Chapter 531, Game Rules
“Aiyaya, so this is the Abyss Realm?”
A captivating and flamboyant woman stepped gracefully forward, covering her mouth with a playful giggle: “The power of rules is blocked. It does feel a bit stuffy compared to the outside world.”
“Ancestral Cang, you should just calm your temper,” the ancient crone said with a sly smile as she leaned close to Ancestral Cang, her tone dripping with sarcasm. “I’ve told you before, this little fellow called Young Master Sang is not so simple.”
“Indeed. You’re so used to bullying the weak in the outside world that you underestimate the ants.”
A white-haired elder chuckled behind them, stroking his beard: “If they dare to provoke you, it’s because they know neither of you can do anything to each other in this realm. Unless, of course, you want to give up playing and destroy the realm along with yourselves.”
“Why not?” Ancestral Cang’s expression darkened slightly.
“Of course not. If you don’t play, we still want to.”
Next to the elder stood a boisterous child, dressed in simple clothes with a wild tuft of hair, speaking in a high-pitched voice: “You don’t want the All-Powerful Rules? I still do! If you destroy this place, who will play with me?”
“Make sure not to say it’s the Primordial Deities when you go out. You get worked up over the slightest provocation, looking foolish.”
A very familiar figure, carrying an air of weight and authority, stepped out slowly, his long black hair and dark robes making him particularly eye-catching.
After mocking Ancestral Cang, Huo Longyuan shot a meaningful glance at Young Master Sang.
His gaze was deep and mysterious, revealing no information.
Last was a figure cloaked entirely in black, gender unrecognizable.
…A charming woman named Jiang Mei, the crone Old Woman Xi, the elder Xu Yao, the child Foolish Child, Long Huan, and that mysterious figure in red.
Young Master Sang silently observed these individuals, mentally matching their names with what Nian Nian had told him.
Ancestral Cang narrowed his eyes slightly at the six who emerged and said in a serious tone, “When did you all become so agreeable?”
“It’s not that we have become agreeable.”
Xu Yao said hoarsely, “All of us Primordial Deities have lived for billions of years. Occasionally changing things up and playing with something interesting isn’t a bad idea.”
“Besides, after getting the All-Powerful Rules, how will we divide them?”
Jiang Mei rolled her eyes: “We can’t just fight it out and let the winner take all, right? Even outside this world, that logic doesn’t apply.”
“Exactly, we might as well humor him,” Foolish Child beamed with childish excitement, “Let’s see what fun games he knows!”
“Of course… if the games and demands he proposes don’t satisfy us…”
Old Woman Xi’s voice turned sharp, laced with amusement: “We can always end him later.”
Huo Longyuan and the figure in red remained silent, seemingly agreeing with her words.
Despite the clear disdain and murderous intent in Old Woman Xi’s tone, Young Master Sang remained relaxed, even chuckling as he complimented, “Aiyaya, Old Granny, you’re quite the perceptive one! How did you know I had a game prepared that would please all of you?”
“Oh? If that’s true, then I shall look forward to it.”
Then Old Woman Xi, smiling, turned her gaze toward Ancestral Cang.
Under the scrutiny of the six, Ancestral Cang fell silent for a moment before smirking sarcastically.
“…Good.”
“I want to see what tricks you can pull.”
“As you wish.”
Young Master Sang’s smile grew even brighter.
“Well then, welcome everyone to the Abyss Realm.”
Young Master Sang elegantly bowed and began his self-introduction: “I am the current lord of the Abyss Realm, the founder of the Void Alliance, the Demon Cultivators Sect Leader, and the head of the Punishment Department.”
“I’m an idol for all ages—young, middle-aged, and elderly women; a nationwide male god; the record holder for the top harem in the cultivation world; the number one little cannon of the Demon Cultivators; the peak of combat power and beauty in the cultivation world…”
“…Young Master Sang.”
“And also the organizer and administrator of this game.”
“As the master of this underground city dungeon, I’m well aware of what treasures you brave souls are here to seek.”
“Fortunately, I’m a very easygoing master,” Young Master Sang beamed, “As long as you can complete the game, whether it’s divine treasures or earthly treasures, they will be yours.”
“Of course, who gets what and how much will depend on each of your performances in the game.”
Ancestral Cang began to grow impatient: “Stop rambling. Get to the point.”
“First, for the first step of the game.”
With a wave of his hand, seven scrolls appeared before the deities.
“Before we start the game, you need to do one thing.”
Young Master Sang gestured, “Please write down your favorite thing to do and your least favorite thing to do on the scroll. This is for the administrator to proceed with the next step.”
Old Woman Xi and the others exchanged glances but lifted their hands to inscribe on the scrolls.
Ancestral Cang glared at Young Master Sang, and after a moment, without lifting his eyelids, the scrolls began to fill with words on their own.
“Are you all done?”
After collecting the scrolls, Young Master Sang briefly examined them, then smacked his lips.
“Aiyaya… everyone’s answers are quite interesting.”
“Alright, now I can officially introduce the game rules.”
Just as Young Master Sang was about to speak, Ancestral Cang interrupted him coldly: “Kid, let me remind you.”
“Playing with you is only something we are willing to do if we are in a good mood. If your game content isn’t satisfactory or even nauseating…”
“…Don’t forget. Even if we don’t get the All-Powerful Rules, we are still Primordial Deities.”
“But if you lose the Abyss Realm, you’ll just be an ant for us to toy with.”
His tone carried a clear, unambiguous threat.
Young Master Sang shrugged nonchalantly: “Play or not, it’s up to you.”
“The rules of the game are simple.”
“I will place each of you in various locations in the human realm based on what you just submitted.”
“I’ll arrange your residences, jobs, identities, backgrounds—all that a normal person would need.”
“And your core task is called—”
“——to act like ordinary people,” Young Master Sang chuckled.
Act like ordinary people?
The seven exchanged looks, and Ancestral Cang sneered:
“Is that it? I thought you’d come up with something more interesting.”
“Acting like ordinary people holds no attraction for us. Gods aren’t interested in the lives of ants, just as you wouldn’t want to pretend to be a pig or a dog eating slop.”
“The life of an ordinary person in your eyes is filthy and boring to us. This game can’t appeal to us—”
“But one of the deities is interested.”
Young Master Sang interrupted him with a smile: “And is even willing to give up powers that would make you all envious just to experience the life of an ordinary person, isn’t that right?”
Ancestral Cang’s eyes narrowed slowly.
He certainly knew exactly who Young Master Sang was referring to.
…The First Deity.
