seeing dizzy swirls, wavering continuously in mid-air. Lan Shuangshuang bit her middle finger, dropping a blood bead on the ghost’s forehead.

As the blood touched the ghost’s forehead, its body instantly solidified, turning from ethereal to tangible. The greatest power of a ghost lies in its volatile form—often eluding physical capture while attacking mentally, or with stronger cultivation, even targeting the flesh. But once a ghost’s body is graspable, humans gain the ability to counterattack.

Lan Shuangshuang’s approach was exceedingly aggressive. Once the ghost’s body materialized, she resumed swinging it by the hair, and this time slammed it forcefully against the ground.

With resounding thuds, the floor was indented by Lan Shuangshuang’s immense strength, inflicting harsh cries from the ghost. Ultimately, unable to bear the torment, the ghost severed its own lengthy hair in desperation, abandoning its greatest weapon, and fled tearfully.

The ghost’s primary weapon was its hair. Losing it equates to a tiger stripped of its claws, forcing the ghost into retreat rather than confrontation. Lan Shuangshuang was terrifying enough to frighten a ghost away.

As the ghost fled crying, those present in the hall remained stunned by Lan Shuangshuang’s ferocity. Li Meng subconsciously swallowed, staring at Lan Shuangshuang: ”Sis, are you truly a newcomer?” Her prowess was unmatched, even by seasoned players. During her long gaming history, never had she seen a ghost subjected to such a drastic defeat.

Lan Shuangshuang thought for a moment, fabricating casually, ”I used to work in exorcism.” In truth, her statement wasn’t entirely false, as her memories indeed included her time as a Heavenly Master.