Thriller Paradise Chapter 535: Chu Mo Island (Part 1) - Novel Cool

Chapter 535: Chu Mo Island (Part 1)

Chapter 535: Chu Mo Island (Part 1)

After securely storing away his Hero ID Card, Feng Bu Jue returned to the elevator. He approached the display screen and pulled up the mode selection interface once more.

"Hmm... what mode should I pick next?" Feng Bu Jue murmured as he stared at the screen.

The previous Freedom Explore Mode had been relatively relaxed and enjoyable, though the rewards were meager. Therefore, Feng Bu Jue was now deliberately seeking discomfort.

"Hmph... might as well pick the hardest one to wake myself up." Muttering, Feng Bu Jue clicked on the mode he had never cleared before.

【Mad Bu Jue, Level 43】

【Please select the game mode you wish to join.】

【You have selected Team Survival Mode (Nightmare). Confirm?】

【Confirmed. Team size random value generated: Five people.】

【You have entered the queue. Searching for other ready players or teams.】

【Match complete. Coordinating nerve connection. Scenario generation in progress...】

【Loading started. Please wait.】

"Welcome to Terrifying Paradise." A sweet female voice announced.

Before the last word faded, Feng Bu Jue's surroundings plunged into total darkness, and he lost all sensation of his body.

【Loading completed. You are now entering Team Survival Mode (Nightmare).】

【This mode offers a scenario overview, and has chances of side quests/hidden tasks and special world views.】

【Scenario Clearance Reward: Puzzle Piece Card * 3】

【Scenario overview will now play. The game will begin immediately after completion.】

In the next instant, an opening CG abruptly appeared, revealing a pale purple mist.

"This is the edge of the world, the border of hell", the narration began as the fog dissipated.

Looking up, a blood moon hung in the night sky; below, a silent black ocean stretched endlessly.

Viewing the CG in first person, Feng Bu Jue felt as if he were floating high above, gazing down at the bleak scenery.

"This is a land of exile", the narration continued. At this moment, a shadow faintly emerged on the distant sea.

"Those exiled here were once exalted beings. They toiled under the banners of Light and Order, receiving reverence and worship", the voice explained.

"But they fell."

"Born evil is the universe's choosing; but falling... is their own choice."

"This was intolerable to the gods of Order. Thus, those fallen beings received the harshest punishment..."

As the narration played, the scene advanced, and the shadow's silhouette gradually sharpened... It revealed an enormous island. If the camera hadn't started from an extreme distance, viewers might have mistaken it for a continent rather than an island.

"Chu Mo Island, a place laden with pain and absurdity, hatred and madness."

"Hmm... This island's name sounds familiar", Feng Bu Jue frowned, already sensing trouble. "If I'm not mistaken, Samo Di Er was exiled here, right?"

"There are only two ways to leave this place..."

Suddenly, the scenario overview interrupted.

A familiar, venomous voice cut in: "Mad Bu Jue! I told you... one day you would pay the price. That day... has finally come!"

"Huh?" Feng Bu Jue blinked in surprise. "Hey, hey... Am I already targeted before the game even officially started? They ruined the crucial prompt too! What exactly were the two ways to leave?"

Though the question burned in his mind, the system voice remained silent.

In reality, this interruption was merely a dramatic effect created by the system... The tutorial had always ended at this point. The specifics of those two escape methods required players to discover on their own.

"Sigh... This time's clearance prospects seem even more hopeless than usual", Feng Bu Jue muttered with a sigh.

Suddenly, the scenery before him shifted, and his body regained functionality.

"Ahhh!"

"Ahhh?"

"Ahhh~"

"Ahhh..."

Four distinct voices cried out "Ahh!" in different tones - surprise, confusion, irritation, and exasperation.

On the beach, five players stood in a circle, staring at each other. Besides Feng Bu Jue, the other four players all cried out "Ahh!" upon seeing each other's faces.

Feng Bu Jue's gaze swept across his four teammates. Instantly, he felt an ominous premonition... The scenario's participant list was: 【Mad Bu Jue】【Hong Hu】【Tian Ma Xing Kong】【Fei Chai Shu】【Jibu Shao Ye】.

"Hmm... Excluding Jin Fugui, this lineup actually has formidable capability..." Feng Bu Jue steadied himself mentally. "With this setup, defeating Samo Di Er might not be impossible."

"Hehe... This'll be troublesome", Fei Chai Shu chuckled first, pulling out a cigarette and lighting it. "According to the setting, scenario difficulty generates based on team capability. You all understand what it means when we're grouped together, right?"

Feng Bu Jue replied, "True... If it were common difficulty, we'd manage. But this is nightmare-tier team mode. Currently, this is undoubtedly the hardest game mode. Meeting all of you here means the upcoming challenge... might be Nethack-level."

Death often comes without warning, yet always with quaint fun.

"If I quit now, you can pretend I was never here?" Ji Bu half-jokingly added, checking teammates' profiles in the team interface.

His words were immediately ignored by everyone.

Hong Hu suddenly asked Feng Bu Jue, "Feng Bu Jue, mind explaining... what happened with that scenario overview interruption?"

"Eh? You heard it too?" Feng Bu Jue asked, surprised. "I thought I was the only one experiencing that." He stroked his chin thoughtfully. "So everyone's overview got interrupted? No one knows the escape method..."

"You avoided answering my question by muttering to yourself again!" Hong Hu snapped with a face like someone owed him money.

But after two seconds, he quickly calmed down, adjusting his glasses. "Hmph... Forget it. No need to answer. From deduction, you must've clashed with this scenario's boss in some previous game."

Hong Hu sighed deeply. "Ah... Why does this not surprise me at all... Truly, the man hunted by the Tribunal of Truth Pursuit and Assassination. If possible, I'd hand you over to the boss for a reward. Legendary-Level Equipment would be guaranteed."

"Hehe... Your sarcastic skills have sharpened since we last met", Feng Bu Jue smiled in reply.

"Hahahah!" A loud, hearty laugh suddenly erupted. Tian Ma Xing Kong, still brimming with fiery enthusiasm, looked around and declared, "Everyone looks so energetic! Let's clear this scenario together happily!"

"Where exactly do you see me as 'energetic'..." Ji Bu twitched his mouth.

Hong Hu facepalmed, shaking his head. "I almost forgot... There's still a live comedy act here."

"Oh! Rain Dragon, so you're here too!" Tian Ma Xing Kong turned to Hong Hu. "Didn't recognize you just now."

"Your reaction time's way too slow!" Hong Hu barked. "My appearance is identical to the Peak Conquest Tournament! What exactly were you recognizing?!"

"Hahaha..." Fei Chai Shu laughed. "Great! All familiar faces."

"Hey hey... Uncle, I'm really not that familiar with you all..." Ji Bu mentally cried. "I just wanted to casually play nightmare difficulty solo, but got too nervous to try alone. So I joined this mode hoping for luck... If I'd known I'd face you freaks, I'd rather play solo!"

"Oh! Jin Fugui, you've got spirit! Reaching level 40 already and joining nightmare-tier team survival", Feng Bu Jue noticed Ji Bu's expression changes, feeling slight sympathy. He decided to encourage the young man. "After all, you're the boss of Hiei Studio!"

"Of... Of course!" Ji Bu forced a confident expression. "This young master is at least the boss of Hiei Studio!"

"Oh? You're the commander of Hiei Studio?" Fei Chai Shu's sunglasses-shielded gaze shifted towards him. "Long admired." He mused: The man who commanded the Trio with Naming Difficulties couldn't be ordinary... Though appearing somewhat effeminate and missing the Summit Confrontation, he might be a hidden master. Even Mad Bu Jue actively greeted him respectfully - this already spoke volumes.

As the five exchanged banter, a system prompt arrived...

【Main Quest Triggered】

Five people responded, opening their game menus and task bars simultaneously. A quest appeared before them: 【Search Chu Mo Island and enter the "Faith Temple" within three hours. Players failing to enter the temple within the time limit will face erasure.】

But worse was yet to come. About ten seconds later, an especially harsh prompt appeared, this time with both text and voice to emphasize its importance...

【Important Notice: On Chu Mo Island, many unpleasant physical sensations will be highly realistic - hunger, thirst, fatigue, pain... Players must alleviate these themselves. Ignoring these sensations may cause drastic drops in various stats.】

(End of Chapter)

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